MUMBAI: Intel today displayed its newest wave of ultra sleek Ultrabook systems powered by 3rd Generation Intel Core processors and made with the world?s most advanced 22nm 3-D tri-gate transistors.

With a price range beginning from Rs 50,000, these new Ultrabook devices are responsive and more secure to better protect personal information. The new chips also offer increased media and graphics performance, long battery life and more choice in stylish designs.

A special feature is the enhanced security Intel Anti-Theft technology that lets people automatically disable the system if it is lost or stolen. Available in 11 languages and in major markets worldwide, people can activate free, limited-time Intel AT service subscriptions from Absolute Software, McAfee, Norton and Intel on an Ultrabook right out of the box. In India this service is currently being offered by Croma.

Just about a month ago, Intel had introduced the quad-core 3rd Generation Intel Core processor family, delivering dramatic visual and performance computing gains for gamers, media enthusiasts and mainstream users alike.
"Similar to the introduction of Intel Centrino nearly a decade ago, this is a time of revolutionary change in personal computing," said Debjani Ghosh, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing Group, Intel South Asia. "The innovation will continue in the coming years as Intel and the industry aim to raise the bar for personal computing experiences, evolving to more natural and intuitive interactions. Personal computing as we know it today will suddenly seem old fashioned."

She added: "Intel Insider technology, when combined with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), will allow streaming of premium HD movies from a 3rd Gen Intel Core processor based PC or Ultrabook to an HD television, without cables, thereby delivering the ultimate movie-viewing experience to consumers, with stunning image clarity."

With a battery life of five to eight hours, Ultrabook devices will wake in a flash, meaning the system will transition from deep sleep (S4 mode) to its active state in less than seven seconds. Additionally, all Ultrabook devices are now required to be "responsive while active" which means that they will load and run users? favourite apps quickly1.

Connecting at blazing speeds is also now possible with the addition of USB 3.0, Thunderbolt technology or both. Thunderbolt technology is a high-speed connection that allows incredibly fast transfers. For example, a full-length HD movie can be transferred to an Ultrabook in less than 30 seconds.

Additionally, all 3rd Generation Intel Core processor-based Ultrabook devices have Intel Identity Protection technology built in to help keep users? identities safe. With this technology, a payments processor, a bank, an online merchant, a social media site or a gaming site can establish a trusted relationship with the Ultrabook user and reduce the chance that imposters are using their identities on enabled websites and social networks.

Because of Intel?s innovative 22nm tri-gate transistor manufacturing technology the 3rd GIntel Core processors now deliver 22% faster performance on multi-threaded applications compared to 2nd Generation Intel Core processors. For example, experiences when using photo editing software or many games will significantly improve based on the new processors. The new Ultrabooks have up to twice the video processing and 3-D graphics performance of the prior generation, cutting a user?s video processing time in half and making for a smoother, richer visual experience.

All Ultrabooks with 3rd Generation Core processors will have built-in visuals with features like Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel InTru 3D, Intel Wireless Display and Intel Insider.

Neeraj Roy, Managing Director and CEO, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., who was present at the event, said "India?s new age movie-goer has evolved and with the advancement of technology he wants the flexibility to watch his favorite content on his preferred mode of viewing at any time. At Hungama we now offer consumers premium quality HD content in a secure and hassle-free manner onto their 3rd Gen Intel Core based Ultrabooks. Through a service like this we can also convince movie companies and studios to put out their most precious belonging, their films, on a public platform like the internet because of the security and experience it offers."

"The Ultrabook is a highly desirable lifestyle accessory for everyone and achieves a unique combination of artistic craftsmanship and advanced technology. Satya Paul is synonymous with evocative designs, signature prints and timeless style and every carefully crafted piece is a testament of the brand?s creative expertise. When we saw the Ultrabook for the first time, it struck us as being a lifestyle accessory achieving a unique combination of artistic craftsmanship and advanced technology much like our designs. This inspired us to design a line of exclusive accessories for the Ultrabook," said Rajiv Grover, Chief Operating Officer of Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd., the holding company for brands like Satya Paul, Satya Paul Menswear & Accessories, Tie Rack London and Bwitch.

NEW DELHI : BloombergUTV, India?s premier business news channel?s business reality show THE PITCH ? SEASON 2 has been won by Bengaluru-based Rajeev Pathak, Founder and CEO of eDreams Edusoft and will be awarded funding upto Rs. 5 crore by Mumbai Angels.

Mr. Harsh Mariwala, Chairman and Managing Director, Marico Ltd., who judged the final round, speaking on the occasion said, ?It?s been a fascinating experience to engage with the future change makers of the society. It was great to see that the business models were not only creative but also had a social value to them. India?s growth story will be strengthened by bright, young entrepreneurs like these who combine creativity, strategy and ?giving back to society? to fortify the Indian market place". Harsh Mariwala, Chairman & Managing Director, Marico Limited added on Rajeev?s business model, ?Rajeev?s business model was very innovative and he is leveraging on a social need; that of shortage of teachers, where there is a need to actually reinforce learning and making it fun. It?s a total package which was appealing".

Rajeev Pathak, speaking on his victory said, ?It?s obviously a great feeling to win on such a huge platform, and I would take this opportunity to thank BloombergUTV for providing a platform like ?The Pitch? which encourages entrepreneurship in India. But what I am even happier about is the great friends I made on the show. Each one was a winner in his/her own right. Interacting with great business icons like Mr. Ronnie Screwvala, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, Mr. Harsh Mariwala and all others was like a dream come true for all of us. Each round had an icon from a completely different industry and that made the task all the more difficult and challenging.

?Mr. Deepak Lamba, Business Head ? BloombergUTV, said, ?My heartiest congratulations to Rajeev Pathak for winning the Season 2 of THE PITCH. As India?s premier business news channel, BloombergUTV not only aims at keeping a close eye on the domestic and international business environment for its viewers but is also actively involved in showcasing the vast entrepreneurial talent hidden in different parts of the country. I am sure Rajeev will put his funding to good use and take eDreams Edusoft to greater heights.?

Rajeev, through eDreams Edusoft, aims to improve the life of every child, globally, through studentcentric disruptive technology innovations. Rajeev?s team has built a patent pending product, ?FunToot?, an intelligent personal tutor that observes, assesses, diagnoses, interacts, encourages and helps every child depending upon the child?s multiple intelligence and other characteristics.

THE PITCH SEASON 2 saws industry stalwarts like Ronnie Screwvala of UTV Group, R Gopalakrishnan of Tata Sons, Ajay & Sanjeev Bijli of the PVR Group, Rajiv Bajaj of Bajaj Auto, Mahesh Bhupathi of Globosport, Neeraj Roy of Hungama.com, Ranjit Yadav of Samsung India, Rahul Akerkar of Indigo chain of restaurants, Surinder Kapur of the SONA Group and Harsh Mariwala of Marico Ltd. put the contestants through some tough tasks to test their business acumen, ability to be a team player, innovative thinking, sense of fair play and mental strength. Each episode of THE PITCH was judged by one industry stalwart at the end of which one contestant was eliminated.