Upcoming Intel Core M-based devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba

The Intel Core M processor can power razor-thin devices with Intel Core level performance and deliver up to double the battery life when compared to a four-year old system.

“The Intel Core M enables up to 50 percent faster compute performance and 40 percent faster graphics performance versus the comparable, previous 4th generation Core processor.2 Consumers with older PCs will notice a more significant performance improvement. Intel Core M delivers up to two times the compute performance and up to seven times better graphics compared to a four year old PC,” according to a statement.

At IFA, manufacturers including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo unveiled new, coming-soon Intel Core M processor-based devices across a range of sizes, styles and price points.

In Q4, Acer will expand its popular 2-in-1 series of notebooks with the Aspire Switch 12, featuring a 12.5-inch FHD display with unique kickstand and magnet keyboard to move smoothly between 5 modes.

ASUS introduced the ASUS Zenbook UX305, an incredibly light and thin Ultrabook with a 13-inch QHD display and the ASUS Transformer Book T300FA 2 in 1, which was unveiled during the Intel keynote. The Transformer Book T300FA is a high-performance 2 in 1; expected to be on sale in Europe this fall for an estimated €599.  Looking ahead, ASUS plans to go even thinner with the ASUS Transformer T300 Chi.

Dell has announced its first commercial 2 in 1, the Latitude 13 7000 Series, which combines a lightweight business Ultrabook and a detachable tablet in one powerful, no-compromise device.

HP further extends its award-winning ENVY portfolio with the addition of two new HP ENVY x2 detachable PCs, available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch form factors.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad Helix with  Intel Core M processor, available in October, is 12 per cent lighter and measures 15 percent thinner than its predecessor.

Intel also previewed a forthcoming Intel Core M processor-based design from Toshiba, and said broader availability of Intel Core M processor-based devices is expected in the first half of 2015.

To further system choice and availability, Intel said it is working with ODMs including Wistron and others. Wistron plans an Intel Core M  processor-based design inspired by the Intel “Llama Mountain” reference device. Intel first unveiled the stunning, fanless Llama Mountain reference device, which measures 7.2mm thin and weighs a 670 grams, at Computex in Taiwan earlier this year.