The laptop PC may finally be ready for its close-up. Previously confined to a world of monotone greys and blacks (and the ocassional aluminium), touchable laptop PCs
are now poised to break into the fashion spotlight. Intel and Toray Ultrasuede (America) have unveiled 'fashionable' concept laptop PCs.

The unique result of their collaboration is a laptop design that screams chic, featuring Ultrasuede to deliver a unique and luxurious personal touch to mobile computing, along with the performance, mobility and wireless computing capabilities provided by Intel Centrino mobile technology.

The laptops feature ultra micro-fibre Ultrasuede fabric integrated directly into the casing of Intel Centrino mobile technology-based laptop PCs, changing not only the look but also the feel of the system. Intel Centrino mobile technology trims weight off a traditional laptop PC and provides wireless communications features with better battery life, while the unique Ultrasuede design should appeal to consumers' sense of style.

As laptop PCs have become smaller and more mobile, people are conscious of what they say about personal style. A recent Intel/Ultrasuede Laptop Style Study found that 73 per cent of US adult computer users want to buy technology products that reflect their personal style, and 76 per cent of those computer users who admit to glancing at someone else' laptop PC are checking out its style or design.

Bringing together brains and beauty in a mobile package, the concept systems are designed to inspire the computer industry to deliver laptop PCs that feature innovation both inside and out, transforming them into true reflections of their owners' personal style.

Forty per cent of US adult computer users find their laptop to be generic, boring, dull,
sterile or lacklustre, and 60 per cent would like to be able to customise their laptop with options such as colour, patterns and fabric. Ultrasuede, with its durability and ease-of-care, has been successfully incorporated into hundreds of products from furniture to apparel to accessories.

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