Ultrabook manufacturers may opt for hybrid storage to cut costs

Given that storage components account for 10 to 15-percent of an ultrabook's total cost, unnamed sources from “ultrabook players” are reporting that manufacturers will likely ditch pricey high-capacity SDDs and rely on hybrid storage solutions for future ultrabook models. This is expected to help reduce costs while also fulfilling Intel's goal of a sub-$1000 pricetag and retaining high storage capacities. The news follows reports that ultrabook manufacturers will start using fiberglass frames instead of aluminum which will also help keep production costs low.

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