Intel company in this year attempt to create an intermediate class of portable computers on base of processors with the lowered energy consumption level. CULV products class comparable according to the sizes with large notebook must be based on Intel processors with core architecture , which enlarges the application sphere of notebook in this class in comparison with netbook on base of atom processors . Economical processors not only will ensure the long operating time from the battery, but will also allow the use of compact and light case .
Some analysts, do not share Intel optimism with respect to the dynamics of cULV notebook development . The advantages of platform, in the opinion of citigroup experts , are limited by the high price of components. Producers do not release CULV-notebook in large quantities, and Intel company does not ensure the proper advertising support.
According to thinkEquity analysts , the volumes of orders for cULV production from HP, Dell and Acer proved to be below the expected levels, since the prime production cost of similar solutions proved to be above the planned values.
Analysts concur in the opinion, that the market for thin super-light weight notebook will be growing, but now for in this moment. Possibly, many producers did not risk during the crisis on the development of new product with vague market prospect . Other producers can expect the announcement of Windows 7 in order to begin the sale of CULV-notebooks.