# Speedy Lightweight Laptops The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook is Announced at CES 2012 By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-s5-ultrabook References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-aspire-a5-ultrabook-announced-ces-2012/) & [techshout](http://www.techshout.com/laptops/2012/10/acer-aspire-s5-ultrabook-claims-to-be-the-thinnest-on-the-floor/#) The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook, an extremely thin yet powerful laptop, has been announced at the Consumer Electronic Show 2012 in Las Vegas. Acer claims their new take on the Ultrabook is the world's thinnest while maintaining a 13.3-inch LCD screen and weighing less than 3 pounds. The ultra-thin computer is also said to be ready with 'Acer Green Instant On' technology, which allows almost an instant start-up, resuming function in 1.5 seconds. The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook will feature an Intel Core processor, SSD storage capacity and HDMI, USB 3.0 and 20Gbps Thunderbolt ports, according to techshout.com. Ultrabooks have been extremely popular at CES 2012, and Acer is far from the only brand to come out with a competitive and powerful variation on the theme. [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus), HP, Dell, Intel, [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-laptop) and [Toshiba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x40l-k) have all revealed plans for Ultrabooks at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extremely Thin Laptops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing even thinner and lighter laptops to meet the growing demand for portable and high-performance computing. - **Instant on Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating faster start-up and resuming technologies for laptops to enhance user experience and productivity. - **Ultrabook Competition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique features and enhancements in Ultrabooks to differentiate from competitors and attract consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new materials and manufacturing techniques to produce thinner and lighter laptop components. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative technologies and features into laptops to meet the changing needs and preferences of consumers. - **Information Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating advanced computing technologies and software solutions to optimize the performance and functionality of laptops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultralight Large-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-air-16.md) - [Lightweight Ultra-Slim Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-go-14.md) - [Ultra-Slim OLED Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-go.md) - [Mobile Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-laptops.md) - [Efficient Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-ax15.md) - [Ultra Thin Power-Efficient Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-edge-16.md) - [Temperature-Maintaining Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-series.md)