Computex 2012: Toshiba busts out U840W, first Ultrabook with 21:9 aspect ratio

Ultrabooks are soon starting to look like clones of one another. The trouble is that since they all have to adhere to Intel’s strict rules of what constitutes an Ultrabook, there’s little room to experiment. Toshiba, on the other hand have just announced a one of a kind Ultrabook, called the U840W, which sports an odd 14.4-inch screen lending it a 21:9 aspect ratio. The last time we saw this resolution was on Philips 21:9 LCD TV and we know how well that did. Due to this elongated shape, the resolution is also different, which is 1792 x 768. Toshiba is targeting people who would want more screen real estate. The U840W will go on sale in Q3 of 2012 starting at a price of $1,383 (Rs. 76,000).