By: 8 Reasons Why You Should Own an Ultrabook | The Nerdy Nurse

[...] A heavy notebook can be uncomfortable to carry and hold. They also tend to produce more heat which can be uncomfortable on your lap. Shedding a few pounds from your notebook can reduce discomfort. Not only can your discomfort be reduced by decreasing a computers weight, having a SSD (solid state drive) can not only increase speed, it can decrease your laptop temperature by as much as 12 degrees. [...]