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Samsung Series 7 Gamer
The Samsung Series 7 Gamer is huge, expensive, and unattractive, but it's also one of the best gaming laptops that we've seen this year. If you don't mind its beefy 17-inch form, you wonýt be disappointed.
Review date: 05/23/2012
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3rd Gen Core i7 =Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ) =16 GB / 16 GB (max) =1 TB =17.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =BD-ROM =NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M =2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM =8.4 lbs=L3 cache =6 MB
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8.3
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Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD
Review date: 05/22/2012
Specs:
Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 =13 in
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Toshiba Satellite L755-S5166
The Toshiba Satellite L755-S5166 is neither the best value nor the best total package, but it's a fine middle-of-the-road laptop. However, odds are that better, newer versions are right around the corner.
Review date: 05/21/2012
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2nd Gen Core i3 =Intel i3-2350M / 2.3 GHz ( Dual-Core ) =4 GB / 8 GB (max) =640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =15.6 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =5.3 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Brushed aluminum blue, black keyboard
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6.0
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Maingear EX-L 15
With desktop-replacement power in a midsize package, the 15-inch Maingear EX-L 15 is a niche product, but one that largely delivers.
Review date: 05/17/2012
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Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 i7-3720QM 2 =4 Byte =500 Byte =6 MB
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8.0
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Asus G75VW-AS71 (Core i7-3610QM)
If you want to buy a "budget" gaming laptop, the Asus G75VW-AS71 offers plenty of horsepower and features in its heavy 17-inch body. Just don't expect anything svelte -- or good battery life.
Review date: 05/15/2012
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Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 i7-3610QM =12 GB =1.5 TB =17.3 nm =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium =8.7 lbs
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7.9
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Review date: 05/14/2012
Specs:
14 in =3 lbs
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
The IdeaPad Y480 gets you Lenovo's excellent construction quality and ergonomic design without having a "business" laptop, but some more configuration flexibility would be appreciated.
Review date: 05/11/2012
Specs:
3rd Gen Core i7 =Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ) =8 GB / 8 GB (max) =750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =14 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVD-Writer =NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE / Intel HD Graphics 4000 =2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM =4.9 lbs=6 MB=Dark gray with brushed metal
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7.9
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HP Envy Spectre XT
The HP Envy Spectre XT ultrabook starts at just $999, but it lacks the Gorilla Glass design found on the earlier Spectre model.
Review date: 05/08/2012
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Intel 3rd Gen Core i3 =128 GB =13.3 in =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium =3.07 lbs
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Samsung Series 5 Ultra (13-inch) NP530U3B - 500GB HDD
Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the 13-inch Series 5 Ultra is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the stellar Series 9's design. You also might want to wait a few weeks for Intel's latest processors to arrive.
Review date: 05/04/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =4 GB =500 GB - Serial ATA-300 =13.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =None =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =3.2 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Silver
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7.8
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Samsung Series 5 Ultra (13-inch) NP530U3B - 128GB SSD
Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the 13-inch Series 5 Ultra is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the stellar Series 9's design. You also might want to wait a few weeks for Intel's latest processors to arrive.
Review date: 05/04/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =4 GB =128 GB Solid State Drive =13.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =3.2 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Silver
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7.8
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Toshiba Qosmio F755-3D150 - 15.6-inch
The glasses-free 15-inch 3D display on the Toshiba Qosmio F755 falls just short of being really impressive. The software support and stability are better than for previous models, but low-end hardware needlessly hobbles this laptop.
Review date: 05/03/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2450M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =6 GB / 8 GB (max) =750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =15.6 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM =NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M TurboCache =1 GB DDR3 SDRAM =7.5 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Fusion 3D finish in brilliant red, black keyboard
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7.2
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Toshiba Satellite P755D-S5172 - 15.6" - A8-3520M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD
This midpriced 15-inch Toshiba Satellite has a few nice higher-end features, but its AMD processor makes it feel like a budget performer.
Review date: 04/27/2012
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AMD A8-3520M 1.6 GHz ( 2.5 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ) =6 GB / 8 GB (max) =640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =15.6 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM =AMD Radeon HD 6620G Shared video memory (UMA) =5.3 lbs=L2 cache =4 MB=Fusion X2 finish in platinum, black keyboard
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6.6
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Origin EON17-S (Intel Core i7-3920XM)
First out of the gate with the latest quad-core Intel CPUs, Origin is one of the few high-end boutique gaming PC makers that really pays attention to laptops.
Review date: 04/22/2012
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Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 ( Quad-Core ) =8 MB
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8.1
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Lenovo ThinkPad X130e
The education-targeted Lenovo ThinkPad X130e is a mixed bag of an 11-inch laptop: not exactly inspiring or all that ergonomic, but built like a tank. It's simply not good enough in terms of design, price, or performance to merit serious consideration for most.
Review date: 04/17/2012
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AMD E-300 1.3 GHz ( Dual-Core ) =2 GB / 8 GB (max) =320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm =11.6 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition =None =AMD Radeon HD 6310M Shared video memory (UMA) =3.9 lbs=L2 cache =1 MB=Matte black
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6.8
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Toshiba Satellite C655-S5542
If you're still considering an Intel Celeron processor for a midsize laptop in 2012, the Toshiba Satellite C655-S5542 at least turns on and lets you surf the Web, if slowly.
Review date: 04/16/2012
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Intel Celeron B815 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ) =3 GB / 8 GB (max) =320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =15.6 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM =Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 =5.3 lbs=L3 cache =2 MB=Trax texture in black, black keyboard
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6.1
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Razer Blade
Razer's first laptop, the Razer Blade, is a thin gaming computer with some futuristic design touches, but a high price means you're paying for design -- and for the second-screen signature Switchblade UI interface that doesn't do as much as we hoped it would...yet.
Review date: 04/09/2012
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Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 =2.8 GHz ( 3.5 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ) =8 GB =256 GB - Serial ATA-600 =17.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M / Intel HD Graphics 3000 =2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM =6.4 lbs
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6.8
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Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7170
With the recent emphasis on better materials and design across all laptop segments, the gaudy, plastic Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7170 delivers decent performance, but not a look to match.
Review date: 04/04/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2450M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =6 GB / 8 GB (max) =640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm =17.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM =NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M TurboCache =1.5 GB GDDR5 SDRAM =7.5 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Fusion X2 finish in red horizon, black keyboard
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6.9
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Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch)
The latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find. However, its high price and lack of higher-end features don't make it the best value.
Review date: 03/29/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =8 GB / 8 GB (max) =128 GB =15 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =3.5 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Titan silver
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7.6
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Toshiba Portege R835-P88
This one-time favorite is still an excellent go-to 13-inch laptop, if you don't need something quite as slim as an ultrabook, and you can get it for the right price.
Review date: 03/29/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2450M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =6 GB / 8 GB (max) =640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =13.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =3.2 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Magnesium alloy casing in blue, black keyboard
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7.7
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook 530U4BI
If you ignore the ultrabook branding and instead think of this as a somewhat slim midsize, mainstream laptop, the 14-inch Samsung Series 5 is a fine example of the form.
Review date: 03/23/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =4 GB =500 GB - Serial ATA-300 =14 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVDýRW (ýR DL) / DVD-RAM =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =4 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Silver
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7.5
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Toshiba Portege Z835-P370
The original Toshiba Portege Z835 was a fantastic value that helped us overlook a weak touch pad/keyboard combo. This faster version is about $200 more, but keeps the same so-so design.
Review date: 03/20/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =6 GB / 6 GB (max) =128 GB - Serial ATA-300 =13.3 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =None =Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology =64 MB =2.5 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=silver, black keyboard
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7.3
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HP Envy 14 Spectre
The first big high-design laptop of 2012, the HP Envy 14 Spectre is a bold experiment that largely succeeds, if you're willing to pay a premium for it.
Review date: 03/13/2012
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Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2467M =4 GB =128 GB =14 in =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium =3.97 lbs
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8.1
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Asus Eee PC 1025C Flare
Asus brought Netbooks into the world, and with the last-gasp Eee PC 1025C Flare, it looks like it's going to take them out as well.
Review date: 03/12/2012
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Intel N2600 =1 GB =320 GB - Serial ATA-300 =10.1 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Starter =None =Intel GMA 3600 =2.8 lbs=1 MB=Matte white
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6.4
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Lenovo IdeaPad U400 (Core i5)
Adopting the looks of an ultrabook and an Apple MacBook, the IdeaPad U400 wins on design and overall value, but it's not that far above other equally good laptops that are out there right now.
Review date: 03/09/2012
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2nd Gen Core i5 =Intel i5-2430M / 2.4 GHz ( 3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ) =6 GB / 8 GB (max) =750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm =14 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =DVD-Writer - Integrated =PCI Express x16 - AMD Radeon HD 6470M / Intel HD Graphics 3000 =1 GB =4.4 lbs=L3 cache =3 MB=Graphite gray
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7.5
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Dell XPS 13
Dell packs a 13-inch display into a very small footprint in the XPS 13 ultrabook, making it one of the few slim laptops that actually top the MacBook Air in some areas.
Review date: 02/28/2012
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Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz =4 GB =128 GB =13 in TFT active matrix =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium =Intel HD Graphics 3000 =2.99 lbs
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7.8
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