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Product Dell Inspiron 15z Ultrabook Computer Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 Acer Aspire V5-571P-6499 Sony Vaio E (17in)
Price MSRP: $899.00 $619.99 to $719.99 $586.99 MSRP: $979.00
CNET editors' rating 3.5 stars 4 stars 3.5 stars 3 stars
Average user rating 0 stars 3 stars 3 stars 4.5 stars
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Bottom line
Dell's Inspiron line continues to look sharper than its budget reputation would suggest. The new touch-enabled version of the 15z works as a reasonably priced Windows 8 laptop with a big screen and an optical drive.
Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing Windows 8 laptop with touch that won't cost a fortune.
For under $700, the Acer Aspire V5 proves that a touch screen can work in a budget-priced Windows 8 laptop without cutting too many corners.
If you want a reasonably priced desktop-replacement big-screen laptop, the Vaio E17 is worth a look. But it’s not a good Windows 8 showcase machine, and it lacks any touch interface other than a small touch pad.
Product Description

- Windows 8, 64-bit, English - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB

Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB

Acer Aspire - 3rd Gen Core i5

V5-571P-6499 - 15.6 in i5-3317U - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

Sony VAIO E Series VAIO E - 17 in - 3rd Gen Core i7 3632QM - Microsoft Windows 8 - 750 GB

Operating System

Windows 8, 64-bit, English

Microsoft Windows 8

Windows 8 64-bit Edition

Microsoft Windows 8

Memory

6 GB DDR3 SDRAM

6 GB

4 GB DDR3 SDRAM

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Storage

500 GB / 5400 rpm

500 GB

500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm

750 GB

Weight Info unavailable

4.63 lbs

5.3 lbs

6.6 lbs

Processor Info unavailable

Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB

3rd Gen Core i5

Intel 3 i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache

Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3632QM

Display Info unavailable

14 in

15.6 in LED backlight Yes CineCrystal 1366 x 768 / HD

17 in 1920 x 1080 / Full HD

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Buying choices

MSRP: $899.00

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MSRP: $979.00

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