http://reviews.cnet.com/Notebooks/2001-3121_7-0.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops CNET Laptops Reviews are the most comprehensive resource for unbiased personal technology advice. Sat, 25 May 2013 07:50:19 PDT http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://reviews.cnet.com/2001-1_7-0.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops 88 31 http://reviews.cnet.com/Asus_Zenbook_Prime_UX51Vz_DH71/4505-3121_7-35467659.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops The Asus Zenbook UX51Vz-DH71 is a nice fit for anyone looking for premium looks and performance in a Windows 8 laptop who is willing to pay for it. Laptops Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:06:19 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Microsoft_Surface_with_Windows_8_Pro_64GB/4505-3121_7-35332542.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device. Laptops Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_IdeaPad_Y500_Intel_Core_i7_3630QM_2_40GHz/4505-3121_7-35536131.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen. Laptops Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:17:37 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_G580_15_6_Core_i5_3210M_Windows_8_4_GB_RAM_500_GB_HDD/4505-3121_7-35551216.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops For basics on a budget, the Lenovo G580 gets the job done. Just don't skimp on the configuration. Laptops Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:34 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_Envy_x2/4505-3121_7-35540592.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops The HP Envy x2�s capacity to be a full Windows 8 tablet or dock with a keyboard works as well as advertised, provided you�re willing to live with slower performance at a high price. You�re paying for style. Laptops Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:00:18 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/Acer_Aspire_R7/4505-3121_7-35757122.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops Acer deserves credit for trying new things in the ambitious Aspire R7. If you can get used to the odd touch pad, it's good for sharing your screen with a group, but it may be just too far outside the mainstream for wide appeal. Laptops Wed, 22 May 2013 03:39:09 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_IdeaPad_Yoga_13/4505-3121_7-35477652.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. Laptops Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:44:47 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_Series_5_UltraTouch/4505-3121_7-35427779.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops Samsung's midprice Series 5 UltraTouch looks and feels like a more expensive machine, but keeps it simple by skipping the complex hybrid mechanics of so many new Windows 8 systems. Laptops Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:36:15 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_Chromebook_Series_3/4505-3121_7-35500150.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. Laptops Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:59:22 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Apple_MacBook_Air_13_inch_Summer_2012/4505-3121_7-35330106.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MP_Laptops This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be. Laptops Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:40:57 PDT