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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display
4.0 stars
The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with...
Best ultra-thin 13-inch

Apple MacBook Air
4.0 stars
This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary,...
Best convertible laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
4.0 stars
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most...
Best laptop under $800

Toshiba Satellite U845t
4.0 stars
While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example...

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Acer Aspire R7

But moving the touch pad above the keyboard may be too big a leap to get used to.

3.0 stars
May 22, 2013, 3:39 PM By Dan Ackerman
Lenovo G580 - 15.6" - Core i5 3210M - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

For a basic laptop that doesn't need to travel a lot, the G580 is a good option. Just make sure you get the best configuration for your money.

3.0 stars
May 22, 2013, 1:28 PM By Joshua Goldman
HP Split x2

With an SSD in its detachable tablet and a HDD in the keyboard base, HP's Split x2 has fewer compromises than other hybrids.

stars
May 14, 2013, 9:01 PM By Dan Ackerman

Toshiba Satellite U845t

For $799, this slim 14-inch has 6 hours of battery life, SSD storage, and a brushed-aluminum body.

4.0 stars
May 13, 2013, 1:33 PM By Dan Ackerman
Toshiba Kirabook

With a 2,560x1,440-pixel, 13-inch display, this is a serious PC rival to Apple's Retina MacBook Pro.

3.5 stars
May 7, 2013, 2:44 PM By Dan Ackerman
Sony Vaio Fit 14

With very good performance and battery life and even better design and features for its price, the Vaio Fit 14 is an exemplary thin-and-light.

3.5 stars
May 6, 2013, 9:00 PM By Joshua Goldman
Acer Aspire P3

Small and slick, with an emphasis on portability.

stars
May 3, 2013, 7:42 AM By Scott Stein
Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch

You might appreciate the value proposition of the Z400 Touch, but it's a bulky laptop that doesn't feel all that great to use.

3.0 stars
Apr 26, 2013, 2:39 PM By Scott Stein
ASUS VivoBook S500CA DS51T

Big on design and size, the 15-inch touch-screen VivoBook adds up to a pretty good value.

3.5 stars
Apr 12, 2013, 1:05 PM By Scott Stein
Lenovo ThinkPad T431s

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad slims down, but not as much as the X1 Carbon -- and it skips the touch screen.

stars
Apr 12, 2013, 12:27 PM By Scott Stein

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