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Dell XPS 12

Dell XPS 12
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Toshiba Satellite U845t

Toshiba Satellite U845t
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Sony Vaio Duo 11

Sony Vaio Duo 11
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Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (64GB)

Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (64GB)
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Price $1,099 to $1,199 at 2 stores $734 to $802 at 6 stores $1,198 at 1 store $899 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews
Release date August 28, 2012 January 06, 2013 October 02, 2012 February 09, 2013
The Bottom Line Dell has revamped its rotating Duo laptop concept into the much-improved XPS 12, but like most convertibles, it makes a better laptop than tablet. While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013. While there are certainly things to like about the Sony Vaio Duo 11, the design gets in the way of enjoying them. 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.

Basic specs

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Integrated Options Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Display
Packaged Quantity Info unavailable 1
1
1
Software Included Info unavailable Toshiba Password Utility
Toshiba Recovery Media Creator
Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator
Toshiba Service Station
Skydrive Desktop
Toshiba Resolution+
SRS Premium Sound 3D
Adobe Flash Player
Norton Online Backup (30 days trial)
Toshiba PC Health Monitor
Toshiba HDD Protection
Intel Wireless Display Technology 3.0
Windows Live Movie Maker
Toshiba Eco Utility
WildTangent Game Console
Origin
Windows Live Essentials
Toshiba Sleep Utility
Toshiba App Place
Toshiba Book Place
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Norton PC Checkup
Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial)
Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription)
Toshiba Media Player
Norton Anti-Theft (30 days trial)
Toshiba Maintenance Utility
Windows Live Photo Gallery
Intel Wireless Display Technology
VAIO Care
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 (30 days trial)
Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP)
ArtRage Studio Pro
Sony PlayMemories Home
Mail
Xbox Video
Bing for Microsoft Surface
Xbox Music
Xbox Games
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Skydrive
Messaging
Storage 128 GB SSD
128 GB SSD
128 GB
SSD
64 GB SSD
Battery Info unavailable 6-cell - up to 6.25 hour(s)
up to 4.8 hour(s)
Info unavailable
System Type Info unavailable Ultrabook
Ultrabook
Slate Tablet PC
Product Description - 12.5 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD
- 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD
Toshiba Satellite U845t-S4165 i5-3337U
- 11.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB
Sony VAIO Duo 11 SVD11215CXB SSD
- 10.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - 64 GB Flash
Microsoft Surface i5-3317U - Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 64 GB SSD
Graphics Intel HD 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12.48 in x 8.46 in x 0.79 in
13.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.8 in
12.6 in x 7.8 in x 0.71 in
0.53 in
10.8 in 0.5 in
Weight 3.35 lbs
3.8 lbs
2.9 lbs
903 g
Networking 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0
802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet , None
802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0 HS
Bluetooth 4.0 LE None
802.11n
Processor Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 2.6 GHz
Intel 3rd Gen Core i5
3 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz
3 ( 3 GHz ) / 4 MB Cache
3rd Gen Core i5
Intel 3 i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Display 12.5 in 1920 x 1080
14 in 1366 x 768
LED backlight Yes TruBrite / HD
11.6 in 1920 x 1080
LED backlight Yes / Full HD
10.6 in
Yes ClearType Full HD 1920 x 1080 / Full HD
Memory 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
6 GB
DDR3 SDRAM
6 GB
DDR3 SDRAM
Flash: 64 GB
4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Mechanical Design Info unavailable Info unavailable Slider design
No keyboard
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