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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Portege Z935-P300 is an excellent ultrabook value if you can overlook its few design shortcomings. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), / 6 GB (max), 4 GB, - Serial ATA-300, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 2.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Magnesium alloy casing in silver

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 240 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.9 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The $1,649 Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A certainly won't be for every wallet, but this light, well-featured, and striking 13-incher is the closest the Windows world will ever come to a MacBook Air. However, its higher-than-the-Air price will be hard to stomach. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2537M / 1.4 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 2.9 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Even thinner and lighter than a 13-inch MacBook Air, the Acer Aspire S5 is a great example of an ambitious ultrabook, held back by a few flaws and its high price. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U / 3 GHz, ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), 256 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 2.65 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3537U / 2 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.5 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD-Writer, 5.2 lbs, 4 MB, Silver mist

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Toshiba's experimental extra-wide-screen ultrabook gets a Windows 8 software upgrade, but it turns the Toshiba Satellite U845W into a computer imperfectly matched for what Windows 8 has to offer. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U, 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 10 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 8, 14.4 in, 1792 x 768 ( HD+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4 lbs, 3 MB, Midnight silver aluminum with soft touch trim

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB ( 4 GB soldered) / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.8 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15 in TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Titan silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.5 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 5.2 lbs, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Trimming down and shedding metal for plastic, the U945's a modest redesign of the existing Satellite U845; but if it makes for a more affordable laptop, then it's a good move. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 16 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4.1 lbs, 3 MB, Ice blue with fusion lattice, silver keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: More of a clever proof-of-concept than a practical product, the Asus Taichi still delivers on its basic promise, combining two displays for a unique take on the laptop/tablet/hybrid genre. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U / 1.9 GHz, ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 256 GB, - Serial ATA-600, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in, IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.8 lbs, Silver aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 3rd Generation 3337U, 6 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, 14, Intel HD Graphics 4000, CD/DVD Burner

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The media-geared Toshiba Satellite U845W has an extra-wide 21:9 screen and Harman Kardon speakers, but no DVD or Blu-ray player. The screen is a novelty act that offers some benefits, but it's really no better than your standard laptop for most uses. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), / 10 GB (max), 8 GB, - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 14.4 in, 1792 x 768 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Midnight silver aluminum with soft touch trim

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, None, 3.2 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 128 GB Solid State Drive, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.2 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL), 5.1 lbs, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3517U / 1.9 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 256 GB - Serial ATA-600, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 3.9 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Brushed aluminum in midnight black with a red soft-touch base

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) ( Dual-Core ), 3rd Gen Core i5, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 3.7 lbs, 3 MB, Aqua blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3612QM / 2.1 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 256 GB, Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, None, 2 GB, 4 lbs, Silver aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.6 lbs, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 128 GB, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 2.9 lbs, Silver

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 3rd Gen Core i5, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.7 lbs, 3 MB, Graphite gray

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3517U / 1.9 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 256 GB - Serial ATA-600, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs, Silver aluminum

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 128 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.1 lbs, Aluminum-magnesium alloy with soft-touch surface on cover in natural silver