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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's great to see more touch-screen Windows 8 laptops under $600, but note that the Asus X202E requires some compromises in performance and battery life. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs, Aluminum gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. Read review

Specs: 5 / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), Samsung Exynos 5, 2 GB, 16 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Shared video memory (UMA), 2.4 lbs, 1 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 64 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8, 11.6 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics, 3.1 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Brushed aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: At $199, the Acer C7 is an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a supercheap portable laptop, but the Chrome OS and short battery life mean you'll have to accept a lot of compromises. Read review

Specs: Intel, Celeron ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 320 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768, ( HD ), None, 3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T walks the line between ultrabook-level laptop and tablet, but doesn’t truly excel at either. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 128 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 30.2 oz, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 is a great laptop alternative that's unfortunately too bulky to completely replace your tablet. Read review

Specs: ARM, Tegra 3 1.4 GHz, 2 GB / 2 GB (max), Microsoft Windows RT, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Ultra-Low Power GeForce, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver gray

• 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: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 128 GB - Serial ATA-600, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.8 lbs, Silver aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: While there are certainly things to like about the Sony Vaio Duo 11, the design gets in the way of enjoying them. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz, ( 3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, IPS, 11.6 in, ( Full HD ), 1920 x 1080, Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 2.9 lbs, 4 MB, Gun metal

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The new 11-inch MacBook Air is every bit as fast as the 13-inch Air, despite its smaller size, but you'll give up 2 hours of battery life in the bargain. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 2.6 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 64 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, TFT active matrix, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, None, 2.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: The HP Envy x2's biggest selling points are its high-quality build and included full keyboard accessory. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom 1.8 GHz, Z2760 ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 64 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in, IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, 3.1 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With only a handful of 11-inch laptops still available, serious travelers are flocking to ultrathin 13-inch models instead. But the low price and good battery life of the Sony Vaio E keep it from being counted out. Read review

Specs: AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 7340, 3.3 lbs, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: More RAM and a focus on Chrome's offline capabilities, for a new sub-$300 Chromebook. Read review

Specs: Intel Celeron, 4 GB, 320 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11 in, 1366 x 768

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The IdeaTab Lynx is a perfectly functional Windows 8 hybrid but lacks the lower price of some competitors, or better design and features of others. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom, Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 2 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 22.6 oz, 1 MB, Purple gray with texture

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's sharp designs translate well to this more affordable new line, although the Series 3 is still at the high end of the ultraportable price range. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 i3-2357M / 1.3 GHz, ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, TFT active matrix, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.84 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: This year's 11-inch MacBook Air improves on last year's model in several significant ways and is by far the fastest ultraportable you're likely to find, though some users will consider the limited flash storage space to be a hindrance. Read review

Specs: Intel 1.6 GHz, Core i5 ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 64 GB, Apple Mac OS X Lion, 11.6 in, TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.38 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Samsung joins the coming-out party for Intel-based Windows 8 tablets. Read review

Specs: Atom, 2 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in Plane to Line Switching (PLS), 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, PowerVR SGX545, 3.3 lbs, Mystic blue

• 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 ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 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 Celeron 847 / 1.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Ubuntu, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics, 2.9 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 2 GB (max), Windows 8 32-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, PowerVR SGX545, 1679.9 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 7340, 3.5 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, HP Soft-touch Imprint finish with the pinwheel design in ash black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD E-240 1.5 GHz, 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6310, None, 3.3 lbs, L2 cache, 512 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, Windows 8, 11.6 in S-IPS+, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, PowerVR SGX545, 23.8 oz, Gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: AMD C-60 1 GHz ( 1.33 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 6290, 3.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Espresso black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD C-70 1 GHz ( 1.33 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 6290, 2.6 lbs, 1 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The more affordable and better-performing Sony Vaio YB35KX/B is a modest improvement on the last YB model we reviewed, adding up to a full-featured but cramped 11-inch laptop that'll cost a lot less than an ultrabook. Read review

Specs: AMD E-450 1.65 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 6310, 3.2 lbs, 1 MB, Black