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Reviewed on January 24, 2013 Check prices
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$399 to $599 at 9 stores $399.00 - Amazon.com $599.00 - RadioShack.com $424.00 - Abt Electronics Check prices

Asus VivoBook X202E DH31T (black)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
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

Reviewed on October 18, 2012 Check prices
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$249 at 1 store $249.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Samsung Chromebook Series 3

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
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

Reviewed on February 16, 2013 Check prices
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$611 at 1 store $611.10 - Lenovo Check prices

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: This Windows 8 tablet from Lenovo scores with great industrial design and battery life, but adding practically required accessories makes the ThinkPad Tablet 2 very expensive for what you get. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 2 GB (max), Windows 8 32-bit Edition, 10.1 in, IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, PowerVR SGX545, 20.8 oz, 1 MB, Black

Reviewed on January 18, 2013 Check prices
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$623 to $1,115 at 13 stores $624.99 - Amazon.com $749.99 - RadioShack.com $773.50 - eBay Check prices

Acer Iconia W510-1422

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Offering low-powered Intel Atom tablet/laptop hybrids for $750 or more is a dodgy proposition for budget-looking systems such as the Iconia W510, but all-day battery life is a great selling point. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom, Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 64 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 10.1 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel GMA 3650, 1.32 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver

Reviewed on February 25, 2013 Check prices
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$419 to $653 at 13 stores $428.37 - Amazon.com $449.00 - Walmart.com $499.00 - RadioShack.com Check prices

Asus VivoTab Smart (64GB, black)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: In a sea of hard-to-distinguish Atom-powered Windows 8 tablets, the Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 stands out a bit thanks to clever accessories. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, Windows 8, 10.1 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 24 oz, Black

Reviewed on March 14, 2013 Check prices
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$649 at 1 store $649.00 - Lenovo Check prices

Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
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

Reviewed on March 12, 2012 Check prices
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$346 at 1 store $346.37 - Amazon.com Check prices

Asus Eee PC 1025C Flare

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Asus brought Netbooks into the world, and with the last-gasp Eee PC 1025C Flare, it looks like it's going to take them out as well. Read review

Specs: Intel N2600, 1 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600, None, Intel GMA 3600, 2.8 lbs, 1 MB, Matte white

Samsung Series 3 NP300U1A-A01US (11.6-inch, Intel Core i3)

Reviewed on September 2, 2011 Check prices
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$698 at 1 store $698.85 - Amazon.com Check prices

Samsung Series 3 NP300U1A-A01US (11.6-inch, Intel Core i3)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
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, 11.6 in, TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.84 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

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$243 to $299 at 7 stores $243.50 - Amazon.com $279.99 - Sears $245.13 - Costcentral.com Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE D270-1375 - 10.1" - Atom N2600 - Windows 7 Starter 32-bit - 1 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), Intel GMA 3650 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, None, 2.9 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Espresso black

Reviewed on February 25, 2013 Check prices
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$444 to $653 at 14 stores $449.00 - Amazon.com $499.00 - RadioShack.com $459.00 - Abt Electronics Check prices

Asus VivoTab Smart (64GB, white)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: In a sea of hard-to-distinguish Atom-powered Windows 8 tablets, the Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 stands out a bit thanks to clever accessories. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, Windows 8, 10.1 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 20.5 oz, White

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$775 at 1 store $775.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire S3-951-6828 - 13.3" - Core i5 2467M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 240 GB SSD

CNET Editor rating:
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

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$259 to $305 at 8 stores $270.27 - Amazon.com $299.00 - Kmart.com $264.00 - Buydig.com Check prices

ASUS 1015E - 10.1" - C 847 - Windows 8 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Celeron 847 / 1.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 10.1 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics, None, 2.8 lbs, Black

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$299 to $329 at 6 stores $307.99 - Amazon.com $299.00 - B&H Photo-Video $319.00 - Costcentral.com Check prices

ASUS X201E DH01 - 11.6" - C 847 - Ubuntu - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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

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$777 to $1,285 at 10 stores $777.19 - Amazon.com $799.99 - RadioShack.com $855.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

ASUS VivoTab TF810C - 11.6" - Atom Z2760 - Windows 8 - 64 GB Flash - 2 GB RAM

CNET Editor rating:
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 ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 23.8 oz, Gray

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$328 to $359 at 8 stores $340.97 - Amazon.com $328.00 - Walmart.com $356.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-121-0430 - 11.6" - C-70 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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

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$397 at 1 store $397.95 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer ICONIA W510-1674 - 10.1" - Atom Z2760 - Windows 8 32-bit - 2 GB RAM - 32 GB SSD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 2 GB (max), 32 GB, Windows 8 32-bit Edition, 10.1 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel GMA 3650, None, 20.5 oz, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver

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$731 to $1,212 at 9 stores $749.99 - Amazon.com $765.01 - Datavision Computer Video $829.99 - Sears Check prices

Acer ICONIA W510P-1406 - 10.1" - Atom Z2760 - Windows 8 Pro 32-bit - 2 GB RAM - 64 GB

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 64 GB, Windows 8 Pro 32-bit Edition, 10.1 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel GMA 3650, None, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver

Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)

Reviewed on June 23, 2009 Check prices
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$355 at 1 store $355.95 - Amazon.com Check prices

Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-hour-plus battery life. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz, 1 GB, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Crystal black

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$335 at 1 store $335.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE 725-0845 - 11.6" - C-70 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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 / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6290, None, 2.6 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Black

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$399 to $543 at 12 stores $449.99 - TigerDirect.com $409.00 - Buydig.com $449.00 - Walmart.com Check prices

ASUS VivoBook X202E DH31T - 11.6" - Core i3 3217U - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs, Pink

Reviewed on August 12, 2008 Check prices
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$445 at 1 store $445.72 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Acer Aspire One (XP Home, White)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire One is easily the best of the current under-$400 Netbooks, but its meager allotment of memory and tiny battery limit its appeal. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz, 1 GB / 1.5 GB (max), 120 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 8.9 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0, 2.2 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Seashell white

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$289 at 1 store $289.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

ASUS Eee PC R11CX - 10.1" - Atom N2600 - Windows 7 Starter 32-bit - 1 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 1 GB, 320 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit, 10.1 in, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 3600, 2.2 lbs, Matte black

Samsung Series 3 Chromebook XE303C12 - 11.6

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$329 at 3 stores $329.99 - Amazon.com $329.99 - B&H Photo-Video $329.99 - MacMall Check prices

Samsung Series 3 Chromebook XE303C12 - 11.6" - Exynos 5 - Chrome OS - 16 GB Flash - 2 GB RAM

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

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$269 at 1 store $269.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE D257-1497 - 10.1" - Atom N570 - Windows 7 Starter - 1 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom N570 / 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 1 GB / 1 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 in, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, None, 2.6 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Burgundy red

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$420 at 1 store $420.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

ASUS Eee PC 1011CX - 10.1" - Atom N2600 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 3600 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 2.8 lbs, Black

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