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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, / 8 GB (max), 6 GB, - Serial ATA-300, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 14 in, ( HD ), 1366 x 768, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.8 lbs, 3 MB, Sky silver brushed aluminum, silver keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Slightly less conservative-feeling than the average ThinkPad, the well-made ThinkPad Twist offers one of the better tablet modes from the first wave of Windows 8 convertibles. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, English / MUI, 12.5 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.5 lbs, 3 MB

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 is a good gateway to the Windows 8 experience with a responsive touch screen in a traditional laptop body. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, 4 GB, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 X 768

• 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 ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, None, 3.8 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, 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: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Brushed aluminum

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  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

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: With the looks of a Portege and a touch screen, this Windows 8 laptop is part of a big wave of touch-enabled PCs. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 16 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4.3 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Champagne silver etched aluminum

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

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.4 GHz, 8 GB, 750 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64, Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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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

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

The Bottom Line: A gentle redesign of the midrange Satellite S shows where midrange old-school laptops are heading in a world of ultrabooks and tablets. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5 lbs, 3 MB, Ice blue brushed aluminium, black keyboard

• 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 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, DVD-Writer, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 6 MB, Dusk black with hairline texture

• 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 ), None, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.2 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

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

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2520M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD±RW, 3.7 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  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

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  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 ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, 5.3 lbs, 3 MB, Silky silver

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

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5.6 lbs, Mocha

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as your performance needs don't go far beyond basic productivity tasks, the Toshiba Satellite P775-S7320 is a decent big-screen laptop. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 i7-2670QM, 2.2 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 8 GB (max), 750 GB, - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17 in, TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Integrated, 64 MB, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Fusion X2 finish in platinum, black keyboard

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

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M, DVD±RW (±R DL), 2 GB, 5.8 lbs, Mocha

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

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

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Black

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

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 1 TB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M, DVD±RW (±R DL), 2 GB, 5.8 lbs, Mocha

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  Overall score: 0.0 (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 ), None, Intel GMA 3650, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: This midpriced 15-inch Toshiba Satellite has a few nice higher-end features, but its AMD processor makes it feel like a budget performer. Read review

Specs: AMD A series A8-3520M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.5 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6620G Shared video memory (UMA), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, 5.3 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB, Fusion X2 finish in platinum, black keyboard

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

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 16 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Fusion finish in mercury silver, black keyboard

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Fusion finish in mercury silver, black keyboard