Dell XPS 12 (2013)
As Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 14, Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 8700, Dell XPS 12 also has very confertable performance.
Pros: Innovative flip-screen design; More than 9 hours of battery life; Beautiful high-res display; Strong performance Cons: No SD Card slot; Heavy for a tablet The Verdict: With a fourth-generation Intel processor and a higher-capacity battery, Dell's updated XPS 12 is an excellent 12-inch tablet-laptop hybrid that can go the distance.
The Dell XPS 12 turned our heads last year with its unique flip-display design, making it a cinch to change from laptop to tablet mode. The latest edition looks to build on that success by shaving off some ounces and seriously boosting the battery life so you can more easily use this tablet-laptop hybrid on the go.
Made of black carbon fiber and lined with precision-cut aluminum, the Dell XPS 12 is a joy to hold and behold. The lid, deck and bottom sport a soft-touch finish, making it easy to grip. A subtle weave pattern on the lid adds a unique aesthetic.
As with last year's model, the XPS 12's screen rotates within its aluminum frame, so it can be used either as a tablet or a traditional clamshell laptop. Two catches on the top and bottom of the frame hold the screen firmly in place. The frame is sturdy enough that it doesn't flex, even when the screen is in midrotation.
We still find Dell's approach to laptop-tablet hybrids to be the most elegant. Sliders such as the Sony VAIO Duo 13 leave the screen exposed and have more moving parts, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga, which flips all the way back, leaves your fingers resting on the keyboard in tablet mode.
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HP Pavilion g6z-2200
The HP Pavilion g6z-2200 may be a low-priced budget system but, for $454, it's rich in amenities. The AMD-powered 15.6-inch system offers a solid Windows 8 experience, comes with a boisterous Dolby sound system, and packs in a cozy full-size keyboard complete with number pad.
Pros: Good performance for price; Multiple color options; Comfortable keyboard; Quality speakers; Optical drive included Cons: Below-average battery life; Lackluster graphics performance The Verdict: The HP Pavilion g6z provides a solid Windows 8 computing experience, good sound and fun color options for a budget-friendly price.
The HP Pavilion g6z-2200's rounded corners give the body a softer, more approachable look than some other notebooks on the market, such as the Acer Aspire V5-571-6869. The sparkling black lid on our unit sports a glossy finish, as does the bezel and keyboard deck, which sparkles differently depending on the lighting. For $25 more, you can choose from four other color options, including bright purple, ruby red, winter blue and linen white.
Dolby's integrated Advanced Audio speakers sit just above the keyboard, and the elongated silver power button is situated in the upper left corner. We love the Pavilion g6z's smooth exterior, but the shiny plastic does little to hide fingerprint smudges.
Measuring 14.8 x 9.6 x 1.2-inches and weighing 5.2 pounds, the g6z fit comfortably on our lap and is lighter than Acer's Aspire V3-551-8458 (5.4 pounds). HP's 4.6-pound Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000 weighs less but lacks an optical drive.
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Best Gaming Laptop Overall-Alienware 18
After Alienware 17,
Alienware continues to rule the gaming notebook roost. This 12.2-pound monster packs a pair of pair of Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M GPUs, a fourth-generation Core i7 Haswell processor, a gorgeous 18-inch, 1080p display and a bevy of keyboard lighting effects. When you absolutely, positively have to frag everything in the room, the Alienware 18 is your best choice, provided you can handle its heavy weight and even heavier cost.
Pros: Record-breaking performance; Comfortable keyboard; Awesome lighting effects; Beautiful 1080p display Cons: Front edge can dig into your wrists; Obscenely expensive The Verdict: Packing the best of everything -- including two state-of-the-art GPUs -- the Alienware 18 is the quintessential gaming notebook.
After using the same design for the past few years, Alienware decided to overhaul the look of its notebooks. Called the Epic design, it retains the company's distinctive brand identity, but looks a bit fresher.
Gone is the black, soft-touch lid, in favor of a silver-colored anodized aluminum. Two light bars extend diagonally from the lower corners toward the middle of the lid, with a glowing alien head at the top middle.
Starting Price: $2,099
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HP EliteBook Folio 9470M
HP EliteBook8440p, HP EliteBook 2530p,HP EliteBook 2740p,HP EliteBook 6930p after HP EliteBook Folio 9470M also has fastest performance
Business users shopping for an Ultrabook want more than a sleek design and fast boot time. They need a chassis that can take a beating, strong security, and full docking capabilities. Oh, and don't forget Ethernet and VGA ports. HP's Elitebook Folio 9470m ($1,049, $1,349 as configured) offers all of the above, along with a Core i5 CPU and SSD.
Those in the market for a business Ultrabook want a sleek design and a fast boot time, but they also want a durable machine with strong security and full docking capabilities. This $1,399 laptop has all of the above, plus Ethernet and VGA ports and more than 7 hours of battery life.
Pros: Attractive and durable lightweight design; Long battery life; Includes Ethernet and VGA ports; Wide range of security options Cons: Mediocre screen for price; Poor webcam quality; Inconsistent touchpad The Verdict: The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m is a sturdy, business-friendly Ultrabook that lasts a long time on a charge, but we'd like to see a better display and webcam at this price.
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Gaming Laptop: ASUS G750JZ
Best 17-inch Gaming Laptop: ASUS G750JZ.The gaming arms race continues, and the latest to escalate this never-ending battle is the ASUS G750JZ-XS72, a $2,999 system with Nvidia's newest and most powerful mobile graphics card. But in addition to the GeForce GTX 880M GPU, this 17-inch rig also features a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, a whopping 32GB of RAM, and dual 256GB solid-state drives (SSDs) in a RAID 0 array
Pros: Top-end gaming performance; Runs quiet and cool; Attractive design; Very good battery life Cons: Expensive; Keyboard not customizable The Verdict: The Asus G750JZ makes the most of Nvidia's new GeForce GTX 880M graphics, delivering awesome gaming power in a sleek design.
Part Lamborghini and part stealth fighter, the ASUS G750Jz is just as menacing as its predecessors. Its angled design is identical to that of the G750Jx, with a soft-touch black lid that tapers on either side. The lid feels comfortable to the touch, but has a tendency to show oily fingerprints.
Inside, the unassuming deck is made of black, brushed aluminum, with a triangular power button sitting in the upper-right corner. On the back are the two iconic, oversize air vents that have come to symbolize ASUS' high-end gaming rigs.
Dell Inspiron 17-3721
As Dell Inspiron 3521,Dell Inspiron 17-3721 also a good ,fast and powerfull product of dell team.
Nice price. HDMI out, Ethernet, DVD burner. Numeric keypad. Textured lid and palm rest. Large screen. Removable battery.
Cons: USB 3.0 ports are black. USB 2.0 ports can be confused with USB 3.0 ports. Not 1080p. No Touch screen.
A large screen, good performance, nice price, and user-friendly features give the Dell Inspiron 17-3721 budget laptop a leg up on the competition.
Pros: Attractive design; Solid performance ; Sharp 1600 x 900 display with wide viewing angles; Large comfortable keyboard Cons: Lackluster graphics; Tinny audio; The Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 17-3721 offers a large and sharp 17.3-inch display and solid Windows 8 performance at a very affordable price.
Acer Chromebook C720P
After Acer Chromebook C710, came up Acer Chromebook C720P with all laptop features with grade speed.To love a Chromebook, you have to understand that the idea of a "laptop" is changing. We're somewhere between tablet and PC now, phone-style speed computing and an older, more old-fashioned computer. Chrome OS -- Google's browser-based, all-cloud operating system -- tries to bridge the gap, and you get a laptop-style device that's really just a fully-featured super-browser with a keyboard, storage and Webcam attached.
But for some of you, that may well be enough -- especially if you're splitting time between a Chromebook and another device (a PC, a tablet, or a smartphone).
Chromebooks have limitations, but they also have advantages: speed, easy cloud set-up, and -- hopefully -- price. That's the key point with the Acer Chromebook C720P: it's $299, and comes with all the extras you'd hope for: USB, HDMI, 32GB of onboard storage (with an SD slot for additional expansion), and even a touch screen -- something that only exists elsewhere in the Chromebook universe in the $1,300 Chromebook Pixel.
Compared with the HP Chromebook 11 -- which I already liked -- and the Toshiba Chromebook, this Acer's a feature-packed bargain. It may be the best Chromebook I've ever seen. That doesn't change what it is: a touch-enabled update to the Acer Chromebook C720 that's been around for a few months. But battery improvements, Chrome OS improvements, and a combination of extra storage and a touch screen make this Chromebook package a lot more palatable than its predecessors: the mid-2013 C710 and 2012 C7 Acer Chromebooks.
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