A host of small refinements cements the Surface Pro 4's
position as the best-in-class Windows tablet -- so long as you're prepared to
pay extra for the required keyboard cover accessory.
Price: $896.99 - $899.00
4 Stars
EXCELLENT
2. Best battery life
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2015)
While the upcoming 12-inch MacBook has all the buzz, this
13-inch system gets a handful of updates to remain a top choice for combining
power and portability.
Price: $1,199.00 - $1,299.00
4 Stars
EXCELLENT
3.Best ultraportable laptop
Apple MacBook (2015)
If you can live with its limitations, the new 12-inch
MacBook delivers a groundbreaking design that points the way to the next
chapter in laptops.
Price: $1,219.00 - $1,299.00 Check Prices
4 Stars
EXCELLENT
4. Best 13-inch Windows laptop
Dell XPS 13 Non-touch (2015)
Taking a second look at the new XPS 13, this lower-end
version costs less and has better battery life, but isn't as tightly designed.
Price: $899.00 - $899.99 Check Prices
4 Stars
EXCELLENT
5. Best full-time laptop, part-time tablet
Microsoft Surface Book
While it's not nearly as refined as the new fourth-gen
Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Book is a powerful, feature-filled premium
hybrid that doesn't forget it's a laptop first.
Price: $1,449.00 - $1,499.00 Check Prices
4 Stars
EXCELLENT
6. Best lightweight laptop
Lenovo LaVie Z HZ550
Despite a few design quirks that make it feel less than
premium, the Lenovo LaVie Z can't be beat for a combination of light weight and
processor power.
The latest version of the
Alienware 17 has been upgraded to include a Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M GPU, one of
the world's most powerful mobile graphics cards. But if your framerate-lust is
still unquenched, you can purchase the optional graphical amp outfitted with a
beastly desktop GPU. Throw in a colorful full HD display and customizable
lighting and you've got a recipe for total (gaming) domination.
obile graphics cards.
But if your framerate-lust is still unquenched, you can purchase the optional
graphical amp outfitted with a beastly desktop GPU. Throw in a colorful full HD
display and customization lighting and you've got a recipe for total (gaming)
domination.
Razer Blade (2015) Rating 4 Starting Price 2099$
The 4.4-pound Razer Blade still
sports a seductive black aluminum chassis with the glowing green accents that
bring all the gamers to the yard. But it's the bright, vivid 3200 x 1800
touchpanel that's the real eye candy. Equipped Nvidia's fast GeForce GTX 970M
graphics, the Blade is a must-buy for gamers searching for the ultimate
thin-and-light gaming laptop.
MSI packed a whole lot of win
into the GT80 Titan SLI's imposing 9.9-pound frame. It's one of the first
gaming laptops to feature a mechanical keyboard, which delivers speed and
accuracy whether you're gaming or typing. In case you need a number pad to help
you dole out the beat down, the digital trackpad transforms into a numpad with
a quick touch of the button. But the Titan is more than its keyboard. Equipped
with a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU and two Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M GPUs in SLI
configuration, it's double the power, double the fun. Best of all, the chassis
allows you to upgrade the GPU, hard drive and RAM, future-proofing your
purchase.
The $799 Dell Inspiron 15-7000
Series proves that affordable doesn't have to be a dirty word. While the sleek
soft-touch chassis will definitely turn heads, it's the solid framerates from
its Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M GPU and over 6 hours of battery life that will get
gamers' attention. Throw in some respectable multitasking power and impressive
audio quality and you've got a laptop that can play with the big boys, without
breaking your bank account.
Gigabyte P25X v2 Rating 4 Starting Price-2199$
This yellow is anything but
mellow. Gigabyte's P25X v2's cheerful marigold frame belies the beast beneath.
Packing a Core i7 processor and a top-of-the-line Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M GPU,
the P25X will play even the most taxing games as smooth as butter. Throw in
more than seven hours of battery life -- during web surfing -- and a crisp
1080p display and you've got a force to be reckoned with.
-The 17-inch Aorus X7 Pro-Sync is
a svelte, lightweight notebook that doesn't just hit the sweet spot between
performance and portability -- it destroys it. Rocking a pair of Nvidia GTX
GeForce 970M GPUs in SLI configuration, the X7 Pro-Sync is one of the most powerful 17-inch notebooks on
the market. The slim device also takes advantage of Nvidia's G-Sync technology,
ensuring smoother graphics and little to no input lag. It's a drop-dead stunner
that packs the potent punch that gamers crave.
Alienware 13 Rating 4 Starting Price-899$
At 4.5 pounds, 12.9 x 9.3 x
1.0~1.1 inches, the Alienware 13 is the thinnest, lightest notebook the company
has ever released. Despite its svelte figure, the Alienware 13 can still power
through some of the most graphically taxing games on the market, thanks to its
Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M GPU. But if you want even better performance, hook the
laptop up to its optional Graphics Amplifier. Harnessing the power of a desktop
GPU, even the monstrous Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M card, the Alienware 13
transforms from formidable to beastly.
The Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 lasted 8 hours 24 minutes on our battery rundown test. For comparison,
the Asus Transformer Book T100TA (64GB, k) £257.00 at Amazon, our Editors'
Choice for entry-level, detachable-hybrid tablets, lasted 11:20, but the Lenovo
Yoga 2 11 only managed 6:53. The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 will get you
through a typical work day, and its battery life is exceptional for a
convertible-hybrid laptop.
The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 (3147) proves that you don't have to endure a stripped-down laptop when
you only have $450 to spend. It combines a well-designed flipping hinge with
all-day battery life and a relatively full feature set. All this earns the
Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 our first Editors' Choice for entry-level,
convertible-hybrid laptops.
Design and Features
The compact Inspiron 11 3000
Series 2-in-1 is built around an 11.6-inch, 1,366-by-768 resolution, 10-point
touch screen. The laptop chassis measures about 0.83 by 12 by 8 inches (HWD),
and weighs a relatively light 2.99 pounds. That's smaller and about a
quarter-pound lighter than the HP Pavilion 11t-n000 x360, but a smidge heavier
and larger than the Lenovo Yoga 2 11$464.00 at Amazon. It feels fine in the
hand, and is balanced for one-handed use in slate-tablet mode. The system will
fit fine in most commuter bags, including messenger bags and backpacks made to
hold full-size tablets and compact laptops.
The In-Plane Switching (IPS)
screen is bright and clear, but you'll have to disable the somewhat aggressive
screen dimming. Thankfully, the dimming isn't as dark as it is on the
business-oriented Dell Venue 11 Pro (7139) tablet, since you can still see
what's on the screen in a typically lit room. The 1,366-by-768 resolution is
common for sub-$500 laptops and is capable of displaying 720p HD videos at full
resolution, but 1080p HD videos will have to be scaled down. Screen taps and
swipes register quickly, and there is a multipoint touchpad below the full-size
keyboard. Key fnjeel is average for a compact laptop, but there's a hint of
keyboard flex.
Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 (3147)
You can flip the screen around
into four modes: Laptop, Stand, Tablet, and Tent. Laptop and Tablet modes are
exactly what you think they are. Stand mode has the screen facing you with the
keyboard upside down on the table, while Tent mode has the screen facing you
with the keyboard facing up and away from you. With both Stand and Tent mode,
you use the touch screen without access to the physical keyboard, but Tent mode
may work better when you have limited desk space, like when you're working on
an airplane tray table.
Though the chassis is slim, it
has a good selection of I/O ports, including an HDMI port, an SD card reader,
two USB 2.0 ports, and a USB 3.0 port. Note that the USB ports are all the same
black color, so you'll have to figure out which one is the USB 3.0 port by
searching for the tiny USB SS icon (hint, it's on the left, next to the HDMI
port). The full-size HDMI port is more convenient than the micro-HDMI port you
get with the Lenovo Yoga 2 11.
The system comes with 4GB of
memory and a 500GB hard drive. The hard drive is slower than the flash memory
or solid-state-drives (SSDs) found in slate tablets, but there's a lot more
space for your files. While very few users will do so, Dell offers instructions
on how to replace the hard drive and memory with a speedier SSD or
higher-capacity memory, respectively. The hard drive has lots of free space on
it, and the Start screen has relatively few pre-loaded apps: Adobe Revel (for
photo sharing), Amazon, Dell Shop, Dropbox, eBay, Kindle, Office Trial,
OneNote, and Pocket Cloud. The system comes with a one-year warranty.
What is Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 (3147)?-Video
Performance
The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1's components include a 2.16GHz
Intel Pentium N3530 quad-core processor with Intel HD Graphics, built on the
Bay Trail-M platform. The system managed a passable 1,712 points on the PCMark
8 Work Conventional test, which measures performance while working on office
documents, video conferencing, and Web browsing. We don't have a lot of
comparison PCMark 8 scores yet, but the Dell system's score is higher than the
1,576 pointsearned by the Atom-equipped Acer Aspire Switch 10$279.00 at
Amazon.
It also did comparatively well on
the multimedia tests: 5 minutes 54 seconds on the Handbrake video encoding test
and 12:35 on the Adobe Photoshop CS6 test. While these scores can't hold a
candle to those of ultrabooks with Core i5 processors, they are better than the
scores we've seen on other systems with Atom, Celeron, and Pentium CPUs.
The 3D scores were par for the
category: single-digit frame rates that show the system is better suited for
casual games. The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 has good speed for an
entry-level system, and will be sufficient for day-to-day general use.
The Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 lasted 8 hours 24 minutes on our battery rundown test. For comparison,
the Asus Transformer Book T100TA (64GB)£279.95 at Amazon, our Editors' Choice
for entry-level, detachable-hybrid tablets, lasted 11:20, but the Lenovo Yoga 2
11 only managed 6:53. The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 will get you through a
typical work day, and its battery life is exceptional for a convertible-hybrid
laptop.
The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series
2-in-1 (3147) proves that you don't have to endure a stripped-down laptop when
you only have $450 to spend. It combines a well-designed flipping hinge with
all-day battery life and a relatively full feature set. All this earns the
Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 our first Editors' Choice for entry-level,
convertible-hybrid laptops.
2. Dell Latitude 13 Education Series
(3340)
Design and Features
The laptop measures 1.4 by 13 by
10 inches (HWD). A rubberized coating around the screen and bottom lid protects
the system from the scrapes and dings that students can dish out. The coating
also helps you grip the case when rushing from class, to the library, and back
home. The chiclet-style keyboard and touchpad are fully sealed against
accidental spills. Corning Gorilla Glass NBT covers the 13.3-inch 1,366-by-768 resolution
touch screen, protecting the LCD panel from scratches and impacts.
Our review unit has a touch
screen and Windows 8, but is only available in black. There is also a
non-touch-screen version available with Windows 7, and that can be ordered with
red or blue borders around the standard black body. The system weighs 4.28
pounds, which is imperceptibly lighter than our Editors' Choice for small
business laptops, the 4.44-pound Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431$609.99 at Adorama and
within a hair of our Editors' Choice for entry-level ultrabooks, the 4.2 pound
Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch.
The LCD screen has an anti-glare
coating to increase readability in bright classrooms or outdoors. Its
1,366-by-768 resolution display is much tighter than more expensive systems
with 1,920-by-1,080 resolution (1080p HD), but still adequate. In any case,
students are unlikely to be working on multi-page spreadsheets or
professional-grade photo editing, where a 1080p HD screen would start to make more
sense. Since these systems are designed for classroom use, an innovative
network status light on the top of the lid lets teachers and parents know if
the system is using the 802.11ac Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
The Latitude 13 Education Series
has a robust, forward-looking set of I/O ports, including a Gigabit Ethernet
port, an HDMI port, a mini DisplayPort, an SD card reader, a security lock
port, and two USB 3.0 ports. This is an improvement over our previous Editors'
Choice for entry-level desktop replacements, the Dell Inspiron 14R-5437$799.99
at Dell, which lacks mini DisplayPort and has a USB 2.0 port instead of a
second USB 3.0 port.
The system we tested has an Intel
Core i3-4005U processor, 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, and Windows 8 Pro.
Other configurations on Dell's website come with options for Intel Celeron and
Core i5 processors. Schools have a wider choice of options, like mobile
broadband and solid-state drives, but those are off the table for parents just
buying one laptop. Thanks to the Latitude 13's educational focus, there is no
bloatware or preloaded software, aside from Windows 8.1. The system comes with
a one-year warranty that can be extended up to five years for $350.
What is Dell Latitude 13 Education?-Video
Performance
Dell Latitude 13 Education Series
(3340) The Latitude 13 Education scored a very good 2,268 points on the PCMark
8 Work Conventional test, which tests the system on everyday tasks, including
navigating the Web, video conferencing, and office tasks like word processing
and spreadsheets. This is competitive with the Dell Venue Pro 11
(7139)$1,141.43 at Dell tablet (2,407 points) with its Intel Core i5-4300Y
processor. The Latitude 13 Education bumped into its limits on the Adobe
Photoshop CS6 test, taking a leisurely 11 minutes, ten seconds to complete the
11-step test. The Dell Inspiron 14R-5437 was a smidge quicker, but the Lenovo
U430 Touch (6:13) and Lenovo Edge E431 (5:38) took almost half the time,
showing that their Core i5 processors are better suited for heavier workloads
and multimedia tasks.
This is an all-day laptop,
lasting an excellent 10 hours 17 minutes on our battery rundown test. The Dell
14R-5437 was closest at just under 10 hours (9:46). To add to the appeal, the
Latitude 13 Education has a removable 65-watt battery, which can be replaced
when it stops holding a charge. This is a nice alternative to the sealed
ultrabooks like the IdeaPad U430 Touch.
The Dell Latitude 13 Education
Series should certainly be on your short list when shopping for a moderately
priced laptop for your K-12 student. Other systems may have faster processors
or more memory, but the Latitude 13 Education has a ten-hour battery life and
is designed to be a durable companion for the next few years (and then some).
It's our new Editors' Choice for entry-level desktop replacement laptops.
3. Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme
Design and Features
When all of the latches and doors
are buttoned up, there is no chance for dust, snow, water, or even inadvertent
prods from steel tools to get lodged in the system's I/O ports. Each port door
has a two-step latch: a sliding lock, which doesn't have to be held to
disengage, and a pull latch, which does. These doors hide a plethora of ports,
including a DVD burner, two Ethernet ports, an ExpressCard reader, an HDMI
port, a power connector, an SD card reader, two serial ports, a Smart Card
reader, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and a VGA port. Doors also allow
access to the system's modular SSD/hard drive bay and battery bay. This means
that you could swap out your drive and pass the laptop on to a colleague to use
with their own modular drive. Built-in 4G LTE with GPS and a larger 512GB SSD
are?available as options for about $1,000 more than the configuration we
tested.
A docking device connector on the
bottom of the chassis is compatible with a desk dock or one mounted in a
vehicle. The new dock isn't compatible with Dell's older ATG and XFR laptops,
but works with the semi-rugged Dell Latitude 14 Rugged and fully ruggedized
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme laptop lines. A sturdy handle on the leading edge of
the laptop lets you grab the system off the ground while you're accelerating to
a full sprint, or retrieve it from a vehicle in a second. There's an NFC reader
under the palm rest and a biometric reader for secure computing. A compact
stylus sits in its own compartment, attached to the system with a lanyard.
What is Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme?-Video
The 14-inch 1,366-by-768 touch
screen may seem to have a low resolution in this day and age, but it is a
unique panel for a variety of reasons. Software used in the fire, military, and
police fields is designed for quick information retrieval, so it's unlikely
that a soldier under fire will need a 1080p screen to look at multipage
spreadsheets. Rather, they will likely be using a simple touch-based interface
to read weather reports or route communications. To that end, the touch screen
uses resistive single-pointtouch functionality, so you can interact with it
even with a gloved hand. Capacitive multitouch screens, on the other hand,
require specialized gloves with metal woven into the fingertips.
The screen acts like a single
button mouse: You can click and drag, but you can't pinch to zoom or
right-click. The Windows operating system treats the display like a mouse as
well. The System Control Panel doesn't recognize it as a touch device (which
has to have at least five points of touch for Windows 8 to acknowledge it). The
rugged touchpad is also a single-touch device, with two physical mouse buttons
for clicks. The tech isn't all vintage, though. The screen has full daylight
visibility, which is important when you're using it outdoors the majority of
the time.
The Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme is
fully certified and tested to meet IP65 and MIL-STD-810G standards, which
govern durability. The IP65 certification essentially means that the system is
impervious to dust and particle intrusion, as well as water spraying at the
closed port doors and exposed portions of the laptop. The MIL-STD-801G
certification ensures that the system can survive drops, outdoor environmental
effects, temperature swings, and severe vibration from riding in vehicles on
rough terrain. It's not indestructible, but it's more likely to survive a
battlefield environment than laptops like the Dell Precision M2800$1,610.30 at
Dell or the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 (G4U67UT)$1,504.57 at Amazon. Drops,
kicks, and vibrations from vehicles are unlikely to damage the system beyond
cosmetic scratches. The system comes with a three-year warranty.
Design and Features
The Latitude 14 Rugged
Extreme$4,705.75 at Dell is sturdily built for soldiers on the battlefield and
other active users, like police and fire departments. The tank-like
construction is similar to the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR, though this is a newer
chassis. It is a fully ruggedized laptop, and meant to survive harsher
environments than the semi-rugged Dell Latitude E6430 ATG$3,655.75 at Dell. Its
chassis measures a beefy 9.75 by 14 by 2 inches (HWD) and weighs 8.39 pounds.
A docking device connector on the
bottom of the chassis is compatible with a desk dock or one mounted in a
vehicle. The new dock isn't compatible with Dell's older ATG and XFR laptops,
but works with the semi-rugged Dell Latitude 14 Rugged and fully ruggedized
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme laptop lines. A sturdy handle on the leading edge of
the laptop lets you grab the system off the ground while you're accelerating to
a full sprint, or retrieve it from a vehicle in a second. There's an NFC reader
under the palm rest and a biometric reader for secure computing. A compact
stylus sits in its own compartment, attached to the system with a lanyard.
The 14-inch 1,366-by-768 touch
screen may seem to have a low resolution in this day and age, but it is a
unique panel for a variety of reasons. Software used in the fire, military, and
police fields is designed for quick information retrieval, so it's unlikely
that a soldier under fire will need a 1080p screen to look at multipage
spreadsheets. Rather, they will likely be using a simple touch-based interface
to read weather reports or route communications. To that end, the touch screen
uses resistive single-point touch functionality, so you can interact with it
even with a gloved hand. Capacitive multitouch screens, on the other hand,
require specialized gloves with metal woven into the fingertips.
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme
The screen acts like a single
button mouse: You can click and drag, but you can't pinch to zoom or
right-click. The Windows operating system treats the display like a mouse as
well. The System Control Panel doesn't recognize it as a touch device (which
has to have at least five points of touch for Windows 8 to acknowledge it). The
rugged touch pad is also a single-touch device, with two physical mouse buttons
for clicks. The tech isn't all vintage, though. The screen has full daylight
visibility, which is important when you're using it outdoors the majority of
the time.
Performance
Our review unit comes with a
1.9GHz Intel Core i5-4300U processor and Nvidia GeForce GT 720M graphics. The
components are several generations newer than those on the previously tested
rugged laptops like the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR and the Panasonic Toughbook
CF-31$2,982.00 at Amazon, so we can't directly compare performance to the older
systems, but we can compare laptops with similar parts. The Latitude 14 Rugged
Extreme received a very good score of 3,136 points on the PCMark Work Conventional
test, almost on par with the Dell M2800 and much faster than the HP 1040 G1.
The era of the Netbook may be
long gone, but you can still find their successors -- Chromebooks and
Atom-powered Windows tablets -- for under $300. We're including the $900
11-inch MacBook Air here as well, as the most affordable Apple option. To
explore the best in all categories, check our list of the best laptops overall.
1. Lenovo N20
Lenovo's N20p is a long-lasting touchscreen Chromebook with
a design on the sharper side of budget, but its semi-hybrid hinge feels like a
half measure.
Price: $269.99 - $279.99
Chrome OS
With a boot time as fast
as 3 seconds, integrated browser security, and auto-updates to ensure your
technology is always up-to-date; you get all the benefits of a Lenovo/Google
partnership. Plus, the N20 Chromebook comes loaded with useful Google apps like
Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps and you can access thousands more—including
those that help you to succeed in the classroom and beyond—in the chrome Web
Store.
All-Day Battery Life
You can be productive—or play—all day long on a
single charge. The 38.4Wh 6-cell integrated battery lasts up to **8 hours.
(Battery life varies depending upon configuration and use.)Thin and Light for
Doers on the GoThin and light laptops usually bear a hefty price tag, but the
affordable N20 Chromebook is just over a half of an inch thin (only 17.9mm )
thin and weighs in at less than 3 pounds (1.3kg).
Full-Sized Keyboard With
Touchpad
The acclaimed AccuType keyboard is ergonomically designed to make
typing more comfortable and to reduce errors. The intuitive, easy-to-use
touchpad features simple scroll, zoom, and rotate functions.
HD Webcam & Speakers
The N20
Chromebook includes a 720p HD webcam and integrated speakers, which are perfect
for web chats.
Connectivity
The N20 Chromebook includes Blue Tooth and 802.11 A/C
WiFi options. Plus it features an optional 3G cellular configuration, so you
can go online at the press of a button regardless of wireless service.
Optional
Warranty Upgrades
On-Site/In-Home Service Maximize PC uptime and productivity
with a warranty upgrade, which provides convenient, fast repair services in
your own home.
What is Lenovo N20?- Video
2. Asus Transformer Book T100
The Asus Transformer Book T100 revives the Netbook value
proposition (and Netbook usability issues) in a budget-price 10-inch laptop
that doubles as a tablet. You won’t love it, but for sheer bang for the buck,
it’s hard to beat.
Price: $269.00 - $279.00
Display size/resolution 10.1-inch,
1,366 x 768 touch screen
PC CPU 1.3GHz Intel
Atom Z3740
PC Memory2,948MB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz
Graphics32GB
Intel HD Graphics
Storage64GB
SSD hard drive
Optical drive None
Networking802.11b/g/n
wireless, Bluetooth 4.0
Operating system Windows
8 (32-bit)
What is Asus Transformer Book T100?- Video
3. HP Stream 11.6
The HP Stream 11 aims to be a
cloud-focused laptop, much like a Chromebook, but with the added utility of
Windows 8. It's a rock-bottom budget laptop, so don't get your hopes up, but
the battery life is impressive.
Price: $199.99 - $231.99
Intel® Celeron® processor N2840
Features a 2.58GHz processor
speed.
2GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power.
Note: Optical drive not included
Compatible with optional external
recordable CD/DVD drives (not included).
11.6" WLED-backlit
high-definition display
With an antiglare finish and 1366
x 768 resolution showcases movies, games and Web content in striking clarity,
even in bright lighting.
32GB eMMC solid state drive
Provides space for storing
important files.
Intel® HD graphics
For lush images. HDMI output
enables flexible connectivity.
Built-in webcam
Makes it easy to video chat with
friends and family members.
Digital media reader
Supports SD format.
1 USB 3.0 port and 1 USB 2.0 port
For fast digital video, audio and
data transfer.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN
(802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without
wires.
Bluetooth interface
Easily link with other
Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Weighs only 2.8 lbs. and measures
just 0.8" thin
For lightweight portability.
HP finish in gradient micro dot
horizon blue
Offers a stylish look.
Microsoft 8.1 64-bit operating
system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for
word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With a 1-year trial of Microsoft
Office 365 and 60 minutes of Skype per month for 1 year. Cloud Storage: Get 1TB
of Microsoft OneDrive storage for 1 year.
What is HP Stream 11.6?- Video
4. Toshiba Chromebook 2
If you're looking for an all-around solid Chrome OS
experience -- with one of the best screens we've seen on a Chromebook -- the
Toshiba Chromebook 2 should be your starting point.
Price: $299.00 - $329.99
13.3" Full HD display
1920 x 1080resolution with native 1080p support to showcase
your games and HD movies with impressive color and clarity. TruBrite technology
amps up color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
Intel® Celeron® processor N2840
Entry-level dual-core processor for general e-mail, Internet
and productivity tasks.
4GB system memory for basic multitasking
Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple
applications and browser tabs all at once.
16GB solid state drive (SSD)
While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a
flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and
data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the
battery.
Intel® HD Graphics
On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide
everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
Weighs 3 lbs. and measures 0.8" thin
Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring
a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form
factor. 3-cell lithium polymer battery.
Bluetooth 4.0 interface syncs with compatible devices
Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between
the laptop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect
Bluetooth wireless accessories.
1 USB 3.0 port maximizes the latest high-speed devices
Also includes 1 USB 2.0 port to connect more accessories and
peripherals. The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at
2.0 speeds).
HDMI output expands your viewing options
Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens
side by side or just see more of the big picture.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC,
miniSD, and microSD memory card formats.
Dual-band wireless network connectivity
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN connects to your network or
hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards.
Google Chrome OS
Automatically downloads and installs security and software
updates, so you don't have to waste your time managing patches and waiting for
restarts.
Built-in HD webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or
teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
Chrome OS keyboard
Handy one-touch function keys. Fully clickable touchpad with
click-anywhere functionality and support for one-finger left click, two-finger
right click, and two-finger scrolling.
Built-in virus protection and Google products
Work, play and do right out of the box with Search, Gmail,
Talk, YouTube and Hangouts, then personalize with the Chrome Web Store.
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In age of tech everything has
been reshaping and accepting most advanced technology, becoming the better and
best ever in the world. Desktop computers have been reshaped them into laptops
which are considerably gaining popularity since its launch for its size,
reliability and durability. In present people prefer to own laptop instead of
desktop computer and this can be seen by comparing the sale which has been
declining in steady manner contrary to last decade.
On the other side, since last few
years the sale of laptops gradually increased which show preference of people
instead of a buying desktop computer. There are several companies offering
variety of laptop with its own features with respect to prices in which some
are considered as most expensive ones in the world due to exclusive and elite
specification. I have enlisted top ten most expensive laptops below that you
might prefer during purchase of latest laptop available in market.
10. Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ($2,300)
Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is one of lightweight with ultimate in
performance for CAD applications, 3D modeling or engineering, has a weight of
5.8 pounds. The ThinkPad W540 equipped with high-end features as an optional
2880 x 1620 native display, 3.7-GHz Intel Core I and DVD Super Multi optical Drive.
The exceptional 250GB internal memory and 8GB RAM which can be extended to 32
GB made it most durable option for its users while for the price of nearly
$2,300 it has been added in to the list of top expensive laptops in the world.
9. Acer Ferrari 1100 ($3,000)
The sporty, sophisticated designed Acer Ferrari 1100 is also
one of most expensive laptops in the world which costs $3,000 to buyer. The
ultraportable laptop design contain black and gray racing check pattern with
12-inch screen of native resolution of 1280×800, 2.3-GHz AMD processor, 4GB RAM
with hard drive of 250GB making it massive storage device to save every
important material in quiet well manner. Acer Ferrari 1100 is also supported
for VGA, Ethernet, S-Video, Microphone and Firewire with its speedy
performance.
8. Alienware 18 ($3,600)
Powered by Intel Core i7
processor and most advanced Nvidia GPUs with newest epic design, Alienware 18
has soft-touch lid of silver-colored anodized aluminum. The huge 512 GB hard
drive which can be enhanced by secondary drive up to 750 GB and 32 GB of RAM
gave you exclusive experience for using that model. The model has worth of
$3,600 it is enlisted in the top most expensive laptops in the world but that
are not much cost against the feature offered as it has been considered as one
of the best laptops in the world.
7. Dell Mobile Precision M6800
($3,800)
Dell manufactured Precision M6800
workstation is featured with latest AMD, Nvidia graphics, QHD+ 3200 x
1800-pixel IGZO display and 15.6-inch screen. The model is specified for CAD
designers and video and music editors having support for Intel Core i5 and i7
processors which ultimately a striking addition to fasten the performance.
Tested against dust, temperatures, vibration, humidity, altitude and shock
while it also offer fingerprint reader and Dell Data Protection for security
point of view. Precision M6800 is named in the list of top most expensive
laptops in the world with price of $3,800.
6. Stealth MacBook Pro by
ColorWare ($6,000)
Colorware’s Stealth MacBook Pro
is limited edition piece from the company which is all-black 15-inch MacBook
Pro with a matte display, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, 3.06GHz CPU, 256GB SSD, 8x
SuperDrive, zero gloss finish and a Soft-touch coating. The model has been
considered as an exclusive one and best among other collection, added in the
list of top expensive laptops in the world for price of $6,000. Stealth MacBook
Pro also equipped with resistant fingerprint feature which is reliable adding to
protect it from external usage without personal permission.
5. Voodoo Envy 171 ($6,500)
The widescreen model is
exclusively for gamers which has breathtaking design that offers customized 24
colors, 14- edgy tattoos and the hardware having 160GB Seagate 7200rpm hard
drive but it can be enhanced up to whopping 600GB of storage.The 17inch screen
has an Nvidia GeForce Go 7950 video chip of 512MB graphics memory,
1.3-megapixel webcam with 1920 x 1200 resolution. The Bluetooth and
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi also available for quick connectivity made it valuable and
priceless but costing $6,500 it is enrolled in the list of top expensive
laptops in the world.
4. Ego for Bentley ($20,000)
Ego Lifestyle is best known for
manufacturing especially chic, luxury notebook, which is costly like a car but
offers the same lavish feeling to its users. One of world’s most expensive
laptop has price of $20,000 added in our list of most expensive laptops,
powered by 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and Mobile AMD TurionTM 64 processor.
1280×800 resolution comes from 12-inch wide screen with port of 3 USBs, S-video
out, a VGA, microphone, headphones Uh and 801.11 WLAN WiFi is truly impressive
than just a laptop.
3. MacBook Pro 24 Karat Gold
($30,000)
Computer Choppers made 24kt Gold
& Diamonds 15″ Macbook Pro has 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of
667MHz DDR2 memory with a faster 2 GB of RAM. The gold plated model has 160 GB
internal drive with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Graphics and a 15.4″ TFT
display. The 24 karat MacBook Pro exterior is polished with 24kt while the
interior is satin 24kt gold, considered as one of the best for those who
love Apple products whereas they have to pay $30,000 for which it is named in
the list of top most expensive laptops in the world.
2. Tulip E-Go Diamond ($350,000)
The Tulip E-Go Diamond notebook
is another expensive addition from Ego collection, equipped with solid
palladium white gold plates in which thousands of top-quality, brilliant cut
diamonds encrusted. The magnificent model has also a unique square cut ruby set
in both Tulip, is ground-breaking creation came with customized fabrics,
leather, and metals which can be interchanged anytime. It is all about design
while it has ordinary specifications like 1280×800 resolution, 2GB RAM, AMD
Turion 64-bit CPU, listed in top most expensive laptops in the world with
350,000 dollars.
1. Luvaglio One Million Dollar
Laptop ($1,000,000)
UK-based Luvaglio has
manufactured the first million dollar laptop incorporated a 17″ LED lit
screen with a anti-reflective glare coating for brighter image, 128GB of disk
space, infrequent colored diamond and stone encrusted in it, USB memory slot,
MP3 player, and integrated screen-cleaning with a dual purpose power
button which also security identification. The amazing incomparable master
piece is accessible for $1,000,000 becoming the top expensive laptop in the
world. Luvaglio Company has made it with a team of professionals including
craftsmen and designers to create the real luxurious piece.
We adore HP for its shiny designed
laptops that provide easy keyboards and touchpads. The company’s wide variety
ranges from 11-inch variable to big-screen multimedia systems, offering
something for any budget or use. Coming in fourth in our laptop-maker showdown
last year, HP upped the ante by adding ground-breaking touches to some of its
devices, including a 3D-motion controller and a new creative touchpad design.
Tempted by HP’s options but don’t know which one to choose? To help narrow your
options, these are the five best HP laptops available.
1. HP Spectre X360
This stylish, 13-inch,
all-aluminum convertible can go from laptop to tablet mode, with several stops
in between. Boasting a bright 1080p touch screen (upgradeable to UltraHD), the
Spectre x360 also has a large, comfortable keyboard and ClickPad, a Core i5
processor, and a 256GB SSD. It lasts more than 9 hours on a charge and has some
excellent speakers to boot. In all, it's a really good deal.
HP Stream 11
Looking for a lightweight laptop
that's also light on your wallet? HP's Stream 11 is an eye-catching Windows 8.1
laptop that performs capably, and it costs just $200. Typing documents and
reports is a breeze, thanks to the comfortable keyboard, and you'll enjoy ample
sound, thanks to the powerful speakers. And with a year's subscription to
Office 365 Personal thrown in, the Stream 11 is a great companion when you're
traveling for work.
3. HP EliteBook Folio 1020
Easily among the sexiest laptops
anywhere, the 12.5-inch Elitebook Folio 1020 runs Windows 8.1. Under the hood
sits a powerful Intel Core M chip, while up top is a fingerprint reader and a
cool, pressure-sensitive touchpad. Its gorgeous quad HD display will leave you
glued to your screen, as you clock hours of watching Netflix or playing casual
games. The EliteBook Folio 1020 can also take a beating, since it complies with
military standards for resistance to heat, cold, dust and drops.
4. HP Omen
Marking a return to the gaming
notebook arena, the HP Omen was designed to get your attention. The 15.6-inch
laptop lures you with its slim, lightweight chassis that's sharp and ominous
looking. Inside you'll find some serious power in the form of an Nvidia GeForce
GTX 860M graphics and Intel Core i7. Customizable keyboard backlights and macro
buttons help enhance your fragging performance on the laptop's 1080p display.
For the hard-core gamer, missing this Omen would be the greatest sin.
5. HP Stream 13
The larger of HP's reasonably
priced Stream line of Windows 8.1 laptops, the Stream 13 delivers the same
smooth performance in a larger, but still attractive package. Its fun, bright
color scheme will mirror your mood when you realize this 13-incher costs only
$230. We mostly liked the booming DTS Studio Sound speakers. Plus, as with the
Stream 11, you get a year's free subscription to Office 365 Personal and 1TB of
cloud storage on OneDrive so you can take your work on the go.
6. HP Chromebook 14
As HP's second go at the Chrome
OS, the $299
Chromebook 14 is a success. For those who mainly use their notebook to surf the
Web, watch videos and send email, this may be the entire machine you need. We
appreciated the color options for the exterior (snow white, ocean turquoise and
coral peach), as well as the impressive 7 hours and
57 minutes of battery life.
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