If you are looking for the best computer to buy, for the amount of money you are willing to spare, buy Asus Zenbook Flip. The Asus Zenbook Flip UX360UA is a stylish, lightweight 13,3" 360° convertible Ultrabook with great battery life. Compared with the past Zenbook Flip models the hinge is much improved, and is now much smoother to switch between the various modes that this convertible has to offer.
Overall, the Asus Zenbook Flip UX360UA is a great device, its only issue being the loud noise it produces when under full load.
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Networking; Wi-Fi Dual-Band a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points (Excellent single core score)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 334 Points (Great score for a dual core processor, but could be higher)
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck) and 4/5 Stars on Amazon
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a small, stylish convertible with almost no compromises.
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If you are a gamer or a person that needs a strong machine and you are not sure what is the best computer to buy, consider Dell Vostro. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a low priced and visually pleasing upper entry-level business PC, packing some more multimedia power, thanks to its dedicated graphics (Nvidia GeForce 940MX GDDR5), great for those occasional gaming moments at home or during breaks. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a well-balanced, powerful and reactive notebook.
Even if very good, this computer may not be for everyone: heavy typists and digital artists are indeed better served by laptops from Lenovo or HP, since those brands usually offer much better keyboards and displays, with higher contrast and better viewing angles.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 147 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 342 Points
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This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office users not in need of typing often but valuing the extra multimedia punch the Dell Vostro 15 5568 can offer.
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The 2017 version of the Microsoft Surface Pro is a stylish convertible featuring a passively cooled Intel Core i5-7300U (15W) instead of the usual Intel core m series, making it one of the most powerful silent laptops in the market! The cameras are very good and support Windows Hello and the touchscreen is bright, with high contrast and excellent color coverage.
The battery life is impressive! It easily beats the older Surface Pro 4 with Intel Core m3 (only 4.5W) and is proof that Microsoft can even beat Apple in power management optimizations.
The only serious drawback of the Surface Pro 2017 is the lack of the modern USB-Type C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it incompatible with most generic USB Type-C Docking stations.
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Networking; Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Docking Station Port, 3.5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 141 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 334 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)
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This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 90% (Notebookcheck) and 4.1/5 Stars (Amazon)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for enterprise employees and photo/video creatives especially valuing silence.
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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance under normal use.
Being HP no.1 Business computer it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!
The battery life is impressive; it can last up to 23 hours! The user can theoretically use this laptop unplugged for an entire long haul flight to the other side of the world, and still have some spare battery life!
The only real drawback is the price. At almost 1600$ it is quite expensive, and you can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model, but since this computer is probably the best business notebook in the market, it is totally worth every single penny.
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Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, SmartCard reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 144 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 346 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4.5/5 Stars (Amazon)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.
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The HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship detachable for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin tablet chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance too much under normal use.
Being HP's no.1 business detachable notebook, it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!
The battery life is good at around 15 hours of runtime, but can't really match its bigger brother's, the HP EliteBook 1030 x360 G2 (23+ hours!).
The only real drawbacks are the high surface temperatures (don't use this pc on your lap!) and its price of almost 1500$, which is quite expensive! You can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model... but since this computer is probably the best business detachable notebook in the market; the steep price is totally worth every single penny.
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Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem
Ports: SIM Card Socket, microSD Card Reader, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, 3.5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 322 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.
You can buy the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 on Amazon
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The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA has a perfect build and is a good traveling companion due to its lightweight. Prolific writers will be happy to hear about the good keyboard.
The performance is pretty good and the 15W Intel Core i5-7200U processor doesn't throttle too often in real word scenarios
The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA also has other big advantages over the competition: it being silent yet air cooled, and its being much cheaper than most competitors are.
At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal!
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Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal! A cheaper, yet still high end looking alternative to the competition.
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The Aspire 3 A315-21 is a simple office laptop that can easily handle everyday tasks.
The SSD enables the system to run quickly. There is no shortage of storage space, given that the SSD is accompanied by a 1 TB 2.5-inch hard drive! The SSD + Hard Drive combo is an extremely rare thing in the Cloudbook world and is usually mostly present in high-end gaming laptops. The keyboard is reasonably good and fulfills all the requirements for home use.
The matte 15.6-inch display will not win any prizes. It is dark, has poor contrast, and it does not provide stable viewing angles, but at least it's responsive.
For 308$, this basic laptop is quite a good choice and, thanks to its AMD A6-9220 APU, has a slightly better performance than Intel's equivalently priced Celeron/Pentium based solutions.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0 HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Battery: 37Wh Li-Ion
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Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 69 Points (
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 114 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 77% (Notebookcheck) and 3.2/5 Stars on Amazon
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Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its matte display, barely warming up, rare SSD+HDD combo, upgradability, Wi-Fi AC wich is extremely rare on this price point, fast and reliable SD Card reader.
You can buy the Lenovo Yoga 720 for 850$ on Amazon
Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a simple office/internet browsing laptop that can easily handle everyday tasks and has lots of storage.
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The Razer Blade 2017 is one of the best gaming laptop lineups in the market, and its fully configurable RGB keyboard backlight is one of Razer's most distinctive selling features.
The Razer Blade 2017 was released just in time for the 2017 holiday season; this new version features a full HD or 4K display, a 7th gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad core Kaby Lake processor and the much loved Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card.
The Razer Blade's main drawback is the loudness of its cooling system. It would be the perfect Windows alternative to the high end MacBook Pro if only it weren’t so excessivly loud!
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Networking; Killer Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, DisplayPort
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 146 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 747 Points (Great score for an extremely powerful CPU)
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars (Amazon)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any gamer enthusiast looking for the most powerful compact gaming laptop as possible.
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The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 is a great example of the merging between sleek consumer designs and feature-heavy business configurations. It's inarguably faster and thinner than older the 1020 G1, but not without some cutbacks that longtime EliteBook owners may lament like the lack of docking station, TrackPoint or ports selection.
The jump from the 4.5W Intel Core M5-5Y75 to the more powerful 15W Intel Core i7-7600U (at this time the most powerful dual core mobile Intel Processor to date) is one if not the main benefit of this new revision.
The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 has also display features found on no other business notebook of its size! It even includes the option for a bright 120 Hz 700 nit panel. HP SureView (Which dims the screen to other people passing by to keep the user's work safe from unwanted viewers) is the other exclusive feature but, sadly, there are some strange characteristics regarding brightness at certain viewing angles and a slightly grainy glossy display. Nonetheless, users who are accustomed to carrying dongles and adapters can equally exploit the benefits of both laptop and tablet mode and will not be disappointed with this admittedly attractive business machine.
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Networking; Intel Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4,0 + USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Ports: 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI, 3.5 Audio Jack
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 161 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 353 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional that is accustomed to bring loads of adapters, which also values design and security.
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The Toshiba Portègè A30D is a 13.3" office notebook, which can be seen both as a light and as a compact notebook or a quite heavy and slightly bulky UltraBook. Those who do not expect record-breaking size and weight will get a mobile companion with docking port and many security features. Moreover, the case is quite solid.
An easily replaceable battery and silent operation are advantages, which not every device of this category delivers. However, the Toshiba Portègè A30D also has flaws, which we do not want to conceal: The touchpad did sometimes not work flawlessly, the sound system is sub-par even for an office notebook, and the SSD has fast read speed but an extremely low capacity and delivers relatively poor write rates so users that download or install lots of stuff should be warned.
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Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet I219-V Ethernet + Intel Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4,0
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Docking Station, Ethernet, 3.5 Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
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Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 100 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 256 Points
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck) and 3/5 Stars on Amazon
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any first time enterprise professional that values security over design.
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HP’s latest 15.6-inch tent style convertible is equipped with the new Quad Core AMD Ryzen 2500U APU and more than enough performance for even the most heavy usage scenarios. The integrated GPU is even fast enough for pleasurable gaming at medium/high resolutions and details. Heavier 2017 and 2018 games at max settings will be still a bit too much for the Envy's integrated Graphics.
The HP’s Envy x360 15z is an extremely balanced package. The only real drawback is the display, which is a bit too dark and the lack of a Thunderbolt 3 port.
The computer was responsive and fast thanks to its NVMe based SSD, which can be even easily upgraded after opening the case. The keyboard was good and it was backlit. The Battery life is good as well, which is rare on AMD systems.
The IPS touchscreen has a great contrast ratio and very good viewing angles and the touchscreen responds well to either fingers or the optional stylus pen.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8288EE Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.2
Ports: USB 3.0 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 142 Points (One of the highest Single Core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 618 Points (One of the highest Multi Core scores ever recorded on a 15W CPU)
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This model got Good reviews with an overall rating of 80% (Notebookcheck) and 3.5/5 Stars (Amazon)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any multimedia enthusiast and is also the first Ultrabook indicated for gaming.
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This small wonder called Acer One 10 is one of the most affordable, and most likely the best small form factor 2-in-1 convertibles out there. At just 249$, it will be a great companion to whoever needs a swift and stylish laptop for basic internet and multimedia use!
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Networking; Wi-fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit (The 32bit version of Windows 10 is a much better solution for the small amount of Memory this laptop has.)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 81% (4.5 Stars on Amazon, 81% on Notebookcheck) this computer has an above-average rating, and according to Notebook check the Aspire one is no.2 in their top 10 Notebooks under 500$.
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The Acer One 10 S1002 is widely considered the best low priced netbook. Whoever needs a small computer for basic tasks at a very low price will be very satisfied with the Acer One 10.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This ultrathin beast of a convertible laptop is perfect for every business use, and, thanks to its Nvidia Quadro GPU, is a good entry-level workstation for professional 3D modeling and CAD engineers. It's Gaming-suitable as well, but you can find much less expensive and better performing alternatives for that.
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Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Audio, Ethernet and Docking Station Support (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (77% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for engineers and other 3D graphics professionals that are in need something more powerful and versatile than an iPad Pro but don't want to sacrifice portability.
You can buy right now for about 1600$ on Amazon.com
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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016), was the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.
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Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)
Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan
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This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 3.8 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.
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With its incredible thin & light frame and a weight of just 1.88kg, a chassis that meets military standards and many security features, the HP Elitebook 850 will be an excellent travel companion for every enterprise user.
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Networking; Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V 10/100/1000 + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.2 Combo Card + LTE Modem (Everything you need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 (1x Quickcharge), USB-Type C, DisplayPort, VGA, Audio Combo, AC Power, Ethernet, Docking Connector (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded with a docking station)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit Windows 10 Pro 64bit
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This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for enterprise users in need of an ultra-reliable and almost unbreakable PC with extremely hi-tech security features.
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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop, combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.
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Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station)
Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit
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Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 672 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 82% (82% on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.
You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.
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If you need a quiet, almost silent and capable business & multimedia all-around laptop that can replace a desktop PC and be used outdoors, the Toshiba Satellite-C70-C-1FT may be your choice.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card(usually everything you need for cabled and wireless connection)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm (good selection of ports but only one USB 3.0 and DisplayPort video output)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Free Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro 64bit (like most business oriented laptops Windows 7 Professional is preloaded instead of Windows 10)
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With an overall rating of 70% (Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The Toshiba Satellite C70−C−1FT is a good choice if you plan to have a laptop completely dedicated to multimedia and some moderate gaming at medium details.
You can buy it on Amazon or Monclick.
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The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ab102nl/ak113nl is a great upper mid-range gaming laptop! Great performance combined with an ultra-aggressive design, a wonderful display and a boatload of storage, the honest pricing makes it a very desirable gaming laptop.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Sadly this is the weakest point of the Pavilion Gaming series, Ethernet is limited to 100MBPs and lacks the latest Wi-Fi ac Standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45, Audio 3.5mm (Average selection of ports for a multimedia laptop)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for gamers and multimedia enthusiast alike in search of a powerful laptop at a very honest price.
You can buy it right now for about 1199$ on Amazon.com
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The Acer Travelmate P278 is a great Desktop Replacement business laptop with a multimedia twist!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/h/n/ac) w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, Ethernet
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (75% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users that need something more performant in multimedia and 3D graphics workloads than the average business PC.
You can buy right now for about 789$ on Amazon.com
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made. It features good business performance and great keyboard and matte screen for a small price under 500$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.
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Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 264 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews (82% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business user and students that need a good quality built and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.
You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com
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The ASUS Transformer book is one of the best basic convertible laptops in the under 300$ category. It is powerful enough to do all the basic internet stuff you may need, the chassis has a lightweight and sturdy design and the Intel Atom CPU inside means it is entirely fanless.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, USB 3.0 Type-C , microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 3.3 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet-browsing convertible that has an extra-long battery life and offers as many ports as you may need in a convertible.
You can buy right now for about 286$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful little laptop is a great mobile video player and internet-browsing machine. The matte screen guarantees a flawless use outdoors, and the long battery life and silent operation makes it one of the best choices at just 249$. The small storage can be a problem, but thankfully it can be expanded via SD card and/or external USB drives.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0(usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 36 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 67 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 3.4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of an ultraportable, basic, internet browsing laptop for a very low price.
You can buy right now for about 178$ on Amazon.com
The Highlight of this basic internet-browsing computer is its high-resolution full HD 10.1" touchscreen. The Toshiba Satellite Click 10 has an excellent keyboard dock and a great battery life of over 10 hours.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet-browsing convertible that has an extra-long battery life and offers as many ports as you may need in a convertible.
You can buy right now for about 238$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful 13 incher's main target are school students and other people that want to have a stylish, lightweight and silent internet browsing machine that can be used outdoor, thanks to its matte display. The HP Stream 13 Series is considered by many as the Chromebook Killer.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0 PCI Express (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0,HDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra long-battery life and a good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 219$ on Amazon.com
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This is a smaller and slightly less colorful alternative to the HP Stream 13, they are mostly similar and they are both very good internet browsing machines. The great Matte display is the main selling point, together with the free One Year Office 365 Personal license. The Storage of only 32GB is a bit tiny but can be easily expanded with microSD cards and/or External USB Drives.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: HDMI, Audio, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 3.5 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 160$ on Amazon.com
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This small basic laptop is extremely cheap and lightweight (less than 1Kg). In addition it does its job of internet-browsing machine fairly well, thanks to a quad core Atom CPU. Its Long battery, small size, Inexpensive price tag and well-built chassis make the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S a top seller worldwide.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm, microSD/SDXC/SDHC Card Reade
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 170$ on Amazon.com
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This small, colorful 360° convertible netbook from Acer surprises for its build quality and great battery life. If you need a basic, inexpensive laptop for basic needs that can turn into a tablet, tent or all-in-one, this is the right device for you.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Excellent Connectivity, everything you will need for cabled and Wi-Fi connection)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4.5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing convertible with an extra long battery life and a great, colorful chassis for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 329$ on Amazon.com
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This awesome 12.3" 2-in-1 Business Convertible combines great power, total silence and a great ultra-high resolution touchscreen. The new Smart Keyboard and Surface Pen are both incredible, offering accurate typing and precise touch input. Thanks to the extremely-efficient passive cooling, some gaming can be done at low to moderate settings.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Marvell Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got very good reviews (88% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.
You can buy right now for about 799$ on Amazon.com
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This classy business 2-In-1 Convertible has an even better keyboard dock than the Surface Pro, plus it can easily be upgraded thanks to a maintenance hatch. The Touchscreen is one of the best out there, very bright and with a very high contrast ratio. Its battery life is another great selling point and can last for an incredible amount of 15 Hours.
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Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, microHDMI, 3.5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 113 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 217 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got very good reviews (86% Notebookcheck and 3.5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.
You can buy right now for about 679$ on Amazon.com
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The HP Envy 13 is one of the most classiest ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many, its luxurious 3K Ultra High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the Envy 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Envy 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Asus K501 is a great 15.6" laptop suitable for gamers and multimedia fan alike. Although the Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M is not-apt for ultra hardcore gaming, it can still play the vast majority of games in full HD. Users will appreciate its sturdy chassis, powerful speakers, it's very high quality IPS matte display, and a keyboard that offers an amazing, almost Lenovo level, typing experience. Overall, the price/performance ratio is extremely good and this laptop is worth all the money.
Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (All you will need for cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, miniDisplayPort, RJ-45, Audio 3.5mm
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got very good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for PC gamers on a relatively tight budget that, at the same time, don't want to sacrifice too much performance.
You can buy right now for about 749$ on Amazon.com
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With the ThinkPad L460, Lenovo offers an all-around business notebook that can be used for lightweight multimedia and gaming as well. The 14" Laptop features a matte FullHD display and is powered by the latest Skylake ULV processor, giving it an almost exaggerated battery life (19 Hours!). As typical from Lenovo, the keyboard is the best you can get on a laptop.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (all the best components for cabled and Wi-Fi networking)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio 3.5mm
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 251 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a powerful multimedia and 3D capable computer and an otherworldly battery life of over 23 hours.
You can buy right now for about 1069$ on Amazon.com
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The Lenovo ThinkPad E460 is one of the cheapest ThinkPads and can be a very interesting Device for both home and SME business users. With its IPS display, modern processors, and discrete AMD Graphics Card that can even appeal to gamers.
All the other classic Lenovo features, like a good case, TrackPoint, the best keyboards in the laptop world, and support for many Docking Stations are present.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Audio, SD/MMC Card Reader (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 119 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 290 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Gaming Benchmarks:
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 3 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users who are looking for a PC with a comfortable keyboard and good 3D and multimedia qualities.
You can buy right now for about 649$ on Amazon.com
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The Asus Zenbook UX305CA is ASUS' answer to the 2016 Apple Macbook: a very solid choice for everyone looking for a light and slim 13.3" Ultrabook. You'll get a very good build quality, a sturdy chassis and an IPS display with matte coating. The Zenbook has a pretty good performance and battery life, thanks to its ultra-sober Intel Core m3 6Y30 processor.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio(great selection of ports for an ultra thin-laptop)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 3 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for users in search of an ultra-thin & light laptop that is comparable in specs to the Apple Macbook 12 and HP Spectre 13, but at just a fraction of the price.
You can buy right now for about 689$ on Amazon.com
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The Asus Zenbook UX303UA is a great ultrabook. It remains cool and delivers a decent performance thanks to its fast SSD and Skylake-U processors. Everyone will find it a very sleek laptop with a great display, ideal for creative people always on the move and, thanks to its IPS screen, is especially great for editing pictures and/or video.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort 3.5mm Audio, SD Card Reader(great selection of ports for an ultra-thin laptop)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for creatives and artists in search of an ultra-thin & light laptop comparable in specs to the Apple Macbook Air and HP Elitebook 800 series, but at just a fraction of the price.
You can buy right now for about 799$ on Amazon.com
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The Acer Aspire V17 Nitro is a 17" All-Around multimedia laptop with a gaming twist. This laptop features a great matte IPS display, a GeForce 945M graphics card suitable for gaming combined with a high performance 6th gen Core i5 from Intel for your applications and multimedia tasks and a fast & large 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive for storage.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: USB 2.0, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for every multimedia and gaming enthusiast in search of a large and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and a relatively low price.
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Dell's Latitude E5550 is a great business Ultrabook and, thanks to its old (but not obsolete) 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, can be found at interesting prices.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Qualcomm Gobi LTE (everything you will need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded thanks to a docking station)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 110 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (87% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of an enterprise class PC that, even if it features older components, can still compete against the latest Lenovo Thinkpads and HP EliteBooks at just a fraction of the price.
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With its thickness of just 10mm, The HP Spectre 13 is a direct competitor of the Apple Macbook (2016). One big difference, compared to the competition, is that HP managed to install 15W Intel Core i7 CPUs in this ultrathin form factor instead of using less powerful 4.5W Intel Core M series. The display is incredible, thin and with high contrast. To keep the device slim, HP utilizes a new technology called Piston Hinge.
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 85% (85%Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5 Stars on Amazon), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Spectre 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing too much performance and features.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features, the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.
Other characteristics
Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity).
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station).
Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 82% (on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.
You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.
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Ever thought about a Pink Colored Gaming laptop? Yes, it exists, and this gaming and multimedia laptop with a feminine touch is called the HP Pavilion 15-ab116n!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab116 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 600€, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. If you are not convinced by the color, a blue colored unit and a more serious silver version with the same or even better specs are also available.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This Laptop is one of the cheapest entries in the world of multimedia entertainment and gaming. With a price of just 700$, you will hardly find an equivalent laptop with similar gaming performance and build quality.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab126 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 750$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles.
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This little fanless 2-In-1 Convertible, with its quad core atom processor, is more than enough for all your basic computing needs, but sadly, the GPU doesn't have enough horsepower for games more complex than the ones in the Windows Store. The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is one of the few Basic 2-In-1 Convertible to have a secondary 500GB traditional Hard Drive storage in the keyboard Dock other than the usual 32GB of fast eMMC SSD memory.
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Networking; Broadcom Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this laptop can be connected only via Wi-Fi since it doesn't support cabled connection but can be solved by using an USB adapter, the latest Wi-Fi ac protocol isn't supported)
Ports: microSD Card Reader, USB 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio (excellent selection of ports for a cloudbook)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (this laptop has only 2GB of Memory which is just the barely minimum to run smoothly Windows 10 64bit)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 75% Stars ( Notebookcheck) this computer has an above-average rating.
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The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is a great choice for people that need an inexpensive but well-built little typewriter and internet surfing machine that can be easily turned into a tablet.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This is a basic laptop (at a cheap price!) for basic internet and multimedia stuff (not for videogames though). For its category, it has a surprisingly high amount of disk space.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - of course, it doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (pretty standard; this laptop has enough memory to run the 64bit version)
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 37 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 68 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews on Notebook-center.ru with 5 out of 5 stars. Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for basic internet and multimedia stuff, but don't plan to play any videogames on it. Great storage size (e.g. for many downloads, huge music & movies collections) for its price. In addition, it's great that you can upgrade the computer (e.g. more memory & storage), a characteristic most models of this category don't offer.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The HP Envy 13 is one of the classiest Ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many. Its luxurious 3K Ultra-High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the ENVY 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.
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Other characteristics
Networking: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity).
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader (great selection of ports for an ultra-thin laptop).
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net) this computer has an above-average rating.
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Slight fluctuating CPU performance during heavy gaming load due to the strict power consumption limit, but unfortunately this has to be expected since this laptop uses an ULV type (15W CPU+GPU shared) CPU
Conclusion
The HP ENVY 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.
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The HP 15 af-105n/af-124n is an entry-level multimedia laptop based on the new AMD "Carrizo-L" platform. This laptop offers good multimedia and gaming performance at the very low price of just 512$.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 PCIe Fast Ethernet + Broadcom BCM43142 Wi-Fi n W/Bluetooth 4.0 (Supports only 100MBPs on cabled connection, Wi-Fi connectivity from Broadcom is good but doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45 (good selection of ports, sadly, only one USB 3.0 )
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (5 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every multimedia enthusiast and video gamer on a tight budget.
You can buy right now for about 479$ on Amazon.com
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The new HP Elitebook Folio G1 is the thinnest & lightest business laptop ever made (even thinner than the Macbook 12 2016!). If you are looking for a device that looks luxurious, is powerful enough for business workloads, extremely light and very silent this may be the right choice for you.
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Networking; Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-8160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (As of 2016 this is the best Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity you can get)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.1 Type-C ThunderBolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.2 Compliant, 3,5mm Audio (Extremely limited port selection, can be extended thanks to Thunderbolt Docking Stations)
Battery; 41Wh, 11 Hours Lifetime
Webcam: Infrared Webcam with Support for Windows Hello Facial Recognition technology
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With a score of 90% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.
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Conclusion
The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is a very good device, but you should be aware of its limitations. If you are looking for an extremely mobile device and do not want to waive silent operation and a great keyboard, there is no reason why you shouldn't get this notebook.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The new Acer Travelmate P648 is the total package for a business computer. It has every feature a business user would need (it even has Thunderbolt 3), and all this goodness doesn't even cost too much at just 1106$.
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Networking; Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Huawei LTE Modem (As of 2016 this is everything you may need for internet connectivity
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, ThunderBolt 3, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, SD Card Reader (An amazing ports selection!)
Battery; 54Wh, 18 Hours Lifetime (!)
Webcam: HD Webcam (720P)
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Reviews on other sites
With a score of 89% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.
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The Acer TravelMate P648 is one of the best business laptops, with probably the best price/performance ratio as of June 2016. This PC is a serious and deadly contender to Lenovo and HP's throne.
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This ultra-low priced business PC is an interesting blast from the past! Even if this laptop features older generation hardware and software, it still is an extremely valid computer, offering roughly the performance of a 600$ laptop at almost half the price.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for cabled connectivity, sadly doesn't support the latest and fastest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio (great selection of ports for this price range)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Window 10 Professional 64bit
Weight; 2.32kg
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 70 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 191 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (73% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for home office and small business users with a tight budget planning to use this computer mainly connected to the a/c plug. This laptop offers a lot of performance for an incredibly low price tag, defeating all of its cloudbook competitors.
You can buy right now for about 347$ on Amazon.com
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This impressive thin & light convertible packs an impressive amount of fast, flash based storage and great performance, thanks to its fast Intel core i7 processor (passively cooled!), making it one of the best 12" multimedia convertibles around and, while in tablet mode, one of the most powerful tablet PCs ever made.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1(the Acer Aspire Switch 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Connectivity: 2x USB 3.0, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity that can be greatly expanded thanks to a docking station)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great rating.
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Conclusion
The Acer One Switch 12 is an extremely versatile PC and one of the absolute best and most powerful convertibles in the market as of July 2016.
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The Dell Inspiron 15 5568 successfully tries to merge the best features of traditional 15.6" laptops with the versatility of tablets, and succeeds at it formidably. If you value versatility and portability, but you don't want to compromise on performance and screen surface, this powerful and well-built 15.6" 2-In-1 Convertible Ultrabook from Dell might be the right PC for you.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2(the Dell Inspiron 15 5568, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Connectivity: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, SD card reader (Standard connectivity for 15.6" laptops)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 79/100 (79% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great rating.
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The Dell Inspiron 15 5568 is an extremely versatile PC and one of the absolute best and most powerful convertibles in the market as of July 2016.
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This relatively inexpensive high-end 2-in-1 convertible which packs the usual impressive build quality HP is known for.
Alas this Computer has one of the best typing experiences on a 12.9" PC.
The Spectre x2 12 also features a powerful quad speaker from Bang & Olufsen (very impressive for a device so slim) that will make music enthusiasts very happy. The only drawback is that the processor performance and battery life are unfortunately just average (but not bad at all) for the category,
The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and you are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 is a much better option.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + LTE SIM Slot (the HP Spectre x2 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and the possibility to add a Data SIM on selected models)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Connectivity: USB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity typical of 2-In-1 Convertibles)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck and 5/5 Stars on Amazon.com) this computer has a great overall rating.
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The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs, and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 can be a much better option.
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The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is the king of all 2-in-1 convertible business PCs, its build quality, screen and battery life are still unmatched by the competition. All this excellence makes this fantastic business laptop absolutely worth every penny of its high price.
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Networking: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Ethernet, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n/ac) w/ Bluetooth 4.2, Sierra Wireless EM7305 4G LTE, GPS (Impressive networking capabilities!)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Connectivity: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, 2xHDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, SD card reader (Incredible port selection that can be expanded via Docking Station)
(Typical) user groups
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 85/100 (85% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great overall rating.
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The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is an amazing convertible P one of (if not the best) 2-in-1 on the market today. If you are an enterprise user in need of a reliable, powerful and lightweight travel companion this may be the right device for you.
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The Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition is a powerful and relatively lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte 4K IPS display and a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 512GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk, offers awesome storage performance and size.
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Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: USB 2.0, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4/5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for every multimedia and gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance at a relatively low price.
You can but this powerful gaming laptop on Amazon.
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The Asus G501VW is a powerful and lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte FullHD IPS display, a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 128GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk offers awesome storage performance and size. This Laptop is a valid alternative to the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Gaming Edition if you are looking for something equivalent but more light and portable.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this PC lacks Ethernet and has only Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance that is a bit less heavy and portable than the competition.
You can but this powerful gaming laptop on Amazon
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The new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E560 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made, and thanks to its 6th gen Intel Core i5 processor, is even better than the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550. It features good business performance, a great keyboard, matte screen and great all day battery life for the small price of just under 600$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.
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Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 99 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 253 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews (83% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users and students that need a good quality build and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.
You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful 11" Cloudbook's main target are school students and other people that want to have a stylish, cute, lightweight and silent internet browsing machine that can be used outdoors, thanks to its matte display. The HP Stream Series is considered by many as the Chromebook Killer.
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Networking; Broadcom BCM43142 Wi-Fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).)
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and a good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 244$ on Amazon.com
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The HP x2 210 G1 is a basic business convertible. If compared to other convertible Cloudbooks, this PC offers a higher amount of memory (4GB) a slightly faster and bigger 64GB eMMC storage (instead of the usual 32GB) and very good speakers from Bang & Olufsen. If you only need internet browsing and office workloads for your business, and you value a lightweight yet sturdy companion, the relatively high price of 445$ is largely justified!
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Type-C, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (79% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in need of a basic internet browsing companion and office convertible that has an extra long battery life and offers a superior build quality.
You can buy right now for about 445$ on Amazon.com
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The HP Pavilion 11t x360 is a small and economic basic Home Theater PC that has the advantage of being convertible to desktop, laptop and tablet form factor. Thanks to its completely silent and fanless design, great video encoder/decoder, huge storage, external TV HDMI connectivity and gorgeous integrated IPS screen with an almost perfect color reproduction, this small computer is an excellent entertainment device.
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Networking; Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s on both LAN and Wi-Fi)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (this PC has enough memory to run the 64bit version)
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 36 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 67 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 78% (Notebookcheck) and of 4/5 Stars on Amazon. Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device.
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Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its excellent screen with an almost perfect color reproduction and fast response rates, its big storage capacity for cloudbook standards (500GB instead of the usual 32GB), silent operation and great value ratio.
Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for whoever is in search of a versatile and inexpensive Home Theater PC (HTPC).
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The HP Probook 640 G2 is a total blast from the past! Even if it features all the latest technologies, this computer looks like it came straight from the era of strongly built and bulky business laptops. If you are a business professional that values more excellent build quality and connectivity options than weight and style this computer may be the right one for you.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet i219V Lan + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card + HP lt4120 Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE Modem (Everything you will need for online connectivity at max speeds)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Docking Station, Smart Card reader (awesome selection of ports that can be expanded even further thanks to the Docking Station support)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 84% (Notebookcheck). Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for business professionals looking for a strong and reliable PC.
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The 2016's Pavilion 17 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease. The Pavilion 17 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 672 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 76% (76% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.
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Conclusion
If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price the MSI Prestige P70 may be a better choice.
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The 2016's Pavilion 15 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease. The Pavilion 15 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of MSI Prestige PE60 for the most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 80% (70% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.
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Conclusion
If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price, the MSI Prestige P60 may be a better choice.
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If you are an engineer looking for a laptop that is capable of running all your advanced CAD projects with ease without breaking your back, The HP Zbook 15 G3 can be your ideal choice.
This mobile workstation is incredibly thin and light for workstation standards (less than 3kg) and packs the incredible power of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 processor combined with a powerful, CAD/Maya/3D Studio+ optimized, mid-range professional 3D accelerator from Nvidia (Quadro M1000M).
Like all HP Z series computers, the system has been tested with military standards MIL-810 for working in extreme conditions of heat and humidity.
The system can, of course, run modern videogames pretty well, but if you are a gamer it may be better for you to save your bucks and buy the equivalent HP Pavilion 15 Touch , since it can offer about the same level of gaming performance at a much lower price.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, VGA, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (Awesome connectivity!)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 4.5/5 stars (4.5/5 Stars on LaptopMag) this computer has an above-average rating.
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Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its excellent performance, for being one of the most lightweight workstations ever made, and its stylish and classy design.
Conclusion
The HP Zbook 15 G3 is one of the best workstations on the market, if you are a professional 3D graphics artist and you can tolerate the high operating temperatures, you will find a classy and powerful travel companion, if you just plan to play videogames you should definitely buy the similar HP Pavilion 15 Touch instead.
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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.
This model features a more powerful Intel Core m5-6Y54 Processor and double the Storage (512GB Vs. 256GB).
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)
Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan
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Reviews on other sites
This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.
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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.
This model features a more powerful Intel Core m7-6Y75 Processor clocked at up to 3,1Ghz that is the most powerful of the Core mx series, Sadly, the Storage is the same 256GB SSD as the basic m3-6Y30 model.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)
Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.
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The Dell Latitude 14 3470 is one of the cheapest high quality business laptops available in 2016. This computer is a good choice for small business users, thanks to its fullHD matte display, a relatively powerful 6th gen Intel core i3 Processor, upgradability and good build quality.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Atheros Wi-Fi b/g/n (Supports 1GBPs LAN connection that is great for this price, sadly Wi-Fi connectivity from Atheros, even if good and stable, doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol and Bluetooth connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45, SD Card Reader (standard selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 251 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (77% on Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every small business users on a tight budget.
You can buy it right now for about 549$ on Amazon.com.
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The AMD based HP Pavilion lineup has just been refreshed with the latest AMD "Bristol Ridge" processors! With its price tag of just 550$/619€, Quad Core Processor and AMD Dual Graphics, The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for anyone entering into the world of multimedia and gaming computers.
The low price suggests this PC has also some flaws... like the mediocre battery life and the necessity of keeping the Graphic drivers constantly up to date to get the most performance in games, especially the ones not designed with AMD Dual Graphics in mind. Thankfully HP choose swisely what to sacrifice and the overall system performance leaves a good impression.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL 8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - both LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as they both are limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader, DVD Drive (pretty good selection of ports, especially because this model features a good old DVD Drive)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 75% at notebookcheck this computer has an above-average rating.
Pros:
Extremely high performance for such a low price tag.
Features a decent matte fullHD display instead of the more common HD glossy screen we are used to see.
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Conclusion
The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for everyone who wants to enter into the videogamer and multimedia world. For its price of 550$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant, thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles. A very well balanced laptop at a great price just be prepared to use the AC charger very, very often!
If you live in Europe, you can buy this computer on Amazon.
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The HP Envy 15t-as133cl is a cheaper, yet still extremely well built alternative to the more higher-end HP Spectre series. This PC is more lightweight and thinner than before, while packing extremely good performance thanks to its "Kaby Lake" 7th Gen Intel core i7. This PC is good for both office work and basic multimedia workloads. The limited RGB color coverage means it is a bad choice for professional photo/video editors.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.
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With an overall rating of 79%(Notebookcheck.net) this computer has a good rating.
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The HP ENVY 15-as113nl Ultrabook is a great choice if you are looking for great style & portability for as little money as possible without sacrificing application performance and features.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Dell Alienware 13 R3 is the best and most powerful 13" windows PC to date! Sure, this PC is much heavier than most 13,3" laptops and really, really expensive, but by looking at the overall specs, you will soon realize this PC is top quality! Recomended to anyone willing to pay ~1800$ (especially hardcore gamers) thanks to its high-end Quad core 7th Gen core i7-7700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics!
Other characteristics
Networking; Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet + Killer Wireless-AC Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core/ octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with no problems.
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 762 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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With an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an excellent rating and ranks at #1 in the Top 10 Gaming Laptops.
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If you are a gamer/power user looking for the best laptop under 14" well.... with the Alienware 13 R3 you may have found your ideal PC.
You can buy it on Amazon.
The Acer Travelmate is a good entry-level solution for business professionals. It offers good performance for a good price in an attractive, yet weakly built chassis.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, 3xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio, Smart Card
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-6500U is still one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.
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With an overall rating of 80% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a good rating.
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Conclusion
The Acer Travelmate P449 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful and portable little machine.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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Silent and inexpensive, this small 10" 2-in-1 convertible from Acer offers an impressive display that in combination with its integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU makes it a great choice for video streaming and internet browsing. The Acer Aspire Switch One has a relatively huge 8200 mAh, meaning a long battery life in "tablet mode", giving the user a whopping ~10 hours of Netflix/YouTube Streaming. Being an inexpensive cloudbook "Power Users" and "Gamers" will not find this PC interesting at all. The Intel Atom processor is too underpowered for anything but internet and very basic office related stuff.
Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 (supports only the older Wi-Fi n standard (54MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Application Performance
The Intel Atom x5 Z8300 is the slowest quad core CPU of this generation and is barely faster (only in multithreaded workloads) than the dual core Intel Celeron N3050. The Acer Aspire Switch One 10 offers just enough performance to open a browser, basic office spreadsheets and other basic apps.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
The multimedia "Road Warrior" on a budget, with its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and video streaming...
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 78% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a good rating.
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Conclusion
The Acer Aspire Switch One 10 is a great choice if you are looking for a little, silent machine to watch movies on the road.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The newly released HP Probook 650 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 Probook 650 G2. Other than this nothing else changed and the HP Probook 650 remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.
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With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.
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The HP Probook 650 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 1050$ on Amazon.
The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is much probably the best 12,5" enterprise notebook available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i7-7500U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, a great display (especially for HP standards), input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 22 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 820 G4 has no flaws, apart from it being extremely expensive at well over 1700$ and up to 2100$ with 512GB SSD and 4G LTE connectivity.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs).
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7500U is the second most powerful 15W CPU made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through all the common business workloads with ease.
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 139 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 329 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 88% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.
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The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 1750$ on Amazon.
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The Gigabyte P55W v7 is a great choice if you are looking for an high end gaming laptop at a relatively cheap price. The corners cut by Gigabyte to lower the computer's price has been chosen very wisely and everything needed by the average gamer, like e.g. high end graphics, quad core processor and lots of RAM and storage, are all here.
Other characteristics
Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3,5mm audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader.
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit.
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core / octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every type of workload with no problems at all.
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With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5.0 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.
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If you are a gamer/power user, looking for the best bang for the bucks the Gigabyte P55W v7 may be your ideal PC.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Asus Zenbook UX310UQ is a classy compact multimedia laptop in the 13.3" form factor. This computer offers the right balance of sturdiness and performance coupled with an immense amount of storage space (1.5TB) for your movies, music and games, all in a lightweight and compact form factor. Typical from ASUS the price/performance ratio is extremely good at "just" 1200$!
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck,net this computer has a very good rating.
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The ASUS Zenbook UX310UQ, thanks to its lightweight build and powerful components, is a great compact multimedia laptop at an unbeatable price!
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The Acer Spin 5 is an inexpensive 360° convertible laptop. While not extremely powerful because of its relatively slow 6th Gen Intel Core i3-6100U, the Acer Spin 5 features an impressive battery life and always operates coolly and quietly. Recommended for every "Casual" user looking for a small, inexpensive convertible device that feels just about right in every corner.
Other characteristics
Networking; Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 251 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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With an overall rating of 80% on Notebookcheck.net and 4.3/5 stars on Amazon this computer has a good rating.
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Application Performance
The Intel Core i3-6100U is last year's entry-level Intel Core IX series 15W CPU. This dual core / quad threaded processor, even if not extremely powerful, are still capable of doing all the common home and small business workloads in an acceptable way.
Gaming Performance
The Acer Spin 5 has no dedicated GPU, so it relies on the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. PC gaming is possible in a somewhat limited way: Lightweight modern titles like DOTA 2 and Overwatch are playable at low settings and the same is valid with older AAA titles back from 2013 and older (e.g. Bioshock Infinite, Payday 2, Battlefield 4 or Tomb Raider). Modern AAA games like Rise of the Tomb Raider and Battlefield 4, instead, aren't playable even at the lowest settings and resolutions.
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Conclusion
The Acer Spin 5 is a good choice for "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile and cool travel companion that can be converted into a tablet or laptop at will.
You can buy it for 599$ on Amazon.
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The newly released HP ProBook 640 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 ProBook 640 G2. Other than this, nothing else changed, and the HP Probook 640 still remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 289 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Gaming Benchmarks:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.
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Conclusion
The HP Probook 640 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 930$ on Amazon.
Thanks to its winning price/performance ratio and build quality, the Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 is one of the best choices for an entry-level business laptop! Small & Medium Enterprise users will find a powerful little office machine. The only serious drawback may be the lack of a Smart Card reader, if that's your case and you still need a business laptop under 14" it might be better for you to pay twice more for the Lenovo ThinkPad 13's main rival the HP Elitebook 820 G4.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: USB 3.0 Type-C, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 149 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 376 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net and 5/5 Stars on Amazon this computer has an excellent rating.
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Conclusion
The Acer Travelmate P449 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful and portable small office machine.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is much probably one of the best 14" enterprise notebooks available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i5-7200U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 19 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 840 G4 has no real flaws, apart from the relatively unimpressive display.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 + Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE 4G Module (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader, Ethernet
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Weight
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Application Performance
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most business workloads with ease.
Gaming Benchmarks:
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With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.
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Conclusion
The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 123$ on Amazon.
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The new ultra slim HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx, with its new 4K Ultra HD display capable of almost 100% sRGB and bundled Active Pen, is a digital artist's dream! This convertible combines an ultra slim 13.8mm thin chassis with the power of a 7th gen Kaby Lake Intel Core i7-7500U, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and a relatively large and blazing fast 512GB HP Z Turbo Drive NVMe SSD for storage.
This premium and stylish device has a heftyprice tag but, if you are a traveling professional artist, you can't ask for anything better than this particular model.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8268 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 home 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.
Gaming Benchmarks:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.
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Conclusion
The HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx is a great choice if you are a professional artist or photographer looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile little machine.
You can buy it for 1600$ on Amazon.
The Odys Vario Pro 12 with active input pen, selling for just 326$ is an interesting alternative to major manufacturers convertibles...And indeed this PC delivers pretty well, thanks to its long lasting battery runtime, its fanless system design, and its being powerful enough for most basic tasks. The touchscreen (IPS) is also good, but slightly darker than average. The killer feature of this PC is, of course, the precise and comfortable to use bundled Active Pen.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8723BS Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)
Pros:
Excellent screen
Silent operation
Good battery runtime
Active input pen
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for professionals looking for a windows alternative to the Apple iPad Pro.
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The Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 perfectly represents Microsoft's response to Google's Chromebooks; the small 32GB (15GB available) of internal storage is balanced by a ton of Microsoft OneDrive and Office 365 cloud storage.
This PC is lightweight, silent and long lasting, so it can be an ideal companion for students. Sadly, the Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 is extremely difficult to upgrade.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students looking for a Windows alternative to a Chromebook.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300 is a 10.1" x2 entry Level Windows convertible Cloudbook/Tablet with a whooping 64GB of Storage!
This device is completely fanless and silent, it has a good IPS screen and offers a very innovative keyboard dock. Overall it is a Great for doing office business on the go.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars on Amazon
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro.
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The Lenovo Ideapad Miix 310 is the successor of the Miix 300. The main difference is the upgrade to newer Intel Atom "Cherry Trail" line of processors. Overall, this PC isn't changed a lot: it still features a 10,1" glossy touchscreen, is fanless and enough for most office tasks, and still has the same unusual keyboard dock.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: microUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.2/5 Stars on Amazon
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro.
You can buy it for 280$ on Amazon
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The Acer TravelMate B117 is an 11.6" cloudbook designed for school and university students. Thanks to its matte display, it can be used outdoors and its internal SSD storage is fast and features excellent battery runtime.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: USB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students.
You can buy it for 599$ on Amazon
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The Acer Swift 1 is the basic model of Acer's Swift lineup. This pc is slim, cheap and compact. It has a good keyboard, is fanless and has a matte display. It also features a fast 128GB SSD for storage. It's a great solution for people looking for a Windows alternative to upper end Chromebooks.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 Stars on Amazon
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students looking for a stylish Windows alternative to a Chromebook.
You can buy it for 288$ on Amazon
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The AsusPro Advanced B8430UA, is a 14" Ultrabook for business, its main feature is the relatively low price point and lightweight. The AsusPro has a great keyboard, one of the best of its class and, as a plus, it is mechanical! The storage offers a blazing fast SSD and the battery life is good.
The case is sturdy and classy but sadly, like most business notebooks, the display isn't great and the speakers are just enough for a Skype call.
Overall, the AsusPro Advanced is a great laptop for business users that type a lot.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet(1000MBPs) + Wi-Fi ab/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader, Smartcard Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 119 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 290 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for employees/businesses that need a reliable device and type a lot.
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The Lenovo Yoga 720 is a beautiful 13.3" convertible: it features a sturdy and stylish chassis and probably has the convertible world's strongest hinges available. The keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable. The only flaw is the lack of many common external ports, especially the SD Card reader. This PC is great for consumers and business alike.
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Networking; Wi-Fi Tri-Band a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 334 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a small, stylish convertible with almost no compromises other than ports selection.
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The new HP Pavilion 15 Power is the stronger and most recommendable of the Pavilion series of multimedia computers. Compared to the previous Pavilions, the "Power" is a huge upgrade especially regarding system stability (the 2016 Pavilion 15/17 and 2015 Pavilion 17 models suffered of sudden random system reboots and crashes). The HP Pavilion 15 Power's chassis has been redesigned, making the system much cooler. The keyboard also benefits of the renewed chassis stability. Gaming performance is good, thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, roughly on par with the 2016 HP Pavilion 15/17 models and entry-level 2016 HP Omen laptops.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device at the lowest price possible without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K.
You can buy it for 1000$ on Amazon
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The new Omen 17 is a bigger, more expensive, more powerful and much more "badass" looking alternative to the HP Pavilion 15 Power and HP Omen 15t gaming notebook PCs. The build quality is top notch and it features a DVD Drive, which the Pavilion 15 Power lacks. The price is very good and the components used are well balanced and powerful. For storage the Omen 17 uses a blazing fast PCIe SSD for the OS and a large 1TB 7.200RPM Hard Drive for all your multimedia. Gaming is great on the installed FullHD screen thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, designed to play every game at ultra-high at that display resolution. Sadly, all this power makes it even louder and hotter than its smaller Pavilion 15 Power cousin does, so headset use is highly encouraged during the hottest gaming sessions!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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This model got good to excellent reviews with an overall rating of 80% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 stars on Amazon.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K.
You can buy it for 1200$ on Amazon.
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The new Omen 15t is a more expensive, powerful but much more "badass" looking alternative to the HP Pavilion 15 Power gaming notebook PC. The build quality is good but less impressive than the one of its bigger sibling the HP Omen 17. The price is very good and the components used are well balanced and powerful for the fullHD resolution this laptop targets. For storage the Omen 15, uses a blazing fast NVMe SSD from Samsung for the OS and a large HGST Travelstar 1TB with 7.200RPM and 32MB cache Hard Drive for all your multimedia. Gaming is great on thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti that is designed to play every game at ultra-high details at that display resolution. Sadly, all this power makes it even louder and hotter than its Pavilion 15 Power cousin does, so headset use is highly encouraged during the hottest gaming sessions.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good to excellent reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 stars on Amazon.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good all-around gaming device without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K.
You can buy it for 1260$ on Amazon.
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The Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKB is a beautiful 14" convertible! It features a sturdy and stylish chassis (gold and rose gold options are available), the keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable, the only drawback are the up and down arrow keys that are half size, not unlike most HP laptops. The lack of ports of its predecessors has finally been solved with this model, making this 360° Ultrabook even more of a great choice for consumers and businesses alike.
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Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB Type-C 3.0, Audio, HDMI
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 289 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a stylish and reliable convertible with almost no serious compromises.
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