Top 10 Best Ultrabooks July 2012
Now you don’t have to compromize when struggling over whether to get a notebook or laptop. Get an Ultrabook and get the best of the best.
1. ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A-DB51 13.3-Inch Ultrabook
List Price: $1,099.00
Price: $1,079.99
You Save: $19.01 (2%)
- Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz
- 4 GB SO-DIMM, 128 GB Solid-State Drive
- Backlit Keyboard
- 13.3-Inch IPS FHD LED Screen, Intel HD 4000 Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Measuring just 0.72″ at the thinnest and weighing just 2.9lbs, the artistically-crafted ZENBOOK Prime UX31 Series ultrabook presents a delectable hairline spun metal finish with precision-etched concentric circles. Its light yet durable aluminum chassis is perfect for ultra-portability without sacrificing appearance or performance.
In the heart of the ASUS Zenbook, lies incredible features that makes it not only a thing of beauty but an epitome of great Ultrabook performance. Powered by the 3rd gen Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz, the ASUS Zenbook delivers the performance you need, when you need it. For incredible sound, the ASUS Zenbook features premium audio co-developed with audio experts Bang & Olufsen ICEpower. In addition, the ASUS Zenbook features 6GB/s Solid State Drive, ultra slim less than an inch thin and super lightweight at under 3 lbs winning over the Ultrabook competition.
2. Sony VAIO T Series SVT13112FXS 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Silver Mist)
List Price: $799.99
Price: $778.24
You Save: $21.75 (3%)
- Intel Core_i5_3317U Processor 1.7GHz
- 4 GB DRAM RAM
- 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive, 32 GB Solid-State Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Designed from the ground up to deliver intense performance and extreme mobility, the Sony VAIO T Series Ultrabook is the ultimate travel companion. Always ready for action, the beautifully full-flat, brushed aluminum shell conceals the latest storage technologies for ultra-fast boot-ups and long battery life–up to 7.5 hours. This version of the T Series Ultrabook (model SVT13112FXS) features a clear, bright 13.3-inch high-def, LED-backlit display and the latest-generation Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for a boost in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
It’s also outfitted with a Hybrid Hard Drive system (HHD), combining a 500 GB hard disk drive (HDD) with a 32 GB solid state drive (SSD). Using new Intel Smart Response Technology (iSRT) that teams fast SSD cache memory with the high-capacity HDD, giving you faster access to your data and faster boot up compared to a standard hard drive. The VAIO T Series Ultrabook is expertly designed to contain all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook laptops may lack without adding extra heft to the ultra-smooth, full flat design. It offers both HDMI and VGA video outputs as well as a super-speed USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology.
3. Samsung Series 9 NP900X3C-A01US Ultrabook 13.3-Inch Laptop (Mineral Ash Black)
List Price: $1,299.99
Price: $1,250.99
You Save: $49.00 (4%)
- Intel Core_i5_3317U Processor 1.7GHz
- 4 GB RAM
- 128GB Hard Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Designed with mobility in mind, Samsung’s durable, ultra premium, lightweight Series 9 laptop (model NP900X3C-A01US) offers mobile professionals and power users a sophisticated laptop equally suited for work and entertainment. Featuring a minimalist look that is both simple and sophisticated, its polished aluminum uni-body design offers an iconic look and feel that pushes the envelope with an edge just 0.5 inches thin. This Series 9 laptop also includes a brilliant 13.3-inch SuperBright Plus display with HD+ technology, 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 4 GB of system memory, and up to 9 hours of battery life.
It’s powered by a third-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. And you’ll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware. This Series 9 laptop features one super-speed USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology.
4. HP Folio 13-1020US 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Steel Gray)
Price: $999.99
- Intel Core™ i5-2467M (1.60 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
- 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 SODIMM slot)
- 128 GB Solid State Drive
- 13.3″ diagonal LED-backlit HD BrightView (1366 x 768), Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 9 hours Battery Life
Stay more comfortable with HP CoolSense technology on the HP Folio 13-1020us. You control the cooling so heat is directed away from your lap. At less than 1-inch slim and under 4 pounds, this ultra-thin and ultra-fast notebook is designed to help you do everything without weighing you down. Integrated Bluetooth® helps you sync your HP laptop to other digital devices, like your smartphone or desktop PC, without using cables. Plus, print, e-mail and browse the web wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. Edit documents and watch videos on the 13.3-inch diagonal high-definition LED-backlit display. The HP Folio 13-1020us Ultrabook has plenty of style with the brushed aluminum finish in steel gray. You can also video chat in low-light environments using the integrated HP TrueVision HD webcam. Plus, transfer photos from a memory card to your notebook using the digital media reader. And if you want to watch DVDs, pair your HP laptop with an external optical drive (sold separately) that can be plugged one of the USB ports.
5. Toshiba Portege Z835-P360 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Silver)
List Price: $899.99
Price: $699.99
You Save: $200.00 (22%)
- Intel I3-2367 Processor 1.4GHz (3MB Cache)
- 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 128GB SSD
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 8.17 hours Battery Life
For the mega-mobility minded, the ultra-thin and light Toshiba Portege Z835 exceeds expectations with intelligent features and superior craftsmanship at an attractive price point. Every bit as powerful as a conventional laptop, the Z835 weighs just under 2.5 pounds and measures just 0.63 inches at its tallest point. The Z835-P360 has all the essentials to keep you unplugged, engaged and productive most anywhere, including a 128 GB solid state drive, ultra-fast USB 3.0 port, and an extended battery life rating of over 8 hours.
Demonstrating that thin can be strong, it has a magnesium alloy case concealing a unique shock-absorbing design with a honeycomb rib structure reinforcement for greater durability. Plus, a spill-resistant, LED backlit keyboard makes real life a little less perilous.
It’s powered by a second-generation, low voltage Intel Core i3 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. It also includes Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
6. Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 13.3-Inch Ultrabook
List Price: $849.99
Price: $705.82
You Save: $144.17 (17%)
- Intel Core i5 Processor 1.6GHz
- 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 6 hours Battery Life
First we reduced the size, then we reduced the price. Introducing the Acer S3 Ultrabook, the PC that will have you instantly powered on and connected to the Web in no time- and at a price you can afford! The ultrathin 13.3″ design weighs in at just under 3lbs and is only .5″ thin while packing powerful 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor performance. All the best new experiences in a streamlined design, changing your mobile-computing way of life!
Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 Notebook comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.3GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel UM67 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-In HD 1.3MP Webcam, 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 2 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI Port, 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery (3280mAh), Up to 6 hours of battery life, 2.98 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)
7. Dell XPS XPS13-40002sLV 13-Inch Ultrabook Laptop (Silver)
Price: $999.57
- Intel Core i5 2467M Processor 1.6GHz
- 4 GB DIMM RAM
- 128GB Solid State Drive
- 13-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
With impeccable attention to every detail, the XPS 13 Ultrabook™ combines premium materials and the power of 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ performance. It goes beyond beauty. Bonded Corning® Gorilla® Glass, machined aluminum and carbon fiber are incorporated to enhance the performance of this Ultrabook. The XPS 13 Ultrabook is a slim 6 mm (0.24″) at its thinnest point [only 18 mm (0.71″) at its thickest point], and features a 13.3″ HD display cleverly fit into a footprint that’s similar to an 11″ laptop.
With 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors, this Ultrabook delivers the speed and performance you’ve come to expect from the XPS family. XPS 13 boots in as little as 8 seconds and resumes from sleep mode in just 1 second (4 seconds from deep sleep). A solid-state drive and Intel® Rapid Start Technology make it possible. XPS 13 feels as good as it looks, thanks to a comfort-designed keyboard and a sleek, gesture-enabled glass touchpad.
8. Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C-A03US 15-Inch Ultrabook (Mineral Ash)
Price: $1,799.99
- Intel® Core i7-3517U Processor 1.9GHz
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB Solid State Drive
- 15-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Designed with mobility in mind, Samsung’s durable, ultra premium, lightweight Series 9 laptop (model NP900X4C-A03US) offers mobile professionals and power users a sophisticated laptop equally suited for work and entertainment. Featuring a minimalist look that is both simple and sophisticated, its polished aluminum uni-body design offers an iconic look and feel that pushes the envelope with an edge just 0.58 inches thin. This Series 9 laptop also includes a brilliant 15-inch SuperBright Plus display with HD+ technology, 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 8 GB of system memory, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
It’s powered by a third-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i7 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. And you’ll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware.
9. ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook (Silver Aluminum)
List Price: $1,499.99
Price: $1,299.99
You Save: $200.00 (13%)
- Intel Core i7-2677M Processor 1.8GHz
- 4GB DIMM RAM
- 256GB Solid State Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel UMA
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
It looks like nothing you’ve ever seen. It feels like nothing you’ve ever felt. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. It’s ultra-thin – with a minimum thickness of only .12″. It’s ultra-light – the brushed aluminum alloy body weighs only 2.87lbs. It’s ultra-fast – powerful 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, SATA 3.0 SSD and USB 3.0. It resumes active mode in just 2 seconds, and the SonicMaster Audio delivers astounding sound. Introduce yourself to the most incredible Ultrabook™, the ASUS ZENBOOK™ – it will be love at first sight.
Exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with Instant On enables 2-second resume of the notebook from sleep, with up to two weeks of standby time with open files and other pending data kept safe in memory. Plus, automatic data backup when the battery reaches 5% charge further helps secure your work. The ASUS ZENBOOK™ UX31E-DH72 keeps energy saving front and center with a dedicated Battery Saving Mode, which conserves power whenever possible to increase battery life by as much as 25%.
You’re also always in the know when it comes to the battery thanks to ASUS PowerWiz, a utility that shows exactly how much charge is left per application – web browsing, gaming, movie watching and more. The ASUS ZENBOOK™ UX31E-DH72 combines power, efficiency, smooth usage and user empowerment, all on in one sleek package.
10. Sony VAIO T Series SVT13116FXS 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Silver Mist)
List Price: $999.99
Price: $962.86
You Save: $37.13 (4%)
- Intel 1.9 GHz Core i7-3517U Processor
- 6 GB DRAM RAM
- 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive; 32 GB Solid-State Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen; Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit; 7.5 Hours of Battery Life
Designed from the ground up to deliver intense performance and extreme mobility, the Sony VAIO T Series Ultrabook is the ultimate travel companion. Always ready for action, the beautifully full-flat, brushed aluminum shell conceals the latest storage technologies for ultra-fast boot-ups and long battery life–up to 7.5 hours. This version of the T Series Ultrabook (model SVT13116FXS) features a clear, bright 13.3-inch high-def, LED-backlit display and the latest-generation Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core i7 dual-core processor. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for a boost in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
It’s also outfitted with a Hybrid Hard Drive system (HHD), combining a 500 GB hard disk drive (HDD) with a 32 GB solid state drive (SSD). Using new Intel Smart Response Technology (iSRT) that teams fast SSD cache memory with the high-capacity HDD, giving you faster access to your data and faster boot up compared to a standard hard drive. With Sony’s Rapid Wake technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Whether you are done working for the day or just heading out to get some coffee, simply close the lid to put your PC into sleep mode. Then, when you’re ready to start again, resume in 2 seconds with your data safe and secure. If you are unplugged, don’t worry about draining your battery. Your PC can stay in sleep mode for days.
The VAIO T Series Ultrabook is expertly designed to contain all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook laptops may lack without adding extra heft to the ultra-smooth, full flat design. You can have it all and do it all with this thin and light Ultrabook that you can easily take it with you anytime and anywhere.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters