W.A.Khan, Lenovo IdeaPad U310 The IdeaPad U310 offers up an attractive design and all the basic bells and whistles of a 13-inch ultrabook for $799, including plenty of USB ports and Ethernet.
But, The thicker, heavier design weighs a bit more than last year's U300s, and there aren't any SSD-only upgrade options.
The bottom line: The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 is an all-around decent ultrabook that's perfectly priced for back-to-school shoppers, but there are plenty of alternatives with nearly identically prices and features.
System configurations: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 64MB (Dedicated) Intel HD 4000; 500GB Samsung 5,400rpm Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core )
Memory4 GB/ 4 GB (max)
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm- Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Display Type13.3 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( HD )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Optical DriveNone Price; $799 VS Dell Inspiron 15z The Dell Inspiron 15z has a great, slim design for a budget-minded 15-inch touch laptop, and even includes an optical drive.
But, It's at the top end of the budget category, and for the same money, there are more-upscale systems available. Low screen resolution looks cartoonish.
The bottom line: Dell's Inspiron line continues to look sharper than its budget reputation would suggest. The new touch-enabled version of the 15z works as a reasonably priced Windows 8 laptop with a big screen and an optical drive.
System configurations: Windows 8 (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U; 6GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 32MB (Shared) Intel HD 4000; 500GB HD + 32GB SSD Specifications
Memory6 GB
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm
Operating SystemWindows 8, 64-bit, English
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Optical Drive8X DVD+/-RW Price;$899 VS Acer Aspire V5-571P-6499 The Acer Aspire V5 has a decent design, midrange configuration, and a touch screen, all for a very reasonable price.
But, While slim and reasonably attractive, this is still a plastic laptop. The weak battery keeps it from being a great road system.
The bottom line: For under $700, the Acer Aspire V5 proves that a touch screen can work in a budget-priced Windows 8 laptop without cutting too many corners.
System configurations: Windows 8 (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 128MB (Dedicated) Intel HD 4000; 500GB Hitachi 5,400rpm + 20GB SSD Hybrid Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core )( 2.6 GHz )
Memory4 GB/ 8 GB (max)
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm- Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Display Type15.6 in
Max Resolution1366 x 768( HD )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000 Shared video memory (UMA)
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Price;$729
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