Samsung Series 7 Chronos<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.laptopmag.com\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/samsungseries7chronos_ss.jpg\")
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The all-aluminum body weighs in at a manageable 5.2 pounds, measuring 14.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches. A 2.4-GHz Core i7 CPU and AMD Radeon 8870M graphics card supply a ton of horsepower, and with a 1TB drive you\u2019ll have lots of room for every photo and video in your library.<\/p>\n
\nMSI Slidebook S20<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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At first glance, the MSI Slidebook S20 looks like a tablet, but the display slides upward and essentially turns the S20 into an Ultrabook. Propping the display up also reveals the keyboard, giving you the ability to get work done on the go as opposed to being relegated to tapping on the screen to type out text. Weighing as little as 2.2 pounds, the Slidebook features an 11.6-inch touch screen and runs Windows 8. On the specs front, it packs an 1.7-GHz IntelCore i5-3317U CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD.<\/p>\n
\nIntel North Cape Hybrid<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.laptopmag.com\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/northcapehybrid_ss.jpg\")
<\/div>\nThe launch of Intel\u2019s next-generation Haswell platform is several months away, but that hasn\u2019t stopped the chip-maker from showing the kind of Ultrabook hybrid that will house its new CPU. We had a chance to go hands-on with North Cape at Intel\u2019s CES booth and were impressed with its vibrant screen, responsive keyboard and luxurious soft-touch finish. We were particularly intrigued by the North Cape\u2019s unique latching mechanism, which utilizes a magnet wire to secure the tablet in place.<\/p>\n
\nLG Tab-Book H160<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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The Atom processor-powered Tab-Book H160 has the distinction of being a Windows 8 slider that transforms from tablet to notebook with impressive ease. A button on the left side of the chassis activates a spring-loaded mechanism to slide up the display and makes sliders from the likes of Sony and Toshiba look like algebra equations. Too bad LG doesn’t have plans to bring this hybrid to the U.S.<\/p>\n
Samsung Series 7 Ultra<\/h1>\n
The Samsung Series 7 Ultra seeks to combine a beautiful full aluminum design with the versatility of touch. It has a thin profile at only 0.7 inches, and a sharp 1080p touch screen that responded well to our swipes. We also appreciate the backlit keyboard and JBL speakers. The touchpad proved smooth and accurate when performing Windows 8 gestures. Based on the time we spent with this Ultrabook, we\u2019d say that the Series 7 has all the makings of one sweet machine.<\/p>\n
\nHP Sleekbook and TouchSmart Sleekbook<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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While some of the lowest-cost Intel-powered Ultrabooks cost $549 to $599, the new HP Pavilion<\/a> Sleekbook will start at a low $479 when it goes on sale January 13th. That\u2019s not too shabby for a sleek 15.6-inch Windows 8 system with an AMD A4 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Rather touch Windows 8? HP has you covered with the $649 Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook, available February 3rd.<\/p>\n\nVizio Thin and Light Touch Notebooks<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.laptopmag.com\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/viziothinlighttouch_ss.jpg\")
<\/div>\nVizio updated its 14 and 15.6 inch thin and light notebooks for Windows 8 by adding touch screens, more powerful processors and double the battery life of their predecessors. The screens on both (1080p for the 15.6-inch, 1600 x 900 pixels for the 14-inch) are as bright as ever. Despite the glossy finish, fingerprints and glare weren\u2019t much of a distraction.<\/p>\n
\nLenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Lenovo won us over with the original IdeaPad Yoga\u2018s multi-mode design, and now there\u2019s a little brother that will arrive just in time for the back-to-school season. The $799 IdeaPad Yoga 11s is only slightly thicker and heavier than the current Windows RT-powered Yoga 11 but switches the ARM processor for a Core i3 CPU that runs desktop apps.<\/p>\n
Lenovo is targeting about 7 hours of\u00a0Lenovo Thinkpad t60 Battery<\/a> life, which is significantly less than the Yoga 11\u2032s rated 12 hours. However, we suspect a lot of shoppers will prefer the versatility of running legacy apps on this hybrid. After all, the Yoga 11s costs just $70 more.<\/p>\n\nLenovo ThinkPad Helix<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Samsung Series 7 Chronos is a multimedia powerhouse that looks poised to challenge the MacBook Pro. This Windows 8 notebook not only sports a full HD touch screen but a new RAM accelerator technology that Samsung says will boost speeds by up to 150 percent.<\/p>\n
The all-aluminum body weighs in at a manageable 5.2 pounds, measuring 14.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches. A 2.4-GHz Core i7 CPU and AMD Radeon 8870M graphics card supply a ton of horsepower, and with a 1TB drive you\u2019ll have lots of room for every photo and video in your library.<\/p>\n
MSI Slidebook S20<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At first glance, the MSI Slidebook S20 looks like a tablet, but the display slides upward and essentially turns the S20 into an Ultrabook. Propping the display up also reveals the keyboard, giving you the ability to get work done on the go as opposed to being relegated to tapping on the screen to type out text. Weighing as little as 2.2 pounds, the Slidebook features an 11.6-inch touch screen and runs Windows 8. On the specs front, it packs an 1.7-GHz IntelCore i5-3317U CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD.<\/p>\n The launch of Intel\u2019s next-generation Haswell platform is several months away, but that hasn\u2019t stopped the chip-maker from showing the kind of Ultrabook hybrid that will house its new CPU. We had a chance to go hands-on with North Cape at Intel\u2019s CES booth and were impressed with its vibrant screen, responsive keyboard and luxurious soft-touch finish. We were particularly intrigued by the North Cape\u2019s unique latching mechanism, which utilizes a magnet wire to secure the tablet in place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Atom processor-powered Tab-Book H160 has the distinction of being a Windows 8 slider that transforms from tablet to notebook with impressive ease. A button on the left side of the chassis activates a spring-loaded mechanism to slide up the display and makes sliders from the likes of Sony and Toshiba look like algebra equations. Too bad LG doesn’t have plans to bring this hybrid to the U.S.<\/p>\n The Samsung Series 7 Ultra seeks to combine a beautiful full aluminum design with the versatility of touch. It has a thin profile at only 0.7 inches, and a sharp 1080p touch screen that responded well to our swipes. We also appreciate the backlit keyboard and JBL speakers. The touchpad proved smooth and accurate when performing Windows 8 gestures. Based on the time we spent with this Ultrabook, we\u2019d say that the Series 7 has all the makings of one sweet machine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n While some of the lowest-cost Intel-powered Ultrabooks cost $549 to $599, the new HP Pavilion<\/a> Sleekbook will start at a low $479 when it goes on sale January 13th. That\u2019s not too shabby for a sleek 15.6-inch Windows 8 system with an AMD A4 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Rather touch Windows 8? HP has you covered with the $649 Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook, available February 3rd.<\/p>\n Vizio updated its 14 and 15.6 inch thin and light notebooks for Windows 8 by adding touch screens, more powerful processors and double the battery life of their predecessors. The screens on both (1080p for the 15.6-inch, 1600 x 900 pixels for the 14-inch) are as bright as ever. Despite the glossy finish, fingerprints and glare weren\u2019t much of a distraction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Lenovo won us over with the original IdeaPad Yoga\u2018s multi-mode design, and now there\u2019s a little brother that will arrive just in time for the back-to-school season. The $799 IdeaPad Yoga 11s is only slightly thicker and heavier than the current Windows RT-powered Yoga 11 but switches the ARM processor for a Core i3 CPU that runs desktop apps.<\/p>\n Lenovo is targeting about 7 hours of\u00a0Lenovo Thinkpad t60 Battery<\/a> life, which is significantly less than the Yoga 11\u2032s rated 12 hours. However, we suspect a lot of shoppers will prefer the versatility of running legacy apps on this hybrid. After all, the Yoga 11s costs just $70 more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nIntel North Cape Hybrid<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nLG Tab-Book H160<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nSamsung Series 7 Ultra<\/h1>\n
HP Sleekbook and TouchSmart Sleekbook<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nVizio Thin and Light Touch Notebooks<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nLenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nLenovo ThinkPad Helix<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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