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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Best high-end laptop

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display

The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with just enough of the MacBook Air design to feel like a new animal, and to take its place as the best of the current MacBook breed.
Price: $2,153.53 - $2,199.00 
4 stars Excellent  


Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012)

Best ultra-thin 13-inch

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012)

This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be.
Price: $1,099.00 - $1,199.00
4 stars Excellent 

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

Best convertible laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience.
Price: $1,049.00 - $1,098.80
4 stars Excellent 

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 95412VU Dusk Black 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor(2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB)

Best gaming laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 95412VU Dusk Black 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor(2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB)

For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen.
Price: $1,004.60 - $1,099.99
4 stars Excellent

Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (64GB)

Best Windows 8 tablet

Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (64GB)

The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device.
Price: $899.99