Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW)
Review Date:
08.31.2012
Bottom Line:
The Sony VAIO S13
(SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or powerful ultraportable
available, but its inclusion of some nifty features and capable
multimedia performance makes it a solid choice for users looking to add
some flair to their everyday computing.
Editor Rating
Review Date:
08.24.2012
Bottom Line:
The Sony VAIO Z13
(SVZ13114GXX) is a premium ultraportable laptop with a price to match,
but while its quad-core processor provides processing oomph, it also
cuts battery life short.
Editor Rating
$1,034.26 at B&H Photo-Video
Review Date:
08.21.2012
Bottom Line:
The ultrabooks are catching
up to the pioneer Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (Mid-2012) in terms of
portability and capabilities, but the latest iteration is a nice system
for those who want a second or third Mac around the house. However, for
the price, competition is fierce. 
Editor Rating
Review Date:
08.20.2012
Bottom Line:
The Vizio 15.6-inch Thin +
Light (CT15-A1) has a gorgeous design and is a decent performer, but a
few significant problems mar this ultrabook's debut. 
$779.99 at ToshibaDirect.com
Review Date:
08.15.2012
Bottom Line:
The Toshiba Satellite
U840-S406 doesn't reinvent the wheel but is nonetheless a decent system
for users looking for a well-designed, reasonably priced ultrabook for
day-to-day use.
Editor Rating
$899.99 at ToshibaDirect.com
Review Date:
08.14.2012
Bottom Line:
The Toshiba Satellite
U845W-S410 will attract movie lovers craving extra-widescreen
entertainment, but the 21:9 display winds up being more of an
inconvenient gimmick than a feature.
Review Date:
08.09.2012
Bottom Line:
The Lenovo X1 Carbon is an
ultrabook designed for business. It has IT-friendly vPro built in, the
ThinkPad TrackPoint, weighs under three pounds, and has over seven hours
of battery life. It's the ultrabook you want if you're thinking
business.
Review Date:
08.07.2012
Bottom Line:
The Samsung Series 5
NP535U3C-A01US gives you the portability of an ultrabook at a lower
price, but compromises on performance.
Review Date:
08.07.2012
Bottom Line:
HP has positioned its
AMD-powered HP Envy Sleekbook 6z-1000 as a lower-priced alternative to
Intel-certified ultrabooks. Unfortunately, the axiom that "you get what
you pay for" applies here. It's underpowered, has a mediocre screen, and
may feel slow even when brand new.
Review Date:
08.02.2012
Bottom Line:
HP has positioned its
AMD-powered Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us as a lower-priced alternative to
Intel-certified ultrabooks. Unfortunately, the axiom that "you get what
you pay for" applies here. It's underpowered, has a mediocre screen, and
may feel slow even when brand new.