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Aspire differently. Acer’s latest Aspire V5 model steps back from the solid state drives and supreme battery life of most Ultrabooks in exchange for a heavier focus on graphics—all at an affordable price point. But was it worth the trouble?
AMD A10-5757M | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Think Slim! Business notebooks are usually conservative and rather bulky working devices. Lenovo’s ThinkPad S531 is one alternative that wants to eliminate this prejudice. It combines typical business features with a slim ultrabook design. We checked if the attractive specifications are convincing.
Intel Core i7-3537U | AMD Radeon HD 8670M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Average. Lenovo offers with the IdeaPad S500 a new ultrabook with Core i5 processor and GeForce GPU. In addition to the touchpad and keyboard the device can be operated via touchscreen. Lenovo wants about 700 Euros (~$932) for the notebook. Find out in our test if the ultrabook is good value or if you can find a better ultrabook for this price.
Intel Core i5-3337U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

The AMD alternative? A quad-core CPU, Crossfire graphics and plenty of memory - the HP Pavilion 15 offers a lot for less than 500 Euros (~$663). But how competitive is AMD's new platform and does the inexpensive 15-inch notebook offer any surprises?
AMD A8-5550M | AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

High-gloss all-rounder. The Satellite L50 wants to be a powerful all-rounder notebook for home use. With an up-to-date Core i7 and Kepler graphics, Toshiba starts off with a solid foundation. The machine also has a huge hard drive capacity and a DVD burner. But after all is said and done, is the all-rounder a persuasive offer? Read our review to find out.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Turn the page. The Samsung Ativ Book 5 is a slim, yet sturdy 14-inch touchscreen Ultrabook based on a previous-generation Ivy Bridge processor. How does the sleek looking system with its dual-core i5 CPU and integrated graphics card stack up against the competition?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Turbo-book. Everything in one device: Great build quality, nice design, good performance with full Turbo power and a touch panel with HD+ resolution. The perfect package?
Intel Core i5-4200U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

The durable one. Panasonic's Toughbook CF-AX2 is built for demanding professional usage scenarios and supposedly comes with an extra level of resilience against concussions and pressure. With business-friendly features, more than decent performance and great mobility, the inner values are handled well too. Our detailed review will show whether the potential target group will be satisfied with the CF-AX2.
Intel Core i5-3427U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Quad-core for the masses. We could not help but remain unimpressed by AMD's Trinity dual-core CPUs. But what about the Kabini quad-cores? And how much of a "real laptop" can be found in Toshiba's low-cost offering? Does the mainstream device exhibit unexpected strengths?
AMD A4-5000 | AMD Radeon HD 8330 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Twin Guns. The One K73-3S is the best the mobile gaming market has to offer today. Thanks to dual high-end graphic cards, it leaves the competition in the dust. We put a model through our benchmark tests. Can the Radeon HD 8970M CrossFire set a new record?
Intel Core i7-4800MQ | AMD Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | 17.30" | 4.2 kg

Haswell Update. With the CX70, MSI offers a 17.3-inch notebook for almost 800 Euros (~$1056). For this kind of money, the buyer gets a Haswell processor, a GeForce GPU and lots of storage space. Our review will reveal whether the laptop is convincing enough or not.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 17.30" | 3 kg

All's well that's Haswell. The critically-acclaimed Dell XPS 12 returns with a nearly-identical form factor but an upgraded chipset and battery. With these improvements under its belt coupled with a $1,200 price tag, can it hope to hang with the best?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Processor-blowhard with flaws. The Envy 17 scores in CPU matters owing to Intel's i7-4700QM quad-core, and it also displays pictures on a matte Full HD screen. But just how well does the laptop fare in our in-depth test report?
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Two times the fun. The pricey but well-received Envy x2 has prompted HP to expand the x2 lineup for more budget-conscious buyers beginning with the Split x2. This newer model promises a larger display size and faster processor than the Envy x2. So, what's the catch?
Intel Core i3-3229Y | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 2.3 kg

Achilles' heel. The ThinkPad S440 is one of the newest ultrabooks from Lenovo: slim, powerful and enduring. With its current components, clever features and a matted multitouch display the Lenovo ultrabook might be able to put itself right at the top of the competition. We found out if it really does.
Intel Core i7-4500U | AMD Radeon HD 8670M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg