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HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook

Show summary: A slim laptop that adds a Windows 8 touch display, the Spectre XT is HP's flagship ultrabook.

Category: First Look

August 29, 2012
The basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R

Show summary: If you need maximum screen size at a minimum price, this basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R is powerful enough for everyday tasks.

Category: First Look

August 23, 2012
Hands-on with the Synaptics ForcePad for Windows 8

Show summary: Forget about touchpads and clickpads, the latest way to interface with your laptop is the pressure-sensitive ForcePad.

Category: First Look

August 20, 2012
Dell XPS 15 hands-on

Show summary: The new Dell XPS 15 has an appealing minimalist design, solid construction, and powerful components.

Category: First Look

August 8, 2012
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Show summary: The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon claims to be the world's lightest 14-inch laptop, and it has a premium feel that few ultrabooks can match.

Category: First Look

August 7, 2012
Vizio Thin + Light CT14 hands-on

Show summary: Taking a bold step into the PC market, the Vizio CT14 is a fresh take on the 14-inch ultrabook, held back by some first-gen jitters.

Category: First Look

July 31, 2012
The even slimmer Asus Zenbook UX32A

Show summary: Stuck between a budget model and a high-end, feature-filled model, this middle Asus Zenbook is a slim, slick ultrabook, but also a tough sell.

Category: First Look

July 30, 2012
Asus Zenbook UX32A hands-on

Show summary: The Asus Zenbook UX32A is much less expensive than previous Asus ultrabooks, but it keeps the same sharp design.

Category: First Look

July 25, 2012
Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD hands-on

Show summary: There are several high-end improvements over the original model in the new UX32. The display is now an IPS screen in full HD. The UX32VD also has a discrete graphics card, almost unheard of in a 13-inch ultrabook.

Category: First Look

July 23, 2012
Sony's Vaio S series delivers high-end features at a price

Show summary: The 15-inch Sony Vaio S does gaming, Blu-ray, and a lot more, all while being thin and light.

Category: First Look

July 19, 2012
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  • Dan Ackerman
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    Dan Ackerman has written about technology, games, music, and nightlife for more than a decade, including stints as senior editor at UGO.com and editor in chief of Clubplanet. His work has appeared in publications including SPIN, Men's Journal, and Blender, and his latest album of eclectic jazz/funk/rock indie music, 'The Futurist,' is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.
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