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| Product | Acer Aspire S7-391-9886 | Toshiba Satellite U845t | Asus Zenbook Prime UX51Vz-DH71 | Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012) |
| Price | $1,399.99 | $734.98 to $802.23 | $1,805.99 to $1,999.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,199.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 |
| Bottom line | One of the few standout products from the first wave of
Windows 8 laptops, the Acer Aspire S7 proves that Apple does not have a monopoly on great design. | While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013. | The Asus Zenbook UX51Vz-DH71 is a nice fit for anyone looking for premium looks and performance in a
Windows 8 laptop who is willing to pay for it. | 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. |
| Product Description | Acer Aspire - 3rd Gen Core i7 3517UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 256 GB S7-391-9886 - 13.3 in SSD | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD Toshiba Satellite U845t-S4165 i5-3337U | - 3rd Gen Core i7 ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX51VZ DH71 - 15.6 in i7-3612QM - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 8 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD + 128 GB SSD | Apple MacBook Air MacBook Air (13 in, Summer 2012) - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| System Type | Ultrabook | Ultrabook | Ultrabook | Notebook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.7 in x 8.8 in x 0.5 in | 13.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.8 in | 15 in x 10 in x 1.2 in | 12.8 in x 8.94 in x 0.68 in |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 8 | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs | 3.8 lbs | 4 lbs | 2.96 lbs |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517UB 3 1.9 GHz ( 3 GHz ) / 4 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | 3rd Gen Core i7 Intel 3 i7-3612QM / 2.1 GHz | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD + 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Display | 13.3 in LED backlight Yes 1920 x 1080 / Full HD | 14 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes TruBrite / HD | 15.6 in 1920 x 1080 / Full HD | 13.3 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M - 2 GB | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Software Included | McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial) Acer Theft Shield Adobe Flash Player AcerCloud CyberLink MediaEspresso Microsoft Office 2010 (Trial) Acer Backup Manager EgisTec MyWinLocker Skype Acer ePower Management Acer Ring newsXpresso Windows Live Essentials Acer eRecovery Management Acer Crystal Eye WildTangent (demo games) Adobe Reader | Toshiba Password Utility Toshiba Recovery Media Creator Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator Toshiba Service Station Skydrive Desktop Toshiba Resolution+ SRS Premium Sound 3D Adobe Flash Player Norton Online Backup (30 days trial) Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba HDD Protection Intel Wireless Display Technology 3.0 Windows Live Movie Maker Toshiba Eco Utility WildTangent Game Console Origin Windows Live Essentials Toshiba Sleep Utility Toshiba App Place Toshiba Book Place Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Norton PC Checkup Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription) Toshiba Media Player Norton Anti-Theft (30 days trial) Toshiba Maintenance Utility Windows Live Photo Gallery | Info unavailable | Apple iCal Apple QuickTime Apple iTunes Apple Spotlight Drivers & Utilities Apple Address Book Apple iLife '11 Apple Safari Apple Mac App Store Apple Launchpad Apple Mission Control Apple FaceTime Apple Time Machine Apple Quick Look Photo Booth Apple Mac OS X Mail Apple Versions Apple AirDrop Apple Auto Save Apple Resume |
| Networking | 802.11n None Bluetooth 4.0 HS | 802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet , None | Bluetooth 4.0 , Gigabit Ethernet 802.11b/g/n | 802.11n None Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | 4-cell - up to 6 hour(s) | 6-cell - up to 6.25 hour(s) | 8-cell | up to 7 hour(s) |
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