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| Product | Acer Aspire V5-571P-6499 | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 | Acer Aspire S7-391-9886 | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) |
| Price | MSRP: $799.99 | $699.99 | $1,599.99 to $1,619.97 | MSRP: $899.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 2.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 2 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | For under $700, the Acer Aspire V5 proves that a touch screen can work in a budget-priced
Windows 8 laptop without cutting too many corners. | Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing
Windows 8 laptop with touch that won't cost a fortune. | 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. | Dell has managed to give a very upscale feel to its mainstream Inspiron 14z, a 14-inch ultrabook that comfortably juggles price, design, and performance. |
| Product Description | Acer Aspire Aspire V5 571P - 15.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD | Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB | 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 3317U - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 8 GB RAM - 500 GB + 32 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15 in x 10 in x 1 in | 13.39 in x 9.65 in x 0.81 in | 12.7 in x 8.8 in x 0.5 in | Info unavailable |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.63 lbs | 2.9 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz / 3 MB Cache 3 ( 2.6 GHz ) | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517UB 3 1.9 GHz ( 3 GHz ) / 4 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm HDD | 500 GB | 256 GB SSD | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive |
| Display | 15.6 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes CineCrystal / HD | 14 in | 13.3 in LED backlight Yes 1920 x 1080 / Full HD | 14 in |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Info unavailable | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon HD 7570M |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $799.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | Prices from 2 stores |
| MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |