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| Product | Acer Timeline U M5-481TG 6814 | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 |
| Price | $797.99 | $699.99 | MSRP: $899.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,210.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Yes, it's heavier than the average ultrabook, but if you're looking for an excellent value in a full-featured thin laptop, the Acer Timeline U M5 is hard to beat. | 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. | 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. | The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. |
| Product Description | Acer Aspire Timeline - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 500 GB + 20 GB | Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 8 GB RAM - 500 GB + 32 GB | - 13.3 in - Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15.28 in x 11.38 in x 3.58 in | 13.39 in x 9.65 in x 0.81 in | Info unavailable | 17 mm |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.63 lbs | Info unavailable | 3.4 lbs |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U | Intel |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 20 GB Solid State Drive | 500 GB | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive | Info unavailable |
| Display | 14 in | 14 in | 14 in | 13.3 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Prices from 2 stores | MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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