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| Product | Acer Timeline U M5-481TG 6814 | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | Acer Aspire V5-571P-6499 |
| Price | $797.99 | MSRP: $899.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,210.00 | MSRP: $799.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Product Description | Acer Aspire Timeline - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 500 GB + 20 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 | Acer Aspire Aspire V5 571P - 15.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U - Microsoft Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15.28 in x 11.38 in x 3.58 in | Info unavailable | 17 mm | 15 in x 10 in x 1 in |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 3.4 lbs | 5.29 lbs |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U | Intel | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz / 3 MB Cache 3 ( 2.6 GHz ) |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 20 GB Solid State Drive | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive | Info unavailable | 500 GB / 5400 rpm HDD |
| Display | 14 in | 14 in | 13.3 in | 15.6 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes CineCrystal / HD |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M LE - 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7570M | Info unavailable | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $799.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |