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| Product | Apple MacBook Pro Fall 2011 (2.2GHz Core i7, 15-inch) | Samsung Chromebook Series 3 | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | Sony Vaio E Series SVE11113FXW | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display  |
| Price | MSRP: $1,799.00 | $249.00 to $264.69 | $1,099.00 to $1,213.99 | $999.99 | $2,070.00 to $2,199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | October 24, 2011 | October 18, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 |
| Bottom line | A
MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between. | The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. | The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. | With only a handful of 11-inch laptops still available, serious travelers are flocking to ultrathin 13-inch models instead. But the low price and good battery life of the Sony Vaio E keep it from being counted out. | The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with just enough of the
MacBook Air design to feel like a new animal, and to take its place as the best of the current MacBook breed. |
| Product Description | MacBook Pro Fall 2011 - 15.4 in - 2nd Gen Core i7 - Apple Mac OS X Lion - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB Apple MacBook Pro HDD | Samsung Series 3 - 11.6 in 5 - Google Chrome OS - 2 GB RAM - 16 GB XE303C12 - Exynos 5 - 16 GB Flash | - 13.3 in - Microsoft Windows 8 | Sony VAIO E Series VAIO E - 11.6 in - E2-1800 - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD | Apple MacBook Pro MacBook Pro with Retina Display - 15.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i7 - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB - Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion SSD |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | Info unavailable | 1 | 1 |
| System Type | Notebook | Netbook | Info unavailable | Notebook | Notebook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 14.3 in x 9.8 in x 0.9 in | 11.4 in x 8.1 in x 0.7 in | 17 mm | 11.4 in x 8 in x 1.3 in | 14.1 in x 9.7 in x 0.7 in |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS X Lion | Google Chrome OS | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 3.4 lbs | 3.3 lbs | 4.46 lbs |
| Processor | Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2 GHz / 6 MB Cache | 5 / 1.7 GHz / 1 MB Cache Samsung Exynos 5 | Intel | AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz / 1 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) / 6 MB Cache |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 2 GB Flash: 16 GB DDR3L SDRAM | Info unavailable | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm HDD | 16 GB | Info unavailable | 500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | 15.4 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ | 11.6 in LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD | 13.3 in | 11.6 in LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD | 15.6 in LED backlight 2880 x 1800 |
| Networking | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | 802.11n None | Info unavailable | Bluetooth 4.0 HS , Gigabit Ethernet , None 802.11n | 802.11n None Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | up to 7 hour(s) | 2-cell - up to 6.3 hour(s) | Info unavailable | up to 5.5 hour(s) | up to 7 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $1,799.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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