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| Product | Dell Inspiron 13z | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 215168U Gray: Doorbuster 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3520 Processor (2.90GHz 4MB) | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 |
| Price | $729.99 | MSRP: $899.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,210.00 | $669.00 | $699.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | Info unavailable | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With the same CPU as you find in ultrabooks that cost a lot more, the Dell Inspiron 13z is a budget laptop that holds its head up high. | 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. | Info unavailable | 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. |
| Product Description | - 13.3 - Core i5 3rd Generation 3317U - Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English - 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 | - 3rd Gen Core i7 Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 2151 - 15.6 in i7-3520M - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 8 GB RAM - 1 TB HDD | Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3rd Generation 3317U | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U | Intel | 3rd Gen Core i7 Intel 3 i7-3520M / 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) / 4 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB |
| Memory | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | Info unavailable | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive | Info unavailable | 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm | 500 GB |
| Display | 13.3 | 14 in | 13.3 in | 15.6 in LED backlight VibrantView 1366 x 768 / HD | 14 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| Prices from 1 store | Prices from 2 stores |