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| Product | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012)  | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display |
| Price | MSRP: $899.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,210.00 | $1,124.95 to $1,199.99 | $699.99 | $2,070.00 to $2,199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 2 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 |
| Bottom line | 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. | This year's
MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be. | 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. | 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 | - 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 | Apple MacBook Air MacBook Air (13 in, Summer 2012) - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD | Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB | 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 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion | Microsoft Windows 8 | Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U | Intel | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) / 6 MB Cache |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | Info unavailable | 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
| Storage | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive | Info unavailable | 128 GB SSD | 500 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | 14 in | 13.3 in | 13.3 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ | 14 in | 15.6 in LED backlight 2880 x 1800 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 17 mm | 12.8 in x 8.94 in x 0.68 in | 13.39 in x 9.65 in x 0.81 in | 14.1 in x 9.7 in x 0.7 in |
| Weight | Info unavailable | 3.4 lbs | 2.96 lbs | 4.63 lbs | 4.46 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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