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| Product | Dell XPS 14 | Dell Inspiron 14z (June 2012) | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | HP Envy Spectre XT |
| Price | MSRP: $1,499.00 | MSRP: $899.00 | $1,099.00 to $1,210.00 | $1,074.95 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The flagship of Dell's revamped laptop line, the XPS 14 is a worthy competitor to something like the
MacBook Pro, and the two systems share a similar aesthetic. But Dell's new Inspiron ultrabook is nearly as good, and a lot less expensive. | 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. | A high-end laptop at a mainstream price, the
HP Envy Spectre XT gets much of the look and feel right, with only a few missteps. |
| Product Description | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U - Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English - 8 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 | - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i3 - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Processor | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U | Intel | Intel 3rd Gen Core i3 |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | Info unavailable | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 500 GB | 500 GB / 5400 rpm + 32 GB Solid State Drive | Info unavailable | 128 GB |
| Display | 14 in | 14 in | 13.3 in | 13.3 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $1,499.00 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $899.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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