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| Product | Samsung Series 3 NP300U1A-A01US (11.6-inch, Intel Core i3) | Toshiba Satellite U845t | Asus VivoBook X202E DH31T (black) | Samsung Chromebook Series 3 | Samsung Series 5 UltraTouch |
| Price | $698.85 | $734.98 to $802.23 | $399.00 to $670.00 | $249.00 to $258.12 | $650.00 to $799.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 18, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Samsung's sharp designs translate well to this more affordable new line, although the Series 3 is still at the high end of the ultraportable price range. | While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013. | It's great to see more touch-screen
Windows 8 laptops under $600, but note that the Asus X202E requires some compromises in performance and battery life. | The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. | Samsung's midprice Series 5 UltraTouch looks and feels like a more expensive machine, but keeps it simple by skipping the complex hybrid mechanics of so many new
Windows 8 systems. |
| Product Description | Samsung Series 3 - 11.6 in - 2nd Gen Core i3 i3-2357M - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB 300U1A HDD | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD Toshiba Satellite U845t-S4165 i5-3337U | ASUS V series - 3rd Gen Core i3 DH31T - 11.6 in i3-3217U - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD | Samsung Series 3 - 11.6 in 5 - Google Chrome OS - 2 GB RAM - 16 GB XE303C12 - Exynos 5 - 16 GB Flash | Samsung Series 5 Ultra - 3rd Gen Core i5 - 13.3 in i5-3317U - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| System Type | Notebook | Ultrabook | Notebook | Chromebook | Notebook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.9 in x 1.04 in x 7.9 in | 13.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.8 in | 11.9 in x 7.9 in x 0.9 in | 11.4 in x 8.1 in x 0.7 in | 12.4 in x 8.6 in x 0.8 in |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 8 | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Google Chrome OS | Windows 8 64-bit Edition |
| Weight | 2.84 lbs | 3.8 lbs | 2.9 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 3.7 lbs |
| Processor | Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 i3-2357M / 1.3 GHz 2 / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | 3rd Gen Core i3 Intel 3 i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz | 5 / 1.7 GHz / 1 MB Cache Samsung Exynos 5 | 3rd Gen Core i5 Intel 3 i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 2 GB Flash: 16 GB DDR3L SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 320 GB / 5400 rpm HDD | 128 GB SSD | 500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm | 16 GB | 500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm + 24 GB SSD cache |
| Display | 11.6 in LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD | 14 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes TruBrite / HD | 11.6 in LED backlight Yes 1366 x 768 / HD | 11.6 in LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD | 13.3 in LED backlight Yes 1366 x 768 / HD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Info unavailable | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Software Included | Samsung Fast Start | Toshiba Password Utility Toshiba Recovery Media Creator Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator Toshiba Service Station Skydrive Desktop Toshiba Resolution+ SRS Premium Sound 3D Adobe Flash Player Norton Online Backup (30 days trial) Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba HDD Protection Intel Wireless Display Technology 3.0 Windows Live Movie Maker Toshiba Eco Utility WildTangent Game Console Origin Windows Live Essentials Toshiba Sleep Utility Toshiba App Place Toshiba Book Place Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Norton PC Checkup Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription) Toshiba Media Player Norton Anti-Theft (30 days trial) Toshiba Maintenance Utility Windows Live Photo Gallery | LoJack for Laptops ASUS LifeFrame3 ASUS USB Charger+ McAfee Internet Security 2012 eManual Microsoft Office 2010 Starter ASUS WebStorage ASUS Instant On ASUS Game Park Console ASUS WinFlash ASUS Live Update ASUS Power4 Gear Hybrid ASUS Splendid Adobe Reader | Info unavailable | Samsung Fast Start Fast Browsing Samsung Fast Solutions AllShare Play |
| Networking | Bluetooth 3.0 HS , Gigabit Ethernet , None 802.11b/g/n | 802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet , None | 802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n None | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | 4-cell - up to 4.2 hour(s) | 6-cell - up to 6.25 hour(s) | 2-cell | 2-cell - up to 6.3 hour(s) | 4-cell |
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