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| Product | Samsung Series 5 535 | Samsung Series 5 UltraTouch | Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 59360242 Dusk Black: Weekly Deal 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor (2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB) | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 | Toshiba Satellite U845t |
| Price | MSRP: $849.99 | $669.99 to $799.99 | $1,029.00 to $1,642.00 | $619.99 to $795.95 | $749.64 to $799.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The 4-pound Samsung Series 5 isn't as light and portable as some slim 14-inch laptops, but this AMD-powered version can be found at a significant discount if you shop around. | 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. | For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen. | 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. | 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. |
| Product Description | Samsung Series 5 - 14 in 4655M - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 4 GB RAM - 750 GB 535U4C - A series HDD | Samsung Series 5 Ultra - 3rd Gen Core i5 - 13.3 in i5-3317U - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD | Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 - 15.6 in - Core i7 i7-3630QM - 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 | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD Toshiba Satellite U845t-S4165 i5-3337U |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | Info unavailable | 1 |
| System Type | Notebook | Notebook | Notebook | Info unavailable | Ultrabook |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Weight | 3.99 lbs | 3.7 lbs | 6 lbs | 4.63 lbs | 3.8 lbs |
| Processor | AMD 4655M / 2 GHz / 4 MB Cache A series ( 2.8 GHz ) | 3rd Gen Core i5 Intel 3 i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | Intel Core i7 3 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) / 6 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 750 GB / 5400 rpm HDD | 500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm + 24 GB SSD cache | 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm | 500 GB | 128 GB SSD |
| Display | 14 in LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD | 13.3 in LED backlight Yes 1366 x 768 / HD | 15.6 in LED backlight VibrantView 1920 x 1080 / Full HD | 14 in | 14 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes TruBrite / HD |
| Networking | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 | Info unavailable | 802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet , None |
| Battery | 8-cell | 4-cell | 6-cell - up to 3 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 6-cell - up to 6.25 hour(s) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 12.4 in x 8.6 in x 0.8 in | 15.2 in x 10.2 in x 1.4 in | 13.39 in x 9.65 in x 0.81 in | 13.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.8 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $849.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | Prices from 3 stores |
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