Acer Instant On resumes your computing session in less than 2 seconds and from deep sleep in 6 seconds, thanks to the 20GB solid-state drive (SSD) that stores the current PC state just as you left it.
2HP Folio 13-1020US ($849.99)
Featuring HP CoolSense technology and integrated Bluetooth, you can also chat, record short videos and take still photos in dimly lit environments using the HP TrueVision HD webcam and microphone.
3Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52 ($1,088)
With a minimum thickness of only 12-inches, this Ultrabook packs a 13.3-inch display, SonicMaster Audio technology and a brushed-aluminum casing.
4Samsung Series 5 NP530U4B-A01US ($916.96)
The 14-inch, high-resolution display features Samsung’s SuperBright Technology and is powered by a second-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor.
5Toshiba Portege R835-P81 ($869.95)
Powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor and with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing.
6Apple MacBook Air ($1,499.99)
A 13.3-inch high-resolution display, 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 256GB of flash memory storage, 4GB of RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor, and a Secure Digital (SD) card slot—what’s not to love?
7Lenovo U300s 10802BU ($1,049.99)
The Breathable Keyboard is a smart technology that improves airflow so the PC can run cooler on your lap, and the second-generation Intel Core ULV i5-2467M processor gives you enhanced performance.
8HP Envy 14-3010NR Spectre ($1,399.99)
Designed with super-durable, scratch-resistant glass fused to an all-aluminum body, this 14-inch Ultrabook boasts a long-life battery that lasts up to 9.5 hours per charge.
9Dell XPS 13 ($999.99)
Edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass displays a 13.3-inch screen in a footprint similar to 11-in. laptops, while a lightweight carbon fiber helps the XPS 13 base feel cooler to the touch.
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