Laptops and Ultrabooks have come a long way since their introduction. What is an ultrabook exactly? An ultrabook are very thin and light laptops that perform well and fast (trademarked by Intel). Lightweight is under four pounds. There are many laptops and ultrabooks to choose from. If you need to gift a light laptop that is not exactly an ultrabook; I have added a couple to the list.
Which one are you gifting this holiday season? Here are the best picks.
Toshiba Satellite U945
The low price on this ultrabook makes it an easy gift for a loved one. This laptop has an i5 processor and 32 GB SSD drive for quick startups. You can watch movies and game on the beautiful14.4” high resolution screen.
• Memory: 6 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 500 GB
• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 4 – 5 lbs
• Price: $ 549.99 – $999.99
Asus Zenbook UX31A
This ultrabook is the midrange model of the Asus ultrabook lineup. It has a very, very thin body. Strikingly similar to the Apple MacBook Air, the Asus Zenbook boasts fast speeds and reliability.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 128 SSD
• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 3.1 – 3.5 lbs
• Price: $ 549.99 – $999.99
HP Envy dv4
This (mainly) entertainment laptop is both affordable and powerful. You can get it in white, black or red. For all the features you’re getting a fast yet lightweight notebook. Memory can be upgraded to 16 GB. With Beats Audio for a It has enough muscle and features to entertain you.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM up to 12 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 500 GB to 1 TB
• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 4 – 5 lbs
• Price: $ 549.99 – $999.99
Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch Ultrabook
The Series 5 Ultra Touch is Samsung’s first Ultrabook with a 10-finger multi-touch screen. It takes a note from Samsung’s Series 9 design. Windows 8 is best on a touch screen (that’s what I think at least). You can get this laptop with an i3 or i5 processor. If you don’t like clamshells this might be the notebook for you.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 500 GB
• Display:1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 3.83 lbs
•Price: $ 809.99 (i3 processor); $859.99 (i5 processor)
Samsung Series 9 Premium Ultrabook
This is the ultra of ultrabooks. The Samsung Series 9 has received nothing but rave reviews. This sleek looking laptop is thinner than the MacBook Air. It even weighs less than the MacBook Air at 2.88 pounds. With a third generation Intel processor; you’re guaranteed fast processing. You can customize this ultrabook from good to great. The impressive performance of this ultrabook will leave you for no regrets whether it’s a gift for you or someone else.
• Memory: 4 GB (13 inch); 8 GB RAM (15 inch)
• Hard Drive: 128 GB SSD
• Display: 1600 x 900 resolution
• Weight: 2.55 lbs (13 inch); 3.63 lbs (15 inch)
• Price: $1,299.99 (13 inch); $1,399.99 (15 inch)
Lenovo Ideapad Yoga
The Ideapad Yoga is fairly new on the ultrabook market. Not only does this ultrabook have 10-finger multitouch, but it can fold back to 360 degrees. You can fold the screen as far back as you need to maximize laptop or tablet experience. The design is quite impressive and performance doesn’t fall behind. The screen has great resolution. This ultrabook is for those who can’t decide between a clamshell and need more mobility. The Ideapad has received great reviews.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 128 GB SSD
• Display: 1600 x 900 resolution
• Weight: 3.4 lbs
• Price: $ 999.99 – $1499.99
Acer Aspire S7
This ultrabook is the midrange model of the Asus ultrabook lineup. It has a very, very thin body. Fast processing and quick boot up. The backlit keyboard on this model is also a big plus.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 128 SSD – 256 SSD
• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 2.29 – 2.86 lbs
• Price: $ 1200.00
HP Envy Spectre XT
This notebook has a comfortable keyboard and a great display. Beats Audio makes a great addition to the high resolution display. The responsive touch pad makes working a breeze. This ultrabook is the affordable version of the Envy 14. Reliability and durability are definitely a part of this package.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 128 SSD
• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution
• Weight: 3.7 lbs
• Price: $999.99
