Best Notebooks - 1 to 2 GHz Processor Speed, 3 to 5 lb. Weight, 10 to 13 in. Display Size, 1366 x 768 Display Max. Resolution

More RAM for better, zippier performance, Swappable 6-cell battery lasts longer on the road

Very short battery life, Bland and relatively thick design

Limitations of Chrome OS, Poor battery life

Saddled with an ugly design, finicky touch pad, and short battery life

Range of convertible positions

Bright IPS screen with good contrast

Flip design allows for multiple use modes

Portable, Quality Keyboard

Responsive touch screen, Good battery life, Premium build quality, Plenty of ports

Weak Performance, Limited Screen Viewing Angles

Very, very slow, Chintzy network connectivity options

Costs very little for a touch-screen Windows 8 laptop

Full selection of ports, including Ethernet and VGA

Very short battery life, Bland and relatively thick design

Shockingly low price, Plenty of ports

Limitations of Chrome OS, Poor battery life

Convertible tablet form factor

Impressive touch responsiveness

Short battery life, Small and hard-to-locate power button

Display with wide viewing angles

Powerful processor, large hard drive

Provide solid performance, Numeric pad

Very thin case, USB 3.0, Low consumption

Good everyday performance, Can handle mainstream games

Poor display quality, Fan whine