Best Notebooks - 802.11ac (2.4+5.0 GHz Dual-band) Networking Type

'The latest Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display is still an excellent laptop with a high-resolution screen and enough power for content-creation tasks. '

'The 15-inch MacBook Pro has a brilliant Retina Display, powerful processor and new graphics card options, plus faster flash storage and a new Force Touch trackpad.'

'The base spec is very good, but it’s arguably overpriced and non-upgradeable.'

'The MacBook is thin, light and striking.'

'If you're not wedded to Apple's operating system, Dell's notebook is the way to go, but Mac fans who value endurance above all else will find the new 13-inch Air the best there is. '

'Thankfully, the system is unencumbered by bloatware. '

'Thanks to a new generation of processors, the MacBook Air gets improved battery life, while maintaining its now classic thin and light metal exterior.'

'The small notebook maintains a strong repertoire of connectivity technologies. '

'The MacBook Air 11-inch is a wonderful commuter laptop, and it should be on your short list if you're constantly on the move. '

'If you’ve got the money it’s perfect for business trips.'

'More ports than 12-inch MacBook. '

'Apple's buying process is very user-friendly.'

'It might not be of huge interest to you if you're using a 2012 or newer model, but if you're hanging on to that older MacBook Pro with an optical drive, it's a worthy upgrade. '

'It’s a wonderful laptop. '

'The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro packs a new fifth-generation 2.7-GHz Intel Core i5-5257U processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of faster flash storage. '

'Good graphics, even faster SSD speeds. '

'While the Tablet mode is top-notch, you'll likely spend most of the time using the Surface Book as a laptop. '

'If you can live with its design quirks, this is a great all-purpose high-end laptop. '

'great laptop'

'It's excellent overall, and an improvement over last year's version. '

'Clear, bright, 12-inch, 2,160-by-1,440-resolution display. '

'Despite its small size, the speakers in the Surface Pro 4 made an impact. '

'Asus Chromebook Flip (C100PA-DB02), on the other hand, delivers a stunning, lightweight convertible design, excellent performance, and impressive battery life for under $300. '

'The Asus Chromebook Flip C100 takes some real risks, some more successful than others, in order to provide a premium-feeling experience for only $249 (£249 in the UK; not currently available in Australia).'

'impressive build quality'

'It helps that the Chromebook Flip is one of the smallest and lightest convertible systems around, weighing 1.96 pounds and measuring 10.6 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches. '

'the Dell Chromebook 11 Non-Touch is ideal for any grade-school classroom or for use as an affordable, everyday laptop.'

'The matte finish on the keys made them comfortable to use.'

'Snappy performance'

'The Alienware 15 delivers great performance and long battery life, and that's enough for it earn our Editors' Choice nod for entry-level gaming laptops. '

'Highly customizable.'

'The Alienware 15 is a very accomplished premium gaming laptop. '

'The Alienware 15 is pure American muscle.'

'The new MacBook is brilliant.'

'A genuinely unique laptop for those seeking a Retina display in the most compact and light chassis around, the fact remains that the new MacBook’s many compromises mean it won’t suit everyone. '

'Impossible movie was loud and clear, even at the highest volume setting.'