The Swift 7 weighs only 2. The latter is not the best around, but it is the price to pay for enjoying a metal body this thin. It has up to 12 hours of battery life. Other key features of the notebook include various Intel processor options, 8 GB RAM, a GB solid-state drive, and a rich set of wired and wireless connectivity options.
The ZenBook Flip weighs 2. Gift Ideas. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Microsoft Surface Laptop. HP Spectre x Ultrabook. Microsoft Surface Book Laptop. HP Spectre Razer Blade Stealth Ultrabook. Video editors should get as much storage space as they can afford.
Plus an external drive. The numbers are the same as on your TV set. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Dell XPS Dell amazon. Buy Now! Apple 13" MacBook Pro. Apple amazon. Asus amazon. Acer Chromebook Minor nitpicks aside, we think it's a great choice for the budget-conscious buyer. If you need an inexpensive machine for everyday tasks like browsing the web and so on , you can't really get much better than this.
If you've got a taste for the future, the Google Pixelbook is about as futuristic as Chromebooks get. With its top-notch hardware, versatile 2-in-1 design, touchscreen support, and long battery life, this high-end Chromebook has a lot to offer. The keyboard is an absolute dream to type on, too. The keys are well-spaced and typing is clicky and pleasant. But while we love the full Android support and glass touchpad, there were still a couple of nitpicks we had to grapple with.
It's also very expensive for a Chromebook. Drawbacks aside, if you've got the funds, this is the best Chromebook we've ever tested. With its snappy performance, high-res display, and long battery life, Huawei's MateBook X Pro has a lot going for it. While we love the oversized trackpad and wide selection of ports, we still had a few nitpicks. The webcam is in a strange place, and the shell is a fingerprint magnet.
That said, if you're looking for a swanky ultraportable that won't burn a hole in your wallet, you can't get much better than our favorite hybrid 2-in With any product it's always a challenge to balance the visual feel with internal structures -- for example, achieving a Another example is balancing the desire for a minimal-bezel screen with a suitable webcam position for video conferencing.
Dell's otherwise excellent XPS 13 see list below is arguably marred by its webcam location below the screen, giving a somewhat unflattering 'up the nose' angle on video calls. Other designs accept a wider upper bezel in order to site the webcam in its optimal position -- front and centre, above the screen:.
Now, are we getting much thinner on screen borders? You bet, and we're going to pursue that kind of immersive display. But as of right now, we're not making trade-offs in terms of the video conferencing experience. Then there's the quest for extreme slimness, with some laptops -- such as Acer's Swift 7 and HP's Spectre -- now down to around 10mm thick when closed.
This not only creates headaches in terms of cooling and potential flexibility in the screen and keyboard sections, but also rules out interfaces such as RJ Ethernet. Or does it? Fujitsu's Of course, if your 'ultraportable' needs to be able to withstand extreme environments, take heavy drops or knocks, and offer a wide range of connections, then you're going to have to accept some extra bulk and weight.
Fully rugged inch laptops from specialists like Panasonic , Getac and GriD weigh around 3. As with any market segment, there are different levels of functionality available at different price points in the ultraportable market.
Here's a high-level breakdown:. Although they are currently few and far between, keep an eye on laptops running on AMD's Ryzen Mobile processors -- especially if you're interested in graphics performance, which is a particular strength for AMD.
Here's ZDNet's current list of the best ultraportable laptops -- running Windows or macOS no Chromebooks made it onto the list at this time -- on the market.
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