Best 5 laptops

Apple MacBook Pro Fall 2011

Best mainstream laptop
A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between.
Price: $1,679.95 - $1,799.99 (check prices)

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MacBook Air Summer 2011 

Best thin 13-inch laptop
The latest version of the 13-inch MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product.
Price: $1,498.00 - $1,599.00 (check prices)
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 HP Folio 13 

Best Windows ultrabook
The HP Folio 13 is the best of the bunch in terms of performance, price, and ergonomics, provided you can live with a less-than-razor-thin design. This laptop is targeted at small businesses but it's really for anyone who wants a reliable ultrabook that isn't a MacBook Air.
Price: $899.99 - $1,379.99 (check prices)
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HP Envy 15 (winter 2012)

Best midsize Windows laptop
HP's Envy line has always been a reliable high-end PC laptop line, and this new redesign adds some useful features, such as a volume wheel, while keeping the upscale look and feel.
Price: $1,099.99 (check prices)
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HP Pavilion dm1z

Best budget ultraportable
There have been plenty of 11-inch AMD-powered ultraportables this year, but HP's Pavilion dm1z was the first, and this updated version puts it back in the lead in this crowded category.
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Similar Model Starting at: $399.99
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