Most Popular Laptops: Readers' Picks

2. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Previously #2) - The Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display features a 15.4-inch display with 5.1 million pixels; an all-flash architecture; quad-core Intel Core i7 processors; all in a design that's just 0.7-inch thick and 4.5 pounds. It's not just the most advanced notebook Apple has ever made, it's the most advanced Mac. At a price of $2,199 it's not cheap, but if you are willing to sacrifice the amazing display you can buy a similar MacBook Pro for just $1,799. (13,395 unique views)

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3. HP ENVY dv7 (Previously #3) - The replacement for the Pavilion dv7, the new ENVY dv7, offers a good balance of configuration options and cost. This desktop-replacement notebook features a 17.3-inch screen and comes in a wide variety configurations to suit almost any budget or performance needs. We tested the dv7 with Intel Core i5-3210M processor, Intel graphics, 8GB of system memory and a 750GB hard drive with a retail price of $819.99 ... not bad for a family PC. (12,698 unique views)

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4. Dell XPS 13 (Back in the Top 10) - The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook packs a great screen and equally great keyboard inside an attractive shell with fantastic build quality while keeping the weight at just three pounds. Originally available with only a lower-resolution screen, Dell recently updated the XPS 13 with a full HD (1920 x 1080 resolution) IPS display and the latest Intel hardware. In short this is a great 13-inch Ultrabook for home or business use. (11,260 unique views)

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5. Lenovo ThinkPad T430 (Previously #4) - The Lenovo ThinkPad T430 is the replacement for the popular T420 business notebook. This 14-inch "business rugged" laptop features a lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced exterior with a metal roll cage supporting the inside of the chassis. Equipped with the latest 3rd generation Intel Core series processors, a wide selection of ports, and up to 15 hours of real-world battery life, the T430 is one of the best business notebooks of 2012. (10,730 unique views)

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6. HP ENVY 4 (Previously #5) - The HP ENVY 4 is a 14-inch premium multimedia notebook available either with a standard 14-inch display or a "TouchSmart" touch screen display for use with Windows 8. The HP ENVY 4 TouchSmart Ultrabook might not be the least expensive Windows 8 laptop (priced around $950 with touch screen) but it is one of the most affordable Windows 8 notebooks that offers a great Windows 8 experience complete with a touch screen. (8,474 unique views)

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7. Asus ZenBook UX51V (New to the Top 10) - The ASUS UX51VZ is a well-rounded 15.6-inch notebook with excellent multimedia features ... but it is ultimately a bit too expensive. This 15.6" thin-and-light notebook features an IPS display, Core i7 quad-core processor, dedicated graphics and makes for a great multimedia experience. If you aren't bothered by the lack of a touchscreen for Windows 8 this is a very good notebook. (8,048 unique views)

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8. HP ENVY X2 (New to the Top 10) - The HP ENVY x2 is an attractive laptop/tablet hybrid with Windows 8 and great battery but limited performance. The ENVY x2 uses a rather ingenious magnetic connector that firmly holds the screen in place, to remove the screen you simply slide a latch and out it pops. If you want both a tablet and laptop, and don't need best-in-class performance the HP ENVY x2 is a compelling offering. (7,851 unique views)

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9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Previously #7) - The X1 Carbon is the 14-inch business-class Ultrabook that replaces the old 13-inch ThinkPad X1. Loaded with third generation Intel Core processors, and high-speed solid state drives for storage, the X1 Carbon gets its name from the carbon fiber used in both the exterior and in the interior roll-cage construction. Carbon fiber allows the X1 Carbon to weigh just three pounds but it passes eight separate MIL spec tests for humidity, low temperature, high temperature, extreme temperatures, sand, altitude, vibration and mechanical shock. (6,478 unique views)

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10. Acer Aspire V5 (Previously #8) - The Acer Aspire V5 series is designed to provide and thin and light computing experience at an affordable price. Despite being relatively thin, the $600 Aspire V5-571 packs an Intel Core i5 processor, 6GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. The specs might not be as impressive as the latest Ultrabooks, but the V5 delivers some decent hardware for the price. This notebook features a 15-inch display with 1366x768 resolution and a range of Intel processors and graphics options. (6,468 unique views)

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