You
can dive into the various subcategories here for detailed suggestions
for every need and budget, but on this page, we present the current
laptops that are our personal favorites, because of style, power, value,
or just because we like them.
Best high-end laptop
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display
The
newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing
screen with just enough of the MacBook Air design to feel like a new
animal, and to take its place as the best of the current MacBook breed.
Price: $2,079.98 - $2,199.00 (check prices)
4 stars 
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Best ultra-thin 13-inch
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012)
This
year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything
revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to
mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be.
Price: $1,099.99 - $1,199.00 (check prices)
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Best convertible laptop
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
The
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that
most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience.
Price: $989.99 - $1,199.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
Best laptop under $800
Toshiba Satellite U845t
While
it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great
example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013.
Price: $779.99 - $799.99 (check prices)
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Best gaming laptop
Lenovo IdeaPad Y500
For
those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the
gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several
configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't
believe it doesn't have a touch screen.
Price: $999.00 - $1,611.00 (check prices)
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Best Windows 8 tablet
Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (64GB)
The
Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop
by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet.
Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying
the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished
generation of the device.
Price: $959.00 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review 