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Laptop Reviews

Laptops are evolving at a dramatic pace, and this is the place to track their progress, or lack thereof. The best laptop is out there, and our laptop reviews dig deep into what’s new from the world’s biggest manufacturers to help you find it. From each new iteration of the Apple MacBook and Microsoft Surface to what’s coming up from likes of Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more, The Verge has you covered.

MacBook Air with Windows 7 review: the ultrabook to rule them all?

Does putting Windows 7 on the MacBook Air make it the best ultrabook?

Joanna Stern
Alienware X51 review

Alienware’s latest desktop is a departure from form: a console-sized gaming PC with nearly fully modular components

Sean Hollister
HP Envy 15 (late 2011) review

How many corners do you have to cut for a $1,100 MacBook Pro competitor?

Sean Hollister
HP Folio 13 review

A Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, backlit keyboard, and a plethora of ports for just $900 — is this finally the ultrabook to beat?

Joanna Stern
Samsung Series 7 Chronos review

Samsung heavily draws on the specs and design of the MacBook Pro while shaving off $500

Joanna Stern
Toshiba Portege Z835 ultrabook review

Toshiba’s ultrabook comes gunning for the MacBook Air with a lighter design, more ports, and a cheaper price

Joanna Stern
Samsung Series 7 all-in-one review

It’s big and beautiful, but can Samsung’s new all-in-one deliver internal hardware and software to match?

David Pierce
Lenovo IdeaPad U300s ultrabook review

Lenovo’s crafted a beautiful ultrabook, but does it have what it takes to knock the MacBook Air off its perch?

Joanna Stern
Asus Zenbook UX31 review

Has Asus achieved the perfect ultrabook balance of design, battery life, and performance?

Joanna Stern
Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook review

Can Acer’s $900 Aspire S3 ultrabook go toe-to-toe with Apple’s MacBook Air and the incoming flood of ultrabooks?

Joanna Stern
Asus Eee Pad Slider review

The Slider’s physical keyboard allows it to stand out in a sea of Android tablets, but can you overlook the weight and thickness compromises be overlooked?

Joanna Stern
Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review

Lenovo’s IdeaPad K1 enters a very crowded tablet market with an outdated look, but does an exclusive Netflix app and other unique features keep its head above water?

Joanna Stern
Apple MacBook Air review (13-inch, mid 2011)

A fresh processor, backlit keyboard, and a Thunderbolt port — the new MacBook Air is here, and it’s more than just a spec refresh

Joanna Stern
Sony VAIO Z Series (VPCZ216GX/L) review

An external GPU, speedy 128GB SSD, full HD display, backlit keyboard, and a .66-inch chassis — is the new VAIO Z as amazing as its spec sheet?

Joanna Stern
Samsung Chromebook Series 5 review

Google’s brave new vision of computing is ready with Samsung’s Chromebook Series 5, but are we ready for it?

Joanna Stern
Acer Iconia 6120 Touchbook review

A novel dual-screen laptop form factor, but does form overpower function?

Ross Miller