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: $1,678.95 - $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 - $1,049.00 (check prices)
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Origin EON17-S (Intel Core i7-3920XM)
First out of the gate with the latest quad-core Intel CPUs, Origin is one of the few high-end boutique gaming PC makers that really pays attention to laptops.
Price: $3,499.00 (check prices)
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Toshiba Portege R835-P88
This one-time favorite is still an excellent go-to 13-inch laptop, if you don't need something quite as slim as an ultrabook, and you can get it for the right price.
Price: $699.95 - $934.99 (check prices)
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