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#1

Apple MacBook Pro With Retina Display (15-Inch, 2013 Version) Read Our Review

Our Verdict: Intel's "Haswell" architecture gives Apple's already excellent MacBook Pro a big battery boost, while the starting price dips a bit. Sure, $1,999 is a lot to ask for a base-model laptop in 2013, but the Retina Pro remains the best all-around laptop we've tested.

Rated 5 / 5 Stars
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#2

Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, 2014) Read Our Review

Our Verdict: The latest 11-inch MacBook Air retains everything we loved about the 2013 model—long battery life, a comfortable keyboard, and a responsive touch pad—and adds a faster processor for $100 less.

Rated 4.5 / 5 Stars
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#3

Lenovo Yoga 2 13 Read Our Review

Our Verdict: Lenovo's Yoga 2 13 does everything you would expect of a slim, lightweight ultrabook—plus convert to a tablet and two modes in between. And the competitive price means you're getting the convertible abilities essentially gratis.

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#4

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Read Our Review

Our Verdict: The latest-generation ThinkPad X240 delivers the features and durability you'd expect, along with astonishing battery life. A few design choices won't be to everyone's liking, but on balance this is one of the best business ultrabooks you can buy.

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#5

Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Read Our Review

Our Verdict: Thanks to its lightweight and durable design, world-class keyboard, responsive touch pad, crisp full HD touch screen, and solid Core i5 performance—not to mention its impressive battery life—the Lenovo ThinkPad T440s is one of the best business notebooks you can buy.

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