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This week's top laptop deals include the cheapest Ivy Bridge Dell Inspiron 13z we've seen, a Blu-ray-toting desktop replacement HP ENVY, and a touchscreen capable 14" Asus VivoBook.

Windows 8 isn't doing so hot. The touch-based operating system hasn't been popular with consumers, and as a result, Microsoft is now discounting manufacturer licenses for the OS. So what do you get when you mix these discounts with low adoption rates from the public? Insanely good laptop deals, that's what!

This week's top laptop deals include discounts on 5 ultrabooks, including a well-equipped Dell XPS 13 for $999, a new all-time low on Vizio's 1080p ultrabook, and a touchscreen Windows 8 ultrabook from Dell for $750.

This week's top laptop deals include an all-time low on the energy-efficient Sony VAIO AMD E2-1800, Vizio's 1080p ultrabook, and a 21:9 aspect ratio Toshiba ultrabook.

The HP ENVY x2 11.6" Convertible Touchscreen Laptop is a strong addition to the hybrid world with its above-average design, snappy tablet performance, and all-day battery life. But is the ENVY x2 the ultimate hybrid, or another contender in an already-crowded arena? We pored over a wealth of reviews from well-respected tech sites to see how the bite-size offering from HP stacks up.

This week's top laptop deals include an all-time low on the 15.6" Dell Inspiron 15R, Vizio's 1080p ultrabook, and HP's laptop/tablet x2 hybrid.

This week's top laptop deals include an all-time low on the 15" MacBook Pro Retina, a super-charged IdeaPad Y400 with a 2GB graphics card, and the cheapest Core i5-based Dell Inspiron 15 we've seen.

This week's top laptop deals include an all-time low on the HP ENVY x2 laptop / tablet hybrid, new price drops on the 15" MacBook Pro Retina, and a new low on ASUS' dual-screen Windows 8 hybrid, the Taichi.

This week's top laptop deals include an all-time low on the Lenovo Essential G580, the cheapest 11.6" ASUS touchscreen ultraportable we've seen, and a new low on Lenovo's NVIDIA-based IdeaPad Yoga 11.

This week's top laptop deals include a new all-time low on Apple's 15" MacBook Pro Retina laptop, Dell's highly-praised XPS 12 touchscreen ultrabook, and the least-expensive Alienware M17x desktop replacement we've seen.

This week's top laptop deals include an Editors' Choice desktop replacement from Toshiba, a multimedia-centric IdeaPad from Lenovo, and a budget Inspiron 15 from Dell.

This week's top laptop deals include an Editors' Choice touchscreen Windows 8 Acer laptop, Lenovo's new ThinkPad tablet / ultrabook hybrid, and another low on Alienware's M14x gaming rig.

Now that summer is in full swing, retailers are gearing up for their annual back to school sales, and that means one thing: Discounted laptops. Based on previous back to school sales, we've found that laptop bundles can provide a great value if the extras appeal to you and your student. We've created a buyer's cheat sheet that lets you know ahead of time which bundles are worth looking for and what you can expect to pay for them.

With its updated processor, slim redesign, and searing display, the MacBook Pro Retina is Apple's new go-to machine for power users. But is this pricey new notebook the future of the MacBook Pro, or is it just a small footnote in the Pro's evolution? And are the fancy features worth the money? We analyzed every major review, analyzed all the pros and cons, and summed up the necessary criticisms for your pre-shopping needs.

After months of rumors, Apple has finally given its MacBook Pro line a fresh coat of paint, including an update to the original as well as a distinctly new model deemed the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Equipped with a thinner profile, beefed up video card, and high-res screen, the Retina model is pretty high-end — but is it worth the money?

Apple refreshed its entire fleet of laptops yesterday, and before you sprint to the nearest Apple Store, we recommend waiting patiently for a modest discount. But how long will you have to wait, and how much can you save?

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year, so you have even more time to shop! But what should you buy now and what should you avoid? We searched through dealnews' extensive archives of deals to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to getting the best deals in June.

Last month, Intel released its latest line of processors, the Ivy Bridge series, and now, AMD has countered with its Trinity line of APUs. While early reviews of the processor series suggest that it falls short of Intel's high standard, the new AMD models will likely result in budget-friendly computers for consumers.

Today's premium laptop shopper has a serious decision to make: Do you save a few bucks and buy a previous generation Sandy Bridge-based desktop replacement (many of which are currently undergoing all-time lows), or do you spend a little more on a laptop packing Intel's just-released Ivy Bridge CPU? Although common logic would suggest that the older tech will provide the better value, our deals in recent weeks suggest otherwise.

The days of paying a premium for a desktop replacement have come to an end. Over the past 10 months we've seen deals on fully equipped 17" quad-core laptops drop in price from an average of $900 to an astonishingly low price of $550. Here's what you need to know to score a deal on a premium desktop replacement laptop.

Yesterday we compared the specifications of three of the most notable upcoming ultrabook releases we saw at CES. Today, we're taking the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and stacking it up against one of the most popular existing super slim laptops, Apple's MacBook Air. Will the standard in ultraportables get some competition from the the ultra-affordable Lenovo?

Ultrabooks were the undisputed star of last week's Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, with most computer manufacturers offering their own take on the super light and thin trend. So with the floodgates wide open, it's time to see which (if any) of these newly-minted laptops are worth your hard-earned cash. We stacked three of last week's major headliners against each other to see if 2012's ultrabook lineup is worth the hype.

While Apple's MacBook Air has long been the most noteworthy ultraportable laptop available, now comes the ultrabook — Windows' answer to the Air. Both Acer and ASUS have recently released super thin and light models that are vying for the top spot. Here's how they stack up against each other.

When it comes to buying a back-to-school laptop for a college-bound kid, naturally you'll want to choose a model that will last all four years. But does splurging on a high-end system ensure that they'll have a working laptop through graduation, or can a budget option provide the same guarantee? We explore the various factors to consider when walking the delicate balance between budget-friendly deals and lasting value.

August marks the start of back-to-school season, and with it come dozens of sales. But when it comes to laptops — one of the most coveted back-to-school items — what sort of deals can you expect this month? dealnews broke it down by category to make your shopping experience a little easier (and less expensive).

Apple's just-released MacBook Air and the forthcoming Samsung Series 9 Laptop are two of the sharpest-looking ultraportable notebooks around. Yet despite their similar profiles and price points, they're sporting completely different innards. Or are they? We list both systems side-by-side to find out which laptop is more deserving of your hard-earned cash.

The MacBook Air, Apple's sexiest system, has figuratively received a fresh new coat of paint. But are the spec bumps and new operating system enough to justify an upgrade? We compare last year's entry-level model with today's to find out.

The long-awaited Google laptop is finally here. Manufactured by Samsung and Acer, respectively, the new Chromebooks will run Google's cloud-based Chrome operating system. Starting at $349, these laptops are priced well under the cheapest mainstream tablet, but how much value are they really offering the average consumer?

Ever wanted to smash up a laptop and see what's inside? The nice folks at Laptopmd.com allowed us to do just that for a new video series. After cracking a laptop open, our first episode takes a look at processors, and explains how to choose the best one for your computing needs.

The mobile Core i7 processor is Intel's top-of-the-line laptop CPU. We graphed the best deals on first-generation 16" and 17" Core i7 laptops over the past 12 months and discovered the magic price to pay.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Dell 17" 2.53GHz Core i3 laptop for $680, Acer 17" 2.13GHz Aspire laptop for $500, HP 14" 2.26GHz Core i5 laptop for $650, and more.