Top All-Purpose Laptops

These midsize laptops are typically very affordable, and provide more hardware options and features than smaller laptops do, yet they're more portable than desktop replacement models.

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Here's a quick look at the best all-purpose laptops currently available.

This attractive, superthin laptop has everything you need and more--assuming that you're not an audiophile.

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If the display was higher resolution and offered better off-axis viewing angles, this would be our favorite Ultrabook.

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Sony demonstrates cutting-edge design in this surprisingly powerful but unfortunately expensive laptop.

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Though pricey for a 12.5-inch laptop, this ultraportable delivers in performance and battery life.

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The U300s ameliorates its high price and slightly slow performance with a classy and very usable design.

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Gorgeous looks plus a great interface and display overcome the Envy 14 Spectre's slightly higher weight.

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The Zenbook UX31E is almost perfect, except for its mediocre touchpad.

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This laptop not only gets the job done, but also has a lot of thoughtful features that harried businesspeople will appreciate.

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This ultraportable's appeal lies in its outstanding toughness and its easy access to components.

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Thicker and heavier than the average ultrabook, the Folio 13 may actually be a more sensible option for many users.

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