Top 10 premium laptops to buy in 2014
See our highly researched list of the best premium laptops for the year 2014. Know what the laptop manufacturer's are coming out with this new year and see which one of them suits you the best.
Planning to carry home the premium laptop reining the market of 2014? Well, if you do not wish to spend an entire day hopping and skipping around the city outlets, then better have a preview of them before you open the door latch.
Selecting the best among the latest laptops in the row needs a careful scrutiny. Depending upon the basic requirements, the choice can be made easier, but any purchase will be considered a good one if it serves many purposes at one place going smooth and trouble free. So starting with the all-rounders we can further look for the specialists.
1. Apple MacBook Pro 15in with Retina Display
Combining the latest technology advancements, Apple MacBook Pro contains 8GB RAM with Retina Display, an ultra-efficient dual-core processor with integrated-only-graphics. It gives you a 9hr battery life with fantastic workstation-performance. You get two Thunderbolt 2 ports and Intel Iris Pro Graphics with iLife and iWork Software. With Apple MacBook Pro you get easy access to the Apple App Store and get your stuff. With only 3 pound of weight, it has the state-of-the-art design completing your tasks in no time.
Price: $1535.99
2. Acer Aspire S7-392-6411
The easy-to-carry lightweight laptop with your personalised colour choice is sweeping the market with its ultrabook trend with 8GB of memory, full size HDMI port, 2.4 and 5GHz Wifi support. It has got almost nine hours of battery life with 4th Generation Intel Core processor along with a quick and sturdy SSD storage. Fast wake up from sleep, Acer Aspire has the advantage of dual-friction hinge assuring rough handling and durability.
Price: $1299.99
3. Samsung ATIV Book 9
Another name you can really rely upon is Samsung ATIV book 9. The features include a 4-way Intel Core i7-3337U processor. Whether it is for a personal or professional use, Samsung ATIV just works. Though you don't get a touch enabled display, it has the integrated graphics unit which suffices your display requirements. With a 4GB RAM, with a quick data retrieval through 256 GB SSD, Samsung ATIV assures high end performance in a compact form.
Price: $ 1999.00
4. Sony VAIO PRO Ultrabook
Among the hosts of the electronic world, Sony has always made its mark in the first row. While going for the premium laptop in the new year eve, don't forget to check out the features that you get all at once in Sony VAIO PRO Ultrabook. Powered by a 4GB RAM and 256 GB of memory space, Sony VAIO PRO Ultrabook has a Dual Core technology carrying an Intel core i7-4500U Processor with a speed of 1.80 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology soaring up to 3.00GHz. it works with Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Operating system loaded with a range of supplied Application and antivirus Software. It takes only a weight of 2 pounds to carry a large capacitive touchscreen full HD display of 13.3 inches.
Price: $1098.00
5. HP Envy Touchsmart 15t
Within such a small price tag, if you say you want all the features packed in your system, will there be anything to get? HP Envy Touchsmart 15t is the one which will give you a smiling nod. It is a 15.6 inch touchscreen laptop having a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a quad-core Intel Core i7-4700MQ CPU, 8GB of DDR3 and 1600 memory space. For graphics it has Nvidia GeForce GT 740M processor which has a dedicated 2GB frame of buffer in it. If you still do not believe it, the only way to make sure is buying one back home.
Price: $750.00 to $800.00
6. Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook Convertible
A two-in one convertible where you can get the benefits of both a laptop and a tablet is Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook Convertible. It is powered by Intel's Haswell-class processors with a fantastic battery life than that is expected from such processors giving almost 6 hrs. It has a 12.5inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. By pushing the top front or the bottom back, the display will pop out of its frame and to convert it back to a tablet, you need to simply flip it over. The features cover an Intel Core i5-3317U CPU with Core i5-4200U processor, 4GB of DDR3/1600 memory, a 128GB mSATA SSD.
Price: $1100.00
7. Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch
When it comes to computers, Lenovo makes a difference. Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch is the latest offer from the factory which has features that can completely replace the desktop. It consists of a 2.6 GHz processor, a windows 8 platform. It redefines the state-of-the-art design with a touch screen display. With 5hrs battery life, it has Intel core i5-3230M Processor, 6 GB DDR3 RAM, 14-inch screen and integrated Intel HD Graphics.
Price: $899.00
8. Acer ChromeBook
In the latest ranges of affordable laptops, Acer ChromeBook has to be the best laptops to be purchased in 2014. With Celeron 8471 Processor at a speed of 1.1 GHz, it has 4GB RAM and a 11.6 inch screen. It is an all-rounder laptop that works best for both professionals and students across the globe.
Price: $249.00
9. Asus VivoBook
Another desktop replacement laptop that has stormed the market in the recent days is the Asus VivoBook that attracts users with its sleek and sophisticated design and of course a high end performance. It has the features of Intel core i7-4500U processor which has a Nvidia GeForce GT740 graphics displayed through a high resolution touch screen with excellent battery life.
Price: 999.00
10. Toshiba Satellite 15.6 Inch
Ranked as the 10th bestseller laptops by the editors, Toshiba Satellite 15.6 Inch comes with a touchpad with Multi-touch control function exactly the same way you can do in tablets or smartphones. Loaded with Windows 8 platform, a full-sized keyboard and a 10-key pad, it has 320 GB hard drive with three 2.0 USB ports, an AMD E Series Processor of 1.65 GHz speed. In such a low price tag, Toshiba Satellite gives incredible performance.
Price: $339.50
To grab the best laptop from the store in 2014, you can check out the above mentioned machines and bring home the best performer.
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