Since the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, we've been anticipating and monitoring the release of several new ultrabooks. Super slim, featherweight, powerful, and boasting a number of high-tech features, these next-gen laptops have become the new wave of portable computing. Everyone from college undergrads to Fortune 500 CEOs are carrying ultrabooks specifically for their portability and dynamic performance. As the market continues to expand, we decided to assemble a collection of laptops worth the greenbacks. And if you're due for a new one, now is the perfect time to upgrade and grab one of these beauties. From retro-inspired machines to ultramodern powerhouses, take a look at our picks for the 10 Best Ultrabooks Available Now.
HP Folio 13
Toshiba Portege Z835-P370
Acer Aspire S5
Sony VAIO T Series
HP Envy 14 Spectre
Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD
Dell XPS 13
Samsung Series 9 (2012)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Price: $1,250 - $1,600
Lenovo celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of the X1 Carbon ultrabook. Carrying the rugged build of the ThinkPad series, this portable beast sports the durability of previous models with a lighter weight, while delivering powerful benchmarks that’ll have users crunching through spreadsheets. The keyboard’s been upgraded to provide an even more comfortable typing experience, and the 1.8-GHz Intel Core i5-3427U processor ensures a boost in productivity. A 14-inch hi-res display with great viewing angles, improved webcam, and longer battery life round out the X1’s standout attributes.