Good Quality Ultrabook PCs?

Anyone know a good quality Ultrabook notebook or laptop?

I've been looking at HP Envys are these of good quality?

- Used: for work, movies, running 5 or more programs and 20 webpages at the same time.
- Price: $600-950 i was previously looking for comps up to $600 but for a good build quality ultrabook - I might put out up to $950.
- i5 processor i think
- SSD HD preferred
- good quality screen is preferred not necessary
- lighter and of good build quality preferred

I just don't know much about them, I am used to bottom line, cheap quality computers...

If you are willing to spend up to $950, I'll suggest to get a Mac Book Air.

Compare to other Ultrabook, the MBA has a very balance performance.
Please don't just look at the CPU or memory size. Overall design, stability and cooling system are also important to a ultrabook.

Quote from intelinside : Anyone know a good quality Ultrabook notebook or laptop? - Used: for work, movies, running 5 or more programs and 20 webpages at the same time.

Wait a month or 2 since the 2nd gen ultrabooks are coming out. The Asus Zen Prime sports a a nice IPS 1080p screen. Also the HP sleekbooks start at 499.99 with a slower HDD. Overall, true ultrabooks with SSD are still overpriced thanks to Intels pricing on ULV chips.

Quote from martines : If you are willing to spend up to $950, I'll suggest to get a Mac Book Air. Compare to other Ultrabook, the MBA has a very balance performance. Please don't just look at the CPU or memory size. Overall design, stability and cooling system are also important to a ultrabook.

Thanks, I'm just not familiar with the Mac OS. I only know PCs and use all the Office progs, so it would be a big change. I know a lot of people have recommended Macs to me

Quote from FAL : Wait a month or 2 since the 2nd gen ultrabooks are coming out. The Asus Zen Prime sports a a nice IPS 1080p screen. Also the HP sleekbooks start at 499.99 with a slower HDD. Overall, true ultrabooks with SSD are still overpriced thanks to Intels pricing on ULV chips.

Thanks man. I will try to wait as much as possible, but right now I'm using a broken notbook I have to plug into the TV w/ my HDMI to use LOL. It's not portible. hmmm Could I get an HP sleekbook then install an SSD drive later when they get cheaper? I'm not familiar with ULV chips?

Look at the Lenovo X220. Much better build than HP, you can get an i5 or i7 & you can get one with an IPS screen. The next gen X230 will roll out soon, so watch the Lenovo Outlet [lenovo.com] for discounted X220s.

Quote from intelinside : I'm not familiar with ULV chips?

ULV are low volt CPU(Utlrabooks) using 5-18 watts compared to regular 35 watt dual cores. Their about 20-40% less powerful and are fine/fast for 95% of daily task.

The X220 can be had for around $660 new at the X220 i3/i5 Lenovo Outlet (US) [lenovo.com] .

Thanks guys I really appreciate your help I've learned a TON.

So would you guys recommend HP Envys or Folios??

I kind of wanted a 14 - 15 incher, but the X220 only goes up to 13 inches. Do the HP thin or sleekbooks compare to the quality of Lenovo sleekbooks?

Maybe I will have to just take a cut

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Quote from intelinside : Thanks guys I really appreciate your help I've learned a TON. So would you guys recommend HP Envys or Folios?? I kind of wanted a 14 - 15 incher, but the X220 only goes up to 13 inches. Do the HP thin or sleekbooks compare to the quality of Lenovo sleekbooks? Maybe I will have to just take a cut

Nope, quality is not the same - Lenovo still is a much better build. If you want a larger screen, look at the T420 (14") or the T520 (15"). They're really blowing them out for cheap right now since the new Indian River models are being announced next week (the T430 and T530). You can score some good deals at lenovo.com, and if you're lucky, you can get RIDICULOUS deals in the outlet, but they sell almost as quickly as they post them (http://outlet.lenovo.com)

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I'm also looking for a computer with similar specs. I actually was one of the unfortunate ones to get in on the above deal and have it get cancelled. That deal seemed very solid.

I'm not a heavy gamer, but want to be able to play the occasional game such as Starcraft II with modest settings as well as other day-to-day tasks(web browsing, netflix, word processing, software development) with a light/sleek laptop.

Would those of you in the know say that the coming generation of Ivy Bridge ultrabooks such as the Zenbook Prime would be able to meet these needs? I have a very clunky HP dv6700 that I've had for the past 5 years and would love to upgrade to something that's much more stylish that is still able to deliver the performance I need. From what you guys know, is it reasonable to expect the new batch of ultrabooks to function as a primary laptop or should I be looking the HP Envy, Dell XPS Z and other sleek but full-fledged laptops? I've got a budget of about $1500 to sink on this. As with anyone on this forum, I'm a sucker for a deal, so bang for the buck is a huge factor.

Quote from duhrman : ultrabooks such as the Zenbook Prime would be able to meet these needs?

You should wait for the thin notebooks with Ivy HD 4000 and AMD A8 since Sandy HD 3000 isn't very good at StarCraft. On Med. Setting, HD 4000 gets 33fps, HD 3000 gets 19fps, AMD A8 31fps . On Low Setting, the fps is 50-175. Actual ultrabook/sleekbook gameplay is a few fps less since the GPU is under-clocked for heat reasons.

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