NEW YORK (AP)—
Whether you're looking for something thin and light or want a tablet that runs like a laptop, if you're willing to spend more money on a high
Laptop.
No matter how much cash you have, you need to take into account the needs of the people you shop. Is a super-
Is the touch screen important?
How about a fast processor?
What is the weight of the gift recipient's willing shopping cart?
The gift guide covers laptops that start at more than $1,000, including a class of light and thin Windows laptops known as ultrabook.
If this is too expensive, please check our previous review of the budget and mid-term budget
The price of the laptop.
The prices listed are the manufacturer's advice and you can buy deals around frequently. ___—Dell Inc.
The XPS 12 starts at $1,000: What makes this Ultrabook different from other Ultrabook is the way it converts to a tablet.
Basically you pop the screen out of the frame, flip it over, and turn off the laptop.
Move put the screen outside and the keyboard inside.
This is a quick and easy switch.
But because the keyboard stays connected, you won't discard any of its 3 keyboards. 4 pounds.
While it's reasonable for a laptop, it's about a lot of full-
Tablets on the market at present.
The XPS may be good for those who need a fairly powerful laptop to work, but still want to get back to bed without a keyboard block. ___—Apple Inc.
MacBook Pro, high-resolution, 13-
The inch version starts at $1,299: there is no touch screen, which Apple is against in the laptop, but it does provide almost the same crystal --
As the latest iPads, clear resolution.
At this price, the screen is one of the best.
Of course, without Windows 8, this is an operating system that some people find difficult to use.
The MacBook uses Apple's Mac system and is well integrated with other Apple products, including the iphone, ipad and Apple TV.
A total of $400 in two price cuts this year brought 13-
Inch model to $1,299, $200 more than the following model
This MacBook Air is powerful. For the 15-
You have to pay at least $1,999. ___—Sony Corp.
Vaio Pro 13 starts at $1,250: Vaio is very thin when turned off and weighs about 2 lbs.
3 pounds, making it the lightest 13-
The inch model I tested.
Part of it comes from its carbon.
The fiber structure improves durability while reducing weight.
But it also makes laptops cheap and plastic. like.
Small size also has sacrifices.
Sony said battery life reached 6.
For 5 hours, the price is much less than other laptops.
This may be good for those who want to finish their work on the road while traveling easily.
You can save $100 with £ 11inch model. ___—
Lenovo Group Co. , Ltd.
Yoga 2 Pro starts at $1,199: Yoga is very flexible, as its name suggests.
In addition to the traditional laptop mode, you can bend its 13-
The inch screen is turned off backwards all the time, so the screen is in front and the keyboard is exposed in the back.
In this configuration, it works just like a tablet.
You can also bend it into a triangle and lay an edge on a flat surface to allow the display to tilt like a tent.
This allows you to use it as a tablet, but keep it upright.
It is especially helpful when you crunch for space.
Alternatively, you can flip it almost all the time so the keyboard is at the bottom and the screen is tilted back at any angle you like.
This is good for watching videos while playing on the couch or in bed.
The laptop itself feels thin, light and relatively strong.
Although it is heavier than Sony Vaio, it is a little thinner.
When the laptop is in tent mode, the rubber edge gives it traction, which is a good feeling.
If you want to make your laptop stand out, yoga comes with Orange in addition to a more traditional combination of silver and gray. ___—
Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd.
ATIV Book 9 Plus starts at $1,400: It's one of the most beautiful laptops I 've ever seen.
From its metal structure to its height.
Define the touch screen, it screams elegant and first class.
The laptop is super thin at 0.
54 inch thick, but slightly above 3 pounds in weight, similar to several others I tested.
It feels heavy relative to its compact size.
Battery life starts timing at 7.
5 hours, much less laptop than other prices. But the trade-off is a super-
Offering a higher resolution sharp screen than the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Pro already has the best display at this price.
If you want to impress other mobile staff in the cafe, don't buy in large quantities, and don't feel the need to change your tablet, you may like this. ___—
The Microsoft Surface 2 Pro starts at $899 and the cover with active keys costs $1,029.
OK, it's not actually a laptop, but it does a lot of the same work without most laptops.
The Surface Pro 2 is a more powerful version of Microsoft's Surface 2 tablet, which the company is pushing for as a replacement for laptops.
Like a PC laptop, it runs Windows 8, giving you access to all Microsoft Office programs.
The stand for this tablet has been redesigned to include two positions
This is important because it makes it practical to actually use on your legs.
You 'd better pay an extra $10 for type 2 insurance for $130;
The key on the Touch Cover 2 does not move and is more difficult to use.
Looking for a cheaper one?
The Surface 2 costs $449 and runs a lightweight version of Windows 8. 1 called RT.
However, tablets are only available for applications specifically designed for them, not for the wider pool of programs available for Windows pc.