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I've been continuing my research and deliberations over a new laptop, and am still leaning towards the ultrabook form factor. As to be expected there is no perfect, no-brainer solution, at least for me. What I have been able to do is prioritize the features I need.<\/p>\n

Since my primary need is for a presentation machine I can use in conjunction with my Brix Hyper-V server, 8GB or RAM is sufficient. I still plan on running a VM or two on the laptop so I know I want the most horsepower I can get which for me means an SSD drive and most likely a 4th generation i7. That's the easy part.<\/p>\n

Since I only purchase equipment like this every 3-4 years I try to future proof as much as I can. Looking forward I would say USB3 and 802.11AC should be important considerations.<\/p>\n

Here is a table I've been using to organize my research. At this point I'd say these are the front runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/td>\nASUS Zenbook UX301LA-XH72T<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n2x256 RAID 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n13.3? Quad HD IPS Display (2560 x 1440)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\n802.11AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n2.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\ngreat accessories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$2,200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nHP Spectre 13t-3000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n13.3-inch diagonal Vivid QHD Infinity LED-backlit Display (2560x1440) Touchscreen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\n802.11AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n3.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\ninlcudes adapters. Beats Audio. Box 50GB lifetime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$1,500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nX1 Carbon<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n14.0\" QHD (2560x1440) IPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\nIntel Dual Band Wireless 7260AC with Bluetooth 4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n2.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\n512GB SSD is an option. Fast recharge. Battery could be an issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$2,029.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nYoga 2 Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n512<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n13.3\" QHD+ LED Glossy Multi-touch with integrated camera (3200x1800)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nno<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nmicro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\nIntel Wireless-N 7260 (802.11bgn) single band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n3.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\n1 USB 2 powered. Orange. Wifi could be replaced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$1,600.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nThinkpad Yoga<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\nTouch & Pen, FHD (1920 x 1080)12.5\" display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nno<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nmini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\nIntel Dual Band Wireless 7260A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n3.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\none USB3 powered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$1,900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nMacbook Air 13\"<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n13\" 1440x900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nno<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\n802.11AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n3.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\n512GB add $300. Adapters extra.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$1,549.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Model:<\/td>\nMacbook Pro with Retina 13\"<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM:<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD:<\/td>\n512<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display:<\/td>\n13\" 2560x1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB 3 Ports:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Display:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI:<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi:<\/td>\n802.11AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n3.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comments:<\/td>\nadapters extra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n$2,200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I love the SSD RAID0 option on the Zenbook. If the Yoga 2 had 2 USB3 ports that would have been a game changer for me. But it is still in the running. I've even considered going the MacBook route and running Windows 8 either in BootCamp or natively, although I suspect the process is more complicated than I want to get into. Still, you can't deny the appeal of the hardware. Overall, it would seem the HP Spectre has a slight edge for my money.<\/p>\n

Is there anything missing you think I should seriously consider? Anything here you think I should run away from?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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