$2,599 direct
The Alienware M17x R4 adds the latest Intel Core processor and Nvidia graphics to one of the best gaming laptop chassis in the business, resulting in a system that exudes performance. It's ostentatious, audacious, over the top, and, strangely enough, more affordable than rivals. 
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Retina Display)
$2,199 direct With an especially high-resolution screen, thin chassis, and up-to-date components, the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display is the new king of high-end desktop replacement laptops. 
Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71
$1,299 list The Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71 adds a speedy third-generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce graphics to the ultrabook formula. What Asus has wrought is the thinnest and lightest 1080p HD power system on the market—and the ultrabook to buy if you want to get real work done 
Eurocom Leopard 2.0
$3,606 direct Fueled by an AMD CrossfireX graphics solution and an Intel Extreme Edition processor, the Eurocom Leopard 2.0 gaming ultraportable puts up some of the highest laptop performance scores we've seen. 
HP Folio 13-1020us
$899.99 list The HP Folio 13-1020us is one of the most handsomely designed and well-engineered ultrabooks you can buy for $900. 
Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
$1,000 street The Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 combines quad-core "Ivy Bridge" adrenaline with speedy Nvidia graphics and an exemplary screen-keyboard combo to stir up the 14-inch mainstream laptop segment. 
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
$1,499.99 list The Lenovo X1 Carbon is an ultrabook designed for business. It has IT-friendly vPro built in, the ThinkPad TrackPoint, weighs under three pounds, and has over seven hours of battery life. It's the ultrabook you want if you need a workhorse. 
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
$1,164 direct The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 picks up right where the previous model left off, with performance and portability that are tops among business ultraportables. 
Sony VAIO E15 (SVE15116FXS)
$749.99 direct With its latest VAIO E15, Sony brings Intel Ivy Bridge processing to entry-level desktop replacement laptops to great effect—and throws in enough extras to keep people buying when other manufacturers catch up. 
Toshiba Portege R835-P88
$849.99 list The Toshiba Portege R835-P88 shows that an ultraportable can still kick ultrabook butt. It weighs only 3.2 pounds, including an optical drive. It offers speedy performance, as well as good battery life.
BY, JOHN KV
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