In Pictures: The best new Ultrabooks

A wave of Ultrabooks -- light, thin laptops that have more capabilities and fewer compromises than ever -- is hitting the market. Here's a look at some of the current crop

Toshiba Satellite U845-S406

The Toshiba Satellite U845-S406 is decently priced (at $880) and still packs quite a punch. Its stock speed of 1.7GHz can rev up to 2.6GHz with Intel’s maximum Turbo Frequency feature. While that won’t impress power-PC enthusiasts, the Ivy Bridge dual-core CPU will handle most stressful tasks with ease. The pleasantly smooth multitouch touchpad is quick and responsive, but the keyboard’s keys are stiff. The laptop can fit easily in a typical backpack, yet sports a 14-inch LED-backlit display. Like most Ultrabooks, it lacks an optical drive, but it should serve well for business users on the go.

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