Best laptops for work and play (June 2016 edition)

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  • Dell XPS 13 Touch

    Dell XPS 13 Touch

    A high-spec, high-performance 13.3-inch laptop that comes complete with a touchscreen display. The Dell XPS 13 Touch oozes quality, from the high-end hardware to the precision-machined aluminum and carbon fiber used in the construction.

    Tech specs:

    • 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U CPU
    • Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU
    • 13.3-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800) InfinityEdge touch display
    • 8GB RAM
    • 256GB SSD
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Up to 18 hours of battery life

    Price: $1,499.99 | More information

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  • Asus ZenBook UX305CA

    Asus ZenBook UX305CA

    Yes, it's another thin and light laptop, but this one is packed with handy features such as a touchscreen display, a fanless design, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with USB Charger+.

    Tech specs:

    • 13.3-inch IPS QHD+ 1920x1080 touchscreen display Glossy
    • Aluminum unibody half inch thin and just over 2.5lbs
    • Intel Core M processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 515
    • Windows 10
    • Up to 10 hours battery life

    Price: $699.99 | More information

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  • Microsoft Surface Book

    Microsoft Surface Book

    Microsoft keeps hitting it out of the ballpark with the Surface lineup, and the flagship Surface Book is no exception. Yes, it's expensive, but you get a seriously good laptop.

    Tech specs:

    • 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU
    • 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display
    • 8GB RAM
    • 128GB SSD
    • Surface Pen included
    • Battery good for up to 12 hours of video playback
    • Windows 10 Pro

    Price: $1,499.99 | More information

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  • Apple MacBook Pro

    Apple MacBook Pro

    The best-of-the-best that Apple has to offer when it comes to laptops. Featuring high-performance hardware, glossy Retina display, a Force Touch trackpad, and a full compliment of USB and Thunderbolt ports.

    Tech specs:

    • 15.4-inch 2880 x 1800 LED-backlit display with IPS technology
    • 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
    • 16GB RAM
    • 256GB PCI-e SSD
    • 9-hour battery life

    Price: $1,999.00 | More information

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  • HP Spectre x360

    HP Spectre x360

    A laptop that flips into a tablet - that's the trick that the HP Spectre x360 has up its sleeve. It means that you can have the convenience of a tablet without having to leave your keyboard behind at home of the office.

    Tech specs:

    • 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 diagonal Full HD WLED-backlit IPS touchscreen display
    • 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U
    • Intel HD Graphics 520
    • 8GB RAM
    • 128GB storage
    • Windows 10 Home

    Price: $749.00 | More information

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  • Dell Latitude 13 7000

    Dell Latitude 13 7000

    A 13-inch 2-in-1 that balances the power, performance, security, and price demanded by business users.

    Tech specs:

    • 1.2GHz Intel Core M-5Y71
    • 4GB RAM
    • 128GB SSD
    • Up to 10.5 hours of battery life
    • Windows 8.1 Pro (upgradable to Windows 10)

    Price: $749.00 | More information

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  • Lenovo Yoga 900

    Lenovo Yoga 900

    Powerful hardware and a big battery make this a great choice for those who want a laptop and yet have the flexibility offered by a tablet.

    Tech specs:

    • 2.2GHz 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6560U CPU
    • Intel Iris Graphics 540
    • 13.3-inch 3200 x 1800 QHD+ LED IPS glossy multi-touch display
    • 8GB RAM
    • 256GB PCI-e SSD

    Price: $1,199.99 | More information

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Dell Latitude 13 7000

A 13-inch 2-in-1 that balances the power, performance, security, and price demanded by business users.

Tech specs:

  • 1.2GHz Intel Core M-5Y71
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB SSD
  • Up to 10.5 hours of battery life
  • Windows 8.1 Pro (upgradable to Windows 10)

Price: $749.00 | More information

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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