Best laptops for work and play (June 2016 edition)

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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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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
Published: June 2, 2016 -- 16:58 GMT (09:58 PDT)
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A selection of powerful laptops to boost your productivity. Here are laptops and 2-in-1 systems from Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Asus, and HP to suit most budgets.