The Aspire R 14 isn't much thinner, but it is lighter at 0.73 by 13.5 by 9.6 inches and 4.07 pounds, thanks in part to its smaller 14-inch screen. It's not the thinnest or lightest system at 0.78 by 14.74 by 10.11 inches (HWD) and 5.01 pounds, but that's not unreasonable for a 15-inch laptop. The body is all-silver aluminum with black keys. The Notebook 7 ($709.98 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) strongly resembles an Apple MacBook Pro in its design and color scheme. The R 14 remains our Editors' Choice for its similar feature set and much lower price, but the Notebook 7 is a strong option if you can swing the cost and aren't bothered by an unwieldy convertible laptop.

That said, it costs $500 more than the Acer Aspire R 14 ($699.99 at Acer Canada) (Opens in a new window), and the size and weight are not ideal in this design. In addition to its speed, this system has a sharp display, nice build quality, a generous storage, and good port offerings. The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (Starts at $799.99 $1,199.99 as tested) is an excellent 15-inch midrange 2-in-1 laptop with category-leading performance. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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