HP Folio 13-1020us

It comes down to a matter of ounces . At £ 3.25, the HP Folio 13 - 1020us ( $ 899.99 list ) , available from Wal - Mart , weighs a little more than category - inspiring 2.9 - pound Apple MacBook Air 13 - inch ( $ 1,299 list , 4 star ) , the pitch too skinny 2.5 - pound Toshiba Portege Z835 - P370 ( $ 1,049.99 list , 4 stars ) , or most other 13.3 - inch Ultrabooks . But when it is hidden in a briefcase - for a total weight of 4 pounds including the AC adapter - anyone call it heavy is quibbling . And it is important to remember where the Folio 13 - 1020us extra weight it carries on its battery , take a class - top 8 hours 47 minutes on our MobileMark 2007 rundown test .

Add one of the best keyboard of the ultrabook segment , the most comprehensive range of ports , and elegant aluminum - topped design , and we think you'd be crazy to gripe about a few extra ounces . In fact , we are naming the HP Folio 13 - 1020us Editors Choice ' for Ultrabooks - although you may want big - screen video presentation and liked to hold out for a slightly different configuration ( more than that in a minute ) .