The Aspire V5-171-6675 offers smooth Windows 8 performance for a very low price, but short battery life undermines this 11-inch notebook's portability.

The ASUS Q200 packs a touch screen and good sound into a sleek, 11-inch design for less than $500, but you'll sacrifice some battery life.

The ASUS U38N is an attractive ultraportable with a full 1080p display, but lacks the endurance needed to make it a viable business notebook.

The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000 offers Windows 8 bargain hunters a slim design and adequate performance, but short battery life.

MSI's Slidebook S20 offers a gorgeous display, but its lack of a pointing device, awkward sliding design and cramped keyboard leave us wanting.

The Microsoft Surface Pro was the biggest tech release of the week, but it was far from our favorite. That distinction goes to the Android Mini PC RK3066, a tiny computer-on-a-stick that knocked us out with it's power and versatility.

Dell's refreshed XPS 13 Ultrabook for Windows 8 crams a full HD display and a fast SSD into a compact design, but you'll pay a premium.

The stylish VAIO T Series 15 Touch Ultrabook satisfies with a swift Core i7 CPU and full HD display.

The HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook 15t-4000 offers a striking design, Core i7 power and a full HD touch screen, but you'll sacrifice some battery life and graphics muscle.