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Hey guys! My friend and I are looking for an Ultrabook/Hybrid that would cost $800-$1000. The only Ultrabook that caught our eye was the Acer Aspire S3 2013 version, the one with the 4th Gen Processor and Touchscreen and etc :). Any other suggestions for an Touchscreen Ultrabook or an Hybrid? :). My friend downloads alot of HD movies btw..so....i think she'll like an Ultrabook with an IPS screen or is really HD :). Thank you!! :))

 

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Asus zenbook? Samsung has some nice ones. You should mention screen size.

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I'd either get an ASUS Zenbook or a MacBook Air. :)

 

Asus Zenbook huh? What model of Zen Book? And if you could attach a link to it,that would be great :). Thanks!! :)

MACBOOK AIR

Get some more money

We're not a Mac user xD. Sorry xD. And we have no plan on buying one anytime soon xD.

 

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Asus zenbook? Samsung has some nice ones. You should mention screen size.

13.3" Or higher would be ok :). IPS Screen is a big + too cuz she my friends watches alot of HD movies :)

 

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I was same as you didn't really like to buy a mac. But at the price of mac book air (and what you get) compared to others, it really is the better deal.

 

Go with the 13.3 mac book air!

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I was same as you didn't really like to buy a mac. But at the price of mac book air (and what you get) compared to others, it really is the better deal.

 

Go with the 13.3 mac book air!

 

Well....my friend really doesn't like mac xD. Haahaha xD. What about the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A? It looks alright xD

Acer S7 is nice you you have the money.

Yeah,S7 is really nice but its really out of budget :(

 

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Asus Zenbook is the way forward :3

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Asus Zenbook is the way forward :3

Better than the new 2013 Acer Aspire S3?

 

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Better than the new 2013 Acer Aspire S3?

It's arguable but I'd still go with the Zenbook

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It's arguable but I'd still go with the Zenbook

Why? :). The S3 is has 4th GEn Processor and Nvidia 735M?

 

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