LAPTOPS

SAMSUNG NOTEBOOK 9

WINNER: OVERALL

Samsung's Notebook 9 laptop "was designed with the mobile business professional in mind," said Bob Kane, senior vice president of product marketing at Tempe, Ariz.-based Insight Enterprises. Available in 13-inch or 15-inch versions, the laptop features an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and weighs just 1.9 pounds for the smaller model and 2.9 pounds for the larger version. The Notebook 9 is also among the thinnest laptops on the market, at 0.53 or 0.57 of an inch thick, depending on the size. "It's lightweight and portable, but doesn't compromise on power or functionality with its high-quality displays, long-lasting battery life, and maximized connectivity," Kane said.