In that sense, think of this list as the "most clickable laptops of the month" ... the notebooks that most of the people visiting this site are interested in learning about. Keep in mind that clicks directly on the "Most Viewed Laptops" list do not count toward the total - keeping the list as fair as possible each month. The only clicks that count toward the monthly totals come from web searches like Google or from visitors who have clicked on a laptop after visiting our "Notebook Database" or inside our forums.
The Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display held onto the top spot for the month but the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon came dangerously close to replacing the all-powerful Mac as our #1 laptop. The budget-friendly HP Pavilion g6 rounds out the top three but more expensive Ultrabooks like the ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD continue to generate some impressive page views.
1. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Previously #1) - The Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display features a 15.4-inch display with 5.1 million pixels; an all-flash architecture; quad-core Intel Core i7 processors; all in a design that's just 0.7-inch thick and 4.5 pounds. It's not just the most advanced notebook Apple has ever made, it's the most advanced Mac. At a price of $2,199 it's not cheap, but if you are willing to sacrifice the amazing display you can buy a similar MacBook Pro for just $1,799.
2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (New to the Top 10) - The X1 Carbon is the 14-inch business-class Ultrabook that replaces the old 13-inch ThinkPad X1. Loaded with third generation Intel Core processors, and high-speed solid state drives for storage, the X1 Carbon gets its name from the carbon fiber used in both the exterior and in the interior roll-cage construction. Carbon fiber allows the X1 Carbon to weigh just three pounds but it passes eight separate MIL spec tests for humidity, low temperature, high temperature, extreme temperatures, sand, altitude, vibration and mechanical shock.
3. HP Pavilion g6 (Previously #2) - The Pavilion g6 is a budget-priced laptop that tries to balance great design, solid performance, and affordability. The Pavilion g6t series with 15.6-inch LED display features a range of available Intel Pentium and Core i series processors, Windows 7, multiple graphics options, and a 6-cell battery with more than four hours of battery life while browsing the web.
4. ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD (New to the Top 10) - The ASUS ZENBOOK UX32 series is the update to last year's UX31 Ultrabook. Available with a variety of processor, graphics, storage and display options, the UX32VD is the top-of-the-line configuration packed with Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M discrete graphics, a 500GB hard drive with 24GB SSD cache and a 13.3-inch 1080p IPS display. If you're looking for a Windows 7 alternative to the Apple MacBook Air this is a great place to start
5. Lenovo G570 (Previously #5) - The G570 is part of the budget-priced/general use G-Series line by Lenovo. Running on Windows 7 Home Premium on a 15.6-inch display (1366x768), the G570 has an Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Choose from a 500GB capacity hard drive at 5400rpm or a 750GB capacity hard drive at 5400rpm. The integrated graphics included with the system is an Intel HD 3000.
Dell Inspiron 15R (Previously #4) - The Dell Inspiron 15R multimedia notebook includes a 6-cell battery that was tested to last for a maximum of 4 hours of power. Consumers can choose to purchase the optional 9-cell battery for longer mobile power. Hard drive can include up to 640GB of storage. Comes with a standard integrated graphics card or an optional ATi Radeon graphics card. Color choices include black, blue, pink or red.
7. Lenovo ThinkPad T430 (Previously #3) - The Lenovo ThinkPad T430 is the replacement for the popular T420 business notebook. This 14-inch "business rugged" laptop features a lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced exterior with a metal roll cage supporting the inside of the chassis. Equipped with the latest 3rd generation Intel Core series processors, a wide selection of ports, and up to 15 hours of real-world battery life, the T430 is one of the best business notebooks of 2012.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 (New to the Top 10) - The Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 is a 15.6-inch consumer laptop designed for families and students on a budget who want a notebook with a reasonably large screen. Featuring a range of Intel processors, our review unit came equipped with the Intel Core i5-3210M dual-core processor, 6GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive and a DVD burner. For $579 this is a great deal. The low 1366x768 screen resolution is acceptable at this price point ... of course, we prefer something much higher.
9. Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C (New to the Top 10) - The 15-inch Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C is a larger-than-average Ultrabook with a thin profile, beautiful design and excellent battery life. Our review unit came equipped with and Intel Core i5-3317U processor, 128GB mSATA SSD, 8GB of RAM and the 15-inch matte display with 1600 x 900 resolution. The "footprint" or amount of desk space occupied by the NP900X4C is similar to that of a 14-inch notebook despite the larger screen. Considering the weight of just 3.64 lbs (4.37 lbs with power adapter) this makes a well-rounded laptop for travel.
10. ASUS G75VW (Previously #6) - The ASUS G75VW excels in nearly every area as have previous-generation ASUS G-series gaming notebooks. This gaming notebook features a new backlit keyboard and the latest technology including an Intel Core i7-3610QM processor and 2GB Nvidia GTX 660M graphics card. The 17.3-inch LED-backlit screen features 1920x1080 resolution for a full 1080p experience when watching Blu-ray movies. Build quality is good; it gets a respectable three hours of battery life and overall performance is outstanding.
Remember, to get advice on which notebook to buy, don't just go with what's popular... try visiting our What Notebook Should I Buy forum to ask advice on what you should buy based on your needs. And also check out the current standings for this week's most popular notebooks.
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