On first glance, the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) looks identical to the previous version, the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Retina Display) ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) ($1,999). It's $500 less expensive than last year's model, yet more than earns its title as our latest Editors' Choice for high end ultraportable laptops.

If you're okay with switching to or using a Mac, it's one of the better choices in this price range. The MacBook Pro 13-inch ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is a prime competitor to the high-end ultrabooks that come with Windows 8/8.1 and have higher than 1080p HD resolution screens. The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) uses Intel's Haswell-based Core i5 processor to give power users a system that can last almost 12 hours under continuous use, weighs just over three pounds, and still process graphics and scientific tasks quickly.

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