With its sleek design, powerfully fast performance, and host of standout features, the Samsung Series 7 makes for a solidly well-rounded notebook PC. It's run by the Intel Core i5-2430 dual-core processor and has 6 GB of RAM, which combine to give you plenty of power for working on presentations, editing videos, browsing the web, or playing games.

It gives you excellent portability, too, with a weight of just 4.56 pounds and a slim profile that's under an inch thick. And, with Samsung's PowerPlus technology, the battery retains 80% of its original capacity for up to 1,500 charges, which means it's ready for the long haul.

Looks-wise, they don't come much more stylish than the Series 7. Its all-aluminum, brushed-metal exterior not only looks classy and high-end, but also gives it a seamless and streamlined appearance. Underneath, the 14-inch SuperBright display (1600 x 900 resolution) gives you a sharp, crystal-clear picture with a 300-nit screen and up to 16 million colors. Combined with a matte finish, its screen is glare-free and bright enough to be used in any lighting conditions, even outside.

In addition to a slot-loading DVD drive, connectivity options include HDMI, one USB 2.0 port, and one USB 3.0 port that gives you 10 times faster charge and download times than USB 2.0. Enhancing the Series 7's overall usability is a responsive island-style chiclet keyboard, which is also conveniently backlit, making it easy to use in the dark.