The Dell XPS 13 is a 13-inch Ultrabook featuring an edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass, nearly frameless display, all-day battery life and innovative technology for a good overall user experience. Starting at just under three pounds and less than a quarter-inch at its thinnest point, the XPS 13 delivers Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, Intel HD 3000 graphics and a bright high definition WLED 300-nit display. For users who store data on the device, the XPS 13 has a 128GB or 256GB solid state hard drive option. There's also a full-size backlit keyboard with a large glass touchpad with integrated buttons and multigestural support.

The  slim bezel packs the 13.3-inch display into a similar size of an 11-inch product. This Ultrabook is crafted from a mix of machined aluminum and carbon fiber. The XPS 13 is part of Dell’s high-end XPS brand, which is now 20 percent of Dell’s total consumer laptop business. Revenue for XPS laptops increased 207 percent since the company re-launched the brand last year targeting mobile professionals. The XPS 13 first goes on sale at the end of February with a starting price of $999 configured with an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD hard drive and 4GB memory.

In the competition for the most beautiful Ultrabook, so far the HP ENVY 14 Spectre takes first prize. The HP Spectre uses scratch-resistant glass on the lid, display, palmrest and HP ImagePad. It has a 14-inch screen inside a typical 13.3-inch body. At 3.79 pounds it weighs more than the XPS13 and it's pricier. The entry-level HP Spectre  comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM and a 128GB SSD module for $1400.

The HP Spectre is equipped with a high-definition HP Radiance Display, that offers high resolution and rich color for better brightness and wider viewing angles than traditional notebook displays. This Ultrabook's audio is outstanding. In addition to Beats Audio, an exclusive, high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre, built-in HP Wireless Audio allows users to stream uncompressed audio to up to four external devices or directly to any KleerNet compatible device for a high-quality listening experience.

This HP Spectre is great at home or the office. Nine hours of battery life provide all day performance and eliminating the need for external dongles, the HP Spectre features a full array of advanced input and output options, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI and Mini DisplayPort. The HP Spectre will first be seen in the Middle East in March in the UAE.

The final Ultrabook to consider today is the Lenovo IdeaPad YOGA. Praised for its innovative engineering, the Lenovo IdeaPad YOGA combines the best features of an Ultrabook with the best features of a tablet. It's the first multi-mode notebook with a 360 degree flip-and-fold design that offers four separate usage modes in one PC. YOGA’s patented dual-hinge design is engineered to enable content consumption and creation in either notebook, tablet, stand or tent usage positions. The entire device weighs just over three pounds. YOGA runs for eight hours on a single charge and can pack up to 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. YOGA’s design includes details such as rubber paint on the exterior for an easy hold, a leather cover on the palm rest and side buttons designed for easier access for all usage modes.

As a multimode notebook, IdeaPad YOGA delivers a comfortable and natural user interaction when using it in any position. To enjoy multi-player touch-based gaming and social media on-the-go, the user simply folds back YOGA’s screen for a portable 13.1” HD+ (1600 x 900) tablet with 10-point capacitive touch. For entertainment, reading and web browsing, users can flip the YOGA’s screen panel into a convenient stand or tent mode that saves space and brings the screen closer to the user. The IdeaPad YOGA will retail for about $1200 in the second half of this year.