As user-friendly as smart devices are, nothing beats the versatility and performance of a laptop. The $1,300 Mallrace Tx15 ... there are plenty of ports for accessories, including an HDMI, two ...

In the feather-light, 2.2-pound Aero 7, I see plenty of slim-laptop wow—and lots of ports. The same goes for the OmniBook X Flip 14, HP's killer high-end 2-in-1. Here are my first impressions.