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... the Aspire S7, the best-made Ultrabook Acer has put out, with a stunning 1080p display and that same fast performance we recorded on the S5. One problem, though: Acer never did figure out the battery life.

All in all, the S7-391 is a nice laptop to use and show off. It would be nice to have an 8GB option and better battery life, but neither is essential for the vast majority of users. The design and overall usability are top notch. And it's an eye-catching system, sure to draw attention.

One of the few standout products from the first wave of Windows 8 laptops, the Acer Aspire S7 proves that Apple does not have a monopoly on great design.

The Acer Aspire S7 is an admirable effort from a company that is trying to change its reputation, but its good looks are hampered by design flaws and deficiencies that make it difficult to recommend, especially at its $1,399 starting price.

Though the Acer Aspire S7-391-9886 is a very good choice for the "money is no object" buyer, some quirks and a brief battery life keep this ultrabook from earning our highest honors.

The Acer Aspire S7 is an absolutely stunning Windows 8 Ultrabook with a full HD touch screen and fast performance, but short endurance holds it back.

This machine is Acer’s best effort yet. It’s an Ultrabook that makes the Windows 8 experience an enjoyable one – and on a personal note, it’s the first in many moons that’s made certain Apple-exclusive family members of mine think about trying a switch.

Thin and light construction, along with a clean design and an excellent touchscreen should make the Aspire S7 a popular choice among users who are after a premium Windows 8 Ultrabook.

Acer shows that it's capable of designing good-looking hardware with premium materials and high-end specs. However, there are some raw edges that need to be ironed out in future iterations.

If you can put price aside, and battery life doesn’t worry you too much, the Aspire S7 is an absolutely beautiful piece of hardware and provides one of the best Windows 8 experiences we’ve had. It's premium tech. Just remember that applies to the price, too.

The S7-391 is a nice laptop to use and show off. It would be nice to have an 8GB option and better battery life, but neither is essential for the vast majority of users. The design and overall usability are top notch. And it's an eye-catching system, sure to draw attention whenever you pull it out.

The Acer Aspire S7 offers exceptional quality and good performance with only a few issues.

If you're in the market for a Windows 8 ultrabook and the relatively high price doesn't scare you off then you'll no doubt dig the Acer Aspire S7. With its list of speedy components, amazing display and svelte size, it pretty much is the Windows 8 ultrabook to beat right now.

Without question Acer delivers an interesting and high-quality 13-inch ultrabook... Has Acer managed to surpass the competition? In some parts - yes, but overall - no.

The S7 delivers an incredibly thin profile and low weight without compromising display quality or performance. Only a few quirks keep the laptop from ranking among the best Ultrabooks.

With the S7, Acer has delivered a wonderful Windows 8 Ultrabook design, even if it didn’t quite manage to deliver the battery life we expected. It is a truly luxurious product, with great attention to engineering detail as well as great integration with Windows 8.

The thinnest and sexiest ultrabook we've seen is a touch-screen showpiece for Windows 8, as speedy as it is convenient and a sure-fire hit for the executive suite. But it's not cheap, and battery life could be better.

The Aspire S7 is one of the best ultrabooks we have tested so far, and with its touchscreen display, it is built specifically to be used with Windows 8... There are very few things we did not like about the S7 except for one thing - Pricing.