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Don't know if there are good, but I think it's a better options than Macs: http://www.metabox.com.au/

Just found them because I want a laptop without a webcam...

From reading the reviews, these things are basically tupperware with computer components in it. Do not buy.

They use 'barebones' Clevo shells, which are then configured by different vendors.

I have a laptop based on W230SD and I'm very happy with it. It contains a proper i7, not the underpowered U model and also has a 3k screen, 2x mSATA slots and is easily upgradable in a 13.3" chassis.

Not may people realise just how underpowered the U processors are for any real CPU intensive work. 4xxxU i7 processors are on a par with 2xxxx mobile processors.

You sacrafice ultrabook thinness and some battery life, but the return is a very powerful, cheap, upgradable laptop.

Thanks for the comment, it was what I searched at the time.

Thank you for your advice!

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