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Hewlett-Packard is the latest company to take on Google's Chrome OS operating system with its new laptop, the HP Pavilion 14. The cloud-based computer, available starting today on the web and in several US retailers, follows the likes of Acer, Lenovo, and Samsung, who have all released their own Chromebook options running Google's OS.

But unlike its other budget-friendly competitors, the HP Pavilion 14 has a full-size 14-inch screen in a large laptop casing. Previous Chromebook models have been limited to an 11.6- or 12-inch display. HP's Chromebook will feel more familiar to users accustomed to a big display, but there is a downside to all that screen space: short battery life. While ultraportable laptops (like the original 11.6-inch Chromebooks) typically have decent battery life (six to seven hours), the HP Pavilion 14 claims to run only up to four hours. 

The price ($329), however, is attractive, and for lightweight computer users (web browsing, email, etc.) looking for an affordable laptop solution, the HP Pavilion 14 is a good option. Plus, the laptop has more digital media ports than other Chromebook models. Click on for more tech specs and a 360-degree look at HP's first Chromebook.

The Consumer Electronics Show is still in full force in the Las Vegas desert, but we've already seen so many gadgets that we can't wait to get our hands on when we get back to the real world. Keep in mind that these products have yet to announce their prices and release dates and just dream about holding them in your hot little hands for now. Check out a few of our favorites here and don't forget to tell us which ones you have your eyes on in the comments.

It's like no other ultrabook you've seen at CES so far: the attractive HP Envy 14 Spectre's top shell is made of black, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. No kidding. Although the Spectre is on the heavier side of the ultrabook norm at four pounds (which is to be expected, I suppose, with a glass shell), it remains light enough to transport with ease.

The Spectre boasts nine hours of battery life, Beats Audio technology, a full back-lit keyboard, and built-in HP Wireless Audio that allows you to stream uncompressed audio to up to four different devices. One interesting addition is the analog volume slider dial on the side that controls your tunes. It was added in as a "visual design cue," but I'm wondering how sensitive it will be.

The HP Envy 14 is quite the looker, but will set you back $1,400 when it hits the streets on Feb. 8. Check it out for yourself in these pics!

HP announced the Folio 13 earlier today, a slim and trim ultrabook that can move seamlessly from the home to office thanks to a lightweight package and security features. The $900 price tag makes the Folio 13 a well-placed laptop for holiday purchases when it drops on Dec. 7, so if you're itching to get a closer look at the Folio 13, check out these images in the gallery!