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<ul><li>The <keyword id="13537856" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="XE-strain" source="Orion">XE strain</keyword> was first detected in the UK on January 19 this year and till then over 600 cases have been reported.</li><li>The WHO further said that the transmission rate of this new variant is 10% faster than that of BA.2, which makes it the fastest transmissible mutant.</li><li>The new mutation has emerged when most countries are removing the <keyword id="8763838" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="COVID-19" source="Orion">COVID-19</keyword> restrictions and are reporting a decline in the daily number of cases.</li></ul>A new mutant strain of the <keyword id="1609796" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="omicron" source="Orion">Omicron</keyword> variant of COVID-19 or SARS CoV-2 is raising concerns in parts of the United Kingdom, which has a higher transmission rate, reportedly.<br /><br />The XE strain was first detected in the UK on January 19 this year and till then over 600 cases have been reported. The <keyword id="43588" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="world-health-organization" source="Orion">World Health Organization</keyword> said that it is a recombination of both BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron strains.<br /><br />The WHO further said that the transmission rate of this new variant is 10% faster than that of BA.2, which makes it the fastest transmissible mutant. “Early-day estimates indicate a community growth rate advantage of about 10% as compared to BA.2, however, this finding requires further confirmation,” said WHO in a statement.<br /><br />Earlier, Omicron was known to be the fastest transmitting mutation. However, to confirm this, WHO said that they require more facts and studies. The world health body has also kept this strain under the Omicron variant until any new major differences are established in terms of transmission, severity, or characteristics.<br /><br />However, on the other hand, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which tracks the COVID cases, has analysed three recombinants — XF, XE, and XD. It further informed that XD and XF are recombinants of Delta and Omicron BA.1, while XE is a recombinant of Omicron BA.1 and BA.2. <br /><br />Recombination of variants happens only when a person gets infected with two or more variants at the same time, which further leads to the mixing of genetic material in the body. <br /><br />“The earliest of these has a specimen date of 19 January 2022. There is currently insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about growth advantage or other properties of this variant,” said UKHSA in a statement.<br /><br />Further commenting on the severity of the XE variant, WHO said, “XE continues to belong to the Omicron variant until significant differences in transmission and disease characteristics, including severity, may be reported.”<br /><br />WHO further said that they continue to closely monitor and assess the public health risk which are associated with the recombined variants and will also provide updates if further evidence is recorded.<br /><br />The new mutation has emerged when most countries are removing the COVID-19 restrictions and are reporting a decline in the daily number of cases. The third wave of the pandemic was triggered by the Omicron variant, which was comparatively less severe than the Delta variant, where people were largely suffering from normal cold, cough, and fever.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/26-ministers-resign-amidst-worst-economic-crisis-in-sri-lanka/articleshow/90636894.cms">26 ministers resign amidst worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka</a><br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/grammys-2022-award-meet-falguni-shah-who-won-the-best-childrens-music-album-of-the-year-2022/slidelist/90634995.cms">Meet Falguni Shah who won the best children’s music album of the year award at the Grammy’s</a><br /></strong><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/petrol-and-diesel-prices-hiked-for-the-12th-time-in-two-weeks-in-india/articleshow/90632950.cms"><strong>Petrol and diesel prices hiked for the 12th time in two weeks</strong></a><br />

The new XE mutant of the COVID-19 pandemic – all you need to know about it

<strong>By Paul Griffin, The University of Queensland <br /></strong><br />It seems every few weeks we hear about a new COVID variant, and it's hard to know how concerned we ought to be. <br /><br />A "recombinant" variant has emerged, dubbed "<keyword id="1609796" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="omicron" source="Orion">Omicron</keyword> XE", which is the result of two omicron strains merging together in a single host and then going on to infect others. <br /><br />So what do we know about this new hybrid, and do we need to worry?<br /> <strong>A bit about Omicron and its variants</strong> <br />Omicron is a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that was first discovered in Botswana on November 11 2021 and designated a variant of concern by the WHO on November 26. Since this time, it has been transmitted worldwide and replaced <keyword id="13452822" type="COMPANY" weightage="50" keywordseo="delta" source="Orion" meta.marketcap="5.23121" meta.tagname="Delta Industrial Resources Ltd" meta.tagpopularcount="0" meta.sectorid="542" meta.entitytype="company" meta.matchtype="exact" meta.aum="0" meta.entityid="2207" meta.tagseoname="delta-industrial-resources-ltd" meta.sector="Miscellaneous" meta.tagnameorg="Delta Industrial Resources Ltd.">Delta</keyword> to become the dominant variant. <br /><br />Omicron has since continued to evolve to have multiple different lineages, or genetically related subvariants. This includes the original Omicron BA.1 (B.1.1.529) and also BA.2 and BA.3. <br /><br />BA.2 is more infectious than BA.1 and has now taken over or outcompeted BA.1 to become the new dominant form of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide, with the WHO officially announcing this to be the case on March 22 2022. <br /><br />The differences we have seen with Omicron relative to previous variants are explained by the relatively large number of mutations it has acquired, with 60 mutations not found in the original virus arising from Wuhan, <keyword id="1334" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="china" source="Orion">China</keyword>. <br /><br />Among these mutations are 32 genetic changes in the spike protein. The spike protein is the part of the virus it uses to attach to human cells, as well as the target of the immune response against the virus, from both vaccines and prior infection. <br /><br />BA.2 shares many of these same mutations as the original Omicron variant, but also has 28 unique genetic changes of its own. Four of these genetic changes are in the spike protein, which explains why some of its characteristics are different to the original Omicron variant (BA.1), including the fact it appears to be approximately 30 to 50% more infectious than BA.1. <br /><br /><strong>What's a 'recombinant'? <br /></strong>Just as we have seen new variants arise, followed by the evolution of subvariants or different lineages, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has continued to change in other ways as well. In recent times we have seen not just spontaneous changes in the genetic code that have accounted for the changes described above, but also so-called recombinants. <br /><br />A recombinant is where related viruses exchange genetic material to create offspring with genetic material from both parent viruses. This can arise when viruses of two different strains (or variants or subvariants) co-infect the same cell. <br /><br />The genetic material of the viruses can get mixed and packaged together to make a new recombinant virus, with properties of either or both parent viruses. The properties of the recombinant virus therefore depend on which parts of the genetic material from the parent viruses make it into the new version - just like you might have your mum's nose and your dad's knees. <br /><br />When Delta and Omicron recombine, the resulting progeny have been referred to as "Deltacron" (although more officially these are referred to as XD and XF). This type of recombinant was first identified in France in mid-February and seems to have a genetic sequence mostly the same as Delta, but with aspects of the spike protein from Omicron BA.1. <br /><br /><strong>So what is XE and where is it spreading? <br /></strong>XE is a recombination of BA.1 and BA.2. There are many other BA.1 and BA.2 recombinants, including XQ in the UK, XG from Denmark, XJ from Finland and XK from Belgium. <br /><br />While XE still comprises a small proportion of total sequenced cases, it has shown evidence of community transmission, at least within England where it was first detected in mid-January. There have now been just over 1,100 cases recorded. <br /><br />It has also been identified in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, China and Thailand. Initially the growth rate for XE appeared to not be significantly different from BA.2, but more recent data from the UK suggests it has a growth rate of around 10 to 20% above that of BA.2. <br /><br />This data remains preliminary and based on small numbers, so may change as we get more information. If it is true, then this means XE is likely to be slightly more contagious than BA.2, which was slightly more contagious than BA.1, which was more contagious than Delta. <br /><br /><strong>Do we need to worry?</strong> <br />Our immune response that helps to protect against COVID-19 is generated by vaccination or from previous infection, and it mostly targets the spike protein. Given XE basically has the same spike protein as BA.2, it doesn't appear our protection against XE will be significantly reduced. <br /><br />While this is something public health agencies and expert groups certainly should monitor, and they are, it isn't really something that is unexpected given the number of cases we continue to see worldwide. So it shouldn't be a cause of extra concern for the general public. <br /><br />The best way to slow the emergence of new variants, as well as recombinants, remains having as many people in the world protected by vaccination to reduce the pool of susceptible hosts in which these events can occur. <br /><br /><em>(This article is syndicated by PTI from The Conversation)</em><br /><em></em><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/as-ghosting-haunts-employers-wounded-hr-representatives-take-to-linkedin-to-call-candidates-out-experts-call-it-unethical/articleshow/90868716.cms">As ‘ghosting’ haunts employers, wounded HR representatives take to Linkedin to call candidates out. 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What's the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

<ul class="summary-list"><li>New, more infectious versions of COVID-19 are spreading in areas of the US.</li><li>The new subvariants are leading to a surge in cases along parts of the East Coast.</li></ul><p>The mayor of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eric-adams-tests-positive-for-covid-after-attending-gridiron-dinner-2022-4">New York</a>. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-tests-positive-for-covid-19-2022-4">speaker</a> of the House. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/08/entertainment/sarah-jessica-parker-plaza-suite-covid/index.html">Sarah Jessica Parker</a>. They are just three of the many Americans who've recently caught COVID-19, in a wave of infections that's being blamed for <a href="https://playbill.com/article/off-broadways-americano-pauses-performances-and-sets-new-opening-night">cancelled</a> <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/04/broadway-covid-macbeth-daniel-craig-strange-loop-1234999864/">Broadway</a> <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Lincoln-Center-Theater-Cancels-Performances-of-AT-THE-WEDDING-20220409">shows</a>, and a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0413-mask-order.html">prolonging of the federal mask mandate</a> for travel.</p><p>It's almost certainly all because of viral evolution within <a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions">Omicron</a>.</p><p><keyword id="11893194" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus" source="Orion">Coronavirus</keyword> cases are on a steady uptick along the Eastern Seaboard of the US, from <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/04/06/gridiron-dinner-covid-coronavirus-outbreak-superspreader/">Washington DC</a> to New York and <a href="https://www.mwra.com/biobot/biobotdata.htm">Boston</a>. The uptick is so pronounced that Philadelphia recently <a href="https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/watch-will-philly-reinstate-indoor-mask-mandate/3204175/">reinstituted its mask</a> mandate for public indoor spaces.</p><p>The current case rates pale in comparison to those recorded in the initial <keyword id="12616996" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="omicron" source="Orion">Omicron</keyword> surge at the beginning of the year, but wastewater data — a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-check-covid-rates-in-your-area-3-simple-steps-2022-3">reliable way to track COVID</a> — suggests the level of virus circulating in the community is going back up to heights not seen <a href="https://www.mwra.com/biobot/biobotdata.htm">since early February</a> in many places on the East Coast. </p><div type="image" title="chart showing % of positive tests in manhattan on uptick since march" height="855" width="695" msid="90854609" hostid="261"></div><p>This uptick in the northeast is likely being driven by more infectious Omicron <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/2022-04-13_covid-19.htm">subvariants, which have evolved </a>further from the Omicron that was first detected in the US in late 2021. </p><p>Though it might sound scary, this pace of reconfiguration and proliferation in the Omicron family, it's actually nothing unusual — viruses do this kind of mingling and reproducing all the time.</p><p>In fact, it's possible that this could be a sign the virus is settling into a more predictable trajectory, and some experts say that could be good <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword>.</p><h2>The Omicron subvariants to know about, from BA.2 to XE</h2><p>Around the world, countries including Botswana, Belgium, and Denmark have detected other, highly infectious Omicron subvariants, such as <a href="https://www.afro.who.int/news/botswana-south-africa-deepen-probe-new-omicron-sub-variants">BA.3, BA.4, and BA.5</a>.</p><p>In the UK, where case rates have been high in the past couple of months, virus trackers recently identified a <a href="https://theconversation.com/is-a-hybrid-covid-strain-behind-vietnams-latest-wave-not-exactly-161879">recombinant version</a> of Omicron — a mixture of BA.1 and BA.2 — called <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-variants-identified-in-the-uk">XE.</a> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-variants-identified-in-the-uk">It's unclear whether XE will ever spread</a> very far, and only <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/Has-omicron-XE-arrived-in-California-Here-s-17079018.php">a handful of XE cases</a> have been detected so far in the US.</p><p>In the US, experts say the most prevalent coronavirus strains now are all versions of BA.2, which is responsible for about <a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions">85% of cases</a> nationwide.</p><h2>Why new Omicron subvariants aren't necessarily a bad thing</h2><p>Omicron is, genetically speaking, quite different from other versions of the virus we've seen during the pandemic, and its emergence was impossible to predict. But now that Omicron is dominant, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/experts-predict-low-rates-ba2-omicron-variant-summer-fall-2022-4">experts are cautiously optimistic</a> that evolution of the virus may stay Omicron-specific for a little while.</p><div type="image" title="graphic showing how genetically related different SARS-CoV-2 variants are, with omicrons grouped together, far away from others like delta and beta" height="1016" width="1800" msid="90854610" hostid="261"></div><p>So far, the newly-detected Omicron subvariants are marginally more transmissible than BA.1, giving them an advantage on the viral playing field. But these subvariants don't seem to be any more dangerous to people, and aren't causing different symptoms. They're still Omicron relatives.</p><p>Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina <a href="https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/xe-and-why-we-may-want-omicron-to?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo2MDU0OTM4LCJwb3N0X2lkIjo1MTYyMDEyNiwiXyI6InZuK0pRIiwiaWF0IjoxNjQ5OTY0MjczLCJleHAiOjE2NDk5Njc4NzMsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0yODEyMTkiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.H9cV8YNoYyVI82AmU6o4LWRTSWKNGUTl2gUfqjas0qI&amp;s=r">said in her newsletter last week</a> that continued viral evolution within Omicron "may be good news," for two key reasons:</p><ol><li>For now, an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/can-you-get-ba2-if-you-had-omicron-evidence-risk-2022-3">Omicron infection likely provides some pretty good temporary immunity</a> against other Omicrons, which means that since <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/next-omicron-wave-may-not-be-as-bad-in-us-2022-3">already more than half of the US has had the variant</a>, we <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/experts-predict-low-rates-ba2-omicron-variant-summer-fall-2022-4">may get a nice break from high COVID-19 case counts</a> over the next few months.</li><li>Continued evolution <em>within</em> Omicron would help us better prepare and plan. For the past two years, COVID-19 has been on an unpredictable tear, morphing from Alpha to Beta Delta and Omicron, without giving clear clues about whether it'll bear much resemblance to previous variants. If viral evolution drifts in a more predictable, flu-like pattern, it will become much easier to plan new vaccines and be ready to tackle the virus's next moves.</li></ol><p>We know that <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update-on-covid-19---12-april-2022">99.2% of the SARS-CoV-2</a> virus that the world is dealing with is Omicron, and both cases and deaths are coming down. Vaccines and booster shots still work extremely well against this virus when it comes to severe outcomes, as do well-fitted respirators and face masks made from medical-grade materials. </p><p>"I'm going to try my best to avoid it," Dr. <a href="https://video.snapstream.net/Play/aXaweut2IZ4a9Z4Zsbr1dg?accessToken=bes7lzn8q7ccm">Anthony Fauci told CNN's Kate Bolduan</a> on Wednesday of Omicron. "It will be out there, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-check-covid-rates-in-your-area-3-simple-steps-2022-3">I'm going to have to make risk assessments</a>. I'm vaccinated, I'm doubly boosted, and I'm not careless in what I do. Does that mean I'm not going to get infected? No. I think everyone has some degree of risk. The risk is not zero for anyone unless you stay in your room and don't come out."</p>

What to know about the ultra-infectious Omicron subvariants circulating the US as COVID rates rise, Broadway shows pause, and a mask mandate returns

The Indian job market witnessed a sharp recovery in March after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, growing by 18.4 per cent headcount growth (year-on-year) across key sectors led by travel and <keyword id="90487" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hospitality-sector" source="Orion">hospitality sector</keyword>, a new report showed on Monday.<br /><br />The travel and hospitality sector, which was the worst affected due to Covid-induced lockdowns over the last two years, witnessed a robust recovery with a 47.6 per cent growth in payroll headcount in March, according per payroll distribution data collated by Allsec Technologies, a Quess Corp company which is a leading business services provider.<br /><br />Considering the pandemic strain on the travel and hospitality industry, it was encouraging to see this growth in contrast to the 48.7 per cent decline last year (March 2021 vs March 2020).<br /><br />"We have seen an optimistic recovery pattern across industries this month. It is heartening to see travel and hospitality lead the way, along with several other industries which were severely impacted by the pandemic," said Ashish Johri, CEO, Allsec Technologies.<br /><br />However, the travel and hospitality industry is not quite back to pre-pandemic levels but is certainly on the way to recovery.<br /><br />The energy sector followed close behind with a 41.5 per cent yearly increase in headcount in March this year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a 42 per cent growth.<br /><br />The IT/ITes industry performed considerably well with a 27 per cent uptick in March, accompanied by logistics which saw a 27.3 per cent growth.<br /><br />Industries such as financials (16.6 per cent) and Food and Beverage (12.9 per cent) also showed optimistic year-on-year trends.<br /><br />While most sectors have recovered from the pandemic, Healthcare (-8.3 per cent) and e-commerce (-1.5 per cent) witnessed a marginal drop (March 2022 vs March 2021).<br /><br />Wholesale/retail traders (-2.1 per cent) also saw a drop which can be attributed to lockdowns and restrictions that curbed businesses over the past year, according to the report.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/26-ministers-resign-amidst-worst-economic-crisis-in-sri-lanka/articleshow/90636894.cms">26 ministers resign amidst worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka</a><br /></strong><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/the-new-xe-mutant-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-all-you-need-to-know-about-it/articleshow/90637446.cms"><strong>The new XE mutant of the COVID-19 pandemic – all you need to know about it</strong></a><br />

Hiring in travel and hospitality sector saw an 18% growth in March after two years of COVID-19

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laptop that is aimed at professionals. It is a thin laptop that allows you to easily carry it around with you. The laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS display and is powered by the 12th gen Intel Core i7 chipset coupled with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, offering ample storage. The graphic duties are handled by the Intel Iris Xe graphics, which allows you to play some games in your free time. The laptop offers a battery life of up to 8 hours, making it a great option for professionals who are on the move.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹79,990, down from its original price of ₹1,20,990.<br /><br /><strong>Asus VivoBook 15<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B09MKWJNCP" comment="amazoncard" text="B09MKWJNCP"><span data-til="noop">B09MKWJNCP</span></cmsannotation><br />The Asus VivoBook 15 is a good option for students and professionals looking for a powerful laptop at an affordable price. The laptop features a 15.6-inch Full HD LED display and is powered by the 10th gen Intel Core i7 chipset coupled with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The Intel Iris Plus graphics handles the graphic duties. It comes with an integrated fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock your device easily.<br /><br />The VivoBook 15 is currently available for ₹44,990, down from its original price of ₹80,990, making it a great option during the sale.<br /><br /><strong>Dell 2in1 Inspiron 7420<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0B2WPL4CN" comment="amazoncard" text="B0B2WPL4CN"><span data-til="noop">B0B2WPL4CN</span></cmsannotation><br />The Dell 2in1 Inspiron 7420 is a good option for designers and students looking for a laptop that can also be used as a tablet. It features a 14-inch touch display with narrow bezels and has stylus support. The laptop is powered by the 12th gen Intel i3 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It comes with TUV Rheinland certification and reduces blue light emissions to ensure you do not strain your eyes.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹51,990, down from its original price of ₹73,736.<br /><br /><strong>HP 15s-fq2673TU<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0B4N6JVMW" comment="amazoncard" text="B0B4N6JVMW"><span data-til="noop">B0B4N6JVMW</span></cmsannotation><br />The HP 15s-fq2673TU is a good option for students looking for an affordable laptop for educational purposes. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display and is powered by an 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor. It comes with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, offering ample storage for your files. The laptop supports Alexa assistant, allowing you to perform many functions with voice commands. It offers up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹39,999, down from its original price of ₹51,812. If you have been looking for an affordable laptop, you can purchase this HP laptop.<br /><br /><strong>MSI Katana GF76<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0B91KS5HK" comment="amazoncard" text="B0B91KS5HK"><span data-til="noop">B0B91KS5HK</span></cmsannotation><br />The MSI Katana GF76 is a gaming laptop and is aimed at gamers looking for a good laptop to play their favourite games on. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, allowing you to enjoy fast-paced FPS games. It is equipped with the powerful 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, ensuring smooth performance and a good gaming experience. The graphic duties are handled by the NVIDIA RTX3050, which can handle most AAA titles.<br /><br />The gaming laptop from MSI is currently available for ₹79,990, down from its original price of ₹1,00,990.<br /><br /><strong>Mi Notebook Ultra<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B098XK9BPC" comment="amazoncard" text="B098XK9BPC"><span data-til="noop">B098XK9BPC</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Mi Notebook Ultra is another good option for professionals and students alike. The laptop offers good performance at an affordable price. It features a 15.6-inch 3.2K IPS panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light. It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It features an all-metal design that gives it a premium look and comes with a fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock the laptop quickly.<br /><br />The laptop from Xiaomi is currently available for ₹54,990, down from its original price of ₹76,999.<br /><br /><strong>HP 15S-Ey2000AU<br /></strong><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B09WDR8653" comment="amazoncard" text="B09WDR8653"><span data-til="noop">B09WDR8653</span></cmsannotation><br />The HP 15S-Ey2000AU is a good option if you are looking for an affordable laptop. It features a large 15.6-inch anti-glare display and is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It comes with Alexa voice assistant.<br /><br />It is currently available for ₹33,990, down from its original price of ₹47,873.<br /><br /><strong>Lenovo Yoga 7<br /></strong><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B09GBCDZ79" comment="amazoncard" text="B09GBCDZ79"><span data-til="noop">B09GBCDZ79</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Lenovo Yoga 7 is a powerful laptop and is a great option if you are looking for a 2-in-1 convertible laptop. It features a 14-inch Full HD touch screen display and is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor coupled with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.<br /><br />It is currently available for ₹89,990, down from its original price of ₹1,30,090.<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Disclaimer - When you purchase through links on Business Insider India, we may earn affiliate commission.</em><br />

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="12220033" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="asus-vivobook-k15" source="Orion">Asus VivoBook K15</keyword> brings an OLED display to the affordable laptop segment.</li><li>Along with the display, the laptop also offers decent overall performance.</li><li>Read the full review to find out all about what it has to offer and if it suits your requirements.</li></ul>Asus is a prominent name in the laptops and PC market. The laptop lineup is diverse as it has various series and segments, that includes VivoBook, ZenBook, ChromeBook, TUF and ROG laptops. With the Asus VivoBook K15, the company brings the high-end OLED display to the entry-level laptop segment. The K15 line-up is Asus’s first VivoBook launch in India with the premium OLED display. As per the company, the laptop is designed especially for younger users and should appeal to both students and professionals who need to use it for their daily tasks. <br /><br />In this review, let’s see whether the Asus VivoBook K15 with OLED display serves the target audience with promised features and performance.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Price" comment="subhead" text="Price"><span data-til="noop">Price</span></cmsannotation> <br />The Asus VivoBook K15 starts at ₹46,990 for the base model that is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel i3 processor, 8GB RAM and comes with 256GB SSD storage. The other variants include laptops powered by Intel i5 and i7 processors as well as AMD Ryzen 5 processor. <br /><br />The maximum RAM you can get is 16GB, and in terms of storage capacity you get up to 1TB HDD and 512GB SSD storage. The colour options are Indie Black, Transparent Silver and Hearty Gold. The unit we received is in Transparent Silver colour.<br /><br />Here’s a list of all laptops in the VivoBook K15 series with their specifications and price.<br /><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Specifications<br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price<br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">VivoBook K15 (Intel i3 processor, 8GB RAM/256GB SSD storage, 15.6-inch display)<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹46,990<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">VivoBook K15 (Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM/1TB HDD+ 256GB SSD storage, 15.6-inch display)<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹65,990<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">VivoBook K15 (Intel i5 processor, 16GB RAM/1TB HDD+ 256GB SSD storage, 15.6-inch display)<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹68,990<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">VivoBook K15 (Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM/512GB SSD storage, 15.6-inch display)<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹81,990<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">VivoBook K15 (AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB RAM/256GB SSD storage, 15.6-inch display)<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹62,990<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design" comment="subhead" text="Design"><span data-til="noop">Design</span></cmsannotation><br />The VivoBook K15 features a plastic chassis that is combined with aluminium alloy to give it a premium look and sturdy build. The quality material used is at par with its counterparts in the price range and it is decent for its pricing. Even though it isn’t the lightest or the slimmest VivoBook available in the market; the K15 is still lightweight, weighing only 1.8kg.<br />                                          <div type="image" title="Design ASUS Sturdy" msid="86756843" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The VivoBook K15 weighs only 1.8kg.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>The base panel features a full-size keyboard and a touchpad that also houses the fingerprint scanner. One of the key offerings from this laptop is the multiple connectivity ports and down-firing dual speakers. The laptop houses a 720p webcam housed at the top of the display. <br />                                          <div type="image" title="Connectivity Port 1 ASUS" msid="86756855" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The laptop is equipped with multiple connectivity ports.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><strong>Keyboard and Touchpad</strong><br />The laptop comes with a backlit keyboard that is highly responsive and features a unique ‘Enter’ key that has a bold neon green outline, making it stand out from all the other keys. One issue I faced using the keyboard was using the backspace key, as at times, I would mistype the “+” since they are closely packed. The spacing of the keyboard could have been better as at times it feels cramped up, especially while using the right side of the keyboard. <br />                                          <div type="image" title="Keyboard (2)" msid="86757453" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Asus VivoBook K15 features a unique &amp;#8216;Enter&amp;#8217; key that has a bold neon green outline.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>Given its large 15.6-inch body, it has got sufficient area for resting your arm while typing. The touchpad is comfortable to use. The fingerprint scanner is swift in response and works as intended.<br /><br /><strong>Connectivity</strong><br />If you have this laptop, you will not run out of wired connectivity options as it comes with one USB 3.2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, two USB 2.0 and one HDMI 1.4 port. It also features one 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroSD card reader. While the connectivity ports offered should be sufficient for most users, the interesting thing about it is that it is all accommodated in a relatively thin base panel. <br />                                        <div type="image" title="Connectivity Port 2" msid="86756931" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The connectivity options should be sufficient for most users.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><strong>Audio</strong><br />The audio quality of the Harman Kardon bottom-firing dual speakers is quite impressive. It is loud and should be suitable for attending meetings and online classes. But if you wish to enjoy the audio from podcasts and movies, I would recommend you to connect your headphones or speakers.<br />                                      <div type="image" title="ASUS Audio Kardon" msid="86756973" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It features Harman Kardon bottom-firing dual speakers, which deliver loud audio.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><strong>Webcam</strong><br />Don’t expect too much from the webcam as the video output came out grainy in indoor lighting. Even so, it should be sufficient to attend video meetings and online classes.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Display" comment="subhead" text="Display"><span data-til="noop">Display</span></cmsannotation><br />Let’s now talk about its most valuable offering, the OLED display. With this, Asus marches ahead of its competitors in offering the best display for its price. Most of its competitors offer LCDs in the affordable laptop segment. <br /><br />The display supports FHD 1980x1080p resolution and is enclosed within narrow side bezels, while the top and bottom bezels are much thicker. It offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 85%.<br />                                <div type="image" title="Thin Bezels" msid="86757220" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The size bezels are narrower than top and bottom bezels.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>In terms of clarity, it delivers brilliant contrast and reproduces accurate colour across various brightness levels. The colours look vibrant, and the blacks are deeper. Watching your favourite video content on YouTube or any other OTT platform should be a pleasant experience with this OLED panel portraying 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.<br />                                  <div type="image" title="Display Full" msid="86757093" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The display reproduces accurate colours with clarity.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The display is certified with VESA DisplayHDR 500 that lets it reach a peak brightness of 500 nits which is quite remarkable. The wider viewing angle of 178-degrees is quite exceptional as the clarity doesn’t get altered even if you are viewing it from various angles. The display also comes with TÜV Rheinland Eye Care certification that should prevent straining of your eyes after long hours of usage.<br />                              <div type="image" title="Wide viewing angle" msid="86757234" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The laptop has a wide viewing angle of 178-degrees.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance" comment="subhead" text="Performance"><span data-til="noop">Performance</span></cmsannotation> <br />The laptop we received for the review comes with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB HD+ 256GB SSD storage. It is equipped with integrated Intel Xe Graphics and features pre-installed Windows 10. <br /><br />In real-life performance, the VivoBook K15 performs well while multi-tasking with less demanding applications. It allows you to do most of your daily tasks including web browsing, working on spreadsheets, writing, photo editing and light gaming. But these tasks shouldn’t include working on highly demanding content editing applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro for editing large video files since the rendering and visualisation is poor. <br />                            <div type="image" title="Back ASUS" msid="86757297" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This review unit comes with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB HD+ 256GB SSD storage.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Loading of applications and software is quick. One of the Asus VivoBook K15’s best features is its boot time. It takes a very few seconds after you press the power button to reach the start menu. Another key point to note is that the power button is integrated with the keyboard and if you press it accidentally, your laptop will go to sleep. <br /><br />Overall, the performance of the laptop was exceptional for a laptop in this segment as I did not find any lags or hiccups while using this laptop over the last two weeks. I could multitask across applications and open multiple tabs in Google Chrome. Switching between tabs and applications was very smooth as well. <br /><br /><strong>Gaming</strong><br />Although the Asus VivoBook K15 isn’t a gaming laptop, it offered satisfactory gaming performance. We tested the first-person shooter game Valorant, and it offered a smooth performance with a quick response time. But, the laptop was heating up after about 45 minutes to one hour of gaming. <br />                            <div type="image" title="Gaming ASUS" msid="86757309" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It is not a gaming laptop but the performance was decent.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Battery" comment="subhead" text="Battery"><span data-til="noop">Battery</span></cmsannotation><br />The Asus VivoBook K15 packs a 42Wh battery and comes with a 65W charger. The battery performance disappointed me as my review unit could only last for 3 hours in the best performance power mode and it delivered about 3 hours and 45 minutes of battery life in the better battery power mode. And the charger took about an hour and 25 minutes to charge from 5% to 100%.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verdict" comment="subhead" text="Verdict"><span data-til="noop">Verdict</span></cmsannotation><br />The display, performance and design of the laptop are at par or above its competitors like Mi Notebook 14, HP 15, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Dell Inspiron 3501. It is a suitable laptop for students and professionals to carry out their daily activities. I didn’t face any issues in my brief experience with the laptop. But as the price tag suggests, it isn’t suitable for pro-gamers, coders or video editors. <br /><br />We find the display to be a key highlight as it offers you a brilliant viewing experience. If you are looking for an affordable laptop with an extra focus on the display, then you can buy the Asus VivoBook K15. <br /><br />But do keep in mind the battery life. If you use your laptops during your commute or at places where you may not find a charging point, then rethink your choice. <br /><br />Overall, it would make a value for money purchase for everything it has to offer at its price. <br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/realme-narzo-50a-smartphone-review-camera-upgrades-rest-remains-the-same-as-narzo-30a/articleshow/86614669.cms">Realme Narzo 50A review: Camera upgrades, rest remains the same</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-foldable-smartphone-review/articleshow/86366351.cms">Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: Creasing through the folds</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oneplus-buds-pro-review-india/articleshow/85887425.cms">OnePlus Buds Pro Review — Love bass? Your search ends here</a><br />

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<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div>No home gym is complete without a good elliptical trainer.</p>
<p>The experts at <a href="http://ellipticals.findthebest.com/">FindTheBest</a> helped us find the best ellipticals on the market so you can work out in the comfort of your own home. The rankings are based on FTB's Smart Rating scale, which accounts for ratings, warranty, features, and specifications. </p>
<p>Here are the best elliptical trainers money can buy.</p>
<h3>10. Smooth Fitness CE 9.5 ($3,999)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.smoothfitness.com/ellipticals-machines/smooth-ce-95.htm">Smooth Fitness CE 9.5</a> has 24 resistance levels, a maximum stride length of 25 inches, and can accommodate up to 400 pounds. The maximum incline is 19 degrees and the elliptical comes with 35 fitness program options.</p>
<h3>9. Smooth Fitness AGILE DMT X2 ($1,899)</h3>
<p>The technology of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G8UIZK8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00G8UIZK8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=DYQBWN4NPLYZESUV">Smooth Fitness AGILE DMT X2</a> makes sure users' toes are in front of their knees for a more natural step and eliminates pressure and strain on their knees. The display keeps track of seven different features, including calories burned and distance.</p>
<h3>8. Yowza Captiva ($1,805)</h3>
<p>Take strides spanning up to 28 inches on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045V60KE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0045V60KE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=NVLMIJXWFRVNEU3J">Yowza Captiva</a>. The incline can be set as steep as 50 degrees, and the machine comes with entertainment features like a book rack, speakers, cup holders, and iPod compatibility.</p>
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<h3>7. Vision XF40 Touch ($3,399)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SJ4XRU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B009SJ4XRU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=AKHIKGDVVBUNUJNE">Vision XF40 Touch</a> comes with 17 programs and a full-color touchscreen that monitors seven fitness factors including strides per minute and heart rate. The elliptical trainer has 20 resistance levels.</p>
<h3>6. Spirit Fitness XE295 ($1,599)</h3>
<p>Hit your target heart rate with the <a href="http://www.leisurefitness.com/Spirit-XE295-Elliptical-P1468.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiuOlBRCU-8D6idaPz_UBEiQAzTagNC7ziIecf49pZBKTvbS8dLqQ1hFq16H2yRzzuTdtgn0aAl8-8P8HAQ">Spirit Fitness XE295's</a> wireless chest strap and grip sensors. The elliptical can support up to 400 pounds and comes with 10 programs.</p>
<h3>5. Sole Fitness E35 ($1,300)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090X08JG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0090X08JG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=ZGNZ7CKT676UTWRJ">Sole Fitness E35</a> costs less than the average elliptical trainer and has great features like a cooling fan and adjustable stride length. It comes with 20 resistance levels and can withstand up to 375 pounds.</p>
<h3>4. Yowza Sanibel i35 ($1,999)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOAG500/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00AOAG500&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=4H2T2K6HMGH2TAC6">Yowza Sanibel i35</a> has a maximum stride length of 26 inches and an incline up to 35 degrees. The elliptical comes with user IDs which allows you to customize and save your workout. </p>
<h3>3. Precor EFX 835 ($7,495)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053O3X8E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0053O3X8E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=3ER5PNMKPWOMDX23">Precor EFX 835</a> comes with 15 programs including cross training, intervals, and the Navy fitness test. The Quickstart machine has nine data readouts so you can track factors like calories burned and incline. When you finish your workout, you can check your workout summary to stay on track with your fitness goals.</p>
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<h3>2. TRUE ES900 Escalate ($4,499)</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.gymsource.com/true-es900-elliptical-trainer1?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiuOlBRCU-8D6idaPz_UBEiQAzTagNFHb74TRZh2CuSs5Bdsg3nBhssXNC4r6CHEqb1m2fywaAock8P8HAQ">TRUE ES900 Escalate</a> has a long maximum stride length of 27 inches, making this elliptical especially beneficial for taller people. It comes with 33 programs including hill workouts, weight loss workouts, and a Cardio 360 Total Body Workout. The elliptical allows you to entertain yourself during your workout with the reading rack, tablet holder, and headphone jack.</p>
<h3>1. Yowza Islamorada ($2,999)</h3>
<p>Shape your lower body and abs with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AO9PQM4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00AO9PQM4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biellipticals-20&amp;linkId=XDRVU3ZYEXOVKLB4">Yowza Islamorada elliptical</a>. Feel the burn with an incline up to 60 degrees, and strides as long as 30 inches while you sculpt your abs with the SuperCore™ rotating hand grips. Customize your workout with the user ID and target different muscle groups with the 21 programs. The Yowza Islamorada allows you to efficiently get in your full body workout. </p>

The 10 Best Ellipticals You Can Buy

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>AP Photo</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>Spring is a time for new beginnings, which means it's the perfect time to set a fitness goal.</p>
<p>But you'll need the right equipment, whether you're an athlete in training or just interested in general wellness.</p>
<p>We turned to the experts at <a href="http://treadmills.findthebest.com/">FindTheBest</a> to help us narrow down the 10 best ellipticals you can buy. </p>
<p><a href="http://ellipticals.findthebest.com/">FindTheBest</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> ranked the ellipticals <span>based on data from TreadmillDoctor.com 2014 and Fitness-Equipment-Source.com 2014 Rating, the machine's warranty and features like <span>display type, mechanical features and number of programs.</span></span></span></p>
<h2>10. Smooth Fitness CE 5.5 ($2,998)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.smoothfitness.com/ellipticals-machines/smooth-ce-55.htm">CE 5.5</a> is a standard home elliptical with an adjustable stride length between 18 and 21 inches and 24 levels of resistance. It includes 26 preset workout programs. </p>
<h2>9. NordicTrack ACT Commercial 10 ($2,999)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.nordictrack.com/fitness/en/NordicTrack/Ellipticals/act-commercial-10">ACT Commercial 10</a> is a high-tech exercise machine that fits in small spaces. It's half the length of a traditional elliptical and has a 10-inch <span>web enabled color touchscreen that delivers <span>personalized workouts from iFit.</span></span> </p>
<h2>8. Spirit Fitness XE295 ($1,599)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.spiritfitness.com/rxe295.html">XE295</a> allows you to adjust your pedal angle and handle position. It's built for someone who values feedback on his or her workout. The center console wirelessly tracks heart rate and which muscles in your body are minimally and maximally activated throughout your workout.</p>
<h2>7. TRUE ES700 ($4,099)</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://shop.truefitness.com/es700-elliptical.html">ES700</a> has handles designed to fit a large range of motion during your workout. S<span>ide-steps on the elliptical make it the industry's first to provide an upper-body only workout.</span></p>
<h2>6. Smooth Fitness CE 9.5 ($3,999)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.smoothfitness.com/ellipticals-machines/smooth-ce-95.htm">CE 9.5</a> offers workouts with 19- to 25-inch<span> adjustable stride length, which is above average. Varying the<span> stride length accommodates people of different heights as well as targets different muscle groups if you vary the stride length during your own exercise.</span></span></p>
<h2>5. Sole Fitness E35 ($1,300)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.soletreadmills.com/ellipticals/e35-elliptical-2013">E35</a> includes a built-in cooling fan and speakers. It's driving mechanism is very quite and works in forward and backward motion.</p>
<h2>4. Smooth Fitness AGILE DMT X2 ($1,899)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.smoothfitness.com/ellipticals-machines/smooth-agile-dmtx2.htm">Agile DMT</a> focuses on cardiovascular performance, <span>caloric burn and decreasing stress and strain on joints. The design keeps your toes in front of your knees while you workout, <span>providing a more natural step-forward motion.</span></span> </p>
<h2>3. Vision XF40 Touch ($3,399)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.visionfitness.com/product/xf40-touch">XF40 Touch</a> features a welded-steel frame with folding pedal arms. The t<span>ouch console includes a 10-inch HD display and workout planning and tracking programs. A wireless chest strap to monitor your heart rate comes free with the elliptical.</span></p>
<h2>2. Precore EFX 835 ($7,495)</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.leisurefitness.com/Precor-EFX-835-Elliptical-Fitness-Crosstrainer-P1376.aspx">EFX 835</a> is a cross-ramp elliptical with moving handle bars. It angles from <span>angles from 13 to 40 degrees with 15 preset programs and 20 resistance levels.</span></p>
<h2>1. TRUE ES900 Escalate ($4,499)</h2>
<p>The <a href="top-of-the-line%20elliptical%20cross-trainer">ES900</a> is a cross-trainer machine designed to give you a full body workout. Its handles rotate 360, plus the elliptical offers cardio programming, 33 preset workouts, plus iPod integration to track your progress.</p>

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