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Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops

Ideal for the mobile professional, these notebooks stand out for their low weight and small footprint. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Darren Gladstone

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PCW Rating: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

1. Lenovo Thinkpad X200

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo P8600, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.95Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The X200 is one super ultraportable with full-featured performance, battery life and a good keyboard to boot.

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PCW Rating: 81.1PCW Rating: 81.1PCW Rating: 81.1

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

2. Sony VGN-Z598U/B

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo P9500, Display Size (inches): 13.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 256GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Sony's high-powered business multimedia machine is compelling and yet with all the extras it costs as much as a used car.

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PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

3. Samsung X360-34P

CPU: 1.4-GHz Core 2 Duo U9400, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 128GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Samsung's reentry into the US provides solid competition for Lenovo's X200 -- but with slicker looks and a crisper image.

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PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

4. HP EliteBook 2530p

CPU: 1.86-GHz Core 2 Duo SL9400, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.8Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Pricey but worth it, the HP EliteBook 2530P lives up to its name with extras not ordinarily found on an ultraportable.

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PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

5. Lenovo Thinkpad X300

CPU: 1.2-GHz Core 2 Duo L7100, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 64GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.4Lbs.,

Bottom Line: This ultralight packs a decent punch and has more than enough features for the weight-conscious business traveler.

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PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

6. Acer Timeline 3810T

CPU: 1.4-GHz Core 2 Duo SU9400, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 500GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.7Lbs.,

Bottom Line: This Intel-powered portable, which camps between netbook and notebook, delivers decent performance and style in spades.

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PCW Rating: 75.7PCW Rating: 75.7PCW Rating: 75.7

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

7. Lenovo IdeaPad U110

CPU: 1.6-GHz Core 2 Duo L7500, Display Size (inches): 11.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.4Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Lenovo's consumer-y ultraportable is rugged -- and different -- enough to earn a loyal following

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PCW Rating: 74.1PCW Rating: 74.1PCW Rating: 74.1

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

8. Micro Express JFT2500

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.4Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Overlook the small keyboard and 2-hour battery life, and you have yourself an affordable, ultrafast ultraportable.

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PCW Rating: 74.0PCW Rating: 74.0PCW Rating: 74.0

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

9. Apple Macbook Air

CPU: 1.86-GHz Core 2 Duo SL9400, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 128GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Apple's second stab at the Air adds a better GPU but keeps the same shape--and the problems that come with it.

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PCW Rating: 73.6PCW Rating: 73.6PCW Rating: 73.6

Last Rated: July 07, 2009

10. Fujitsu Lifebook T2020

CPU: 1.4-GHz Core 2 Duo U9400, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Fujitsu's underpowered tablet PC, the T2020, is at least light and long-lived enough to get you through the work day.

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