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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: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

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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: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X61

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: No, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The optical drive is not integrated, but in all else--especially battery life--this business portable is top-notch.

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PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

3. Lenovo 3000 V200

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The Lenovo 3000 V200 is both powerful and affordable, making it a great choice for travelers on a budget.

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PCW Rating: 76.8PCW Rating: 76.8PCW Rating: 76.8

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

4. 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 doesn't look as svelte as the MacBook Air, but it does many things better than Apple's notebook.

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

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

5. 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: 76.1PCW Rating: 76.1PCW Rating: 76.1

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

6. 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: August 07, 2008

7. Asus U2E

CPU: 1.06-GHz Core 2 Duo U7500, Display Size (inches): 11.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.8Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Lightweight and leather lined, with very long battery life, the U2E has plenty to like inside.

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PCW Rating: 73.7PCW Rating: 73.7PCW Rating: 73.7

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

8. Portege R500-S5002

CPU: 1.2-GHz Core 2 Duo U7600, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.4Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The R500 is one of the lightest notebooks with its screen size that we've tested, but its overly flexible screen worries us.

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PCW Rating: 73.5PCW Rating: 73.5PCW Rating: 73.5

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

9. Fujitsu LifeBook T4220 Tablet PC

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: No, Total HD Size (GB): 60GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: If you need a tablet that you can use outdoors, this unit's nonglare screen fills the bill.

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PCW Rating: 73.1PCW Rating: 73.1PCW Rating: 73.1

Last Rated: August 07, 2008

10. Sony VAIO VGN-TZ295N

CPU: 1.33-GHz Core 2 Duo U7700, Display Size (inches): 11.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 64GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The TZ295N's screen is awesome, but the notebook as a whole is evidence that beauty does, in fact, have a (steep) price.

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