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Best Laptops Under 4 Pounds

It's nice to have a large screen an powerful processor, but sometimes what matters most in a laptop is your ability to carry it around all day without making your shoulder sore. These are the best laptops we've reviewed with a weight of 4 pounds or less - light enough for even the pickiest road warrior.

Edited by Jason Cross   

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Sony VAIO Z-Series VPCZ137GX

It doesn't get any better--or more expensive--than this slightly-larger-than-average ultraportable laptop.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 15, 2010
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Toshiba Portege R700-S1330

Toshiba delivers a great machine with a few annoying flaws.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 19, 2010
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Prices from $1,281

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air/1.4GHz (128 GB)

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 26, 2010
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Prices from $1,179

HP EliteBook 2740p

While battery life and screen colors can be disappointing, the HP Elitebook 2740p makes up for those shortcomings with its convertible touchscreen and all-around performance.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 05, 2010
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Lenovo ThinkPad X100e

AMD's Neo processor makes this a speedy netbook, but forget about working all day on one charge.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: April 07, 2010
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Prices from $529

HP Mini 5103

Great security features and excellent video performance highlight this corporate netbook--but the display's too small.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 29, 2010
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Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118

The keyboard and trackpad on Acer's latest ultraportable laptop aren't perfect, but the sacrifices involved are acceptable when the result is such a sleek machine.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 11, 2010
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Prices from $361

Gateway LT2118u

An easily upgradable netbook with exceptional style and battery life.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: April 27, 2010
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Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-3721

An affordable ultraportable that's long on workaday performance but iffy on input ergonomics.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: July 27, 2010
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Prices from $363

Asus Eee PC 1015PED

This stylish netbook has great battery life, but it doesn't handle high-definition video well.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 04, 2010

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