Ultraportable laptops - CNET reviews

Editors' Top Laptops
updated May 17, 2006

Ideal for frequent fliers, regular commuters, and other workers mindful of every ounce they carry, ultraportable notebooks have enough computing power for basic office productivity tasks in a system so light you'll barely notice it's in your bag. And while in the past portability has often come at the sacrifice of features, the latest ultraportables have upped the ante, with more of the creature comforts you'd expect from a larger laptop, such as integrated optical drives and comfortable keyboards. Granted, these machines will never replace your desktop computer--but when you're hauling your briefcase through DFW for the fourth time in a month, that won't matter.

-- Michelle Thatcher, associate editor

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Ultraportable laptops

Laptops	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Lenovo ThinkPad X60s Released: 02/14/2006	8.4 Excellent	Email me when product is available	The first ultraportable to accommodate Intel's Core Duo processor, the ThinkPad X60s combines blazing performance and incredible battery life with a full feature set and a compact case. We like it. Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.67 GHz) , 1.67 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 3.5 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix , EPA Energy Star , RoHS , Microsoft Windows Vista , Windows Vista Business

Sony VAIO TX670P/B (Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB HDD) Released: 09/19/2005	8.1 Excellent	Email me when product is available	Though it's expensive, the Sony VAIO VGN-TX670P delivers a great combination of business and entertainment features, long battery life, and unparalleled connectivity in an incredibly ultraportable package. Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.2 GHz) , 1.2 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM , 2.9 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix , Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Fujitsu LifeBook P7120 (Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB HDD) Released: 11/08/2005	7.9 Very good	Email me when product is available	With strong performance, lengthy battery life, and light weight, the Fujitsu LifeBook P7120 is a no-compromises ultraportable. Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.2 GHz) , 1.2 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 3.2 lbs, 10.6 in TFT active matrix , EPA Energy Star , Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Sony Vaio SZ Released: 03/15/2006	7.5 Very good	Email me when product is available	The Sony VAIO SZ manages to be eminently portable without sacrificing a readable screen or a usable keyboard, and it incorporates all of the features and components, and most of the connections, that business users need. Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz) , 1.83 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM , 3.7 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix , Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Dell Latitude X1 Released: 03/29/2005	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	The Dell Latitude X1 squeezes everything a business user will need (except for an integrated optical drive) into a sleek, featherweight case. Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.10 GHz) , 1.10 GHz, 512 MB DDR SDRAM , 2.5 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Toshiba Portege R200 Released: 04/20/2005	6.7 Good	Email me when product is available	Though it's a tad expensive, the Toshiba Portege R200 is a well-designed ultraportable with enough speed and battery life for business travelers. Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.2 GHz) , 1.2 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 2.6 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix , Microsoft Windows XP Professional

HP Compaq nc2400 Released: 05/09/2006	6.3 Good	Email me when product is available	Though it lacks the latest components, the low-price HP Compaq nc2400 strikes an appealing balance between features and portability for basic mobile users. Specs: Intel Core Solo (1.2 GHz) , 1.2 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM , 2.9 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix , EPA Energy Star , Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Gateway NX100X Released: 04/26/2006	6.0 Good	Email me when product is available	Home and business users seeking an inexpensive, if basic, ultraportable will be pleased with the well-designed Gateway NX100X. Specs: (533 MHz) , 533 MHz, 12.1 in