Best ultraportable laptops
Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Summer 2011)
This year's 11-inch MacBook Air improves on last year's model in several significant ways and is by far the fastest ultraportable you're likely to find, though some users will consider the limited flash storage space to be a hindrance.
Price: $938.95 - $999.00 (check prices)
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HP Pavilion dm1z (fall 2011)
There have been plenty of 11-inch AMD-powered ultraportables this year, but HP's Pavilion dm1z was the first, and this updated version puts it back in the lead in this crowded category.
As Reviewed: Pricing not available
Similar Model Starting at: $369.99
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Alienware M11x (spring 2011)
Don't be fooled by its unchanged looks: the 2011 Alienware M11x makes big leaps forward in performance, graphics, and battery life, while keeping a reasonable price. Anyone looking for a portable gaming-ready laptop will have a hard time resisting the urge to pick one of these up.
As Reviewed: $1,099.00
Similar Model Starting at: $899.00
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Sony Vaio YB Series VPC-YB35KX/B
The more affordable and better-performing Sony Vaio YB35KX/B is a modest improvement on the last YB model we reviewed, adding up to a full-featured but cramped 11-inch laptop that'll cost a lot less than an ultrabook.
Price: $489.00 - $549.99 (check prices)
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205
Combining AMD's excellent ultraportable Fusion platform with Lenovo's consumer-friendly IdeaPad designs, the S205 is a solid, if unexciting, 11-inch laptop ideal for on-the-go Web surfing.
As Reviewed: Pricing not available
Similar Model Starting at: $429.00 configure at Lenovo
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