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 Carla Thornton
Bottom Line: The 9-cell battery on this indoor/outdoor model lasts forever, but its front-mounted location is not always ideal.
PC World Rating: 73 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 1.2-GHz Core 2 Duo U7600
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 100
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4
- Price When Reviewed: $2558
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: This sub-3-pound laptop has an integrated DVD burner, a super-bright screen, and an easy-to-use keyboard.
PC World Rating: 74 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Poor
- CPU: 1.2-GHz Core Solo U1400
- Display Size (inches): 10.6
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 60
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.6
- Price When Reviewed: $1899
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: Light unit with a small but very bright screen and built-in WWAN can handle simple computing chores on the run.
PC World Rating: 74 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Fair
- CPU: 1.06-GHz Core 2 Duo U7500
- Display Size (inches): 11.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 100
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.7
- Price When Reviewed: $2100
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: If you need a tablet that you can use outdoors, this unit's nonglare screen fills the bill.
PC World Rating: 74 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: No
- Total HD Size (GB): 60
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.3
- Price When Reviewed: $2119
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: This tablet could be faster, but input is supereasy, even in full sunlight, and battery life is top-notch.
PC World Rating: 74 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 1.2-GHz Core 2 Duo U7600
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 80
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.7
- Price When Reviewed: $2299
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: This easy-to-use tablet PC is graced with thoughtful design touches, but it had a short battery life in our tests.
PC World Rating: 74 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Poor
- CPU: 2-GHz Turion 64 X2 TL-60
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.2
- Price When Reviewed: $1275
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: Powerful, light, and with an always-on lid LCD, the Asus W5fe-2P025E is perfect for people with heavy schedules.
PC World Rating: 75 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Poor
- CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4
- Price When Reviewed: $1999
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: The Lenovo 3000 V200 is both powerful and affordable, making it a great choice for travelers on a budget.
PC World Rating: 77 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.3
- Price When Reviewed: $1550
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: Tablet version of the X61 adds a swivel touch screen so the unit doubles as an easy-to-hold note-taking device.
PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 1.6-GHz Core 2 Duo L7500
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: No
- Total HD Size (GB): 100
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.5
- Price When Reviewed: $2299
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
Bottom Line: The optical drive is not integrated, but in all else--especially battery life--this business portable is top-notch.
PC World Rating: 84 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
- Display Size (inches): 12.1
- Wide Screen: No
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.6
- Price When Reviewed: $1724
- Rated on: December 10, 2007
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