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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: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

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1. 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: 81.7PCW Rating: 81.7PCW Rating: 81.7

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

2. VGN-Z598U

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo P9500, Display Size (inches): 13.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 256GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Sony's high-powered business multimedia machine is compelling and yet with all the extras it costs as much as a used car.

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PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

3. U6V

CPU: 2.26-GHz Core 2 Duo P8400, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.5Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Asus' fashionable ultraportable gives you good performance -- and a second battery -- without breaking the bank.

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PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

4. X360

CPU: 1.4-GHz Core 2 Duo U9400, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 128GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Samsung's reentry into the US provides solid competition for Lenovo's X200 -- but with slicker looks and a crisper image.

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PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

5. 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 packs a decent punch and has more than enough features for the weight-conscious business traveler.

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PCW Rating: 76.5PCW Rating: 76.5PCW Rating: 76.5

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

6. 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: 75.7PCW Rating: 75.7PCW Rating: 75.7

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

7. Elitebook 2530P

CPU: 1.86-GHz Core 2 Duo SL9400, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.8Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Pricey but worth it, the HP EliteBook 2530P lives up to its name with extras not ordinarily found on an ultraportable.

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PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

8. 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: 72.7PCW Rating: 72.7PCW Rating: 72.7

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

9. Toughbook W7

CPU: 1.06-GHz Core 2 Duo U7500, Display Size (inches): 12.1" Display, Wide Screen: No, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Tough enough to tackle the real world, but not enough power to tackle some computing tasks.

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PCW Rating: 72.1PCW Rating: 72.1PCW Rating: 72.1

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

10. Voodoo ENVY133

CPU: 1.6-GHz Core 2 Duo SP7500, Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.5Lbs.,

Bottom Line: HP's aptly named Envy turns heads with its design smarts, but causes double-takes due to the overpriced hardware inside.

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