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Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-10H
Reviews The Satellite Pro U400 has a number of strong points, but the battery life, in particular, is disappointing. It could be a good choice if you need a compact notebook that'll spend most of its time on the desktop. But mobile professionals needing a long-lived system away from mains power may want to look elsewhere.
Tags: Battery, Satellite, Graphics, USB, Toshiba Satellite, Notebook, Satellite Pro U400, Toshiba Satellite Pro U400, Back Edge, performance
HP Compaq 6720s
Reviews The 6720s is a budget business notebook that could fit the bill if you don't need serious CPU or graphics power, and are likely to spend most of your time in the office rather than on the road.
Toshiba Tecra M10-10I
Reviews So long as you don't intend to carry this rather bulky notebook too often, its high-quality screen and excellent keyboard, plus a solid set of internal components, should make it a serviceable workhorse.
Tags: Toshiba Tecra, Intel Corp., Security, Graphics, USB, Notebook, Mouse, Touchpad, Display, Fn
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P7230
Reviews The LifeBook P7230 isn't the most stylish of ultraportables and we have a few minor niggles, but overall it performs very solidly indeed.
GETAC P470
Reviews This ruggedised notebook provides a good set of features, including a passive touch-screen and optional 3G connectivity. However, you may need to invest in an upgrade or two to get the battery life you require.
HP EliteBook 6930p
Reviews HP's EliteBook 6930p is a solidly built 'thin and light' system that comes in a wide range of configurations. We have reservations about the entry-level screen resolution and USB port placement, but overall this is a decent mobile business workhorse.
Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Mobile Broadband, Graphics, Wireless, Broadband, Notebook, Touchpad, Wireless Connectivity, performance
Samsung Q210
Reviews Samsung's Q210 is a trendy-looking 12.1in. notebook with appeal beyond its nominal consumer niche. It's an excellent performer with a great keyboard and plenty of wireless options.
Tags: Battery, Graphics, LightScribe, DVD, Notebook, Lid Section, Touchpad, Display, Samsung Q210, LightScribe Technology
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook E8210
Reviews The feature-packed LifeBook E8210 contains one feature we've not seen before: integrated 3G connectivity. This dual-core desktop replacement performs extremely well, although its battery life is only moderate.
Tags: Battery, Mobile, Voice Call, Intel Core Duo, Watcher Software, Notebook, Fujitsu LifeBook, Fujitsu Siemens, LifeBook E8210, 3G Connection
Psion NetBook Pro
Reviews The NetBook Pro looks like a mini-notebook, yet runs the handheld-orientated Windows CE .NET 4.2 OS. Although it’s primarily aimed at corporate mobile workforces, we think it could have wider appeal.
Dell Inspiron 8500
Reviews With its wide-aspect 15.4in. screen, excellent performance and reasonable battery life, Dell's redesigned Inspiron 8500 series is a mobile media powerhouse.
IBM ThinkPad X31
Reviews The ultraportable ThinkPad X31 provides a depth of features in a compact format that's suitable for serious travellers.
Rock Tablet T200
Reviews Rock's Tablet T200 is a convertible-style tablet that reduces cost by using Windows XP Home and third-party pen-enabled software rather than Tablet PC Edition. However, its performance and battery life are disappointing.
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P1510
Reviews Fujitsu Siemens' diminutive LifeBook P1510 is a convertible Tablet PC with a lot going for it. However, some may find its screen and keyboard too cramped, while battery life is disappointing.
Sony Vaio VGN-TX2XP/L
Reviews The Vaio VGN-TX2XP/L is as slim, lightweight and elegant as you'd expect a Sony ultraportable notebook to be. It includes an internal DVD rewriter, has a high-contrast widescreen display and delivers 5-hour-plus battery life.
Apple MacBook (13in., 2GHz Core Duo): a first look
Reviews With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a very reasonable price point and delivered a notebook that makes a great compromise between size and portability.
