Top 5 Ultraportable Laptops 2008

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 I PCWorld—–Review on Aug 10, 2008 3:00 pm


1. Lenovo Thinkpad X200—–Price When Reviewed: $1947
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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Top 5 All-Purpose Laptops 2008

Edited by Darren Gladstone
Aug 19, 2008 1:00 am

These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.


1. Micro Express JFL9226—–Best Buy!—–Price When Reviewed: $1299
CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo T9400, Display Size (inches): 15.4″ Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 200GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The JFL9226 cuts most of the right corners to produce a budget-friendly road warrior. It just needs a facelift.


2. Lenovo IdeaPad Y510——Price When Reviewed: $830
CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5450, Display Size (inches): 15.4″ Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Well-built laptop provides middle of the road performance and a sizable hard disk for a good price.

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