Compare Ultraportable Laptop Computers

Are you constantly on the move and need traveling gear that's as lightweight and compact as possible? If so, you need a ultraportable notebook. These systems are designed first and foremost for mobility. Realizing that road warriors don't want to carry one ounce more than necessary, laptop manufacturers now offer the slimmest, lightest laptops imaginable.

You won't get a 14-inch screen, the fastest processor, or in most cases, an optical drive. If you can get by without these features, you'll be rewarded with a laptop that weighs less than three pounds--so light you won't even notice it in your laptop carrying case.

Since a 12-inch or smaller screen and a somewhat cramped keyboard aren't conducive to full time use, most frequent travelers will connect an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and optical drive to their ultraportable when they get back to their desk at home or in the office. On the road, you'll appreciate your ultraportable's small screen and keyboard, especially when you get back from the airport and realize your shoulders don't hurt from carrying your luggage. amigosdeladanza.es

Mobility is king when it comes to ultraportables. You'll get plenty of performance for productivity chores, along with a decent amount of storage (40-60GB). You'll start seeing a increasing number of these lightweight marvels that are being equipped with DVD/CD-RW drives and a few with DVD burners.

Here are a few top-notch ultraportable performers from several laptop manufacturers:

• Panasonic ToughBook CF-W2
• IBM ThinkPad X40
• Dell Latitude X1
• Toshiba Portege R200
• Sony Vaio VGN-T350P