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Top 5 Ultraportable Laptops

Looking for a good ultraportable laptop? An ultraportable laptop is essentially the smallest and lightest type of laptop you can find. Some ultraportables are even less than 4 pounds in weight - which makes them extremely easy to carry around while you're on the move.

I've come across several good ultraportable laptop computers, and I thought I'd share them with you in this article.

Some of these ultraportable computers might sacrifice certain features (e.g. a built-in DVD burner) to save on weight and bulk. The Lenovo ThinkPad X61s is one example of such a laptop. Others focus trade off screen-size to achieve the same effect (e.g. the Fujitsu LifeBook P7320). You will have your own preferences for that ultraportable, so determine what is your priority and make an well-informed purchase decision.

For now, let's get started with the list of ultraportable laptops which I think are hot in the market right now ...

1. Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X

The Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X weighs in at 2.4 pounds and is less than an inch thick. You will find great computing power and an internal DVD burner. also is an amazingly thin notebook. It comes with the older Windows XP and contains only 1 GB of RAM. However, that may be a blessing given the headaches that Windows Vista gives its users.

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X61s

The Lenovo ThinkPad X61s weighs about 3 pounds and is very thin as well. The chassis of the laptop has a solid feel and computing power (using the included Windows Vista) is as good as the bigger laptops. It does not include a DVD burner though - which is a small issue if you don't need DVDs frequently. The Lenovo ThinkPad brand is also synonymous with reliability and quality, so this ultraportable laptop is a good bet.

3. ASUS W5Fe-A1

The ASUS W5Fe-A1 ultraportable laptop is a lightweight, but powerful computer. The distinguishing feature of this laptop is its support for the SideShow, a feature in Windows Vista. This feature allows a secondary display which shows various bits of information. On the ASUS W5Fe-A1, there is now an external LCD display for this SideShow function - which of course adds to its price.

4. Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B

The Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B is a very stylish ultraportable laptop (which is Sony's speciality in this arena). It is sleek, lightweight and extremely cool. You get a new LED display which significantly reduces the laptop weight and also gives brighter, richer colors. You get great computing power and features in this laptop - but be prepared to pay a premium for that classy look.

Fujitsu LifeBook P7320

The Fujitsu LifeBook P7320 is a wonderful ultraportable. If you want a sleek and light laptop, the LifeBook's weight of 3 pounds will fit the bill. You also get a built-in DVD burner and all the trappings of a solid laptop. The only downside is the smaller 10.6 inch widescreen display - which reduces the weight but makes viewing documents more difficult. Still, it is on the whole a very good buy.

Conclusion

I hope the above has helped you understand the various ultraportable laptop models out in the market. If you are looking for such laptops, I'd personally recommend the Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X or the Lenovo ThinkPad X61s (you may have your own preferences). As usual, be sure to shop around and do your research before plonking down the cash. Until next time, good luck and happy computing!

Gary Hendricks runs a website about laptops. Visit his website at Best-Laptop-Guide.com to learn more about selecting the best laptops and accessories to suit your needs.

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