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It lacks some basic features you may require touch pad, optical drive but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
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The T400s is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad yet from Lenovo just be ready to pay for the convenience.
Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you.
Despite its strong performance, the tacky design and inflated price leaves the Toshiba Tecra R10 behind the competition.
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