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    The Sony VAIO PCG-R505CT notebook provides an excellent example of why you should sometimes look past performance ratings and technical specifications when buying a notebook. Its standout specifications are its minimal size and weight, but this slim notebook also sports an excellent software bundle aimed at hobbyist photographers and video enthusiasts who will find it worth sacrificing a few benchmark points.

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    Ultraportables don't get much lighter than Sony's 1.2kg TX17. Although diminutive in size, the 11-inch Vaio has a built-in DVD burner, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Fujitsu LifeBook S6311

    The ideal notebook for road warriors who crave battery run time without skimping on specs, the S6311's weight and size also makes it a good student or home notebook, albeit an expensive one given the lack of grunt for anything other than work and the odd DVD.

  • Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/N

    The Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/N is more fragile than we'd like, especially at AU$3,599 -- but the feature set is quite impressive for an ultraportable.

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