Best Notebooks - 0 to 4 lb. Weight, 802.11ac (2.4+5.0 GHz Dual-band) Networking Type, Word Processing

'If you're not wedded to Apple's operating system, Dell's notebook is the way to go, but Mac fans who value endurance above all else will find the new 13-inch Air the best there is. '

'Thankfully, the system is unencumbered by bloatware. '

'Thanks to a new generation of processors, the MacBook Air gets improved battery life, while maintaining its now classic thin and light metal exterior.'

'The small notebook maintains a strong repertoire of connectivity technologies. '

'The MacBook Air 11-inch is a wonderful commuter laptop, and it should be on your short list if you're constantly on the move. '

'If you’ve got the money it’s perfect for business trips.'

'More ports than 12-inch MacBook. '

'Apple's buying process is very user-friendly.'

'It's excellent overall, and an improvement over last year's version. '

'Clear, bright, 12-inch, 2,160-by-1,440-resolution display. '

'Despite its small size, the speakers in the Surface Pro 4 made an impact. '

'Asus Chromebook Flip (C100PA-DB02), on the other hand, delivers a stunning, lightweight convertible design, excellent performance, and impressive battery life for under $300. '

'The Asus Chromebook Flip C100 takes some real risks, some more successful than others, in order to provide a premium-feeling experience for only $249 (£249 in the UK; not currently available in Australia).'

'impressive build quality'

'It helps that the Chromebook Flip is one of the smallest and lightest convertible systems around, weighing 1.96 pounds and measuring 10.6 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches. '

'the Dell Chromebook 11 Non-Touch is ideal for any grade-school classroom or for use as an affordable, everyday laptop.'

'The matte finish on the keys made them comfortable to use.'

'Snappy performance'

'The Dell Chromebook 11 Touch is a decent Chrome OS laptop for education, with a rugged design that should survive whatever stresses are inflicted upon it in the classroom. '

'The matte finish on the keys made them comfortable to use.'

'Snappy performance'

'The built-in speakers are a bit trebly, but moderately loud and distortion-free. '

'The newest Google Chromebook Pixel is impressive.'

'It’s a great second computer for anyone, a great primary machine for some people. '

'Mix of regular and USB Type-C ports. '

'A fifth-generation Intel Core i5-5200U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 helped the ThinkPad E450 turn in a respectable score of 2,529 points on the PCMark 8 Work Conventional test, which is very close to the scores of the Dell Latitude 14 and the Toshiba Tecra C50. '