Best Notebooks - Fax / Modem Modem Type, DVD-ROM CD / DVD Type, 5 to 7 lb. Weight, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot Expandability

'notebook feel sturdy, overall feeling'

'Battery life is by no means bad, either.'

'good battery performance'

'this notebook was designed to look clean and simple.'

'chic notebook'

'elegant black and silver system'

'full 5.1 channel surround sound system'

'the typically excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that will have a long lifespan'

'The sombre black chassis is one of the sturdiest you can buy, and perfect for the rigours of frequent travel use'

'It's still pricey when configured for power users, but the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that should enjoy a long lifespan'

'The build quality is excellent and working with the system (for example, swapping the hard drive) was a breeze'

'The laptop is light, too; with a 5.4-pound frame, it's definitely manageable in a briefcase.'

'sturdy construction'

'The N200 is a very solid laptop with minimalistic design features'

'impressive laptop'

'sturdy construction'

'the laptop is very quiet'

'great mid range notebook'

'worthy budget business laptop'

'The smooth edges are actually welcome, as it can slide into my laptop bag much easier and without as much effort.'

'impressive laptop'

'decent mix of features for typical business tasks'

'There is almost no flex, except at the rear where the whole notebook casing flexes in when pushed hard'

'wide array of configuration options'

'When the notebook is off, one touch of the Dell MediaDirect button permits quick access to music, pictures, movies, and videos, regardless of their location--optical drive, hard drive, USB key, or the five-in-one media-card reader--through an intuitive Media Center Edition-like 10-foot user interface that includes full mouse and keyboard control.'

'Benchmarks aside, the laptop did not feel at all sluggish during our anecdotal use, when we performed basic tasks, such as checking e-mail, listening to music, and performing a quick system scan with Windows Defender.'