Best Notebooks - 0 to 3 lb. Weight, 10 to 13 in. Display Size

'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 new MacBook is brilliant.'

'A genuinely unique laptop for those seeking a Retina display in the most compact and light chassis around, the fact remains that the new MacBook’s many compromises mean it won’t suit everyone. '

'Impossible movie was loud and clear, even at the highest volume setting.'

'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'

'In many areas the notebook is an excellent budget system. '

'Bright, colorful display. '

'The Satellite Radius 12 is definitely a system to consider if you're a photographer or videographer who's tired of lugging a 15-inch laptop, and is willing to make some compromises in order to get a 4K display in a very portable package. '

'The sound provided by the built-in stereo speakers is reasonably clear, with some help from Dolby Advanced Audio software, but the overall volume is on the quiet side.'

'decent ultraportable budget laptop'