Best Notebooks - 3 to 1000 MB Installed RAM, 1 x Smart Card Slot Expandability

'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 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 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'

'Has 256MB of video RAM, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.'

'The system feels quite sturdy, thanks to a magnesium alloy frame and a scratch-resistant in-mold lamination around the keyboard.'

'The system's 3 hour 55 minute run on our MobileMark 2005 battery-life tests is fine for everyday commuting, but won't get you from coast to coast.'

'excellent machine'

'excellent small business or student laptop'

'external volume and mute buttons'

'A docking station ($279) and port replicator ($179) are optional, as is a viewing stand ($79), which raises your system up to eye level for more comfortable desktop use.'

'lightest notebook'

'lightest notebook'