Best Notebooks - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System, Thin and Light Laptop Laptop Type, 1 x Smart Card Slot Expandability

'The nc843 is extremely well made.'

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

'A good laptop for business'

'Type II PC Card, smart card'

'There's a feeling of quality that pervades the entire system'

'The HP Compaq nc6400 ($1,799) notebook's business-casual design and briefcase-friendly frame are ideal for fast-paced mobile users.'

'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.'

'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.'

'Another good design choice is the module release latch, a slide switch located on the right front edge of the unit, which makes hot-swapping between the floppy disk drive and the DVD-ROM drive a breeze.'