'I needed a laptop that was light, durable, and had a full-size keyboard for a weeklong business trip, so I brought the review unit of the 2530p with me.'
'Their compact form factor is crucial for people who need to have their PC with them all the time, especially frequent business travelers.'
'The $3,699 Sony VAIO VGN-TZ298N/XC is a 2.7-pound ultraportable aimed at business users who want a stylish, compact notebook with cutting-edge features'
'we've been impressed with the emphasis on the user experience in this superthin, high-end laptop from the slot-loading DVD drive to the touch-sensitive media buttons and HDMI-output jack'
'The Dell XPS M1330 more than lives up to expectations, making this one of the most desirable and user-friendly lightweight laptops around'
'The advanced configuration makes the ASUS S6F as suitable for serious work as any other notebook while the full set of wireless interfaces helps you be in touch and connected wherever you go.'
'The body of the laptop has been colored in a gun-metal/brushed metal shade to keep the leather look consistent.'
'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.'