Best Notebooks - Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System, 0 to 3 lb. Weight, 1000 to 2096 MB Installed RAM

'the HP Mini 5051 is available now direct from HP and online retailers.'

'innovative keyboard'

'serviceable touchpad'

'We were wary at first, having been big fans of the original HP netbook keyboard design, but the new version works well without forcing too many compromises; the Shift keys, for example, are large and easy to hit.'

'pc_magazine512:http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330686,00.asp The X301 is more satisfying than the others when it comes to business features—and this is where it separates itself from the crowd.'

'A DVD+-RW drive is present, and can be turned off to conserve battery, or be replaced with a secondary battery if you like.'

'decent sized touchpad'

'single most impressive ultraportable notebook'

'Pros Nearly full size keyboard'

'comfortable, large keyboard'

'reasonable starting price'

'most portable system'

'The X200 is environmentally friendly, as it's compliant with Energy Star 4.0 and RoHS standards.'

'The X200 is extremely fast for an ultraportable.'

'the X200 is uncommonly sturdy.'

'Their compact form factor is crucial for people who need to have their PC with them all the time, especially frequent business travelers.'

'The competition and design choices among each of the different 12.1" business notebooks are very interesting.'

'Portege R500 The competition and design choices among each of the different 12.1" business notebooks are very interesting.'

'the dedicated volume controls above the keyboard were convenient for quick volume adjustment and muting.'

'Luckily, if there's one thing the $1,849 HP Compaq 2510p can be counted on for, it's reliability'

'Everyone hates bloatware, even HP apparently.'

'Can take a beating'

'The Toughbook CF-W7 can withstand small spills and up to 200 pounds of pressure'

'the Lifebook P1620 has 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi built in as standard.'

'48GB solid state drive'

'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'