Best Notebooks - PC Platform, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System, 0 to 3 lb. Weight

'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.'

'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.'

'fantastic keyboard'

'outstanding keyboard'

'The SODIMM slot and hard drive are fairly easy to access: remove 3 tiny philips head screws inside the battery compartment and lift up the keyboard.'

'This notebook meets the EPEAT Silver level of environmental performance criteria including a minimum of 65% recycleable or reuseable materials'

'With the T61 Widescreen, you get the absolute best from Intel's newest Centrino Duo platform'

'latest and greatest notebooks'

'The T61p is a great business notebook for those who need lots of power and features'

'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.'

'Top-notch security and durability'

'The X61's form factor makes it ideal for being a light weight companion in a briefcase, and with its solid construction it feels safe throwing it in with other files and books'

'excellent notebook'

'Measuring 10.8 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 1.2 inches high, the TXN17 is among the smallest ultraportables we've seen.'

'Measuring 10.8 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 1.2 inches high, the TXN17 is among the smallest ultraportables we've seen.'

'The reason the TX is so light and takes up so little room in your carry-on is that Sony designed this system using a carbon fiber chassis.'

'stylish laptop'

'The laptop's most striking feature, however, is its thickness--or lack thereof.'

'The BIOS is good for a notebook.'

'The laptop's most striking feature, however, is its thickness--or lack thereof.'