One of the best looking, lightest (and least expensive) tablet PCs we've seen.

The ThinkPad X41 Tablet has excellent security and battery life, and is very mobile.

Although it's competitively priced, the Centoris W259-3165 still includes extras like a DVD writer, TV-out and some good software's included. Recommended for those on a budget who need a well-balanced machine.

If you consider battery life and light weight the most important laptop criteria, give the LifeBook P7010 a close look. You could probably live with this 1.5-kilogram unit's less-than-perfect keyboard and screen.

Spring for the extra battery (at an extra charge) to add needed life to this otherwise fine and very light travelling companion.

The Z71A offers solid performance, battery life and DVD writing at a competitive price.

The Libretto's miniature size and light weight will attract veterans of the road who want to travel without being encumbered.

Lightweight and fully equipped, the 1.8 kilogram W5A goes one step further than most ultraportables, coming with a swivel Webcam.

This inexpensive notebook impressed us with its lightness and battery life, but don't expect a comprehensive set of features.

This classy business notebook from Sony helps you get the job done in style.

The ThinkPad R52 is a decent but bland Pentium M notebook.

The entertainment is sweet on the HP Pavilion dv4000, a great consumer laptop that serves up DVD movies and CD music without requiring you to boot up.