Best 13in notebooks of 2010
- — 06 December, 2010 15:08
If you're looking for a notebook that's easy to take on the road with you, yet doesn't compromise much when it comes to user comfort and features, then consider getting yourself a 13.3in laptop, rather than a 10in netbook.
We think 13.3in hits the sweet spot between mobility and easy of use and prices for many 13.3in notebooks are not that much more than the most expensive netbooks, with the benefit being that you'll also get a lot more performance out of a 13.3in notebook than you would out of a 10in netbook.
In this round-up we've gathered the best 13.3in notebooks of 2010, including the recently released Dell Vostro V130. The Vostro V130 doesn't have as many features as some of the other 13.3in models we've included, but its solid build quality, 1.6kg weight and thin frame still make it desirable.
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Dell Vostro V130
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Fujitsu LifeBook SH530
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Toshiba Portege R700
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MSI X-Slim X350
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Viewsonic ViewBook Pro (VNB131S)
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Samsung Q330-JS03AU
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Toshiba Satellite Pro U500 (PSU9NA-00600N)
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Fujitsu LifeBook SH760
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HP Pavilion dm3-101tu (VV707PA)
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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13"
Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge 13" is a great little laptop for anyone who wants good performance and battery life in a mobile form factor but doesn't want to spend over $1000. There aren't really many things to dislike about this model, and there are plenty of things to love, such as the excellent input devices and the ability to charge your USB devices even when the notebook is powered off and unplugged.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 4th Feb., 2010
- Elias Plastiras
- Lenovo
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 999.00
- Pros:
- Excellent keyboard, dual pointing devices, can charge USB devices, good battery life
- Cons:
- No ExpressCard slot, combined microphone and headphone port, hinges a little soft, some unnecessary preinstalled software
