4. Sony VAIO TXN17P/B
Editors' rating: 8.2
The good: Great battery life; built-in mobile broadband antenna; typically impressive Sony industrial design; LED-backlit display provides bright screen and aids battery life; compact and light; still includes optical drive.
The bad: Slow Core Solo processor; small and slow hard drive; expensive warranty extensions.
The bottom line: Sony adds Windows Vista to its ultraportable VAIO TXN17, which doesn't change much otherwise from its XP-based precursor. With a gorgeous design, excellent battery life, and wireless broadband, it remains one of the best ultraportables on the market for business travelers.
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Price range: $2,449-$2,889
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