February 24, 2007 6:00 AM PST
8. Dell XPS M1210 (Vista Ultimate)
Editors' rating: 7.5
The good: High-end components in a compact chassis; long battery life; comfortable keyboard.
The bad: Heavy and a bit bulky for a 12-inch laptop; disappointing gaming scores; high-end configuration options are expensive.
The bottom line: Upgraded to Windows Vista, the Dell XPS M1210 is a pricey but powerful system for those who want a smaller laptop with few compromises.
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