August 16, 2008 4:00 AM PDT
3. Lenovo ThinkPad X200
Editors' rating: 8.2
The good: Record-breaking battery life; strong performance for an ultraportable; comfortable full-size keyboard; wide-screen display with a sharp resolution; WWAN and GPS options.
The bad: Nine-cell battery adds significant weight; lacks an optical drive; includes pointing stick but no touch pad.
The bottom line: It lacks some basic features you may require--touch pad, optical drive--but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen. With a variety of connectivity options and a roomy keyboard, the X200 makes a great ultraportable for road warriors.
Read CNET's full review
Price range: Base price is $1,434; review model cost $1,820
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