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Lightweight laptops.(Brief article)
Byline: Cliff Joseph
Lightweight laptops
Wallet, keys, phone... can we add laptop to the list? Cliff Joseph tests the notebooks that claim true portability
Laptops once fell into two main categories. There were 'desktop replacements' that were powerful enough to replace a desktop PC, but tended to be big and heavy with limited battery life. These laptops were primarily designed for business users who might travel from time to time, but generally did most of their work in an office where they had access to a mains power supply.
Alternatively you could opt for an 'ultraportable' machine designed for people who need to work on the move. It would be much smaller and lighter and would provide better battery life, although it might not be able to provide the same performance as a desktop replacement system.
However, the recent shift towards more efficient processor designs, such as Intel's Core and Core 2 ranges, has ...
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