Reviewed on July 31, 2008The HP Pavilion dv6985se is a well-stocked mainstream machine with a long-living (though heavy) 12-cell battery. We recommend it, provided you like the unique copper-colored case and are willing to schlep around 6.6 pounds of laptop.TAGS:HP Pavilion, battery, HP, Intel Core 2 Duo, Sony Vaio, laptop computer, keyboard, Sony Corp., Intel
Reviewed on August 14, 2008It 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.TAGS:ThinkPad, ThinkPad X300, Lenovo, battery, weight, keyboard, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, Intel