Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Conclusion

Intel's Centrino 2 technology heralds a quiet revolution. It's brought desktop-level power to ultraportables without harming battery life, and both the X200 and the Sony VAIO Z-Series show that you can buy a 1.5kg laptop that can also be your main PC.

What is surprising, however, is the price. Even though you can't yet buy X200 units, you can pre-order a well-specified one (P8400 processor, 2GB RAM and 160GB hard disk) for £950 exc VAT, while the best price for our top-end NR35TUK review unit is £1,145.

Neither of these prices quite puts the X200 into bargain territory, but they're by no means terrible either. So if you need true power from your laptop, and it's substance rather than style that matters to your business, then this diminutive Lenovo is an excellent choice.

Author: Tim Danton