Suggestions for a travel computer that doesn't weigh a ton (1 Viewer)

[Michael Reuben]

I'm just starting my search for a new notebook that will truly be easy to lug around airports. It's primary use will be web connections (wired and wireless); so I don't need a powerhouse. Just something with a reasonably readable screen, good battery life and, above all, lightweight.

I'm particularly interested in people's hands-on experience. What machines have you used that you liked (and why)? Which ones did you hate (and why)?

All input much appreciated.

M.

 

[SethH]

Through work I've been able to use a Toshiba TabletPC. I love the thing (wish I could afford one for myself). It's very light-weight and has good battery life. The tablet thing is really cool, but it may not be what you're looking for.

 

[Mike Voigt]

Through work I've been using the IBM T40. Quite happy with it. Newest model I've seen is the T42.

Pretty lightweight for a solid machine.

 

[Kimmo Jaskari]

Haven't had the chance to work on one, but I still wish my company would spring for a HP TC1100 Tablet PC. The best of both worlds - usable either with or without keyboard.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=hp+tc1100+review

 

[Michael Reuben]

Thanks for the responses so far!

Has anyone used the Sony Vaio 140 (or related models)? Someone I know swears by it, and I'm going to try to find a display model in a store this week, just to get a feel for the weight and the style of keyboard.

M.

 

[SethH]

I haven't used one, but a friend of mine has one and likes it. I've seen her using it and the screen is incredible. It's probably one of the best displays I've ever seen on a laptop. I'm not sure which model number she has though.

When the Sony Vaio laptops first came out they really sucked, so I've always avoided them. I understand that they've gotten much better in recent years though.