8 Ultraportable Laptops For Growing Businesses


With prices for computer hardware continuing to plummet, laptops have become ubiquitous. But as anyone hauling around a 7-pound behemoth can tell you, just because it's a laptop doesn't mean it's portable. Check out these 8 business-ready laptops punching in around (or under) 3 pounds and lighten your load.



Featherweight and Outdoor Ready: Toshiba Portege R500

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Featherweight and Outdoor Ready: Toshiba Portege R500

The Toshiba Portege R500 wins the ultraportable laptop weigh in -- it's closer to 2 pounds than 3 pounds. It's so easy to carry that it's tempting to take it everywhere -- so the "transflective" screen that allows viewing in bright sun may come in handy. If you've got the budget, there's also a solid state option, which will cut down on the hot-running hard drive.

  • Weight: 2.4 lbs.
  • Screen size: 12.1"
  • Dimensions: 11.1" x 8.5" x 0.77"
  • Wireless: 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth
  • Priced from: $1,549
  • Grab it if: You count how many grams your carry-on weighs
  • Skip it if: You're picky about touchpad performance or loathe excessive heat


See more: Seven Affordable Laptops for Smaller Businesses


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