Combined with an understated yet attractive design, a matt screen, powerful Sandy Bridge Core i5 internals backed by 6GB of RAM and a 640GB hard drive plus generous connectivity – in a package that weighs a mere 1.47kg with integrated optical drive – it has all the elements in place to be a winner.įirst off, let’s talk about design. The R830-143 sports a magnesium chassis, which makes it far lighter than rivals using aluminium. Now we’re looking at an ultraportable that has the chance to fix these niggles and become one of our favourite choices in its class, the Toshiba Satellite R830-143. Clad in a light metal shell and without compromising on features, only a few flaws held it back from an unreserved recommendation. One of last year’s most interesting ones was the Toshiba Portege R700. However, if your budget is limited there are far fewer candidates. From the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 to the imminent Sandy Bridge refresh of the Apple MacBook Air, there’s plenty of choice.

It’s easy enough to find a light, well-built and premium-feeling 13.3in laptop that will last a while away from a socket if you’re willing to spend over a grand.

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