Laptops: How to buy the best laptop
Buying the best ultra portable laptop Ultraportables have been pushed to their limits since May 2011 when Intel launched its 'ultrabook' campaign - a new title requiring models to reach a minimum set of criteria around both specification (from the Intel processor to measuring under 21mm thick) and performance (for example, a less than seven second start up time). Ultraportable laptops are for those who want a laptop that's portable without compromising on performance. They are worlds apart from the now slightly dated netbook, which offers only very basic performance despite being similarly bite-sized. Something to watch out for - particularly with ultrabooks - is that most are sealed units and you'll struggle to upgrade elements such as built-in batteries or Ram. Pricing tends to be high - models we have on test commonly start at around £800 but you can easily pay more than £1,000. The premium pricing, and lack of ability to upgrade with most models...