Toshiba Libretto U100

Advantages Storage Speed Battery Convenience
Disadvantages Keyboard Biometrics

...The Toshiba Libretto U100 is a sub-notebook, similar to Fujitsu's Lifebook or the trendy OQO. It packs a full-featured PC into a very small package. In this case: a Pentium M 1.2Ghz with 512MB RAM, 60GB HD and a 7.2" widescreen running Windows XP Home. I purchased my Libretto about a month ago in preparation for traveling to a conference. A local big box store had them on clearance, including the optional dock. The dock adds a DVD multi-recorder. Maximum power combined with maximum portability were my primary considerations in purchasing a new notebook, and I have been pleased with the Libretto. Its a unique machine, however, and not without issues relating to its novelty. Some of the positive aspects of my experience with the Libretto: Storage: the Libretto has a 60GB HD, unusual for a sub-notebook and a good size for any... Read review

Advantages Small
Disadvantages Small keyboard

...What's the point of having a 15" laptop? I've always wanted a small laptop. Saw a really dinky one in Dublin, and when it was time to get one myself, I got a Libretto. A week before I saw the computer in the shop, we had a Toshiba rep visit us at work, who convinced me a Toshiba would be a good buy. At PC World, looking at the laptops, I noticed a tiny one, exclaimed "I want that one!" and discovered that it in fact was a Toshiba! At 7.2", you can't really get any smaller. At just under £1000, it's not cheap, and because of it's size, it's a good idea to get an extended warranty on it just in case something happens. The processor is only 1.20 GHz, but on the other hand, a laptop's CPU works in a slightly different way than on a desktop, which means it's faster than the numbers would have you believe. With 512 Mb RAM, it's not exactly... Read review