4. Here at Crave, as we stare longingly at our giant chocolate
Easter eggs, we can't help but remember that oh-so-long-ago
New Year's resolution to finally get fit. Thankfully, the latest
laptops are doing the work for us -- they're slim, trim and a
whole lot sexier.
You'd have to be living in a rabbit hole to not know that thin is
in this year. Just 19mm at its thickest point, Apple's MacBook
Air sports one of the most innovative designs we've ever seen.
But it's not alone in the department of sleek. The Toshiba
Portege R500 tips the scales at a meagre 779g, which isn't
much more than a loaf of bread. Like a gym membership
card, you could easily put the Tosh in your bag and forget it's
there.
5. If it's mobility you're after, may we introduce the Lenovo
ThinkPad X300? With its 13.3-inch screen and solid-state
drive -- they're all the rage, too -- it ups the ante on the Air
and R500, making for an intense battle of the featherweights.
The laptop manufacturers must also realise that your wellearned monthly dosh is, like ours, split between your gym
membership and trips to the chippy, and have started offering
low-cost laptops that don't skimp on quality. The Asus Eee
PC 701 started the trend, but there's a bevy of newbies
waiting to take pity on your wallet. The Dell Vostro 1400
starts at just £233, has a range of configurations and, dude -it's a Dell. While it may not be as stylish as its XPS M1530
sibling, we'd be surprised if you could find a more featurefriendly option for that sum.
6. Bringing up the rear is Packard Bell's EasyNote
XS, which, at £399 might seem pricey in
comparison, but it one-ups its competitors with a
30GB hard drive. How's that for value? Check
out our round-up of cheap laptops for a side-byside comparison.
It couldn't be easier to buy a laptop that's small
in size or light on your wallet. Throw indecision
to the wind and tuck in to some fabulous
machines. We'll handle the chocolate. -Shannon
Doubleday