Not quite the consumer/business crossover it aims to be, but there’s a lot to like in this clever mix of old-style business laptop and feature-packed modern machine

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

Slick looks and astonishing battery life make this the pick of the bunch for travelers, especially for the business person on the go.

A rough, tough laptop with serious attitude, but its keyboard proves an Achilles heel.

Long-lasting battery, enough power to go, and a lightweight design: this has it all in a small package

HP’s latest PC blends power, useful business features and a keen eye for detail

A striking laptop that’s incredibly portable and has good battery life. But the screen is a big disappointment

If you don’t care about weight, this is what a laptop should be

A super-light laptop with great battery life, but the screen is both its stand-out feature and, for some, its Achilles heel

Another good laptop from Toshiba, but the 12.1in Portégé M800 struggles in such fine company.

Lenovo’s diminutive business portable packs in high performance, great battery life and top build quality.

Light, packed with features and with superb battery life: the ideal business notebook.

A light and well-built business choice, but despite the low-voltage CPU the battery life disappoints

Great design and build quality are coupled with a stunning nine-hour battery life, and it’s affordable too

Attractively small and aggressively priced, the Ultra Slim is an interesting proposition for businesses

A good first stab at the semi-ruggedised laptop market. It isn’t up to the tough standards of others, though.

A good laptop for business, with superb design touches but some unfortunate omissions.