Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305WH

Like all other consumer ultra-low voltage (CULV)-equipped laptops that came before it, the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305WH ($649.98 list, available at Staples) measures less than an inch thick and runs on an ultra low-powered processor. Since the last time I reviewed this system (namely, the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1300, Toshiba has bumped up the Intel Pentium processor to a dual core version and the hard drive to 320GB. Performance is good, battery life is very good, but compared with other CULV laptops it's the least attractive looking, with a counterproductive pair of mouse buttons. The Asus UL30A-A1 and UL80Vt-A1 are much better alternatives.

Toshiba America Inc

http://www.toshiba.com

• Price as Tested: $649.99 List
• Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• Processor Name: Intel Pentium U4100
• Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
• RAM: 3 GB
• Weight: 3.7 lb
• Screen Size: 13.1 inches
• Screen Size Type: widescreen
• Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• Storage Capacity: 320 GB
• Networking Options: 802.11n
• Primary Optical Drive: External