Dell Latitude XT Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 U2100 1.06GHz, DDR2 SDRAM 2GB, 40 GB HDD)

This configuration of the Dell Latitude XT Laptop Computer is a 3.5-pound, ultra portable notebook computer.Compared to other ultra portable notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,990.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros:
Has only a 3.5-pound weight, which is lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.

Cons:
Has only a 40GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z540EBB, a 3.3-pound notebook at around $2, 060, has a 320GB hard drive.Also, this notebook only has a Core 2 Solo processor, which is considerably less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO SZ470N/C, a 3.7-pound notebook at around $1, 900, has a Core 2 Duo processor.The Dell Latitude XT Laptop Computer comes with no-frills word processing software ? if you often create complex documents you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.

Suitability:
A ultra compact notebook, suited for traveling light.Enjoy movies while in transit with this laptop's DVD player.Share pictures through the mail: put them on a disc with the CD recorder in this notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value:
In general, this notebook has great features for the money.

Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital video camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the computer hard drive.