GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL The 7 best notebooks for those on the go

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL  The 7 best notebooks for  those on the go   Bulky notebooks are passe. Thanks to advancement in technology, sleek and lightweight models are easy to find today. 1 APPLE MACBOOK AIR Rs 73,900 ONWARDS Available in 11.6 and 13.3-inch display size, the Macbook Air is amongst the first notebooks that proved slim and lightweight can also be powerful. You get Intel core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and option of 128 or 256GB SSD storage. Due to its slim profile you get only two USB 3.0 ports along with a Thunderbolt port. The good thing is that it manages to deliver up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge. 2 ASUS UX305 Rs 52,470 Weighing just 1.2 kg, this is one of the cheapest notebooks with SSD storage. You get 13.3-inch full HD display along with 3 USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port and full size keyboard. Inside is a Intel Core M processor with 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD and a 6cell battery with a backup of 8 hours. If battery falls below 5%, the notebook takes a backup of your work. 3 HP ENVY 13 Rs 77,490 ONWARDS With a sleek all metal body, the HP Envy 13 weighs just 1.36 kg and that is with a 13.3inch full HD display. You get three USB 3.0 ports and HDMI port. Hardware includes choice of Intel core i5 or i7 processor, 48GB RAM and 256GB SSD. HP claims that the 3-cell battery offers up to 10 hours of backup. There is also an integrated fingerprint scanner for added security. 4 LENOVO THINKPAD X250 Rs 82,620 The X series of devices in the Thinkpad range have always been ultraportable business machines and the X250 is one of the most powerful options in the range. Weighing 1.6kg, the notebook has a 12.5-inch display (1366 x 768 pixels) and is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM with 1TB hard drive. You get a USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet and mini display port. Battery life is claimed at over nine hours. 5 DELL XPS 13 Rs 76,990 ONWARDS Boasting a 13.3-inch full HD display with super slim bezels, the new XPS 13 from Dell is one gorgeous notebook. It weighs just 1.3kg and Dell claims it to be the smallest 13.3 inch laptop. Hardware includes 6th generation Intel Core i3i5i7 processor, 48GB RAM and 128256GB SSD storage. There are two USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt and SD card slot. The top-of the line model has touchscreen display. 6 LENOVO IDEAPAD U41-70 Rs 41,590 ONWARDS This is one of the few notebooks weighing under 1.7kg with a 14-inch full HD display. You can get it in options of Core i3i5i7 processor but all variants come with 4GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and 8GB SSD storage for the operating system. Battery life is up to six hours and ports include 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI and a hybrid powerUSB 2.0 port. The base level model has Intel graphics while the higher models come with dedicated Nvidia card. 7 HP PROBOOK 440 G3 Rs 50,000 ONWARDS Available in options of Intel Core i3i5 i7 processor, this is another lightweight notebook with a 14-inch display which is just under 1.7kg in weight. The entry level model comes with 4GB RAM and 500GB hard drive whereas the more expensive variants can go up to 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage.You get dual USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, VGA and Ethernet port along with a SD card reader. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Rs 89,990 ONWARDS While this hybrid device does not fall into the typical notebook segment, we still think it deserves a mention due to its fantastic design and performance. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and runs Windows 10. Inside the slim chassis is a Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD along with battery life of close to seven hours. All of this is in a package that weighs less than 800 grams. Keep in mind that you should get the Type Cover for `12,490.

Karan Bajaj

ET14MAR16