Gateway T-6330U

Lengthy battery life, particularly for the price; attractive, sturdily constructed case; beautiful display that's great for video without being too reflective; includes HDMI output and touch-sensitive media control buttons.

Intel Pentium Dual-Core, rather than a Core 2 Duo, CPU; shallow key travel; lousy speakers.

The Gateway T-6330U's attractive case design and lengthy battery life make it a good pick for budget-minded shoppers who want a more portable midsize laptop.