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Product Reviews : Notebooks : Top 10 notebooks of May
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6.  Toshiba Portege S100
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.2 out of 10
The good:  Sleek and lightweight; great graphics; simultaneous data back up on two drives; anti-shock system.
The bad:  Expensive; limited connectivity options; non-intuitive ConfigFree application; noisy fan.
The bottom line: The S100 is clearly meant for corporate users who want to ensure they don’t lose their data in the event of a hard disk crash.

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7.  Compaq Presario V2000 series
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.6 out of 10
The good:  6-in-1 card reader; widescreen; affordable; pleasing design.
The bad:  Integrated graphics; flimsy optical bay cover.
The bottom line: If good looks and a good price are what you're looking for in a thin-and-light, you could consider this Compaq.

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8.  Asus M5N
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.6 out of 10
The good:  Slim and lightweight; good range of connectivity options for an ultracompact; onboard DVD/CD-RW combo drive; brilliantly clear 12.1-inch display.
The bad:  Poor battery life; touchpad prone to accidental activation by idle thumbs; confusing keyboard design.
The bottom line: The M5N is still a worthy consideration for a thin-and-light notebook if the user is willing to turn a blind eye to its deficiencies.

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9.  BenQ Joybook 2100
 
It seems affordability is the key to popularity and the Joybook 2100 is no exception. The prices for different configurations range from S$1,599 to S$1,699 at AGi Technology. For that price, you get a notebook with a 725 processor (1.6GHz), 256MB RAM, a 40GB driveand a 15-inch screen.

10.  Toshiba Satellite A80
 
Toshiba's most affordable Sonoma is the Satellite A80 and so it duefully hits our top 10 based on sales. With the base model priced at S$2,299 and with features like a 15-inch reflective screen and Bluetooth, the deal looks good to us.

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