Review: Sony VAIO TXN17P/B

The Good: Great battery life; built-in mobile broadband antenna; typically impressive Sony industrial design; LED-backlit display provides bright screen and aids battery life; compact and light; still includes optical drive.

The Bad: Slow Core Solo processor; small and slow hard drive; expensive warranty extensions.

The Bottom Line: Sony adds Windows Vista to its ultraportable VAIO TXN17, which doesn’t change much otherwise from its XP-based precursor. With a gorgeous design, excellent battery life, and wireless broadband, it remains one of the best ultraportables on the market for business travelers.