Best business laptops of 2011

2011 saw some outstanding laptops hit the market, and business users have never had such a good choice. From lightweight ultra-portables, to super tough laptops and power-packed machines, there's something to suit all types of corporate user. Read on to see the best business laptops of 2011.

Laptops have changed the way we work on the move, making it possible to carry out demanding tasks wherever we are in the world. We've gathered up the best business laptops of 2011 below. 

Toshiba Portégé Z830
The Toshiba Portégé Z830 is one of the first Ultrabooks to hit the market. It's a remarkable achievement; packing plenty of performance into a tiny 13.3-inch display. Weighing just 1.12kg, it's the perfect choice for frequent travellers. Out of all the laptops to launch in 2011, the Z830 is definitely one of the most impressive.

Toshiba Satellite Pro L770
If you're not planning on carrying your laptop around so much, the chances are that you'll benefit from a larger screen. The Toshiba Satellite Pro L770 is an ideal candidate, with a 17-inch screen that's great for big spreadsheets, multiple windows or detailed presentations. You’ll also be able to use the powerful dedicated graphics cards to make light work of intensive tasks and of video and photo editing work. You can also output 3D content to view on your TV.

Toshiba Portégé R830
The Toshiba Portégé R830 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and it's certainly one of the stand-out products during 2011. It boasts a 13.3-inch screen, which is the ideal size for commuting, and a weight of just 1.48kg makes it the perfect travelling companion. Despite a powerful Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of memory and enough performance to carry out regular office tasks, you'll even get up to nine hours of run time from a single battery charge.

Toshiba Tecra R840
The Toshiba Tecra R840 offers the perfect balance of size and practicality. It's small enough to take with you everywhere you go, yet the 14-inch screen is perfect for multi-tasking or using for long periods of time. You'll be able to choose from Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors, with enough performance to carry out any tasks, and a battery life of up to 9 hours, this is a perfect option for all-day use.

Toshiba NB520
Toshiba also produced some excellent netbooks during 2011, such as the Toshiba NB520. This tiny laptop comes with a 10.1-inch screen, so it's small enough to fit in just about any bag, and the battery lasts for up to 10 hours. With a weight of just 1.32kg, it really is a device that you can take everywhere with you.

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