The price is only Dell Inspiron 14V Battery possible because the slowest Intel processor, the Celeron B810, is used. Inappropriate for a 13.3 incher that is aimed at mobile use with a UMTS module. A low voltage Core i5 2467M (17 watts) could have tickled more battery runtime out of the 47 watt hours than the not very energy-efficient 35 watt CPU. Nevertheless, our verdict is positive in view of the low price: Workmanship, design and input devices are good, just like system noise and temperature. Medion's Akoya E2312 (MD97974) proved to be a real disappointment. If only the handy 12.1 incher had a built-in UMTS module. Dell Inspiron 14VR Battery

The runtime of not quite four hours would satisfy undemanding Dell Inspiron N4020 Battery customers, but the glossy Hannstar screen and the greasy-finger looks of the creaking case ruin mobile fun to an extent. Just as inconceivable is the always audibly rotating fan that only has to discharge the low amount of waste heat generated by the low-performance E-450 from the AMD E series. Apart from the low temperature and the low weight, there aren't any features that would advocate buying the E2312. The price of EUR 400 doesn't, either. The 12.5 inch Samsung Series 4 410B2B can be compared to the ProBook 4330s. Alike the ProBook, Samsung aims at professional users. However, it is twice as expensive as the HP model. Dell Inspiron N4030 Battery

USB 3.0, ExpressCard, docking port and Core i5 2520M are to justify this surcharge. Dell Inspiron N4030D Battery It also has a UMTS module on board. Although the materials and workmanship can't quite keep up with the ProBook 4330s, we like the input devices a bit better (Point Stick). The non-glare screen is regrettably too dark for use in the sun (average: 145.6 cd/m2), but the ProBook isn't much better in this point either. The same total rating for two well-comparable devices. We opt for the ProBook because of its exceedingly low price. The user can compensate the lack of a docking port with a good USB replicator. Dell Inspiron DUO Battery

USB 3.0 can be retrofitted via ExpressCard 34. It should be Fujitsu SQU-808-F01 possible to temporarily disable the always audible fan, which is typical for HP, in the BIOS. The option "Fan Always on when on AC" has to be unchecked. A performance weak, though good to very good subnotebook in other concerns remains. Those who have the test configuration, ProBook 4330s LW759ES, can count themselves lucky because only the expensive Core i3/i5 models without UMTS are being sold at the moment (starts at EUR 560). Buyers looking for a notebook with UMTS and a small screen size at an acceptable price normally turned to a netbook until now. The HP ProBook 4330s represents a serious alternative for these users now. Those who prefer to work with notebooks from the manufacturer Fujitsu SQU-808-F02

Lenovo may be happy with the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E325-12972FG for about the same price. Fujitsu SQU-809-F01 AMD technology is used here, instead of technology from Intel. Another contender would be the Vostro V131 from Dell. It has a significantly better application performance thanks to an i5 processor. It also has a stronger graphics card and bigger hard disk. However, it is a lot more expensive with about €780. A less expensive alternative would also be the Fujitsu SH531. Amilo Li 1818 Battery

The Asus U56E-XX028V leads in our block of eight office devices. Amilo Li 1820 Battery The unusual but attractive looking 15.6 incher finds its main competency in work because a Core i5 and Intel HD 3000 don't kindle any gaming ambitions. The reflective screen unfortunately prevents outdoor use and that is tragic in view of the excellent battery runtime of nine hours. Moreover, runtime is paid for by the protruding 74 Wh battery. The keyboard isn't anything for uncompromising typists because the pressure point is too weak. The price: EUR 730. We worked our way through the bargain counter of current low-cost notebooks to uncover the HP Compaq CQ57-3035G. HP ProBook 5220m Battery

Although the 15.6 incher for EUR 350 is state-of-the-art, its performance HP 595669-721 is nevertheless low due to AMD's E-450 from the E series. If you don't want to wait for programs to start and don't need long processing times, you should avoid taking this AMD APU designed for netbooks and subnotebooks. On the other hand, the battery runtime (five hours in wifi test), input devices and heat development are exactly what we'd expect from a basic Office laptop: Long, high feedback and low. The ProBook 6465b LY433EA starts at a price of EUR 880 despite the low-cost AMD platform. HP 595669-741

It is identical to the Intel Core versions (6460b) with a higher performance, HP BQ349AA but is justified due to a 128 GB SSD. A lower computing performance with a quad core AMD A6-3410MX (4x 1.60 GHz), but with a higher system performance thanks to SSD? The plan works. The rating of application performance reaps in 90%, whereas the integrated Radeon HD 6520G has its share. The longer battery runtime (5:35 hours in wifi test), the basic design and the good input devices round off the office bundle. Outdoor use isn't a problem due to the matt screen and HP's Advanced Docking Station is clicked under the stable case within seconds back in the office. Not to forget: HP BQ351AA

The 14 inch screen has a high resolution of 1600x900 pixels. Lenovo's HP BQ902AA B570 is an Office laptop for tight budgets. The 15.6 incher can at least call a Core i3 2330M and Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit its own for EUR 420. The ports surprise with an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo. We like the stable workmanship and the very good keyboard. But stable doesn't apply to the wobbly display lid. Minus points are the reflective and color weak screen. Samsung aims its midrange Series 6 at demanding business customers. The model 600B5B-S01DE has a steep price of EUR 1120 and has a lot of power (Core i5 2520M) and overview (WXGA++) to offer. Samsung AA-PB2NX6W

The matt screen is agreeably bright and makes it possible Samsung AA-PB4NC6B to work in the sun. In return, the contrast is very poor (116:1). We like the very good keyboard that even has a conical indentation for typing accuracy. Samsung's Series 6 doesn't lag behind the ProBooks: It has a docking port, an ExpressCard slot and (2x) USB 3.0. The second business model comes from Asus and has the very promising name Pro P53-SO102X. However, there's not much of "professional" left over at the end of the tests: Poorly positioned interfaces, low brightness, the plastic feel and no docking port can't stir up pride in ownership. Samsung AA-PB4NC6W

But maybe the 15.6 incher doesn't have to offer this anyway. Samsung AA-PB6NC6B A Core i3 2330M with Windows 7 Professional is available for piggybank-friendly EUR 450. The list of positive qualities is long: Stable base unit, matt screen, good keyboard, low heat dissipation and good application performance, only to mention a few. Samsung's Series 3 is the low-cost range from the Koreans. The affordable prices are made possible by using a basic case and installing the minimum of ports. Samsung AA-PB9NC6B

Samsung's (Series 6) Duracase isn't used here and an acceptably bendable case is the result. Toshiba Satellite M30-993 Battery Office fans will notice the E3520-A01DE (EUR 500) because of its non-glare 15.6 inch screen. The performance is good due to the Core i5 2410M. However, it doesn't have a dedicated graphics card (HD Graphics 3000) as typical for Office devices. We like the low noise and heat development and the long battery runtime of almost five hours. The input devices clearly lag behind the Series 6, which seems to be logical in view of the price difference. Acer sets up a 14 incher, called TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG, Toshiba Satellite M30-BTO Battery

which is everything but a dull Office book for bores. Toshiba Satellite M30-S732 Battery Little show-offs get their money's worth with the slim case and extremely narrow TFT bezel. The battery runtime is 9:20 hours. That's no mistake: the gigantic wifi runtime is achieved with the energy-efficient Core i5 2467M (1.6 GHz), which is otherwise almost exclusively installed in ultrabooks (e.g. Aspire S3-951). Of course, the 87 Wh lithium ion battery contributes to that, but it protrudes evidently. The user doesn't have to waive on performance with the Timeline X. A SanDisk SSD and a GeForce GT 520M that can be disabled ensure a very good performance. Toshiba Satellite M35 Battery

However, we noticed the very slow read and write rates of the SanDisk LENOVO ThinkPad T420 Battery SSD P4 64GB in detail. It is combined with a 320 GB HDD so that there aren't any space issues. Finally, the low weight and the high quality materials meet our high demand on quality. The total score is nevertheless remote from a Very Good because of the poor screen and the wobbly keyboard. In particular the last point is out of place in a TravelMate. The ProBook 6465b is a round Office bundle for stationary and mobile use. The AMD quad core isn't suitable for performance fans, but the SSD nevertheless achieves a high work speed. LENOVO ThinkPad T420i Battery

Users who aren't willing to pay the surcharge for the Intel Core + LENOVO ThinkPad T520 Battery SSD will be well-served with the 6465b. The i5, SSD, WXGA++ version, 6460b, has a steep price of EUR 1150. The AMD platform consequently costs EUR 270 less. Office fans with high demands should also take a look at the Samsung Series 6 600B5B-S01DE. Packard Bell pulls the 17 inch EasyNote LS11HR-167GE out of the hat, which could be seen as the best in terms of price-performance at a price of EUR 690. Why? The brand new AMD Radeon HD 7670M lets gamers prick their ears. A Core i5 2450M is compulsory for this purpose. LENOVO ThinkPad T520i Battery