(Note: Since I took at look at the system, Toshiba has replaced the model I reviewed -- the L300D EZ-1003X -- with a new variation -- the L300D EZ-1003V -- that sells for $799 but offers a larger 160GB hard drive and Windows Vista Business.)

How we tested

Business notebooks don't have to be high-performance sprinters -- rather, they need to have the soul of a long-distance runner who never falters and is always there at the finish line. I measured, weighed and examined each notebook, then pushed each to the limit to gauge its performance potential.

I tested for the following:

Overall Performance: The , which exercises every major component and provides a single score that summarizes its ability to do a variety of work.