The system we tested came loaded with Windows 7 Professional, but you may choose Home Premium 32-bit or 64-bit, if you prefer. Office 2010 Starter is on board, and is available for user installation.

Lenovo's marketing preferences aside, the X120e is not an ultraportable: Its screen is too small and its performance is too slow. We're not even sure why the company would want to match it against full-fledged ultraportables. But the X120e is the best netbook going. Though it's a little pricey, one typing session will convince you that the $450 starting price for this model is more than worth it.