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WHAT'S HOT: The $1025, silver-tone Averatec 3150P is small and lightweight, yet surprisingly easy to type on. It weighs 4.5 pounds (not including the power adapter), but its squarish case is relatively deep at 9.7 inches (only about an inch less than the width), so it has room for a keyboard that's more comfortable than what ultraportables usually have. The long and skinny keys look a little odd, but the extra length makes them easier to press than the Chiclet-size keys on other small notebooks. The keyboard feels shallow--typical for the class--but it's solid and boasts a fine layout, except for an extrasmall backspace key.
The oval mouse and scrolling buttons work well in conjunction with the large touchpad. The 3150P has built-in 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless networking, with...