Ultraportable laptops: more powerful, more affordable, still gorgeous

Once pricey status symbols for those who prize style over performance, ultraportable laptops are now more powerful and affordable. While some are all business, most retain the panache that made ultraportable laptops such objects of desire for many computer users in the first place.

Svelte and lightweight, all are terrific traveling companions for weary road warriors. The best choices range from stylish performers,such as the HP Envy 13 (*Est. $1,700 and up) to budget picks like the Asus UL80Vt-A1 (*Est. $850 and up), which gets the job done (and then some) without turning into a figurative boat anchor when it's time to get on the move. You can read what experts and users have to say about the full current crop of ultraportable laptop computers in our newly-updated full report.