As with most of today's mini-notebooks, a magnesium casing shields the display panel from the hard knocks of business travel. The LT's 87-key keyboard is 95 percent of full size and has a travel of 2.5mm. The keys are firm enough to the touch, but we found the travel to be a bit shallow. The volume-control buttons located above the keyboard are an added bonus, enabling quick and easy audio adjustments. Sound emanates from stereo speakers located in the wrist rest on either side of the touch pad.
Audio output is clear and loud but, like that of most notebooks, lacks bass.
Unlike most mini-notebooks, the LT comes with a full suite of ports. Mobile professionals will appreciate being able to plug in a printer, a projector, a Palm device, an external mouse, and any USB device, all at the same time. One trouble spot, at least for some users, might be the sole Type II PC Card slot. Each time you go online, the notebook connects with the service to generate a diagnostic report and advise you of driver updates. Better yet, the service is transparent because it's all performed in the background.