Plog Research is an NFO Worldwide company. May Not Know. It's estimated that business travelers buy about 5 million new laptop or notebook computers each year. If you are considering buying a notebook or upgrading to a newer model, your main consideration should be weight. Notebooks are getting lighter and more powerful all the time.
Battery life is about to reach transcontinental flight limits.
Most new units using newer lithium ion batteries last up to 4 hours. Older nickel metal-hydride batteries can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. Just want to say, we agree we Marcus. It seems like everytime you call their 1800-hhonors number, you get put on hold for eternity. One of the benefits my company gives me is keeping the flight miles and hotel points I accumulate from business related trips.