It offers the performance benefits of Windows NT combined with full support for power management and Plug and Play. Another business-oriented feature of the systems seen here is the dominance of integrated LAN and modem connectivity. Last year, we were pleased that most offered integrated modems. This time 12 of the 15 offer an integrated NIC and all have integrated V.90 modems. Battery life has increased significantly since we last looked at this category, with the best systems lasting over three and a half hours.
Some systems now offer USB-only peripheral expansion.
We also find out how robust these systems are in our Drop test .