Top Thin Laptops

Sometimes, smaller truly is better. If you’re one of those folks suffering neck and back problems from lugging around heavy laptop computers back in the 1980s and ’90s, you can relate.

Laptops are getting thinner and lighter. The very best in the new technology will set you back a few bucks, of course, but so will chiropractic bills.

Which are the best of the new thin laptops? Forbes took a stab at identifying the leaders.

Here’s their list, with weight and price:

Toshiba Portégé R500-S5007V
2.4 lbs.
Price: $2,999

Apple MacBook Air
3 lbs.
Price: $1,799 and up

Lenovo Thinkpad X300
2.93 lbs.
Price: $2,664 and up

Voodoo Envy 133
3.4 lbs.
Price: $2,099 and up

Dell XPS M1330
3.97 lbs.
Price: $999 and up

Sony VGN-TZ2000
2.7 lbs.
Price: $1,699.98

OQO Model 02
1 lb.
Price: $1,299 and up

To read all about these, and to see a slideshow of the entire group, visit Forbes.