Toshiba Tecra A2

Toshiba has always paid attention to the styling of its notebooks, but the Tecra A2 is smart even by its standards. At first glance, you could even mistake it for one of Sony's VAIO series. Like some of Sony's offerings, the mottled silver finish feels plastic to the touch, but it will certainly attract admiring glances during a business meeting or train journey. It's not just about looks either, as there's a lot here for your money.
The first pleasant surprise is build quality; the whole construction is reassuringly solid - particularly given the relatively slim profile. At 35mm when closed, it will slip easily into a briefcase or rucksack, and at 2.7kg it's only just heavy enough to notice in your bag