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Sony laptops are all feature packed and some are on the high end of all laptops. The Vaio TT Series fits this description and is only 11.1” weighing in at 2.87 pounds.

It is amazing how much is packed into such a small package. The Vaio TT Series is slightly larger than the smallest Netbook – yet decked out as much as any high end laptop. The processor is a peppy 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM is included to speed them up even more. Windows Vista is loaded on most models but Windows XP is available as a downgrade (huh?) on some models.

Hard drives up to 320GB and an SSD up to 256GB is enough room to store even the largest music, photo or video collection. If you need more storage space there are integrated slots for Memory Stick Pro media, SD memory cards, Compact Flash memory cards and an ExpressCard.

The battery life is amazing. A standard battery lasts from 4.5 to 7.5 hours and a large capacity battery can last from 6.5 to 12 hours. Actually battery life will depend on usage.

The screen has XBRITE technology and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Watching a movie in Widescreen mode will not have black lines at the sides. An option between an integrated CD-RW/DVD drive and a Blu-ray Disk is offered on particular Vaio TT models.

Features that do not always turn your head are still special for the size and weight of the Vaio TT. The QWERTY keyboard is full size with 82 keys, there is a built in MOTION EYE webcam and an electro-static touch pad. A Biometric fingerprint sensor keeps your data secure.

The Vaio TT Series is colorful. Red, White, Champaign Gold, Black and Carbon Fiber Black rounds out the choices. Personally I like the Black Carbon Fiber because it is strong and lightweight.

If there is a downside to the Sony Vaio TT Series laptops it is the price. Make no mistake – these are high-end laptops aimed at business travelers. Expect to pay $2,000 to $4,500 for the Blu-ray and SSD models.