Ultra-portability seems to be the basis of a high-end laptop. Different notebooks today compete not only in performance but also in terms of design, style, dimension and weight. If you were amazed with the incredible thickness of Dell Adamo XPS, the lightness of Sony Vaio X will surely grab your attention. The latest Sony Vaio X only weighs 1.5 lbs (with the standard battery), making it the world’s lightest laptop at present.

The secret of Vaio X for being the lightest mobile computer is its truly compact machine housed in a lightweight carbon-fiber casing. It also boasts itself for having a thickness of just 0.55 inches (13.9 mm), which is roughly as thin as a No.2 pencil.

Below are some of the features and technical specifications of Sony Vaio X:

• 11.1-inch scratch-resistant LCD display
• Measuring 10.95 by 7.29 by 0.55 inches
• 2.0-GHz Intel Atom Z550 CPU
• 2GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD
• The touchpad features a multi-touch functionality
• Wi-Fi (802.11n), and Bluetooth® wireless technologies
• SD card slot and a Memory Stick Pro media slot in the front
• Ethernet port and VGA out
• 2 USB 2.0 ports and a headphone jack
• Equipped with both Verizon Wireless 3G broadband and GPS connectivity
• Comes with two interchangeable batteries: standard (up to 3.5 hours) and extended battery (up to 14 hours of battery life)

Because the compact design of laptops restricts huge amount of air flow, it is more prone to overheating than desktops. This is also due to small casing of the laptop that provides less room for heat to dissipate. So, how to keep your notebook computer running cool? Aside from the embedded exhaust fans, there are other ways to maintain your mobile system at the most desirable temperature.

1. Clean the air vents of your notebook using an air compressed can or clean cloth. Dust and dirt can block the air vents and obstruct the hot air from going out.

2. Get a notebook cooling pad. It is one of the most effective ways to keep your laptop cool as possible. Cooling pads come in different designs, colors, sizes and configurations, making it easier for you to choose the one that meets your laptop’s requirements and your personal preferences as well.

3.  Using a laptop stand is another way to help your mobile computer breathe easier. It is usually a flat board with short legs that support and separate your laptop from the surface, thus creating a space for heat to dissipate easily.

4. If you are going to use your machine outside, one great solution is to use special laptop mat, which is actually filled with crystal gel that help absorbs heat.

5. If you don’t have a cooling pad, always put your laptop on a smooth, solid surface. Placing your computer on your bed or on a cushion, you’re just keeping the temperature to rise.

6. Reducing the brightness of the screen will significantly lessen the power consumes by the system; thus heat output will decrease also.

7. Pointing an electric fan at your notebook can also help disperse the warm air inside it.

Before MacBook Air, now there is the latest Dell Adamo XPS notebook which can be considered the world’s thinnest laptop on the market today. Having a thickness of 9.9mm only, this Dell notebook is an ultra mobile machine in terms of portability and lightness. This Dell’s second Adamo range boasts itself for having ergonomic design, plus great hi-tech features that will surely suffice the needs of end users.

Instead of having a traditional clamshell design, the keyboard flips down from the display. This kind of setup lets it to claim the overall thinness and allowing consumers to turn heads and impress their colleagues. Depending upon the model of Adamo XPS laptop, its starting weight is just over 1.3kg.

In order to achieve the maximum thinness, there are few things that need to be sacrificed. This slim Dell notebook doesn’t come with Ethernet socket and optical drive. However, there is an optional drive which can be bought separately.

Below is the technical specification of Dell Adamo XPS:

• Dimension: 0.38-0.41” x 13.39” x 10.78”
• Intel Core 2 Duo (1.4Ghz) ultra-low voltage processor
• 64-bit Windows 7 pre-installed
• 4GB DDR3 memory (800MHz)
• Thin 128GB solid state drive
• 13.4” LED display with 720p output capability
• Built-in 802.11n wireless
• 20 WHr Li-Ion battery
• Full size keyboard with aluminum keycaps; touchpad with gestures
• Connectivity: display port, 2xUSB 2.0, audio, Ethernet (via included dongle)
• Built-in location awareness to provide real time local maps to show people where they are

Now, this notebook offers head-turning design along with decent capabilities for everyday computing tasks. For techie and regular users who want to impress their friends, this thin laptop will definitely do the trick!