OK – so we all know that Toshiba’s Toshiba Portege R500 weighs less than 2 pounds (1.72 to be precise), and the fact that it’s lighter than the much lauded Apple MacBook. But how does it fare in all other respects?

Well – for those whose eye’s are a touch weary after a long day at the computer, allow the soft visuals and gentle words of our pals at logictv.com take you through the benefits, and otherwise, of this notebook.

This computer “offers the latest bells and whistles in an ultra-portable laptop with lightweight frame”, although there is an Achilles Heel – in terms of performance… To find out more just click ‘play’ below.