required. Also purchased an extended life battery through Dell....which brings me to the one big complaint I have with this machine. So I now

or any small satchel. Weight is negligible, even with the extended-life battery attached. Portability is a big thing for me in my profession (medical

wish it had come with a longer life battery and a USB port in the rear. I am planning on replacing the battery with

Furthermore, Apple has incorporated a long-life battery! The only downside is Apple must replace it, though it has a longer life cycle. In terms