MSi VR220

The MSi VR220 is a lower-end, ultra-portable notebook computer with a 12.1" screen. Available in black, pink, blue, and green, the VR220 is 0.63" thick and weighs 4.8 lbs. Available for under $700, it is one of the cheapest options in its ultra-mobile class, but weighs more than most 12-inch notebooks.

It utilizes an older, 2.0GHz or 2.16GHz Intel Pentium processor and integrated graphics. Other areas of compromise include below-average build quality, according to several reviews. It is available with 2 GB of RAM and 250 GB of storage capacity, and comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as a webcam. The VR220 aims to meet the needs of students and other cost-conscious, mobile consumers who don't require top performance, but would like a step up from a netbook.