Lexmark X340 series

Only 1.3kg, slim design, 13.3in screen, fast networking features

Screen has poor vertical viewing angles, keyboard is too 'bouncy

the MSI X340 is one of the best ultra-portable notebooks on the market and should be a desirable option for anyone who wants something very light and affordable, yet bigger and easier to use than a netbook. It's still doesn't have as much power as a...

The network-ready Lexmark X342n handled grayscale and color scans decently, as well as grayscale graphics. Its price is also reasonable for a small workgroup or a home office.

The printer's feature menu is frustrating to use; the printer isn't capable of duplexing, and it stumbles when printing tiny text.

In a vacuum, the Lexmark X342n looks like a decent all-in-one monochrome laser printer for a small office environment, but ultimately, it loses out to the Dell 1815dn in terms of features and speed.