World's slimmest laptop: think Razr-thin

At 18mm (0.7 inches) thick and a fraction over 1kg (2.25lb), chip giant Intel has designed the world's thinnest laptop, reports BusinessWeek, which recently got a sneak peek of the machine and describe it as "gloriously smooth and streamlined." The images more than bear this out. The razor-thin, or erm, Razr-thin laptop, is featured with a leather cover and strap that makes the computer seem more like a fashion accessory. Designers were ordered to make the computer ultra-fast, connect wirelessly to every available network and put in a case as thin as Motorola's iconic Razr phone. It's close. The Razr is a quarter-inch thicker, BW says. But who's counting?

Co-developed by Ziba Designs, the laptop is still considered just a prototype, but, BW says: "this one actually may line the shelves of a retailer before long. Intel hasn't announced an official release date but people familiar with the matter say a PC maker will announce plans to start manufacturing the machine later this year."

Of course, there is no price as of yet, but if the machine gets the green light, expect it to be priced in the premium range of above $2,000.