The work-at-home parent needs something that will make his or her life easier while keeping up with an on-the-go schedule. A working parent also needs the portability to be able to throw the device in a tote (or even a diaper bag) and run out the door to the next appointment or a child’s play date. Ample storage space to keep work-related files and materials (plus family photos and videos) in one safe place is a nice extra bonus. The Toshiba Satellite U405-S2856 meets all of these needs. It has a reliable Intel Core 2 Duo processor, good memory speed, and a roomy hard drive in a manageable 4.5-pound package.