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HP Pavilion dv3510nr

2009-02-23 20:38:42

Now that you have your own wireless network, sit in your favorite chair and be comfortable while you work with the HP Pavilion laptop. At just under five pounds, you can also take it with you to your favorite hotspot. CNET says this top-rated laptop is "highly portable but still makes room for full-size keyboard." That's a big plus in our book. Other noted features are the crisp display and great battery life.

Apple MacBook

2009-01-28 18:03:12

A friend of ours works from home, and we're jealous that she has no commute, no beige cubicle walls, and no dress code. As if that wasn't enough, she invested in an Apple MacBook, and now she can take her work anywhere. We admit we covet her sleek, stylish laptop and have vowed to buy one as well. This is one of those purchases that is functional but totally fun.

Asus K50IJ Laptop

2009-01-01 09:19:35

The Asus K50IJ Laptop may not have the name recognition of its HP or Dell counterparts, but for students or parents looking for solid performance and a relatively low price tag, this lesser known laptop may be just the thing. At around 6 pounds, it's fairly lightweight but you still get a comfortable keyboard and a good-sized 15-inch screen. The Asus laptop also has a built-in webcam and high-speed wireless connectivity, luxuries we weren't... more

HP Mini 1000 Laptop

2008-10-29 21:33:35

The new HP Mini 1000, like the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, isn't just a tiny laptop. It's a "netbook," which is loosely defined as a small, lightweight, affordable, energy-efficient laptop that's geared for Web surfing and emailing. The Mini 1000 is less than an inch thick but its keyboard, according to HP, is 92% as big as that of a full-size laptop. The netbook starts at $400; the base price includes Windows XP... more

Budget Gateway T-6330U Laptop

2008-10-21 19:09:57

CNET says the Gateway T-6330U "combines an attractive case design and movie-friendly display with lengthy battery life for a thoroughly decent entry-level laptop." Specs include a 14.1" screen, 2.0GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, Windows Vista Home Premium, 250GB hard drive, HDMI output, 5-in-1 media card reader, and webcam. The laptop weighs 5.7 pounds and costs just $650. More budget laptops.

New Apple MacBook Laptop

2008-10-14 23:07:29

Behold the new Apple MacBook laptop. With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (up to 2.4GHz), a frame made from a single piece of (lightweight, durable) aluminum, a hard drive up to 320GB, and a beautiful LED-backlit display, it might just turn work into fun. The new multi-touch trackpad lets you use your fingers to click (no more button!), scroll, right-click, zoom in and out, and more. And the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics... more

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Laptop

2008-09-04 22:45:00

Dell calls its new Inspiron Mini 9 laptop "your new best friend." The petite laptop is an ideal travel companion if you want to blog, keep a journal, surf the Web, send email, and listen to music while on vacation. The Mini 9 has a 9" display and 4 hours of battery life, and weighs all of 2.3 pounds. Under the hood, the $349 base configuration will get you an Ubuntu Linux OS, 512MB... more

Budget Sony Vaio NR430 Laptop

2008-07-17 23:00:00

Calling all students and laptop users on a budget: Sony has released an entry-level Vaio laptop that offers both strong performance and long battery life. The Sony Vaio NR430 has a 1.86GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor, 15.4" screen, 160GB hard drive, built-in CD/DVD burner, and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. It ships with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. And right now Best Buy has it for $600. More budget laptops.

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

2008-05-06 20:44:00

Just in time for the recession, HP has released a compact, affordable laptop. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is a petite 9" laptop that weighs 2.6 pounds and costs as little as $499 (with Linux). The top-of-the-line $750 model comes with Vista, Bluetooth, a webcam, ExpressCard slot, and 2GB of RAM, and its keyboard is almost as big as a regular laptop's. It might not turn heads at the coffee shop, but it'll get... more

Belkin Laptop Hideaway

2008-04-01 19:12:00

New from Belkin: A laptop case designed for using at home. A strange concept to those of us who live in one-room apartments, but if you work on your laptop in the kitchen, bedroom, and other parts of your house, maybe the Belkin Laptop Hideaway will come in handy. With plenty of room for a 15.4" laptop, power cord, mouse, and papers, the Hideaway has a large easy-to-grab handle and a sleek, modern design... more

Lenovo IdeaPad Laptops

2008-02-11 19:49:00

How James Bond are the new Lenovo IdeaPad laptops? They have integrated 1.3-megapixel cameras and facial recognition security where you use your face as your password. Designed for general users, the IdeaPad Y510 has a 15.4" display, 1.60GHz Dual Core processor, 160GB hard drive, and 2GB of RAM. The larger 17" IdeaPad Y710 (1.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, 250GB hard drive), which can be outfitted with a Blu-ray drive, is aimed at... more

Apple MacBook Air

2008-01-29 18:53:00

Best Buy is taking preorders for the Apple MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook. The 3-pound laptop is only .76" at its thickest point (and .16" at its thinnest), but it's still rather sturdy, thanks to its aluminum chassis. Features include a 13.3" widescreen LED display, full-size keyboard with backlit keys, and large multi-touch trackpad, and a port hatch that flips down to reveal a USB 2.0 port, headphone jack, and micro-DVI port. The... more

Logitech Alto Connect Notebook Stand and USB Hub

2007-11-30 19:43:00

Because working on a laptop for long periods of time can give you back and neck problems (if you have to hunch over it), Logitech has developed the Alto Connect notebook stand. It raises your laptop screen to eye level, so you can sit up straight while you work, and is a lot cheaper than getting a docking station or extra monitor. Plus it has 3 high-speed USB ports, so you can connect your... more

Tiny, Affordable ASUS EEE PC Laptop

2007-11-12 18:42:00

Asus just redefined the phrase "ultraportable laptop" with the $400 EEE PC. This 2-pound laptop is tiny (just 8.8" across and an inch thick, with a 7" screen) but perfect for travelers, kids, and anyone else who could use a dirt-cheap laptop the size of a paperback book. Granted, it's only got a 900MHz Intel Mobile processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 4GB hard drive, but it's hard to put much more into a... more

Budget Dell Vostro Laptops

2007-10-01 18:34:00

Have you heard about Dell's new line of Vostro laptops? Designed for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees and no dedicated IT staff, the simple laptops have dual core processors and automated, easy-to-use tools that help with data back-up, PC performance and health, and networking. And they don't come with any trialware. Prices start at $449 for a laptop with a 15.4" display, Vista Home Basic, Wi-Fi mini card, 24X CD burner/DVD combo... more

Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop

2007-09-20 16:41:00

PC magazine recently did a roundup of "Luscious Laptops for Less," which included the 14.1" Dell Inspiron 1420, a winner of their Editors' Choice award. The bare-bones $829 model comes with a 1.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Vista Home Premium, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, CD/DVD combo drive, and a 802.11g WiFi card, but you can pay more for extras like a webcam, discrete graphics (a good idea to have with... more

Enormous HP Pavilion HDX Laptop

2007-08-06 12:49:00

Thin and light latops are for the weak. Check out the HP Pavilion HDX laptop. It weighs a whopping 15.5 pounds and has a huge 20" widescreen display. Under the hood, the minimum configuration includes a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Home Premium, 2GB of RAM, a 240GB hard drive, and a TV tuner. But this fancy multimedia laptop requires a strong lap - and an even stronger wallet.

Logitech Alto Express Notebook Stand

2007-07-23 12:59:00

Laptops give you mobility. They can also give you backaches from hunching over them for hours at a time. Logitech solves this problem with its new Alto Express notebook stand. The simple curved piece of plastic raises your laptop to eye level, so you can sit up straight and get some serious ~~blogging~~ work done. Its space-saving design lets your stow your keyboard and mouse underneath it when not in use, and the scoped-out... more

Coming Soon: Sony VAIO CR Laptops

2007-06-26 17:12:00

Sony is taking preorders for its new series of VAIO CR laptops, which ship next month. The 5.5-pound laptops have 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo processors, 14.1-inch displays, and run Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. Extras include Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, SD card, and ExpressCard media slots, a built-in web cam and microphone, and an S-video port in case you want to connect it to a TV to watch movies or play... more

Dell Latitude D630 Laptop

2007-06-21 12:15:00

Get down to business with the Dell Latitude D630, an award-winning laptop with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors (up to 2.40GHz), Windows Vista or XP, your choice of Intel integrated or NVidia graphics, and a bright 14.1" widescreen display. Dell has made the laptop "road ready," thanks to the magnesium-alloy construction and reinforced hinges. The built-in WiFi Catcher helps you find a network (even when the laptop is closed). Additional bonuses: Corporate-level... more