• Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Mini-Notebook

  
  Dell's first mini-notebook is a solid system at a solid price.

• Sony Recalls 73,000 Vaio Laptops Due to Burn Hazard

  
  Sony is recalling 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops because of a possible manufacturing defect that may cause them to overheat.
• Amazon to Sell OLPC XO Laptops From November
• Brenthaven Trek Sleeve
• Road Test: Checkpoint-Friendly Bags
• Chinese Vendor Reveals S1 IMini Netbook Series
• LapTuk Stand for Mac Laptops Debuts
• How I Upgraded My Laptop's Hard Drive and Almost Lost My Mind
• Toshiba Shows Advanced Image Detection Prototypes
• Solid-State Disk Lackluster for Laptops, PCs

Editor's Laptops Picks

• Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 5 Power Laptops These laptops are on the heavy side and have large screens (17-inches or higher) -- that makes these powerhouses ideal replacements for desktop PCs. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops Ideal for the mobile professional, these notebooks stand out for their low weight and small footprint. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Laptops Reviews

• Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Mini-Notebook Dell's first mini-notebook is a solid system at a solid price.
• MSI Wind NB U100 Mini-notebook MSI's Wind is a hardy--but vanilla--mini-notebook that has enough oomph to do the job for Windows XP enthusiasts.
• HP Pavilion dv7t Desktop Replacement Laptop The dv7t, a heavy-duty desktop replacement, wows with its performance but falls a little short in multimedia--where you'd expect it to excel.
• Acer Aspire One Mini-Notebook A great keyboard in an affordable portable makes the Aspire One a must-have for quick and easy mobility.
• Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Ultraportable Laptop This outstanding ultraportable delivers full-featured performance, great battery life, and a good keyboard.

Laptops News

• Brenthaven Trek Sleeve Back in June 2007, I covered Brenthaven's US$20 MacBook Sleeve, an impressively protective case at an impressively low price...
• Sony Recalls 73,000 Vaio Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Sony is recalling 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops because of a possible manufacturing defect that may cause them to overheat.
• Amazon to Sell OLPC XO Laptops From November Amazon.com will start selling OLPC's low cost XO laptop in late November, extending the Give One, Get One program.
• LapTuk Stand for Mac Laptops Debuts Macessity on Wednesday introduced the LapTuk, a stand designed for Apple laptops. It costs $39.99 and will begin shipping on...
• Chinese Vendor Reveals S1 IMini Netbook Series China's Tsinghua Tongfang launched its first netbook, armed with a microprocessor from Via Technologies.

Laptops Playing in PCW Video

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  NEC's Rugged Laptops to be Available Internationally NEC's rugged Shield Pro N22A will be the first of the company's rugged PCs heading outside of Japan.
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  Intel Announces New Classmate PCs Intel has unveiled new models in its Classmate PC range.
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  Asus Announces Update of the Eee PC The new model sports an 8.9-inch screen, more memory, and more storage space.

Laptops Slideshows

• Replace Your Laptop's CPU Upgrading your laptop to a faster, more powerful processor can extend its life span and boost your productivity--but it isn't a project for the fainthearted. We show you how to do it.
• Upgrading Your Laptop's Graphics Card Upgrading your laptop's graphics card is no walk in the park; in fact it's something more akin to open heart surgery. But it can be done, and the rewards can be well worth the trouble and risk.

Laptops How-Tos

• How I Upgraded My Laptop's Hard Drive and Almost Lost My Mind In which a simple hardware upgrade allows me to channel my inner Laurel and Hardy.
• Replace Your Laptop's CPU Upgrading your laptop to a faster, more powerful processor can extend its life span and boost your productivity--but it isn't a project for the fainthearted. We show you how to do it.
• Step-by-Step: 5 Laptop Upgrades You Can Do Yourself Your notebook may be old, but that doesn't mean its days are numbered. We'll show you how to breathe new life into your portable by opening the hood and upgrading some basic components.
• Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1 Traveling lightly is a must these days, but Jim Martin found two gadgets worthy of a spot in the carry-on.
• Many Gadgets, One Carry-On Bag The practice of packing only one bag for air travel is gaining popularity--but has drawbacks, as Jim Martin found.