• Solid-State Disk Lackluster for Laptops, PCs

  
  Laptops, desktops won't see a cost/benefit advantage in SSD for about two years.

• After the Core 2 Duo, What's Next for Apple Laptops?

  
  Hitting the sweet spot between 'too slow' and 'fast enough' is critical.
• MSI's Wind Low-cost Laptop to Launch in Europe at IFA
• Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update
• MSI Wind NB U100 Mini-notebook
• Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile Chips: A New Speed King
• Leave the Laptop Behind
• The Rise (and Possible Fall) of Ultraportable Laptops
• Keeping MacBooks Snug at Security
• Wi-Fi In-flight Comes to Some American Routes

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

• 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.
• Micro Express JFL9226 All-Purpose Laptop The Micro Express JFL9226 cuts most of the right corners to produce a budget-friendly portable--but it could use a face-lift.

Laptops News

• Solid-State Disk Lackluster for Laptops, PCs Laptops, desktops won't see a cost/benefit advantage in SSD for about two years.
• After the Core 2 Duo, What's Next for Apple Laptops? Hitting the sweet spot between 'too slow' and 'fast enough' is critical.
• MSI's Wind Low-cost Laptop to Launch in Europe at IFA Micro-Star International's (MSI) low-cost Wind laptop will get its formal European launch at this week's IFA electronics show in Berlin.
• Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update The very small software download addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling.
• Keeping MacBooks Snug at Security Apple's laptops have had some interesting encounters at airport security checkpoints.

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.
• Inside a Classic: The TRS-80 Model 100 Instant-on, with a comfortable keyboard and 20 hours of battery life: Little wonder this Radio Shack model is one of the most popular portables of all time. We offer a look at the guts of this featherweight champion.

Laptops How-Tos

• 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.
• Build a PC, Juice Up Your Laptop Want to build your own PC? Steve Bass has some ideas for you. Plus, how to upgrade your old laptop or buy a new one.