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The Mini-Laptops of Summer
(Reviews) You're not the only one losing weight for beach season. The latest and least expensive breed of slimmed-down mobile PC--the mini-laptop--is ready for summer travel.
(Reviews) You're not the only one losing weight for beach season. The latest and least expensive breed of slimmed-down mobile PC--the mini-laptop--is ready for summer travel.
Lenovo's Bright Idea: The IdeaPad U110
(Reviews) A high-styled ultraportable Air competitor steps from the ThinkPad's shadow.
(Reviews) A high-styled ultraportable Air competitor steps from the ThinkPad's shadow.
Asus Eee PC 900 Mini-Notebook
(Reviews) This $549 mini-notebook is one of the first Windows laptops to offer a multitouch pad.
(Reviews) This $549 mini-notebook is one of the first Windows laptops to offer a multitouch pad.
Asustek's new Eee PC to sport multi-touch trackpad
(News) The next generation Eee PC laptop by Asustek Computer will come with a multi-touch trackpad in addition to the larger screen, better Web cam and increased data storage, a company representative said Thursday.
(News) The next generation Eee PC laptop by Asustek Computer will come with a multi-touch trackpad in addition to the larger screen, better Web cam and increased data storage, a company representative said Thursday.
HTC's Shift--A Small, Smart Ultraportable PC
(Reviews) With an EVDO cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.
(Reviews) With an EVDO cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.
Reviewed: HTC's Shift--A Small, Smart Ultraportable PC
(Reviews) With a CDMA cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.
(Reviews) With a CDMA cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.
First Look: Lenovo ThinkPad X300
(Reviews) This Macbook Air competitor shines in first tests. It's pretty, powerful and it even has all the ports you'd want.
(Reviews) This Macbook Air competitor shines in first tests. It's pretty, powerful and it even has all the ports you'd want.
Cloudbooks may include Intel's Diamondville processor
(News) Everex is refreshing its Cloudbook line of ultraportable, Linux-based notebooks with redesigned models that may eventually include low-power Intel Diamondville processors, bigger screens and more storage.
(News) Everex is refreshing its Cloudbook line of ultraportable, Linux-based notebooks with redesigned models that may eventually include low-power Intel Diamondville processors, bigger screens and more storage.
Accessories Start Plugging Into Asus' Eee PC
(News) Asus' compact laptop debuted in October, but accessories aimed at the ultraportable have just started to ship.
(News) Asus' compact laptop debuted in October, but accessories aimed at the ultraportable have just started to ship.
Lenovo Unveils Ultrathin ThinkPad X300 Laptop
(News) The much-anticipated ThinkPad X300 ultraportable challenges Apple's MacBook Air as the lightest and thinnest notebook available.
(News) The much-anticipated ThinkPad X300 ultraportable challenges Apple's MacBook Air as the lightest and thinnest notebook available.
Everex Ships Cloudbook Ultraportable
(News) After a slight delay, Everex has started shipping its Cloudbook ultraportable PC and will follow up with future models that support touch-screen applications, the company announced Friday.
(News) After a slight delay, Everex has started shipping its Cloudbook ultraportable PC and will follow up with future models that support touch-screen applications, the company announced Friday.
MacBook Air Alternatives
(Reviews) Apple's new ultraportable isn't the only super-thin-and-light laptop. Here are three Windows alternatives.
(Reviews) Apple's new ultraportable isn't the only super-thin-and-light laptop. Here are three Windows alternatives.
PC makers to adopt chips used in MacBook Air
(News) Processors specially developed by Intel for Apple's new MacBook Air laptop will soon be used by other PC vendors in systems, possibly creating competition for what Apple calls the world's lightest and thinnest notebook.
(News) Processors specially developed by Intel for Apple's new MacBook Air laptop will soon be used by other PC vendors in systems, possibly creating competition for what Apple calls the world's lightest and thinnest notebook.
HTC starts selling Shift ultramobile in Taiwan
(News) Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) has started taking advance online orders for its Shift ultramobile PC in partnership with one of Taiwan's largest electronic chains.
(News) Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) has started taking advance online orders for its Shift ultramobile PC in partnership with one of Taiwan's largest electronic chains.
Fujitsu LifeBook S6510 All-Purpose Laptop
(Reviews) This light, travel-friendly all-purpose laptop features a relatively big screen and has a modular bay for using two batteries at once.
(Reviews) This light, travel-friendly all-purpose laptop features a relatively big screen and has a modular bay for using two batteries at once.
MacBook Air: How Incomplete Is It?
(News) The list of features missing from Apple's wafer-thin laptop is almost as long as the list of what it's got.
(News) The list of features missing from Apple's wafer-thin laptop is almost as long as the list of what it's got.
Ultramobiles Struggle for Respect
(News) Small PCs or big PDAs, 'tweener' devices still struggle with technical and categorization issues.
(News) Small PCs or big PDAs, 'tweener' devices still struggle with technical and categorization issues.
Micro Express JFT2500 Ultraportable Laptop
(Reviews) Overlook the small keyboard and 2-hour battery life, and you have yourself an affordable, ultrafast ultraportable laptop.
(Reviews) Overlook the small keyboard and 2-hour battery life, and you have yourself an affordable, ultrafast ultraportable laptop.
Intel to offer solid-state storage for UMPCs
(News) Intel will embed solid-state storage drives in its upcoming platform for ultramobile PCs, aiming to meet increased storage requirements for users on the go.
(News) Intel will embed solid-state storage drives in its upcoming platform for ultramobile PCs, aiming to meet increased storage requirements for users on the go.
Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Convertible Laptop
(Reviews) The U810, a tiny convertible tablet and laptop, crams in features best left to larger systems.
(Reviews) The U810, a tiny convertible tablet and laptop, crams in features best left to larger systems.
Taiwan promotes powerful UMPC for WiMax
(News) Taiwan has developed a powerful ultramobile PC that can fit in your hand, complete with a speedy 1GHz microprocessor on board.
(News) Taiwan has developed a powerful ultramobile PC that can fit in your hand, complete with a speedy 1GHz microprocessor on board.
First Look: Asus Eee PC
(News) This miniature lightweight notebook may not run Windows, but serves most of your needs on the go.
(News) This miniature lightweight notebook may not run Windows, but serves most of your needs on the go.
Dell announces thin 13-inch laptop
(News) As part of a major rebranding exercise, Dell Tuesday announced the Dell XPS M1330 Ultramobile notebook. Dell claims the XPS M1330 is the world's thinnest 13in laptop PC.
(News) As part of a major rebranding exercise, Dell Tuesday announced the Dell XPS M1330 Ultramobile notebook. Dell claims the XPS M1330 is the world's thinnest 13in laptop PC.
Everex StepNote SA2053T
(Reviews) If you can tolerate the short battery life, this inexpensive ultraportable is a super choice.
(Reviews) If you can tolerate the short battery life, this inexpensive ultraportable is a super choice.
Asus U1F-1P016E
(Reviews) With its leather-clad palm rest, this 2.7-pound laptop is a head-turner, but it lacks an integrated optical drive.
(Reviews) With its leather-clad palm rest, this 2.7-pound laptop is a head-turner, but it lacks an integrated optical drive.
Sony VGN-TXN15P/B
(Reviews) The broadband-ready VGN-TXN15P/B is good for travel and a battery champ, but it performed poorly in tests and has a cramped keyboard.
(Reviews) The broadband-ready VGN-TXN15P/B is good for travel and a battery champ, but it performed poorly in tests and has a cramped keyboard.
Intel shows more advanced ultraportable
(News) Just two months after Intel Corp. unveiled a package of chips codenamed McCaslin for ultramobile computers, the company rolled out a prototype device running McCaslin's successor, Menlow, at Computex.
(News) Just two months after Intel Corp. unveiled a package of chips codenamed McCaslin for ultramobile computers, the company rolled out a prototype device running McCaslin's successor, Menlow, at Computex.
Hands on with Asustek's $199 Eee PC
(News) Asustek Computer Inc.'s US$199 Eee PC is turning out to be one of the stars at Computex 2007, grabbing attention for its small size and even smaller price.
(News) Asustek Computer Inc.'s US$199 Eee PC is turning out to be one of the stars at Computex 2007, grabbing attention for its small size and even smaller price.
Sony adds two compact laptop lines
(News) Sony announced the launch of two incredibly compact laptops -- the TZ Series, a stylish new laptop following on from the popular TX Series, and the SZ5, an upgrade to the popular SZ Series.
(News) Sony announced the launch of two incredibly compact laptops -- the TZ Series, a stylish new laptop following on from the popular TX Series, and the SZ5, an upgrade to the popular SZ Series.
Samsung launches Q1 Ultra ultramobile
(News) Ultramobile PCs have often been criticized as falling into a gap between laptops and smartphones, but Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. hopes to change that perception with a reduced price and upgraded performance for its Q1 Ultra.
(News) Ultramobile PCs have often been criticized as falling into a gap between laptops and smartphones, but Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. hopes to change that perception with a reduced price and upgraded performance for its Q1 Ultra.
XO Laptop: Fun for Child's Play
(News) One Laptop Per Child product deemed basic but useful, as initiative to spread affordable technology.
(News) One Laptop Per Child product deemed basic but useful, as initiative to spread affordable technology.
Toshiba Portege R400-S4931
(Reviews) This stylish convertible tablet model comes with a handy SideShow LED, but input is difficult and to obtain good battery life you must use a heavy add-on slice.
(Reviews) This stylish convertible tablet model comes with a handy SideShow LED, but input is difficult and to obtain good battery life you must use a heavy add-on slice.
Fujitsu LifeBook P7230
(Reviews) This classy ultraportable has a bright display and an integrated optical drive.
(Reviews) This classy ultraportable has a bright display and an integrated optical drive.
HP Pavilion tx1000
(Reviews) Easy-to-use tablet PC has thoughtful design touches but a brief battery life.
(Reviews) Easy-to-use tablet PC has thoughtful design touches but a brief battery life.
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet
(Reviews) This top flight notebook/tablet hybrid is perfect for students and businesses.
(Reviews) This top flight notebook/tablet hybrid is perfect for students and businesses.
Dell XPS M1210
(Reviews) This entertainment-oriented ultraportable uses Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processor.
(Reviews) This entertainment-oriented ultraportable uses Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processor.
HTC ultramobile PC to have Intel inside
(News) High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) plans to use Intel Corp. microprocessors in its forthcoming Shift ultramobile PC, it said on Wednesday.
(News) High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) plans to use Intel Corp. microprocessors in its forthcoming Shift ultramobile PC, it said on Wednesday.
Top 5 Ultraportable Laptops
(Reviews) 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.
(Reviews) 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.
Sony launches its first laptop with a flash drive
(News) Sony Corp. is refreshing its lightweight Vaio Type-G laptop and has begun offering a solid-state flash drive as an option.
(News) Sony Corp. is refreshing its lightweight Vaio Type-G laptop and has begun offering a solid-state flash drive as an option.
Fujitsu Puts Flash on Laptops
(News) A choice of flash drives, as well as standard hard drives, will be offered on ultraportables.
(News) A choice of flash drives, as well as standard hard drives, will be offered on ultraportables.
After one year, Samsung remakes the Q1
(News) One year after Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. introduced its first Q1 ultra-mobile PC, the company has revamped the device, making it lighter and more powerful.
(News) One year after Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. introduced its first Q1 ultra-mobile PC, the company has revamped the device, making it lighter and more powerful.
Fujitsu LifeBook P1610
(Reviews) This attractive ultraportable model packs a lot of functionality--including a swiveling touch screen--into a tight space.
(Reviews) This attractive ultraportable model packs a lot of functionality--including a swiveling touch screen--into a tight space.
New Lenovo Boasts Top-Flight Performance
(reviews) And HP brings out a tablet that's notebook-convertible, as well as quick and compact.
(reviews) And HP brings out a tablet that's notebook-convertible, as well as quick and compact.
Lenovo 3000 V100
(reviews) An integrated Webcam and other features make this model stand out from the crowd.
(reviews) An integrated Webcam and other features make this model stand out from the crowd.
Averatec AV2260-EH1
(reviews) Despite a pleasing design and a reasonable weight, its poor keyboard and lack of upgradability hold this model back.
(reviews) Despite a pleasing design and a reasonable weight, its poor keyboard and lack of upgradability hold this model back.
Averatec AV1150-EW1
(reviews) Lightweight model boasts strong battery life and versatile features, but it's hindered by a mediocre keyboard.
(reviews) Lightweight model boasts strong battery life and versatile features, but it's hindered by a mediocre keyboard.
Acer TravelMate 3002WTCi
(reviews) Design and impressive battery life distinguish this ultraportable.
(reviews) Design and impressive battery life distinguish this ultraportable.
Fujitsu LifeBook B6110D
(reviews) Ultraportable with touch screen offers long battery life but no built-in optical drive.
(reviews) Ultraportable with touch screen offers long battery life but no built-in optical drive.
Acer TravelMate 3000
(reviews) Very light ultraportable has two batteries but an external-only optical drive.
(reviews) Very light ultraportable has two batteries but an external-only optical drive.
WinBook X512
(reviews) Affordable ultraportable has media center-like software for managing CD and DVD playback.
(reviews) Affordable ultraportable has media center-like software for managing CD and DVD playback.
Fujitsu LifeBook P7010
(reviews) Loaded ultraportable has stupendous battery life, but the small keyboard takes some getting used to.
(reviews) Loaded ultraportable has stupendous battery life, but the small keyboard takes some getting used to.
Sys Technology MobileElite
(reviews) This top-performing ultraportable doubles as a portable DVD player.
(reviews) This top-performing ultraportable doubles as a portable DVD player.
Sharp Actius MP30
(reviews) This lightweight ultraportable looks like a toy but works like a business machine.
(reviews) This lightweight ultraportable looks like a toy but works like a business machine.
Sony VAIO Goes Superthin
(reviews) Sleek, pricey ultraportable may draw ahhs but omits some basic features.
(reviews) Sleek, pricey ultraportable may draw ahhs but omits some basic features.
Sharp Actius MM20
(reviews) Ultralight day-tripper makes a fine companion notebook for your main machine.
(reviews) Ultralight day-tripper makes a fine companion notebook for your main machine.
JVC Mobile Mini Note MP-XV841US
(reviews) Well-equipped ultraportable boasts an integrated combo drive.
(reviews) Well-equipped ultraportable boasts an integrated combo drive.
Sony VAIO PCG-TR3AP3
(reviews) Nicely configured ultraportable notebook offers a camera, a DVD burner, and Wi-Fi.
(reviews) Nicely configured ultraportable notebook offers a camera, a DVD burner, and Wi-Fi.
IBM ThinkPad Thinks Thin
(reviews) The X40 laptop, though surprisingly light, feels strong and performs well.
(reviews) The X40 laptop, though surprisingly light, feels strong and performs well.
Living With ... an Ultraportable
(reviews) Can you really take it all with you? I try to replace my desktop PC with an ultraportable notebook.
(reviews) Can you really take it all with you? I try to replace my desktop PC with an ultraportable notebook.
Sharp Actius MC22
(reviews) This basic ultraportable can function as a second hard drive for your desktop PC.
(reviews) This basic ultraportable can function as a second hard drive for your desktop PC.
IBM ThinkPad X31
(reviews) This ultraportable outshines the competition with its great design and easy-to-use keyboard.
(reviews) This ultraportable outshines the competition with its great design and easy-to-use keyboard.
IBM ThinkPad T41
(reviews) Latest T-series ThinkPad performs admirably but has a few design glitches.
(reviews) Latest T-series ThinkPad performs admirably but has a few design glitches.
Fujitsu LifeBook P5020
(reviews) Ultraportable notebook has a wide-format screen and a built-in optical drive.
(reviews) Ultraportable notebook has a wide-format screen and a built-in optical drive.
Toshiba Portege M100
(reviews) Great battery life and performance distinguish this ultraportable from the pack.
(reviews) Great battery life and performance distinguish this ultraportable from the pack.
Sharp Actius AV18P
(reviews) This reasonably priced thin-and-light laptop turned in disappointing performance.
(reviews) This reasonably priced thin-and-light laptop turned in disappointing performance.
Panasonic Toughbook W2
(reviews) This ultraportable has features designed to handle rough-and-tumble treatment.
(reviews) This ultraportable has features designed to handle rough-and-tumble treatment.
Gateway 200XL
(reviews) Ultralight notebook has plenty of processing power, but very disappointing battery life.
(reviews) Ultralight notebook has plenty of processing power, but very disappointing battery life.
Loaded Little Laptops
(reviews) New subnotebooks bulk up (ever so slightly) to improve performance and battery life.
(reviews) New subnotebooks bulk up (ever so slightly) to improve performance and battery life.
MPC TransPort T2000
(reviews) MPC's slim, wireless-enabled portable has a fingerprint reader for extra security.
(reviews) MPC's slim, wireless-enabled portable has a fingerprint reader for extra security.
Amax Elite 6053M
(reviews) The thin Elite 6053M runs over 3 hours on a charge, though it lacks the phenomenal battery life of some Pentium M-equipped portables.
(reviews) The thin Elite 6053M runs over 3 hours on a charge, though it lacks the phenomenal battery life of some Pentium M-equipped portables.
Averatec 3150P
(reviews) Its petite size, small price, and built-in wireless functionality make the 3150P a good traveling companion.
(reviews) Its petite size, small price, and built-in wireless functionality make the 3150P a good traveling companion.
Tiny Notebook Doubles as Hard Drive
(reviews) The Sharp Actius MM10 ultraportable can be a second drive for your desktop PC.
(reviews) The Sharp Actius MM10 ultraportable can be a second drive for your desktop PC.
Sharp Actius MV12W
(reviews) Compact Sharp model puts an optical drive and Wi-Fi into a slim package.
(reviews) Compact Sharp model puts an optical drive and Wi-Fi into a slim package.
Ultrathin Notebooks Get Even Lighter
(reviews) The Sharp Actius PC-UM32W and Panasonic Toughbook T1 offer good performance in slim packages.
(reviews) The Sharp Actius PC-UM32W and Panasonic Toughbook T1 offer good performance in slim packages.
Sotec 3120X
(reviews) Bargain-priced ultraportable includes a built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive but leaves out some of the latest notebook features.
(reviews) Bargain-priced ultraportable includes a built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive but leaves out some of the latest notebook features.
Fujitsu LifeBook S Series
(reviews) This slim, reasonably priced thin-and-light notebook has a comfortable keyboard.
(reviews) This slim, reasonably priced thin-and-light notebook has a comfortable keyboard.
MicronPC TransPort T1000
(reviews) Great-looking, lightweight laptop has a fingerprint reader for extra security.
(reviews) Great-looking, lightweight laptop has a fingerprint reader for extra security.
The Coolest Notebooks You Never Saw
(news) Dynamism scopes out, scoops up, sells, and supports cutting-edge products not otherwise available outside Japan.
(news) Dynamism scopes out, scoops up, sells, and supports cutting-edge products not otherwise available outside Japan.
Sotec Ships Lightweight Notebook
(news) Four-pound, sub-$1000 model builds in wireless networking, skips the floppy drive.
(news) Four-pound, sub-$1000 model builds in wireless networking, skips the floppy drive.
Fujitsu LifeBook P2000
(reviews) Legacy-light subnotebook doesn't deliver on its promise of extended battery life.
(reviews) Legacy-light subnotebook doesn't deliver on its promise of extended battery life.
IBM: Still Thinking Ahead
(news) ThinkVantage products--from PCs to utilities to a translator--focus on innovation and practicality.
(news) ThinkVantage products--from PCs to utilities to a translator--focus on innovation and practicality.
This Laptop Really Gallops
(reviews) IBM's ThinkPad X30 works like a Clydesdale but runs like Secretariat.
(reviews) IBM's ThinkPad X30 works like a Clydesdale but runs like Secretariat.
Sharp Shows Slim Ultraportables
(news) TechXNY sees debut of Actius ultralights, weighing less than 5 pounds and featuring built-in 802.11b support.
(news) TechXNY sees debut of Actius ultralights, weighing less than 5 pounds and featuring built-in 802.11b support.
Toshiba Portege 4010
(reviews) The Portege 4010 has plenty of features in a very lightweight package.
(reviews) The Portege 4010 has plenty of features in a very lightweight package.