• HP Gets Touchy with New TouchSmart tx2

  
  HP's new touchscreen notebook includes a digital pen and remote.

• The Mobile Office, Part 1

  
  Netbooks like the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 let you slip your office into a small bag--if you don't mind making some compromises.
• Gammatech Durabook D15TS All-Purpose Laptop
• What the Vista Suit Means for Windows 7 Netbooks
• New MacBook Pro Boot Camp Gaming Benchmarks
• Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life
• OLPC 'Give 1 Get 1' Laptop Program Now Available on Amazon
• Apple Trackpad Update Fixes Unrecognized Clicks
• XO Laptop Hits 30 International Markets
• Wi-Fi in the Sky

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 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

• Gammatech Durabook D15TS All-Purpose Laptop A good performer, the semiruggedized D15TS laptop is a reasonable choice for secure indoor and outdoor use.
• HP Compaq 6530b All-Purpose Laptop This business-friendly laptop is a great road-ready presentation tool, but it could benefit from a better screen.
• Asus N10Jc Mini-notebook The N10Jc is a fantastic choice for mobile workers, but its relatively high price puts it out of reach for many.
• Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 An all-around solid performer in basic day-to-day use, the Fujitsu T1010 won't turn heads, but it'll get the job done.
• Sony VGN-NR485 All-Purpose Laptop This Intel-equipped bargain laptop's shallow keystroke might put off some people, but the overall package is terrific.

Laptops News

• HP Gets Touchy with New TouchSmart tx2 HP's new touchscreen notebook includes a digital pen and remote.
• What the Vista Suit Means for Windows 7 Netbooks Will Windows 7 netbooks be partially crippled, as were the "Vista Capable" PCs?
• Apple Trackpad Update Fixes Unrecognized Clicks Apple on Monday released an update for its newest MacBook and MacBook line of notebooks. Specifically, the firmware addresses...
• OLPC 'Give 1 Get 1' Laptop Program Now Available on Amazon The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Foundation is partnering with Amazon to make available its Give 1 Get 1 program where you can buy a XO laptop and give one to a needy recipient.
• XO Laptop Hits 30 International Markets The XO laptop will go on sale Monday to 30 countries through Amazon.com, marking the first time the laptop will be sold to users outside the U.S. and Canada.

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

• Mini-Notebooks Under $500 New sub-$500 mini-notebooks hit the scene--and thanks to Intel's Atom processor, they all run Windows XP reasonably well.
• In Pictures: Apple Refreshes MacBook Line We find a lot to like in Apple's new laptop lineup--faster graphics chip sets, a sturdy new aluminum chassis, multitouch trackpads, and new solid-state hard-drive options. Here is a look at what's new.
• The 10 Most Overrated Products Hype springs eternal. Lots of technologies, products, and services don't merit the praise heaped on them. Here are 10 tech items that don't live up to their billing--and 10 that deserve respect that they don't receive.
• The Best All-Purpose Laptops Two laptops sporting Intel's new Centrino 2 CPU crash our lineup of the best all-purpose laptops. These models can do it all and are a great choice for most people.
• The Best Ultraportable Laptops How powerful and full-featured can a superlight laptop be? These 10 models pack a lot of performance in a thin package.

Laptops How-Tos

• Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life When you're on the go, there's no such thing as too much juice. Here's how to keep your laptop running longer, with minimal effort.
• Tips for Laptop Users From Hassle-Free PC PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you how to revive a dead laptop, turn a notebook into a hotspot, and protect sensitive docs from prying eyes.
• One Way to Revive a Dead Notebook Notebook won't boot? There may be a simple fix, but you'll need a screwdriver.
• Reducing the Cost of a Laptop, Part 2 Refurbished laptops can save you hundreds of dollars compared to nearly identical, new models.
• Reducing the Cost of a Laptop, Part 1 Do you really need that $350 productivity suite? Jim Martin suggests some money-saving alternatives.