• Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile Chips: A New Speed King

  
  Intel's newest chips take "Extreme" to the extreme, with game-friendly features and superior power.

• The Rise (and Possible Fall) of Ultraportable Laptops

  
  Are the new ultrasmall laptops like the Asus Eee PC here for the long term or a flash in the pan?
• Leave the Laptop Behind
• Wi-Fi In-flight Comes to Some American Routes
• Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags
• OQO Shows off Handheld Computer Based on Atom
• Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops
• Tom Bihn Offers 'checkpoint Friendly' Laptop Bag
• PC World's Guide to Mobile Living
• Fujitsu Siemens to Launch Mini-laptop at IFA

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

• 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.
• Sony VAIO VGN-FW198U/H This laptop's unusually wide, bright screen makes it a good choice for working on side-by-side documents (and for watching movies).

Laptops News

• Leave the Laptop Behind Application virtualization can make your mobile workforce truly machine independent. Here's how.
• The Rise (and Possible Fall) of Ultraportable Laptops Are the new ultrasmall laptops like the Asus Eee PC here for the long term or a flash in the pan?
• Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile Chips: A New Speed King Intel's newest chips take "Extreme" to the extreme, with game-friendly features and superior power.
• Wi-Fi In-flight Comes to Some American Routes Wireless service to cost $12.95; Airline to evaluate whether to expand effort in three to six months.
• OQO Shows off Handheld Computer Based on Atom Handheld computer maker OQO showed off a version of its Model 02 computer based on the Atom processor at IDF.

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.