Tags: 32, inch, intel, mobile

Filter by keyword: acer, apple, asus, atom, business, centrino, ces 2008 us, computing, core, core 2 duo, core-duo, d820, dell, dragon, dual, duo, eee pc, fujitsu, hdx, hp, ibm, idf, imac, inspiron, ipaq, laptop, latitude, lenovo, lifebook, m51va, macbook pro, netbook, notebook, pavilion, pocket pc, portable, predictions, r50a, rz1710, s7010, sony, tablet, thin, thinkpad, toshiba, umpc, ux, vgn-ux17gp, 2008, 9400

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Windows 7 means new laptops

While most vendors are simply installing Windows 7 across their existing range, a number of new laptops will be available for purchase now that Microsoft's new operating system has hit the market.

See all

Reviews

  • Asus M60J

    Core i7 is here in mobile form. Some vendors will be attempting to rush these laptops out as close to the Windows 7 launch as possible. Keep an eye out — looks like the season to upgrade is well and truly upon us.

  • Corel Digital Studio 2010

    A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio's feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.

  • Asus Eee PC T91

    Asus does a good job of combining a netbook and a touchscreen in the Eee PC T91, even if the system hits a couple of first-generation snags.

  • HP ProBook 4710s

    HP's ProBook is all business, from its solid performance to its rather solid and stodgy style.

  • HP Pavilion dv6-1128tx

    The dv6 is a gorgeous laptop for quite an affordable price. If you're looking in the 16-inch space, definitely check this one out.

  • BenQ Joybook Lite U101

    Possibly the first netbook to be drop tested and equipped with a 16:9 aspect ratio display, BenQ's first Atom-based model is a hardy number with an interesting design.

  • Asus N10 (Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)

    You'll pay a bit more for the privilege, but the Asus N10 is unique because of its discrete, switchable graphics and extra ports.

  • Asus Eee PC S101

    Asus packs the same basic components found in other Netbooks into a stylish, slim chassis for a modest premium in price, with some unfortunate keyboard-layout compromises.

Next »
See all

Features

  • WWDC 2009 live blog

    We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

  • Laptop predictions for 2008

    Staring into the foggy crystal ball of the future, we try and wipe away the smudges to catch a glimpse of laptop technology to come.

Next »
Next »

The Explain Series