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Sony Vaio VGN-TX17

Though it's pricy, the Sony VAIO VGN-TX17 delivers a great combination of business and entertainment features, long battery life, and unparalleled connectivity in an incredibly ultraportable package.

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Via opens up it mini-notebook design

Chip designer Via Technologies unveiled its OpenBook Mini-Note reference design on Monday, in a move that throws some open source into its core business of developing chips for mobile devices.

Report: Sony to make low-cost mini notebook

Sony is prepping a notebook based on Via's OpenBook reference design.

IBM pours a shot of methanol for ThinkPads

IBM and Sanyo Electric have put together a prototype of a fuel cell system for ThinkPad notebooks.

Intel's designs on PCs: slideshow

Chipmaker showcases a range of next-generation mini portable PCs at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.

Leather laptops coming soon

Don't put a coffee cup on that laptop with the fancy exterior. It might leave a ring. Dow Chemical and Tulip partner on tech fashion.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

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.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?