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AMD's Ontario APU has all the makings of an Atom killer. We take a look at Acer's Aspire One 522 netbook to see whether...

Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing

There are few things that I despise more than the predominance of polished plastics in today's notebooks. Glossy finishes are the single worst...

Type: Blog post Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech

Attendees got more than they expected at HP's press conference today. Not only did the company unleash its long-awaited webOS slate; it also gave...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech

Ultraportable notebooks based on AMD's new Fusion processors are still trickling out. Sony's 11.6-inch Y Series laptop, for instance, has quietly appeared in...

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When we rounded up 7,200-RPM notebook drives last month, Western Digital's Scorpio Black 500GB was our clear favorite. Today, we explore whether a...

Type: Feature article Tags: Storage Mobile computing

The release of Nvidia's GeForce 500M-series notebook GPUs seemed to slip under the radar somewhat at CES last week, and with good reason—by Nvidia's own...

Type: News story Tags: Graphics Mobile computing

The launch of Intel's Sandy Bridge processors last week was a tough act to follow. Nevertheless, AMD managed to draw crowds at CES with its...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing

SSDs may be the new hotness, but 7,200-RPM notebook drives are a more realistic option for most laptop users. We round up four of...

Type: Feature article Tags: Storage Mobile computing

Not one to disappoint, Steve Jobs unveiled two new MacBook Air notebooks during his Back to the Mac event today: one with a 13.3" display...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing Mac

This supercharged netbook couples Intel's dual-core Atom N550 processor with Nvidia's next-generation Ion GPU. Can it give consumer ultraportables a run for their money?

Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing

This full-sized notebook marries a Core i5 processor, Optimus-enabled Nvidia graphics, and USB 3.0 connectivity. Is it a winning combination?

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Panasonic claims to have broken a world record with its new Toughbook S9 notebook: that of the "lightest 12.1" laptop with an integrated DVD...

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Kids these days are usually more comfortable with technology than their parents. It's no wonder, then, that according to an Opinion Solutions survey commissioned...

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At long last, Nvidia has a top-to-bottom lineup of DirectX 11 mobile graphics processors. The company has just introduced seven new GeForce 400M-series graphics processors,...

Type: News story Tags: Graphics Mobile computing

Systems based on Intel's 2010 Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage platform are beginning to trickle out, and at least in the case of HP's new dm3, they...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing

Does AMD finally have a good alternative to Intel's CULV platform, and should this 13" Toshiba notebook be on your shopping list this back-to-school...

Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing

Asus' U33Jc wraps a powerful thin-and-light notebook in luxurious a mix of bamboo and brushed aluminum. We find out if this $1,000 system is...

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Like a junior-high boy who is always secretly on the prowl, I have been constantly on the lookout for my next ultraportable laptop, especially since...

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