05/12/2008 01:05 AM

Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826

Toshiba's new Satellites, including the 14-inch M305, offer a reasonable mix of performance and price, but are weighed down by excessive out-of-the-box advertising links.

05/12/2008 10:31 AM

Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6835

Toshiba rolls out its new Satellite look to the basic 15-inch AMD-powered Satellite A305D, but others offer more for the same $999.

05/08/2008 02:19 AM

Lenovo IdeaPad U110 (red)

The 11.1-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is the most beautiful laptop we've seen in years, and behind those good looks is a well-appointed, fairly priced ultraportable. Despite a few minor nitpicks, we recommend the IdeaPad U110 to those who want a lightweight, eye-catching laptop for frequent travel.

05/05/2008 11:07 AM

Averatec 2575

Though its performance is merely adequate, the ultraportable Averatec 2575 offers an attractive design and a decent feature set at a reasonable price.

04/30/2008 11:00 AM

Toshiba Satellite L355D

The 17.1-inch Toshiba Satellite L355D is average in every way, except for its below-average price.

04/25/2008 12:59 PM

Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830

Toshiba's thin-and-light Satellite U405 is a sleek alternative to the 13-inch MacBook, but is weighed down by excessive out-of-the-box bloatware.

04/22/2008 04:16 AM

Asus Lamborghini VX3-A1 (black)

The Asus Lamborghini VX3 is the laptop recast as status symbol. It looks and feels like a luxury item; we just wish it had a bit more power under the hood.

04/21/2008 01:14 AM

Gateway P-172X FX

Gateway's new P-172X FX offers high-end perks in a midpriced laptop, making it a reasonable choice for gamers who fall just short of hardcore.

04/11/2008 03:45 AM

Asus Eee PC 4G (black, Windows XP)

The popular low-cost Asus Eee PC makes a play for mainstream acceptance, adding Windows XP to create an impressive package for portable Web surfing and basic productivity, making it a near-flawless choice for a highly portable second laptop.

04/08/2008 11:03 AM

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mininotebook, making it fast a favorite for on-the-go use.