Netbooks
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Acer Aspire P3 Review
With the Aspire P3, Acer claims it’s "redefining the computer". It’s not, of course, but on paper at least the P3 looks like a pretty cool Windows 8 hybrid. It offers...
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Samsung NP535U3C-A02UK Review
You’d be forgiven for thinking there was only one processor manufacturer when it comes to laptops – Intel’s hold on the market is so complete. There is another option though, and...
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch Review
Want a high-end ultrabook that embraces the touch-centric nature of Windows 8? Lenovo is hoping that you do. We went hands on with the Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 Touch at CES...
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HP Pavilion Touchbook Sleekbook Review
CES 2013 is where you’ll find Windows 8 devices galore. So it’s interesting seeing how some PC hardware manufacturers are trying to stick out from the rest of the pack. Take...
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Dell XPS 12 Review
Windows 8 has a shaken up the design of laptops and tablets, with the new emphasis on touchscreen technology resulting in some of the best hybrids we’ve ever seen. With...
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Toshiba Satellite P855-32G Review
The Toshiba P855-32G is an updated version of the Toshiba P850 home entertainment laptop released earlier this year, featuring more power for the masses. What this upgrade does is put...
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Scan 3XS Graphite LG5 Review
We’re living in the post-Ultrabook era. Even when laptops are designed to do something much more taxing than pushing websites around, we still expect them to be sexy. Which explains why...
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PC Specialist Optimus IV Review
PC Specialist was the worthy winner of our full system group test a couple of months back, and fresh from its desktop success, it’s looking to woo us once again with...
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Asus VivoBook S200 Review
Asus VivoBook S200E review For a long time it was hard to get excited about laptops. They all had the same features, they all ran the same software and they all...
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Where Did All the Netbooks Go?
The category of computing devices has essentially evaporated, replaced by ultrabooks and, to a lesser extent, tablets. Within the next few years, when you say “netbook” to someone, they will wonder...
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Study: OLPC Fails Students as a Tool for Education
The One Laptop Per Child program of low-cost laptops for developing countries has not led to any measurable impact in academic achievement, a recent report concludes. The One Laptop Per Child...
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ASUS EeePC 1025C Flare Review
The ASUS Eee PC 1025C Flare lasts more than 9 hours on a charge, weighs 2.4 pounds, and costs just $299, but it’s only good enough for basic computing. (3 out...
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ASUS Eee PC 1025C Flare Series Netbook
ASUS introduced the 10-inch Eee PC 1025C Flare Series Netbook, featuring a fresh stylistic design with the latest Intel Atom N2600 (Cedar Trail) dual-core processor. ASUS' Instant On technology enables 2-second...
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ASUS Eee PC X101CH Netbook
ASUS introduced the Eee PC X101CH 10-inch netbook that is less than one inch thick and weights just over two pounds. It is powered by the latest Intel Atom N2600 dual-core...
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Are Netbooks Finally Dead?
Netbook sales are on the decline but consumers will find they have many other options. Last week, PCMag’s Mark Hachman, wrote a great piece titled “Why Microsoft May Want the Netbook...
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HP Announces Mini Netbook for Students, Business Users
HP has announced its 10.1-inch netbook for mobile business users and students on a budget. HP has announced its 10.1-inch netbook for mobile business users and students on a budget. The...
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Why Microsoft May Want the Netbook to Die
Is the netbook dead, again? Microsoft thinks it might be. Is the netbook dead, again? Microsoft thinks it might be. In reporting record revenues, the software giant buried this nugget: netbooks...
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Intel Launches New Classmate PCs Complete With Cedar Trail CPUs
Intel showcases new Classmate PCs, featuring the company’s latest Atom Cedar Trail processor. LAS VEGAS—Back in September at IDF, Intel announced that its new line of Classmate PCs would feature the...
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Asus Unleashes A Slew Of Netbooks
Is the netbook dead? Not according to Asus, which has announced a slew of new netbooks models, including the Asus Eee PC Flare 1025 and Eee PC X101CH, as well as...
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Lenovo Offers Intel, AMD 11.6-Inch Netbooks
A choice of dual-core CPUs, an instant-on Web-surfing environment, and 720p widescreen displays mark Lenovo’s latest mini laptops. Lenovo describes the IdeaPad S200 and S206, premiering at CES, as “two mini...