2009 Holiday Laptop Gift Guide
Whether your tastes run to business or pleasure, whether you're a jet-setter or a multimedia fiend, we have some great-looking laptops for you (or for someone you want to spoil) this year.
A Beef With Battery Benchmarks
What do you think of the benchmarks used to gauge how well your laptop actually performs? Want to create your own benchmarks?
Windows 7: Six Great Computer Deals
Considering a new PC instead of taking the upgrade route? Check out this road map to great Windows 7 computer deals.
Alienware M15x (with Core i7-920XM)
If money is no object and mobile gaming is your goal, the Core i7-fueled M15x strikes a reasonable balance between size and speed.
Hands-On: Intel Core i7 920XM Laptop Field Test
As news officially breaks on the Core i7 laptop processor, our in-house test machine is ready to tell you how it performs. Here's a hint: It's fast.
Toshiba Satellite L555-S7916 Laptop PC
If you’re looking for a laptop for the kitchen or for handling light-duty office work while you're at home, this Satellite may fill the bill. But be prepared to live with very slow Wi-Fi.
Essential (and Cool) Laptop Gear
Have a look at 14 of our favorite functional (and fun) notebook accessories, whether you and your laptop plan to hit the road or park in your home office.
Asus N90SV-A2
The N90SV-A2 has a lot of surface appeal, but a closer look reveals a number of cut corners.
Laptop Buying Guide
You can find a laptop that’s right for you--whether you're a business traveler, a jet-setter, a student, a gamer on the go, or just an average Joe.
How to Buy a Desktop-Replacement Laptop
Looking for a power laptop? Whether you're a gamer or a graphics specialist, check out our desktop-replacement buying guide.
Asus W90 Desktop Replacement Laptop
Though the Asus W90VP offers astounding high-res gaming frame rates, its moderate overall performance and weak sound disappoint.
Gateway P-7808u Laptop
This gamer's desktop replacement laptop has an oddly low-resolution screen, considering the power that lies under its hood.
Samsung R610
This middle-of-the-pack all-purpose notebook hits the spot for everyday use, but disappoints with some display shortcomings.
Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708
The high-end Toshiba Qosmio X305 has lots of style and even more power, but this laptop could use a more practical physical design.
Eurocom D901C Phantom-X
The Phantom-X packs plenty of power and versatility into a desktop replacement laptop, but it suffers from a lackluster layout and design.
The Best Power Laptops
These robust machines are powerful enough to make you want to ditch your desktop for good. Here are five that land at the top of our list.
HP Pavilion dv7t Desktop Replacement Laptop
The dv7t, a heavy-duty desktop replacement, wows with its performance but falls a little short in multimedia--where you'd expect it to excel.