The tablet market is about to get really interesting. And a lot more affordable. The Kindle Fire ($200) is Amazon's answer to the iPad, featuring a one-handable 14.6 ounce design and a 7-inch color touchscreen that's chemically-strengthened (20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic). It's based around a cloud-accelerated Silk web browser, and features free storage in the... [More]

Clever name aside, the Razer Blade Laptop ($2,800) is all business. Pure, unadulterated gaming business, but business nonetheless. It packs a 1080p, LED-backlit 17.3-inch display, 2.8GHz Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M video card with 2GB of dedicated memory, a whopping 60Wh battery, a 320GB HDD, the standard assortment of ports and connectivity options, and... [More]

It's that time of year again: Apple's busy upgrading their desktops and laptops, starting with the new Apple MacBook Pro Thunderbolt ($1,200-$2,500). Available in 13-, 15-, and 17-inch varieties, these new laptops feature dual- or quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, plenty of RAM, FaceTime HD webcams, AMD Radeon HD graphics processors with up to 1GB of video memory,... [More]

Despite its sophisticated styling, this laptop is more durable than dainty. The Samsung Series 9 Laptop ($TBA) is made of Duralumin, a material usually used in aircrafts, offering construction quality that's twice as durable as aluminum, but still keeping the weight under 3 lbs. The Samsung laptop sports a 13.3-inch (1366x768) HD LED-backlit SuperBright Plus display, a second generation Intel... [More]

The just-announced Motorola Xoom Tablet ($TBA) goes high end to compete with the iPad. Running Google's new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system and getting data from Verizon, the Xoom features a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, dual-core processing, HDMI out, a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats, and a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. It's also got... [More]

Wowza. Taking cues from the iPad, Apple has just reinvented the ultra-portable notebook with the MacBook Air 2 ($1,000-$1,700). Sporting 64GB-256GB of built-in solid state flash storage, the new MBA boots amazingly fast, wakes instantly from sleep, and offers Nvidia graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and incredibly thin Unibody aluminum enclosures. Available in the traditional 13.3" model with an... [More]

The iPad's single screen simply not cutting it for you? Perhaps you'd rather pick up a Toshiba Libretto W100 Dual-Screen Laptop ($TBA). Looking like the child of some secret Windows-obsessed mad scientist, the Libretto sports two 7-inch multitouch screens crammed into a 1.5 lb. laptop-like form factor, complete with a multi-mode virtual keyboard, Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11n wireless networking, an Intel... [More]

Get a tablet and a high-performance laptop all at once with the HP EliteBook 2740p ($1,600 and up). This touch-enabled convertible tablet features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display on a convertible hinge that lets you use in with the full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-style work, or flip it over for touch-enabled tablet computing, and also offers plenty of horsepower, thanks to... [More]

Like a hardtop convertible or convection oven that also microwaves, the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid Notebook ($1,000; June 2010) combines two ideas to make a single product. One of the more interesting computers to come out of the 2010 CES, the U1 sports a unique dual processor, dual OS design that allows you to remove the screen and use it... [More]

Say what you will about the love it or hate it design of the Dell Adamo XPS ($1,800), but it sure as hell isn't dull. The world's thinnest laptop — if you can call it that — at just 9.99mm thick, the Adamo XPS sports a crazy design that sees the razor thin keyboard fold back up into top when... [More]

Don't dare call it a netbook. The Litl ($700), the first "webbook" from Boston-based Litl, is a mix between a netbook and a photo frame on steroids. It packs standard netbook hardware — a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, HDMI output, 1GB of RAM, 2GB of flash memory, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, a webcam, mic, and speakers — but moves beyond... [More]

It's about time. Apple finally updated its long-in-the-tooth non-aluminum laptop today with the release of the new MacBook ($1,000). Bringing it up to speed with its Pro counterparts, the new base-level MacBook features a polycarbonate unibody design with a non-skid bottom surface, an LED-backlit 13.3-inch display, a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA 9400M graphics, Apple's latest built-in battery... [More]

And you thought the MacBook Air was light. The Sony VAIO X Series ($1,300 and up) is the world's lightest notebook, weighing just 1.6 lbs. and measuring just over a half-inch thick thanks to an amazing lightweight carbon fiber body. Other features include a 16:9, LED-backlit LCD display, a multi-touch trackpad, built-in Verizon 3G, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, SSD storage,... [More]

If you've been wanting an ultra-thin laptop but wouldn't dare pick up a computer with a screen smaller than 15 inches, feast your eyes on the Dell Latitude Z ($1,800 and up). Featuring a svelte body that's just 0.57 - 0.79" tall, the Z weighs in at just 4.5 lbs., and features a Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at... [More]

While Nokia might not be the first name you'd think of when shopping for a new netbook, the company is looking to change that with the Nokia Booklet 3G ($TBA). Running what looks like Windows 7, the Booklet offers solid specs, including an Intel Atom processor, a 10-inch HD display, integrated A-GPS, 3G/HSPA, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, a built-in SD card... [More]

Been itching to try out this whole netbook thing? Do yourself a favor and scoop up a Samsung Go Netbook ($440). Designed by award-winning Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa, the pebble-like Go offers a host of great features, including a 10.1-inch LED-backlit 1024 x 600 screen, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, Intel graphics,... [More]

It's great that Apple has moved almost all their laptops over to the über-solid Unibody aluminum format, but not so great for those that liked the understated black models of MacBooks and PowerBooks past. The new Stealth MacBook Pro ($6,000) coats the new 15-inch MBP with SofTouch material, leaving it with a no-nonsense matte black finish that any spy would... [More]

Give up on that mythical iTablet for a minute and feast your eyes on the Archos 9 ($625; Fall 09). This thin (0.63'') netbook/tablet PC device sports a 9-inch touchscreen and runs Windows 7. Powered by an Intel ATOM Z515 processor, the Archos 9 features an 80GB hard drive, webcam, Bluetooth, optical trackpoint, Wi-Fi, built-in speakers, and optional 3G wireless.... [More]

Apple completes the family and ties the tubes with the introduction of an all new MacBook Pro lineup today. The MacBook Pro Aluminum Unibody Family ($1,200-$2,500) gains a 13-inch kid, while the 15-inch and 17-inch models get upgrades across the board. All models now have up to 40% longer battery life thanks to a built-in notebook battery that lasts seven... [More]

Looking for a netbook that can handle the multimedia tasks of a normal notebook? Check out the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 ($450 and up; June 2009). Offered with the Nvidia ION graphics platform, the S12 can handle HD video playback, and sports a full-size keyboard, 160GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, a 12-inch, 1280 x 800 display, an Intel Atom processor,... [More]