Long-Lived Laptops From Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo

11.03.2009

Mobile Computing News, Reviews, & Tips

Great Tech Bargains: Did you know you can buy a refurbished MacBook Air from Apple.com for $999--a far cry from the $1799 you'd pay for a similarly configured new model? Learn more money-saving tips in Rick Broida's "."

All About Netbooks: If you're tempted to take the plunge, give Darren Gladstone's "" a read. Darren gives you the back story on how netbooks have evolved, plus a look at six new and notable netbooks and more.

The Ideal Ultraportable: What would the perfect portable computer look like? For starters, it would feature a built-in Pico projector, dual portrait screens, the ability to use any 3G wireless service we want, and a slide-away, detachable Bluetooth keyboard. A few of our wish-list features have been announced by major computer makers, such as Asus. Check out Danny Allen's "" feature for a look at our dream machine.

Contributing Editor James A. Martin offers tools, tips, and product recommendations to help you make the most of computing on the go. Martin is also author of the . Sign up to to you each week.