In a Land of Alike Laptops, Weight and Battery Life Are Key
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Laptop design has advanced a great deal over the past decade, but a few things still generally hold true: Batteries won't last through a cross-country flight, and affordable laptops weigh too much.
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With notebook computer configurations now ranging from tiny ultra portables to hefty desktop PC replacements, it's clear that one size was never meant to fit all. After a few weeks of trying out the Fujitsu LifeBook P7010D, I was convinced it didn't fit me.
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New battery a welcome addition to the market after recall costs laptop manufacturers millions.
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Notebook PC makers are stretching the  boundaries of light-weight and low-cost computing, rolling out  ever slimmer tablet PCs and mass market models costing as  little as $200 in their quest to find the next big thing.
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Toshiba's sleek ultraportable laptop is an attention-getter that packs a ton of features into its compact package. Let's take a closer look.
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Colorful, lighweight Inspiron consumer notebooks use flash memory instead of hard drives.
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Performance boost in handheld devices is obtained using Power6 server technology.
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Smaller, lighter and cheaper is the order of the day for laptop vendors as they struggle to find new types of devices that will appeal to users.
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Blog: new laptops are upgraded versions of Dell's existing workhorse models
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Alienware designs a laptop so slick you'll beg it to probe you; a docking station for the PSP misses the point and an all-in-one printer frees up more desk space for pictures of your cat. All in this week's Gadget Lab.
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The ultra-portable sector of the notebook industry over the last few years has become a showcase for the engineering prowess of the world's largest computer companies.
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This miniature budget notebook may not be preloaded with Windows, but it ably serves most on-the-go computing needs.
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Five new laptops range from bare-basics models to desktop PC replacements.
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At less than two pounds even with the battery pack, the Toshiba unit impressed PC World's reviewer with its versatility and overall performance. It's optimal for a small meeting of up to three people.
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A low-cost laptop, designed for children in developing countries, will go on sale in North America.
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Notebook PC makers are stretching the boundaries of light-weight and low-cost computing.
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Buying a computer should be easy -- almost anything sold today should competently handle most home-computing chores. But it's not, since so many companies market essentially the same machine.