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Dell XPS 13

Show summary: This is the first ultrabook from Dell, and even though the company is a little late to that particular game, the XPS 13 nails a lot of what makes for a good ultrabook experience.

Category: First Look

February 24, 2012
Sony Vaio Z

Show summary: With slim 13-inch SSD laptops now well under $1,000, Sony's expensive, high-end Z series laptop is a tough sell, although the long-life slice battery and unique GPU/optical dock help make its case.

Category: First Look

February 23, 2012
How to read a Best Buy circular (laptops edition)

Show summary: Deciphering the specs in a retail store sales flyer takes some careful reading and the right background info.

Category: How to

February 23, 2012
HP Pavilion dm4-3090se Beats Edition

Show summary: The only real knock against this chic-looking 14-inch multimedia laptop is its plastic body, other than that, this a great midrange laptop with a unique, eye-catching design.

Category: First Look

February 13, 2012
Ep. 17: Hands-on with the PlayStation Vita and HP dm4 Beats Edition, plus Valentine's Day gadget gifts

Show summary: This week, we pass around the brand-new Sony PlayStation Vita for some live hands-on demos, check out a mid-priced Beats Audio laptop from HP, and also debate the best and worst gadgets gifts for Valentine's Day.

Category: CNET Labscast

February 13, 2012
Ep. 16: OnLive Desktop, laptop backbacks, and the Sony Headman visor

Show summary: This week, Ty demos Sony's strap-on 3D visor, which we've dubbed the "Headman," while Scott shows us how the OnLive Desktop brings cloud PC computing to the iPad. Also, check out a cool new laptop backpack, and find out what our favorite MacBook Air substitutes are.

Category: CNET Labscast

February 7, 2012
Ep. 15: Super Bowl TV tips, developing new battery tests, and pricey little cameras

Show summary: This week, we go over some Super Bowl TV tips, including what to do if you're not going to be near a TV at all. Julie talks about developing new battery life tests, and Josh laments the decline of the compact point-and-shoot camera.

Category: CNET Labscast

February 1, 2012
Sony VAIO F Series

Show summary: If the size is right for you, the Vaio F series is a well made, well-polished laptop, and is a good reminder that Sony is one of the few brands that consumers actively seek out.

Category: First Look

January 27, 2012
All about laptops

Show summary: At CES 2012 in Las Vegas, CNET's Scott Stein, Dan Ackerman, and Molly Wood take a tour of the many new laptops being released and how they stack up with the MacBook Air.

Category: CES

January 27, 2012
Ep. 14: CES favorites, new laptops, and why OLED matters

Show summary: Back from CES, the gang shows off some video of their favorite products, and Ty explains why OLED with completely change the television industry.

Category: CNET Labscast

January 24, 2012
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  • Dan Ackerman
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    Dan Ackerman has written about technology, games, music, and nightlife for more than a decade, including stints as senior editor at UGO.com and editor in chief of Clubplanet. His work has appeared in publications including SPIN, Men's Journal, and Blender, and his latest album of eclectic jazz/funk/rock indie music, 'The Futurist,' is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.
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