Reviewed on November 19, 2009HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.TAGS:Voodoo, Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, HP, keyboard, battery, laptop computer, Web browser
Reviewed on October 22, 2009Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple Computer, SD card, NVidia, mouse, laptop computer, battery
Reviewed on September 29, 2009HP's upscale Envy 13 looks and feels like an expensive status symbol, with performance and features that impress us--but its high price makes it a tough sell over the similar-looking MacBook Pro.TAGS:Voodoo, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, key, HP, keyboard, battery, CPU, mouse, laptop computer
Reviewed on August 5, 2009Its massive battery extends awkwardly from the bottom of the laptop, but the HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx is an otherwise compact thin-and-light laptop that should get students to class and back on a single charge.TAGS:HP Pavilion, battery, laptop computer, HP
Reviewed on July 31, 2009If you're the restless type, or simply away from electrical outlets for the majority of your day, you'll love the long battery life of the HP Pavilion dv4-1465dx. Be warned: such battery life requires you to tote a laptop that's roughly a pound heavier than its 14-inch competitors.TAGS:HP Pavilion, Dell Studio, design, battery, optical drive, Toshiba Satellite, laptop computer, HP, Toshiba, keyboard, Dell
Reviewed on June 25, 2009Toshiba finally enters the Netbook market with the Mini NB205. It's got an upscale, distinctive look and a good keyboard/touch pad combo, but also weak audio and a big, bulky battery.TAGS:Netbook, SD card, Toshiba, keyboard, key, ASUS, battery, Intel, laptop computer