Google Announces New $249 Samsung Chromebook

By Jerry Jackson | 10/19/2012

In case you missed it, Google and Samsung have teamed up to release the latest version of the Chrome OS-based Chromebook; powered by a fanless dual-core A15 ARM processor and featuring an 11.6-inch display, this "browser in a box" might be all the laptop some people need.

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As Netbooks Fade Away, Intel Repositions Atom for new Markets

By Andy Patrizio | 3/19/2012

With tablets obliterating the netbook market, Intel is looking for new places to sell its Atom chips. Fortunately, there are some outlets.

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ASUS Updates Eee PC netbooks, UX21 Ultrabook and Eee Pad Transformer

By Jerry Jackson | 1/9/2012

Just when you thought we had enough thin and light laptops ASUS unveils an all new range of Eee PC netbooks, updates to the UX21 ultrabook and a new 1080p Eee Pad Transformer. Keep reading to see the full specs and photos.

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Lenovo Releases Even More New IdeaPad Laptops

By Jerry Jackson | 1/8/2012

Fresh on the heels of announcing several new notebooks, Lenovo officially unveiled a massive new lineup of IdeaPad and G-series laptops for 2012. Keep reading to find out more about these new laptops from CES.

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Top 10 Laptops for the Holidays

By Jerry Jackson | 11/17/2011

We're counting down the days until Christmas, and if you still need help finding the best laptops then jump in and take look at these reviews and deals before it's too late!

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Windows 8: Consumers & Businesses Catch Early Bugs

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/3/2011

Early users of Microsoft's Windows 8 are complaining about bugs - but this time, these very first users include consumers and business users, not just developers.

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Will Windows 8 Extend the Life of Your Netbook?

By Jamison Cush | 9/16/2011

Microsoft touts Windows 8 as having a light footprint, light enough in fact, to run well on a last-generation netbook. Can that be possible? Will Windows 8 run on a netbook and perhaps squeeze some life out of an under-powered machine?

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Browser Wars: Microsoft's IE Rises on Win 7, Falls Overall

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/2/2011

While Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) is gaining use against other browsers on Windows 7, IE and Mozilla Firefox are both losing ground to Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari in the broader browser wars, according to the latest numbers from Net Applications.

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Samsung NC215s Solar-Powered Netbook Available for Pre-Order

By Charles P. Jefferies | 7/12/2011

Samsung has released its NC215s netbook featuring solar panels for sale, priced at $399; a non-solar version is available for $329.

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Acer Introduces New Colorful Netbooks

By Jerry Jackson | 6/30/2011

Acer America today expanded its line of low-cost netbooks to include the Aspire One Happy 2, a series of lightweight netbooks available in four colors.

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Samsung Series 9 Ultraportable Now Shipping

By Charles P. Jefferies | 5/16/2011

Samsung has started shipping its Series 9 11.6-inch ultraportable notebook. Most retail sites including Amazon.com have it priced at $1,159.99.

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Samsung and Google Launch "Chromebook" Netbook

By Charles P. Jefferies | 5/11/2011

Samsung and Google have teamed up to produce the Series 5 "Chromebook". The 12.1-inch notebook computer weighs 3.3 lbs and measures just 0.79 inches thin and runs Google's Chrome operating system.

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