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Lenovo unwraps X1 Carbon ultrabook

Lenovo unwraps X1 Carbon ultrabook

...is a feature every travel-oriented laptop should have.Image credit: Dan Ackerman/CNET News Read more

16 May, 2012 by Dan Ackerman
CES: Lenovo toys with folding IdeaPad Yoga

CES: Lenovo toys with folding IdeaPad Yoga

The folding Yoga prototype device has four usable positions, according to Lenovo, which means it can serve as a tablet and a laptop, and is designed to run Windows 8 Read more

10 January, 2012 by Dan Ackerman
Dell XPS 15z

Dell XPS 15z

Claiming to be the world's thinnest Windows notebook, the Dell XPS 15z is a sharp-looking package with upgradable high-end features and a reasonable starting price. Read more

24 May, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, T430u: Photos

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, T430u: Photos

Lenovo has shown off two new laptops for 2012 – a revamp of the ThinkPad X1 and the 14-inch ThinkPad T430u, another entry in the ultrabook market Read more

5 January, 2012 by Dan Ackerman and Scott Stein
Top five laptops for battery life in 2011

Top five laptops for battery life in 2011

Which were the best laptops of 2011 for battery life? Our run-down of the top five includes two appearances by Apple Read more

27 December, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

Lenovo's stylish U300s ultrabook is one of the best-looking Windows notebooks we've seen and matches Apple's MacBook Air nearly spec for spec. Read more

25 October, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Apple MacBook Air 2011 (13.3in.)

Apple MacBook Air 2011 (13.3in.)

The latest version of the 13in. MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product. Read more

26 July, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Sony VAIO Z

Sony VAIO Z

Sony's high-end Z series notebook lives up to its luxury reputation, with a slim, lightweight body, plenty of processing power and a highly specialised GPU dock. Read more

14 July, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Asus Eee Slate EP121

Asus Eee Slate EP121

Asus has a fresh take on the oft-maligned Windows tablet in the fast-running Eee Slate EP121, a touch-screen slate coupled with its own Bluetooth keyboard. Read more

31 May, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Laptop features that fell by the wayside

Laptop features that fell by the wayside

A wide range of ports and connections have disappeared from laptops in the last 10 years. ZDNet UK looks back at the laptop features that are now things of the past Read more

8 May, 2011 by Dan Ackerman and Scott Stein
Dell Inspiron Duo

Dell Inspiron Duo

With faster hardware, an unconventional conversion mechanism and a better battery, Dell's flip-screen Inspiron Duo could be a solid multimedia tablet/notebook combo. Read more

9 February, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Apple MacBook Air (11.6in./64GB)

Apple MacBook Air (11.6in./64GB)

Apple has made the MacBook Air both smaller and less expensive, creating an excellent ultraportable, but leaving out a few features along the way. Read more

26 October, 2010 by Dan Ackerman
CES: Toshiba previews 14-inch ultrabook

CES: Toshiba previews 14-inch ultrabook

...which could make them easier to design and manufacture. Photo credit: Dan Ackerman Read more

9 January, 2012 by Dan Ackerman
CES 2012 marches to the ultrabook beat

CES 2012 marches to the ultrabook beat

PCs and laptops soaked up the limelight at this year's CES in Las Vegas, with manufacturers queuing up to present variations on the Intel-defined ultrabook category of device Read more

14 January, 2012 by Dan Ackerman, Rich Brown and Scott Stein
HP refreshes Envy and Mini laptops

HP refreshes Envy and Mini laptops

The company has announced updates to its laptop range, including a new version of the high-end Envy laptop and the Netbook-sized Mini Read more

9 May, 2011 by Dan Ackerman

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