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Thin HP laptop hits $399

Posted on 3/30/2011 17:54 EST

Sound the alarm: Hewlett-Packard is offering a cheap ultraportable laptop for only $399. But is it worth it? CNET dissects the new HP offering, comparing it to the higher-priced MacBook Air. Read more on CNET »

Gateway NV51B05u Review

Posted on 3/23/2011 21:18 EST

If you're worried about your ecological footprint, there's a new cheap Gateway laptop that uses $3.14 a year worth of power. According to CNET, that's a tad behind the Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5130... Read more on CNET »

Asus Making a $200 Android or Chrome Netbook

Posted on 3/18/2011 20:58 EST

The cheapest Asus netbook may be in the works. Tom's Hardware is picking up reports that the company is developing a netbook that will sell for $250 or less and run on Chrome OS or Android 3.0. Read more on Tom's Hardware »

Low-Cost Netbook with Long Battery Life

Posted on 2/17/2011 15:56 EST

A cheap netbook with good battery life is not so hard to find. LaptopMag.com reports that the Toshiba mini NB505 provides gives you more than seven hours on a charge, and at a price that sneaks... Read more on LaptopMag.com »

How to Buy Cheap Laptops

Posted on 2/1/2011 20:52 EST

Here's some cheap laptops buying advice that can save you a few pennies, not to mention a big headache from information overload. PC Magazine takes a good look at the range of offerings and concludes... Read more on PC Magazine »

ASUS Eee PC 1215N Review

Posted on 9/2/2010 17:16 EST

Would you believe, netbooks acquiring the aura and functionality of notebooks? Well, do, writes LaptopMag.com in its review of the new ASUS Eee PC 1215N, priced just a hair below the $500 red line. Read more on LaptopMag.com »

Dell Introduces Latitude E4310 and Low-Cost Biz Laptops

Posted on 5/13/2010 7:18 EST

If you're in the market for a cheap laptop, check out Dell's new offerings. As PC Magazine reports, the company has just completed an update of its Latitude line of laptops, which includes cheap... Read more on PC Magazine »