• What Does It Take to Get a PC With XP?

  
  Our reporter tried to buy a computer with Windows XP preinstalled on it from the United States' nine biggest PC makers. His findings: You can get one, but be prepared to fib.

• 12 Must-Have Gadgets for Digital Nomads

  
  If you do your work on the run or in coffee shops, here are some devices that can make your life easier.
• Intel Saves Batteries, Pumps Multimedia With Centrino 2
• PC Makers Roll out Centrino 2 Laptops
• Many Gadgets, One Carry-On Bag
• Sony Unveils Centrino 2-based Vaio Laptops
• Lenovo Launches Ultrathin ThinkPad X200 Laptop
• Lenovo to Push SSDs in More Laptops
• Intel's Quad-core Mobile Chip Coming Next Month
• Intel to Shrink Centrino 2 Chips for Thinner Laptops

Editor's Laptops Picks

• Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops Ideal for the mobile professional, these notebooks stand out for their low weight and small footprint. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Laptops Reviews

• Acer Aspire One Mini-Notebook (Preview) A hands-on peek at the next big mini-notebook.
• Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable Laptop This stylish ultraportable Air competitor steps out of the ThinkPad's shadow.
• Alienware Area 51 m15x Power Laptop One of the most powerful laptops yet invaded the PC World Test Center--and provided unearthly performance.
• Asus Eee PC 900 Mini-Notebook This $549 mini-notebook is one of the first Windows laptops to offer a multitouch pad.
• Gateway P-172X FX Desktop Replacement Laptop Power-packed desktop replacement laptop delivers good game performance but bungles sound.

Laptops News

• 12 Must-Have Gadgets for Digital Nomads If you do your work on the run or in coffee shops, here are some devices that can make your life easier.
• What Does It Take to Get a PC With XP? Our reporter tried to buy a computer with Windows XP preinstalled on it from the United States' nine biggest PC makers. His findings: You can get one, but be prepared to fib.
• Intel's Quad-core Mobile Chip Coming Next Month Intel will release a quad-core laptop chip in August.
• Intel to Shrink Centrino 2 Chips for Thinner Laptops Intel plans to release a version of its Centrino 2 platform that's tailored for ultra-thin laptops.
• Sony Unveils Centrino 2-based Vaio Laptops Sony has announced four laptops based on the Centrino 2 processor

Laptops Playing in PCW Video

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  NEC's Rugged Laptops to be Available Internationally NEC's rugged Shield Pro N22A will be the first of the company's rugged PCs heading outside of Japan.
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  Intel Announces New Classmate PCs Intel has unveiled new models in its Classmate PC range.
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  Asus Announces Update of the Eee PC The new model sports an 8.9-inch screen, more memory, and more storage space.

Laptops Slideshows

• Inside a Classic: The TRS-80 Model 100 Instant-on, with a comfortable keyboard and 20 hours of battery life: Little wonder this Radio Shack model is one of the most popular portables of all time. We offer a look at the guts of this featherweight champion.
• The Best 10 All-Purpose Laptops These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most on-the-go users.
• Stop Thieves From Stealing Your Laptop Don't let hooligans handle your hardware. Here are eight ways to keep your notebook from being pinched--or to get it back if it is stolen.

Laptops How-Tos

• Many Gadgets, One Carry-On Bag The practice of packing only one bag for air travel is gaining popularity--but has drawbacks, as Jim Martin found.
• Build a PC, Juice Up Your Laptop Want to build your own PC? Steve Bass has some ideas for you. Plus, how to upgrade your old laptop or buy a new one.
• Laptop Buying Tips, Part 3 Here's how to find the best places to buy a laptop, plus how much to pay and how to finance the purchase.
• Laptop Buying Tips, Part 2 A guide to finding the best laptops, and when to buy them.
• Laptop Buying Tips, Part 1 Before buying a new laptop, it pays to consider who, which, when, where, how much, and how.