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The Bottom Line: Asus does a good job combining a Netbook and a touch screen in the Eee PC T91, even if the system hits a couple of first-generation snags.

Specs: Intel ATOM (1400 MHz), 1024 MB DDR II SDRAM, 16 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home, 2 lbs, 8.9 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: Acer's 11.6-inch Aspire One AO751h might usher in a new standard for Netbook sizes, but the slower-than-usual processor can lead to frustration.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.33 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.9 lbs, 11.6 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: As long as you won't need more than what it already has, the budget-friendly Asus K50IJ-RX05 is money well spent.

Specs: Intel Pentium (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 5.7 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: For a price just north of Netbook territory, Toshiba's chunky 15.6-inch Satellite L505D-S5965 has a solid, but uninspiring, selection of specs that at least won't hinder your basic computing needs.

Specs: AMD Athlon X2 (2.1 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS

The Bottom Line: The Asus G71GX-RX05 is a solid gaming-oriented desktop replacement, but with a few shortcomings that could make or break a purchasing decision.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 8.8 lbs, 17.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Reasonably priced, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a style-savvy, media-friendly laptop that unfortunately lacks gaming graphics.

Specs: Intel Pentium (2.16 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.6 lbs, 14 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Toshiba 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.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.9 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-hour-plus battery life.

Specs: Intel Atom, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: There's no shortage of vendors selling versions of the Intel Core i7-powered Clevo D900F. AVADirect is one of the only sellers offering it with an exhaustive list of component options.

The Bottom Line: The 13-inch Aspire Timeline 3810T largely lives up to its lofty battery claims, while keeping the chassis slim and the price down.

Specs: Intel Pentium (1.3 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 3.5 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star