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The Bottom Line: Samsung's second-generation Netbook, the N110, offers extended life without adding too much battery bulk.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPEAT gold

The Bottom Line: Online media consumers who want a portable laptop with high style and plenty of screen real estate should give the Y650 a look.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 5.5 lbs, 16 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Not quite thin, not quite light, but still plenty portable, the Gateway UC7807u should satisfy those with modest mobile PC needs without sacrificing good looks.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: Gateway's Gateway TC7804u offers a good collection of components and features for a sub-$700 laptop, plus it has the looks of a more expensive machine.

Specs: Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo (2.00 GHz), 4096 MB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT

The Bottom Line: Thin, sexy 13-inch laptops are reasonably common, but the Acer Aspire 3935 is one of the slickest available for less than $1,000.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.2 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: The latest version of our favorite budget gaming laptop, the Gateway P-7808u FX edition, adds an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU. It's a great deal, partially undone by a sub-HD display.

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725's high-performance components are just as fancy as its exterior--and its price tag won't let you forget it.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad (2 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 64 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits), 9 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, RoHS

The Bottom Line: The massive Asus W90Vp-X1 won't win any design awards, but its mobile gaming performance is tough to beat.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2800 MHz), 6 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 11.46 lbs, 18.4 in TFT, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English, 4 lbs

The Bottom Line: HP's slick-looking 12-inch Pavilion dv2 carves out a niche between entry-level Netbooks and expensive ultraportables.

Specs: AMD Athlon Neo (1.6 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 4 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star