All Laptops

The Bottom Line: Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT silver, EPEAT Silver

The Bottom Line: While it's a Blu-ray-equipped 16-inch laptop with good gaming muscle, the Asus F50SV-A2's design left us cold.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6.3 lbs, 16 in TFT active matrix, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Part of Samsung's second generation of Netbooks, the N120 offers a generous keyboard and some unexpected audio power.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT gold, EPEAT Gold

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