Sizing up the Black Friday laptop deals
It's that time of year again. Yes, this is the week when shoppers will wake up in the dark, stand in line for hours and stampede into stores for a shot at $70 Blu-ray players and $300 LCD TVs.
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A closer look at convertibles: HP's EliteBook 2740p
Convertible tablets have gotten lost in the iPad madness, but they are still around and keep getting better. Here's a closer look at HP's EliteBook 2470p, one of two 12-inch convertibles that I've been testing.
New ultra-thin laptops ready to catch on?
Low-cost ultra-thin laptops make a lot of sense, but they've gotten off to a slow start (while netbooks continue to grow). But some sleek new models could jump-start the category.
Will Windows 7 have the right touch?
The touch interface has arrived on smartphones, thanks largely to the iPhone. But it hasn't found much mainstream success on the PC despite years of trying.
HP rolls out more Compaq budget laptops
Laptop unit sales have been better than the dire predictions, but buyers are clearly choosing cheap notebooks. Lately HP has been making good use of its Compaq brand to meet this demand for budget netbooks and notebooks.
HP Mini 1000 netbook gets reviewed early and often
HP's first netbook, the 2133 Mini-note, was a favorite of reviewers because of its attractive aluminum design and great keyboard. So it's no surprise the follow-on, the Mini 1000, which HP announced earlier today, received extensive reviews coverage.
HP announces "green" Pavilion desktops
HP has announced two special-edition "green" desktops, which will be available only at Circuit City and Best Buy stores, and updated the configurations of its current desktops sold direct. The company also announced a 25.
HP ultraportables get new Intel chips, 80GB SSD
HP has added three new ultraportables to its laptop lineup. All three have 12.
PC Expo: Where have all the desktops gone?
Many PC makers are featuring consumer goods, not desktops at this year's PC Expo. Columnists John Morris & Josh Taylor have the scoop on new digital audio products from HP and Compaq.