Reviewed on July 29, 2008It lacks some standard mainstream laptop features, including an integrated Webcam and multimedia control buttons, but the Sony Vaio VGN-NR498 holds some appeal thanks to its decent performance, good battery life, and excellent keyboard. Still, there's a cheaper version of this Vaio laptop we like better.TAGS:Sony Vaio, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, Apple MacBook, Sony Corp., keyboard, here, Dell Inspiron, key, color, Intel
Reviewed on July 31, 2008The HP Pavilion dv6985se is a well-stocked mainstream machine with a long-living (though heavy) 12-cell battery. We recommend it, provided you like the unique copper-colored case and are willing to schlep around 6.6 pounds of laptop.TAGS:HP Pavilion, HP, battery, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, Sony Vaio, keyboard, Sony Corp., Intel
Reviewed on June 27, 2006The Sony VAIO UX is one of the best tiny tablets we've seen, but its high price, poor battery life, and less-than-ideal typing experience keep it from being a home
run.TAGS:Sony Vaio, WWAN, Sony Corp., Intel, battery
Reviewed on April 5, 2006Sony's newest thin-and-light has us excited, with a 13.3-inch wide-screen display and a host of business-focused features.TAGS:Sony Vaio, Sony Corp.