News (21)

  • Can Longhorn improve laptops?

    Microsoft's Bill Mitchell wishes consumers were as excited about buying laptops as they are about buying mobile phones.

  • Corel announces Tablet PC software

    The software maker's Grafigo graphics program is one of the first third-party applications for Microsoft's upcoming Tablet PC format.

  • Will XP update give tablets a boost?

    After nearly two years on the market, makers of tablet PCs based on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition have yet to prove that the pen is mightier than the keyboard.

  • XP a quietly official alternative to Vista

    Despite its big push for Vista, Microsoft is quietly allowing PC makers to offer an option that lets users "downgrade" to Windows XP, allowing customers to purchase new PCs but stick with the older operating system.

  • Microsoft: Not enough XPerienced PCs

    While Microsoft is pleased with robust sales of new PCs that come loaded with Windows XP, the company has been less than satisfied with the rate at which large companies are installing its latest operating system.

Features and Case Studies (12)

  • Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

    Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

  • IT managers need Tablet PCs, too

    Although Tablet PCs have been targeted at IT pros who need access to information while away from their desks or offices, that doesn't mean that you can't make a case for buying one of these phenomenal new tools for yourself.

  • Will marketing increase XP sales?

    Many companies aren't buying Windows XP -- or they're buying the licences but not installing the software. Microsoft's marketing machine is looking to change that as the Service Pack 2 update rolls out.

  • Tablet PC increases its vocabulary

    Microsoft on Monday released an update to its Tablet PC operating system that lets a device habla espanol and at the same time parle francais.

  • Photos: OLPC XO, Classmate and the Eee PC

    How do the three leading education-oriented ultraportable notebooks stack up? Take our visual tour to find out.

Reviews (35)

  • Asus Eee PC T91

    Asus does a good job of combining a netbook and a touchscreen in the Eee PC T91, even if the system hits a couple of first-generation snags.

  • Fujitsu LifeBook T4215

    An upgrade of the Fujitsu LifeBook T4020, the LifeBook T4215's strong security tools and dual-core processing power makes it a competent tablet PC for the professional.

  • Tablet PC shipments fizzle out

    Despite a much-hyped launch and an influx of new vendors, tablet PCs are not exactly flying off the shelves, according to new figures from Canalys, which says Microsoft is to blame.

  • Toshiba Portege M400

    Though inexpensive, the Portege M400 convertible tablet's middle-of-the-road performance and battery life may not be enough for the demanding business user. For basic tasks, however, it's a decent bargain.

  • Acer TravelMate C200

    Acer's C200 provides a decent tablet computing experience, but it is let down very badly by sub-par battery life.

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