Best Notebooks - Modem Modem Type, DVD-ROM CD / DVD Type, Touchpad Input Method

'It's funny, really: Many makers of high-end notebooks don't even bother--simply tossing a PDF in the box--and yet this well-laid-out book covers all the bases.'

'Black is elegant, especially when you’re out on the town with your new Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK Netbook.'

'The Eee PC 1005HA-P is available in black and blue and both have a gloss finish lid that looks lovely but attracts fingerprints like mad.'

'The flat, wide keyboard, similar to what we saw on the Eee PC 1008HA, is among the better Netbook keyboards we've used, and the full-size right Shift key is one of those things you don't realize is very important until it goes missing.'

'This is impressive, often with budget notebooks the hinges can be somewhat weak.'

'Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.'

'The reason the TX is so light and takes up so little room in your carry-on is that Sony designed this system using a carbon fiber chassis.'

'stylish laptop'

'Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs'

'well-behaved touchpad'

'latest Mobility Radeon graphics chip'

'A docking station ($279) and port replicator ($179) are optional, as is a viewing stand ($79), which raises your system up to eye level for more comfortable desktop use.'