I recently went on an overseas vacation, and I wanted to bring my laptop since I knew we'd be in hotels with free WiFi but didn't want to carry all that extra bulk while we schlepped from city to city. So I picked up a small laptop before I left, and throughout the trip I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and convenient it was. Even so, as soon as I had my sub-13-inch laptop in my hands Read more

If you're a pink person, you're going to really dig the latest news coming from HP. Announced today, HP will be wrapping its Mini 210 in a few new shades this Summer — Preppy Pink (which is using HP's 3D cover print technology to give the shell a 3D effect) and White Crystal. Coming stocked with all the tech specs of the previous 210 model, you can now choose to play up your girlie side with a Read more

I've become a big proponent of netbooks. They're light, easy on your back, and you can pack them along in nearly any bag. So if you're traveling light this holiday season with more than one netbook user, save some luggage space and pick up this iGo Netbook Charger ($50) — which allows you to charge almost any netbook with its packable adapters — rather than toting all your netbook power Read more

We first saw the second-edition Vivienne Tam HP Mini netbook on the runway last year at Fashion Week, but you'll finally be able to pick one up for yourself this month! The limited edition Butterfly Lovers HP Mini 210 is ready for pre-orders starting today and will be flying onto shelves beginning Mar. 19 with a $600 price tag. There's a few matching accessories you can snatch up as well, like Read more

Our CES coverage kicks off this weekend (follow our coverage here, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, too!), and while there are over 20,000 products launching during the show, there is a common theme running through their veins. Take a look at four trends we'll be watching this year below. Ultrabooks — Netbooks are so 2010. CES 2012 might just be the year of the ultrabook. Read more

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure. Amazon Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Read more

One of my favorite big-box stores to shop for gadgets, home goods, and — ahem — wine, Target has some serious deals on everything from TVs to video games and more. Check out a few of the best deals you can find at Target on Black Friday (stores open at midnight) and tell me — are you partaking in the Black Friday festivities? Get your game on with the PS3 gaming bundle, which comes with Read more

You could toss your tablet, ereader, or netbook in a plain ol' sleeve, or you could kick things up a notch with the Camille Zarsky Portfolio Clutch ($425) that fits each with gusto. More of a luxurious investment than a pay-day indulgence, the striking red hue will take you from day to night, Winter to Spring, and back again, which is why it could be worth a buy. If you're the type to drool over Read more