Hello Kitty C1 Netbook: You must resist!

After months underground, during which time she released only a pixellated propaganda video, the felicitous feline has surfaced once again, bent on pursuing her plan for world domination. As evidence, I present to you the Hello Kitty Netbook.

Compared with most previous Hello Kitty laptops, the Hello Kitty C1′s …

MSI refreshes Wind Netbook

MSI on Friday announced the next iteration of its popular Wind Netbook, the 3-pound Wind U120. The updated model includes many of the same features as its predecessor, but sports a new look (white with black accents) and adds WiMax or HSDPA connectivity.

Mobile broadband was one of the items …

Roundup: Checkpoint-friendly computer bags

Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer, ready to go through the X-ray.

Regular Crave readers have seen a steady stream of products unveiled in the months since the Transportation Security Administration issued guidelines for “checkpoint friendly” bags, which let you zip through airport security checkpoints without removing your laptop.

Eager to see …

Another ‘inter-departmental’ sleeve for ultraportable fans

If you’re still chuckling over Steve Jobs’ manila-envelope trick during the Macworld 2008 keynote, this one’s for you.

The white Italian leather of the Inter-departmental Mail Computer Sleeve from Kena Kai is embossed with the address blocks found on a typical interoffice envelope. For thorough verisimilitude, the sleeve …

Some news, beaucoup reviews: The week in laptops

HP Pavilion dv3510nr: Editors’ Choice winner

Dell scored a headline hat trick this week when it started taking orders for the Inspiron Mini 12, launched the 15.6-inch Vostro A860, and unveiled two special-edition Studio laptops. Runner-up Apple grabbed two headlines, from reports that the company is looking into using …