Computers
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Small enough to fit in a
pocketbook, this 2.3-lb. (1 kg) ultraportable comes in two flavors:
Windows XP ($399-$449) or, for maximum open-source coolness, Ubuntu
Linux ($349). You can stick your camera's SD card right into its media
reader, and the bright 8.9-in. (23 cm) screen will show off your family
photos (or YouTube faves). Tiny as it is, you don't have to scroll
around to see full Web pages as you would on a phone, though the compact
keyboard does take a little getting used to.
More info: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
The Sakku Solar Bag
A laptop bag that does not make you
feel like Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men is a rare and precious thing.
Rarer still, Sakku's bags are made from recycled material (old sails and
awnings) and incorporate a solar cell for charging gadgets.
Price:$289 and up
More info: sakkuus.com
MacBook Pro
You can find a cheaper laptop, but not a
better one. Every Apple MacBook Pro is carved from a single block of
aluminum, making it strong and light (4.5 lb.; 2 kg). A revolutionary
pair of graphic chips lets you play Call of Duty 2 until your five-hour
battery dies.
Price:$1,999
More info: apple.com/macbookpro