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We've been sitting behind our laptops all day, putting together a roundup of the hottest notebook deals from the past week that are still available for you to compare. This week, we've got an Alienware gaming laptop with a $100 gift card for $949, a Samsung Series 9 bundled with a $200 Microsoft Store credit, and four more great notebook deals.

We've been sitting behind our laptops all day, putting together a roundup of the hottest notebook deals from the past week that are still available for you to compare. This week, we're still fond of the Dell XPS 15 Intel Core i7 2.2GHz 15.6" 3G LED-backlit Widescreen Notebook, as it makes its fourth straight appearance in the roundup. We've also found three HP notebooks from $375, and two more from Samsung and Lenovo.

Yesterday we compared the specifications of three of the most notable upcoming ultrabook releases we saw at CES. Today, we're taking the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and stacking it up against one of the most popular existing super slim laptops, Apple's MacBook Air. Will the standard in ultraportables get some competition from the the ultra-affordable Lenovo?

Ultrabooks were the undisputed star of last week's Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, with most computer manufacturers offering their own take on the super light and thin trend. So with the floodgates wide open, it's time to see which (if any) of these newly-minted laptops are worth your hard-earned cash. We stacked three of last week's major headliners against each other to see if 2012's ultrabook lineup is worth the hype.

While Apple's MacBook Air has long been the most noteworthy ultraportable laptop available, now comes the ultrabook — Windows' answer to the Air. Both Acer and ASUS have recently released super thin and light models that are vying for the top spot. Here's how they stack up against each other.

With so many inexpensive laptop deals published everyday on dealnews, a reader may be flummoxed as to why anyone should spend $1,000 or more on a notebook. We've created a guide to the premium features that make up that price tag, with reasons for why they might be right for you. And what's more, with Black Friday fast approaching, that high-end laptop might be more affordable than you think.

Ever been sitting in bed, watching TV on a laptop, when you suddenly realized your poor machine is piping hot? Next time, try sitting it atop a folding stand to keep the air flowing underneath. And for more computer accessory deals to keep your system happy, read our roundup for some of the latest offers.

This week's top laptop deals include two powerful 15" laptops from Dell and HP from $775 and a trio of travel-friendly Lenovo laptops in 14" and 11" configurations with prices starting at $349.

When it comes to buying a back-to-school laptop for a college-bound kid, naturally you'll want to choose a model that will last all four years. But does splurging on a high-end system ensure that they'll have a working laptop through graduation, or can a budget option provide the same guarantee? We explore the various factors to consider when walking the delicate balance between budget-friendly deals and lasting value.

August marks the start of back-to-school season, and with it come dozens of sales. But when it comes to laptops — one of the most coveted back-to-school items — what sort of deals can you expect this month? dealnews broke it down by category to make your shopping experience a little easier (and less expensive).

Apple's just-released MacBook Air and the forthcoming Samsung Series 9 Laptop are two of the sharpest-looking ultraportable notebooks around. Yet despite their similar profiles and price points, they're sporting completely different innards. Or are they? We list both systems side-by-side to find out which laptop is more deserving of your hard-earned cash.

The MacBook Air, Apple's sexiest system, has figuratively received a fresh new coat of paint. But are the spec bumps and new operating system enough to justify an upgrade? We compare last year's entry-level model with today's to find out.

The long-awaited Google laptop is finally here. Manufactured by Samsung and Acer, respectively, the new Chromebooks will run Google's cloud-based Chrome operating system. Starting at $349, these laptops are priced well under the cheapest mainstream tablet, but how much value are they really offering the average consumer?

Ever wanted to smash up a laptop and see what's inside? The nice folks at Laptopmd.com allowed us to do just that for a new video series. After cracking a laptop open, our first episode takes a look at processors, and explains how to choose the best one for your computing needs.

The mobile Core i7 processor is Intel's top-of-the-line laptop CPU. We graphed the best deals on first-generation 16" and 17" Core i7 laptops over the past 12 months and discovered the magic price to pay.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include an Acer quad-core 17" 1.73GHz laptop for $820, an HP 3GHz 16" laptop for $450, a Lenovo 1.6GHz 12" laptop for $380, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Lenovo 16" 2GHz Dual Core laptop for $400, an HP 16" 2GHz laptop for $425, an MSI Core i7 1.73GHz laptop for $850, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Toshiba 16" Core i3 2.13GHz laptop for $580, Compaq 16" Athlon II 2.1GHz laptop for $400, Lenovo 16" 2.3GHz dual-core laptop for $450, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a MSI 16" 2.26GHz Core i5 laptop for $550, Compaq 16" Sempron 2.1GHz laptop for $350, Toshiba Satellite 17" Turion 2.3GHz laptop for $530, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a HP 17" 2.2GHz Dual Core laptop for $480, ASUS 14" Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz laptop for $685, Toshiba Satellite 17" 2.3GHz laptop for $530, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a MSI 16" 2.26GHz Core i5 laptop for $600, Toshiba 13" 1.6GHz Satellite laptop for $530, ASUS 13" 1.3GHz laptop for $739, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include an Acer 16" 1.6GHz Aspire laptop for $370, MSI 16" 2.26GHz laptop for $600, HP 16" 2.2GHz Pavilion laptop for $450, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Dell 17" 2.53GHz Core i3 laptop for $680, Acer 17" 2.13GHz Aspire laptop for $500, HP 14" 2.26GHz Core i5 laptop for $650, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include an Acer 16" 2.13GHz Core i3 laptop for $500, Toshiba 16" 2.2GHz Satellite laptop for $350, HP 14" 2.26GHz Core i5 laptop for $650, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Toshiba 16" 2.26GHz Satellite laptop for $700, HP 16" 2.1GHz Pavilion laptop for $500, Dell 17" 2.53GHz Core i5 laptop for $680, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Compaq 16" 2.2GHz Presario laptop for $330, Acer 17" 2.13GHz Aspire laptop for $550, Toshiba 16" 2.8GHz Quad-core laptop for $900, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include an Acer 16" 2.13GHz Aspire laptop for $500, Toshiba 16" 2.1GHz laptop for $398, Sony 17" 2.2GHz VAIO laptop for $600, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a Gateway 16" 2GHz laptop for $380, HP 14" 2.1GHz notebook for $450, Compaq 16" 2GHz laptop for $400, and more.

This weekend's most popular laptop deals include a MSI 16" 2.2GHz laptop for $430, Acer 10" 1.6GHz netbook for $239, Toshiba 16" 2.1GHz laptop for $550, and more.