Since 1968, when a designer at Xerox PARC conceived of the first prototype notebook--the Dynabook--the computer industry has witnessed a breathtaking succession of innovations in mobile computing. This year, for the first time, laptops sales will exceed desktop sales, according to market research firm iSuppli.
In this slideshow we look back at the biggest technology breakthroughs in the evolution of laptop computers since geeks first dreamed of taking their beloved desktops with them wherever they wanted to go.
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For an interesting alternative take on laptop milestones, written a couple of years ago, check out "The 10 Most Important Laptops of All Time"
From mainframes and minis to PCs and PDAs, our picks for the greatest, most enduring computer hardware of all time.
Why are so many people buying netbooks? Well, they're light as a feather and fulfill all the basic computing needs. But it's the killer price that seals the deal for many. Here we highlight top-selling netbooks, from the (relatively) high end to the under-$300 range.
A look at some of the slickest, sleekest, most stylish desktops of the future that are currently available.
Sony is the latest computer maker to enter the netbook market. Here's what you can expect from the new Vaio W netbook, coming next month.
We have PCs packed into pianos, barbecue grills, gas pumps, and whisky bottles - and that doesn't even scratch the surface. Check out these 20 wild, working pieces of PC art.
The origins of iconic tech products. High-tech hotels. The top 10 cities for tech workers. The silliest BlackBerry accessories. Get it all right here and much, much more.
