The Laptop of Luxury

Check out this hot laptop and some add-ons.

Upside: Price and style
Downside: Weight

Out of the box, one of the first things you'll notice are the front panel hook-ups for audio/video. Searching for them on the side can be a hassle, especially on a dark or crowded flight.

Big news here is the slick style and the fantastic price. The black casing,larger-than-usual touchpad and great guts make this a laptop to consider for the road.

The model we tried had the following specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor (1.5GHz)

14.1-inch WXGA display

1024 DDR2 memory

160GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive

1.3 Megapixel Webcam

Multimedia panel/Windows Vista Hot-Start

Multiformat double-layer DVD-R/RW drive

5-in-1 Digital Media Reader

6-cell battery

Integrated 802.11n wireless

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Microsoft Works 8.5

The T-Series models start as low as $749, and at that price you could get two. My only tweak would be the 5 lb, 5 oz weight but that's what ultra portables are made for.

Upside: Portable stress relief

Downside: Zingy hands

Plug this into the USB plug and then slide your fingers through the holes of this device for a quick on-the-go, stress-relieving mini massage.

There are rubber nodules that also address your palms, not to mention the muscles between the index finger and the thumb. This device is a must-have for all BlackBerry users.

On the flipside, it should be noted that after use your hands may tingle a bit, so you might want to wait a few minutes before jumping back into action.

Upside: Small

Downside: Not for long-time use

Attach this device to your index finger via a velcro strap and use it as a mouse. The left button, right button and scroll wheel are all activated byyour thumb.

While this is a great novelty and quite innovative, it's hard to imagine typing a legal brief with it. The Finger Mouse might be a great escape from the old mouse or touchpad, but it's probably best for general tasks like reading email or scanning the Web.

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Diana Forbes is a Los Angeles-based writer and media personality. Her "Gadget Grrl" reviews appear in various national print and online publications, and she demonstrates consumer products on national and local television shows. Click

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