Tablet PCs

Sony VAIO UX390
The pocket-size Sony VAIO UX390 makes solid improvements over the first generation of UMPCs, but its target audience is unclear.
Specs: Intel Core Solo (1.33 GHz), 1 GB DDR II SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GMS Express

Asus R2H Ultra-Mobile PC
The Asus R2H is too big to be truly ultramobile, but its relatively large screen and decent battery make it good for on-the-go Web surfing and media playing, even if the onscreen keyboard is a chore to use.
Specs: Intel Celeron M (900 MHz), 768 MB DDR II SDRAM, Intel 910GML Express

HP Compaq tc4400 tablet
The HP Compaq tc4400 convertible tablet offers decent performance and battery life, though we recommend adding more RAM.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR II SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Nokia N800 Internet Tablet
Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.
Specs: 128 MB DDR SDRAM

Toshiba Portege R400-S4931 (Core Duo 1.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HDD)
If money is no object for you, the Toshiba Portege R400 is an eye-catching, Windows Vista conversation piece, but the rest of us will want more performance from a system this expensive.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, 3.7 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

HP Pavilion tx1000
HP's first Vista-based laptop, the Pavilion tx1000us, is an unusual but largely successful hybrid, combining a tablet design with an entertainment-focused laptop.
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (1.8 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, 4.2 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 (Core Solo 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD)
The easy-to-carry Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 is simply the most portable tablet on the market, but there are better, less-expensive options for those who can carry a bit more weight.
Specs: Intel Core Solo (1.2 GHz), 1 GB DDR II SDRAM, 2.2 lbs, 8.9 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Fujitsu LifeBook T4215 Tablet (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 100GB HDD)
The Fujitsu LifeBook T4215 is made for heavy tablet use; this pricey but powerful convertible tablet offers an indoor/outdoor screen that swivels both ways, which may help you forget about its flimsy keyboard.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR II SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet
The Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet strikes the best compromise between a ultraportable tablet and a full-featured laptop.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR II SDRAM, 4.2 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Gateway M285-E
Gateway's M285-E convertible tablet can easily serve double duty as your main PC, but its size and weight makes it hard to use as a full-time tablet.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.66 GHz), 512 MB DDR II SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 14 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005