Probably some of the nicest Netbooks you will ever see ( and we saw plenty this CES!!), the Athena Art PC is the only unique Netbook out there (besides the HP Vivienne Tam model) to fuse both stylish design and portability. The Art PC features a 1.6 Ghz Atom Intel Processor, 8.9 inch LCD screen, and expandable memory up to 2GB. Another nice feature is that you can have up to a 500GB hard drive in this Netbook, which is extremely rare for this size machine. However, technical aspects aside, the lid of these laptop are really the selling point. The designs

The Limited-edition LifeBook U820 tokidoki-branded mini notebook is the kind of gadget we're used to seeing only show up in the far east. Fortunately, this pretty little 1.32 pound netbook will actually make it's way here. The Limited-edition LifeBook U820 tokidoki-branded mini notebook has a a 5.6-inch WXGA touch screen, integrated Garmin Mobile(R) GPS navigation, it's WiMAX enabled, it offers keyboard, touch or pen input, it can be configured with a 120GB hard drive or a 64gb solid state hard drive, it's got a 1.3 megapixel camera, a fingerprint sensor and it's running on the Intel Atom pprocessor and Vista. The base config for the laptop is $1,124.

We've been ogling the HP Vivienne Tam Edition Series from the moment it was announced. Compact design + Truly Fashionable looks? That's just our speed. But we're not totally superficial, and when it comes to ultraportables we want them to have substance too. Now that the HP Vivienne Tam Edition has arrived on our doorstep, we've finally gotten the opportunity to see if this netbook is all it's cracked up to be. First off, here is a little background about my personal experience with the netbooks phenomena. Previously I owned a HP Mini 2133, which was one of the first netbooks on the market after the Eee PC arrived. I ...

CoolWave from Targus is an economical way of circulating air around your laptop without having to worry about it overheating. This fun and pretty stylish looking laptop stand will support laptops up to 17" and will also hold your computer power cord in place. The best part about all this is that the blueish color of the CoolWave make it look like your laptop it's truly taking a dip in the ocean. It will be available soon and retail for $19.99

There are many laptop desks / trays out there. We've seen ones decorated in all sorts of colors and designs, but how many of them have been green? The Bamboo Lap Table from Natural High Lifestyle is made up of a "hemp/organic cotton canvas sack filled with buckwheat hulls, and topped with a durable sheet of sustainable 3/4 inch bamboo plywood." The sack also molds to your legs and is available in the colors monk (brown), pearl (white) and eclipse (black). The Bamboo Lap Table retails for $98.00, which is certainly more costly than your average laptop tray, but how many laptop trays would a Panda like to eat ...

Brunton offers a up an ecologically bright idea that seems just so obvious - Roll-up portable solar panels called SolarRolls. Depending on the type of gadget you are looking to power via the sunlight, you can order a customized SolarRoll that will juice your electronics and bring them back to life. There is no need for a car charger or even an electrical outlet. If you are the hiking or camping type but still like to be a little connected to the outside world, then this certainly will come in handy. The SolarRoll 14 is probably the handiest roll - it's even able to power laptops. Camping will never ...

Ed Hardy continues to brand and market itself on just about anything these days. Earlier in the week we mentioned that they slammed their Ed Hardy branding and designs on remote controlled toys. Now we find they have gone into making rhinestone decals and cases for laptops and cellphones. Honestly the laptop skins are stunning, especially the newest mermaid design. For those who want to make their conservative Blackberry look more hip, then putting on this case certainly helps. But as always, being hip and trendy doesn't come cheap. The laptop rhinestone decals will set you back $248 dollars. However, the cellphone/iPhone 3G/Blackberry cases range from $26 ...

Ok, so you love your Macbook Air but you kind of like the look of the Dell Inspiron too? Well not to worry, the U-Suit Premium from Uniea will give you the best of both worlds. Slip this luxurious case made of napa leather on to your Macbook Air and not only does it come in black and red colors, it's also scratch resistant as well as impact resistant. The detailing is exquisite and certainly will make an impression. For $69.95 it certainly looks like its worth alot more.

When you first notice the $460 price tag on Zeyner's Backfire Leather laptop backpack, you can't help but scoff. That said, this is no ordinary laptop backpack. This is more of the kind of laptop backpack that you would see riding on the back of someone driving a Harley. The Backfire Leather backpack is made of full-grain Nappa leather, it's also designed with an Air-flow ventilation back cushion, a Flat bottom structure design to self stand in the upright position, a heat molded EVA soft shell protects interior contents, as well as plenty of pockets for gadgets and accessories. And of course any biker will appreciate its red accent ...

We knew it was coming, with all these new checkpoint friendly bags that have been popping up, we knew it was a matter of time before not quite as ugly feminine-styled bags came out as well. Mobile Edge for Her has three new bags in their ScanFast for Her collection that exceeds all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines to be considered Checkpoint Friendly. There are three new cases in the collection: the Onyx ScanFast Briefcase, the Onyx ScanFast Backpack and a redesigned Element Briefcase. "The Onyx Briefcase and Backpack feature a designer developed exterior material with faux-croc accents and polished steel fittings. The redesigned ScanFast Element Cases will be ...

Prepaid wireless broadband services is nothing new overseas. But here the concept is new and way past due. Look at this way, there is a strong market for people looking to use a 3G wireless modem for internet access, but not everyone wants to sign up for a 2 year contract. Some people might just need it for 6 months, or perhaps they just dont have the credit required to even get a two year contract. That is where Slingshot comes in. It's the first Prepaid Wireless Broadband service in the U.S. - at-least that we know of. The service costs $59.99 a month for 5GB. Considering Verizon charges ...

HP's Pavilion laptop is a truly affordable laptop aimed at consumers looking for a laptop that is able to handle serious multimedia tasks as well as gaming. Configurations for the dv5z start at $579.99, so we were doubtful that a sub $1000 laptop could handle such tasks, but we went ahead and gave the dv5z a spin to see if it could actually be an affordable laptop that doesn't sacrifice too much performance wise. We ended up being pleasantly surprised. Design / Build Quality The overall design of the HP Pavilian dv5z is sleek yet professional. It's combination of onyx/chrome glossy styling makes it look like an entertainment notebook with professional ...

It's November - and you know what that means! It's time for all the 007 branded products to start popping up. The first of which is the James Bond 007 Sony Vaio TT Series Notebook with a carbon fiber black casing with an 007 engraved logo, as well as a leather case to complete the outfit. The TT series features an 11.1" widescreen LCD display, 2GB RAM, a 64GB Solid State Drive, HDMI out, and they even throw in a pair of noise canceling headphones. Can't afford $2,399 just to compensate for the fact that you'll never be nearly as cool as Daniel Craig? How about a $29.99 ...

We here at Chip Chick report on accessories and cases A LOT. Whether it be for laptops or iPods, but until now you could only go to each specific company to purchase and browse what they have. It would be alot easier for to go to a 'Bluefly' of sorts to just browse all the companies and purchase what you like. Career Bags is a great site that features many popular women's  laptop bags brands, including ones we have written- like Ice Red, Laurex, and Mobile Edge - just to name a few. It's a one stop shop to look at all the selections so ...

Using a privacy filter to block prying eyes has its pros and cons. One major con is that it may block people from seeing your work but on the otherhand it could strain your eyes as well make the screen dimmer, making it harder for you to see. So how do you resolve this problem? Well the folks at Camera Bellows created what is called Screen Shades. Sort of reminiscent of what old cameras looked like in the 1800's. The flexible guards can go on digital cameras, laptops, and LCD screens. It may seem strange when you put this rather large shade on your screen but it will ...

The Arkitip curated laptop sleeve from Incase called KRINK, combines street cred with tech cool. This limited edition sleeve is the first collaboration between Incase, Arkitip and street artist KR. The KRINK case looks like white paint dripping down a black case and has the KRINK logo emblazoned inside the interior of the padded sleeve. The sleeve was made for a 13" ( currently sold out) or 15" Macbook and Macbook Pro respectively and retails for $79.95, which is more than we're use dto paying for a case but you always pay more for street cred, don't you?

Yet another company is showing their support in for Breast Cancer Awareness month. This time it's Toshiba Canada who has partnered with Best Buy Canada to produce a special pink edition of their 13.3" Portege laptop. The laptop is not quite an ultraportable, nor is it the cutting edge, but at 4.6lbs it's definitely a decent lightweight offering, especially amongst the current pink laptop options out there. The laptop comes with an Intel Dual Core T3200 Processor, 2GB of ram, a 250GB hard drive, 3 USB Ports, Bluetooth, firewire, and a built-in memory card reader. Retailing for an affordable $799, the laptop will be available until the end ...

Sony's new Vaio FW series has just come out and it is already getting positive reviews, but we're especially excited about is its Graphic Splash designs. There are currently three limited-edition Graphic Splash designs that you can choose from - including Kaleidoscope, Sound Waves and Colorful. Pricing begins at $899, with the Graphic Splash designs included. The FW series features a 16.4" widescreen display yet manages to weigh under 7lbs. It's also got a Core 2 Duo processor, HDMI output, and optional configurations such as Blu-ray and an ATI 512MB video card.

At first glance, the Sirocco laptop bag seems like a big and boxy tote bag. But sometimes big and boxy is just what you need and you didn't even know it. It easily fits my 13" inch MacBook with ease and room to spare. It can hold up laptops up to 15.4" inches. The exterior is made out of a crinkly nylon material that reminds me of a ripstop material. It makes cleanup a cinch if you're a klutz like me, should you accidentally spill something. The bag is lined with a nylon interior all around. [gallery=67] If you've read my past reviews, you'd know how much I love pockets; the ...

The new Sony Vaio Z series is so slick, it will even make some Mac users have a wandering eye. Weighing less than 3.5lbs with a Blu-ray drive, Core 2 Duo processor, and 13.1 inch display with a 1600x900 resolution - it's one ultra-portable laptop that knows how to pack a punch and look good at the same time. But what we're especially excited about is that Dynamism is offering the Z90 with custom etchings on its carbon case. You can choose from Botanical Garden, Gothic Arabesque, or Line Forest. The etchings adds a level of style to the laptop that makes it look like a million bucks. Pricing ...

Last week we were drooling over the Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch Notebook that we just couldn't wait to get our hands on! Well we didn't have to wait too long. We had our chance to get up close and slightly personal with it last night. The pictures don't do it justice and it really is even more beautiful in person. The peony design is striking but Vivienne is still putting the final touches on the keyboard, that we were not allowed to see. Its anticipated release will coincide with the Chinese New Year in January '09 and it will be affordable according to HP. We can't wait!