Apple cuts price of high-end SSD MacBook Air by $500
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Global PC sales strong despite sluggish U.S. economy

Survey: More than 10,000 laptops lost each week at airports

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Dell launches Studio laptop line for consumers

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Lenovo's Bright Idea: The IdeaPad U110
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