Joanna Stern

This netbook-friendly office suite is a good Microsoft Office alternative.

This netbook is attractive, comfortable to use, and runs for more than 8 hours, but it's pricier than the competition.

Toshiba's more budget-friendly netbook has a more basic design, but it outshines the competition when it comes to its touch pad and battery life.

The larger Kindle DX is a well rounded e-book optimized for reading textbooks and newspapers, but we wish it were less expensive.

This tablet netbook sets itself apart with an attractive touch interface, but it's held back by slow performance, a small hard drive, and cramped keyboard.

The latest Eee PC boasts extra long runtime at a very good price.

Toshiba's entry into the U.S. netbook market soars past the competition with a stunning design, stellar keyboard, and the longest battery life of any netbook to date.

ASUS' new premium Eee PC is strikingly thin, but you'll need to make some compromises.

This 10-inch netbook for the education market is durable and performs well, but it's a bit hefty.

MSI's 13-inch ultraportable is slim, slick, and affordable, but its keyboard could be better.

MSI's latest netbook packs a slightly faster Atom processor and a nine-cell battery that outruns the competition.

This inexpensive 16-inch multimedia notebook packs speedy performance, gaming punch, and smooth Blu-ray playback. Just keep the power cord handy.

This intuitive free application allows iPhone owners to make crisp and clear calls over Wi-Fi.

Solid performance, battery life, and business traveler-friendly features make this convertible a good pick.

A ho-hum design, average battery life, and a high price make this customizable netbook an also-ran.

Samsung's updated 10-inch netbook continues to beat the competition with an improved touchpad and more than 7 hours of battery life.