Not everyone is in the market for over-the-top, high-performance, ultra-high resolution laptop, especially when budget, nor need, justifies dropping a couple of grand on a high-end machine with all the bells and whistles. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly alternatives, under a thousand dollars, that still pack a punch, and aren’t too shabby to look at either.

One of the major international technology industry events, Computex, is underway in Taipei, Taiwan, as computer manufacturers gather to show off their latest products.

The rise of tablets has given the term "portability" a whole new meaning.

Asus seems to be whole-heartedly embracing the combined laptop/tablet experience.