The case for a 14-inch laptop

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	The case for a 14-inch laptop If you're set on a midsize laptop, one piece of advice we've offered for the past couple of years is to consider a 14-inch system rather than a more common 15-inch one. While you're trading away a little bit of screen size (but not any screen resolution), we've consistently found that 14-inch midsize laptops offer better overall industrial design, specifically because the standard laptop keyboard fits much better in a 14-inch chassis than a 15-inch one, leaving much less dead space on either side. And, by shaving off a little size and weight, these 14-inch models are easier to carry around.  Read more Laura Cucullu Senior features editor, CNET.com Contact editor Today on CNET Verizon iPhone 4 Despite preorders, you can't hold the Verizon iPhone 4 in your hand until Feb. 10, but we've had our hands on it for a week. Don't be jealous!  More Budget Androids, redefined LG's Optimus line of phones has raised the bar for what a budget Android can be. With options from most carriers, they won't disappoint.  More Why iPhone 4's photos rock Don't feel bad if you have no idea what a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor is; most people don't. But it's the thing that helps the iPhone, the HTC Evo 4G, and more have such fabulous photo quality.  More Incoming! Sweet Honeycomb tablets Google reveals its new tablet OS, Android Honeycomb, and it's a sweet, sweet winner. Plus, Egypt rejoins the world! It's Buzz.  Watch video   Latest news 1. Lawmakers ruffling Facebook feathers again 2. Atdhe.net moves after Homeland Security seizure 3. Hummer owner claims $7,500 EV tax credit 4. More people grabbing Wi-Fi from their neighbors 5. Will 350,000 people file taxes on smartphones?   Latest videos from CNET TV 1. Manage tabs in Firefox with your mouse 2. Superstar 3. Ep. 34: Google grants (a few) of our Android wishes 4. Car Tech Live 202: We welcome the electric SmartCar... and the Lexus LF-A (Those aren't too different) 5. 'The Daily Show' returns to Hulu Connect with CNET Facebook Twitter CNET online Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners Featured Listings Nokia E63 Cell Phone the Nokia E63, designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well... Only $249.99 Merchant Rating
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