Notebooks

Although Lenovo's ThinkPad X300 is slightly thicker than Apple's MacBook Air (.73 to .92 inches compared to .16 to .76 inches), it is equipped with an array of features that could give it the edge in the competition.

First off, the X300 boasts an integrated DVD player, unlike the MacBook Air which needs an external player for DVDs. The X300 also has three USB ports compared to the Air's one. In addition, the Lenovo has an ethernet port as well as wireless capabilities, while the Apple relies solely on wireless

Apparently, being unpopular in high school precludes you from creating desireable cases for notebook computers. Or so it seems, based on a recent offering by duo Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans. Bechtolt and Evans, after seeing Steve Jobs announce the Macbook Air earlier this year (during which he pulled the Macbook Air out of a manila envelope), came up with the clever idea to create a "functional" case for the Air that looked just like the real thing. Cute.

Though to many of you, this might be old news, we just stumbled upon the AirMail case, as they've dubbed it. The AirMail case is made of vinyl and lined with fleece and will supposedly protect your Macbook from the rigors of everyday life. But don't worry, that's not it. According to AirMail's website