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The CTL 2go Convertible Classmate PC (aka Intel Convertible Classmate PC) had its official launch at CES 2009, and many had high-hopes for the touchscreen netbook.  Much of that was down to its already infamous touch-usability, and that’s certainly won praise in Laptop Mag’s review.  Sitting on top of Windows XP is a quick-launcher CTL call “Blue Dolphin”, offering finger-friendly instant access to apps and settings.  As previews suggested, it’s one of the most successful launcher implementations on a netbook-style device, and should, according to reviewer Joanna Stern, find favor with adults and children alike.

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CTL 1L1PCAlthough ASUS’ Eee may not be the very best budget ultraportable out there, it’s already become the benchmark against which all others are compared.  Latest to step up is CTL’s 1L1PC, which the folks at Laptop Mag have been putting through its compact paces.  Running Windows XP, rather than Linux, and with a 60GB hard-drive and 1GB of RAM, those well-versed in these machines might spot that it’s seemingly a rebadging of the Airis Kira 740, albeit with a few hardware tweaks.

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