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Limited to just 5-units and priced at a hefty $486,616, the MacBook Air Platinum from Stuart Hughes is the most expensive ever. The laptop's casing was crafted entirely from solid platinum and weighs approximately 15.4-pounds. Video after the break.

At $39.98, this 7-inch mini laptop just might be one of the most affordable ever. Running Windows CE, it boasts a "300 MHz ARM VIA processor with 128kb RAM and a whopping 2GB storage." One caveat: the shipping is $39.99. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The huge bezel around the tiny 7-inch 800 x 480 screen has space for a pair of speakers either side, and you even get an ethernet jack and a couple USB ports (take that, iPad) along with Wi-Fi. You can also slot-in an SD card.

Sure, the hardware may be way outdated, but this is most certainly the best laptop we've ever seen. Let's just say that it's much more than meets the eye, to the point of being able to replace your entire workstation. Video after the break.

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Amazon has the Logitech Notebook Kit for just $44.56 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $99.99. This system "combines a laptop riser with a wireless mouse and keyboard -- use them all together for a comfortable desktop-like setup in your home office." Product page. Video after the break.

And use them in any combination around your home, from mousing through photos on your laptop at the kitchen counter to working at your coffee table with the keyboard and mouse.

Amazon has the Wenger SwissGear SA9998 laptop backpack for only $59.79 shipped, originally priced at $169. Featuring space for most 15-inch laptops, an airflow back system, padded shoulder straps, a water bottle pocket, and file sleeves. Product page.

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Apple shut down its store today and came back with new MacBook Pro models featuring Intel Core i5, i7 processors. Both 15-inch ($1799) and 17-inch ($2299) MBPs have "a new GPU configuration, utilizing Intel's integrated HD graphics alongside NVIDIA's GeForce GT 330M." More information. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The new 17 and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Core i5/i7 processors are fast. Fast. Overall I'd say they're about 50% faster than the last gen Core 2 Duos.

In the future, netbooks and tablets will give way to mini laptops with folding, full-sized keyboards, or at least designer Yang Yongchang thinks so. Now, it just needs a laser projection mouse input device of sorts. Click here for first picture in gallery.

I would've liked to have seen the right-hand side fold out to a large touchpad or even soft mousepad for a little Bluetooth mouse, but could be kept happy with this sturdy-yet-dinky design.

While not the first laptop with a handle, "Playing By Heart" by designer Zhang Shouze is definitely the most stylish model we've seen. Plus, the case doubles as a laptop stand, when open. Continue reading for one more picture.

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If you've ever wondered what kind of laptop the President of Russia Dmitriy Anatolyevich uses, wonder no more. Called the TANDBERG Tactical MXP, this $16,000 briefcase boasts the "highest level of embedded encryption as well as IEEE 802.1x and H.235 authentication." Video after the break.

The case is designed to meet most airline carry-on requirements and includes wheels, handle cart, and an inside case for accessories. It works with up to 512 kbps ISDN, 384 kbps V.35 (H.320)/2 Mbps IP (H.323 or SIP) connection, use H.264 video standard and CD-quality audio.

Built by a Ben Heck forum member, this custom Wii laptop took around 3-months to build, at a cost of $500-$600USD. It features a full-sized keyboard, LCD display, and extra cooling in the form of mini fans. Video after the break.

And while Wii laptop mods have been done before, this most recent one has the distinction of being relatively thin at just over 2.5 inches.