<A target="_blank" href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/166393/hp_unveils_cheaper_laptops_for_students.html?tk=rss_main">In time for students to convince their parents</A> to buy them new machines for the fall, HP is offering some lower-priced laptops. For instance, the Pavilion dv2z (student version) starts at $599 while the regular version Pavilion dv2 mini-laptop starts at $749.