First software came in a box. Then you could download it. And now all you have to do is fire up a browser to edit photos and videos, chat with friends listen to the radio, watch TV and manage virtually everything from your health records to your finances. The Web isnt just where you check the news or Google your name anymore. Its a full-fledged operating system and these are the very best applications that harness the full power, versatility, and personalization of the Internet. To select the winning Web applications, we started with hundreds of submissions and nominees from Laptop Magazine editors and staff. We looked for innovative tools that displayed exemplary design, quality, usability and performance. The result is an invaluable roster of the most exciting new applications.

The Award Winning: Glide

Living On A Cloud

Taking the operating system off the PC entirely, Glide has achieved an in-browser experience that collects most basic apps and functions in an environment thats completely Web based. The 2008 version has across-the-board compatibility with nearly all smart phone operating systems, as well as Mac, Windows and Linux and the included applications word processor, conferencing, spreadsheet, presentation software, calendar, email and contacts make a complete office suite.