How To Improve Notebook Battery Life
Thursday, April 10, 2008 by Kevin
Anyone with a notebook knows that at the end of the day, battery life is still the key mobility factor when using a notebook on the road. What can you do to improve your laptop's battery life? With just a few minutes worth of simple changes, you can easily crank out some more time from your notebook battery by following our guide.
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GETAC M230 Review
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 by Kevin
Hardcore rugged notebooks are hands down my favorite notebooks to test, if only because my butter fingers will not damage the review item when I trip down a flight of stairs. The newest rugged notebook in for review is the GETAC M230, which offers a punch proof screen, rubberized carrying handle, and passively cooled dual core performance in a thick magnesium shell of awesomeness. In terms of rugged notebooks, this model is probably the closest we will ever come to playing with military-grade equipment.
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News Bits: New Eee PC in April, AMD Cuts Workforce, Yahoo! Says No To Microsoft ... Again
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 by Chaz
Asus second-gen Eee PC to hit late April
Acer to introduce low-cost 12.1-inch notebook
AMD versus Nvidia: the Mobile Lineup
Yahoo to Microsoft: No, again
AMD to cut workforce by 10%
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Toshiba Revamps and Releases New Satellite Notebooks
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 by Andrew
Toshiba today updated their entire Satellite notebook lineup in one fell swoop. New designs, processors and innovative features enter the mix with these attractive looking and reasonably priced consumer notebooks.
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HP 2133 Mini-Note Review
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 by JerryJ
Just when you thought you'd never find the perfect small form factor notebook for less than $1,000, HP comes to the table with the all new 2133 Mini-Note. This ultra mobile subnotebook features an impressive 8.9-inch screen, a remarkably large keyboard, a full-sized notebook hard drive, and plenty of impressive specs. Is this the perfect road warrior machine? Let's take a closer look and find out.
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Asus Eee PC 4G Windows Review
Monday, April 07, 2008 by JerryJ
The Asus Eee PC quickly became an overnight success after its release last year. Consumers looking for a low-cost ultraportable laptop began buying the Linux-based Eee PC in record numbers. After months of customer feedback, Asus has decided to offer the Eee PC with Windows XP and a couple of extras ... all for close to the same amazing price. Let's take a look.
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Belkin Laptop Hideaway Review
Saturday, April 05, 2008 by SarahM
Did you ever wish there are a convenient place to store your laptop out of site when friends and family come over to visit your place? That's where the Belkin Hideaway comes in to play. This innovative product is made to store a notebook and accessories in common household rooms without being noticed. But is the Hideaway really that useful; could it become the next big thing in notebook must-haves?
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News Bits: New Toshiba Notebooks, Intel Anti-Theft Solution, Nvidia 9-Series Mobile Cards
Friday, April 04, 2008 by Chaz
Toshiba Satellite A300/A305 now available
Nvidia 9-series mobile cards uncovered
Windows 7 coming next year?
Intel anti-theft technology for notebooks in the works
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Slappa Hardbody Pro Case Review
Friday, April 04, 2008 by Kevin
Briefcase style notebook cases are nothing new to the market, but those claiming to be fire resistant are few and far between. The Slappa Hardbody Pro is one such bag, that claims fire, water, and shock resistance, which comes at a bargain considering the retail cost is only $129.99. Read on to see how well this bag held up under the rigors of daily use, and the occasional dousing of lighter fluid.
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Mobile Projector First Look
Thursday, April 03, 2008 by Kevin
Mobile projectors have been shrinking in size for years now, with the smallest models on the market right now being not much larger than a CD case. While these projectors are travel friendly, the ultimate business travelers still want something smaller, perhaps even built into a notebook or cell phone. This year at CTIA, two companies made incredible advances in this technology, bringing projector technology into devices no bigger than a cell phone or iPod.
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DRS Armor 12.1" Rugged Convertible Notebook
Thursday, April 03, 2008 by Kevin
Rugged notebook and tablet computers are always a favorite with tech geeks. There is something about a computer you could throw through a car window and let bounce down the road, while continuing to function that warms our hearts. The DRS ARMOR C12 Convertible 12.1" Notebook is one of these military grade notebooks, which is designed to hold up to almost all rugged device standards. Read on to see how well the DRS ARMOR holds up against our testing.
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News Bits: Intel Atom Processors, Windows XP Still Lives, Nvidia Blamed for Vista Crashes
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 by Chaz
Intel officially launches five Atom CPUs
Windows XP sticking around for low-cost laptops
Nvidia drivers account for 30% of Vista crashes in 2007
New device sniffs out passwords in memory
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