Toshiba Satellite L355D Review
Thursday, April 17, 2008 by Kevin
The Toshiba Satellite L350 series notebook is a new addition to the 17" desktop replacement lineup from Toshiba. For a starting price of $749, Toshiba gives customers a TruBrite screen, webcam, integrated ATI Radeon graphics, a dual core AMD processor, and a DVD SuperMulti drive. This notebook is aimed at consumers who want a bit more notebook out of a budget price range, and seems to hit the mark perfectly. Read on to see how well the Toshiba L350 holds up in our testing, and if it is a notebook worth checking out.
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Slappa Ballistix AURA Review
Thursday, April 17, 2008 by JerryJ
Few laptop case manufacturers have managed to impress us as much as Slappa. Whether it's their fire-resistant hard cases or their shoulder bags with stylish designs and innovative storage compartments, Slappa might just have the perfect case you're looking for. Are the new Slappa Ballistix AURA Shoulder Bag and Sleeve worth your hard-earned money? We put them to the test to find out.
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News Bits: IdeaPad U110, Windows XP SP3, $399 "Open Computer" runs Mac OS X
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 by Chaz
Lenovo IdeaPad U110 coming to the US soon
Clevo to reorganize notebook strategy
Windows XP SP3 coming at end of April
$399 Open Computer advertises Mac OS X Leopard support
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Adesso Multimedia Keyboard Review
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 by Kevin
The "Adesso Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse" is a keyboard made for demanding users who want both mobility and direct multimedia access at the touch of a finger. This keyboard combines quick access multimedia keys, a full-size keyboard, and an optical trackball in one device that is easy to use on your desk at work or your lap at home. Read on to see how this keyboard compares against your standard cramped notebook keyboard and deserves a place on your desk.
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Dell Vostro 1310 Review
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by JerryJ
When Dell launched their new Vostro line of computers last year the Vostros where immediately praised for meeting the needs of small businesses and budget-minded consumers alike. The Vostro 1310 is the newest and smallest addition to the Vostro family of notebooks. This compact business notebook comes with a 13.3" display, dedicated graphics and a slot-loading optical drive, but does it still offer the right combination of features, options, and price that made the Vostro line so popular? Keep reading and you can find out.
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Dell Announces New Vostro 1310, 1510 and 1710 Laptops
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by Andrew
Dell today unveiled a redesigned version of its Vostro Small Business laptop line-up. The new Vostros range in size from 13.3" - 17" screens and have a new thinner and lighter form factor.
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Asus M50Sv-A1 User Review
Monday, April 14, 2008 by emporiumboutique
The Asus M50Sv series notebooks offer Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, nVidia dedicated graphics, abundant hard drive space, and enough extras to keep anyone happy. Just how impressive is this personal entertainment laptop? One of our users gives us an in-depth look at what makes this such an impressive machine.
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Crumpler Chester Squander Review
Sunday, April 13, 2008 by SarahM
If you're willing to get past the weird names and the insane website, Crumpler makes some of the best bags we've ever seen. Does their new "Chester Squander" laptop bag live up to the company's history of fantastic bags? Let's take a closer look and find out.
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News Bits: Dell Low-Cost Subnotebook, Dell XPS M1530 Updates, Asus M70, PS3 Laptop
Saturday, April 12, 2008 by Chaz
Dell to launch low-cost subnotebook in June
Alienware launches new AlienNetwork digital channel initiative
Dell XPS M1530 gets LED, Full HD display options
Asus introduces M70 multimedia notebook
Ben Heck creates PS3 laptop
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New ThinkPads Coming Soon
Friday, April 11, 2008 by JerryJ
The folks over at Gizmodo managed to get their hands on some interesting news about the upcoming ThinkPad lineup from Lenovo. What does Lenovo have planned for the future? How about DDR3, Blu-ray, and WiMAX ... and those are just for starters! Let's take a look.
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How To Sell Your Old Notebook
Friday, April 11, 2008 by lewdvig
Sooner or later everyone ends up with an old laptop that they desperately want to get rid of. Your choices are generally limited to giving the old notebook away, throwing it in the trash, or recycling it at a proper facility. Of course, the best option is selling it. Why not make a few extra dollars from that junker laptop? Continue reading this guide to find out how.
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Western Digital Passport Elite Review
Thursday, April 10, 2008 by JerryJ
The Passport has been Western Digital's most successful line of portable external hard drives for several years. The sleek casing, solid build quality, reasonable speed and tons of storage space continue to keep these USB-powered 2.5" 5400RPM SATA notebook hard drives popular. The all new Passport Elite series offers even greater capacities, improved indicator lights, simple port protection, and some nice software to keep your portable storage organized.
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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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