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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GDC 2007: Intel's G965 Integrated Graphics Performance Sneak Peek
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by Pulp
Intel's Santa Rosa platform is coming soon and many notebooks will be using the Intel G965 graphics as part of an integrated graphics solution. Intel has been working on writing drivers to utitlize the new hardware and give better integrated graphics performance. Based on a demo Intel gave us today, Half Life 2 on integrated graphics using the G965 should be quite playable.
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Sony VAIO FE Review
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by tothphu
The Sony VAIO FE is a 15.4" multimedia full featured notebook. This review covers a Core 2 Duo and Nvidia Go 7600 powered VAIO FE-91S purchased in Japan.
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Targus Solitaire Backpack Review
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by tiffany boggs
If you have been searching for a versatile notebook bag, the Targus Solitaire Backpack may be what you are looking for. It has many unique features including its convertible function, which is a personal favorite. The convertible function means the bag can be used as either a backpack or as a vertical style messenger bag, now that is versatility.
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Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 13.3-inch Screen AMD Turion X2 Notebook Released
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Andrew
Fujitsu has released the LifeBook S2210, an update to their LifeBook S2110 notebook. The LifeBook S2210 features a 13.3" Crystal View XGA display (not widescreen!), AMD Turion X2 dual-core processor, ATI X1150 graphics and Windows Vista installed. The S2210 also features an array of security options to appeal to business users.
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News Bits: Asus XG Station Details, Intel Pupil Device Laptop in UK, Best Buy Deceiving Customers
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Chaz
More Asus XG Station details emerge
Intel to release "Pupil Device" laptop in UK
Samsung introduces its first Windows Vista UMPC
Best Buy deceives customers via internal website
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HP Pavilion dv6227cl Review
Monday, March 05, 2007 by leathco
The HP dv6227cl model is currently being sold in large retailers such as Wal Mart and Sams Club. You can get this laptop for less than $800 with a 120GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Turion X2 processor, a DVD burner and Vista Home Premium. Configuring the same thing at HPShopping.com costs over $1,000! Following is a full review of the penny-wise dv6227cl.
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Sennheiser PXC-300 Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Gautam
One thing we all know is that notebook speakers are never that great, and sometimes awful. A good set of external speakers are nice while at a desk, but on the go you'll need a great pair of headphones to get the desired audio quality you want. Our resident audiophile Gautam reviews the Sennheiser PCX-300 noise cancelling headphones in this review.
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Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 3/4/2007)
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Andrew
Dell.com Coupon Codes for up to $400 Off Inspiron Notebooks
Targus Repel Backpack For 15.4" Notebooks $10
Compaq Presario C501NR 15.4" Notebook $500
Acer Aspire 5610 with Vista Premium $599
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Xpad Laptop Cooling Pad and Heatshield Review
Saturday, March 03, 2007 by tiffany boggs
The Xpad isn't your typical laptop cooling pad, in fact it has no fans. That is one of the unique features of this cooling pad, besides its lightweight portable design.
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News Bits: Lenovo Battery Recall, Asus U1 Coming Next Week, HP tx1000z Available
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Chaz
Lenovo recalls 208,000 notebook batteries
HP tx1000z notebook convertible now available
Asus U1 LED-based notebook coming next week
Top ten notebook brands taking clone brand market share
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Most Popular Laptops for February 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this sites product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. In February of 2007 the HP dv6000t, now offered with Windows Vista, continues to hold very steady at #1. The new Toshiba Satellite A135 notebook made a strong showing at #4 during its first month of availability on the market.
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Toshiba Satellite P105-S6217 Review
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
The Toshiba Satellite P105 is a 17" desktop replacement style notebook that comes in a wide array of configurations. We tested the Satellite P105-S6217 with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia Go 7300 graphics card and included external USB TV tuner. Following is the full review.
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Intel Centrino Pro Logo and Branding Revealed
Saturday, January 06, 2007 by abaxter
It appears that Intel will be launching a Centrino Pro branding this April or May that will represent the Santa Rosa mobile platform. The Intel Centrino Pro branding seems that it will be pushed hard at business IT professionals based on a document received from an anonymous tipster. The document also includes the actual logos Intel will be using for this new marketing push.
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Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 1/4/2007)
Thursday, January 04, 2007 by abaxter
Dell.com Coupon Codes for up to 20% Off Inspiron Notebooks Expiring 1/4/2007
Acer Aspire 3050 AMD Notebook $499
Apple MacBook MA254LL/A 13.3" Refurbished Notebook $899
Latitude D620 notebook Core2 1.66GHz 14.1in WXGA XP Pro $899 shipped
more...
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Sony VAIO N Laptop Review
Thursday, January 04, 2007 by abaxter
The Sony VAIO N series is a bit of a new page in the playbook for Sony. The VAIO N is a 15.4” widescreen notebook that can actually be called a budget level notebook, in the past we haven’t seen Sony go after cost conscious customers. The VAIO N is squarely targeted at consumers that want a stylish and suitably powerful laptop just for around the home and this review will investigate whether that goal is achieved.
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SanDisk Announces Release of 32GB Solid State Drive
Thursday, January 04, 2007 by abaxter
SanDisk today announced they're releasing a 32GB, 1.8-inch solid state drive (SSD) as a drop-in replacement for the standard mechanical hard disk drive. The drive will be costly, SanDisk said it will cost $600 more than a regular hard drive -- meaning about $800 - $1,000. SanDisk will be demoing the drive and talking more about it at the CES show in Las Vegas next week.
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News Bits: Asus Z84Jp Announced, LED Displays from HP and Apple, Asus XG Station
Wednesday, January 03, 2007 by Chaz
Asus Z84Jp 17" Laptop Coming this month
LED-based notebooks coming from Apple, HP
Samsung samples 50nm NAND flash memory for 32GB solid state disk
Asus to display XG audio-visual workstation for notebooks
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Asus A8JP Notebook Review
Wednesday, January 03, 2007 by beefdonkey
The ASUS A8JP is a small 14” laptop with enough power and performance to put most larger laptops to shame. Especially considering the price, nothing can touch this. I know, because I have looked. While not an “ultra-portable” (13” and smaller), it is definitely not a burden to carry around and has pretty good battery life, taking in to account what this bad boy can do.
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Most Popular Laptops for December 2006
Tuesday, January 02, 2007 by abaxter
Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this sites product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. In December the HP dv6000t holds very steady at #1 and the business focused ThinkPad T60 reclimbs the charts to #2.
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Asus R2H UMPC Review
Tuesday, January 02, 2007 by abaxter
The Asus R2H is a UMPC device powered by an Intel Celeron M processor. It’s fairly loaded with features, even including integrated GPS. Asus definitely aimed high by making this device more feature loaded than other UMPC devices. But cramming everything you can into a device with a small screen, underpowered processor and putting a bunch of startup software and processes on it can result in a not so stellar user experience.
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HP Pavilion dv9000t Review
Sunday, December 31, 2006 by tornclothingblake
Hewlett-Packard recently took the lead as the number one PC maker in the world, finally overtaking their rival, Dell. With the market shift came many new computers from HP, and a much needed refresh to their laptop line. The HP dv9000t is the most powerful model HP has to offer with its crisp 17" screen, Core 2 Duo, dual-hard drive capabilities, and GeForce Go 7600 graphics card.
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News Bits: HP Shipped the Most Notebooks in Q3, 802.11n ExpressCard Coming Soon, Wireless USB Hub
Friday, December 29, 2006 by Chaz
HP takes over top spot in Q3 notebook shipments
D-Link 802.11n ExpressCard en route to US
Compal notebook shipments decline in December
Gefen Announces Wireless USB with 100-Foot Range
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Lenovo ThinkPad R60 14-inch Screen Notebook Review
Thursday, December 28, 2006 by ZaZ
For your consideration is a review of my recently acquired 14” Lenovo ThinkPad R60. The R60 comes in 14 or 15” screen sizes. It is designed to be a more wallet friendly business class notebook, but if you get all the options it can get quite expensive. The R60 lacks the rock star status of the T series ThinkPads even though they share a lot of parts. It's sort of the Rodney Dangerfield of the ThinkPad line – no respect. I think the R60 offers great value for someone on a tight budget who wants a well built and serviced notebook.
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News Bits: Taiwan Knows Notebook Design, Vista Launch Celebration Set, Samsung Fuel Cell Battery
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 by Chaz
4 out of 5 notebooks are designed in Taiwan
Windows Vista celebration launch set for January 29th in NYC
Fuel cell battery for Samsung ultraportable lasts 8 hours
DDR2 contract prices stable in December due to high demand
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Logitech v450 Notebook Mouse Review and Comparison to v200
Friday, August 18, 2006 by mjlee60
Logitech, for many years, has created top quality mice among other things. Currently their best portable notebook mouse is the v450, which only recently came out. Having used the ever-reliable v200 for quite some time now, I decided to try out the new v450. This article is a comparison review of these two notebook mouse devices from Logitec.
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A Petition to Intel to Make Low Voltage Processors Upgradeable
Thursday, August 17, 2006 by abaxter
Intel currently does not produce their low voltage and ultra low voltage processors in a way that they could be upgraded in the future -- the processors are soldered to the system board. As consumers we'd prefer to have the opportunity to upgrade a processor later on, and not have to replace the entire notebook just because we'd like a new processor.
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HP Compaq nc6400 Review (pics, specs)
Thursday, August 17, 2006 by suspensif
This is a review of HP Compaq nc6400, a thin-and-light 14.1" widescreen notebook in the business line. Its light-weight and features match those of a comparable ThinkPad Z61t.
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News Bits: Asus Lambo Launch for U.S., Turion X2 Demand Grows, Wait Times for Dell Battery Replacements, Core 2 Duo in VAIOs
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 by Chaz
Asus to announce availability of Lamborghini notebook
Demand for AMD Turion 64 X2 growing fast
75-day deliver time for some recalled Dell batteries
Core 2 Duo showing up in Sony notebooks
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Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag Review
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 by kidA
My choice for a new bag came down first to a messenger bag. I was tired of all the backpacks I've owned and just wanted a change. I was then led to several different companies including Timbuk2, Crumpler, SF bags and Tom Bihn. They all offer high quality, waterproof, lifetime warranty messenger bags, but I liked the extra features the Chrome bags had to offer. So here's a review of my final bag selection, the Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag.
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HP dv2000t and dv1000 Comparison
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 by scribsac
Recently I upgraded laptops. My old laptop is an HP Pavilion dv1000, and I upgraded to HP's new DV2000t. I got a great deal on the new one and found a way to help someone out with the old one. I wasn't sure whether to go with the HP or one of Apple's new MacBooks, but in the end my long-running relationship in good standing with HP, coupled with the fact that I could get a whole lot more machine for a lot less money, made my decision for me.
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Lenovo Announces Linux Support for ThinkPad T60p
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 by abaxter
Lenovo today has announced certification and support for Linux on two of its ThinkPad T60p configuration laptops. The T60p will not come preloaded with Linux, it will instead have a blank hard disk and DOS loaded. However, it is fully certified for use with Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Version 10 and drivers and Lenovo will offer support for this particular OS.
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Dell Issues Major Battery Recall -- 4.1 Million Customers Affected
Monday, August 14, 2006 by abaxter
Dell has issued a major recall of 4.1 million batteries manufactured by Sony. Under rare conditions these batteries can overheat and cause risk of fire. However, many people that have purchased a Dell laptop in the past 2 years will be affected by this.
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News Bits: Tech Support Survey, Widescreen ThinkPad T Series, Dell Sued in China, Laptops on UK Flights
Monday, August 14, 2006 by Chaz
Widescreen Lenovo ThinkPad T-series later this year
Tech Support showdown
Dell sued over false ad campaigns in China
Baggage advice for UK passengers
more...
» Full Story - 4,272 Views » Discussion - 13 Replies

LG S1 Review (pics, specs)
Monday, August 14, 2006 by lewdvig
The LG S1 is an award winningly stylish 15.4" screen notebook with a top end Core Duo processor and fast ATI X1600 graphics. Following is a full review of the LG S1-M001A9.
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Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 8/14/2006)
Monday, August 14, 2006 by abaxter
20% Off Coupon Code for Dell Inspiron notebooks Valid 8/10 @ 7:00 a.m. - 8/17
ThinkPad T60 for $1,149 on NewEgg.com
Toshiba Satellite M50-S5181TQ Notebook $508.99 Shipped
Netgear WGR614 Wireless 54g Router $15
more...
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ASUS R1F Tablet PC Launches (pic, specs)
Saturday, August 19, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
News has surfaced around the web that the long-awaited ASUS R1F Tablet PC Convertible has indeed launched...
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Tablet PC / Technology Deals - 8/18/06
Friday, August 18, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
AlphaTap! Pen-based typing software FREE
Custom Toshiba Satellite R20 Tablet - 10% Off
MS Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse 4000 $25
Samsonite L35 Notebook Case for $25
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News - One Tablet PC Per Child, Microsoft Windows XP Hibernate Issue Fix, TabletKiosk Adds to UMPC Lineup
Thursday, August 17, 2006 by Scott Bellefeuille
One Tablet PC Per Child
Microsoft Windows XP Hibernate Issue Fix
TabletKiosk Adds to UMPC Lineup
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News - UMPC Price Debate, Itronix Rugged Touchscreen Notebook, MobileSketch Tablet PC Drawing Solution
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
Why a $500.00 Price Tag for an Ultra Mobile PC Isn't Realistic
New Itronix Rugged Touchscreen Notebook Debuts
MobileSketch - Called A "Dream" Tablet Drawing Solution
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News - Predicting the Future of the User Interface, UMPC Ideal Price Point, MobileSketch Software v3 Released
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 by Scott Bellefeuille
Predicting the Future of the User Interface
Analyzing the UMPC Ideal Price Point
MobileSketch Software v3 Released
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Tablet PC Tech Support Report Card - LAPTOP Magazine's "Tech Support Showdown"
Monday, August 14, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
So how well does your preferred Tablet PC manufacturer provide technical support? LAPTOP Magazine has "graded" some of the top manufacturers in the quality of technical support offered for there products...
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News - Tablet PC Based In-Car PC System, PC Turns 25, Applications To Go
Sunday, August 13, 2006 by Scott Bellefeuille
Tablet PC Based In-Car PC System
Personal Computer Turns 25
Applications To Go
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Check Out "Tablet PC Launcher" - Make Pen-Based Computing a Snap!
Saturday, August 12, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
If you are looking for a great utility to cut down pen taps to launch applications, access and open files, switch between tasks and more, "Tablet PC Launcher" by Googgy Software could be the answer for you! This handy little utility simplifies navigation in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, providing...
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News - Tablet PCs Help Identify Dead Bodies, Sony Unveils Mylo, Skin Your Tablet PC
Thursday, August 10, 2006 by Scott Bellefeuille
Tablet PCs Help Identify Dead Bodies
Sony Unveils Mylo Personal Communicator
Skin Your Tablet PC (Not Your Knee)
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Keeping Your Tablet PC in Tip Top Shape with Windows Live OneCare
Wednesday, August 09, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
Microsofts Windows Live OneCare ("OneCare" for short) subscription service is like having your very own "IT guy" to take care of all the essential tasks to help ensure the integrity of your data and Tablet PC. All of the dull and repetetive PC maintenance tasks can be automated with minimal input by the user by using the OneCare service. We downloaded and installed the trial version of OneCare to see just how it all works...
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News -- Flash Celebrates 10th Birthday, Your Stylus May Soon Be Replaced by a Thimble, TabletPc2 Reviews Fujitsu Lifebook T4210
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 by Scott Bellefeuille
Flash Celebrates 10th Birthday
Your Stylus May Soon Be Replaced by a Thimble
TabletPc2 Reviews Fujitsu Lifebook T4210
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News - Tablet PC Classroom Flexibility, How to Steal a Laptop, Franklin Wireless USB EVDO Card
Monday, August 07, 2006 by Barry J. Doyle
Tablet PC Classroom Flexibility - Making a Great Case to go for a Tablet
Great Video! How to Steal a Laptop
Franklin Wireless USB EVDO Card (First Look)
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Asus A8Ja Review (pics, specs)
Sunday, June 25, 2006 by cinnamonsigh
The ASUS A8Ja is a notebook which is perfect for the traveling gamer or anyone who wants a portable notebook which is powerful and future-proof. It is thin and light, but doesn't quite fit into the ultraportable category.
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Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 6/25/2006)
Sunday, June 25, 2006 by abaxter
NEW! Dell Inspiron Coupon Codes for up to $750 off (starting 6/22/2006 at 7:00 a.m. EST)
Acer TravelMate 1.5GHz Notebook $529.99
Dell Latitude up to $350 Instant off deals
Dell M1210 for $1299 with nVidia Graphics from Costco.com
more...
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HP Pavilion dv5163cl Review (pics, specs)
Sunday, June 25, 2006 by .zoXan.
The HP dv5163cl is a variant of the dv5000t series. It's a preconfigured system, which explains the difference in the name (HP uses very specific sku numbers for pre-configured systems, while the dv5000t is a configurable system). It's a multimedia notebook, perfect for those looking to do mainly office work like word processing or multimedia presentations, photo editing, movie-watching and some light gaming.
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Dell Inspiron e1405 with 1.66GHz Core Duo Processor Review (pics, specs)
Friday, June 23, 2006 by Unreal
The Dell e1405 is a portable media laptop that Dell has recently released to replace the XPS M140. The E1405 has excellent battery life, a slew of multimedia functions that can make a grown man cry and the best laptop processors currently on the market
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News Bits: Fujitsu B6210, ThinkPads to Integrate Cingular EDGE, $100 Laptops Tested, Sony UX50 Reviewed
Thursday, June 22, 2006 by ChazMan421
Fujitsu announces LifeBook B6210
Lenovo to offer Cingular WWAN in notebooks
DigitalTrends reviews the Sony UX50 UMPC
Acer edged out by Toshiba in 1H
Educators first to test $100 laptop prototype
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Dell Does YouTube.com
Thursday, June 22, 2006 by abaxter
Either Dell employees are sick of the company's poor stock price and taking their own stab at advertising, or this is just a cheaper way than making ads than paying some kid to say "Dude, you're getting a Dell!". Dell employees are now talking up the products they design on YouTube.com.
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Guide to Cooling Down Your Notebook Computer
Thursday, June 22, 2006 by ChazMan421
Does your notebook run hot or overheat? If it does, you are not alone. This guide is designed to help you reduce the temperature of your notebook considerably, all for little or no money and a few tweaks.
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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due (Praising Dell Customer Service)
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 by Brian
It's easy for us to complain when a machine goes bad and at last resort, we have to call customer support for help. We've all heard the horror stories; in fact most of us have lived through at least one. And hardly anyone in this business gets beat up more than Dell; that happens when you sell more machines than anyone else. So I share this brief account of my experience with a support call for a new XPS M1210 that I made last night.
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Targus Feren Notebook Backpack Review
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 by NOSintake
So you're in the market for a laptop bag that can fit your 15.4" screen machine, but you don't want a messenger bag, or something as large as a suitcase, but something that you can carry around fairly easily. Basically, you're in the market for a book bag style laptop bag. If you're looking for a book bag that has style, qualities, and a lot of features, then look no further than the Targus Feren backpack.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T60 with ATI X1300 Graphics Card Review (pics, specs)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 by Kwisatch
The Lenovo Thinkpad T60 is the Core Duo successor to the popular T43. The T series is the flagship model in the Thinkpad series, and the T60 hopes to continue its tradition of durability and portability.
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Targus Rogue Backpack Review
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 by timu24
The Targus Rogue Backpack is a lightweight pack designed to hold notebooks up to 15.4". It comes in a black/charcoal color combination with red accents, and has seven pockets and compartments. At only $39.99, the Targus Rogue is in the price range for college students or anyone else looking for a durable notebook backpack at a great price.
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Dell Latitude D420 Released (pics, specs)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 by abaxter
Dell today released the Latitude D420 ultraportable notebook as a thinner and lighter update to the older Latitude D410. The Latitude D420 is a 12.1" notebook weighing as little as 3.0 lbs and delivering up to a claimed battery life of 7+ hours when using an Intel Core Solo low voltage processor.
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News Bits: MacBook Discoloration Acknowledged, Intel GMA X3000, Mail-in Rebates Lose Favor, Toshiba Portege M500
Friday, June 30, 2006 by Chaz
Apple admits to MacBook discoloration issues
Best Buy and Office Max to eliminate mail-in rebates on laptops -- instant discounts only
UK PC Maker Rock unveils dual-core Intel, AMD laptops
Intel's new integrated chipset, the GMA X3000
Toshiba to push 12-inch notebook sales in 2H, Portege M500 Released
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SkinIt Laptop Skins Review
Friday, June 30, 2006 by Tim
Have you ever felt that the black top of your notebook was too dull and drab? Well you're in luck because a remedy has surfaced in the form of "Skins". These skins are made by Skinit Inc, a leading manufacture for the personalization of mobile electronic devices.
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Microsoft Previews "Ultimate" Wireless Keyboard, Delays Office 2007 Release
Friday, June 30, 2006 by abaxter
The Microsoft hardware division is teasing a new Bluetooth wireless keyboard product on its site that it claims as the "ultimate" keyboard. Meanwhile the Microsoft software division is announcing more delays for the Office 2007 software release.
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Gateway M255-E Review (pics, specs)
Thursday, June 29, 2006 by hazel_motes
The Gateway M255-E is a 14.1" widescreen small business targeted notebook. It is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor and is targeted at mobile professionals who need performance on the go. Following is a full review of this notebook.
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Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 6/28)
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 by abaxter
NEW Dell Inspiron Coupon codes for up to $750 off
New Dell 2007WFP 20.1'' Digital LCD Display $344
MacBook 13.3" Notenbook with 1.83GHz Processor $994
Toshiba Satellite A105 Notebook $400 at CompUSA this Friday 6 p.m. - 12 midnight
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News Bits: New Alienware Notebooks, Core Duo 2.33GHz Coming, Toshiba Tecra A8 Released
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 by Chaz
New Alienware Core Duo notebooks
Intel ships two new Core Duo CPUs
Sony to fit UX ultraportable with flash disk
more...
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Sager 5760 Review (pics, specs)
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 by Kilim
Sager has unleashed its latest 17" widescreen desktop replacement notebook called the Sager 5760. It has the latest Intel Core Duo (Yonah) CPU, ability to hold up to 4GB RAM, and the powerful nVidia go7900GTX with 256mb of memory.
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Dell Releases EVDO ExpressCard
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 by abaxter
Dell today announced the release of the Dell Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband ExpressCard. An ExpressCard solution for integrating Verizon EVDO into your notebook. The card is available now via Dell.com and costs $179 and for a limited time customers can use Verizon service for 30-days free.
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Osprey Focus Laptop Bag Review
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 by scottschaffter
Following is a review of the rugged Osprey Focus backpack that includes a laptop sleeve for toting your notebook around. Durability, protection and unique features set this bag apart.
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HP dv8000t Review (pics, specs)
Monday, June 26, 2006 by jetstar
I recently purchased an HP dv8000t CTO notebook. This is a desktop replacement notebook and is the 17-inch flagship model from HP. Following is a full review of the dv8000t.
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News Bits: Exploding Dell Laptop Investigated, New Vista Beta Release, Laptops and the Homeless
Monday, June 26, 2006 by ChazMan421
New Vista Build Released
AMD to build $3.5bn fab in New York
Laptop Sales in the UK outpace Desktop PC sales for April / May
Exploding Dell Investigated
Laptops give hope to the homeless
more...
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Report Shows Notebook Failures Still Too High
Monday, June 26, 2006 by Brian
Gartner, an IT research firm, released a report today showing notebook annual failure rates (AFRs) have fallen over the past couple years, but not as much as they should have. Current AFRs for notebooks are 15% in year one, climbing to 22% in year 4 of ownership; compared to 20% and 28% for systems purchased in 2003-2004.
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