DELL
Dell Adds Premium Options to Their Inspiron 15 Laptop Lineup

In between working on the “world’s thinnest tablet” and developing the world’s smallest 13-inch notebook, Dell has been busy adding some pretty sweet upgrades to their mid-range products as well. While the record-setting devices are nice, not everyone can afford … Continue reading →

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
Microsoft Helps HP Design New Convertible Spectre x360

Monday, at the Mobile World Congress, HP unveiled a new “premium” convertible PC in its high-end Spectre series. The Spectre x360, which has been a project 1 ½ years in the making, is an exciting collaboration design with none other … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
FCC Approves Strongest Net Neutrality Rules to Date

In a landmark decision today, the Federal Communications Commission approved its long-awaited network neutrality plan, which reclassifies broadband internet as a Title II public utility. This classification will also enable the agency to have more regulatory power over the internet … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
The New Razer Blade Gaming Laptop is Packed with Some Serious Upgrades

Big things often come in small packages, and that is especially true when it comes to laptops. The struggle to find the perfect balance between size and performance is akin to the Goldilocks dilemma – try to pack in too … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
The 24-Hour Laptop – Panasonic’s Toughbook 31

I’d say one of the best things about great battery performance is not having to lug around a power cord with you. As easy as it is to plug in your smartphone while driving in your car, the same luxury … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Lenovo’s LaVie Laptop Series Are Lighter than You’ll Believe

Since its reveal at CES 2015 this week, everyone is talking about the oh-so-light Lenovo LaVie HZ550. At just 1.72 pounds, Engadget calls it “stupidly, record-breakingly compact”. There’s nothing wrong with that. I know I sure wouldn’t mind having a … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
HP Promises High Performance Gaming in Slim Omen Laptop

For a while now, since the 90’s actually, we’ve considered a brand called VoodooPC when thinking about gaming computers. HP picked up the brand in 2006, but now, Voodoo is long since gone. Now, HP decided to build its very … Continue reading →

 

LAPTOP TRENDS
From Windows 8 to 10, Positive Changes to Be Made

Tuesday, Microsoft announced it will be launching Windows 10, which means yes, it will be completely skipping over Windows 9. In lieu of Windows 8 being perceived so poorly, Microsoft had to show a significant gain in improvement in its … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Could Your Tweets Soon Have to Pass a Polygraph?

In a Wikipedia world of openly submitted and shared data, it can often be a daunting task to differentiate fact from fiction. Social media networks like Facebook and Twitter have made it possible for any and all information (or often, … Continue reading →

 

HELPFUL TIPS
Safer Internet Day ‘14 Expresses The Need To Better Protect Children

Today is the annual Safer Internet Day (SID), where over 100 countries, full of organizers and educators, are holding activities to promote safe and responsible use of online technology for the young. Microsoft recently pulled together results of its 3rd … Continue reading →

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
Intel Ultrabooks’ 40% Market Share Magical Mystery Tour: Parsing the Numbers

As materials become thinner, cheaper & lighter, mainstream adoption of ultrabooks will increase exponentially, as ultrathins become the new norm.

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Ultrabook Laptops’ Ultrathin Display Screens = Temporary Repair Price Fluctuations

In the short-term new technologies, as always seen historically, will mean an upward fluctuation in the price of parts & repairs; & as always, that situation will be self-correcting. Even now, the cost-differential is not extreme.

 

AMD
Intel’s Thunderbolt vs AMD’s Lightning Bolt or Just an Open Source Standard?

Don't ever think for even a minute that the best technologies always win. They frequently don't. A gorilla at the playground can often beat-up the smaller, but very intelligent so-called "nerd". Intel may know their Thunderbolt will fade from the scene in the same way that FireWire has diminished, but it may still be used to keep the smaller "nerd" from getting a decent meal at the cafeteria. Right about now AMD could really use a good, hot meal.

 

INTEL
Intel, ASML Semiconductor Technology – Betting a Wafer Wager, the Chips are Down

The chips are down on a wafer wager, & Intel is betting on the future arriving a bit ahead of schedule.

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
SSD Price Trends – Solid-State Drive Price Trends Synopsis

Some solid-state drive (SSD) prices have fallen as much as 73% and are available at less than one-dollar per gigabyte.