Archive for May, 2009

Microsoft ‘Laptop Hunters’ Up the Budget to $2,000

Microsoft ‘Laptop Hunters’ Up the Budget to $2,000

| May 1, 2009 | 12 Comments

Microsoft’s  laptop ‘Laptop Hunters’ commercial follows Sheila as she searches for an upscale notebook for video editing. I generally like Microsoft’s current ad campaign, but this installment really misses the mark. During a trip to Fry’s Electronics, Sheila says she’s searching for a notebook with a big screen, fast processor and something that can cut [...]

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Stolen Notebook Recovered w/ LogMeIn and Lojack for Laptops

Stolen Notebook Recovered w/ LogMeIn and Lojack for Laptops

| May 1, 2009 | 0 Comments

alston-computer-laptop-stolen-wide-horizontalJoshua Alston’s home was burglarized while he was in the shower. His notebook was stolen, but fortunately he was able do some digital detective work to help police recover it. He used an application called LogMeIn to remotely see what the burglar looked like, install Lojack For Laptops and ultimately guide police to the culprit’s apartment.

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Win a Zero-Gravity Flight From Lenovo and Intel

Win a Zero-Gravity Flight From Lenovo and Intel

| May 1, 2009 | 0 Comments

star_trek_lenovoThe Star Trek premiere is just around the corner and Lenovo’s teaming up with Intel to offer a zero gravity flight to one lucky winner. Visit Lenovo.com’s promo page for your chance to feel what it’s like to float in space. The winner gets to bring three of their friends along for the ride.

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