September 2009

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Do You Need a GPU? It’s For More Than Gaming!

When looking for a new computer a lot of people ask their technologically inclined friend what options they need and which ones to pass on. One question that comes up more often these days from notebook shoppers is, "Do I need a GPU?" It used to be that any question about graphics came back to whether or not the purchaser was a gamer but anymore adding a GPU or Graphical Processing Unit to your notebook is about more than gaming.

Zune HD: A Better Choice Than iPod Touch

When most people decide on buying a new portable media player, they check out the latest and greatest gadget offered by Apple. For the most part, they're right ...

ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Review

The ASUS 1008HA Eee PC netbook is one of the sleekest netbooks on the market. I first “clamshell” in June, and I called it an inexpensive miniature MacBook Air. The 1008HA comes with your slightly enhanced Intel Atom N280 processor, Intel GMA950 chipset, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB 2.5″ hard drive, Bluetooth, 802.11n and 10/100 Ethernet, SDHC flash slot, 10.1″ LCD screen, and Windows XP. Street price for the Asus Eee PC 1008HA is in the range slightly north of $400.

Dell Inspiron 14z Video, Specs and Details

Dell's introduced a new line of Inspiron notebooks are thinner and lighter than previous models. The new Inspiron "Z" series notebooks feature Intel ULV processors and improved battery life at an affordable price. We got an up-close look at the new series and compared the two models.

Microsoft Offering 7 Weeks of Prizes On Twitter to kick of Windows 7

Just in case you don't have the party throwing skills needed to host a Windows 7 Launch Party you can also score free Windows 7 swag and goodies by following @MSWindows on Twitter. Over the next 7 weeks, until Windows 7 launches on October 22nd, users can vie for a chance to win prizes by responding to challenges put forth by the Windows 7 Launch Team.
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Still Plenty of HP Netbook/Notebook Bundles to Win

There are still five chances to win a HP Better Together bundle that consists of a fully loaded Pavilion dv6 notebook, Mini 110 netbook and Timbuk2 backpack. The prize packages are worth over $2,000 each.

SurfShelf: From Treadmill to Treadputer in $40

One of the most frequent problems that plagues heavy computer users like office dwellers and bloggers is that time spent in front of the computer is for the most part motionless. One solution to the problem of stationary computing is to combine a treadmill and a notebook to make what is commonly referred to as a treadputer.

Sony Vaio Notebooks To Ship With Chrome. Does it Matter?

google chromeAccording to Beta News, Google representatives have confirmed that the Sony Vaio Line of notebooks will be the first computers to ship with the Google Chrome browser. This partnership offers Google Chrome, which currently has a 2.6% market share amongst browsers, an opportunity to catch up to major competitors like Safari, Opera and Firefox.
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How to Access Email During a Gmail Outage

We're in the midst of the second Gmail outage in as many days. Fortunately you can still access your email using Outlook, Mail or your favorite email applicatio...

Liliputing Reviews The Samsung N310 Go Netbook

The rubberized Samsung Go Netbook first caught my attention when it was released in Europe and the unique form factor still has my attention now that it has hit the American shores. While other netbooks and small notebooks attempt to be the next cheap Macbook Air; the Samsung Go is decidedly different and that plays into its favor. Brad Linder at Liliputing recently had the opportunity to review the Samsung Go and has provided a full report on the pros and cons of Samsung's design choices.