Archive for September, 2009
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Reasons to upgrade to Windows 7
As with every software release the question of whether or not you should upgrade surfaces. Windows 7 is no exception and there’s no shortage of pundits weighing in on whether or not you should upgrade to Windows 7 on October 22nd.
In an effort to help you make a more informed decision Notebooks.com has pulled together a listing of reasons why you should and why you shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 7 as well as our take on the matter.
Acer Ferrari One Netbook on Video
We got a chance to check out the Acer Ferrari One and shoot a quick hands on video during an AMD event aboard the USS Hornet. The Acer Ferrari One will be an attractive choice for auto enthusiasts, allowing them to buy a piece of the famed Ferrari brand from just $499. The Acer Ferrari [...]
Photos of the New HP Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch
Last night on the catwalk of New York’s Fashion Week at Bryant Park, Vivienne Tam and HP debuted the new HP Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch. The new clutch which complements Tam’s spring line of clothes has a champagne gold background with butterflies emblazoned across the front.
Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 Announced
Given the fact that more and more of our communicating is done with a keyboard and that we write more than any other generation, it’s no surprise that keyboards are the focus of many of our notebook reviews at Notebooks.com.
We’re always asking ourselves. Is it springy? How big is it? Does it feel “right”?
Many times the answers to these questions are disappointing which is what Microsoft aims to address with its new Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000.
The 2009 Black Friday Predictions Have Arrived
As Xavier mentioned in his hands on look at the new Dell Inspiron 14z it’s almost time for the Christmas shopping season. For dealseekers that means but one thing, Black Friday! It’s only September but there’s already a collection of 2009 Black Friday Predictions to help you make your shopping lists.
iPhone and iPod Touch OS 3.1 Update is Out
If you own an iPhone or iPod Touch of any generation, you should be able to plug into your computer, launch iTunes, and be greeted with an update notification. iTunes will download and install the update to your device if you ask it to do so. You may need the latest version of iTunes (9) [...]
iTunes 9 Available Today; Enhances Music Purchasing Experience and More
At their yearly iPod media event, this year held on September 9th, Apple revealed some new things, one of which is a brand new version of iTunes. Perhaps it was an appropriate day for the launch of iTunes 9, as the date was 9//9/09. Apple added some interesting new features to this version: iTunes LP [...]
Video Demo of AMD’s Second Generation Ultrathin Platform
AMD introduced the Second Generation AMD Ultrathin Platform today. The new platform has improved battery performance and improved graphics. In this video John Taylor from AMD shows us an ASUS notebook based on AMD’s second generation ultra-thin platform. John Taylor demonstrates how a GPU helps transcode video clips significantly faster than notebooks with integrated graphics. [...]
A Closer Look at the New iPods
Today at Apple’s “It’s only Rock and Roll” event the company announced several changes to the popular iPod line of mp3 players. While the event didn’t lead to a camera for the iPod Touch, like many had suspected, the upgrades and price cuts keep Apple competitive with the forthcoming Zune HD.
Keep reading to find out more about the iPod Nano 5G, iPod Touch 3G and updates to the iPod Classic and iPod shuffle lines.
Dell Adamo XPS: A 9.99mm Thick Concept Notebook
Dell’s Adamo XPS design concept is seriously thin. So thin in fact that it makes the MacBook Air and other ultra-thin notebooks look fat. I got to spend some time with the Adamo XPS last week and was amazed by it. The Dell Adamo XPS measures just 9.99mm (.39 inch) thick, which is about half [...]
