Archive for September, 2009
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 to do so- Apple’s iPod has pioneered the development of portable media devices for years. While there have always been alternatives to the iPod, it has consistently [...]
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.
Sony Advertisement Compares the New VAIO X to a Samurai Sword
After recently canceling their last ultra-portable line, the VAIO TT, Sony has just announced its successor: the VAIO X. The marketing people at Sony are smart; if there is anything cooler than a super-thin computer it’s definitely a katana. So what better to do than to put them both in an advertisement together? Maybe it’s [...]
Apple’s Mac + Free iPod Touch Back-to-School Deal Ends September 8th
Apple has been running their annual student-oriented free ‘iPod Touch with the purchase of a Macbook’ promo for seemingly as long as the iPod Touch has been around. It’s targeted toward students heading back to college and seems to be a huge success each year. I personally know several people to have taken advantage of [...]
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.
Throw a Party Get a Free Copy of Windows 7
If you haven’t been paying attention, Windows 7 will be hitting shelves in October and Microsoft is going all out to promote the release of its latest operating systems. As part of the promotional blitz Microsoft is looking for a few good geeks to throw Windows 7 launch parties during the week of launch in [...]
