Archive for October, 2009

Review of the HP ProBook 5310m — “Ground breaking”

Review of the HP ProBook 5310m — “Ground breaking”

| October 21, 2009 | 3 Comments

Laptop Magazine just posted their full review of the HP ProBook 5310, HP’s newest small business notebook, and boy are they impressed. This “ground breaking system”, earns an Editors’ Choice award from Laptop Magazine by combining an affordable price, blazing fast performance and a high build quality.

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Lenovo Introduces Thinkpad SL410 and SL510 for Small Business Users

Lenovo Introduces Thinkpad SL410 and SL510 for Small Business Users

| October 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

Lenovo just announced the addition of two new ThinkPad notebooks geared towards small to medium size business users, all running Windows 7 and sporting business friendly options.

The new models, the ThinkPad SL410 and ThinkPad SL510 both offer a 16×9 matte screen with VibrantView and anti-glare technology; a decision which many road warriors will love.

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Logitech Touts Unifiying Compatible Notebook Kit

Logitech Touts Unifiying Compatible Notebook Kit

| October 21, 2009 | 0 Comments

Logtiech has just recently announced a three-product kit aimed at bringing increased comfort to the notebook user. The Notebook Kit MK605 (catchy name!) includes a rising stand to bring your notebook screen up to eye-level, a wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard (and the Unifying receiver). The wireless mouse and keyboard are Unifying compatible, which [...]

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Dell’s Early Windows 7 Deals

Dell’s Early Windows 7 Deals

| October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments

If you’re as excited about tomorrow’s release of Windows 7 as we are, then you’re probably eager to buy a laptop equipped with the new operating system. Fortunately, many manufacturers are already selling notebooks which have it pre-installed. You can score a bunch of special deals organized around the release of Windows 7 if you know how to shop around. If you don’t, we can show you how!

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Review: HP MediaSmart EX495 Earns Editor’s Choice Award

Review: HP MediaSmart EX495 Earns Editor’s Choice Award

| October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments

The EX495 is a home server that can be used to automatically backup every computer on a network, consolidate media files and make them accessible from anywhere. The MediaSmart Server EX495 is the best backup and media sharing solution I’ve found for people that have a combination of Macs and PCs scattered around the house. [...]

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Improved Recovery Options in Windows 7

Improved Recovery Options in Windows 7

| October 20, 2009 | 12 Comments

Since the release of Windows 2000 and XP, Microsoft included the limited Recovery Console which was used to diagnose and recover from serious errors which may be preventing Windows from booting successfully. The problem with Recovery Console (although it was very handy), was its complexity and use of the Command Line. Using it required remembering obscure commands and knowing how to apply them properly. If you were not careful, you could seriously cause further problems. Today we take a look at the improved Recovery Options Windows 7 provides.

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New Apple MacBook Introduced, Starts at $999

New Apple MacBook Introduced, Starts at $999

| October 20, 2009 | 4 Comments

Apple’s updated the MacBook to add a few features previously reserved for the MacBook Pro. The new white MacBook has a uni-body enclosure with a built-in battery that lasts up to seven hours, a multi-touch trackpad and an LED backlit display. The new 13.3″ MacBook is available today through Apple.com and authorized resellers. As you [...]

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Serious Savings on HP Pavilion Notebook PCs

Serious Savings on HP Pavilion Notebook PCs

| October 20, 2009 | 0 Comments

With the new Windows 7 Operating System release date just several days away, now may be a good time to snag a low price computer. You’ll be eligible for a free upgrade to the new OS and will be able to save money on “older stock.” Combine this situation with a nice coupon or two and you can score some serious savings.

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Review: Alienware M17x Earns Editor’s Choice Award

Review: Alienware M17x Earns Editor’s Choice Award

| October 19, 2009 | 24 Comments

The Alienware M17x is an impressive piece of machinery that will please just about any gamer. It has the performance to match its bold, distinctive design. The Alienware M17x is a gaming notebook that starts at $1,799 at Dell.com. This notebook is geared at serious gamers and is probably overkill for those who are just [...]

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HP Mini 311, Mini 110 Coming To Verizon For Under $250

HP Mini 311, Mini 110 Coming To Verizon For Under $250

| October 19, 2009 | 2 Comments

Engadget reports that Verizon is readying two new netbooks for sale on the network. That’s right the “Big Red” should soon be offering the HP Mini 311 and Hp Mini 110 netbooks for sale with integrated global mobile broadband in place of the aged Mini 1511 currently for sale. The Hp Mini 311 will be [...]

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