Archive for November, 2010
What’s Better? Office 11 for Mac or iWork 09 for a New Mac User
For a new switcher to the Mac, one of the early questions to answer is this: “Should I buy iWork or Microsoft Office for Mac?” The Unofficial Apple Weblog has a good article that attempts to help Mac users answer just that question. The decision centers around three basic issues – cost, environment, relationships and tolerance. [...]
Microsoft Kinect Sales Figures: 2.5 Million in 25 Days
Microsoft has it’s iPad-like hardware hit, but it’s not a tablet; it’s the Microsoft Kinect, an add-on for the Xbox 360 which brings controller-less control to video gaming. Microsoft announced hitting the 2.5 Million mark in sales over the first 25 days of the product’s release. With a Kinect attached to an Xbox and a [...]
Quick Tip: How to Turn Off Laptop Startup Sounds
Sometimes you can be in a awkward situation and you need to use your computer. Whether it’s a meeting, conference or your bed room with your significant other. The problem is when Windows starts, it plays its short Startup sound, which is a mere few seconds…of distraction or waking up someone out of their deep [...]
Kraken Case for iPhone 4 Review: Extreme Protection
The Kraken Case for iPhone 4 from Trident Case is a special kind of case designed to protect every single centimeter of the iPhone 4 from extreme conditions. The name came from the mythical sea monster that engendered fear in sailors. The point is that this rugged case will not let anyone or anything harm the [...]
PDF Expert: iPad App of the Week
PDF Expert is a PDF viewing and editing app for the iPad, by Readdle, the makers of some quality apps that we have previously introduced you to. It is this week’s iPad App of the Week. There are plenty of PDF apps in the App store. What makes PDF Expert worth your consideration is that [...]
Dell Inspiron Duo: First Look and Hands On Time from Laptop Mag (video)
The Dell Inspiron Duo, a unique flip-style convertible net book, will be available for ordering in early December for $549 direct from Dell and Laptop Mag was able to get hands on time with the Inspiron Duo and the JBL Speaker dock for the Duo to share with us. According to Laptop Mag the Inspiron [...]
Giveaway: Call of Duty Black Ops
To celebrate Black Friday we’re giving several hot Black Friday items. One of the hottest games of the holiday season is Call of Duty: Black Ops and we’re giving away a copy for you to play on your XBOX 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii or PC. A free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops sure beats [...]
Giveaway: Win an Apple iPod Touch from Notebooks.com!
Black Friday is in full swing and we want to hear about your experience- good, bad and ugly. One lucky reader will win a brand new 32GB iPod Touch. Read on for details! The new Appel iPod Touch is one of the most wished for item this holiday season. Many call the iPod Touch the [...]
Best Buy Black Friday: If You’re Not in Line Already You Can Forget About the Doorbusters
Best Buy has some great deals for Black Friday, but they’ll be impossible to get if you’re not already in line. Best Buy’s doors open at 5am local time, but people have been lining up all day long, and in some cases well before then. One family began camping out for Best Buy’s Black Friday [...]



