Archive for January, 2011
iPad 2 Might Only Have a 1MP Camera
Will the iPad 2 camera only be 1 MP? That is what 9 to 5 Mac is suggesting based on the latest SDK from Apple which hints to that effect. The newest iPod Touch only has a .7MP camera on the back which was able to shoot in 720p video. While that’s good enough for HD [...]
First Verizon iPhone Commercial Appears: Waiting Game
While it’s hard to imagine a cell phone user who hasn’t already heard that Verizon will be getting the iPhone in February, Verizon want’s to make sure and has released the first Verizon iPhone commercial which thanks all of those users who believed and waited for the iPhone to land on Verizon’s network. The Verizon iPhone will be available [...]
Logitech Couch Mouse M515 Is Your New Couch Surfing Companion
If you tend to use your laptop on the couch frequently you’ll want to take note of the new , a mouse designed specifically to work well on the soft cover of your couch. The big change to the mouse that makes it a good fit for the couch is a sealed laser area which prevents the accumulation of dust and [...]
How to Effectively use System Restore in Windows 7
System Restore is one of the life savers built into Windows 7, and it’s often the first solution users turn to when their PC is not functioning properly. First introduced in Windows ME, the technology has advanced over the years. In Windows 7, Microsoft has made some welcome improvements. One of the best improvements is, its [...]
Jot is a Simple Whiteboard App for iPad – UPDATED PRICE
Jot is a simple whiteboard app that makes it easy for users to sketch, organize thoughts and even present to a group via video out on the iPad. The app is good for drawing with various colored pens, and an eraser. Through the share menu you can export your drawings to various places. And on [...]
Lexar Echo MX and ZX FLash Drives Offer Large Storage in Small Package
Lexar announced a new series of flash drives at CES 2011 this year named the Echo MX and ZX which aren’t just large capacity drives in a small package, they can also backup your data while you are out and about. Oh, and they also support 128 bit AES encryption too. The Lexar Echo MX [...]
Gmail May have 99% Uptime, but it’s Extremely Slow for Many
Gmail likes to brag about being up and running 99 percent of the time, but for many users it has been extremely slow. When we experienced this here at Notebooks.com, we wondered if it was just on our end, but after looking around we found that we were not alone. The Huffington Post reports many users [...]
HP Hopes to Ship 45-48 Million Notebooks in 2011
Don’t count out the humble notebook yet, HP plans to ship 45-48 million notebooks in 2011 according to Digitimes which cites Taiwanese manufacturers as the source for HP’s lofty goals. In 2010 HP shipped over 39 Million units, with 10 million moving in the fourth quarter. While some of the increase will likely come from [...]
How to remove entries on the Windows Boot Manager (Quick Tip)
If you have recently installed Windows 7 and you are seeing multiple operating system entries on the Windows Boot Manager, here is a quick way to remove it. Please make sure you remove the one that is not needed or not working. Click Start, type: MSCONFIG.exe Hit Enter This will open the Microsoft System Configuration [...]
ASUS N53SV-A1 and G73SW-A1 2nd Gen Intel Core i Laptops Now Available
Several new ASUS laptops are now available for purchase with the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core i series processors, often referred to as Sandy Bridge. The and are both currently available from Amazon.com with the latest Intel processors. The new Intel processors offer more than the standard year over year increase in performance or speed [...]
