Author Archive: Xavier Lanier
Neat Trick with the IdeaPad U1
The IdeaPad U1 is probably the coolest notebook I’ve seen at CS 2010 so far. I got to spend some time playing with one away from the crowds at all the events and really liked this simple, but very useful trick that I demo in the demo below. Let’s say you’re connected to your home’s [...]
CES: ThinkPad T410
Lenovo’s updated its popular 14″ enterprise-class business notebook to make it snappier and more user friendly. The ThinkPad T410 can shut down and boot much more quickly than previous systems. On the exterior you’ll notice an improved keyboard, 2MP camera for clearer web conferencing. Think Pad T410 configuration / Specification : Brand Lenovo Model ThinkPad [...]
Live from Las Vegas: CES 2010!
I just landed in Las Vegas for CES 2010 and am settling in for a week of gadget overload. It’s a very exciting time of the year and I hope the show brings at least a few genuine surprises. GottaBeMobile’s Sumocat and his tablet will be flying into Las Vegas tomorrow to hunt down any [...]
Gift Recomendation: Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements
If you’re looking for a last minute gift for the aspiring shutterbug in your life you should check out Adobe’s Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements. These applications are easier easier to use than Adobe’s professional image and video editing software, but offer a lot more than the software that comes with most PCs and bundled [...]
Giveaway: Powermat Portable Mat
We’re giving away a Powermat Portable Mat to one lucky Notebooks.com reader today. You’ve probably seen Powermat displays at your favorite retailers this holiday season as the company seems to be marketing its wireless charging stations pretty heavily these days. Powermat makes custom battery doors and cases for several Blackerry models so, the Nintendo DS, [...]
Black Friday: $400 off HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition
Get $400 off a HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition series at HPDirect.com while supplies last. This Black Friday deal includes a free Blu-ray Disc drive upgraded and free shipping. The HP Pavilion dv7t Quad edition is an entertainment notebook that features a large 17″ display. It has plenty of power to handle demanding multimedia applications [...]
Black Friday: HP Pavilion dv6-1351nr for $599 at Office Depot
Office Depot is selling the HP Pavilion dv6-1351nr for $599 through Black Friday after a $100 discount. The HP Pavilion dv6 is a mainstream notebook with a 15.6″ display. It’s a good general computing PC and has enough horsepower to edit home movies, play video games and multi-task. The HP Pavilion dv6-1351nr is a retail [...]
Coupon: Get $20 off any HP Purchase of $100+
HP’s offering $20 off any online order of $100 or more. This coupon is stackable on top of instant rebates. It can be used on Pavilion laptops, HP printers, accessories and more. To take advantage of this deal: 1) Visit HPDirect.com 2) Add your laptop and/or accessories to your shopping cart. 3) Your shopping cart [...]
Black Friday: Apple MacBook for $884 at ClubMac
ClubMac is sellling the white MacBook for just $884.98 through Black Friday. This is a discount of $114 off the normal $999.99 price. The Black Friday pricing includes a $105 mail-in rebate, which is not ideal. The white 13.3″ MacBook is the most affordable computer in Apple’s portable lineup. It is $200 cheaper than the [...]
Black Friday: Bing Cashback Offers up to 20% off HP, 20% off Dell, 20% off Lenovo, 10% off Best Buy
Bing Cashback is offering some serious savings starting Black Friday in partnership with HP, Dell, Lenovo, Best Buy, AT&T and other gadget vendors. Black Friday doorbusters can be difficult (or even impossible) for most consumers to score, but Bing Cashback offers a way for just about anyone to get in on the savings. However, the [...]
