Xavier Lanier

Coupon: $400 off HP Notebooks

HP's offering $400 off customized notebooks priced $1,199 to the first 900 poeple who redeem an online-only coupon. The offer is good on HP Pavilion and HDX notebooks. Visit HP.com and use coupon code NB9874 at checkout.

Dr. TabletPC: Video of my Doctor’s Mobile Technology (new video)

A few months ago I started going to a young doctor in San Francisco who uses mobile technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. I blogged about my first visit, recorded a quick video and the good folks at BNet took notice. Thet published a video that shows Dr. John Selle's Tablet PC and notebooks in action.

ThinkPads Get Tough, Meet Mil-Spec Standards

Lenovo's designated eight ThinkPads for use in semi-rugged computing environments such as construction sites and police vehicles. Eight ThinkPads meet military specification (MIL-SPEC) standards, which mean they can stand up to vibrations, extreme temperatures, dust and other hazards. Lenovo's now offering an optional 680-nit display for the ThinkPad T400 to improve viewability in outdoor applications.

Gateway Intros TC Series Notebooks

Gateway announced a new line of 14-inch notebooks that borrow design cues and features from the company's MC series and MD series notebooks. They have a splash of style compared to Gateway's older 14-inch models and will start at $649.99.

GottaBeMobile.com and Notebooks.com Ink a Deal

We're happy to announce that Notebooks.com has acquired GottaBeMobile.com, an authority on mobile computing and tablet PCs.

Freescale’s ARM Netbooks Gaining Momentum

We were excited to get an early hands-on with netbook prototypes based on Freescale Semiconductor's iMX515 processor at CES 2009. I caught up with Glen Burhers,...

Introducing George Ou

I'd like to extend a warm welcome to George Ou, who will be blogging here at Notebooks.com from time to time. He is the founder of ForMortals.com and a senior analyst at ITIF.org, a think tank based out of Washington D.C. He recently served as technical director and editor at large for TechRepublic and ZDNet, where he published the Real World IT blog.

ThinkPad Constant Connect: Sync and Send Email w/Blackberry’s 3G Connection

Constant Connect is a new tool that will make life a little easier for business travelers who write email while flying. Constant Connect consists of an expansion card and software that's installed on both a ThinkPad and Blackberry.

The Original TX2 ‘Tablet’

Matt Faulkner from GottaBeMobile dug up a video of M.I.T. researchers demonstrating a computer with inking capabilities from 1963. The Sketchpad system was built in at the M.I.T. Lincoln Lab TX2.

HP Mini 1000 Webcam vs. Mini 2140 Webcam

I'm a big fan of the HP Mini 1000 and it earned our first Editor's Choice award, but the quality of its built-in webcam is a weak point. The Mini 2140 has a similarly spec'd webcam, but it delivers a dramatically better image than the one found in the Mini 1000.

DocVerse: Microsoft Office Sharing and Collaboration

If you're tired of all the hassles of emailing drafts back and forth you should out DocVerse's new solution. DocVerse makes Microsoft Office act more like a web application, enabling instant sharing and collaboration. The company's given us 50 Beta Invites if you want to give the service a spin. Read on to see how it works.

Winners of Seagate Valentines Giveaway Announced

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Seagate giveaway. We received some great entries, including a sweet poem or two. Rachna won here at Notebooks.com, Sally won over at GottaBeMobile and 'netgeek' won at Gearlive.

So An iPhone Walks into a Cell Phone Reunion Party…

Here's a hilarious cartoon that illustrates how annoying iPhone users can be in social situations. The older phones don't take too kindly to the iPhone's attitude.

Today’s Clean Out Your Computer Day

Today's Clean Out Your Computer Day, which for some reason isn't getting the same amount of attention as Valentine's Day this week. iolo Technologies has put together some stats and tips that will hopefully encourage you to do some early spring cleaning on your notebook.

ASUS EeePC 1000HE for $374 on Amazon

Amazon is selling the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE netbook for $374, which is a $25 discount off MSRP. The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is a solid little netbook that packs a long-lasting 6-cell battery and Intel's newest Atom processor.

Win a Pair of Seagate Drives for Valentine’s Day

Nothing says 'forever' like a data back up solution. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we're giving away three pairs of Seagate FreeAgent Go 320GB drives.

BatteryBar: Better Battery Meter for XP and Vista Notebooks

BatteryBar is a huge improvement over the standard battery meter you'll find on your standard notebook. Instead of just giving the approximate time until your battery dies BatteryBar gives you a full readout of your battery's status and health.

Photowalking in San Francisco

Last night I went photowalking with a bunch of techies and photographers in my home town of San Francisco. It was sponsored by EyeFi and Microsoft and you can check out the group's photos on Flickr.

HP Notebooks: $500 Coupon off CTO Pavilions

HP's offering $500 off Pavilion notebooks configured at $1,399 or more for a limited time. To take advantage of this offer, visit HP.com, configure your notebook to at least $1,399 (before discount) and enter coupon code NB4345 at checkout.

HP Offers Small Business 0% Financing on Notebooks, Technology Products

HP's offering zero percent financing for up to 36 months to small businesses that need new notebooks and other office products. The zero percent financing scheme is designed to help cash-strapped businesses that want to continue investing in technology during the recession.