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HyperSpace: Instant on Coming to Nettops

How often do you sit there waiting for the Windows Boot Screen to disappear, just wishing that you could be happily on your way to Twitter or watching a TV Show on Hulu over your lunch break? My guess is pretty often. One of the biggest complaints that people have with their computers is that they take "forever" to boot up and let them do something. While each version of windows boots faster if you really want instant on access you need to have an operating system like Phoenix Technologies’' HyperSpace.

Review of the Skype Everyman Headset

EverymantinySkype is a great way to stay in touch with people without maxing out your cell phone bill every month. Thanks to the inclusion of a webcam and microphone on almost every notebook sold these days getting started with Skype is but a download away. Still if you're going to use Skype every day or to chat with co-workers like we do at Notebooks.com you'll want to invest in a headset to provide a better chatting experience.

HP ENVY 13 Photos and Specs

HP's Envy 13 is a premium notebook that features an all-metal design and innovative features. The Envy 13 starts at $1,699, which is a lot more expensive than o...

Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 Announced

Logitech just announced a new lapdesk equipped with a feature that many will appreciate. On top of being possessing an attractive light design and protecting yo...

HP Mini 110 by Tord Boontje

HP announced the Mini 110 Studio Tord Boontje edition today. This netbook features a new 3D design that gives the illusion that the animals in the design are fl...

HP Pavilion dm3 (Video, Specs and Photos)

The HP Pavilion dm3 is a great looking notebook PC that starts at just $529. Its premium metallic finish makes it stand out from the crowd of notebooks with pla...
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Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Reasons to upgrade to Windows 7

As with every software release the question of whether or not you should upgrade surfaces. Windows 7 is no exception and there's no shortage of pundits weighing in on whether or not you should upgrade to Windows 7 on October 22nd. In an effort to help you make a more informed decision Notebooks.com has pulled together a listing of reasons why you should and why you shouldn't upgrade to Windows 7 as well as our take on the matter.

Acer Ferrari One Netbook on Video

We got a chance to check out the Acer Ferrari One and shoot a quick hands on video during an AMD event aboard the USS Hornet. The Acer Ferrari One will be an at...

Photos of the New HP Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch

Last night on the catwalk of New York’s Fashion Week at Bryant Park, Vivienne Tam and HP debuted the new HP Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch. The new clutch which complements Tam's spring line of clothes has a champagne gold background with butterflies emblazoned across the front.

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 Announced

Given the fact that more and more of our communicating is done with a keyboard and that we write more than any other generation, it's no surprise that keyboards are the focus of many of our notebook reviews at Notebooks.com. We're always asking ourselves. Is it springy? How big is it? Does it feel "right"? Many times the answers to these questions are disappointing which is what Microsoft aims to address with its new Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000.

The 2009 Black Friday Predictions Have Arrived

As Xavier mentioned in his hands on look at the new Dell Inspiron 14z it's almost time for the Christmas shopping season. For dealseekers that means but one thing, Black Friday! It's only September but there's already a collection of 2009 Black Friday Predictions to help you make your shopping lists.

A Closer Look at the New iPods

Today at Apple's "It's only Rock and Roll" event the company announced several changes to the popular iPod line of mp3 players. While the event didn't lead to a camera for the iPod Touch, like many had suspected, the upgrades and price cuts keep Apple competitive with the forthcoming Zune HD. Keep reading to find out more about the iPod Nano 5G, iPod Touch 3G and updates to the iPod Classic and iPod shuffle lines.