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Do You Need a GPU? It’s For More Than Gaming!

When looking for a new computer a lot of people ask their technologically inclined friend what options they need and which ones to pass on. One question that comes up more often these days from notebook shoppers is, "Do I need a GPU?" It used to be that any question about graphics came back to whether or not the purchaser was a gamer but anymore adding a GPU or Graphical Processing Unit to your notebook is about more than gaming.

Zune HD: A Better Choice Than iPod Touch

When most people decide on buying a new portable media player, they check out the latest and greatest gadget offered by Apple. For the most part, they're right ...

Dell Inspiron 14z Video, Specs and Details

Dell's introduced a new line of Inspiron notebooks are thinner and lighter than previous models. The new Inspiron "Z" series notebooks feature Intel ULV processors and improved battery life at an affordable price. We got an up-close look at the new series and compared the two models.

Microsoft Offering 7 Weeks of Prizes On Twitter to kick of Windows 7

Just in case you don't have the party throwing skills needed to host a Windows 7 Launch Party you can also score free Windows 7 swag and goodies by following @MSWindows on Twitter. Over the next 7 weeks, until Windows 7 launches on October 22nd, users can vie for a chance to win prizes by responding to challenges put forth by the Windows 7 Launch Team.
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Still Plenty of HP Netbook/Notebook Bundles to Win

There are still five chances to win a HP Better Together bundle that consists of a fully loaded Pavilion dv6 notebook, Mini 110 netbook and Timbuk2 backpack. The prize packages are worth over $2,000 each.

SurfShelf: From Treadmill to Treadputer in $40

One of the most frequent problems that plagues heavy computer users like office dwellers and bloggers is that time spent in front of the computer is for the most part motionless. One solution to the problem of stationary computing is to combine a treadmill and a notebook to make what is commonly referred to as a treadputer.

Sony Vaio Notebooks To Ship With Chrome. Does it Matter?

google chromeAccording to Beta News, Google representatives have confirmed that the Sony Vaio Line of notebooks will be the first computers to ship with the Google Chrome browser. This partnership offers Google Chrome, which currently has a 2.6% market share amongst browsers, an opportunity to catch up to major competitors like Safari, Opera and Firefox.
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How to Access Email During a Gmail Outage

We're in the midst of the second Gmail outage in as many days. Fortunately you can still access your email using Outlook, Mail or your favorite email applicatio...

PCmover Makes In Place Upgrade To Windows 7 Easier

This October Windows 7 will be released to the public and unlike past upgrades most users, including those who are using Windows XP, won't be able to upgrade to Windows 7 without backing up data to an external hard drive and reformatting their computer. For novice computer users this can be a tricky process but thanks to PCmover, upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 is simple.

Gscreen’s Dual Screen Spacebook Expected by Year End

Two screens, count them; 1, 2. That’s right folks; gScreen, a new manufacturer from Alaska, showed off the gScreen Spacebook which will soon be one of the few dual screen laptops available and possibly the only one to feature 2 full size screens. While the product has been talked about for a while, Gizmodo was able to get details and pictures of the dual headed beast and well, it’s impressive – and huge!
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Verdict’s In: Snow Leopard Review Roundup

OSXEven though it’s not quite cold enough for snow in most of the U.S. Apple’s latest upgrade, Snow Leopard, has arrived on store shelves and will be hitting the doorsteps of Mac owners in what’s sure to be a busy day for UPS and FEDEX. So how does the big cat upgrade stack up? The good news is that most of the reviews agree that Snow Leopard is a solid upgrade and despite its lack of major changes to OSX the little tweaks and behind the scenes changes – coupled with the low upgrade price – earn it recommendations from across the web.

Welcoming Ben Lang to the Notebooks.com Team

I'd like to welcome Ben Lang to the Notebooks.com news and reviews team. Ben is an experienced blogger and will be offering his point of view on technology from the University of Hawaii, where he is studying computer science.