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Intel’s Haswell 4th Generation Core Chips Set for June Release

Intel had made it official that their 4th generation of mobile processors, code named “Haswell”, will debut in June at the Taiwan 2013 Comdex show.  While that’s the official debut date, in the past we’ve often seen new processors sneak into laptops before the official release so it’s possible that at the end of next [...]

HP Leads #1 for U.S. PC Shipments in Q1, but Overall Sales Fall

The drumbeat of slowing PC sales, which includes laptops and desktops, continued in the first three months of 2013 according to research group IDC.   IDC says that worldwide shipments of PCs dropped 13.9% in Q1 when compared to the same quarter in 2012.  So what’s to blame for this drop given the fact the world [...]

Panasonic Announces ToughBook 31 Rugged Laptop Updates

Panasonic has updated their ToughBook lineup with the latest release of their ToughBook 31, a 13" ruggedized laptop for field workers (e.g. policeman, fireman, outdoor workers, oil rigs). Included in this update is a faster processor, expanded storage, and a more responsive touchscreen. The Toughbook 31 is powered by the new 3rd generation Intel Core [...]

Windows 8 Upgrade for $14.99 Registration Opens

Looking to snag a copy of Windows 8 for cheap? Well, you’re in luck, but you will have to purchase a PC with Windows 7 first. Consumers will have until February 28th, 2013 to claim their promotional upgrade, which gives a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for a meager $14.99 for those who have purchased–or will [...]

How to Shut Down a Windows 8 Laptop

While the title of this article might seem ridiculous, it’s really not a joke, the Windows 8 interface is going to be a big change and it’s already been demonstrated that “average users” (such as Chris Pirillo’s Dad) might be left with their heads spinning just trying to figure out how to open a program.  [...]

Looking for ThunderBolt on a PC? The ThinkPad T430s and S430 Can Help

It seems that ever since Apple introduced the ThunderBolt to the MacBook Pro last year people have been waiting to see it show up in a PC.  After all, Intel developed and owns the ThunderBolt standard (despite people assuming it is Apple technology, they collaborated with Intel then branded it) and Intel works closely with [...]

Top 7 Budget Gaming Laptops for 2012

Let’s face it, the economy isn’t exactly roaring right now and the halcyon days of easy credit back in 2006 are done.  Which means many of us might not be able to spend $2,000+ on a gaming laptop, rather the new budget ceiling for a gaming laptop is around the $1,000 mark.  Sure, some people [...]

No Windows 8 update means half-price Nokia Lumia 900

US customers now able to get Nokia’s flagship device with 50% off

Nokia 808 PureView available for UK pre-order

The 41 megapixel smartphone is here and available to order from Amazon UK this week

Sony Xperia S gets Ice Cream Sandwich update

The highly anticipated ICS upgrade is coming, along with a couple of Sony exclusive updates

Fujitsu upgrades Ultrabooks to business class

The Japanese company has made a play for you business users with the new Lifebook U772 Ultrabook

Samsung announces first Windows 8 Hybrid PC

Samsung’s first convertible Windows 8 tablet will feature magnetic docking and S-Pen and S-Memo technology

Hands on: Fujitsu Stylistic M532 review

Fujitsu is back in the tablet game with a new 10-inch Android slate for the business crowd

Sony announces first Ultrabook and updated VAIO laptop range

Sony’s first Ultrabook is a scene-stealing piece of kit, and it débuts alongside an updated VAIO range with plenty of extra features