FattBatt review – simply battery-saving utility keeps your laptop working longer
FattBatt keeps you off the grid longer, for a fee. Here’s our FattBatt review.
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The Chromebook family grows again with Acer’s new C7
There appears to be no end in sight to the Chromebook phenomenon, which has seen PC maker after PC maker jump onto Google’s Chrome OS-powered bandwagon.
Not just Linux: Windows can ‘brick’ Samsung laptops too
Late last month the word got out that some Samsung laptops have a problem booting Linux using UEFI, and late last week that problem began to look even worse.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix delayed until March or April
Road warriors hoping to get a new Windows 8 ThinkPad tablet-laptop hybrid will have to wait a few weeks longer than expected. Lenovo recently confirmed via its Facebook page that the ThinkPad Helix “rip and flip” hybrid won’t be available until March or April. Lenovo said during CES that the Helix would be available in [...]
Hewlett-Packard joins Chromebook fray with 14-inch browser-based laptop
Hewlett-Packard on Monday said it’s officially jumping into the Chromebook fray after persistent rumors about the company launching one surfaced in late January. HP joins Samsung, Acer, and Lenovo selling PCs loaded with Google’s browser-as-OS.
HP will jump on the Chromebook bandwagon: Report
Another week, another major PC vendor announcing that it’s planning a Chromebook offering of its own. Last week, it was Lenovo; this week, according to reports, it’s none other than HP.
Surface Pro vs. the world: How much PC can you get for $1000?
Looks can be deceiving, and that’s definitely the case with Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro tablet. At first glance, the Surface Pro seems barely different than the Surface RT. Thicker, sure, but a casual once-over could miss that detail, and it otherwise mimics the size and aesthetic of its ARM-powered predecessor.
Windows 8 fails to lift the PC market in Q4
Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS failed to provide a spark to PC sales during last year’s fourth quarter, with worldwide unit shipments falling by 6.4 percent compared to the same quarter in 2011, according to research by IDC released on Thursday.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 arrives in Australia
PC manufacturer, Lenovo, has launched its ThinkPad Tablet 2 in Australia through distributors Ingram Micro and Synnex, following the product’s US release in late December.
The iPad Will Not Replace the Laptop in 2013
While the iPad has made giant strides in the enterprise, it is still hobbled because it doesn’t replace laptops in many use cases because of immature tablet apps and security concerns. But the case for tablets in the enterprise will only get stronger in the next few years.
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a tiny Linux laptop
Ever since the tiny $35 Raspberry Pi PC began shipping earlier this year, there’s been virtually no limit to the fresh uses and extensions that have been envisioned for it.
Dell’s ‘Sputnik’ Ubuntu Linux ultrabook: First in a new line?
Linux fans may recall the excitement that greeted the launch of Dell’s “Project Sputnik” earlier this year.
Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux
After months of experimenting, Dell took the wraps off a thin-and-light XPS 13 laptop with the Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS, an OS that is code-named Precise Pangolin.
Ninite review
Ninite makes setting up a new PC or laptop a quick, painless process. Here’s our Ninite review.
10 essential ingredients of a killer Windows 8 business PC
Windows 8 is here. In form and functionality, the new flagship operating system is the most dramatic makeover of Windows since its inception. Windows 8 was developed from the ground up with a touch-enabled interface that works best when tapped and swiped. Under the hood, the same old Windows is still present, but the Modern [...]
Gigabyte joins Windows 8 party with tablet, ultrabook, and gaming laptops
Gigabyte on Thursday introduced its Windows 8 lineup, including a slate, a convertible ultrabook and gaming laptops–all of which are powered by Intel processors. What Gigabyte didn’t announce, however, were prices and availability for its Windows 8 offerings.
Asus’ dual-screen Taichi tablet-laptop hybrid on sale for $1299
Asustek’s innovative laptop-tablet hybrid called Taichi is now on sale in the U.S. starting at US$1,299.
Dell to continue offering Windows 7 after launch of Windows 8
Dell will continue offering Windows 7 even after the release of Windows 8 at the end of October, the company said.
Lenovo announces new Windows 8, RT hybrid laptop/tablet devices
Lenovo on Tuesday announced a new range of Windows 8 and RT hybrid computing devices that can function as tablets or laptops.
Why Ultrabook Sales Have Flopped So Far
When Intel announced Ultrabooks a year ago, the chip maker predicted that these thin and light laptops would account for 40 percent of the consumer market by the end of 2012. But according to Gartner, Ultrabooks have hardly made a dent in the now-stagnant PC market.
New Asus PC Comes with Ubuntu Linux Preloaded
The announcements may be coming fast and furious out of Google I/O today, but the Nexus Q and other products unveiled there aren’t the only exciting new technologies to appear on the horizon this week.
Apple runs out of Retina MacBook Pros
Apple has exhausted supplies of its new $2,200 MacBook Pro that sports a high-resolution “Retina” screen, with the company’s online store reporting a wait of three to four weeks by Tuesday’s end.
Developers: Retina-optimized Mac apps will take time
Go ahead and grab the new MacBook Pro with Retina display, but be warned: It might be a little while before most of your apps look as sharp as the screen showing them.
Intel, ARM trade barbs over Windows 8, RT
With the big release of Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system fast approaching, the war of words between Intel and ARM has become more heated as the rivals gear up for the release of new touch-based devices with their processors.
Windows 8 Hybrid Laptop-Tablets Take Center Stage at Computex
The Computex technology show in Taipei–one of Asia’s largest–started Sunday with a bang, showcasing hybrid laptop/tablets running Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 OS. The first laptops out of the gate are Windows 8 tablets with detachable docks from Asus and Acer and a sliding tablet PC from MSI.
