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27th April

25th April

MSI NetOn AP1900 | Posted on: 25/04/2009 @ 11:59

Few weeks ago we reviewed MSI NetTop, PC that beside its small dimensions had also very low power consumption (35W) and as such was ideal solution for almost any office. This time we got PC that has extremely low power consumption of 65W that includes power consumption of monitor because whole PC is packed at the back side of it. This AIO concept isn’t something new, but till now prices of ...

22nd April

Intel Linux Driver Kills The Netbook Experience | Posted on: 22/04/2009 @ 7:50

As I alluded to earlier, I am out of the office this week. With me to Italy I took a Samsung NC10 that is loaded with an Intel Atom processor, Intel integrated graphics, an OCZ solid-state drive, and 2GB of DDR2 RAM...

20th April

Oracle Buys Sun Microsystems For $7.4 Billion | Posted on: 20/04/2009 @ 16:10

Oracle today announced that it has entered a buy-out agreement with Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion dollars or $5.6 billion net of Sun's cash and debt. Oracle offered $9.50 per share in cash, much higher than the closing price of $6.69 on Friday. "We expect this acquisition to be accretive to Oracle's earnings by at least 15 cents on a non-GAAP basis in the first full year after closing. We ...

Checking Out the Targus Netbook Accessory Kit | Posted on: 20/04/2009 @ 12:10

19th April

HP EliteBook 6930p | Posted on: 19/04/2009 @ 23:36

EliteBook is relatively new series of HP notebooks and it is intended for demanding business users. It was created with goal of creating better distinction between business and top-class notebooks that can withstand much tougher working conditions. Model that we got in our test lab is HP EliteBook 6930p and after first contact with this model it was clear that we got an “elite” ...

17th April

3 in 4 company laptops are porn ridden | Posted on: 17/04/2009 @ 18:20

“63% of users use them to look for new jobs According to research by the Ponemon Institute, in which 3,100 IT professionals from around the world were surveyed, the average company laptop usuallyhas enough stuff on it to get someone fired. Porn videos, images or links were found in three quarters of employee laptops, while [...]

Dell Vostro A860 | Posted on: 17/04/2009 @ 0:33

Vostro is brand of Dell notebooks that belongs to accessible business class. Vostro A860 is model that was designed with one goal: achieving as low as possible price tag that will be attached to it. Since manufacturer is trying to go with lowest price as possible, compromise between desires and possibilities has to be made. It will be very interesting to see how one of the largest notebook ...

14th April

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook | Posted on: 14/04/2009 @ 13:30

While there are many netbooks on the market from a variety of different vendors, for the most part they are composed of the same hardware. They generally carry an Intel Atom processor with a solid-state drive or hard drive, 1GB or so of memory, and an 8" to 10" screen. One area though where these netbooks can differentiate is with the operating system. While Microsoft's Windows XP continues to be ...

13th April

8th April

Linux Supports More Filesystems With 2.6.30-rc1 | Posted on: 08/04/2009 @ 13:00

Two weeks have passed since the release of the Linux 2.6.29 kernel that brought Intel kernel mode-setting, the Btrfs file-system, and many other improvements to the Linux kernel. Now though the first release candidate for the forthcoming Linux 2.6.30 kernel is now out in the wild. Linus Torvalds announced last night the release of Linux 2.6.30-rc1 with the merge window for it now being closed...

Sony Vaio P-series netbook (VGN-P11Z/R) | Posted on: 08/04/2009 @ 11:30

Sony's Vaio P-series netbook is one of the most amazing pieces of technology we've ever laid eyes on and it's also one of the lightest and most portable notebooks we've seen to date. After a long road test, Tim Smalley discusses his experiences and frustrations.

Gateway MD7826u 15.6-inch Multimedia Notebook | Posted on: 08/04/2009 @ 8:10

7th April

GameRigs Ego Custom Gaming System | Posted on: 07/04/2009 @ 6:30

6th April

Nintendo Launches New Nintendo DSi Portable Gaming System | Posted on: 06/04/2009 @ 20:30

Nintendo has launched the new Nintendo DSi, the third iteration of their portable video gaming system. Nintendo DSi gives new and veteran gamers the ability to customize, personalize and share their experiences with friends and family. Two built-in, interactive cameras let people snap and modify photos, while recorded sounds can be played and manipulated in interesting and imaginative ways. ...

Netbook Computing : Staying Productive While Remaining Afloat in a Recession | Posted on: 06/04/2009 @ 9:01

Now what does someone like me do with such a tiny laptop? Well, I bring it everywhere I go! It\'s easy to do so, being the size of a hardcover novel. I\'m constantly working on documents, whether resumes or more recreational writing, and this little guy is a great way to get those documents done. When it comes to writing on a computer, I believe that the human/machine interface should be as ...

Asus Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook Review | Posted on: 06/04/2009 @ 6:20

5th April

Acer Aspire 8730G | Posted on: 05/04/2009 @ 23:23

We are sure that most of you don’t fantasize about big and heavy notebook models, but then again, we are also sure that most of you would like to own a notebook like Acer Aspire 8730G. If multimedia features of notebook mean to you more than mobility and portability than this “giant” will draw your attention for sure. Don’t let this initial description scare you. ...

4th April

MSI Wind Nettop D130 | Posted on: 04/04/2009 @ 17:55

Popularity of small factor configurations is growing rapidly. Except small sizes, thanks to which nettops can be placed almost anywhere in a room or office, manufacturers have begun to pay attention to power consumption of these small PCs. From MSI we got one of their latest nettop models: Wind Nettop D130. Interesting detail of this configuration is the dual-core Atom CPU that operates at 1.6GHz ...

2nd April

OCZ Unveils DIY Neutrino Netbook For Hardware Gurus | Posted on: 02/04/2009 @ 15:01

OCZ this week announced the Neutrino Netbook, their latest Do-It-Yourself (DIY) netbook solution geared towards PC enthusiasts and mainstream professionals. Now hardware junkies can build their own personalized ultra-mobile solution, complete with everything needed for on-the-go portability. "There are many consumers that desire the blend of essential functionalities and an ultra compact form ...

Evercool Zodiac NP-301 Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 02/04/2009 @ 5:00

Today we will take a look at the latest notebook cooler from Evercool that is adorned by an ancient astronomy sign - the Evercool Zodiac NP-301.