By Jon Rettinger |
Week three of the Ultimate Coder Challenge is here! Windows 8 is a complete departure for Microsoft. When it comes to an operating system user interface (UI), they’ve maintained a steady path ever since Windows XP. In the decade or so that has elapsed, the PC climate has changed drastically,…
By Sean P. Aune |
The Sony VAIO Tap 20 will let you enjoy Windows 8 in multiple angles and in all-in-one convenience. With the touchscreen interface in Windows 8, there are going to be a host of new computing scenarios, and the VAIO Tap 20 seems to take a…
By Sean P. Aune |
Sony has taken the wraps off of the VAIO Duo 11, a Windows 8-powered tablet hybrid, at IFA 2012. Windows 8 tablets are about to be showing up everywhere, especially ones that will have keyboards along for the haul. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 hasn’t…
By Roy Choi |
It appears that images of Sony’s new Windows 8 specific “lapblet” (laptop/tablet?) have been leaked. The name “Duo 11″ seems to elude to an 11-inch screen that is both tablet and laptop form-factor. The images appear to demonstrate a stylus-integrated interface paired with tablet and…
By Jon Rettinger |
It may sound crazy, but being surrounded by all the latest tech day-in and day-out can occasionally get dull; the same smartphones, the same tablets, the same news. So when I was asked to participate as a judge in Intel’s Ultimate Coder Ultrabook Challenge, I…
By Adriana Lee |
As so much of technology moves toward capacitive inputs and thinner form factors, so too do trackpads. Case in point: Synaptics’ new ForcePad is a super-model skinny product that features four capacitive force sensors. These allow the trackpad to register a range of finger taps…
By Adriana Lee |
One of the biggest criticisms of Apple upgrade products is best stated as a question: How does a company unveil an incremental update and tout it as a revolutionary new product? After all, not everyone believes the addition of a better screen really qualifies a…
By Jon Rettinger |
True talent can often go unnoticed and unrecognized. One needs to look no further than the various app stores on each mobile platform to see a cornucopia of incredible applications languishing away into obscurity. Talented developers and coders often don’t get the opportunity to show…
By Todd Haselton |
We’ve already heard reports that Apple is planning to launch a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro to complement its existing MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The rumors suggest that could happen before October, and now we get to have a look at some alleged Geekbench benchmarks…
By Killian Bell |
After unveiling the ThinkPad Tablet 2 yesterday, Lenovo has announced that its ThinkPad T430u ultrabook is finally hitting shelves later this month. The 14-inch notebook, which was first announced back in January, packs Intel’s latest Ive Bridge processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to…
By Adriana Lee |
With Apple having unveiled its Retina laptop displays last month, some pundits figure it’s only a matter of time before higher resolution displays begin to march across the market. While exciting for the computer industry, a big question is starting to emerge in the area…
By Mark Hearn |
At this year’s WWDC, Apple unveiled its new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display alongside its standard MacBook Pro. However, there’s been talk of a 13-inch model MacBook Pro with Retina display arriving as early as October. Digitimes is reporting that despite rumors of delay, Apple’s supply status…
By Killian Bell |
I ordered Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina display on June 12, the day after the Cupertino company unveiled the notebook at its WWDC keynote. Two and a half weeks later, my order is still “processing,” and appears to be no closer to leaving the…
By Todd Haselton |
Intel is trying to push its ultrabook computers hard — the company is working with several manufacturers to push new ultra-thin systems that rival the MacBook Air. However, HP is trying to do the same thing with AMD and its Sleekbook-branded laptops. As you might…
By Todd Haselton |
Last week, iFixit took apart the MacBook Pro with Retina Display and revealed that it’s nearly impossible for anyone to fix on their own. Now, the company has torn down the actual Retina Display part of the MacBook. iFixit found that the display is actually just a…
By Jon Rettinger |
Not everyone wants (or can afford) Apple’s new laptop king. For those still enjoying the Windows 7 pastures, there are some excellent alternatives out there that are pretty wallet friendly, which is always a plus. Exhibit A: Toshiba Satellite P745-S4160. Its name is a mouthful…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple typically charges $129 to replace the battery in a MacBook Air, but it’s going to charge much more than that to replace the battery inside the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. We’ve already heard that the MacBook Pro with Retina Display is nearly impossible…
By Sage Lane |
Nothing comes without a cost. I couldn’t help but think that to myself as I looked at the new Retina MacBook Pro. It’s slimmer, more powerful, and packs a whopping 5+ million pixels into a 15″ screen. It’s gorgeous, and all in all, a beautiful, beautiful…
By Adriana Lee |
(Very) Arguably the best thing about Monday’s WWDC 2012 keynote was the announcement of the New MacBook Pro. In the scant few days since the announcement, I’ve heard mixed reactions ranging from hot anticipation to sheer boredom with this new version. Either way, Apple is pretty clearly…
By Killian Bell |
Acer has announced the latest addition to its super slim Aspire ultrabook lineup this morning. Called the Aspire S5, the notebook features Intel’s latest Ivy Bridge processors, 256GB of solid-state storage, and promises to be the “world’s thinnest ultrabook.” The Aspire S5, which got its…
By Brandon Russell |
If you’re unhappy with the lack of size options in Apple’s next generation MacBook Pro, just hang tight. KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Thursday said he believes Apple will begin production on a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina later this year, with a target release…
By Killian Bell |
I’ve already declared my love for the new MacBook Pro, so I won’t bore you by gushing all over it again. However, there was one thing that did put me off a little, and that is its hefty price tag. Starting at $2,199, it’s one…
By Jon Rettinger |
Without a doubt, the star of WWDC this week was Apple’s next generation MacBook Pro. Not only is it impossibly thin — thinner than a finger — but it comes equipped with the highest resolution screen (2880×1800) on any laptop ever. In comparison, the 15-inch…
By Todd Haselton |
The folks at iFixit took out their screw drivers and broke down the new MacBook Pro with a Retina display. The entire teardown basically reveals what you should probably already know: don’t try to fix a MacBook by yourself. iFixit was completely unable to remove…
