I’ve been on a quest to find a perfect laptop for quite some time now. I wanted something that was thin and light, had long battery life plus enough power to run even the most demanding apps, and a pricetag of under $1000. The Asus UL30VT fits the bill perfectly. With a 13.3″ LED backlit
Laptops and Netbooks
What is Your Biggest Consideration When Buying a Laptop?
‘Tis the season to be buying stuff, and chief on your list may be a new laptop. But what is the biggest consideration for you when buying a laptop? Is it battery life, size/weight, screen, power, or does it all come back to price? Perhaps it’s a combination of all of the above. Either way,
Chrome OS’s Uphill Battle is Going to be Steep
Hopefully you’ve heard the news that Google’s shown off the first glimpses of their upcoming Chrome operating system. If you haven’t, check out our video for an overview of what to expect. Google’s ideas are solid and their execution already looks extremely well thought out, but there’s going to be some pretty hefty struggles to
Adobe Flash 10.1 Prepares Flash for Mobile Devices
Although Adobe Flash 10.1 is still in developer beta stages, the developments signal a focus on mobile devices for 2010. Flash 10.1 introduces compatibility with multitouch gestures and vastly decreased system resources required for flash playback. Essentially, it’s a step toward a complete Flash experience for mobile operating systems. Mobile web browsing has seen dramatic
2010 Sets the Stage for the Tablet Wars
At one point, tablet computing was said to be the future of computing. Companies like Microsoft were pushing forward with tablet computers that seemed ahead of the times. The product development and execution were anything but successful. Years later, tablets are making a comeback in a way that wasn’t possible the first time around.
Dell Adamo XPS Now on Sale
Thin is no doubt in, and the newest svelte model on the block is Dell’s 13.4″ Adamo XPS. This wedge of a computer has been receiving a ton of press recently, and as of today is now on sale on Dell’s website. So that’s the good news. The bad? This hot piece of kit is
Three Ways Improve Your Netbook Experience
Netbooks are quite the phenomenon and represent the fastest growing segment of the PC market. For those of you that have made the move to these ultraportables, you are no doubt beginning to see their limitations, most of which are often attributed to the Atom processor, but that little guy can be quite powerful, if
How to Increase Your Netbook’s Battery Life
Netbooks are becoming hot. Their small size and small price tag make them appealing for people that want a very affordable and portable internet appliance (unless you too are skipping netbooks). In this video we cover some ways that you increase your battery life by working with the Power Options in Windows. Have any other
How To Choose A Laptop Hard drive
I’ve seen and read plenty of these guides on the Internet, but I have yet to come across an article that my mother would understand. Don’t get me wrong, my mom is no geek, in fact she’s quite the opposite. She’s the type of mom that struggles to open an email… but I digress. I
Sony Vaio X Gets Undressed
While the Vaio X isn’t slated to be released in the US until the end of the month, our friends in Europe are able to grab one early, and NewGadgetsDE has a great tour of the laptop. We’re anxious to get one in the TechnoBuffalo labs and see how it measures up. All this hotness
Why I’m Passing on Netbooks
Netbooks are underpowered paper weights. There, I said it. And I’m glad to get it off my chest. I’ve watched the public fascination with these ultra low-cost ultra portables from their inception and wondered how anyone can actually use these devices for any worthy purpose. Don’t misunderstand me, I WANT to like them, I do.























