By Todd Haselton |
The PC industry is in a sharp decline as consumers gravitate more towards smartphones and tablets. Intel hopes to change that trend, largely blamed on Windows 8 itself, by introducing its new Bay Trail processors that will enable low cost Windows 8 machines. How cheap?…
By Jon Rettinger |
Samsung unveiled several new products at CES, including televisions, new notebooks and new software. Among those new laptops, however, is the multitouch 15.6-inch Series S Chronos. It’s powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor and features dedicated AMD Radeon HD 8870 graphics, 1TB of…
By Killian Bell |
Asus has confirmed that U.S. shipments of its upcoming dual-screen Taichi ultrabooks have been delayed. The devices have been available to pre-order from retailers like Amazon and Newegg since early October, and they were originally expected to begin shipping this month. Now Asus expects the…
By Killian Bell |
Google is said to be planning its own Chromebook for release during the first quarter of 2013, according to news sources in Asia. The notebook will reportedly boast a 12.85-inch touch display built by Taiwanese manufacturers Compal Electronics and Wintek, with initial shipments already making…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung recently refreshed its Chromebook, now priced at $249, but now Acer is offering an even cheaper model. The C7 Chromebook, introduced today, will cost consumers just $199. There aren’t any hidden fees or contracts, either. That’s the final price. The drawback, for some, is…
By Killian Bell |
Google Chrome for Windows has received a new update this week, which adds a number of helpful features that promise longer battery life and “easier website permissions” for your PC. It’s a must-have for notebook users in particular, who should find that their machine now…
By Killian Bell |
Google unveiled its new, MacBook Air-like Chromebook on Thursday. Priced at $249, the 11.6-inch notebook costs less than a lot of tablets — let alone almost all notebooks — and comes packing an ARM-based Exynos 5 Dual processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal…
By Killian Bell |
Microsoft has aired its first Windows 8 commercial in the United States, marking the start of the company’s massive marketing campaign for the new operating system. The first 30-second clip features the tagline “Windows reimagined,” and demonstrates the platform’s compatibility with touchscreen notebooks and tablets.…
By Killian Bell |
The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro has been the subject of speculation since Apple launched the 15-inch model at WWDC back in June. But according to “a consistently reliable source,” the wait could soon be over, with the notebook set to launch alongside the much-anticipated iPad…
By Killian Bell |
If you’ve gotten used to using a palm rest cover with your MacBook, you’ll need to get used to life without one when you upgrade to the Retina MacBook Pro. Apple has published a support document on its website that tells customers that palm rest…
By Todd Haselton |
We recently had a chance to check out one of HP’s new high-end notebook computers, the Envy X2. The device serves as both a tablet and a full-fledged notebook. It runs Windows 8, weighs just 3.1 pounds with the keyboard and features a ton of…
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 Maximum PC |
With devices like Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the upcoming Surface by Microsoft freeing would-be tablet buyers not interested in the iPad from the tyranny of Apple’s ecosystem, there’s something in the tablet space for everyone, regardless of platform affinity (webOS notwithstanding). What that’s going to…
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 Killian Bell |
It’s been nearly four months since Asus unveiled the Padfone at Mobile World Congress, and the smartphone-cum-tablet-cum-notebook is finally available to purchase from certain retailers in the United States. It comes unlocked — and it’s unclear whether carriers will offer the device at all —…
By Killian Bell |
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress back in February, the Asus Padfone has become one of the most anticipated devices of 2012. Its ability to transform between smartphone, tablet, and notebook makes it unique and exciting, and one of the most innovative Android devices to hit…
By Killian Bell |
PC vendors are reportedly under “great pressure” to produce Windows 8 notebooks and ultrabooks that will prove to be too expensive for the majority of the market. Microsoft’s decision to promote the new operating system’s touch-friendly approach and the cost of the software itself are…
By Killian Bell |
Acer has unveiled its new V3 series of “all-around performance” notebooks which are “optimized for today’s digital needs.” The family includes 14-, 15.6-, and 17.3-inch models, all of which are packing Intel’s latest generation of Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GT Series graphics. The lineup also…
By Killian Bell |
First impressions of the Asus PadFone suggest it has been well worth its lengthy wait. The device, which transforms between smartphone, tablet, and notebook thanks to some very impressive accessories, was one of the most exciting gadgets on show at this year’s Mobile World Congress,…
By Killian Bell |
Prefer to do your gaming with a mouse and keyboard rather than a controller? Then check out Samsung’s new Series 7 Gamer notebook that hits the U.K. today; a machine so beefy it makes Hulk Hogan look like Paris Hilton. Built with hardcore gamers in…
By Killian Bell |
Apple’s latest MacBook Airs haven’t even been on store shelves a week yet, but already there’s talk that a 15-inch notebook will be joining Apple’s ultraportable notebook family. It’s unclear where the device might actually fit into the company’s notebook line, but according to MacRumors,…
By Adriana Lee |
I admit it. I drooled a little when I first heard about the Dell XPS 15z. And that’s not small praise, coming from me. (Let’s just say that I’m not what you’d call a Windows PC fan.) But the promise of a beautiful, thin, powerful…
By Adriana Lee |
Say what you want about Dell, but at least they’re tenacious. After the epic fail that was the Adamo, its high-priced, but underpowered MacBook Air competitor — gee, any wonder why it fizzled? — the company is at it again. The Wall Street Journal says Dell will…
