Laptops: New Offerings at Spring Computing Expos
4 Jun 2011 - By Omar Mariño

For those of you who thought the iPad had killed the last of the laptops, you were wrong. This spring’s tech expos around the world are showcasing some wild and wondrous portable machines that will keep Apple from ruling the world for a couple more years. Let’s take a look at some of these little gems as we delve into the next generation of lap-capable computing starting with Gigabyte’s M2432. Read more >>



No, Asus Mini PC Eee 1015B and 1215B Won’t Break the Bank
24 Mar 2011 - By Omar Mariño

But you didn’t really expect them to, did you? Asus brings us yet another affordably priced netbook in a market that’s already flooded with them. So what makes these two models interesting enough to buy? You’ll just have to read on to find out. Read more >>

HP Mini 110 and 210 Get New Processors
10 Mar 2011 - By Omar Mariño

The HP Mini line of netbooks is known for their decent performance and competitive price. The company has decided to upgrade that performance with Intel’s 1.66 GHz Atom N570 processors and re-release them with the same price tag. Set to debut in Japan and then take over the world (slowly), these new machines will benefit greatly from the Atom processor’s 1 MB L2 cache. Read more >>

Acer – One Netbook Upgraded: Aspire One 522
23 Jan 2011 - By Omar Mariño

The Acer Aspire One is really the netbook that started it all.  Small, affordable, and powerful enough (though sometimes just barely) to get the job done, this series of little netbooks has really made portable computing a trend for the masses.  Acer has recently given their line a big boost in performance with the Acer Aspire One 522.  So what’s under the hood?

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PC / Tablets 2010 – Fujitsu’s New Lifebook T580 Comes Stateside
22 Dec 2010 - By Omar Mariño

If you’re looking for a cheap and reliable tablet with which to compete with all your friends who have iPads, don’t look at this Fujitsu Lifebook T580 as an option.  Unlike many of the mass produced tablets that are hitting the market trying to capitalize on the fame Apple has brought to the market, the Fujitsu Lifebook is a serious workhorse.  How serious?  How about $1,149 worth of serious? Read more >>

Kids on the Computer – PeeWee PC Built Tough For Kids
3 Dec 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Kids love computers but let’s face it, you don’t want your little one filling your machine up with spyware, washing the screen with their juice box, or “accidentally” knocking it off the desk just to see if it would bounce.  Thanks to PeeWee PC you don’t have to worry about that anymore.  Their new line of 2.0 netbooks gives your kids all the performance they really need in a box that will survive everyday use. Read more >>

Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet Finally On Sale
24 Nov 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Chances are that you’ve seen this quirky new Dell Convertible laptop on TV by now.  Not only has the device been in commercials of its own, it’s made several “guest appearances” in commercials for other products—fusion marketing at its finest folks!  But up until now, you’ve not been able to get your hands on one.  Well rest easy, the Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet/Netbook thingamajig is now available for purchase just in time for Christmas. Read more >>

ASUS Eee PC Goes HD—Sorta
26 Oct 2010 - By Omar Mariño

The new ASUS 1015PN launched, finally, and while the specs aren’t exactly mind-blowing. The graphical capacity of this little monster is definitely worth the $429 price tag. Read more >>

Augen’s GenBook Only $99—Buyer Beware!
28 Jul 2010 - By Omar Mariño

The relatively new electronics company Augen has launched a $99 smartbook called the GenBook.  It’s a 7 inch tablet running on Android 1.6 and judging by the swift sales, people are grabbing them up left and right of the Kmart shelves!  But is this upstart really delivering a quality mobile device for under $100 or is it just a marketing ploy? Read more >>



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