Category: computer

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Pick Up a Chromebook for $130!

I like Chrome OS. It’s simple, and great for browsing the web on the go. Unfortunately, at $200+, it’s impractical as a primary computer (a Google employee I spoke to, agreed with me, by the way). But for a short time, Groupon is selling Chromebooks at a very reasonable price! The 11.6 inch Acer Chromebook is on sale for $130, or about the price...

Applecare Pays for itself Three Times Over

This month has been a horrible one for my mac. Both the logic board, and the battery failed, and my charger broke down as well. But thanks to Apple’s fantastic extended warranty program – Applecare – my computer is better than ever, and it didn’t cost me a cent. Here’s the tale of my nightmare, and how Apple made it as painless as possible....

This is The World’s New Coolest, Sleekest Laptop

And it will cost you a fortune. The new Razor Blade Pro, an ultrasleek, ultrafast gaming laptop, is going on sale June 3rd. Honestly, this is the coolest PC – OK – coolest computer on the market… And that’s a big step to take for an Apple fanboy. Here’s why. Screens Galore Beyond the gorgeous full HD display, this 17 inch laptop has 10...

Is a laptop a notebook?

Laptop. Notebook. These two terms are used practically interchangeably in the industry, but are they the sane thing, and why don’t they use just one. Is it a laptop, or is it a notebook? Answer: Laptops and notebooks are the same category, and the terms are interchangeable. The why At the start of the portable computer era, the term of choice was “Laptop”. Companies...

Leap Motion Review: Prerelease Developer Model

Immense Potential, A Bit of Work To Be Done Note: We tested a prerelease developer model. This is not a final product, and many of these bugs will likely be worked out by the end. UPDATE: The leap motion has been thoroughly improved, and is finally available for purchase here. Drawing in mid-air with my fingers Controlling your Mac (or PC) with the wave of...