If there's one thing that I can give Microsoft credit for it's getting me excited about the future of technology. Even though Bill Gates disappointed me with his "future" segment at CES 2008, I would say that Microsoft has redeemed themselves with a presentation that they gave at MIX08.
Wal-Mart has decided to call it quits on selling the gPC in stores, which is the ultra-cheap $199 desktop computer that debuted last year. A Wal-Mart spokeswoman said that it "," and I think I understand what she was trying to say.
that it mistakenly got thrown out! Gone, forever, in the land of stinky garbage. Apple has described what they've done with the MacBook Air as Thinnovation, introducing it as the world's thinnest notebook. It sure is thin, ranging in size from 0.16 inches to 0.76 inches, not even a full inch at its thickest point. Of course its size is a huge advantage, but it will also be its disadvantage.
If you were to take your computer to a repair shop and they ended up losing it, what would you say is fair compensation? I'd say at least the amount it cost to purchase the laptop in the first place, and then maybe a little extra to cover the hassle and time it took to get it replaced would be fair.
I've always loved quotes, and I have found that often times, they make you stop for a minute to think about what was really said. I tend to enjoy humorous quotes most, but there are a few serious ones out there that are interesting. Today's "MyFive" is simply a collection of some of my favorite quotes that relate to computers and technology. If you have a favorite, feel free to share...
There are a lot of features on the computer that we use everyday without ever knowing where they were derived from. So we thought it would be fun to give you a brief history lesson so that you can appreciate even the simplest features on your computer!
You just got a new job and your boss approaches you with your first major decision: "Would you like a laptop or a desktop?" he asks. Which would you choose? Before deciding, you go through the pros and cons and ultimately decide to get a laptop -- you can take it with you wherever you go which will be much nicer (although, that does mean work can come home with you).
We all know how important regular exercise is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but with the demands of life, it can be hard to fit it in. Students at MIT want to help you fit that exercise in AND work (or blog, chat, catch up on news, etc.) at the same time, so they came up with an exercise bicycle that can power a notebook computer as you pedal.
The One Laptop Per Child program has finally launched their Give 1 Get 1 Program today giving consumers the opportunity in the United States and Canada to purchase a laptop for their child or a child they know, and another one to give to a child in a developing nation. The price for the two laptops combined is $399 and $200 of that donation is tax-deductible.
It seems as though there always has to be a rumor about Apple, doesn't it? After a short breather period where there haven't really been any rumors, the newest one emerges that Apple is planning on entering the tablet PC market. Some people are saying while others are saying Keep in mind that this is just a rumor, but what's being said is that Asus is helping Apple build a tablet PC.
It looks as though Seagate has dug themselves a small hole, and is having a hard time getting out of it. On the packages of their hard drives they used to state the storage space in terms of gigabytes, which isn't anything out of the ordinary. The problem lies within how they specify what a gigabyte actually is.
Guinness World Records is recognizing Stanford's Folding@Home project as the largest distributed computing effort in the world. Distributed computing is becoming a popular method for scientists to get research done without purchasing time on a supercomputer.
Newegg is among the first retailers in the United States to start selling the much anticipated Asus Eee PC. They only have the version available (and in stock) which is equipped with the 4GB solid-state drive, and it costs $400 to pick it up. No, the cheaper 2GB model is not yet available.
The last time we wrote about the One Laptop Per Child program was late September when it was announced that they'd go on sale starting November 12th. Consumers who want to buy one will be required to actually purchase two -- one for them, and one to give. This "Give 1 Get 1" program will cost $399, and is still set to start on November 12th.
If you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance that you have a soft-spot for electronics. With so many electronic toys and gadgets to choose from, and many places to buy, it can be difficult to know where the best place is to buy.
How many times have you seen a gadget or application and thought to yourself "man is that ugly." PC World was able to list off 10 items that will surely make you think just that.
Apple's fourth quarter results that were released yesterday confirm that even though Apple dropped "Computer" from their name, computers are still a huge part of who they are and how they profit. We'll get into those Mac details in just a minute, but first lets talk about their record breaking earnings for the quarter.
Newegg just setup the Windows Home Server product page, and they will be selling the OEM version for $190 starting October 12th. Microsoft will not be selling a retail version of this in stores, so OEM is the only way you can get it besides for buying a pre-built Home Server device.
While eBay isn't the best place to buy it's not a bad place to purchase a used computer. There are some risks involved, but in general, the majority of transactions on eBay will be trouble-free if you know what you're doing. Here are a few helpful tips for buying a used computer on eBay that will give you a great eBay experience.
We all know that computer manufacturers tend to give predictions on the battery life that are normally not attainable, but is the OLPC also guilty of that? CNet got the idea that they should test the battery life on the OLPC to see what it truly is.
