When I look at the current PC hardware ecosystem I see one device which has the potential to significantly dent Microsoft’s future revenues, far more than either the Mac or Linux could achieve – the netbook. The problem isn’t that netbooks are cannibalizing Windows sales (they aren’t, especially when you take into account that Windows-powered [...]
It is a question we are frequently asked. It’s a valid question since laptop batteries are usually expensive to replace. First of all, how long should your battery last? 2-4 years is generally acceptable depending on how frequently you use and charge the battery. If you travel a lot and use and charge your battery [...]
Does it all at a Touch * Intuitive and interactive touchscreen PC * Versatile mobility anywhere at home * Connect to the Internet with ease, anytime, anywhere * Near-silent operation at just 26 dB * Exclusive touch-optimized software applications You´ve got that magic touch. Add a touch of fun to your home with the Eee [...]
Earlier this month an official AMD presentation pointed to 2009 as Windows 7′s release year. Now, Asus CEO Jerry Shen has mentioned a similar release time frame in an interview with Laptop Magazine. During a brief discussion about operating systems, Shen plainly told the site, “We don’t plan on putting Vista on any of the [...]
Simon Cable explains the ins and outs of securing mobile phones. It was only a matter of time before the virus writers started to exploit the mobile platforms and recently these viruses have become more malicious and started to present higher levels of risk for business and personal users. The challenge presented today is multi-faceted, [...]
Small form-factor laptops have popped up from nearly nowhere. Some people call the netbook the wave of the future. Others dismiss them as toys. Which is it? It seems like almost overnight a new crop of mini-laptops has appeared on the scene. Manufacturers have always tried to figure out ways to make laptops lighter, smaller, [...]
Sub-notebooks or ultra-mobile PCs are set to take over as the product of choice for many businesses and home users over the next 18 months. The UMPC, sub-notebook – or ,mini’ notebook as Gartner calls them – have been around for some time now but never really caught on. The reasons given, in the past [...]
