Understandably, spending more than $1,000 on a computer can be a tough pill to swallow, and why bother when there are plenty of available laptop options under four digits? Whether you're looking for an optical drive or amazing sound in a small package, one of these four notebooks is sure to fit your budget's needs.
You don't need to be in school to appreciate how the upcoming Fall season is a perfect time to revamp your gear and get a fresh start after a Summer of fun. Throw out bland technology accessories and outfit the laptop that goes everywhere with you in something that reflects your personality. Check out these seven laptop cases for gadget protection that is far from ordinary.
Whether you're headed back to campus or inspired by the back-to-school ads for a tech Fall refresh, selecting a new laptop doesn't have to max out the savings account. Check out these five netbooks and notebooks for affordable mobile computing.
Sometimes you gotta give it up for eye candy. Take for example, the HP Pavilion g6. Sure, it's packed with a 15.6-inch HD display, up to 6GB of RAM, 750GB of hard drive space, and Intel dual-core and Core i3 processors for maximum speed and storage, built-in WiFi Wireless-N for fast web browsing, but let's be real — what gets you at first are the colors.
Coming in five fantastic color options — charcoal grey, luminous rose, pewter, pacific blue, sweet purple — and starting at $429, it's easy enough to buy one for yourself or splurge on a loved one by giving it as a gift. Mother's Day is right around the corner, you know. Other features include a web cam, SD card reader, and speakers with SRS Surround Sound. The only downer? The six cell battery that gives you around four and a half hours of juice. That aside, the g6 is looking mighty fine as a great all-around machine for work or play. Check out more images in the gallery!
Although the latest updates to the iLife suite were pretty impressive (I'm definitely using that new movie trailer feature), and the forthcoming Lion OS sounds exciting, Steve Jobs' "one more thing," the two new MacBook Airs, kind of stole the Back to the Mac show. Who doesn't love new hardware!? And having voted for new MacBook Airs in our recent event poll, I left Cupertino satisfied.
Being there in person was worth the trip, as I got to play around with both the 13.3- and 11.6-inch models. Find out my thoughts on the new MacBook Airs after the break.
An apple no longer sits on a teacher's desk, it's what fills the computer labs. As kids head back to school, most students prepare to hit the books and toy with technology. Whether the Macs or PCs in class are donated or purchased, it makes sense that big corporations would go after the littlest users because tots turn into lifetime customers. If a student is familiar with a certain setup, his or her family may end up purchasing a similar computer for their home. Does your child work on a Mac or PC?
Gearing up for the Fall semester can be expensive, especially if you're buying your supplies at full price. Plus, between dorm life, computers, and other essentials, your long list of must haves can get pretty overwhelming. Thankfully, I'll be sussing out the best deals on some great back-to-school supplies for you every week through the month of August. First up, a few laptop deals you don't want to miss, and some accessories you may not be able to walk away from.
Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season!
On the twelfth day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee... a techie gift! Most 12-year-olds are better at managing their parents' gadgets than dear old mom and pop. They pick up typing as quick as handwriting and they are whizzes with cameras and video games. If Santa is looking for a generous gift, he should consider a small laptop, a simple digital camera, or one of Apple's smart devices — an iPod or iPhone. They may be on the pricier end of the spectrum, but it could be a smart present instead of lots of smaller packages.
Check out what we suggest for the other ages of Christmas!
