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Make Your Netbook Better With These Tips

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:15:26 PDT

I recently went on an overseas vacation, and I wanted to bring my laptop since I knew we'd be in hotels with free WiFi but didn't want to carry all that extra bulk while we schlepped from city to city. So I picked up a netbook before I left, and throughout the trip I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and convenient it was. Even so, as soon as I had my netbook in my hands I had to do a few things to make sure I was getting the most out of it. Learn my tips for optimizing your netbook when you

HP Mini 210 Gets an Upgrade and 5 New Colors

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:47:05 PDT

The HP Mini 210 is a favorite when it comes to netbooks; and now it has a whole new look! The brand-new Mini 210 offers a standard six-cell battery, providing nearly 11 hours of battery life. Additional features include a built-in webcam, microphone, and Dolby Advanced Audio system, a keyboard that is 93 percent the size of a regular keyboard, and five striking new colors: charcoal, crimson red (my fav!), lavender frost, luminous rose, and ocean drive.

For more on the new minis, keep reading

Samantha Takes Her HP Mini on the Road in SATC 2

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:30:12 PDT

HP announced their partnership and costarring role in Sex and the City 2 his morning, and now this latest photo from the film reveals Samantha feverishly packing (or unpacking?) with her ultra-stylish Vivienne Tam Butterfly Lovers HP Mini in tow. It's no surprise that the designer digital clutch is making a cameo in the fashion-forward film, since all of the Sex gals love their labels. I wonder if Samantha has the Monster earphones to match?

See more images of the film, including Samantha's TouchSmart PC, just keep reading!

Daily Tech: The Most Ridiculous Headphones Ever

GeekSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:15:07 PDT

The most ridiculous headphones ever created - Urlesque
Batch your distractions to increase efficiency - Lifehacker
Google Envelope concept is in beta - Ubergizmo
BlackBerry finally gets a LinkedIn app - Gizmodo
The fold-out keyboard on this netbook solves all kinds of problems - Dvice
Create some art with all those tapes and CDs you've been hoarding - Unplggd
Good question: what the hell is buried in this half-ton coffin? - io9

HP Taking Orders For Vivienne Tam Netbook, Launches Mar. 19

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:00:48 PST

We first saw the second-edition Vivienne Tam HP Mini netbook on the runway last year at Fashion Week, but you'll finally be able to pick one up for yourself this month! The limited edition Butterfly Lovers HP Mini 210 is ready for pre-orders starting today and will be flying onto shelves beginning Mar. 19 with a $600 price tag. There's a few matching accessories you can snatch up as well, like the wireless mouse seen here ($40, also available Mar. 19), along with the Vivienne Tam Monster headphones ($200), which debuted in NYC last month.

We already know that the outside is a work of art but want to know what's running on the inside? Find out, and see more images when you read more. The Butterfly Lovers netbook is perfect for your mobile life, weighing in at just 2.7 pounds, and coming with HP Mini 210 innards: a 10.1 inch LED widescreen display, 5.5 hours of battery life, up to a 320GB hard drive, and 2GB of memory on a Windows 7 OS. Plus, it's fitted with the signature HP Mini keyboard (which is 93 percent the size of a normal QWERTY), and a VGA webcam that turns into a mirror at the push of a button so you can freshen up on the fly. Additionally, Butterfly lovers will get to play around with Monster's Beats Audio software, which we saw first on the Envy 15 model last year. You can pre-order your designer Mini today online or take your chances and wait until Mar. 19 to grab yours at Amazon, Neiman Marcus, or Best Buy!

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Skip the Chocolates, Get an HP Mini 210 For Your Valentine Instead

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:45:17 PST

Let's face it: it's hard enough trying to stick to those resolutions without the threat of big heart-shaped boxes of chocolates throwing us off track in February. Banish the cocoa this Valentine's Day and give your sweetheart a luscious red HP Mini 210 instead ($280).

Coming packed with Windows 7, 1GB of RAM, and up to 250GB hard drive, the netbook will allow your significant other to view tons of pictures, watch videos, and work on the go, all while enjoying the crisp 10.1 LED anti-glare widescreen display. There's even a webcam, so if you're far away from your loved one this Feb. 14, you can chat it up all night despite your distance. I've been a big fan of the HP Mini for a while (it even took home the award for your favorite netbook in 2009), and this love-tinted hue is just the icing on the cake.

How I'd Wire: CES Edition

GeekSugar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:47:33 PST

If you've been following along with all the exciting gadget action coming out of CES, you'd know there's a ton of new products about to hit the market that are smart, sassy, and even kinda pretty. For the geek on the go, there's plenty of ways to wire yourself so you're prepared for anything - check out my picks for the gadget "must haves" from CES so far.

Getting a Grip on Sony's New CES Releases

GeekSugar — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:47:26 PST

Yesterday at CES Sony announced a wide variety of new products ranging from home theater to mini HD cameras. Also during their press conference, Sony announced that they will be releasing a library of music and concert footage in 3D, starting with Jimi Hendrix. Another newsmaker on the music front -Taylor Swift was named Sony's new "Brand Ambassador." Tired yet? Check out a few headline-making products that were unveiled at Sony's CES press conference, and trust me - this is just the tip of the iceberg.

CES 2010: It's Raining Tablets (and Netbooks)!

GeekSugar — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:47:15 PST

Although CES officially starts on Thursday, there's been a whole slew of announcements and leaks from tech companies to whet our palate for the big show. As predicted, tablets are a big deal in Las Vegas right now, and are sure to be a big consumer tech item for the rest of the year. Check out some of my favorite tablets and netbooks that we've seen over the past week.

January Must Haves

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:47:46 PST

Whether you're aching to spend those holiday gift cards on something new, or are looking to refresh your electronic repertoire, you've come to the right place. Over the past month, I've been scouting the best gadgets and accessories to add to your collection, and I've found a few essentials that you should consider. What's hot right now? Find out right here.