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Keeping Your Notebook Safe in the Hold of a Plane Tuesday, August 29, 2006 You've probably heard the news that the United Kingdom Government recently placed heavy restrictions on cabin baggage on flights leaving UK airports. For a while humble notebooks were part of this banned list. Thankfully, this restriction has now been lifted, but not before freelance web designer Jack Barrett suffered the ignominy of being ordered to place his Toshiba notebook into the hold of an aircraft bound for Canada. If this scenario ever happens to you, Ian Bandy offers a few tips on how to protect your beloved portable pal during the journey. Znote 6214W With 2.0 GHz Core Duo Processor Friday, August 25, 2006 Did you know that Zepto stands for 0.000000000000000000001 in the metric system? Of course you didn't mathematically challenged Laptopical reader - but fear not! Because more interestingly Zepto is also the name of an upcoming Danish computer manufacturer. Over 4 Million Dell Batteries Recalled! Wednesday, August 16, 2006 Did you purchase a Dell notebook sometime between the dates of April 2004 and July 18, 2006? If so we've got some important news for you. Dell is voluntarily recalling millions of batteries and offering free replacements. Why? Because they could pose a potential fire hazard. An Introduction to Warranties - One Year or Extended? Saturday, August 12, 2006 It's always the way. 365 days of trouble free use, then just a week after your 1 year warranty expires you manage to spill a steaming mug of toffee nut latte all over the keyboard. You frantically try to soak up the surplus liquid, but unfortunately the damage is more than a few sticky keys.....The blue screen of death confronts you. Will your notebook be easy to repair or should you have taken out an extended warranty? Ian Bandy may have the answer. Finding Power Ports on a Plane Friday, August 04, 2006 Just imagine. You're booking a flight to Philadelphia to attend a big cheese business convention, but you'd like to review/tweak your presentation on the journey over. Fear not, conscientious business traveler. Laptopical's Matt Brodsky looks at a resource for finding airline seats with power ports. CarGo Desk - "On the Road Again" Saturday, July 29, 2006 The CarGo Desk manufactured by Tennessee's up-and-coming "Bright Idea Group" offers you a secure platform to use a notebook in a (stationary) vehicle. This solution comes with a useful lockable storage compartment, and can can be installed in both left and right hand drive cars. Dell Launches into the Blogosphere Saturday, July 22, 2006 A picture taken in Japan of a flaming Dell notebook has been spreading virally across the web. Dell are cooperating fully with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and have also opened a discussion about this potential PR disaster on their new "One2One" blog. Alienware's SLI for Gamers Thursday, July 20, 2006 Gaming aficionados grease up those joypads and brace yourself for the arrival of the globe's first 17 inch SLI enabled notebook. The Aurora M9700 features RAID configured hard drives, and two Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 chips, each boasting 256 MB of memory. Satellite Internet Provider Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Would you like to check your email at an isolated location such as the Ice Hotel in Alta Norway, or a Bedouin tent in the Jordanian desert of Wadi Rum? In remote places like these you'd struggle to find a working phone line let alone an internet connection. Perhaps a satellite solution like ThurayaDSL is an option for your laptop, but it doesn't come cheap. The PLORK Orchestra Thursday, June 29, 2006 Making music with a notebook is not a new concept, but setting up an ensemble of 15 students and playing live is. The folks involved with the Princeton Orchestra (PLOrk) combine hardware and new audio programming software to create innovative compositions. 2.5 Inch Hard Drives Increase Capacity to 200GB Friday, June 16, 2006 In August Toshiba will start shipping a 2.5 inch hard drive that utilizes perpendicular recording technology to push capacity to 200GB. In the near future this will mean leaner, more powerful multimedia notebooks hitting the market. However 200GB is still some way off the storage capability of 3.5 inch desktop computer hard drives - Seagate's Barracuda has now reached 750GB capacity. Formula One Class Ultraportable From Acer? Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Todd Gold anticipates the official release of the imminent Turion X2 powered Acer Ferrari 1000, and predicts that this ultraportable notebook will be a massive seller in 2006. Intelligent Hardware Firewall Friday, June 09, 2006 Tired of tinkering with the settings on your software firewall? Sick of downloading updates and patches that seem to slow down the performance of your notebook? Perhaps you'd be better off with a portable hardware solution like Stingray, which offers stealth protection to home users. The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 With Integrated TV Tuner Wednesday, June 07, 2006 Just in time to exploit FIFA World Cup fever, Toshiba have released what could be the multimedia mothership. Now you can watch the exploits of Ronaldinho and Rooney, and witness Peter Crouch's robot dance goal celebration on the G35-AV600's gorgeous wide-screen. AMD Gatecrashes Dual Core Processor Party? Saturday, June 03, 2006 Since the turn of the year all the talk at Laptopical's watercooler has been of the blazing core duo "Yonah processor". Indeed a succession of quality notebooks have been released boasting Intel's finest including the Apple Macbook Pro, the Dell XPS M1710, and the Sony Vaio SZ1VP. Now AMD are keen to make up ground with the release of the 64 bit X2, a processor ideal for the imminent Windows Vista operating system. Thinkgeek's Rugged Case Thursday, May 25, 2006 Help safeguard your notebook from bumps and scratches encountered on the road with a sturdy aluminum case. Todd Gold checks out Thinkgeek's useful accessory, that also offers additional security for your pc and prawn sandwiches in the form of two triple combination locks. Fujitsu's New Ultraportable Lifebook Monday, May 22, 2006 The heat output from an Intel core solo processor is so low that a cooling fan is no longer required. That translates into sleek ultraportables weighing just 1kg and below. Make Your Laptop Dual Screen With DoubleView Software Sunday, May 21, 2006 With the world cup rapidly approaching, the editor has been heartened by the scoop that Wayne Rooney's fractured metatarsal may heal in time for England's opening game against Paraguay. "Who gives a rat's 2nd uncle!" I hear our loyal American readers cry. OK what about this news? - Laplink have released software called DoubleView that allows you to take your old desktop computer monitor, and use it as a second screen for your trusty notebook. Sun Block for Your PC? Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Laptops are often used outdoors where intense sunlight makes screen viewing nigh on impossible. Luckily a company based in the French Riviera have manufactured the "Comp Shade", a product that increases screen contrast, and reduces glare. Made from lightweight polyethylene, the durable shade also doubles as a useful privacy shield. Extending Average Battery Life Monday, May 15, 2006 Ensuring your portable pal is primed and ready to run at all times is paramount, otherwise you may as well go back to using a bulky desktop computer. Laptopical's Matt Brodsky has unearthed some useful information to maximise your battery longevity. Perpendicular Recording - Increased Hard Drive Speed and Capacity? Friday, May 12, 2006 Brand manufacturers such as Hitachi and Seagate, are now investing resources in cutting edge perpendicular recording technology. Does the humble Joe Soap notebook user really give a monkey's uncle about this information? - Well yes if they want a Mobile hard drive that rivals a desktop pc's drive performance. We're talking spindle speeds of around 7,200 RPM, and up to 160 GB of storage capacity. Intel's Cheap PC - Competition for Negroponte's OLPC? Saturday, May 06, 2006 Microprocessor titan Intel, have just announced an ambitious project to manufacture a line of cheap notebooks for teachers and students in developing nations. "EduWise" will cost an estimated $400 a piece, and the project is already off to a flier, with 300,000 units pre-ordered for educators in Mexico. LCD Replacement Screens Tuesday, May 02, 2006 Houston-based company - ScreenTek, specializes in providing replacement screens for a variety of PCs. If you're tired of staring at a dull, or scratched display then ScreenTek's LCD service is worthy of closer inspection. - Next Page |
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