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Laptop DJ - Music Software Spawns Block Rocking Beats Saturday, July 30, 2005 It's a familiar, almost clichéd, sight. The shabby nightclub, with hundreds of drunken, once smartly dressed people, shuffling to an ever present beat, in the vain hope that they will not leave the dance floor alone. Luckily the laptop DJ is on hand to rescue them from their disco blues. Stylebook 4000 Friday, July 29, 2005 The Stylebook 4000 from X2, is available in piano white and duotone pink/white finishes, ensuring it will color coordinate seamlessly with Pepé the pedicurist's toupee, and most Hollywood poodles. However, the X2 4000 isn't just a pretty face. Like most Beverley Hills starlets, under the elegant beauty, lurks a ruthless competitive streak. Lance Armstrong's L2000 "Livestrong" Thursday, July 28, 2005 With every Livestrong L2000 sold, Hewlett Packard will donate money to the cancer charity of the world's most famous cyclist. That's one reason to check out the L2000. Another is the 64 bit Turion processor under the hood. The C1320 Lifebook Wednesday, July 27, 2005 I'm getting impatient waiting for the professor bunsens of this world, to provide hydrogen or methanol fuel cells to power our laptops. Luckily we have manufacturers like Fujitsu, delivering longer battery life, by pushing lithium-ion tech to it's limit. Apple ibook - I've Seen the Future and it's Widescreen? Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Trusted sources in the world of technology, are predicting this week will be a significant one for Apple. Indeed, rumours are circulating that Apple is set to upgrade their line of innovative ibooks with widescreen displays. The Beach chair, The Sunscreen and the Notebook Saturday, July 23, 2005 For many of us, it's time to leave the grey, and wet, atmosphere and search further afield for our two weeks in the Costa del cheap. However, according to a poll conducted by Harris Interactive, many holiday makers are now packing notebook computers in their vacation suitcases. Will workaholics ever escape the office? Sizzling Centrino Chip Sales Friday, July 22, 2005 Intel, the globe's biggest chip maker, has just announced record 2nd quarter profits. This success is partly due to increased sales of Centrino processors, fueled by the public's insatiable appetite for laptop computers. When you consider that Intel chips power the majority of the world's desktop computers and notebooks, this kind profitability is not suprising. However, with the threat of Turion looming, can it be sustained? Unlikely Chart Topper? - The Acer Aspire 3002 Wednesday, July 20, 2005 Today Acer has managed to top an illustrious best selling chart. When I think of this manufacturer, the gorgeous Ferrari 4000 instantly springs to mind. However, it was not the illustrious 4000 hitting the toppermost of the poppermost on this sultry day in July, but one of Acer's discount offerings - The Aspire 3002LCi. Tech Challenged Teachers Keep Cobwebs on Computers? Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Thirty million dollars has been allocated for computer technology at schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Unfortunately those computers are about as useful as a 5 minute seminar on cutting edge IT security, hosted by Big Bird -- simply because most teachers and students don't have the skills to utilize the technology. LCD Blues? Dead Pixel Buddy Saturday, July 16, 2005 You power up your new notebook, and sit back with a smug and contented sigh. You haven't felt this good since "Savage Garden" announced their music retirement. A spacious hard drive, top end processor, and a crisp 17 inch widescreen display, this laptop is gorgeous, and so it should be - You just spent almost four grand on this puppy.....But wait.....You see a few blemishes on the display! - Are these just harmless specks of dust, or is your notebook computer screen suffering from infamous Dead Pixel syndrome? The Comeback Kid - Gaming Helps Child Overcome Serious Head Injuries Wednesday, July 13, 2005 After suffering life threatening injuries in a motorcross accident, Aussie teenager Daniel Hartin, is on the fast track to a full recovery, thanks to intense physiotherapy, the love and support of his family, and the donation of a free gaming notebook. "Back to School" With Gateway Monday, July 11, 2005 Summer is well and truly here folks, and we understand it's far too hot to go hardware hunting for a discount. So relax by the poolside, and keep sipping on that chilled 3 olive martini. Team Laptopical have unearthed a Gateway, that could be a perfect choice for a college student, or small business owner. Toughbook Elite - A Subnotebook with Steel Saturday, July 09, 2005 Hailed as the "world's only magnesium alloy laptop", the Toughbook Elite from Panasonic, looks as elegant as any other subnotebook on the market. However, that's where comparisons end. Unlike other computers in the ultralight category, this rugged notebook is dust, shock and spill resistant. Palm Vein Authentication Wednesday, July 06, 2005 Fujitsu, one of the world's largest suppliers of computer, and software telecommunications products, are also at the vanguard of biometric security. The corporation have now revealed their plans for palm vein authentication, a technology that is being used for room access security at a number of locations in Japan. Lenovo and HP have both released laptops with fingerprint readers recently. Will palm vein authentication become the new standard in biometric security? Will Dell be Persuaded to "Chip in" for AMD's 64 bit processor? Friday, July 01, 2005 With the high profile launch of Acer's 64 bit notebook, the Ferrari 4000, AMD's new chip has certainly been getting plenty of air time of late. Still Intel's dominance is such that it would take a marketing miracle for the centrino platform to be knocked off the processor podium.....Or would it? If Acer and Hewlett Packard sell plenty of Turion laptops, would a big cheese manufacturer like Dell jump off the Intel shuttle bus, and hop on board Train Turion? Turion Notebook from Hewlett Packard with Fingerprint Reader - Under a Grand Thursday, June 30, 2005 Five years ago you'd walk into a tech store with three thousand dollars, and emerge bow legged, carrying a bulky PC the size of a sewing machine - about as cutting edge as a Josh Groban Christmas album. Today you can pick up a notebook equipped with a biometric fingerprint reader, 60GB hard drive, and a 64 bit Turion processor for less than $1000. Fuel Cell Power - 24 Hour Battery Life? Tuesday, June 28, 2005 We'd all like our laptops to have more staying power than a duracell bunny on red bull. Will the release of a new document from the "Mobile PC Extended Battery Life Working Group", bring the vision of all day battery life to fruition? Linux Penguin Waddles to Increased Market Share Sunday, June 26, 2005 That pesky Tux penguin continues to offer a stiff wing to its biggest competitor Microsoft, as it gains confidence with computer users, and steadily grows in market share. Indeed the Linux Penguin has waddled into almost 80 percent of today's companies, and can be found on web servers, network monitoring systems, desktops, firewalls, notebook computers, you name it. Processors at the OK Coral - Can the C7-M send AMD and Intel to Boot Up Hill? Thursday, June 23, 2005 Life is pretty tense in Processor town, but just when you thought it was going to be a straight up gun fight between Centrino Earp and Turion Clanton, the saloon doors swing open, and in swaggers the C7-M Kid - 2GHz shotgun blazing. Software Wi-Fries Thieves Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Cyberangel and Skyhook Wireless, have just wheeled a new software canon, out onto the security battlefield - Wi-Fi Tracker. Based on Skyhook's innovative wireless positioning technology, this computer program can sniff out a stolen laptop with the tenacity of a hungry bloodhound. Fujitsu B6000 Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Another stylish offering from Fujitsu, the B6000 is aimed squarely at those working in the challenging field of healthcare. With it's 6 hours of battery life, gorgeous touchscreen display, and light weight (3.3 pounds), this Lifebook is definitely efficient and portable. Just imagine a nurse competently operating one of these Lifebooks before your triple heart bypass, it would certainly put your restless mind at ease.... - "....Dr, shall we save this patient's data for the autopsy?...." HP Boards Train Turion Saturday, June 18, 2005 AMD's 64 bit answer to Intel's popular Pentium M mobile chip, is now gaining popularity with a growing number of manufacturers. Can the Turion processor from Advanced Micro Devices, challenge the dominance of Intel's popular Pentium M Centrino platform? Laptops - Bad for your Health and a Real Pain in the Neck? Friday, June 17, 2005 Here at Laptopical, we often sing the praises of notebooks, but is there are also a negative aspect to spending too much time with our mobile computer chums? Some ergonomic experts, and chiropractors believe that overusing notebooks can lead to chronic orthopedic pain. Lenovo Unveil the X41 Tablet PC Tuesday, June 14, 2005 When we heard the news that IBM had sold their personal computer division to Chinese tech giant Lenovo, we were a little concerned about the future of IBM's award winning line of Thinkpads. Expand your "Personal Universe" with Toshiba's Qosmio G20 Sunday, June 12, 2005 Sci-fi masterminds, from devious Davros, to the melon headed Mekon, both lacked one vital tech tool, to bring their galactical conquest aspirations to fruition - a Toshiba Qosmio G20 notebook computer. Laptops Outsell Desktop Computers Thursday, June 09, 2005 Back in march, in an article archived by Lockergnome, the editor gazed meaningfully into Laptopical's crystal ball, and predicted that 2005 would be the year of the laptop. He also predicted we'd generate 350 million dollars worth of revenue from the Laptopical IPO, which would result in huge monthly loyalty bonuses, and enable us to shift our base of operations to sunny St Tropez. Now we hear that notebooks, have started to outsell desktop computers in the USA. At least he got something right :( Laptop Desk - Prevents Leg Burn and Improves Posture? Wednesday, June 08, 2005 Do you have a posture like Quasimodo, because of inordinate periods spent hunched over a keyboard? Unless you are fortunate enough to have Esmerelda on hand to massage those cramped back muscles, a notebook desk could be the next best answer to your bellringing blues. The Clint Eastwood of Mobile Computers? Monday, June 06, 2005 Dust proof, shock and water resistant, ruggedized laptops are tougher than a year old strip of llama jerky, and ideal for those having to operate computers in harsh enviroments. However, you don't need to be a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or marine to own one. Just someone who wants their investment to stand up to a little more than the wear and tear of everyday use. Ferrari 4000 Saturday, June 04, 2005 Acer have been proudly showcasing their Ferrari 4000 at Computex 2005. This beautiful machine is about as subtle as a gold plated Lexus, but Acer are not shooting for the cheap and cheerful sector of the mobile market. Business has been cooking for Acer in Europe and the far east, but they have yet to transfer those impressive sales figures, over to the lucrative American market. However, with the release of the Ferrari 4000, Acer and Ferrari, may just have unearthed, a genuine formula 1 podium contender. Tiger 10.4 Friday, June 03, 2005 It seems that all new ibook and Powerbooks, will ship with Apple's latest operating system, Tiger 10.4. Just as well then that Tiger 10.4 OS, has been racking up complimentary reviews from computer software journalists - worldwide. Connect Me Obi (W)WAN! - Ultralight Sony Vaio has the Wireless Edge Wednesday, June 01, 2005 After watching the recent Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, I was left wondering what did Ben Kenobi do on Tatooine for 20 odd years while Luke was growing up? I guess the odd game of poker with the sand people was out of the question? A shame Sony T Series WWAN enabled Vaios weren't available then. Lonely Ben could have kept up to date with Yoda and life on Dagobah via instant messenger or email. Just like Obi-Wan's Jedi chum, the wireless Vaio is small, ultralight, yet deceptively powerful. Textbooks or Tech?- Educational Decision Makers to Choose Monday, May 30, 2005 A debate has been raging among educators for some time. Should school and college budgets be spent on upgrading tedious textbooks to more stimulating educational tools, namely notebook computers? Or should the technology fad be abandoned, in favour of the tried and trusted, more traditional method of educating students? Dodgy Keypad Busts Cell Phone Crime Chumps Saturday, May 21, 2005 Thomas Jefferson Gentry once said - "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of Wisdom." If only the hapless villains in the following story had heeded Jefferson's words. The Inspiron 9300 from Dell Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Ride into tech battle on the silver barded, multimedia warhorse from Dell - The Inspiron 9300 desktop replacement. This impressive Inspiron is armed with a 17-inch widescreen display, 2.0-GHz Intel Pentium M 760 processor, the nVidia GeForce Go 6800 graphics processor, and 6 USB ports......Victory! Privacy Screens Help Shield Data Against Prying Eyes Sunday, May 15, 2005 Ever used your PC on a train or plane, only to discover a blatant nosy parker, staring wide-eyed at your screen? If you are content to let people sample your gaming prowess this isn't a problem. But if you are viewing confidential data, a privacy screen could be an important tool to help safeguard your data. Question? - Try the Notebook Forums Thursday, May 12, 2005 Unless you have the credit rating of Bill Gates, the purchase of any laptop requires careful consideration. We list one of the most informative web-sites for research. This community provides information, news and reviews about notebook computers. Gaming machines, especially those manufactured by Sager are a speciality. The Wireless Restaurant Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Folks who dine at posh restaurants at the very least expect ambient lighting, superior service, and a sensory meal. Well that's exactly what's on the menu at the Trapeze restaurant in California, along with a useful wireless fidelity service. Power Over Ethernet Monday, May 09, 2005 Power over Ethernet may soon be coming to a notebook near you. British company, DSP Design, have just released a PC that can receive electric power through a network cable. The Poet 6000, does not require a plug for a wall outlet, a technological innovation that could soon electrify the world of mobile computing. The IBM Thinkpad X41 Saturday, May 07, 2005 Sometimes data is the real target of a thief. Indeed a devious criminal, with access to personal files stored on your hard drive can leave you open to identity theft - wreaking havoc with your personal finances and credit rating. That's why a fingerprint reader, like the one found on the new Ultraportable Thinkpad X41, is a useful biometric layer of protection, deterring all but the most persistent of brigands. Keyboards Killed The Handwriting Star? Thursday, May 05, 2005 Critics believe that classroom notebook integration is a threat to a child's education - especially the teaching of handwriting. Femme Fatales Thwarted at International Airport Wednesday, May 04, 2005 Perhaps frequent flyers will be interested in this tangled tale of female deception - The plot? - Seemingly straight out of a tacky made for tv movie, with wooden dialogue, wobbling toupees, and acting as believable as a glove puppet production of Macbeth. The protagonists - 1 laptop and 2 middle aged businessmen. The Villains - 3 beautiful women and a team of incorrigible Filipino gangsters. Toshiba Release the Libretto U100 Sunday, May 02, 2005 An option for those looking for incredible portability, the Toshiba Libretto U100 weighs in at just over 2lbs, and sports a 7.2 inch widescreen. - Next Page |
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