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• ASUS Eee PC 1000HE

  

  The Eee PC has a slightly faster Atom processor and a faster FSB compared to the previous models. While this is not enough for anyone to upgrade, it could certainly attract first-time netbook buyers. Read More

• Dell Vostro A860

  

  When price and performance must share in compromise, few laptops on the market readily answer the call of duty. When it comes to getting high quality at an affordable price, the Dell Vostro A860... Read More

• Dell Mini 9

  

  By now Dell has a full range of netbooks in sizes 9", 10", and oddly a 12" model, of which we’re looking at the smallest 9-incher here. Read More

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• Weird, Extraordinary and Record-Breaking Laptops

  

  Here are the laptops that break one record or another, be it oldest, ugliest, cheapest or just very out of the ordinary. Read More

• Netshelter Last Gadget Standing CES 2009

  

  As we wound up the show on it's official last day, we attended a micro-awards ceremony. In its 8th annual performance, the Last Gadget Standing hands you off with the top 10 "user" voted gadgets of... Read More

• Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009

  

  Thousands of new products are unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas each year. Some of them change our lives forever, and some of them are... interesting in other ways. Read More

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• Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009

  

  Yet again, Apple's professional geeks will offer up sessions and hands-on code probing and testing at Moscone West in San Francisco. The dates for 2009 are June 8-12. Read More

• E3 Expo

  

  The E3 Expo - also known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo - is the one trade show to visit to get the latest news from the computer and video games industry. Read More

• CeBIT - Hannover 3-8 March

  

  Unlike CES, CeBIT is open to the public, so there's no need to be a press or industry affiliate to have a look at this massive trade show, which is the largest in the world. Read More

• International CES 2009

  

  Find out all you need to know about the 2009 International CES. It features 2,700 exhibitors, including companies who manufacture products or provide services for the audio, digital imaging, home... Read More

• Mac World Conference

  

  Make sure to make a note about the Macworld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, January 5-9. If you're a Mac user and wish to meet equivalent people in the industry this is the place for you. Read More

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• Apple iPad debuts, falls short of hype, still kinda neat

  

  In case you missed it, the Apple tablet we've been hearing about debuted in an invite only affair in San Francisco around 24 hours ago. So did it live up to the hype? Nope. But that doesn't mean... Read More

• Mysterious 'Creation' Touted by Apple - Yup, it's Tablet Time

  

  Apple yesterday sent out an invitation to journalists to come and see their "latest creation." And there's nary a soul out there who doesn't think this means the long awaited Apple tablet is even... Read More

• Psystar - Another Step Closer to Death

  

  A US District Judge recently threw out the bulk of Psystar's latest countersuit, while agreeing with the bulk of Apple's charges. Looks like the end is neigh for this particular hackintosh... Read More

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• March on Tux Penguins! - 7000 Linux Guides

  

  TuxMobil isthe World Wide Web's biggest resource when it comes toLinux-based operating systems and laptop computers. Read More

• Linux Deal in Full Gallop: The GazelleValue

  

  Laptopicalis always on the hunt for a good value. Sure, we review our fairshare of more expensive gaming and business notebooks, but mostof all, we relish our role as the everyman's laptop blog... Read More

• Linux Certified - Preloaded PC

  

  In the past we'vetalked about ways to transform your laptop from a Windows-basedversion to a cutting-edge Linux version, Read More

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• Microsoft Courier to be ultraportable 'digital journal'

  

  The latest tidbit about Microsoft's Courier device is that it is going to function as an extremely portable, lightweight 'digital journal' of sorts. Users can expect it to be centered around... Read More

• Microsoft Windows browser ballot coming out in EU next week

  

  Windows users across select countries this week and soon all over the EU will be informed they have "an important choice to make" - and that's whether or not they want to keep using IE or not. Read More

• Microsoft's Courier Fails to Deliver at Keynote, Apple Rejoices

  

  In a much hyped keynote address at CES, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made no mention of the fabled Courier, the tablet computer that would rival the as yet unannounced Apple tablet. Did Microsoft... Read More

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• Weird, Extraordinary and Record-Breaking Laptops

  

  Here are the laptops that break one record or another, be it oldest, ugliest, cheapest or just very out of the ordinary. Read More

• Top 10 Technologies of 2008

  

  Laptopical's T.J. Aaron summarizes the breakthroughs in technology of 2008. As we are nearing the end of 2008 - find out what made his Top 10 of the most successful and talked about technologies of... Read More

• Top 10 Netbooks

  

  The netbook world has gotten increasingly crowded, and until the massive popularity of the form factor wanes this trend will only increase. Beyond Asus and Acer, major corporations like Dell, HP... Read More

• Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

  

  Axiotron has taken a good look at their tablet ModBook and improved it in a number of ways. Read More

• Apple Considering Liquid Cooling For MacBooks

  

  Apple is considering using liquid coolant to keep the temperature down on future MacBooks and other devices. Read More

• Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec

  

  Apple's is attempting to drive up adoption of the Mini DisplayPort specification by offering free licensing for it. Read More

• Better Late Than Never Says Linuxtards as Lenny Arrives

  

  After 22 months of development, Debian version 5 (codenamed "Lenny") is finally available. Debian is a big Linux distribution in itself, and also important because it constitutes the foundation of... Read More

• Linux and SSD Options Confirmed For 10-inch Aspire One

  

  Acer has come clean and announced their SSD and Linux options for the new 10" Acer Aspire One. Read More

• Quanta Demonstrates 'Touchless' Touching

  

  Windows 7 is known for its multi-touch capabilities, and many are excited to develop implementations of this which will be effective and easy to use. Quanta has devised their Optical Touch... Read More

• New Microsoft Surface Has Grand Plans For Hospitals

  

  Microsoft has developed a new Surface which is dynamic and multi-touch. Doctors are hopeful that it can be used to make sharing information amongst professionals and also with patients... Read More

• Windows 7 Software Features Multi-touch Media Transfer

  

  With new software developed for Windows 7, you can transfer music and other media to your iPod, iPhone, Android phone and various cameras using just your fingers. Simply place the device on the... Read More