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3000 Lenovo Series - C100 and N100

Saturday, April 29, 2006

After a number of quality releases in 2005 and 2006, I think we can safely say that Lenovo have been respectful towards the coveted Thinkpad brand. Now the Chinese tech corporation has embarked on a quest to bring it's own line of value notebooks to the public eye. Will the C100 and N100 be popular with professionals in the small business sector?



Ultraportable Sharp M4000 WideNote

Thursday, April 27, 2006

If you're seeking a notebook pc boasting both portability and stamina, this stylish WideNote from Sharp could be right up your tech alley. However there's no dual core processor pulsing beneath the M4000's svelte chassis, so if you need high end gaming capability you'd be better off looking at a top end VAIO like the SZ1VP.



PC Pioneer - Gary Stager

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Hundreds of schools and colleges across six continents are grateful to innovative educator Gary Stager, for his 15 years of work in the challenging yet rewarding field of student computer education.



Introducing Boot Camp Beta Software

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Is unfamiliarity with Mac OS X stopping you shelling out for a new dual core Macbook Pro? "Boot Camp" beta software enables you to install Windows XP on an Intel Mac. This flexibility should make Macs more attractive to windows lovers who have been considering Apple hardware.



Dual Core Sony - The VAIO SZ1VP

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Here's a stylish ultraportable notebook from the chaps and chapettes at Sony. This VAIO sports a powerful dual core processor, widescreen display with X-Black coating, and 120 GB of hard drive capacity.



The Ergonomic Path to Healthy Computing

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Laptopical's editor is a prime example of the unfortunate toll long term notebook use can exact on your physical well being. Simple things like your screen being positioned too high, causing you to tilt your head uncomfortably to view it, can result in irritating neck pain. However, simple stretches may help to condition your body, and reduce the likelihood of your physique drawing unfavourable comparisons with the alien from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".



Multimedia Budget Notebook from Hewlett Packard with 64 Bit Turion Processor

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

We often cater for business users looking for ultraportable notebooks with svelte profiles, and cutting edge wireless connectivity. But what about the humble graphic designer, or web site developer who doesn't boast the budget of Gordon Gecko? The HP Pavilion DV5000Z is a multimedia laptop with a generous 120 GB of hard drive capacity, and a 64 bit Turion processor. What's more, at the time of writing, a basic model can be purchased for under 650 dollars.



Will the WristWand Restore Worn-Out Typing Tendons?

Saturday, April 08, 2006

We've all spent hours hunched over the keyboard, typing away at our notebooks, or playing games until the early hours. Many of us often complain of aching hands and wrists as a result of our over zealous notebook use. Short term this may cause a little discomfort, but over a longer period of time a painful condition like carpal tunnel syndrome may result. Could the Wristwand weave a magical cure for long suffering users?



Portable Dell - The "Road Ready" Latitude D620

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Dell have certainly begun the year on a positive note with the adventurous acquisition of boutique manufacturer Alienware. Now we learn of a quality business notebook fresh off the Dell production line. Tipping the scales at under five pounds, the Latitude D620 notebook is definitely portable, however with a built in fingerprint sensor, magnesium alloy casing and shock mounted hard drive, you wouldn't call it a pushover.



Laptop Car Mounts From RAM - Transform Your Vehicle into a Mobile Office

Saturday, April 01, 2006

Round-A-Mount have been manufacturing rugged steel vehicle platforms since 1995. RAM's shock absorbing car mounts can be used to provide a solid working space for a laptop when stationary.



Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Thursday, March 30, 2006

It seems we've been waiting aeons for news about the fuel cells that will power our portable pals for 8 hours + on one charge. The wait may soon be over. A Taiwanese company recently unveiled a prototype methanol cartridge at CeBIT in Germany. Antig's DMFCs are expected to be in shops early 2007, and will slot into your notebook's media bay.



Acer Joins the Dual Core NAPA Club

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Finally in the American market, Acer is now revealing its strength as a chart topping manufacturer of quality hardware. In the fourth quarter of 2005 they delivered a staggering growth of 202.6% in the notebook PC sector. With models like the Aspire 5670, it's not difficult to see why they're now a top three brand, enjoying Ferrero Rocher at the ambassador's party with the likes of Dell, Fujitsu, HP and Toshiba. - Monsieur Acer, with these core duos you are really spoiling us!



Linux Tips and Tricks

Saturday, March 25, 2006

There are numerous reasons why laptop owners are looking to open source Linux as their primary operating system. Top of the list is the possibility of improved security. However, compatibility issues with the Tux penguin can be daunting.



The Ultraportable ToughBook CF-W4 - Rugged Sophistication from Panasonic

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

This sleek, semi-rugged Toughbook from Panasonic may help you withstand more than just the usual pressure from the office. The build quality of this PC is such that you could apply more than 100kg of weight to the chassis and it would still function.



Remote PC Access

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Most people find laptops worthwhile because of their portability. Sometimes though, you may want to leave it at home because of security issues, or because lugging that 13 pound desktop replacement back and forth to the office is starting to become a real grind. That's when a remote pc access solution becomes attractive.



Business Class Security - The Toshiba Tecra S3

Thursday, March 16, 2006

OK so this business class laptop from the chaps at Toshiba doesn't have a dual core processor, but it does have a built in fingerprint reader, TPM security chip, respectable battery life, and robust wireless connectivity.



Sabrent Security Without Passwords

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Owners who leave their portable pals unguarded for even a few moments, have to be aware of strangers' eyes slit and gleaming, scanning the headlines of our favorite web pages or gleaning confidential data from our emails. Now, we have discovered a great way to keep nosy parkers at bay. Sabrent's new wireless PC lock is a USB gadget that automatically locks down your notebook when you're away.



Geek Chic? - 256 MB Flash Memory Wristband from Imation

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

This unique flash drive turned fashion statement could well be the final accoutrement to the IT geek wardrobe. Part accessory, part data backup, it comes with a useful 256 MB of storage capacity.



Ergo Genesis S - Limited Edition Pink Notebook

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

The "Ergo Genesis S" is a limited edition laptop with a 15 inch display, 40 GB hard drive, and a 1.40 GHz Intel Celeron M processor. Though attractive, it doesn't boast the most exciting specs in the world, however 10 percent from each PC sold is donated to breast cancer research.



"Go Ahead Patel, Make My Day!"

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

In stark contrast to Clint Eastwood's hard hitting portrayal of renegade cop "Dirty Harry", an Indian cop with a background in engineering, prefers a computerized approach to tackling crime in his district.



Lockdown: Iron Mountain's New Anti-Theft Solution

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

It turns out that Iron Mountain is a company based in Boston blazing a trail in the notebook security sector, not the dwarven stronghold of Dain Ironfoot in Tolkien's Middle Earth. No chance of mining any mithril for us then, but they do offer a new solution that encrypts data.



Satellite M65-S809 - Affordable Desktop Replacement From Toshiba

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Owning a quality desktop replacement notebook with a crisp 17 inch widescreen display used to require the budget of a Cecil B. DeMille epic - not any more. This Satellite from Toshiba doesn't boast the bells and whistles of top end gaming computers, but it definitely ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a value PC with a spacious hard drive, competitive processor, and wireless connectivity.



Transfer Data Between Two Laptops with Thinkgeek Gadget

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Laptopical's Ian Bandy takes a look at a gadget from the chaps and chapettes over at Thinkgeek. This USB device can be utilized to connect two notebooks together, allowing the user to drag and drop their files from one computer to the other.



Mac Feet and Legs from Lapworks

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Eminent doctors and ergonomic experts, have often warned us that consistent notebook use can do lasting damage to your body. Enter Lapworks, with a simple, yet ingenious invention that allows you to work in greater ergonomic comfort.



Dell Inspiron 710m - Inspired Enough?

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

This Inspiron from Dell is fine if you like to amble leisurely around the golf course, shooting par. If you prefer to drive the tech greens with the notebook equivalent of a Titanium Matrix killer whale, move along please - nothing more to see here :)



Two New Acers With Embedded 3G Wireless Capability

Saturday, January 28, 2006

A couple of the latest notebook releases from the chaps at Acer, the TravelMate 4260 and Aspire 5650 series, are among the first notebooks to sport embedded third-generation wireless tech.



TX2 Factor: A New Breed of Sony VAIO

Thursday, January 26, 2006

We love ultraportables here at Laptopical, and it seems Sony have pulled out a tasty thin and light plum from the notebook pie, with the announcement of the Vaio TX2 series. A release date has yet to be announced, but we bet these ultralights will fly off the shelves once they hit stores in 2006.



New Gateways With Intel Core Duo Processors

Sunday, January 22, 2006

It seems there's no escaping Intel's new dual-core mobile Pentium processor, Yonah. Now Gateway has rung in 2006 with a fresh lineup, - the M465-E, M685-E, NX560 and NX860 Gateways all sport speedy core duo processors.



Mogo - A Mouse That Lives in Your PC Card Slot

Thursday, January 19, 2006

This notebook computer mouse from Newton Peripherals is bluetooth enabled, and can be stored and recharged in your PC card slot. Mogo Mouse recently debuted at CES in Las Vegas.



Apple Unveils Cutting Edge Macbook Pro

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Apple Macs have always been popular with the artistic clique. Now Apple are rolling out a machine with a powerful Yonah processor, which should make this Macbook appeal to a wider demographic.



Office Space Blues - Is Wireless the Answer?

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Is Wi-Fi liberating workers from the confines of a traditional office enviroment? They are according to a survey conducted by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Indeed, 74 percent of those questioned said that wireless technology allows them to work with a notebook in bed, outside, and even in front of the Television.


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