LENOVO THINKPAD X60

When Lenovo took over IBM’s Thinkpad line of notebooks, there was some concern that the line might be changed and the quality might suffer. All the reviews are good so far, and the new ultraportable Thinkpad X60 is getting rave reviews. Here’s PC Magazine...

REMOTE SUPPORT FROM DELL

Dell’s image has been slipping. Tech support has been rocky for more than a few of my clients (and abysmal for computers purchased from Dell’s Home division, which outsources support to India). Its sales division for parts and small items is a nightmare....

NEW DELL WIDESCREEN NOTEBOOKS

Dell will roll out new business notebooks today, the Latitude D620 and D820, with two interesting features. Here’s an article about the rollout.First, they will have built-in support for Internet connections through Verizon or Cingular cellular networks. Up to...

DELL ADDS XPS BRAND

Dell has turned the “XPS” name into a separate brand for upper-end PCs, notebooks, displays, and televisions. Here’s an article about Dell’s new push into the top of the market.As of tonight, Dell’s Small Business division doesn’t...

DELL SUPPORT SLIPPING

Dell has been on top of the computer retailing world for years. It has had a well-deserved reputation for providing better support than the other PC manufacturers.There are signs that Dell’s crown may be slipping – although unfortunately there is no one...

PRICES KEEP FALLING

A Wall Street Journal columnist notes a milestone today – the price for an entry-level computer has fallen below $300. Dell and others are offering computers with Windows XP Professional, a 2.4GHz Celeron processor, 256Mb of RAM, a 40Gb hard drive, and a 17 inch...