Feb 28, 2014 | computers, Dell, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, shopping, Surface, tablet
In the market for a new desktop computer? Laptop? Tablet? Phone? Good luck! There are way too many choices. I can’t imagine how you pick one. The good news is that almost everything is good enough, especially in the desktop and laptop worlds. Just about everything on...
Dec 15, 2013 | Amazon, bruceb, Dell, Lenovo, shopping
At this special time of year, perhaps your thoughts turn – as mine do – to the truly meaningful things in life, like: What can you do to help Bruce have a happy Christmas? There’s one easy thing. If you have any last-minute shopping to do at Amazon between now and...
Dec 11, 2013 | computers, Dell, hardware, HP, laptops, shopping, Windows7, Windows8
For reasons that I can’t comprehend, it is almost impossible to buy Windows 8 on many mainstream business desktop PCs. The tech press finds it endlessly entertaining to chart the slow sales progress of Windows 8. The most recent collection of articles from last week...
Nov 25, 2013 | Dell, hardware, laptops, Microsoft, phone, software, Surface, tablet
The Microsoft ecosystem of devices and apps is thriving and deserves your consideration when you’re looking for your next tablet or phone. Here are some of the latest developments. WINDOWS PHONES Nokia Lumia phones are impressive! Well engineered, reasonably priced,...
Oct 27, 2013 | Android, Apple, Dell, Google, Google+, hardware, iPad, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, OneDrive, shopping, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8, Windows8
Previously: It’s Not The Device, It’s The Ecosystem Let’s break down the new tablets by ecosystem. I’ll give you some shopping tips along the way. APPLE Everyone can find something to like in an iPad. The iPad Air (9.7” screen) brings the weight of the full-size iPad...
Sep 3, 2013 | Dell, hardware, laptops, Lenovo, shopping
Dell and Lenovo have released details of new business laptops that take advantage of the latest advances in Intel’s Haswell chipsets to increase speed, reduce weight, and extend battery life. Expect them to be shipping in the next few weeks, along with more new models...
