Aug 3, 2009 | computers, hardware, laptops, Microsoft, mobile, netbooks, Windows7
When Windows 7 arrives in a few months, it will be accompanied by new hardware that is just now coming into focus. You might find yourself buying more computers than you expect in the next 6-12 months. Desktop computers will be the least changed. Intel has already...
Jul 5, 2009 | hardware, laptops, netbooks, Windows7
A few days ago I said that there hadn’t been any profound changes in computer hardware for a while. That’s true, but there’s a change on the horizon that might affect things deeply, beginning late in 2009. Solid state hard drives are on the verge of becoming viable...
May 14, 2009 | hardware, laptops, mobile, wireless
Cell phone carriers absolutely adore monthly data plans. Want email on your new phone? Buy a monthly data plan for $40-60/month, to go along with the other charges for phone service and text messages. Want an easy Internet connection on your laptop so you don’t have...
Aug 13, 2008 | computers, Dell, hardware, laptops
Dell introduced seven new models of Latitude business notebooks today. There are details, videos, and some screen shots on this page. Here’s a partial list of new and improved features: Vastly improved battery life, in some cases up to 19 hours. Lots of...
Jun 15, 2008 | Apple, business, computers, laptops, mobile
The market for notebook computers is growing fast. Notebooks already outsell desktop computers in the US and will outsell desktops globally by next year, according to the New York Times. Here’s a report released yesterday comparing global notebook shipments in...
Jan 12, 2008 | computers, laptops
I get asked all the time whether there’s a difference between a “notebook computer” and a “laptop computer.” There’s no difference; the terms are interchangeable. There’s no consistency in how they’re used. I just got...
