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21 May 2012
Opinion: Microsoft Renews Free Xbox 360 with Purchase of Windows PC Deal

If you missed last year's free Xbox 360 with the purchase of a Windows PC deal from Microsoft here's some good news. Microsoft is repeating the offer.
18 May 2012
Opinion: AMD's Trinity Processor vs. Intel's Ivy Bridge

AMD's next-generation A-Series processors, code-named Trinity, are the chip manufacturer's answer to Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors now appearing in the new Ultrabook laptops.
15 May 2012
Opinion: Lenovo Launches Fleet of New Ivy Bridge ThinkPads and IdeaPads

Lenovo Tuesday officially announced its new portfolio of business-friendly ThinkPad laptops, IdeaPad Ultrabooks, and IdeaPad multimedia laptops. Come June, it'll be raining Lenovo ThinkPads and IdeaPads.
Opinion: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon: Lightest 14-Inch Ultrabook in a Narrow Field

Lenovo claims that its ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the world's lightest 14-inch Ultrabook, with a weight of just under 3 pounds. It's an easy claim to make, though, because the company doesn't have much competition in that size.
08 May 2012
Opinion: Five Good Laptop Bargains to Consider

Laptop manufacturers are hard at work updating their laptop lines and making new models using Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processors. If you're in the market for a new laptop, however, it may make more sense for you to buy a slightly older laptop running second-generation Sandy Bridge and save a few hundred bucks. Here's how to decide which purchase is your best option.
07 May 2012
Opinion: Sony Vaio T Ultrabooks: Ivy Bridge Support, Specs, Pricing Revealed

When Sony recently announced its first Ultrabooks, the Vaio T13 and Vaio T11, details for only the 13-inch model were provided, with no mention of pricing or Ivy Bridge processor availability for either model. Now German websites, including Sony's official German site, fills in those blanks.
04 May 2012
Opinion: Ultrabook Prices Could Dip to $599 Thanks to Use of Plastic Materials

Wait until the second half of this year, and you might be able to get a super-thin and lightweight Ultrabook for just $599. These lower-priced Ultrabooks, however, will use plastic materials for the chassis, rather than the more pricey aluminum used today.
Opinion: Guy Puts Ice Cream Sandwich on His Laptop--the OS, Not the Dessert

Android seems to be everywhere these days. While we're still eagerly awaiting for it to appear on toasters (and toaster-fridges), at least we now have it running on full-fledged laptops.
03 May 2012
Opinion: Samsung Series 9 Ultrabooks to Get Ivy Bridge Update

The thin and light Samsung Series 9 Ultrabooks will be upgraded to Intel’s Ivy Bridge. The upcoming 15-inch laptop will sport a Core i5 3317U processor clocked at 1.7Ghz, according to a listing on Samsung’s site, but the company didn’t say when it would be available to buy, or for how much.
02 May 2012
Opinion: Restarting a remote Mac

Reader, tech dabbler, and Weeds actor Andy Milder, occasionally contacts me for technical advice. In exchange, I drop his name. I'd additionally like to drop this bit of advice in response to his latest query:
01 May 2012
Opinion: Dell: Ultrabook Sales Better Than Expected

Sales of Dell's ultra-slim XPS 13, one of a new breed of Windows-based Ultrabook laptops, are exceeding expectations, the company says.
25 April 2012
Opinion: MSI GT70, GT60 Gaming Laptops Pack Ivy Bridge Chips, Color Keyboards

MSI this week unveiled two of the first laptops available to sport Intel's new third-generation Ivy Bridge processor: The 15.6-inch GT60 and 17.3-inch GT70 gaming laptops.
24 April 2012
Opinion: Patience--Wait for Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks

Are you in the market for a new PC, and considering the new slimmer, sleeker line of ultrabooks? If so, put your wallet away. Wait for ultrabooks to hit the street armed with the new Intel Ivy Bridge processors.
19 April 2012
Opinion: Dell Refreshes Alienware Laptop Line, Discontinues M11x

Dell is refreshing most of its Alienware gaming laptop line, except for the baby of the bunch, the Alienware M11x. According to the company, the M11x has reached the end of its life and will be discontinued in 2012.
17 April 2012
Opinion: Intel Shows Off Pricey 'Cove Point' Ultrabook-Tablet Hybrid

Intel's latest concept for an Ultrabook-tablet hybrid is beautiful, but it's not cheap.
12 April 2012
Opinion: Ultrabooks: trying to catch Apple four years after the MacBook Air

Intel's promotion of Ultrabooks four years after the launch of the MacBook Air may help to explain why Apple is now a $600bn company.
10 April 2012
Opinion: Save a Wet Gadget, Salvage a Laptop Hard Disk

I can think of few hassles as devastating as dropping your cell phone into the sink or letting it take a tumble in the washing machine. These kinds of accidents happen all the time, often with the result of an expensive trip to the store for a replacement. But maybe that doesn't have to be the outcome. A couple years back, we offered some tips for reviving a wet phone, including the ever-popular "submerge it in a bowl of dry rice." But if you want a more robust solution, consider stocking a Bheestie Bag.
03 April 2012
Opinion: Improve Your Laptop's Battery Life

Longer battery life: Every laptop user wants it, but few know how to get it without buying a new machine. Though laptop manufacturers have made great strides over the past few years in increasing the efficiency (and thus the battery life) of their products, even the most efficient modern machines don't last long enough for many users. What you may not realize, however, is that your system is probably loaded with integrated peripherals and bloatware that you'll never use but that consume resources and reduce battery life.
02 April 2012
Opinion: Gamer Alert: Asus G75 Laptop with Ivy Bridge Processor, NVidia Kepler Graphics Available for Pre-Order

The Asus G75 high-end gaming powerhouse is the newest laptop that will feature Intel's third-generation Ivy Bridge processor, and you can preorder it now.
30 March 2012
Opinion: Intel Ivy Bridge Chips Launch Dates Leaked

Intel Ivy Bridge processors may finally be on their way to new desktops and laptops, according to leaked launch schedules.

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