More Laptops Opinion

• 04 June 2012

• Opinion: Asus Windows 8 PCs--Innovative or Just Novel?

  Asus has revealed a new lineup of Windows 8 devices at the Computex 2012 tradeshow in Taiwan. The collection includes a couple angles on the hybrid laptop / tablet concept, as well as a desktop that tries to get in on the tablet action as well...sort of. The question is whether these devices are truly innovative, or just novelties.

• 01 June 2012

• Opinion: Intel Intros Dual-Core Ivy Bridge Chips; Releases Sneak Peek of Upcoming Ultrabooks

  Intel officially announced its dual-core and ultra-low voltage (ULV) Ivy Bridge processors for mainstream laptops, Ultrabooks, and desktop PCs Thursday. In addition, the chipmaker released a sneak peak of upcoming Ultrabooks, as well as stricter requirements for that brand of ultrathin laptops.

• 31 May 2012

• Opinion: Dell Unveils 'Ivy Bridge' Refresh for Business Laptops

  The next generation core processors from Intel--codenamed "Ivy Bridge"--are slowly making their way into desktops and laptops. Dell shared details of new Latitude laptops that incorporate the Ivy Bridge processors and are designed from the ground up to be productivity workhorses for business customers.

• 29 May 2012

• Opinion: Samsung Refreshes Series 5 Chromebook, Announces Chromebox Desktop PC

  Samsung Tuesday announced a faster Series 5 Chromebook netbook and, at long last, the Chromebox -- a mini-PC that also runs the web-centric Google Chrome OS.

• 28 May 2012

• Opinion: Wanted: more and faster storage

  As computing tech all around us steadily shrinks in size, our need for more outboard storage expands. You can fit only so much expensive flash storage into a phone, tablet or even a laptop.

• 24 May 2012

• Opinion: Mystery Dell XPS 14 Laptop Packs High-End Features in Ultrabook Form

  What's this? An unannounced 14-inch Ultrabook called the Dell XPS 14 has popped up on Amazon. The specs suggest this superthin laptop will give other Ultrabooks a run for their money--it's got an Ivy Bridge processor, Nvidia discrete graphics, an HD+ display, and 12 hours of battery life.

• 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.

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