More Laptops Opinion

• 12 December 2011

• Opinion: 10 Top Holiday Deals for Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Bargain Hunters

  The holiday season is closing in and time is running out for shoppers looking to send or receive gifts across the country in time for Christmas. Time may not be on your side, but the deals are. Here's a look at this week's best sales for all the computer geeks on your list. Whether they're looking for a tablet, laptop, or desktop we've found something for everyone. Take a look.

• 09 December 2011

• Opinion: AMD Ultrathin Laptops to Take on Intel-Based Ultrabooks?

  AMD is purportedly working on its own category of slimmed-down laptops as competition for Intel's Ultrabooks and the hugely successful Apple MacBook Air. While that might not be a big surprise to anyone (every computer manufacturer these days seems to be latching onto the thinner and lighter trend), it's interesting that sources say these ultrathin laptops with AMD processors may appear as early as next month.

• 08 December 2011

• Opinion: Channel your negative thoughts

  Being connected allows us to take advantage of all sorts of things: above all else, the web is an exceptional source of information. But it also lets us channel our negative thoughts.

• 01 December 2011

• Opinion: Acer: Ultrabooks Will Be Ultra Cheap in 2013

  Just one day ago we saw rumors that Ultrabooks will get price cuts of five to 10 percent early next year, for savings of about $100. But here's an even better (possible) deal: just $499 for these ultra-thin laptops. The only catch, of course, is that you'll have to make it through all of next year before you see sub-$500 prices.

• 30 November 2011

• Opinion: Ultrabooks May Get 5 Percent to 10 Percent Price Cut in Early 2012

  If you've been thinking of getting yourself an Ultrabook--that hot new category of ultrathin laptops--you probably should wait a couple of more months, since sources are reporting prices may fall 5 percent to 10 percent in the first quarter of 2012.

• 29 November 2011

• Opinion: Back to the desktop

  Times have changed since the mid-90s when PC Advisor launched, and no more so than in the field of the personal computer.

• 28 November 2011

• Opinion: Gigabyte Introduces Tablet-Laptop-Desktop Hybrid PC

  Gigabyte Technology Monday announced its Booktop T1132, which the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer is calling the world's first and only 3-in-1 laptop.

• 23 November 2011

• Opinion: Ultrabooks to Get Full 1080p HD Displays in 2012?

  Acer and Asus are working on high definition 1080p displays for their next generation of Ultrabooks, sources say. This means more screen real estate and more viewing pleasure for entertainment and games--without sacrificing laptop portability.

• 22 November 2011

• Opinion: Toshiba Portege Z830 Ultrabook Now Available Online

  Toshiba's Portege Z830 Ultrabook, a device the company is billing as the world's lightest 13-inch laptop, is now available online at Toshiba.com for consumers to buy.

• 21 November 2011

• Opinion: Chromebooks Get Price Cuts for Holiday Shoppers

  Google Chromebooks, the browser-based laptops that launched this summer, are getting price cuts.

• 18 November 2011

• Opinion: Brace for Ultrabook Glut

  Can computer shoppers ever get too much of a good thing? We'll soon find out as computer makers get ready to deluge the market with super-thin, power-sipping ultrabooks in the next few weeks.

• 17 November 2011

• Opinion: Ultrabooks to Get PayPass Tech for Tap-and-Pay on Your Laptop

  Intel and MasterCard have joined forces to bring mobile payments to laptops--specifically, in next year's batch of super thin, light ultrabooks. The built-in Near Field Communications (NFC) technology will let you tap your laptop with your smartphone or credit card to make online purchases.

• Opinion: New Apple Patent Hints at MacBook-Tablet Hybrid

  You don't need to be a Steve Jobs to see that as laptops become ever thinner and tablets become more and more popular, convergence of the products is inevitable. As that day approaches, Apple is preparing to be ready for it.

• 16 November 2011

• Opinion: HP Folio Ultrabook Designed with Business in Mind

  HP is jumping into the ultrabook fray with the introduction of the HP Folio. The $900 portable packs a lot of power in its small, light form factor, but is it enough to handle business computing on the go?

• Opinion: HP Launches Its First Ultrabook, the $900 HP Folio

  HP's first ultrabook, a 13.3-inch super-thin laptop dubbed the HP Folio, officially joined the ultrabook fray Wednesday, with more business-oriented features and a longer battery life than the competition so far.

• 14 November 2011

• Opinion: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Hits $250 on Black Friday at Best Buy

  Best Buy is knocking the price of the original Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet down to $250 for this year's Black Friday "Door Buster" offer, according to leaked ads. The Transformer's keyboard docking station will also be sold at a discount for the post-Thanksgiving shopping holiday.

• 11 November 2011

• Opinion: A good, cheap laptop? Make it a tablet

  A 'good, budget laptop' is the device we're most often asked to recommend. But what's cheap for one person is out of the reach of another. And anyway, the best cheap laptops are... tablets.

• 04 November 2011

• Opinion: Laptop Stolen from Checked Bag, Recovered on Craigslist

  This laptop recovery story is both a triumphant and cautionary tale.

• 03 November 2011

• Opinion: Should I Remove My Laptop Battery to Increase its Life?

  Rita Baker wants to preserve her laptop's battery. Should she remove it before running the computer on AC power?

• 02 November 2011

• Opinion: 'Like' the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook? If So, You Could Win One on Facebook

  Every day until the end of the year, Acer is giving away an Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook to one Facebook fan.

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