News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
If you fly frequently, you’ll appreciate the Command Messenger from Timbuk2. This TSA-compliant bag has classic messenger-bag design and is made of oxford nylon fabric in your choice of empire red, black, or potrero (a taupe). The computer “Loveglove”, as they call their padded computer compartment, is on the outside back of the bag. The Loveglove […]
TSA-Compliant Command Messenger from Timbuk2 Read More
Laptop speakers aren’t typically known for sounding all that great. You could always add a pair of big boxy speakers that plugin to headphone jacks… If that doesn’t appeal to you, Edifier is offering a more elegant solution with their USB Soundbar Speaker. It features magnetically shielded drivers, efficient bass-reflex design, two 3-inch woofers and
Edifier Offers Better Sound to Laptop Owners Read More
I used to never give much thought to the mouse I was using, until one of my co-workers bought one for one of our computers. The thing just didn’t fit comfortably in my hand at all and I even avoided that computer if possible because of the uncomfortable mouse. On the other hand, the Smartfish
Smartfish ErgoMotion Laser Mouse Review Read More
If you can’t find an open USB port on your computer for your Hello Kitty Flash Drive, you might consider this 16 port USB hub from Brando. It has a geeky industrial design that allows you to see the circuit board and components. Unfortunately it’s not a USB 3.0 hub, but it is powered and
Never run out of USB ports again Read More
Quite awhile ago Steve Jobs said that Apple wouldn’t offer a netbook, but today he announced 2 new MacBook Air laptops that sure do resemble one (especially the 11 inch version). Available today in 11 and 13 inch models with prices starting at $999, these updated MBAs are both thinner and lighter than their predecessor.
Apple mates an iPad with a MacBook Air Read More
I’ve used laptops exclusively for the past few years, and their speakers aren’t the best for listening to music. But what can you expect from speakers the size of almonds, right? My current laptop has the best speakers I’ve had in a laptop, but even they are weak and tinny. They are okay for announcing
Arctic Sound S111 Portable Speakers for Laptops Review Read More
Skooba Design is introducing a new TechLife messenger for netbooks and the iPad. This nylon twill bag has a dedicated pouch inside to hold an iPad or other tablet or a netbook up to 10.5″ x 7.5″ x 1.5″. There are more than a dozen other pockets to hold gadgets, papers, even a water bottle.
Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design Read More
So you say you already have a hub with what, 4, 7, 16 ports? Obviously you’re not serious about your USB needs otherwise you’d have this 24-port monster! Coming at at roughly 6″ wide and a inch and a half tall, the majority of the ports are piggy-backed on each other around the diameter, with
Mega Hub vs Giant Peripheral Pile Read More
Graphics tablets are much easier than trying to use a mouse, but I can still have trouble using tablets because of the disconnect between the tablet and the screen displaying my work. Wacom has a couple of interactive pen displays that let you work directly on an LCD screen. The new Cintiq 12WX has a
Wacom Cintiq 12WX Interactive Pen LCD Display Read More
I have reviewed a handful of bags by booq and several checkpoint friendly laptop bags here at The-Gadgeteer. I have been using the booq Boa Flow M Laptop Backpack ever since I did that review earlier this year. I am surprised just how much I like and use their backpack. When booq sent me their Boa Flow
booq Taipan Lift S Review Read More
My laptop has a lot of very important things on it. I have documents that I created or scanned in. I have tons of music that I bought from iTunes or invested hours ripping from CDs. I have hundreds of ebooks. We switched to digital cameras years ago, so most of the pictures I have
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive and eSATA Upgrade Cable Review Read More
If your idea of a work area is a comfy couch in front of a TV with your feet propped up and a computer on your lap, then you might want to take a look at the new N550 Speaker LapDesk from Logitech. It has a padded base to keep your lap happy and built
Music from your Thighs – Logitech Launches the N550 Speaker LapDesk Read More
ThinkGeek has another cute item for the Star Wars aficionado. This little officially-licensed R2-D2 has 4 USB 2.0 ports along the base of his chassis. His legs are articulated, so you can adjust his position to make him recline or stand straight. He chirps, beeps, and squeals when you plug something into one of his
R2-D2 USB Hub from ThinkGeek Read More
The Funchico retro-style laptop bag from Rainebrooke looks like an old 1950-60’s travel case for women. The Funchico is made of tan and cream tweed with metallic pink threads woven in. The bag has imitation-leather long handles that can be worn on your shoulder and a grab handle. There are four metal feet to protect
Funchico Retro-Styled Laptop Bag for Women Read More
Saddleback Leather Company offers a variety of rugged leather bags, suitcases, duffles, wallets and accessories that have earned the reputation of becoming heirloom quality items that your family will fight over after you’re dead. I don’t know if Macbook Pro laptops will be around at the time of my demise, but if they are, I
Saddleback Leather Company Macbook Laptop Sleeve Review Read More
This TSA-approved laptop bag from MobileEdge is pretty and practical and designed for women. The ScanFast Element is made of faux brown leather with pink, brown, or green suede accents and has a striped satin lining. There’s a large, zippered organizer pocket on the front to hold pens, phones, and other small gadgets. There’s even a Wireless Security Shield
MobileEdge ScanFast Element Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag for Women Read More
Toshiba and Best Buy have teamed up to create a full sized laptop just for kids ages 5-10. Besides featuring an Intel Celeron processor, 13.3-inch diagonal HD display, built-in DVD drive and Webcam, the L635 has a cleanable keyboard and a no-gloss Dura-cross textured finish that helps resist fingerprints. It also comes loaded with special
Toshiba Satellite L635 – A Kid-worthy Laptop Read More
Seagate introduces the world’s first 1.5TB ultra portable external drive. The new FreeAgent GoFlex drive offers USB 3.0 connectivity that has the ability to transfer a 25GB file in under five minutes versus the 14 minutes it would take using a traditional USB 2.0 drive. 1.5TB can comfortably hold up to 60 HD movies, 750
Seagate puts 1TB in your Pocket Read More
Anyone watch the NBC television nerd series “Chuck“? It’s all about this average computer whiz guy nerd who works at a Best Buy-like store. He’s harmless, nerdy, a little on the wussy side. One day Chuck receives an encoded email from an old college buddy who is now with the CIA. The email embeds the
Mezzi Gold M-Zero Molded “Chuck” Briefcase Review Read More
What the heck is going on here? First there was a guy freaking out over a double rainbow and now there’s a mouse that pivots. I have no words… Ok, I do. 🙂 SmartFish has introduced a new spin on the ever present mouse. The ErgoMotion Wireless Laser Mouse that features a patented pivot base
Mice that Pivot, What Does it Mean? Read More