News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
Adding additional file storage to your desktop and laptop computers is a snap these days with the variety of USB hard drives that are on the market. Seagate is a brand that I’ve come to trust over the years, so when they asked if I would like to take a look at their FreeAgent GoFlex […]
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When you are going through airport security, what’s the most important thing? I mean, aside from making sure your socks don’t have holes in them, that is. You want to get through it fast, right? And it sure is a hassle having to remove your laptop from its bag and then put it back in
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With iPads being more popular and apps being more diverse, the iPad has almost become a desktop replacement for your everyday life. I carry my iPad 3G around with me everywhere since I can easily access my company network and pull up any information that I need. But I always have a bad feeling of
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Recently, we told you about the Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design. Michael Hess, the president of Skooba Design, took the time to let us know that Techlife™ is much more than just a single bag. The collection features a series of super-lightweight, casual yet sporty bags: the messenger and a neo-skin for the netbook/iPad, a
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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