News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
Here’s a cool use for one of those USB flash drives laying at the bottom of your junk drawer – use it as an alarm for your laptop. LAarm is a (free for personal use, $50 for business) laptop alarm security application that sounds an alarm when a laptop is in danger of being stolen […]
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Confidential documents, surfing The Gadgeteer while at work, and porn. What do these all have in common? They’re all things that you’re likely to want to hide from prying eyes. If you are doing any of these (or similar) activities in public using your laptop, you have a few options: One of those dorky shields
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OWC has announced today its newest OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro model – the first FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 bus powered 2.5″ portable drive offering 1TB of storage capacity in a pocket-sized portable storage solution for Mac or PC users. It features data transfer speeds up to 100MB/s and is bus powered so it can
Is that 1TB in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Read More
The FreeAgent DockStar is made especially for the Seagate FreeAgent Go external hard drive. It’s a special docking cradle that connects to your home network via an Ethernet cable to allow access to the drive’s contents from anywhere on your network or the universe or that matter. You can also send pictures from your iPhone
Network adapter for your USB drive – Seagate FreeAgent DockStar Read More
Get contemporary with the UBoard from Pyramid Distribution.The UBoard is a USB monitor stand that has a 3 port USB hub built into it along with a cup and memo holder. It’s compatible with Windows and Mac computers and can be purchased for $59.95.
Glass coffee table for your iMac or laptop Read More
My daughter needed a laptop bag that would carry her Dell 14” Inspiron 1420 laptop and a few essentials. She doesn’t take her computer to school, so she had no need for a huge bag with room for books, notebooks, and the like. She just needed the laptop, power brick, and a few other basics
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If you’ve been looking for a simple way to physically expand your computer desktop, you now have a few more options. DoubleSight Displays has announced the release of their Smart USB line of USB LCD displays, ranging in price from $120 for a 7-inch display to $160 for a 9-inch display with a built-in webcam.
DoubleSight ups the USB display ante Read More
In a world dominated by incase, the Sumo notebook sleeve, packs quite a punch. This bag is loaded with ballistic and water-resistant nylon, a corduroy liner, hip contrast top stitching, and padded protection. A sleeve built this good also fits snugly right under your arm.
Sumo Sleeve: Protecting Notebooks One Day at a Time Read More
This spring, I upgraded from my first generation MacBook Air to a 13″ unibody MacBook. The only regret I had in the move was the loss of the i-volution Leather Suit I used to protect my MBAir. Vaja’s i-volution Leather Suit did an incredible job protecting my MBAir during the rigors/dangers of my very hectic
The Vaja i-volution Leather Suit for the 13″ MacBook Read More
Ben Udkow sent me an email this morning telling me that I have to test this product… 😉 It’s the YoGen Max; a foot operated, portable charger for laptop computers. I’m all for trying alternative energy solutions, but would you buy / use something like this with your laptop? It’s bulkier than a typical AC
Power your laptop with your feet – YoGen Max Read More
If you have ever had a multi-monitor setup you know the added productivity it can provide. The Diamond USB Display Adapter is a simple device that allows you to add an additional monitor using a spare USB port. The adapter is basically a portable video card that works with your Mac or PC. The Diamond
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I love the rustic style of these Macbook sleeves from ColcaSac of Salt Lake City, Utah. They are made by hand with all-natural environmentally friendly fabrics and are padded with fleece. They offer different designs, colors and sizes for 13, 15 and 17 inch Macbooks and Macbook Pro laptops. Prices range from $30 – $33.
Wrap your Macbook in burlap and like it – ColcaSac Read More
For part of the year I live in an area where the local telecom company advertises dial-up as high speed Internet access. To keep my sanity and actually get something done, I spend a lot of time at the library using their broadband connection or war-driving looking for open hot spots. With the Wi-Fire WiFi
Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review Read More
The Sumo Laptop Purse is not just a laptop bag, it is a laptop PURSE. And yes, there is a difference. If you are anything like me, you end up carrying several different bags daily, including a laptop bag, purse, gym bag, lunch, etc. Hooray for laptop purses like this one made by Sumo, because
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Ok, rejoice might be a bit of an exaggeration… But if you are a notebook user that wishes for a numeric pad, HP just made your wish come true. The HP CalcPad 100 connects to your computer via USB and is immediately recognized by Excel and other apps. Kick it up a notch with the
Math lovers rejoice over the HP CalcPad Read More
The Arc Mouse is stylish, simple AND functional. The Arc made my Microsoft is a laser mouse that carves out the mid-section to provide a sleek minimalist design. It’s less substantial than a normal mouse and may not offer the ergonomics of other mice, but it fits the fingers well enough for regular use.
Microsoft Arc Mouse Review Read More
We love our electronics, don’t we? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have, at the very least, a notebook computer and an MP3 player. Most of my friends add in an iPhone or other smartphone. I, personally, have always used Invisible Shield products for my more important electronics and have gotten quite good at applying them
MusicSkins Laptop Skin Review Read More
We’ve seen ergonomic keyboards like this for our desktop computers, but this is the first time that I’ve seen one made especially for laptops. The Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard that offers similar key feel and travel distance as found on the standard desktop keyboards. Typical laptop “mini” or “compact” keyboards can have shortened key travel
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Like a lot of us, I travel for work fairly often, lugging my rotator-cuff rending Lenovo T60p (with extended life battery) and its builders-grade power brick through airports and hotels. Because of this, I am rather fanatical about accessories that can help me save time, weight and space, both on my daily grind commute and
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 Review Read More
Gear bags are all the rage these days, most sporting voluminous cc’s of storage space and a plethora of pockets and compartments for storing our gadgety goodies. The BUILT Laptop Backpack follows a bit different philosophy. Looking like a cross between a sport parachute pack and a bullet-proof vest, this über slim and contoured carrier
Low profile laptop backpack from BUILT Read More