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Apple battery fiasco

Hours after posting yesterday that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC determined that substandard batteries for Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro "didn't pose any safety threat" the same organized notified the public that Apple would be recalling 1.8 million Lithium Ion batteries sold for the PowerBook G4...

Tags: Apple iBook, battery

Blog posts 2006-08-25

Apple iBook G4 (14-inch)

The higher-end model in Apple's budget-friendly iBook line, the 14-inch iBook G4, offers a few welcome enhancements over its previous iteration--namely, a slightly faster 1.42GHz PowerPC processor, more standard memory (512MB), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Enhanced Data Rate, and a lower $1,299 price. Though the 14-inch iBook G4 is no slouch and...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple Computer Inc., Apple iBook, iBook G4

Product reviews 2006-01-27

Additional Resources

Shuttle KPC K-4800

We liked Shuttle's $230 KPC K-4500 PC mostly because it was one of the cheapest complete desktops around. This higher-end model is a different story. We should qualify "higher end," because the Shuttle KPC K-4800 still starts at $299. But at that price, it's closing in on standard Windows PC...

Tags: Shuttle, K-4800, Shuttle KPC K-4800, KPC K-4500

Product reviews 2008-10-06

Mac ready the enterprise?

Mac ready the enterprise?My work MacBook Pro just experienced this very problem...My work MacBook Pro just experienced this very problem. When I'm at home I connect it to my external 22" CRT, keyboard, mouse, etc. It stays there until I get back to work where I use it...

Tags: Corporate communications, Notebooks, laptop computer, video, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

Dell All-in-One Wireless Printer V305w - multifunction ( color )

The Dell V305W is an inexpensive all-in-one AIO printer that also connects wirelessly to your home network. The $129 multifunctional solution does triple duty as a 1,200x2,400 dpi scanner and full range copier. Dell manages to keep the cost of the V305W low by omitting an autodocument feeder and fax...

Tags: Printers, Dell V305W, printer, Dell Computer Corp., cartridge

Product reviews 2008-09-30

Seagate FreeAgent Go (blue, 320GB)

The FreeAgent Go is part of Seagate's latest new line of portable hard drives and is by far the thinnest we've tested while still maintaining a reasonably fast transfer rate. Seagate sent us a blue 320GB model ($150) for our review, but you can take your pick of four vibrant...

Tags: Operating systems, Seagate Technology LLC, FreeAgent Go, USB

Product reviews 2008-09-26

HP w2408h True Color Widescreen

The $460 HP w2408h True Color Widescreen is a moderately priced 24-inch monitor with performance nearly comparable to our top-tier 24-incher, the $689 Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP. Still, this monitor lacks a few of the features that would let it compete mano a mano with its top-end counterparts. Although we saw...

Tags: Games, Performance management, Monitors & displays, Network technology, screen-height, display, True Color Widescreen, Hewlett-Packard Co., OSD, game, performance, neck, monitor, cable

Product reviews 2008-09-26

Dell Studio Desktop

With its new Studio Desktop, Dell finally brings its mainstream desktop line into the 64-bit era. The glossy black midtower PC presents little in the way of innovative design, but by offering the 64-bit version of Windows Vista, Dell now competes on even footing with HP, Gateway, and other vendors...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Studio Desktop, Dell Studio, 64-bit, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows Vista, wireless, desktop

Product reviews 2008-09-24

Sony Vaio JS190J (black)

Finally, a Windows-based all-in-one computer earns our admiration. We've seen new all-in-one PCs from Hewlett-Packard and Averatec this year, and Apple also refreshed its popular iMac. None of them deliver as much in the way of features and performance as Sony's new, $1,499 Vaio JS190J. A full-size desktop processor helps...

Tags: Desktops, Blu-ray, Vaio JS190J, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., Apple iMac

Product reviews 2008-09-23

Canon PowerShot A580

In general, it's best not to expect too much from a budget camera: the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A580 exemplifies this philosophy. Sure, it's got a clunky design, feels cheap, and doesn't have all the latest features (in fact for about the same price or a little more you can get...

Tags: ISO standards, A580, camera, Canon Inc., Canon PowerShot

Product reviews 2008-09-23

Google's Android: Following the money on mobile search

Google's Android: Following the money on mobile searchI will NOT place any bets either, but, I did NOT expect all of thisexcitement. When you led with how gPhone would not be any where near as exciting as iPhone, I had to agree. But, I am shocked by all of the...

Tags: Smart phones, SEARCH, Cellular phones, Google Android, mobile search, Google Inc., phone, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-09-23

Shuttle XPC P2 4800X

Shuttle says that the idea of its tiny XPC P2 4800X gaming PC is to compete with the Falcon Northwest FragBox 2. We suggest that Shuttle head back to the lab. The chief hallmark of this $3,200 configuration is its Intel X48 chipset and its Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor....

Tags: Chipsets, Games, Processors, Shuttle, FragBox 2

Product reviews 2008-09-18

Samsung CLP-315W

The Samsung CLP-315W is a full color laser printer with built in wireless connectivity that makes it easy to link several computers to the printer over a network. The compact CLP-315 series is one of the smallest in its class and the individual toner cartridges save money by giving you...

Tags: Printers, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Samsung CLP-315W, printer, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2008-09-18

Apple releases Mac OS 10.5.5

Apple releases Mac OS 10.5.5Updated on my MacBookPro with no problems.I have updated my MacBookPro yesterday and I didn't experience any problems. Remember that 10.5.5 update will require two reboots, at least that what I experienced on my MacBookPro.I have used my MacBookPro with my normal applications and I didn't...

Tags: Desktops, Mac OS 10.5.5, Apple Macintosh, MacbookPro, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS

Discussion threads 2008-09-16

Apple mega-patch covers 34 Mac OS X security issues

Apple mega-patch covers 34 Mac OS X security issuesSome third-party components.Most people don't use "some" to describe half.RE: Apple mega-patch covers 34 Mac OS X security issuesApple Slow to protect their DRM supporters Thanks but no thanks we Run Linux here.No Exploits? Who Even Would Know?Some Apple apologist will likely...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, mega-patch cover, Apple Macintosh, Mac OS X security, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, security, virus

Discussion threads 2008-09-16

Putting old Macs out to pasture

Putting old Macs out to pastureMacs and resale valueI got a turn-of-the-century Powerbook G4 Titanium from Ebay. Paid about $200. The interesting thing was that it was being sold as a functioning and useful item, not as a collectors item, and not as scrap. I found it very...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Titanium, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-09-15

Apple notebook refresh rumored to arrive October 14 (updated)

Apple notebook refresh rumored to arrive October 14 updatedMac Hardware - No Reward for LoyaltyHow many iPod/iPhone events have there been between now and the last mainstream Mac (sorry, but that doesn't include the niche Air). The Mac faithful have been really neglected and it's pretty sad. Take a look...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-09-11

ViewSonic VA2626wm

Although the ViewSonic VA2626 is part of the company's Value line, in nearly every way it is inferior to the Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM, which serves up more features and better performance for a lower price. Priced as low as $480, the Samsung is the better value between these two 25.5-inch...

Tags: Engineering, Monitors & displays, footstand, Viewsonic VA2626wm, ViewSonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., OSD

Product reviews 2008-09-09

Velocity Micro Edge Z15

Velocity Micro's Edge Z15 midrange gaming desktop is a perfect example of what this mid-sized vendor does best. The sleek, sturdy chassis houses an expertly assembled selection of hardware, and the price and performance compete well with systems from both mainstream vendors and smaller specialty shops. Velocity Micro doesn't attempt...

Tags: Desktops, Edge Z15, Velocity, Velocity Micro, Maingear, PC

Product reviews 2008-09-08

Sony Vaio JS190J (silver)

Finally, a Windows-based all-in-one earns our admiration. We've seen new all-in-one PCs from Hewlett-Packard and Averatec this year, and Apple also refreshed its popular iMac. None of them deliver as much in the way of features and performance as Sony's new, $1,499 Vaio JS190J. A full-size desktop processor helps make...

Tags: Desktops, Blu-ray, Vaio JS190J, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-09-03