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- Notebook
- A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter...
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- Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?
- Support for multitouch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology? There's a reason the first thing in Windows 7 that Microsoft chose to show publicly was its support...
- Tags: Touch Screen, Notebook, PC, Microsoft Corp., Computer, NextWindow, N-Trig, Software Collection, Microsoft Windows 7, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows 7 beta, touch, multitouch, Ina Fried, News.com, Ina Fried, News.com
- News items 2009-07-02
- Who here has ever needed to replace the battery in their notebook?
- Who here has ever needed to replace the battery in their notebook?Not personallyI have never replaced a battery in a notebook that I owned, but my girlfriend tends to keep computers for a long time, and I just replaced the battery in her +/- 5 year old G4 Powerbook recently....
- Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, laptop computer, battery, notebook
- Discussion threads 2009-06-29
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: Sony VAIO bundles, Polk Audio speakers, Acer Aspire notebook
- A sale for students on Sony VAIO bundles, a pair of Polk Audio speakers, and an Acer Aspire notebook. Here are your daily deals for Friday, June 26, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Starting today, save up to $250 on Sony VAIO...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Notebook, Sony Vaio, Speaker, Acer Inc., Woot, Desktops, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-06-26
- Netbook or notebook? Confusion reigns at 12 inches
- Netbook or notebook? Confusion reigns at 12 inchesThere's also a real difference in battery lifeSo if battery life is more important than performance and this is true for many people on the road you're better off with a netbook.Netbooks and ultralightsI've long been a fan of the ultralight category of...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, netbook market, netbook, laptop computer, Confusion Reigns, notebook, battery
- Discussion threads 2009-06-25
- Lenovo ThinkPad T400s business thin-and-light laptop
- Lenovo' new ThinkPad T400s laptop is a thin-and-light notebook for business users that features solid state drive storage and falls between the featherweight ThinkPad X300 and its T400 predecessor. It sports a super-slim profile, just 0.83-in. thick at its thinnest point, and starts under 4 lbs. by Andrew Nusca
- Tags: Lenovo ThinkPad, IBM ThinkPad, Lenovo Group Ltd., Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, product photos, Lenovo, ThinkPad, laptop, notebook, thin-and-light, T400s, business, Andrew Nusca
- Image galleries 2009-06-24
- Report: consumer confusion over netbooks and notebooks
- Report: consumer confusion over netbooks and notebooksNo wonder...Microsoft refused to work with netbooks. I said it before this all happened - People will buy a netbook thinking it's just a low end notebook and expect it to do everything they want.If Microsoft did follow the crowds, I'm betting the OS...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, notebook, netbook
- Discussion threads 2009-06-23
- Report: consumer confusion over netbooks and notebooks
- A report issued by the NPD Group this morning found that there's some confusion over the differences between a netbook and a notebook - and that's leading to some consumer dissatisfaction. The research firm found that 60 percent of consumers who purchased a netbook thought it...
- Tags: Notebook, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-06-23
- Netbooks vs. Notebooks - Consumers are confused
- Netbooks vs. Notebooks - Consumers are confusedI coulda told you that with no survey needed.I understand the portability aspect of the netbook but the performance hit is terrible. If they are used for simple interNET tasks like the name suggests they are fine. I cannot tell you how...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, netbook, notebook
- Discussion threads 2009-06-23
- News to know: Android notebooks; Twitter bugs; Samsung, Nokia
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. John Morris: Five big issues with ARM and Android netbooks Ryan Naraine: Coming in July: Month of Twitter Bugs ...
- Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Notebook, Nokia Corp., Smart Phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Smart Phones, TVs, Cellular Phones, Tv & Home Theater, Handhelds, Channel Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Marketing
- Blog posts 2009-06-16
- MSI GT725-212US
- To game well on a laptop isn't always a cheap endeavor--some might even call it a fool's way to part with his wallet. It can often seem like price is no issue for enthusiasts, but thankfully, some manufacturers are looking out for more affordable ways to get a superior gaming...
- Tags: Games, Notebooks, game, notebook, lid
- Product reviews 2009-06-15
- Acer to launch 3D notebook at end of October
- Acer to launch 3D notebook at end of OctoberMuch rather play games.Movies? Bah, I'd much rather play games ;).Converted movies likely will be wonky when the software tries to guess the 3D from the 2D.Movies that are already 3D and 3D games will benefit the most since they already have...
- Tags: Games, Acer Inc., notebook, 3D, game
- Discussion threads 2009-06-08
- Acer to launch 3D notebook at end of October
- Do not attempt to adjust your screens. Acer is planning to launch a 15.6-inch 3D notebook at the end of October 2009. It will have software for you to covert your boring old 2D movies into exciting new 3D adventures. It will also directly support...
- Tags: 3D, Notebook, Acer Inc., Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-06-08
- Acer Aspire Timeline: A thin-and-light notebook with 8 hour battery, gestures for $598
- Acer Aspire Timeline: A thin-and-light notebook with 8 hour battery, gestures for $598TimelineIf thing had a 9400m in it, i would have bought it the day i saw the ad.
- Tags: Notebooks, Acer Aspire Timeline, Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., notebook
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy term
- Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy termMicrosoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy termThe new name won't catch on. Netbooks is a lot easier to say. The only time you will see it listed as ?low cost small notebook PC" is when Microsoft describes the hardware...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, netbook, Microsoft Corp., catchy term, PC, notebook
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy term
- Just when you were getting used to the term "netbook," Microsoft comes in and changes it all up. And, if you liked the one-word term, and thought it was as cute as the little laptop it describes, then you'll love the new term that Microsoft has...
- Tags: Notebook, Microsoft Corp., Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-06-03
- Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMax
- Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMaxLatest AMD AM3 Phenom II CPU - Video ReviewIf your not sure to get Intel or AMD, and want the best performance for the price point then you should look into AMD.Take this latest Phenom II video review for example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1BHR8AY2DsCheers
- Tags: Corporate communications, Wi-Fi, Notebooks, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., WiMAX, notebook, chip
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMax
- Intel offered a sneak peek Monday afternoon at some news it plans to announce today at the Computex show in Taiwan. The company said it will introduce three new Intel Core 2 Duo processors, a new ultra low voltage Pentium processor and a new mobile chipset. Statement ...
- Tags: Notebook, Mobile, Intel Corp., Chip, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Processors, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-06-01
- Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17x
- Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17xTempting, but...when the heck are they going to get terabyte laptop hard drives? I'd be willing to pay that kind of money for a top of the line laptop, but not until they come out with terabyte hard drives. Or at least 2 half-terabyte...
- Tags: Notebooks, Games, Desktops, notebook, Gaming Laptop, laptop computer, game, Alienware, desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-29
- Dell debuts 14-in. ultrathin Studio 14z notebook for $649
- Dell debuts 14-in. ultrathin Studio 14z notebook for $649Re: Dell debuts 14-in. ultrathin Studio 14z notebook for $649I recently made the jump to a Lenovo laptop because Dell didn't have anything in the 14" range like this. I think it looks very promising and the price is reasonable. Good...
- Tags: Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., ultrathin, notebook
- Discussion threads 2009-05-28
- Dell debuts 14-in. ultrathin Studio 14z notebook for $649
- Dell announced and made available today its Studio 14z, its budget, ultrathin, ultralight notebook with a 16:9 HD screen, Nvidia 9400m graphics and no optical drive for $649. The notebook fills the gap between the traditional laptop segment and the growing netbook segment. by Andrew Nusca
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Dell, notebook, budget, thin, light, Studio, laptop, product photos, Andrew Nusca
- Image galleries 2009-05-28

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