Computers

pcs

More Hands-On Photos of the Gorgeous HP Firebird's Gross Innards

I'm usually not into that liquid cooling glowy PC mod stuff, but the HP Firebird 803 really is a nice looking machine...in a clinical circuitry kind of way. More »

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Comment by MrHaroHaro: Sigh couldn't they keep it simple? The lights make it look kinda' tacky. 1 Responses | Other threads

ces 2009

Sony Vaio P is a 1.4-pound, Super Widescreen Netbook Dynamo

Sony's much-hyped Vaio P Netbook has finally come out from under wraps, weighing under 1.4 pounds, sitting under an inch thick, and packing in an 8-inch screen with a 2.08:1 aspect ratio (1600x768!). More »

01/07/09

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creepy

The Military Wants Virtual Parents For Children of Deployed Soldiers

You would think that a webcam would be sufficient, but basic teleconferencing solutions to the problem of deployed moms and dads is not enough for the military. They want to go virtual. More »

01/07/09

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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Given the burnability of children's skin, letting your child sit with a hot metal laptop on her legs is probably... 5 Responses | Other threads

rumor

Rumor: 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro Finally Receiving Update, Better Battery

Word from Asia today is that the 17-inch MacBook Pro, which conspicuously lacked the aluminum update its smaller brethren and cousins received earlier this year, will finally receive its refresh at MacWorld—with a twist.

01/04/09

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Comment by Neone: soldered unremovable battery makes laptops a big FAIL. It HAS to be removable!... 12 Responses | Other threads

tgif

10 of the World's Most Comfortable Office Chairs

With the holidays behind us, it is time to buckle down and get some work done in 2009. With these chairs, you might actually enjoy sitting in front of the computer all day.

01/02/09

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retromodo

16 Retro Computer Ads Make You Appreciate Your Modern Gear

We all bitch about OSes and hardware, but be thankful that we live in the 21st century. In the early 80's 2K of RAM was touted as enough to "satisfy our lust for power." More »

12/30/08

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Comment by Maced: These are starting to get tired I think. Slow news day eh?... 34 Responses | Other threads

netbooks

$830 Goyard Netbook Sleeves Despise Humanity

I'm glad that in spite of the economic apocalypse, famed French luggage maker Goyard can offer us netbook bags for only $830 (as seen in Vogue magazine.)

12/30/08

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Comment by Geisrud: Why should I give $830 for a product from a designer I've never heard of? 9 Responses | Other threads

bestmodo

Bestmodo 2008

Here's a list of the very best gear we've seen this year. It's more bragger's guide than buyer's guide—if you have any of this, you can officially tell your friends to suck on it.

12/29/08

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vaio

Sony Vaio Pocket: The Fancy Mystery Netbook Leaked

Sony Style has leaked some specs of the netbook—what I've heard is its flagship announce at the show—ahead of its CES 2009 coming out of the closet party. Its name is Pocket. UPDATED 12/26

12/25/08

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Comment by chrism123: Hope the sell 'em with XP. Vista blows. 10 Responses | Other threads

rumor

Leaked Samsung NC20 Is Another Pricey 12-Inch Netbook

According to Notebook Italia, it looks like Samsung is readying the release of their own 12-inch netbook, the NC20. The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 has a challenger!

12/22/08

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Comment by DeadhousepIants: Dear computer manufacturers, Stop making notebooks with only 1GB of ram. Producing notebook computers that are only good for opening non-attachment... 6 Responses | Other threads

touchscreen pcs

Capacitatve-Touch HP tx2 Tablet "Needs Work" Says Laptop Mag

It was supposed to be this wondertablet, a breakthrough device with iPhone-like capacitative touch screen, plus innovative software like its TouchSmart all-in-one siblings. But Laptop's testing shows the touch features aren't nearly good enough.

12/19/08

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apple

The Multitouch Mighty Mouse

Following Apple's patents on multitouch applied to mice, MacBlogz has created this simple prototype of how a multitouch Mighty Mouse could look like. I specially like the fact that it's aluminum and its profile.

12/19/08

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Comment by CaliBoom: Just make a friggin NORMAL mouse that has two+ buttons on it and I can take my Microsoft Mouse off... 19 Responses | Other threads

computers

BFG Tech's Case-Mounted Touchscreen Offers Control Over Your Components

Although details are scarce, a spy shot has revealed the BFG Tech is preparing to unveil a high-end PC system with a glorious LCD touchscreen interface. More »

12/18/08

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Comment by Kimistry: Is it me, or does their UI look very iphone-ish? 10 Responses | Other threads

qotd

Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Someone Else Uses Your Computer?

Your computer is your life. All of your important information is on there and you have the settings just the way you like. Now someone wants to use it. Does that make you uncomfortable? More »

12/16/08

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Comment by WilCon: Might as well move in, wear my underwear and bang my wife if you are using my computer.... 28 Responses | Other threads

intel

Early Hands-On of Intel Convertible Classmate

Laptop Mag scored a hands-on with a pre-production unit of the upcoming Intel Convertible Classmate. And they seemed to like it.

12/16/08

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mods

Computer Modeled After Incredible Bejing Digital Building

The Bejing Digital building wasn't the breakaway star of 2008 Olympics architecture, but if Michael Phelps built circuit boards, things might have been different. Luckily, one modder created a case to commemorate the building.

12/16/08

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Comment by Peter Evans: Moddled ... wut? Word not found in the Dictionary and Encyclopedia.Did you mean: middled meddled muddled modeled toddled noddled Modeled? 10 Responses | Other threads

qotd

Are Netbooks Too Small?

About the only way a guy my size can use a netbook is with one hand. Seriously, those things can be super tiny. But what do you think? How small is too small? More »

12/12/08

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Comment by bpapa9013: People buy netbooks because they are small, if they are too small for your sausage fingers then don't buy one... 14 Responses | Other threads

crapmodo

World's Smallest Optical Mouse Proves Some Gadgets Don't Need To Be Tinier

The Z-Nano mouse is claiming smallest optical mouse in the world: it's about the size of the finger you will use to daintily stab at its buttons. See it in diminutive action. More »

12/12/08

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Comment by jdbaile3: Pretty soon we will just have implants in our palm. 6 Responses | Other threads

anti-virus

FTC Halts Massive Scam That Tricks Consumers Into Buying Anti-Virus Software

Have you ever got one of those annoying ads that claim your computer is infected? Well, the FTC has put a stop to the scam and the five anti-virus products involved. More »

12/11/08

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Comment by flaxseed: I never get these things... I wonder why.... 19 Responses | Other threads

laptops

Ericsson and Intel Developing Laptop Remote Kill Switch

There's nothing worse than the thought of someone stealing your laptop, other than that person kicking up their feet while they browse through your digital life. Now Ericsson and Intel are developing a solution.

12/11/08

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hard drives

Giz Explains: Everything You Need to Know About Hard Drives

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12/10/08

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retromodo

Dated Computer Ads For Your Perusal and Mockery

There's nothing quite like the ego boost of looking at an old computer ad. Without doing absolutely anything remarkable, you get to laugh at the accomplishments of yesteryear that got us where we are today.

12/10/08

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Comment by 1.21Gigawatts: What year is the ad from? It's not a bad buy for $599 with all those specs, if it's from... 9 Responses | Other threads

logitech

Question of the Day: What's Your Favorite Mouse of All Time?

Today is the 40th anniversary of the mouse. Since then, it's evolved into different shapes, sprouted buttons, lost its tail and mutated all kinds of other crazy ways. But everyone has a favorite.

12/09/08

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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Microsoft Optical Trackball. It never had the highest resolution, but it's comfortable and built to last. I've had... 17 Responses | Other threads

prof. dealzmodo

Why You Should Stop Buying Your Computers Fully Loaded

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12/09/08

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peripherals

The Logitech Comfort Lapdesk Is Very Shiny and Very White

Lots of companies make shiny, white products, but Logitech's topped 'em all with their new lapdesk. At the right angle, I think this thing could blind the sun.

12/08/08

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Comment by Hello Mister Walrus: Someone needs to invent a laptop desk that absorbs heat from your laptop, and converts it into electricity.... 6 Responses | Other threads

tech culture

Computer Assisted Memory: Brilliant or Horrific?

I'm no memory or brain expert, only barely having the necessary equipment, but this perfect episodic memory post on BoingBoing got me thinking about memory and how technology will alter it in the future.

12/04/08

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Comment by xanderjanz: I'm confidant evolution did a well thought out and insightful job of crafting our experience of memory. Any change... 10 Responses | Other threads

mods

Beautiful Walnut Radio Is Actually Artful PC Casemod

I've always wanted an old radio, like this 1946 Stromberg Carlson recreation. But it would just be something that I looked at, like, "ooh, neat...now what?" But old tyme modder Jeffrey Stephenson has another idea.

12/04/08

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Comment by admoseremic: Yeah I like it when people do creative things while I sit on my fat butt eating taco bell.... 2 Responses | Other threads

space

First Teddie Bear Astronauts Conquer Space

Yesterday the Japanese announced the first space beer. Now the British are claiming the first teddy bear astronauts, who were photographed in space from a home-made vessel with two digital cameras, a flight computer, GPS, and radio.

12/04/08

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logitech

Crazy Never Before Seen Logitech Mutant Mouse Prototypes

I love Logitech mice, so I actually dug their shameless mouse timeline. Even more awesome, though, are these amazing prototypes that never left their lab, like the three-scroll wheel monstrosity and hockey puck above.

12/03/08

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Comment by jonizzzle: Logitec mice are so comfortable to use. I wish apple made their mighty mice ergonomically correct and not just look 10 Responses | Other threads

apple

Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows

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12/03/08

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