Most high end tablets these days are 2-in-1, the tablets having a detachable keyboard thus giving users a laptop as well. However, Lenovo’s update to the Thinkpad X1 Tablet makes it more than that.
Category: Laptops/Notebooks
Nine ways the iPhone has changed our lives in the last 10 years
The iPhone, the device which redefined the mobile phone and helped make Apple the most valuable company in the world, marks its 10th anniversary tomorrow. It was on January 9, 2007, that late Apple founder and chief executive Steve Jobs went on stage at the company’s Macworld event to announce the tech giant was to reveal “an iPod, a phone and an internet communicator” – but rather than three separate products being revealed, one of the first truly smart phones was unveiled.
ACER Predator 21 X Curved Screen Notebook Arriving this Quarter
ACER Predator 21 X a curved screen notebook showcased back in September. However, at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, ACER announced that the unit has started shipping and will be available very as soon as this month in North America and February in China.
ACER Launches New Aspire V Nitro and VX Notebooks
Global electronics brand ACER just announced new performance oriented devices. The Aspire V Nitro and the Aspire VX notebooks are at the forefront of these devices.
This Android-powered smart bike has frickin’ laser beams video – CNET
The successors to some of our favorite LCD TVs of 2016 boast brighter images and access to more HDR content. From the slick Samsung Chromebook Pro to the triple-screen Razer Project Valerie, see all the best laptops of the show.
CES 2017: Dell launches mobile workstation, 2-in-1 notebook
Dell Precision 7720 mobile workstation is the company’s first VR-ready mobile workstation designed specifically for VR content creation. In its bid to redefine personal computing, US-based computer technology company Dell has launched new products at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show here.
CES 2017: Dell launches mobile workstation, 2-in-1 notebook
Dell Precision 7720 mobile workstation is the company’s first VR-ready mobile workstation designed specifically for VR content creation. In its bid to redefine personal computing, US-based computer technology company Dell has launched new products at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show here.
The PC that fits in your pocket: Intel launches a computer the size of a credit card
The days of lugging around a laptop computer are on the way out, because you may soon be able to fit a portable computer into your wallet. Called the Compute Card, the device is so small and thin it’s the size of a credit card, just slightly thicker.
Asus Rog announces gaming lineup at Ces 2017
Las Vegas, Jan 6 – ASUS Republic of Gamers on Friday unveiled its latest lineup of gaming gear at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The Taiwan-based computer hardware company also introduced a router designed specifically for gamers, Rapture GT-AC5300, at the event.
Adobe Acrobat, Reader Critical Flaws Unpatched
Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-01 documents “critical vulnerabilities” in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat, although the company doesn’t plan to issue patched versions until next week. TS3 and TS3 Lite are upcoming Thunderbolt 3 docks from CalDigit Inc., featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, audio in, audio out, USB 3 ports and a bundled Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Samsung Gaming Laptop: Facts About the ‘Notebook Odyssey’
The Samsung Notebook Odyssey, a gaming laptop, is the pioneer of a new sub-brand of personal computers made specifically for gaming. Buying the perfect laptop can take months of research, as each person has a specific need that should be met.
Shopping on the road? Amazon’s Alexa will ride along in Ford vehicles
I would recommend that you have one description which you use on your own site and offer e-retailers an alternate description. E-commerce sales by region, sales by product category, holiday data, online spending by shopper and as percentage of household income, and more.
Bartenders serve drinks from an ice sculpture at “CES
At CES 2017, here are the 28 ‘Innovation Award’ winners CES organizers announce their ‘Innovation award’ winners Check out this story on portclintonnewsherald.com: http://usat.ly/2hSw7BY Jefferson Graham previews the best of the best–winners of the coveted CES Innovation Awards, on the dawn of the annual CES in Las Vegas. A #TalkingTech video LAS VEGAS – The trade show floor at CES 2017 doesn’t open until Thursday, but we already know 28 of the coolest products here.
OWC Makes MacBooks ‘Pro’ Again With Game-Changing Product
The OWC DEC is the finishing touch to a MacBook Pro, allowing users to take their laptops to the next level, extending the life and the functionality of the already-exceptional 2016 MacBook Pro. The DEC is the latest in OWC’s long line of upgrades for nearly every Mac made, and continues the company’s legacy of providing the best solutions for Mac owners.
PC makers hybrid laptop happy at CES 2017
To date, there have been two types of laptops–the convertible kind similar to Microsoft’s Surface and Lenovo’s Yoga franchise and the traditional clamshell design. Even industry trackers such as IDC and Gartner make distinctions.
11,000 people bought an adapter to give the new MacBook Pro…
Now companies are selling adapters that add back all the ports that some Apple users think the company should’ve included in the first place. Some are really popular – a Kickstarter advertising a MacBook Pro adapter has sold over 11,000 of its adapter , raising nearly $1,000,000.
LG and Dell to Showcase Latest USB-C Displays for New MacBook Pro at CES This Week
CES 2017 kicks off in Las Vegas this week, and a handful of USB-C displays compatible with the new MacBook Pro will be unveiled at the show. USB-C displays display up to 4K video, transfer data, and charge the new MacBook Pro over a single cable connected between the display and notebook.
LG “All Day Gram” boasts 24-hour life in lightweight size
Compared to today’s powerful laptops , the laptops of yesteryear look like hulking giants. And they weigh like one two.
Dell will be revealing a new XPS 13 2-in-1 at CES 2017
CES 2017 is right around the corner now, and it looks like Dell will be launching at least one new laptop, the XPS 13 . First spotted by Windows Central , Dell’s website has a page up that simply says “XPS 13 2-in-1” with an image.
Chromcast Ultra – very choppy from browser – OK with app
We have 100/20 fibre and on speedtest my laptop in the lounge gets about 30/20 on wifi. The 1st gen ipad mini will cast youtube to the chromcast fine – the ted app keeps on getting an error from chromcast and refusing to connect to it.
Consumer Reports Stand By Their 2016 MacBook Pro Battery Tests
A little over a week ago, the folks at Consumer Reports did something they have not done before, which is that they were not recommending Apple’s 2016 MacBook Pros . Safe to say many were shocked, including Apple themselves who said that they would be working with Consumer Reports to understand the discrepancies in their battery tests.
This year Microsoft, not Apple, built the hardware we didn’t know we wanted
Microsoft’s Surface Studio introduction video has blown well past 10 million views on YouTube. That’s an impressive achievement for what’s essentially an advertisement for a very expensive, very niche PC.
This year Microsoft, not Apple, built the hardware we didn’t know we wanted
Microsoft’s Surface Studio introduction video has blown well past 10 million views on YouTube. That’s an impressive achievement for what’s essentially an advertisement for a very expensive, very niche PC.
Best iPad Pro 12.9 keyboards: Turn your Apple tablet into a laptop alternative
It’s time to get a keyboard for that fancy Apple iPad Pro you’ve just bought or been given as a nice little, but not little at all, pressie. Apple’s most powerful and priciest iPad to date, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro , has a starting price of A 679, and is claimed to be a device that is capable of replacing laptops.
Top 10 desktop, tablet, smartphone and mobile device stories
There has been a lot of change in IT this year, but the one constant has been the continued decline of the PC industry. In March, Computer Weekly reported Windows 10 had done little to stimulate upgrades in business.
Will CES 2017 bring the Mac accessories Apple can’t be bothered to make?
CES 2017 is almost upon us, and while the annual Consumer Electronics Show will be dominated by vast televisions and, increasingly, car tech, it’s the smaller gadgets I’m most looking forward to. If there’s one thing 2016 has taught us, it’s that we shouldn’t get too attached to our favorite celebrities; if there’s a second thing, though, it’s that the brave new dongle world we live in is surprisingly poorly populated.
Lenovo rolls out refreshed ThinkPads featuring Kaby Lake CPUs and Optane SSDs
Lenovo on Wednesday announced a smattering of new ThinkPad notebooks and accessories, some of which will ship with exciting new technology like Intel’s Optane solid state drives. Lenovo has four new ThinkPad T-Series models in the pipeline the T470, T470p, T470s and the T570 as well as the budget-minded L470 / L570, the ThinkPad Yoga 370, the ThinkPad 13 and the ThinkPad X270.
Apple CEO fires back at Consumer Reports
After Consumer Reports announced on Thursday that for the first time, it would not give a recommended rating to Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro computers, Apple CEO Phil Schiller fired back at Consumer Reports with a tweet. Apple claims its MacBook Pros get up to 10 hours of battery life off a single charge, but Consumer Reports found that might not be entirely true.
Apple CEO fires back at Consumer Reports
After Consumer Reports announced on Thursday that for the first time, it would not give a recommended rating to Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro computers, Apple CEO Phil Schiller fired back at Consumer Reports with a tweet. Apple claims its MacBook Pros get up to 10 hours of battery life off a single charge, but Consumer Reports found that might not be entirely true.
Apple Is Working with Consumer Reports over Inconsistent MacBook Pro Battery Results
Earlier, we reported that Consumer Reports could not recommend the MacBook Pro over inconsistent battery test results from multiple versions of the laptop. The battery test consists of downloading webpages and waiting until a full battery charge empties.
Consumer Reports says don’t buy new MacBook Pro :0
In three consecutive tests, one 13-inch MacBook Pro model ran for 16 hours in the first trial, 12.75 hours in the second and just 3.75 hours in the third, the publication said of the recently released line, which starts at $1,499. It added that battery life for the 15-inch laptop it tested ranged from 18.5 down to 8 hours.
Consumer Reports says don’t buy new MacBook Pro :0
In three consecutive tests, one 13-inch MacBook Pro model ran for 16 hours in the first trial, 12.75 hours in the second and just 3.75 hours in the third, the publication said of the recently released line, which starts at $1,499. It added that battery life for the 15-inch laptop it tested ranged from 18.5 down to 8 hours.
Holiday Note
It’s time for a short break here, and a holiday shutdown on Christmas. I hope to return to a normal schedule on Tuesday.
Holiday Note
It’s time for a short break here, and a holiday shutdown on Christmas. I hope to return to a normal schedule on Tuesday.
MacBook Pro battery life varies from device to device
Apple has always counted on receiving Consumer Reports’ recommendation for its MacBook Pro since it launched the high-end laptop line in 2006. Consumer Reports, the product and review publication, said that its lab testing of three different MacBook Pro models showed lackluster battery life and for the first time, it cannot recommend the product.
Apple’s newest MacBook Pro is the first MacBook not recommended by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports, one of the most thorough publications to do testing on laptops, says Apple’s new MacBook Pros have problems with consistent battery life. As a result, Apple’s latest laptops are the first from the company not to receive a “recommended” rating, Consumer Reports shared in a blog post on Thursday .
Apple Seen Offering iPhone 7S, iPhone 8
Apple could offer two classes of new smartphones in 2017: a premium handset with an OLED display and more traditional models with LCD screens. The latest news leak from Apple ‘s Asian supply chain points to the company offering two classes of new smartphones in 2017: a premium handset with an OLED display and more traditional models with LCD screens .
Apple Has an October Surprise – and It Likely Involves New Macs
The iPhone maker is treating the world to an October surprise, with one more product event scheduled for Thursday at its Cupertino campus. The Apple logo is displayed at the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City on June 17, 2015.
Consumer Reports can’t recommend new MacBook Pro models
Consumer Reports can’t recommend new MacBook Pro models Battery issues preclude Consumer Reports from awarding recommended ratings for first time to MacBooks. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ilaPKt SAN FRANCISCO – The reviews are in, and for the first time Consumer Reports has not awarded recommended ratings for MacBooks.
Expert Picks:The Best 2-in-1 Convertibleand Hybrid Laptops
For years, when you needed a real portable computer, the only way to get it was to turn to a laptop. Then, as mobile processors and operating systems became more powerful, you had a choice: You could either stay with the traditional clamshell design or go with a tablet, which offered you less functionality and power but greater convenience by subtracting the keyboard from the equation altogether.