Dell's Newest Netbook: 10 Inches, Six Colors By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 19, 2009
Paging Ms. Locks, Ms. Goldi Locks: Dell has added a 10-inch model to its existing 9- and 12-inch netbook choices, dodging me-too design with features like a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen (with HDMI output) and a multi-touch gesture trackpad.
Automatic, Continuous Small-Network Backup From WD By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 19, 2009
Network attached storage doesn't get much easier than WD's plug-and-play backup appliances. Besides automatically saving the latest versions of documents on both PCs and Macs, the 1TB and 2TB drives offer media streaming and secure, browser-based remote access.
Maingear Debuts 3D Gaming PC Bundle By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 19, 2009
A Core i7 CPU and GeForce 9800 GT graphics card make Maingear's new desktop ready for action, while Nvidia's GeForce 3D Vision technology works with a special 22-inch Samsung monitor to put you into the action as only 3D can.
Samsung Positions DVD Writer as Netbook Accessory By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 17, 2009
A choice of seven colors makes Samsung's newest external CD/DVD burner a fashionable match for almost any mini notebook, while USB bus power makes it briefcase-packable with no AC adapter to tag along.
Dell Revamps Its Multi-Touch Tablet PC By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 11, 2009
Its 12.1-inch screen is readable in outdoor sunlight, while an available 11-hour battery configuration keeps it going long after sunset. Dell's gesture-enabled touch-screen convertible also offers beefed-up security and manageability functions.
Acer Refreshes Netbook With Bigger Screen and Battery By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 9, 2009
Acer's Aspire One has been the Number One choice among shoppers seeking a simple, ultraportable way to browse the Web, check e-mail, enjoy MP3s and YouTube videos, and do a little office-suite work. Now its display has grown from 8.9 to 10.1 inches, its battery life has doubled, and its price ... hasn't changed a penny.
Check Point Home Router Promises Enterprise-Level Protection By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 9, 2009
Stronger spam blocking and a friendlier firewall interface are among the latest improvements to the secure WiFi router from the people who bring you the ZoneAlarm family of security software products. After 5 p.m., the device can also switch from managing a personal VPN to hosting Xbox games online.
New Triples and Quads Pair AMD's Phenom II With DDR3 By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 9, 2009
Re-enter the Dragon: It's only a month old, but AMD has already upgraded its Phenom II desktop platform with two new triple-core and three new quad-core CPUs that plug right into either DDR2-compatible Socket AM2+ or new DDR3-based Socket AM3 motherboards.
Canon Unveils Affordable All-in-Ones By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 3, 2009
Small-business operators and home-based workers will appreciate the sophisticated paper-handling, WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, and advanced document and photo options of Canon's $200 inkjet printer/scanner/copier/fax. And even those who opt for the lesser $110 model will find extras like an automatic document feeder and power-saving Quick Start feature.
Eee-longated Battery Life from Asus' Newest Netbook By Earthweb Staff -
Published February 2, 2009
Nine and a half hours? That's the promise from the people who started the netbook phenomenon, thanks to a new Intel Atom CPU and high-density lithium-ion battery. Compared to earlier models, the Eee 1000HE's keyboard also moves the right shift key back where touch typists demanded.
A Slew of New Laser Printers from Samsung By Earthweb Staff -
Published January 29, 2009
Samsung follows a smart recipe for monochrome printing success: take one ultra-compact 17-ppm and one robust 30-ppm print engine, then build one single-function laser printer and one multifunction printer/scanner/copier around each. The resulting quartet has something for almost any small office or workgroup.
The Big Bopper: WD Ships 2TB Hard Drive By Earthweb Staff -
Published January 27, 2009
A terabyte's all right for those other guys, but you demand still more storage for your dream desktop rig. WD hears you -- and crams two terabytes into a four-platter, 3.5-inch SATA drive for $299. Sorry, the petabyte model is still in the lab.
Konica Minolta Launches Color Laser Quartet By Earthweb Staff -
Published January 23, 2009
Whether you're looking for just a color laser printer or a combination model with copying, scanning, and fax capabilities, Konica Minolta's new desktop compacts deliver 20 ppm monochrome and 5 ppm color performance starting at a low $229 (and operating at a low 50 decibels so they won't disturb office conversations).
High Res, Low Price Define Epson's Newest Scanner By Earthweb Staff -
Published January 20, 2009
Small-office document and photo managers don't have to settle for less than 4,800 dpi resolution -- the real thing, not enhanced or interpolated -- with Epson's instant-on, under-$100 desktop scanner.
Acer Adds New Gaming PC, Compact Desktop, 23-Inch Monitor By Earthweb Staff -
Published January 19, 2009
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is not far from the bottom of Intel's desktop processor line; the Core i7 940 is at the very top. Acer's new desktop lineup features both, in a compact Vista Home Premium 64-Bit system and serious gaming rig, respectively. There's also a high-definition monitor with all three of today's popular video inputs for $230.
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