Dell has a new tablet coming out this month using Intel's new Broadwell-based processor. The Venue 11 Pro can be used like a laptop, like Microsoft's Surface Pro, thanks to a variety of docks and keyboard covers.…
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Samsung to stop selling laptops in Europe ‘for now’
Samsung may be a winner in the mobile space, but it has clearly not been having a good time in the European PC market.…
Read MoreAs expected, Microsoft adds three models to the Surface Pro 3 lineup, starting at $799
Microsoft completed the Surface Pro 3 lineup on Friday, adding three new models including an entry-level edition equipped with a Core i3 processor.…
Read MoreWhy carry a big power brick when you can tote the world’s smallest laptop adapter?
Tired of carrying a slim, light laptop along with a bulky power brick? Check out Dart, a new Kickstarter that uses Very High Frequency power conversion to provide up to 65 Watts of power in a pocketable size.…
Read MoreWilocity thinks the world is ready for its first gigabit phone
At Mobile World Congress, Wilocity unveiled its first WiGig chip for smartphones, promising connection speeds of 4.6 Gbps on local-area networks. Don't expect a rash of WiGig-powered phones this year though.…
Read MoreChrome’s almost no-show at CES, and is 2GB too little?
There isn't much from CES on the Chrome front we didn't already know, but we still power through for a full discussion of this week's Chrome news.…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s ’12 Days of Deals’ calendar allegedly leaks, shows HP Envy 15 for $499
Microsoft’s ’12 Days of Deals’ calendar might have leaked, and it shows some decent discounts to be had at Microsoft’s retail stores over the next 12 days.…
Read MoreWhy your next laptop could use Gorilla Glass just like your smartphone does
Corning made a big splash in mobile devices with its strong, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass for smartphones and tablets. Now, the company is positioning itself to repeat its success on touchscreen laptops with its new Gorilla Glass NBT panels.…
Read MoreNaysayers be damned: Why I bought a Chromebook Pixel
Nearly every Chromebook Pixel review says you shouldn't buy one. But as someone who took a 60-day web-only challenge in 2008, I'm ready for exactly what the Pixel offers, so I bought one.…
Read MoreVideo look at Google’s impressive Chromebook Pixel
I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind: blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs.…
Read MoreHere’s the one thing missing in Google’s ambitious Chromebook Pixel
Google touts the new Chromebook Pixel for "what's next" or the touchable web, but the fact is we already have that experience on tablets and such. Maybe this is what's really next for the Pixel.…
Read MoreThere’s really only one reason to consider Windows RT over Windows 8
I had high hopes for Windows RT but the apps I want aren't supported. Windows 8 on Atom chips offers similar battery life and better app compatibility so why go RT? Right now there's only one reason.…
Read MoreNo surprise: Microsoft Surface Pro arrives to a mix of cheers and jeers
Microsoft's Surface Pro is now on sale, starting at $899. Early reviews are mixed with the word "compromise" appearing quite often amid the good, the bad, and the ugly.…
Read MoreAsus VivoTab Smart Tablet blends bits of Surface Pro and RT
One look at the new Asus VivoTab Smart Tablet and you'll swear you saw it before. It looks just like Microsoft's Surface products. It blends some of the best features of Surface RT and Surface Pro, however; priced right, it could be a big seller.…
Read MoreWhy laptop makers should be focusing on tablets now
First smartphones overtook traditional computer sales and now tablets are on track to outsell laptops, according to IDC, which predicts more tablets will be sold than laptops by 2015. Computer makers should be looking to where the growth is as tablets replace laptops for many.…
Read MoreMobile mess: Surface Pro has bigger battery, half run time of Surface RT
Microsoft's Surface Pro arrives in January with a full-featured version of Windows and an $899 price tag. That costs more than the Windows RT version but adds more app compatibility. It also brings half the run-time even though the battery is 30 percent bigger.…
Read MoreIs the Windows 8 user experience as bad as experts say?
The usability of Microsoft Windows 8 on a tablet is so bad that one expert says he's sticking with Windows 7 until Windows 9 arrives. After using the Surface RT, I understand, but the real issue is lumping together an OS for tablets and PCs.…
Read MoreVideo look at Acer’s $199 C7 Chromebook: Not bad!
Google surprised many with the launch of a $199 Chromebook this week. So what's the Acer C7 like? Overall the quality and performance is better than I expected for the price and it even has a 320 GB hard drive for those who want local storage.…
Read MoreWhich devices use Wi-Fi hotspots the most? Not laptops…
Smartphones are use more for Wi-Fi hotspot connections as we want information from mobile devices on demand, but not by paying more for mobile broadband. Tablets are catching up to laptops in this regard too, making strong cases for hetnets, more hotspots and small cells.…
Read MoreThe disruption of education: How technology is helping students teach themselves
Mobile technology and social networks aren't just disruptive to existing industries like communications and media, they are also helping the change the way that students learn and how education is delivered both in North America and around the world. And the disruption is just beginning.…
Read MoreNew Mac hardware line adds Retina Display MacBook Pro
At its WWDC event on Monday, Apple(s aapl) took the wraps off of new hardware in the form a total revamp across its entire line. The hardware upgrade includes the sought after Retina Display, not as an option but as part of a next-generation thin laptop.…
Read MorePowered by Macheen, Lenovo sells bits of no-contract 3G
Lenovo is taking a new approach to make its ThinkPad laptops more appealing to consumers and enterprises: Lenovo is also selling no-contract wireless data. Called Lenovo Mobile Access, the service provides an 3G connection to ThinkPads for as short as 30 minutes, costing $1.95.…
Read MoreIntel to offer ‘free’ Wi-Fi in its ultrabooks, tablets
Intel is adding a feature to its Ultrabooks and tablets that will make them stand out from its competitors’ netbooks and slates: automatic access to a global Wi-Fi network. The silicon vendor is using DeviceScape's connection manager technology to link to millions of open hotspots.…
Read MoreApple making a $799 Air in fear of ultrabooks? Nope.
An Apple computer starting at $799 would be a big deal, but it's unlikely. And the idea that Apple would be “forced to” lower the price due to competition from Intel-based ultrabooks makes very little sense. Here's why.…
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