Archive for December, 2004

Tablet PC’s most searched for Computer Goods Term in 2004 at Google Zeitgeist

The humble Tablet PC topped one of the lists at Google’s Zeitgeist this year. In the category of ‘popular computer Goods - 2004′ - ‘tablet PC’ was the most searched for term - beating ‘computer’, ‘laptop’, ‘gps’, ‘notebook computer’ and ‘webcam’.

Monday, December 27th, 2004

Averatec 3250 Notebook Computer

PDA Buyers Guide reviews the Averatec 3250 Notebook Computer and writes - ‘If you are looking for a sub-5 lb. notebook under $1000, the Averatec 3250 series should be on your short list. It weighs only 4.5 lbs. and measures only 10.9“ x 9.6” x 1“, yet it packs a good amount […]

Sunday, December 26th, 2004

Dell Inspiron XPS

PC Mag reviews the Dell Inspiron XPS (P4 EE) and writes - ‘Dell XPS loyalists will be satisfied with the ATI Mobility Radeon 9800 Pro graphics and the Extreme Edition processor, but if they want to get ahead in the “game,” they’ll have to look elsewhere.

Pros: Extreme Edition processor. Good graphics chipset.

Cons: Hefty. Annoying mouse […]

Friday, December 24th, 2004

Notebooks to slim down in new year

‘After several years of bulking up to meet consumer demand for high-performance models with large screens, many notebooks will shed weight to dip below 7.5 pounds. New hardware, including an updated version of Intel’s Centrino chip bundle, will help usher in the era of slimmer portables, which aren’t expected to cost much more than heavier […]

Thursday, December 23rd, 2004

Apple iBook G4 14.1-inch Review - CNET

CNET reviews the Apple iBook G4 14.1-inch and writes - ‘With its refreshed 14-inch iBook G4, Apple delivers another clean, white, minimalist notebook, but with a few upgrades. For one, the company has finally decided that wireless is no longer an option but a necessity, so every iBook now comes with an AirPort Extreme card […]

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2004

Linspire MobilePC

‘Staying connected to your data whenever and wherever you need it is smart and Sub300.com answers the call with its brand new LinspireMobilePC, an affordable, ultra-lightweight, go-anywhere notebook!

Conventional laptops are too heavy and too expensive. Handheld PDAs are too low powered. What’s needed is a lightweight computer with a […]

Tuesday, December 21st, 2004

Wal-Mart debuts $498 Linux laptop

‘Walmart.com and Linspire on Monday unveiled a Linux-based laptop priced at $498.

The computer, dubbed Balance, comes loaded with the Linspire operating system and the OpenOffice.org office suite, the companies said.’

Read more at Wal-Mart debuts $498 Linux laptop | CNET News.com

Tuesday, December 21st, 2004

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