February 2, 2012
CES 2012 focused on the ultrabook. Nearly every major consumer electronics company had one to show – including companies that don’t have much presence in the laptop market, such as LG. Not every ultrabook was worthy of praise, but there were a few that stood out from the crowd. Some were notable for their build quality – others, for their unique design.
January 31, 2012
Recently, I had to purchase a laptop for a family member, who couldn’t even begin to find her way amongst all the possible options. Even for me, the selection was overwhelming. Where do you start? So imagine my joy when I found out that the makers of Geekaphone now offer a similar service for other items, such as tablets, cameras, TVs and even laptops.
January 26, 2012
Buying a laptop is a difficult decision. Most of us have to walk a tight-rope, balancing what we want (power, style, portability and more) with what we can afford. But what if money wasn’t an obstacle? What would you buy then? You’d probably consider laptops that never even popped on your radar before – like the five listed here.
January 24, 2012
The Consumer Electronics Show is the largest convention of its kind in the world. It features technology, gadgets and gizmos of every size and variety, from home robotics to security cameras to laptops. There are a few sectors that receive a strong focus, however, and one of them is mobile. This year’s CES lacked huge new product announcements.
January 20, 2012
It is remarkable just how much cheap crap we, as a planet, produce each and every year. The environmental impact is worrying, landfills are swelling and carbon emissions must come down – yet more and more junk continues to roll out of the factory. In addition to this, many seem to think that adding USB connectivity to aforementioned plastic junk instantly makes it more saleable.
January 6, 2012
Another year has come and gone and so we turn our attention to the flurry of rumours, upcoming products and hearsay surrounding 2012’s big releases. If you’re excited by the thought of new gaming devices, smartphones, cameras and other assorted gadgets then 2012 is set to be an expensive year.
December 20, 2011
It’s time for the holidays, and what better way to celebrate than building a fire, grabbing a blanket, and turning on Netflix for a classic Christmas film? Sure enough, it’s a great tradition, but it’s quite possible that you know an amateur filmmaker just dying to make a similar film and is looking for a a couple of extra toys under the tree.
December 14, 2011
The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking long and hard about what to buy the geeks in your life. But what do you buy for someone who seemingly has everything? Here are some far-out gift ideas that even the nerdiest of nerds should love!
December 8, 2011
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Printers & scanners? Yawn. Who cares about those? They’re not thin, they don’t run apps (usually), and they’re made by companies like HP, which as a brand, is every bit as interesting as Tupperware. Yet most people with a computer need to at least have a printer, and there have been advancements in printer technology over the past few years.
December 2, 2011
In its most basic form, the mouse is a rather simple piece of equipment. It has a sensor for determining position, and two or three buttons. Your typical Windows desktop PC doesn’t ship with a mouse more complex than this. Is all of this stuff useful, or just a way to charge you more? Let’s find out.
