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Suit Over China's Web Filter to Target Lenovo, Acer, Sony

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:15 -0700

A U.S. company will seek legal action against Lenovo, Acer and Sony after they started shipping controversial software that stole its programming code in China.

Apple May Be Exempt From China's Web Filter Mandate

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:40:10 -0700

Apple's computers and other that do not use Windows appear to be exempt from China's mandate to package new computers with Web filtering software.

Windows 7 May Get Family Pack Discount

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:40:00 -0700

Windows 7 will reportedly come with a Family Pack option that will allow multiple installs of the OS on PCs per license purchased.

China Will Still Require Green Dam Web Filter Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:30:11 -0700

China has not lifted its mandate that a Web filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, even though the plan was postponed this week.

Netbook Vendors Overhype, So Consumers Underbuy

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:18:00 -0700

Analysis: Before you shell out for a smaller, cheaper — and less powerful — netbook, decide if you actually need a notebook instead.

All About Laptops

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:13 -0700

What with all the hubbub about the iPhone 3GS and just as much hub (though a little less bub) regarding Snow Leopard, it's easy to forget that Apple opened the...

Does Apple Really Have the Greenest Notebooks?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:19:00 -0700

Apple and other PC makers are overdoing it when they flash their EPEAT Gold to prove they're green.

At Last, a Netbook Worth Buying: Samsung's N120

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700

Long battery life, great keyboard (for a netbook), and other features make the N120 a top netbook choice.

Small PC Makers Throw Support Behind Windows 7

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:50:21 -0700

Small PC makers are paying a price for Windows 7 upgrades, but are confident in the OS, with the hope to see more profits in the long run.

Maine Expands MacBook Program to High Schools

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:16 -0700

The Maine Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it has expanded its student laptop program to include high school students. It's a huge win for...

Questions Hang at Deadline for China's Censorware

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:10:11 -0700

Just one day before China expects PC makers to start shipping Internet filtering software with new computers, it was unclear if China would enforce the rule.

Group Pitches Linux for Free Netbooks From Mobile Carriers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:10:11 -0700

Mobile carriers may start giving away netbooks for free, and Linux-based app stores could help them profit doing it, the head of a Linux advocacy group argued.

Trade Groups Urge China to Drop Web Filtering Program

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:30:14 -0700

A wide-ranging group of trade associations has urged China to lift its requirement that an Internet filtering program be distributed with new PCs.

Report: Dell Developing Handheld Internet Device

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:10:19 -0700

Dell is developing an MID the size of Apple's iPod Touch handheld device.

MacBook Air Update Adds Replacement Battery Compatibility

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:50:11 -0700

On Monday Apple released the MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2, available now for compatible models via Mac OS X's Software Update mechanism.

'Quicky Jr. II' USB Antenna Triples Laptop Range

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:40:26 -0700

QuickerTek has introduced the Quicky Jr. II, a device purported to triple the wireless networking range of any Mac laptop equipped with USB. It costs $90.

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Another Day, Another HackBook

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:20:16 -0700

There's an old saying, widely attributed to Will Rogers, that describes three types of people: "The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation...

Long-awaited PC Upgrade Cycle Coming, Gigabyte Says

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:40:11 -0700

A long-awaited PC upgrade cycle among small and medium-sized businesses may lie just around the corner.

Acer Pushes AMD Into Netbook Space

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:10:11 -0700

AMD has quietly released a low-voltage chip that has made its way into a new netbook from Gateway.

PC Shipments Showing Signs of Recovery, Gartner Says

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:30:17 -0700

The worldwide PC market is showing signs of recovery, with the earlier freefall of PC shipments skidding to a halt, Gartner said on Thursday.

Apple MacBook Air A1304

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:08:00 -0700

Lower prices make the new versions of Apple's ultrathin ultraportable more appealing.

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:08:00 -0700

Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T Laptop

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0700

This Intel-powered portable, which camps between netbook and notebook, delivers decent performance and style in spades.

MacBook Pro A1278 (13-inch)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Apple's 13-inch laptop sees the return of FireWire.

MacBook Air (Mid 2009)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:20:15 -0700

The MacBook Air is a product that lives on the margins. It's the slowest laptop--indeed, the slowest computer--in the Mac line. It omits many features that are...

HP Introduces New Mini 5101 Business Netbook

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0700

New netbook sports an LCD screen and improved MacBook-like keyboard

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:55:00 -0700

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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s All-Purpose Laptop

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0700

With the T400s laptop, Lenovo proves that size matters by heaping on features, cutting the girth, and building a lean, mean business machine.

Nokia and Intel to Team on Mobile Architectures

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:40:00 -0700

Intel will supply mobile chips to handset maker Nokia, which plans to make mobile devices based on the Atom architecture.

Intel and Nokia to Join in Mobile Chip Marriage

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:44:00 -0700

Intel targets Nokia to deliver new devices and sell more Intel processors.

Netbooks Disappoint Consumers, Survey Says

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:26:00 -0700

Netbook owners are more likely to be disappointed with their machines than people who purchase larger and more expensive laptops, a retail research firm says.

China Stands by Web Filter Program Despite Protests

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:10:11 -0700

China said its deadline for Web filtering software to be distributed with PCs had not changed, despite protests from the U.S. and from Chinese Internet users.

China Stands by Web Filter Program Despite Protests

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:12 -0700

China said its deadline for Web filtering software to be distributed with PCs had not changed, despite protests from the U.S. and from Chinese Internet users.

Moblin Center Seeks to Popularize Software in Taiwan, China

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:40:11 -0700

Taiwan's Moblin Enabling Center plans to hire more engineers and work with universities on the island and in China to create more Moblin applications.

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MSI GT 725 Desktop Replacement Laptop

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:30:00 -0700

This MSI laptop offers good gaming performance but makes some missteps with its muted screen and its klutzy keyboard.

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