Techlore Holiday Guide - Computers and Notebooks

Laptop Mania - Gifts To Make Friends With

Jesse F

Twenty years ago giving someone a notebook as a gift would have been considered ultra-lame. If you give one today, you have a friend for life. The difference between the two is the difference between microchips and paper - silicon and ink. There's a lot there. Today's notebooks allow us to watch movies, play intense and real time games, balance checkbooks, write printable term papers and surf the World Wide Web. Big difference indeed. So, now that you know you'll be considered one of the greatest gift-givers if you give a laptop, what are you going to do about it? Where do you start? There are hundreds and even thousands of different notebook computers out there - enough to even make a seasoned notebooker's head swim. Well, if you are in the mood to give a laptop this year, but aren't quite sure what to pick, allow me to tour you through some of your choices. For the Game Maven Video games have become quite demanding on PCs - desktops and laptops alike. But think of a laptop - a mini-computer in a sense. How does it fit all that gaming power into one, tiny, skinny, miniscule notebook? I mean...

Daily Deal: SanDisk ULTRA II High Performance 4GB Compact Flash

Daily Deals — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:12:02 GMT

CompactFlash is the world's most popular removable mass storage device. The CompactFlash card is about the size of a matchbook and only weighs half an ounce. CompactFlash technology has resulted in the introduction of a new class of advanced, small, lightweight, low-power mobile products that significantly increases the productivity and enhances the lifestyle of millions of people. These products include digital cameras, digital music players, desktop computers, handheld PCs (HPCs), personal communicators, Palm PCs, Auto PCs, digital voice recorders and photo printers. SanDisk, the inventor of this product, has led the market for CompactFlash since its inception. Features and Benefits High transfer rate for fast copy/download 4GB storage capacity Non-volatile solid-state; no moving parts maximizes battery power Data is not lost when power is turned off Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs Compatible with all digital cameras, handheld PCs, digital audio players, and other devices that feature a CompactFlash slot Retailer: Amazon.com Price: $55.98* - BUY NOW! Technical Details * CompactFlash memory card works with most digital devices * High transfer rate * 4GB storage * Shock resistant * Data protection features See more top Digital Camera suggestions | See More Daily Deals *Prices accurate at the time of deal searching,...

Laptop Case Recommendations

Gene M — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:51:17 GMT

In a previous article , I discussed a few accessories for laptops. But what do you need to carry those accessories (and your laptop)? That's right—a case. As a nice present to a friend or loved one (or yourself), get one of the following based on the user's needs and tastes. Standard Style Laptop Cases Targus CPT400 17 Platinum Deluxe Notebook Case This one accommodates a 17” screen. Its front flap provides easy access to tickets, passports, a PDA, and business cards. It includes five CD/DVD sleeves and a hidden side-access mobile phone pocket. More Info | Get One Samsonite - L35 Notebook Case If your laptop’s screen is less than 17”, you can save yourself a few bucks by getting this one. It is a rather “plain Jane” bag, but it gets the job done, and features the ubiquitous Samsonite name. It features a “Smart Pocket” for easy access to airline tickets and other papers. More Info/Get One Rolling Laptop Cases Targus - Metro Rolling Laptop Case I recently bought one of these. Its front compartment accommodates pens, business cards, a cell phone, and accessories. The laptop compartment can hold up to a 15.4” (and possibly larger) screen. The...

Daily Deal: Cavalry 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Daily Deals — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:42:47 GMT

There are a myriad of 3.5” external hard drives on the market and the Cavalry product experts are familiar with all of them. However this one is exciting! What turned their heads about this Cavalry External USB 2.0 One Touch button operation was its remarkable set of features. The Cavalry offers One Touch back up data file operation at your fingertips! Should you wish to back up your files, just press the one touch backup button for a few seconds and all of your files are safe and secure. The external hard drive boasts exceptional heat dissipation, remarkable durability, state-of-the art shock absorption, leading-edge versatility and superior all-around performance. This handy unit is protected by a solid aluminum body. The aluminum chassis also offers superior heat dissipation to keep the hard drive operating at a safe and cool temperature. Its stackable design gives you a streamlined, uncluttered workplace and the hard drive’s active LED read out indicates power, data access and one touch back up button. Retailer: Buy.com Price: $102.11 * (Free shipping available) - BUY NOW! Product Details 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" hard disk drive Supports an incredible transfer rate of 480Mbps (USB 2.0) Interface: USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)...

Buy.com Cyber Monday Highlights

Cyber Monday — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:13:06 GMT

Hi! Cyber Bob here. I love Buy.com , because they have a great selection, highly competitive prices, low shipping rates, excellent customer service, and they send me emails every week with awesome deals. I find this an excellent place to buy DVD's, as well as home theater equipment (once I've walked into a building somewhere and held it in my hands to make sure it's what I want). For great deals and good service, make Buy.com part of your Cyber Monday shopping extravaganza! Computers Buy.com has the hardware, software and computer accessories you're looking for at the right price. Whether you're looking for a new laptop and printer or you need new software for your system, we have it all here. Check out our ipod accessories , our computer accessories then click over to hard drives to upgrade your storage needs while you're here! Check out some of our key manufacturers like Sony , Toshiba , Western Digital , Palm , Canon , Brother , Logitech , Kingston , SanDisk , HP , and many more! Shop computers at buy.com Networking It's time to get connected! If you're looking for wireless networking or wired networking, weve got you covered. Looking...

Daily Deal: Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device

Daily Deals — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:10:33 GMT

Paper-like Screen Utilizing a new high-resolution display technology called electronic paper , Kindle provides a crisp black-and-white screen that resembles the appearance and readability of printed paper. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. It reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result, Kindle can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.The screen never gets hot so you can comfortably read as long as you like. Wireless Access with Whispernet ™ Whispernet utilizes Amazon's optimized technology plus Sprint's national high-speed (EVDO) data network to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, download, and read content on the go.Unlike WiFi, you don't have to find a hotspot. Amazon pays for Kindle's wireless connectivity so you will never see a monthly wireless bill for shopping the Kindle Store. There is no wireless setup—you are ready to shop, purchase and read right out of the box. Carry Your Library in 10.3 Ounces At 10.3 ounces, Kindle is lighter and thinner than typical paperbacks, and fits easily in one hand. Its built-in memory stores hundreds of titles. An optional...

Micro Center - Black Friday Tech Specials

Black Friday — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:12:33 GMT

Micro Center Opens at 6:00 AM on Black Friday. Visit our Complete Guide to Black Friday Tech Specials for sale listings at other stores. * - Indicates Price After Rebate | X - Indicates Early Bird Item Computers / Laptops Acer AS3680 14.1" Celeron Laptop with WiFi & Vista Basic - $299.99 X Acer Aspire 15.4" Dual-Core Laptop w/ 2GB, 160GB, Vista Premium - $549.99 * Compaq Presario SR5130NX Dual-Core Desktop (Refurbished) - $299.99 X Dell GX260/270 Pentium 4 Desktop PC (Refurbished) - $199.99 X Selected Laptops on Sale Starting from $499.99 - SALE * Selected PowerSpec Desktops on Sale Starting at $299.99 - SALE * Computer Hardware Components Antec Nine Hundred ATX Gaming Case - $69.99 * Buffalo 1GB DDR2 DIMM Desktop Memory - $9.99 * Cooler Master 500W eXtreme ATX Power Supply - $9.99 * eVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB PCI-Express Video Card - $99.99 * Pioneer Internal Dual Layer DVD Burner - $29.99 Power Spec V200 Desktop with Pentium D, 1GB, 160GB, DVD-RW - $199.99 * X PowerSpec 300W Power Supply - $19.99 PowerSpec TX366 ATX Computer Case - $24.99 Samsung 20x Internal DVD Burner - $29.99 Toshiba 120GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - $79.99 Toshiba...

Daily Deal: Kingston 2GB PC2 5300 667MHz 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 Laptop Memory

Daily Deals — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:44:22 GMT

Upgrade the memory in your laptop computer this Christmas ... at desktop computer prices! If your laptop just doesn't have the umpf it used to, now that you have all that new software installed (can you say "Microsoft Office 2007"?), then upgrade to a full 2GB of memory ... for a much less beefy wad of cash. Made from the highest quality components, ValueRAM SO-DIMMs are designed to increase productivity and help your laptop work faster. Backed by a lifetime warranty, free technical support and legendary reliability, Kingston ValueRAM is the standard in notebook memory upgrades. Get your upgrade today! Retailer: Buy.com Price: $44.95 * (Free shipping available) - BUY NOW! Technical / Product Details Brand - Kingston Model - KVR667D2K2SO/2GR Type - 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM UNBUFFERED Capacity - 2GB (2 X 1GB) Speed - DDR2 667Mhz (PC2 5300) NON-ECC Cas Latency - 5 Voltage - 1.8V Heat Spreader - No Manufacturer Warranty - Parts Lifetime, Labor Lifetime See more top computer / laptop suggestions | See More Daily Deals *Prices accurate at the time of deal searching, but are subject to change by the retailer at any time. TechLore Holiday Guide 2007 does not guarantee the information presented.