Category Archives: Laptops

Sony VAIO VPC-F237FX/B

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Chris Wiser

The Sony VAIO VPC-F237FX/B is a potent quad-core desktop replacement laptop that targets multimedia buffs with a striking 1080p screen and special video- and music-editing software.

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Google drops Chromebook business, education subscription-only policy, lets them pay up front

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Chris Wiser

One of the most interesting decisions Google took when it launched its cloud-focused Chromebooks was to offer them to businesses and education on a 3-year monthly payment subscription basis with no upfront cost. However, the company has today announced that it will allow businesses … Continue reading →

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Asus EeePad Slider review

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Chris Wiser

The much anticipated ASUS EeePad Slider emerged at IFA 2011. You can't look at this tablet without getting down to its raison d'etre, and that's the built in keyboard which is revealed by sliding back the screen. It's smaller than we'd … Continue reading →

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New LG Aurora laptops bring ‘Crystalline Finish’

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Chris Wiser

LG has unveiled two new Aurora laptops, with the LG S430 and LG S530 bringing what the company is terming a 'Crystalline Finish' The 14 inch LG 430 and its 15.5 inch brother the S530 are all about the design, … Continue reading →

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Google Chromebooks go on Sale at Amazon

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Google Chromebooks are now available for purchase at Amazon.com. They won’t ship them to non-US locations but if you can’t wait to get one, use a package forwarding service The base model – Acer Cromia ($380) – features a 11.6” … Continue reading →

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Three confirmed as UK Chromebook 3G connectivity partner

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Three has confirmed that it is the '3G connectivity partner' for Google's Chromebooks in the UK. The popular network has built its success on its data packages, and has now picked up a big name by seizing the Chromebook – … Continue reading →

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First ever Google Chromebook costs £349, will launch 24th June

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Chris Wiser

As expected, the new Google Chromebook – the Samsung Series 5 – is going to hit a damn tempting price point. The Wi-Fi only version will cost just £349 form PC World, while the Wi-Fi & 3G model will … Continue reading →

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Supercharge your MacBook Air with a 480GB solid state drive

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Chris Wiser

For better or worse, the MacBook Air re-invented the so-called netbook segment of modern computing. Fitted in a razor thin aluminum casing with a brilliant display, low power processor, best-in-class trackpad and a full-sized keyboard, how could you improve such a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Buying Guide: Best cheap laptop under £350: 10 to choose from

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Chris Wiser

Sub-£350 laptops are never going to be capable of high end computing. They won't run the 3D latest games, or edit high-definition video. But, for stuff like word processing or web browsing they're absolutely ideal. All the laptops we've … Continue reading →

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Apple: All New Macs Will Ship Without Flash!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Chris Wiser

Turns out Apple shipping the MacBook Air without Flash pre-installed wasn't just a one-time thing. From here on out, every Mac that's sold will be Flashless. That makes more of a statement than a Steve Jobs open letter ever could. More »