laptop-review: March 2015

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Notebook Reviews

ASUS 15.6-Inch Intel Dual-Core Celeron 2.16 GHz Laptop, 4GB RAM and 500GB Hard Drive

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 07:59 AM PDT

Enhance your computing lifestyle with the ASUS X551MAV-EB01-B(S) Notebook PC. This notebook offers you the power and the speed you need at your work. Geared with an Intel Celeron N2840 2.16GHz dual-core processor that can turbo up to a dashing 2.58GHz as well as 4GB of RAM, this notebook is all set to deliver superb computing and mobility. With Windows 8, there is no need for an optical drive since all your apps needs can downloaded via the Windows 8 Store. The 500GB HDD with a speed of 5400 RPM offers you enough space for storing all your files, downloads, music, videos, software and so on.

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Microsoft Surface 3 promises great battery life, costs just $499 and runs Windows 8.1

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		Microsoft Surface 3 promises great battery life, costs just $499 and runs Windows 8.1 03.31.2015 6:00 AM As expected, Microsoft has launched a slightly smaller, significantly cheaper Surface 3 that ditches Windows RT.

		Hands on: Microsoft's Project Spartan browser starts small in Windows 10 preview 03.31.2015 4:15 AM Debuting in Windows 10 Build 10049, Spartan's in its early stages, but we can see hints of what's to come in the interface, as well as the engine.

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		IBM to pump $3 billion into new IoT business unit 03.30.2015 9:15 PM The IBM IoT Cloud Open Platform could ingest and analyze Internet of Things data for enterprises

		Hands on: The $149 Hisense Chromebook succeeds at being incredibly affordable 03.31.2015 10:24 AM It would be easy to ding this device for what it doesn't have, but this Chromebook isn't about flashy features. It's about making a PC pretty much anyone could own.

		AT&T brings gigabit Internet to Apple's home town, charges steep premium over cities where Google Fiber's available 03.31.2015 6:48 AM AT&T and Google Fiber are slowly picking up the pace to bring gigabit Internet to more communities in the U.S.

		DirectX 12's asynchronous graphics support will unlock Radeon's potential, says AMD 03.31.2015 3:03 AM AMD says its Asynchronous Shaders and Asynchronous Compute Engines should offer a significant increase in performance with DirectX 12.

		How to figure out if a website is down...or if it's just you 03.31.2015 7:00 AM Can't connect to a particular website? Here's how to troubleshoot it.

		Silk Road investigators charged with stealing massive amounts of bitcoin 03.30.2015 12:51 PM Two former U.S. agents face charges of wire fraud and money laundering

		The 15 best Android games to play right now 03.31.2015 4:00 AM If it's amazing games you crave, you've got plenty to choose from.

		Jay Z's Tidal doubles down on streaming for audiophiles 03.30.2015 1:57 PM Tidal offers CD-quality streaming music across mobile and the desktop.

		Asus' new Transformer Book Chi hybrids are more affordable Surface clones 03.31.2015 8:54 AM The Transformer Book Chi starts at $399 for a 10-inch screen, and $699 for the 12-inch model

		New Chromebooks and Chromebit stick start at $100 thanks to lower-power chips 03.31.2015 10:00 AM Google and its partners plan 10 new Chrome OS devices over the next two months. Meet the big three: new $149 Chromebooks from Haier and Hisense, plus the Chromebit stick from Asus.

Monday, 30 March 2015

Notebook Reviews

Review: Midori Traveler’s Notebook (A Man’s Perspective)

Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:12 AM PDT

The Midori Traveler’s Notebook is a Japanese notebook “system,” consisting of a leather cover and various “inserts” which can be placed inside in myriad ways to build a very customizable and…

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Relive the N64 glory days and play this browser-based Super Mario 64 re-creation

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		Relive the N64 glory days and play this browser-based Super Mario 64 re-creation 03.29.2015 12:41 PM Roystan Ross's revival of Super Mario 64's first level makes for a nostalgia-packed time-waster.

		The essential guide to HomePlug Ethernet adapters (including 7 hands-on reviews) 03.30.2015 6:45 AM HomePlug Ethernet adapters that use your home's electrical wiring are great supplements to Wi-Fi networks. We sort through all the iterations and review the top seven models.

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		GitHub recovering from massive DDoS attacks 03.30.2015 5:06 AM The DDoS attacks were aimed at two GitHub-hosted projects fighting Chinese censorship.

		Free up space on your SSD or hard drive 03.30.2015 7:00 AM Your hard drive or (more likely) SSD is running out of space. Here are a few tricks for clearing out the garbage.

		Chrome OS beta has a new LauncherÃ¢Â€Â"and it looks suspiciously like Google Now 03.29.2015 11:57 AM Chrome OS Beta Channel users should get the new-look launcher in the next few days.

		9 time-saving search tips for Google on Android and iOS Spotlight 03.30.2015 3:00 AM The handiest tool on your Android or iOS device lets you search, launch apps, check for news and much, much more.

		7 PowerPoint text effects that add sizzle to slides 03.30.2015 3:30 AM Enhance headlines or illustration text with fills, shadows and other effects

		The top 7 second-screen apps for supplementing your Major League Baseball experience 03.30.2015 3:00 AM Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements.

		Amazon Home Services sends professional handymen and instructors to your door 03.30.2015 8:02 AM Amazon wants to help you find your next electrician, handyman, or plumber.

		India backs open source software for e-governance projects 03.29.2015 11:45 PM The country had previously not taken a definite stand in favor of either open source or proprietary software

		HTC One M9 review: A disappointingly good phone 03.30.2015 8:59 AM HTC makes only modest improvements to one of our favorite phones, while competitors take major leaps forward.

		British Airways warns frequent flyers of possible account breach 03.30.2015 7:22 AM Many users had their reward points removed from their accounts as a precaution

4 tricks every Gmail for iOS user should know

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		4 tricks every Gmail for iOS user should know 03.23.2015 3:55 AM There's more to the recently revamped Gmail app than just checking your Gmail inbox. You can manage threads, respond to mail from Notification Center, set a vacation responder, and more.

		Beat boredom with these fun photo ideas for iPhone and iPad 03.23.2015 3:10 AM All you need for these creative photo projects is an iPhone or iPad and a couple of free apps.

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		Podcast: The Apple TV is a rumor to watch 03.25.2015 1:15 PM Glenn and Susie, dedicated cord-cutters both, discuss what they'd like in a new Apple TV, both the hardware and the rumored streaming service. Plus we dip into Nintendo's move to mobile and what's up with iOS 8.3.

		You Should Play: Mr. Jump might just be the most difficult one-touch platformer on iOS 03.27.2015 3:00 AM YouÃ¢Â€Â™ll jump. YouÃ¢Â€Â™ll die. YouÃ¢Â€Â™ll die again. But Mr. Jump's ludicrously difficult gameplay will keep you coming back for more.

		Freemium Field Test: The grinding SimCity BuildIt emphasizes obstacles, not opportunities 03.23.2015 5:00 AM This free-to-play take on the classic urban planning game has its moments, but they fade as the monotony builds.

		The Week in iOS Apps: Periscope and Stre.am join the videocasting revolution 03.27.2015 2:45 PM This week's roundup includes two new apps that let you broadcast live video straight from your phone. Plus, we have a new "Star Wars" game. And we know you love those.

		The Week in iOS Accessories: Alternative energy for your iPhone 03.25.2015 5:00 AM We've got two iPhone accessories this week that power up the phone through alternative meansÃ¢Â€Â"one through hand-cranking, the other through solar. Also: A bunch of new Apple Watch gadgets to enjoy.

		Apple asks court to throw out lawsuit over storage on iPhones, iPads 03.26.2015 2:35 PM The suit claims Apple misled consumers about how much space iOS 8 takes up.