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Device Wars

As technology relentlessly moves forward, functions continually consolidate and devices get smaller as capabilities increase. This march forward has caused form factors to shift. The first desktop computers were relatively large and boxy and certainly not portable. Over time as laptop computers improved, desktop sales began to fall. Imagine the succession of devices you have gone through over a long

GoNote unveils 7-inch Android netbook

Netbooks are essentially dead, but GoNote apparently has other ideas. At this week's Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, U.K. the company unveiled a netbook with a different look and purpose. The company is billing the tiny device as "your child's first computer". The 7-inch computer also does not run Windows -- not even the basic starter edition that many past devices

Are netbooks truly dead in 2013?

Many websites have been parroting a recent report from Digitimes which is ready to call a "time of death" for netbooks, but are they really going the way of the dinosaur? Yes, it is true that Asus is killing its Eee PC line and Acer may follow suit with its line, but it certainly does not ring a death knell

Vivick Anti-Theft Backpack Debuts at CES

The theft of mobile electronic devices has become increasingly attractive as the value of gadgets rises and the economy falls. A particularly easy way to steal is to simply open likely-looking backpacks and rucksacks while they're being worn and remove the gadgetry without the owner noticing. Sometimes the pack can be unzipped quietly, other times it's cut open with a

Transit Case/Keypad for iPad

A couple of weeks ago I finally bought an iPad. At the time of purchase, I also bought a inexpensive Griffin iPad case. For about $90, I could have bought a case that came with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard, but I thought that was a bit much for something I really didn't need considering I've got laptop computers coming out

Day 3 – A week Using Google Chrome OS

I learned today that making usable audio on Chrome OS is impossible. I tried several times to make a short voice recording and each time it came out really noisy. The built in Mic is not of high quality on the CR48. So my next try was to record with my Sony IC Recorder. The recording turned out great, but

GammaTech DuraBook Rugged Notebook

Paul Kim, VP of Marketing for GammTech demonstrates his rugged laptop to Esby and Jeffrey by giving it some abuse - you'll have to watch the video to see what he does. The new D12C is a 12" convertible, being able to switch between a tablet and notebook configuration. It's A10F-spec graded withstanding a 3ft drop and spill-resistant - it