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HP recently revealed to the media that the company is planning on delivering a future update to the HP TouchPad in order to boost the device’ s functionality. In addition to that, HP also added that it has witnessed “huge spikes” in TouchPad activation in the aftermath of the company’s decision to discount the tablet. HP cut the price of the device down to $100 back on August 19 which set off a buying frenzy at retailers and online. This action came after the company announced that it was shutting down its WebOS device business. The TouchPad got a discount because the TouchPad uses WebOSRead More →

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When considering buying a laptop, one doesn’t typically think about heading over to Verizon Wireless to do so.  But nevertheless, Verizon does sell laptops, albeit a little differently than places like Best Buy does. Well, just recently Verizon unveiled the latest addition to the company’s connected notebook PC lineup, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr. This new Pavilion laptop is the first model from Verizon to feature an embedded 4G LTE modem for high-speed 4G connectivity directly out of the box. As far as specifications are concerned, this new model doesn’t hold anything back either. Some of the more impressive specs include an 11.6″ 1366 x 768Read More →

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The race to have the most popular ultraportable laptop is definitely heating up, especially since HP reportedly let slip that the company is expecting to be the first to launch laptops based on Intel’s new Ultrabook category of slim, affordable laptops that should provide Windows fans a worthwhile alternative to Apple’s MacBook Air. According to DigiTimes, HP will be launching no less than two Ultrabook models in the coming months ahead of the UX21 from Asus, which isn’t supposed to debut until September and the laptop Intel used to announce the new category back in May. Multiple sources told DigiTimes that the HP Ultrabooks will be utilizingRead More →

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I know that there is probably a whole lot of you out there right now that would like nothing more than to get your hands on wither the Envy 14 or the Envy 17, the newest high-end laptops from HP. The only problem is that you probably do not have the cash. Understandable. With the economic woes most people are facing coupled with the cheapest Envy being nearly $1,000 I’m sure there are a lot of disappointed people out there.Read More →

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Choosing a gaming laptop can be a very difficult decision. A lot of them are very expensive, but if you’re not looking to shell out $1,000 or more, here is a list of gaming laptops that although they may not be the top gaming experience, you will still be able to thoroughly enjoy PC gaming and all for under $1,000. If you are looking to buy a laptop specifically for gaming purposes, there is a fact that you will simply have to get over…it’s not cheap. For $1,000+, you can get a fantastic gaming laptop that will come complete with a Blu-ray player, a topRead More →

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The new Mini 5103 from HP is virtually the same as the previous 5102 with one huge, gigantic, overwhelming difference and that is the dual-core Atom N550 processor from Intel that the 5103 ships with. The new Mini 5103 packs the new 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 Processor, 2GB of RAM, Broadcom’s Crystal HD accelerator and runs Windows 7 Professional. Multitasking feels faster on the 5103 than on other netbooks and the benchmarks are definitely better. Most netbooks score around 1,200 PCMark05 while the 5103 scored an impressive 1,866 PCMark05. Intel is still relying on its GMA 3150 graphics which means no real change for theRead More →

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Sleek and sexy is as important today as performance. Well, almost, but with its new Envy line, HP is hoping to cash in with a laptop that is both beautiful and substantial. Let us focus on appearance first. Both Envy’s have a metal casing with subtle machined designs on the casing. The screens for both laptops are glass. The Envy 14 has a 14.5 inch screen, while the Envy 17 boasts a 17.3 inch screen. Both also incorporate backlit keyboards for those late nights. They both are around 1.5mm in size, and while not paper-thin, the size is essential for the power these machines areRead More →

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In the world of laptops a few brands have always been the most popular: Sony, Toshiba, HP and Dell. A few years ago, Acer and ASUS jumped on the scene, producing moderately priced, quality laptops. Those smaller brands started inching their way towards the top. Now it appears worldwide consumers are trending away from paying high dollar for the brand name. Especially when the technology is advancing faster than you can pay your credit card bill. According to Gartner, which tracks worldwide shipments of laptops and analyzes trends, Acer is gaining ground on the worlds most popular laptop brand, HP. During the 2nd quarter ofRead More →

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HP is offering great Fourth of July deals early this year. They are now advertising their Compaq Presario CQ62Z series notebooks starting as low as $379.99. For that amazing price tag you will get Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB of RAM, 320GB of hard drive, and a 2.2GHz AMD V-series processor. That’s a great deal! They are also offering their HP Deskjet D2680 printer for merely $59.99 after instant savings. The printer prints 28 black and white pages per minute and 21 color pages per minute, and it features 600 dpi black print resolution. If you are looking for a laptop or a printer thisRead More →

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Hewlett Packard has announced that it’s recalling 54,000 laptop batteries. The lithium-ion batteries could possibly overheat and catch on fire. The batteries, which were made in China, came with laptops purchased both in stores and online from August 2007 to July 2008. Many were also sold independently. According to HP, less than 3% of the laptops have the defective batteries and they company will replace them for free. The batteries can burn someone or catch on fire. The company released a statement saying, “HP fully stands behind the products it makes and has taken a proactive approach to this situation to ensure the safety ofRead More →