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Sponsored By RentOurLaptops.com–A Brand By Rentacomputer.com As it has been recently, we’ve been seeing a rise of tablets and tablet-laptop hybrids. It seems as if the production of laptops has slowed, and that tablets have jumped up to the main forefront of mobile technology. I personally still use a laptop, and I genuinely enjoy it. I don’t really have a need for anything touchscreen, aside from my smartphone. To some, it might be all about application and what you need to do. To others, it could be about what looks the best and what is, in fact, more mobile. No one ever thought that somethingRead More →

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Lenovo has released a new line of ThinkPad tablets just in time for summer semester, summer quarter, or maybe just that big trade show you have coming up.  The new educational line of laptops is certain to facilitate any need that the typical college student has, including the fact that it doesn’t break the bank. Lenovo kept it pretty quiet, but they actually do have a new line of ThinkPads coming out. It’s a continuation on their “Yoga” series. The new line will be coming out in four different iterations of each other. The ThinkPad 11e series will come in only one size of 11.6Read More →

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As a college student, I know how important it is to have daily access to a laptop. You constantly need to be checking your email, writing papers or maybe taking a quick study break to update your Facebook status. Laptops are essential for college students! So what do you do if your laptop fails you? Whether it’s a virus or your computer simply bites the dust, what options do you have? I know from experience that money is usually pretty tight in college. Students don’t usually have hundreds of dollars sitting around to buy a brand new laptop. So what do you do? Well, haveRead More →

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There are so many different names associated with laptops these days, in fact the word laptop is more of a catch-all word that describes just about every mobile computer, whether its a netbook or a mini laptop. This has created a lot of confusion about the difference between the different classifications of laptops. For instance, what is the difference between a mini laptop and an ultraportable? Essentially there is no difference, often times the two are interchangable. However, for the sake of making a distinctions, I would argue that the size, application and computing power associated with each is the difference. Note that some differencesRead 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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Whether it’s for school, business, or just at home, a laptop is something that is becoming a staple in many Americans’ lives. There are so many companies with so many different models. It can be difficult to figure out which laptop will fit your needs. Well, if you’re looking for a laptop under $500, here are a few to consider.Lenovo X100e Starting at $499.99The Lenovo X100e is one of the very few laptops under $500 to be part of the ThinkPad line. It rides the line between being a netbook and a notebook. It has a 11.6-inch screen, an AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor, 1GBRead More →

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Many students know just all too well that being able to work and study while on the go can be the difference between a failing and passing grade. College is riddled with long bus rides, waiting between classes while on campus, pop quizes, cram studying, and long lectures. Put simply, students who are without a laptop are at a huge disadvantage to those who do. Many colleges utilize online interfaces such as BlackBoard to post lectures, assign homework, post grades, have discussions with those enrolled in the class via forums, and even register for classes. Students who attend colleges which emphasize online communications are oftenRead More →

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Laptop rentals for Trans Atlantic travelers are becoming increasingly popular. Traveling, especially by plane, is quite the hassle these days and flights are requiring many people to check all of their baggage. This has the IT industry looking for better solutions for traveling executives. For this reason, technology rentals from Rentacomputer.com are becoming increasingly popular, with wireless laptops being the most requested equipment rentals. Traveling with a laptop presents a higher risk for high data loss and theft potential. There is no way to know who all has access to your data when you travel, from the screening process at the airport to hotel staff.Read More →

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According to a new study by Squaretrade, about one third (31%) of all laptops will fail within three years of being purchased. This includes both malfunctions and accidents, but malfunctions alone make up 20% of laptop failures. While the survey should be taken with a grain of salt – Squaretrade sells extended warranties – according to PC World, their last annual survey returned similar results. In addition to the number of unreliable laptops, Squaretrade also found that Asus, Toshiba, and Sony laptops were more reliable brands than MacBooks. The study had many other findings that related to laptop durability. For example, the amount of timeRead More →

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Troy Davis, a former officer with the Transportation Security Administration, has admitted to authorities that he stole laptops and video game systems from passengers’ checked luggage. Davis used to work as an airport screener at Philadelphia International Airport. A baggage handler spotted Davis taking a laptop from a suitcase and hiding it behind an explosive-detection machine earlier this year. The witness notified supervisors who later discovered four laptops and a game console in the same area. The 36-year-old Davis pleaded guilty yesterday to the charges and will be sentenced by a federal court in January. It seems as though nothing is safe these days, especiallyRead More →