Monthly Archives: October 2009

USB devices get hot!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by David Allen

It is getting to the point where we will not be able to function as a society without a USB port to connect to. Is there anything that cannot be powered via a USB port or are we getting used to plugging things into that little connection point at the side of the laptop?

Thanks to the people over at Thanko, there is another device to plug in and actually, this time it is pretty useful if you work with electronics. It’s a soldering iron capable of giving the user a nice 390f, but connect it to two USB ports and you can hike it up to 570f, now that’s hot!

It cost about $28, b

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Finally an airport friendly laptop bag

Posted on October 9, 2009 by David Allen

Using an airport is a nightmare these days so imagine what it’s like for your laptop, it has to be carried on as hand luggage otherwise by the time it has been thrown around a few times it is not going to be worth switching on again.

Luckily, there is a laptop case that conforms to the requirements of the US Transportation Security Administration. That means that you don’t have to remove it from the bag and there is plenty of room in there for other items too.

Features – Easily accessible pockets hold a boarding pass and a passpo

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Deals on Netbooks and Laptops This Week!

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Laptop Pimp

Here’s some really great deals on netbooks and laptops this week (10/8-10/12) that you won’t want to miss out on.

HP CQ60-417DX Notebook – only $363.99 on Buy.com!

Asus F50SF-A1 16″ Laptop Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz – This loaded 16-inch beast is

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Easy laptop and netbook holder

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Allen

I don’t know about you but trying to use a laptop or even its smaller and much lighter brother the netbook while walking is a virtually impossibility and yet there are plenty of people that have jobs where this is a requirement, how do they do it?

One thing is for sure, this gadget called the “Connect a Desk” can help, it is easy to use and can be fitted in moments. It uses a couple of straps that pull over the shoulders this supports the desk type feature and that supports the computer. It is such an easy idea that anyone could have thought up, but they didn’t.

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First glance: Skytone Alpha 680

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Allen

The Skytone Alpha 680 made a quick appearance earlier on in the year, we mentioned in May, but since that time, there has been no news and no sightings. Until now, the computer is really ready to roll so that means that we shall have to wait a little longer for the finished article, which could anytime.

When it eventually surfaces, it will be running the Android operating system and although this machine has a compact

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Dell offer more cover designs

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Allen

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I remember when laptops came in just two colours, black and charcoal grey those where the days when every laptop looked the same, but then came long Dell and they have changed everything. At first, you could choose a colour, but then it went further than that with the Dell Design Studio.

Now it is possible to have all sorts of design on your laptop, and to make the choice even more difficult for buyers, Dell have added a further twenty six designs that include holiday themes. Laptops and netbooks will never be the same again.

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At last, the Latitude Z goes on sale

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Allen

It seems ages ago when Dell released the initial details on the Latitude Z, but they seemed to have had some issues with the rolling out of the fancy looking laptop. But now it seems that these technical issues have been sorted out and the computer is up for sale.

One good thing about this laptop is that currently the price is set at starting at $1,799, but when the firm first pitched this computer, the starting priced was estimated at being $1,999 so it may be a great idea to get in there quick before they notice!

The Dell Latitude Z Se

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Padded leather laptop sleeve

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Allen

Carrying around your laptop means risking damage; this could be anything from a scratch to a dent in the casing and is really annoying, especially if it is your new laptop. However, this can be prevented fairly easily by getting a decent laptop sleeve. This particular laptop is from Hammacher Schlemmer and it offers the protection that laptop and netbo

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USB electric guitar

Posted on October 7, 2009 by David Allen

This is the iAXE electric guitar and it is virtually guaranteed to get you fired from your job, so maybe it is a good idea not to take this one to work, unless of course you plan to start up your own office five piece band.

You simply plug this bad boy into the nearest USB port and you are away, fortunately, you have to use headphones to hear anything, but the someone standing the office strutting their stuff is going to really get on everyone nerves.

Important Notes:

Windows XP users, be sure to install the included audio drivers on the installation CD for proper funct

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