Jeff Bertolucci - Author - Good Gear Guide

Stories by Jeff Bertolucci

Article | 3/09/2009 Nokia’s $US800 netbook costs too much

The Nokia Booklet 3G netbook may have some clever innovations, including mobile broadband and a 12-hour battery, but its steep price tag will drive cu...

Article | 2/09/2009 The Skype, eBay divorce: How did it go wrong?

The future looked bright in September 2005 when eBay announced it was buying Internet telephony company Skype Technologies for $2.6 billion. But afte...

Article | 1/09/2009 Apple's September 9 event: 5 hot bets

Now that Apple has confirmed it's planning an invitation-only bash September 9 in San Francisco, our time to speculate is running short. What new stuf...

Article | 29/08/2009 Optimistic outlook from Dell, Intel may signal rebound

Like the rest of the economy, the tech sector has been in the doldrums for well over a year now. But there are signs that things may be improving. Her...

Article | 28/08/2009 Blu-ray drives in PCs? Fuggetaboutit

Blu-ray may have a future in the living room, but its prospects in the PC market appear bleak. A new study by market researcher iSuppli shows that onl...

Article | 27/08/2009 Why do teens shun twitter?

It's conventional wisdom that teenagers are early adopters of tech innovations, including Web-based social networks like Facebook and MySpace. But tha...

Article | 14/08/2009 Wii battery recharger recall: what you need to know

If you own a Wii 4-Dock Battery Recharge Station, unplug it now.

Article | 18/08/2009 Can TomTom iPhone app compete with standalone GPS unit?

TomTom's new GPS navigation application for the iPhone may sound appealing, but it's true cost and capabilities are still a mystery. The app costs $10...

Article | 15/08/2009 What backlash? iPhone 3GS users very satisfied

With all the Apple-bashing lately, you'd think that iPhone users - typically a satisfied lot - might be a little less thrilled with their chosen smart...

Article | 8/08/2009 Samsung Reclaim: nice idea, but who recycles phones?

Sprint's US launch of the new Samsung Reclaim, an environmentally friendly <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/125397/top_10_cell_phones.html">sma...

Article | 7/08/2009 Windows 7: How to get it early

Microsoft released the ready-to-ship version of its Windows 7 operating system to software developers and IT professionals on Thursday, raising the qu...

Article | 6/08/2009 Is iPhone 3GS 8GB coming soon?

Today's hot Apple rumor suggests an iPhone 3GS 8GB may be on the way. The Boy Genius Report has screen grabs that purportedly show one or more documen...

Article | 28/07/2009 Western Digital drive creates dilemma for laptop buyers

It's pretty much a given that solid state drives (SSDs) are the future of PC storage, and that hard drives are on the way out. But if you're buying a...

Article | 27/07/2009 What will Apple's Big Tablet cost?

If Apple doesn't introduce a tablet computer soon, we'll all be sorely disappointed. With all the ongoing speculation about the alleged iPod-on-stero...

Article | 23/07/2009 Is Apple hiding problems with fiery iPods?

Apple iPods have overheated and burst into flames and smoke on a number of occasions, causing both injuries and property damage. And Apple has fought ...