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Article | 7/12/2009 Building the Google smartbook dream machine

The netbook promises convenience and capability in a small, lightweight, and generally inexpensive package, and the concept of a smartbook goes even f...

Article | 5/12/2009 CrunchPad demo promised next week

Just when you thought it was gone for good, the controversial CrunchPad is scheduled to make its debut on Monday morning for reporters and industry an...

Article | 3/12/2009 Black screen of death: A lesson in FUD

The reports of the Windows "black screen of death" seem to be greatly exaggerated and hardly worth mentioning.

Article | 2/12/2009 Gift guide: All I want for Christmas is a new laptop!

If you're in the market for a new laptop and are wondering when the best time is to buy — the answer is "now"! As most retailers see a surge in ...

Article | 2/12/2009 Safer online shopping: eight tips

The holiday season is upon us, and now more than ever that means shopping on the Internet.

Article | 2/12/2009 Why Chrome OS is no threat to Windows

When Google first announced its Chrome OS project, many commentators assumed that the Internet giant was challenging the dominance of Microsoft Window...

Article | 1/12/2009 The CrunchPad is dead: who cares!

Michael Arrington's CrunchPad, a dream device that would allow quick and easy Internet access on a touch screen tablet, is vaporware indefinitely, but...

Article | 27/11/2009 Best tech bargains of the week: November 27

Grab a Macbook Pro bargain at the Apple store, plus other great deals on a Panasonic LUMIX camera, a Sony camcorder and more!

Article | 24/11/2009 Underwhelmed by Chrome OS? That's kinda the point

When Google unveiled its open source Chrome OS on Thursday, many commentators were quick to dismiss the new operating system as unimpressive and under...

Article | 23/11/2009 Top 5 Chrome OS myths debunked

Misconceptions and misinformation have surrounded the Chrome OS almost since the day it was announced. This week's press conference at Google's Mounta...

Article | 24/11/2009 Google Chrome OS: Big Brother Google gets bigger

Google's mantra is "Don't be evil." Let's hope it the tech giant means it, because if Chrome OS succeeds in replacing Windows at the world's dominant...

Article | 24/11/2009 Windows 8 in 2012?

Microsoft Windows 8 may be coming as early as 2012, based on a recent rash of comments and hints dropped by Microsoft personnel in official capacity a...

Article | 20/11/2009 Google Chrome OS: A virtual tour

Google's Chrome OS is designed purely to run Web-based applications, rather than software installed on a system's hard drive. At Thursday's Chrome OS ...

Article | 20/11/2009 Google's Chrome OS: What's in it for Microsoft?

Google's Chrome OS event made me realize: There is a lot in Google's OS that can benefit Microsoft--like giving it a completely new platform and one i...

Article | 20/11/2009 Google Chrome OS unveiled: Speed, simplicity stressed

Thursday Google opened its doors to the press to show off its hotly anticipated Chrome operating system. In a small auditorium in Mountain View, Calif...

Article | 19/11/2009 Style and substance: 7 notebooks to make your co-workers jealous

If money is no object, then you're obviously not working in journalism. But if your wallet is bulging and you aren't planning on blowing your cash on ...

Article | 19/11/2009 Ahead of Chrome OS: 5 questions and concerns

Tomorrow's hot ticket is for the Chrome OS event at Google HQ down in Mountain View. Chrome OS has already caught many imaginations, as something exci...

Article | 19/11/2009 Google Chrome OS: rounding up the rumors

Google Chome OS, which Google is expected to preview this Thursday, has been the subject of much speculation and rumors since its announcement last su...

Article | 17/11/2009 Hands on: Nokia Booklet 3G netbook

Nokia spokespeople are quick to correct you if you slip and call the Booklet 3G a netbook.

Article | 13/11/2009 Best tech bargains of the week: November 13

We may not have the Black Friday specials seen in the US, but we've rounded up some great bargains including budget GPS devices from TomTom and a grea...