3G wireless data goes pay as you go - Virgin's Broadband 2 Go The Broadband2Go package from Virgin Mobile USA offers a Novatel Wireless USB modem (the Ovation MC760) and a quick plug-and-play installation. An Amazing Laptop Recovery Story This is a true story about sex, computers, the Internet, spying, theft, intrigue, and the police--and it all began this past February when David Krop made the mistake of leaving his two laptop computers inside a locked SUV in a parking garage. Lenovo shows four-fingered touch-screen notebook Lenovo on Tuesday announced a new line of touchscreen laptops, including ThinkPad T400s, which is the first laptop to support four-finger multitouch input to manipulate images or perform gestures. Asustek shows off new thin, light UL laptop family Asustek showed off 4 new UL-series laptops priced between US$980 and $1,105 Toshiba jumps into Blu-Ray pool The company that once pushed HD DVD has finally started making its own Blu-ray Disc products. Seagate FreeAgent DockStar Dock this? Well, I say dock that, and that, and that... which is actually a pretty good description of what Seagate's FreeAgent DockStar does. It allows you to dock one of the company's FreeAgent Go hard drives, or any other USB hard drive for that matter, to the Internet. Yup, the Internet. Did you think I was going to say a PC? Nothing special in that. Streets and Trips 2010 With GPS Locator For trip planning, it's always been hard to beat Microsoft Streets and Trips. And that remains true of the latest version, Streets and Trips 2010, even though many of its new features are less than compelling. First Look at the Microsoft Zune HD After months of rumors, scattered details and a few brief appearances, the Zune HD is finally here. Microsoft is discontinuing the older Zune models to focus on the Zune HD and build an ecosystem of software and accessories around it. There's a lot to like about the Zune HD--from its slim design to its unique music discovery features. First Look: Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet The past couple of weeks have been exciting for Android fans. Last week Motorola announced its entry into the Android game with the Cliq, the first phone to run the company's Motoblur user interface. Hot on Motorola's heels, LG announced its first Android phone, the LG-GW620. But the latest Android device isn't a smartphone--the Archos 5 is a full-featured Internet tablet. Netbooks group test: 8 laptops rated If you're looking to buy a netbook, the chances are that you're either attracted by the compact, carry-anywhere form factor or the enticingly low price compared to a full-size laptop. While mini laptops tick both those boxes, it's important to remember that they are a compromise in performance and usability compared to laptops with 13in or larger screens. Hands-On: HP Mini 311-1000NR Lenovo has teased us with the knowledge that its IdeaPad S12 will eventually hit the market as one of the first netbooks boasting nVidia Ion support. HP's Mini 311-1000NR is another such netbook, and it's coming soon, starting at $399. For those that missed the reams of stories I've already written about the Ion platform, here's the short version: For netbooks or nettops, it marries an Intel Atom CPU (in this case the N270) with a GeForce 9400M GPU. This allows for more powerful, affordable machines capable of outputting 720p video and even playing some games. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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