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The Motorola XOOM – A Notebook Replacement?
My last entry introduced the features of the XOOM and gave my initial impressions. This time, I’m looking at comparisons to the competition and what it would take for me to make this my notebook replacement. Intrigued? Continue reading
Who Needs Four Cores and Discrete Graphics in a Notebook? Part 2
In my last blog, I took the Acer 7551G-5821 through some of my everyday usage and found that it was definitely capable of handling and gave a very responsive experience. So what happens when I take that same system and put it to the test with some more difficult tasks? Continue reading
Who Needs Four Cores and Discrete Graphics in a Notebook? Part 1
I’m taking a look at the VISION Ultimate technology-based Acer 7551G in this blog post. AMD Phenom™ II Quad-Core Mobile Processor N930, ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 5650 discrete graphics, a 17.3” display… This should be fun! Continue reading
Awesome 13.3″ Toshiba Ultrathin – Part 2
Part 2 of this blog will take a look at the performance of the Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345. Can this Ultrathin notebook with VISION Technology from AMD take on larger competitors? Read on to find out. Continue reading
Awesome 13.3″ Toshiba Ultrathin – Part 1
This 2-part blog will take a look at the Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345. This is an Ultrathin system based on VISION Premium Technology from AMD with a 13.3” screen. Is this the perfect storm of power and portability? Hope the title doesn’t give too much away. Read on to get my take. Continue reading
Cyber Monday with the AMD Deal Stream and our Cyber Monday Contest
To aid in the quest for Cyber Monday technology deals, AMD has created a deal stream, which you can view on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/amd or by searching on the #AMDdeals on Twitter. If you want to contribute deals to the stream, simply post a Tweet with the #AMDdeals, and in return for your effort you might win a notebook PC or a desktop processor starting Sunday November 28th through Monday November 29th. Continue reading
Give the PC its own Reality Show
I think Bravo or E! needs to give the Personal Computer its own reality show. Here’s my pitch: In “Extreme PC Makeover” the PC could render 3D holograms of celebrities in clothes they should have worn at award shows – real time, walking right next to the star on the red carpet. Continue reading
MSI Wind12 U250: Ultrathin notebook with “VISION” Technology from AMD – Part 2
In part one of my look at the MSI Wind12 U250 I took it on the road with me to see how it faired as my portable video studio. For part two, I look at the results of my video and how the system holds up to my daily usage. Continue reading
MSI Wind12 U250: Ultrathin notebook with “VISION” Technology from AMD – Part 1
Recently, I conducted an experiment using an Apple iPad and an iPod touch as my portable video studio. I wondered what that experience might be like in the PC world. Join me as I take the MSI Wind U250 through its paces. Continue reading
Great Notebooks For School and The Holidays With the Latest Vision Technology from AMD
Although my oldest daughter just turned 12, I am already seeing signs of a teenager in my house. She loves texting her friends, hanging out with the local “yoots”, and almost…just almost… knows more about her computer than her mother … Continue reading
