Corsair to enter SSD market

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/21/2009

Memory maker Corsair has introduced its own line of Solid State Disks (SSDs).

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Dell introduces new HDD, SSD options on XPS

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/19/2009

Dell has introduced several new storage options for its XPS line of notebooks, including the M1330 and M1730.

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Lexar Announces Crucial.com Netbook Upgrade Center

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/9/2009

Lexar Media today announced its new Crucial.com Netbook Upgrade Center, where customers can purchase RAM, Solid State Disks (SSDs), and flash memory cards.

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Western Digital not buying Fujitsu hard drive business

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/5/2009

Fujitsu is still looking to sell off its unprofitable hard drive business after talks with Western Digital fell through.

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Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review

By J.R. Nelson | 12/30/2008

Microsoft is most well known for its ubiquitous operating system and related software. What they're not as well known for is making some of the best computer peripherals anywhere. Today were taking a look at the Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology, and I can without hesitation say it is absolutely one of the best mice I've ever used. Read on for our full review.

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Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review

By J.R. Nelson | 12/30/2008

Microsoft is most well known for its ubiquitous operating system and related software. What they're not as well known for is making some of the best computer peripherals anywhere. Today were taking a look at the Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology, and I can without hesitation say it is absolutely one of the best mice I've ever used. Read on for our full review.

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Targus Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler Review

By Allison Johnson | 12/27/2008

With six new models featuring TSA-approved designs, Targus is diving into the growing checkpoint-friendly laptop bag market. We took the Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler for a spin to see if it makes a good travel bag. Decked out in black nylon and gunmetal gray hardware, its corporate chic for sure, but how does it perform under pressure?

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WD TV HD Media Player Review

By Jerry Jackson | 12/24/2008

Do you download high-definition movies and TV shows online and play them on your notebook? Do you ever wish you could watch those videos on your big screen HDTV without connecting your laptop to your home entertainment center? Well, Western Digital has the perfect product for you ... and it's priced low enough to make the perfect Christmas gift. The WD TV HD Media Player is a pint-sized device that lets you watch 1080p movies and more on your HDTV. Let's take a closer look.

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HP TouchSmart tx2 Review

By Jerry Jackson | 12/22/2008

The newest 12-inch notebook from HP is no ordinary ultraportable laptop. The HP TouchSmart tx2z is the first consumer notebook and tablet PC that offers on-screen multi-touch control. Forget about using the notebook's touchpad or an external mouse. If you see something on the screen you want to press or move just reach up and touch it. HP's new "MediaSmart" software allows you to use your fingertips to take command of everything on the screen with a quick touch or simple gestures. Is this the future of laptop computing? Keep reading to find out.

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Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack Review

By Jerry Jackson | 12/20/2008

As the shopping deadline for Christmas fast approaches, Slappa comes to the rescue with one of the best laptop backpacks we've ever reviewed. This isn't an ordinary notebook backpack, folks. This backpack has padded storage and dividers for all your digital lifestyle needs; from notebooks and digital cameras, to iPhones and USB flash drives. We also happen to love this backpack because Slappa contacted us after reading some of our other laptop bag reviews and asked for our help in designing a backpack that will comfortably carry everything a modern tech-head needs. Is the Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack as good as it sounds? We put it to the test to find out.

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Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack Review

By Jerry Jackson | 12/20/2008

As the shopping deadline for Christmas fast approaches, Slappa comes to the rescue with one of the best laptop backpacks we've ever reviewed. This isn't an ordinary notebook backpack, folks. This backpack has padded storage and dividers for all your digital lifestyle needs; from notebooks and digital cameras, to iPhones and USB flash drives. We also happen to love this backpack because Slappa contacted us after reading some of our other laptop bag reviews and asked for our help in designing a backpack that will comfortably carry everything a modern tech-head needs. Is the Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack as good as it sounds? We put it to the test to find out.

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Buffalo DriveStation FlexNet Review

By Jerry Jackson | 12/18/2008

The Buffalo DriveStation FlexNet is an affordable network storage solution that doubles as a standard USB external storage drive. This hard drive is designed for anyone who needs an independent network storage drive that can be shared by multiple computers but also wants that drive to work like a simple external hard drive at the touch of a button. Is the DriveStation FlexNet the next greatest thing in file storage? We decided to take a closer look.

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