Lenovo Coming Out With New ThinkPad Line
January 4, 2010
Boston (DbTechNo) - For those looking to purchase a new laptop, check out the new line from Lenovo.
Lenovo is the 4th largest laptop maker in the world, and are known for their ThinkPad Edge line aimed at small to medium sized businesses. Read more
LaCie Stark Desktop Hard Drive Review
November 29, 2009
LaCie Stark Desktop Hard Drive
Hard Drive Review
Manufacturer: LaCie
Price: $130
LaCie, a company known for their high-profile designs when it comes to computer hardware, has teamed up with Phillippe Starck to come up with the Starck Desktop Hard Drive line.
This line features USB drives that range in size from 1TB up to 2TB, with prices starting at just $130 for the 1TB model, making them extremely affordable.
For that price point, don’t expect anything but great either, as this drive does some pretty cool stuff.
Starting with the design, the drive is enclosed in a nice-looking 3mm aluminum exterior with a cool status LED that will change colors depending on the activity taking place.
On top of that, there is also an extremely stylish touch-sensitive front panel. This touch-sensitive panel acts as buttons which you can program to open any application as you please.
This means that you can program the touch-sensitive button to recognize certain presses to launch certain applications.
How practical this is will depend on the user, as personally I do not see it as something you will use all that often.
The best practical use I found was to program it to open certain programs or folders that you would typically like to back data up for.
These can be easily programmed with the LaCie Desktop Manager software that comes included.
Backing up is also quite easy with the included software for either Windows or the Mac. Once you hook up the drive, you will immediately format it and then be able to backup away automatically right to the drive.
This is one fast USB 2.0 drive, faster than anything we have been able to test in the past year or so in the dbTechno.com office for sure. Transferring files to and from the USB drive was done in a flash and with great ease.
The specis come in at a capacity that ranges from 1TB to 2TB, a speed of 7,200 RPM, and a connection of USB 2.0.
When you factor in the price point of $130, you will see that there is immense value in this desktop hard drive for sure. Our only complaint in the design is that it is a bit too bulky to pull off that true stylish look.
The truth of the matter is that this is a high-quality desktop hard drive that looks cool, works great, and has enough features to make it well worth its affordable price tag. Definitely worth a look!
Final Score: 8.9 dbTechno Recommended!
Should New York Have Sued Intel For Being Bullies?
November 4, 2009
Washington (dbTechno) - New York has come out and filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel, for apparently being nothing but big bullies.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is under the belief that Intel forced computer manufacturers to use their chips over rivals by using tactics that violated antitrust laws. Read more
Vista Users Furious Over Windows 7 Reboot Glitch
October 26, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - The release of Windows 7 on October 22 has not gone as well as Microsoft hoped, due to problems that many Vista users are experiencing when attempting to upgrade.
Vista users flocked to the Microsoft support forum on Friday to voice their concerns, and Microsoft says that they are working on the problem. Read more
Acer Passes Dell in PC Sales in Third Quarter of 2009
October 15, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - It is being reported that Acer has just passed Dell and is now the second largest computer vendor in the world.
This is a result of a boombing third quarter when it comes to PC sales, and the back to school time of year that saw a reduction in the price of netbook computers. Read more
Will Windows 7 Suck Like Vista Does?
October 13, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - It is yet to be seen if Windows 7 will offer users a better alternative to Vista, which floundered right out of the gate to the utter dismay of Microsoft.
Computer hang ups, Vista incompatibility with other programs, and the dreaded blue screen of death have all been reported, leading to many high expectations for Microsoft when it comes to Windows 7. Read more
Dell Working on Android Based Smartphone
October 8, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - Computer maker dell maybe entering into the mobile phone market, teaming up with Google to use their Android Operating system.
Rumors state that the company is planning on launching their first smartphone, in an attempt to bring more exposure to the company. Read more
Dell offering new Baseball, Nail Polish Themed Laptops
October 7, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - Computer manufacturer Dell have just announced new baseball and nail polish themed laptops, just in time for the Christmas season.
By doing this Dell is targeting a potentially massive pair of demographics, the millions of baseball fanatics, and the millions of women who love nail polish. Read more
Vista Users Looking Forward to Windows 7 Release
October 4, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - It is being reported that Microsoft is set to debut their new computer operating system, Windows 7.
The new OS will replace Vista, which has gotten nothing but critical complaints since it hit the market back in 2007. Read more
Dell Unvail Laptop with Wireless Charging Option
September 29, 2009
Boston (DbTechNo) - If Dell hoped to increase laptop sales by developing a wireless charger, they may want to think again as early reviews are not promising.
For an additional $200 cost on top of the already expensive Latitude Z you can purchase a wireless charger, which does offer the benefit of not having to remember to step over a cord every now and again. Read more
