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Desktops and Notebooks and news, product reviews and analysis of desktops, PCs, notebook PCs, laptops and tablet PCs. eWEEK Desktop and Notebook coverage also includes news, product reviews and analysis on external hard drives, device management, peripherals and enterprise computing. eWEEK Desktop and Notebook follows such desktop and notebook vendors as Hewlett-Packard (HP), Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Gateway, Acer, Toshiba, Assus, Intel, AMD, Nvidia and VIA.
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As expected, Rajiv Goel, an ex-Intel treasury department executive, pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy in connection with the massive Wall Street insider trading scandal. Goel faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in May. Prosecutors say he is cooperating with investigators.
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Nvidia's Optimus technology aims to improve battery life and power efficiency in notebooks by re-routing the processing workload based on what applications are in use.
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Apple executives could be "nimble" on pricing for the iPad tablet PC, according to a Credit Suisse analyst, should the device fail to achieve sufficient marketplace traction following its release in two months. Prices for the iPad currently range from $499 to $829, depending on options such as Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. In addition, a job posting on the Apple corporate site adds fuel to rumors that Apple could be planning to integrate a camera module of some sort into the iPad.
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Microsoft claims its engineers have been exploring complaints of poor battery life for some laptops running Windows 7, and that in every case the operating system is not at fault. Instead, Windows 7 had correctly evaluated via a new feature that those users’ batteries were failing, Microsoft said in a Feb. 8 blog posting. However, posts on Microsoft Watch, TechNet and other discussion forums seem to suggest that at least a percentage of users experiencing these issues also had batteries that were either new or nearly new, which in turn is raising further questions.
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Barnes & Noble's Nook e-reader experienced months of delays due to supposed demand, a situation that may be changing with the bookseller’s announcement that the Nook will be available in most stores starting midweek. The Nook is also listed as "in stock" online. Competition in the e-reader arena has heated up as the Nook, Amazon.com's Kindle and soon the Apple iPad all compete for dominancy of the e-text market, with technological innovations and pricing seen as key factors in whether the manufacturers will seize a majority of market share.
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Apple has been touting its iPad since it was first announced a few weeks ago. But after the hype wears off and we take an honest look at the iPad, we quickly find that there are some major flaws with the company's tablet device that it just doesn't want us to know about. When a consumer picks up the iPad expecting a top-of-the-line experience, they might be surprised to learn that it can't quite provide that. They might be even more upset when they find out that the iPad isn't as appealing as Steve Jobs wants the world to believe. So before you pick one up, let's take a look at what Apple doesn't want you to know about the iPad.
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The Apple iPad is less coveted by consumers, now that they know what it is, says retailer Retrevo, which polled visitors to its site before and after the iPad’s introduction. While in early January, 26 percent said they weren’t interested, in early February, 52 percent said the same.
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When it comes to phone-based technical support, Apple customers reported themselves to be more satisfied than those of Dell or HP. Compared with 2008 results, however, HP has made enormous strides, pleasing more customers on multiple fronts, which is a boost to overall customer satisfaction, loyalty and the likelihood of their recommending the brand to others.
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According to published reports, Rajiv Goel, a former Intel treasury department manager, could plead guilty as soon as Feb. 8. Goel reportedly waived indictment, a necessary step before pleading guilty. Goel was among more than 20 people charged in the insider trading scheme, which prosecutors say generated more than $20 million in illegal gains.
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Intel is adding its vPro platform to the Core i5 and i7 desktop and laptop chips that were introduced in January. The vPro technology lets IT administrators remotely manage and secure desktops and notebooks. Version 2.0 brings in more encryption and anti-theft features.
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AT&T ranked first in the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index wireless carrier category, beating 2009 winner Verizon Wireless. Apple grabbed the prize for favored laptop manufacturer, while coffee drinkers are smitten with Dunkin’ Donuts.
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News Analysis: A report has surfaced claiming Amazon has acquired a touch-screen manufacturer. What the online retailer is actually planning remains unknown. But with the help of that touch-screen company, Amazon could ensure the Kindle stays relevant after the iPad hits store shelves. Here are the reasons why.
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HP EliteBook 8440w hits 14" mark with powerful combination of processor and management extras including power reporting along with quick access to the web and Outlook without full machine boot up.
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Whether a Saints or Colts fan, everyone can agree that a high-definition, beer-soaked and burger-filled Super Bowl party is close to a patriotic duty. However, the Super Bowl is about more than chips and dip, overhyped commercials, and overblown halftime shows. There’s the game, of course, but also the opportunity for you to show off to your friends the latest gadgets and gizmos to make your party the one to remember, whatever the outcome of the game.
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Lenovo reports that its worldwide PC shipments grew 42 percent year over year during its latest financial quarter. Feeling good, Lenovo is now out to conquer small businesses, emerging markets and the mobile Internet device market.
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HP EliteBook 8440w enters the bantam-weight mobile workstation fray loaded with management extras but an unremarkable 14-inch display.
The Dell M6500 leverages the high-powered Nehalem, NVIDIA processors within a luggable chassis. Just don't expect to take to the skies without business-class seating.
The majority of mobile enterprise professionals want a fair amount of compute power in a form factor that won't seem too burdensome. However, thin and light just doesn’t cut it for engineering, visual arts and intense scientific use. This is where what I call the thick-and-heavy mobile workstation comes in.
If you've been in the technology world for a while, you've seen the tablet PC heralded as the "next big thing" more than once. But, other than for niche and industry-specific uses, tablets and slates haven't been embraced by the mainstream. At the recent CES show, nearly every major vendor was touting the form factor. Are things different enough now that it may really be time for tablets?
The thin and light HP ProBook 5310m offers business-class features and performance, as well as the ability to get to a browser or Outlook without booting up the operating system. However, some questionable design choices smear (at times literally) the otherwise nicely built system.
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