Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.
When Research In Motion first announced the BlackBerry PlayBook, some were skeptical about its appeal. After all, the tablet boasts a 7-inch display-smaller than the iPad’s 9.7-inch screen-and it lacks the ability to connect to 3G. The only option available to users away from a Wi-Fi connection is to tether the device with a BlackBerry […]
Tablets Will Finish Off Netbooks in 2011: 10 Reasons Why by Don Reisinger They Win on Mobility When it comes to netbooks and tablets, consumers and enterprise customers have one thing in mind: they want their tech companions to be mobile. Admittedly, both netbooks and tablets are quite mobile. But tablets are arguably more mobile. […]
Microsoft finds itself in an interesting position. On one hand, the software giant is still a dominant force in the technology industry, generating billions of dollars every quarter, thanks to its many product efforts around the world. On the other hand, it has witnessed its importance in the space decline over the past few years […]
Dell is well on its way to rounding out its IT management services. The company announced on Jan. 4 that it agreed to acquire SecureWorks, which provides managed security services. The terms were not disclosed, but the PC maker was quick to point out that the deal will vastly improve its ability to deliver more […]
The Consumer Electronics Show has become extremely important for the global technology industry. It’s no longer just a show for the latest consumer gadgets. It’s the place where manufacturers, international media outlets, retail buyers and so many other stakeholders go to find out what the future will look like for the industry over the next […]
10 Tech Industry Predictions That Will Shape 2011 by Don Reisinger Verizon iPhone Rumors of a Verizon iPhone have circulated since shortly after Apple released the iPhone exclusively for AT&T’s network in early 2007. Yet, it’s still not available on store shelves. But the chances of that changing in 2011 seem greater than ever. In […]
10 Awesome Products That Captured Buyers Attention in 2010 by Don Reisinger Apple iPad Apple’s iPad is arguably the biggest product of 2010. The device helped define the mobility market for the year, and it ushered in a wave similar products from various vendors that were trying to capitalize on the spiking consumer interest in […]
If 2010 was the year of anything in the technology industry, it was tablets. Apple‘s iPad ushered in a new craze in the marketplace that will stay on the minds of consumers and enterprise customers around the world for the foreseeable future. Its influence was bolstered by competing devices, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and […]
10 Essential Smartphone Features for 2011 Models by Don Reisinger A Big Display If the past year in smartphones was marked by anything, it was undoubtedly larger screen sizes. The Motorola Droid X, for example, launched with a 4.3-inch display this year, causing some to wonder how much longer Apple will offer a 3.5-inch offering […]
10 Smartphone, Tablet Flaws That Must Disappear In 2011 by Don Reisinger Small Displays The last thing that consumers will want to see next year is a small display on either their smartphone or tablet. Devices such as the Dell Streak, which boasts a 5-inch display, wont cut it in the tablet market. Products such […]