I go to school in Philadelphia. I don’t have a car. Great. To get around, I am forced to use public transportation. At the risk of sounding like a creeper, I think I would categorize myself as an avid people watcher. I think it’s interesting to observe different people in public and their habits. More »

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According to PlusPlasticElectronics, electronics company Samsung will be releasing a OLED transparent screen laptop within the next twelve months. More »

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One would think that in this sluggish economy, premium computer makers like Apple would languish, yet Jobs’ company posted its record best year. Not only did Apple gain market share in the under $1,000 PC price range, consumers who bought a computer over $1,000 overwhelmingly chose a Mac. With the iPad, in 2010, Apple is attempting to cut into the sub-$500 sector too. More »

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HTC had reportedly been working with Google on a tablet for a little while until it was canned. Now, Chromium is showing conceptual renderings, including a video, of what a Google Chrome Tablet might look like. More »

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Apple’s iPad will probably be at least somewhat successful, but I have my reservations about its appeal. Personally, I have no need for this e-reader/netbook hybrid, and its shortcomings are quite apparent. Even though I think that it will be a solid seller, to play devil’s advocate, I will propose five major reasons why the iPad should be a failure. More »

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Wall Street analysts predict that the iPad will move 4 million units by this year and double that number in 2011. I have five big explanations for why it will be Waterworld and not Avatar, but that list is for tomorrow. Today, I want to examine why the iPad is destined for big things. More »

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Is the Apple iPad just an advanced iPod iTouch or Amazon Kindle on steroids? So far, reactions are very mixed in the media and within Apple’s fan-base, but most people who do not own an Apple product are scoffing –and I cannot fault them for their derision. One day after the main show, I feel that entire January 27th event was underwhelming. My favorite part of the proceedings was the introduction, when we got to hear the tail-end of CCR’s spectacular “Rude Awakening.” More »

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While some of these gadgets certainly were not released in 2009, they still, without a doubt, ruled 2009. Here are my picks, in no particular order, for the top ten gadgets of 2009: More »

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Two major announcements by graphics giant Nvidia signal a shift of focus.

First, Nvidia announced yesterday that it will be ceasing all development of new chipsets. It is mainly because of a licensing agreement with Intel. In previous Intel computers, the processor (CPU) was connected to a northbridge chip. The north bridge would communicated with the memory (RAM) and an integrated graphics processor. It was also connected to a southbridge via the front side bus (FSB) that communicated with all other parts like the graphics card, sound card, etc.

In new Core i5 and i7 based computers, the CPU took over the duty of the northbridge and the CPU communicates with the southbridge using a proprietary bus called the Digital Media Interface (DMI) bus. Previously, Nvidia had a license to make northbridge and southbridge chips that used the FSB. Now, Intel isn’t giving them a license for the new DMI. So, Nvidia can’t make chipsets for Core i5 and i7 computers. There is ongoing litigation regarding the DMI licensing problem, but it will most likely not end in Nvidia’s favor. More »

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Apple and Nokia are going head to head in making new gadgets and it seems that Nokia is the one that is working the hardest to beat Apple. On August 24th, Nokia announced their new Booklet 3G amidst rumors swirling about Apple looking to release a new tablet. The next day, Nokia released an alternative to the iPhone, dubbed Nokia 5230. Nokia’s new gadgets come at a questionable time, releasing alternatives to Apple products around Apple release dates. Will Nokia’s gadgets be able to handle the pressure? Let’s see. More »

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Acer and Asus are the first two companies that come to mind when you think of the netbook craze but they seem to be the ones that are also putting a stop to it too. Temporarily, that is. It is rumored that Asus and Acer are putting a stop to their netbook production until the next version of Intel’s Atom processor, the N450 comes out which will most likely be included in the new netbooks in 2010. More »

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Dell has recently announced they’re planning to turn netbooks into GPS devices. They want their netbooks to compare to the GPS capabilities of Garmin and Tom-Tom.

Alan Sicher, senior wireless product manager at Dell, said, ““Smartphones already have GPS capabilities. We are now bringing it to netbooks so the devices know where you are and can help you where you want to go.” More »

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Dell is about to be overthrown from its reign as the number two PC maker in the world by up and coming Acer, the Taiwan based company,

The New York Times is reporting that Acer is attempting to do what no foreign country has ever done, become the #2 PC manufacturer in the world by selling at low cost netbooks, laptops and desktops. More »

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According to new research, 60% of people who are buying netbooks don’t really know what they’re actually buying. The research shows these consumers can’t tell the difference between a netbook and a notebook.

This is very surprising news considering the netbook craze was taking off and other companies were ready to jump on the bandwagon. Rumors are swirling Apple is ready to release one and Asus with Android software. More »

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