Reconditioned laptops: Is there a difference?

Is there really a difference between reconditioned laptops and new laptops? The short answer is: Yes. Reconditioned laptops (also called “refurbished laptops“) are simply systems that were used before by other people, organizations, businesses, etc., then were brought back to the manufacturer for some reason or another. That reason is usually something pretty harmless: Most [...]

Which wireless hard drive brands are best?

If you were to go out and buy a wireless hard drive today, which one would you get? If you answered “I don’t know,” then you’re probably just like most people out there today. Heck, most people don’t even know what this is to begin with! Well, if you’re one of those and are unfamiliar, [...]

Have a broken laptop?

Do you have a broken laptop? If so, don’t worry: It’s very easy to quickly and cheaply fix your laptop these days. Many manufacturers will allow you to send your computer back to them for your repairs, and there are many professional and amateur repair services available if you don’t want to spend the money [...]

Buying a new HP laptop power cord

Did your HP laptop power cord just break? If so, you’re not alone. Just about everyone has had one of these go out at one time or another. Sometimes they simply are too old to hold juice any more, sometimes you tripped over it on your way to the bathroom in the middle of the [...]

500GB hard drive: Why you should get one

If you’re in the market for a 500GB hard drive, now is the time to get one. The prices are absolutely the lowest they’ve been in years; with the economy in shambles and the larger technology manufacturers having trouble getting people to buy their products with a high markup, the companies have decided to try [...]

Reviewing more 12″ laptops

If you remember our last post about 12″ laptops, we described some of the more popular models on the market today: That is, the HP TouchSmart tx2z touchscreen tablet, and the Averatec N2700 series models that are more like “normal” laptops. You might also recall that we talked about the fact that this is a [...]

Windows Vista laptops can be solid

If you’ve ever owned Vista laptops, you’d probably know that they might not always be the best on the market. Vista has been known to be an over-bloated contraption that’s not exactly Microsoft’s best work. Is that a well-deserved reputation? Well, I’m not so sure at this point. While some of the lower-end laptops on [...]

A word on the 2.5″ hard drive

The 2.5″ hard drive has become the de-facto standard in most laptops that come out onto the market these days. That’s for good reason: it’s a universal hard drive that fits just about every system, and comes in a very wide variety of makes, models, sizes, and speeds. Chances are, if you’re looking for a [...]

Save money: Buy a used laptop

It’s a simple fact: Buying a used laptop is going to save you money. I mean a lot of money. With the money you’ll save by not buying one new off the shelf, you’ll be able to do some great other things, such as invest in a great new game you just saw on the [...]

Why are XP laptops so popular?

Today I’m going to tell you exactly why you should consider XP laptops instead of going for the “new and improved” operating systems that are available on the market today, and why you should never go back to working with a FAT32-based operating system, as tempting as that may be. Before we get to that, [...]

Is a laptop rental a smart move?

Let me guess: If you’re on this site right now, you’re probably wondering about laptop rental. Why wouldn’t you? It’s cheap, it’s easy, and you don’t have to worry about the long-term care of the laptop. It’s a great tool for someone who can’t afford to go out and spend a large chunk of change [...]

The USB hard drive: THE best peripheral

Let me tell you this: From my experience, a USB hard drive is one of the most useful peripherals you can have when it comes to your laptop. The uses of such a drive are many: You can add capacity to an existing system without taking apart your laptop and physically adding a new hard [...]

Picking up a laptop sleeve

If you’ve ever wanted to really protect your expensive investment in the best way possible when you’re on the go, you should really be looking into a laptop sleeve. A laptop sleeve goes a very long way toward ensuring your peace of mind, and actually has quite a bit in common with simple laptop bags, [...]

Pink laptops are in

There are quite a few pink laptops offered on the market today, and for good reason. These laptops are some of the most trendy and hip systems out there. You set yourself apart when someone sees you with one while you’re walking down the street. So, I bet at this point you want to know [...]

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