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Microsoft Surface Q4 Sales Under 1 Million Units Sold [Rumor]
The Microsoft Surface tablet has not received the warm welcome the tech giant had hoped for thanks to marred touch covers and a less than stellar Windows RT version of its Windows 8 OS. While other aspects of Microsoft’s first tablet experiment were positively reviewed it was not enough... Read more
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13: The Tablet Crossover
While many other manufacturers are giving up on the PC, Lenovo is still designing new state-of-the-art features for their products. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a great example of this. A Convertible One of the latest trends in new computers is the creation and design of the... Read more
Blackberry 10 Will Improve RIM Sales, But For How Long?
The Blackberry 10 OS won’t launch until January but the effects of the new mobile operating system are already being witnessed. Goldman Sachs analysts recently shifted their attention towards RIM with a “buy” designation and other analysts have also seen the value that a new mobile competitor could bring... Read more
Apple Assembling iMacs In USA
Apple, Inc. has brought part of its manufacturing process back to the United States. While Apple use to produce a majority of its iMac computers in the United States, the company pulled production in 2004 and moved its facilities to Asia. Since pulling production the backside stamp on those... Read more
How Much Computer Storage Should You Get?
With more and more users focusing on Cloud storage and some computer manufacturers building their computers around online software, the need for hard drive storage is changing. And since that still costs a premium, you need to know exactly how much computer storage to buy.   For Average Users... Read more
Is The Microsoft Surface Failing? Orders Cut By 50%
The Microsoft Surface tablet is a sleek looking device with an included keyboard, brand new Microsoft OS and massive ad spend support. What the Surface tablet isn’t is a massive seller. A new report suggests that Microsoft has failed to gain a foothold in the tablet sector and has... Read more
Choosing the Best Tablet for You
Whether you are looking for your first tablet or an upgrade or even considering one for a gift, it can be difficult to choose one from among so many options. You look at display resolution, storage space, screen size, and many other features and it can be overwhelming. Here is a... Read more
iPhone 5 Accessories to Put on Your Holiday Gift List
While not everyone can afford to buy their family and friends an iPhone 5 for a holiday gift, they can afford some of these fun, stylish accessories to personalize the phone. There are gifts for fun and for practical use, and something for all ages. SGP kuel H12 Stylus Pen... Read more
Archos FamilyPad – The Perfect Gift For The Entire Family
There used to be a time when, at least one night a week, families got together for Family Night. Depending on the preferences and the dynamics of the family, this night would mean going to the movies, having dinner, playing boardgames, playing videogames, reading, or watching TV. No matter... Read more
3D Printing Coming to Staples
Called Staples Easy 3D, this latest feature of the company is only available right now if you live in Europe, but it promises to be big. It will be launched in 2013 for Belgium and Netherlands customers, but the rest of the world will be waiting for their turn. Customers... Read more
Smartphone Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the last day of November, and time’s flying by so quickly. Before we know it, Christmas morning will be here! Have you got your Christmas shopping all done, or have you at least started? If you are looking to give a smartphone to a loved one for the holidays,... Read more
iTunes 11: Faster and Better than Ever
The latest edition of iTunes, iTunes 11, has finally arrived.  The amazing thing is that it is nothing like the previous edition; it runs much faster and cleaner with drop-down menus.   When you are searching for music, you have the entire screen at your disposal instead of having... Read more
Best Cameras to Give as Gifts
Year after year cameras remain a popular item on people’s wish lists. With the numerous new models available, it can be hard for someone to know which one to get their budding photographer or the amateur who wants to take it to the next level. Here is a guide... Read more
Is $249 the Right Price for the New Samsung Chromebook?
The new Samsung Chromebook is at a lower price point than previous versions and is affordable for many budgets.  Since it focuses on web applications rather than programs that are stored locally, it can be more portable.  The fact that it allows you to do more offline than previous... Read more
Nintendo Wii Mini to be Released in Canada on December 7th
The Nintendo Wii is about to go pint sized and scaled down. Nintendo on Tuesday announced plans to release the Wii Mini in Canada. The new gaming device will arrive in country on December 7 and will be an exclusive Canadian retailer offer upon its initial launch. The Nintendo... Read more
iPhone 5 Sales Push Apple to Top of Market
Google Android smartphones may still dominate the mobile marketplace but brisk iPhone 5 sales have helped iOS overtake Android devices for the current sales period.  In a study conducted by Kantar Worldpanel the research firm found that Apple smartphone sales accounted for a 48.1% market cap while Android devices controlled... Read more
Nintendo Wii U Consoles Profitable After One Game Sale
Gaming consoles for Sony and Microsoft took years to become profitable, mainly because those companies chose to install state of the art graphics, CPU’s and other components. When it comes to the Nintendo Wii U just one game title needs to be sold in order to churn out a... Read more
Avoiding Bad Tech Gifts this Holiday
You get bombarded by great deals and discounts from stores hoping you will buy their product at their store.  It’s a tech lover’s dream to find all their favorite gadgets for a fraction of the price.  However, there are also plenty of duds out there that can turn a... Read more