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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Review

By John Pastor • December 27, 2011

If you’re looking for a powerful, long-lasting ultraportable notebook for business, look no further than the ThinkPad X220 from Lenovo. Starting at only three pounds and lasting up to 23 hours with an added slice battery, the X220 is the perfect laptop for the road warrior.

Netgear N750 (WNDR4000) Router Review

By David Plews • September 6, 2011

This time last year we took a look at the WNDR3400 wireless-N router from Netgear, giving it good overall marks. This time around we’re taking a look at Netgear’s new Gigabit sporting model, the WNDR4000. Besides an overall increase in speed, what’s different? Not too much. Is it still a good router? Definitely.

Gateway Unveils New ID and NV Series Notebooks

By John Pastor • July 7, 2011

Gateway revealed two updated lines of consumer notebooks this morning with the new ID and NV series. The ID series features a 14-inch display with edge-to-edge glass while the cheaper NV series provides a larger screen for consuming entertainment. We’ve got the specs and more photos of these new notebooks perfect for back to school after the break.

WaterField Designs iPad Travel Express Review

By John Pastor • June 25, 2011

Looking for the perfect iPad case that you can throw your Apple Wireless Keyboard and other accessories in when traveling? You’ve come to the right place as we take a look at the WaterField Designs iPad Travel Express, handmade in San Francisco. Find out more about this sleeve and shoulder bag after the break.

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review

By John Pastor • May 22, 2011

If you’re looking for a small, ultra-portable business laptop for taking from meeting to meeting that’s small enough to fit on an airplane tray table, you’re in luck. Today we’re taking a look at the ThinkPad X120e from Lenovo. The X120e features the AMD Fusion processor along with AMD Vision Pro graphics in a package that starts at 2.9 pounds and is only one-inch thin. Find out more about this sleek ultra-portable after the break.

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad Review

By John Pastor • May 15, 2011

If you have a SlingBox in your house, you already know how convenient it is to be able to watch your home TV anywhere you are over the internet or local network with a web browser or iPhone. Now the SlingBox is coming to your iPad with the SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad app. How is the quality and is the app worth the cost? Find out after the break.

Timbuk2 Envelope Sleeve for iPad Review

By John Pastor • April 25, 2011

Like the Timbuk2 Kindle Plush Sleeve we reviewed in December, the Envelope Sleeve is a simple, yet protective sleeve for the iPad and iPad 2. It does have a few differences, and we have a further look at the product further after the break.

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review

By John Pastor • February 17, 2011

I’ve always been a huge fan of Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup, and after meeting with them at CES this past January, I had a chance to take a look at a variety of their latest desktop and notebook models. One that stood out to me immediately of the entire selection they had available was the IdeaPad U260, which starts at less than 3 lbs. and is available in two elegant colors. Find out what we thought about it after the break.

Photos: Inside the Aquaknox with Lenovo

By John Pastor • January 8, 2011

We met up with the folks over at Lenovo on Friday afternoon at the Aquaknox Restaurant inside The Venetian in Las Vegas to check out the latest selection of products from the growing PC manufacturer. Take a look at some of the things we saw including the Lenovo LePad and U1 Hybrid system.

Lenovo Announces IdeaPad U1 Hybrid and LePad Slate

By David Plews • January 4, 2011

Exciting news from Lenovo came our way this afternoon in the form of an announcement of their new IdeaPad U1 Hybrid with LePad Slate. With this incredibly revolutionary device, you get a full-on Windows 7 laptop, as well as an Android powered tablet device.

Lexar Announces Echo MX and ZX

By David Plews • January 4, 2011

We’ve been hearing about one-touch backup solutions for years now. It was only a matter of time before someone came forward with a zero-touch …

Air Mouse Pro for iPhone/iPod touch Review

By John Pastor • October 13, 2010

Attention home theater geeks, there’s finally a great solution to control your home theater PC with your iPhone or iPod touch. The application called Air Mouse Pro turns your iOS device into a trackpad and universal remote for your Mac or PC. How does it work and is it right for you? Find out after the break.