PDA Maintenance and Security by Rob C. Wood
A greatly overlooked element of owning a PDA is that you actually need to take care of them if you want them to last. For most people this will mean two things – getting some software protection for your PDA and getting it a physical case to stop it getting knocked around. ... You can go with a soft case or a hard case. ... Soft cases are fine for general users, but obviously they will not stand up to the same level of abuse as a hard case. ... The choice should really depend on how heavily you use the PDA – with heavier users perhaps being well-advised to stick with hard cases.

Cheap Laptops: Are They Worth The Money? by Titus Hoskins
Remember last year when a sale featuring laptops priced at $500 caused a stampede in one store. What a difference a year makes! Laptop prices have been steadily dropping, falling below those stampede prices in some cases. As productions costs come down and the marketplace is flooded with all... Most, if not all of the major laptop makers have online sites where you can find some great laptop discounts and laptop deals. ... To be fully satisfied with your purchase, your cheap laptop must have all your requirements (things you just can't live without on your laptop) included in that cheap...

Laptop Computer Security - How Safe Is Your Notebook? by Tom Fox
Hundreds of thousands of laptop computers are stolen every year, yet only a tiny percentage of those laptops are ever recovered! Most notebooks are swiped when they are left unattended in offices, hotel conference rooms, taxi cabs, and public places such as airports and restaurants. ... Engraving your laptop computer Permanently engraving your precious notebook may seem like a drastic measure, but marking the outer case of the laptop with your phone number and address, may deter thieves and, if stolen, increase the chance of having the laptop returned to you.

5 Reasons for Buying Refurbished Laptops by M Johnson
As technology advances what happens to the laptop computers that are left in the dust. Thrown to the way side less than a year later because the owner needed the latest updated computer machine. Instead of filling the land fills with used notebook computers a technology exists that can bring... Easily carry them in a backpack, case, or a simple laptop bag. ... Laptop computers are built and specifically designed for maximum portability. ... 4) No Wires: Another great reason laptop computers are a wise investment is the fact that you can operate an entire network without wires.

A Brief History of Laptops by Simon Goodman
The idea of Laptop came as early as the late 1960 with the Dynabook, but this Tablet PC was mainly for children. There was no real commercial incentive to develop a truly portable computer, (and it was thought to be unpractical in any case), so, it was not until much later, with new developments... Longer lasting batteries as well as huge hard drives now make the Laptop a serious challenger for the desktop. ... By the end of the 1980s many laptop manufacturers had developed fairly similar machines.

How to Make Sure Your Sales Rep is Selling a Laptop Based on Your Needs and Not His Quota! by Jesse Harwell
The Top Ways to Spot a Bad Computer Sales Rep When going into the computer store, you begin to go through the aisles and suddenly he upon you. Is it Gilbert from Revenge of the Nerds or is it the cousin you avoided during your childhood because he was busy being on the Internet Al Gore invented? ... Whatever the case, you recognize “them.” It is the sales rep who is busy telling you about bits and bytes and RAM and ROM and CPU clock speed and access rates for hard drives… Stuff those who are not neck deep in the industry doesn’t ever think about.

Can An Intruder Get Into Your Laptop Computer And Get Your Credit Card Info Using These Methods? by Steve McArthur
Okay, you've just got your brand spanking new super duper laptop computer home and unpacked. You went ahead and spent the extra money for a few more bells and whistles just in case you might need them. Of course, you don't know what these bells and whistles are used for, but you surmise that... However, over a period of time your laptop computer can start running like honey on a cold winters day. ... The problem with new laptop computers is that right out of the box they run extremely smooth and fast, lightning fast.

3 Ways To Protect Your Laptop by Mila Levkovsky
If you're part of today's mobile workforce, you know that laptops provide a powerful processing tool that is conveniently portable. Among the modern nomadic employee set are sales-staff, insurance adjustors, analysts, researchers and case/social workers, many who are individuals that travel... The laptop itself can be easy enough to steal, and sensitive customer information stored on these mobile hard drives can increase the attraction to scheming data thieves. ... The frequent occurrence of laptop theft in recent headlines highlights the necessity for improved laptop security.

Laptop or Tower by Alastair Harris
When asking the question which is better to buy a tower/workstation or a laptop the question used to come down to the size of your wallet. For a long time PC towers were simply cheaper than a laptop to buy. Normally half the price for the same specifications. ... This is now no longer the case as the price of a laptop is now comparable to that of a tower. ... In the case of the laptop the first most obvious advantage its portability. ... Another advantage of a tower over a laptop is the ease of upgrading.

Laptop or Desktop – Which Computer to Choose? by Simon Johnson
Traditionally, laptop computers were bought by people who had to be able to take their computer with them when they left the office, such as the salesman visiting a customer. It always used to be the case that buying portability meant a trade-off in terms of power and functionality, so desktop... Laptop memory and disk sizes are limited While it’s still true that laptops have smaller disks and memory than desktops, the incredible advance in miniaturisation means that even the smallest laptop has disk and memory much larger than the best equipped desktop of a few years ago.