Shopping for a Laptop by Meryl K. Evans
Shopping for a laptop is overwhelming because of the numerous choices. No one can tell you what you need or don't need, except maybe your spouse, parent, kid, local geek, or know-it-all who knows you. But it's still good to know a few things about buying a laptop. ... If you are going to use graphic intensive programs, then go for more video memory. ... If you buy a laptop without wireless and change your mind, you can add it later with a card. ... A screen is not as replaceable to interchangeable like a harddrive, a wireless card, or a DVD drive.

Is It Really Progress by Fran Watson
How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young? -Paul Sweeney I came across this quote today and it made me stop and think of how impatient we have become. ... Now there is more memory in a calculator than was in those behemoths and computers process that same information in a few seconds or even milliseconds and we have come to expect it. ... What happened to calling our friends on the phone to talk, or going to actually visit them???

How to Find Cheap Laptop Computers by Garry Allen
Ah yes, I want a laptop but I am not going to spend a couple of thousand dollars for one. Well guess what you don't have to. Laptop prices have come down dramatically over the past year alone and they will continue to do so as technology advances. But the trick here is to find good quality... Next would be the memory, memory can be considered the thought processes of your computer. ... The three top components of a computer you want to look for is the hard drive size, memory, and processor speeds and take notes of each model you find on each component and model.

An Initial Reaction to Technology (Part 3 of a Series) by Jeffrey Hauser
I embrace new technology and get excited about the possibilities. But I’m fast becoming overloaded by the amount of new terms I need to understand and remember. The latest trend is even more frightening because it doesn’t involve any words at all. It’s the use of acronyms or initials for almost... Of course I use a SIM card for memory, need a PIN for access, and have a COMM manager. ... All this on a phone that doesn’t even have a dial tone. ... We Google to search, PayPal to use a credit card online, Opt in or out, Blog or phish or spam anything or anyone.

Portable Technology: Getting to Know the Treo by Simon Canfield
Up until the recent past, those who wanted to take advantage of a mobile phone, data organizer, wireless e-mail with text messaging, web browsing and a digital camera had to have separate units for each. With today’s technology comes the Treo – offering all of those features in one small... Starting – in some cases – at $299, this portable communications center is well worth the price, and is compatible with a number of different phone carriers. ... Treo 650 – While the 650 model offers a 32 MB memory, only 23 of it is available to the user, and this model is not upgradeable.

Guide to Buying a Laptop Computer by Andrew Gates
With the many different brands and models on the market, buying a laptop or notebook computer may at first seem confusing. But simply breaking down the process into a few key areas and using Myshopping.com.au to search for the most suitable features and pricing makes it much easier to access... Upgrading memory can achieve better performance, and quite a number of vendors offer higher RAM configurations as a 'deal sweetener' at the time of purchase. ... On-screen graphics are affected by both the size and type of screen as well as the graphics card.

Small Computers by David Ovienmhada
Today, small form factor computers demolish the myth that bigger PCs are faster. Specially designed SFF computers from Ovi PC, like the Prometheus, deliver tower-crushing performance in one-third the space, and at the fraction of the price. In today’s world, the core of technological advancement... With features including the latest dual-core processors, dual-channel DDR2 533MHz memory and high-bandwidth PCI-Express graphics cards, their models deliver the power gamers and computer buffs yearn for.

Mobile Powered by Windows Mobile - a Review of XDA - Neo by Adil Mahmood Malik
XDA – an acronym for Mobile Phone and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) together The Xda Neo with its compatibility with Microsoft windows brings this model a step forward. The technological advancements in the theme “All-in-one” gave generation to this model. ... The exchangeable SD Memory card with 1GB or more space can store somehow 3000 photos with 2 mega Pixels or document files… Display – Portrait and landscape: User definable display is also an interesting feather of this mobile. ... Neo has certain appealing features for the person who needs Data Storage: Secure Digital (SD)...

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. Now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful... For example, a Bluetooth-enabled PDA linked to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone may be able to access the Internet using the phone as a sort of wireless modem. ... Although you may be able to purchase a 2GB flash memory card, for example, that does not mean every PDA will be able to access it.

Windows XP for Tablet PC: Memory Leak Fix by Nikki Saco
What is up with Microsoft? Lately? WXPNews recently reported a "new" fix for a well-known memory leak in the tablet pc edition of Windows XP. Most tablet pc users know the longer you use it, the slower it gets. Some desktop owners have probably seen similar symptoms with their systems, but this... This article resulted from my Internet search for "tablet pc memory leak," which in turn was prompted by my desire to see if anyone had already posted the fix for the memory leak so that I wouldn't have to sit on the phone with Microsoft support (my time) at $35 an hour (my money).