Acer Aspire S5 the fast and the thin, Ultrabook review
Acer have really pulled out all the stops with this ultrabook. Weighing in at a mere 1.2 Kg, it’s the lightest we have seen yet. There is steep competition between ultrabook manufacturers, and near enough all brands have come up with something slick looking and fast functioning. We’re pleased to see that on looks alone, [...]
Lenovo G770 review worth its weight?
This is a slick looking multipurpose desktop replacement. It has all the essentials and is capable of handling the average user’s applications with relative ease. The Lenovo G770 is by no means a light and mobile computer. Weighing in at 3 kg and with a spacious 17.3 inch screen, it has too much heft for [...]
Samsung Series 7 review don’t slate it until you’ve touched it
One of the first tablets to be optimised for Windows 8, expect it to be lighting fast and efficient. The Samsung Series 7 Slate comes with a keyboard attachment, essentially transforming it in to a PC, we see this as the reason for the eyebrow raising price tag. You may be torn between the Series [...]
Windows gr8, or Windows hate?
Earlier this month Microsoft announced that their new operating system, Windows 8, would be released on October 26th. The new Windows has been in development for about two years and this means you should expect good things. The new OS is going to be a complete overhaul of Windows and is supposed to be one [...]
The great tech divide: Is the internet just for men?
Who is making the most of computers in the Digital Age? IT is still considered a male dominated area, but as you’ve seen above, womankind is no stranger to computers. Most people who work in digital publishing will tell you of the importance social media in this day and age, and as the more sociable [...]
iPad Oddities
Let’s face it, some of us have bought an iPad just to go along with the crowd. Sure they’re handy for some stuff, but for such an expensive piece of equipment you could just not be getting your money’s worth. Arguably one of mankind’s greatest skills is the ability to take genuinely ingenius creations and [...]
July’s Top 5 tech stories
The Olympics have taken up quite a lot of media coverage this month, forcing our favourite tech happenings to disappear amongst countless sports stories. If you feel like you’ve missed out on Marissa Mayer, The Mountain Lion and other gems, fear not. Here’s a roundup of July’s tech highlights. 5. Apple v Samsung, the battle [...]
