HP weigh in on Ultrabook market with the HP Envy 14 Spectre
11 January 2012
HP weigh in on Ultrabook market with the HP Envy 14 Spectre
HP have got a new ultrabook coming out, which is literally made of glass. Apparently, around 50 ultrabooks will be announced at this year’s CES, so get used to this kind of news. HP’s most recent offering in this new(ish) market is the Envy 14 Spectre, a pretty stonking-looking 14 inch laptop that sports innovative design and the popular Beats Audio technology. One of the most interesting things about this laptop is the fact that it’s got a layer of black, scratch-proof glass on the...
What you should know about ultrabooks
3 January 2012
What you should know about ultrabooks
HP is the first out of the stalls, letting us all catch a glimpse of their new ultrabook, the HP Envy Spectre. httpv://youtu.be/zoXFDtYeMfA There are a couple of distinguishing features between an ultrabook and your run of the mill laptop. We could sum it up with the phrase ‘essentially they’re better’ but that doesn’t really do anyone any good now does it? With portable devices becoming all the rage, we saw the release of netbooks which offered a significantly reduced CPU on a...
Acer announce launch of ICONIA TAB A200, will contain Tegra 2 processor
5 December 2011
Acer announce launch of ICONIA TAB A200, will contain Tegra 2 processor
Acer announced the release of their new tablet at the end of last week. The 10.1 inch Iconia Tab A200 is billed as a kind of all-round, family-friendly, social and entertainment gadget. The version that is out to buy now runs on Android 3.2,with a 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) version available in early 2012. Judging by the specs sheet, it’s fair to say that Acer are going for the middle range of the market. At 720g, the tablet is not among the ultra-light elite, and the Bluetooth version available...
Student laptops deals – Back to School infographic!
6 August 2010
Student laptops deals – Back to School infographic!
We have just entered the “Back to School” season and we here at PC Site know that every student needs to find the perfect laptop. You may be looking for one that is powerful enough to hold all of your work and entertain you when it’s time for a break. Or a laptop that is affordable, but that keeps going as long as you do. Maybe you just want a laptop that is stylish and not an embarrassment to be seen with in the library! PC Site has some great laptop offers in store for you –...
A guide to Toshiba laptops
23 July 2010
Toshiba has a family of laptops that range from business models to ultraportables. PC Site has taken a look at them all and provided you with a guide to help you find your ideal laptop. Toshiba Portégé The Portégé line of laptops offers the latest in lightweight, mobile computing. They are portable, stylish laptops that pack all the power and features of products twice their size. The Portégé series has a perfect balance between function, style, weight and ultra-portability and they all come...
A guide to Samsung laptops
23 July 2010
Samsung is well know for its wide variety of sleek and affordable laptops and PC Site has decide to make it that much easier for you to find your ideal PC with this Samsung laptop guide. An Everyday Notebook The Samsung R Series has some great “everyday laptops” that are reliable, affordable and powerful at the same time. You have for example the R530 15.5 inch notebook that comes with an Intel® Pentium Processor T4400, 4Gb of RAM. You also have the R730 and R520 which make great laptops for...
A guide to ASUS laptops
23 July 2010
ASUS has a wide range of laptops for all kinds of users; business users, gamers, and even fashionistas. Everyday computing If you are looking for a laptop that is an all rounder, one that you can do a bit of work, play and entertaining on, the ASUS has you covered with the K Series. You can choose from the K50 and K70 range, both of which hare designed to provide no-frills computing. In the K50 range there is the K50C, K50ID, K50IJ and K50IN, which all have their own special features including the...
Watch what you say around Pepper Mouth!
16 July 2010
Watch what you say around Pepper Mouth!
Foul language has become an increasing bad habit and thanks to the Internet its harder to be caught out - no one can hear you type the words. This is all about to change thanks to Pepper Mouth, Rosie Khdir explains... Here at PC Site we are fans of the weird and wonderful, so when we came across this amazing USB gadget, we had to share it with you! Introducing... Pepper Mouth Pepper Mouth is a USB device that creates a stench if you use “bad language” your computer. It is the brainchild...
Infographic: World Cup Final, which laptop will win?
9 July 2010
Infographic: World Cup Final, which laptop will win?
As the World Cup Final approaches this weekend, Spain and Holland fight it out for the title. Here at PC Site we held a match of our own, to see who could score the most out of the Dell Precision M6500 and the Acer Aspire One 531. The Acer Aspire One 531 is small but packed with power and battery life, inside its sleek little chassis, while the Dell Precision M6500 is the heavy weight and reigning champion in the industry. So what will be the winning factor, the price the size or the power? Check out...
Why netbooks will always outsell tablets
6 July 2010
Why netbooks will always outsell tablets
Apple’s iPad will always be more desirable than a Dell Inspiron, but when it comes to getting work done its obvious which one you’d rather have at your side, says John Hillman We in the tech world seem to love nothing more than watching a Darwinian struggle between rival forces. Whether it’s PCs versus Macs or Flash versus HTML5, we just can’t resist choosing sides and baying for blood. It’s my firm belief that all tech geeks are descended from medieval bear baiters. Apple...
