Toughbook-19 from Panasonic – One tough laptop that doesn’t need a padded laptop bag

Are you looking for a new laptop but you plan on dropping it occasionally? Or spilling your coffee it? Maybe you need it for your construction job out in the desert or up in the mountain snow? If you need a laptop that can really take a beating then take a look at the Panasonic [...]

Recall Notice – Toshiba notebook computer batteries recalled due to fire hazard

Toshiba is recalling about 1400 lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in some Satellite and Tecra models.  The batteries are being recalled because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  Check this recall notice for complete information and model listings. Anyone who owns one of the recalled batteries can get a free replacement from Toshiba.

OLPC (One Laptop Per Child)

Here’s a topic that everyone wants to give their opinion on, so why not me too  I personally think it’s a great idea. Sure there will be some who abuse the intended use of the project, but I think most children who get one of the XO-1 laptops will use it for what it [...]

Aluminum Laptop Armor from Matias

The white aluminum Laptop Armor from Matias is a nice change from the typical metallic finish of most hard cases.  The Laptop Armor has a rigid aluminum outer shell with a padded foam interior. The interior has foam spacers so it can be adjusted to fit laptops from 12” to 15”.  The foam spacers are [...]

APC Universal Laptop Battery (UPB70)

I think I found my next accessory purchase for my laptop…it’s this APC universal laptop battery.  The APC UPS battery backup for my desktop has saved me countless times. The afternoon thunderstorms that come rolling through my area are always knocking out my power.  And it never fails that the power goes out during the [...]

Spice up your laptop with a laptop skin

Laptop skins are nothing new but I’ve been seeing some really cool ones lately. For those unfamiliar with laptop skins, they are made from vinyl or polyurethane and have a design of your choice on one side and an adhesive on the other side.  You stick the skin to the cover of your laptop which [...]

Exploring around 5/1/07: Airport security

I love articles on and people who write about (and have) common sense.  Exploring around this morning I came across Jim’s “Evolving Web” article on “How to get through airport security quickly”.  It sure would be nice if everyone followed these common sense tips for airport security. There’s nothing more frustrating to me than standing in [...]

Laser etching laptops – Exploring around 3/26/07

Exploring around Google blog search this morning I came across Your Tech Weblog blog on laser-engraved laptops, iPods and other gadgets.  What a great idea. This isn’t a new idea but it’s nice to see some new companies offering this service. Now laptop users can add a personal touch to the appearance of our laptops. [...]

Pelican 1495 computer case

Do you work in construction, check your laptop with your other luggage when traveling or are you just a little clumsy? Then the Pelican 1495 computer case may be for you.  The Pelican case is watertight, dust proof, crush proof, and corrosion proof. It’s molded from high impact copolymer resin which helps protect your laptop [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Anti-Theft PC Card (Detects Motion) (Tip #7)

If you’re in a busy environment, get up and down from a desk or table a lot, or walk a short distance away while leaving your laptop sitting on your desk, then you might consider an anti-theft PC card like the one by Caveo. These PC cards provide great security without sacrificing convenience. They operate by detecting [...]

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