Details on the Verizon Chrome OS Data Plans

Google has been a bit vague on the specifics for the data plans that Verizon would offer for Chrome OS wireless data. As it stands right now, every Cr-48 Chrome laptop comes with a Qualcomm 3G data world modem known as Gobi that connects with Verizon Wireless. For two years, every laptop owner will get a 100MB allotment for free that is easily metered within the operating system.Should you need data because you’re lacking good wifi signal fro....

Encryption and Online Backup Now With All SanDisk USB Drives

SanDisk makes a breakthrough in the USB flash storage market at CES by introducing built-in password-protected encryption software known as SecureAccess and a free online backup service for all new USB storage drives made from SanDisk from this point forward. Representatives from SanDisk said they are the first major company to incorporate both of these features across the entire USB drive lineup.Password-protection for files on the drive wil....

Lenovo Announces New IdeaPad Multimedia Notebooks

Lenovo Announces New IdeaPad Multimedia Notebooks CES 2011 – Lenovo today launched several new series of IdeaPad consumer multimedia notebooks, encompassing everything from high performance to value-oriented.Y-Series High-PerformanceThe Y-series are the top-end IdeaPad offerings available with the second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and Nvidia GT 550M 1 GB switchable graphics. The announced models include the 15.6-inch Y....

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Review

Sometimes there is something called a free lunch. Here, it’s known as Microsoft Security Essentials. This antivirus package promises to deliver much of what paid solutions offer, but for a price of absolutely zero. How does it compare against the rest?Product OverviewMicrosoft Security Essentials – MSE for short – is a free antivirus suite for home users and small businesses with up to 10 PCs. The only catch about the “free”....

Iomega External USB 3.0 SSD Coming Soon

In case you missed it, Iomega’s three upcoming external SSDs will supposedly offer faster transfer speeds than its competitors, boasting a maximum of 10 times the capability of USB 2.0 drives and twice the speed of 7200 rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives connected via USB 3.0. The drives offer a read rate that reaches up to 265MB per second and a write speed of 215MB per second. Although set with the 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, Iomega ensures th....

Plextor Showcases SSDs at CES

The Plextor PX-M2S Solid State Drive is the newest SSD from Plextor and features a SATA 6Gb/s interface as well as a 128 MB DDR cache buffer. The new drive also features an “instant restore” function and dynamic wear leveling to maintain data transfer performance and extend the life span of the drive.Much like the Kingston SSDnow V-series drives, the Plextor PX-M2S comes bundled with Acronis True Image software enabling you to eas....

New Dell XPS 17 3D Laptop and Alienware M17x Take Center Stage

XPS 17 3D NotebookDell revived the XPS brand of notebooks in late 2010 with the XPS 13 and XPS 15 multimedia notebooks, but arguably the most impressive entertainment experience comes from the new 17-inch XPS 17 3D laptop with built-in 3D display (using NVIDIA Nvision 3D glasses, sold separately). The new 3D capable XPS 17, like the rest of the XPS lineup, features JBL-branded sound, an integrated subwoofer and glossy high-definition screensT....

Sony Unveils New VAIO Notebooks

Sony today announced three new VAIO notebooks during a pre-show event at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. The VAIO F-seies 3D notebook, VAIO S-series, and VAIO YB-series notebooks offer the latest processor technology and attractive designs.The Sony VAIO S is a 13-inch notebook designed to be lightweight and easy to handle at just over 4lbs. (with standard battery) and a thin 1-inch profile. The notebook chassis is made of durable magnesiu....

Upcoming ASUS Notebooks with Intel Sandy Bridge Leaked

Upcoming ASUS Notebooks with Intel Sandy Bridge LeakedInformation has been leaked about unreleased notebooks from ASUS based on Intel’s upcoming “Sandy Bridge” mobile platform. All feature the Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologies.The ASUS G73SW is similar to the current G73JW save for the processor. Specifications include a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 resolution display, 8 GB of RAM,....

Fujitsu Intros Three New Notebooks

Fujitsu Intros Three New NotebooksFujitsu America added three new notebooks to its lineup: the 11.6-inch PH520, the 15.6-inch AH530, and the 18.4-inch NH570. LifeBook PH520The LifeBook PH520 has an 11.6-inch screen and weighs just 3.08 lbs. Fujitsu claims it can get up to 5 hours 30 minutes of battery life on its six-cell battery (5800mAh). Full specifications:AMD Athlon II Neo Processor K125 (1.70 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache)Genuine Windows 7 Profess....