Dell has generally based most of their success on producing affordable desktop and laptop computers geared toward budget-minded buyers. The XPS series, on the other hand, provides premium performance and a sleeker design than most Dell models, but this does come at an extra cost.

The tablet known only as the “Toshiba Tablet” finally has an official name, and it is the Toshiba Thrive. Poised to take on the iPad and other popular tablet devices, the Thrive is powered by Google’s Android operating system and features a few new concepts such as a grippable rubber back and customizable colors.

The Touchpad is HP’s offering in the touch-based tablet market that is currently dominated by Apple’s iPad. With a lot of competition in an increasingly crowded market, can the Touchpad garner enough attention and market share to become a real contender?

The HP Pavilion dv5t series of laptops is not only an impressive machine at a good price, it is difficult to categorize, as it will likely appeal to many different types of users. Its thin and light design make it a good choice for college students and others who want portability, but its powerful processor [...]

The Acer Ethos AS8943G-9429 is very much a desktop replacement machine. Its large 18.4 inch display and bulky design do not lend themselves well to portability, but the machine certainly makes up for it in performance, providing excellent gaming performance, a great multimedia experience, and enough power to handle high-end applications such as video editing.

The Sony VAIO Y Series is the first 13-inch ultra low voltage device from Sony, and its low price and sleek design should certainly grab some attention in its category. It also features long battery life, a bright display, and a good keyboard and touchpad layout.

Apple’s iPad has certainly made a big splash for both business and home users, making the idea of a tablet more appealing than ever. There are many buyers who want the benefits of a tablet but don’t want to give up the traditional keyboard and trackpad for more serious computing. Lenovo’s Ideapad S series might [...]

The Sony Vaio EB series of laptops offer an impressive combination of performance, compact design, and extra features, as well as the customization of choosing from a number of bold colors. The result is a sharp series of laptops that will appeal to a wide range of users.

Dell has generally based most of their success on producing affordable desktop and laptop computers geared toward budget-minded buyers. The XPS series, on the other hand, provides premium performance and a sleeker design than most Dell models, but this does come at an extra cost.

With so many touch-based tablet devices making their way to the market, many users miss having a hardware keyboard or mouse to navigate the device. On the other hand, a touch-based interface has its advantages as well. Acer seems to agree with both points, and has aimed to incorporate both sides into a single device [...]