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When the Microsoft Surface Pro was released, there was a lot of ambiguity regarding its categorization. The most pertinent question was and remains – is it a tablet or a hybrid ultrabook? On the first go, it looks like a tablet even as it is slightly heavier and bigger than an average tablet. However, it runs a full fledged Windows 8 version and it also boasts of an Intel Core i5 processor which is usually found in ultrabooks or laptops. Also, it is considerably expensive than a regular tablet. In fact, its price is closer to an ultrabook. Read the rest of this entry »

Every gaming enthusiast knows that a powerful audio output is a prerequisite for a high quality gaming experience. Over the past few years, a new niches of gadgets has emerged which caters exclusively to the needs of gaming. Laptops such as Alienware M14x and Asus G75VX come with powerful graphics and surround sound and are designed exclusively for the gaming market. Similarly, there is a brand of speakers which are designed to enhance the quality of gaming by providing top notch audio output. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a tablet, you have three broad choices in terms of the operating systems – iOS, Android and Windows 8. While tablets powered by the iOS (Apple iPad or iPad Mini) are preferred by a majority of the population, Android tablets are also catching up at a healthy pace. The major problem with iOS is the closed nature of the hardware and the software. As opposed to this, Android is an open source operating system which makes way for greater flexibility in terms of usage. In the recent past, several big names like Samsung and Asus have manufactured tablets that run on Android. Read the rest of this entry »

With their compact size and competent specs, netbooks make for ideal travel companions. As the performance of netbooks continues to improve, they have found favor with different kinds of people like business professionals who travel frequently, college students who need to take their netbooks to campus everyday, or just about anybody looking for a lighter alternative to the laptop. In fact, people have started buying netbooks merely for the purpose of travelling and not just long distance trips. It is a common sight to see people working on their netbooks in a bus or in a subway train or even in a cafe. Read the rest of this entry »

Even as laptops have become staple gadgets both for private and professional purposes, a desktop PC remains the preferred gadget for a business enterprise. Truth be told, a desktop is one of the most valuable assets of a business. Besides being the repository of crucial information, it is also used to process multiple business related tasks. Read the rest of this entry »

For years, Apple dominated the world of smartphones with the various iPhone models, the latest of them being the iPhone 5. In due course of time, Android emerged on the scene and later, smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S III provided some very stiff competition for the iPhone, eventually overtaking the latter in terms of sales. As of now, Samsung is definitely leading the way with its innovative projects including a smartphone with a foldable screen. Clearly, Apple has its job cut out. Read the rest of this entry »

The holiday season is over and its time to get back to work. If the thought of returning to a messy office is giving you nightmares, you might want to make resolutions about keeping your office clean and organized in the future. Alternatively, if you are planning to set up a new office in the new year, you should do your research about the equipment you will need. Read the rest of this entry »

Before we get started, we would like to wish a very happy new year to all our readers. It is the first day of the year and all of us must be busy making new year’s resolutions, consciously or unconsciously. Making the resolution is the easier part, the harder thing is to follow it to its very end. In this day and age, technology has come such a long way that it can help you do just about anything, even adhere to your new year resolutions. And let’s face, we all need a little help in that department. Read the rest of this entry »