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23 October 2013
Opinion: How to get the most money for your old iPad

My original iPad has seen better days. Its screen is all marred, scratches and dents adorn its back shell, and iOS 5--yep, you read that right--creaks along on its outmoded internals. It's time for an upgrade. If you're in the same boat as me, take heart: You don't have to be stuck with a tattered slab of aluminum and glass after you upgrade.
22 October 2013
Opinion: Microsoft ships Surface 2 tablets to lukewarm reviews

Microsoft officially launched its Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets on Tuesday morning, stealing a few hours of the spotlight before Apple is expected to announce refreshed versions of the iPad later on Tuesday.
25 September 2013
Opinion: Report: Surface Mini won't be out until next year

If Microsoft does release the so-called Surface Mini, a new report says that you'll have to wait a while.
24 September 2013
Opinion: Docking station makes Surface Pro 2 ideal business PC

Microsoft held a media event in New York this morning to unveil the next generation of its Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets. While there were a variety of updates and improvements to both tablets, the one thing that stands out above all the rest is the new docking station.
04 September 2013
Opinion: Will Nokia help Microsoft regain relevance with businesses?

Microsoft rocked the tech world today with the announcement that it is spending about $7 billion to acquire Nokia. The move has a variety of potential benefits and ramifications, and many of those could have an impact on how your business relates to Microsoft in the years to come.
03 September 2013
Opinion: Do specifications matter any more?

Gone are the days when you bought a PC because of its megahertz rating. The same is true of tablets and smartphones: Apple doesn't even quote the amount of RAM or processor speed. So why do companies still care about benchmark results?
26 August 2013
Opinion: Surface RT usage skyrockets after steep price cuts

It looks like you can stimulate demand for the Surface RT--if you give them away for practically nothing.
08 August 2013
Opinion: Acer: Expect more Android and Chromebooks, less Windows

Acer has shied away from venting its frustrations with Windows 8. The company is taking things a step further by vowing to sell more Android devices and Chromebooks.
06 August 2013
Opinion: Deep inside Razer's design lab, home to gaming hardware that shouldn't actually exist

Razer, the company that built its reputation on gaming mice and keyboards, is now doing what Acer, Dell, and Microsoft seemingly won't: building topflight laptops and tablets with hefty price tags. This year the upstart company introduced both the thinnest gaming laptop and the most powerful Windows 8 tablet we've ever seen--at a time when PC sales are struggling, and cheap tablets are predicted to outship laptops 2-to-1 in 2014.
22 July 2013
Opinion: Could Haswell laptops replace ARM tablets?

The latest generation of Intel laptops should offer vastly improved battery life, and that in turn may infuse the traditional Windows laptop with a new lease of life. Could Haswell laptops replace ARM tablets?
18 July 2013
Opinion: Surface RT can help small businesses reduce IT costs

Microsoft caved to market pressure and sagging demand this week by slashing the price of the Surface RT tablet by 30 percent. The Surface RT is better-equipped for business than rival tablets, and at $350 ( $470 once you add a Touch or Type keyboard cover, which it requires to be truly functional) it straddles the line between tablet and PC, and could help business customers rein in IT costs.
08 July 2013
Opinion: Windows 8 app review: IMDB

The IMDB app for Windows 8 gives you quick access to information about movies and TV shows as well as direct links to celebrities and other TV and film news
06 July 2013
Opinion: Windows 8 app review: Star Chart

The Star Chart app is designed to help you identify everything you can see overhead, and it really shines when used with a convertible laptop
03 July 2013
Opinion: NOOK HD+ available for just £149

Simply, it's the best full-sized tablet you can buy for under £150. The Barnes & Noble NOOK HD+ with 16GB storage is now available for just £149.
02 July 2013
Opinion: Windows 8 app review: The Telegraph

The Telegraph app brings you all the high quality journalism you’d expect from the print and web editions of the newspaper, but the software has been made to complement Windows 8's touchscreen interface.
21 June 2013
Opinion: Haswell laptops that can last all day

With its fourth-generation Core processor, codenamed Haswell, Intel has finally turned its back on the megahertz wars it once held with AMD, IBM and Motorola, instead welcoming reduced power consumption and longer battery life. And for laptops that can mean only one thing: tablets had better watch their backs.
17 June 2013
Opinion: The hunt for true portability

In order to be productive on the move you need a powerful, portable device and a great web connection. Technological advances mean that those options are now here.
11 June 2013
Opinion: Accessory of the month - XPS Leather Sleeve

Though modern laptops are incredibly well put together and robust you’ll still want a case to protect them from everyday spills and scratches
10 June 2013
Opinion: Windows 8 touch-compatible accessories

It might not seem obvious but a touch-compatible mouse will really help you make the most of Windows 8.
17 May 2013
Opinion: New tablet boots Ubuntu Linux, Android, and Windows 8

We've seen several Linux tablets emerge over the past year or so, but examples with triple-boot capabilities are much less common.