Saturday November 28, 2009
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The desktop PC memory market is undergoing a lot of change right now. Windows 7 is out and many memory maker's are implying the need to upgrade to run it. Add to this that more desktop systems are using DDR3 instead of DDR2 and there is a lot of information that consumers need to know when purchasing a new computer or upgrading their existing desktop PC. To get a better understanding of what impact memory can play in your desktop PCs performance, be sure to check out my Desktop Memory Buyer's Guide.
Friday November 27, 2009
There are two major shopping seasons for computers. The first comes in the back to school time frame as new computers are purchased for the upcoming school year. The other major time frame is the winter holidays. It is during this time of year that the PC companies and retailers start the myriad of special offers. With such a huge selection of items as gifts, where does one begin to look for a PC related gift?
To assist all those out there in finding the right gift for someone on your holiday list, I've put together all of my various buyer's guides and best product lists into a single resource page. So, if you are looking for a computer gift, be sure to check out my gift guide.
Friday November 27, 2009
Fujitsu is a major electronics manufacturer that also deals in high tech medical systems and computer systems. They may be better known for their storage drives by the average consumer, but they also produce a wide range of laptop computers. While the majority of these are geared towards corporate customers, they also sell them to consumers as well. But how well does the company support these products?
Included in the profile I list the various avenues that users have for support, tips and advice. Since I posted the original profile the response to my survey on Fujitsu's performance for supporting their products has had limited response. If you have used their support and would like to let others know of their experiences for better or worse, please feel free to vote in the poll and share your experience.
How would you rate Fujitsu's support?
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Thursday November 26, 2009
Anyone who has traveled with a laptop knows that it can be a real pain. The issues with going through security, keeping your devices powered or even making sure they don't get stolen can be extremely distracting. Business travelers who are always on the road need to deal with all of these situations, but they also want to limit the amount of stuff they have to carry with them. If you happen to know someone who has to travel with their laptop frequently and can't think of any idea for gifts for them, check out my list of computer related items that would be useful for any traveler carrying a laptop.
