Topic: Laptops

Amazon stock surges on blowout earnings report

Amazon stock got a boost from the company's huge profits in the first part of the year, led by the runaway success of the Kindle Fire tablet. Amazon stock rose $28.01 in late trading. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab: tablet as remote control?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will have expandable memory and a infrared diode that lets it serve as a remote. The new 7-inch version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab are due out April 22. 

iPad goes on sale, draws crowds in 10 nations

iPad goes on sale, starting at $499, in the US and nine other nations, including Britain, France, and Japan. This third version of the iPad goes on sale with a faster chip, sharper screen, and better camera.

Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy

The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.

So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.

10 most intriguing tablets of 2012

From the inevitable iPad 3 to the mysterious Google Nexus tablet, here are the 10 tablets to watch in 2012.

Kindle Fire drives tablet ownership numbers up, up, up

Amazon Kindle Fire helped tablet ownership in America nearly double in less than a month, according to a new Pew report. 

New laptops: Is this the year of the 'ultrabook'?

Looking for new laptops? This year's Consumer Electronics Show is filled with ultrabooks -- new laptops that are thin and light -- and a few models are getting positive press already.

Ultrabooks set to steal the show at CES

Ultrabooks – slim, portable high-powered notebooks – are expected to soak up the limelight at CES 2012. 

Next MacBook will reportedly ship with hi-res 'retina display'

The MacBook Pro, Apple's popular laptop computer, is slated to get a display upgrade, according to a new report. 

Kids tablets: Five touch-screen computers for the nine-and-under set

If Mom and Dad want to use an an iPad, why shouldn't Junior get a tablet computer, too? Many parents appear to be following that line of reasoning, but many child-development experts say it's best for kids not to have too much "screen time" each day.

Holiday shopping online: How to avoid the '12 cyber scams of Christmas'

With more Americans turning to the Internet for more of their holiday shopping needs, good cybersecurity is vital to avoid a raft of scams – from promises of "free iPads" to "holidays screensavers" that install malware on your computer. Here are the "12 cyber scams of Christmas." 

Cyber Monday deals can disappear fast. But some $299 laptops are still around. (VIDEO)

One way to look for Cyber Monday deals is by visiting the websites of your favorite stores, but it's also helpful to visit websites of specialists like Dealnews.com.

Tablet computers passe? Here come ultrabooks.

Tablet computers were ubiquitous at CES 2011, thanks to iPad. Ultrabooks will be featured at CES 2012, thanks to MacBook Air. But 100 tablet computers are expected to debut.

MacBook Pro gets faster processor, better graphics

MacBook Pro gets update from Apple as competition for MacBook Pro heats up from Dell and others.

Smartphones: Samsung avoids sales ban with switch

Smartphones from Samsung were banned in the Netherlands because of Apple patent dispute. So Samsung replaced the disputed feature in its smartphones, news report says.

$35 tablet computer, dubbed the Aakash, unveiled in India

$35 tablet computer hits shelves in India. The catch: To get your hands on the Aakash, you've got to be a student. Still, how long before we have a $35 tablet computer arrives here in the states?

Tablet computers beware: Amazon Kindle Fire is only $199

The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 'service,' not just one of the many tablet computers, says Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

Windows 8 OS takes aim at tablet market

Windows 8 gets its big debut this week. So is this the Windows OS that gives Microsoft a grip in the tablet world?

Apple's 'natural scrolling' feels horribly unnatural. Here's why.

Opinion: Apple put 'natural scrolling' into Mac OS X Lion. Ellis Hamburger wishes it hadn't.

Apple MacBook Air gets fresh specs, new OS

The Apple MacBook Air is here. So how does this Lion-powered machine stack up to past Air models?

New MacBook Air with OS X Lion roars in the distance, but many questions remain

A MacBook Air equipped with OS X Lion is definitely on the way. When the Air gets here, however, is anyone's guess.

Tablet computers: Are they worth it?

Tablet computers – outside of the iPad – aren't selling well. The dearth of sales of tablet computers are hurting semiconductor companies.

Toms Shoes expands 'buy one, give one' to glasses

The innovative canvas shoe company will now sell eye wear – and donate glasses or eye care to those in need.