Japanese Memory-Maker Elpida Files for Bankruptcy
The biggest bankruptcy filing in history occurred recently by Japanese company Elpida. The company, which was the only business left in Japan to manufacture DRAM (the memory responsible for energizing many of our digital devices from smartphones to tablets to desktops) was drowning in debt that…
A Few Ways to Improve Your Mac OS X Lion Time
While mastering your Mac may have required a learning curve, the OS X Lion is definitely one of the easiest platforms to pick up. Likewise, Mac tips, tricks, and tweaks to create an enhanced and more seamless Apple experience. Here are a few ideas: If your Mac starts up with some programs you’d…
Welcome to the World, Bluetooth 4.0
If you’re familiar with Bluetooth technology, you probably know that most devices that sport Bluetooth tend to drain of their power easily. Enter Bluetooth 4.0, however, and the story changes – the upgraded, more intelligent technology allows for a new breed of gadgets like medical devices and…
The Samsung Series 7 Slate PC Hits a Sweet Spot
For a tablet, the Samsung Series 7 Slate PC is a bit hefty, but it still hits the spot for those who want a device that marries portability and power. It weighs a substantial 1.8 pounds and measures 11.6 X 7.2 X 0.5 inches, yet it is equipped with a Core i5 processor and a 128GB solid state drive.…
Hip, Hip, Hooray for the New Kindle Touch 3G
Three cheers for the new Touch 3G – because Amazon has finally graced e-bookworms everywhere with a touch screen reader. This isn’t just any old touch reader, either: the 3G’s inner workings include infrared sensors for fostering carefree, easy finger-play on its crystal E-ink display - making for…
Microsoft is Sweetening the Smartphone with the New Mango OS
Mango is more than a fruit – it’s the smartphone’s juicy OS, courtesy of Microsoft Windows 7.5. Mobile phone companies are quickly creating handsets to showcase the latest interface and the results are sweet. With Mango, smartphone users have access to cool services like multitasking Twitter…
This Valentine's Day, Meet that Special Someone the Mobile Way
Most people have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day – and in today’s digital age, the line between the two is becoming thinner. If you’re amongst the massive majority of people looking for a valentine via the World Wide Web, you’ll be pleased to know there are actually some great mobile…
Squaretrade Competitors
As one of Squaretrade's competitors, Consumer Priority Service is constantly making sure that we offer the best warranty service for dealers and customers hands down. Consumer Priority Service extended warranties go above and beyond your average warranty program offered by companies such as…
Consumer Priority Service Review of the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s
Now entering the Ultrabook competition: the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s. Here’s a notebook that refreshingly takes a new route when it comes to design. Instead of mimicking the MacBook Air, Lenovo maintains a relatively thick (which is still ultra thin) body at 0.6 inches wide. The unit comes in a hip…
Legendary Camera Company Calls it Quits: RIP KODAK.
Kodak’s moment is officially over. The company, which was founded by George Eastman in 1880, called it a wrap just days ago and announced a final halt in production of digital cameras, camcorders, and digital picture frames. Kodak plans to in fact wean consumers off all of their products by 2013.…