Article: UMPCs Finally Coming of Age? (LAPTOP Magazine)

Yesterday, LAPTOP Magazine posted an article/commentary, “Are UMPCs Finally Coming of Age?” where they discussed the state of Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) and where they’ve been and where they are going. A couple of the things they mention that are important are things that were … Read more

Microsoft Windows Vista – Service Pack 1 Beta

Today, Microsoft Windows Vista team has announced, through their blog, formal information about the Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 beta, how you can get it, and when it’s going to be available for widespread testing. Microsoft’s Jon DeVaan (Senior Vice President of MS’s Windows … Read more

User Review: Fujitsu LifeBook T4220 Tablet (TabletPCReview)

Over at TabletPCReview.com, another user has reviewed the Fujitsu LifeBook T4220, a non-widescreen 12.1″ Tablet PC/Laptop convertible based on the Intel Santa Rosa platform. The particular model reviewed came with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz T7300 CPU, along with 2GB of memory. It does … Read more

Review: HP Compaq 2510p (NotebookReview.com)

We’ve mentioned a lot of stories and news about the HP Compaq 2710p, HP’s newest ultraportable Tablet PC/Laptop convertible, but not much about its companion non-converting laptop, the HP Compaq 2510p. The 2510p is the sequel to the HP Compaq 2400. The HP Compaq 2510p … Read more

Acer Buys Gateway Which Buys Packard Bell

Get your flowcharts out – well, not really, but this one will surprise you. It’s one of the biggest stories to hit the laptop and Tablet PC market in quite a while. First, Gateway is going to acquire Packard Bell. Quote: Gateway intends to exercise … Read more