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Review: HP ProBook 430 Ultrabook with Windows 7 Professional

Posted on September 10, 2014

I’m often asked if it’s still possible to buy a new laptop that’s running Windows 7, and the answer is yes. There are actually a lot of Windows 7 PCs still on the market today.

A perfect example is the HP ProBook 430 Ultrabook, a compact and light, but very capable ultrabook laptop that’s selling quite well at the moment.

I really like the modern ultrabooks that have become so popular these days. They typically pack a lot of power and functionality into a thin, light package, and this attractive ultrabook from HP is very nice indeed. [Read more…]

This week’s top 5 best-selling laptops on Amazon

Posted on September 1, 2014

best-selling-laptops Every few days I receive an email asking me which brand/model of laptop is the best selling laptop currently on the market.

I certainly don’t mind looking it up for folks whenever I’m asked, but I thought it might be a good idea to simply post the 5 best-selling laptops on Amazon from the previous week every Monday.

If you’re wondering why so many people inquire about the “best sellers”, it’s because it makes them feel better about their own purchase if they choose a popular model with plenty of great reviews.

With that in mind, here are some of the best-selling laptops on Amazon: [Read more…]

Review: SanDisk ReadyCache 32GB Cache Only SSD

Posted on August 16, 2014

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As I explained in this post, adding a solid state drive (SSD) to your computer can speed it up more than any other other upgrade you can make for the same amount of money.

Today I’m going to tell you how to give your system the same awesome speed boosts provided by solid state drives at just a fraction of the cost. What’s more, you won’t have to replace your hard drive or copy its contents onto a new drive!

The little gem that makes all this possible is called a “Cache Only SSD”.

In essence, a Cache Only SSD is a slimmed down solid state drive that does just one thing: cache your most-used programs and operating system routines in flash memory. Then when the CPU needs those programs and routines again, they’re loaded from the super-fast flash memory instead of the much slower hard drive.

In short, a Cache Only SSD makes your Windows operating system and programs load in, well…a flash! [Read more…]

Review: Lenovo IdeaPad (59406579) 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop

Posted on August 15, 2014

lenovo-ideapad-59406579 Back when I first heard that Lenovo was planning to buy out IBM’s personal computer business, I was concerned that the quality of their PCs would suffer. But that turned out not to be the case at all.

Lenovo has consistently built high quality machines, and that has paid off by making them one of the world’s top selling brands year after year.

I recently had a chance to check out the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop, and I was impressed with the quality and features that come in the standard model. [Read more…]

Review: Quantum View 10.1″ Tablet and Keyboard with Windows 8.1 & Office 2013

Posted on August 12, 2014

There are tons of tablets PCs on the market today, and most of them are running either Android or iOS. But the real computing power lies in Windows-based tablets.

While it’s true that most any tablet will work just fine if all you need to do is visit a website or two, send emails, play a simple game or peruse Facebook, you really need the power and flexibility of a full-blown computer if you plan to do any real work.

If you’re looking for a true workhorse of a tablet at a great price, I believe you’ll find that the Quantum View 10.1″ Tablet and Keyboard with Windows 8.1 & Office 2013 is an outstanding option. This awesome device offers much of the power and functionality of Microsoft’s Surface line of Windows tablets at less than half the cost. [Read more…]