How to choose a notebook PC

Considering a new notebook computer and confused by the choices? In this six-part series, we looked at just about everything you might want to consider when choosing a notebook. Here are links to the detailed articles: Part 1: Size Matters One of the first things to consider is the size of notebook. Notebook manufacturers and … Read more

Run Palm Programs on Windows Mobile

Many thanks to Lew S. who commented on a previous entry of mine: re: Palm TREO 700w – Just a warning, this is a Windows Mobile Palm device, so if you already have a Palm, none of your software will work on this cellphone” Happily, this is no longer true He linked to this excellent … Read more

Choosing a notebook PC: CDs, DVDs, and other slots

Almost done! To wrap up our series on Choosing a notebook PC, here’s a quick look at a few more features you might want to consider: CD and DVD drives, PC Card slots, and other media/peripheral slots. CD and DVD Drives One big difference between notebooks is the included CD or DVD drives. Most notebooks have … Read more

Choosing a notebook PC: Connectivity

One of the hardest things about buying a new computer is reconciling the manufacturer’s long list of key features with what you actually need. Continuing our series on Choosing a notebook PC, today I’ll take a look at the different networking and connectivity options available in today’s notebooks. WiFi WiFi (Wireless networking, also known as 802.11a/b/g) … Read more