Same as power adapter.
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- Discussion threads 2008-12-03
- Should you run your laptop on battery or charger power?
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- Blog posts 2008-12-03
- Acoustic Research HDP100 HDMI Powerlink System
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- Product reviews 2008-12-02
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- Product reviews 2008-12-01
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-30
- Lenovo IdeaPad Y530
- When you're shopping for a low-priced media laptop, the Lenovo brand is not likely to come immediately to mind. After all, the company is best known for its serious, business-oriented ThinkPad line. But Lenovo has been doing some interesting things with its consumer-oriented IdeaPad line, from creating a stunningly beautiful...
- Product reviews 2008-11-26
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- Product reviews 2008-11-26
- Gateway MC7803u
- With the exception of lid color, the Gateway MC7803u looks identical to the MC7801u we reviewed earlier this month. Both 16-inch laptops feature Gateway's attractive new case design, complete with glowing light-touch media controls. And both incorporate an edge-to-edge glass display that's great for enjoying HD video content. But once...
- Product reviews 2008-11-26
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- The Gateway M-7818u is a fixed configuration version of the manufacturer's midsize M series and is currently available through OfficeMax. As with the other versions of the M series we've reviewed, we like the design of the M-7818u, which combines an attractive display and comfortable keyboard inside of a stylish...
- Product reviews 2008-11-26
- TeleNav Shotgun
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- Product reviews 2008-11-25
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- Photo gallery:Samsung OmniaEditors' note: Portions of the Design and Features section were taken from our original review of the unlocked Samsung Omnia, since both models share a number of similarities.Back in late September 2008, we reviewed the unlocked version of the Samsung Omnia and at the time, we didn't know...
- Product reviews 2008-11-25
- Black Friday deals on wireless networking gear
- Deals on routers aren't going to be drawing the early-morning crowds to stores on Black Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't find them. Now that everyone's ads have leaked to the Internet, here are some of the specials you can expect if you're looking to upgrade your network (or...
- Blog posts 2008-11-24
- Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Mid-range Apples that won't break the bank
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- Blog posts 2008-11-24
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-24
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-23
- Averatec All-in-One (18.4-inch)
- Averatec's latest all-in-one, the reasonably, unimaginatively named 18.4-inch All-in-One PC, boasts a simple, attractive design and a low price. For $549, you get a wide-screen 18.4-inch display that sits atop an 8-by-11-inch base, connected by an adjustable arm. That's less than half the price of the 20-inch iMac and nearly...
- Product reviews 2008-11-22
- Brother P-Touch 2100 Labelmaker
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-21
- Sony VPL-HW10
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- Product reviews 2008-11-20
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- Product reviews 2008-11-19
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