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Seagate's Laptop Thin SSHD 500GB hybrid drive reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 11:11 PM on April 2, 2013 Seagate's latest hybrid drive combines a thin 7-mm form factor with high-density mechanical storage and dual-mode NAND. This so-called SSHD is Seagate's first to be... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage Mobile computing	48
Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium mechanical keyboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 12:38 PM on March 21, 2013 Most high-end keyboards combine mechanical switches with LED backlighting and programmable macro keys. Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium adds a new twist: USB 3.0 connectivity. ... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	22
A first look at Cherry's MX green key switches by Cyril Kowaliski — 1:43 PM on March 7, 2013 Cooler Master has released a keyboard based on a little-known mechanical key switch: the Cherry MX greens. We've compared this offering to an IBM... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	57
Samsung's ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T convertible tablet reviewed by Cyril Kowaliski — 8:06 PM on March 3, 2013 This Windows 8 convertible has x86 ultrabook guts, an 11.6" 1080p display, and speedy solid-state storage. Attach it to the bundled keyboard dock, and... Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech	57
Asus' VivoBook X202E notebook reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 12:48 PM on January 16, 2013 For just $550, Asus' X202E ultraportable offers an 11.6" touchscreen, a 17W Ivy Bridge CPU, and a beautiful chassis with brushed metal surfaces. We Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing	40
A review of Samsung's $249 Chromebook by Cyril Kowaliski — 8:58 PM on December 6, 2012 The new Samsung Chromebook is an interesting animal: it costs $249, has an ARM Cortex-A15-based processor, and runs Chrome OS, which is unlike any operating... Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing	42
Asus' VivoTab RT convertible tablet reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 3:38 PM on November 1, 2012 Asus' Transformer approach to convertible tablets has finally come to Windows. We take a closer look at the new VivoTab RT. Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing	27
First impressions of Asus' VivoTab RT convertible tablet by Geoff Gasior — 1:12 PM on October 23, 2012 After spending the weekend with Asus' Tegra-powered VivoTab RT tablet, we've posted some initial impressions of the device. Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing	33
A few weeks with Samsung's Galaxy S III smartphone by Geoff Gasior — 10:20 AM on August 30, 2012 Samsung's Galaxy S III is the hottest Android handset on the market right now. We spent a few weeks with one to see... Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech	147
Hands-on with Synaptics' next-generation mobile input devices by Geoff Gasior — 8:00 AM on August 20, 2012 Synaptics' next-gen mobile input devices include a pressure-sensitive touchpad, a lower-latency touchscreen, and an ultra-thin keyboard with secret switch technology. We go hands-on to... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	24
Rosewill's RK-9000-series mechanical keyboards reviewed by Cyril Kowaliski — 10:45 PM on August 13, 2012 Rosewill, Newegg's innocuous house brand, caters to mechanical keyboard enthusiasts with four nearly identical specimens priced in the $100-110 range. Each one has a different... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	142
A quick look at Corsair's Professional Series AX1200i digital power supply by Geoff Gasior — 11:50 AM on August 6, 2012 Corsair's new Professional Series AX1200i uses digital circuitry to convert AC to DC power. We take a quick look at the PSU and the... Type: Feature article Tags: Power Software	44
Google's Nexus 7 tablet reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 2:45 PM on July 31, 2012 For just $199, Google's Nexus 7 tablet serves up a 1280x800 display, a Tegra 3 SoC, and the very latest version of Android. Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech	79
A couple of months with Corsair's Vengeance M60 mouse by Cyril Kowaliski — 11:09 PM on July 19, 2012 It all started with a failing microswitch. It was the spring of 2011, and I was a perfectly contented MX1100 user. Logitech's latest high-end mouse had... Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices	66
Asus' Transformer Pad Infinity tablet by Geoff Gasior — 2:14 PM on June 25, 2012 Six months after we first laid eyes on Asus' Transformer Pad Infinity, the tablet hybrid is finally read for prime time. Join us... Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech	43
A quick look at Thunderbolt on the PC by Geoff Gasior — 3:10 PM on June 4, 2012 Thunderbolt has finally arrived on the PC. Motherboards with Thunderbolt ports are selling online and Ivy Bridge notebooks are primed to feature the technology.... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage Displays Mobile computing	83
Welcome to the Benchmarking Sweatshop by Geoff Gasior — 5:56 PM on May 31, 2012 For years, I've been meaning to do a blog post about the Benchmarking Sweatshop. Thing is, every time there's an opening in my schedule, my... Type: Blog post Tags: The Tech Report	28
Asus' Transformer Pad 300 tablet by Geoff Gasior — 3:58 PM on May 3, 2012 Asus has revamped its entry level Transformer tablet, squeezing Nvidia's Tegra 3 processor into a slimmer, sexier body. The trademark keyboard dock remains, as does... Type: Feature article Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech	42

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CampinCarl

I'm sorry but if there's enough market demand for 13.3" 3200x1800 screens, there's MORE than enough demand for 24" 2560x1600 screens.

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lilbuddhaman

Obligatory "what about Higher resolution desktop monitors" post. +27

Mourmain

Pet peeve: "would have been". +21

Star Brood

Meanwhile on the desktop scene: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=... +20

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