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Lexmark Genesis wireless all-in-one printer reviewed
March 27, 2011 – 3:27 pm
Lexmark Genesis wireless all-in-one printer reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Unlike any other multi-functional printer we’ve seen before, the Lexmark Genesis ($399  from Future Shop) is an upright  block of shiny plastic that looks more like a modern art sculpture than a …

Glasses Free 3D Content for iOS, PCs, TV at 3DeeCentral from Canada’s Spatial View
March 24, 2011 – 8:13 am
Glasses Free 3D Content for iOS, PCs, TV at 3DeeCentral from Canada’s Spatial View

by Lee Rickwood

Just saying ‘glasses free mobile 3D imagery’ is fun, much less watching it.

Apple iPad 2 Reviewed
March 23, 2011 – 9:06 pm
Apple iPad 2 Reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Coming to Canada this March 25th, Apple’s iPad 2 improves on a number of features that made the original iPad a runaway success to the tune of 15,000,000 units sold in eight …

Apple launches iPad 2, starts tablet price war
March 2, 2011 – 6:01 pm
Apple launches iPad 2, starts tablet price war

Oh, it’s on. HP, RIM, Samsung, LG, Toshiba and Motorola have all placed their tablet cards on the table these past weeks by revealing their iPad killers and Apple has countered, with the iPad 2.

Battery life for notebooks could get much better this year
February 28, 2011 – 10:37 am
Battery life for notebooks could get much better this year

By Ted Kritsonis

PC laptop manufacturers have wrestled with the issue surrounding battery life for years, not least of which because business users keep talking about how productivity can be hampered when the juice runs out. But some new models coming out this year may finally make “all-day” battery life a reality.

Nokia and Microsoft join forces in Windows Phone smartphone coalition
February 11, 2011 – 8:17 am
Nokia and Microsoft join forces in Windows Phone smartphone coalition

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia and Microsoft are more alike than just being the dominant players in their respective markets. Both companies create products but more importantly, they create ecosystems. Nokia, like Microsoft, has wanted to participate in the portable gaming space and even backed its own failed N-Gage initiative a few years ago. With Microsoft’s thriving Xbox community and the power and resources of both companies, this can now be a reality.

HP retires Palm brand by announcing new WebOS smartphones,TouchPad tablet and PCs
February 10, 2011 – 10:55 am
HP retires Palm brand by announcing new WebOS smartphones,TouchPad tablet and PCs

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Yesterday’s WebOS pow-wow in San Francisco saw HP making its most significant moves and revelations since the acquisition of Palm last year. HP lifted the lid on the TouchPad WebOS tablet, a spanking new Pre 3 smartphone and a funky new smartphone called the HP Veer. Hinting at WebOS PCs in the future and forever sealing the Palm brand.

Samsung’s SF510 notebook making waves in terms of design and functionality
February 6, 2011 – 4:44 pm
Samsung’s SF510 notebook making waves in terms of design and functionality

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung explores a new industrial design direction while trying new things in the marketplace with the SF510. This is a new 15.6-inch Windows 7 notebook that’s between personal computer and appliance.

Sony Bloggie Touch video camera reviewed
February 1, 2011 – 11:05 am
Sony Bloggie Touch video camera reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Like most cameras in this category, the Sony Bloggie Touch is designed for quick deployment and connection to computers by way of a flip-out USB key. Once connected to your computer you will have access to Sony’s software for editing video as well as sharing it with online services like Flickr, YouTube, Facebook and Picasa.

Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer
January 28, 2011 – 8:18 am
Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer

A new usage-based billing policy for Internet use in Canada takes effect March 31.

by Lee Rickwood

Beaming your computer screen to your TV for home entertainment
January 27, 2011 – 1:18 pm
Beaming your computer screen to your TV for home entertainment

By Ted Kritsonis

In a previous article this week, we talked about some of the media players available in Canadian retail that would make great additions to a home theatre setup. Naturally, we understand the category still needs a bit more time for consumers to get comfortable with, which is why projecting a computer screen to a TV might be easier to do.

Which media player is right for you?
January 25, 2011 – 2:35 pm
Which media player is right for you?

By Ted Kritsonis

The notion of the Web-connected TV is going to become a bigger story over the course of this year, and media players are a big reason why. But now that they’re slowly starting to go mainstream, which one is most ideal for your home entertainment needs?