BenQ manufacturers a range of monitors for different situations including this business model
The word convertible brings my mind to cars where the roof opens out and in a way turning a Notebook into a Tablet is much the same transformation. This Pavilion unit from HP can be a standard Notebook however push the screen back through 180 degrees and you have a Tablet.
For those who need a larger screen than even the largest phone can offer and need to be able work when out of Wi-Fi range then a Tablet such as this sold by Vodafone may well solve all your needs just don’t hold it to your ear for answering a phone call.

869518 ASUS X541SA laptop computeASUS X541SA laptop

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by adrianmorant on 3 Oct 2016
As the start of the school year comes rushing up both parents and students start looking at new laptops. While the former want value for money and an assurance that it will do what is wanted of it, for the latter, style is also important.
A very powerful gaming notebook from HP with a screen resolution that I have only previously seen on very large monitors 3840x2160, lots of memory and the latest Intel i7 processor and just for good measure Bang & Olufsen speakers.

869369 Toshiba EXCERIA N301 SDXC 64 GB UHS Toshiba Cards

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 11 Sep 2016
Having recently told you about a 64GB micro SD card from Toshiba, here a standard SD card and a coloured USB stick get put through their paces in a range of devices and also with computers with different operating systems.
A Toshiba X300 series internal HDD makes an effective PC upgrade to satisfy the capacity and performance demands of gamers, graphic designers as well as those video and movie buffs who are rapidly filling up the storage space on their existing hard drives.

869218 kindle fire 7 inch android tableAmazon Fire

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 22 Aug 2016
Tablet prices are falling which I am sure everyone knows. The £49 being asked by Amazon for their latest 7" Fire sets a new low price for what is a very powerful Android tablet. So what if anything is not included in this latest offering?

869362 Toshiba Canvio Connect II 3 TB External Hard DrivToshiba 3TB USB3 Drive

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 19 Aug 2016
Having recently told you about another USB3 external drive from Toshiba the Canvio Alu here I get to test the Canvio Connect II, the Alu had a metal body while this is a little smaller in size and lighter in weight yet the capacity of the unit supplied is 50% greater.
A simple device and when your mouse of a long time starts to move of its own accord you think it must be me, eventually I plugged in a spare – even older – unit and that quickly showed the same symptoms so a visit to my local Wilko had me spending £2.50 on a new one, and this – so far – behaves correctly.
The Freecom mHDD Slim is a portable hard disc to complement the latest high performance PC or Mac laptops

869075 dell latitude 7275 hybrid laptoA Dell Hybrid

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 2 Aug 2016
Adding a keyboard to a tablet is becoming a popular trend.

869058 BenQ BL2420Z 24 Inch LCD MonitoBen Q BL2420Z

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 1 Aug 2016
This is an LED backlight monitor that is kind to the eyes and also is part of their value series. So what does this have to offer that will tempt you away from whatever you are currently using.

869062 Toshiba HDTH320ES3CA USB Canvio ALU Hard DrivToshiba Canvio Alu

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 29 Jul 2016
The unit I was sent is a 2TB USB3 drive and the ‘Alu’ stands for aluminium which makes the case very sturdy. This is part of Toshiba’s mid-range statuary for USB3 external drives it comes with built in back up software from NTI.
The Netgear ReadyNAS212 is a two-bay high-end network attached storage unit designed for those who, in addition to basic backups, want a high level of data protection as well as other features such as being able to do full HD 1080 to 480p transcoding on the fly.

868842 Dell Latitude 3470 14 Inch LaptoLatitude 3470

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 12 Jul 2016
The Latitude 3470 is a Dell laptop forming part of the 3000 series. This model has been designed for those users looking for a work machine that is reasonable priced.

868822 alcatel pixi 3 8 inch tableAlcatel Pixi 3 8inch

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 8 Jul 2016
An 8inch Tablet that runs Android 5.1.1 not quite the latest version but still recent. My test unit came direct from Alcatel in the UK but was a model sold by O2 in the UK, unlike a lot of Tablets it has a micro SIM slot so can be used online while out and about.

868749 Fujitsu STYLISTIC R72A Tablet or Laptop?

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 30 June 2016
When is a tablet not a tablet? Or maybe I should rephrase the question and ask when is a laptop not a laptop? After all the two questions have a close connection. In fact the answer to both these versions of the latest conundrum is the same. A tablet is not a tablet and a laptop is not a laptop when it is a hybrid device that brings together a tablet and a laptop into a single package. This situation occurs with the Fujistu Stylistic R726<

868636 HP Chromebook 14 G3 laptoHP Chromebook 14 G3

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 24 June 2016
If you want a PC to browse the Internet and to send a receive Emails there is an option that can avoid Windows. It is a Chromebook. This rather nice offering is from HP and unlike the very early Chromebooks you can still work offline.
If you have touch then you should have Windows 10 as it was designed with that in mind, certain things like annotations only work with touch. So a Notebook and Tablet all in one with Windows 10 should be the way to go.

868600 Venturer EliteWin 1Hybrid Mini Notebook

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 14 June 2016
Some users prefer a notebook while others opt for a tablet. With this next product you get both options.
The AOC model I2475PXQU is a 24 inch 1920 x 1080 full HD monitor incorporating an IPS panel for good colour rendition and wide viewing angle together with LED backlighting for long life and energy efficiency. It is a good all-round monitor for both work and pleasure.

868242 AOC I2781FH Ultra Slim Design 27 Inch 1920 x 1080 LED MonitoAOC Panel I2781FH

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 23 May 2016
A 27inch flat panel that is light but solid, the silver grey stand is in the shape of a squashed C with an extended bottom part makes it very solid but it also takes up very little desk space and everyone knows how that is always at a premium.
Both these devices have 32GB of memory, both are there to store and easily transfer data. The first item from Kingston is a fast access SD or micro SD card ideal for videos. The second is a nice looking USB able to clip to your keychain or purse.
When all the router’s Ethernet ports are full, Netgear’s SOHO Gigabit Ethernet switches provide a means of connecting more devices to one’s LAN. In addition they can often make the house a tidier place by cutting down on the number of long cables needed around the network.
A Tablet is becoming more popular, some say they will overtake sales of Desktop or Laptop systems. Most Tablets I get to see run Android or Chrome but this one runs Windows 10. Tablets have touch screens which is a big part of Windows 10.

868041 Seagate Innov8 8TB Desktop USB C Hard DrivSingle USB 8TB Storage

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 5 May 2016
Mixing a touch of style with plenty of storage space and a single USB connection, Seagate adds a new hard drive to its portfolio.

867757 Gigabyte P34W V3 CF1 14 Inch Gaming LaptoGigabyte P34

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 29 Apr 2016
Not that long ago a 14inch notebook would be unlikely to display 1920x1080 this unit is IPS QHD (3K) which shows 2560x1440 and its quite useable. So what other features does this Intel i7 offering with Windows 10 have to offer.
If there is such a thing as a universal modem router, the Archer VR900 from TP-Link is it. It has 2.4/5GHz wireless connectivity and is compatible with ADSL and VDSL standards as well fibre, cable and 3G/4G USB dongles.

867632 HP Envy 8 Note 5002 8 inch 32 GB TableThe HP EDGE 8

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 13 Apr 2016
This item could have an identity crisis. By default it is a Tablet but instead of running Android it runs Windows 10. It can also be used as a Notebook it comes with a Bluetooth keyboard. So here I get to use Windows 10 as it was intended with touch and even a pen stylus.
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