What's next for the laptop?
The last few years we've seen great advancements in the laptop, from powerful components to small, practical form factors. The laptop has come so far it makes you wonder what the next big thing might be.
Mobile News
The mobile space is exploding with smartphones in every pocket and tablets on the horizon. James Kendrick brings you the latest news from the mobile world and a breakdown of what it means to you. If it is tech and it moves, you'll find it here.
James Kendrick
James Kendrick has been using mobile devices since they weighed 30 pounds, and has been sharing his insights on mobile technology for almost that long.
Latest Posts
5 tips to travel smart with mobile gear
Frequent business travelers know that smart planning can make the difference between a good trip and travel nightmares. Following these tips will help make that vacation or business trip provide smooth sailing.
MacBook Air and Pro: No touch screen required (unlike Windows 8)
A common complaint about the new MacBook Air is the lack of a touch screen. Fact is, multi-touch support on the trackpad is better than the touch screen operation in Windows 8.
New MacBook Air: Haswell ups the game (review)
The major upgrade in the recently announced MacBook Air is the Intel Haswell processor. This processor with its faster graphics makes the Air one of the best laptops ever produced.
Once more with feeling: Yes I can work with the iPad mini
I use a lot of different devices productively, and it's not unusual to hear that a particular gadget I use is not the best for that. Mentioning the iPad mini as a productivity tool sets some folks over the edge.
Vision unfulfilled: Microsoft Haiku
In 2005 Bill Gates demonstrated a mini-tablet mockup that looked surprisingly like the iPad mini of today. Unlike the little iPad from Apple, Microsoft never produced the Haiku.
Big hurdle facing Windows 8 tablet adoption
Microsoft is working extremely hard to get Windows 8 just right on tablets that consumers love so much. That strategy may not pan out due to one simple thing.
The new MacBook Air with Haswell on the way
Apple announced the next generation MacBook Air with the new Intel Haswell processor that almost doubles battery life.
The curse of Apple's slippery design
The folks in Cupertino revolutionized the design of mobile devices. Unfortunately, that comes with a high price in usability.
Using mobile technology has turned me into a wimp
A recent foray in the city carrying a big, heavy laptop was much harder than it should have been.