WOW!!! This year has gone by so fast that I cannot believe it is already the middle of December. Alongside being the first full calendar year of my blog, the sheer amount of work I've been doing this year has had quite an impact on my time here and the posts you've been seeing on lgpOnTheMove.
Since nothing much is yet to change between now and January 2010, I'm putting my "best of" recommendations out earlier than I did last year. 2009 has definitely seen quite a lot of interesting hardware emerge in the notebook segment. Some of the items I looked at this year are sadly no longer available, so I have looked at what is currently the best out there. And while I did not get to review as many notebooks here on my blog as I would have liked, my detailed research and analysis has resulted in the following top picks.
Confessions of an Audiophile #1 - playing with the ZuneHD
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is yet another new piece here I'm introducing on my blog. My long passion for audio has had much of an effect on my tech lifestyle over the years, influencing my decisions over the gadgets I have, what really is worth buying, and most importantly, the difference between a great device versus utter junk. My recent experience playing with a ZuneHD once again reignited the true audiophile in me, compelling me to share my first impressions of this latest mobile gadget.
Tech Tips #6 - Trackballs
It's been a cozy 2-3 months now since I've migrated to my new notebook, and even while I'm enjoying the experience, it's taking a lot of work for me to get everything set up nicely. Apparently, five years of tinkering on one notebook is not something that you can easily duplicate. That, and the fact that I've been busy with a bunch of other things, and you can see why it's been so long since my last post.
While I've got a bunch of new hardware (and software) to help me along with my work and play, one thing that did stay with me from the old setup is my faithful input device. It's been close to four years since my purchase of the Logitech Trackman Wheel trackball. My original reason behind this was because the trackpad on my old zd7000 was becoming uncomfortably warm for my index finger - so warm in fact that after 2-3 seconds I had to lift my finger off. This was especially problematic after and hour or more of 100% CPU activity. Yes, the trackball took care of my needs nicely, but there's a lot more that these ingenious input devices have to offer.
While I've got a bunch of new hardware (and software) to help me along with my work and play, one thing that did stay with me from the old setup is my faithful input device. It's been close to four years since my purchase of the Logitech Trackman Wheel trackball. My original reason behind this was because the trackpad on my old zd7000 was becoming uncomfortably warm for my index finger - so warm in fact that after 2-3 seconds I had to lift my finger off. This was especially problematic after and hour or more of 100% CPU activity. Yes, the trackball took care of my needs nicely, but there's a lot more that these ingenious input devices have to offer.
Say Hello to my Little Friend
For almost a year now, I've been actively hunting for a replacement for my trusted HP zd7000 notebook. This built-like-a-tank 17" workhorse has served me so very well over many years. Sadly, it has slowly been getting more and more problematic as well, especially during the last few months. Finally, two weeks ago, it gave up on me completely and just died.
I had to get a replacement notebook, I had to get one just as good, and I had to get one ASAP.
I had to get a replacement notebook, I had to get one just as good, and I had to get one ASAP.
Quick Look - Toshiba NB205
Today I get to take you for a brief introduction to Toshiba's first entry into the netbook segment. The NB205 is one of the best-looking netbooks to come to market thus far, and with a $399 price-tag, I just had to take one for a spin.
R.I.P. HP zd7000 Nov 2004 - August 2009
Today is a very sad day. My HP zd7000 notebook has died.
It has been my faithful workhorse for the past 5 years, running all kinds of apps, helping me in my work, and entertaining me when I'm not at work. I've gotten so used to it's high-res 17" 1680x1050 display, 4-column number pad, isolated, inverted-T cursor keys, and nice Harman/Kardon speakers that it's going to be difficult to be without.
So long zd7000, it's been a great ride!
It has been my faithful workhorse for the past 5 years, running all kinds of apps, helping me in my work, and entertaining me when I'm not at work. I've gotten so used to it's high-res 17" 1680x1050 display, 4-column number pad, isolated, inverted-T cursor keys, and nice Harman/Kardon speakers that it's going to be difficult to be without.
So long zd7000, it's been a great ride!
Tech Tips #5 - 12+ Must-Have Extras for the Notebook Enthusiast
I must admit something - I really love notebooks. I guess you already knew that. Ideally, I haven't touched a desktop PC in close to 10 years. I've been using notebooks constantly since the days when Windows XP first went on sale, and we all know how long ago that was. But being the mobile freak/geek/enthusiast I am, and using notebooks so extensively, I have also learned that notebooks alone don't always cut it. In my last post, I highlight 10 major factors in favor of desktops over notebooks, reasons alone that may indeed impact my next hardware purchase. But let's ignore the desktop for the moment and keep the focus on notebooks.
Off the Beaten Track #1 - 10 Reasons why Desktops Still Beat Notebooks
EDITOR'S NOTE: Back from my brief break, it's time to kick off the summer season at lgpOnTheMove with yet another new series here on my blog. In this segment, I focus the discussion AWAY from notebooks, for a welcome change.
Notebooks are inexpensive, notebooks are portable, notebooks can be used anywhere - is there anything notebooks today fail to excel at? For many folks notebooks have replaced desktops entirely. But don't dump that big, bad tower case just yet! As you will see, desktops still reign king for the few and the serious.
Notebooks are inexpensive, notebooks are portable, notebooks can be used anywhere - is there anything notebooks today fail to excel at? For many folks notebooks have replaced desktops entirely. But don't dump that big, bad tower case just yet! As you will see, desktops still reign king for the few and the serious.
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