HP ENVY 4 Review: Windows 8 TouchSmart Ultrabook

The latest member of HP's ENVY family features a TouchSmart display and Windows 8 combined with premium components. Is this an Ultrabook worth buying? OverviewThe HP ENVY 4 TouchSmart -- also called the HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4t -- is the latest 14-inch laptop from one of the companies that founded Silicon Valley. The key element that makes this laptop worth talking about is the inclusion of a touchscreen that allows direct control over...

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Maps debacle sees Forstall fired at Apple

Head of iOS Scott Forstall leaves along with retail boss John Browett as Cook responds to recent controversies Apple has announced a major shake-up at management level, with two senior execs being shown the door. It is the biggest change at the company since founder and CEO Steve Jobs resigned in 2011. Head of iOS software Scott Forstall will be leaving Cupertino next year but will remain on board as an advisor to CEO Tim Cook until then. Forstall...

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Inspiron Desktops

Get the desktop with the personality you want and the productivity you need. Multiple colors let you customize your look for added fun and value while you share photos and connect to friends. Online Price Rs.26,7501 Inclusive of delivery charges. The price excludes VAT (5%) and local taxes which vary based on jurisdiction. From home to the dorms, Inspiron desktops help make life easier. Choose your color and stay productive without stretching...

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Industrial Inkjet Printer

Another innovation from Inkcups Now! The XJET is the world's first industrial UV LED inkjet printer designed for both short-run and long-run industrial printing.  Designed expressly for the needs of the Industrial Printing and Promotional Product marketplace, this machine fills the long-existing void between the slower smaller inkjet printers and extremely expensive high-speed but medium-print-quality inline machines. It combines the best...

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Samsung smartphones under 16K vs rivals

Samsung is the number one player in the smartphone segment, but are its phones the best in their class? We find out. Samsung is the current market leader in smartphones in India as well as across the world. However, that doesn't mean all its products are the best in their class. So here we compare its sub-Rs 16,000 products with similarly priced devices from international rivals like HTC, Sony, Nokia, and LG. Samsung Galaxy Pocket vs LG Optimus...

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HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4

The HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 has all the mobile creature comforts, from Beats audio with a built-in subwoofer to a backlit keyboard. The stylish system has a soft rubberized coating, the look of brushed aluminum inside and a sparkle pattern on its touchpad. At 4.6 lb., you might think that the HP Envy is a trifle overweight for an Ultrabook, but it squeezes in everything needed on the road. In addition to its multi-touch 14-in. display,...

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Choose a mobile carrier for your small business

Although you may have only a handful of major wireless providers to choose from, each offers an array of plans, services, devices, and pricing. Voice, messaging, and data aren’t the only options now that you have mobile Internet for laptops, tablets, and even mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. This guide steps through the important features and hidden fees to watch for when you're selecting a mobile provider. If you're in the market for a carrier to keep...

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Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One is compact and surprisingly fast

The Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One color inkjet multifunction printer (MFP) delivers a lot of bang for the buck. The controls are top-notch and intuitive, the unit doesn't take up much space, and the output is quite nice. It's even relatively quick. The inks are just what you'd expect from an MFP priced thusly: expensive, but acceptable for low-volume printing given its other strengths. If you want cheaper inks, however, look...

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Windows 8: The official review

Reviewing an operating system is an odd endeavor, because people don’t really use operating systems; they use applications. The OS should be as transparent as possible, acting as a platform for applications. In today’s cloud-driven world, however, the notion that your application will run in a single OS is tenuous at best. Toss in the increasing use of smart devices, whether phones or tablets, and the idea of a single-platform operating system...

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System76 debuts a sleek, all-in-one desktop PC featuring Ubuntu Linux

There's no doubt the PC market is in the midst of a rush of hardware introductions featuring Microsoft's new Windows 8, but fortunately for buyers, those aren't the only choices out there. Case in point: Linux-friendly vendor System76 on Wednesday treated fans of the free and open source operating system  to a splashy debut of its own. The hardware in question? None other than a sleek new all-in-one desktop PC. Ubuntu...

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Alienware M14x Review: An Ultraportable Gaming Powerhouse

When Dell refreshed its lineup of Alienware gaming laptops earlier this year, it discontinued the littlest of the bunch, the 11-inch Alienware M11x. As a result, the Alienware M14x is now the entry-level Alienware laptop, which Dell recently refreshed with an IvyBridge processor and a new graphics card. Like many more-typical ultraportable laptops, the M14x has a 14-inch screen, but it's chunkier and more powerful than the other computers...

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