Category Archives: Hardware

Apple Updates iMac Lineup, Brings the Thunderbolt

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

As expected, today Apple updated its lineup of all-in-on iMac desktops with faster processors and improved graphics cards. In addition, the new iMacs now feature the Thunderbolt I/O port first introduced in the most recent MacBook Pro updates as well … Continue reading →

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Wireless Carrier’s 4G Data Speeds Tested, Verizon Declared the Fastest

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Erik Jensen

One of the more annoying marketing gimmicks among wireless carriers, but also true among WiFi hardware makers as well, is that as soon as a new standard is announced, the urge to jump in and declare “we have that,” often … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: The Wrapup

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

One minute I was just arriving in Boston, and the next I was packing up my bags and saying goodbye to PAX East 2011. And what a weekend it was. From sampling the finest in upcoming videogames, watching some amazing … Continue reading →

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HTC ThunderBolt On Sale For Verizon Wireless Today

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

For those of you lamenting the lack of cool 4G smartphone offerings available for the Verizon Wireless network, this is the day you’ve been waiting for. Verizon Wireless’ first LTE handset, the HTC ThunderBolt, is now available on store shelves … Continue reading →

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3DS Reportedly Loads DS Games 35% Slower Than DS Light

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

I would like to think that Nintendo’s brand-new, first of its kind portable system wouldn’t have any kind of performance issues, especially when it comes to the previous generation’s games. Unfortunately, according to the people over at Gamespot, the Nintendo … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: A Love Letter to Kinect

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

Alright, I know I’m pretty late to the bandwagon since Kinect was released during the holidays, but I genuinely haven’t gotten to spend any time with the device. Until now. One of the amazing things about Penny Arcade Expo is … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: Nintendo 3DS Hands-On First Impressions

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

With the release of Nintendo’s brand-spankin’ new handheld imminent on the horizon, it was only fair to assume it’d be at this year’s PAX East. I was really happy when I found that my assumptions were correct, as Nintendo had … Continue reading →

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Apple Launches New MacBook Pro Computers

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Joe Gillis

As was expected, today Apple updated its lineup of portable Macs with all-new MacBook Pro computers of various sizes and specifications. Although the updates are more evolutionary than revolutionary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t significant. Some of the new updates … Continue reading →

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