The netbook is currently one of the fastest growing product categories across the consumer electronic landscape, with ownership rates increasing by 50% from 2009, according to a PriceGrabber.com survey. So what’s the story behind netbook popularity with consumers? The writers, editors, and experts at NotebookReview.com (NBR) have their take, offering insight and the real story behind the netbook numbers.
TechnologyGuide and DigitalCameraReview.com visited the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, for the Photo Marketing Association 2010 conference. Along with Mickey and the gang, the biggest names in imaging were present, allowing TG and DCR to get their hands on the latest wares.
Brighthand and TechnologyGuide are in Spain covering Mobile World Congress 2010, where future mobile devices and technology is on full display. Be sure to check out our coverage of Windows Phone 7, Samsungs bada OS, 4G technologies, and the latest Android happenings.
If you think you need a new PC, think again. In this tough economy, a lot of people are looking to squeeze every ounce of performance and utility out of their current systems and software before making the plunge to buy a new setup.
To provide some tips and short cuts, NotebookReview.com presents a three-part Windows PC Optimization Guide, covering everything from eliminating little used programs to creating a flexible file backup system. These tips are aimed at Windows Vista and Windows 7 users. XP users can also follow along, though not all steps will be the same.
Be sure to check it out to get your PC in tip-top operating shape.

MSI's newest netbook, the Wind U135, has nearly an identical hardware configuration as the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE, which NBR lauded for its 12-hour battery life. So how does the Wind U135 compare with ASUS's stingy power consumer and other 10-inch netbooks in its class?
NotebookReview.com's Kevin OBrien took the MSI Wind U135 through the paces, and while he found plenty to like about Atom-powered portable, a handful of glaring issues detracted from an otherwise capable device.
The introduction of the Apple iPad has definitely created a strong buzz factor in the nascent tablet PC market, and will no doubt spark new activity and development in the field. It remains to be seen, however, whether Apple's slick and compact system will be perceived more as an entertainment and eReader device than a true multi-talented and flexible tablet PC.
A lot of companies use the Consumer Electronics Show as a platform to showcase different concept technologies to the public.
This year's event was no exception, with computer maker MSI demonstrating an all-in-one desktop featuring built-in 3D technology. Like most systems taking the 3D route, the MSI desktop requires users to wear special glasses, although the system does offer a wireless keyboard and mouse that does away with the wired tethers of most systems.
Read more about MSI's concept PC and other CES news from DesktopReview.com Editor J.R. Nelson, who reports from the CES show floor.
HP and Lenovo made the biggest splash in terms of notebooks at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with the fiesty maker of the popular Thinkpad line of business portables determined to grab a larger market share among consumers.
Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 Tablet is an Intel Atom-based netbook that was a particular standout because of its 10-inch touchscreen that rotates 180 degrees in either direction. As expected, the small system's keyboard is second to none in this form factor, says NotebookReview.com Editor Jerry Jackson in his look at the best and worst laptops at this year's event.
Check out Jerry's First Look review and photos.

Many of the big names at CES 2010 are taking a shot at the emerging eReader market, with Sony flipping its page on its own Daily Edition.
All of the major contenders are nestled in a corner of the Las Vegas Convention Center called the eBook TechZone, CES 2010s answer to a book nook (with apologies to Barnes & Nobles new device that was not at the show). This technology-infused reading room features literally hundreds of e-reader devices from dozens of manufacturers.
While some of the devices, like Plastic Logics QUE proReader, may not have the name recognition of the Amazon Kindle, they present a worthy challenge to the current e-reading king.
TechnologyGuide editor Jamison Cush was at CES to find out which eReader is set to dethrone the Kindle.
Green initiatives and energy conservation were a key topic at CES 2010 in Las Vegas, as vendors like Toshiba wrapped green strategies into the messaging at their booths on the show floor, and a raft of other companies demonstrated green and lean products, ranging from netbooks to printers.
The biggest stumbling block, however, may be price of energy-sipping devices since many consumers are reluctant to pay more to save energy and the planet.
Just why prices are high was discussed at CES, as PrinterComparison.com Editor Sarah Meyer reports.
After months of speculation and even a few early units slipped into the hands of a favored few just weeks before the holidays, Google has officially unveiled it's own Google-branded Android smartphone that features a high-resolution AM-OLED screen and a speedy 1GHz processor.
Get the scoop from Brighthand Editor Ed Hardy, who is at CES this week with the rest of the TechnologyGuide.com team!
By 2011, mobile workers are expected to account for 73 percent of the total U.S. workforce, according to some market forecasters. This means that more executives, sales people, field force workers and consumers will be using their computers and wireless devices to access remote data bases and information sources than ever before in the history of mobile computing.
As they hop from one wireless hot spot to another, mobile mavens will also rely more on remote access tools that are designed to connect one device to another to duplicate or mirror desktops and make use of applications and data residing on a second device, such as a desktop PC.
We've looked at some of the top remote access tools to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, zeroing in on such things as network performance, security and ease of use. Want to find out which ones are winners and which barely left the starting gate? Check out our comprehensive evaluation and Buyers Guide in NoteBookReview.com.
Looking to make just the right gesture in the New Year? Why not get a camera that relies more on gestures and touch technology to capture those awesome images? The Nikon CoolPix S70 is the latest in the company's point and shoot line and boasts just one optional shutter button in it's design. All functions are controlled by touch technology via Nikon's first use of an OLED touch panel screen. Check out our review of the S70 and be sure to watch for it at CES in January.
Google has changed the way the world uses the Web by establishing new boundaries for search engine technology. Now, the company is trying to change the way we all use our mobile phone, with the introduction of it's Android operating system.
Although still relatively new, Android has generated a significant buzz in both the consumer and business markets and is already bumping heads with the innovative iPhone. At the very least, the introduction of Android and phones based on this OS has presented some new and exciting options for people shopping for a new mobile phone or upgrade.
TechnologyGuide.com has created Android Watch to pull together important developments as well as Android device reviews, help you learn more about the various options available, and keep tabs on the Android revolution.
Dell Intros Vostro 3000 Series Notebooks
PUBLISHED: 3/10/2010
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Dell has announced its new Vostro 3000 series notebooks. The Vostro series feature the latest Intel processors and screen sizes ranging from 13.3" to 17.3".
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Palm webOS 1.4 Review
PUBLISHED: 3/10/2010
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Palm recently released a webOS 1.4 upgrade for all the smartphones it has released in the last year. This brings the ability to record video, as well as a number of other enhancements. Jen Edwards brings us a review of the latest version of Palm's operating system for smartphones.
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Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 Getting Long-Awaited Windows Mobile 6.5 Upgrade this Month
PUBLISHED: 3/10/2010
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Sprint's version of the HTC Touch Pro2 is still running Windows Mobile 6.1, but that is expected to change soon. This wireless carrier has reitered its promise to release an operating system upgrade for this high-end business smartphone before the end of this month.
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Canon Pixma MX350 review
PUBLISHED: 3/10/2010
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Find out if the brand new Canon Pixma MX350 Office All-in-One is the perfect fit for your office by reading our full review today!
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ASUS G73JH Review
PUBLISHED: 3/10/2010
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The G73 is the latest gaming notebook in ASUS successful G-series product line. This 17.3-inch monster has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the most powerful mobile video card available, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870. Read on for our take.
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brite-View LinkE: Four-Way Powerline Networking
PUBLISHED: 3/9/2010
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Up until very recently, home networking has required users to do one of two things: string cabling everywhere, or put up with security and configuration issues present with wireless networking. Networking over power lines changes that by using the copper wiring in your home to carry the signals normally transferred by network cables.
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ASUS Eee Box with Linux Now Shipping
PUBLISHED: 3/9/2010
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Nettops have been getting more and more affordable; now that Asus' Eee Box is available with Linux, they're even cheaper. Newegg has started stocking ASUS' little box that could with Red Flag Linux pre-installed. RF Linux is the distro developed by the Chinese government for use in China.
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Epson introduces two high-volume business inkjets
PUBLISHED: 3/9/2010
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Epson America announced the release of the B-310N and B-510DN high-volume business inkjet printers for SMB network printing environments today.
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Coby outs $30 Snapp camcorder
PUBLISHED: 3/9/2010
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Coby today unveiled three new camcorders in its budget Snapp line, pricing them between $30 and $80, well below the rival Flip and bloggie.
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Tamron announces commemorative 70-300mm telephoto lens
PUBLISHED: 3/9/2010
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Tamron USA has announced that, marking their 60th anniversary, they have developed a new high resolution lens for digital SLR cameras. The SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD telephoto zoom lens has been produced first for the Nikon mount, with the eventual development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony.
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Most Popular Tablet PCs of February 2010
PUBLISHED: 3/3/2010
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Welcome to the February 2010 Most Popular Tablet PCs list. This report is made using the total page-views each product page receives in one month; so each time someone clicks one of the product links, they are submitting a vote in our monthly rankings. This list doesn't always show which models are the best selling, but instead the models that readers want to research the most.
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Most Popular Tablet PCs of January 2010
PUBLISHED: 3/2/2010
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Welcome to the January 2010 Most Popular Tablet PCs list. This report is made using the total page-views each product page receives in one month; so each time someone clicks one of the product links, they are submitting a vote in our monthly rankings. This list doesn't always show which models are the best selling, but instead the models that readers want to research the most.
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