Archive for March, 2010

FSP Group NB65 CEC 65Watt Notebook AC Adapter Review

A surging trend in the notebook market has been the growth of third party AC adapters. If one wanted a replacement AC adapter a few years ago, it was necessary to turn to the manufacturer of one’s notebook. Today many are turning to the dozens of AC adapters designed by third party providers, especially because of more competitive pricing. One of those providers is FSP Group. Founded in 1993 FSP Group has risen to become the sixth largest producer of PSU’s (Power Supply Units) in the...

CeBIT 2010 Highlights: Notebook Coolers

What better way than to end our CeBIT 2010 highlight strip than with a parade of new notebook coolers.  A few makers brought some new product to the table with Zalman leading the charge.  They effectively doubled their current line of notebook coolers while Titan continued its innovative ways and Cooler Master refreshing the old. . . Zalman Zalman released a trio of notebook coolers at CeBIT 2010. Few details have left the convention center and reached the net but we expect only...

CeBIT 2010 Highlights: Peripherals Part II

Yesterday we brought you the first part of our CeBIT 2010 highlights.  Today we will continue showcasing the latest peripherals released by companies such as Steelseries and Choiix. . . Click here to read Part I of the article. Choiix Power Fort Expanding their horizons Choiix has entered the mobile market with the Power Fort. Ultra slim in design the Powerfort provides 10Wh of battery charging power for mobile devices such as mobile phones, GPS devices, and portable music...

CeBIT 2010 Highlights: Peripherals Part I

We were slated to visit CeBIT this year but instead we’ve ended up in the Olympic City of Vancouver. However we still have some highlights from the exhibition. For those who do not know what CeBIT is, it is the largest technology exhibition in Europe though it’s no secret that the event has seen fewer exhibitors and visitors recent years. According to welt.de in 2001, roughly 8100 companies participated in the event and there were 850, 000 visitors. This year 4,157 companies showed off...

Aviator Laptop Stand Review

The highly portable, rigid and simple Keynamics’ Aviator Laptop Stand is everything Keynamics has promised. Designed primarily for frequent air travelers, the Aviator Laptop Stand extends your drop-down tray and keeps your notebook elevated while giving you the desired ergonomics. . . Specifications Stored Dimensions: 12.62” x 0.50” x 3.35” (320.5mm x 12.7mm x 85.1mm) Riser Dimensions: 12.62” x 0.25” x 3.35” (320.5mm x 6.4mm x 85.1mm) Crosspiece Dimensions:...