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David Hendricks: Laptop battery fiasco reflects demand outstripping technology Seven million recalled laptop batteries later, its evident that battery technology still has a long way to go. For a Media Room Away From Home, a Remote for the Laptop The Interlink ExpressCard Media Remote lets an average laptop act like a media center, complete with a couch-potato-worthy remote control. Panasonic R6 fashion laptop takes a licking, keeps ticking Despite being dropped from 76 centimeters in the air and having a glass of water spilled all over the keyboard, the new Panasonic R6 laptop kept running just fine and looking good doing it. Dell faces lawsuit over fire-hazard laptop batteries Dell is facing a class action lawsuit in Canada, over its alleged slow reaction to the fire hazard laptop battery debacle last year. Cordless Analyzer offers in-depth battery status data. By interfacing with microprocessor technologies, IQV(TM) battery analyzer instantly relays condition of IQV Series lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries when they are inserted into unit. USB cable and CD-based software are provided to connect to laptop or PC to let users view and print reports on IQV Series lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium battery capacity at last charge as ... Business: Shop around for laptop battery Q. Eventually, laptop batteries wear out. Is there any decent alternative to just going to the original manufacturer and buying a new one? That seems to be awfully expensive. ... ATI teams with Asus for Vista-ready processors Vendors Mobility Radeon X1K range boasts Vista compatibility, longer battery life and faster running speeds REVIEW: Systemax Pursuit 4155 RTS Core 2 Duo Laptop When it comes to selecting a laptop, you have a lot of options to choose from. Some people will want MacBooks, others will want Dells, Toshibas, or HPs. Millions of Computer Batteries Recalled WASHINGTON (AP) - A laptop battery recall has been made official. The batteries are made by Sony. The recall involves 340-thousand batteries in the United States and nearly ten (m) million worldwide. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a formal recall notice for U-S consumers. Dell Launches Ruggedized Notebook PC Dell has unveiled its first rugged notebook PC that the company designed expressly for the purpose of withstanding humidity, altitude, dust, and vibration. The Latitude ATG D620 -- priced at $2,499 -- is expected to appeal to computer users who work in demanding environments. The new laptop sports a shock-mounted 80-GB hard drive that is encased by rubber so the drive is not affected by ... |