Tag Archives: Microsoft

Full Review: Huawei MateBook X Pro Is A Legit MacBook Pro Alternative

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Daryl

I gave my first impressions of this device last week, and they were positive. Now that I’ve been testing the Huawei MateBook X Pro for more than a week, I can comfortably say it’s the best notebook I’ve tested in … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Upcoming $400 Tablet Could Be Apple’s Nighmare

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Daryl

When Microsoft introduced the Surface tablet that ran Windows RT in 2012, they set themselves up for failure. The company introduced a tablet to compete with Apple’s iPad. It’s lowest price was $500 with the Touch Cover. The main problem … Continue reading →

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Surface Book 2 (13-Inch) First Impressions

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Daryl

I have been using the brand new Surface Book 2 for the past couple of hours. I am far more impressed than unimpressed, but I haven’t spent enough time with it to see all its faults yet. The version I … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Prepares To Take On Apple’s MacBook Pro With The Surface Book 2

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Daryl

Microsoft has experienced a little bit of bad luck lately after Consumer Reports decided it can’t recommend the Surface products. Even though the lack of recommendation comes from products released in 2015 and earlier, the new Surface Pro (which works … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Microsoft Surface Laptop

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Daryl

Microsoft’s newest device People have been really excited about Microsoft announcing the Surface Pro 5. However, they announced the Surface Laptop instead. The device starts off at $999 for one that includes an Intel Core i5 processor (7th generation), 4GB of … Continue reading →

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The 2016 MacBook Pro Will Face Stiff Competition

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Daryl

According to Mac Rumors, The 2016 MacBook Pro will likely get a late October release. There is a lot of excitement. The popular MacBook Pro series hasn’t had a huge upgrade since October of 2012, and the 2016 upgrade is … Continue reading →

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Technology Flashback: Creative Zen Portable Media Center (2004)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Daryl

In January of 2004, Microsoft introduced the PMC (Portable Media Center) at CES. It was basically a portable version of Windows Media Center, where one could easily navigate the operating system to choose a movie, song, or even a picture. … Continue reading →

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Technology Flashback: The Microsoft Zune MP3 Player (2006)

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Daryl

Microsoft’s Zune is often associated with the word “flop.” The MP3 device, which was supposed to compete with the iPod, was a disaster right out of the box when first released in late 2006. The device was definitely portable, but … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Is Still Robust Two Months After Official Release

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Daryl

Even as a Beta product, Windows 10 showed promise. But now that I have been running it almost every day for the past two months, I don’t always have the desire to use my MacBook Pro. Like OS X, operating … Continue reading →

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Best Technology Deals Of The Week

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Daryl

It’s the first week of July and it’s the perfect time to buy the latest technology products to help you celebrate your 4th of July. Here are some items that are on sale this week. Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy … Continue reading →

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