Filed under: Laptops

Now that you’re well acquainted with the specifications of Lenovo’s ThinkPad T500, there are only a couple more hoops to leap through before pulling the trigger or calmly placing the mouse on the ground and walking away. Here to help you inch closer to one option or the other is NotebookReview, which has procured one of these rigs and given it a thorough inspection. Fans of the trademark design (read: plain, simple, boring / beautiful) will find oodles to love, and build quality (overall) was seen as satisfactory. Unfortunately, a good bit of flex was noticed in the keyboard, which could be a serious issue for fans of previous units. There’s plenty more discussion where this came from, so head on down and give the full writeup a look if you’re remotely interested in bringing the T500 into your loving abode.

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Filed under: Laptops

Given that Acer’s contribution to the netbook craze was reviewed over a fortnight ago, it follows logic that the thing finally be available for purchase. Apparently the Aspire One is already on shelves in at least one Circuit City location, so chances are you can run out and grab one for yourself today as well. But what if you’re not totally convinced it’s the mini laptop for you? If you’re 100% okay with subjecting yourself to a 26-minute “geek session” (their words, not ours) that unboxes it and gives a few brief impressions, jump on past the break and hit play. We’re warning you though, don’t venture down there unless you’ve got your coke bottle glasses on. We’re serious.

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Continue reading Acer’s Aspire One now available: unboxing and impressions

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Filed under: Digital Cameras

Hey there EVOLT E-520, we nearly forgot you ever existed! Just over a month after Olympus’ latest DSLR first broke cover, one particular individual has managed to corral one from an Austrian shop and snap a few stills. Reportedly, he’s planning to write up a full review, but judging by the way the initial round of shots went, we’re not so sure he’s going to keep it long enough for all of that. As Tam Hanna so bluntly put it, the “autofocus system of the E-520 is the worst [he had] ever seen on a digital camera.” Of course, we suppose it could grow on him with time, but just look at the shots in the read link and you’ll probably agree that said scenario isn’t very likely.

Update: Tam wrote in to inform us that this particular camera was defective. Guess that explains a lot, huh?

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Filed under: Cellphones

See how easy it is everyone? All that’s required to snag a BlackBerry Bold well before its public release is to become a Grammy award-winning artist, sell out shows worldwide, date a smattering of superstars and convince Fender to create and sell your own branded guitar. While you’re off working on step one, John Mayer is living it up with his brand new BlackBerry Bold. Granted, he can’t claim to be the very first with said handset, but it’s likely the first completely legitimate edition let loose. Of course, once you’ve landed the Curve and MacBook Air before everyone else on the planet, snagging a Bold is just child’s play.

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