Computers

Windows 7 is being released today. Will you be updating your computer to the new operating system? If so, you will need to backup your data. This is especially important for XP users, as the hard drive will have to be wiped clean before installing Windows 7. Memeo has a solution to protect the sensitive data from your hard drive with Memeo Instant Backup and Memeo Backup Premium.

Memeo Instant Backup products give you a worry-free way to upgrade your system while keeping your programs, files and settings in a safe location- such as a storage device or online. Memeo also provides Windows 7 users with a way to restore any deleted files and photos that are no longer on your computer. Read more

Barnes & Noble jumps on the e-reader bandwagon with the introduction of nook. The company states that nook is the first Android-based eBook reader and the first to offer a color touch screen for navigation in addition to the E Ink display. I guess this is true, since Alex by Spring Design (who also claimed to be the first) doesn't even have a release date yet. nook is also the first eBook reader to provide 3G wireless access on AT&T's mobile broadband network and access to Wi-Fi for Barnes & Noble in-store browsing. And, yet another first, nook lets you share your eBooks with friends for up to 14 days at a time. Just choose the book you want to share and send it to your friend's nook, iPhone/iPod touch, select BlackBerry and Motorola smartphones, and PC or Mac (loaded with the required Barnes & Noble eReader software).

nook will be available at the end of November for $259. Barnes & Noble is taking pre-orders now at www.nook.com and in stores. Barnes & Noble is also giving the first 10,000 customers who pre-order a free eBook of Malcolm Gladwell's best-seller, "The Tipping Point."Read more

Just announced today is the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook computer. I know what you're thinking…"What, another new laptop?" This one is different, however. With 3D viewing technology, watching movies and playing games will never be the same.

The Aspire 5738DG features the TriDef 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses for viewing content in 3D. Not only does it handle 3D content, but it also takes 2D content and replicates 3D. You can also switch from standard viewing to 3D with a simple mouse click. Another plus, a special graphics card isn't needed for viewing content in 3D. Read more

Apple on Tuesday announced that they have updated their iMac desktop computer line, MacBooks, as well as introducing the new multi-touch Magic Mouse. They also boosted the speed, doubled the memory and introduced a new server configuration of the Mac mini. Just in time for the holiday season (of course).

The new iMacs have larger screens, 21.5 inches and 27 inches, up from 20 and 24 inches. Featuring a new edge-to-edge glass design and aluminum enclosure, the new iMac line starts at $1,199. Other features include Intel Core 2 Duo processors (quad-core processors are also available), 4GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory and capacity up to 16GB across four SO-DIMM slots. They also include choice of NVIDIA GeForce or ATI Radeon HD graphics, built-in iSight video camera, mic and stereo speakers, built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and a new built-in SD card slot.Read more

Gateway just introduced the new EC Series notebook computer line. Available later this week, the laptops will come in two sizes – 15.6-inch and 11.6-inch ultraportable.

The 15.6-inch EC58 and EC54 start at 5.29 pounds, are an inch thin and feature an ultra-durable aluminum alloy design, Intel Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core processors, 802.11b/g Draft-N wireless, Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement and two built-in speakers. They run on Windows 7 Home Premium and have a Multi-Gesture Touchpad. The 15.6-inch EC Series also include a 6-cell Li-ion battery for up to eight hours of battery life, an integrated webcam and digital microphone. Read more

The AspireRevo R3610-U9012, a compact nettop from Acer, is now available in the U.S. About the size of a book, this nettop has enough power to be used as a home office PC or as a multimedia hub for casual gaming when connected to an LCD or television.

The AspireRevo features Windows 7 Home Premium, dual-core Intel Atom 330 processor, 160GB SATA hard drive, 2GB DDR2 memory, and its Integrated NVIDIA ION Graphics Solution lets you watch 1080p HD movies, play DirectX 10 games, and enjoy the 3D capabilities of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. Read more

Spring Design just announced Alex, the first e-reader based on Google Android. Not only is Alex an e-reader, you can browse the Internet over Wi-Fi or mobile networks such as 3G, EVDO/CDMA and GSM.

Featuring dual screens, the first screen is a 6" E-Ink EPD display for reading e-books and the second is a 3.5" color LCD screen used to support Internet content from the text on the main screen. You can also capture web content from the LCD screen, and toggle to view it on the EPD screen. Browser features such as bookmarking, history, and security settings are built into the device. Earphones, speakers, and a SD card slot are included. Read more

Acer has expanded its line of Aspire One netbooks with the new Aspire One AOD250 featuring a dual-boot operating system, running both Windows XP Home and Android. By doing this, the netbook has instant on Internet access, while giving you the functionality of the Windows XP OS.

The new Aspire One weighs less than three pounds and features the Intel Atom Processor N280, a six-cell, 5800 mAh battery, 1GB of memory, integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and a 160GB hard drive. It also has a Multi-Gesture Touchpad, 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, Webcam, built-in digital microphone, and Bluetooth 2.1.

The Aspire One AOD250 netbook is available now with prices starting at $349.99. Read more

First introduced in the Korean market earlier this year, Samsung's LD220G and LD190N Lapfit monitors are now available in the United States. Not your typical monitor, these were designed to use as a secondary display for your netbook or laptop so you can view multiple web sites, documents etc. They also have a low profile, meaning the monitor sits at about the same height as your laptop display, so dragging and dropping files between monitors is seamless. Not to mention it helps with neck strain.

The 22-inch LD220G features 1920x1080 resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1, 250cd/m2 brightness, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 5ms response time, and connects via USB. The 19-inch LD190N has the same specs as the larger model, but connects via VGA and has 1360x768 resolution. Both monitors weigh less than 10 pounds and have an adjustable stand that can tilt from 10 to 40 degrees.

They are now available for $249.99 (LD220G) and $149.99 (LD190N).Read more