Starting today, you can now place orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11S Ultrabook from www.lenovo.com and pre-order from Best Buy . Various models of the Yoga 11S will be available in Best Buy stores starting on June 23. The estimated retail price for the Intel Core i3 model is $799.99 (U.S.). The Yoga 11S...

I’ve been blogging about the new features in Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011 such as Photo Fuse and facial recognition for quickly tagging people in your photos over the last couple months. You can download the new Photo Gallery, which is part of Windows Live Essentials 2011, by clicking here . Photo...

It was a busy morning for our friends at HP! Earlier today they announced a number of new notebooks from their consumer and commercial lineup, and from what I’ve seen so far, they look great. On the consumer side of things, HP announced the newly redesigned Mini 210 netbook , which now includes Beats...

If you’re a baseball fan and fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, then this post is just for you. Today MSI and the Los Angeles Dodgers have announced special Dodgers limited editions of the Wind Top AE2220 All-in-One PC and the Wind U135DX Netbook. These limited edition PCs, perfect for Dodgers fans, should...

Something new you’re going to see on the blog are “PC Snapshots” - short 2-3 minute overview of PCs that Ryan and I think are awesome.  If there’s a PC that you’d like to see us cover, hit me on Twitter , send me mail , or leave a comment.  We’ll try to get to it ASAP! Today’s PC is the HP...

Last week I promised you an update from Sonar in Barcelona and never doubt that I am a man of my word! For the uninitiated, Sonar is Europe’s premier electronic music festival. Over time it has grown into a highly respected weekend for music lovers to experience the best in cutting edge music and...

This is a guest blog post from industry analyst Rob Enderle, President and Principal Analyst of the Enderle Group. Well it is that time again and I’ve been going through my office and looking at the products I’ve looked at over the last several weeks that stood out. From the new class of stunning Ultrabook...

First stop on Friday’s docket was Lenovo’s setup at the Aquanox restaurant in the Venetian .  My first stop was some hands on time with their new products, which were shown to me by Nick Reynolds, Lenovo’s Global Marketing Director.  Nick got me some hands on time with the wicked thin U260...

Today, we are partnering with Staples for a fantastic new offer for folks considering a new PC but are concerned about leaving their old files, photos, music and movies behind on their old PC – the Windows 7 EasyTech Offer . For a limited time, when you buy any new Windows 7 PC at Staples you get...

Just a few days ago I got my hands on one of the first sold-at-retail Samsung 900x PCs. This is the incredibly thin, bafflingly light, surprisingly fast PC that Samsung unveiled at CES 2011, and the same one I covered in my “Live at CES” video series. Inside the 2.8lb, less-than-.66”...

A Windows Champion, Kara Apel is currently the Online Content Editor/Creator at News 12 in Augusta, Ga. ( http://www.wrdw.com ). She is also Managing Editor of U Chic ( http://universitychic.com/ ), an online resource for young women. In her spare time, she cheers for the University of South Carolina...

If you’re off to college in the fall or if you’re a parent planning for the upcoming school year, you’re probably in the market for new supplies. Now’s the time to do it, as back-to-school deals are in full swing. Technology deals from Microsoft are no exception. If you’re in the market for new hardware...

Some experiences just ooze luxury. Strapping an Audemars Piguet to your wrist. Slipping on a Brioni Suit. Driving a Lamborghini . If you’re a gadget lover, you need to add “using a Sony VAIO Z” to that list. For those unfamiliar with the Sony VAIO Z , it’s Sony’s 13” top-of-the-line laptop. Packed with...

Last week, we announced the release of the new Windows Live Essentials 2011 for everyone to download which includes Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, Mesh and Family Safety. To celebrate the release of Windows Live Essentials, the best way to connect your PC to the cloud helping you...

Need help finding what Windows 7 edition is right for you or choosing your next PC? Not to worry - we have new tools to help you out on Windows.com ! First off, you’ll notice that the most excellent PC video we showed off at CES is showcased front-and-center of the page. If you haven’t watched the video...

With small notebook PCs (sometimes called netbook PCs) now accounting for about 10% of PC sales worldwide (up to 20% of PC sales in some geographies according to leading retail sales analysts), I’m starting to get more and more questions about what a buyer should look into as he or she is shopping for...

Choosing the right PC can be overwhelming – there are so many cool designs, PC manufacturers and hardware configurations to choose one. While all of my posts are designed to make that experience a little easier, I’m taking things one step further. Starting today, you can submit questions to be answered...

Choosing a PC is never easy, and making it fit your budget in these lean times can often be even harder. There are a dizzying array of colors and sizes and the options to mix and match can be staggering.  Time and time again we’ve heard from students that they want something that works and it needs...

Following last week’s commercial and consumer notebook refresh , HP dropped three new desktop PCs today.  They all look really sharp, have great specs, and come at very, very reasonable price points.  Here’s what’s new: First up is the HP Pavilion p7 series . They’re designed for users who...

Today is the grand opening of the Microsoft Store in Bellevue Square Mall, and it’s also the first time you’ll be able to walk into a store and get some play time with the Dell Inspiron duo, Dell’s completely unique take on combining a multi-touch touchscreen and a traditional keyboard...

I love the stories you have all shared during this week’s Valentine’s Day contest post . From the funny nicknames, to the sweet love you have for grandparents and children, your comments have made me laugh and sigh out loud. It’s likely because I’m a bit of a sucker, but I’m willing to admit it. This...

This is the next in the series of “PC Snapshots” - short 2-3 minute overview of PCs that Ryan and I think are awesome. If there’s a PC that you’d like to see us cover, hit me on Twitter , send me mail , or leave a comment. We’ll try to get to it ASAP! Today we’re talking about two great ultraportables...

Today is Day 2 of PDC09, and attendees were given a nice “treat.” During this morning’s keynote, Windows and Windows Live Division President Steven Sinofsky took the stage and announced that all attendees* of this year’s PDC will be given an Acer Aspire 1420P Convertible Tablet PC. This is being done...

Couldn’t make to Miami to hang with us at the PC Showcase?  No problem!  I shot a video to give you a top-to-bottom look at what went on at the event, and a chance to check out some of my favorite PCs that were on display – including the Panasonic ToughBook 31 , the Sony VAIO Y , the Lenovo...

Windows Phone had a fantastic week last week at CES. 2 new 4G LTE-enabled Windows Phones were announced for AT&T: the HTC Titan II and Nokia Lumia 900 . Ben Rudolph also had some fun with the #smokedbywindowsphone $100 Challenge from the Microsoft Booth. Ben ( @benthepcguy ) will be on hand during...