There was a time when Computer Jay (my digital world alter ego) was very tightly coupled to and defined by my browser experience. What I mean by that is that, about 3 years ago, I was very particular about my browser. You could say that my perspective w… more »

My writing assignment for tonight was another post from the Laptop Hunter series. But to be honest, I am having too much fun playing with my new mobile outfit to concentrate enough to do the research necessary to do the Laptop Hunter series justice. So I… more »

My next laptop might very well be another 15" MacBook Pro. If i were buying it today, it would be the mid-grade model again. Right now that is a $1999 machine running a 2.53GHz processor, 4GB of memory, and a 500GB hard drive. While I am starting to accu… more »

By the way, this is my first blog post from my new Toshiba NB305-410BL netbook. It is my second netbook, my  3rd Toshiba laptop, my 5th instance of a PC running Windows 7, but my first instance of a PC running Windows 7 Starter. This is the 7th blog p… more »

I have predominantly watched the iPad flamewars from the sidelines. I myself have gone from cold to hot to cold to repsectful with regards to the device. At the end of the day, I have decided to drop my Fujitsu U820 and replace it with a Toshiba NB305-N4… more »

I am even starting to doubt that Apple will announce anything remotely resembling a Tablet Computing device next week. I far more so expect to see a touchpanel equipped iMac. But if they do let loose with what half of the tech/gadget community has been t… more »

I'd rather be at CES. Really. If there were one thing that I could be doing, I would rather be in Las Vegas, getting no sleep, living on corn dogs, and covering the latest in tech product development. But alas, such is not my lot. So, the question is, wh… more »

Much ado is made about the numerous apps available on Apple's App Store. Some 25000 and increasing last time I looked (which was admittedly some time ago). I am a Windows Mobile user and also own a Palm Pre. But I spent my time with an iPhone. Some 18 -… more »

Convergence. I have only succumbed to this global trend on an occasions or two. I finally capitulated to not carrying both a phone and a PDA, and just went with a smartphone(s). But in general, I prefer a dedicated device that does its specific function… more »

I have yet to hear back from MSI and my queries in response to their rejection of my RMA request. It is pretty ridiculous. As of mow I am writing them off, and standing by my negative recommendation of the MSI X340, and any product from MSI. Turns ou… more »