Book Reviews and Money Saving Tips

Simple, 25 years in the computer business I saw more machines killed by heat and dirt than any other cause. This little baby has quietly dissipated the heat from my notebook for well over a year with no negative issues. The big three; data protection,power protection and heat protection are not addressed by this unit, just heat and it does it well. If you don't have one, get one! Model R9-NBC-8PBK-GP(Black) Dimension 343 x 266 x58.6mm 13.5” x 10.5” x2.3” Material Aluminum andRubber Weight 582g; 1.3lbs Compatibility Supportsall 14”-15” laptops and up to 17” Fan Dimension 80 x 80x 10mm (two fans included) UPC Code 884102006180(Black) Addendum 2/5/12: I still think this unit does a nice job cooling but I am grossly disappointed in Cooler Master’s customer service. Admittedly the unit does a good job but the original fans now groan like Eagle fans watching old Donovan McNabb throw a bullet to TO’s feet. To me, a major selling feature of the unit was the “easily replaced”...

iPuke Why Tablets are toys.   I just read the article in the above link.   Oddly enough I agree with most of it with the exception that it is OK if your tablet is a toy.   I like toys.   A tablet that really would replace my laptop would be great.  On the other hand, I do find my DroidX is useful for things well beyond what I expected and it fits in my pocket.   I carry around a couple of spreadsheets, I can text, I dictate my emails so am not forced to use the teeny tiny on screen keyboard invented for pixie size hands.   I read books on it and exercise my intellect with Words with Friends and DropWords.   I even occasionally make phone calls.   Does it replace my laptop?  Heck no, but it is a wonderful, wonderful toy!

Now that I am retired, I’m doing a little more traveling. As much as I love the portability of my smart phone, the screen leaves a bit to desire when surfing the Net. So I lug my laptop with me when I travel. It isn’t too difficult to find a wifi connection, most of the time a free connection. Back in the day when I was selling laptops, I always advised my clients to purchase a good laptop carrying case. I have a laptop messenger bag that serves me well. I found a good selection of bags at CSN stores. I particularly enjoyed the ones in the cool messenger bag section . The Ducti bags that feature different caution tapes and the Ed Hardy bags were my favorites. Regardless of what the bag looks like or where you purchase it, I strongly advise a good laptop bag to protect your computer when traveling. This post was not a paid post but I have gotten things from the CSN stores at no charge to review in the past and hopefully will in the future. I always note if they provided me wit...