Dell XPS 13 Review Dell delivers impeccable design in the perfect form factor for mobile workers. The future of personal computing is in doubt. In defiance of early predications about tablets, they have not replaced notebook computers. Tablets simply don’t have all the power required when needed, or all the ports or apps required. But the drive toward tablet perfection … [Read more...] about Dell XPS 13 Review: impeccable design in the perfect form factor for mobile workers.
Hardware Review
Review: PhotoFast CR-8800 iOS Card Reader
External memory continues to evolve on iOS. PhotoFast, which Todd Bernard has covered before here at iPhone Life(Review: i-FlashDrive-MAX Lets You Back Up and Share Photos and Files) has released what may be the ultimate flash card reader for iOS, the $39.99 CR-8800. This diminutive Lightning-based drive holds a micro-SD card, all in the span of about an … [Read more...] about Review: PhotoFast CR-8800 iOS Card Reader
Device Case Design or How to Design the Ideal Device Case
Introduction Design rules for device cases Device cases are made for three purposes: aesthetics, function, and protection. Designers need to balance these elements in order to create cases that add value to an expensive investment, rather than detract from it. In many situations, device owners may want a case to meet a specific need. This will likely involve some … [Read more...] about Device Case Design or How to Design the Ideal Device Case
Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910
As the traditional PC market continues to decline, it is imperative that manufacturers create devices that offer differentiated features, and that they completely nail design details. It’s also time to reimagine the PC, not as a tablet, but as a next-generation computing device. With combination devices (PCs with detachable keyboards) being a bright spot, the market seems to … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910
In defense of Microsoft Surface
This isn't a formal review of Microsoft's Surface tablets. Plenty of people can tell you about the original Surface RT's 1366 x 768 pixel display, the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core processor and the various ports and sensors. And many have—in not-so-glowing terms when software and hardware are examined together. As I write this, Microsoft has announced the RT's successor, the new … [Read more...] about In defense of Microsoft Surface