Keldrin_1 writes "Researchers Alfredo Ortega and Anibal Sacco, from Core Security Technologies, have discovered a vulnerability in the 'Computrace LoJack for Laptops' software.
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BIOS "Rootkit" Preloaded In 60% of New Laptops (Slashdot)
At his July 30th kick-off presentation at Microsoft’s annual Financial Analyst Meeting, Steve Ballmer tried to explain why the surge of popularity in netbooks weren’t going to cannibalize Windows 7’s market share, during which time he said netbooks were pretty much moot anyway: the future is going to be ultra-thin, full-powered laptops. “When I talk to
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Ballmer says ultra-thin laptops will replace netbooks (Geek.com)
If your kid is heading to college this fall, you may be feeling pretty protective of your wallet. But equipping your offspring with one of the cut-rate laptops in those back-to-school fliers is a false economy.
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Best back-to-school laptops (CNN Money)
MOUNT OLIVE — The library at 202 Flanders-Drakestown Road now has four laptops that will be available for in-library use by patrons starting Aug. 10.
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Mt. Olive library to offer use of laptops (Daily Record)
MAGIX and HP join together to offer a mix of software and hardware specifically designed for media-savvy students.
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MAGIX Releases Music Maker on HP Laptops – Offering Music Editing and Recording Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
The good Bright screen Textured exterior gives a sense of quality Eco mode gives an excellent idea of exactly how much power you're using The bad A little hefty for its size Battery runs short due to powerful hardware Design Toshiba's hero product for this quarter's release is the U500, a 13.3-inch laptop with a dark mocha texture on the lid that puts you in mind of old hardcover books. We'd like to say ultraportable, but the weight of 2.15kg makes it a little portly compared to the competition. Asus' U80V weighs the same, but gives one more inch on the screen and a slightly slimmer profile.
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Toshiba Satellite U500
Netbooks, the diminutive, low-cost laptops, took the PC market by storm last year, selling wildly in a tight economy.
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Look for more powerful ultrathin laptops (Detroit News)
Venezuala Analysis: "This week the Venezuelan Education Ministry began its program, dubbed Project Canaima, to provide primary schools with mini laptops, and incorporate the technology into the education system."
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Venezuela to Provide Children with 50,000 Mini Laptops (Linux Today)
A piece of anti-theft software built into many laptops at the factory opens a serious security hole, according to research presented Thursday.
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Anti-theft software could create security hole (AP via Yahoo! News)
Many potential buyers of laptops priced under US$300 in the U.S. had an unpleasant surprise over the weekend: The machines would not be eligible for a free upgrade to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
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Some Cheap PCs Aren't Eligible for Free Win 7 Upgrade (PC World via Yahoo! News)
