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Gear Deal: HP Folio 13 Core i5 1.6GHz Ultra-book w/128GB SSD and Backlit Keyboard

Dan Cohen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:21 +0000

We begin the week with a Gear Deal on the 13.3" HP Folio 13 Notebook. Aimed at business users, the Folio 13 Ultrabook weighs just 3.3 lb. and is 18 mm thick. It features an ultra-slim 13.3" LED display, gets up to 9.25 hours battery life, has a 128GB SSD and an HD webcam. It also has a multi-gesture touchpad, a USB 3.0 ports, CoolSense technology and Dolby Advanced Audio. Rounding out the specs are a full-size backlit keyboard, HDMI connectivity, a 2-in-1 card reader and more. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 and Core i7 Notebooks

Dan Cohen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:28 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the newly re-introduced HP ENVY 15. This 15.6" laptop features an all-new aluminum design. It is just 1.11" thick, weighs 5.79-pounds, has a 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and can handle up to 16GB DDR3 memory. On the audio front it has Beats Audio, six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, audio-grade mesh and Beats volume control. Rounding out these impressive specs are an optional 1080p LCD screen, an 8-cell 72WHr battery, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 ports, a 2-in-1 card reader, an HD webcam, and a Radiance backlit keyboard. Prices start at $1,349.99 but with the 30% coupon code our Gear Sponsor has found that drops to just $944.99 Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:45:49 +0000

Today's Gear Deal is the new HP ENVY 15. This 15.6" Laptop features an all-new design, Beats Audio, EPEAT Gold Registered and 2 year warranty. 1.11" thick and weighing in at 5.79lbs, the HP ENVY 15 has all-new aluminum design. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

HP Introduces ENVY 14 Spectre With Glass Cover Design

Michael Anderson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:15 +0000

There are some who have already declared this the 'year of the Ultrabook'. So what is an Ultrabook? Think a Macbook Air ... but by PC makers and running Windows. Basically it is a solid-performance ultraportable that eliminates internal optical disks and makes for a thin and light experience with mega-fast boot and wake times and battery life that challenges tablets. What most probably didn't expect was that HP would walk into CES with a 'premium Ultrabook' with some stunning design features ... and a price to go along with it! Here are some details from HP:

Tough yet beautiful, the HP ENVY 14 Spectre uses lightweight, scratch-resistant glass

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Gear Deal: HP Pavilion h9 Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 3.4GHz Quad-core Desktop w/160GB SSD

Dan Cohen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:40:10 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us HP's Pavilion h9 "Phoenix" Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Quad-core Desktop. The base specs of the HP h9t offer a Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Quad-core, an 8GB RAM, a 160GB SSD, a DVD Burner, a 1GB Radeon HD 7970 w/DVI, DP and an HDMI, a 15-in-1 card reader, Beats Audio Air Cooling Solution and two USB 3.0 ports. The notebook has a starting price of $1,399.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found discounts that bring the price down to just $1,199.99. You can get the details and order yours here. Gear Deal: HP Pavilion h9 Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 3.4GHz Quad-core Desktop w/160GB SSD Via LogicBuy Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP Omni 27 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.5GHz Quad-core All-in-one PC

Dan Cohen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:28 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the 27" HP Omni 27 All-in-one PC. Powered by an Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 "Sandy Bridge" CPU ( with an optional Core i7 upgrade) the Omni 27 sports a 27" Full HD 1080p resolution, has an edge-to-edge glassy display, has adjustable tilt, a minimalistic design and wall-mounting capability. For entertainment it can't be beat as it offers Beats Audio. It is available at a starting price of $1,349.99 but our Gear Sponsor found it for a total of $200 less. That brings the price down to just $1,149.99 and it will even ship for free. Details and ordering can be found here. Gear Deal: Gear Deal: HP Omni 27 Intel 2nd Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5or Core i7 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:06:53 +0000

HP has re-introduced the ENVY 15 15.6" Laptop and it is today's Gear Deal. The ENVY features an all-new design, Beats Audio and a 2 year warranty. The 1.11" laptop weighs 5.79 pounds and is powered by the Intel's 2nd Generation Core i5 / i7 processor. It has 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and takes up to 16GB DDR3 memory. Want to know more? It has six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, audio-grade mesh, Beats volume control, there is an optional 1080p LCD screen, it has an 8-cell 72WHr battery, USB 3.0 ports, 2-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, HD webcam, Radiance backlit keyboard and more. In other words, it is loaded. The Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP g6t 15.6″ 2.1GHz Dual-core Laptop for Under $375

Dan Cohen — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:06 +0000

It is a new year and that means new deals. Today out Gear Sponsor is brining us the 15.6" HP g6t laptop for less that $375! It comes with free shipping and includes a free upgrade to 4GB RAM, a 500GB Hard Drive and more. And if you need more power you can also get big savings on the Core i3 and Core i5 versions. Check out all the deal here on the deal page. Gear Deal: HP g6t 15.6" 2.1GHz Dual-core Laptop for Under $375 via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: 30% Coupon for HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition 14″ Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 Laptop

Dan Cohen — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:48:16 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the 14" HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition Laptop at a great savings. The laptop features the signature Beats black-and-red design, a red backlit-keyboard, a soft-touch surface and a black metal exterior. It even comes bundled with micro-fiber sleeve and optional Solo HD headphones. The base specs of the HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition Laptop include a Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, a 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, 802.11n WiFi; Bluetooth; an 8X DVD+/-RW; a 720p HD webcam, a Backlit Keyboardand much more. Pricing starts at $1,049.99 but after the 30% off code our Gear Sponsor found it is just $734.99 with FREE shipping. Gear Deal: 30% Coupon HP Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 17 Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2GHz 1080p Laptop

Dan Cohen — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:25:29 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the updated HP ENVY 17 Laptop. The refreshed notebook is 1.28" thin and weighs 7.37 lbs. It features a 1080p screen, wireless audio, a silver and black aluminum design, a radiance backlit keyboard and more. It also offers Beats volume control, DisplayPort connectivity along with HDMI, a 2-in-1 card reader, USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi and a 2-year warranty. If you need a more powerful laptop optional upgrades include up to 16GB RAM, a faster Core i7 CPU and Blu-ray. The laptop has a starting price of $1,599.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found it for $1,099.99 with FREE shipping. Details and ordering can be found here Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:59:43 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the newly re-introduced ENVY 15 15.6" Laptop. It features an all-new aluminum design, has six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, offers audio-grade mesh, sports Beats volume control, has an optional 1080p LCD screen, has an 8-cell 72WHr battery, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 ports, a 2-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, an HD webcam, a Radiance backlit keyboard and more. It is just 1.11" thick and weighs 5.79-pounds. It is is powered by the Intel's 2nd Generation Core i5 or i7 processor, has 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and handles up to 16GB DDR3 memory. The price for this laptop starts at $1,349.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found a coupon for 33% off. That Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: $400 Coupon HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Core i7 Laptop w/3D Glasses

Dan Cohen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:59:53 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Quad Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" Laptop. The HP ENVY 17 3D is HP's first 3D-enabled laptop and comes bundled with 3D Active Shutter Glasses. The price starts at $1,849.99 but our Gear Sponsor found deals that let you take $250 off and an additional $400 off via a coupon code. That brings the price down to just $1,199.99. It ships for free and even comes with a 2-year warranty. Details and ordering can be found here. Gear Deal: $400 Coupon HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Core i7 Laptop w/3D Glasses via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

HP Introduces Its First UltraBook, Revamps Envy and Pavilion Lines

Michael Anderson — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:00:06 +0000

HP has just announced a major new product in the 'ultrabook' class, and a platform revamp in the Envy and Pavilion lineups. All of these focus on delivering value, performance and attractive design to business users in a way that HP has been doing more and more over the last few years. HP Folio13 Ultrabook The HP Folio13 brings performance and sleek design to the ultra-thin laptop class. Here are some features:

Measuring less than 18 millimeters thin and using an ultraslim 13.3-inch diagonal HD BrightView display, the HP Folio13 weighs just 3.3 pounds. It combines the cool industrial design found on consumer products with the security and usability business users

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Gear Deal: HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition Core i7 “Sandy Bridge” Laptop w/ Free 8GB RAM and Blu-ray upgrade

Dan Cohen — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:36 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us HP's 17.3" HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition (dv7tqe) Laptop. It comes equipped with a 2nd Generation Intel processor "Sandy Bridge", Beats audio, USB 3.0, a fingerprint reader, HP Coolsense technology, a 2-year warranty and more. In addition, there are new customizable options like a 1080p (1920 x 1080) anti-glare screen, steel grey / dark umber system colors, 2GB GDDR5 Radeon HD 6770M Graphics and up to 16GB RAM. The base dv7 Quad Edition deal starts at $1,249.99 . With this deal you will $375 off plus a free upgrade to Blu-ray ($100 value), a free 8GB memory, a free 750GB Hard Drive, 15-month Norton Internet Security Subscription and more. With the Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition Core i7 “Sandy Bridge” Laptop

Dan Cohen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:45:29 +0000

Today's Gear Deal lets us start the week with savings on the HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" Laptop. This deal offers a 15% stackable web-use coupon code on any 17.3-inch HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition (dv7tqe) Laptop. The model is equipped with 2nd Generation Intel processor "Sandy Bridge", offers Beats audio, includes USB 3.0, has a fingerprint reader, HP Coolsense technology, 2-year warranty and more. New customizable options include a 1080p (1920 x 1080) anti-glare screen, a steel grey / dark umber system colors, 2GB GDDR5 Radeon HD 6770M Graphics and up to 16GB RAM. Check out the various models, savings and available customizations here on our Gear Sponsor's Deal Page. Gear Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: 25% Off HP ENVY 14 14.5″ Laptop

Dan Cohen — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:30:02 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the updated 14.5" HP ENVY 14 "Sandy Bridge" Laptop with one of Intel 2011 2nd Generation Core i5 or i7 CPUs. The Envy 14 is thin, light and, thanks to the quad-core processor, packs a punch. It measures 1.16" thick and weighs in at 5.69 pounds. It features 1GB DDR3 Radeon HD 6630 switchable Graphics, Beats Audio, gets up to 6 hours battery life, has a backlit keyboard, has a slot-loading optical drive, includes an HP TrueVision HD webcam, has a mini DisplayPort, HDMI connectivity and more. You can even get the optional WWAN/3G. Best of all, our Gear Sponsor has found a 25% off coupon. The HP ENVY 14 Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP TouchSmart 320m 20″ 1080p All-In-One Multi-Touch PC

Dan Cohen — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:30:06 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the updated HP TouchSmart 320m all-in-one. It features a 1080p multi-touch screen, has a piano-black finish with chrome accents, includes a 6-in-1 card reader and has a built-in adjustable tilt webcam and mic. The swivel base helps ensure you are as comfortable as possible while using it. The computer also includes a wireless keyboard and mouse, has removable feet for wall mounting and offers an optional TV tuner. This newest 20" HP TouchSmart 320 starts at $699.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found discounts that drop the price all the way down to just $569.99. That price includes free upgrade to 4GB RAM, a free upgrade to a 500GB Hard Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP Omni 120 20″ LED-backlit All-in-one PC Starting at $369

Dan Cohen — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:55:09 +0000

We begin the week with a Gear Deal that can have a 20" All-In-One PC in your home for less that $400! HP's 20" Omni 120 is now available with Intel-powered models that take their place alongside the AMD-powered versions. All Omni 120 models feature 20" 1080p nonglare display with LED backlighting, piano-black and chrome finish, integrated stereo speakers, Beats Audio, a built-in webcam and mic, a 6-in-1 card reader, two USB 3.0 ports and more. Pricing on the computer starts at just $449.99 but our Gear Sponsor is highlighting savings that will drop that price down to just $369.99. Add in free shipping and you have a great Gear Deal. You can check out Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP Pavilion Elite h8xt Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Desktop PC w/Beats Audio

Dan Cohen — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:59:57 +0000

Power! That's what today's Gear Deal is all about. The HP Pavilion Elite h8xt has an 2011 Intel "Sandy Bridge" Core i7 processor which, along with the other specs, adds up to one tremendously powerful desktop computer. The computer looks great too and features a brand-new design with metal surfaces, polished finishes, subtle curves and illuminated accents. With this deal you will get a free upgrade to a 1.5TB hard drive. This HP h8xt base deal is usually $999.99 but with the 30% coupon code our Gear Sponsor found that comes down to just $699.99. Better still, the computer will ship for free. Details and ordering information can be found here. Gear Deal: HP Pavilion Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: The New HP TouchSmart 520 23″ All-in-one Multi-touch PC

Dan Cohen — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:20:29 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us some great deals on HP's new 23" TouchSmart 520 1080p All-in-one Multi-touch PC. The TouchSmart 520t is powered by newest Intel 2011 Core i3 / i5 / i7 "Sandy Bridge" CPU, has a touch-enabled 23" display that supports multi-touch gestures, is pre-loaded withTouchSmart 5.0, has an adjustable base and sports a 1080p screen. It has a slot-loading optical drive, a built-in adjustable-tilt webcam and mic, 802.11n WiFi, a 6-in-1 card reader, two USB 3.0 ports, a wireless Keyboard and Mouse and runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. With this deal Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Save 30% on the HP ENVY 17 w/ 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6850

Dan Cohen — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:15:50 +0000

30%! That's how much you'll save on the HP ENVY 17 with today's Gear Deal when you configure it over $1,399. The 17.3-inch HP ENVY 17 features a 2nd generation 2011 Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, 1GB Radeon HD 6850M discrete graphics, and more. It is 1.25" thin, weighs 7.25 lbs and features a brushed aluminum chassis. It comes with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, a backlit keyboard, a TrueVision HD webcam, a Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer, a mini DisplayPort, HDMI 1.4, and Beats Audio. Options include a high-resolution Full HD 17.3 HD+ LED (1920 x 1080) display, Blu-ray and dual hard drive bays with an SSD option available. For details and Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

No Matter How You Slice It, HP/Palm are Three Time Losers …

Michael Anderson — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:45:06 +0000

Today on Google + I saw the following post from Francis:

We're writing to inform you that your order XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX from onSale has been canceled because the item(s) you purchased were out of stock. Please return and place your order again at a later time.

When I returned to my desk I checked my email ... and of course I had the same thing waiting. The 'item', of course, was the HP TouchPad - recently discontinued and then put on fire sale clearance by HP for $99/$149 for the 16 & 32GB models. These emails are amongst the literally tens of thousands sent by Amazon.com on behalf of onSale, a MacMall affiliate. And Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP x2301 23″ 1080p Micro-thin LED-backlit LCD Monitor

Dan Cohen — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:45:56 +0000

We start the week with a Gear Deal on HP's x2301 23" Diagonal Micro Thin LED Monitor. It features full HD 1080p resolution, HDMI, DVI and VGA connectivity, 8 million: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250nit brightness, 3ms response time. Better still, this monitor is just 9.8mm thin! Normally $299.99 with this deal you can save $20 off then get an additional $30 off using our Gear Sponsor's special coupon code: LOGICBUY30. That brings the price down to just $249.99 and it will even ship for free. Details and ordering can be found here. HP x2301 23-inch 1080p Micro-thin LED-backlit LCD Monitor via LogicBuy Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Zippier HP TouchPad Launching on AT&T Mobile Network

Dan Cohen — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:03:15 +0000

I checked out the HP TouchPad the day it was released and... didn't walk out with one. I'm impressed with WebOS but I found the tablet a bit too laggy for my taste. Well the speed issue is about to be resolved with the new version of the HP TouchPad 4G that is coming to AT&T Mobile. The updated version will have a built-in 4G connectivity and a faster 1.5GHz processor (the current version has a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon). According to David Gee, vice president, Marketing and Enterprise Solutions, webOS, Personal Systems Group, HP, “TouchPad 4G is ideal for anyone who needs maximum flexibility for productivity on the go,” “It’s particularly well suited for users who rely on Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP Pavilion Elite h8xt Core i7 Desktop w/Beats Audio and Free Blu-ray Upgrade

Dan Cohen — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:05:17 +0000

We start the week with a deal on a powerful desktop computer from HP. The HP Pavilion Elite h8xt comes with a Core i7 processor running at 3.4GHz. It features a brand-new design with metal surfaces, polished finishes, subtle curves and angles, and illuminated accents. It also has a built-in valet tray atop the tower for "easy cable management", tool-free access to various internal components and a top-mounted 15-in-1 card reader. With this deal you will get a free upgrade to a 1.5TB Hard Drive ($100 savings), a free upgrade to Blu-ray ($120 value), a 15-month Norton Internet Security subscription, 35% off a 21.5-inch diagonal widescreen monitor ($70 savings) and much more. And Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Save $80 on HP’s 2311x 23″ LED-backlit HDMI LCD Monitor

Dan Cohen — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:30:11 +0000

We start the week with a Gear Deal on HP's Ultra-slim 23" 2311x LED-backlit HDMI LCD Monitor. It features Full HD 1080p resolution, a 5ms response time, 3 million: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, a variety of inputs that include VGA, HDCP-supported DVI-D, and HDMI input and more. Normally the monitor sells for $249.99 but our Gear Sponsor found it for $80 off after combining instant savings and a coupon. That brings the price down t just $169.99 And it will even ship for free. $80 off HP's 2311x 23-in LED-backlit HDMI LCD Monitor via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Cool Gear Deal: Get a HP Palm Pre 2 for FREE Through Verizon!

Michael Anderson — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:45:54 +0000

OK, not totally free, as always you'll need to be a new customer or eligible for an upgrade - and sign on to a 2-year contract. Still, the Pre 2 is a great phone with excellent features, and is supposedly going to get the Web OS update later this year allowing for the cool features HP showed in their media event a few weeks ago! Head on over to the HP Wireless Store and get your Verizon Pre 2 Upgrade for FREE! Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

The Hidden Price of Our Gadget Obsession: Child Labor

Michael Anderson — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:15:50 +0000

One item that came through in Apple's Supplier report last week was a marked increase in issues with child labor in supplier facilities, particularly in China. The report noted that Apple " audited 127 facilities and found 91 cases including 31 workers who had been hired prior to reaching the legal age, but were no longer underage or no longer employed at the time of the audit." Before you get out the Apple-bashing hammer, remember that EVERYONE making devices is using these facilities - Dell, Asus, Acer, HP, even Samsung gets loads of stuff from these plants. This means it is a huge and spreading issue as Chinese companies do whatever they can Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal!! $400 off Coupons on HP ENVY Laptops

Dan Cohen — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:45:35 +0000

HP wants you to buy one of their sleek, powerful ENVY laptops. Seriously... they REALLY, REALLY want you to buy and use one of their ENVY laptops. They want you to buy one SO badly that they are offering a $400 off coupon on numerous ENVY models. Our Gear Sponsor has a bunch of them listed over on LogicBUY, so let's run four of the most compelling ... HP direct store is offering huge $400 web-use coupon code for HP ENVY 14 14.5-inch Laptop configured over $1,249.

You can customize from Intel Core i3 (i3-370M, i3-380M) to Core i5 (i5-450M

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Palm’s Legacy

Carly Z — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:30:11 +0000

By now you've probably heard the news that PALM is officially part of Hewlett-Packard. If you, like many of us, started with a Palm OS device before moving on to smartphones, it's a bittersweet ending. On the one hand, no one wanted to see Palm die, even after their slow circling of the drain for years. On the other hand, it's an open question how Palm will do as part of HP, and whether WebOS will resurface or be absorbed into an HP Printer. One of the original Palm-people, Donna Dubinsky, wants to remind people there's always been something special about Palm. She recently wrote an editorial for Mercury News about "The Seven Lives of Palm Continue reading on Gear Diary ...