The HP Spectre x2 is a 12 inch Windows tablet with an Intel Core M Skylake processor, a 1920 x 1280 pixel IPS display, and a built-in kickstand and a detachable keyboard that lets you use the tablet as a notebook. It also supports an optional digital pen (sold separately).
HP introduced the Spectre x2 in late 2015 and continues to sell select models for $850 and up. But today Best Buy is offering an entry-level version for just $400, which is one of the best prices I’ve ever seen for this 2-in-1 tablet.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-12-2016) at Liliputing.
The HP Spectre x2 is a 12 inch Windows tablet with an Intel Core M Skylake processor, a 1920 x 1280 pixel IPS display, and a built-in kickstand and a detachable keyboard that lets you use the tablet as a notebook. It also supports an optional digital pen (sold separately).
HP introduced the Spectre x2 in late 2015 and continues to sell select models for $850 and up. But today Best Buy is offering an entry-level version for just $400, which is one of the best prices I’ve ever seen for this 2-in-1 tablet.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-12-2016) at Liliputing.
Ardour is a free and open source digital audio workstation which can be used to record and mix music, podcasts, or just about anything else. The software has been available for Linux and Mac for over a decade.
Now it’s also available for Windows.
Ardour 5.0 has just been released, and one of the most notable updates is support for Microsoft Windows.
Another major change in the latest version is support for a single-window user interface, which allows you to flip between the editor, mixer, and preferences views in tabs.
Continue reading Open source audio editor Ardour 5.0 launches for Linux, OS X, and Windows at Liliputing.
Ardour is a free and open source digital audio workstation which can be used to record and mix music, podcasts, or just about anything else. The software has been available for Linux and Mac for over a decade.
Now it’s also available for Windows.
Ardour 5.0 has just been released, and one of the most notable updates is support for Microsoft Windows.
Another major change in the latest version is support for a single-window user interface, which allows you to flip between the editor, mixer, and preferences views in tabs.
Continue reading Open source audio editor Ardour 5.0 launches for Linux, OS X, and Windows at Liliputing.
Remember that next-gen NVIDIA Shield tablet that passed through the FCC in May? Yeah, apparently it’s not happening.
NVIDIA has updated its application with a dismissal request letter. The reason for the dismissal? “For business reasons, the product has been cancelled.”
It’s not entirely surprising that NVIDIA would decide not to launch a new Shield tablet. The company is largely focusing on high-end graphics cards for computers and new markets such as the automotive industry.
Continue reading NVIDIA Shield tablet might not be getting an update after all at Liliputing.
Remember that next-gen NVIDIA Shield tablet that passed through the FCC in May? Yeah, apparently it’s not happening.
NVIDIA has updated its application with a dismissal request letter. The reason for the dismissal? “For business reasons, the product has been cancelled.”
It’s not entirely surprising that NVIDIA would decide not to launch a new Shield tablet. The company is largely focusing on high-end graphics cards for computers and new markets such as the automotive industry.
Continue reading NVIDIA Shield tablet might not be getting an update after all at Liliputing.
For the past few years Edward Zarick has been taking apart Xbox and PlayStation game consoles and rebuilding them as laptop-style computers.
And now that Microsoft’s new Xbox One S is available, Zarick has taken advantage of the console’s slimmed down design to make a slimmed down gaming laptop.
The XBOOK ONE S is the result.
The system has all the internal hardware from the original game console including chips, storage, and a Blu-ray drive.
Continue reading XBOOK ONE S is an Xbox One S… transformed into a laptop at Liliputing.
For the past few years Edward Zarick has been taking apart Xbox and PlayStation game consoles and rebuilding them as laptop-style computers.
And now that Microsoft’s new Xbox One S is available, Zarick has taken advantage of the console’s slimmed down design to make a slimmed down gaming laptop.
The XBOOK ONE S is the result.
The system has all the internal hardware from the original game console including chips, storage, and a Blu-ray drive.
Continue reading XBOOK ONE S is an Xbox One S… transformed into a laptop at Liliputing.
Most Chromebooks are cheap laptops with entry-level specs. But there’s a growing number of Chromebooks with higher price tags that offer additional storage and memory or better displays.
Dell, HP, and Google all offer what you might call premium Chromebook models.
Now Asus has one of the most affordable models with… let’s say mid-range specs. The Asus C301 Chromebook is now available for pre-order for $300.
The laptop has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 13.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display.
Continue reading Asus Chromebook with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage now available for $300 at Liliputing.
Most Chromebooks are cheap laptops with entry-level specs. But there’s a growing number of Chromebooks with higher price tags that offer additional storage and memory or better displays.
Dell, HP, and Google all offer what you might call premium Chromebook models.
Now Asus has one of the most affordable models with… let’s say mid-range specs. The Asus C301 Chromebook is now available for pre-order for $300.
The laptop has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 13.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display.
Continue reading Asus Chromebook with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage now available for $300 at Liliputing.
It’s been more than two decades since Microsoft started to move away from MS-DOS with the launch of Windows 95. But a generation of computers users grew up with DOS in the 80s and 90s and there are thousands of programs and games developed for the platform. Many are still worth running.
Some classic games are much fun to play today as they were 30 years ago. Some businesses are continuing to run vintage software because it still meets their needs.
Continue reading FreeDOS keeps classic computing alive (LPX Show interview) at Liliputing.
It’s been more than two decades since Microsoft started to move away from MS-DOS with the launch of Windows 95. But a generation of computers users grew up with DOS in the 80s and 90s and there are thousands of programs and games developed for the platform. Many are still worth running.
Some classic games are much fun to play today as they were 30 years ago. Some businesses are continuing to run vintage software because it still meets their needs.
Continue reading FreeDOS keeps classic computing alive (LPX Show interview) at Liliputing.
Disappointed that Samsung’s latest high-end smartphone has just a measly 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage? Don’t worry. Samsung’s mobile chief DJ Koh says a 6GB/128GB variant is coming.
There’s just one catch: it’ll only be available in China.
In an interview with the Korea Herald, Koh confirmed that a model with more memory and storage will be coming to China soon.
Why is China the only market that will get that model?
Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM coming soon (to China) at Liliputing.
Disappointed that Samsung’s latest high-end smartphone has just a measly 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage? Don’t worry. Samsung’s mobile chief DJ Koh says a 6GB/128GB variant is coming.
There’s just one catch: it’ll only be available in China.
In an interview with the Korea Herald, Koh confirmed that a model with more memory and storage will be coming to China soon.
Why is China the only market that will get that model?
Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM coming soon (to China) at Liliputing.
So you’ve been thinking about signing up for Republic Wireless due to the mobile carrier’s relatively low-cost phone plans… but you’ve been disappointed in the selection of phones available from the company.
Good news: now you can bring your own phone.
Bad news: That’s only true if you have one of the nine devices that are currently supported.
In a rather odd move, Republic Wireless is now selling SIM cards for $5.
Continue reading Republic Wireless now sells SIM cards, lets you bring your own phone (Only 9 models supported, though) at Liliputing.
So you’ve been thinking about signing up for Republic Wireless due to the mobile carrier’s relatively low-cost phone plans… but you’ve been disappointed in the selection of phones available from the company.
Good news: now you can bring your own phone.
Bad news: That’s only true if you have one of the nine devices that are currently supported.
In a rather odd move, Republic Wireless is now selling SIM cards for $5.
Continue reading Republic Wireless now sells SIM cards, lets you bring your own phone (Only 9 models supported, though) at Liliputing.
Intel isn’t developing Atom chips for smartphones, tablets, or low-power laptops anymore. But it looks like the Atom brand will live on.
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco next week, the company will unveil some details about next-gen Atom chips based on the new Apollo Lake platform.
There aren’t many details available at this point, but as PC World notes, the technical session schedule includes a few events related to the unannounced, next-gen Atom products.
Continue reading Intel Atom isn’t dead: Next-gen chips aimed at embedded and IoT systems at Liliputing.
Intel isn’t developing Atom chips for smartphones, tablets, or low-power laptops anymore. But it looks like the Atom brand will live on.
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco next week, the company will unveil some details about next-gen Atom chips based on the new Apollo Lake platform.
There aren’t many details available at this point, but as PC World notes, the technical session schedule includes a few events related to the unannounced, next-gen Atom products.
Continue reading Intel Atom isn’t dead: Next-gen chips aimed at embedded and IoT systems at Liliputing.
The Dell XPS 12 is a 2-in-1 tablet with a 12.5 inch display, an Intel Core M Skylake processor, and a starting price of $1000… if you buy one from Dell.
But Adorama is selling a few models for much lower prices.
You can pick up a model with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 1920 x 1080 pixel display for $620. Or pay $845 for a model with a 4K screen and 256GB of storage.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-11-2016) at Liliputing.
The Dell XPS 12 is a 2-in-1 tablet with a 12.5 inch display, an Intel Core M Skylake processor, and a starting price of $1000… if you buy one from Dell.
But Adorama is selling a few models for much lower prices.
You can pick up a model with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 1920 x 1080 pixel display for $620. Or pay $845 for a model with a 4K screen and 256GB of storage.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-11-2016) at Liliputing.