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Usman Khalid
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MacBook Air 13-inch (2012): Full Review – Part 3

The keyboard gets a lot of attention. Apple has included the same keyboard with aptly distanced keys but this time they are a little shallow to increase the ergonomics of the device. Even though it has a smaller footprint, the keyboard is comfortable for larger hands to write. The LED backlight adjusts amply to the […]

Chevrolet Volt (2012): Full Review – Part 1

Chevrolet released the new model of its flagship electric vehicle Chevrolet Volt, the 2012 version. The new vehicle is about as heavy duty as the previous and upholds the basic aesthetics of the predecessor. It has been a year since the Volt started to adorn the public tarmac but still there are certain things that […]

Chevrolet Volt (2012): Full Review – Part 2

Let’s take a stab at it. Normally, a green car is divided into two genres, properly battery-studded electric vehicle (EV) like the Tesla that needs to be plugged in to charge the power source, and the other is a hybrid that uses batteries as primary source and when they run out of juice, a gasoline-engine […]

Chevrolet Volt (2012): Full Review – Part 3

Driving on the Volt or any other electric vehicle for that matter has always been serene. The single gear transmission snaps out the power dips on gear shifts and all the jostling that comes with it. Instead, there is a smooth and steady drive that also brings acceleration to the scene. As it runs on […]

Chevrolet Volt (2012): Full Review – Part 4

Audio sources include Bluetooth hands-free calling (but not audio streaming), a USB port with iPhone/iPod connectivity, an auxiliary audio input, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, AM/FM radio, and a single-slot CD player. Out of the box, the Volt ships with a standard OnStar telematics connection and three years of service that includes turn-by-turn navigation. To initiate a […]

Microsoft finally launches Windows-based tablets catering to both iPad- and Amazon-dominated segments – Part 1

The new tablet culture has started to find its feet in the ultra-competitive market. To date, there were only two companies that ran the show, Apple and Google, with their respective iOS and Android operating systems. However, now there is another player in the arena, surely, to give these giants a run for their money. […]

Microsoft finally launches Windows-based tablets catering to both iPad- and Amazon-dominated segments – Part 2

Microsoft has launched what was needed since the production of such devices started. A proper tablet was always in need with a processor that aptly replaces a laptop, and a physical keyboard that should not compromise on the basic aesthetics of the device. The new line of tablets is divided into two basic versions, the […]

Microsoft finally launches Windows-based tablets catering to both iPad- and Amazon-dominated segments – Part 3

Surface RT tablet key specs -Windows RT operating system -Nvidia ARM CPU -9.3mm thick -676 grams/23.85 ounces -10.6-inch ClearType HD Display -31.5 watt hour battery -Ports: microSD, USB 2.0, micro HD video, 2×2 MIMO antennae -Storage options: 32GB and 64GB for Windows RT -Front and rear-facing “HD” cameras The Surface Pro tablets comes pre-installed with […]

Microsoft finally launches Windows-based tablets catering to both iPad- and Amazon-dominated segments – Part 4

MS also said that new tablet has HD resolution. It is only a deduction but the resolution might be clocked at 1920×1080 in the Pro and 1,280×720 in the RT. Surface Pro tablet key specs -Windows 8 operating system -Intel third-generation Core i CPU -13.5mm thick -903 grams/31.85 ounces -10.6-inch ClearType “Full HD” Display -42 […]

Tablets eating laptops eating desktops culture: The food chain in the personal and mobile computing – Part 1

The tablet market is growing and is devouring the next big option available, laptops. The technology market has become a food chain of reverse sorts; laptops are eating on bigger animals in the shapes of desktops and tablets are feeding on laptops. Smartphones, on the other hand, seem to be herbivorous, at least for now. […]

Tablets eating laptops eating desktops culture: The food chain in the personal and mobile computing – Part 2

With Core i5 quad-core CPUs, the new Surface Pro line of tablets might give a second chance for iPad and the likes. Though it is on the shorter side of the stick when it comes to thickness, but it is light weight and very elegant with Magnesium finish all over, giving it a solid look. […]

Visio launches the new line of PCs including two ultrabooks, Thin+Light – Part 1

Visio has been a market leader in consumer products like AV devices and monitors but in January the company announced that it will take a plunge into the real business, PC manufacturing. The company has years of expertise on PC peripheral as LCD and LED computer monitors but its entrance into the real deal is […]

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