 Buying a new laptop? Or maybe just thinking about upgrading your existing notebook PC. Perhaps you're looking at whether to ditch your desktop replacement notebook with a sleek, new netbook?
In every case, Hardware Central has you covered with in-depth laptop reviews, deals, comparisons and buying guides -- everything you need to find and outfit your next notebook or netbook.
You'll also learn the ins and outs of the increasingly complex technology powering laptops: Major technology vendors like Intel, AMD, nVidia and others are building laptop components with special design considerations designed to help users get the most out of their battery life without sacrificing portability or power -- and knowing what's ahead for notebook technology is important for any potential laptop buyer.
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 Buying a PC display used to be a simple task. But with more options for computer monitors than ever before -- like varying resolution, outputs, PC/Mac compatibility and HD support -- choosing the right monitor for your PC is nothing less than daunting.
Fortunately, Hardware Central can help you get the picture. From PC display buying guides to monitor reviews to deals and comparisons, we're here to help clear things up.
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Despite years of effort by Microsoft and its PC OEM partners, it was Apple who helped kickstart the tablet PC market in earnest. Now with the success of the Apple iPad having proved the demand for the tablet PC design, a whole slew of competitors -- some old, some new -- have come out of the woodwork with their own tablet PC plans.
What's ahead for tablet PCs? PC makers are experimenting with low-power, custom ARM processors, Google's Android open source mobile OS, and a whole range of new technologies that make tablet PCs cheaper and more powerful than ever before. Hardware Central takes a look at the new contenders with the latest on who's vying to unseat the Apple iPad as the top player in tablets.
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Looking to buy a netbook? Hunting for the perfect tiny notebook PC for work, play or travel? Searching to see who has the best deals on the latest netbook models? Or just trying to come to grips with the ever-changing pace of technology in the netbook category?
For any of the above scenarios, Hardware Central has you covered. We've kept abreast of all the trends in netbooks as the product category has expanded from novelty to a must-have for many users who want a netbook for their second mobile PC -- or perhaps even as their primary system.
Take a look at some recent netbook reviews, compare netbook models, or get the latest on the latest in netbook technology.
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 Buying a new printer is no simple task, with new models and new features debuting all the time.
That's why Hardware Central is pleased to offer an in-depth look at what you need to know for buying a new printer, comparisons of printer models or technology -- weighing in on the eternal struggle between inkjet and color laser printer -- and seeking the latest in printer deals.
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Plenty of PC enthusiasts build their own computer. It's not hard, once you know the basics. And that's where Hardware Central comes in, along with a little help from its sister sites Sharky Extreme and SysOpt.com.
Planning a massive gaming powerhouse or a smaller system used just for tasks like email? Either way, we can walk you through everything you need to know on choosing the right components for building your first computer to putting it all together.
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 The venerable desktop form factor may be threatened by the rise of the laptop, the smartphone, the netbook and the tablet PC. But desktop PCs are far from being relics: Instead, it's tough to beat desktops in terms of value, affordability and power.
Hardware Central takes a look at what's hot in the category, with desktop reviews, buyers guides, product comparisons and upgrade roundups.
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Getting your home or small-office network into shape is no easy feat. But setting up a LAN, configuring your network and deciding on routers and other technology doesn't need to be confusing. Let Hardware Central show you the way!
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Hard drives, network-attached storage, solid-state disks (SSDs) and plain-old USB thumb drives -- there's never been more storage options available for the PC user than today. Fortunately, Hardware Central's there to walk you through the basics.
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 PC keyboards, mice, portable drives, Wi-Fi dongles and USB devices all all shape and size: Hardware's PC Peripherals Guide has it all.
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 The gigahertz wars may be over (or are they?) but plenty of innovation is being made in the tiny world of powerful PC processors. Hardware Central collected our articles and reviews on CPUs, chipsets and all things processor-related and placed them here, for your reading enjoyment. Whether you're building your own PC, installing an upgrade or troubleshooting an existing system, you'll receive helpful tips, tutorials and solutions.
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