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Ultra Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC’s) can be thought of as mini laptops aimed at the more mobile segments of today’s consumer market. If you are a casual computer user, traveling salesman or a student, carrying around a heavy full-sized notebook is probably daunting and unnecessary.

That’s where the UMPC comes in: It’s slim form factor, light weight and low voltage processor make it ideal for those who need a thin and light road warrior.

While not all UMPCs have a long 3+ hour battery life, manufacturers are certainly getting there this year with Intel’s new Atom Processors which promise lower power consumption at the same clock cycles.

Scroll down to see 14 of the hottest UMPC models under 10 inches!

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If you are looking for a tool that can monitor the current status of the battery of your laptop then BatteryBar is the perfect app for you. BatteryBar is a free Windows battery meter that not only monitors the status of your battery and displays your battery’s status in the taskbar but also keeps historical data on your battery and provides you with a very accurate estimate of how much time is remaining on your battery. BatteryBar supports 13 languages.

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Today I bring you the history of laptops: based on one defining factor…weight.

Today I bring you the history of laptops: based on one defining factor weight. You may call it poundage, heaviness, kilograms, lbs, etc, but it still harkens back to one important ideal, how much physical mass you have to carry in order to garner that super human processing power. I have chosen a variety of laptops from 1984 2008 leading up to one that some might say is the most modern, and prettiest pieces of laptop tech to hit the market in years: the shiny miniscule Macbook Air.

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The basic guide that recommends the best all-around programs for laptop users.

Essential Utilities

Everyone loves getting something for nothing, but how often do you actually get something useful and of value without putting a penny forward? Sure, that free cup of coffee might be vital for your daily caffeine fix, but was it really worth purchasing the previous nine cups for the free offer? Case in point, there is a lot of really good software out there which can give your laptop a much needed performance boost or help you be more productive at your desk, but are the little shareware annoyances or expensive cost of some programs really worth it in the long run?

Maybe it is, but with Freeware you never have to worry about paying for a product that may or many not perform to your standards or have to click through dozens of Buy Now’ messages. The road to the perfect Freeware program is rocky however. With Ad-ware infections at an all time high, users stand to do more damage to their computers than good by downloading utilities and other programs from non-legitimate websites, and even worse, those programs might not even do what you need them to do. As a result, many lists of excellent Freeware utilities have been published across numerous magazines and websites. The only problem with many of these guides is that the programs recommended do one very specific task or promise to deliver exceptional usability but ultimately leave the user feeling jilted once they try it out.

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Every laptop needs a great bag to protect it between home and office and while you’re on the road.  With hundreds to choose from, here are some tips to help you pick the right one for you or the laptop lover on your holiday list.

Many bags come in basic black with no particular identity and many are made to appeal to niche users.  If you’re shopping for a student, consider a colorful bag with an attractive pattern, but skip this if the recipient will use it for a business notebook.  There are also bags made specifically for women that look more like purses.  Be sure that you’re not accidentally giving the guy in your life a case made for the fashionista set.

Know the Styles: Briefcase bags are obviously great for corporate types as they have compartments and pockets for the laptop plus other mobile tech and papers.  Messengers appeal to students because of their casual style and wide, comfortable straps.  Backpacks come in casual and elegant styles great for both students and older users who have to carry their laptop around all day.  Handbag-style totes are favored by women who don’t want to look like they’re carrying a laptop yet want to keep their notebook safe.

Sleeve vs. Bag: Neoprene sleeves are often touted as protective bags, yet they don’t provide enough protection to stand alone.  If you’re buying for someone who already has an adequate case, they’re fine.  Skip the sleeve for someone who needs a bag.

Design: Look for bags with a lot of pockets for better organization and choose zippered closures over Velcro for the main compartments.

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The TouchSmart tx2z isn’t the first multitouch laptop out, but HP’s pretty adamant that it’s the first multitouch “consumer” convertible tablet. Semantics aside, we’re interested in finding out just how impressed you early adopters are with what the company has crafted. Are the multitouch capabilities as awesome as you had hoped? If not, what areas could be improved? Would you still recommend it to prospective buyers looking to give their digits a bit more work? We get the feeling we’ll see loads of multitouch laptops gracing our presence over the next few months / years, so make sure you really unload on this one. It’s what makes progress possible, people.

Notebooks are pretty common nowadays. As the years go by, laptop prices have gone to about $600 per piece. If the job requires traveling, you’d most probably have a laptop too. But no matter what brand the notebook may be, everyone faces the same issues. It may not be as efficient as a desktop and there is a limit to usage when there is no power plug nearby. Relax, cause here are 10 tips and tricks that you can easily follow to make it faster, save more battery and be more useful than you ever thought it would.

Make notebook batteries last longer

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