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Obama’s First Major Political Controversy: Zune or iPod

Obama was seen using a Microsoft Zune MP3 player while at the gym, but his camp says he is in fact an iPod user.

Mac vs. Windows vs. Android: 2009 – The Year Ahead

From a missing operating system to a missing CEO, Microsoft, Google and Apple could face many challenges in 2009.

Hands-On with a Monster: Alienware’s M17x

The ironclad M17x destroys most other gaming notebooks on performance, if you can afford it.

$200 Xbox 360 Arcade: A Perfect Media Extender?

Does the $200 Xbox 360 Arcade make a perfect media extender, especially up against the likes of the Sony PS3 and others?

HP’s Massive Technology Launch: Three Cool Products to start the Hot Summer

HP's new TouchSmart 2.0 PC, Voodo Envy and Voodoo Omen showcase the company's new technology direction.

10 Ways YouTube Can Survive and Prosper

It may sound like YouTube has an uphill battle, but here are some reasons how and why they can survive.

Features for the Perfect Notebook

Rob Enderle examines some oft-overlooked features needed for the ideal holiday notebook.

Blu-ray Still No Bargain

Even with Toshiba?s entry into the Blu-ray biz, Rob Enderle can?t see a reason to abandon DVD.

Are Apple and Google Flaming Out?

Apple and Google seem to be stumbling over their own feet lately as they chase after Microsoft.

Lusting After the Fisker Karma

Rob Enderle dreams of spinning up a jet engine at a stoplight ? without wasting an ounce of gas.

Will PC Games Trump Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii?

With next-gen consoles looking last-gen, Rob Enderle wonders whether PCs will reclaim the throne.

Finding the Perfect Bluetooth Headset

We pit two top-shelf headsets against one another in a battle for noise-canceling supremacy.

Picking the Perfect Notebook

Why selecting a laptop is really all about your needs, not feature lists and spec comparisons.

Are Still Cameras Becoming Obsolete?

Improvements in camcorders and video processing could eliminate the need for point-and-shoot cams.

World of Warcraft in 3D

Rob Enderle feels out the possibilities and limitations of current 3D tech in the realm of Azeroth.

The Rebirth of Iomega

Iomega has come back with a vengeance thanks to a number of cool and innovative products.

Rob Enderle’s Gift Ideas for the 2009 Holidays

Here are my top picks for this years Holiday Gifts. There is something for everyone.

The Comeback of the Electric Bike

First generation electric bikes were neat, but the new generation are truly functional marvels.

Archos 5, Zune 4, and Slacker 2: Battle of the Non-iPods

There are plenty of iPod alternatives, but which one is the best anti-iPod device?

Should Apple License the iPhone OS?

Should Apple license the iPhone operating system so other manufacturers can build phones around it?

Is HP’s Voodoo PC Unit Finished?

Rumors are circulating that HP is going to shut the doors on Voodoo Pc, but from what I hear, it's quite the opposite.

Gphone vs. iPhone vs. Windows Mobile

Google, Apple and Microsoft all have compelling offers, but who is winning the battle?

Blackberry, HTC and Sprint Target Apple iPhone

New phones from HTC and Blackberry this Holiday season prove to offer more than Apple's iPhone.

Toshiba XDE DVD Player: Better than Blu-Ray?

Upconverting players are getting better, and Toshiba's XDE DVD player could pose a problem for the Blu-ray camp.

Game While you Work Out

Steelcase has a treadmill workstation that allows you to work or play games while you walk. Silly sounding or a great idea? You be the judge.

How the Wii is Beating the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3

Nintendo has gotten family and friends involved with their system withouth the multimedia sharing capabilities that the other systems offer.

Bill Gates? Is Gone: What Comes Next?

With Bill Gates now gone from Microsoft, where does that leave the company's product lines and future?

Living With the HTC Diamond: Closer but Not Yet an iPhone Killer

The HTC Touch Diamond is a stunning phone that proves to be a worthy Apple iPhone competitor.

Multi-Touch on a PC: Love It , Hate It, or Clueless About It

Are touch-screen displays the next big thing when it comes to desktop PCs?

Can Netflix, Apple and Vudu Compete with Cable Offerings?

While set top boxes sound good in theory, there are many shortcomings that put them far behind what your cable provider can offer.

How Google Plans to Kill Microsoft

Google loved the Microsoft and Yahoo fiasco, and plans to use distractions like this to kill Microsoft (they hope).

Zune iPhone Competitor Likely to Fail

With Microsoft's recent acquisition of Danger, a Zune phone could be in the planning stages and would likely fail.

The Birth of the Optimized PC

The optimized PC will be designed with the user in mind, not the processor or graphcis company.

Acer Closes in on HP, With Inspiration from Apple

The new Acer Gemstone laptop line is a sight to behold, with rich new colors and Dolby integrated sound.

The AlienWare Area-51 m15x: Falling in Love All Over Again

The AlienWare Area-51 m15x showcases some of the cutting-edge technology out there, of course it costs the price of a car.

MacBook Air vs. the ThinkPad X300 and the Next Hot Notebook

Both the MacBook Air and ThinkPad X300 are incredibly cool laptops, but which is right for you and what's coming next?

How Blu-Ray Won the Fight and Why It Probably Won?t Matter

There are several reason why Blu-ray won the format war, but it might not matter in the long run. Here is why.

Intel vs. AMD Update: Skulltrail vs. Spider/3870 X2

When 4 cores is simply not enough, go 8! Intel and AMD show off their new powerhouse systems. But which one is better?