In this video blog post, I summarize the pros and cons of netbook computers, and also chat about my pick for best netbook of ’09: the Samsung N310.

Having a Wi-Fi access point at home is great. Jumping on public hot-spots works well too. But what if you need Wi-Fi where none is available?

Thanks for the memory, indeed! Ottawa, Ont.’s Eurocom has just announced the availability of the first 2.5-terabyte notebook computer, a “mobile workstation” with an unprecented anmount of storage.

Check out this teeny UMID mbook M1 from Dynamism.com, a full-featured Windows computer that’s small enough to slip in your pocket (no, seriously). Here’s a brief look at the pros (and cons) of this new gadget we’ve been playing with.

The ThinkPad “netbook” actually isn’t a netbook at all – and now we know what powers it.

I just returned from a quick trip to L.A. and brought along a new Duracall-branded device designed to charge up your mobile gadgets. I let my iPhone run out of juice and used this portable power solution to see if it worked as promised.

This new 11.1″ notebook from Sony is set to make waves with a weight of only 1.6lbs and an ultra-slim stylish design, but should be held back by its high price tag.

They’re small, cheap and selling like hotcakes. Ultra-portable “netbooks” are the biggest trend in computing. Trouble is, a lot of consumers don’t really know what they’re buying.

Sync readers have asked me if SSD (Solid State Drive) memory is more durable than HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Along with some other benefits over traditional hard drives — including speed and better power management — SSDs can also withstand a beating. Here’s proof.

In this month’s “Gear Guide” segment, shown on Cineplex movie theatres across Canada, I talk about some of my favourite computer accessories: a customizable webcam, funky mouse, illuminated keyboard and media-centric external hard drive. Check it out.