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.

Today I was at Microsoft’s Windows 7-focused hardware event in Toronto, and spent some time checking out netbooks, notebooks and desktops from the likes of HP, Dell, LG, Lenovo and Sony. One of the coolest-looking portable PCs, however, was HP’s upcoming Tord product.

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.

What the heck is a Warranty Elephant? When it comes to protecting your purchases, a new Toronto-based website says they’ll never forget about your warranties. Our exclusive chat with WarrantyElephant.com is the first of a new Sync feature called “5 Questions.”

Disney and Asus have joined forces to develop the Disney Netpal, a $449 “Princess Pink” or “Magic Blue” netbook designed specifically for kids. Love or loathe the idea?

Ever checked into a hotel room and you couldn’t use your computer mouse because the desk had a glass top? Optical/laser mice work on many surfaces, even your pant leg, but not glass or any other reflective surface — until now.

Netbooks can be a wonderful alternative to having, and in some cases lugging a regular sized notebook computer around, however at the same time they may not always be able to offer the same level of convenience in terms of being a replacement to your desktop computer and serving as your primary PC.

Whether you’re the one heading back into the classroom next month or are readying a student in your home, there are no doubt many different laptops and netbooks to choose from. In this “Gear Guide” video recorded for Cineplex movie theatres, I take a look at three models to consider.

If you’re thinking about buying your kid a netbook for when they go back to school, or even as an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift, there are some things you should consider before dropping a few hundred bucks on one.