Are you planning to pick up a new iMac with Retina 5K Display? With only 8GB of RAM standard, that’s one area you’ll almost certainly want to upgrade. But don’t waste money on Apple’s memory upgrades; third party options are now available for much less.
A Resolution and Pixel Density Comparison of Apple’s Retina Displays to Date
With Thursday’s unveiling of the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display, Apple now offers “Retina” quality displays in all product categories: phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. While the benefit of a Retina display varies greatly depending on the overall size of the panel and distance from the average user’s eyes during use, we were curious about how the new Retina iMac’s display compared to other Retina displays in terms of pixel density.
Forget the Apple Watch, Here Comes the Retina Thunderbolt Display
Now that all the mobile/wearable silliness is out of the way, we can start looking forward to the fall’s Mac hardware upgrades, which may finally bring us the long-awaited “Retina” Thunderbolt Display. A report this week claims that Apple is gearing up to release a 27-inch display with a 5K resolution by the end of the fourth quarter.
Standalone Kinect for Xbox One Launches October 7th for $150
More than three months after Microsoft announced its “Kinect-less” Xbox One model, the company has finally revealed the details behind the standalone Kinect. The controversial sensor, which will be compatible only with the Xbox One (not the Xbox 360 or PC), will go on sale in October for $149.99.
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How to Handle a Swollen Battery in Your Laptop or Smartphone
Lithium-ion batteries power our digital lives, but can sometimes fail and cause the dreaded swollen battery. Here’s why the batteries in our laptops and smartphones sometimes swell, and what to do about it.
LG to Release 34UC97, a 34-inch Thunderbolt 2 Display with Curved Screen
LG is gearing up to release a new flagship 34-inch monitor with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440×1440 resolution, a curved display, and Thunderbolt 2 support for both Macs and PCs.
The Vanatoo Transparent One Speakers Blend Powerful Bass and Crystal Clear Highs to Perfection
The Vanatoo Transparent One speakers, the first from the company, pack incredible sound quality into a relatively small package. Read on for our full review.
An Overview of the $1,099 iMac Benchmarks
The new entry-level iMac has a compelling price, but at the expense of performance. But just how much slower is the new iMac compared to its more expensive counterparts? We round up benchmarks looking at CPU and GPU performance, to help you decided if the $1,099 model is right for you.
Seiki Announces Trio of 60Hz 4K Monitors
Seiki, the company that disrupted the television market last year with the launch of an ultra-cheap 4K TV, is looking to repeat history in the monitor industry. The company has announced a trio of 4K monitors ranging from 28 to 40 inches, with impressive specs and a price that is expected to be industry-leading.
Eaton UPS Review: Protect Your Computing Assets
Everyone who values their computer hardware and data needs to invest in a uninterruptible power supply. Today, we’re taking a look at four UPS devices from Eaton, with power ratings and features to meet the needs of everyone from entry-level consumers to small businesses. Read on for our full review to see if Eaton should be on your UPS shopping list.