Microsoft: Vista Wireless Access Could Cause Laptop Battery Drain (TechWeb)

Microsoft: Vista Wireless Access Could Cause Laptop Battery Drain (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Users running Windows Vista on laptops may see batteries draining faster than they expect, Microsoft said in a warning on a company blog, because some wireless access points aren't configured to take advantage of the new operating system's Wi-Fi power-saving mode.



Laptop Battery Safety Group Speeds Up Efforts (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Executives from Sony and Dell were elected to co-chair the Portable Computer Battery Working Group.



Targus Portable LapDesk for Notebook Computers - $14.98 Shipped

Staples has the Targus Portable LapDesk for Notebook Computers for $14.98. Free shipping is also included with free Staples Rewards membership.



Panasonic Develops Battery That Won't Overheat (PC World)

PC World - New battery a welcome addition to the market after battery recall costs laptop manufacturers millions.



HP Unveils Global Mobile Broadband Laptop (TechWeb)

TechWeb - The HP Compaq nc6400 notebook has integrated Cingular Wireless UMTS/HSDPA-based technology and will work in 115 countries.



Dell Goes Blu-ray with High-End Laptop (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - On Monday, Dell released the latest in its XPS line of high-end notebooks, the M1710, with on-board Blu-ray DVD. The notebook also boasts the new nVidia GeForce Go 7950GTX graphics card and a screen whose resolution tops out at 1920 x 1200 pixels.