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Microsoft recently issued its “Security Bulletin Advance Notification” for this month, detailing which operating systems and software will be updated on November 13th. While many products are being addressed, including Office for Mac, newly released Windows 8 and RT are the most notable entries on the list. The first patches since they hit the market will fix “critical” issues which open them up to “remote code execution.” Microsoft hasn’t gone into specifics (obviously), but you can register for a webcast being held on the 14th (see source link) should you want enlightening. If you thought your fresh machine or slate was flawless, we’re afraid to say it’s just another member of the ‘Patch Tuesday’ club.

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Microsoft’s November security updates include critical Windows 8 and RT patches originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 02:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can’t see our New York City office right now, but it’s something of a laptop menagerie. We just finished reviewing a laptop whose screen flips inside its hinge, and now we’re testing an Ultrabook with a touchscreen, along with a notebook whose screen folds all the way back. The Toshiba Satellite U925t ($1,150) is yet another breed of Windows 8 hardware. It’s a slider, to be exact, which is to say its 12.5-inch screen slides out and up to reveal a full-sized keyboard. It’s nice, in theory, because you can use it as a tablet without having to worry about packing a separate keyboard. But unlike the Dell XPS 12 or Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, which can also be used in tablet mode, the screen here is always exposed. As you can imagine, too, that propped-up display has a very real effect on the typing experience. Given all that, is there any reason to consider this over other, similarly priced Windows 8 convertibles? Could there perhaps be any performance benefits, or advantages in screen quality? Meet us after the break where we’ll hash it out.

Continue reading Toshiba Satellite U925t review: with its first Windows 8 convertible, Toshiba bets big on the slider

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Toshiba Satellite U925t review: with its first Windows 8 convertible, Toshiba bets big on the slider originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PC maker Lenovo has reported its earnings for Q2, and there was plenty of good news: $8.7 billion in sales, a record high, a PC market share of 15.6 percent, it’s largest ever and operating profit of $206 million, 24 percent higher than the same period last year. The only bad news is that profit growth is slower than previous quarters, mostly due to Lenovo’s reaching into new markets like tablets, smartphones and connected TVs. for now however, Lenovo can claim the crown as world’s largest laptop PC maker, while desktop sales were also up five percent from last year. Its mobile internet division reported sales of $718 million, and is the second largest seller in China of smartphones and tablets. It’s also China’s number one PC vendor with sales outpacing the next four vendors combined and racked up double digit market share in the EMEA region for the first time. Check the press release after the break for all of the details, we’ll be back in a few months to find out how all that new Windows 8 hardware sold.

Continue reading Lenovo Q2 earnings reveal record high sales of $8.7 billion, highest-ever PC market share

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Lenovo Q2 earnings reveal record high sales of $8.7 billion, highest-ever PC market share originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whenever we review Chromebooks, we always come to more or less the same conclusion: it’s a neat idea, a computer where everything is done online, but it’s not worth the money. That was back when Chrome OS devices were priced at $500, competing with netbooks that could run not just the Chrome browser, but all manner of Windows apps. Ditto for tablets, which can be tricked out with many thousands of apps on both iOS and Android.

But what if we told you the price had been slashed to $249? Then could you see yourself pulling the trigger? That’s the gamble Google and Samsung are taking with the new Chromebook, which retails for $249 with an 11.6-inch display, 6.5-hour battery and a more compact design. All told, it’s as good a piece of hardware as any netbook you’ll find, only cheaper. And good luck finding a tablet-and-keyboard combo for less than $250.

There is one major change this time around, though, and that’s the Chromebook’s dual-core ARM processor, instead of something from Intel’s Celeron family. The performance isn’t likely to be as good, but will that matter if all you’re running is the Chrome browser? Will the lowered price be enough to lure in parents, travelers and other folks looking for a cheap second laptop? Let’s see.

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Samsung Chromebook review (2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.

Bummed because you didn’t get to that soy latte before it reached room temperature? Perhaps a few brand new links to some discounted tech will help. If you’ve wanted an Android slate but haven’t yet pulled the trigger, today might be the time to splurge for one. A 32GB ASUS Transformer TF300 makes the list today alongside a 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad that boasts a $500 price cut. Make a stop beyond the break to see the rest of the list, but don’t procrastinate because these deals will certainly go quickly.

Continue reading Slickdeals’ best in tech for November 1st: 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 and ASUS Transformer TF300

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Slickdeals’ best in tech for November 1st: 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 and ASUS Transformer TF300 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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