Review: 16GB Lexar Echo USB ZX Backup Drive

Tesxt and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

WIth the proliferation of tablets, netbooks and all increasingly thin ultrabooks in the market, storage has become a big deal. $100 is the penalty to double a tablet or notebook's memory from 16GB to 32GB because internal SSD (Solid State Drive) memory is still darn costly. Lexar's series of tiny yet capable (8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities) USB backup drive give instant memory expansion at a relatively affordable price.

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Preview: Lenovo and HP showcase innovative notebooks and desktops for the holiday season

We were recently invited to preview some of the upcoming netbooks, notebooks and PCs from Lenovo and HP during their respective holiday preview events.  Featuring high-style netbooks, a convertible netbook, a net-top device and some inspiring premium notebooks and all-in-one solutions. We check out some of the things that stood out.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 9 bundle released

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Adobe Systems Incorporated recently announced Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere Elements 9 for Windows and Mac, the newest release of their leading consumer photo- and video-editing software. We were invited by Adobe Canada to preview the new releases (video, above). We have our first impresssions and details.

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Review: Adobe Lightroom 3 is the photographer's toolbox

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Adobe Lightroom 3 ($299) is the quintessential digital photographer’s toolbox and this newest version is even easier to use and offers a host of impressive features that novices and pros alike will find useful.

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