Microsoft Surface 3 loaded with family fun

 

By Sonya Davidson

We decided to stay home this past March Break while many of our friends had vacated to the ski hills out west or visited sunny destinations to the south. I figured it wasn't really THAT bad of a winter anyway and sometimes, a few days at home rediscovering the city (and a visit to grandparents) is just as much fun!

We filled up the week with fun things to do with the kids. We agreed to take part in the Microsoft Surface Scavenger Hunt. It sounded like an great idea because we definitely love scavenger hunt! In fact, when we go on a vacation, we often log into the global scavenger hunt Geocaching app as part of our adventures (if you haven't heard of it... Google it). It's quite the phenomenon! 

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Meet Moleskine’s new backpack and laptop bags

As discreet yet stylish as their notebooks, Moleskine has a new backpack and a slew of laptop bags to suit your needs. The limited edition leather backpack features adjustable padded backpack straps. It features two side pockets at the outside and it’s water-repellent as well. On the inside, it has one pocket with a zipper and a dedicated pocket for a tablet or laptop up to 15”. The back is padded for extra security. It retails for US$149.95.

Moleskine also has laptop bags that can handle up to 15.4” devices. It can come in horizontal or vertical designs, depending on what you need. These are designed to help keep the contents in your bag organized, whether you carry around your portfolio or a laptop. Prices for these start at $99.95.

Dell introduces new laptops and tablets for the classroom

Dell Venue Pro 10

Dell wants to foster a more collaborative learning environment with its new line of laptops and tablets, including a new Chromebook, Latitude laptop, and Venue tablets.

The second-generation Chromebook 11 brings a new anti-glare HD display with optional touchscreen, liquid - resistant keyboard and touchpad, and front-facing HD webcam for collaboration. Dell has also integrated an "activity light" feature that lets teachers monitor student activity and help facilitate activities in the classroom. As a Chromebook, it is also coupled with Google Apps for Education.

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HP unveils touch-enabled Chromebook 14

HP released the new iteration of the Chromebook 14. While it carries the same name as the existing notebook, this new model has a higher resolution, touch-enabled display with increased storage and memory. It has a 1,920 x 1,080 display, 4GB of RAM and 32GB onboard flash storage (you still get 100GB Google Drive storage). But it also has an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor and it promises the same 8-hour battery life. With better specs, you can expect it to cost more than the US$300 Chromebook 14. This new Chromebook will set you back $440.

Source: Gizmag