The Sony PEG-UX50 was an impressive package when it was released in 2003. It had a 480×320 screen, keyboard, convertible screen, built-in camera, WiFi and Bluetooth.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 02:18
The Nokia N810 tablet is a great buy, especially for hackers. It already ships with a Linux-based operating system, called OS2008, which is based upon Maemo 4.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 02:12
[tnkgrl], a regular around here, is at it again. This time she has modded an Acer Aspire One subnotebook to have internal Bluetooth. She’s released part 1 of a multi part tutorial on beefing up the Aspire One.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:49
Back in November we asked what you would do with an old unused laptop. If you have an old laptop that’s not doing much more than gathering dust, chances are you could put it to better use.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:44
As promised, [tnkgrl] has published part two of Acer Aspire One upgrade. In part one she added Bluetooth and more RAM. This time around she focuses on the storage.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:42
Adeona is an open source internet-based laptop tracking system that is free to use. It’s available for Linux, OSX, and Windows XP/Vista. After installation, Adeona will submit at random intervals, anonymously encrypted updates on the computer’s location to servers on the Internet, specifically to OpenDHT, a free storage service.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:39
Some people are really picky about their trackpads. [John] posted a guide on retrofitting a Synaptics pad in place of the newer, but less user friendly ALPS touchpad/stick combo used in the Dell Inspiron 8200.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:37
While we haven’t talked about the OLPC XO laptop much here, don’t think we haven’t had our eyes on its developments. Originally shipping last November, this unit captured the interest of many for its humanitarian goal, low cost, and potential hackability.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.09.16 at 01:37
As promised, [tnkgrl] has published part two of Acer Aspire One upgrade. In part one she added Bluetooth and more RAM. This time around she focuses on the storage.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.08.16 at 15:28
[The Tech Guy] shows us how he added cells to an MSI Wind's battery. This hack is extremely simple but it may be difficult to get the battery back into your laptop.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.08.01 at 14:54