Computerworld: Barbara Krasnoff

Gadgets galore: 7 digital products from CE Week

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:30:00 GMT

CE Week, a New York City-based exhibition from the same folks who bring you the huge CES show in Las Vegas, attracts vendors who are showing new, innovative or just-plain-weird products. Here is a sampling of what we saw.

Moto X deep dive review: Hype aside, it's a really good phone

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Moto X, the first smartphone completely designed after Google acquired Motorola Mobility, is an interesting and well-fashioned consumer device.

4 Bluetooth speakers: Improve your mobile sound

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Even the most high-end smartphones and tablets today still have less-than-stellar speakers. We test four mobile Bluetooth speakers to see how they can improve your sound.

Two personal Wi-Fi hotspots: Different strokes for different folks

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Two Wi-Fi mobile hotspots offer very different services: The Verizon Wireless JetPack is fast but pricey while the FreedomPop Photon is limited but free.

5 Bluetooth speakers: Make your music mobile

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

We look at a range of Bluetooth speakers that can improve your smartphone's audio at home, at work or on the go.

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight: An e-reader for night readers

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Barnes & Noble's new Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight offers readers the ability to read comfortably in sunlight and in the dark. But can it otherwise compete?

Two personal scanners: NeatDesk vs. Xerox Mobile Scanner

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Two current scanners, the NeatDesk and the Xerox Mobile Scanner, offer simple ways to digitize and store a variety of paper documents.

Election fever: 6 mobile apps that can keep you informed

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:00 GMT

The race to the U.S. presidency is on, and there are mobile apps out there to help keep you informed. We review 6 iOS and Android apps to see how well they do the job.

Image gallery: Google's new Gmail

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Google usually offers tweaks to its various online apps in dribs and drabs, without much notice -- a new feature here, a slightly revamped one there. But its new redesign of Gmail, Google is pushing out several rather radical changes in one swell foop.

Masterful mousing: 6 out-of-the-ordinary laptop mice

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT

We look at six laser mice that offer unusual, interesting and useful features for better laptop control.

Hands on: iTwin shares files without a cloud in sight

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The iTwin allows you to share files with another computer remotely without depending on a cloud service or other external server.

First look: The Kobo eReader Touch Edition

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

The Kobo eReader Touch Edition offers e-reading at its simplest; a touch interface and reasonable price could make it a competitor.

Image gallery: Evernote vs. Springpad

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Evernote and Springpad both collect any and all digital info so that you can find it when and where you need it. How well do they work and which works better?

Try to remember: Evernote vs. Springpad

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Evernote and Springpad both collect any and all digital info so that you can find it when and where you need it. How well do they work and which works better?

Hands-on: Seagate's GoFlex Slim drive makes your data more portable

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Seagate's new 320GB GoFlex Slim external hard drive offers USB 3.0 performance in a nicely thin case; however, you will pay for the privilege.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100: A well-designed mobile scanner

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Fujitsu's ScanSnap S1100 is a lightweight mobile scanner that saves your documents to a number of applications, including Evernote and Google Docs.

Visual tour: Top tablets from CES

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Take a gander at our picks for the most intriguing tablets from CES. Is one of these new models in your future?

Google vs. Amazon: Clash of the booksellers

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:02:00 GMT

Google and Amazon cross swords with new e-book applications and services meant to lure readers into buying online.

Bose Bluetooth headset: High-quality audio at a high price

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:00:00 GMT

The Bose Bluetooth headset offers great sound but lacks features available elsewhere (for a lower price), such as A2DP technology and voice prompts.

Plantronics' Savor M1100 headset offers more than phone calls

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Plantronics' new Savor M1100 Bluetooth headset offers good quality audio and a range of voice recognition features.

Sony Reader Pocket Edition: Good reading in a small package

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition, an updated touch version of its smallest e-book reader, is feature-filled and nicely designed but lacks wireless capabilities.

Cool gadgets: The Swiftpoint enhances mobile mousing

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The ultra-portable and strangely-shaped wireless Swiftpoint mouse offers comfortable computing at a premium price

Sony introduces three light, bright touch-screen e-readers

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

New models of Sony's Reader Pocket Edition, Reader Touch Edition and Reader Daily Edition now offer touch screens and sleeker designs. Will that be enough to keep Sony in the e-reader market?

The BlueAnt Q2 lets you do it all by voice

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:50:00 GMT

The new BlueAnt Q2 has enhanced voice-command capabilities together with solid audio quality and an on/off switch.

Hands on: Fujifilm's new 3D camera is fun but pricey

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:50:00 GMT

Fujifilm's new FinePix Real 3D W3 point-and-shoot lets you take 3D photos and videos. But while it's a lot of fun to play with, it's not as easy as it looks.

Aegis NetDock offers storage and substance for your netbook

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Serious netbook users will want to take advantage of the additional storage, multimedia capabilities and USB ports that the NetDock offers.

First look: RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9800 could light your fire

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:55:00 GMT

RIM's new BlackBerry Torch 9800 may not attract iPhone or Android users, but it will make BlackBerry loyalists happy.

Alex: A new e-reader -- and an Android Web device

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT

If you like to take an occasional break from your novel, the Alex e-reader lets you surf the Web via its second LCD display.

Plantronics Explorer 395 - a Bluetooth headset for everyday use

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Plantronics Explorer 395 offers a comfortable, low-cost Bluetooth headset for casual users whose ears aren't glued to their mobile phones.

Hands on: ZumoDrive lets you access your files easily, from anywhere

bkrasnoff@computerworld.com (Barbara Krasnoff) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT

ZumoDrive lets users store music, image and other files in the cloud, and then stream them onto netbooks, laptops and smartphones.