Cracking Open
TechRepublic Head Technology Editor Bill Detwiler dissects the latest business tech products and analyzes the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and depl
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Cracking open the Apple Mac mini (A1347) 2010
Bill Detwiler cracks open Apple's redesigned Mac mini for a look at the hardware inside the new unibody enclosure.
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Cracking Open the Apple Magic Trackpad
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple Magic Trackpad in this teardown gallery. And, take the poll and tell us if the Trackpad will ever replace the mouse.
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Cracking open the Xbox 360 S "slim"
Bill Detwiler cracks open Microsoft's new, slim Xbox 360 S game console.
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Disassembled iPhone 4 back together and working perfectly
Bill Detwiler shows off a reassembled Apple iPhone 4, which works perfectly after being cracked open to see the hardware inside.
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Apple iPhone 4 costs $188 to build
According to iSuppli, the Apple iPhone 4 contains about $188 worth of parts. Bill Detwiler cracks open the iPhone 4 to see the hardware inside.
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Cracking Open the Apple iPad 3G
Bill Detwiler disassembles the Apple iPad 3G to give you a look at the hardware inside Apple's tablet computer.
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Video: Cracking Open the Apple iPad
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPad for a look at the hardware inside the Apple tablet.
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Cracking open Apple's first tablet: The Newton MessagePad
Before there was the Apple iPad, there was the Newton MessagePad. TechRepublic cracks open the Newton for a look inside the Apple iPad's ancestor.
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iFixit and TechRepublic crack open the Dell Adamo
Dell hopes to take a little air out of Apple's sails with the ultrathin, ultrapricey Adamo. Watch as iFixit and TechRepublic crack open the Dell Adamo and compare it to the MacBook Air.
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Amazon Kindle teardown: First e-book reader likely to succeed
With its paper-like display, wireless capability and thousands of titles from Amazon's catalog behind it, the Kindle may be the first e-book reader to gain broad acceptance.
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How TechRepublic cracked open the iPhone 3G
Jason Hiner and Bill Detwiler recount their experiences battling long lines and Apple's iTunes meltdown to obtain an iPhone 3G for disassembly. Bill explains how Mark Kaelin and he cracked open the iPhone and Jason gives a preview of upcoming articles on the iPhone 3G's business and productivity applications.
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Microsoft Surface built solid, but design lacks polish
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Surface for Windows RT. Inside Microsoft's tablet, he finds easy-to-replace components, but an often-annoying hardware layout.
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MacBook Air 11-inch (2012) teardown reveals upgraded hardware, same battery/internal design
Bill Detwiler tears down the 2012, 11-inch MacBook Air and shows you how Apple upgraded its hardware without changing the internal design.
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MacBook Air (2011 13-inch) Teardown: Evolutionary, not revolutionary
Bill Detwiler cracked open the 13-inch 2011 MacBook Air. Inside the case, he found a few significant hardware upgrades, but the same basic internal layout.
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MacBook Air (2012) teardown reveals better hardware, unchanged battery/internal design
Bill Detwiler shows you how Apple made the 2012 MacBook Air more powerful without changing the internal design.
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Microsoft announces Surface Windows tablets, leaves unanswered questions
Microsoft is launching its own line of Windows-based tablets called Microsoft Surface. Bill Detwiler gives you a rundown on what we know, and what we don't.
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook cracking open hardware analysis
The Samsung Series 5 is easily disassembled and has replaceable components, but there's at least one surprise inside the first commercial Chromebook.
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Samsung Series 9 worthy rival to Apple MacBook Air
Bill Detwiler cracks open Apple's redesigned Mac mini for a look at the hardware inside the new unibody enclosure.
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Kindle Fire teardown: No-frills tablet filled with TI hardware
The Kindle Fire puts Amazon's store right in your hands. Bill Detwiler cracks open the Fire for a look at the hardware inside.
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Larger iPads put more money in Apple's pockets
2012 iPad hardware cost breakdown reveals that Apple charges a hefty premium for the 32GB and 64GB models.
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iPhone 5 lacks killer feature, still impresses
The iPhone 5 lacks one big killer feature. But, Bill Detwiler explains why the phone's hardware improvements and iOS 6, make the iPhone 5 an impressive device.
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Nexus 7 teardown reveals similarities, better hardware than Kindle Fire
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire.