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Cracking Open: Asus Zenbook UX21

February 15, 2012, 11:12am PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus Zenbook UX21. Inside the ultrabook, he found hardware from Intel, Elpida, ADATA, AzureWave, and others. He also discovered that the Zenbook's internal design is a near duplicate of the Apple MacBook Air's hardware layout. For a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out his article and video, Zenbook teardown: Blatant copy of MacBook Air.

Cracking Open: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

February 9, 2012, 6:20am PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Inside the Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Elpida, Kingston, and others. For a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out his article and video, Asus Transformer Prime Teardown: Solid tablet, but not without flaws.

2012 Guide to Small Business Technology Trends

February 1, 2012, 1:49pm PST

Small businesses are growing businesses but it isn't easy. Join ZDNet's Heather Clancy, David Gewirtz, and Josh Gingold for an interactive webcast on the 2012 Guide to Small Business Technology Trends and rest a little easier about any upcoming technology decisions.

2012 Guide to Small Business Trends

February 1, 2012, 5:25am PST | 1

Cracking Open: Nokia Lumia 800

January 25, 2012, 7:55am PST | 2 | Latest comment by LE55ONS

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Nokia Lumia 800, discusses the hardware he finds inside, and explains why buyers (particularly in the U.S.) should skip the 800 and wait for the Lumia 900.

Demo BMC Cloud Management

January 25, 2012, 12:00am PST

Discover how BMC can meet your needs for a flexible, scalable, and configurable cloud. BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management 2.0 makes it easier than ever to deliver the right cloud for your business - including the flexibility of configurable multi-tier cloud services, the control of policy-based management, and the usability of industry-leading administrative and user portals. Watch the demo to see it for yourself.

Apple launches digital textbooks

January 20, 2012, 5:04am PST

At an Apple press event in New York City, executives from the company announce a new initiative to reinvent textbooks. The new software will attempt to unify online databases and the printed word into a single tool for students.

Planning a Move to the Cloud?

January 20, 2012, 12:00am PST

The complexity of cloud computing warrants a unique approach to planning. Deciding what to transition and where to begin is a common challenge. As you secure budget & buy-in, expert guidance can be quite helpful.

BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management

January 20, 2012, 12:00am PST

BMC offers a complete solution for establishing and enabling a cloud environment, including a service catalog that defines service offerings, a self-service portal for procuring resources and management capabilities to control your cloud. By bringing together the best practices of Business Service Management with the flexibility and efficiency of cloud computing, you can achieve enterprise-class service quality to: Deliver a scalable and secure solution for cloud management Leverage your existing investments in hardware and management technology Facilitate compliance and monitoring of services in a cloud environment Automatically provision the full stack Retire services and reclaim resources

Cracking Open: Motorola Xyboard 10.1

January 19, 2012, 11:24am PST

Bill Detwiler shows you what's inside the Motorola Xyboard 10.1 Android tablet and explains why prospective buyers might want to wait a few months before picking one up.

At CES, Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect

January 11, 2012, 5:29am PST | 1

At CES in Las Vegas, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest talks to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about what to expect from the software giant in 2012. Ballmer previews the new Windows phone OS, Windows 8's metro UI and new Xbox Kinect features.

Gadgets galore at Sony's press conference

January 11, 2012, 5:28am PST

At CES in Las Vegas, Sony executives show off the latest in the company's line of consumer electronics, from the company's new Xperia smartphone, to its new PlayStation Vita portable gaming system, to its Internet-enabled TVs.

CES 2012: Intel looks to 'wow' with concept Windows 8 ultrabooks

January 11, 2012, 5:27am PST

At CES in Las Vegas, Intel's Mooly Eden updates the company's "ultrabook" efforts, including a concept transparent touch screen on the back side, coupled with the Windows 8 Metro user interface.

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 quadricopter takes flight at CES 2012

January 10, 2012, 8:10am PST

Parrot showed off an updated version of the AR.Drone at CES 2012. The AR.Drone 2.0 offers new flight controls, better hover stabilization, and a 720p HD camera. We'll definitely be reviewing this one for our 2012 Geek Gift Guide.

Top Five Cracking Open teardowns of 2011

December 16, 2011, 12:06pm PST

From smartphones and tablets to LED televisions, Bill Detwiler counts down our top five Cracking Open teardowns of 2011.