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

Review: Belkin QODE "Thin Type" keyboard case for the iPad Air

The last time I reviewed a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad was the Logitech Ultra-thin keyboard case. It was, and is, a great option for those like me who are on the go constantly, and rely on the convenience of their iPad to get a lot of work done. Issue is, every time something good is released, chances are there is someone in the woodwork readying something that much better.

Such is the case with the QODE thin type keyboard from Belkin.

Taking cues from its competition and rectifying the subtle inconsistencies, I feel like Belkin worked as close as they could with Apple to make a product so good, it could (should) be considered OEM.

Let’s take a deeper look at why this keyboard is worth every penny of the investment.

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