I had the opportunity to get to know the new Kobo Aura HD eReader and really spend some time getting a good feel for the device. When it was first announced it certainly looked like a premium level eReader device but now I can confidently say that it’s certainly the nicest E-ink device I’ve ever used.

If you’re super into PC gaming, it can be tough finding a mobile solution to fit your needs. There are a bunch of purpose built gaming notebook PCs out there but a lot of them are brutish hulks that will be a chore to handle if you plan to carry them around much. They’re technically portable but not practically for the frequent gamer on the go. The Eurocom Monster 1.0 is very different. They designed it in such a way that you don’t have to sacrifice real notebook portability for performance. It's not extremely heavy, or bulky. You can’t tell by lifting it or looking at it that it is a true gaming machine, in fact. Its humble exterior houses pretty hard-core specs which are more than enough for working on the go, and well suited for whatever gaming you want to throw at it.

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I’m a big fan of the modern all-in-one printer center. The older ones left something to be desired, and didn’t always do everything as well as single-function alternatives could. The newest batch really shows off how they can now do so much, and do it well. The latest all-in-one I’ve taken for a spin was the Brother MFC-j4410DW. This is an interesting unit since not only is it pretty compact, but it an handle 11x17 prints with ease, as well as duplex printing.

Logitech recently rolled out a new line of PC keyboards made specifically to suit the needs of the hard-core PC gamers out there.  Being a hardcore gamer myself, I was pretty excited to be able to try these out. While they are both pretty good models, the G19s is certainly the most premium option while the G510s is a more affordable version. They are very similar in many ways with the principal differences being that the G19 has a full colour GamePanel LCD, smart cable routing, two USB ports, adjustable backlighting, and much higher key roll-over. The trade-off is that the G510s is more affordable, has more programmable G-keys and programmable functions.

If you are anything like me, you are on the go and you need to scan something. But lugging around a big, cumbersome scanner isn’t exactly practical. You find yourself resorting to a camera to just take a photo of the documents you want to scan and hope they come out clearly. You no longer need to resort to such clumsy solutions thanks to the Xerox Mobile Scanner. This is a scanner that can keep up with you while you are on the go. The scanner is small, lightweight, and easy to pick up to take with you for working out in the field. This device lets you scan documents with ease almost anywhere.

The Spark Digital microphone from Blue is a pretty striking product both visually and functionally. According to Blue it is the world’s first studio-grade condenser microphone that offers both USB and iPad connectivity. Blue microphones are known for their quality and performance, as well as their distinctive retro-futuristic styling, so this mic really stands out.

If picture quality and flexibility are important to you, typical PC monitors just may not be cutting it for you. Enter the world of super high definition monitors and things get much more interesting. These days you can get your hands on monitors like the Asus PB278 which really give you much more impressive visuals with finer details. These are high performance screens that make every pixel count, so everything looks as sharp as possible.

This spring looks to be a big time for PC gamers. We’ve already seen a bunch of fantastic titles hit shelves for PC gamers. Tomb Raider, Crysis 3, Sim City, and StarCraft: Heart of the Swarm are just a few examples, and there is certainly more to come in the coming months. The year has only just started, after all. Now is the ideal time to take a look at your PC gaming rig and start shopping for upgrades to get it in tip-top shape for all these games to make your experience the best it can possibly be.

Banking on years of experience in making ThinkPad subportables that flip into Windows Tablet PCs, Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist brings rugged versatility and tried and tested performance into the Windows 8 convertible market.

These days hybrid mobile computing devices seem to be all the rage. We’re seeing a lot of interesting gadgets that blur the line between tablet and PC now. One of the more interesting options I’ve been able to check out this year is the Sony VAIO Duo 11.6” Touchscreen Ultrabook. Its not like any laptop I’ve ever used, or like any tablet. Its a great mobile companion for working on the go all while keeping things fun, convenient, and flexible.

We're at an interesting point right now where the best mobile processors are starting to come out. Quad-core processors on smartphones and tablets are quickly bringing notebook and desktop-level performance and functionality while maintaining the all-important battery life. Here are some of 2013's most notable mobile processors.

People are increasingly accessing the Internet using their mobile devices. This reality has pushed Mozilla to look beyond their browser and browser operating systems, to create a new mobile experience called Firefox OS which it hopes will run on tablets and smartphones slated to appear mid-year in Europe.

We recently took a look at some of the latest laptop lingo to help you make sense of the world of computer shopping. One of the terms we were looking at was the Chromebook. I described it as effectively a notebook type device endorsed by Google which looks to be an inexpensive way for users (typically students) to take advantage  of all the online Google apps like Google Drive, Gmail, et cetera. These, like netbooks, are inexpensive, small, and somewhat limited. Chromebooks are coming to Future Shop so you’ll be able to get your hands on one soon enough. With that in mind lets take a closer look at what they’re all about.

If you haven't checked out Acer's W700 Windows 8 tablet, it might surprise you. This 11.6-inch slate, weighs 2 pounds, features the latest Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processors, 4GB of RAM, 128 GB of SSD storage, a 7-hour battery life and the ability to be used as tablet, notebook or desktop depending on user's needs. A tablet with the power of an Ultrabook, yes please!

This Sunday (the day after tomorrow!) all the super fans will come out of the woodwork to see the San Francisco 49ers go head to head against the Baltimore Ravens in the 47th Super Bowl. All the sports bars are going to be packed, and no doubt many of you are already planning your Super Bowl parties. We can’t all be so lucky though. Maybe you’re stuck at work, or you don’t have a big TV, or maybe you just want to let the kids play video games on it instead. Don’t fret, there are still many other ways you can catch the action, no matter where you are, and even if you can’t get to you or anyone else’s TV.