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The final version of OpenOffice 3 is out today, and if you're looking to save yourself plenty of money, download it instead of buying Microsoft Office --- you could save yourself hundreds of dollars, and not lose out on many features. I've got details and screenshots in my blog.

As the Macintosh guru in my group of friends and colleagues, the question on everyone's mind over the past week (other than what happened to Apple's stock price!?) is "what do I think of the MacBook Air? - and should I buy one?" Rather than answer everyone separately, let me share my pre-1st hand knowledge/thoughts. Keep in mind, I've been called an Apple Fanboy enough times for me to think it might be true....

The MacBook Air is an amazing piece of machinery. It is ahead of its time on a lot of fronts. However, some details certainly are cause for concern.

Wondering what you'll love (or hate) about IE8? I've put the beta through its paces, and I've got the goods for you. I've found some nifty new features, and one that spells annoyance. And, of course, I've got screenshots as well.

Asus has announced a new version of its highly rated Transformer Prime tablet: the TF700T. So what's this new device all about, and what does its arrival mean for the original Transformer Prime?

The embargoes have expired, and here come the Samsung Galaxy Nexus reviews. They're pretty positive, but we're still unsure about the Galaxy Nexus LTE release date in North America. One quote from a Google spokesperson seems to say Monday, but there's more than a little doubt about the interpretation. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers contribute to Richi's review roundup. Not to mention: I Believe I can Fly...
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The Asus Transformer Prime is the best Android tablet you could buy right now, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right purchase for everyone.

The New iPad (or iPad 3 if you insist) from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been in reviewers' hands for a few days. Now they're allowed to publish their reviews; the embargo's expired. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers tread the thin line between love and hate. Not to mention: Fun with words...

Apple's Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, is now available to download, as predicted; it's $30, or $70, or even free for some users. But while the usual suspects are loving every minute of the new pomaceous operating system, others express some serious reservations. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers fight for the right. Not to mention: Ridiculous pictures of Celine Dion...
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The Google Chrome beta is a powerful new browser that loads Web pages quickly and accurately. As some bloggers have noted, it's not perfect and can break sites (for example, by using alt tags). CNET says Chrome is faster than all other browsers, and my experience matches these claims. It reveals that Google intends to break a Microsoft stranglehold on the desktop, but the user experience on Chrome feels a bit like walking on a sheet of ice in your slippers: a bit temporal and shaky.

I've just put the beta of OpenOffice 3 through its paces, and found that the office suite can do just about anything that Microsoft Office can do, supports a wide variety of formats...and, of course, is free. Given all that, who needs Microsoft Office? Check out my blog for details and screenshots.

Google's new Cr-48 Chrome OS notebook arrived at my office this morning. Here are my initial impressions after spending some time exploring the system.

The new Ubuntu Linux-equipped Dell Latitude 2100 netbook is meant for students, but I'd like to have one of my own; and, I think most of you would like one too. Here's why.

I tested video and still photo quality for the Apple iPhone 4 and the HTC EVO 4G running Android. Take a look and judge for yourself which is the best.

I've had time to explore the new "cloud computing" feature in Apple iTunes 8, and - okay, I get it now. It's a marketing ploy, not a feature. Whatever cloud Apple is using is obviously not filled with any geniuses, at least not yet. As a true recommendation engine, Genius is rather weak.

Sprint was nice enough to loan me an HTC EVO 4G running Android for a few weeks, so I could compare it to the iPhone 4. I put aside my iPhone, which has been my faithful companion for three years, to give the new kid a try.