If you are a world traveler, business person or student then you need to listen up. In this episode, Steve shows you the Acer Aspire notebook. At 2.2 lbs and 10 inches in size it is the perfect notebook to carry with you on your travels. The Aspire runs on a Linux based operating system and, at a price of less than $400, the Aspire is perfect for all your word processing needs without the bulk and weight of a regular notebook.

Steve also shows you how to use your Blackberry as a modem so you can have internet access anywhere.

And on this installment of our Urban Upgrade series we will help you choose the best audio system for your space.

Fire Power

This episode is all about power – speed, security, and… suction?? First off, Steve introduces an alternative web browser for faster downloads: Firefox. This free download from Mozilla.com offers multiple tab browsing and search engine options, as well as greater security from those annoying pop-ups. But don’t forget about the importance of firewalls when you connect to the web, such as the personal firewall included in Norton Security.

Innovation

Experience the power of high definition television witha DVD player that upconverts movie resolution, such as Samsung’s HTQ40, which doubles as a surround sound stereo system. And Steve and Caroline battle for high tech supremacy in the world of vacuums, with iRobot’s self-propelled Roomba, and a super-sucker from Dyson.