Deciphering Tech Marketing Jargon: Know What You're Getting

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Deciphering Tech Marketing Jargon: Know What You're Getting Lately, I've noticed increasing efforts from the marketing departments of tech companies to name their products something other than what they are. Check out my Today @ PCWorld post about this misleading flim-flam act--so the next time you buy a laptop, you know what you're getting. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story Beware the Marketing Department's Re-Branding Efforts Intel, AMD, and Nvidia's latest laptop chips are great, but are muddled with marketing terms that almost seem designed to confuse customers. Share: Laptop Tips & Reviews Lenovo's IdeaPad U260: Unexpected Style Lenovo unites its famous ergonomics with ultraportability and--believe it or not--style. Share: Speed Up Your Laptop Asus70 asked the Laptops forum for speed-up tips, and Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector came to the rescue. Share: On Your Side: Laptop Repair Troubles A laptop comes back from the service center with additional damage. 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