Archos has released the Android 2.2 updates for its Gen8 tablets which include the Archos 28, Archos 32, Archos 43, Archos 70, and Archos 101. Some of those tablets are not yet available in the US.The update from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 is expected to improve the performance of third party apps, thanks to the faster JIT compiler. It will also let you install apps that require Android 2.2 to
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GIGABYTE T1005 CONVERTIBLE LAPTOP REVIEW
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In terms of looks, the Gigabyte T1005 isn't all that different from the T1028X convertible laptop, but under the hood it houses more powerful components. Like its predecessor, the T1028X, the T1005 also has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The display can be folded down over the keyboard for using the laptop in the tablet mode. But while the T1028X has a resistive
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Dell Vostro V130: A Fancier Vostro
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Dell unleashed a brand new Vostro today in the form of the Vostro V130, the latest and most stunning addition to Dell's Vostro lineup of laptops. The V130 is designed with the wants and needs of on-the-go entrepreneurs in its cross-hairs. This new device combines great style with reliable durability as well as top notch security as an added bonus. What is better about the V130 is that it is one of the thinnest laptops in the series, measuring 0.65", and also one of the lightest, weighing in at only 3.5 pounds.There is a lot to boast about with the V130. The laptop is a 13-inch model constructed from sturdy aluminum which is reinforced with zinc hinges and a magnesium alloy palm rest. The V130 is also the very first ultra-thin laptop to offer Hyperbaric Cooling, allowing it to stay quieter and cooler than most other laptops.
To increase the productivity of the V130, the laptop is able to run Windows 7 with ease while at the same time performing everyday tasks effortlessly due to the new Intel Core ULV processor. The V130 also comes equipped with a full keyboard and a 13.3-inch HD WLED display as well as a host of other features. Users are able to choose their own level of 24/7 coverage with optional Dell ProSupport services and even Accidental Damage Services2. In addition to that, users can also get help with DellConnect 3. This allows tech-support agents to troubleshoot your system and even repair it remotely.
According to Vice President of Small and Medium Business Research at IDC, Ray Boggs, "Small and mid-sized firms are re-examining their IT needs and are ready to implement technology that gives them comprehensive access to all the capabilities they need, even while on the road. Notebook PCs are on SMB shopping lists in a big way as firms shift from desktops and implement product refreshes that have long been delayed. Dell continues to keep SMB needs in focus with effective design, connectivity options and more processing muscle."
The V130 is not only being hailed as an all around great laptop but also as the perfect laptop for small businesses around the country. The Vostro V130 laptop from Dell, being praised as the best in the entire Vostro series, cleans up a lot of issues people had with the first version, the Dell Vostro V13. Small business owners should definitely take a look at this device if an ultra portable on the go laptop is something they have been looking for. The Vostro V130 from Dell is available now for a starting price of $429.
ASUS EEE NOTE EA-800 TO GO FOR $230 IN TAIWAN
Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 29 November 2010
Asus has announced that its Eee Note EA-800 note taking device will retail for $230 in Taiwan starting this week. It was only last week that the device got a proper name. The Eee Note is the same machine as the Eee Tablet. But since the name Eee Tablet didn't quite suit a device that isn't quite a tablet Asus decided to rename the device. At $230, the Eee Note is quite attractively priced. It has
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DELL LAUNCHES VOSTRO V130 ULTRAPORTABLE WITH CORE SERIES ULV PROCESSORS
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Dell has made a new addition to its Vostro laptop line. The new Dell Vostro V130 is a refresh to the original Vostro V13. Like its predecessor, the new model also has a magnesium alloy chassis. Incidentally, the Vostro V130 is the lightest 13 inch ultraportable laptop available at the moment. It is available in Lucerne Red and Aberdeen Silver. What's more, the new Vostro V130 is also the first
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SHARP GALAPAGOS TABLETS TO DEBUT IN JAPAN ON DECEMBER 10
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Sharp has announced the launch date and pricing for its upcoming Galapagos tablets in Japan. There are two machines - one sporting a 5.5 inch display and the other sporting a 10.8 inch display. Both models run Android. They will go on sale in Japan on December 10th for the local equivalent of about $480 and $650 respectively. Prices may drop when the tablets make their debut in the US.The 10.8
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HP G62M CYBER MONDAY LAPTOP OVERVIEW
Diposting oleh fatih on Minggu, 28 November 2010
The HP G62M notebook computer has arrived just in time for the holiday shopping season. Great deals are currently available on the laptop. If you purchase the machine from HP Home now you will get it for just $349.99. The laptop usually retails for $449.99.The HP G62M has a 15.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by an Intel Celeron 900 processor. The laptop also
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LAPTOPS SPORTING INTEL'S NEXT GEN CORE SERIES PROCESSORS SPOTTED
Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 27 November 2010
A couple of laptops sporting Intel's upcoming 2nd generation Core series processors have been spotted in the wild.These machines are scheduled for release on January 5th, 2011 during the CES show.The laptops in question include the Acer Aspire 17.3 inch model and the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560P. Both notebooks have Intel Core i7-2630QM (quad-core) processor and AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6550M discrete
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New Social Media-Focused Netbook Released
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A new social media-focused netbook was released in the UK on Wednesday, November 24th. The developers of Jolicloud, a popular version of Linux that was first introduced in 2008, have just released their own netbook. The Jolibook by Vye was specifically designed to cater to users who mostly utilize their PC for their many different social media needs ranging from social networking to watching movies or YouTube videos.
Fortunate for individuals in the U.S. who are interested in such a social media netbook, Jolicloud’s Web site advertises that the netbook, which is £279.99, (roughly $380 in the United States) is available in the “UK only for now.” This insinuates that there will most likely be a global push of the netbook sometime soon.
What really makes the Jolibook stand out from the crowd of 10.1-inch netbooks available right now is not just its social media focus, but also its Jolicloud OS. If you currently have Google Chrome, you can sign up for a sample browser version of the OS. The browser version is what some would describe as a “glorified bookmark.” You can easily add different shortcuts to things like Twitter, Facebook, Farmville, New York Times Skimmer, etc., and you can also download apps that will open up new tabs to multiple other pages at once. Basically, you can have all of your favorite Web services in an easily-accessible layout that even gives you the ability to explore and find new apps that you are unfamiliar with.
Another interesting app with Jolicloud allows you to add other Jolicloud users to your streaming feed. When you do this, you will then be able to see the different apps that they have used and enjoyed that you might be interested in. On top of that, there is also local and Web-based storage with Jolicloud. It links you to various services that you can store your data with like Box.net, Dropbox, and ZumoDrive.
The Jolibook has a very chic, stylish, eye-catching design that is sure to appeal to a younger audience, possibly ranging somewhere from 15 to 25 years old. Despite the flashy lid of the netbook, the inside is a pretty standard design. The keyboard keys are spaced out at a very comfortable distance, but unfortunately, at times the touchpad on the device can be a little jumpy.
On the inside the Jolibook features 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, 1 GB of DDR3 memory, a 1.5-GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, and a 250GB hard drive. The battery is supposed to last up to seven hours (which most likely is a slightly inflated number), and the netbook features a variety of ports including: 3 USB 2.0 ports, an 8-in-1 card reader, VGA port, Eathernet port, Bluetooth v2.1, built-in 300k pixel web cam, and microphone and headphone jack.
Performance-wise, the Jolibook is incredibly quick, much faster than any available Windows system, and can boot up from being cold within 20 seconds.
Although as of right now the Jolibook is only available in the UK, it seems as though it will be available in the U.S. and other countries sometime in the near future. It is definitely a great portable device for teens and younger adults. It has great features, decent battery life, a web cam, and the oh so very intriguing Jolicloud OS. If you’re looking for a snazzy, artsy-looking netbook that is jam-packed with all the features you could possible need to handle all of your social media cravings and needs, then the Jolibook is the netbook for you. For more information you should check out Jolicloud’s official website.
Fortunate for individuals in the U.S. who are interested in such a social media netbook, Jolicloud’s Web site advertises that the netbook, which is £279.99, (roughly $380 in the United States) is available in the “UK only for now.” This insinuates that there will most likely be a global push of the netbook sometime soon.
What really makes the Jolibook stand out from the crowd of 10.1-inch netbooks available right now is not just its social media focus, but also its Jolicloud OS. If you currently have Google Chrome, you can sign up for a sample browser version of the OS. The browser version is what some would describe as a “glorified bookmark.” You can easily add different shortcuts to things like Twitter, Facebook, Farmville, New York Times Skimmer, etc., and you can also download apps that will open up new tabs to multiple other pages at once. Basically, you can have all of your favorite Web services in an easily-accessible layout that even gives you the ability to explore and find new apps that you are unfamiliar with.
Another interesting app with Jolicloud allows you to add other Jolicloud users to your streaming feed. When you do this, you will then be able to see the different apps that they have used and enjoyed that you might be interested in. On top of that, there is also local and Web-based storage with Jolicloud. It links you to various services that you can store your data with like Box.net, Dropbox, and ZumoDrive.
The Jolibook has a very chic, stylish, eye-catching design that is sure to appeal to a younger audience, possibly ranging somewhere from 15 to 25 years old. Despite the flashy lid of the netbook, the inside is a pretty standard design. The keyboard keys are spaced out at a very comfortable distance, but unfortunately, at times the touchpad on the device can be a little jumpy.
On the inside the Jolibook features 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, 1 GB of DDR3 memory, a 1.5-GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, and a 250GB hard drive. The battery is supposed to last up to seven hours (which most likely is a slightly inflated number), and the netbook features a variety of ports including: 3 USB 2.0 ports, an 8-in-1 card reader, VGA port, Eathernet port, Bluetooth v2.1, built-in 300k pixel web cam, and microphone and headphone jack.
Performance-wise, the Jolibook is incredibly quick, much faster than any available Windows system, and can boot up from being cold within 20 seconds.
Although as of right now the Jolibook is only available in the UK, it seems as though it will be available in the U.S. and other countries sometime in the near future. It is definitely a great portable device for teens and younger adults. It has great features, decent battery life, a web cam, and the oh so very intriguing Jolicloud OS. If you’re looking for a snazzy, artsy-looking netbook that is jam-packed with all the features you could possible need to handle all of your social media cravings and needs, then the Jolibook is the netbook for you. For more information you should check out Jolicloud’s official website.
DELL INSPIRON MINI 1018-iM1018-2628OBK NOW FREE AT MICROSOFT STORE
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Microsoft Store has started offering the Dell Inspiron Mini 1018-iM1018-2628OBK netbook for free. Now here is the catch. To get the laptop free of cost, you have to purchase the Office Home and Business 2010 suite which is priced at $279.99. The offer is valid through Cyber Monday which falls on November 29th.The Inspiron Mini 1018-iM1018-2628OBK has a 10.1 inch LED backlit display with a
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CYBER MONDAY LAPTOP DEALS 2010
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Black Friday may have ended, but you can still get great deals on notebooks and netbooks, thanks to Cyber Monday. Some of these deals are already available, others will kick in on Monday, November 29th. Here is a quick roundup.HP Compaq Presario CQ62Z - 15.6 inch, AMD V-Series V140 processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, ATI Radeon HD 4250, Windows 7 Home Premium - Price: $349.99 - HP HomeHP G62m Series
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JOLICLOUD JOLIBOOK REVIEWED
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Now that the Jolicloud Jolibook has gone on sale in the UK, we are starting to see reviews pop up. The Jolicloud Jolibook is the first netbook to ship with the Jolicloud operating system. The Jolibook is not yet available for purchase in the US, but Engadget's Joanna Stern has published a detailed review of the netbook. Long story short, the hardware is pretty standard. It is neither better nor
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BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK PRICING TO START AT $399?
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RIM is yet to announce the official pricing for the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, but we have been hearing that it will be very competitively priced. In fact, at least some of the models are expected to sell for under $500 and that makes sense. The WiFi only iPad is priced at $499. While there is still no official word on pricing, the 8GB model of the tablet will reportedly sell for $399.
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DELL INSPIRON DUO THE INNOVATIVE CONVERTIBLE
Diposting oleh fatih on Jumat, 26 November 2010
Dell Inspiron Duo Convertible NetbookHave you ever seen your laptop screen turning upside down and flip from touch to type within seconds? So now is the time when your imagination will get to real. Still in labs for the release, the new Dell Inspiron Duo is a technology at its best with new innovational features and specifications bestowed in it. It happens many times that you don’t feel like
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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ON NETBOOKS AND LAPTOPS
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It is Black Friday in the US today. The busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday marks the official beginning of the holiday shopping season. Needless to say, you get great discounts on a lot of goodies on this day. Here is a quick roundup of the best Black Friday deals we have come across. Note that most of these deals are only available in stores. Many of them are valid only today and
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ACER WINDOWS 7 TABLET TO HAVE AMD ONTARIO PROCESSOR
Diposting oleh fatih on Kamis, 25 November 2010
According to Digitimes, the upcoming Acer Windows 7 tablet will be powered by an AMD Ontario processor. Acer has already announced that its tablet would use a next generation AMD processor but the company hasn’t named the processor yet.The AMD Ontario processor is based on the Bobcat core. It will come bundled with the Radeon HD 6250 integrated graphics. It is one of the first Fusion processors
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RADIO SHACK TO SELL THE ACER ASPIRE ONE AO255-2331 BLACK FRIDAY NETBOOK FOR $180
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Radio Shack will be selling the Acer Aspire One AOD255-2331 netbook in its stores on Black Friday for $180. The retailer usually sells the netbook for $279.99. The Aspire One AOD255-2331 is a 10.1 inch netbook. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 single core processor. The netbook also has 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, a built-in webcam and Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics.The Aspire One
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$298 WALMART EXCLUSIVE HP G56-129WM BLACK FRIDAY LAPTOP OVERVIEW
Diposting oleh fatih on Rabu, 24 November 2010
Walmart has announced that it will sell the 15.6 inch HP G56-129WM for just $298 on Black Friday. The budget friendly HP G56-129WM has a 2.2GHz Intel Celeron 900 single-core processor, Intel GMA 4500M integrated graphics, 3GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 6-cell battery and DVD burner. The 15.6 inch display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The laptop runs Windows 7 Home Premium
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ASUS N53JF-XE1 ENTERTAINMENT LAPTOP NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US
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The Asus N53JF 15.6 inch entertainment laptop has started shipping in the US. Newegg has started selling the N53JF-XE1 model with a 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 460M processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M discrete graphics with 1GB of dedicated video card. Other specifications include 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray combo drive and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.While the product page of the
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE A660-BT2G23 LAPTOP OVERVIEW
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The Toshiba Satellite A660-BT2G23 is one of the best selling Toshiba laptops ever. It is a high-performance 16 inch multimedia laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 1GB of dedicated video RAM. The Satellite A660-BT2G23 also has up to 8GB of RAM, up to 640GB of storage space and a DVD burner / Blu-ray combo or a Blu-ray
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ACER TO LAUNCH 10 INCH AMD-POWERED WINDOWS TABLET IN FEBRUARY
Diposting oleh fatih on Selasa, 23 November 2010
Acer introduced five new laptops and tablet computers yesterday. One of them is a 10 inch Windows tablet due out early next year. Complete specs of the device are not yet available, but it will have 10.1 inch HD display. The tablet will measure about 0.6 inches in thickness and weigh less than 2.2 pounds. The tablet will also have WiFi, 3G and a pair of 1.3 megapixel cameras - one on the front
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ASUS EEE NOTE EA800 GETS OFFICIAL
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Asus has officially renamed its Eee Tablet note taking device. And the new name - Eee Note - sounds more sensible than the old one.The Asus Eee Note EA800 has an 8 inch grayscale display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels. The Wacom touchscreen works well with a stylus. What's more, it can recognize 256 levels of pressure which should make writing and drawing more precise. The Eee Note EA800
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Apple Mac Book Air 2010 Gets the Colorware Treatment
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Do you smell that? It smells like fresh baked cookies and crazy packed shopping malls. That's right, it's the holidays again and many people will be scouring the stores for the best holiday gifts they can find for that special someone in their life. One of the most popular gifts many people will be asking for is none other than the Mac Book Air from Apple.Now what many of you may already know is that the Mac Book Air is a great laptop, but it doesn't look that exciting. There isn't anything about it that makes it look any better than any other laptop out there.......until now. Thanks to Colorware, Mac Book aficionados can feel even more like an individual.
If you are looking to acquire a Mac Book Air 2010, it can be custom tailored to your specific color specifications. The only thing Colorware asks in return is a measly $1,850. Sure, many of you out there can make fun of the price and say how "expensive" it is but let's be honest, that isn't that much for a completely customized Mac Book Air 2010.
There is one, big resounding problem with this option from Colorware. Should you be one of the fortunate fancy pants out there who already owns a Mac Book Air 2010 you can not send it into Colorware to be refinished. You have to buy a completely brand new device from Colorware themselves. Customers have the option of buying the 11.6-inch model or the 13-inch model, whichever floats their boat. (Update - You can now send in your Macbook Air Design Studio for colorization.)
The devices that Colorware already has on display for their customizations are really cool-looking and to me it seems like they are really worth it. But then again the choice is up to you. However, they may make a great Christmas present.
VELOCITY MICRO CRUZ TABLET NOW SHIPPING FOR $300
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The Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet is a 7 inch Android tablet with some really impressive features. There are a few drawbacks too. The Cruz Tablet was introduced a couple of months ago and has now started shipping. Its 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The tablet runs Google Android 2.1. Other specifications include 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM, an 8GB SD
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DELL INSPIRON DUO UP FOR PRE-ORDER AT MICROSOFT STORE
Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 22 November 2010
The Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet / netbook hybrid is now up for pre-order from Microsoft Store. The laptop is going for $549, but you will need to pay an extra $99 if you want Microsoft's 'Signature Premium' service which will provide priority tech support and a theft recovery system.The Inspiron Duo is a 10.1 inch convertible tablet with a 1366 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen display.
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LG LAUNCHES E-NOTE H1000B WINDOWS 7 TABLET IN KOREA
Diposting oleh fatih on Minggu, 21 November 2010
The LG E-Note H1000B is a tablet computer with a 10.1 inch resistive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. The tablet is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Atom Z510 or a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM and a 16GB solid state disk.The LG E-Note hit the FCC website a few weeks ago, but LG hasn't made any
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MEET HALERON H97: THE IPAD CLONE THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THE IPAD
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Over the last few months we have seen plenty of iPad clones. The latest to join the band is the Haleron H97. What is interesting about this machine is that it looks exactly like the iPad. The tablet, for instance, has the same home button at the bottom of the display. It also features a curved design on the back just like the iPad.The hardware is different. Haleron says that its tablet has VGA,
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NOTION INK ADAM DUE OUT IN JANUARY; TO FEATURE A SCRATCH RESISTANT DISPLAY
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Haven't we been hearing about the Notion Ink Adam tablet for ages? Well, the product is not yet ready to ship, but it is on its way. Notion Ink's Rohan Shravan says that the tablet is due out in January. In a weekend blog series he also revealed several interesting details about the tablet. The Adam tablet will have a matte, scratch-resistant display. To prevent color distortions the company has
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HP LAUNCHES BUDGET FRIENDLY G62X AND G62T NOTEBOOKS
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HP has released a new line of budget friendly notebooks. The new HP G62x series laptops feature 15.6 inch displays. Two models are available - the G62x and the G62t.According to the HP website, the G62x is designed for business users. It is powered by a Core i3 processor. The consumer-oriented G62t, on the other hand, is available with your choice of an Intel Pentium or Core i5 processors. The
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HP MINI 1103 VS HP MINI 210
Diposting oleh fatih on Jumat, 19 November 2010
The HP Mini 1103 is the newest business netbook from HP. Starting at $299, it is also the cheapest among HP's business netbooks. The HP Mini 1103 has the same basic case design as the Mini 210. There are a handful of minor differences, though.The HP Mini 1103 is only available in solid black. The Mini 210 is available with more color options. The Mini 1103 has a glossy lid, whereas the Mini 210
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$399 IPAD COMING TO TJ MAXX AND MARSHALLS FOR BLACK FRIDAY
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In what could probably be the most interesting Black Friday offer we have come across this year, the clothing stores TJ Maxx and Marshalls have announced that they will be offering the WiFi only Apple iPad for just $399 on Black Friday at select locations.The WiFi only iPad usually starts at $499. Even refurbished models sell for more than $400 making this the best price for iPad.TJ Maxx and
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DELL INSPIRON DUO CONVERTIBLE TABLET TO START AT $549
Diposting oleh fatih on Kamis, 18 November 2010
Contrary to what we heard a couple of days ago, the Dell Inspiron Duo isn't coming next week. You will have to wait a little longer to get your hands on this convertible tablet style netbook.Dell has announced that the Duo will start shipping in the first week of December. It will have a starting price of $549.The Dell Inspiron Duo has a 10.1 inch display. It is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom
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ACER ASPIRE 1430 THIN AND LIGHT LAPTOP MAKES QUIET DEBUT
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Acer has quietly unveiled its Aspire 1430 thin and light laptop. The Aspire 1430 has an 11.6 inch display. It is already up on the Acer website, but surprisingly Acer hasn't made any official announcement so far.The Acer Aspire 1430 has impressive specs. It is powered by a 1GHz Intel Core i5-520UM processor. The 11.6 inch display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Other specifications include
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Parent classroom communication
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One of the goals I set for myself this year was to be a better communicator with the parents of my all boys’ class. I picked this class since they are my biggest strugglers and tend to need the most support from me and from home.
With my own kids, as they progress through school, I hear less and less out of their mouths about what happened during the school day. The primary focus of our conversations is usually what they did during recess not what learning took place in the classrooms. Their teachers however provide me a connection to the learning in the classroom through parent letters. I really enjoy hearing about activities in the classroom, upcoming work that we need to support at home, and interesting ways I too can help in the classroom.
Thinking that my boys in my 9th grade classroom are similar to my own children with the lack of revealing truths about what is occurring each day in C-11, I decided to employ my own version of the parent letter home to my 9th grade parents. At the beginning of the year, it was more of an introduction to me, and to our class expectations especially the No D policy. As the year has progressed, it has proven valuable to communicate about writing:
Assignments:
Also, we are still working through vocabulary with each week focusing on a new word. The list is available on our class webpage. We review the word on Monday and Wednesday completing our note cards. On Friday, the young men are expected to turn in their vocab card, and apply the word to a piece of writing. (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YzfP5Kwh3HQ%3d&tabid=1923 )
Big projects:
As for the final project for our class, the young men will be writing, publishing and delivering a speech based on National Public Radio’s “This I Believe” (http://thisibelieve.org/ ) segment. If that is not scary enough, I have also told all the young men, that I am going to be broadcasting out their final to you via U-Stream (http://www.ustream.tv/) so that you can watch them present their final-LIVE! I will have more details on this as the time gets closer; for now, I would make sure they are writing, revising, revising some more, and then practicing.
Grades:
Next week marks the end of the second six weeks, and that means all work from the second six weeks is due by next Friday. There are a few major projects we have completed during this time. The young gentlemen in my class have been reminded that they can redo their short story essay (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-AVgKJNxB7g%3d&tabid=1923 )and Into the Wild essay (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Qtx_Q_isIaw%3d&tabid=1923) by either coming in to see me, or going into writing lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once they have met those expectations, they can rewrite their essay submitting their original, edited and finalized drafts.
And methods of support:
With the end of the six weeks behind us, we are starting fresh in class with a new six weeks to be successful. Some of the young men are already falling behind, and so I wanted to keep you up-to-date on what we are doing. Right now, we are reading Into the Wild. Accompanying our novel, we have read a short story from Jack London called "To Build a Fire"(http://www.enotes.com/classic-american-short-stories-text/build-fire-1) and a short excerpt from Thoreau's Walden (http://thoreau.eserver.org/walden11.html - paragraph one only). I am attaching both of those so that you can read them as well. While we are reading, we are working on annotating our texts- actually writing down our thoughts, connections from this text to ourselves, to other texts, to the world, and asking good questions (i.e. "What is Krakauer's purpose intelling us about the death of Chris so early in the story?, why does Chris choose to abandon his family? What matters to Chris?).
Annotations are incredibly important for the young men in order to develop their critical thinking and cognitive abilities. I would encourage the young men to work on their annotations at home. We stop and annotate frequently in class so it would be important for them to continue this skill at home. We want them to be active readers, not passive readers.
With Google Earth (http://www.google.com/earth/index.html), your child should have four posts by Monday. The posts are about what we are reading and thinking. We are still working on writing good, effective paragraphs so three of their entries are in paragraph format (complete topic sentencesincluding title, author, restate question, answer question and why, background on story, clear examples with explanations, and concluding sentences).
I have received such positive praise from my 9th grade parents about this additional source of information and insight into our classroom. Now, I would love to do this with all my classes, but I don’t have anymore than the little time that I allow for myself to write these bi-monthly letters. As much as I relish the insight into my children’s classrooms, I know that the parents of my own students feel the same way. Through an easy letter, explanations, and links, I have opened up the door for further conversation and participation in my classroom.
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With my own kids, as they progress through school, I hear less and less out of their mouths about what happened during the school day. The primary focus of our conversations is usually what they did during recess not what learning took place in the classrooms. Their teachers however provide me a connection to the learning in the classroom through parent letters. I really enjoy hearing about activities in the classroom, upcoming work that we need to support at home, and interesting ways I too can help in the classroom.
Thinking that my boys in my 9th grade classroom are similar to my own children with the lack of revealing truths about what is occurring each day in C-11, I decided to employ my own version of the parent letter home to my 9th grade parents. At the beginning of the year, it was more of an introduction to me, and to our class expectations especially the No D policy. As the year has progressed, it has proven valuable to communicate about writing:
Assignments:
Also, we are still working through vocabulary with each week focusing on a new word. The list is available on our class webpage. We review the word on Monday and Wednesday completing our note cards. On Friday, the young men are expected to turn in their vocab card, and apply the word to a piece of writing. (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YzfP5Kwh3HQ%3d&tabid=1923 )
Big projects:
As for the final project for our class, the young men will be writing, publishing and delivering a speech based on National Public Radio’s “This I Believe” (http://thisibelieve.org/ ) segment. If that is not scary enough, I have also told all the young men, that I am going to be broadcasting out their final to you via U-Stream (http://www.ustream.tv/) so that you can watch them present their final-LIVE! I will have more details on this as the time gets closer; for now, I would make sure they are writing, revising, revising some more, and then practicing.
Grades:
Next week marks the end of the second six weeks, and that means all work from the second six weeks is due by next Friday. There are a few major projects we have completed during this time. The young gentlemen in my class have been reminded that they can redo their short story essay (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-AVgKJNxB7g%3d&tabid=1923 )and Into the Wild essay (http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Qtx_Q_isIaw%3d&tabid=1923) by either coming in to see me, or going into writing lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once they have met those expectations, they can rewrite their essay submitting their original, edited and finalized drafts.
And methods of support:
With the end of the six weeks behind us, we are starting fresh in class with a new six weeks to be successful. Some of the young men are already falling behind, and so I wanted to keep you up-to-date on what we are doing. Right now, we are reading Into the Wild. Accompanying our novel, we have read a short story from Jack London called "To Build a Fire"(http://www.enotes.com/classic-american-short-stories-text/build-fire-1) and a short excerpt from Thoreau's Walden (http://thoreau.eserver.org/walden11.html - paragraph one only). I am attaching both of those so that you can read them as well. While we are reading, we are working on annotating our texts- actually writing down our thoughts, connections from this text to ourselves, to other texts, to the world, and asking good questions (i.e. "What is Krakauer's purpose intelling us about the death of Chris so early in the story?, why does Chris choose to abandon his family? What matters to Chris?).
Annotations are incredibly important for the young men in order to develop their critical thinking and cognitive abilities. I would encourage the young men to work on their annotations at home. We stop and annotate frequently in class so it would be important for them to continue this skill at home. We want them to be active readers, not passive readers.
With Google Earth (http://www.google.com/earth/index.html), your child should have four posts by Monday. The posts are about what we are reading and thinking. We are still working on writing good, effective paragraphs so three of their entries are in paragraph format (complete topic sentencesincluding title, author, restate question, answer question and why, background on story, clear examples with explanations, and concluding sentences).
I have received such positive praise from my 9th grade parents about this additional source of information and insight into our classroom. Now, I would love to do this with all my classes, but I don’t have anymore than the little time that I allow for myself to write these bi-monthly letters. As much as I relish the insight into my children’s classrooms, I know that the parents of my own students feel the same way. Through an easy letter, explanations, and links, I have opened up the door for further conversation and participation in my classroom.
PEEWEE PC LAUNCHES PIVOT 2.0 CONVERTIBLE FOR STUDENTS
Diposting oleh fatih on Rabu, 17 November 2010
PeeWee PC has launched a new convertible tablet style netbook for students. The PeeWee Pivot 2.0 convertible seems to be based on Intel's Classmate PC reference design and that probably explains why it looks like the CTL 2Go Convertible Classmate PC. The PeeWee Pivot has a 10.1 inch resistive touchscreen display which can be folded down over the keyboard for use in the tablet mode. The standard
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JOLICLOUD JOLIBOOK MAY LAUNCH IN THE UK ON FRIDAY
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Jolicloud will soon start selling a netbook called Jolibook... perhaps real soon.The Wall Street Journal reports that the netbook will start shipping in the UK on Friday. Jolicloud will release the netbook in other countries afterwards. The Jolicloud Jolibook is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. It runs the Linux-based Jolicloud operating system which is designed to run on
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GIGABYTE T1125 CONVERTIBLE TABLET TO COST $1100 AND UP
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The Gigabyte T1125 convertible tablet PC passed through the FCC this week. While the mini-laptop has been available in some parts of the world since early this year, it is hasn't started shipping in the US yet. That is going to change. Word is that the T1125 will hit the US market before the end of this year. Now here is a piece of bad news. The machine isn't going to be cheap. The Gigabyte T1125
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PeeWee Pivot 2.0
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Children are naturally curious. Most of the time when they see an adult, whether it be a parent or whatever, they generally want to copy or mimic what they see. I can't tell you how many times I have witnessed my younger cousins pretending to talk on the phone or play with an iPod. While their general curiosity is cute, I can't say that it doesn't get me a little on edge when I see the little buggers looking at my laptop or phone with eager anticipation.
Most people are very reserved about handing over expensive pieces of technology to younger individuals. The tendency of young children to find a way to break something expensive or valuable is something that makes people think twice before letting their kid play on their laptop. That is why the company PeeWee exists. PeeWee is one of the leading manufacturers of computer products and accessories, and they have just announced the availability of the all new Pivot 2.0 laptop.
The Pivot 2.0 is rugged, durable and lightweight and it is also fully loaded and features a 180° rotating touchscreen tablet and camera, 15 educational games, Microsoft XP Home, Intel Atom N450 processor, retractable carrying handle and a water resistant keyboard. The Pivot 2.0 features a durable exterior case as well as incredible security protection. The sturdy plastic shell, rubber slip-resistant grips and water resistant keyboard are all perfect features for a child's laptop.
The Pivot 2.0 is able to withstand the everyday hustle and bustle of a kid including traveling to and from school, playing in the car or just relaxing at home. To ensure maximum safety and protection, the Pivot 2.0 comes standard with two security software suites. PeeWee Patrol and Privacy has the ability to limit how much time the children spend on the computer browsing and playing games. This feature also blocks inappropriate sites and prevents children from changing any system settings. Parents can even take screen shots, view browsing history and control the laptop remotely.
Parents can get the Pivot 2.0 from PeeWee now for a reasonable $500. This looks like it would make an excellent Christmas present for any child who is very into technology. With the fact that the Pivot 2.0 is damn near indestructible, this is the perfect children's laptop.
BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK CAN MULTITASK LIKE A CHAMP
Diposting oleh fatih on Selasa, 16 November 2010
Research In Motion (RIM) has started showing off its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook. This morning the company posted a video comparing the web browsing experience on its PlayBook with iPad. The folks at Engadget also got a chance to spend some time with a prototype of the tablet. And here is what they have found.The PlayBook handles mutltitasking like a champ. In fact, it is so fast that it makes
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DELL INSPIRON DUO CONVERTIBLE TABLET COMING NEXT WEEK?
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The Dell Inspiron Duo is an interesting netbook / tablet hybrid. No, it doesn't feature any new software or technology. What makes this machine unique is its design. While typical convertible tablet style netbooks feature a swivel that will let you rotate and fold the display down over the keyboard, the Inspiron Duo lets you flip the screen backward and then spin it until it is facing outward.
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AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR BENCHMARKED: FASTER THAN INTEL'S ATOM
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The 1.6GHz Zacate E350 is the first low power processor based on AMD's Bobcat core. The Zacate and the upcoming Ontario processors are part of AMD's Fusion Line of processors which put the CPU and graphics core on a single chip. We have already heard that the Zacate chips deliver better graphics and processing power than Intel's Atom processors. Now we have a better idea of how fast the new
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ASUS TO RENAME ITS EEE TABLET; PREPARING FOR A LAUNCH EARLY NEXT YEAR
Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 15 November 2010
Asus is planning to change the name of its Eee Tablet note-taking device. The Asus Eee Tablet isn't a tablet computer. It is basically an ebook reader with note-taking capabilities. Actually Asus is also working on a line of tablets called Eee Pads. Now that the name Eee Tablet is causing a lot of confusion, Asus is planning to rename the device before bringing it to the market. Right now the
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AT&T TO SELL THE SAUMSUNG GALAXY TAB FOR $699 WITHOUT A CONTRACT
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AT&T has announced that it will start shipping the Samsung Galaxy Tab on November 21st. The company will offer Pay-As-You-Go data plans with the tablet. For $14.99 you will get 250MB of data per month. The $25 per month plan has a data cap of 2GB. Since there is no service contract, AT&T doesn't offer any subsidy which means that the tablet will cost a whooping $649.99.Meanwhile US Cellular has
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HP LAUNCHES MINI 1103 BUSINESS NETBOOK
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HP has made yet another addition to its business lineup. The HP Mini 1103 is basically a business oriented version of the HP Mini 110 /210 consumer netbook. It lacks some of the premium features found in the HP Mini 5103 business netbook such as the optional dual core processor, optional HD display and touchscreen. On the bright side, the HP Mini 1103 has a much lower starting price of $299. The
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GIGABYTE T1125 CONVERTIBLE TABLET HITS FCC
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The Gigabyte T1125 is an 11.6 inch convertible tablet style netbook. Its display can be folded down over the keyboard for use in the tablet mode.Gigabyte introduced the T1125 earlier this year but it is not yet available in the US. Now the convertible has showed up at the FCC website which is a good indication that the company is thinking about bringing the mini-laptop to the US. According to
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ACER ASPIRE TIMELINEX AS1830T-68U118 NOW AVAILABLE WITH CORE I7-680UM PROCESSOR
Diposting oleh fatih on Minggu, 14 November 2010
The Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T is now available with Intel's Core i7-680UM processor. The Aspire TimelineX AS1830T is an 11.6 inch ultraportable notebook. It weighs 3.1 pounds. Currently the Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-68U118 is only the notebook available in the US with an Intel Core i7-680UM processor which has a regular clock speed of 1.46GHz. This processor can be overclocked to up to 2.53GHz
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FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE NOTION INK ADAM TABLET
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India-based Notion Ink is getting ready to ship its Adam tablet soon. The Notion Ink Adam will be one of the first Android tablets with a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and optional Pixel Qi display to hit the market. The Pixel Qi transflective display is designed to be readable both indoors and outdoors. And when you turn the backlight off, it consumes much less power than a regular LCD display.
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SYSTEM76 STARLING NETBOOK NOW AVAILABLE WITH DUAL CORE PROCESSOR
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Linux system builder System76 has made some updates to its Starling NetBook. The $385 mini-laptop is now available with a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. It runs Ubuntu 10.04. The laptop has a 10 inch display and a 3-cell battery. Since the Starling netbook doesn't run Windows 7 Starter Edition it isn't restricted by Microsoft's hardware specifications. In other words the netbook is
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FUJITSU LIFEBOOK T580 WITH CORE I5 PROCESSOR COMING SOON
Diposting oleh fatih on Jumat, 12 November 2010
The Fujitsu LifeBook T580 doesn't look all that different from a typical convertible netbook at first glance. It has a 10 inch display which can be folded down over the keyboard for use in the tablet mode. But in terms of price and performance the LifeBook T580 has no match on the market.The LifeBook T580 isn't cheap by any definition. It will reportedly sell for up to 1599 Euros or about $2200
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JOLICLOUD JOLIBOOK PREVIEW
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Immediately after announcing the Jolibook, the folks at Jolicloud have released the official press shots of the upcoming Jolibook netbook.The Jolibook features a bright colorful lid with a custom design although it is not clear whether all units will ship with the same design on the lid. It has a 10 inch display, 3 USB ports, Ethernet and VGA jacks. The touchpad has a single button and the
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ENTOURAGE POCKET EDGE OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED
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enTourage has officially introduced its Pocket eDGe education tablet. The dual screen device has been available for purchase since the beginning of this month, but now the company has made it official.The Pocket eDGe is essentially a miniature version of the original eDGe the company introduced earlier this year. Like the bigger model the Pocket Edge also has an E Ink display and a full color LCD
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ASUS EEE PC 1215T UNBOXED BY ASUS
Diposting oleh fatih on Kamis, 11 November 2010
Asus has uploaded its own unboxing video of the Eee PC 1215T thin and light laptop and that is kind of surprising because this unboxing thing is usually done by bloggers and users. It looks like someone at Asus is of the impatient kind.The Eee PC 1215T is a 12.1 inch laptop powered by a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon Neo K25 single core processor which delivers significantly better performance than Intel's
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AMD RELEASES CHIP PLANS FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS
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AMD has released detailed roadmaps showing its plans for Server, desktop and notebook chips for the next two years. In the thin and light laptop category, the upcoming Bobcat core will continue to be the most important player. The first Bobcat chips to ship will be the Ontario and Zacate processors. These processors will be significantly more powerful than the current Nile processors. In 2012 AMD
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JOLICLOUD'S JOLIBOOK NETBOOK COMING THIS MONTH?
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It is now almost clear that Jolicloud is indeed building a netbook. Last month the company founder Tariq Krim even showed off some photos of the mini-laptop and shared a tiny bit of information about the project. Now more details have emerged courtesy of Techcrunch. The netbook will reportedly be called Jolibook. It is due out by the end of November and will run the Jolicloud 1.1 operating system
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Substantial Increase in Sales for Lenovo
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Lenovo notebooks are just flying off the shelves this quarter. Lenovo’s report for their second fiscal quarter states that there has been substantial growth in the sales of their PCs, allowing them to have a small profit increase and a large revenue increase.
The company reported $5.8 billion in consolidated sales, a 41 percent year-over-year increase, and a profit of $77 million, which is a 45 percent increase from the same period in 2009. On a worldwide basis, Lenvo said that their PC sales have increased by 33 percent.
Lenovo chairman Liu Chuanzhi said, “Lenovo continued to deliver excellent results, highlighting the balance in our business. In line with our 'Protect-Attack' strategy, the China, mature markets and emerging markets have all been growing steadily.”
He also added, “There are three aspects that the Board is particularly satisfied with, first: management's visionary decision to increase investment in R&D and brand building, second: the leadership team, which is working effectively and efficiently, with good rapport, third: Lenovo's culture of meeting commitments and taking ownership is being embraced and fully adopted by our employees worldwide. When a company has a solid leadership team, the right strategy, and a strong corporate culture, this company will be sustainable and enduring. Lenovo continues moving in this direction."
The company has said that their notebook sales comprise more than 60 percent of their overall sales revenues. Compared to last year, this is an increase of 40 percent. Notebook sales themselves have increased 38 percent this year, which is fantastic compared to the average 13 percent industry growth rate. Lenovo also said that 33 percent of their sales were made up of desktop computers, which increased by 26 percent and is 5 percent ahead of the average industry growth. On a side note, Lenovo sold its 60-millionth ThinkPad notebook in October. Its popularity has definitely added to their sales numbers.
Lenovo has just been doing well in all aspects of their products. Obviously, their PC industry has been booming, but also in their first quarter, their new smartphones brought in over $217 million in revenues.
Unfortunately, Lenovo has not yet announced a date to ship their Android-based LePad tablet outside of the U.S. Many people are speculating that the company is waiting for the next revision of the Android platform before they ship their product globally.
"TBR believes Lenovo has delayed the release of the LePad tablet into the markets outside of China until Android's new OS arrives in late 2011," Emily Searles wrote in a research note. "The company said that it views the mobile device market as a marathon, not a sprint, and does not wish to rush into the market with a device that will not fully meet customers' expectations. TBR believes even in the mobile device marathon, Lenovo will face consequences from providing its competition with a head start. By 2011 Samsung, Dell, and HP will have established tablet market share, and Apple's iPad will have released its second version. Lenovo's hesitation to release the LePad may reduce its opportunity, even if the wait means an upgraded OS. TBR believes the loss in revenue from late market emergence will be greater than consumer dissatisfaction from Android's current OS."
It’s great to see companies flourishing despite some of the economic difficulties. Lenovo is doing great, and hopefully the company will continue going in this direction. Once they release their LePad, I feel that their sales will just increase even more. The question is when this will really happen. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, Lenovo should continue to flourish and grow, and their PC sales should do the same.
The company reported $5.8 billion in consolidated sales, a 41 percent year-over-year increase, and a profit of $77 million, which is a 45 percent increase from the same period in 2009. On a worldwide basis, Lenvo said that their PC sales have increased by 33 percent.
Lenovo chairman Liu Chuanzhi said, “Lenovo continued to deliver excellent results, highlighting the balance in our business. In line with our 'Protect-Attack' strategy, the China, mature markets and emerging markets have all been growing steadily.”
He also added, “There are three aspects that the Board is particularly satisfied with, first: management's visionary decision to increase investment in R&D and brand building, second: the leadership team, which is working effectively and efficiently, with good rapport, third: Lenovo's culture of meeting commitments and taking ownership is being embraced and fully adopted by our employees worldwide. When a company has a solid leadership team, the right strategy, and a strong corporate culture, this company will be sustainable and enduring. Lenovo continues moving in this direction."
The company has said that their notebook sales comprise more than 60 percent of their overall sales revenues. Compared to last year, this is an increase of 40 percent. Notebook sales themselves have increased 38 percent this year, which is fantastic compared to the average 13 percent industry growth rate. Lenovo also said that 33 percent of their sales were made up of desktop computers, which increased by 26 percent and is 5 percent ahead of the average industry growth. On a side note, Lenovo sold its 60-millionth ThinkPad notebook in October. Its popularity has definitely added to their sales numbers.
Lenovo has just been doing well in all aspects of their products. Obviously, their PC industry has been booming, but also in their first quarter, their new smartphones brought in over $217 million in revenues.
Unfortunately, Lenovo has not yet announced a date to ship their Android-based LePad tablet outside of the U.S. Many people are speculating that the company is waiting for the next revision of the Android platform before they ship their product globally.
"TBR believes Lenovo has delayed the release of the LePad tablet into the markets outside of China until Android's new OS arrives in late 2011," Emily Searles wrote in a research note. "The company said that it views the mobile device market as a marathon, not a sprint, and does not wish to rush into the market with a device that will not fully meet customers' expectations. TBR believes even in the mobile device marathon, Lenovo will face consequences from providing its competition with a head start. By 2011 Samsung, Dell, and HP will have established tablet market share, and Apple's iPad will have released its second version. Lenovo's hesitation to release the LePad may reduce its opportunity, even if the wait means an upgraded OS. TBR believes the loss in revenue from late market emergence will be greater than consumer dissatisfaction from Android's current OS."
It’s great to see companies flourishing despite some of the economic difficulties. Lenovo is doing great, and hopefully the company will continue going in this direction. Once they release their LePad, I feel that their sales will just increase even more. The question is when this will really happen. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, Lenovo should continue to flourish and grow, and their PC sales should do the same.
COBY LAUNCHES KYROS ANDROID TABLET
Diposting oleh fatih on Rabu, 10 November 2010
Consumer Electronic maker Coby has launched an Android tablet called Kyros. The Coby Kyros has a 7 inch resistive touchscreen display. It is powered by an 800MHz ARM-based processor and runs Android 2.1. The tablet can reportedly handle 1080p HD video playback. It also has an HDMI port. The Coby Kyros comes with 4GB of storage. It also has a microSD card slot for expansion. The Kyros doesn't have
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SONY INTRODUCES 11.6 INCH VAIO Y SERIES NOTEBOOK
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Sony has launched a new line of 11.6 inch VAIO Y series thin and light laptops. Keeping in line with existing Sony laptops, this machine too has an exorbitant price tag. It costs well over $1000. In Japan, at least. Sony isn't a new player in the thin and light space. The company has already launched some netbooks. These machines does have some premium features. They also command premium price
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BLACKBERRY TABLET TO SELL FOR UNDER $500
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Research in Motion has been showing off a prototype of its PlayBook tablet for a while. The company has revealed most of the details including technical specs of the tablet and how it can be paired with a BlackBerry smartphone to share data. The one thing nobody knew about the tablet was its price. But now it looks like that mystery has been solved too. Bloomberg reports that the BlackBerry
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KMART EXPANDING ITS CHEAP ANDROID TABLET LINEUP
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The Augen GenTouch78 Android tablet was the first cheap tablet to show up at retailer KMart. And now it looks like the retailer is keen on expanding its cheap Android tablet lineup. To start with, KMart is now selling the Sylvania 7″ MID Tablet Wireless Mobile Internet Device.The device has the following specifications:Operating system: Google Android 2.1Display: 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel
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AMD STARTS SHOWING OFF NEXT-GEN LOW POWER PROCESSORS
Diposting oleh fatih on Selasa, 09 November 2010
AMD has finally started showing off its low power processors based on the Bobcat core. A few bloggers got to check out a test system with the new Zacate processor which consumes 18W or less power. The AMD Bobcat core also covers the upcoming Ontario processors for netbooks and thin and light laptops. The Ontario processors are even more power efficient. They will reportedly consume just 9W of
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LENOVO TO LAUNCH IDEAPAD U260 ULTRAPORTABLE WITH CORE i SERIES PROCESSORS?
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Lenovo it seems is all set to launch a new 12.5 inch notebook with an Intel Core i series processor. The folks at ThinkPads.com recently came across a listing for a new Lenovo laptop called IdeaPad U260. The listing is no longer alive, but you can find a list of user manuals in many languages. According to ThinkPads, the Lenovo IdeaPad U260 will be available with a choice of an Intel Core i3 or
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CLOSER LOOK AT THE GIGABYTE T1005M CONVERTIBLE TABLET STYLE NETBOOK
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The Gigabyte T1005M is a covertible tablet style netbook with a capacitive touchscreen display that can be folded down over the keyboard. At first glance it isn't all that different from a typical 10 inch netbook. But unlike most 10 inch netbooks on the market, it has a dual core Atom N550 processor and an HD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The T1005M also has a 6 cell battery
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Lenovo's New IdeaPad U260
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Lenovo has this quirky way about them in the sense that they like to sneak laptops out to the market without them receiving any fanfare whatsoever. And just as the saying goes, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks", Lenovo has done it again with their newest device, the IdeaPad U260, an interesting device with a brand new chassis, 12.5-inch screen, 3.04lb weight and 0.71 inches of thickness.From what we have gathered about the IdeaPad U260, the device seems to be aimed directly at portability. The device has no optical drive, contains ULV Core i3/i5 processors and only a single 4-cell battery. The device also only contains two USB 2.0 ports and does not have an ExpressCard slot. Details on the battery are scarce, however, Lenovo says that the battery contains four hours of "runtime". A single SO-DIMM slot is all you get for memory, but some RAM could be soldered directly to the motherboard which would give you 4GB of RAM.
Full specifications include Bluetooth, b/g/n WiFi, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB HDD. Considering the fact that the device is an IdeaPad, you do get some pretty nifty color options. Consumers will be able to decide if Mocha Brown or Clementine Orange suits their tastes better.
The 12.5-inch HD-resolution display is only available in an anti-glare finish, which is a welcome change from the typical glossy-only consumer laptop displays. Video output is achieved via VGA outputs as well as HDMI outputs which is nice to see because it lets the consumer know that Lenovo isn't trying to cheap out on them.
Pricing is still to be determined though considering that the chassis is thin, light and composed entirely of magnesium-alloy, you can almost guarantee that this isn't your bottom bin laptop. Keep checking back here periodically for updates on pricing as well as an official release date as soon as Lenovo gives us one.
KNO DUAL SCREEN TABLET PRICED; TO SHIP BEFORE THE END OF THIS YEAR
Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 08 November 2010
Kno, the Silicon Valley start-up, has announced the pricing details of its upcoming dual screen tablet for students. There will be two models - one with a single 14 inch touchscreen display and another with two 14 inch touchscreen displays. The company will reportedly have a limited number of tablets available by the end of the year. Prices will range between $599 and $899. The $599 model only
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LG UNVEILS X170 NETBOOK WITH DUAL CORE PROCESSOR AND HD DISPLAY
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LG has unveiled its X170 mini-laptop with a dual core processor and an HD display.The LG X170 is available with either a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 single core or a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. The 10.1 inch display is available with a choice of a 1366 x 768 pixels or 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. Other specifications are pretty regular. The netbook has 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive
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TOSHIBA UNVEILS BLADE X-GALE SSD SERIES
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Apple's MacBook Air has always been thin,but its latest version introduced a couple of weeks ago is even thinner. In fact, the new MacBook Air measures just 0.68 inches at its thickest point and 0.11 inches at its thinnest point. So how did Apple make its laptop so thin? Of course, Apple removed the optical drive found in previous models.The company also used tiny solid state disks instead of
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INDAMIXX 2 ATOM-POWERED MEEGO TABLET FOR $999
Diposting oleh fatih on Minggu, 07 November 2010
A relatively unknown company called Indamixx has unveiled a resonably interesting tablet PC called Indamixx 2 Slate. The tablet is still not in its finalized version. The prototype has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 2GB of RAM, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output,Ethernet and audio input / output jacks. The final version will reportedly have a dual core Atom N550 processor. There is still no word
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ASUS EEE PC 1215T WITH AMD PROCESSOR NOW SHIPPING FOR $436
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The Asus Eee PC 1215T with a 12.1 inch display has gone on sale. Amazon has started taking orders for the AMD powered 1215T for $436.The Asus Eee PC 1215T is powered by a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon K125 processor and ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics. The 12.1 inch LED backlit display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Other specifications include up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB, 5400rpm hard drive, HDMI,
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CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW HP MINI 210 LAPTOP
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HP recently relaunched its Mini 210 laptop with a new design and more configuration options. The mini-laptop is now available with 4 different CPU and graphics options.If you opt for the base configuration with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, you will not get any graphics options besides the GMA 3150 integrated graphics. The Atom N475 configuration is available with or without the Broadcom
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BEST BUY TO SELL EMACHINES EME442-V133 LAPTOP FOR $279.99
Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 06 November 2010
Close on the heels of Walmart announcing a $288 HP Compaq laptop, Best Buy has also listed a budget notebook. The eMachines eME442-V133 also has a 15.6 inch display. It is listed at $279.99. The eMachines eME442-V133 is powered by an AMD V series V140 processor clocking at 2.3GHz. Other specifications include ATI Radeon HD 4250 integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD burner and
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WALMART LISTS $288 COMPAQ CQ6-109WM 15.6 INCH LAPTOP PC
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The HP Compaq CQ6-109WM laptop will soon be available from Walmart for just $288. The Compaq CQ6-109WM is a 15.6 inch laptop. It is currently out of stock but will be in Walmart stores on November 6th and 7th. The sales will start at 8 am on November 6th. The supplies are limited.The Compaq CQ6-109WM is powered by an Intel Celeron 900 processor clocking at 2.2GHz and Intel GMA 4500M integrated
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THE INTEL ATOM Z5XX PROCESSORS TO BE PHASED OUT IN 2011
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Intel plans to discontinue the Atom Z5xx series processors in 2011 and for good reason. The company is getting ready to launch its new Atom Z6xx series low power processors some time soon. The Atom Z6xx chips are for use in netbooks, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.According to sources, Intel will stop taking orders for the Z5xx processors in May, 2011. The company will stop
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ASUS EEE PC 1015T WITH AMD PROCESSOR NOW SHIPPING
Diposting oleh fatih on Kamis, 04 November 2010
The Asus Eee PC 1015T has quietly made its debut. The mini-laptop has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.2GHz single core AMD V105 processor and ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics. It is now available from B&H for $349.99. The AMD V105 processor is based on AMD's Nile platform which also includes the AMD K125 Nile processor found in the likes of Acer Aspire
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TOSHIBA FOLIO 100 NOW SHIPPING IN EUROPE
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Toshiba has started shipping its Folio 100 tablet in Europe. The Toshiba Folio 100 is a 10 inch tablet running Android 2.2. It is powered by a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor which supports HD video playback and 3D graphics acceleration. In terms of hardware, the Toshiba Folio 100 is a pretty impressive machine. But its software is lacking in many respects. The tablet,for instance, doesn't
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Why do I have to study [Fill in the Blank]?
Diposting oleh fatih on Rabu, 03 November 2010
A few weeks ago, as my all boys class was presenting their PLN entries, one student presented an interesting reaction regarding what classes are necessary for students to take in high school. This student felt that classes such as history, math, etc… were not relevant to high school students, but rather that in high school, students should be able to take classes that address their future careers. We talked about this for some time since many others have written about this in the educational blog-o-sphere as well as this student’s classmates had some insights of their own to offer. I was really surprised and amazed how many students are quite adamant about what classes students should and should not have to take in school. There are a number of my boys who feel that math is a ridiculous subject to take (trigonometry seems to be their focal point), history is outdated and is just a bunch of facts( why do we learn about stuff from the past), and I even had one student in particular who thought that learning how to write well was meaningless (my heart broke right there).
With this conversation, I asked the kids what jobs they are interested in the future. Therapists, counselors, police officers, culinary arts, meteorologists, biologists, bio technology, chemical engineer, astronauts, graphic designers, special operations forces were among the group. What puzzled me was not only that the one boy in particular found no relevance in writing being part of his journey towards his career as a counselor and therapist, but that many of the kids don’t see a point to their learning in high school. Which begs the question I hear from my own kids one of whom is 9 and the other is 8: “Why do I have to study [Fill in the Blank]?”
I wonder as a teacher, parent, woman, valued member of society, etc… what kind of job are we doing in education, if kids don’t see the relevance to what we are spending 59 minutes per day, 5 days per week, 36 weeks per year over 13 years? What am I doing if this boy thinks he doesn’t need to know how to write well? Is it he doesn’t see writing as a valuable form of communication? Is it because he has no frame of reference in regards to his future job? Do I need to hook up each of these kids with someone in their dream profession to see why they need History, Math, Language Arts, PE, etc…? What do I need to do in my own classroom so that my boys see the relevance and purpose behind being able to write, read, listen and communicate effectively? I want them to be able to fill in their own blanks.
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With this conversation, I asked the kids what jobs they are interested in the future. Therapists, counselors, police officers, culinary arts, meteorologists, biologists, bio technology, chemical engineer, astronauts, graphic designers, special operations forces were among the group. What puzzled me was not only that the one boy in particular found no relevance in writing being part of his journey towards his career as a counselor and therapist, but that many of the kids don’t see a point to their learning in high school. Which begs the question I hear from my own kids one of whom is 9 and the other is 8: “Why do I have to study [Fill in the Blank]?”
I wonder as a teacher, parent, woman, valued member of society, etc… what kind of job are we doing in education, if kids don’t see the relevance to what we are spending 59 minutes per day, 5 days per week, 36 weeks per year over 13 years? What am I doing if this boy thinks he doesn’t need to know how to write well? Is it he doesn’t see writing as a valuable form of communication? Is it because he has no frame of reference in regards to his future job? Do I need to hook up each of these kids with someone in their dream profession to see why they need History, Math, Language Arts, PE, etc…? What do I need to do in my own classroom so that my boys see the relevance and purpose behind being able to write, read, listen and communicate effectively? I want them to be able to fill in their own blanks.
ASUS EEE PC 1015PN WITH WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM NOW SHIPPING IN GERMANY
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The Asus Eee PC 1015PN is one of the most powerful netbooks available at the moment.It has a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor and NVIDIA ION graphics which means that it can handle 1080p HD video playback and some gaming.The only major downside, perhaps, is that the laptop ships with Windows 7 Starter Edition which doesn't support the NVIDIA Optimus automatic graphics switching technology. In
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ARCHOS 70 INTERNET TABLET UP FOR ORDER FOR $275
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Archos has started taking orders for the 7 inch Archos 70 and 4.3 inch Archos 43 internet tablets. The Archos 70 is a 7 inch Android tablet with an 800 x 480 pixels capacitive multitouch display. It runs Android 2.2. The tablet doesn't have official access to the Android Market, but it is quite reasonably priced. The base model with 8GB of solid state storage and a microSD card slot runs $275.
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ASUS LAMBORGHINI VX6 LAPTOP NOW SHIPPING IN THE UK
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The Asus-Lamborghini VX6 laptop introduced several months ago has finally started shipping in the UK. The ultraportable is now available from a host of retailers for 499 pounds ($798). There is still no word on availability in the US. The Asus Lamborghini VX6 is powered by a 1.8GHz dual core Intel Atom D525 processor with next generation NVIDIA ION graphics which will reportedly get up to 60%
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Wireless 1080p to Your TV with Asus WiCast
Diposting oleh fatih on Selasa, 02 November 2010
Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi) technology has been very mixed since it landed not too long ago. If you really break it down, there is a lot to sift through and a lot of things to consider. Things like latency, the limitations of 720p, being stuck with Intel HD graphics, purchasing the wireless box for your television and, what could possibly be the most important question, whether this is practical or not.In regards to all of this, decision making has been split. Vivek seems to really like the system, whereas it seems a whole heck of a lot simpler to just buy an HDMI cable and plug it in. Even if you remove the factor of practicality, there are still a few very frustrating limitations. However, Asus seeks to lay those limitations to rest with the new WiCast setup they have just created.
Asus, acording to a recent press release, has promised almost invisible latency, full 1080p video and even compatibility with anything that has an HDMI port. Probably the biggest thing people will have to overcome when first using WiCast is the initial setup. There are a bunch of little pieces of hardware included in the box like two WiCast boxes, transmitter, receiver, two HDMI cables, two AC adapters and a single USB cable. Thankfully, there are not installation disks and the manual is pretty thin.
Both the transmitter and receiver have an AC adapter, HDMI and mini-USB ports. The receiver's mini-USB port is covered though it can be used to power the device. The receiver's USB is most likely going to be your preferred method of powering the transmitter. This means that the second AC adapter is not necessary but could also be used as an emergency backup or if all the USB ports on your laptop are occupied.
As far as installation goes that is pretty much it. Everything else is pretty self-explanatory and once you hook up your HDMI cables you can pretty much call it a day. This is one of the best things WiCast has over Intel's WiDi, no software to install and no hardware limitations outside of the HDMI port.
Getting the Asus WiCast to work is really quite easy. According to the manual, syncing the transmitter and receiver could take up to a minute but that all depends on how far away the two are from each other. The wireless monitor of your computer should appear as any traditional wired one should and switching audio over from your computer to WiCast is simple.
1080p works great with no latency and the audio sounds as good as anything. Range between the transmitter and receiver is said to be 33 feet though keeping it more than five to seven feet away isn't recommended if you are looking for the best quality. One cool feature is that the WICast is device agnostic which means you can use it with an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or any other type of HDMI-equipped hardware. The only problem is if you are running the WiCast off of your laptop's battery, then your laptop will take a significant hit in battery life.
Overall, the WiCast is a great value for anybody looking for a device like this, and at $200 you won't go broke trying to get one.
ClickSafe Laptop Lock from Kensington
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Have you ever been concerned about the safety of your laptop? Well, Kensington has been providing computer accessories and peripherals to consumers since 1981 when they released their System Saver, a cooling fan and surge protector for the Apple II. The newest addition to their line of security devices is the ClickSafe Laptop Lock. Although the product may not completely prevent a thief from stealing your laptop, it will definitely slow them down.
So what exactly is the ClickSafe Lock you may ask? Well, its design is very similar to that of a bike lock. The outside is comprised of a hard plastic, while the inside is made up of a carbon reinforced cable. The ClickSafe weighs a mere 0.41 pounds and features a wire that can be stretched 61 inches. This allows you enough room to anchor the device onto a chair or table leg.
To attach the anchor the ClickSafe utilizes the case slot of a laptop. Attaching the lock is a single step process that gives you instant security. Unfortunately, some older laptops and a few newer ones do not support the case slot that is necessary to utilize the ClickSafe device. Most laptops support a case slot except, surprisingly, the MacBook Air and the Toshiba Portege R705-P35.
So what exactly is the ClickSafe Lock you may ask? Well, its design is very similar to that of a bike lock. The outside is comprised of a hard plastic, while the inside is made up of a carbon reinforced cable. The ClickSafe weighs a mere 0.41 pounds and features a wire that can be stretched 61 inches. This allows you enough room to anchor the device onto a chair or table leg.
To attach the anchor the ClickSafe utilizes the case slot of a laptop. Attaching the lock is a single step process that gives you instant security. Unfortunately, some older laptops and a few newer ones do not support the case slot that is necessary to utilize the ClickSafe device. Most laptops support a case slot except, surprisingly, the MacBook Air and the Toshiba Portege R705-P35.
Along with the anchor and the cable, Kensington also includes two keys, a plastic holder for the anchor and small tool to screw in the anchor. One important thing to note is that you should probably register your two keys with Kensington because if you happen to lose them, it will be almost impossible to get the lock off.
As I mentioned above, attaching the anchor and the lock is quite simple. You even hear a “click” that allows you to know that your device is truly protected and safe. Once your laptop is locked with the ClickSafe and securely fastened to a sturdy piece of furniture, it is completely impossible to pry open the lock. The wire has even been tested to see if someone would be able to destroy it so that they could get away with your laptop. Scissors were able to easily cut through the plastic covering of the wire, but to actually cut the carbon cable itself would take hours of labor intensive work. To snap the cord it would be necessary to utilize bolt cutters.
Unfortunately, the ClickSafe Laptop Lock cannot completely guarantee that your laptop will not be stolen, but it will definitely give you some confidence in the fact that it will definitely make stealing your laptop a very difficult and tedious task. This key lock from Kensington may seem to be more focused towards business users, but the company has promised that they will be releasing a combination lock sometime this spring that will be designed more for the average consumer.
The Kensington ClickSafe Laptop Lock can give users added assurance about the security of their laptop. If you utilize you laptop often in public places, I think that it is a great idea to have extra security like a laptop lock. If you’re interested in making sure that your laptop is extra safe, the ClickSafe Laptop Lock could be exactly what you need.
The ClickSafe Laptop Lock is now available from Kensington for $69.99.
CLOSER LOOK AT THE GIGABYTE T1125N CONVERTIBLE NETBOOK
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Long before the advent of slate like tablet computers, there was a category of laptops called convertibles or netvertibles. These machines sported a touchscreen display that could be folded down over the keyboard for using in the tablet mode. Most major PC makers have launched at least one covertible tablet style netbook. Gigabyte, for example, has launched many and plans to launch many more.The
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ACER LAUNCHES THREE WIMAX LAPTOPS IN JAPAN
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Acer has introduced three laptops in Japan with built-in support for 4G WiMAX mobile broadband. These include updated versions of the 13.3 inch Acer Aspire AS3820, the 11.6 inch Aspire AS1830, and the 10.1 inch Acer Aspire One AOD255.The Aspire One AOD255 is powered by a single core Atom N450 processor. It has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications
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SAMSUNG NF210 NOW AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON AND BEST BUY
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The Samsung NF210 made its debut in the US a couple of months ago. Back then it was available exclusively through Sam's Club. But now the mini-laptop is also available from Amaazon and Best Buy for $379. The Samsung NF210 has regular netbook specs including a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor. Other specifications
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HSN SELLING ENTOURAGE POCKET EDGE FOR $499
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The Entourage Pocket Edge ia a cross between an eBook reader and an Android tablet. It is different from conventional tablets and eBook readers in that it is a dual screen device.The Pocket Edge is basically a smaller version of the original eDGe tablet introduced at CES early this year. While the original had two 10 inch displays, the Pocket Edge has a 6 inch E Ink touchscreen display and a 7
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WALMART SELLING THE HP GARDEN DREAMS PAVILION DV5-2129WM
Diposting oleh fatih on Senin, 01 November 2010
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has started selling the HP Garden Dreams Pavilion dv5-2129wm Special Edition Laptop in their stores. The HP Garden Dreams Pavilion dv5-2129wm is a 14.5 inch laptop sporting a spring look, thanks to the floral design on its lid which is done in watercolor touches. It is a Walmart exclusive which means that you will not find it elsewhere. The Pavilion dv5-
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HP ENVY 17 3D LAPTOP ARRIVES
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HP launched its 17 inch 3D Envy laptop in the US this week. The Envy 17 3D is the latest 3D notebook to hit the market over the last year. Companies like Acer, Toshiba and Lenovo have already launched their 3D laptops.The HP Envy 17 3D has a 17.3 inch 3D Ultra BrightView display. While most other 3D laptops on the market use NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology, the HP Envy 7 3D uses AMD's 3D tech and
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SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB GOES ON SALE IN THE UK
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab has gone on sale in the UK. Retailer Carphone Warehouse has already started selling the tablet at most of its stores. Carphone Warehouse offers several plans for the tablet. If you hate service contracts, you can buy it subsidized by making an upfront payment of £529.99. The £499 plan comes bundled with a £10 per month data plan that includes 1GB of data. If you are willing
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MSI ANNOUNCES FX600MX 15.6 INCH NOTEBOOK
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MSI has officially announced the all new FX600MX notebook. The MSI FX600MX is equipped with a 15.6 inch display. It is available with a choice of Intel's Core i5 and i3 processors. As for graphics, well, it has the GeForce 310M discrete GPU with 512MB of video RAM, as well as Intel integrated graphics. The MSI FX600MX doesn't feature the NVIDIA Optimus automatic graphics switching technology.
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