HP's Smallest Ultra-Portable

Just off the assembly line is HP's brand new Ultra-Portable laptop called the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. With this new laptop HP has decided to take the concept of Ultra-Portable to the next level by building a laptop that weighs less than 3 lbs meaning it can go anywhere you go. This laptop also comes equipped with a high-resolution 8.9-inch monitor and integrated Wi-Fi technologies with optional Bluetooth wireless technologies. Another interesting fact is that these models come with a 4 GB Flash Model to allow fast and easy data transfers.

We believe this Ultra-Portable Notebook makes a great addition to our already diverse selection of notebooks and laptops. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is mainly tailored towards business professionals who want the freedom to work anywhere without having to carry around heavy piece of equipment or something that is bulky. With the ability to stay connected anywhere and its sturdy all-aluminum case this laptop makes a perfect traveling partner for the business person who's constantly on the go.

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3 Tips to Speed Up Your Laptop

Its a bummer when your laptop is running sluggishly and applications take forever to load. It could be that your laptop is old, or maybe the system is just being bogged down. Luckily, there are several ways to help get your laptop back up to speed that dont require taking it to the laptop repair shop down the street where the guy charges you some exorbitant fee. Here are a few tips to help you speed up your laptop.

1. Add more RAM - Adding more RAM is usually the first-choice option for speeding up a computer. More RAM allows you to run more programs at once without your laptop running sluggishly or locking up. Its probably best to have at least 1GB of RAM; 2GB is becoming more of a standard (especially for Vista). Adding RAM may not decrease your boot time, but usually will launch programs faster and allow you to run more programs simultaneously without problems.

2. Disk Defragmenting - Defragging your laptop every so often (depending on how often you use your laptop) is a good idea. Defragging your drive helps increase system performance because it organizes fragmented files that are dispersed across the drive. So instead of the hard drive's head searching around for files, it will know where to find them. This will decrease boot time and help launch programs faster. Defragging your laptop is easy:
Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Defragmenter.
Just let your notebook sit for awhile until its done.

3. Lose the Start Up Programs - When you boot your laptop, you probably have a lot of other programs launching automatically. Things that laptop manufacturers, or even you, have loaded onto your notebook. These programs slow down your laptop considerably because having several applications running simultaneously before you even start computing eats up RAM and consumes more of your CPU power. This is an easy fix, just run msconfig from the Start menu. From there you select the programs that you do or do not want launching when you boot you laptop.

For more information for speeding up your laptop, see our Tips for Improving Laptop Performance

Sometimes other issues will still continue to bog down your system, things such as viruses or spyware. A company called Computer Service Now can help with Virus and Spyware Removal

If your laptop is undergoing maintenance or you need a temporary laptop solution, RentOurLaptops offers Online Laptop Rentals.

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More Data on Missing Laptops

Recently, a laptop was stolen from the trunk of a vehicle which belonged to the National Institute of Health. The laptop held unencrypted information of patients who were enrolled in a cardiac study. Information that was on the laptop included patients name, diagnoses of heart disease, MRI scans, and birth dates. Among those who's information was compromised was Rep. Joe Barton, one of the founders of the Congressional Privacy Caucus. According to an article regarding stolen laptop blunders, this isn't the first time a government laptop has been compromised which contained sensitive information.

When questioned about the security precautions taken for the safety of the laptop, Joe Barton had this to say about it. "The information was not encrypted. I don't believe it was supposed to be left unattended. I don't believe it was supposed to be left outside the building," he said. "There are a whole lot of things that shouldn't have happened." When it comes to an individuals personal information, the utmost care should always be taken when handling laptops that may contain sensitive data.

If you are unsure of how to keep your laptop safe, there are many tips for the laptop traveler that will ensure your well being. If you are traveling often one of the safest precautions you can take is to rent a laptop for your trip. A laptop that has been rented will contain absolutely no individual data, and can replace the laptop used at home for business and recreational related travel. See here for more information on laptop rentals and how you can benefit from them.

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Long Beach Laptop Rental

Some of the people we see taking advantage of Long Beach Laptop Rental more often than others are students at the nearby California State University - Long Beach campus and vacationers on the many cruise ships that depart from the Port of Long Beach on a regular basis.

California State University - Long Beach is the third largest university in the state of California, and one of the largest in the nation besides. With over 36,000 enrolled students, it serves as the premier educational institution in Southern California, attracting students from Long Beach, as well as those nearby in Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Anaheim. California Student Laptop Rentals are a popular commodity for these students.

The combined operations of the nearby Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach justify the area as being described as the busiest port in the United States, though the Port of Long Beach itself is ranked as one of the busiest ports in the entire world. Aside from the aforementioned cruise ships, the Port of Long Beach is the major port of choice for all shipping from the United States to the Pacific Rim.

Call a Tech Travel Agent today at 800-736-8772 to schedule your short term Long Beach Laptop Rental, or visit the Tech-Army e-store and order it online!

Speaking of traveling, check out our new blog entitled Modern Traveling.

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New York - The Most Popular City For Laptops

It should come as no surprise that those who make their living by supplying short term laptops to business and the average consumer, know exactly where their best markets are. RentOurLaptops.com even keeps their list of most popular cities for a laptop rental on their website.

With New York City having the countries largest population, and its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world, it’s probably not a surprise that the Big Apple is on the top of this list. For more than 100 years New York City has been the nation’s largest center of commerce and finance.

With the New York economy being so large and diverse, Bill Schiering, Vice President of RentOurLaptops.com, tells us that every day his sales team learns of a new application for their short term laptop rentals. Most common says Schiering are businesses who use the laptops for a training class, followed by trade shows, special events and even personal student laptop rentals.

To learn more about getting a short term laptop in the Big Apple visit the New York City Laptop Rental page.

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Refurbished IBM Laptops

Looking for a low cost alternative laptop solution? Then take a look at the Refurbished Laptop Selection on the Tech-Army.org website. Their newest addition is the Refurbished IBM Thinkpad A31. The A31 is using an Intel based Pentium 4 M running a 1.5Ghz, with 512MB of RAM, a 20GB hard drive, a CD ROM, and a WiFi capable 100/1000 network card.

Refurbished laptops offer a good solution for people who want to send a laptop off to college with their son or daughter. For people who may find themselves with a planed or unexpected need to work from home or even occasionally on the road. So if you or a family member are in the market for a laptop remember a refurbished A31 would provide a quality business class laptop at a fraction of the cost of modern business class systems.

The refurbished A31 includes Windows XP and according to the Tech-Army PX (e-store) the units can ship within 2 business days for the low cost of only $305.00 plus shipping.

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Most Popular Laptops - Dell in the Lead

In a study conducted by notebookreviews.com, Dell modeled laptops seem to be the most popular brand in the poll. Dell modeled laptops took 4 out of the top 10 most popular laptops and taking first place is the Dell XPS m1530 with over 7,000 clicks. With Dell taking such a high stock in the laptop market, now may be the best time to get a Dell modeled Notebook.

If you are considering purchasing or renting a Dell modeled laptop, consider consulting a Dell Authorized Reseller for information on specific Dell notebooks. Instead of purchasing a brand new notebook, save money and take a look at our refurbished laptop e-store.

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