The Samsung N350 which was on display at IFA this weekend is basically a rebranded version of the Samsung N210 netbook which also happens to be the thinnest Samsung netbook on the market. But that is not what sets this machine apart.The Samsung N350 supports both 3G and 4G connectivity. The model that was on display at IFA had an HSPA+ 3G modem. It also had an LTE modem for connecting to 4G
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SAMSUNG INTRODUCES N350 NETBOOK WITH 3G AND 4G MODEMS
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Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White)
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Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White)
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Product Description
Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives make computer backup simple. Our drives take the complexity out of backing up your computer data by providing easy-to-use backup software for both Windows and Mac users. Powered by USB 2.0, you can take your files just about anywhere. Just one click and you’re on your way to creating a digital safety net to help protect your files. With Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives, you’ll enjoy mobile storage space for even the largest digital libraries. Our 320GB1 Drive is capable of storing up to 91,000 digital photos, or 84,000 digital music files, or 260 downloaded digital movies. Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives work with both Mac and PC computers and include software that makes backing up your computer simple. >>> Distcount Sale at Amazon <<<
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)
Product Description
Share life as it happens — it’s easy with the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. Take instant messaging with family and friends to a new level of sight and sound — with the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. This webcam is compatible with all leading instant messaging software, so it’s simple and fun to use. Great video quality and features, plus crystal-clear audio, make you feel like you’re right there!
Product Features:
- Superior video quality and High Definition still photos
- Automatic face tracking software
- Video effects
- Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
- Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for improved video quality
- Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation
- Windows Live™ Call Button
- Fits on most monitors, including flat screens, or sits directly on your desk
Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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The stylish Acer Aspire AS5251 laptop (model AS5251-1805) offers powerful AMD V Series performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features at practical price. Starting from the gorgeous 15.6-inch widescreen LED-backlit display with integrated HD webcam to the full-size keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad, you have everything you need for efficient multitasking and smooth communication at home or away.>>> Distcount Sale at Amazon. <<<
FUJITSU ANNOUNCES LIFEBOOK T580 NETVERTIBLE
Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 04 September 2010
Fujitsu has announced a new convertible tablet style netbook called Fujitsu LifeBook T580. The company claims that the LifeBook T580 is a 'slate-beater'. That claim is apparently based on the fact that the T580 is a convertible netbook which can be used in the tablet mode by folding the display down over the keyboard.The T580 supports four-finger multitouch. It has a 10.1 inch resistive
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SD CARDS WITH READ SPEEDS OF 300MBPS COMING
Diposting oleh fatih on Jumat, 03 September 2010
Toshiba launched its super-fast SDHC UHS-I cards yesterday. These cards can hit read speeds up to 95MB/s. But it looks like these aren't fast at all. The SD Association has approved a new standard that could lead to the creation of flash memory cards that can reach read speeds of up to 300Mbps. The new SD cards will have the same dimension as the existing SDHC cards, but they will reportedly have
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Reality Check for the Teacher
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This week, I asked my class to reflect on how the first three weeks have gone for them and to set some goals for the rest of the semester. The students submitted their answers to my questions in letter form- it is simply a way to easily and privately communicate to me what’s going on in their lives. The questions they were to answer were (some of these were ones I have used before; others were added courtesy of Karl Fisch):
Looking back at our first couple of weeks in English 9 or English 9 Honors, how are you feeling? What’s going well or you are excited about? What’s challenging or are you concerned about? Let me know how I can help. Please answer in complete, thoughtful sentences.Then I want you to set three goals for yourself for this semester.
· One goal specifically related to English 9 or English 9 Honors
· One goal related to AHS in general (can be related to classwork, sports, activities or something else at AHS)
· One goal outside of AHS.
Make these goals fairly specific, not just “I want to get a good grade.” For each one, answer with what, why and how – what is your goal, why is it your goal, and how will you accomplish it. Also, let me know how I can help you achieve your goals.
I thought it would be meaningful for my students to answer my own questions.
So here goes:
I am feeling ok. Physically, I am feeling good, but tired. I always forget every school year how exhausting teaching is. I get up every morning about 4:30 am just to exercise and by the time the school day is over, I am ready for bed. But, we, my husband Jeff and I, are usually off carting one of our kids to some activity, or running (yes, literally running) home to get them started on their own homework. I feel much more in the swing of things after getting week three under my belt.
I am really excited about my classes. I was worried after the first couple of weeks regarding my all boys class. Last year, they were probably my favorite, and I wasn’t sure if my new set of young men could go above and beyond as last year’s group did. But here on week three, we are hitting a new stride. They are finally getting to understand high school is different, expectations are higher, and you have to turn in your work. There are no easy assignments.
With my Honors classes, we are finally getting started with reading Macbeth. This is always a tenuous time because Maura and I don’t teach them Macbeth-we expect them to teach one another. It is so challenging watching them sit there and not ask ANY questions of one another. I mean they are reading one of the most challenging of Shakespeare's texts, their teacher is not spoon feeding them an interpretation, and they have NO QUESTIONS? HOW CAN THAT BE? However, period 5 today did a fantastic job dissecting their reading, and I enjoyed listening to the class help one another figure things out. Hopefully, this gets them started on a good trend. I am hoping to see them use the blog to help one another understand, but as classes in the past have done, sometimes it takes the first quiz for them to see how important asking questions can be. Failing a detailed quiz often motivates them to ask questions of one another in class and on the blog.
Challenges and concern continue to be what I have talked about before: are the kids going to catch on, are they going to get their work turned in, are they going to ask good thinking questions, are they going to take charge of their learning, are they going to push themselves to do more and be more, and of course, are they going to change the world?
My goals are a little different from the kids. I blogged before about my goals for the year, but as I was talking with the kids, I wanted to set another goal that I would see each one of them in one of their activities this year. They simply just have to let me know what game/activity/ performance they want me to come to. I used to do this a few years ago BK-before kids- but thinking out loud here, I know how much my own kids love coming to AHS activities, it is just me now making time to get them over here.
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Looking back at our first couple of weeks in English 9 or English 9 Honors, how are you feeling? What’s going well or you are excited about? What’s challenging or are you concerned about? Let me know how I can help. Please answer in complete, thoughtful sentences.Then I want you to set three goals for yourself for this semester.
· One goal specifically related to English 9 or English 9 Honors
· One goal related to AHS in general (can be related to classwork, sports, activities or something else at AHS)
· One goal outside of AHS.
Make these goals fairly specific, not just “I want to get a good grade.” For each one, answer with what, why and how – what is your goal, why is it your goal, and how will you accomplish it. Also, let me know how I can help you achieve your goals.
I thought it would be meaningful for my students to answer my own questions.
So here goes:
I am feeling ok. Physically, I am feeling good, but tired. I always forget every school year how exhausting teaching is. I get up every morning about 4:30 am just to exercise and by the time the school day is over, I am ready for bed. But, we, my husband Jeff and I, are usually off carting one of our kids to some activity, or running (yes, literally running) home to get them started on their own homework. I feel much more in the swing of things after getting week three under my belt.
I am really excited about my classes. I was worried after the first couple of weeks regarding my all boys class. Last year, they were probably my favorite, and I wasn’t sure if my new set of young men could go above and beyond as last year’s group did. But here on week three, we are hitting a new stride. They are finally getting to understand high school is different, expectations are higher, and you have to turn in your work. There are no easy assignments.
With my Honors classes, we are finally getting started with reading Macbeth. This is always a tenuous time because Maura and I don’t teach them Macbeth-we expect them to teach one another. It is so challenging watching them sit there and not ask ANY questions of one another. I mean they are reading one of the most challenging of Shakespeare's texts, their teacher is not spoon feeding them an interpretation, and they have NO QUESTIONS? HOW CAN THAT BE? However, period 5 today did a fantastic job dissecting their reading, and I enjoyed listening to the class help one another figure things out. Hopefully, this gets them started on a good trend. I am hoping to see them use the blog to help one another understand, but as classes in the past have done, sometimes it takes the first quiz for them to see how important asking questions can be. Failing a detailed quiz often motivates them to ask questions of one another in class and on the blog.
Challenges and concern continue to be what I have talked about before: are the kids going to catch on, are they going to get their work turned in, are they going to ask good thinking questions, are they going to take charge of their learning, are they going to push themselves to do more and be more, and of course, are they going to change the world?
My goals are a little different from the kids. I blogged before about my goals for the year, but as I was talking with the kids, I wanted to set another goal that I would see each one of them in one of their activities this year. They simply just have to let me know what game/activity/ performance they want me to come to. I used to do this a few years ago BK-before kids- but thinking out loud here, I know how much my own kids love coming to AHS activities, it is just me now making time to get them over here.
