Friday, May 31, 2013
Hp Pavilion G6 1D28DX Notebook
Hp Pavilion G6-1D28DX Notebook comes with 4GB DDR3 SDRAM RAM that can be expandable up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM to enhance multitasking power, 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive which offers plenty of storage, with Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit for operating system, equipped with a VGA port, an HDMI port, Headphone-out, Microphone-in, Bluetooth to connect the machine with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, Kensington Lock Slot, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and 802.11b/g/n WLAN for wireless internet connections. Via : Hp Pavilion G6-1D28DX Notebook
Thursday, May 30, 2013
EON 17 X gaming Laptops
New gaming Laptops 2012, the EON 17-X gaming Laptops from the USA based Origin is a desktop replacement, but to the serious, gamer this will be essential kit for mobile gaming with specs that beat most desktop computers along the way.
Origin have beefed this laptop up to the max with the very fast Intel Core i7-3960X six core processor complete with a 15 MB Cache and it can be clocked at a massive 3.3 GHz, but with Turbo Boost it can go up to 3.9 GHz. This makes it the fastest and of course most expensive processor option available for the EON 17-X.
The best thing to do with this machine is start with the base model, it comes with the 17.3 inch full HD 1080p wide LCD display with an 16:9 Aspect Ratio and with a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. The base unit is powered by the Intel Core i7-3820 with 3.6 GHz to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Quad-Core processer offering 10 MB L3 Cache and the graphics option with be a single 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics card.
Internal memory started with an 8 GB Quad Channel of DDR3 with either 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz or 1866 MHz and there is room for up to three hard drives in various combinations of solid state drive (SDD) and hard disk drive (HDD) combinations making up to 3 TB of storage capacity possible.
This is by no means a small or light laptop with the dimensions for height being 2.22 to 2.39 inches, width 16.50 inches and depth at 11.26 inches. While it weighs in at a hefty 12.1 pounds with the Polymer Smart lithium-ion battery 78.44 WH that will offer just sixty minutes of power, so this is not going too far.
While the base model of the EON 17-X will have a starting price of under $3,200, if the buyer decides to upgrade and configure the laptop to top of the range settings the final price is likely to be over $7,300.
Source Engadget
Origin have beefed this laptop up to the max with the very fast Intel Core i7-3960X six core processor complete with a 15 MB Cache and it can be clocked at a massive 3.3 GHz, but with Turbo Boost it can go up to 3.9 GHz. This makes it the fastest and of course most expensive processor option available for the EON 17-X.
The best thing to do with this machine is start with the base model, it comes with the 17.3 inch full HD 1080p wide LCD display with an 16:9 Aspect Ratio and with a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. The base unit is powered by the Intel Core i7-3820 with 3.6 GHz to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Quad-Core processer offering 10 MB L3 Cache and the graphics option with be a single 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics card.
Internal memory started with an 8 GB Quad Channel of DDR3 with either 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz or 1866 MHz and there is room for up to three hard drives in various combinations of solid state drive (SDD) and hard disk drive (HDD) combinations making up to 3 TB of storage capacity possible.
This is by no means a small or light laptop with the dimensions for height being 2.22 to 2.39 inches, width 16.50 inches and depth at 11.26 inches. While it weighs in at a hefty 12.1 pounds with the Polymer Smart lithium-ion battery 78.44 WH that will offer just sixty minutes of power, so this is not going too far.
While the base model of the EON 17-X will have a starting price of under $3,200, if the buyer decides to upgrade and configure the laptop to top of the range settings the final price is likely to be over $7,300.
Source Engadget
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Dell Studio 17 Laptop
For a number of years the phrase, "Dude, youre getting a Dell" from old Dell television commercials was synonymous with heavy, thick, and boxy laptops that offered great value but where short on style. In fact, several competing laptop manufacturers developed sleek notebooks over the last five years that attracted consumers mainly due to their more "personal" appearance. The new Studio line from Dell is the latest example of how Dell has finally learned that the package matters almost as much as the contents of the boxThe first time you look at the Studio 17 its as if Dell added a few inches to the XPS M1530, cut out the brushed aluminum parts, and offered a few more ways to customize the look. The end result is an impressive looking desktop replacement. I use the term "desktop replacement" because most people in the market for a 17-inch notebook arent planning to haul their notebook everywhere and use it during regular airline travel.
What the Studio 17 lacks in mobility it more than makes up for in solid design and construction. As mentioned above, the Studio 17 takes several design elements from the latest XPS notebooks: the wedge-shaped profile, drop hinge, slot-loading optical drive, and touch-sensitive media buttons are all hallmarks of the XPS M1330 and M1530. That said, theres more to the Studio 17 than just design elements from the XPS line.
The Studio 17 is available in your choice of seven colors: Plum Purple, Tangerine Orange, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green or standard Jet Black. Our pre-production unit came with the "Midnight Blue" paint job and it looks absolutely flawless. The matte paint has an almost rubber-like texture similar to the paint used on last years Inspiron notebooks and, of course, the XPS notebooks. Dell also took the customization options one step further by offering an optional high gloss "Graphite Grey" color that comes in your choice of black, blue, pink, or red edge trim around the display back and sides.
Another nice touch is the use of an imprinted design on the palmrest area (also on the display lid if you select the high gloss graphite grey color options). The design looks like a close-up view of a topographical map and is yet another way that the Studio notebooks stand out from the rest of the Dell lineup.
The one design element Im not 100 percent in love with is the bottom access panel. Rather than have the typical RAM cover, hard drive covers, and main panel on the bottom of the notebook, the Studio 17 uses a single, massive panel that provides access to all of the notebook at once. While this is helpful for those people who want to make multiple modifications or service their notebook, exposing the entire bottom of the notebook is a little intimidating for people who just want to upgrade their RAM.
specifications:
* Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz) processor
* Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
* 17-inch WUXGA Glossy Display (1920 x 1200)
* 3GB system RAM - 2 DIMM (DDR2-667)
* 320GB 5400rpm HDD
* 256MB (GDDR2) ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics
* Webcam and Fingerprint reader
* Backlit keyboard
* Slot Load DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity
* Dell Wireless 1510N
* 9-cell battery (85WHr)
* Dimensions: 1.18" to 1.69" x 15.46" x 11.36" (H x W x D)
* Weight: 7.87lbs
* Other: "Dell Dock" software; 30-day security trial; 3GB Dell DataSafe; Dell Support Center
* Base Price: $999
* Price as configured: $1,599 (E-Value Code: 1-DNDPVA1)
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Bold 9900 The thinnest BlackBerry With Touchscreen Product Review
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Welcoming the BlackBerry World 2011 event held in Orlando, United States, Research In Motion (RIM) today announced their newest BlackBerry devices. He is the Bold 9900 series, and brings thinnest BlackBerry touch-screen capabilities.
Judging from its design, this device glance similar to the original version of the Bold (9000 series) which was launched in 2008. Only Bold 9900 appear more elegant with 2.8 inch wide screen.
The most compelling of these is a matter Bold 9900 phones to be thin, which is only 10.5 mm thick, making it the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone available today.
Despite having touch screen capabilities, Bold 9900 still carry the original design of the Bold. That is still using qwerty keyboard, unlike with the BlackBerry Torch series which - despite the type of touch screen - but has a wide screen and a qwerty keyboard with a slide version.
One feature andalaan was buried the BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7. This is the latest BlackBerry operating system which is claimed will make BlackBerry smartphones more quickly and easily enabled.
This device was going to be two versions, series 9900 for GSM and the Bold 9930 series to CDMA segment.
Here are the specs of Bold 9900/9930 announced by RIM :
* Dimensions 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm
* 2.8 "capacitive touch screen display - VGA (640x480), 287 dpi resolution
* Ultra-easy qwerty keyboard, optical trackpad
* 1.2 GHz processor, 768 MB RAM
* 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards
* NFC technology
* 5.0 MP camera, supports 720p HD video recording
* Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), Digital Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity Sensors
* Built-in GPS / aGPS
* Dual-Band Wi-Fi ® - 802.11 b / g / n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a / n at 5 GHz
* Bluetooth ® 2.1 + EDR support
* Wireless Network support:
* 9900: Tri-Band HSPA +, Quad-Band GSM / EDGE
* 9930: Dual-Band CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A, Dual-Band HSPA +, Quad-Band GSM / EDGE
* 1230 mAh removable, rechargeable battery
* BlackBerry 7 OS
Monday, May 27, 2013
Review SamsungQ1 Ultra Premium UMPC
Samsung today unveiled the Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC, which advances the Q1 Ultra line by delivering “enhanced performance, extended battery life, and superior text entry”.
The Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium sub 2-pound ultra-mobile PC features the Intel Core Solo U1500 ULV processor at 1.33GHz, 1GB of DDR2 system memory, and an 80GB hard drive. This UMPC has a 7-inch touchscreen 1024-by-600 display and the new Version 1.5 of its split-QWERTY keypad, which now provides larger, improved keycaps for easier text entry. Samsung says the Q1 Ultra Premium has up to 7.5 hours of run time with a standard 6-cell battery.
The device includes integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, a 300 pixel webcam for video conferencing, an additional 1.3 megapixel camera for video recording and taking still pictures, and an SD/MMC memory card slot.
The initial Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC model - the Q1UP-XP (part Number: NP-Q1U/P01) - is based on the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition operating system, and will be available for around $1,399.
Samsung has also announced it will be lowering the price of their entire family of Q1 Ultra UMPC systems.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Review iKit NuCharge Battery Case Cover For iPhone 5
iKit is London brand meant for Iphone users. They are the manufacturer for Apple products. Recently they have revealed NuCharge Battery Cover For iPhone 5. It is the first replaceable battery pack protective case. Kickstarter campaign has raise funds on it and interested people can register their name.
About iKit NuCharge Battery Cover meant for iPhone 5-
The device uses a detachable battery which is adjoined with special case. The case is meant to be attached on your phone permanently. The battery is charged through USB. Now you can operate the USB charging either through pc or to standard iPhone charger. A blue light indicates that your iPhone is charging.
With NuCharge is that it allows you to either charge your iPhone as you normally would do or you can use its own battery, if you want to save yours Iphone one. But what is innovating is that, you can also charge both NuCharge case and Iphone battery simultaneously.
Inside the box, you will discover a micro USB to standard USB cable, snap case, fashion case attachment and battery attachment.
Talking about its design, The NuCharge is well crafted and easy to use with iPhone. The snap case attaches to your iPhone 5 shielding it from the back and sides. The display is at the left side of the case where you will get the notification about its charging state. Its back section contains few slots like the iPhone 4/4S back have.
The 1900 mAh battery is extremely slim and slides directly into place. And after completion of charging you can put fashion case on back of iPhone to provide shieldness and looks.
The battery pack operates well but if your iPhone is fully dead then its charging failure arises. What I want to say that you cannot charge your fully dead iPhone with this. So use it in between 10%-20% of battery level for charging the iPhone. Also it does not charges to full level. Its maximum capacity o charge the fully drained Iphone is up to 90%.
One of the good looking thing about this device is its Lightening connector. It is actually installed at the bottom of the battery pack with flexible cord. When you are not using it, then you can hide it into the flush. While at the time of using, pull it up and attach with iPhone port. Its length is perfect enough to be easily adjusted with iPhone.
One of the good looking thing about this device is its Lightening connector. It is actually installed at the bottom of the battery pack with flexible cord. When you are not using it, then you can hide it into the flush. While at the time of using, pull it up and attach with iPhone port. Its length is perfect enough to be easily adjusted with iPhone.
Price and Release Date:- Depends on your Kickstarter donation, This case starts at a $59 price point if you have become the part of Kickstarter donation. It will ship in early April.
Overall :-
With so much little amount and such premium quality, you will not want to miss this, Right. Great deal!Friday, May 24, 2013
ASUS U31JG A1 13 3 Inch Laptop Silver Review
The ultra-stylish compact 13.3-inch U31Jg-A1 notebook delivers impressive multitasking performance and long-lasting battery life for up to 9 hours1 of unplugged freedom. From Web browsing to more intensive tasks like gaming, the U31Jg-A1, powered by the Intel Core i3-380M processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M graphics card, performs a wider range of tasks faster. Featuring NVIDIA Optimus Technology, the U31Jg-A1 works like a hybrid car delivering performance and battery conservation depending on your task at hand. This sophisticated notebook is encased in a high-quality brushed aluminum design that’s travel friendly—comfortably fitting into carrying cases while protecting against minor scratches and abrasions. The U31Jg-A1 is an essential mix of power, portability, and style that keeps you moving without interruption.
Key Features
- ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for optimal system performance and up to 9 hours of battery life1 (Learn more)
- Intel Core i3-380M processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology delivers responsive and efficient multitasking performance (Learn more)
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M graphics card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology for smooth HD playback and Direct X 11 causal gaming with smart, battery-saving efficiency (Learn more)
- Sleek brushed aluminum design for an understated style that protects from minor scratches and abrasions (Learn more)
- Lightweight and less than 1-inch at its thinnest point for effortless grab-and-go portability (Learn more)
- 500GB hard drive and 4GB of DDR3 system memory for ample storage space and enhanced multitasking
- High-speed wireless N and Bluetooth for connectivity to nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots and Bluetooth-enabled devices (Learn more)
- HDMI connectivity to easily connect to a compatible HDTV or external display for Full 1080p HD visuals and 8-channel digital surround sound support (Learn more)
- 2 year global warranty
- 30 flawless display guarantee
- 2-way free standard shipping
- 24/7 tech support
- Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
- Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
- 1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
- 24-hour toll-free phone support
- U31Jg-A1 Notebook
- AC Adapter
- 8-cell Battery Pack
- Warranty Information Card
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-380M Processor (2.53 GHz)
- Chipset: Intel HM55
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM + Intel HD Graphics (Optimus enabled)
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Memory: 4GB DDR3-1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 X SODIMM (expandable to 8GB)
- Storage: 500GB 5400RPM hard drive
- Optical Drive: N/A
- Camera: 0.3 megapixel with security lens
- Speakers: Stereo speakers
- Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
- Card Reader: 3-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS)
- Input / Output:1 x HDMI output 1 x Headphone-out jack 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x VGA port/ Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- Battery: 8 cell 5600mAh battery (up to 9 hours)1
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.52 x 0.8 ~ 1.2 –inches (W x D x H)
- Weight: 3.74 lbs with 8 cell battery
- Color: Black. Source: (www.besttechdeal.net)
Thursday, May 23, 2013
What Should You Look for in a Small Business Laptop
These days, when you have a business, a laptop is no longer a luxury but a necessity. When buying a small new laptop for your business, some of the considerations you need to make include the size, OS, CPU power, hard drive space, connectivity options, battery life and other extras that will make your small business laptop your best buddy when it comes to your portable computing needs. All of these are important things to consider when choosing a laptop for your business needs. Some people may also add price to this list but when you talk about business laptops, price is seldom an issue since these are viewed as investments and necessary tools for your business, not an unnecessary expense.
When you first consider the size of your new small laptop for business, you will need to find one that is comfortable for you to carry around. Anything that weighs more than 4 lbs. can become bothersome if you are to bring this along with you every day and everywhere. While you may consider size as one of the options for buying a small laptop for your business needs, you will still need to consider what features can be found in such a minuscule package. Balance out the size of the laptop with what is found in it to come up with the ideal small laptop for your needs.
For your OS considerations, choose one that is compatible with the software and hardware that is found in your computer. Also, choose one that is compatible with the programs that you use for your business. It would be rather useless for you to choose an OS for you small business laptop based on reviews and recommendations from others when you find that you can’t use the software you need for your business on it due to compatibility issues.
For your CPU options, you will of course want a processor, RAM and GPU that suits your processing needs. When you are buying a laptop for business purposes, think more in terms of spreadsheets, Power Point presentations and the like when deciding on these things. These days, however, these things are not much of a problem when you choose a small laptop for your business since most of the newer models out in the market all meet the high expectations you have when it comes to these three things.
Storage, battery life and connectivity are also some of the more important options you will need to consider for your small business laptop. Storage or hard drive space should be somewhere around 120 GB at the least for your many data storage needs and you can go for those that have a maximum hard drive capacity of 250 GB if you feel you will eventually need that much space for your data and software needs. Connectivity is also an important thing for you to consider since this is one of the main reasons why people buy a laptop. Wifi capabilities, Bluetooth and other connectivity options should be looked into. Battery life is also another important thing to consider, especially if you need to do things on the run. This is not that big a problem these days however since most small laptops now have batteries that can run your laptop for as long as 12 hours straight.
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When you first consider the size of your new small laptop for business, you will need to find one that is comfortable for you to carry around. Anything that weighs more than 4 lbs. can become bothersome if you are to bring this along with you every day and everywhere. While you may consider size as one of the options for buying a small laptop for your business needs, you will still need to consider what features can be found in such a minuscule package. Balance out the size of the laptop with what is found in it to come up with the ideal small laptop for your needs.
For your OS considerations, choose one that is compatible with the software and hardware that is found in your computer. Also, choose one that is compatible with the programs that you use for your business. It would be rather useless for you to choose an OS for you small business laptop based on reviews and recommendations from others when you find that you can’t use the software you need for your business on it due to compatibility issues.
For your CPU options, you will of course want a processor, RAM and GPU that suits your processing needs. When you are buying a laptop for business purposes, think more in terms of spreadsheets, Power Point presentations and the like when deciding on these things. These days, however, these things are not much of a problem when you choose a small laptop for your business since most of the newer models out in the market all meet the high expectations you have when it comes to these three things.
Storage, battery life and connectivity are also some of the more important options you will need to consider for your small business laptop. Storage or hard drive space should be somewhere around 120 GB at the least for your many data storage needs and you can go for those that have a maximum hard drive capacity of 250 GB if you feel you will eventually need that much space for your data and software needs. Connectivity is also an important thing for you to consider since this is one of the main reasons why people buy a laptop. Wifi capabilities, Bluetooth and other connectivity options should be looked into. Battery life is also another important thing to consider, especially if you need to do things on the run. This is not that big a problem these days however since most small laptops now have batteries that can run your laptop for as long as 12 hours straight.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Review NEC FC N22A
NEC’s improved version of its ShieldPRO ruggedized tablet PC, the FC-N22A is destined to the work in the field, and built to be in the same time lightweight, durable, water resiatant, dust resistant and fanless.
Its touch-sensitive display is convertible to allow the user view the work from any position, and also provides high brightness of 750 cd/m2, with LED backlit, measuring 12.1 inches in diagonal.
The NEC rugged tablet operates for up to 12 hours continuously after the next battery recharge, and supports a wide range of temperatures between -20 degrees Celsius and +50 degrees Celsius.
Specifications include an ultra low voltage Intel Dual Core processor clocked at 1.06GHz, and Windows XP Professional operating system with Service Pack 2.
NEC ShieldPRO FC-N22A is expected in Japanese stores in June.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Acer Next Generation TravelMate Timeline Notebooks Series
Acer Next-Generation TravelMate Timeline Notebooks Series
Below is the press release made by Acer, with title "Acer America Unveils Next-Generation TravelMate Timeline Notebooks Series for Professional Customers" :
The new TravelMate Timeline notebook line projects a high-quality, professional image with its neat lines and slim profile. At just one-inch thin, the notebooks are available in a variety of LCD display sizes, including the 14-inch TravelMate Timeline 8473 and 6495, as well as the 15.6-inch TravelMate Timeline 8573 and 6595.
“Today’s mobile professional needs all the conveniences and reliability of the office no matter where their work takes them,” said Gregg Prendergast, vice president of commercial sales and marketing for Acer America. “The TravelMate Timeline series has been designed to ensure a longer life cycle, provide exceptional PC performance, innovative durability features, security and long battery life that will provide business users a best-in-class mobile experience.”
Ensuring mobile PC performance needed for business users, the new TravelMate Timeline notebooks take advantage of the second-generation Intel® Core™ processors, capable of delivering maximum processing power in response to peak demands. From creating and editing digital multimedia to running power hungry business applications, the new TravelMates can handle the most demanding tasks with ease. The notebooks enable professionals to run business productivity applications 60 percent faster than previous generation processors, while delivering smart performance that adapts to the task at hand, thus enabling more responsive multitasking and energy efficiency. Additionally, the TravelMate Timeline 6495 and 6595 notebooks pack Intel® vPro™ and Anti-theft Technology, an intelligent way for users to help secure their mobile assets.
The TravelMate Timeline series provides stunning visual performance, with rich color and crisp images provided by Intel® HD Graphics 3000. The notebooks can also be equipped with discrete graphic options including NVIDIA GPUs with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology to boost graphic performance without negatively impacting battery life. In addition, Intel® Wireless Display technology enables users to share presentations or videos on HD displays or TVs via an easy to set up wireless connection.
The TravelMate Timeline models pack up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and provide plenty of space to store and manage files and folders of any size thanks to a spacious hard disk with up to 750GB of capacity. Optionally, the notebooks can be equipped with a 120GB Solid State Disk to further boost system performance. The notebooks also include a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfer and charging smartphones and other USB devices, even when the notebook is powered down.
The TravelMate Timelines offer a full range of advanced connectivity solutions including Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth. The Acer Video Conference solution, including high-def webcam and built-in microphone enables high-quality video conferences so that users can easily keep in touch with business contacts.
Smart PC Design Maximizes Durability
The new TravelMate Timeline series notebook PCs were designed with a number of new features to ensure reliable performance. Housed in a resilient Magnesium-Aluminum case that evenly distributes external forces and can withstand extreme pressure, the notebooks feature the innovative Acer DustDefender technology, which allows the notebook to remain cool while performing faster. Acer DustDefender technology is designed to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the system, by utilizing a smart reversing mechanism in the cooling fan to push the dust out of the system.
In the event a user accidently spills liquid onto the keyboard, the new TravelMates feature a spill-resistant keyboard with aqueduct drainage gaps at the bottom of the system, allowing full protection of the PC. The Acer FineTouch™ keyboard has scratch-resistant coating to withstand intense usage and improve durability, and provides a comfortable typing experience with a unique key shape designed to avoid mistyping.
The TravelMate Timeline notebooks also provide next-generation DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) technology that insulates the hard disk, providing added protection on-the-go and ensuring the physical integrity of the PC’s data. The hard disk drive is also soft-mounted onto the system to provide extra cushioning. The result is a significant improvement in preventing hard disk drive failure.
An optional Acer ProDock docking station features advanced I/O ports such as USB 3.0/2.0, Display Port, DVI, HDMI, VGA, and an ergonomic design for secured and tangle-free cable management. Measuring 14.9” (W) x 6.3” (L) x 1.18” (H), Acer ProDock has a compact design that fits in small spaces and provides single connect capability.
The Acer TravelMate Timeline series is available now at authorized Acer resellers. Pricing begins at $799.99 US/CAN for the TravelMate Timeline 8573 and 8473, $999.99 US and $1049.99 CAN for the TravelMate Timeline 6595, and $999.99 US/CAN for the TravelMate Timeline 6495.
Acer professional notebooks are submitted to a series of reliability tests and are compliant with the most stringent industry criteria. These TravelMate Timeline series models are Energy Star® qualified, ensuring energy savings and longer battery life and are registered EPEAT® Silver, having less environmental impact than products that do not meet the EPEAT criteria.(2)
The new Acer TravelMate Timeline Series comes with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer notebooks and netbooks are backed by toll-free service and support.(3)
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks.(4) A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the companys continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 8,000 people worldwide. Revenues for 2010 reached US$19.9 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.
© 2011 Acer America Corp. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.
(1) Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
(2) EPEAT ratings may vary by location—see www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
(3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
(4) Source: Gartner data, FY2010
Monday, May 20, 2013
Durabook R13C 13 3 inch notebook Review
The Durabook R13C. It is is a fully rugged 13.3-inch notebook computer that transforms quickly and easily to a Tablet PC for ultimate flexibility and functionality.
The GammaTech Durabook R13C is powered by an Intel Core Low Power i7-620LM vPro processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD, and Intel GMA HD graphics.
Other specifications include a 13.3-inch multi-touch display (1280*800 pixels, 1000 nits brightness), a ultra-slim DVD burner, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, a SIM card connector, SD card slot, two USB ports, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, stylus, water-resistant backlit keyboard, and 9-cell battery.
The GammaTech Durabook R13C is powered by an Intel Core Low Power i7-620LM vPro processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD, and Intel GMA HD graphics.
Other specifications include a 13.3-inch multi-touch display (1280*800 pixels, 1000 nits brightness), a ultra-slim DVD burner, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, a SIM card connector, SD card slot, two USB ports, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, stylus, water-resistant backlit keyboard, and 9-cell battery.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Google Will Rename Picasa and Blogger
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Two popular service owned by Google, Picasa and Blogger will soon disappear. Not that Google remove them, but because the Internet giant wants to throw the name of the product to be renamed.
Picasa and Blogger that have been renamed, will remain a key component of Google family of products. Such information is quoted from PC World, on Wednesday (07/06/2011).
Rebranding Picasa and Blogger is reportedly part of Google new strategy in introducing Google +, where several products that do not use Googles name was retired and replaced with names that include Googles behalf.
According to Mashable reports, six weeks away, the image editing service and the popular blogging platform will be renamed Google Photos and Google Blogs. But Google itself would not comment when questioned about this rebranding plan.
Googles decision is quite reasonable, considering the users of both services is generally less ngeh that the services they use are Google products. Well, the integration of Picasa and Blogger to Google + is expected to be the answer.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
DELL XPS M1710 Gaming Notebook Reviews
Dell Laptop Review
Dell just released a new gaming notebook and several sites already have published review of the XPS M1710.
There is a black model, available worldwide which starts at $2,600 and features a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 processor, 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics card, 1GB RAM and a 60GB HDD.
The United States exclusive Special Edition Red Formula model is priced at $3,400 and features a 2GHz Intel Core Duo T2500 processor, 512MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics card, 1GB RAM and an 80GB HDD.
PC Magazine is taken by the red color and how fast the system is. They say the M1710 performance is blazing, but demands plenty of juice, and its short (2.5 hours) battery life reflects that reality.
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Dell just released a new gaming notebook and several sites already have published review of the XPS M1710.
There is a black model, available worldwide which starts at $2,600 and features a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 processor, 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics card, 1GB RAM and a 60GB HDD.
The United States exclusive Special Edition Red Formula model is priced at $3,400 and features a 2GHz Intel Core Duo T2500 processor, 512MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics card, 1GB RAM and an 80GB HDD.
PC Magazine is taken by the red color and how fast the system is. They say the M1710 performance is blazing, but demands plenty of juice, and its short (2.5 hours) battery life reflects that reality.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Ready To Upgrades Laptop
Here is the Articles You Need to Know Before Upgrading Laptop
1. APPLICATIONS
Prior to upgrade your laptop to find out the specs first. This information can be found in Control Panel - System. You can also use additional applications such as DriverMax to identify the device and the specifications of your laptop.
2. EQUIPMENT
When you want to upgrade the memory (RAM) and hard drive (hard disk). You must have the appropriate screwdriver to open the cap Said Hard Disk space and RAM are. There are some laptops that require you to open the casing to change the device. Make sure the Hard Disk and RAM type is either IDE or SATA for hardisk and DDR2 or DDR3 for RAM.
3.STORAN
You can make the thumbdrive as a place to store the BIOS file or device drivers. To make the Windows 7 installer, 4GB thumbdrive more appropriate size or can also be used as a fitted Boot Disk Hirens BootCD system. Manakal thumbdrive more appropriate size for posting large files to be installed applications.
4.WINDOWS
If you are using Windows XP system you can upgrade to Windows 7 if your laptop specifications meet the minimum requirements of Windows 7. As a precaution you can copy the original windows DVD DVD Duplication or the thumbdrive.
5.FAIL DRIVER
Each newly purchased laptop included CD drivers for the device in it like chipset, display, sound and so on. The file might be bad after a few years of use and should be updated. select the driver but do not select the new version is still in the trial period (BETA).
6. FILE BIOS
As well as device drivers, BIOS software on the laptop can also update if necessary. You need to update the BIOS if you want to change the storage Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to Solid State Drive (SSD). You can update the BIOS on the website this laptop that you use that. Reminders also if you want to update this BIOS should be careful to follow the instructions given.
7.CAKERA BOOT
Preparation before upgrade Boot Disk is a precaution. You can set up Boot disk with CD, DVD or thumbdrive that comes with Hirens BootCD example system loaded with various useful applications of this system but also can access the internet if the windows on the laptop is damaged or infected with a virus.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Evolio U9 – thin and light netbook
Evolio company , a manufacturer of GPS receivers and other mobile devices, announced the decision to release a netbook U9. Evolio claims the device is the lightest notebook in the world as it has an 18mm thick (ultra-slim) with weighs 980 grams. The Evolio U9 netbook is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM. This Cedar Trail-based netbook is brings a 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel, a 1.3-megapixel webcam. As connectivity, new U9 netbook has Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and single HDMI output.Unlike most netbooks that come with hard disks, the Evolio U9 will come with either 64GB or 128GB SSD. The battery can be used for 5 hours.Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Touch
Multi-touch functionality is one of the newest features being added to notebooks and tablets alike. Currently only tablets offer screen manipulation of objects, whereas notebooks get limited multi-touch through touchpads. Lenovo is hoping to change this, by adding screen multi-touch capabilities to the thin and light Lenovo ThinkPad T400s. For an additional $400 over the base T400s, users get a touchscreen panel, albeit a non-pivoting one. In this review we take a look at the new T400s Touch with Windows 7, and see if we actually find an increase in our productivity.
Our Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Touch specifications:
- Windows 7 Professional
- 1440 x 900 WXGA+ with MultiTouch LED Backlit (Matte finish)
- Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
- 4GB DDR3 RAM (2GB x 2)
- 128GB Toshiba SSD
- DVD+/-RW
- Intel 5100AGN, Bluetooth 2.0
- Intel X4500M Integrated
- Built-in web camera
- 6-cell 11.1v 44Wh
- Dimensions: (LxWxH) 13.27 x 9.49 x 0.83"
- Weight: 4lbs 6.9oz
- Retail Price: $1,999 Starting
Build and Design
The new ThinkPad T400s looks completely revamped and polished compared to the regular T400. The chassis has slimmed down significantly, and the weight of the notebook has also dropped by almost a pound. The exterior is still wrapped in Lenovos much-loved rubberized black paint, but the design just looks cleaner and less busy than previous ThinkPad models.
Looking inside, the main changes start to become obvious. Besides the new keyboard and touchpad that we will go over shortly, Lenovo changed the shape of the palmrest around the touchpad, with the touchpad resting flush with the palmrest instead of being slightly recessed. The screen bezel is smooth all around the perimeter of the display, unlike the T400 which shows rough plastic grids near the built-in antennas and cutouts near the light and webcam. Even when compared to the ThinkPad X301, the new T400s looks more refined. The speaker grills are larger and look better suited to the design. Even the fingerprint reader manages to blend in better, with an all-black design instead of gold and silver like past models.
Build quality is still fantastic, with barely a hint of chassis flex even as it has decreased in thickness. The screen has some minor side-to-side flex when open, but no more than previous models. Protection for the screen, even with the super thin cover is surprisingly good, showing only small amounts of screen distortion when you are squeezing the back of the display. The new chassis feels quite rugged.
With the thinner design Lenovo completely reworked the chassis for the T400s, and it looks completely different than the T400 once you start opening it up. The hard drive is now accessed through a panel under the left side of the palmrest, which is now 1.8" instead of the 2.5" found in the T400. System memory and wireless cards are found under a single access panel on the bottom of the notebook. Compared to removing the palmrest on previous models, you now just loosen one screw and pop off a single panel to upgrade memory. With most of the slots changing location to the underside of the notebook, removing the keyboard is now only required to replace a broken one, or to get access to a half-sized mini-PCIe slot used for Wireless USB on some models. I really hope future ThinkPads follow a similar design to the T400s, since it is so much easier to upgrade components now.
Screen and Speakers
The T400s Touch uses a similar panel as the regular T400s, but with a touch surface added to the display. Everest indicates the panel part number as a Samsung made LT141DEQ8B00, with an N-Trig multitouch device. Just like the regular T400s, the screen has a WGXA+ resolution and is LED-backlit. Overall the screen looks nearly identical, but with one downside that is shared with nearly all touchscreens. Touch panels appear to have a hazy layer over the screen, although on the T400s it is not as apparent. Users who have never seen a notebook and tablet side-by-side might not notice this difference, but if you are coming from a regular notebook you may be slightly annoyed. Color and contrast are good compared to business notebooks, but it might seem washed out next to the latest and greatest glossy consumer-notebook display. Backlight levels are strong, with my preferred setting being 50-60% at my home and about 75% at the office that has brighter overhead lighting. Backlight bleed is minimal, only barely coming through at the highest brightness levels.
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The touch surface is a unique feature for a notebook. On one hand you can directly manipulate objects without a mouse or touchpad, but on the other you have a fixed screen that cant rotate like a tablet. Another inherent flaw of multitouch is that since it uses your finger as the pointer, it will never be as precise or accurate as a pen-input touch surface. This means that the controls are crude at best, using gesture or tap-based commands. In this area the multitouch screen works great. Scrolling around websites is easy with one finger, although sometimes the screen detects two inputs and starts to zoom the page. While drawing circles, we noticed some issues with our preproduction screen, where certain parts of the panel would get jittery, instead of showing smooth lines. As our model has a very early panel in it, it would be safe to say production models wouldnt have this problem.
Lenovo included new software to take advantage of the multi-touch features, with the primary one being Simple Tap. This application gives the user direct access to basic system features like volume and camera controls, wireless devices, and screen brightness. Each control is given its own tile, and you can add application shortcuts to the list if you want. Simply tapping the screen with two fingers brings up the tiles on top of any window.
Speaker performance was lackluster, but that is common on most business notebooks. They work well for streaming audio or having a VOIP chat, but for movies and entertainment the headphone jack is a much better alternative.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Yes, Lenovo significantly changed the look, feel, and layout of the keyboard on the T400s. After you pick yourself up off the floor from fainting, you will quickly see most of the changes are for the better. The feel of the keys remains mostly untouched from past models ... outside of the fact that the spacebar seems to click loudly if you press it on the edges. The biggest change comes with a redesigned function key section, offering larger "escape" and "delete" keys. Through in-depth research Lenovo found that those two keys were used more than other function keys. As a result they doubled the height, and moved the position of the insert key and F1 key.
I think the coolest difference is the new media buttons and power button. The power switch and mute keys light up when activated, so instead of the power icon showing up on the bottom edge of your screen, the button itself is the indicator. The caps lock button now features a translucent window with an LED that lights up to indicate the caps lock is turned on. One thing that is missing is an AC and battery indicator light facing you with the screen open, as they are now external only.
The T400s offers one feature I have yet to see on any other notebook to date: a speaker AND microphone mute button. While I am not sure how often I personally need to turn off my microphone, if you videoconference or use Skype frequently then a quickly accessed mute button would come in handy. Another minor change is the key tolerances have decreased, meaning there is less room for crumbs or dust to fall in-between keys.
The new touchpad is different, but I am having a hard time figuring out if that is a good or bad thing. The old design used a slightly rough matte plastic finish, which gave some traction and made it easy to move your finger around even if sweaty. The new design has a raised dimple finish with a softer texture that feels strange. I found myself increasing the sensitivity in the Synaptics control panel to make movement feel more fluid, but then found it too sensitive. It seems that you need to apply consistent pressure when moving over the new touchpad, where before it was easy to flick your finger across. I think if the bumpy surface was glossy or more slick I might enjoy it more.
Another change is the shape and size of the trackpad buttons. The buttons have a radius contour that goes through the buttons to the edges where they meet the palmrest. From a design standpoint they flow better with the notebook than previous attempts, and it is even easier to access them from the touchpad now.
Ports and Features
Port selection on the T400s has been greatly improved over the T400 model. New to the back of the T400s is an eSATA port for storage expansion and DisplayPort out, giving you digital video from the notebook itself. Just like the T400 it has three USB ports, one through a combo USB/eSATA port. Lenovo has kept the VGA port for legacy connections, since it is still used frequently for projectors. With the decrease in thickness the T400s lost its dual card slots, only keeping an ExpressCard/34 slot. The T400s offers a docking station connector on the bottom, but it is a new design that is incompatible with older models. The last big change came with the T60, and I can just hope that this docking station format stays the same for a few notebook generations to come.
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Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Touch is the first "official" Windows 7 notebook we have had in for review. This means it has all the proper manufacturer drivers, and the newest Windows 7 designed utilities. On most review notebooks we have personally upgraded to Windows 7, we have seen decent performance bumps, but this was not the case with the T400s. From the first review the only items that have changed are the OS, new touchscreen, SSD from a different manufacturer, and RAM, which is now double at 4GB. All aspects of day-to-day performance seem very snappy, including boot times, application load times, and HD movie playing. When we went to test its synthetic performance we noticed a pretty drastic hit to PCMark05 and a slightly smaller hit to wPrime. 3DMark06 was the only benchmark that actually increased. Some of this may be driver related, since technically Windows 7 hasnt officially launched, but it still goes against what we have seen on other computers. Another possibility is the touch surface is polling for gestures, and taking up precious CPU cycles. The average user would probably never notice this, as we cant actually see any performance drop in day-to-day use.
wPrime Processor Performance Benchmark (lower scores mean better performance):
PCMark05 Overall Performance Benchmark (higher scores mean better performance):
Synthetic Gaming Performance using 3DMark06 (higher scores mean better performance):
HDTune Hard Drive Performance Benchmark:
Heat and Noise
We found the T400s Touch ran slightly warmer than the standard T400s in our tests. While both notebooks showed the same heat zones, the T400s Touch was about 3-4 degrees warmer in each area. Some of this could be related to room temperature, or it could be related to certain components being able to run hotter or faster under Windows 7 while under a moderate load. Overall nothing ran too hot to be non-lap-friendly, but it was a surprising find. Fan noise was similar to the standard T400s, staying off for most of time, only coming on while benchmarking or small bursts to cool internal components. External temperatures listed below are shown in degrees Fahrenheit.
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Battery Life
Battery life was somewhat of a surprise with the T400s Touch. Even with the added power consumption of the touch interface, it still managed to get better battery life than the non-touch version. In our battery test with the screen brightness set to 70%, wireless active, and the system on the Balanced profile, it managed 6 hours and 19 minutes. The standard T400s only managed 5 hours and 48 minutes under similar conditions. This might be one area where Windows 7 shines, with less background processes or more efficient use of the processor. Both of these times are much less than the T400 with an extended battery though, almost reaching 10 hours with its 9-cell extended battery.
Conclusion
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Touch is a very cool idea, bringing a touch interface to a standard notebook. It gives users the capability to interact with the computer on a much more natural level and has huge potential for CAD applications or even messing around while surfing the web. The only problem right now that I see is that it was added to an already expensive model, putting it well out of reach for most users. Adding it on the base T400, which starts $749, instead of the T400s which starts at $1,599 would have been the better choice. Besides some preproduction quirks we saw it was a good implementation that didnt even affect battery life. If you are looking at the T400s currently, and could expand the budget by $400, it might be worth adding to the notebook for future uses.
Pros:
- First regular notebook to offer multitouch
- No battery hit from the touch surface
Cons:
- Software supporting full multi-touch controls is still limited
- Expensive upgrade to gain touch controls
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Fujitsu Stylistic M702 10 1 Inch Rugged Android Tablet
Fujitsu has announced their latest semi rugged tablet called Stylistic M702is a light weight high performance tablet specially designed for business users with water and dust resistant features to protect from damaged and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure protected and secure anytime access company data, Full HD large touch screen display with 300 cd/m2 brightness and 500:1 contrast ratio, integrated 4G LTE mobile network provides high speed connectivity and long lasting almost full days battery life.
The Fujitsu M702 Stylistic has 10.1-inch touch screen display with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution, 1.7GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB built-in storage, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, 8.1-mega pixels rear autofocus camera, 1.2-mega pixels front facing camera, dual integrated stereo speakers, dimension 259 x 169 x 9.9 mm and weight 590 grams.
The Fujitsu M702 has connectivity of 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 port, headphone and microphone jack, microSIM card slot, and up to 15 hours video playback.
Fujitsu Stylistic M702 will be available to buy from March in Europe at price of €999.
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