November 3, 2010
Al.O. asked:
The Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540 Specifications
15.6″ HD+ LED-Backlit Display Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory 320GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive 1600 x 900 Native Resolution NVIDIA® NVS™ 2100M Graphics DVD SuperMulti Drive Built-in Webcam & Microphone Face Recognition Technology + Fingerprint Reader Genuine Windows XP Professional Energy Star Qualified Black Finish Connectivity: 802.11bg/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth Inputs/Outputs: PCI-Expresscard, SPDIF, 3 x USB, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo, Serial, Bridge Media Adapter 3 year limited warranty
Pros:
Powerful processor – As you can see in the above specifications list this Toshiba Tecra business notebook has a super quick Core i7-620M quad-core processor, which if you don’t know will give you enough power to do 3D rendering or HD movie production faster than before.
Powerful memory – Also inside the Tecra A11-S3540 business notebook is 4GB of DDR3 memory at 1066MHz clock rate, with this much memory you’ll be able to multi-task as if you were on your desktop.
Decent storage – With 320GB of avialble storage you’ll have enough room for all your programs and important documents.
Nvidia graphics – If you plan on doing any 3D or HD work using a integrated Intel graphics controller won’t cut it. That is why Toshiba put the Nvidia NVS 2100M graphics card inside it new Tecra business notebook.
Good display – The 15.6″ HD+ LED back-lit display is of good quality and lets you see resolutions higher than 720p. The native resolution on this display is 1600x 900.
Cons:
Average battery life – The Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540 business notebook did just average in battery life tests averaging around 3 hours battery life.
Possible weight issues – This notebook weighs 5.6 pounds and with the battery life being relatively low this isn’t the ideal choice for mobile computing.
Windows XP Professional – It would have been better if Toshiba would have just installed Windows 7 professional which lets you work in either Windows 7 or Windows XP easily.
The Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540 Specifications
15.6″ HD+ LED-Backlit Display Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory 320GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive 1600 x 900 Native Resolution NVIDIA® NVS™ 2100M Graphics DVD SuperMulti Drive Built-in Webcam & Microphone Face Recognition Technology + Fingerprint Reader Genuine Windows XP Professional Energy Star Qualified Black Finish Connectivity: 802.11bg/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth Inputs/Outputs: PCI-Expresscard, SPDIF, 3 x USB, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo, Serial, Bridge Media Adapter 3 year limited warranty
Pros:
Powerful processor – As you can see in the above specifications list this Toshiba Tecra business notebook has a super quick Core i7-620M quad-core processor, which if you don’t know will give you enough power to do 3D rendering or HD movie production faster than before.
Powerful memory – Also inside the Tecra A11-S3540 business notebook is 4GB of DDR3 memory at 1066MHz clock rate, with this much memory you’ll be able to multi-task as if you were on your desktop.
Decent storage – With 320GB of avialble storage you’ll have enough room for all your programs and important documents.
Nvidia graphics – If you plan on doing any 3D or HD work using a integrated Intel graphics controller won’t cut it. That is why Toshiba put the Nvidia NVS 2100M graphics card inside it new Tecra business notebook.
Good display – The 15.6″ HD+ LED back-lit display is of good quality and lets you see resolutions higher than 720p. The native resolution on this display is 1600x 900.
Cons:
Average battery life – The Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540 business notebook did just average in battery life tests averaging around 3 hours battery life.
Possible weight issues – This notebook weighs 5.6 pounds and with the battery life being relatively low this isn’t the ideal choice for mobile computing.
Windows XP Professional – It would have been better if Toshiba would have just installed Windows 7 professional which lets you work in either Windows 7 or Windows XP easily.
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November 4, 2010
joan asked:
Cheap AS09D56 11.1V,6 cell Laptop Batteries,battery for ACER AS09D56 ,brand new, 1 year warranty! Ship to most countries
Acer breaks the barrier of mobile computing with the ACER Timeline All Day Computing Notebook delivering over 8+ hours of battery life in an extremely thin and lightweight design that keeps pace with your life. Appreciate bright, lifelike images on the 13.3″ High-Def Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit display (16:9), optimized for viewing movies and HD entertainment all while saving energy. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Enjoy the freedom to roam with this all thin, all light, all day notebook featuring a 13.3″ HD LED-backlit display, wireless performance and convenience features that keep you connected to your digital world in an easier way. 13.3 HD (1366 x 768) Acer CineCrystal LED Backlit Display Acer Crystal Eye Webcamera with Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB Shared Video Memory Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Technology 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader – SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD Ports – 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Line-out(S/PDIF); Microphone, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 12.7 (W) x 9 (D) x 0.9 ~ 1.1(H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.5 Pounds
Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 13.3-Inch Black Laptop is powered by 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 Processor, 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz Memory and 80 GB Solid State Drive. Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 comes with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit (SP1), Over 8 Hours of Battery Life (6-Cell 5600 mAh). Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 has 13.3-inch HD CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD.
Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 comes with these specs: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 80GB Solid State Drive, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED , Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI Port, Convenience Buttons- Multi-Gesture Touchpad, Acer PowerSmart Technology, Acer Backup Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 8+ hours AS09D70 battery life, 3.5 lbs. | 1.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert).
The two complaints I’ve heard the most are from the speakers and the mouse button. The speakers are somewhat terrible, I can’t stand to listen to certain songs on them becaue they’re so bad, but the sound quality through a good pair of headphones is fantastic. Basically, the speakers will suffice and are certainly nowhere near a deal-breaker. They are plenty loud, which is another complaint I heard. I just wouldn’t expect to hear them in the next room. As for the mouse button it is a little difficult to push. I find myself occassionally trying to push too close to the center of the rocker and not getting any response until I move closer to either end. However, if you’re like me and prefer to just tap the pad then it’ll work just fine. I doubt even a power-user would notice after awhile. The trackpad’s touch features are very nice as well. The swipes and scrolling work perfect for me. Zooming is a little difficult because the pad is kind of small so you only move in small increments, but it works. http://www.laptop-battery.org.uk/laptopbattery/acer.htm
This is a well-built, solid performing, thin and light laptop that actually allows you to work all day without having to plug it in…and it’s $900 MSRP (also look up Acer Timeline on Bing and save $47 when you buy from JR Computer World with Bing Cashback). You could easily spend $2,000 on another system and get the same performance without the weight, construction, or battery life. It’s the best deal out there right now and for the performance junkies who want to do a little gaming I hear there’s a model coming with switchable discrete graphics. If you’ve never tried an Acer (like me), this is a good time to start.
Cheap AS09D56 11.1V,6 cell Laptop Batteries,battery for ACER AS09D56 ,brand new, 1 year warranty! Ship to most countries
Acer breaks the barrier of mobile computing with the ACER Timeline All Day Computing Notebook delivering over 8+ hours of battery life in an extremely thin and lightweight design that keeps pace with your life. Appreciate bright, lifelike images on the 13.3″ High-Def Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit display (16:9), optimized for viewing movies and HD entertainment all while saving energy. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Enjoy the freedom to roam with this all thin, all light, all day notebook featuring a 13.3″ HD LED-backlit display, wireless performance and convenience features that keep you connected to your digital world in an easier way. 13.3 HD (1366 x 768) Acer CineCrystal LED Backlit Display Acer Crystal Eye Webcamera with Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB Shared Video Memory Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Technology 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader – SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD Ports – 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Line-out(S/PDIF); Microphone, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 12.7 (W) x 9 (D) x 0.9 ~ 1.1(H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.5 Pounds
Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 13.3-Inch Black Laptop is powered by 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 Processor, 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz Memory and 80 GB Solid State Drive. Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 comes with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit (SP1), Over 8 Hours of Battery Life (6-Cell 5600 mAh). Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 has 13.3-inch HD CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD.
Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 comes with these specs: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 80GB Solid State Drive, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED , Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI Port, Convenience Buttons- Multi-Gesture Touchpad, Acer PowerSmart Technology, Acer Backup Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 8+ hours AS09D70 battery life, 3.5 lbs. | 1.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert).
The two complaints I’ve heard the most are from the speakers and the mouse button. The speakers are somewhat terrible, I can’t stand to listen to certain songs on them becaue they’re so bad, but the sound quality through a good pair of headphones is fantastic. Basically, the speakers will suffice and are certainly nowhere near a deal-breaker. They are plenty loud, which is another complaint I heard. I just wouldn’t expect to hear them in the next room. As for the mouse button it is a little difficult to push. I find myself occassionally trying to push too close to the center of the rocker and not getting any response until I move closer to either end. However, if you’re like me and prefer to just tap the pad then it’ll work just fine. I doubt even a power-user would notice after awhile. The trackpad’s touch features are very nice as well. The swipes and scrolling work perfect for me. Zooming is a little difficult because the pad is kind of small so you only move in small increments, but it works. http://www.laptop-battery.org.uk/laptopbattery/acer.htm
This is a well-built, solid performing, thin and light laptop that actually allows you to work all day without having to plug it in…and it’s $900 MSRP (also look up Acer Timeline on Bing and save $47 when you buy from JR Computer World with Bing Cashback). You could easily spend $2,000 on another system and get the same performance without the weight, construction, or battery life. It’s the best deal out there right now and for the performance junkies who want to do a little gaming I hear there’s a model coming with switchable discrete graphics. If you’ve never tried an Acer (like me), this is a good time to start.
November 7, 2010
DigitalTrends asked:
A portable gaming laptop? Alienware takes it one step closer with the Area-51 m15x gaming laptop.
Filed under Tech by on Nov 7th, 2010. 25 Comments.
November 13, 2010
Roberto Sedycias asked:
Notebooks are becoming an essential mobile accessory thanks to their easy portability and connectivity facility. Imagine the joy of surfing net from the comfort of wi-fi enabled pool side hotel area or the cafe without notebooks? With the rapid changing technology, conventional notebooks are no longer fashionable.
With powerful and advanced technology wrapped in a sleekly contoured compact manner, currently mini notebooks or ultra-mobile PCs as they are called have captured the attention of techno geeks. Even the smaller in size, the functionality of all other parts have not been compromised on mini notebooks. Fast hard disk drive, equivalent processor, high-speed DRAM , reasonable-sized keyboard for real typing and even intuitive Touch Panel pointing device that can be used with either its stylus or even a finger; all features are available in mini notebooks.
Mini notebooks can do what any other laptop or desktop can do. Rapid response time and ease of program modification are important advantages of mini notebooks. No doubt notebooks provide better visual experience, but at close to seven pounds, it could also be the cause of a bad back. Mini notebooks lower the heavy load strain common to conventional notebooks. Weighing around 2.6 pounds, these mini notebooks can still easily fit in a backpack or large handbag. Mini notebooks consume less power and as a result the heat generated is also low as compared to desktops or big notebooks. The radiation generated is also considerably lower. This is another advantage of mini notebooks.
However, mini notebooks do have its share of deficiency. The small screen might be a problem for some people. Others may be concerned because some model of mini notebooks store less data and sometimes run out of battery power faster than larger notebooks. The shrunken keyboards on the mini notebooks can also be difficult for the sausage-fingered. Mini-notebooks lack the raw power of their larger counterpart. It`s difficult to find discrete graphics in these categories. But without paying the hefty prices of traditional ultraportables, true portability is available in mini notebooks.
Mini notebooks have occupied only a small niche because of its expensive price and the shortcomings. Notebook manufactures have worked upon these shortcomings and as a result mini notebooks have advanced features to make up for earlier shortcoming. Manufactures are optimists that the consumers of this pocket pc will grow in coming period. With widespread use of broadband and online transactions, more and more people will prefer to use mini notebooks.
The advanced features available in some recently launched mini notebooks include flash memory storage of 4-8 gigabytes, larger Keyboard Pitch (16.8mm), has mobile computing feature, New fingerprint technology that allows users to bypass multiple password entry with one swipe of the finger, built-in wireless functionality, built-in wireless functionality, camera, biometric fingerprint security, long lasting battery up to 5hours and Battery charging state available in the Power-on Mode, not just in the Power-off Mode .
Some upcoming models also have screen size varying 8.9-inch to 10-inch and advanced features such as data encryption, multiple print storage, Bios fingerprint authentication, individual fingerprint application assignment, fingerprint website access and single touch boot features. Considering all the advanced features available, mini notebook can be really considered as cost effective.
Mini notebooks are a great information and communication companion, anytime and anywhere. However, before buying mini notebook, it`s advisable to do thorough research on it. Make a list of the features you are looking for in mini notebook. Go for genuine brands and pay attention to its after sales service and reliability aspect. Even after you decide which model you want to buy, it`s a good idea to get hands-on experience on your choice of model so that you can be rest assured of its performance.
Notebooks are becoming an essential mobile accessory thanks to their easy portability and connectivity facility. Imagine the joy of surfing net from the comfort of wi-fi enabled pool side hotel area or the cafe without notebooks? With the rapid changing technology, conventional notebooks are no longer fashionable.
With powerful and advanced technology wrapped in a sleekly contoured compact manner, currently mini notebooks or ultra-mobile PCs as they are called have captured the attention of techno geeks. Even the smaller in size, the functionality of all other parts have not been compromised on mini notebooks. Fast hard disk drive, equivalent processor, high-speed DRAM , reasonable-sized keyboard for real typing and even intuitive Touch Panel pointing device that can be used with either its stylus or even a finger; all features are available in mini notebooks.
Mini notebooks can do what any other laptop or desktop can do. Rapid response time and ease of program modification are important advantages of mini notebooks. No doubt notebooks provide better visual experience, but at close to seven pounds, it could also be the cause of a bad back. Mini notebooks lower the heavy load strain common to conventional notebooks. Weighing around 2.6 pounds, these mini notebooks can still easily fit in a backpack or large handbag. Mini notebooks consume less power and as a result the heat generated is also low as compared to desktops or big notebooks. The radiation generated is also considerably lower. This is another advantage of mini notebooks.
However, mini notebooks do have its share of deficiency. The small screen might be a problem for some people. Others may be concerned because some model of mini notebooks store less data and sometimes run out of battery power faster than larger notebooks. The shrunken keyboards on the mini notebooks can also be difficult for the sausage-fingered. Mini-notebooks lack the raw power of their larger counterpart. It`s difficult to find discrete graphics in these categories. But without paying the hefty prices of traditional ultraportables, true portability is available in mini notebooks.
Mini notebooks have occupied only a small niche because of its expensive price and the shortcomings. Notebook manufactures have worked upon these shortcomings and as a result mini notebooks have advanced features to make up for earlier shortcoming. Manufactures are optimists that the consumers of this pocket pc will grow in coming period. With widespread use of broadband and online transactions, more and more people will prefer to use mini notebooks.
The advanced features available in some recently launched mini notebooks include flash memory storage of 4-8 gigabytes, larger Keyboard Pitch (16.8mm), has mobile computing feature, New fingerprint technology that allows users to bypass multiple password entry with one swipe of the finger, built-in wireless functionality, built-in wireless functionality, camera, biometric fingerprint security, long lasting battery up to 5hours and Battery charging state available in the Power-on Mode, not just in the Power-off Mode .
Some upcoming models also have screen size varying 8.9-inch to 10-inch and advanced features such as data encryption, multiple print storage, Bios fingerprint authentication, individual fingerprint application assignment, fingerprint website access and single touch boot features. Considering all the advanced features available, mini notebook can be really considered as cost effective.
Mini notebooks are a great information and communication companion, anytime and anywhere. However, before buying mini notebook, it`s advisable to do thorough research on it. Make a list of the features you are looking for in mini notebook. Go for genuine brands and pay attention to its after sales service and reliability aspect. Even after you decide which model you want to buy, it`s a good idea to get hands-on experience on your choice of model so that you can be rest assured of its performance.
Filed under Laptop Notebook What Defines A Laptop by on Nov 13th, 2010. Comment.
huskermania asked:
PART 2: www.youtube.com Pictures of me taking it apart: www.flickr.com This video will show you in great detail how to remove your graphics card in your laptop or notebook. This process is hard, but I will show you how to do it without damaging or hurting your laptop. PC Details: Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop Windows Vista: Home Edition (SP1) Note: I have Virtual PC which allows me to run multiple OS’s at one time. (Vista Business & XP & Linux) However, I use Vista: Home Edition as my main OS. 1GB memory (Will upgrade later) 74GB hard drive (I have an external HDD) Intel Core Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73 GHz Each ATI X1400 Mobility Radeon Graphics Card
Filed under Howto by on Nov 13th, 2010. 25 Comments.
November 14, 2010
Simon Drew asked:
Nokia Booklet 3G: Taking the Leap
Not so long ago, the whole world was in awe as the iPhone took over the entire mobile phone industry by storm. The undeniable success of this device in the market marked Apple’s triumph in their leap towards a whole new industry. A company that established itself in the world of computers and laptops crossed the border into a relatively unknown world of mobile technology. Although they may not have been the first, they were definitely one of, if not the most successful company to do so. And now, Nokia wishes to replicate the same success as it too takes the leap; only this time, it’s the other way around. The Finnish telecom giants wishes to wow the world of portable computers with the upcoming release of the Nokia Booklet 3G.
The Apple Formula
Apple’s success in the industry could be greatly attributed to its ability to innovate. Even before the iPhone, Apple reestablished its name with the iMac which was then followed by the insurmountable achievements of the iPod. Both the iMac and the iPod were in no means cutting edge devices that introduced a whole new technology to the market. Instead, they made use of an already available technology and made their mark through an innovative design and an enhanced set of features. The result: success at the highest levels.
The iPhone is no different. Apple was definitely not the first to bring computer technologies to the mobile phone. However, their appeal was able to capture the market and as a result, the iPhone became an industry leader. The rest is history.
Nokia: Following in the Footsteps?
Nokia has long been revered for its highly-impressive accomplishments in the world of mobile phones. With the new Nokia Booklet 3G, they wish to transfer this success to the world of portable computers.
All the basic specs demonstrate the potential of the device to compete with the likes of the Acer Aspire or the Asus Eee line of netbooks: an ultra compact design, an extended battery life, and an HD-ready 10.1-inch screen to name a few.
However, if Nokia wishes to follow in the footsteps of Apple then it has to have the same innovative appeal. What the Nokia Booklet 3G lacks in revolutionary design, it makes up for in pioneering features. This device is one of the first netbooks to sport Smartphone features. 3G support, an A-GPS receiver, a SIM card slot, and some of Nokia’s best mobile phone applications are just some of them. Nokia hopes to transfer its successful mobile phone technologies to the new Booklet 3G. The question now is – will this formula be enough to replicate the unquestionable success of Apple with the iPhone? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Nokia Booklet 3G: Taking the Leap
Not so long ago, the whole world was in awe as the iPhone took over the entire mobile phone industry by storm. The undeniable success of this device in the market marked Apple’s triumph in their leap towards a whole new industry. A company that established itself in the world of computers and laptops crossed the border into a relatively unknown world of mobile technology. Although they may not have been the first, they were definitely one of, if not the most successful company to do so. And now, Nokia wishes to replicate the same success as it too takes the leap; only this time, it’s the other way around. The Finnish telecom giants wishes to wow the world of portable computers with the upcoming release of the Nokia Booklet 3G.
The Apple Formula
Apple’s success in the industry could be greatly attributed to its ability to innovate. Even before the iPhone, Apple reestablished its name with the iMac which was then followed by the insurmountable achievements of the iPod. Both the iMac and the iPod were in no means cutting edge devices that introduced a whole new technology to the market. Instead, they made use of an already available technology and made their mark through an innovative design and an enhanced set of features. The result: success at the highest levels.
The iPhone is no different. Apple was definitely not the first to bring computer technologies to the mobile phone. However, their appeal was able to capture the market and as a result, the iPhone became an industry leader. The rest is history.
Nokia: Following in the Footsteps?
Nokia has long been revered for its highly-impressive accomplishments in the world of mobile phones. With the new Nokia Booklet 3G, they wish to transfer this success to the world of portable computers.
All the basic specs demonstrate the potential of the device to compete with the likes of the Acer Aspire or the Asus Eee line of netbooks: an ultra compact design, an extended battery life, and an HD-ready 10.1-inch screen to name a few.
However, if Nokia wishes to follow in the footsteps of Apple then it has to have the same innovative appeal. What the Nokia Booklet 3G lacks in revolutionary design, it makes up for in pioneering features. This device is one of the first netbooks to sport Smartphone features. 3G support, an A-GPS receiver, a SIM card slot, and some of Nokia’s best mobile phone applications are just some of them. Nokia hopes to transfer its successful mobile phone technologies to the new Booklet 3G. The question now is – will this formula be enough to replicate the unquestionable success of Apple with the iPhone? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Filed under Computing Nokia Booklet 3G by on Nov 14th, 2010. Comment.
November 15, 2010
lerouxisonfire asked:
The truth behind the famous video which has generated so many comments. Enjoy!
Filed under Comedy by on Nov 15th, 2010. 25 Comments.
November 16, 2010
Hosea Lim asked:
With all the hypes and marketing brainwashing, I finally I got a copy of OS X Snow Leopard also known as version 10.6.
The installation was standard like the previous version but there was no Archive and Install option available and it went straight to upgrade my existing OS. I was worried. After more than a hour, I heard the Mac ‘ding’ sound and I ran toward the screen looking forward for a safe upgrade. I was glad that my Air laptop was successfully upgraded.
The first thing I did was to checked my hard disk storage space. To my amazement, 10.6 gave me back almost 13GB of storage space. I was worried again if my video and other files were deleted during the upgrade. Double checking again and again, I was so delighted that Snow Leopard 10.6 saved so much storage space. One thumb up!
The overall performance of my Air Laptop increased significantly. I could feel the speed. Everything I did was so much faster, applications loaded faster, Dashboard displayed faster, Spaces switched faster and the list could go on. I quickly restarted the OS to test the startup speed. The performance was over my expectation, at least two times faster than 10.5. Another thumb up!
Chinese language input on Multi-Touch. This was the main reason that enticed me to installed Snow Leopard. The Chinese input with Multi-Touch was first introduced on iPhone and iPod Touch. Combining keystrokes and keyboard input, now I could simply used it on my Air to enhance my writing. Three thumbs up already!
The most intensive Parallels Desktop 4.0 with Windows XP SP3 loaded in Snow Leopard. Another delighted discovery, my Windows XP was up and running two times faster than previously with 10.5. With Snow Leopard 10.6, I reclaimed a hefty lot of processor speed. For this, one big thumb up!
There were many more enhancements Snow Leopard offered. For me, These four reasons were more than enough to justify my upgrade. Four thumbs up for MacBook Air laptop running on Snow Leopard 10.6, the experience was awesome.
With all the hypes and marketing brainwashing, I finally I got a copy of OS X Snow Leopard also known as version 10.6.
The installation was standard like the previous version but there was no Archive and Install option available and it went straight to upgrade my existing OS. I was worried. After more than a hour, I heard the Mac ‘ding’ sound and I ran toward the screen looking forward for a safe upgrade. I was glad that my Air laptop was successfully upgraded.
The first thing I did was to checked my hard disk storage space. To my amazement, 10.6 gave me back almost 13GB of storage space. I was worried again if my video and other files were deleted during the upgrade. Double checking again and again, I was so delighted that Snow Leopard 10.6 saved so much storage space. One thumb up!
The overall performance of my Air Laptop increased significantly. I could feel the speed. Everything I did was so much faster, applications loaded faster, Dashboard displayed faster, Spaces switched faster and the list could go on. I quickly restarted the OS to test the startup speed. The performance was over my expectation, at least two times faster than 10.5. Another thumb up!
Chinese language input on Multi-Touch. This was the main reason that enticed me to installed Snow Leopard. The Chinese input with Multi-Touch was first introduced on iPhone and iPod Touch. Combining keystrokes and keyboard input, now I could simply used it on my Air to enhance my writing. Three thumbs up already!
The most intensive Parallels Desktop 4.0 with Windows XP SP3 loaded in Snow Leopard. Another delighted discovery, my Windows XP was up and running two times faster than previously with 10.5. With Snow Leopard 10.6, I reclaimed a hefty lot of processor speed. For this, one big thumb up!
There were many more enhancements Snow Leopard offered. For me, These four reasons were more than enough to justify my upgrade. Four thumbs up for MacBook Air laptop running on Snow Leopard 10.6, the experience was awesome.
Filed under Computers And Technology by on Nov 16th, 2010. Comment.
November 17, 2010
Rick James asked:
If your teenagers are like most, they probably have their own cell phones. While giving your kid, ‘tween’, or teen is generally seen as a good idea nowadays, there are some obvious downsides to kids and teenagers having their own cell phones — namely, it gives them a way to communicate with people, and sometimes access the internet, without your oversight. Fortunately, however, there are ways for you to keep tabs on your teens’ cell phone activity if you feel you need to — through cell phone forensics.
Cell phones, and the freedoms they give teenagers
Cell phones nowadays are not just portable mobile devices; most modern cell phones provide all-in-one phone, text, chat, video, photo, and internet browsing capabilities. With a relatively modern cell phone — prepaid or otherwise — your teen can be calling, texting, or chatting with anybody in the world, regardless of whether you approve of their activities or not. Unfortunately, unless you’re controlling every facet of your teens’ cell phone functionality and usage, there’s a chance that this unfettered freedom could lead to unwanted problems in the near future or later on down the road.
Keeping tabs on your teens’ cell phone activity with modern technology
For most parents, it should be relatively easy to find out the call history on your kids’ cell phone. After all, the cell phone bill is probably in a parent’s name, thus at least some of the cell phone activity will show up on the cell phone bill. However, when you need to find out details — such as deleted text messages, deleted emails, and maybe websites being visited, or photos being stored — a simple cell phone bill simply won’t do. In cases like these, you’ll need the help of a cell phone forensics investigator.
Cell phone forensics are based an older technology that has been adapted to work with today’s digital devices. Not too long ago, recovering deleted files and ‘hidden’ information was reserved for computer hard drives, and it wasn’t affordable for the average consumer. However, now these technologies — which can be used to find information on basic cell phones to today’s most complex mobile computing devices — are more affordable, and quite frankly — more in need than ever before.
Information available through cell phone forensics
Regardless of how your teen might try to hide it, there is a wealth of information available by a forensic scan of your teens’ cell phone:
* Deleted SMS / text messages
* Deleted emails
* Deleted video / photos
* Detailed caller ID history
* etc.
If you implicitly trust your teenager, maybe there’s no need to scan their cell phone for activities that you might not approve of. However, as you’re reading this article — you apparently think otherwise. If you want to know what your teenager has been up to on their cell phone, there’s no better method available than through cell phone forensics services. Not only will you know what they’re up to today, you’ll also know what it is that they deleted yesterday as well.
If your teenagers are like most, they probably have their own cell phones. While giving your kid, ‘tween’, or teen is generally seen as a good idea nowadays, there are some obvious downsides to kids and teenagers having their own cell phones — namely, it gives them a way to communicate with people, and sometimes access the internet, without your oversight. Fortunately, however, there are ways for you to keep tabs on your teens’ cell phone activity if you feel you need to — through cell phone forensics.
Cell phones, and the freedoms they give teenagers
Cell phones nowadays are not just portable mobile devices; most modern cell phones provide all-in-one phone, text, chat, video, photo, and internet browsing capabilities. With a relatively modern cell phone — prepaid or otherwise — your teen can be calling, texting, or chatting with anybody in the world, regardless of whether you approve of their activities or not. Unfortunately, unless you’re controlling every facet of your teens’ cell phone functionality and usage, there’s a chance that this unfettered freedom could lead to unwanted problems in the near future or later on down the road.
Keeping tabs on your teens’ cell phone activity with modern technology
For most parents, it should be relatively easy to find out the call history on your kids’ cell phone. After all, the cell phone bill is probably in a parent’s name, thus at least some of the cell phone activity will show up on the cell phone bill. However, when you need to find out details — such as deleted text messages, deleted emails, and maybe websites being visited, or photos being stored — a simple cell phone bill simply won’t do. In cases like these, you’ll need the help of a cell phone forensics investigator.
Cell phone forensics are based an older technology that has been adapted to work with today’s digital devices. Not too long ago, recovering deleted files and ‘hidden’ information was reserved for computer hard drives, and it wasn’t affordable for the average consumer. However, now these technologies — which can be used to find information on basic cell phones to today’s most complex mobile computing devices — are more affordable, and quite frankly — more in need than ever before.
Information available through cell phone forensics
Regardless of how your teen might try to hide it, there is a wealth of information available by a forensic scan of your teens’ cell phone:
* Deleted SMS / text messages
* Deleted emails
* Deleted video / photos
* Detailed caller ID history
* etc.
If you implicitly trust your teenager, maybe there’s no need to scan their cell phone for activities that you might not approve of. However, as you’re reading this article — you apparently think otherwise. If you want to know what your teenager has been up to on their cell phone, there’s no better method available than through cell phone forensics services. Not only will you know what they’re up to today, you’ll also know what it is that they deleted yesterday as well.
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