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Toshiba Satellite L515-S4925 14.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey

2009-10-31T02:27:00.000-07:00

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Price : $649.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
Technical Details
2.1GHz Intel Pentium T4200 Processor
4GB RAM
320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
14" HD TruBrite Widescreen Display

Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Toshiba Satellite L515-S4925 is is a great choice for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. This all-purpose laptop features a stunning 14-inch display with 720p native high-definition resolution. And thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. To top it off, the L515 features a brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish design with a Breeze pattern in Graphite Gray that's sure to turn heads.
It offers dual-core productivity from its 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 processor for excellent multitasking. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), 5-in-1 memory card reader, full-size keyboard and 10-key pad, and 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified and it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Key Features
14-inch high-definition display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more)
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 dual-core processor (Learn more)
320 GB Serial ATA hard drive
4 GB of RAM (800 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing (See speeds)
1.3 megapixel with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more)
Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
Fast Ethernet (10/100)
Built-in stereo speakers
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system (64-bit version) (Learn more)
6-cell (3700 mAh) battery
86-key keyboard
Dimensions: 13.4 x 9.13 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 5.1 pounds
Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
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Apple MacBook Pro MC226LL/A 17-Inch Laptop

2009-10-19T06:07:00.000-07:00

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Technical Details

2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
4 GB DDR3 RAM
500 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Operating System
NVIDIA Geforce 9400M + 9600M GT Graphics, 17 inch LED Display

Product Description

Featuring a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new high-resolution LED-backlit widescreen with a 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution, a greater color gamut for more vibrant colors, and a 700:1 contrast ratio that makes whites brighter and blacks blacker. It also includes the new glass trackpad that does away with the trackpad button (for larger tracking area) and features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And the non-removable battery lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000 times--compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical notebooks.
Under the hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a powerful 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 6 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And the MacBook Pro includes two video processors for ultimate flexibility: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics for great everyday performance and NVIDIA 9600M GT discrete graphics (512 MB of GDDR3 memory) for fast, smooth video--perfect for 3D gaming.

Other hardware features include a 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections), and an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G cellular networking.

It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, and is ready to run the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system. It also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

MacBook Pro brings high performance and precision design to everyone. Every new MacBook Pro features a breakthrough, long-lasting battery that delivers up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge (8 hours on the 17-inch MacBook Pro) and can be recharged up to 1000 times—nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. The new LED-backlit display has a 60 percent greater color gamut than that of previous generations, giving you richer, more vibrant colors. Every MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding graphics experience for everyday tasks. Power your way through the latest 3D games—including Call of Duty and Quake—and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork, iLife, and everything you do in Mac OS X. The 17-inch MacBook Pro has an advanced graphics architecture that employs both the integrated 9400M and the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor. Experience the fastest, smoothest, and clearest graphics yet for pro applications like Aperture and Motion, productivity tools such as Keynote, and intensive 3D games. Depending on how much performance or battery life you need, it’s a snap to switch between the two processors. And with the latest 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it’s the most powerful Mac notebook ever. All in a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that’s less than an inch thin.

Customer Reviews
Wow. Better in most ways than previous models By Debbie Lee Wesselmann
Apple's latest version of the MacBook Pro combines a sleeker case, more GB of RAM, an SD slot, and longer battery life, all with a lowered price. The 15" LED backlit display (available on the previous models as well) is simply gorgeous, with crisp graphics and easy-on-the-eyes clarity.

Unlike older models of the MacBook and MacBook Pro, this laptop runs fairly cool, even after hours of using a lot of processor power. The case, though not as thin as the Air, is slimmer than most (non-Apple) laptops I've seen, with an aluminum case that resists fingerprints better than the old MacBooks. The keyboard is comfortable, with responsive keys, and is lit from behind with blue light. The touch pad is a single square, without a visibly separate clicker, although it's there, at the bottom, under the pad, with right and left click functions; navigation using the touch pad and clicker is extremely easy, but most heavy users will want to purchase a separate mouse, as they would with any laptop.

The 4 GM RAM is twice what the lower end of the Pros offered previously. The battery life is now at seven hours. Naturally, the actual time depends on what you are doing, but the estimate comes pretty close. The SD slot is a nice touch. The GEForce NVIDIA integrated graphics has been in the Pros for at least a generation, with generally good reviews, although this newer entry-level Pro no longer has the dedicated graphics chip. If you want the best Mac graphics, you'll have to purchase one of the more expensive Pros that include the integrated graphics and the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT chip. For most people, however, this version is enough.

The MacBook Pro comes bundled with the newest iLife Suite, a fantastic set of programs that keep getting better: iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band, PhotoBooth, iDVD, etc. Users of older versions of these programs will be blown away. This MacBook should come with Snow Leopard, Apple's latest OS X, released in September 2009. (For more information about Snow Leopard, see Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard)

If you want to occasionally run Windows on this, you'll need to buy a copy of Windows, such as Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2 or other version, and a program such as Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac or VMware Fusion 2. Keep in mind that if you plan to run most programs on a Windows platform, you should probably not get a Mac. Most programs these days will have versions for each platform, but there are exceptions.

Students and heavy word-processing/presentation users should consider purchasing Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition.

The MacBook Pro is a fantastic machine. The debate between PCs and Macs will continue to rage, even as computers like this Pro win converts. Consumers who wish a small, budget desktop Mac instead of a laptop should look at the Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Desktop.

HP TouchSmart tx2z Customizable Notebook PC

2009-10-07T04:39:00.000-07:00

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Technical Details

Weighing just 4.65 lb. 1 our TouchSmart tx2z is ultraportable
A simple finger stroke on the 12.1" diagonal screen delivers quick and easy access to information, entertainment, and social networks.
This tablet PC is also "multitouch" : you can use more than one finger (e.g., index and thumb) at the same time.
view and edit photos with MediaSmart, which supplies an awesome digital media experience.

Weighing just 4.65 lb. 1 our TouchSmart tx2z is ultraportable. A simple finger stroke on the 12.1" diagonal screen delivers quick and easy access to information, entertainment, and social networks. This tablet PC is also "multitouch" : you can use more than one finger (e.g., index and thumb) at the same time. In addition, this model lets you view and edit photos with MediaSmart, which supplies an awesome digital media experience.

Now for the rest of the story.....Review By Roshi "Gadget Maste"

These machines are AWESOME! They are not for the serious gamer that needs a lot of intensive memory or extreme video. But as a good all around notebook with some pretty nifty features...It's da' Bomb! Touchscreens have been around since the early 90's, so the technology is not new, but it has come a long way since then.

The fan is typical and not overly noisy. The AMD chips tend to run a little warmer than the Intel chips, but not uncomfortably so. Want a hot running computer...try an Alienware Area 51 notebook....THAT'S HOT!

Folks have given Vista a hard time about not being very good...well it's the best Windows out there! Stop downloading viruses, installing third-party freeware, etc. A general rule of thumb that I use is that if I want software that works well with microsoft...then get microsoft software! I do not use Norton, McAfee or any of that other junk. I use MS One Care and it has worked for me...no viruses, no phishing, no adware.

The Tablet PC feature of this notebook is pretty cool. I can use it to edit pictures, make drawings, and take notes. The pen/digitizer is pretty good and the overall cost of the notebook itself is not to hard on the wallet.

The screen size is 12.1"...take note of that all of you readers that are looking for LARGE SCREEN DISPLAYS. This is a small notebook. If you need a large screen look elsewhere. If the specs say 12.1" screem and you purchase this notebook, don't complain about the screen being small. Take out the stander ruler, hold it diagonally, and imagine that area filled with a picture. That's how small it is. Not too hard to figure out.

Touchscreens have been around since the early 90's, so the technology is not "new" but it has been taken to a new level. Much like the iPhone and iPod Touch, you can do the same type of things with this Touchsmart notebook.

All in all, this is a great notebook for school or small projects. Perfect for a student or someone on the go.

Top 10 Laptops

2009-09-25T02:34:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Laptops

1. Compaq Presario CQ60Z Customizable Notebook PC
2. HP TouchSmart tx2z Customizable Notebook PC
3. Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Laptop Computer - 42312BU (Black)
4. Apple MacBook Pro, 17-inch, 2.8GHz - MC226LL/A
5. Dell Studio 17 Laptop Computer
6. HP HDX 18-1180us Entertainment Notebook
7. HP Pavilion dv5t Special Edition Customizable Notebook PC
8. HP G60t Customizable Notebook PC
9. HP HDX18t Premium Series Customizable Notebook PC
10. TOSHIBA Satellite L305-S5962 Intel Pentium dual-core 15.4" Wide XGA Intel GMA 45..

Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-2863 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook

2009-09-25T02:11:00.000-07:00

Technical Details

1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520 Processor
1GB DDR2 RAM
160GB Hard Drive
Windows XP Home, 3 Hour Lithium Ion Battery
10.1-Inch LED Display (1024x576), 1.3mp Web Cam

A larger sibling to Dell's Inspiron Mini 9, the Inspiron Mini 10 in obsidian black adds keyboard comfort and even more entertainment-friendly dimensions to the Inspiron Mini family. Like the Inspiron Mini 9 and Mini 12, the Mini 10 is a compact, easy-to-carry Internet companion that's ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and "Tweeters" to surf the Web, chat with friends (both via text and using the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam), stream video and audiocontent, and upload on-the-go photos to blogs or social networking sites. Standard built-in Wi-Fi means quick and easy wireless internet access to hotspots in the home, on campus, in a local coffee shop, in the office or at a conference.

The Inspiron Mini 10 features an intuitive Dell-developed custom home screen interface that is designed to make it easy to find what you're looking for. Intuitive icons link directly to groups of similar applications, like games, Web and entertainment, and favorite web links for quick access. Plus, the home screen can be personalized, putting your favorites front and center.

A bright 10.1-inch display is designed to be able to present web sites without a lot of left-right scrolling, and the 92-percent full-size keyboard is large and easy to navigate. An HDMI port also allows you to connect the Mini 10 to your HDTV for large-screen, high-def viewing. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (533 MHz; maximum capacity), integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, three USB ports, 3-in-1 memory card reader, and up to 3 hours of battery life.

It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

Even More Storage and Access to Your Files
Dell has teamed up with Box.net to offer exclusive web-based file storage, access and sharing to Inspiron Mini users, including a free Basic plan with 2 GB of remote storage space that's expandable to 25 GB. The Inspiron Mini 12 includes a direct link to a Dell-exclusive home page on Box.net (www.box.net/dell), providing you with an easy way to add incremental online storage space to easily manage your digital lives. Individuals can safely and securely upload files of any type to their Box, including photos, videos, music, documents and presentations, and then access those files from almost anywhere on any device.

Box.net's world-class service requires no software to download. With its OpenBox platform, Box.net enables people to edit documents and photos directly from their web-browser and post media to their blog or social networks, further enhancing the mobility and user experience on the Inspiron Mini.

Additionally, with Dell Remote Access you can find, use and share your digital world, even while away from home. Whether you use a mobile phone with a web browser, a computer outside your home, or share files and folders with a friend; you will have the ability to access files and devices in your home from anywhere with Internet access. Here are some examples on how you could use Dell Remote Access:

Remotely control any PC running Windows XP or Vista on your home network as if you were sitting in front of it.
If you have a smart phone with document viewers, you can open presentations, spreadsheets, and documents.
Take a picture on your phone and upload it to a folder on your computer... and then share the folder with a friend.
While on a vacation, transfer pictures from your camera (using an Internet connected PC) to a folder on your home computer, so your friends and family can see your vacation in real time.

The Inspiron Mini 10 allows you to stay connected in style! Choose your choice of colors to carry with you. The Inspiron Mini 10 boasts 10" of stylish viewing with a suprisingly large keyboard and yet is portable enough to take it anywhere! The large 160GB hard drive makes sure you never leave your music or your life at home!

Buy Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-2863 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook

HP Pavilion DV7-1270US 17.0-Inch Laptop

2009-09-23T03:57:00.000-07:00

Buy HP Pavilion DV7-1270US 17.0-Inch Laptop
Technical Details

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor
4 GB RAM (8 GB max)
320 GB hard Drive, Blu-ray Disc playback and DVD-RW/CD burning
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version)
Widescreen 17-inch LCD display, Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT Graphics

   Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new DV7-1270US is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. The DV7-1270US Intersect Imprint features an argyle-like pattern for subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. photos, music, karaoke, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV, with an optional TV Tuner at the touch of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality, and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. For those who want rich digital entertainment capability coupled with desktop-caliber performance in a stunning mobile design, the HP Pavilion DV7-1270US Entertainment Notebook PC delivers. The DV7-1270US ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Intel Core2 Duo Processor P8600, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with up to 2302MB Total Available Graphics Memory with 512MB dedicated, 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer, Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth. Dimensions: 15.59 (L) x 11.22 (D) x 1.31 (min H) approx., weight: 7.64 lbs. approx.

   It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. HP's ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection locks your 400 GB hard drive into place when it senses abrupt motion to help prevent data loss. The built-in eSATA/USB combo port enables fast backup to an external hard drive. Other features include 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics with up to 1918 MB of available memory, dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 54 slot, quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), and 5-in-1 memory card reader.

   It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (with 1 eSATA + USB 2.0 combo port)
1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
Analog video output: 1 VGA
1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
2 headphone jacks
1 microphone jack
1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
1 IR receiver
5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet networking
56K modem (V.90)
Customer Reviews:By Ryan Rodemoyer
It looks great, but make sure you did a little deeper

   I first saw this computer at Sam's Club (eventually where I bought it too) and was completely infatuated. This laptop delivers amazing value for the price. HP has definately brought their 'A' game on this model. There are a couple things you *need* to know before you buy this laptop.

First, the model I bought advertised a 500 GB hard drive. This is true, however it is 2 x 250 GB hard drives. Not that big of a deal, but I cannot believe it is not listed as such.

Second, the laptop comes preloaded with a ton of junk and is heavily integrated with Windows Live stuff. Messenger, Live toolbar, etc. It comes with a trial of Norton Internet Security and a trial of Office 2007. My advice: Get Norton off the computer ASAP and install another anti-virus product.

Third, no operating system CD's come with the package. There is a "Recovery" partition that contains about 12 GB of stuff (not 100% sure what exactly is on there). I do know that when setting up the computer it tells you you should create recovery CD's. I went through the setup to create the discs and here's the kicker - they want 21 CD's or 3 DVD's to create the recovery discs. Talk about stupid.

As of now, I have wiped the OS partition and loaded Windows 7 Beta. The driver recognition is fantastic on Windows 7 - both my wired and wireless ethernet drivers were install out-of-the-box.

The look and feel of this model is gorgeous. The 17" HD screen is amazing and the whole laptop has this slick look and feel to it. The bronze color scheme really stands out.

All in all, you cannot beat the price of this laptop. For what it comes with, a comparable model from another vendor would cost $600-700 more than what I bought mine for ($898 + tax).

Last, this is just my opinion and should be taken as such. Please do yourself a favor and do not install XP on this. This laptop is too great to go back to XP. AERO does look nice and this laptop should be able to run anything you throw at it. Even a clean install of Vista should not give you any problems. While XP works great for most people, do not fight change and try to give Vista/7 a fair chance. Hell, even try the newest Ubuntu (I think 8.10) because that should look great on this too.

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Apple MacBook Pro MC118LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

2009-09-20T02:40:00.000-07:00

Buy Apple MacBook Pro MC118LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

Technical Details
2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
4 GB DDR3 RAM
250 GB hard drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Operating System
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics, 15.4 inch LED Display

Featuring a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new 15-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology.

This 15-inch MacBook Pro (model MC118LL/A) also now includes Apple's innovative built-in notebook battery for up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge without adding thickness, weight or cost. Using Adaptive Charging and advanced chemistry first introduced with the 17-inch MacBook Pro the built-in battery delivers up to 1000 recharges before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity--nearly three times the lifespan of conventional batteries.

Under the hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a powerful 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And video is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding everyday graphics experience with up to a 5x performance boost.

Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections), and a Secure Digital card slot for easy access to digital photos and audio stored on SD and MMC memory cards.

It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, and is ready to run the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system. It also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

MacBook Pro brings high performance and precision design to everyone. Every new MacBook Pro features a breakthrough, long-lasting battery that delivers up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge2 and can be recharged up to 1000 times—nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries.3 The new LED-backlit display has a 60 percent greater color gamut than that of previous generations, giving you richer, more vibrant colors. Every MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding graphics experience for everyday tasks. Power your way through the latest 3D games—including Call of Duty and Quake—and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork, iLife, and everything you do in Mac OS X. This 15-inch model has an advanced graphics architecture that employs the integrated 9400M NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor. Experience the fastest, smoothest, and clearest graphics yet for pro applications like Aperture and Motion, productivity tools such as Keynote, and intensive 3D games. Depending on how much performance or battery life you need, it’s a snap to switch between the two processors. And with the latest 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it’s the most powerful Mac notebook ever. All in a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that’s less than an inch thin.

Customer Reviews:By Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Wow. Better in most ways than previous models,

Apple's latest version of the MacBook Pro combines a sleeker case, more GB of RAM, an SD slot, and longer battery life, all with a lowered price. The 15" LED backlit display (available on the previous models as well) is simply gorgeous, with crisp graphics and easy-on-the-eyes clarity.

Unlike older models of the MacBook and MacBook Pro, this laptop runs fairly cool, even after hours of using a lot of processor power. The case, though not as thin as the Air, is slimmer than most (non-Apple) laptops I've seen, with an aluminum case that resists fingerprints better than the old MacBooks. The keyboard is comfortable, with responsive keys, and is lit from behind with blue light. The touch pad is a single square, without a visibly separate clicker, although it's there, at the bottom, under the pad, with right and left click functions; navigation using the touch pad and clicker is extremely easy, but most heavy users will want to purchase a separate mouse, as they would with any laptop.

The 4 GM RAM is twice what the lower end of the Pros offered previously. The battery life is now at seven hours. Naturally, the actual time depends on what you are doing, but the estimate comes pretty close. The SD slot is a nice touch. The GEForce NVIDIA integrated graphics has been in the Pros for at least a generation, with generally good reviews, although this newer entry-level Pro no longer has the dedicated graphics chip. If you want the best Mac graphics, you'll have to purchase one of the more expensive Pros that include the integrated graphics and the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT chip. For most people, however, this version is enough.

The MacBook Pro comes bundled with the newest iLife Suite, a fantastic set of programs that keep getting better: iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band, PhotoBooth, iDVD, etc. Users of older versions of these programs will be blown away. This MacBook should come with Snow Leopard, Apple's latest OS X, released in September 2009. (For more information about Snow Leopard, see Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard)

If you want to occasionally run Windows on this, you'll need to buy a copy of Windows, such as Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2 or other version, and a program such as Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac or VMware Fusion 2. Keep in mind that if you plan to run most programs on a Windows platform, you should probably not get a Mac. Most programs these days will have versions for each platform, but there are exceptions.

Students and heavy word-processing/presentation users should consider purchasing Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition.

The MacBook Pro is a fantastic machine. The debate between PCs and Macs will continue to rage, even as computers like this Pro win converts. Consumers who wish a small, budget desktop Mac instead of a laptop should look at the Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Desktop.

NOTE: This review is for the 15.4 inch MacBook Pro. Amazon has pooled the reviews for all sizes. According to another customer, the 17 inch size does not have an SD slot.

Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

2009-09-20T02:12:00.000-07:00

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Featuring a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new 13-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology.

This 13-inch MacBook Pro (model MB990LL/A) also now includes Apple's innovative built-in notebook battery for up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge without adding thickness, weight or cost. Using Adaptive Charging and advanced chemistry first introduced with the 17-inch MacBook Pro the built-in battery delivers up to 1000 recharges before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity--nearly three times the lifespan of conventional batteries.

Under the hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a powerful 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And video is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding everyday graphics experience with up to a 5x performance boost.

Other hardware features include a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections), and a Secure Digital card slot for easy access to digital photos and audio stored on SD and MMC memory cards.

It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, and is ready to run the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system. It also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

The Unibody MacBook Pro Design

Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the MacBook Pro all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.

Customer Reviews:By Nate "bigetan"

Macbook graduates to PRO status!,
Well I must say I am very happy i did not buy apple's first iteration of the 13" aluminum macbook last year b/c they really got it right the second time around upgrading it to a macbook pro! Its nice to have that "pro" stamp on a 13" now! Apple has listened to their customers adding almost everything we have asked for and more, and managed to reduce the price! Thanks Apple!

CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR

- $100 less

- 13" aluminum macbooks became macbook pros

- 2.53Ghz up from 2.4GHz dual core

- 4GB RAM up from 2GB

- led display has 60% greater color gamut than previous model

- new advanced built-in battery that lasts up to 7 hours vs 4hrs

- FireWire is back (after all the complaints of first model)

- SD card slot (replaces express card slot)

- new models now come with iLife '09

- digital audio input is gone

- new model uses the same integrated mic and headphone port as the iPhone

PROS

- finally a price cut with a performance upgrade! i knew apple could do it. i was tired of paying for aesthetics and not performance.

- upcoming Snow Leopard OS upgrade in September will be free + $9.95 shipping to anyone purchasing a mac from 6/9 til December! nice perk!

- much better lcd screen! inline with the pro models...still glossy and still some glare but much nicer!

- backlight keyboard on all 13" models now! ( i really enjoy this as it can be controlled from low to high)

- battery life is significantly better than last year.( i get about 6 hours w/ regular use not the 7hrs that is reported)

- the computer is designed beautifully truly a head turner.

- iLife 09 suite is superb for pictures, movies, and music. Good software really does sell hardware.

- SD card slot accepts SDHC, which goes up to 32GB and works like a charm. (can boot from SD card as well)

CONS

- none really but a few minor ones

- power cord is really short and does not reach as many places as I would like...must sit very close to power outlet.

- battery can't be removed easily

- SD card sticks about half way out of slot. eye sore.

- blu-ray option would have been nice but understandable given licensing fees. (many blurays are offering digital copies which help)

Taking into consideration all the great improvements over last year with a nice price cut I can now truly recommend this near perfect Macbook Pro!

STUDENTS: If you buy this from the Apple Store you get an additional $100 off, a new iPod Touch 8gb, and a new printer via rebate) lasts until september!

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

2009-09-16T17:40:00.001-07:00

Laptop Hunters: Homeless Frank

2009-09-16T17:39:00.001-07:00

Apple's response to Microsoft's campaign Laptop Hunters

2009-09-16T17:37:00.001-07:00

Laptop Battery Hack

2009-09-16T17:23:00.001-07:00

How to speed up your computer in 5 steps

2009-09-15T16:35:00.001-07:00

Guy Catches Laptop With His Butt

2009-09-15T16:29:00.000-07:00

How-To: Install More Memory in Your Laptop

2009-09-15T05:23:00.000-07:00

14.Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-Inch Blue Netbook

2009-09-07T17:57:00.000-07:00

Technical Details

•10.2" Wide, 1024 x 600 WSVGA , 220 nits
•Intel Atom processor N270, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 512 KB Level 2 Cache
•160 GB, 2.5" SATA HD, 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz
•Intel 945GSE shared, 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 10/100 BaseTX LAN
•6-Cell Lithium Ion, Genuine Microsoft XP® Home with Service Pack 3, 1.3 Mega Pixel webcam, Kensington Key Lock, 1 year standard parts and labor, 2.8 lbs
Buy Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-Inch Blue Netbook
Amazon.com Product Description

Staying connected 24/7. It’s what matters to you. That’s why Samsung
introduced the new NC10 netbook. Weighing just 2.9 pounds, it’s designed to keep you online and on the go. Experience the freedom to surf the Web, shop and chat on IM with the latest wireless technology. Zip through your online applications with a speedy new Intel Atom processor. Store all your favorite videos, music, images and more with 160GB of storage, and enjoy them on a SuperBright 10.2-inch LCD. And with up to 8 hours of battery life, the NC10 brings you staying power.

The NC10 Netbook by Samsung is ideal for users looking for a low-cost, highly mobile solution that is aimed at "consuming" data via the Internet versus "creating" data. Key System Benefits - Easy to take with you whether it’s around the house, the campus or wherever one might travel; provides significant performance capabilities to wander the Internet and take care of basic productivity applications; enables one to view the Internet in full screen without compromise in a clear and comfortable display; maximum storage capacity for everything you download from the web; provides maximum system performance for basic web browsing and limited system functionality; enhances system performance without adding unnecessary system overhead; provides a great balance of price and performance. Key System Features - Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds; the NC10 adopts the new Intel Atom CPU; 10.2" wide LCD display providing 1024 x 600 resolution with 250 nits of brightness and an anti-reflection gloss coating display; high capacity 6-cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 8 hours of continuous run time; 160GB capacity hard disk drive (HDD); 1GB system memory (RAM); Windows XP Home Operating System.

Customer Reviews

IT Pro's Netbook Epiphany (the Samsung NC10).....,

USER BACKGROUND:
I've been involved with PC's since PC's came into existence. Through the years I've owned a wide range of notebooks from luggables, desktop replacements, to travel companions (currently I own a couple of 12" touch screen tablets and two HP 20" HDX media notebooks used as desktop replacements). I was ready for a new travel notebook and started to follow the evolving "Netbook" category. As in the past, I was faced with a substantial expenditure (several thousand dollars) to get one of the current higher end travel notebooks that would meet my general laptop requirements; a light, relatively powerful, good battery life and compact design. The evolving +/- $500 Netbook category piqued my curiosity and I started to read reviews and study the new product offerings including their upgradability potential, or lack thereof.

INTENDED USE:
In my experience, most air travelers use a laptop similar to myself, web browsing, email, and light office applications (word, excel, etc); or in other words the "Netbook" categories target market.

REQUIREMENTS:
On occasion I take long trips across the country (8 to 10 hour block to block) and I wanted my new purchase to provide a single charge that would last through that day's journey; no spare batteries or AC adapter in tow. A typical trip for me begins at the departure gate and firing up the notebook for a little catch-up computing while waiting for departure. Once airborne and settled in, I pull my notebook out for some on-board work. Upon arriving at my connection stop I either head to a travel lounge or the departure gate and get on-line once again. On the last flight leg, I'll generally pull out my notebook for some additional in-air use before getting to my destination.

My target requirements:
1. Light weight & Compact foot-print
2. Long battery life
3. 10" - 12" screen size, 1024x600 minimum resolution and bright
4. Reasonable processing power for intended use
5. Windows XP Pro
6. 2 GB of memory and a 320 GB 7200 rpm hard drive

MY NETBOOK SELECTION:
I purchased the "Samsung NC10" and I'M VERY IMPRESSED! I pre-ordered from Amazon.com and received the unit on 11/19/08. I settled on the white version since I'm not a fan of black keyboards which the NC10's blue and black color options sport. With the modifications discussed below, this little machine exceeds my overall expectations and is everything the various reviewers have analyzed and discussed to date. Most reviewers consider the keyboard on the NC10 the best in category, but since I'm not a touch typist that wasn't one of my hot buttons, however the key board is large, solid, and pleasant to use.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
The standard NC10 came closest to my purchase specs for light weight; it's under 3 lbs, long battery life; it seems Samsung's targeted 6 - 8 hours of battery life is doable (I've hit 6+ hours using disk, WiFi and toned down screen brightness). The 10.2" screen is very bright and clear with 1024x600 resolutions; it helps to auto-hide the taskbar to buy a little more screen real estate. The unit is very compact and like most Netbooks its projected area is smaller then an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper and the closed clamshell is 1" thick. The standard unit arrives with XP Home, 1 GB memory and a 160 GB 5400 rpm drive. The NC10 feels solid, build quality (inside and out) are excellent and out of the box the unit was responsive and fairly snappy. I have two WiFi access points in my home and the NC10's WiFi card picked both up with excellent reception and through-put; I also tried my Sprint USB broadband adapter with equally satisfactory results.

THE UPGRADES:
Like most engineering types; "If its not broke, take it apart and fix it anyway". I've read the reviews and knew the memory and hard disk could be easily be upgraded (given a little bit of prior experience and some hardware finesse). I went to my preferred parts supplier, Newegg, and purchased a 2GB stick of RAM for $32 and a 7200 rpm 320 GB disk drive for $100. I also picked-up a nice Netbook carrying case by Caselogic for $12 with my Amazon order. I used Apricon's EZ Upgrade Kit to image the units' standard 160 GB disk and then put it on the shelf as the failsafe backup. It took me about 10 minutes to take the unit apart and upgrade the components. I then prepared a Windows XP Pro DVD slipstreamed with SP3, repartitioned the disk, reinstalled the operating system and all the Samsung drivers and application software. Samsung did an excellent job of putting all the NC10's drivers and application software on their technical support web page. The overall result of these upgrades makes a noticeable improvement in overall performance. I'm very pleased with the final results for this tweaked, travel ready road machine (an example: standard boot time to WiFi connection is about 90 seconds, however I use hibernation on my notebooks and the machine will boot-up to WiFi connected status in 25 seconds).
NETBOOKS FUTURE:
I agree with many of the industry and media experts who have editorialized on the Netbook phenomena. Netbooks will continue to be a significant new growth segment in the overall notebook category. The manufactures have an interesting dilemma however; Netbooks will also continue to cut into sales of the higher margin, costlier tier of their notebook offerings. Feature creep is probably going to be the manufactures biggest marketing challenge; the temptation to seek product differentiation by adding larger screens, faster processors (central & graphics), more IO, etc., all tending to increase price, size, weight, and cut into battery life. If you examine your real world use and expectations you may have the same epiphany I have had; these little Netbooks are excellent solutions vs. the more expensive traditional notebook offerings. With a couple of easy inexpensive tweaks, the "Samsung NC10" is a home run!

By R. Hill "Specific Technical Generalist"

Laptop Tips วิธีเพื่มความเร็วเน็ตอย่างเหนือชั้น

2009-09-06T05:06:00.000-07:00

วิธีเพื่มความเร็วเน็ตอย่างเหนือชั้น<ถ้าไปซ้ำกับใคร หรือใครรู้มาก่อนหน้าแล้วก็ต้องขออภัยด้วยครับ ถ้าใครคิดว่าวิธีที่นำมาเสนอนี้อาจจะไม่ปลอดภัยหรือพ อทำไปแล้วมันอาจทำให้เครื่องช้าลง หรื่ออื่นๆ ก็ควรสำรองค่า Registy ไว้ด้วยนะครับ เพิ่มความเร็วในการเล่น internetการใช้ internet บางครั้งก็เร็ว บางครั้งก็ช้า ขึ้นอยู่กับส่วนประกอบหลายอย่าง วิธีนี้ก็ทำให้ internet เร็วขึ้นและถูกวิธี
ไปที่ start---> run---> พิมพ์ gpedit.msc กด ok
จะแสดงหน้าต่าง Group Policy
ที่ computer config.. เลือก Administrative Templates
หัวข้อ network เลือกที่ QoS Packet Scheduler
มองหน้าต่างขวามือ ดับเบิ้ลคลิกที่ Limit reservable bandwith
จะขึ้นหน้าต่างใหม่ Limit reservable bandwith Propoties เลือกแถบ setting คลิกเลือกที่ช่อง Enable
ในกรอบ Bandwith limit(%) ปรับเป็น 0 แล้วกด ok

MTU
เป็นหน่วยหนึ่งที่ใช้กำหนดค่าให้กับการ รับส่งข้อมูลผ่านระบบเครื่อข่าย ที่สูงสุดใน
การส่งแต่ละครั้ง
ถ้าเราตั้งค่าให้ค้นหาค่า MTU แบบอัตโนมัติ ก็จะทำให้ระบบสามารถทำงานได้อย่างมี
ประสิทธิมากขึ้น

ไปที่ Start---> run--->พิมพ์regedit แล้วกด Ok
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE---> SYSTEM---> CurrentControlSet---> Services--->
Tcpip---> Parameters
คลิกขวาที่ Parameters เลือก new > DWORD Value
ตั้งชื่อว่า EnablePMTUDiscovery
แล้วดับเบิ้ลคลิก พิมพ์ค่าเป็น 1แล้วกด ok

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เพิ่มการรับส่งข้อมูล MTU
การเพิ่มค่า MTU ให้มากที่สุด ก็เป็นส่วนหนึ่งให้ระบบการรับส่งข้อมูลทางอินเตอร์เน ็ตสามารถทำงานได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ

ไปที่ Start---> Run---> พิมพ์ regedit แล้วกด Ok
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE---> SYSTEM---> CurrentControlSet---> Services--->
Tcpip---> Parameters---> interfaces
คลิกที่หน้า interfaces จะมีหลายโฟลเดอร์ ให้คลิกขวาที่โฟลเดอร์แรก---> new--> DWORD Value--->แล้วตั้งชื่อว่า MTU
แล้วดับเบิ้ลคลิกใส่ ค่า
ถ้าเป็น dial-up Connection ใส่ค่า = 576
ถ้าเป็น PPP Broadband Connecting ใส่ค่า =1492
ถ้าเป็น Ethernet , DSL , Cable Broadband Connection ใส่ค่า = 1500

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เปิดหน้าต่าง IE ให้ทำงานได้เร็วขึ้น
เมื่อใช้งาน IE ไปนานๆ โปรแกรมจะช้าลงทุกที สามารถทำให้เร็วเหมือนใหม่ได้ ดังนี้

ไปที่ Start---> Run---> พิมพ์ regedit แล้วกด Ok
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE--->Software---> Microsoft---> Windows---> CurrentVersion--->Explorer---> RemoteComputer---> NameSpace
คลิกขวาที่โฟลเดอร์ D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF แล้วdelete

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การรับส่งบิทต่อวินาที

คลิกขวา My computer เลือก properties ที่หน้าต่าง System Properties เลือกHardware คลิกเข้าไปที่ Device Manager

ที่หน้าต่าง Device Manager คลิกที่ +Ports(COM&LPT) ถ้าโมเด็มเชื่อมต่อที่พอร์ตไหนก็ปรับแต่งที่พอร์ตนั้ น เช่น คลิกขวาที่Communications Port (com1) แล้วเลือกคำสั่ง Properties

จะได้หน้าต่าง Communications Port (com1) properties คลิกไปที่ Port Settions ที่ช่อง Bits per sacound ปรับความเร็วสูงสุดแล้วกดตกลง

วิธีสุดท้าย

ที่ไอคอน Connect ( ไอคอนรูปคอม 2 เครื่องที่อยู่มุมขวาล่างของเดสทอป) คลิกขวาเลือก properties

- ได้หน้าต่าง Properties คลิกที่ Configure
เลือกความเร็วสูงสุดอันสุดท้าย

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หมดแล้วครับ สำหรับความแล้วที่เพิ่มขึ้นนั้นควรจะรีคอนเน็คเน็ตแล ะรีสตาร์ตคอมครับจึงจะมีผล

วิธีใช้ UltraSurf ท่องเว็บแบบปิดตัวตน

2009-08-28T23:43:00.000-07:00

UltraSurf เป็นซอฟท์แวร์ฟรี ผลิตโดยกลุ่มผู้ชำนาญทางด้านเทคนิคใน Silicon Valley ที่ต้องการสนับสนุนการรับรู้ข่าวสารของประชาชนอย่างเสรี ต่อต้านการปิดกันข่าวสารบน Internet

ซอฟท์แวร์ UltraSurf ถูกออกแบบมาให้ใช้งานง่าย ไม่ต้องมีการติดตั้งใดๆ โดยโปรแกรมจะกำหนดค่าให้ IE โดยอัตโนมัติ ส่วนผู้ที่ใช้ Firefox สามารถกำหนด Proxy Server ตามที่ระบุไว้ในคู่มือของ UltraSurf ได้เอง
ขั้นตอนการดาวน์โหลด UltraSurf
ดาวน์โหลดซอฟท์แวร์โดยคลิกที่นี่ จะได้ไฟล์ u.zip มา
แตกไฟล์ u.zip ซึ่งจะได้ไฟล์ u.exe มา ไฟล์นี้ใช้รันได้เลย หรือพกใส่ ThumbDrive, USB Drive ไปก็ได้ เพราะไม่ต้องติดตั้งโปรแกรม

ขั้นตอนการใช้งาน UltraSurf
รันโปรแกรม u.exe โดยดับเบิลคลิกที่ตัวไฟล์ จะปรากฎหน้าจอหลักของโปรแกรมดังภาพข้างล่าง

หน้าจอหลักของ UltraSurf

รอสักครู่ โปรแกรม UltraSurf จะกำหนด Proxy Server ให้กับ IE และเรียกโปรแกรม IE ให้เองอัตโนมัติ
เสร็จแล้ว ใช้ IE ตัวท่องเน็ทได้ทันที แต่ทางที่ดีก็อย่าลืมไปตรวจเช็ค IP ได้จากเว็บที่ให้บริการตรวจ IP ก่อนหล่ะ (เช่น http://www.checkip.org/) อย่าประมาท
หมายเหตุ:

ปกติเมื่อเราปิดโปรแกรม UltraSurf โปรแกรมให้เราเลือกว่า จะให้ปิด IE ด้วยหรือไม่
ขณะปิด UltraSurf โปรแกรมจะกำหนดค่า IE ให้กลับสู่ปกติ คือ ไม่ใช้ Proxy Server โดยอัตโนมัติ

ข้อสังเกต
ที่หน้าจอหลัก ด้านล่างจะมีข้อความบอกสถานะของ UltraSurf ดังนี้

Port: ปกติจะมีค่าเป็น 9666 ค่านี้เป็นเลข Port ของเครื่องเราเอง เป็นค่าที่ใช้เปิดสู่โลกภายนอกโดยผ่าน Proxy ของ UltraSurf โดยเราต้องตั้งค่าของ Web Broswer (เช่น IE, Firefox, Opera) ให้กำหนด Proxy Server มาที่ Port นี้ (UltraSurf ตั้งค่านี้ให้ IE โดยอัตโนมัติเมื่อมันเริ่มทำงาน ฉะนั้นคุณไม่ต้องทำอะไรในส่วนนี้)

Status: แสดงสถานะของ Proxy Server ของ UltraSurf ว่าสามารถติดต่อ Proxy Server ได้หรือไม่ หากได้ก็จะมีข้อความ “Successfully connected to server!” แสดงให้เห็น แต่ถ้าไม่ได้จะมีข้อความแจ้งเป็นอย่างอื่น สาเหตุที่ไม่ได้ก็เป็นไปได้หลายสาเหตุเช่น Proxy Server ติดต่อไม่ได้, Proxy Server โดนผู้ให้บริการอินเตอร์เน็ท (ISP) บล็อกไว้ (เหตุการณ์นี้มักจะเกิดตอนมีเรื่องตื่นเต้นทางการเมือง) เป็นต้น

ปุ่มสัญญาณไฟ: 3 ปุ่ม โดยปกติเราจะเห็นเป็นสีเขียวทั้งหมด มันหมายถึง Proxy Server ที่ UltraSurf หามาให้เราใช้งาน เราสามารถเลือกใช้งานตัวไหนก็ได้ (ทีละตัว) หาก Proxy Server ตัวใดติดต่อไม่ได้ มันจะกลายเป็นสีอื่น เช่น เหลือง แดง เป็นต้น อันที่จริง Proxy Server ของ UltraSurf นั้นมิได้มีแค่ 3 ตัวนะ อย่าดูถูกมัน แต่ที่เห็นแค่ 3 ตัวเนี่ย เป็นเพราะมันสุ่มเลือกมาให้เราได้ใช้งานแค่นั้นเอง แค่นี้ก็ขอบพระคุณแล้ว

การกำหนดค่าใน UltraSurf

Options Screen
ที่โปรแกรม UltraSurf ให้กดปุ่ม Option จะเห็นหน้าจอให้กำหนดค่าดังภาพ

ปกติเราไม่ต้องแก้ไขอะไร แต่ถ้ารู้ไว้ก็ไม่เสียหาย รายละเอียดคือ
Delete Cookie: หากเราต้องการลบ Cookies เอง ให้กดปุ่มนี้เมื่อเราต้องการ
Delete History: หากเราต้องลบประวัติการ่องเว็บเอง ให้กดปุ่มนี้
Start IE automatically: ให้เปิดโปรแกรม IE ทันทีที่ UltraSurf ทำงาน
Delete cookie automatically on exit: ให้ UltraSurf ลบ Cookies ก่อนจบโปรแกรม
Delete history automatically on exit: ให้ UltraSurf ลบประวัติการท่องเว็บก่อนจบโปรแกรม
Close IE immediately on exit: ให้ปิด IE ทันทีที่ UltraSurf จบโปรแกรม
Do not close IE on exit: ไม่ต้องปิด IE เมื่อจบโปรแกรม UltraSurf
Hide Golder Lock: ไม่ต้องแสดงไอคอน (Icon) รูปกุญแจสีเหลือง ซึ่งปกติจะแสดงที่มุมขวาล่างของหน้าจอ ขณะที่โปรแกรม UltraSurf กำลังทำงานอยู่ (สำหรับคนขี้รำคาญ ว่างั้นเหอะ)

การกำหนดค่าใน IE ของ UltraSurf

เมื่อเราเปิดโปรแกรม UltraSurf โปรแกรมจะทำการตั้งค่า Proxy Server ให้ IE โดยอัตโนมัติ เราสามารถเข้าไปดูค่าที่โปรแกรมกำหนดค่าได้ดังนี้
เปิดโปรแกรม UlterSurf

รอให้ IE ถูกเรียกขึ้นมาโดยอัตโนมัติ

ที่โปรแกรม IE, ไปที่เมนู Tools >> Inter Options… >> Connections

หากเครื่องของเราต่ออินเตอร์เน็ทตรง ให้คลิกที่ปุ่ม Settings… จะเห็นสิ่งที่ UltraSurf กำหนดค่าให้ดังภาพ

ค่าที่ UltraSurf กำหนดให้ (ต่ออินเตอร์เน็ทตรง)

แต่หากเครื่องของเราต่ออินเตอร์โดยผ่านเครือข่าย (LAN) ให้คลิกที่ปุ่ม LAN Settings… จะเห็นสิ่งที่ UltraSurf กำหนดค่าให้ดังภาพ

ค่าที่ UltraSurf กำหนดให้ (ต่ออินเตอร์เน็ทผ่าน LAN)
จากทั้ง 2 ภาพด้านบน จะสังเกตเห็นว่า UltraSurf กำหนดค่าให้ IE โดยให้ Proxy Server มีค่า

IP Address เป็น 127.0.0.1: ค่านี้ (127.0.0.1) หมายถึงเครื่องของเราเอง (ทุกกรณี เพราะเป็นค่ามาตรฐานที่รู้กันทั่วโลก ว่าหมายถึงเครื่องที่กำลังใช้งานอยู่)

Port เป็น 9666: ค่านี้เป็นค่า Port ปกติที่ UlterSurf ใช้งาน คุณเห็นเคยเห็นค่านี้แล้วจากหน้าจอหลักของ UltraSurf

นั่นหมายความว่า การท่องเว็บใดๆ จะถูกส่งให้เครื่องเรา (127.0.0.1) ทาง Port 9666 ก่อน (เขียนสั้นๆ ว่า 127.0.0.1:9666 ซึ่งแน่นอนว่า UltraSurf คุมอยู่) จากนั้น UltraSurf จะส่งข้อมูลต่อให้ Proxy Server ตัวจริงอีกทีหนึ่ง (จำได้ไม๊ จากข้อความข้างบนก่อนนี้ว่า UltraSurf สุ่ม Proxy Server มาให้เรา 3 ตัว) ดังนั้นเราไม่จำเป็นต้องรู้ที่อยู่ของ Proxy Server ตัวจริง และการเปลี่ยน Proxy Server โดยเลือกปุ่มเขียว 1 ใน 3 ปุ่มนั้น เราไม่ต้องกำหนดค่าใหม่ให้ IE เพราะ UltraSurf ดูแลเราผ่าน 127.0.0.1:9666 มันง่ายอะไรปานนั้น

ผู้ใช้ Firefox
สำหรับผู้ใช้ที่รังเกียจ IE แต่ใช้ Firefox อยู่ เนื่องจากเรารู้แล้วว่า UltraSurf ดูแล Proxy Server ให้เราผ่าน 127.0.0.1:9666 ดังนั้นเดาไม่ยากใช่ไม๊ ก็แค่กำหนดค่า Proxy Server ใน Firefox ให้ชี้ไปที่ 127.0.0.1:9666 (ขณะที่ UltraSurf ทำงานอยู่ด้วยนะ) แค่นี้ก็เรียบร้อย ท่องเน็ทผ่าน UltraSurf ได้สบายใจ สรุปขึ้นตอนก็คือ

เปิดโปรแกรม UltraSurf (ปิด IE ได้, หรือสั่งไม่ให้เรียก IE โดยอัตโนมัติก็ได้)

เปิดโปรแกรม Firefox

ที่โปรแกรม Firefox, ไปที่เมนู Tools >> Options… >> Advanced >> Network

คลิกที่ปุ่ม Settings…

กำหนดค่า Proxy Server เป็น 127.0.0.1:9666 ดังในภาพ

กำหนดค่าให้ Firefox ใช้ Proxy Server ผ่าน UltraSurf

กดปุ่ม OK

ท่องเน็ทผ่าน UltraSurf โดยใช้ FIrefox ได้แล้ว

หมายเหตุ: ถ้าปิด UltraSurf แล้ว อย่าลืมกลับมากำหนดให้ Firefox เลิกใช้ Proxy ด้วยหล่ะ เดี๋ยวจะงงว่าทำไมท่องเน็ทไม่ได้ ไปโทษโปรแกรมอีก พาลอารมณ์เสียเปล่าๆ เลยนั่น

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13)Why should you get a laptop

2009-08-09T23:14:00.000-07:00

Why You Should Get A Laptop

Now that you have now a new computer, you have a difficult situation. If you have a desktop or laptop? Desktops are fine if you have a keen player, but laptops are the ultimate choice for the average consumer. Therefore, in this article we will examine the many benefits of owning a laptop.
Mobility

One of the biggest advantages of owning a laptop is that it is transferable. You have more to live behind a computer. With a laptop, you can take outside work is a road machine, and almost anywhere, with a socket. In addition to this part of the portability of a laptop computer to enable users to be social than desktop users. Laptop users can chat with their friends and peers when doing their work at the local cafe.

Productivity

It is now also a proven fact that the laptops can increase productivity, businesses and educational institutions are catching up and are either required or gives laptops to their employees and students. It is shown that only 1-7, the portable computer users find their laptop adds to the stresses at the same time taking into account that most of their laptop computer made them more productive.

More compact

Compared to desktop computers, laptop computers are smaller and take up less space. It is an advantage in areas where there is little room for small office or student room student. Given its small size, portable computers are also easier to maintain, you do not have to worry about the ventilation air is blocked by dark balls, and portable computers are also more profitable because they use less electricity than desktop computers.

Performance

In addition to the handheld computers and games are similar to the results, if not better than the desktop machines. Modern laptops can now run the program, which previously had been involved in heavy desktop computers. Moreover, unlike the desktop users, the portable computer users more likely to use their laptop to and not entertainment and, in general, to install the software they need. Users of portable computers are generally aware of security and are less likely the infection spyware and malware.
Finally, if you want to export, babble noise, the power of suction machines produce heat and caught another office with a laptop computer.

12)Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 Review

2009-08-09T23:03:00.000-07:00

A great companion you want on Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165

I order my Acer Aspire One 10 / 1 netBook (AOD150-1165) on 28th February 2009 by Amazon. Item sent on 2 March and arrived on 14 March.
If only I order Sapphire Blue color was available, but I am happy to sapphire blue. It seems very attractive. I would normally either black or white model, but I am happy that they are not available:) The only thing I regret is that there may be fingerprints, and I try not touch the glossy surfaces.

If you unpack the box and hold it on your page, you will identify, as may be (especially if you were a nail in 17 "laptop), which is not portable and ideal for all small aircraft code tables (or knees)

The 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor is a single-core processor, but it is quite caustic and can be more than sufficient for most office-type use. The netBook with w/SP3 installed Windows XP instead of Vista for me if it makes you react as well as (or better) than a Core 2 Duo based laptop with Vista.

The unit is very quiet. The noise of the fan or hard disk is minimal. The fan is not often Kick in normal use. It might be more active with some serious CPU / HD activity tasks.

The screen is 1024x600 Crystal Bright (bright) type LCD, but very easy to read under different lighting conditions. It is an integrated suite of 0.3 million megapixels (640x480) Webcam and microphone built into the title screen. Ideal for using a video-conference by phone, like Skype software, etc. BTW, for some vertical space on the desktop, you can taskbar on Windows XP auto-hide and pop-up, if Moving the cursor over the edge of the screen.

The keyboard is quite well developed. Unlike some competing models, the Shift, Control, Alt, Tab, Enter, Backspace, all the buttons in the right places. At first I found the keys a little small, but after a few days of use, get used to fight and avoid both. The arrow keys, would be a bit bigger than here and there at the bottom right of your keyboard.

The touchpad is a Synaptics model and is very configurable. Like any other, it is a bit small, but acceptable works well. It would have been better if he explains. Key touch is another story. They are just below the touchpad, but instead of two buttons, independent designers to a bar on the two keys. Therefore, the keys much harder to push. I would have preferred, two keys. I think the biggest complaint on the netBook. However, the buttons, we can smooth over time. I have soft pressing of both ends of the button bar at the same time several times. I do several times before using the laptop everyday. It was not as desperate.

Now I can try me for the build-in keyboard and mouse, but those who work can still make regular USB keyboard and USB mouse. For example, Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is perfect.

You can press the touch pad instead of the button. The Synaptics touchpad is very configurable. You can one corner of the touchpad to the right of the mouse and elsewhere, would be left.

The speakers this is netBook. They are strong enough and the sound quality is very good. However, since the opening speaker netBook bottom, if you continue on a soft surface like a carpet or the bed of sound can be steamed, as openings is locked. This is not a very good picture of him on the smooth surfaces for a long period, because it is blocking the fan and fan as well mean that the netBook overheating.

There is 1 GB DDR2 SODIMM RAM on the module installed (I was Samsung). There is no On-Board-soldered memory (the description on Amazon is incorrect and is on the old 8.9 "model). The store is easily expandable to 2GB by replacing the SODIMM module. I update memory 10.1 "Aspire One 2GB of installing a" Mushkin 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2-667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - Retail Module (Mushkin Reference # 991618). It works great! Please note that this module has CAS4 (4-4-4-12) is more common CAS5 (5-5-5-16). In other words, it is a little faster memory, because they are least expected, they say:)

The hard disk is a Hitachi HTS543216L9A300, 160GB 2.5 "5400rpm, Serial ATA, 8 MB cache hard drive. It is quite quiet. I think there is enough space for most applications. Pour plus d ' information, you can an external USB hard drive or hard disk drive itself can be updated almost as easy as the RAM.

The chip wireless (AR5007EG) is supported and Atheros 802.11b / g. The area is fairly decent. I had no problem connecting to my wireless access point at home, work or other free public hotspots. I have wifi in Starbucks, Barnes and Noble bookstore and McDonald's, among others (I WiFi in those places, because I-AT & T DSL). Some users report that some problems. The Atheros driver is installed by default is old (version 7.6.0.260). The last I've found for the AR5007EG wireless chipset is version 7.6.1.244 (from 2/25/2009) and I think that resolve, that some people experience. (Like the comfort, I have the instructions at the end of this review to access the updated drivers) characteristics of the device indicate that the installation of Wi-Fi chips for maximum energy savings. In fact, as the RAM and hard drive, the wireless module is also available. Who knows, someone (or Acer) would be a replacement of the 802.11n standard or a module WiFi + Bluetooth Combo.

There is no build-in Bluetooth capability. If you use an interface with Bluetooth devices, you need to buy a USB adapter Cirago as BTA3210 Bluetooth v2.1 EDR Class 2 Micro Bluetooth Adapter you can use a combination with a Bluetooth mouse, as Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black) Update: It seems, Acer Aspire One AOD150 build models for some Asian markets come with build-in Bluetooth. It is a pity, Bluetooth is not available for the American version. : (

Like many other early adopters, came with the laptop Built Panasonic 5800mAh, 59W battery. It lasts for 7-8hrs in the usual framework of nature, with Wi-Fi is enabled. This greater capacity of the battery boat normally (4400mAh, even 6 cells), but all have so far most of the major.

There are 3x USB 2.0 ports, 1 port Ethernet 10/100, 1 x VGA port external monitor and a single multi-format Flash Card Reader / Writer (again, our description is not properly on the 2nd SD card slot) . There is also an external microphone and headphone jacks and a Kensington Lock Slot-style.

There is also a 3G SIM card, a chip near the battery. My netBook was slit, but not 3G, there is material for the SIM card. Probably, some models are equipped with wireless technology, 3G.

Unlike 8.9 "predecessor, this 10 / 1 with a pattern of cases. I have a neoprene cover, a storage facility for a 11" laptop (Sony VAIO 11.1-inch neoprene protective case). Please note that 6 cells, the width of the battery is about 8.5 netBook. "So most of the 10" case width of about 7-8 "or are not as important or required to choose your case. In fact, I personally had two cases. The neoprene cover is in a larger 12-13 "handheld with enough pockets for the charger and cable. When I click on a coffee, I only netBook nuts and the rest in the car.

The netBook no system recovery discs. It is an Acer recovery program pre-installed, your hard drive to rest. They should do so as soon as possible. You never know when you need it. You need a CD-ROM / DVD and media (6 CD-R for the recovery system and Apps + 2 drivers, or in 2 DVD-R 1 recovery + DVD-R and Apps drivers). I bought NU Slim Super Multi Drive external USB DVD ESW860 worked well for me. It is quite close to netBook with the DVD and you can if you wish. They should be allowed, on another laptop or desktop computer with USB 2.0 interface. Update: You can also a number of new discs directly from Acer for $ 20. You need to Acer support Web site and click www.acerpanam.com United States on the map and choose "Buy CD eRecovery. It checks the serial number of your first netBook.

In addition to Windows XP Home, MS Works is a trial version of Microsoft Office 2007, a 30-day version of McAfee Anti-Virus Suite, and a few others a demo version is installed. These can be uninstalled via the Control Panel, if desired (or necessary).

On the whole I am very pleased with him and highly recommended. Of course, I can not speak here Customer Support / Service, as I do not need to use the service. If your goal is your usual applications and navigate with dignity, the screen size is the right path.

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Updated: Update Atheros AR5007EG WiFi driver:

You can download version 7.6.1.244 (2/25/2009) Pilot Softpedia. Jump to drivers.softpedia.com AR5007EG and enter at the cutting edge of research. Download the zip file (ar5_ar9_7.6.1.244.zip) and unpack it. Then go to Install_CD subfolder, and run setup.exe. If you choose to update the driver. It is easy and painless ... If you still have problems with driver update, change the channel of your AP / Router. It is possible disturbance in proximity to an Internet connection wireless router / access point. Good luck!

11)How To Buy A Laptop

2009-08-07T02:05:00.000-07:00

How do I buy a laptop

With a wide range of laptops or notebooks on the market today, it is extremely difficult for some people at the end of the purchase of one, the best for their needs. Different functions of the computer users of a laptop great world of technology, based on ideas for a specific task. A copy of a CD-ROM of data to write your own code, laptops can be used as desktops, adding effectiveness and efficiency of their small size easy to carry.
Given that you are not an expert, but you must know that some of your desktop computer the most important functions and components, the procedure is simple, you can more closely to a computer portable, make sure you will not regret it two weeks after purchase.
Start with the thought of the ideal size laptops. With the world of mobile computing in an increase in speed, size is now a big difference. In particular, a portable computer the size influence on two key factors in your decision next laptop: the ability to be simple and the screen. In fact, if you permanently on the jump, and you have a portability feature of the experience of your laptop, it is recommended to purchase a smaller model. On the hand, if you plan to spend hours in front of the laptop screen, you are better with a larger screen, this does not mean that your shoulders any unnecessary burden. With more than 17 inch screens, some of the laptops is not to lose something, if compared to a desktop PC. But the bottom of this page is that the laptop as the greater the weight also increases.
You have, for the size of your hard drive, so good, or the amount of RAM you need. Decision on hard drive of your laptop is a process that requires you think your buying a laptop, the most important computer system, or, if as a supplement to your existing office. In this case, your system most important, it is advisable for a bigger hard drive, all your programs and files from the purchase of a laptop 60 GB of RAM or more, is the ideal solution in this case. If you have your laptop, the unity of the tool design or digital photography of single database, you'll need as much memory can accommodate a laptop. Indeed, as much space on your laptop may also be part of your decision, because the size is greater than 256 MB of RAM is not published or your image needs development.

Of course, laptops of your network connection should be as skill, so you can stay in touch, either on the Internet, a wireless network or an intranet-Home-Office and network. Build-in connections to the Internet, you can always accessible and easy the whole mobile experience. Last but most importantly, before any purchase of your available budget. Although prices have dropped laptop, it is still quite a large investment.

10)ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook

2009-08-06T16:22:00.000-07:00

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook
• 10.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine
• Large 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, ergonomic keyboard and multitouch touchpad for extra comfort and convenience
• Spacious 170GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go (160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage)
• Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1
• Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs
• 1.3MP webcam and digital array microphones for simple and clear communication
• ASUS Eee Docking utility to enhance the user experience

Specifications

• Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP
• Display: 10.1-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD (Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology)
• Intel CPU: Intel Atom N280
• Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) & Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
• Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)
• Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage**
• Camera: 1.3M Pixels
• Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Digital Array Microphones
• Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
• Input/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in
• Battery: 10.5 hours* Li-Ion battery
• Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.02~1.44 (H) inches
• Weight: 2.81 lbs (with battery)
• Color: Black

Embrace mobile computing in style with the revolutionary Eee PC 1005HA-P. With an unsurpassed battery life of 10.5 hours, the 1005HA-P eliminates the need to worry about power while on the go. The 1005HA-P packs the latest ATOM CPU from Intel, the N280, which offers a 667MHz FSB, the fastest in its class. Built-in wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth help you stay connected wherever you go. The 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. A 160GB hard drive and 10GB of FREE online Eee Storage provide a wealth of storage and backup capacity. Lastly, a 1.3MP Webcam and Digital Array Mic round out the list of the 1005HA-P’s impressive features. With its sleek curves and smooth lines, the Eee PC 1005HA-P offers superior style without sacrificing performance or mobility. A durable sleeve case is included with the 1005HA-P, perfect for protecting your investment while on the go.

The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell shines as the ideal mini-notebook for the traveler looking to have it all.
Utilizing ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Eee PC 1005HA-P boasts an astounding 10.5 hours of uninterrupted battery life so you can work on important documents and surf the Web longer than ever before.

Inspired from the sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail and eye-catching beauty that makes the Eee PC 1005HA-P a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out.

The Eee PC 1005HA-P offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to touchpad-lock). The 10.1-inch (Color-Shine) LED-backlit display and sleek chassis will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. The generous 170GB ASUS Hybrid Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

Miles ahead of its competition, the Eee PC 1005HA-P provides leading-class performance and superior portability, liberating you from wall chargers and bringing you into the future of mobility.

Review Arguably the finest 10" netbook with a few caveats

The Asus 1005HA series is comprised of 3 models. Best Buy offers the 1005HA-B for $299 (plus tax). It features the N270 (1.6GHz 533FSB) cpu, glossy display, 3-Cell 23Wh Li-ion Battery (4 hrs), and a 1.3MP webcam. Excluded are the Bluetooth module, 10GB online Eee storage, and netbook sleeve. This is obviously the "Basic" model. I was able to demo this unit at Best Buy on June 27th, and IMO you are giving up quite a bit for the ~$65 savings over the 'P' model. Not to mention that as of now Asus will not sell you a spare 3 or 6-cell Li-Ion battery.

Amazon and other e-tailers offer the 1005HA-V for $339-$349, and the most notable change is the matte LCD. Those that frequently work outdoors or despise reflections will appreciate the matte display. It also features a N270 cpu, 6-cell 48Wh Li-ion Battery (8.5 hrs), 0.3MP webcam (according to Amazon specs, but it may in fact be 1.3MP), no Bluetooth, and absent again is the netbook sleeve.

So in a nutshell (or would that be seashell?) the 1005HA-P offers the faster N280 cpu, glossy display, 1.3MP webcam, 6-Cell 63Wh Li-ion Battery with a whopping 10.5 hrs run time, Bluetooth v2.1, and a black netbook sleeve.

All three units come with the Digital Array Mic which consists of two powerful microphones. Ambient background noises are eliminated, as well as reduced echoes for clearer voice recording. What's more, with only direct sound (within 60°) recorded, you'll obtain better voice capture. I've tested the mic with Skype, and it's loud and clear once you fine tune using the Realtek HD Audio manager. All models also include a WiFi 802.11 b/g/n adapter and 160GB 5400RPM hard drive. My 1005HA-P contains a Hitachi HTS543216L9SA00 hard drive and Atheros AR9285 wifi card. Atheros chipsets are known for excellent range and are typically less prone to connection drops. I'd like to point out that the AR9285 is only capable of 150Mbps.

All three variations ship with 1GB DDR2 800MHz memory. The good news is that you can remove the memory door on the bottom of the chassis and swap it out for a 2GB DDR2 200-pin SODIMM in under 2 minutes. Amazon offers the Crucial 667 & 800MHz modules for under $27. I installed the 800MHz module (CT25664AC800) since it offers more headroom and will step down to a lower FSB if needed. The 667MHz module should clock past its rated speed, but if your module doesn't then it could lead to instability. I'd recommend running a Prime95 "Blend" torture test for 12-24 hrs to make sure your system is stable.

Now that I've provided my $.02 on memory I'll briefly touch bases on the Eee Super Hybrid Engine utility. It lets users overclock or underclock their Eee PC's to boost performance or provide better battery life depending on their immediate requirements. In Super Performance mode CPU-Z shows the bus speed to increase up to 169.9MHz which translates into roughly 1.7GHz. Woot! One way to quickly change modes is to press Fn + spacebar.

The glossy LED display offers excellent color and contrast when used indoors. I was also pleasantly surprised with the excellent horizontal viewing angles. Keep in mind that once you get in a room full of light or step outdoors screen reflections could become annoying. I've used mine outside on a sunny day, and the screen is still very much legible. In fact it was much more detailed than the matte screen on my Dell D600.

Apparently the 1005HA-P Black was "under review" for several days, but the Blue is in stock and ready to ship direct from Amazon. According to some Amazon reps it ranges from complaints regarding the 'hot' ac adapter, charging issues that are a direct result of the end user not pushing the micro-sized right angle end of the ac adapter until it snaps in place, and quite possibly the Asus rebate. While the ac adapter does run hot while it is actively charging the battery, which Asus clearly mentions in the user manual, I've felt other ac adapters get just as hot. Therefore one should not be alarmed over the heat output.

Overall I am extremely satisfied with the 1005HA-P, and it is arguably the best 10" netbook on the market. Keep in mind that if you want a White or Pink shell you'll be limited to the 'B' or 'V' models. Asus has already released the two aforementioned colors in Europe & Asia, so hopefully by the end of 2009 we'll get them as an option on the 'P' model. Be sure to check out the Amazon community forum for this product located towards the bottom of this page if you require additional enlightenment. You'll find a lot of tips, tricks, and general FAQ's.

9)How to Get the Best Laptop Deal Before Splurging on a Laptop Attach‚ Case

2009-08-05T06:48:00.000-07:00

How to Get the Best Laptop Deal Before Splurging on a Laptop Attach‚ Case

Submitted By: Bradlley Mckoy

Dreaming of a Laptop? Dream Awhile

Dreaming about a laptop is different from buying one. When you imagine the laptop of your dreams, you have sticky images of ultra thin workhorses that can make your work easier. You already have a picture of the laptop attach‚case that will house your chic laptop and already you can feel the drooling stares of your co-workers.
Alas, when it is time to buy your laptop you are faced with numerous choices - things you cannot picture or translate to its most understandable basics. If you cannot make heads or tails of the discussions, beat it. Take the time to do a little research on laptops.
As for your laptop attach‚ case, you have all the in the world to shop for one because with these cases - what you see is what you get. With laptops, it is an entirely different thing. Take two months of laptop research before saying goodbye to your money.
Tips You Cannot Do Without When Buying a Laptop
* Read Before You Shop - Or Call a Friend
Get yourself a book that would acquaint you with the basics of a laptop or search the web. Make sure you gain a basic understanding about the hardware of a laptop - CPU, hard drive, memory, optical drives, graphics, motherboard chipset, mouse, sound system and whatever else there is to know.

This information is vital and you can learn to identify a good laptop from a not-so-good laptop when the hour of reckoning comes. If this sounds like too much work, then just ask a friend who already knows these things so he can do all the work while you shop for a leather laptop attach‚ case.
* Determine the Use of the Laptop
Are you looking for a laptop for business, for playing games, or for home use? If you're going to create programs, use a lot of graphics, or process large amounts of data, a high-end laptop that has bigger memory space and higher processing speed is your best bet. This is quite pricey.
On the other hand, lower priced laptops are good enough for surfing the net and typing letters and articles. Laptops that have too many functions aren't going to be useful to you anyway. So ditch the high end one for this instead and have some extra cash to splurge on a high end laptop attach‚Trust Well-Known Computer Stores
Established computer shops have their reputations to protect. But as soon as you enter the shop, ask a guide to help you with your purchase. Enumerate what you want your laptop to do for you and what you do not need. Listen to his suggestion but do the deciding yourself. Before you leave the store though, be sure to get the guide's or the manager's business card so you can call them up when the need arises.
Some laptops come with a laptop case upon purchase, while some do not. They just come with a cushioned cover so you will definitely need to buy your laptop attach‚. At least this time, you can make your choice after looking at the laptop attach‚ case inside and out.
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8)Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard

2009-08-05T06:36:00.000-07:00

Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.

Power of UNIX. Simplicity of the Mac.
Mac OS X is both easy to use and incredibly powerful. Everything--from the desktop you see when you start up your Mac to the applications you use every day--is designed with simplicity and elegance in mind. So whether you're browsing the web,
checking your email, or video chatting with a friend on another continent, getting things done is at once easy to learn, simple to perform, and fun to do. Of course, making amazing things simple takes seriously advanced technology. Which is why Mac OS X is built on a rock-solid, time-tested UNIX foundation that provides unparalleled stability as well as industry-leading support for Internet standards.

Stunning graphics.
The most striking feature of a Mac is its elegant user interface, made possible by a graphics engine that's built to leverage the advanced graphics processor in every Mac. This engine provides the power for things like high-definition video, stunning graphic effects, and high-quality animations. Fonts on the screen look beautiful and extremely readable. A soft drop shadow makes it clear at a glance which window is active and which ones are in the background. Document previews using Quick Look are high resolution so you can actually read the text. And built-in support for the PDF format means you can view and create PDFs from almost any application in the system.

Perfect integration of hardware and software.
Since the software on every Mac is created by the same company that makes the Mac itself, you get a completely integrated system. When you have a Mac notebook, for example, it automatically detects and connects to available Wi-Fi networks. It wakes from sleep as soon as you open the display and automatically reconnects to networks so you can get back to work fast. And it gets the most out of your battery by spinning down the hard drive when it's inactive, by intelligently deciding whether the CPU or GPU is best suited to perform a task, and by dimming the screen in low-light conditions.
Dock + Finder
The Dock in Mac OS X provides fast, one-click access to frequently used applications, folders, and even downloads from the Internet. The Finder makes working with your files and documents as easy as browsing your iTunes library.

Introducing the Finder.
The Finder is like home base for your Mac. Represented by the blue icon with the smiling face, it's one of the first things you see when you start working on your Mac. It lets you organize, view, and access practically everything on your Mac, including applications, files, folders, discs, and shared drives on your network.

Time Machine
Never again worry about losing your digital files. Time Machine automatically saves up-to-date copies of everything on your Mac--photos, music, videos, documents, applications, and settings. If you ever have the need, you can easily go back in time to recover anything.

More Power to Your Mac.
Since 2001, the breakthrough technologies and rock-solid UNIX foundation of Mac OS X have made it not only the world's most advanced operating system but also extremely secure, compatible, and easy to use. Snow Leopard continues this innovation by incorporating new technologies that offer immediate improvements while also smartly setting it up for the future.

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7)Laptop Crime is on the Increase: How to Protect Yourself From Laptop Theft

2009-08-03T02:49:00.000-07:00

Laptop Crime is on the Increase: How to Protect Yourself From Laptop Theft

Submitted By: David Lakins

For most people owning a laptop is all about convenience. Being able to sit where your want to work, wander around from office to office, sit in front of the television or even browse the web in bed are the reasons why laptops have become so popular.
It has also become much more than a work tool. For many people it is the place where you keep all the things that are important to you: your email and financial information, business secrets, personal writings, even irreplaceable media like photos, film, and writings.So if your laptop were stolen from you tomorrow, what would it do to your life?

Even worse, if a laptop belonging to your business were stolen that contained the personal data of customers or clients, it could put all of them at risk of identity theft and you could be held liable.
This crime draws both the common thief and the more sophisticated identity thief alike, and it's on the rise in England. Last year, a laptop belonging to the Nationwide and containing the personal information of over 11 million customers was stolen and never recovered. In London, laptop theft is up 15% on last year, with over 6500 laptops stolen in 2006 (not including laptops stolen out of homes and offices). Other metropolitan areas in Britain have similar statistics: over 2000 in Edinburgh with a 31% increase, and a 15% increase in Manchester.
Having a laptop stolen is personal nightmare if it is your own machine, but so much worse if you lose information that compromises your friends, co-workers, and clients. At Marks & Spencer's, a laptop lost in 2007 contained sensitive data about 26,000 employees, including their national insurance numbers and other personal identifying information. That cost Marks & Spencer's free credit checks for all employees and a promise to cover them for any damages if their identities were compromised. In the Nationwide case above, the company was fined just under a million pounds.
And even if you get the laptop back, even if the laptop was only "borrowed" its data can be copied off in minutes, putting any data on it at risk even after the machine is returned.

Two simple steps protect yourself against losing your personal computer?
The First Step: Protect Yourself
Laptops are at risk due to the very portability that makes them useful. It takes only seconds for someone to carry off your unguarded laptop, along with all its precious contents. The first thing to do is not leave it unprotected, even for a minute; keep it in sight. Get good security on your wireless connections while you're at it, and carefully choose the places where you use that connection.
You can also get physical barriers against using a stolen laptop. For instance, biometrics including fingerprint scanners has become increasingly popular with laptops, and key cards that you keep in your wallet or luggage separate from the laptop can been used to secure it. Computers with hard drives mated to internal workings prevent your hard drive from being removed and copied. And if your laptop is used to access the Internet after it is stolen, there are subscription services that can trace it remotely and render it unusable whilst it connects to the web.
The Second Step: Consider Laptop Insurance
Laptop insurance is becoming one of the fastest growing specialist insurances. With low-cost monthly premiums having some form of insurance policy could be the one thing between you and financial ruin. Laptop insurance is cheap, and if you have used other protections for your laptop, it gets even cheaper. Many providers offer worldwide cover, accidental damage protection and a 48 hour replacement service.
Protect yourself physically with laptop security and financially with good laptop insurance. With luck, you'll never have to depend on either. But if the worst comes about, you'll be glad you did.

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6)HP Pavilion DV4-1227US 14.1-Inch Laptop - Espresso Black

2009-08-03T02:41:00.000-07:00

HP Pavilion DV4-1227US 14.1-Inch Laptop - Espresso Black

Product Description
Exclusive dv4-1227us expands on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new dv series is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. The dv4 series Imprint pattern provides subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish.

And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. HP’s mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions. Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV (with an optional TV Tuner) at the touch of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality – and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Muvee Reveal makes creating films complete with effects and transitions a snap! Extras include dual headphone jacks and an HP Mobile Remote Control. Eco Highlights: ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT Silver registered, HP advanced power management features and aggressive default power settings reduce energy consumption, exclusive use of EPA SmartWay carriers for reduced transportation-related emissions, recyclable packaging material for less waste and a variety of environmentally responsible accessories are available including extended life batteries and mice.
Spec Check
14.1-inch LCD screen
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor
320 GB hard drive
4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
Dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±R drive
Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g)
Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total)
Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1)
Weighs 5.1 pounds

The Basics

Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

Hard Drive: The large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
You'll enjoy enhanced hard drive protection with HP's Protectsmart, which includes a 3D accelerometer that safeguards your data by parking your hard drive if your notebook detects any range of motion, such as being knocked off your desk, falling or taking abuse.

The gorgeous and functional details of the DV4-1227US.

Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. This notebook has an amazing 8 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).

Preloaded Software

HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists and watch DVD movies.
muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD.
Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.
Microsoft Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar.
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial version).
Adobe Reader 8: Read and print PDF files.
Norton Internet Security 2009 protects your PC and your identity when you email, bank and shop online; 60 days of protection updates included.

5)A Great Combination - Laptop Computers And Laptop Printers

2009-08-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

A Great Combination - Laptop Computers And Laptop Printers

Submitted By: Terry Roberts

A laptop computer, also called a laptop, is a mobile computer, which is small, lightweight and portable. Laptop computers normally run either on a single battery or from an AC/DC adapter or power supply unit. This adapter charges the battery even while providing power to a computer. Laptop computers and laptop printers are a modern technology that does not restrict you to one specific room or even area.
Laptop computers are extremely popular due to their portability. They use less power and are quieter than desktop computers but are a little slower and more expensive.
There is a large range of accessories available on the market today for laptop computers that make working much more convenient and easier. These accessories range from laptop printers to mini zip drives to mini hubs to security locks. They sell most accessories separately from laptop computers and design them to add convenience and meet the user’s needs.
Laptop printers are important accessories to use with laptop computers. Gone are the days of having to return to your home or office to print documents that you need immediately. There are now laptop printers, or mobile printers, that provide people with the power to print their documents while traveling on the road. This is not only convenient but allows people to be far more productive by saving time. A wireless USB adapter is an uncomplicated plug-in component that turns your laptop computer into a wireless communication device. You can link laptop computers with laptop printers, mobile phones, handheld devices or any other devices using Bluetooth technology. This system has built-in security that lets you safely transfer information and makes using cables, to transfer data, unnecessary.

There are backpacks or carriers specially made that allow you to transport laptop computers or laptop printers safely and these are just great for business people that travel, students or anyone requiring a portable computer and printer. The backpack carrier has more storage room than a regular carrier. All carry-cases are water resistant, safe for carrying and come in a wide range of designs and colors. Extended-use batteries are another great accessory allowing people to use their laptop computers and laptop printers when there is no power supply handy. For eye-level ease of reading, portable desk stands let you tilt the computer, which lessens neck and back strain, so the user is not typing flat or looking down. They are lightweight, portable and easy to use.
Shopping online for laptop printers and laptop computers is a great way to compare products and prices from numerous retailers without having to leave your office or home. With most people living such busy lifestyles today, this is a great way to relax while shopping.

4.1)Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 8.9-Inch Netbook Review

2009-08-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 8.9-Inch Netbook Review
Great little gadget By Dave

I've had mine for 3 days now, and it's been really hard to put down and walk away from. Obviously the poratability of it is a big reason, but also because the 6 cell battery lasts so long that I feel like I can just leave it on for a while without feeling the need to keep powering it down or charging it all the time. Also, boot up and shutdown times are a lot faster than my regular laptop.
The build is very solid. There is no flex in the screen or keyboard. I'm not sure how it would hold up if dropped on a hard surface, though. I hope I never have to find out. Keyboard response is nice. The keys don't feel cheap or like they would snap off if more than a little pressure is placed on them. Keys are close to regular size so typing on it doesn't take much getting used to, if at all. The screen is highly reflective and the outer coating has a glossy finish, which I don't prefer because it leaves fingerprints too easily and makes it difficult to see the screen in the daylight. But I'm willing to live with this simply because the computer has so much else going for it.

This computer uses the 1.6 GHZ atom, which is the standard processor included with most ultraportables right now. I've noticed that I can run some moderately intensive software on it, but not smoothly for long periods of time. I tried loading some music software for which a 1.4 GHZ processor is recommended (Native Instruments Absynth 4), just to see how well it would run. I found that it was capable of operating, but it was easy to make the CPU spike if I played more than a few notes at once. Not that I was planning on using this a a music production tool, but I was interested in seeing what I could get away with in case I find myself stuck on an airplane or car trip with my Aspire One and a pair of headphones and want to play around with sounds a little bit. Native Instruments FM8 wasn't so processor intensive and operated much more smoothly. In short, I got about the best response I could have hoped for with the processor and soundcard included. Fairly functional for light doodling.

Windows Media Player 9 was included in the software bundle, so I decided to upgrade it to Windows Media Player 11. I don't know if this was such a smart move, as version 11 may be more resource hungry. I was playing some mp3's while simultaneously updating my music library and the program started hanging on me after about 20-30 minutes. I closed and reopened the program and resumed what I was doing and after 5 minutes, the program again started to hang. By this point, I decided I had been testing the limits of this system for quite a while and the processor was running pretty hot by this point, so I decided to turn it off and put it down for a while.

RAM-wise, it comes with 1 GB and is only expandable to 1.5. I've heard that it is difficult to reach the RAM slot and that it involves taking the computer apart, so I've decided that the marginal increase in memory is not worth the hassle, particularly since the limited processor would not allow you to run much, if any, software that would require more memory than you already have pre-installed in this little thing, so it seems like a moot point to add memory.

The 160 GB hard drive is probably the largest capacity hard drive currently shipping pre-installed in the world of ultraportable PCs, and so far i've only seen it in the latest Aspire Ones. It's the traditional 5400 rpm HDD notebook drive. I like the higher capacity because it means that this computer can double as an additional storage drive to back up files, music, photos, etc. I would not have this luxury if I bought one of the other models on the market with low capacity solid state drives.

I've read reviews of the older Aspire One model and it seems a lot of people had difficulty with the Wi Fi not finding an internet connection and also bios problems. I don't know if Acer addressed these issues in this newer model, but I have not experienced any problems with either so far. If I do, I'll update my review later. So far, this has been a great little toy. You just have to remember that it was not built for intensive computing or high performance, and manage your expectations accordingly.

4)Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 8.9-Inch Netbook

2009-08-01T05:54:00.001-07:00

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 8.9-Inch Netbook

Technical Details

1.6GHz Atom N270
1GB DDR2 SDRAM
1.3 Megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers
802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out
160GB hard drive (2.2 pounds)
Product Description
A great choice for business travelers who like to travel light as well as those who need extra-long battery life, this affordable ultra-lightweight Acer Aspire One (LU.S050B.133) weighs just over 2 pounds and is packed with a 160 GB hard drive and Windows XP operating system. It has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam for easy video chatting, an instant-on feature that powers up the notebook in less than 15 seconds from when you switch it on, and Intel's latest mobile processor--the Atom. Offering a cool deep blue hue, the netbook's smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and it's accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge ring.

A great choice for light-packing business travlers, it comes with Windows XP Home, a 160 GB hard drive, and a 6-cell battery for up to 5.5 hours of battery life.

The integrated webcam at the top of the screen's bezel provides easy access to video chatting.

Weighing just 2.17 pounds, the stylish Acer Aspire One goes anywhere with you.
Designed especially for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet--up to 5.5 hours with the included 6-cell battery. Other features include 1 GB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications.

The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

Storage
This version of the Aspire One comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

Memory
The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB onboard memory and one 512 MB DIMM, 533 MHz) can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB of RAM,

DVD/CD Drive
Because of its size, the Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more.
Connectivity
This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. This notebook provides the following connections:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
Secure Digital (SD) card reader, also compatible with MultiMedia cards (MMCs)
Multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Cards
1 VGA monitor port
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
Screen, Video and Audio
The 8.9-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments.

This notebook includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, and it includes two stereo speakers.

3)Choosing A Laptop: Windows Laptop Or Macintosh Powerbook

2009-07-31T19:08:00.000-07:00

By: Jim Grayson

At present the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook are the most preferred plaptops for people around the world. A Windows laptop has the Windows operating system installed on it while the MacIntosh Powerbook manufactured by Apple Inc. uses its own operating system.

The Windows operating system is the most widely used operating system in the world. The Linux operating system, which is a open source operating system, is widely gaining popularity as it can be freely distributed. In addition, the Linux operating system is not the hacker’s paradise Windows is.

Let us compare the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook so that you can decide which one you would prefer.

The Windows Laptop comes in a variety of choices ranging from high-end, mid-range and ultralight laptops. A high-end laptop is preferred by those people who would like to replace their desktop machines. These machines usually have a large screen, fast processor and the maximum storage capacity. However laptops in this category weigh about 7 to 8 pounds and also include internal media devices such as CD-ROM and diskette drives. There may be a few USB ports so that you can attach external devices such as printers and digital cameras as well. A mid-range model is suitable for those consumers who would not like to shell out a fortune for their laptop. A mid-range model weighs a few pounds less than a high-range model and has a smaller screen. A mid-range model may be a little slower than a high-range model in terms of processor speeds and the options of internal media are more limited than in the high-range model. Ultralight models have the smallest display of all three and also the processor speeds are the slowest. The expansion capabilities and internal media are limited and the media devices are usually on the external side. The main advantages of ultralight models is they are easier to carry around because of their light weight and battery life is longer.

The MacIntosh or Mac are a line of laptops manufactured by Apple Inc. MacIntosh systems are usually targeted towards the home, education and the highly professional services market. The MacIntosh Powerbook is the first MacIntosh laptop powered by the Intel Core Duo processor. It has a 17 inch wide screen, but also is available in a 15 inch wide screen. The MacIntosh Powerbook is available in three configurations, the 15.4-inch model at 2.0 GHz (US$1999) and 2.16 GHz ($2499) and a 17-inch model at 2.16 GHz $2799). All three models come with the Intel Core Duo Processor and an 80GB or a 100GB or a 120 GB hard drive. USB ports a FireWire 400 port, a ExpressCard/34 expansion slot, DVI and VGA connectivity (VGA via included adaptor), optical S-P/DIF and analog sound output and inputs, gigabit Ethernet are also added in all the three configurations.
The machines run on the Mac OS 10.4 operating system which is the system developed by Apple Inc. The Powerbook also has a magnetic power connector known as Magsafe and it can detach easily when yanked to prevent the laptop from being pulled off the surface. The keyboard is backlit so that the keys are easily visible and there is also a scrolling trackpad that comes standard across the line. Extra accessories include an external USB modem as there is no internal modem available now and a TV output adaptor.
We have mentioned the basic features of the Windows Laptop and MacIntosh Powerbook. Both types of laptops are good in their own way. Weigh your needs and choose wisely.

About Jim Grayson
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2.1)HP Pavilion DV6-1050US 16.0-Inch Laptop Review

2009-07-31T19:02:00.000-07:00

Very Very happy with this computer , February 2, 2009
By Keshia Marie "Keshia

I have only had this for five or so days but i am in love with it already lol.
I am a amateur photogrpher and i already have a bunch of photos stored on it, the space on this is great!

I have been on about eight or nine different sites (including youtube) at once and they are all as fast as just haveing one open.

The web cam is good quality, with great effects. the mic is crystal clear.

The lightscribe is great, even though it isnt in color i definitely prefer it over labels.

Oh, the only thing i wasnt looking forward to was the fact that the battery only last two hours. But it actually last about 4 hours, and that is with the laptop open and being used for four hours straight.

Best Laptop at the price point, for sure..., March 10, 2009
By Bryan P. Wilmoth (Mesquite, TX USA)

I shopped around and believe me, this is the best "Bang for the Buck" around. I no longer really play games, so the Intel integrated video being the only weak point was no big deal. ***Amazon's Ethernet Specs are Wrong*** This unit does NOT have Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100mb connection only. But everything else is top notch. Core 2 Duo 2.0, Beautiful 16" 720P HD Screen, Vista 64bit Premium (Do yourself a favor and buy the Upgrade to Ultimate 64bit), 320GB HD, 4GB Ram, eSATA, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, docking port, Wireless N!!!, remote and this is one gorgeous laptop.

I added a Gigabit Ethernet Express Card for $50, from Amazon, to make this laptop perfect.

This is a case of "You get MORE than what you pay for..."

2)HP Pavilion DV6-1050US 16.0-Inch Laptop

2009-07-31T18:52:00.000-07:00

HP Pavilion DV6-1050US 16.0-Inch Laptop (2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 Processor,4GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Price: $899.99

Technical Details
Entertainment-centric notebook PC with fluid, modern lines in onyx and chrome; 16-inch LCD with perfect 16:9 aspect ratio
2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor, 400 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth; Gigabit Ethernet; NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS graphics (up to 2302 MB total)
Connectivity: 4 USB (with 1 shared eSATA), 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version); includes remote control. Spec Check
16-inch LCD screen
2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor
400 GB hard drive
4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
Dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±R drive
Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth
NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS graphics (up to 2302 MB total)
Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1)
Weighs 6.34 pounds

Product Description
Offering an eye-catching modern look, the entertainment-focused HP Pavilion dv6-1050us notebook PC makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music and videos while on the go, as well as keep you productive with a speedy dual-core processor and 64-bit Windows Home Vista Premium operating system. Enjoy full screen viewing with the 16-inch screen's 16:9 aspect ratio--perfect for full-screen viewing of HDTV and other HD content. And the BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight. You'll also enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam and omni-directional microphone. Optimized for low-light environments, it's great for capturing short videos to share on your favorite social networking site.

It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance.

HP's ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection locks your 400 GB hard drive into place when it senses abrupt motion to help prevent data loss. The built-in eSATA/USB combo port enables fast backup to an external hard drive. Other features include 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics with up to 1759 MB of available memory, dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 54 slot, quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity, and 5-in-1 memory card reader.

The Basics

Processor: Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.13 GHz processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and it can run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background.

Hard Drive: The large 400 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
You'll enjoy enhanced hard drive protection with HP's Protectsmart, which includes a 3D accelerometer that safeguards your data by parking your hard drive if your notebook detects any range of motion, such as being knocked off your desk, falling or taking abuse.

Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. This notebook has an amazing 8 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard (with integrated numeric keypad) and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the integrated Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (with 1 eSATA + USB 2.0 combo port)
1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
Analog video output: 1 VGA
1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
2 headphone jacks
1 microphone jack
1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
1 IR receiver
5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet networking
56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software

HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists and watch DVD movies.
muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD.
Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.
Microsoft Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar.
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial version).
Adobe Reader 8: Read and print PDF files.
Norton Internet Security 2009 protects your PC and your identity when you email, bank and shop online; 60 days of protection updates included.
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.9 x 10.2 x 1.61 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.35 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).

1.1)HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch Laptop Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2009-07-31T18:41:00.000-07:00

Most Helpful Reviews

Important things to know about this laptop,March 18,2009 By Geist

1. Bus Speed is 800Mhz. In the laptop world, this would be right between slow and fast. If you a casual user (watch youtube while checking your e-mail and writing a report), this will be sufficient.
If you like to do multiple things at once (extended desktop to create dual screen enviroment, move large files to and from external HDs, burn a cd, with video(s) playing and a music production progam running) my recommendation is that you become familar with tweeking your Vista settings or buy a more powerful computer. It's not that it can't handle such lofty requests, it can. It will just be slow/will lock up.

2. Comes with 4Gb DDR2 (2x2GB). Now, this will be MORE than enough RAM for almost anyone. But what if you dream big and want to be a desktop in laptop's clothing? It's upgradable to 8GB, which is rare for a laptop. For the most part, 8 Gb laptop RAM (2 x 4GB) doesn't exsist. If you can find it, it will be at least $250+. HP Build a laptop states that a 8GB upgrade would be $400. Why would you need this much ram? I cannot say. This may be useful in the future, I do not know.

3. Harddrive speed is 5400RPM. This goes back to how much multi-accessing you do. 7200RPM would be nice, but not necessary.

4. Bloatware. I'm not really sure why this is much of a complaint in regards of any computer. Windows/Control Panel has a build in remove software feature that can remove most software completely in a short period of time. I'm sure that some computers come with INSANE programs that are so integrated into Windows, you must have a court order and holy water to remove it from your life. If you don't like the in house program, there is 3rd party softwere (free & pay) out there that claims to do a more through job cleaning out the gunk.

5. The Vista experience is rated at 3.8. Just a FYI.

6. This really isn't a "gaming" PC. It's just not. Spades, No problem. Minesweep until you can't see straight. It's your world baby. Crysis (and if you know what this game is, you know what I'm gonna say next) ain't happpening. BUT, if someone wants to try it on this notebook, please leave a comment on this review and let me know how that goes.

7. There is a slot in the PC that holds the mini remote control. On the left side of the laptop. COOOOOOOOOLLLLL! At least I think so.

8. Do I like this laptop. I do. It's not the fanciest thing on the market, but for the price, it's good.

1)HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch Laptop

2009-07-31T07:50:00.000-07:00

HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch Laptop

Price: $801.49

Technical Details

2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor
4 GB RAM (8 GB max)
320 GB hard drive, LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version)
Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total), 16-inch LCD with perfect 16:9 aspect ratio
High Style
Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of HP's notebook design from the past few years, the new DV series is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes. The HP Mesh Imprint finish in onyx and chrome encases all surfaces visible during normal use for greater durability. And the Mesh Imprint features a grid-like pattern for subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. The streamlined look is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance.

Spec Check
16-inch LCD screen
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor
320 GB hard drive
4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
Dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±R drive
Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth
Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total)
Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1)
Weighs 6.34 pounds

The Basics

Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

Hard Drive: The large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
You'll enjoy enhanced hard drive protection with HP's Protectsmart, which includes a 3D accelerometer that safeguards your data by parking your hard drive if your notebook detects any range of motion, such as being knocked off your desk, falling or taking abuse.

Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. This notebook has an amazing 8 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard (with integrated numeric keypad) and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the integrated Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (with 1 eSATA + USB 2.0 combo port)
1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
Analog video output: 1 VGA
1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
2 headphone jacks
1 microphone jack
1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
1 IR receiver
5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
10/100 Gigabit Ethernet networking
56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists and watch DVD movies.
muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD.
Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.
Microsoft Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar.
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial version).
Adobe Reader 8: Read and print PDF files.
Norton Internet Security 2009 protects your PC and your identity when you email, bank and shop online; 60 days of protection updates included.
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.9 x 10.2 x 1.61 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.35 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).

HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch Laptop Description
Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new DV6-1030US is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. High-gloss HP Imprint finish in onyx and chrome now encases all surfaces visible during normal use for greater durability. The DV6-1030US Mesh Imprint features a grid-like pattern for subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. The streamlined look is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance and helping illuminate the 16:9 widescreen. Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV, with an optional TV Tuner at the touch of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality, and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Enjoy full screen viewing with the 16:9 aspect ratio. For those who want digital entertainment features and the latest mobile technologies in a stunning design that balances performance and mobility, the HP Pavilion DV6-1030US Entertainment Notebook PC delivers. Its 16:9 aspect ratio display enables full screen viewing of HD TV and other HD content. elegant Mesh Imprint finish helps protect your system. The DV6-1030US ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1759MB total available graphics memory, 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth. Dimensions: 14.90 (W) x 10.15 (D) x 1.33 (min H) approx., weight: 6.93 lbs. approx.