April 29th, 2009 by power
What to Consider When Buying a Netbook Computer
Netbooks are the new wave in mobile computing. First-time buyers are likely to be attracted to these small laptops because of their attractive price tags, while power users appreciate them because they are lighter than regular notebooks but still have full keyboards. Because netbooks are fairly popular, a great many new models have been released in the past few years, making it more difficult to decide which one is right for you. On top of that, traditional laptops are still an option that shouldn’t be ignored. If you’re after a multimedia experience, for example, a 17 inch laptop is going to provide a hands-down better picture than a netbook with a 7 inch screen.
Probably the most important factor you’ll be considering when looking for netbook or laptop will be price. On the low end of the spectrum, you can find several models with modest memory, disk space, and power for around $300. More pricey sub notebooks can cost as much if not more than a full-sized laptop, but provide more power without sacrificing portability. The price you need to spend on your netbook will depend on your needs. Web surfing, word-processing, and other simple tasks can be performed admirably by the Read the rest of this entry »
January 5th, 2009 by power
IBM or International Business Machines Corporation can be referred to as the Computer Industry’s ‘Originator’. It’s the 1st ever organization in terms of creating hardware related to computers. IBM has the highest number of patents in the industry of computers. Expertise of theirs hardware and chip technology has let them attain the ‘Numero-One’ Status. The semiconductor industry cannot be thought of without International Business Machines Corporation. The brand name reputation is such that people rarely give a second thought about buying its products. IBM is, in fact, the brand which can be equated with superiority. They hold the credit of giving the 1st ever computer to the world due to which Science is known to take a gigantic step towards the prosperity of the world.
In the year 2005, IBM took a major decision of leaving their usual computer business. They then got in to hardware technology and main frames. Consequently, Lenovo, Asia’s computer giant bought division of PCs, i.e. Read the rest of this entry »
January 5th, 2009 by power
Our top ten mini laptops list as of December 2008. This list compiles the best notebooks based upon cost, size, practicality and how useful they are. On a side note, we’ve also judged by looks as well in some cases.
Down the bottom is of our top ten mini laptops is…
#10 - Dell Inspiron Mini 9
At the bottom of our top ten mini laptops is the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. It is a simple spec 9 inch netbook with Intel Atom and HSDPA provided by Vodafone (on contract only). The Mini 9 trips up though over its keyboard which has no function keys and is altogether not very large anyway. This is thanks to the battery being pushing right into the chassis in a bid to make it smaller and lighte Read the rest of this entry »
December 24th, 2008 by power
Now that I have used my Voodoo envy for a few weeks, it’s time to share how it worked for me. Voodoo is a powerful name in PC Gaming hardware, but let’s be clear: this is definitely *not* a gaming machine. The Voodoo envy is an ultra-light laptop that is really good at productivity tasks such as email, web browsing, excel and text editing. Think of it as the ultimate internet cafe machine: it is uber-light, will get you connected with the fastest WIFI, looks great on the table and is most likely a conversation starter even if conversations tend to be repetitive and start with “wow, what’s that laptop?”.
The industrial design is the greatest asset of this computer. It is thinner than the Macbook Air from end to end (0.7″) and it also looks so much classier. Very few people seem to have actually seen a Voodoo Envy 133 in the wild. Each time I hop into a meeting, people are watching the laptop instead of looking at the projector screen: you have been warned! Fortunately, I don’t sell anything, so that’s fine. There’s no need for a descriptive paragraph, just look at the photo gallery, it speaks for itself. Read the rest of this entry »
November 27th, 2008 by power
When you take your laptop with you everywhere you go, there are a number of times when you put your laptop down and maybe turn your head away for a second or two. That time likely doubles when traveling through an airport. Though a couple of seconds is not a long time, that’s all the time a thief needs to grab and getaway with your electronic companion. If you plan on traveling with your laptop this holiday season, then travel prepared. Remember, statistics are not on your side. According to Gartner, one laptop is stolen every 53 seconds. In addition, according to a Ponemon Institute study, 12,000 laptops a week are lost by business travelers alone. Of that number, only 35% say they protect the information ingested in to their laptop.
The greatest risk a stolen laptop poses is losing the data on the PC that might be used for identity theft. Many people use their computers for online banking, e-commerce, household accounts, and personal correspondence. Information on the computer could be used to charge up credit and buy merchandise in the owner’s name. Plus, as more companies issue laptops to employees, corporate data is also at risk. If confidential information, like a customers’ personal data, is lost it can cause major damage and liability to a company. Read the rest of this entry »
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