Sunday, June 8, 2008
Types of Notebooks
There are different types of Notebooks. Each has its own pros and cons. It depends on you which one is best suited for you. Some of the types of notebook are given below
Ultraportable
Ultraportables systems are so light and small that you'll hardly know they're in your laptop bag. The smallest ultraportable is sometimes referred to as sub-notebooks having 10-inch displays and confined keyboards.
• 2kg or less
• Less than 20mm thick
• Little displays (12 inches or smaller)
• Slower mobile processors, less memory, and smaller hard drives
• No internal CD, CD-RW, or DVD drives
• Ports are very less
• Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional
Thin-and-light
A thin-and-light offers the best balance between portability, performance, and features, particularly for business travelers.
• 1.8 to 3kg
• Less than 40mm thick
• Medium sized displays (12 to 14 inches)
• Powerful mobile processors, lots of memory, spacious hard drives
• One exchangeable internal CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive
• All standard ports
• Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional
Mainstream or value notebooks
This notebooks bring the performance and features that most users need without all the stuff they don't. Though these devices are a bit lighter and smaller than desktop replacements, mainstream notebooks still aren't suitable for business travelers.
• 2.5 to 4kg
• Approximately 40mm thick
• 14-inch display or larger
• Value mobile processors, base amounts of memory, and small hard drives
• Two fixed or exchangeable internal drives for floppy, CD, CD-RW, or DVD drives
• All standard ports
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
Desktop replacement
A desktop replacement is prepared for just about anything, but it rarely ever ventures off the compressed path. Because of its big and heavy size they are uncommon to traveler. But these give the best performance and the most features available in a notebook.
• 3.5kg or more
• Over 40mm thick
• 15-inch to 17-inch displays
• Fastest mobile or desktop processors, most memory, and largest hard drives
• Two exchangeable internal drives for floppy, CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD recordable
• All standard ports and multimedia connectors
• Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional
Tablet PC
They are available in two basic designs: tablets that look like traditional notebooks, but with displays that turn round and fold flat facing outwards, and slates that have no attached keyboard
• Less than 2kg (some slates weigh as little as 1kg)
• Most of them are compact.
• 12-inch digitized displays
• Same mobile processors, memory, and hard drives found in ultraportables
• No internal CD, CD-RW, or DVD drives
• Fewer ports,
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
How to buy a laptop battery?
When you have finally decided to purchase s new
The other thing to look for when buying a replacement battery is the type of battery. Manufacturers will use many different technologies however, for laptops there are four technologies used. These are Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, Li-Ion, and Li-Poly out of these Ni-Cad or nickel cadmium batteries are a very rare commodity and are being phased out gradually. Don’t go in for a Ni-MH battery if you have a choice between this and a Li-Ion or Li-Poly battery because the Ni-MH battery weighs much more than the rest and have a lower power to weight ratio, meaning it delivers less power than its lighter weight counterparts. Li-Ion and Ni-Poly batteries are the most advanced and last longer. So try for one of these two technologies. Some laptops are designed to use the kind of battery it originally came fitted with, this means if it came with a Ni-Cad battery it must be replaced with a Ni-Cad battery. This is because the internal circuit of the battery must match the laptop hardware for optimum charging and discharging. However, this is not always the case so check with your manufacturer of the laptop if the battery can be interchangeable.
Finally you must study the power ratings of the battery you are buying. Batteries are growing smaller and the power capacity is increasing. Batteries have two ratings marked on them. One will be the voltage and the other Amperes. When buying your replacement battery buy one with the same voltage rating as the old one but try to get a battery with a higher ampere rating. This battery will have longer charge cycles.
Many batteries are rated in watt-hours. This is perhaps the simplest way to rate a battery. The wattage of a battery is calculated by multiplying the voltage by the amperage so a battery with a 14.4 volt rating and an ampere rating of 3600mAh (3.6 Amps) will have a watt rating of 51.84 watts (14.4X3.6 = 51.84).
If the power rating on the battery reads 51.84 watt-hours it means that the battery can supply 1 watt of power continuously for 51.84 hours or 51.84 watts of power for one hour or any combination of the two. No suppose your laptop runs on 17.28 watts (which is pretty unlikely) a 51.84 watt battery will power it for 3 hours. SO divide the power ratings in watts of the battery by the watts of your laptop to see how long the battery will run your laptop.
Sometimes the power ratings in volts and amps on a battery vary. For instance a laptop that runs on a Li-Ion 14.4 Volt, 3600mAh battery may be able to run on a Ni-MH battery with a 9.6 Volt, 4000mAh rating. The Li-Ion battery will be stronger even though the amperage ratings are lower. Here is why:
Li-Ion: 14.4 volts multiplied by 3.6 amps will deliver 51.84 watt hours of power and a Ni-MH battery will deliver 38.4 watt hours of power because 9.6 Volts multiplied by 4 amps will equal 38.4 watt hours. Naturally the Li-Ion battery should be your choice for a replacement battery.
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Monkeys Gain Telepathy
So is it true? With intervention from bio-engineering humans have somehow accidentally made monkeys more superior than us in terms of evolutionary advancement. Not really, but it’s a thought to consider seeing that, now, technology is successfully being produced that doesn’t need any toggles or switches. It only needs thought processes for it to operate.
As seen on the video, scientists at The University of Pittsburgh have trained two monkeys to operate a robotic arm with only their brain waves. The news of the test results has just been released, and it seems that it’s going pretty smoothly.
Many see this as a huge step for medical science. People with amputated limbs can now hope to gain back what they have lost in some way. But, as with most technological advancements, we should also consider the darker side of the human heart. Especially when a powerplay is ever in question. I’m not a military weapons developer or anything, but surely I can come up with plenty of ways to develop this technology into making warfare–how should I say it?– more “efficient.” Imagine soldiers guiding their bullets to pinpoint locations with a simple staredown. Or what if humans develop such a dependency on this type of technology that we stop using our own limbs altogether? That would certainly defeat the whole purpose of this thought-based technology’s conception. In the end, we’ll suffer even more from committing the sin of Sloth, then we’d all be cast down to hell. You never know.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Notebooks: Old-School vs New-School
Talk to most people about a notebook, and they think you're talking about a small computer. And whilst, I appreciate the ideal of a super slim, super small laptop, to me they will never be notebooks. The time has come to reclaim the word notebook from the technology fiends, and return it to its rightful place as something with paper that you write in with a pen.
I know it's old fashioned, but I like pen and paper, in particularly, I like notebooks. I have a large collection of notebooks, some full, some empty, some half used ? the ratio is pretty even. My favourite notebooks feel substantial in the hand, and have blank shiny paper ? the sort of paper the pen glides across like a figure skater performing perfect pirouettes.
Being a writer, people seem to think notebooks are a perfect gift for me, and I've been given some beautiful ones over the years. However, I've never had the heart to tell anyone that I'd rather choose my own. Whilst shorter ones may only last a couple of months, larger ones are a six month minimum, and that's a big commitment.
My relationship with my notebook is a personal one. I am quick to leave if I don't feel things are working early on. I've tried having a bit of stamina, but I find it stilts me creatively. If I don't want to use the book, I don't write. Sadly, it really is that simple.
Different notebooks perform different functions. I have one overall, general book. This is usually small enough to fit in most bags and contains everything from shopping lists, to blog entries, music I've liked and short stories. It's the fall back notebook for all eventualities.
Then I have a planning notebook where I work through ideas. This is bigger and has to have blank pages to enable me to draw diagrams and write at funny angles. However, I am allowed to write whatever I wish in this book, apart from to-do lists which have to go in the general notebook.
I also have a diary/journal. I'm not sure why I have this as I normally write any relevant entries in either the general or planning books. This is a logistical problem. It is supposed to be a mood diary, so I've kept it by the bed, in the theory I can update it every evening. However, this is not the time I generally want to write journal entries, so I end up using the books I do have with me.
Additionally, there are the sporadic notebooks. The ones started when I suddenly have a great idea warranting its own notebook, but rarely maintained for longer than a couple of months. For example, I have a dream book which I haven't updated for several years.
Is it just me? Hopefully not. Hopefully there's a band of people out there willing to stand and be counted, ready to reclaim notebooks for the humble pen and paper. But I have to admit that I wrote the final version of this article on a laptop/notebook. Maybe it's the mix of old fashioned writing ideas down by hand and the fast word processing qualities of a notebook that make my writing an all-round enjoyable experience.
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Sarah Maple used dealtime.co.uk and uk.shopping.com to find the best prices for a notebook.
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Choosing A Printer Made Easy!
When shopping for a new printer, there are many factors to consider. You of course need to take into account your finances in this declining economy, as well as what you plan to use it for. There are 4 main types of printers to choose from: Laser, Inkjet, Multifunctional and Photo Printers. Each has a different speed, quality and price tag attached.
Laser printers are more expensive initially than other printers. However, they cost less to use and maintain. They print more quickly and clearly than other printers. Laser printers typically only print in black or gray. There are, however, color lasers available for those who are interested in the high quality and speed, and can afford the initial cost. They work similar to photocopiers and use toner, which lasts much longer than ink needed for other types of printers. Laser printers also offer an extensive number of features. They are found most commonly in businesses.
Another type of printer is the Inkjet. It prints much slower than a laser printer but still produces a high quality image. The price of an Inkjet printer is considerably less than that of a Laser printer. However, the ink can be fairly expensive, sometimes as much as the printer itself. So before you buy an Inkjet printer, find out how many ink cartridges the printer needs and the cost of each. The most common colors are Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow; however, some have additional colors. Check also to see if there are ink refill kits available, where you buy the ink and fill the old cartridge with the ink yourself. Some stores even offer the service of refilling your ink for you for a reduced cost. However, if you have a high-end printer under warranty, use only manufacturer ink to be sure any problems would be covered. Inkjet printers are most common in households.
Both Inkjet and Laser printers have Multifunctional printers. Not only do they print, they offer features such as photocopying, scanning and faxing documents. Multifunctional printers are found commonly in small businesses and are becoming more popular in individual homes.
Photo printers are used exclusively for printing photos of high quality. They generally cost more than an Inkjet printer. Extra costs to consider when buying a Photo printer are the photo paper and ink, both color and black and white. Again, find out how many ink cartridges the photo printer will need, as well as the cost of each. Many Photo printers can print photos directly from memory cards inserted into the Photo printer itself. For those planning to print many photos, this is a very convenient option.
Once you have decided what type of printer you would like to purchase, read reviews online about the different brands available. Also, compare the prices online at various stores to make sure you get the best price and the best printer for you and your family.
Gina Clark writes on technology and finances. Click
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
10 Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Many people think they have to have an expensive, top of the line digital camera to take great photographs, but the secret to a great picture is not the camera, it is the photographer. If you try these simple tips when using your digital camera you will reap the rewards of better photographs no matter what your subject matter is.
1. Position your subject
Use the Rule of Thirds to make your photographs more interesting. Imagine the scene divided into three sections, like tic- tac- toe, horizontally and vertically. Positioning your subject at the intersection of those lines will break up symmetry and result in a compelling photo. If you don’t get the perfect shot, you can crop it with Photoshop. You should be able to get a free download for Photoshop at the Adobe website.
2. Choose the Right Backgrounds for your Subject
Simple backgrounds are best for subjects with busy patterns. You can also adjust the depth of field to focus on objects closer to you while blurring objects far away. Simple subjects look best against a more detailed background. Be sure the background doesn’t interfere and take attention away from your subject.
3. Create Distance and Dimension
A photo of a distant subject can seem static and one-dimensional. Including subjects nearer to you in your photos gives a sense of distance. Blurring the background focuses attention on your subject.
4. Choose an Orientation that Suits your Subject
Your camera produces a rectangular image which gives you two orientations to work with-vertical or horizontal. Your subject will lend itself to one or the other. One sure way to find out is simply to take your photo both ways and decide which is best.
5. Use a Unique Point of View/ Get in Close to your Subject
Break the habit of shooting everything from eye level. Experiment with kneeling down to capture subjects from near the ground, or photographing subjects above you. Get in close to your subject -- close-up photography adds intimacy to your photos and helps capture all the hidden details and moments you might not ever see. Learn Photoshop so you can edit, crop and enhance your digital photos.
6. Use your surroundings to Frame Your Subject
Position your subject in front of an interesting doorway, window, scene, etc. to frame your subjects, keeping the Rule of Thirds in mind.
7. Avoid Underexposed Pictures
Indoors - move near a window or bring a lamp into the room. Move closer to your subject. Manually adjust the shutter speed on your camera. Change exposure settings. For lighter photos, adjust exposure up; for darker photos, adjust down. You are able to see what your image will look like as you adjust this setting
8. Avoid Overexposed pictures
On sunny days, find a shady spot to photograph your subjects and use the flash which will cast an even light over your subject. Take advantage of overcast days to avoid shadows. When indoors, provide as much natural light as possible to avoid using the flash which may wash out colors and cast harsh shadows. Avoid the midday sun, early morning and late evenings are better times for photography.
9. Avoid Red Eye
Turn off your camera's flash or if it's too dark to go without a flash, ask your subject to look toward the camera, but not directly at the lens. By taking daytime photos, you may eliminate the need for a flash. Bring in additional light sources if needed. Try stand further away from your subject. If you try all this and still have red eye, try using Photoshop to edit your photograph.
10. Avoid Blurry Photos
Avoid shutter lag by pressing the button halfway down before you shoot your photo. When you are ready to take the shot, press all the way down to instantly capture the desired photograph. Use a tripod or brace yourself against a stationary object to hold the camera still. If your subject is moving, use the Action mode on your camera. The Action setting automatically optimizes the shutter speed to capture the action.
The best way to learn to take good digital photos is to takes lots and lots of pictures. You can just delete those you don’t want. Learn Photoshop so you can to make corrections, enhance your pictures, and use special effects to make your digital photographs look like a pro’s.
For more Photoshop Tips and Tricks, visit: http://www.PhotoshopDemos.com
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Random Access Memory- Temporary storage media
Random Access Memory is the temporary memory which is used in the computers. It is required for processing of the data in computers.
The computers are being used extensively by the human beings for the purpose of entertainment and complex processing. In the age of technology when we all are living closely computerized lives, it's hard to imagine any place or household without a computer. These machines are equipped with advanced electronic components and devices with which they help us do various processing with great ease.
Random Access Memory is more commonly known as RAM. This is the temporary memory in the system and is used to store the data or information for the short span of time while the processing is carried on. RAM is an integrated circuit chip which is fixed on the mother board of the system. It is an important and integral part of the computers.
It is used to store data. Unlike other storage mediums like the magnetic tapes and optical disks, in the Ram data can be accessed in random order. Any datum can be easily retrieved withing specified amount of time irrespective of the storage location of the data. It does not matter whether the present data which is being accessed is related or linked to the previously accessed data. This kind of memory is generally volatile and the information is retained in the memory only till the power is switched on. As soon as the power is turned off the information is lost.
There are several variations present of the random access memory like SDRAM, DRAM, SRAM, RDRAM and DDR SDRAM etc.
The SRAM stands for the static RAM and DRAM stands for the dynamic RAM. The Static RAM is a kind of semiconductor memory in which the data is not refreshed after a small period of time and it uses a bistable latching circuitry in which the bits are stored. The data retention is exhibited by this kind of RAM but is not nonvolatile as the data is lost when the power is switched off.
The performance of the system depends largely upon the storage capacity of the RAM. Higher the memory of the system better is its performance. In most of the computers one would find 256 MB or higher memory capacity. To run heavy applications like 3-D games and Drawing tools, System development kits with higher configuration and enhanced RAM are required.
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