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No Laptop Like Asus

Laptop Adviser — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:13:32 +0000

There is so much we can talk about when we are speaking of Asus laptops, so why don’t we start from the top. First of all, the things that people pretend to know about but really do not, the specifics. There are many different Asus laptops out there, but the one I looked at had an Intel Core Duo processor ( about 1.66 GHz to be exact). It also had about 1 GB of RAM already installed onto the Asus laptops. The weight of the Asus laptops was actually pretty light when you think about it. In fact, the one I got to use was about 3.3 pounds.

Asus S6F Pink Laptop

Now you may say that is all good in gravy, but what about the stuff you care about? Well we are getting to that. The LCD screen was amazing and looked better than most HDTV’s I have seen. Also, for having such a big screen on it, I was amazed to see at how long the battery lasted. Most of the Asus laptops come with leather lids and a matching mouse as well. Depending on the model of Asus laptops you choose to get, most come with a great built in DVD burner, which, even if you are not going to use it, is still a nice plus.

However, if you are not into that kind of thing, I would look for one that does not have a burner, because that would just save you money. Even so, like all great things, you have to take the good with the bad.

Not everything about Asus laptops are the best. First of all, I have to say most are some what expensive for most people. For the same price that you can get one of the Asus laptops, you can get a super powerful desk top PC that would eat one of these Asus laptops alive. You could even choose not to spend so much and get a different laptop for about the same price. Unlike a few of the other keyboards I have seen, the Asus laptops seem to have a cramped space for these keyboards. If you have big hands, this could become a problem. Although the screen is nice, it does have a glossy coat on it. This can cause it to be a little bit to reflective and hard to see at times.

Asus S6F Colors

When all is said and done, all Asus laptops are great, and you are going to get your money out of them. However, if you do not have a lot of money to spend on a laptop then you may want to go with a different brand. These are super nice, but now-a-days you can get a laptop that does the same thing for less money. Keep in mind, however, that this is a very powerful laptop. Unlike other super powerful laptops, the Asus laptops are very portable. It seems like other laptops weigh a lot, and you have to stay close to a wall so you can plug it back up when the battery runs down (every hour).

HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition UMPC

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:08:24 +0000

The second HP netbook has been produced and one can find a number of improvements of some functions. There is a 10.2-inch screen instead of an 8.9-inch one that was before, and SSDs for storage. A variety set of options is offered by the company. The high definition ratio is marked, the sound of the onboard speak is very qualitative, although some people do not find it so much important, but nevertheless it is one of the functions which makes any device stand out about itself.

HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition

The ultimate accessory this spring, the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition features a striking design inspired by a blend of Asian and Western cultures, antiquity and modernity, fashion and technology…

HP Mini 1000 UMPC Vivienne Tam Edition

HP Mini 1000 Battery Life

The only thing that does not bring much pleasure is battery life. Usually customers deal with 3-cell battery to save their money and to feel themselves comfortable not to be bending under a big weight.For those who prefer longer battery life it is quite a sad thing that the newer netbook is equipped with only 3-cell battery and it 2-hours of energetic work. But the offer of 6-cell battery is to sure to come, which will enlarge the battery life up to 5 – 6 hours.

HP mini 1000 Fashion Netbook

Another major consideration is typing, netbooks are known to be smaller than common laptop PCs. The newer Mini 1000 keyboard has 92 % the size of a regular laptop. Typing is comfortable with the keys space. And the modified tackpad is similar to that of Acer’s Aspire, the tackpad mouse buttons are sited at the sides and not below as it was before.

Source: pcworld.com

Nokia N97 – Advanced Computer

admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:09:32 +0000

A new advanced mobile computer has been unveiled by Nokia Nseries. With some unique features it looks at present one of the perfect units of that kind in the world. Jonas Geust, Vice President of Nokia Nseries says: “From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence.

Nokia N97 New

Together with the Ovi services announced today, the Nokia N97 mobile computer adjusts to the world around us, helping stay connected to the people and things that matter most. With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet.

Really one can show surprise when becomes acquainted with the device. See yourself. First of all the main task of the computer is to meet the demands of Internet users. A large 3.5″ touch display can with a provide a window which is open continuously to get to social networking and Internet sites. It is very suitable for those who want to create a personal Internet. Multiple sensors, processing power, speeds for connection – all these features represent the modern leading technology.

If you simply touch the home screen you can get your friends, news and so-called So-Lo that is social networks, that matter the most. Owners of the Nokia N97 can browse the web, computer games, videos in a perfect way. The keyboard operated physically and an input of virtual touch make your actions like blogging, posting, sending information etc. more efficient.

The supporting properties of the device: maximal 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. The playback time for music is up to 1.5 days. It also has a 5-Megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture.

And one more particularity of the unit, it can instinctively determine where it is now due to integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass. The best friends will easily update their status and give you different information and video materials.

We expect that the Nokia N97 will go on sale in the first half of 2009 according to analysts forecast.

OLPC Mesh Networking at BETT in London Olympia

Laptop Adviser — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:00:15 +0000

BETT is the worlds largest educational technology show, it is running next week, from the 9th to the 12th of January at London Olympia. There will be about 30,000 visitors to the show including teachers, head teachers, ICT coordinators etc. from schools around the UK, Europe and the world.

BETT Educational Technology Show

Schools visit BETT to see innovations and technology trends to help guide their IT strategy. I will be helping out on The Open Forum Europe stand SW105, where we will be distributing Edubuntu CDs and spreading the word about Free software and Open Standards.

BETT OLPC

Just before Christmas I bought an OLPC for my kids through the Give One Get One programme, so when I was asked to help at BETT I figured it would be the perfect place to show off the little green laptop. Unfortunately it is stuck in the post, somewhere on its way from America to the UK. It got as far as my brother in law in Massachusetts, but then got stuck in the Christmas rush of parcels.

News source: OLPCnews.com

Notebook Predictions for 2008

Laptop Adviser — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:36:09 +0000

By Darius Chang

In the mobile computing world, quad-core processing and chipset refreshes are almost as certain as death and taxes. Fortunately, 2008 looks set to be a more exciting year than simply watching specifications grow.

The upcoming CES will be a fertile ground for the latest breakthroughs in technology. However, many of the prototypes showcased may take years before hitting the retail market, assuming they are not vaporware. So keep an eye out for our extensive coverage of the event for laptops of the future. For now, check out our educated guesses at which areas in mobile computing are likely to make the most impact in the coming year.

UMPCs equal ultraportables in performance
The ASUS Eee PC did more for the UMPC cause than others did due to its ground-breaking price point. This will pave the way for more vendors entering this niche market with cheaper or more powerful products.

Though the original intent was for UMPCs to become companions for your primary computing device, this group of machines may soon hit the same performance bracket as full-fledge ultraportables. Already, models like the Gigabyte U60 and Packard Bell EasyNote XS20 are running at 1GHz clockspeed. With the combination of faster flash-based storage and improved graphics engines, the time may come when choosing between a UMPC and an ultraportable becomes a matter of screen size preference.

Design becomes as important as specifications
With Intel dominating the mobile CPU and chipset scene, there is really very little performance difference between getting a laptop from a premium vendor versus one from a budget manufacturer. So getting laptops based on specifications have become as useful as buying a car based on the number of tires.

2007 was a colorful year as various vendors like Dell and Sony decided to differentiate their products by offering a range of colors. HP went down another path and started a range of limited-edition models sporting unique HP Imprint designs. Yet another maker, Fujitsu, adopted a different approach by squeezing a 14.1-inch display into a 13.3-inch chassis. Who knows, perhaps soon your friendly sales assistant might have to start taking lessons on aesthetics rather than technology.

Mobile gaming hits new highs
While US gamers have been happily shooting and looting with insanely fast laptops holding dual graphics cards (GPU), Asian consumers have had to meddle around with single-GPU notebooks for far too long. Thanks to Dell, the XPS M1730 finally made its way to our shores and changed the way we think about mobile gaming.

From here on out, any laptop which claims to cater to the gaming crowd will certainly need to offer dual GPUs in order to be taken seriously. In fact, Nvidia has already announced that its new SLI configuration is compatible with three video cards. Though we doubt a tri-GPU portable will appear anytime this year, we can always hope.

More notebooks get the SSD treatment
Since the processor and graphics card of a laptop are decided at birth, the primary method of improving a notebook’s performance hardware-wise used to be by upgrading the memory. Not anymore. The rise of the solid state drive (SSD) offers another viable method to boost your machine speed.

Full story: Asia.Cnet.com

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