Dell Inspiron Zino HD
Dell introduces its new Media Center type device with HD. It comes with AMD’s Radeon HD3200 for HD graphics but to have that ultimate HD experience the user can upgrade to ATI Mobility Radeon 4330(for 60GBP).
The basic version on Zino HD comes with AMD Athlon 64 using 1.6GHz processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB RAM and 320GB Hard drive and an 8x DVD RW Drive. This basic Zino HD is priced at 299 GBP. The basic model doesn’t come with a monitor .If you order the device it will come in default black color, but you have the choice of 9 different colors to choose from at an additional 20GBP.
The most superior processor is AMD Athlon 64*2 using 1.8GHz processor(extra 100GBP) which can take up to 8GB RAM(extra 130GBP), 1TB hard disk(extra 70GBP) and for a Blu-ray drive u need to pay extra 130GBP.At a price of 709 GBP you can get Zino HD with 6GB RAM,1TB hard drive, Blu-Ray and ATI Radeon HD4330(but no monitor). It is quiet handy if you want to connect your HD TV with it. It is priced decently for the specifications that come with it.
MSI X-Series Slim Laptops All Power Packed
Laptop companies are constantly aiming for that size zero look. If we look at the progression from transistors to microchips it shouldn’t be a surprise that laptops too are trying to get slimmer and leaner all the time. MSI has been a laptop manufacturer with similar aspirations to get ahead in the race of slim laptops. Their new collection called MSI X430 from their X-slim series have gotten smaller while adding more on the spec side of things. So they are not shedding weight by leaving out essential features.
X-Slim series does not use Intel and instead runs on AMD’s ultra-thin platform with dual-core processors- Athlon Neo X2 Dual Core. X430 comes packed with 2 GB DDR2 RAM and 320-500 GB hard drive options. These new age laptops come bundled with Windows 7 Home Premium, while most other laptops are still coming out with Vista. This is another indication of the fact that they are forward looking. The 14” display fully supports HD and DirectX10 technology resulting in astounding video resolution that’s apparent when you watch movies or play games.
MSI X430 is one of those future oriented laptops that realizes the need of energy saving.. That’s why 60-percent more power efficient with a max power consumption of 18 W. If this is not ‘green’ what is!
This device only weighs 1.5 kgs, ships with a 16:9 LED backlit display (1366×768), HDMI and D-sub ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a multi-card reader, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and Bluetooth V2.0 EDR, and a 1.3 megapixel camera.
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Marshal Japan MAL-2235SBK Clones HDD Without a PC
If you back-up your data regularly, you must know how hectic and repetitive this whole exercise can be. Not only does it require your attention but also need computing resources to be allocated to it so you can’t actually do anything else. The HDD capacities are increasing by the day so its getting increasingly difficult. Most people have to manage multiple drives these days. People keep a combination of USB, HDD and DVD discs. Now HDD cloning has been a problem because you can’t copy one HDD into another while still working on that PC/MAC. You need special hardware and software. Sometimes it gets so difficult that firms outsource their HDD cloning tasks. Now you need not sweat anymore, Marshal Japan has launched an excellent product to solve all the HDD cloning and backing up worries.
Marshal Japan MAL-2235SBK Double Rack USB/ eSATA will clone your hard disc drive without using your computer’s resources. That means you can simply carry on with your routine work and it’ll clone one HDD into another. Can’t get simpler than that.
It has been originally manufactured for cloning PS3 SATA hard drives but you can use any standard SATA drives. This gadget is not just a cloner but also a docking station that you can connect to your PC or MAC. It can take 2.5 –3.5 inch HDDs. So you put two in the slot and hit the clone button. Being a docking station you can work directly from slotted drives. Best of both worlds you can say.
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Netbook Ratings – Netbook Comparison Demystified
As people start to go mobile everyday, computer manufacturers are optimizing their designs and coming up with more portable computers that people can take with them on the go to create and consume content on the Internet. That’s how the netbook market has been born. These gadgets are highly portable and very easy to handle. No longer are we looking at 5-7 lbs laptops but rather 2-4 lbs portable machines.
There is a good reason why the netbook market is expanding so fast: these gadgets are so portable. They are designed for folks who live a mobile way of life. If you are a traveling businessman or a college student, you can get your work done on your machine without having to worry about the weight. The market is expanding so fast and more alternatives are becoming available to the customers.
Since the market is young, most of these gadgets have a lot of in common. That’s why you should pay extra attention to your netbook comparison process to find the one that is the best for you:
Power: mobile ATOM CPUs are powerful and energy efficient. Most models come with N270 CPU while N280 is used on the most recent models. Portability: you certainly don’t want to carry more than 3.5 lbs with these laptops. Battery Life: if you intend to use your laptop for too long, you should go for energy efficient netbooks that can go for 8 to 15 hours on a single charge. Display: the market started with smaller screens but now you can get screens as large as 12.1 inch (e.g. Dell Mini). Price: don’t overpay for these devices. The market was built to provide price sensitive customers with more alternatives. Don’t let manufacturers blur the lines between netbooks and high-end notebooks.
I suggest you start with Samsung, Asus, and HP machines and go from there. Come up with a list of 5 models that meet your criteria and try to narrow your choices from there. It may take you some time, but it’s well worth it.
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Netbook Skins
Aston Ajayi asked:
You’ve just bought your first netbook, but you think it looks bland just like everybody else’s – the dull, plain, exterior. You’re probably thinking – How can I stamp my own individuality on it? What better way to do it than to design and purchase your own netbook skin. There are lots of ready made designs to choose from, or you can simply upload an image and make your own! What is a netbook skin?
A netbook skin is a precision-cut vinyl adhesive material, usually with some design, photograph, or other image, designed for application to the outside of a netbook, usually on the back of the LCD screen.
What is the purpose of a netbook skin?
they are designed to be durable and to give netbooks a unique, customized look while also protecting the netbook from scratches and other damage associated with wear and tear. they can also be used for branding purposes, promoting a company name, product, or cause.
What are the main features of a netbook skin?
Netbook skins come in different materials and quality. The following are desirable characteristics: fine printing quality with colors that wont fade easily no sticky residue upon removal waterproof and scratchproof reusable and durable
What else can I buy skins for?
Skins are also available for other handheld portable consumer electronics, such as laptops, mobile phones and digital audio players, as well as for video game consoles, such as the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.
So don’t feel that you are stuck with the appearance of your netbook – customize it now!
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