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HP with new accessible netbook for students

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:33:04 +0000

HP demonstrated a tiny netbook – HP Mini 100e, designed to increase access to schools reliable but affordable computer technology. Model HP Mini 100e Education Edition combines modern design with innovative functionality and reliability that are vital to the classroom. Through its hardware and software features netbook is designed to help overcome the “digital divide” in developing countries by offering students and teachers the opportunity for interactive learning at an affordable price. HP Mini 100e comes with software necessary to perform all tasks and school security by Microsoft. Are part of Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Math and Microsoft Security Essentials.V addition HP Mini 100e keyboard is resistant to spill, which protects the device in the classroom. In addition netbook has a special LED light that indicates when the computer is connected to the network and thus offers better control by the teachers. HP Mini 100e offers Wi-Fi interface and an integrated modem, which covers standard V.92. This allows dial-up Internet connection for remote areas. So students can easily connect to the network from anywhere where there is Internet access through telephone line.
HP Mini to the classroom. To be entered in the school environment, HP Mini 100e is curved design and practical weight of 1.45 kg. His 25.65 cm (10.1 “) WSVGA display with LED backlight (LED-backlit), keyboard corresponding to 92% of traditional size and built-in carrying handle provide maximum comfort and effectiveness in the classroom and on the move. He has individual ports for headphones and microphone to easily connect to other devices, and a VGA webcam. These features enhance the sound quality and reduce the echo when conducting virtual classes, language courses and interactive multimedia lessons. To make the model solutions are used for additional durability . Mini 100e is stable hinges made of metal alloy and steel axes. and lower rear panel and the keyboard platform allows customization. They are available exclusively for HP Mini Series and allow placement of the school logo, slogan or picture on more secure and customizable. HP Mini 100e combines a wide range of technologies in a small package, based on Intel Atom N455 processor and chipset Intel NM10 Express. They allow the device to work with less electricity and no heat and extend battery life Compared with its predecessor. It is 1 GB DDR3 memory for faster data transfer and optional HP offers a choice of batteries with different capacities, including 3 and 6-cell battery HP.

Equipment for various school environments, HP Mini 100e can work with one operating system Windows XP Home, Windows 7 Starter or SuSE Linux (SLED 11). HP Mini 100e is available for a suggested price of the base model 549 VAT inclusive.

Netbook Toshiba based on Intel Atom N455

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:58:32 +0000

The network appears information about preparing the company’s Toshiba Corporation to launch a new laptop, which will be known as index NB305-10F. The netbook is quality and very proper for software performance testing and games testing. The device is based on new Intel Atom N455 processor with 1.66 GHz clock speed and has one gigabyte of RAM at a frequency of DDR3 1066 MHz. As the information given netbook is equipped with a 10.1-inch LCD (1024 x 600 pixels) and a white LED backlit screen. The portable computer comes preloaded with Windows 7 operating system Starter. The computer is very quality and very good for business, traveling and even playing games. This is why we recommended it for software testing, games, movies and whatever you can imagine. Other characteristics of the Toshiba NB305-10F:
Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics;
Hard disk capacity of 250 GB;
Network Card Ethernet LAN;
Adapter for wireless networks Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n;
Bluetooth module;
Built-in 0.3 megapixel web camera;
Touch control panel technology supports Multi-Touch;
Lithium-ion battery that guarantees up to 11 hours continuous operation.
Expected, the above product is sold for a price of 350 euros. This price is very low in comparison with similar products of Intel, IBM, Sony and many more. We really liked this laptop and really think that Toshiba are giving great offer with this netbook.

Transparent Laptop from Samsung

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:48:58 +0000

On exhibition for Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES, Consumer Electronics Show) “Samsung showed a new” concept “laptop whose screen is translucent. The machine has a 14-inch OLED display, in which it can be seen even when the computer is turned on. The innovation seems cosmic and industry representatives believe that the technology opens the door to a new era. However, no shortage of doubts about the merits of the new product, such as what will actually usefulness of this screen and if he can work with it in bright sun. One of the main highlights of the exhibition in Las Vegas this year has made serious 3D Television – develop screens and disks with 3D movies and 3D cable channels. Most large companies have started producing televisions to submit 3D models even before the official opening of the fair. Nearly 10 to 14% of the total 35 million TV sets that Samsung plans to sell in the U.S. in 2010 will have a 3D option, said company president Tim Baxter. “Panasonic will present its version in the spring,” Sonny “- in the summer,” LG Electronics “- in May. “Toshiba uses CES, to announce a flat screen television, able to convert any digital video into the 3D experience.
Cell TV model relies on a microprocessor, which is usually used in high-class computers, and game consoles.

IBM Thinkpad R50

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:50:44 +0000

The laptops with S-IPS matrix are extremely rare and deserve detailed review. The review of IBM Thinkpad R50 will consist of two parts (two separate articles). In this first part will mainly explore the theme of the display of the IBM Thinkpad R50, compared with a standard TN + Film displays and TN LCD screens of modern high-end laptops, including wide, opaque, and modern “glossy panel. Mediocrity has captured the world markets for consumer laptops, and similar trends are observed even in the corporate markets. Hardware parameters such as processor and graphics card, of course, each year becoming better, although the Conroe architecture is based on over 80% of the Pentium III technology adopted by Tualatin and much less costly to manufacture as compared to expensive NetBurst. TN + Film matrix LCD displays is the subject of much misinformation about marketing techniques, and thus mislead the consumer. This cheap and terrible features real matrices 2-3 years ago were used almost 99% of laptops, but these days in 100% of mobile computing, while remaining true colors, correct color reproduction, good viewing angles only for the desktop S -IPS and * VA monitors. Exceptions are only some of the HP Compaq tablet PCs with AFFS display. While there was a production unit of IBM laptops, the American giant boldly introducing laptops in their matrices, other than standard. IBM laptop usually means that have S-IPS matrix with “p” after the number of the standard model, for example Thinkpad T40p, T41p, T42p, T43p, R50p. Like most “p”-th in the electronic equipment and that means Professional, and unlike other companies, making it a pseudo-professional performances, IBM has made professional machine with resolution 1600 * 1200, professional S-IPS matrix video card for 3D and CAD (ATI FireGL). IBM produces and workstations with 1400 x 1050 S-IPS matrix, and good video card ATI Radeon no great claims for 3D design, which is also the protagonist in this review. Actually there is much information on the Internet for modification of the drivers of the mobile in a mobile Radeon FireGL.
Today’s laptop has just been tested by real time IBM and is equipped with the best quality of LCD technology – S-IPS. Let us recall that our site has an overview of IBM Thinkpad R50p, which has the same body, and the only awards of R50 described in this article are better video card (FireGL T2), and higher resolution S-IPS display (1600 x 1200). Let us recall that IBM Thinkpad R50 is a cheap and modification of TN + Film matrix, resolution 1027 x 768 only and video with pathetic parameters – integrated Intel 855G. Today’s laptop has just been tested by real time IBM and is equipped with the best quality of LCD technology – S-IPS.

IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad T60

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:47:41 +0000

After the failure of some modifications of the Thinkpad T43 and not very strong impression on Thinkpad Z60t, we were almost sure that the last real quality and maximum balanced model is Thinkpad T42. This impression is further reinforced by the weak receiver models of IBM, the Chinese company Lenovo. There are many consumers who know that the Lenovo factory actually produced the best models of IBM (Thinkpad T40/40p, T41/41p, T42/42p, X31/32/40). Accumulation of the image maker of the best mobile computing, IBM was a monopolist in corporate markets and is becoming a dream acquisition, for each customer. Everything in the series Thinkpad is Refined to perfection – tough, expensive materials – copper, titanium, composites, perfect keyboard, joystick and touch-pod. IBM is a generator of new technologies in notebook PCs by selling its innovative solutions Toshiba, DELL, HP and others. No coincidence of all NASA space missions are equipped with technology from IBM (Thinkpad-series). INTEL and Microsoft also trust corporation as a Thinkpad laptop, and with them, and many IT-companies, banks, universities, public administrations and others. Surprisingly, users (corporate and end) in 2005 IBM sold its production facilities to the Chinese Lenovo. Is sold and the legendary brand – THINKPAD. Economic and financial experts of IBM apparently felt that the hardware is not as profitable as the sale of technology, innovation, software solutions. Selling trade name “Thinkpad”, IBM commitment for 5 years to maintain a technology (design, monitoring, maintenance, marketing) its probably the most famous brand “Thinkpad”.
First Lenovo Thinkpad, still carry the spirit of IBM – quality materials and innovation without precedent competitors. IBM’s corporate customers may have reservations about the Lenovo, but the quality of the “new” Thinkpad are still above those offered by corporate series of HP, DELL, Toshiba. Now we are in 2009, the last year in the life of the legendary Thinkpad series. This is the year of senseless exploitation of a unique trade name. Lenovo last offer models bearing the logo “Thinkpad”. Inertia consumers buy incredibly low prices on equipment, which has nothing to do with the qualities of a true IBM Thinkpad. Sleek and cheap materials, low chassis, mediocre hardware and medium-sized opportunities – this is a feature of recent Thinkpad. An example of this pseudo-”Thinkpad” is the cheapest new model Thinkpad SL500, which has no trace of expensive materials, solid chassis and most powerful to date of exit hardware and new technologies. Sorry end to a great series …
But let’s get back in the early years of Lenovo Thinkpad, when ambitious Chinese company has been firmly decided to show the world that truly Thinkpad can be done entirely by Chinese companies, albeit with the aid of power engineering giant IBM. We have available Thinkpad T60, which still remains the name “IBM – Registered Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, Used Under Licence”. In the interest of truth we must mention that we had available and Thinkpad T60 with the logo of Lenovo and no mention of IBM.
At first glance Thinkpad T60 has the same proportions and weight as Thinkpad T42. Perceptions of housing, keyboard, screen is very similar to IBM Thinkpad. But let’s systematize descriptions of various elements of the Thinkpad T60. And to be more interesting description, will allow to compare T60 with perhaps the strongest opponent – a business model DELL Latitude D620. Short can describe Latitude D620 as the most successful model of DELL – beautiful and stylish design, extremely tough casing and magnesium frame, quiet and stable operation, bright widescreen display. D620 is a real phenomenon for its time, surprisingly strong producer of model less expensive laptops. The design of the D620 goes back to the 12-inch D410 and successfully used today by corporate laptops and expensive graphics stations DELL. Latitude D620 has numerous modifications, including military laptops with reinforced shock-and water-resistant housing. There is no strong competitor for the T60 from D620, a review today can be described as “space” Thinkpad against the “military” Latitude.

Toshiba Tecra M9L–149 Laptop

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:38:07 +0000

Tecra the high end series of Toshiba has a whole range of products, all most robust and dependable. Their Tecra M9L model is light-weight, easy to handle and so a delight to carry around especially for the people who travel. It has AC 120/230V (50/60 Hz) power and lithium ion battery. It has a run time of 5.2 hours. The operating system is Microsoft Windows XP Professional. It comes with a RAM of 2 GB which is installed with a maximum of 4GB – DDR II SDRAM – 667 MHz (2 x 1 GB).
Main Features:
The Tecra M9L has dimensions of 33.6 cm X 24.5 cm X 3.6 cm (WxDxH) and weight of 2.4kg. The system type is notebook with Intel Centrino Duo platform technology. Its built-in devices are Bluetooth aerial, wireless LAN aerial and stereo speakers. The embedded security is the fingerprint reader. The processor has Intel Core 2 Duo T7500/2.2 GHz (Dual Core) and a cache memory of 4MB – L2 Cache. It has card reader which is useful for people using SD cards. The hard drive capacity is 120 GB Serial ATA-150 – 5400rpm. The optical storage is DVDRW (R DL) /DVD-RAM (removable plug-in module). Its main display is 14.1” TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 (WXGA) – 24 bit (16.7 million colours). The graphics controller specification is Intel GMA X3100. This Toshiba laptop is equipped with sound card and Fax/Modem of 56 kbps. Network adapter comes with Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. The input devices are keyboard, dual point. The manufacturer warranty is for 3 years.
Extended Specifications:
The Tecra M9L also comes with Toshiba’s advanced Easy Guard feature, Toshiba’s shock protection system with HDD cushioning and magnesium alloy casing and spill resistant keyboard. It is HALT tested for a durable design. It has enhanced speedstep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, expansion bays of 1 x slim select bay – front accessible, expansion slots total free of 2(1) x memory, 1(1) x PC Card – type II and interfaces. The Tecra M9L also has features like security lock slot (cable lock is sold separately), passwords for administrator, system and hard drive, notebook security, power-on password, hard drive I/O control. All in all, it is an excellent and versatile product in the Toshiba range.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:33:19 +0000

Dell is a well known company all over the world. In Latest, Dell inspiron launched a new model laptop, it named as Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook. It is equipped with a 10 inch glossy LED screen and offers 1024 x 576 pixel resolution. It is a widescreen laptop with aspect ratio of about 16:9. It comes with smart Stereo speakers, so we can experienced to watch movies and view pictures with seamless effect.
This Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Laptop comes with Intel Atom Z530 1.60GHz processor or Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor. Really the users are sure to enjoy a great time using this laptop due to Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Operating System with 3 service pack. This Mini notebook features 1GB RAM Capacity and hard drive options are 160GB SATA drive or 120GB SATA drive. It also features both Intel Poulsbo US15W chipset and Graphics Media Accelerator 500.
The two networking aspects which supports for WiFi as well as Bluetooth. This Dell laptop comes with 1.3 Megapixel integrated camera. This portable PC offers high interfaces and connections are 3-in-1 Card Reader, Audio jacks with headphones and microphone, HDMI port, An RJ45 integrated network connector, 2 USB ports and 1 Power USB port. It is powered by 3 cell Lithium ion battery.
This laptop measures 182.5mm by 261mm by 28.5mm and weighs 1.3kg. The additional features like integrated digital TV tuner more memory capacity – 2GB of RAM and 250GB of hard drive, WWAN support, high definition capabilities, GPS capability and powerful 6-cell battery. This Dell Inspiron Mini10 Notebook comes in blue, white, pink, green, red and black colours.
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New Samsung X-Series Laptops – X520, X420 and X120 Laptops

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:22:47 +0000

At September 11, 2009 the IFA 2009 organized at Berlin, various electronic corporations presented their accessories, and among them, the most spectacular show was that of Samsung Electronics, who presented their X-series laptops and notebook in to the world’s electronic market. They presented the technological world an ultra slim X-series laptops-Samsung X520; Samsung X420 and a Samsung X120 Notebook that can fulfill all your needs. The most spectacular thing about all these laptops are that, they are stunning, colorful and astonishing. When the laptop market is considered, every nook and corner has been filling with all types of vendors calling you like ravens.
But pals don’t get you in trouble, just wait and look on to the Samsung ads. They are now the trend setters in the whole laptop market world. Among the entire X series buddies, the X120 notebook is different in size. It’s just 11.6” in screen size and it’s suitable for the technical guru’s. Although, when the other predecessors are considered, X420 is a 14” screen laptop suitable for the business specialists and tycoons. The last one, i.e. the X520 is a 15.6” laptop suitable for the gamers. You’ll see now all of these babies have met your needs. It doesn’t mean that it’s not pointed to a specified person and everyone including a starter can buy this laptop.
The most spectacular thing about these three laptops is that, they contain a provision for inserting a 3G sim card for a very high speed internet access. The most powerful wireless clients like the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth are also supported. Now, you can use a wireless headphone and also get connected to the internet in any of your favorite locations. The other blueprints of these laptops are not yet revealed.
Tired of fixing your old memory card reader that can’t access your memory chip containing the pictures of your loved ones? Then don’t worry, these devices have got themselves a 3 in 1 memory card reader that can access memory cards of any genre, and also the existence of 3 USB ports makes these samsung laptop series a bit glamorous. The most highlighted question that everyone asks when they are about to buy a laptop is “until what time does the battery charge last?” a bit confused? No need to worry, there is a presence of 6 cell batteries, capable of providing you a 9 hour’s of life. Generally for a video playback time 6 hour battery is expected too. The X120 characterize a 4 cell battery. The general mass of these trios are 1.36kg, 1.76kg and 2kg individually. How’s it? Generally surprising right? Now I bet that your mind will really change by hearing this.
These new band of brothers will foresee the world market by October this year. The Windows 7 OS is also awaited during this same time, and these guys will be free, experiencing the power of the Windows 7 and also will be updated for free. The X120 is to be expected to be priced at 480 GBP and the other brothers in this series will be ranging from 699GBP (~£610) to 899(~£780).Currently there are no details about the laptop vendors and the offers that are ready to accompany them.
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Dell Mini 10 Netbook With GPS Functionality

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0000

Let’s see a snippet about the fabulous gadget introduced by Laptop making Giant, Dell. The Dell Mini 10 Wireless Netbook is an elegant device typically designed for GPS usage. Initially when Dell announced the plans of providing GPS facility in Dell mini 10 it came up with a GPS module and this provision was made optional known as Dell wireless 700. A software, which costs $69 is available, supporting the wireless option. At present only in US market Dell mini 10 Netbook along with GPS came to public notice but the target is still to some wide range of countries like UK, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, Italy and so on.
The Dell 700 GPS emerged as a result of combining both hardware and software. It comes up with the Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 500 video card. Also another card containing GPS chip and a technology for locating Wi-Fi constitute hardware whereas the major software’s are CoPilot and Loki. Navigation instructions come under CoPilot software and the Loki software is used to find the current location of the gadget through browser plug-in. Geographical location can be determined from the wifi network surrounded. Another advanced feature of dell is that a screen with high definition has been incorporated in dell mini 10 netbook. The resolution of the screen is 1366 x 768 pixels which would provide the capability of viewing it in any angle with a widescreen look. This advantage would definitely help you while taking seminars where people wish to see everything clearly from their own seating positions. Besides, it is integrated with a 1.3 mega-pixel webcam along with the Bluetooth facility.
Currently only windows XP OS is compatible with this Dell mini 10 widescreen laptop but the future advancement is to make it compatible with vista and windows 7 which can also make use of Dell wireless 700 in all laptops and netbooks. A question that strikes everyone is that a netbook with GPS facility is really necessary or not. Generally people never walk on roads with their laptop opened but this netbook was introduced mainly for service based on locations. People who think that this netbook would suit can claim for it. Some social networking websites requires the use of location system and this Dell Mini 10 can be used in such cases. This Netbook comes with a warranty period of 1 year. It comes with the charming dimension measure of 25.34–28mm (Front-Back) height, 261mm width, 182.5mm depth and it merely weighs 1.2kg. The power dissipation is very low with the 3-cell 28WHr Li-Ion Battery. Grab this product to experience the latest technology with more variety of features.
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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC and VIA C7-M

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:21:34 +0000

Our test laboratory is visiting a small jewel of Hewlett-Packard, Netbook HP Mini-Note PC. The first thing that grabs our attention is the incredible design – a style and beauty, so absent of netbooks for Asus, Acer, MSI and others known and unknown Asian manufacturers. Not that HP 2133 is manufactured in Asian factories, but were obviously put a lot of money for design and construction, as could only afford a company like HP. The hull is aluminum and it is not a thin plastic coating on – particularly on the basis of the HP 2133 was used rather aluminum material in contact creates the impression of solidity and a pleasant hladnina rugged metal housing. Upper surface of the netbook is also coated with aluminum as the metal is polished to a shine, but has the characteristic bands of raw material. Very stylish looks cut in the metal of the HP logo on the upper hull. The color of the HP 2133 is not trivial silver-gray, but with warmer hues. Opening the laptop, our attention was immediately drawn to the keyboard with large buttons, to bring all functional buttons. Working with the keyboard even more comfortable to work with complete laptop – so interesting how a small area is set so comfortable keyboard. The secret of the big keyboard is touch-fall, which is very elongated, but no buttons located underneath a classic, and from countries, which released a lot of space for your keyboard.
Screen is “glossy” (typical of image-making model) and reflects the comfortable environment. But starting netbook opens before us a picture of neveroatna rekornata resolution – 1280 * 768 resolution which is almost a 14-inch widescreen laptop, the latest generation! Around the screen are nice bars on a stereo-columns, which provide fairly decent sound. HP, in contrast to DELL and Toshiba, have always approached special attention to the sound system did not expose this time.