Archive for December, 2009

New educational MacBook prices dip below $800 mark

December 30th, 2009

New educational MacBook prices dip below $800 mark

Some educational discounts on the MacBook are well over $ 899, observers note. Apple has recently left the standard educational price of $ 50, on a previous price below the $ 999 retail cost. At least one school-specific storefront, however Apple has lowered the cost to $ 728th Shipping is free.

The impetus for the price reductions remains unclear, but is probably a way to have around for Christmas. Apple sells most of its education customers in the run-up to September, when many schools begin classes. The company standard “Back to School” promotion offers money for an iPod when you buy a new Mac.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA – top 2009 Amazon bestseller

December 30th, 2009

Asus Eee PC 1005HA - top 2009 Amazon bestseller

Amazon Bestsellers today revealed in all their categories for 2009. The Internet retailer said that its own Kindle reader not only the best-selling electronic device for the whole year, but that it also wanted the top product, as well as given as gifts in the same category. In computers, the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Netbook achieved a similar effect as they lead their respective best-seller lists, most wanted for the most talented and diagrams.

Other leaders in technology were the Wii, the best-seller lists and gift resulted in video games, and Office 2007 Home and Student Edition in the software category.

The Kindle edge is partly expected when Amazon itself is the only source for the popular e-book reader, but the sales and the rise of netbooks have, instead of a typically strong performance from Apple instead of the end of the year, several high offices But do not claim the top position in all areas with the exception of MP3 players.

ChromeOS netbook specs leak

December 29th, 2009

ChromeOS netbook specs leak

If you do not know, is an official ChomeOS notebook supposedly on the way to an unannounced date. We have not heard much about it, but after IBTimes have the information already leaked.

After IBTimes the netbook ChomeOS have ARM CPU and an NVIDIA Tegra chip next to a 10.1-inch multi-touch display, 2 GB RAM, 64GB SSD, WiFi, Bluetooth and a sort of 3G connectivity. And best of all, said the netbookis right around its $ 300 price available.

Is this rumor to believe? Who knows, we have to wait and find out.

via gizmodo

Understanding Satellite Internet Access

December 28th, 2009

Understanding Satellite Internet Access

While there are some technical problems for the retail note how latency affects only those customers who the real-time interactive play games online. Signal loss due to rainfall is very low and the service is up to 30 times faster than dial-up Internet provider and much safer. Latency is caused when the request for data from the satellite modem to the satellite orbiting the earth is transmitted, and then returned. The delay is about half a second, not noticeable when you surf the Internet, check email or download. It may, however, considerable headaches that customers are looking to applications such as VoIP, VPN and videoconferencing.

Another way, satellite internet is different from cable, DSL or dial-up is to use a Fair Access Policy, set up a device to ensure that each user can download a pre-set number of files using an allocation of bandwidth, without affecting other users. Were they ever to crawl on a DSL connection, which begins for some reason or trying to connect a dialup connection to server, but could not because of capacity issues, satellite providers offer their customers this protection policy. It is also important to note that only 4% of WildBlue satellite Internet customers are ever affected by FAP. Significantly higher in comparison, however, HughesNet offers a daily allocation of bandwidth to the users, while WildBlue uses a revolving 30-day period, in other words, what you are today you will use in your account to receive 30-days. This rolling 30-day period will go over your bandwidth threshold is less likely.

Satellite Internet is not as scary as it seems, for the shy, the hardware are included as follows:? Satellite modem – connected to your computer via a USB port that allows the ISP router to proxy servers, bandwidth limits and guarantees fair use by all end users connect to enforce connection. ? Satellite TV – The satellite modem connects to a cable that runs to the satellite dish, it is appropriate to the physical property or a pole. That’s it!

For dial-up and DSL users, no need for a telephone connection. The service is always on.

For customers, the velocity of the high speed satellite internet on that of a dial-up ISP for the purpose of working from home or distance learning or e-learning “, a word of warning about the use of VPN’s. VPN or Virtual Private Network Software not dealt with the delay or latency packets to the VPN server sent. Since the VPN acts like a tunnel from one network to another requires authentication, and once they have accepted that handshake hold throughout the process of cooperation in this network. The Latency is the authentication handshake break and the end user to constantly check that the VPN can access. Not recommended with satellite Internet, but to advise the IT guru for the VPN for their contributions. Specific IP stack and possibly proxies to reduce the impact of latency, so look into it.

Fujitsu shows off LifeBook MH380 with Pine Trail platform

December 27th, 2009

Fujitsu shows off LifeBook MH380 with Pine Trail platform

Fujitsu is the latest in a new sporting Netbook Intel Pine Trail to introduce platform, the LifeBook MH380. The 10.1-inch netbook features an LED-backlit LCD display with 1366×768 resolution. It is rounder than competing products and has a unique feature in its feed Hemisphere, which allows for circular motion scrolling. More details are largely par for the course included with newer netbooks and a 1.66 GHz Atom N450 CPU, 2 GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.

There is also a 1.3-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, a card reader and an Ethernet port. The six-cell battery is also a better than average operating time, and the package weighs 2.9lbs.

The MH380 is in brown, white or black, when are the prices and delivery dates were not disclosed.

via i4u

HP Mini 210 surfaces with new Atom CPU

December 27th, 2009

HP Mini 210 surfaces with new Atom CPU

HP’s upcoming Mini 210 netbooks have surfaced ahead of schedule at eCost.com ‘s stock. The units feature Intel’s Pine Trail platform, based on the new Atom N450 CPU running at 1.66 GHz. The 10.1-inch LCDs sit flush behind a glass, while an integrated webcam and microphone as standard. HP delivers each model with Windows 7 preinstalled Starter.

The base model included 1 GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD, upgrade packages, while the drive capacity can be up to 250 GB. Several options are done are listed on the site retailers, including basic solid colors and various patterns.

Although the mini-210s are listed at eCost, the devices are currently not in stock. Prices start at $ 322 and go up to $ 400 depending on the package.

via laptoping

MSI details Pine Trail-equipped Wind netbooks

December 26th, 2009

MSI details Pine Trail-equipped Wind netbooks

MSI today announced early details of its first wind netbooks Pine Trail runs on Intel’s platform. The U130 and U135 both update the 1.66 GHz Atom and should be about 15 percent more battery life than previous wind’s will. You also get a snack with aesthetic details such as a new trackpad.

Differences between the two are relatively small and depend on storage and networking. Both have 10-inch display and the same processor, but the U130 is similar to most netbooks with a 160 GB hard drive and options of black or white colors, the U135 upgrades to 250 GB drive and the desired colors like blue, red and silver. Certain models should also mobile broadband.

MSI should these models will go on sale in January, probably dating from the 4th. Advanced U140 and U160 models are also under way but did not believe was confirmed.

ViewSonic intros 10-inch netbook with Windows 7

December 26th, 2009

ViewSonic intros 10-inch netbook with Windows 7

ViewSonic on Monday stepped into a new category for the company in North America with its VNB102 Viewbook. The 10.1-inch Netbook will be a 1024×600 panel with LED backlight, but is one of the relatively few netbooks so far with Windows 7 launch Starter Edition. Like other netbooks, there is a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU and 1 GB of internal memory, along with a 160 GB hard drive.

Otherwise, the built-in Wi-Fi connection exists, and users can connect to external displays, thanks to a VGA output. A 3-are integrated in-1 card reader and three USB ports. The standard six-cell battery is up to six hours of life.

The VNB102 ships on 18 December. ViewSonic promises to bring Viewbook other models beginning in 2010.

Easy Note to Launch in February

December 25th, 2009

Easy Note to Launch in February

The Packard Bell Easy Note is not an ordinary laptop, as it comes with a rotating screen, the use of multi-touch-enabled, it means that it is a great machine to show for use with presentations and other demos that customers Interactive displays are required.

Features

  • Windows 7 Home Premium,
  • 11.6 inches display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 screen resolution
  • Full-size keyboard,
  • 5 in 1 Card Reader
  • up to 4 GB of RAM,
  • HDMI connector,
  • Webcam
  • Wi-Fi, 3G optional
  • Bluetooth
  • Weight – less than 1.6 kilograms,
  • powered by an Ultra Low Voltage processor from Intel,
  • Multi-gesture touchpad
  • 6-cell battery with eight hours of power

via TechFresh

Apple tablet could have Jan 2010 debut

December 25th, 2009

Apple tablet could have Jan 2010 debut

Until now it was looking as if it could be the Apple tablet launched in March 2010, but now word on the street, that the device could be officially announced in January 2010.

An article in the Financial Times states: “Apple is preparing a statement expected next month, is that many of the official opening of the tablet, but the company has so far declined to confirm the existence of the device.

We are pleased to hear. After all the rumors and hype, we will be glad to finally see.

via appleinsider