This laptop is Black and Grey and we think Not the best looking laptop but you shouldnt expect that from Acer. It looks OK, modern and clean.
The screen, for me is a bit of a dissapointment also. A mere 1366x768 screen resolution in conjunction with a Blu-Ray player is a bit silly and if playing super-high quality movies is a very big deal for you, then I would look elsew.
On a positive note if gaming, above the basics, but not at the very expensive Alienware end is what you want then take a close look at the full review of the Acer Aspire Ethos 5943G-7748G64Wnss. The otherwise dissapointing screen resolution doesnt make much difference because most modern games on this GPU wont run on high details at a higher res anyway. Also, even with the DDR3 GPU memory it still packs a punch above most GPUs you can get in mid-price laptops.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
HP Pavilion dv6 6110eg Llano

Specifications HP Pavilion dv6-6110eg :
- Processor : AMD A-Series A6-3410MX 1.6 GHz
- Mainboard : AMD RS880M
- Memory : 1144 MB, 1 x 2GB, 1 x 4GB
- Graphics adapter : AMD Radeon HD 6755G2 - 1024 MB, Core: 600 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Dual GPU HD 6750M + HD 6520G (IGP), 8.832.0.0
- Display : 15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, SAMSUNG 156AT05-H07, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : Hitachi HTS725050A9A364, 500GB 7200rpm
- Soundcard : HD Audio
- Connections : 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 2 headphone outs, 1 microphone in, Card Reader: SD, MMC, 1 Fingerprint Reader,
- Networking : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Ralink RT5390 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter (bgn)
- Optical drive : HP CDDVDW TS-L633J
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 35.2 x 378 x 246.8
- Weight : 2.668 kg Power Supply: 0.63 kg
- Battery : 55 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells, 10.8V
- Price : 599 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- Additional features : Webcam: 1280x800, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Cyberlink YouCam, CoolSense, ProtectSmart, Recovery Manager, 24 Months Warranty
With the Llano generation, the manufacturer has expanded the APU concept of a main processor with incorporated graphics to bigger systems. The codename Llano covers Accelerated Processing Units that are a blend of Northbridge, a dual or quad core and a dedicated graphics. See our report: Llano APUs officially launched.
The Pavilion dv6-6110eg bids all keywords that find an open ear in Media Markt (German consumer electronics chain) fliers: dual graphics, quad core, turbo, Crossfire and long battery life. This bundle is available for less than 600 euros. A tempting bargain? Well check the capabilities of this new platform for multimedia fans and gamers. Can AMD hold a candle to the Intel Cores? All answers in this comprehensive review.
Performance
Four computing cores work under the umbrella of the Fusion APU A series, A6-3410MX (1.6-2.3 GHz) and a HD 6520G incorporated in the APU in the Pavilion dv6-6110eg. A dedicated HD 6750M is connected to this. The processing cores can now also overclock at AMD (Turbo Core 2.0). An APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) is a main processor with an incorporated graphics unit. Consequently, CPU, GPU and video as well as other hardware accelerators are united on one die, like in the Intel Core processors. For details, see AMD: Llano APUs officially launched an the CPUs spec page.
Up to date, we have only gotten to know APU based devices in netbooks, subnotebooks and performance weak office notebooks, e.g. Lenovo G575, ThinkPad X120E, Vaio YB1 (E350) or Aspire One 522, Eee PC 1015B, Toshiba NB550D (C50). The A series at hand was launched in June 2011 and also includes desktop processors. There is also a fast rotating, 7200 rpm hard disk from Hitachi and a six gigabyte RAM (1 x 2 GB, 1 x 4 GB) installed.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Disable Autoplay Functionality In Windows To Prevent Virus


Acer Revo RL100 UR20P
Design and Features
The RL100 UR20P as a kick-back to the Sony PlayStation 2 Slim. Can be placed vertically or horizontally, as the PS2, but the chassis has a couple of interesting motifs that are quite revolutionary. The RL100-UR20P comes with a wireless controller that acts as a combination touch screen / keyboard, eliminating the need to go out and buy something like the Logitech diNovo Mini to access multimedia content and browsing the Web. It has a power button / mode at the top: one click and the surface becomes a responsive touchpad for cursor control. Another click on the mode button and a backlit keyboard appears on the same surface.
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| Acer Revo RL100-UR20P |
Other system features include a media Blu-ray combo player / DVD for playing movies, home theater specific ports such as HDMI and S / PDIF, a 750 GB drive, and a low power processor AMD Athlon K325 not need high fan to avoid overheating. The RL100-UR20P comes with Acer Clear.fi ecosystem, which adds an easier to use layers on top of the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). With Clear.fi, you can share photos, videos and music between computers connected to Acer laptops, desktops, and tablets like the A100 Acer Iconia Tab (Wi-Fi). It is easier to configure than just ordinary DLNA, but it is not quite as easy to use as Apples Bonjour sharing available on iTunes and Apple TV. The system included 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi or Ethernet port manages the network.
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| Acer Revo RL100-UR20P |
The system includes three USB 2.0 (a big consideration is equipped with a wireless touchpad / keyboard), card reader, and the number of completed software. Some of the software, it makes sense, such as Netflix to watch movies and TV shows online. Some pre-installed software is a bit controversial Times Reader, (NY Times), Nook, Skype and eBay their presence on the desktop, to comply with the icons. I understand that product placement will help to reduce the price of computers, but there are simply too many pre-loaded programs and icons are everywhere. Topping pre-installed software is a short 60-day trial subscription of McAfee Internet Security, which is a few months longer.
Performance
The RL100 is UR20P-K325 AMD Athlon running at 1.3 GHz relatively slow, but K325 is dual-core, multimedia prowess with the system a bit. Dual-core system more NVIDIA ION will display 1080p videos online and Blu-ray movies smoothly, showing a nettop may be sufficient if all youre looking for media consumption. But it is slower on the uptake when it comes to creating media: 5 minutes and 43 seconds to encode a video on the handbrake and 1:19 p.m. to browse Photoshop CS5 test image manipulation - the best score mag . In comparison, our editors choice nettop last Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 ($ 399 direct, 4 stars), a test ice CS5 23:38. The Zotac ZBox AD03BR-PLUS-D ($ 519.99 list, 3.5 stars) also works behind Acer to "nearly 15 minutes" for CS5. Large HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1020 ($ 429.99 list, 3 , 5-star) has an Intel Pentium dual-core processor gives the 2:05 and 4:29 handbrake on CS5.
The HP Slimline S5-1020 is a little cheaper and more powerful than the RL100-UR20P to be sure, but the S5-1020 is more or less an ordinary PC-Jane office in a small box (which is much thicker than Revo). The RL100-HP UR20P exceeds its innovative wireless controller, HDMI port and Blu-ray. The ZOTAC ZBOX is so similar such as the Revo, with its compact size, low power processor, and Blu-ray. However, the ZBOX is more of a DIY project: the system lacks an operating system (figure on $ 99 more for Windows 7 Home Premium), is almost as expensive, slower, has a smaller hard drive, less system memory, and doesn t have the remote control products.
RL100-Revo features UR20P simply out run and out-Q150 in all areas, but the price and the dollars more worth it, that one of the better home theater PC out there. So if you want to add low-cost computer for HDTV, Acer Revo RL100-UR20p is one of the better choices out there, especially if youre looking for the easiest way to watch movies IPTV and Blu-ray on a large screen. For these reasons, RL100-UR20P nettop computer is the latest Editors Choice.
However, the lack S5-1020 Blu-ray and many other features that make the RL100 Revo so attractive to the media a dog.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Tips On Buying A Computer Or Computer Hardware

Sunday, July 28, 2013
Samsung NP RV509I Laptop Review Price and Specification

Samsung has brought a new laptop called Samsung NP-RV509I. Samsung Laptop NP-RV509I comes with a lot of good features, such as 320 GB 5400 RPM S-ATA and 2.53 GHz Intel Core i3. Samsung Laptop NP-RV509I seven careers in the Windows operating system. HD Intel GMA graphics card is also added to this new laptop, Samsung NP-RV509I Card Reader 4 in 1 media. Samsung Laptop NP-RV509I HM55 Intel chipset also.
Samsung Laptop NP-RV509I with 15.00 x 10.00 x 1.25 ~ 1.37 inches dimension in size will be available soon. 6-cell battery this laptop offers Samsung NP-RV509I long hours of battery life. Samsung NP-RV509I laptop costs around Rs 30.990.
Samsung NP-RV509I Laptop Specification:
- 15.6 inches of HD LED display screen
- High screen resolution
- Window 7 Professional operating system
- 2GB DDR3 2 x SODIMM RAM
- 320GB 5,400rpm S-ATA hard disk drive
- 2.53GHz Intel Core i3 processor
- Intel GMA HD graphics card
- Intel HM55 chipset
- 4 in 1 media card reader
- Bluetooth V3.0, 802.11bg/n connectivity
- Integrated camera
- Gigabit LAN
- Dual digital microphone
- 6 cell battery
- 15.00 x 10.00 x 1.25 ~ 1.37 inches of dimension
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- SRS 3D sound effect
Saturday, July 27, 2013
The Dell Cloudera Solution
The Dell | Cloudera Solution

Below is a post originally written by Barton George at his blog and discusses The Dell | Cloudera Solution :-
Data continues to grow at an exponential rate and no place is this more obvious than in the Web space. Not only is the amount exploding but so is the form data’s taking whether that’s transactional, documents, IT/OT, images, audio, text, video etc. Additionally much of this new data is unstructured/ semi-structured which traditional relational databases were not built to deal with.
Enter Hadoop, an Apache open source project which, when combined with Map Reduce allows the analysis of entire data sets, rather than sample sizes, of structured and unstructured data types. Hadoop lets you chomp thru mountains of data faster and get to insights that drive business advantage quicker. It can provide near “real-time” data analytics for click-stream data, location data, logs, rich data, marketing analytics, image processing, social media association, text processing etc. More specifically, Hadoop is particularly suited for applications such as:
- Search Quality — search attempts vs. structured data analysis; pattern recognition
- Recommendation engine — batch processing; filtering and prediction (ie use information to predict what similar users like)
- Ad-targeting – batch processing; linear scalability
- Thread analysis for spam fighting and detecting click fraud — batch processing of huge datasets; pattern recognition
- Data “sandbox” – “dump” all data in Hadoop; batch processing (ie analysis, filtering, aggregations etc.); pattern recognition
The Dell | Cloudera solution

The solution is comprised of Cloudera’s distribution of Hadoop, running on optimized Dell PowerEdge C2100 servers with Dell PowerConnect 6248 switch, delivered with joint service and support. Dell offers two flavors of this big data solution: Cloudera’s distribution with the free download of Hadoop software, and Cloudera’s enterprise version of Hadoop that comes with a charge.
It comes with its own “crowbar” and DIY option
The Dell | Cloudera solution for Apache Hadoop also comes with Crowbar, the recently open-sourced Dell-developed software, which provides the necessary tools and automation to manage the complete lifecycle of Hadoop environments. Crowbar manages the Hadoop deployment from the initial server boot to the configuration of the main Hadoop components allowing users to complete bare metal deployment of multi-node Hadoop environments in a matter of hours, as opposed to days. Once the initial deployment is complete, Crowbar can be used to maintain, expand, and architect a complete data analytics solution, including BIOS configuration, network discovery, status monitoring, performance data gathering, and alerting.
The solution also comes with a reference architecture and deployment guide, so you can assemble it yourself, or Dell can build and deploy the solution for you, including rack and stack, delivery and implementation.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Full review of the Acer Aspire Ethos 5943G 7748G64Wnss
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Steve Ballmer asked to Resigns from Microsoft
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Toshiba Satellite C655 S5507 Review

Spesification Toshiba Satllite C655-S5507 :
- Screen: 15.6-inch diagonal, glossy coating, and 1366×768 resolution.
- Storage: 320GB capacity, 5,400rpm rotational speed.
- OS: Win 7 Home Premium.
- Processor: Intel Pentium B960 with 2 cores, 2MB.
- Graphics: Intel HD integrated.
- Optical Drive: DVD burner.
- RAM: 4GB DDR3, expandable to 8GB.
- Networking: 802.11n wireless, Ethernet LAN.
- Camera and Mic: Yes.
- Ports and Slots: USB 2.0 x 2, VGA video, multi-in-one media card reader, no HDMI.
- Battery life: Up to 5 and a half hours delivered by a 6-cell unit.
- Size: 1.6" height, 15" width, 9.8" depth.
- Weight: 5.3 pounds.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Honda Jazz X Review and Price in India
Honda Jazz X Full Specifications:
Engine
Type : SOHC i-VTEC
No of Cylinders : 4
No. of Valves : 16
Displacement (cc) : 1198
Maximum Horsepower PS(kW) @rpm : 90(66) @ 6200
Maximum Torque Nm(kgm) @ rpm : 110 (11.2) @ 4800
Fuel Supply System : PGM – Fi
Transmission
Manual : Five Forward, One Reverse
Steering
Type : Collapsible Electric, Power Assisted
Turning Radius (m) : 4.9
Brake System
Front : Disc
Rear : Drum
Suspension System
Front : McPherson Strut
Rear : Torsion Beam Axle
Dimension & Weight
Overall Length (mm) : 3900
Overall Width (mm) : 1695
Overall Height (mm) : 1535
Wheelbase (mm) : 2500
Tread (Front / Rear) (mm) : 1490/1475
Ground Clearance (mm) : 160
Kerb Weight (kg) : 1055 (Jazz, Jazz Select);1060 (Jazz X)
Tyre Size : 175/65 R15 84T
Fuel Tank Capacity (lts) : 42
Seating Capacity : 5
Honda Jazz X Features
* Alloy Wheels
* Body Colored Bumpers
* Front Fog Lamps
* Body Colored Tail Gate Spoiler
* Body Colored Front Grille
* Body Colored Outside Rear View Mirrors
* Body Colored Door Handles
* Halogen Lights
* Green Glass
* Rear Micro Antenna
* Mud Flaps
Monday, July 22, 2013
Lenovo IdeaPad Z575 Multimedia Laptop Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Z575 laptop comes with several configurations for the main of the machine heart. You can choose for graphics cards, processor or hard disk drive options like a AMD Radeon HD 6520G graphics, AMD Radeon HD 6380G or Radeon HD 6480G, a 2.4GHz AMD E2-3000M, a 2.5GHz AMD A4-3300M or a 2.3GHz AMD A6-3400M APU processor and 250GB, 500GB or 750GB hard disk drive.
As the multimedia notebook, the IdeaPad Z575 is equipped with a 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, Up to 8GB DDR3 1333MHz memory, HD webcam with 720p resolution, 2.0 speakers with SRS Premium Surround Sound audio enhancement technology, DVD reader/writer or Blu-ray Disc drive, stereo headphone output and microphone input combo jack, support DirectX 11 graphics, OneKey Theater II, PowerDVD 10/PowerDVD 10 BD and running on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium OS.
For connections, Lenovo IdeaPad Z575 multimedia laptop is ship with a 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS pro/XD), a HDMI output, four USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet LAN, optional bluetooth and 802.11bg/bgn WiFi. Mesures in 376 x 250 x 20~35.5 with weight 5.73 lb (2.6kg). The 15.6 inch IdeaPad Z575 notebook also pre loaded with McAfee® VirusScan Plus 10, CyberLink YouCam 3.1, VeriFace 4.0, Lenovo ReadyComm 5.0, OneKey Rescue System 7.0, Energy Management 6.0, Windows Live Essentials, Microsoft Bing Bar 6.0, Lenovo DirectShare 1.0, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Power2Go/Power2Go BD and Adobe Reader 9.4. Source:[newbestgadget.com]
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Overview HP Compaq 2230s
Hewlett-Packard’s new 12.1-inch ultraportable notebook for business users - the HP Compaq 2230s - is now available for purchase.
The 4-pound 2230s is based on the Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform. It uses the latest Core 2 Duo 45-nanometer processors, but is also offered with Celeron CPUs. The laptop supports up to 8GB of DDR2 memory and comes with up to 320GB of hard drive capacity and a built-in DVD, Combo, or DVD burner optical drive.
Its display has a resolution of 1280-by-800 pixels and is managed by the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics.
Regarding communications, the HP Compaq 2230s supports 802.11 draft-n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, 56k modem, and Bluetooth connections.
There are also a built-in fingerprint reader, HDMI and VGA outputs, and three USB ports, as well as ExpressCard and Secure Digital slots.
HP’s 2230s starts at $999.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
HP Compaq Presario CQ42 laptops review

The dimensions of 3.15 mm height, 3.65 mm weight and 22.8 mm depth, the 2.2 kg of weight and the 14 inch diagonal screen size (with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels) say that this laptop is a standard portable, not too large or small and not heavy, actually. The processor type is Intel Celeron at a speed of 1.9 GHz; the laptop has 2 GB of RAM DDR3 with a storage capacity of 250 GB HDD and Intel GL40 motherboard chipset. In terms of graphics, we are talking here about the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500. It has a memory card reader included and the operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium on 64 bit. The specifications enhanced the fact that the HP Compaq Presario CQ42 is in fact a user-friendly, standardly equipped device.
The design doesn’t remark itself in any way, isn’t spectacular, but has a sleek and neat look to it. This laptop speaks for itself through all its features when it says that it’s plain and simple just a laptop that gets the job done. Otherwise, the way that the design was thought is rather good: the keyboard is comfortable, with a decent space between the keys.
The laptops has a LightScribe SuperMulti DVD RW, the Double Layer Support. As the connectivity is concerned, there are 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet 100 Mb, VGA, HDMI, 5 in 1 card reader, headphones and microphone. Along with the preinstalled windows there are several software included as following: HP Advisor, HP Support Assistance, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Software update, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Reader, Norton Online Backup, Norton Internet Security – but only for 60 days as well as Microsoft Office 2007 which is activated for that same period of time.
The HP Compaq Presario CQ42 is an honest laptop: what you see is what you get. So you cannot be disappointed at the end of your purchase.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Pavilion 17 3 dv7t Entertainment PC Quad Edition 1 6 GHz 1TB Dual HD 8GB Memory

Quick Specs
Pavilion 17.3" dv7t Entertainment PC Quad Edition - 1.6 GHz; 1TB Dual HD; 8GB Memory
Price : $1,738.99
| General | |
| | 17.3 |
| | 8000 |
| | 1000 |
| | 6 |
| Processor | |
| | Intel Core i7 Mobile |
| | 1.6 GHz |
| | 6 MB |
| | 1333 MHz |
| Memory | |
| | 8 GB |
| | 8 GB |
| | DDR3 |
| System | |
| | Keyboard|Touchpad |
| | Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)|Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)|Ethernet - RJ45|FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin|HDMI|Port Replicator/Docking Station|Serial ATA - 7 pin|USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0|VGA |
| | Express Card 34|Express Card 54|Memory Stick|Memory Stick Duo|MultiMedia Card (MMC)|SD Card|xD-Picture Card |
| Display | |
| | 17.3 in |
| | 16:9 |
| | LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen & LED Backlight |
| | 1600 x 900 |
| | 1 GB |
| | NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M |
| Storage | |
| | DVD+-RW DL |
| | 1 TB |
| | 2 |
| Features | |
| | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11 Draft N|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11b|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11g |
| | Built-In Webcam |
| | 4.5 hour(s) |
| | Yes |
| Software | |
| | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Dimensions | |
| | 1.7 in |
| | 16.2 in |
| | 10.9 in |
| | 7.74 lbs |
| Warranty | |
| | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| More Info | |
| | URL |
| Quick Glance | |
| | 17.3 |
| | 8000 |
| | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| | Intel Core i7 Mobile |
| | 16:9 |
| | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11 Draft N|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11b|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11g |
| | LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen & LED Backlight |
| | Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)|Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)|Ethernet - RJ45|FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin|HDMI|Port Replicator/Docking Station|Serial ATA - 7 pin|USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0|VGA |
| | DVD+-RW DL |
| | Yes |
| | NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M |
| | 1600 |
| | 1000000 |
| | 123.84 |
DELL Alienware M17x
CUP: Dual/Quad Core CPU
Chip Set: nVidia MCP79SLI
OEM: DELL/FLEX CONFIDENTIAL
Document Number: Quicksilver
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Dell XPS L702X Laptop specs Review

- Processor : Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor 2630QM.
- Chipset : Intel® HM67.
- HDD : 640 GB, 7200 rpm.
- RAM : 4GB DDR3 SODIMM.
- Display : 17.3 Inch 1600×900 LCD TFT, 3D or MultiTouch.
- VGA : Nvidia GeForce GT 555M 3GB.
- Depth: 414 mm.
- Height: 287 mm.
- Weight: 3.36 kg.
- Battery: 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) – 56WHr Lithium Ion standard.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Zebronics ZEB A15 6 LED Monitor Review Price and Specification

Topnotch is a leading provider of branded products and accessories Zebronics consumer computers and communications. Currently, it has introduced last ZEB-A15.6 LED display with 1 year warranty. The monitor is equipped with latest date silky surface. It also comes with integrated speakers live there will surely attract music lovers.
It also has several standard features such as gross weight of 1.07 kg, an aspect ratio of 16:10 and speaker for high quality sound production. Also available with some other features like the response time of 2 ms, a resolution of 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz, Backlight LED, a brightness of 220cd/m2 and a viewing angle H / V 90 / 50 degrees. It also comes with 15.6-inch LED screen so you can watch your favorite movies, videos and photos with ease. Monitor users do not have to worry about unnecessary eyestrain because the screen prepared with a clear advantage.
Customers can purchase the ZEB-A15.6 LED monitor from electronics stores and computer accessories. It is available with the price tag of Rs. 4,300. It is not full HD monitor, but it is best for playing game, watching movies and other multimedia applications.
Top Notch Infotronix India Pvt Ltd was started in 1997 at Chennai, India. It provides wide range of computer Peripherals and Consumer Electronics products such as Computer Chassis, Graphic Cards, UPS, Mouse, Keyboards, LCD Monitors, Speakers, Portable Media Players, TV Tuners, etc. It is also suppliers of MSI’s Laptops, Graphic Cards and Motherboard, as well as OCZ Memory Products. It has total 12 main branch offices in major cities and also more than 1000 distributors around the country.
Zebronics ZEB-A15.6 LED monitor specification:
- Display size: 15.6″W (16:9) LED
- Brightness: 220cd/m2
- Resolution: 1440 x 900@60Hz
- Response time: 2 ms
- Backlight: LED
- DCR: 2000000:1 (Typical)
- Pixel pitch: 0.252mm
- H -frequency: 47.700 KHz
- V -frequency: 60Hz
- Net weight: 1.07kgs
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Compaq Presario V2000

I was willing to forego some features in order to keep the price below $1000. I considered several popular computer models, including Dell Inspiron, Sony Vaio, Toshiba Satellite, and IBM ThinkPad. Most of these brands came with price tags that placed them just beyond my reach. Although I knew that Hewlett Packard and Compaq made affordable computers, I associated these brand names with heavy, bulky notebooks. After a few weeks of searching for an affordable computer that satisfied my demands, I discovered the Compaq Presario V2000 and its Hewlett Packard cousin, the DV1000. I checked out both of these models at a local office supply store. I was surprised to find the HP and Compaq names on smaller, more compact notebooks. Much has been written about the similarities and differences between these two computers. For my needs, the only obvious advantage I saw in the DV1000 over the V2000 was the Quick Play feature, which allows you to watch movies or listen to CDs without going through a complete Windows start-up. Because I could not see myself using this feature very often, I decided to buy the slightly less expensive Compaq V2000, which is marketed as the "take it anywhere" model in the Presario line.
Purchase
I found that I could get the best price on a V2000 by ordering a custom notebook on the HP website. Customizing the V2000 allowed me to save money by downgrading some of the options that were not very important to me. I saved even more by taking advantage of HPs student discount. The major decisions in customizing my V2000 were the operating system, the processor, the display, memory, hard drive size and speed, CD drive, battery, and wireless option. The configuration I purchased is as follows:
* OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP Home
* PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium M 710 -- 1.4 GHz
* SCREEN: 14.0" WXGA Widescreen (not the BrightView)
* MEMORY: 256 MB SDRAM (1x256)
* HARD DRIVE: 40 GB 4200 rpm
* CD DRIVE: DVD/CD-RW combo drive
* BATTERY: 6-cell lithium ion
* WIRELESS: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN (without Bluetooth).
The HP website seems to always be offering specials or rebates. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a coupon code for additional savings. At the time that I placed my order, HPShopping was offering free shipping, a $30 rebate on custom notebooks, and a free upgrade to the DVD/CD-RW drive. Shipping to most states in the US does not incur a sales tax. The total on my computer with the student discount was $920.26, and the $30 rebate brings it down to $890.26. I also purchased the 2-year Express Repair extended service for an additional $99.99. In the course of shopping, I also talked myself into buying the HP Deskjet 5850 wireless inkjet printer for $101.24. Purchasing the computer and the printer at the same time entitled me to an additional rebate of $50. I was very happy with these prices, but the only drawback to ordering a custom notebook on the website is that it may take a few weeks to deliver. My computer took 13 days from order to delivery.
Form & Design
The V2000 is well-designed and sharp-looking. The inside of the notebook is silver, and the top and bottom are black plastic. The specs from the website report the weight as 5.21 lbs, and the physical dimensions as 13.15 in. x 9.1 in. I was pleasantly surprised when I first picked it up -- the computer looks as though it should be a lot heavier than it is. The widescreen design allows for a very functional screen size that does not make the computer too bulky or heavy. The thickness of the computer is greater at the rear (1.53 in.) than it is in the front (1.29 in.). This puts the keyboard at a slight upward angle, which turns out to be a comfortable ergonomic feature. But it may look strange when you first close the display and notice the top is not level.
The design of the V2000 has a few minor flaws. First, the power cord connects to the back of computer. This can be cumbersome when you need to go to AC power. Second, there is a little slack in the door for the CD drive on the right side panel. I notice it when I pick up the computer from the sides. In order to protect the CD drive door when I travel with the computer, I bought a new bag that came with a protective laptop sleeve. The only other significant design issue is the thickness of the unit. It is slightly thicker than I initially expected. Using the protective sleeve adds even greater thickness to the unit. This takes up precious space in my school bag.
Screen
The screen size is where the V2000 earns my respect. The 14-inch widescreen design gives a screen height comparable to a standard 12 inch or 14 inch screen, but the width of a 15 inch display. This keeps the dimensions of the computer small and portable while providing a display that is very functional and easy to use. The widescreen design allows me to see the entire width of a document, even when working in landscape mode. It also allows me to easily view two documents side-by-side. I have also discovered that I can play a DVD movie in a small window in the corner of the screen and still have enough usable screen area to work on other applications.
The V2000 only has two custom options for the display: widescreen or widescreen with BrightView. The BrightView screen is a more reflective surface that provides more vivid color and higher contrast. Although I read many glowing reviews of the BrightView screen, I decided against it. I was concerned that the increased reflectivity of the brighter display would cause problems with glare and increased visibility of dust and fingerprints. Also, the BrightView screen seemed to be an additional cost that I did not think was absolutely necessary for my needs. At the time that I bought the computer, the BrightView option added $50 to the price. Since that time, HP has dropped the price to $25 for this upgrade. I do not regret choosing the standard display, as the image quality is sufficient for most of my needs. The only time I really notice the shortcomings of the standard display is when I watch DVD movies. The DVD video quality is a little washed out and grainy, especially when viewing in full screen mode. If I were buying the V2000 at todays prices I would probably spend the extra money and get the BrightView.
Speakers
The V2000 comes with JBL stereo speakers mounted on the front panel. The audio quality is great for watching movies, listening to CDs, or streaming audio. I am very pleased with the quality of the sound at all volume ranges. I hooked the computer up to a set of external speakers, and it sounded even better. Like most notebook computers, the audio quality of the V2000 cannot compete with your home entertainment center. But for a computer, the audio is pretty impressive.
Processor and Performance
At first I considered ordering my V2000 with a Celeron processor to save even more money. But after doing a little research, I decided that this was one area where I did not want to downgrade too much. I decided to go with the least expensive Centrino option, which at the time was the Pentium M-710, 1.4 GHz. I also selected the least expensive hard drive option (40 GB, 4200 rpm) and the minimum amount of memory (256 MB). At first I noticed that the performance of the computer was not as snappy as I would have liked. Some programs and windows seemed to take a long time to open and close. I tinkered with the visual effects and startup options to minimize the number of processes that were running in the background. This seemed to help somewhat, but it became obvious that I had underestimated the amount of memory that I would need. Luckily, the V2000 has two memory card slots, and I was only using one slot with the 256 MB that I ordered in the initial configuration. I installed an additional 512 MB card into the second slot. I purchased the additional memory card from a local computer store for about $60 after rebate. The memory upgrade has greatly enhanced the computers performance. Programs seem to open and close a lot faster and I no longer feel that the computer is running a few seconds behind me. Furthermore, I was able to get a 768 MB of memory for less than it would have cost me to order the initial configuration with 512 MB. I do not regret my choices on the processor or the hard drive size. After the memory upgrade, the performance is snappy enough for my demands, and I still have 30GB of free space available on the hard drive.
The computer gets a little warm during routine use, but not beyond what I would expect for a notebook computer. The cooling fans kick on occasionally when running high-demand applications or multiple processes. The cooling fans are slightly louder than I originally expected, but it is not a significant issue. The cooling fans activate periodically when playing DVD movies or listening to music directly from a CD. This can drown out the audio if you are listening at low volumes.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard and touchpad are among the nicest features of the V2000. The keys have a comfortable, springy feel. The widescreen design accommodates a wider keyboard layout. Above the keyboard there are several buttons: main power, wireless button, and volume controls. I like the placement of these additional buttons because they are close enough that they are easily accessible but still separate from the main keyboard. The touchpad and mouse buttons work extremely well. The touchpad also has a region that serves the same function as the scroll wheel on a mouse. The only problem that I have noticed with this feature is that my right palm sometimes brushes the touchpad when I am typing and the screen scrolls a few lines. This is easily remedied by turning the touchpad off when typing long documents or when using an external mouse. The touchpad control button sits between the space bar and the touch pad. There is an orange LED that lets the user know if the touch pad control is on.
Input and Output Ports
There are multiple ports on both side panels of the computer. The left side panel contains the following ports:
* PMCIA slot
* USB 2.0 port
* Phone line and Ethernet ports
* Expansion base port (expansion base is sold separately)
* VGA monitor video output
In addition to the CD drive, the right side panel contains the following ports:
* 6-in-1 memory card reader
* Firewire port
* Two USB 2.0 ports
* S-Video output
The front panel contains the audio output, the microphone input, the display release button, various status lights, and stereo speakers. The AC power input port is located on the rear panel. Overall, I am impressed with the input and output port options on the V2000. It is nice to have three USB ports, and it is even nicer to have them on both side panels. My only complaint with configuration of the ports is that the AC power input is not very convenient to access on the rear panel. I would rather have the AC input port on one of the side panels, and have one of the less frequently used ports (VGA monitor or S-Video output) moved to the rear panel.
Wireless
I ordered my computer with the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 (without Bluetooth). The wireless card can be turned off directly from the keyboard by pressing the wireless button. There is a blue light on the wireless button that tells you when the card is turned on, and there is also a blue indicator light on the front panel that lets the user know when the wireless card is turned on. The wireless card has worked for me every time, and I am happy with its range and performance.
Battery
There are two battery options on the V2000: 6-cell lithium ion or 12-cell lithium ion. Because I was trying to minimize both the cost and the weight of the computer, I ordered the V2000 with the 6-cell battery. With everyday use, I can get almost three hours out of the 6-cell. This has worked out very well for my demands. I mainly use the computer at home, the school library, and at coffeehouses. Because I never seem to be very far from a power source, the battery life of the 6-cell has worked well for me. However, for those who need a longer battery life and are not bothered by a little extra weight, the V2000 can be ordered with a 12-cell battery (instead of the 6-cell) for an additional $25.
Operating System and Software
The V2000 comes with either the Home or Professional editions of Windows XP. The operating system was already installed when the computer was delivered, and the operating system disks were included with the manuals. The computer was delivered with a thin "Getting Started" manual. The more comprehensive manual is on a CD that comes with the computer.
Warranty and Customer Support
Although I was on a quest to keep the cost of this computer as low as I could, I purchased an additional warranty so that I could have a little extra peace of mind. I bought the 2 year Express Repair coverage for $99.99. The warranty information was delivered in a separate box with the extended warranty information, a warranty sticker, and mail-in registration forms. I have not had a chance to evaluate this coverage yet because I have not had any problems with the computer.
Conclusion
Although the Compaq Presario V2000 is not the smallest and lightest notebook on the market, I am happy that I bought this computer. The widescreen design gives the V2000 a significant functional advantage with little impact on its portability. Despite a few minor design concerns (the AC input on the back panel, the CD drive door, and the thickness), I would recommend this to computer to someone who wants a middle-of-the-road computer for decent price. The custom options allowed me to build a computer that suited my basic needs while keeping the cost within my range. The custom options are also flexible enough that more sophisticated users can upgrade to more powerful options. This makes the V2000 well-suited to a wide range of users.
Monday, July 15, 2013
laptop maintenance tips
- Avoid putting a laptop in the bag with the goods too full with the goods .. because it would lead to pressure on the laptop
- note the condition of temperature, Laptop or notebook is composed of various electronic components that do not perform influenced by temperature. Among these, the temperature is too extreme, such
too hot or too cold, can disturb the performance or even damage laptop. Therefore, avoid the habit of leaving the laptop in the car which was parked under the hot sun rays. Also avoid the laptop was in
highlight the direct sunlight. Generally the manufacturers recommend temperatures between 5 - 35 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, for the height laptop recommended to work at a height of 2500 meters below the surface sea. - Do not ever put a heavy burden on the laptop if we put the goods that have the heavy burden on
laptop, it can cause scratches on the LCD screen. - Use stabilizer If you are working on a laptop using electricity (without batteries), then you should use a stabilizer that can prevent the occurrence of voltage unstable electricity to your laptop.
- Storage, If you will keep the laptop in a long time (one week more), should remove the battery and store in a cool, dry, and good air circulation. Place the silicone gel to prevent mildew. So want to use it again, stun or content of the battery by way of completely filled and emptied three times in a row.
- Turn off properly Do not ever turn off the laptop hard drive while the indicator light still blinking. This condition indicates the hard disk is still active. Loss suddenly (eg when the laptop is turned off) can cause damage data or performance problems on your hard disk. Make sure the hard drive indicator light has died before you attempt to shutdown the laptop.
- Avoid magnetic field To protect the existing data in the disk, do not place devices containing magnetic / electromagnetic strong around laptop. Device-device producing magnetic field, such as speakers who do not berpelindung (unshielded speaker system) or mobile phone. If you want to access the Internet
infrared feature on the phone, place the phone in the distance approximately 15 cm from the laptop. - Do not disassemble the laptop. Dismantle their own laptop or not by the expert, an act which very unwise. Laptops are not like the radio or regular tape recorder. Many parts of a very small part of the manufacturer have been assembled by using a precision robot. If youre careless, then your laptop can
badly damaged. Always carry a defective laptop to the IT or the service center of your laptop. - Avoid too soft surface, Do not place the laptop when running in place with a surface that is too soft as a sofa or bed, so the laptop to look a little lost. This is very dangerous, because it can inhibit heat from the inside out laptops laptop and make heat.
- Hinges monitor, If observed carefully, in the folds between the CPU and the LCD monitor there is a hinge that allows the two components were clenched to each other. Be aware that the heaviest burden of a laptop is on the these hinges. Therefore, do not give jolt when opening monitor when the laptop would switch. Vice versa, do not close monitoring too hard when finished using a portable computer it.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Samsung Series 9 900X1B Subnotebook Review

A thin case made of a material called duralumin little known, high-performance computing good for a car and last but not least, a high quality screen is the basis for a successful subnotebook. Samsung surprised us all with the new 9 Series for the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The series includes the recently reviewed Samsung Series 9 900X3A subnotebook with a 13.3-inch screen, among others. Amazement was followed by disappointment that the lower 900X1B was to be sold exclusively in the U.S. market today. About six months after CES 2011 to launch the smallest member of the series took place in Germany.
As for looks, Samsung continues, we tested the image of his older brother 900X1B Series 9-A02. This also applies to the clearing and the features offered. Mat, 11.6 inches with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels acts as the screen.
They are rarely used Intel Core i3-2357M ULV processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz and Hyper Threading support functions inside. 4 GB RAM, Intel GMA 3000 HD graphics and a capacity of 64 GB of SSD are part of the setup functions. The extent of the interface was reduced to the essential, but it is still state of the art with the mini-USB 3.0 and HDMI.
In addition to 3D, and the trend of smart phones, tablets, was sure of ultra-book category of the Intel started. Among the various devices with 11.6 and 13.3-inch screens. The UX21 and UX31 examples would be Asus, Acer Aspire S3, the Lenovo U300 and Toshiba Portege Z830.
Samsung 900X1B play right here in the league, and is available immediately. Other vendors can not serve this. Samsung has done its ultra-book. We 900X1B-A02, goes against 999 (RRP) and is aimed at exactly the price range for this new category of devices.
Specifications Samsung 900X1B-A02 :
- Processor : Intel Core i3 2357M 1.3 GHz
- Mainboard : Intel HM65
- Memory : 4096 MB, DDR3, 1333 MHz, onboard
- Graphics adapter : Intel HD Graphics 3000, 8.15.10.2353
- Display : 11.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, Samsung SEC3052, diagonal: 13.3 inches, WXGA, SuperBright Plus, 340 Nit, glossy: no
- Harddisk : Samsung MZMPA064HMDR, 64GB SSD, mSATA, built-in
- Soundcard : Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
- Connections : 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone out / microphone in, Card Reader: micro-SD, proprietary port (RJ45 adapter)
- Networking : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Broadcom 802.11n (abgn), 3.0 +HS Bluetooth
- Optical drive : no
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 - 16.5 x 298 x 197.5
- Weight : 1.072 kg Power Supply: 0.196 kg
- Battery : 42 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4 cells, 5680 mAh, 7.4 volt, built-in
- Price : 999 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- Additional features : Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel, subnotebook, 40 watt adapter with power cable, adapter to RJ45, cleaning cloth, recovery and software DVD, documentation, Adobe Reader 9, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Live Essentials, Cyberlink YouCam, Norton Internet Security (trial version), Norton Online Backup, Skype, WildTangent Games, Word Capture, Samsung software, 24 Months Warranty, colors: black, Duraluminium case, 2x 1.5 watt stereo loudspeakers, built-in microphone with noise cancelling technology, SRS 3D sound effects, backlit keyboard, ambient light sensor
There is no doubt that the Samsung 9 Series with the polarizing design. Around the black case looks elegant and timeless. Silver casing with rounded edges and provide a nice accent. The choice of material, this subnotebook is also a mixture of Duraluminum, which is found to be greater torsional stiffness compared to pure aluminum.
Consistent design makes an impression. This is particularly due to the same material is used, with the exception of the screen frame. The criticism is, however, apply to: Matt brushed surfaces are very sensitive to fingerprints and not easy to clean polished frame, or read the keyboard.
Samsung has naturally hidden interfaces, through which a simple plastic cover does not fit the shaky image. If stability is impressive at this low height and weight. The rest of the interpretation on the keyboard and the wrist slightly, while clearly under strong selective pressure.
The display cover can not keep the image. It can be easily twisted and waves develop on the screen. Therefore, interfering with the LED lighting when pressure is applied to the outside. You should try to the screen with the utmost care, because cracks are heard when twisting. This therefore could lead to a crack.
See the total weight of the lightest subnotebook Samsung is true only £ 1.07. For comparison, a Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is considerably heavier than 1.55 (31%), Apple MacBook Air 11 Mid-2011 is a heavy one and is not yet available on the Asus UX21 Ultra-Book is also in this region, and 1.1 pounds.
The case is at the bottom is sealed. However, it can be opened after removing eight screws that are cleverly hidden under the rubber feet and many hooks. The interior is dominated by a Big 4-cell battery. RAM is directly soldered to the motherboard and can not be replaced. The built-in SSD memory is inserted into a connector MSAT.
Connectivity
Samsung also is behind the ports of two covers on the left and right sides of the box on this device. Unlike 900X3A, are two small "sliding doors". The most important interfaces are installed in the form of a USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port, microphone and a HDMI connector for micro SD card reader. Samsung has opted for an audio port and a proprietary combo connector that connects via RJ45 adapter for space reasons.
Usually, a satisfactory picture, despite a docking port on the basis of an HDMI device and is not relevant to the delivery. There is no reason to complain about the distribution of the interface. However, always lift the device to access a port because the port position and the relatively low down. Although a bit annoying, apparently there is no alternative to this design.
Communication
There is only one thing to hope the information through an integrated module for 3G UMTS wireless internet. Otherwise, everything is the latest standard, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, and even Gigabit LAN. However, with the adapter is not connected to the cable network.
Accessories
The 900X1B comes in a carton complex of high quality. In addition to laptops and reference material, the corresponding RJ45 adapter, a DVD and recovery software and an adapter 40 watt with power cord are included in delivery. The latter is less compact than the power cord adapter included with the Samsung Series 9 900X3A with cumbersome connector system. A rather silly gadget of supply is likely that the handbag included for sub-notebooks packing.
The installed software bundle is consistent with the usual standard. In addition to Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, PDF Reader and maybe Skype is a lot of bloatware installed, and we recommend that you remove all of the following programs. Norton again proves to be particularly peeving as he repeatedly jumps on the screen in its own window with a message.
Warranty
Samsung warranty period for 24 months the device. Warranty Plus is available for 79 euros to 139 euros (RRP), and contains 36 or 48 months of on-site warranty for pick-up (the date of purchase). Updates must be registered within 90 days from date of purchase.
Display
Samsung has announced the use of high-quality screens for the range again to display in your way during the CeBIT 2011. The company presented this screen 900X3A very bright in the recently revised, as we never had before in our offices. The Samsung Series 9 9001XA has a 11.6-inch matte screen is to continue this trend in premiums.
The screen SEC3052 model is average with a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels in 16:9 format. Windows 7 is not compatible with any level of resolution. However, an external monitor can be connected via the HDMI port micro. The appropriate adapter is unfortunately not within the scope of supplies and must be purchased separately (€ 29 Samsung).
Display shines a maximum brightness of 357 cd/m2, as measured by the instrument, Gossen Mayo Monitor and a good average. Also latest version of Apple MacBook Air 11 is to admit defeat at this point. Small LEDs light up the screen for a 87%, when the brightness is reduced to the left and right according to our feet. However, this difference can not be seen with the naked eye.
Other measures confirm the use of high quality TN. The contrast (420:1) and the value black (0.8 cd/m2) are not as good as the brightness, but still impressive. The black color reproduction is saturated and the contrast must also comply with viewers.
The professional user will also discuss the range of reproducible colors. Verdict: The device is not suitable for professional use, since the range sRGB is not reached. The 900X3A However, do not do much better in comparison.
The combination of a matte display surface, good brightness and contrast ratio is seen in an appropriate outdoor use. Despite the reduction in battery mode brightness (279 cd/m2), the content remains legible even in direct light incidence. Reflections of the environment, as seen in the Apple MacBook Air 11 in mid-2011 with a glare-type screen, not a problem.
The stability of the end viewing angle overall impression of the screen. Stable Render horizontal curves to close permanently and no deviations. The vertical plane is not as generous, but the differences remain within the limits for a cheap TN screen. Overall, an impressive display is entitled to first place in this category.
Performance
The heart of the Samsung Series 9 900X1B subnotebook has an Intel Core i3-2357M Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz 2x. Unlike Intel Core i5-2537, which is installed in the 900X3A, the smaller version of our model does not have the automatic overclocking function, also known as Turbo Boost 2.0.
The low energy loss (TDP) of 17 watts, a 3 MB L3 cache and support for Hyper-Threading technology (2 cores, 4 threads) are maintained. The HM65 Intel creates the basis for this architecture (Cougar Point 2.0, B3 stepping).
Similarly, the joint-Sandy Bridge processors, DDR3 memory controller and Intel GMA 3000 HD graphics are installed. Memory controller can handle up to 16 basically GBS. However, RAM is soldered to the motherboard, and so firmly, 4096 MB configuration is also the largest.
The instrument is solid state memory size of the paper and MSAT Samsung (MZMPA064HMDR, 64 GB). You can change when you remove it from the bottom plate. We will discuss this topic during the review.
Maxon CPU benchmarks begin our journey. Intel Core i3-2357M scored 4661 points in Cinebench R10 (64 bit) and multi-threaded rendering and ranked in the bottom third of our database. AMD new A4 3300M APU or more Intel Core i3 380UM processor is at a similar level. The 900X3A with an Intel Core i5-2537 m processor has only slightly ahead of 5127 points (10%).
Cinebench R11.5 confirms the dual core ULV processor is a small relatively poor performance (1.2 points). Intel Core i5-2537 m can get an advance of 22% (1.4 points) in this benchmark. The low power processor is not noticed in the use of routine, with Solid State Drive (SSD) and the system generally works smoothly, without long boot times.
The Intel GMA 3000 HD graphics are not convincing in the game of synthetic benchmarks. With a score of 1392 points in 3DMark 06, the 900X1B is in the bottom third of our database and is surrounded by laptops with an integrated GMA Arrandale HD.
Most 900X3A achieved a score of 2788 points in a different resolution (1280x768 pixels) and has an advantage of 50%. However, the difference in resolution should be considered. In general, this is a pretty mediocre performance and 3D graphics unit before one for multimedia use.
The Solid State Drive Fast pay into the system of benchmarks from Futuremark, which assesses the total package given. Configuration reached 5787 points in the PCMark Vantage slightly older, and is therefore in line with various multimedia notebooks without SSD.
For example. HP EliteBook 2560p or Samsung RF711-S02DE with a quad core processor and other 900X3A scores improved by 50% with a total score of 8657 points. Placement 900X1B well in the midfield from the top is confirmed in the last 7 PCMark (2355 points).
Solid-state drive form factor mSATA is the choice when space is a problem. Samsung to rely on their production model that offers the gross capacity of 64 GBS. SSD is a good overall impression, which has a maximum transfer rate 247 Mb / s (read) to 172 MB / sec write.
Ticket price is impressive. Samsung Card can not remain at the forefront III SATA SSD, though. In theory, you can replace the card. In practice, not a lot of options, and costs are relatively high. We recommend a fast memory card Micro SD memory expansion option.
Game Verdict
The combination of a low-power processor and integrated graphics unit is overloaded in its gaming performance. Rates are at their limits, even in the graphs of the slopes unpretentious and minimal settings. The refresh rate (fps) is constant in the red, the field unplayable in recent games. Overall, it is a unit for office applications and multimedia. Casual players will not be satisfied with the Samsung 9 Series 900X1B.
Emissions
System Noise
Thank you to the SSD and lack of an optical drive, case fan to be even the only source of noise in 900X1B. We measured a maximum of 32.9 dB (A) in desktop mode (inactive). The fan is mostly inactive, and the unit is silent in most cases. This corresponds to a speed of 27.4 dB (A) in our gauge (background noise in very quiet environments). The fan is active during loading and unloading an average of 39 dB (A). Fortunately, the fan does not whine and be seen as a uniform noise. A bonus point is rapid decrease in fan speed after loading.
Temperature
900X1B copies of his older brother and always kept fresh in standby mode. A difference in the off state is not noticeable. It looks different in our stress test with Prime95 and Furmark. Temperatures at the top quickly nasty fall in the range red. The difference is significant, with a maximum of 53.1 ° C in the area of air outlet and an average of 36 ° C at the top. The keys and the wrist is still important ergonomic pleasantly cool in this extreme situation, however.
Given these external temperatures, you have to take a look. Main CPU temperature for up to 70 ° C at the beginning of our stress test tools such as Prime95 (CPU) and Furmark (GPU). After several hours of rising temperatures, but remained within the limits with a maximum temperature of 85 ° C. We note that these fees can not be seen as an (approximate rate hwinfo), raw. CPU thermal limitation is not produced in accordance with these observations.
Speakers
With an output power of 1.5 watts each, the two stereo speakers are not unusual, but the noise is an acceptable print. The light spots and high diffusion, even places deep basses are to some extent. An obvious disadvantage is their location on the bottom of the unit.
The sound changes and intense depending on the surface. The maximum volume is more than adequate and does not affect the reading. However, stakeholders can not replace good external speakers or headphones can be connected via 3.5 mm jack or HDMI combo.
Battery Life
The clear differences in the waste heat is also reflected in the rate of consumption. The subnotebook is between 5.3 and 9.3 watts in standby mode and consumes far less than some netbooks. One reason for this is energy saving Intel Core i5-2357M-ULV CPU, which is specified for a loss of power (TDP) of only 17 watts, with the GPU. 9 The largest series 900X3A consumes nearly twice the sample with a maximum of 16.6 watts in office.
Energy consumption naturally increases in load, but is still acceptable, with only 29.9 watts. The AC input power at maximum power of 40 watts is not even close to being exhausted. 900X3A The difference is much smaller with 4 watts in this test. A look at the simple test shows that the stress test the CPU, Prime95, 23 watts, claims for itself. Off-state consumption, respectively, before, nothing unusual at 0.1 and 0.2 watts.
Less than 900X1B hood, 4-cell lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 42 Wh credits most of the space available. The advantage of lithium-polymer battery is usually a better battery life and options for adaptation, because the battery is made of sheets of very thin electrodes. Unlike the common-ion battery, the downside is a longer battery life (165 minutes).
Back to battery life: Classic BatteryEater test system loads with a maximum brightness of display, the keyboard lights on and activated WLAN. The battery capacity is fully utilized in 2 hours and 29 minutes in this scenario. Contrary to what is nine hours and 13 minutes is only possible when reading a text document (reading test). The screen brightness is reduced, and the light of the keyboard and WLAN adapter has been disabled for this test.
The systematic use and therefore a practical measure is called "surfing via WLAN." The brightness of the screen is at a comfortable level and the WLAN module is enabled for this test. With a battery life of 5 hours and 56 minutes, the subnotebook is basically good impression since it is only a 4-cell battery. The placement of the internal energy is a disadvantage. The change should only be done by a dealer.
Verdict
Samsung Series 9 900X1B the starting line in the form of a thin, elegant subnotebook with an awesome job, Matt, and, above all, an impressive 11.6-inch HD and good battery life. Together with the i3-2357M Intel Core ULV processor and a fast 64 GB solid state disk (SSD), the combination adds that leaves a lot faster than the parameters of the portable system. This presentation does not apply to performance 3D integrated GMA 3000 HD graphics unit.
The subnotebooks earn bonus points with more input devices, low weight and overall dimensions. The device configuration is done by the state of the art, is that the interfaces are limited to the essentials and a 3G module can not find a place inside.
The time required to recharge the battery case temperature under load is more negative points. If you are looking for a sleek subnotebooks with a performance of proper application and offside Windows from Apple MacBook Air 11 in mid-2011, you will be just to Samsung.
Although the company does not explicitly market a series of nine "ultra-book", the devices fulfill the requirement of a few points in the Intel catalog. Samsung Advantage: Both great 900X1B 900X3A We looked at this and are now available. Our test equipment is sold for 999 euros (RRP), including value added tax.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Panasonic Lumix Phone Launching Next Week
Panasonic Lumix Mobile offers the opportunity to complete 13-megapixel camera. It is interesting to note that these requirements are similar to a compact digital camera from Panasonic, so this camera. Lumix camera phone features a 13 megapixel CMOS image sensor and 3.3-inch screen with WVGA resolution. In addition, the phone comes with a digital zoom.
The phone has options for high-definition video and light intensity Supreme video and photos to share. Its very interesting to have a phone and digital camera all in one. Lumix model features a WVGA resolution screen, while other models in its range and VS3, VS7 VS5 and TFT screen.
As the internal memory of any other phone on this device can be extended using microSD cards. But if you are among amateur photographers so it might be the best person to keep track of all your captured moments and enjoy their own company. Lumix stand out from the rest as other models Panasonic VS7, SA7 MX7 and has no expandable memory slot.
Although some features are unprecedented, and the best of its kind, but there are disadvantages too. The camera lens is not always accurate. So it is not always appropriate for a novice user. Kept out of this, the device will become a priceless treasure for all lovers of photography.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Samsung Go N310 Gets Official In US

Samsung N310 which has been renamed as Samsung Go is now made official in the U.S.
This mini laptop from Samsung has a trendy design and will be available in several colors including Sunset Orange, Mint Blue, Midnight Blue, and Jet Black. The Sunset Orange of Samsung Go N310
Check out more details on Samsung Go N310 on the official product page.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Lenovo G560

Our Lenovo Essential G560 review unit has the following specifications:
- 15.6-inch 720p (1366x768) glossy panel with LED backlighting
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Intel Core i3-330M dual-core processor (2.13GHz, 3MB L3 cache, 2.5GT/s QPI, 35W TDP)
- Intel HM55 chipset
- Integrated Intel HD graphics w/ shared video memory
- 4GB DDR3-1066 dual-channel RAM (2x 2GB)
- 320GB 5400RPM Western Digital hard drive (WD3200BEVT)
- Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN card
- DVD burner (Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H)
- 1-year limited warranty
- 6-cell Li-ion battery (11.1V, 48Wh)
- Weight: 5.73 lbs.
- Dimensions: 14.8” (L) x 9.8” (D) x 0.7~1.4” (H)
- MSRP: $699
Build and Design
The G560 has a modest-looking exterior with a few high-quality touches. The palm rest area is inlaid with brushed aluminum, which feels cool to the touch. The G560 is rather thin and light given its 15.6” screen, coming in at a shade under six pounds and about 1.3” thin. Despite its all-plastic construction the G560 has a solid feel. The palm rest and areas surrounding the keyboard have good support and do not flex, even under abnormal pressure. The plastic used in the construction has satisfactory quality; it is thick enough to not feel brittle yet not something I would classify as durable.
Unlike the chassis, the lid is covered in smooth glossy plastic, which attracts dust and fingerprints. This is a con – the glossy plastic gets messy quickly unless a microfiber cloth is kept handy at all times. The build quality of the lid itself is average and not as good as the chassis. It flexes easily when twisted by the corners and I made ripples appear on the screen when I pushed in on the back. The G560’s overall build quality is satisfactory; my only real complaint is the glossy plastic used on the lid.
notebookreview.com
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
JETWAY 945GCVM2
Processor : P4 Socket 775
NorthBridge : 945GMCH
SouthBridge : ICH7




