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Friday, June 4, 2010

HTC Droid Incredible

Motorola Droid owners now have a reason to be jealous. Verizon's third and arguably best vgp-bps8 Droid handset is the HTC Droid Incredible, an Android 2.1 powered device with an updated version of HTC's Sense interface. The Incredible sports a sleek black-and-red design, an optical trackpad in lieu of a trackball, and a brilliant, 3.7-inch 480 x 800 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. If that isn't enough, the Incredible comes with a 1-GHz Snapdragon processor, a sharp 8-MP camera, vgp-bps8a and tethering capabilities right out of the box (take that, iPhone). While we have some complaints, and the $199 price will be too steep for some, overall the Incredible is one sweet smart phone. laptop


Design


The Incredible is a gorgeous, black phone with red accents (signifying its ties to Verizon). It measures 4.6 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches, making it quite pocketable and thin, and it weighs 4.6 ounces. That's significantly lighter than the Motorola Droid (6 ounces) but the same weight as the GSM version of thevgp-bpl8. It felt light enough that we sometimes didn't notice it in our pocket. Up top you'll find a 3.5mm headset jack and the power button, which serves as a sleep/wake button when the phone is turned on. The right side of the device is clean and devoid of any buttons, the left houses a micro-USB port and a volume rocker.vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b,vgp-bps9a/b

When you flip the Incredible over and look at the back, things start to look busy. There is a large, red 8MP camera with a dual LED flash sitting on a backplate with an odd, terraced design that looks like a topographical vgp-bps13. We wondered whether the ridges and raises were just an arbitrary design feature, but when you remove the HTC emblazoned battery cover, you'll find that they're there because of the phone's internals. You'll also be hit with more red than you've ever seen on a device as both the inside PA3451U-1BRS Battery and the battery are a very bright red. You'll either love it or hate it.vgp-bps13a/b

The face of the phone features a 3.7-inch, 480 x 800 WVGA AMOLED Dell batterycapacitive touchscreen display. Below the screen are the typical Android home, menu, back, and search touch buttons, all of which haptic feedback. The most noticeable design change versus the Nexus One is that PA3478U-1BRS Battery has abandoned a trackball in favor of an optical trackpad. The optical trackpad works well for swiping through screens, icons, and general navigation. When you want to select an item, you just press down on it like you would a trackball. We did find the trackpad to be a little too recessed; also, it felt awkward to PA3450U-1BRS Battery across it because we could feel the edges around the trackpad. Sometimes it wouldn't register our gestures.


Display


While notebook may prefer the huge 4.3-inch display on the HD2, the Incredible has plenty of real estate for surfing the Web PA3399U-2BAS Batteryand running the latest Android Apps, as well as plenty of resolution (800 x 480). Plus, even though the Toshiba Notebook Battery Incredible has the same screen size and resolution screen as the Nexus One, when compared side-by-side the Incredible seems to be richer in color and contrast. The auto-brightness function worked well during most lighting condition changes, and it's also easy to see the screen in bright sunlight (though direct sunlight causes too much glare). The capacitive touchscreen is also very Sony battery and supports multitouch gestures in the browser, maps, and even on the home screen with the Leap feature which we'll get to later. PA3399U-1BAS Battery


On-Screen Keyboard


One thing PA3534U-1BRS Battery we can get really picky about are soft keyboards.PA3435U-1BRS Battery It's really hard to duplicate the accuracy and speed of the iPhone's layout, but the Incredible comes really close. PA3479U-1BRS Battery the soft keyboards on the Motorola Cliq XT or Backflip, the Incredible's keyboard let us fly. The auto-correct feature was fairly accurate and helped us save time, although we found that the space bar occasionally didn't register our input--a problem we've had with other Android handsets. Overall, typing on the Incredible keyboard was a pleasant enough experience that we had no problem texting or e-mailing our friends and colleagues regularly. Yes, some may prefer the Droid's physical keyboard, but that flat layout is one of the few things we don't like about Motorola's handset.


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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Report  Sony VAIO W Series Eco Edition

It’s green, but does it cost too much green? With the VAIO W Eco Edition Sony vgp-bps9 seeks to stand out with a design that’s partially made of reprocessed plastic from CDs, as well as a carrying case made of recycled PET bottles. The keyboard, at 86 percent of full size, feels somewhat cramped. And while we like the HD display and the bundled Kidzui browser that’s designed to keep kids safe, parents may think twice about paying an $80 premium (or more) over competing netbooks for Sony’s latest mini-notebook. The $480 VAIO W Eco Edition offers style, eco-friendliness, good performance, and a robust software bundle, but it’s not the best value. Read on to see how this netbook vgp-bps9/s stacks up to the competition.

Design

The rounded edges of the 10.5 x 7.1 x 2.0-inch Sony VAIO W remind us of the Samsung N130’s pebble-like design. The white, vgp-bps9/b matte lid eschews fingerprints and includes a large but tasteful embedded chrome VAIO logo. This color allowed every mark to be immediately apparent, and we wished for something a bit darker to hide scuff marks. Sony offers two other color choices for the non-Eco Edition, but environmentalists will have to live with Sugar White for now. Under the lid, the deck has a dimpled pattern and a tasteful sea green color that meshed well with the silver metallic keyboard. We also like the green interlocking loop pattern on the silver touchpad. vgp-bps8a



The six-cell battery juts out from the bottom of the VAIO W a full three quarters of an inch, which gives the netbook a useful forward incline but also a noticeable thickness in the back. Though it’s not as svelte as some of our favorite netbooks of  vgp-bps9a/b , it weighs the standard 2.8 pounds.

Greenness

As vgp-bps8 implies, the VAIO W Eco Edition has a few more environmentally friendly aspects than most netbooks. The chassis is made from 20 percent recycled CDs. There’s no cardboard packaging to throw out when you buy this netbook—it comes in a carrying case made from recycled PET bottles. However, we would have liked to see the green theme extended to the software package, with Sony battery making it easy for users to monitor and adjust how much energy the VAIO W uses (similar to Toshiba’s eco Utility).



Charging the battery after it was fully drained took 3 hours and 45 minutes. During this time the VAIO W used an average of 31.3 watts. Owing to its relatively short battery life (6:42), this netbook’s LAPTOP Battery Efficiency Rating was 17.5. While that score is equal to the category average, it’s worse than most other Pine Trail netbooks we’ve tested. The dell laptopbattery, for example, has an Efficiency Rating of 10.4. Still, the VAIO W boasts an EPEAT Gold rating of 21 out of 27, which is quite good.

Heat

The VAIO W kept its cool during our heat test. After streaming a Hulu video for 15 minutes, we measured the temperature on the touchpad at 82 degrees Fahrenheit; the vgp-bps12 space between the G and H keys reached 87 degrees; and the middle of the underside rose to 96 degrees. Though the underside’s temperature is right at the cusp of our “acceptable” threshold (below 100 degrees), we were never uncomfortable using the VAIO W on our lap.


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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Epoxy circuit board industry will peak in the shuffle(A)

Epoxy printed circuit board (PCB) welcomed the development of a new peak, the industry reshuffle is inevitable – China Epoxy Resin Industry Association experts have made such a gesture. The expert said that the world of electronic circuit industry, whether PCB Sony VGP-BPS8 Battery , CCL, or other related industries, from the second half of 2003 are beginning to have a complete recovery. The development of the entire electronic circuit industry, especially in China’s development, ushered in a new heights. China’s domestic demand and foreign industries, driven by the ongoing shift has been gradually formed PCB, CCL production value of the largest and most active center of technological development area. China PCB ushered in a new development opportunity, but the new level of competition will optimize the industry structure adjustment, to achieve industrial upgrading.


According to the World Sony VGP-BPS9 Battery Electronic Circuits Council WECC statistics. In epoxy resin printed circuit board (PCB) industry, in 2006, Japan accounted for approximately 11.7 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 4%; South Korea’s output of 5.7 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 5.7%; China’s output of 12.8 billion U.S. dollars (based on calculation of 1:7.80), Global output is expected to about 450 billion to 46 billion U.S. dollars, such a good momentum of growth will continue into 2007. PCB product structure from the world’s point of view, the next generation of electronic systems to the PCB requirements of outstanding performance in a more high-density technology. As vgp-bps9a/b,vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b electronic products, multi-functional machine, small, lightweight development, multilayer, flexible printed circuit board FPC, Rigid-flex board, HDI / BUM substrates, IC package substrates, etc. has become a demand for varieties Great product. In recent years, the technological development of the world’s PCB concentration reflected in the passive (ie, submerged or embedded) components PCB, optical technology, PCB and other new PCB product vgp bps2c, PCB ink-jet technology, and nano-materials in the application of pcb board and so on.


The world’s PCB industry characterized as follows: First, as the components of an integrated chip and IC BGA (ball grid array), CSP (Chip Scale Package) and MCM (multi-chip module) package of the increasing popularity of PCB terminals showing a package miniaturization, packaging development trend of high integration to meet the high-density assembly requirements; Second, with the optical interface technology, will appear in the PCB to achieve optical wiring, optical PCB technology, optical surface mount technology, and optical in-one modular technology (optical components and electrical parts in the same module combination of design techniques, installation techniques); 3, with the high-speed systems, PCB impedance matching has VGP-BPS2A become an important issue, according to Signal speed and routing of different length to require distortion to 10% or 5% or even below 3%; Fourth, to meet the CSP and Flip Chip Package (FC) development, need to use the lead with a hole inside (IVH) structure of the high – density PCB VGP-BPS12, but its high price limits its use, therefore need to continuously optimize the existing Build-up process, so that IVH structure for low-cost mass production PCB.


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Friday, March 19, 2010

How to replace Wireless Mini-Cards in your laptop

The laptop’s most advantage compare to PC is the movability. That means we can take our laptop to everywhere for work fun and so on. So we can not leave internet to get the infomation, but you can not get a Cable Internet anywhere. In that time we must use the laptop wireless Mini-Cards to connect to internet.


If you ordered a wireless card Mini with the computer, the card already installed. Your computer supports three types of cards Mini Wireless: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Ultra-wideband (UWB)-map Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). http://www.batterymag.co.uk


NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the laptop battery from the battery bay before starting work within the laptop. As the short circuit may damage your laptop hardware.


Usually replace the Wireless Mini-Cards will divided into 2 step : 1. Remove and replace Mini Card. 2. Removing and replace the Module Flash memory cache. We will tell you how to do them one by one.


Remove Mini Card :



  • Turn on your computer with Dell Latitude D830 Battery.


  • Loosen the eight screws in the back to captivity, and then remove the cover.

  • Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card. (NOTE: The Mini-card may have two or three connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.)


  • Release the Mini-card by removing the securing screw.

  • Lift the card out of its system board connector.



Replacing Mini-Card


NOTE: The connectors are coded to ensure proper load. If you feel resistance, check the connections on the card and the Dell XPS M1730 Battery motherboard, and the reorganization of the map.



NOTE: To avoid any damage has occurred in the mini-map, never the cables on the card and remove the Sony VGP-BPS8 , Sony VGP-BPS8A vgp-bps8b,vgp-bpl8,vgp-bpl8a.



  • Insert the card into the system board connector of the connector at an angle of 45 degrees.

  • Press the other side of the card into the slot on the system board until the card snaps into place.Sony VGP-BPS10

  • Replace the locking screw.

  • Connect the cable to ensure the mini-card, route the cables correctly. (Connect Note: For more information on the cable to the port, see the documentation that came with your mini card.)


  • Insurance antenna cable used in protective mylar sleeve.

  • Replace the lid and tighten the eight screws.


Removing Flash Cache Module



  • Start your computer and remove theSony vgp-bpl9,Sony vgp-bps9a/b,Sony vgp-bps9, Sony VGP-BPS9/B Sony VGP-BPS9/Sbattery compartment cover Mini card.

  • Forward by touching a metal connector in the back of the computer. (NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return the equipment.)

  • Remove the M2 x 3 mm to ensure screw.


  • Lift the FCM out of its system board connector.



Replacing the FCM


NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WWAN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your Dell Inspiron 6400 Battery computer.



  • Insert the FCM connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled “FCM”.

  • Press the other end of the FCM down into the slot on the system board until the card clicks into place.


  • Replace the M2 x 3-mm securing screw.


Now we successful replace our Wireless Mini-Cards for my laptop by ourself.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell RC Car

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This Hydrogen Fuel Cell RC Car Upgrade Kit is one of the coolest RC cars kits I have seen in a long time. It is pricey though, hopefully when these hydrogen fuel cells become more common place the price will come down to earth.

The H-cell is a unique integration upgrade kit for electric hobby R/C cars, designed as a drop in unit that can fit inside widely available Tamiya TT-01 type chassis. The H-cell system designed by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies includes a 30W air-cooled, air-breathing and self-humidified PEM fuel cell stack

with integrated bright blue light-emitting fans and a sleek aluminium casing. The integration kit also includes electronic controls, a miniature pressure regulator and three 10L metal hydride canisters in a hydrogen storage rack. At maximum power output and with a single charge, the H-cell can run the car at 35 km/h for over 1 hour, as opposed to just 15 minutes with the conventional Nimh battery.

Renesas launched R2A20051NS lithium-ion battery charge control IC

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Renesas Technology Corp. (RenesasTechnologyCorp.) today announced the availability of R2A20051NS lithium-ion battery charge control IC, it applies to products such as digital cameras built-charging circuit. Sample was October 3, 2007 began in Japan.

R2A20051NS using a smaller 2.7mm × 2.5mm10-pin SON (small no-lead) package. This is the most common applications by limiting the non-protection and reduce the number of pins to achieve. When compared with current Renesas products, the device can reduce the mounting area of about 75%, while integration of the charging FET switch, as long as the addition of a resistor as a peripheral device charging circuit can be achieved.

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R2A20051NS on-chip protection functions the same as with the current M62249FP, in fact, including the security lithium-ion battery all the necessary protection features, such as the adapter is detected, over charging, over-voltage and temperature protection features, as well as monitor the charging time of the two timing device. Take advantage of these features to add at least as long as the R2A20051NS components, you can implement complex security design of the charging circuit to help simplify the development process. In addition, you can achieve 4.2V ± 30mV of the charge control voltage to achieve high-precision charge control.

R2A20051NS chip integrates a temperature detection circuit, the charging process based on the chip temperature limits the charge current value. Moreover, if more than a predetermined temperature, it will mark the error and run charge thermal shutdown features to help achieve a more secure implementation of the charging circuit.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Good product about AC charger

Good product launch Programmable USB / AC Li-Ion charger solution


WPG Group Pinjia Summit Group recently been actively fujitsu t4220 battery promoting the new SMB138 lithium-ion battery, SMB138 can be directly AC / DC converter and USB interface for an input power to provide handheld devices (Mobile / Hand-Held Device) Best charging solution. With built-in automatic adjustment mechanism can be based on the size of the input power self-regulating charge current and high efficiency Switching Mode ways to implement the battery charge is different from the traditional linear (Linear Mode) charging significantly improve the charging efficiency to save HSTNN-OB06 charge time, heat, PCB space, has been plagued by the problem for engineers.


SMB138 is industry’s most advanced manufacturing process, in order to 3MHz Switching Mode Converter for the core, providing more than 90% of the conversion efficiency, output charge current is more up to 1.25A with Sony VGP-BPS8,vgp-bps8,VGP-BPL8,VGP-BPS8A,VGP-BPL9,VGP-BPL8A,vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b,vgp-bps9a/b With a patent TurboCharge feature, allowing users to be able to meet the USB 2.0 specification, the input by the system in accordance with the situation appropriately adjust the size of the charge current, full and effective use of input power, will charge up to the provisional Li River to make the menu letter. In addition, SMB138 also provides USB OTG (On-The-Go) function, without additional components be installed, may be provided separately 5V/500mA output, offer services such as mobile devices are commonly used vgp-bps10,vgp-bps12,vgp-bps13 such as the Bluetooth Headset.

Extend Eee PC Battery Life with eee-control

I’ve been using a small utility called eee-control on my Asus Eee PC 901 battery netbook with Ubuntu. eee-control lets you take control of the hardware on Eee PCs. Some of these controls, like the performance modes, were easily accessible in the default Asus Linux distribution but not from Ubuntu. Extend Eee PC laptop Battery Life with eee-control It includes:



I would absolutely recommend eee-control to anyone using Linux on an Eee PC. Be sure to turn on the smart fan control feature because with it my system is much quieter and even silent at times. By turning off the wireless radios and using powersave mode I can now push my Eee PC 901 to six hours of battery life by using the method Extend PC Battery Life with eee-control.


Installing eee-control on Ubuntu is easy. Download and install the latest deb package provided by the author of eee-control like VGP-BPS2 Sony VGP-BPS2C ,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b,VGP-BPL2,control. Reboot so that the eee-control daemon can be started. When you log in you should have a new Eee icon in your desktop’s notification area.


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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sony Laptop battery using tips

Should we remove the battery when the laptop powered by Household Electricity?


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Do not remove the laptop battery when using the AC adapter. If your area have no steady voltage or electricity, a sudden power failure happend when you at work, the work you have done lost and the machine may also burn motherboards without the battery protect.


Notice when charging


Usually used when the Apple A1078 battery discharges to 10% of charge can be carried out, do not discharge to 0% every time before charging. In general the battery will be fully charged in 2-3 hours with machine shutdown , 4-5 hours with machine using. IBM’s notebook can not charge at 95% , COMPAQ laptop in about 90% before charging, this is designed to avoid the repeated charge and discharge damage to laptop. Requests depth of discharge once a month : discharge to 5% of the time , shut down the machine to re-charge. “Note – Do not let the Sony VGP-BPS8 battery completely discharged”. Remove the battery if do not use battery for a long time, please charge the battery to 50% before store.


Why do laptop batteries consumed when laptop turned off and cut off the power supply?


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please see the following reasons:


1. The computer shut down, the laptop battery will provide power for RTC functions.


2. The power switch is not only the power line switch, but also the management control of power supply switch, the signal sent to the power switch function.


That is, the management of the power supply controller connecting the iBook G4 14 Battery and power adapter has been a state power, so electricity consumption.


Micro-computer circuit to run, even send a message will consume battery power.


VAIO batteries, not just the battery, but also added to monitor the battery status (Apple PowerBook G4 12 inch Battery remaining capacity and charge and discharge current value, the temperature of the battery group, etc.) built-in micro-computer, and at regular intervals Send a signal to the computer functions.


Therefore, loading the battery in the computer will definitely consume electricity, even put out there will be a natural addition to discharge outside the electricity consumption. Thus, even cut off the power supply, battery consumption is normal.


Public telecommunications equipment manufacturers developing international standards for fuel cells


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Japan-South Korea a number of large companies plan to jointly develop the year 2008, communications equipment, fuel cells, the international standards, unity and security of the base fuel components, so that low-cost production of fuel cells is possible.


According to "Nihon Keizai Shimbun," recently reported that, in addition to Toshiba battery, Hitachi, NEC, Samsung Electronics and the United States engaged in the development of MTI fuel cell companies, a number of other communications companies and fuel cell companies will also participate in the formulation of this standard. This standard is expected to become the International Electrotechnical Commission a series of international standards and become the de facto industry standard.


At present, many electronics companies are independent prototype fuel cell, lithium acer battery manufacturing costs are generally a few times. These companies hope that a unified standard, shared-related design, but also the supply of parts to be batch, thus reducing production costs.


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

PHS mobile phone universal charger

In the cell phone canon bg-e6 battery grip charger standard uniform enforcement of June 14, after starting from August 1, PHS terminal charger and interface uniform standards will also be enforced when PHS terminal submission must meet the relevant technical requirements, otherwise do not I test.


It is responsible for the formulation and implementation of these standards “China’s fixed and wireless terminals Union” relevant persons introduced, the new PHS charger and interface with the Ministry of Information Industry to develop standards for mobile phone charger is fully consistent, from a cable and a USB the composition of the parent seat vgp-bps2 , vgp-bps2a charger port.


Conclusion


The innovation of this paper is a balanced two-way non-destructive charge-discharge program using an independent module form, the work simply (N-1) the number of modules connected to the vgp-bps2b , vgp-bps2c battery for the N group, the easy to implement and easy to maintain, in addition, in the charging and discharging the course of its automatic balancing capacity difference between adjacent cells to ensure that the battery pack all the batteries are in the process of charging and discharging the same level, thus preventing battery overcharge, over-discharge, thus extending battery packs working life. In addition, the use of microcomputer control mode, with control of simple Sony battery, easy to implement and low cost advantages. Experimental results show that this is a valid circuit.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Internal Storage, Battery Life, Application Sales: 3 Crucial Ingredients Android Lacks

Like a coach for a football team, these key components need rallying and coordination for Android to grow and flourish…


Internal Storage on Android has Alzheimer’s


Bottom-line, handset makers need to really consider including a significant amount of internal storage. 256 megabytes just ain’t cutting it. SD Card storage is nice to have but Android phones should have a decent internal storage capacity as the first option then SD Card second Sony VGP-BPS8. This would boost Android Gaming development if consumers could easily fit a 100MB game on the phone smoothly without clearing more than three quarters of their apps.


Battery Life is an Ankle-bitter


Partly faulted to Android’s OS and developers… background processing is a strength and fatality of the platform. Sure we love the multi-tasking capabilities but hate the strain run-away processes do to performance and VGP-BPS9 VGP-BPS9/B battery life. The Android OS by default should come with a power manager as do laptops offering; power saver, balanced and high performance battery of VGP-BPS12 profiles to choose from.


App Sales are Absent


Partly to blame are reasons above prohibiting superb app development and “Open Source”, which always has a confusing connotation with “free”. Even larger game development companies such as Dell WW116 Gameloft has jumped ship on Android due to lagging sales. Android app developers are squeezed to make apps at extremely low costs plus they’re selling to a smaller customer based in comparison to Apple. Another key component is until recent, there’s no way to take advantage of impulse buying such as carrier billing or “in-app” purchases.


Improving these core aspects of the platform would attract iPhone developers whom given up on Android due to key points in this article Dell XPS M1730 Battery. Overall strengthen smartphones powered by Android.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

REVIEW Sony VAIO

It’s the ultimate status symbol—with a price to match. Once again Sony vgp-bps8,vgp-bps8 is shaking up the very clichéd netbook category, this time with a design that is not only half as light and half as thin other machines in its class, but also includes a battery that lasts twice as long as many models. Sony didn’t stop there, adding integrated 3G and GPS for those mobile tycoons who are able to afford its sticker price ($1,299 to start, $1,499 as configured). Yes, this ultraportable is not for everyone, but for those who want to travel really, really light, the VAIO X (VPCX115KX/B) may be worth the splurge.vgp-bps12


Design


Sony touts the vgp-bpl8 as the world’s lightest notebook, and at 1.4 pounds (with the four-cell battery), it is; even the vgp-bps9, which has a similar processor but a smaller 7.0-inch screen, weighs 1.8 pounds. When you put the extended battery on the VAIO X, the weight—2.2 pounds—is still more than half a pound lighter than most 10-inch netbooks.

Measuring 11.0 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches (without the extended battery), the VAIO X rivals the vgp-bps9/s in terms of thickness; however, its footprint is similar to other netbooks with the same screen size. When the extended battery is attached (by means of two screws that give the underside a quasi-steampunk feel), the back of the system is raised up by about 0.3 inches, and slants towards the user. The battery of vgp-bps9/b also doesn’t lie flush with the underside of the system; it’s designed with gaps in it to aid in the cooling of the netbook.

So how was Sony able to achieve such a thin and light netbook? The VAIO X’s chassis is made of a magnesium alloy, and the lid is built from carbon fiber. This material allows the screen to flex, which can be a bit unnerving, but Sony said that it’s designed to bend somewhat. Also, by using an Intel Atom Z-series processor, which uses less power (and creates less heat) than the N-series Atom chips in most netbooks for vgp-bps9a/b.the company was able to make the netbook incredibly slim without requiring a fan.

The lid of our review unit was matte black, as was the inside, with a bronze underside that felt slightly rough to the touch. Sony also offers the netbook with a Champagne Gold lid, but only for the model with a 128GB SSD (more on that later).


Keyboard and Touchpad


Like other Sony vgp-bps8, the keyboard on the VAIO X is island-style, but at 88 percent of full size, it’s a bit smaller than most netbooks with 10- to 12-inch screens. Measuring 9.5 x 3.5 inches, the keyboard is about half an inch smaller in both directions than the sony vgp-bpl8, even though the VAIO X has a larger keyboard deck. This is because there’s about half an inch of space on either side of the keyboard.

With the exception of an undersized right Shift key, the keys of sony vgp-bps9 were decently spaced and sized, but overall, it felt slightly cramped. Also, as a result of the netbook’s thinness, there’s less travel to the keys than on other systems, so we ended up hitting them harder than we’re accustomed to.

The VAIO X’s touchpad was a decently sized 2.1 x 1.6 inches, and offered little friction. However, like the keyboard for sony vgp-bps9/s it could have been a smidgen larger, especially considering it’s capable of recognizing multitouch gestures, such as pinch and zoom. Two mouse buttons below are also small but responsive.


Display and Audio


As befitting a netbook that costs $1,500, the VAIO X’s 11.1-inch screen has a higher-than-usual resolution of 1366 x 768; we’ve only seen this standard on the sony vgp-bps9/b. This is becoming a more common option, however, such as on thevgp-bps5a. While this resolution tends to make icons too small on 10-inch netbooks, we didn’t mind it as much on an 11-inch screen.

When watching content streamed over the Web or played off vgp-bps5’s hard drive, we were impressed with the crispness and wide viewing angles of the display; we could turn it nearly 90 degrees to either side without seeing image reversal or egregious reflections.

Being as thin as vgp-bpl5 is, we’re not surprised at the lack of audio quality in the VAIO X. Songs were thin and tinny; the bass line in Aerosmith’s “Dream On” streamed over Pandora was nonexistent, and the speakers could barely fill a small office with sound.


Ports and Webcam


Despite its small stature, Sony battery manages to cram in most of the connectivity options seen on almost every other netbook. On the left side of vgp-bps2c,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b,vgp-bps2 are two USB ports and a headphone jack. On the right is a VGA port and Ethernet. Just underneath the front lip is an SD Card reader and a Sony Memory Stick slot. On a system this expensive, we were surprised at the omission of an HDMI port, although since this netbook isn’t designed to output HD content, it’s not a huge loss.

While not overly detailed, video from the VAIO X’s VGA webcam was well balanced, and showed accurate skin tones in a call over Skype

Blues lose for first time in five games

The official score sheet had the Blues for 33 hits Monday night against Columbus. They might have been the 33 quietest hits of the season for ThinkPad T60 Battery.After re-establishing ferocious forechecking and a physical edge recently, the Blues put forth minimal intensity against the Blue Jackets and saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with a 4-2 loss.


“I didn’t think we had much jump tonight, even when we called upon it,” Blues coach Davis Payne said. “It didn’t seem like we were able to get our gear shifted for the third period … for whatever reason. Very little net traffic, very little secondary possessions for Fujitsu lifebook t4210 battery. I thought we lost a majority of puck situations when we could have been much stronger. We’ve got to regroup.”


After running their road record to 11-3-3, the Blues are 1-3-1 in their last five away games. They will continue their three-game trip with back-to-back games Wednesday in Montreal and Thursday in Ottawa for VGP-BPS8 , vgp-bps8a fortunate on a couple of its other goals Monday, the Blues were a disjointed group in the defensive zone.


The Blues entered Monday’s game having not allowed a goal in the third period of their last three games. But just 1 minute, 24 seconds into the final period, the Blue Jackets’ Chris Clark gave his team its two-goal cushion.Clark’s fifth goal of the season came after a flurry in front of the Blues’ net of Fujitsu lifebook t4210 battery. After the Blues opened a 1-0 lead on Paul Kariya’s ninth goal this season, a power-play goal just 1:11 into the game, the Blues mustered few scoring chances.The ones they did, Columbus goalie Mathieu Garon snuffed out.


“It felt like a step backwards,” said Blues goalie Chris Mason, who made his seventh straight start. “That’s definitely not the style of hockey we were playing for Fujitsu lifebook t4220 battery. I don’t know if we got a little ahead of ourselves after winning four games. But we definitely didn’t bring the work ethic that’s helped us win those four games.”


The Blue Jackets won the faceoff battle 67 percent to 33 percent Monday and also had nine takeaways.”We weren’t executing a lot of our passes out of our zone for VGP-BPS8 ,vgp bps8a ” Blues defensman Barret Jackman said. “It didn’t give us a chance to get our legs going. A lot of turnovers keeps you stopping and starting, back and forth.”


Garon made the start despite suffering a wrist injury during Monday’s morning skate. He rushed off the ice holding his wrist after being hit by a shot in practice, but then shook it off in time to play for A1175 battery .”Five minutes after I got off the ice, I knew I was going to play,” Garon said after making 22 of 24 saves against the Blues. “I could feel it a couple of times (during the game), but it didn’t bother me.”


Only a few minutes after Kariya’s goal, the Blue Jackets gave Garon some offensive support.Columbus’ Raffi Torres took a stretch pass from teammate Kris Russell and scored the first of his two goals in the game for Fujitsu lifebook t4220 battery. Torres sent a wrist shot on net, and it deflected off the stick of Mike Weaver before sneaking past Mason.Weaver was victimized on the Blues Jackets’ first two goals Monday.


A shot by Derick Brassard later in the period deflected off Weaver’s left skate and bounced straight to Torres on Mason’s doorstep. He buried the easy look for a 2-1 lead in the first period for A1175 battery .”(Brassard) was actually trying to shoot that puck and I was in the right position to block it,” Weaver said. “It just went off my skate and right to (Torres). Bad luck, but you’ve got to work harder for your luck.”


Torres’ 15th and 16th goals of the season marked the first time the Blues had trailed in a game since their 4-2 loss to Anaheim on Jan. 7.

Keith Tkachuk tied the score 2-2 just 3:44 into the second period, and fortunately for Tkachuk, goal No. 11 this season didn’t go into the net like his last goal — off his mouth for pavilion dv2000 battery .This time, after a power move to the net, Tkachuk backhanded a shot that went in off the glove of Russell. Erik Johnson notched an assist on the goal, which was his first point in his last seven games.


The 2-2 score didn’t last long. Thirty-six seconds after Tkachuk’s goal, Rick Nash scored a power-play goal, his 22nd goal of the season, for a 3-2 advantage. After falling behind 4-2 in the third, the Blues hurt themselves with back-to-back penalties by Jackman and David Backes for ThinkPad T60 Battery. “We’ll take a step back, and we’ll look at it and address certain areas,” Payne said. “Some of them were puck decisions, some of them were battle-level areas. We’ll simply address those areas tomorrow.”

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Multi-standard mobile

GPS mobile phone sony vgp-bpl8 battery compared to the “common practice” Mobile TV is little more than “thunder and no rain.” Guoxin’s mobile phone designer of the hearing, Tianjin Yi Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is the only exhibition showcase mobile TV reception in mobile phone design company. Yi’s News Senior Hardware Engineer Xu Jianguo said that his MT1000-based T-DMB mobile TV standard, using a Broadcom baseband and multimedia processors, as well as Frontier Silicon front-end receiver package can play H.264 video. The phone than those without mobile TV-enabled handsets will cost about 20 dollars, with 2.8-inch main screen.


Mobile TV is now not only face difficulties operating system and sony vgp-bpl8a battery, multi-standard also enable cell phone manufacturers know what to do. The existing standards include: DAB / T-DMB standard, the CMMB broadcasting standards, Beijing’s new shoreline TMMB, Huawei’s CMB standards, and Legend Silicon’s DMB-TH standard. The mobile exhibition in Tianjin, China Association for Standardization Technical Committee of Standardization of multi-media communications and broadcasting has released its CDMB mobile TV standards. According to the Committee on, CDMB is the “TD-SCDMA + DAB + AVS” standard combinations of short, CDMB technology is completely independent intellectual property rights, but also in line with national standards. CDMB standard letter by the China Guardian Holdings Co., Ltd., CECT Technology Co., Ltd., Telestone Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Online Information Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, University of Electronic Science and Technology, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and the China Electronics Corporation (CEC) and other co-sponsored the drafting of eight units. China Mobile TV standards can be described as feudal lords and Commander, CDMB accession, increased competition pattern, in the standard benefits disputes and the secret behind the game sony vgp-bps9 battery, Win in Chernical not yet known.


In addition, Cellon Tymoshenko and Paragon were shown a WiFi / GSM dual-mode handsets. Wi-Fi phone is currently mainly used in foreign markets, this dragon boat racing Tymoshenko, the goal is to show the development of domestic enterprise-level customers. It uses Agere’s chip, priced at 100 dollars. Yan Jian told reporters and Sony Battery, Wi-Fi handset shipments this year is estimated to reach 11 million in 2010 will reach 130 million.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Business users rely on the buttons

So far infrared germanium lasers required cryogenic cooling systems expensive to operate. The new germanium laser operating at room temperature.To create the germanium laser, the scientists have received six-inch silvery gray disk of silicon and spray with a thin film of germanium. The discs themselves are actually used to produce chips in computers today.


The “three gigahertz, and less than three pounds (1),” The ThinkPad (IBM ThinkPad T43 Battery and ThinkPad X60 Battery) x201 packs heavyweight performance in an extremely thin and light design. Unlike competitors who compromise on the size, weight, performance and cooling, Lenovo x201 is optimized for the experience that you compromise between mobility and performance. The x201 outclocks competitors in its class by 25 percent (1) and included (in Intel R) normal volt Core (TM) processors, while competitors offer low processor volt. The x201 also gets extremely long battery life of up to 11 hours. (3) The new ThinkPad X201s, featherweight fighter X Series’, weighs under 2.5 lbs (4) and now carries more than 12 hours (5) of IBM R40 Battery life.


While your Notebook battery pack can come anywhere in-between 3.12 hours, more complex operated by the laptop affects the strength of the PA3258U-1BRS battery. The Notebook PC battery is still due, therefore, must ensure that hp pavilion dv2000 battery is fully charge before first use.


Alternatively, the Lenovo last week started offering long Inspiron 1525 Battery and Dell Inspiron 1526 Battery life is justified to hold runtime for 3 years, or about 1.000 charges.Those matched HP (HP dv8000 Battery), which last year introduced the Long-Life Batteries, built from Boston Power Inc., which is also guaranteed to hold charge for 3 years.


In general, our honor to be your guide. In the high end, more expensive cards can be easily stacked with hundreds of dollars for a slice of the extra performance, while at the bottom, spending $ 50 for each video card at all can provide a huge boost in performance. We recommend you stick to the bottom for the best price if you are sure you will benefit from all the extra horsepower. Think 512MB «model” for a graphics card and 1GB supreme.


Apple TV: Cook reiterated Apple (Apple A1012 Apple A1022) ’s long-held stance that the decoder TV is “hobby” because of low sales compared to the iPod the Mac, and iPhone lines. “We are continuing to invest in [Apple TV] because our gut tells us something there.”


Users looking to get the full runtime of the new ThinkPad will love the new 9-cell 40y6799 battery IBM 92p1101. Lenovo bumped quiet the 9-cell 84Wh from the previous capacity at a new model 94Wh. The change makes the IBM ThinkPad R50 Battery look slightly larger but not stuck any further from the back of the laptop. The 6-cell battery only got a bump 1Wh to 57Wh.


Bottom line, you get the best performance when you need it and better PA3399U-1BAS battery life when you’re just browsing the Internet or run Microsoft Office. Large switchable graphics solutions from Nvidia and ATI based on a manual switch: You must reboot your laptop or you can tell by hand the notebook to switch between integrated graphics and special graphics. As a result, most people with switchable graphics or leave their laptops in IGP or GPU mode all the time and do not bother to switch back and forth. Optimus is the first switchable graphics solution that does all the work for you so you do not have to think about.


Not so long ago, MSI revealed the fact that the CeBIT 2010 exhibition will feature, among other things, the top-tier PC notebook gaming is known as the Toshiba (Toshiba PA3399U-2BAS) GT660. This laptop was identified as the king of gaming and APple A1175 together a new look with strong material and world-class sound. Now, the Expo is all set to start, but just two hours before the actual opening, managed to get close enough to the cell powerhouse and take some pictures.


Business users rely too much on the buttons to start using in shale, but companies and hardware vendors computer can still get close to the idea of multitouch PC slate used by professionals and apple a1060 adapter, offering them instead of convertible tablets. Among the latest devices in this category are HP (dv2000 Battery) ’s EliteBook 2740p, an ultra-slim device with multitouch capabilities and high usability in areas such as sales, education and healthcare, among others. This device, along with the EliteBook 2540p and ProBook models in the series, has just officially launched by Hewlett-Packard.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Fujitsu LifeBook S6520 Review

Road warriors have settled largely on notebooks with 13.3-inch LCDs, which tend to deliver the best balance of portability and screen size. But if you could get a 14.1-inch display in a notebook with the same dimensions and weight as a 13.3-inch model, would you jump at it? That’s what Fujitsu delivers in its LifeBook S6520. It’s one of the most portable 14.1-inch laptops we’ve seen, and it delivers most of the features a business user would need. vgp-bps8, sony vgp-bps8,vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b,sony battery ,vgp-bps10.


Design


If you like your laptop of vgp-bpl8,sony vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9/s,sony vgp-bps9/s, to wear basic black, the S6520 will suit you just fine. The matte-finish chassis has touches of glossy black and silver-gray trim, but the design goal here was certainly to blend in, not stand out. While the system’s looks aren’t thrilling, its form factor is. Weighing 4.0 pounds—and just 3.7 pounds if you swap out the optical drive for a weight saver—the S6520 is among the lightest 14.1-inch notebooks available. By comparison, the classicvgp-bps8, sony vgp-bps8, vgp-bpl8,sony battery. weighs 5.2 pounds when equipped with the same size screen. The S6520’s dimensions are also impressively small for the class; at 12.4 x 9.2 inches, its footprint is smaller than the ThinkPad T’s (13.2 x 9.3) and similar to that of many 13.3-inch notebooks.

Flip the lid to see why: Fujitsu vgp-bps5a,vgp-bps5 engineers have shaved as much width as possible from the sides of the screen’s bezel, so the LED-backlit widescreen LCD comes within millimeters of the edges. But there’s still room in the trimmed-down chassis for a full-size keyboard, done in an attractive winter white and set in a silver surround. The pebbled surface of vgp-bps2c, vgp-bps2, vgp-bps9a/b, vgp-bps2b has little friction while providing good tactile feedback, though we wish it were a touch larger. The mouse buttons are properly sized, however, even with a fingerprint reader nestled between.sony vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9/s,sony vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b has included four programmable quick-launch buttons above the Function-key row, but no dedicated multimedia control keys. That omission is still typical (unfortunately) of most business-class notebooks, though Fujitsu didn’t even include discrete volume/mute controls, which are now common. And the Function-key combination for mute is a few keys to the left of the combos for volume; grouping them together would have made more sense.

In hands-on use, the LifeBook S6520 is a pleasure. The notebook for vgp-bps5a,vgp-bps5 feels solid in the hands and remains exceedingly quiet, even during the multitasking chores that pushed CPU usage to 80 percent. The keyboard is comfortable, though we did note some flex. Small-business buyers will be happy to see that

Fujitsu includes all the discs you’ll need in the box, rather than pointing you to a partition on the hard drive should you need an item from the original factory image.


Display and Audio


The 1280 x 800 glossy screen delivered crisp text and wide viewing angles, along with plenty of vgp-bps2c, vgp-bps2, vgp-bps9a/b, vgp-bps2b. It also handled video well, exhibiting very little motion blur and good reproduction of dark scenes in our Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl DVD. Volume from the built-in speakers was weak, however, which could be a problem for presenters. On the plus side, Fujitsu includes its Display Manager utility for quickly switching video output to the VGA port and setting other presentation-oriented parameters.


Mediocre Webcam


The vgp-bps12 quality from the 1.3-megapixel webcam is usable but not great; in both bright and low-light situations, there was an annoying amount of motion blur, even with the resolution set to 640 x 480. The face-tracking feature was also subpar, with the camera doing a poor job of following a subject moving within the frame. The monitor feature is clever, though, letting you set the included software to automatically start recording video when the camera detects motion.

Report ASUS U6V

Let’s face facts. Not everyone can pull off carrying a leather notebook. But if you want to stand out in the crowd without sacrificing performance, the Centrino 2–powered is certainly a temptation. This 3.8-pound ultraportable offers very good productivity punch for people on the move, along with above-average graphics performance, and it boots in less than 50 seconds. vgp-bps8, sony vgp-bps8, vgp-bpl8,sony battery, vgp-bps2c, vgp-bps2, vgp-bps9a/b, vgp-bps2b ,vgp-bps10. The $1,649 price is also quite reasonable given that ASUS includes a whopping 320GB hard drive and a generous two-year warranty. However, you’ll need to spend more for the nine-cell battery option if you want to do a lot of work away from an outlet.

Design

It would be ignoring the obvious to start anywhere else than the U6V’s excellent design. Measuring 11.7 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches and weighing 3.8 pounds, the U6V has a hair more girth than the 11.1-inch U2E , which measures 10.9 x 7.6 x 1.0 inches and wieghs 3.4 pounds (with a nine-cell battery). With the larger body, however, comes a bigger 12.1-inch display, which will satisfy those who prefer more on-screen real estate in their ultraportables.vgp-bps8, sony vgp-bps8, vgp-bpl8,,sony battery, vgp-bps5a,vgp-bps5,vgp-bps12.

The outside of vgp-bps2c, vgp-bps2, vgp-bps9a/b, vgp-bps2b features a rich, mocha brown Shimmering Fiber paint job, and sturdy hinges that are neither too stiff nor too loose. Upon lifting the lid, your eye is immediately drawn to the palmrest, which is overlaid with premium brown leather. Not only does it have classy appeal, but it feels good to the touch.

Keyboard and Dedicated Controls

The spacious flex-free keyboard has very nice tactile feedback; touch typists should be right at home on this machine. A decent-size touchpad and two small (but responsive) mouse buttons let us navigate the desktop with ease. Nestled between the mouse buttons is a vgp-bps9,sony vgp-bps9,sony vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b,for keeping sensitive data away from prying eyes.

Above the keyboard are a number of vgp-bps5a,vgp-bps5, and three buttons: Lifeframe 3 (a multimedia application that lets you shoot photos or video with the murky 0.3-megapixel webcam and add effects), Power4Gear (which let us cycle through various power profiles), and the power button. The perimeter of the machine is packed with ports: three USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, eSATA, Ethernet, headphone, and microphone, and an 8-in-1 sony vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9,vgp-bps9/s,sony vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b and ExpressCard slot.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Malibal Satori REVIEW

Breakneck power doesn’t come cheap. The $3,966 SONY battery is a monster desktop replacement that features a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, dual 160GB solid state drives, a hefty 8GB of RAM, and strong graphics performance courtesy of a Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M GPU. Its simple design is atypical for most gaming rigs—and we have some concerns about the build quality—but if you consider blazing performance to be a notebook’s most vital trait, this system is worth a look.


Design


One would expect a gaming rig with such a high price tag to come with some form of glowing eyes, chassis flames, or tribal tattoo printing, but the laptopbattery is remarkably subdued—some might even say dull. The all-black machine is highlighted with silver trim, but it’s brought down a couple of notches by being a big-time fingerprint magnet. After a few minutes of hands-on time with the notebook, we had to grab a paper towel to remove the smudges. Hardcore fraggers may also lament the fact that the design isn’t customizable.



Our biggest beef with the Satori is the build quality. During our testing, the back side of dell battery got caught in the area beneath the display’s bezel when just opening the notebook. As a result, this piece detached from the chassis, and throughout the rest of our testing we had to hold it in place when opening the lid. Another design flaw is the flip-down door that hides the power jack, HDMI port, and other connections on the back of the system. This piece felt as if it would snap off after a few months of use. We hope the breakage incident was isolated, but overall the design could certainly be more thoughtful and sturdy.


Heat


The good Hp battery is that the Satori didn’t become overly warm in most areas. After playing a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes, the temperature of the touchpad was 88 degrees Fahrenheit, the space between the G and H keys reached 94 degrees, and the middle of the underside was 104 degrees. We don’t consider the touchpad or keyboard temperatures hot, but the underside may be too warm for those who venture to place this big boy in their laps.


Keyboard and Touchpad


The fujitsu battery is made of island-style keys that provided a decent amount of feedback when keying in URLs or tapping the WASD keys when navigating our protagonist through the submerged world of BioShock 2. The specious base affords a full number pad and large Shift keys, although the right one could be a bit wider. We would have also preferred backlit keys, which you’ll find on Alienware notebooks. North of the keyboard are three touch-sensitive icons that launch Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, and a user-defined application.

South of the keyboard is a non-textured 3.2 x 2.0-inch touchpad that allowed us to quickly whip the cursor around the desktop. Unfortunately, lenovo battery also attracted fingerprints. A pair of lightly textured mouse buttons (separated by a biometric fingerprint reader) didn’t offer great feedback when left- or right-clicking.


Display and Audio


An episode of Community streamed from Hulu to the Satori’s 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) display played back smoothly, and we enjoyed nice colors and skin tones. Firing up our Iron Man Blu-ray really showcased the red and gold in Tony Starks’ armor, and IBM battery remained crisp when we output the video feed to a 32-inch television via HDMI.

A pair of stereo Apple battery churned out clear audio with solid low ends when we fired up Lauryn Hill’s “Sweetest Thing,” but we would’ve preferred more volume.


Ports and Webcam


The thick base (which measures 2.2 inches at its thickest point) is home to all manner of ports and connections. On the right side you’ll find headphone, microphone, line in, and S/PDIF jacks, one USB 2.0, eSATA, DVI, Expresscard/54, and a Kengsington lock slot; the left side of the system houses Ethernet, a cable TV connection, 7-in-1 memory card reader, FireWire 400, another USB port, and a 2X Blu-ray burner; on the back of the notebook (hidden awkwardly behind the flip-down door) are two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, modem, and the power connection.

The 2.0-megapixel webcam positioned above the display served up rich colors and skin tones, but the visuals became murky when we weren’t bathed in the brightest light. Friends reported choppy video when we moved about quickly, but we enjoyed crisp sound.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Dell Latitude E6400 XFR

When vgp-bps8 it comes to building a notebook that can withstand abuse, companies used to simply sacrifice general aesthetics in favor of overall ruggedness. But the Dell Latitude E6400 XFR—a bulked-up version of that company’s business-class vgp-bps9—has all the amenities and performance a field worker could need, and is durable enough to handle much more extreme environments than the boardroom. In fact,Sony vgp-bps8’s exclusive Ballistic Armor Protection System is designed to meet or exceed military standards (MIL-STD-810F). At $5,137, it’s hardly inexpensive, but for those who work in harsh conditions—EMTs, firefighters, and the military, for example—will appreciate the XFR’s durability.


Design


Road warriors who carry around the vgp-bps10 will actually look the part; its gray and black exterior, with large, raised “XFR” letters on either side of Dell CF623 Battery, has a don’t-mess-with-me quality.The vgp-bpl8 entire chassis is made from PR-481—a proprietary composite material that Dell claims has twice the impact strength of traditional magnesium alloy. sony vgp-bps9 combines this with PrimoSeal (to keep water and dust from entering the ports), DirectVue (for screen protection), and QuadCool (to prevent overheating) for a total package that it calls Ballistic Armor.



Each corner of the notebook has a black rubber bumper, further protecting it in the event of a drop. All of vgp-bps9/s ,sony vgp-bps9/s holding the bumpers are exposed, and the zinc hinges are a silver color, making the XFR look all the more tough. Inside, the bezel and sides of the notebook are the same gritty, gray plastic. Finally, the lid of the XFR is held shut by a spring-loaded aluminum latch.

While the vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b looks like it could survive any post-apocalyptic future imagined by Hollywood screenwriters, that doesn’t mean it abandons all aesthetics. On the contrary, the system has a level of elegance and design sophistication that is somewhat lacking in the vgp-bps5a, and the most rugged of Panasonic Toughbooks.

Measuring 13.9 x 11.5 x 2.2 inches, the vgp-bps5 is larger than the GD Itronix GD8000. Checking in at 9.0 pounds, the XFR’s weight is mitigated by the large, comfortable carrying handle on the front, but you’d definitely notice this machine if it were stowed in a backpack.


Keyboard and Touchpad


Like the vgp-bps9a/b,sony vgp-bps9a/b, the XFR’s black, full-size keyboard is very comfortable to type for vgp-bps2c,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b. In contrast to the rest of the chassis, the keys are smooth, but we didn’t find our fingers slipping. There is no flex whatsoever in the keyboard, and the keys themselves offer responsive feedback. Additionally, the keyboard is backlit, and can be automatically or manually activated and adjusted; we found this quite helpful when typing in darkened rooms. While the GD Itronix GD8000 goes a different route with glow-in-the-dark keys, the result—a white keyboard on a gray deck—doesn’t look nearly as classy.



In between the G, H, and B keys is a concave trackpoint; Dell CF623 Battery consumers used to the convex trackpoints found on systems such as Lenovo’s ThinkPads may find it unfamiliar, it was easy to use.



Below the keyboard is a 2.6 x 1.5-inch touchpad, vgp-bps9/s, Sony vgp-bps9/s seems a bit small considering the space on the chassis. However, it had little to no friction, and was easy to use. The buttons below are covered in a soft rubber membrane that repels water, but they didn’t feel overly mushy.


Display and Audio


Befitting a notebook vgp-bps9/b,sony vgp-bps9/b will see a lot of outdoor use, the E6400 XFR’s 14.1-inch, 1280 x 800-pixel resolution screen was incredibly bright. With 730 nits at our disposal, we were able to comfortably keep the display at 40 percent brightness while working   vgp-bps5a; outdoors, the matte screen was also easy to view. On an overcast day, we were even able to turn the brightness to its lowest level.



Vgp-bps5 display also had excellent viewing angles. We could easily see the picture on the screen from nearly 90 degrees horizontally, and the images didn’t reverse themselves until the display was almost parallel to the chassis.



An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display and keyboard depending on vgp-bps2c,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b; at times, we found it to be a little hypersensitive, but you can easily disable this feature. As mentioned previously, you can also manually adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight to your liking.



Audio, too, was better than we expected, given the utilitarian nature of the XFR. While listening to music streamed via Pandora, vgp-bps9a/b,sony vgp-bps9a/b were able to fill a small room. However, we noticed a slight echo, undoubtedly caused by the cavernous interior of the notebook.

Acer Aspire 5740 (6378)

Priced at an aggressive $649, the Aspire 5740 (6378) combines serious multitasking muscle (thanks to Intel’s vgp-bps8 processor) with a rich multimedia experience for considerably less money than Acer’s rivals. How much less? A similarly configured 15.6-inch machine from Dell CF623 Battery or HP would cost you at least $150 more. This 6.2-pound mainstream notebook for vgp-bpl8 also includes a comfortable keyboard and third-generation Dolby Home Theater surround sound. However, Acer’s Gemstone design is starting to feel a bit dated, and the battery life is below average. Still, bargain hunters will find a lot to like about vgp-bps9,Sony vgp-bps9.


Design


Acer has unified the design of its larger Aspire notebooks; from the outside, the 5740 looks identical to the vgp-bps9/s,Sony vgp-bps9/s sporting the same glossy blue (and fingerprint prone) lid. On the inside, however, it’s reminiscent of the vgp-bps9/b,.Sony vgp-bps9/b .When opened, the 5740 reveals a deck which transitions from a slick matte surface near the screen to a dimpled texture surrounding the touchpad. Blue LED lighting beneath the power button complements a glossy midnight blue lid. The overall look is far from cheap, but it’s not exciting, either.



Measuring 15.1 x 9.8 x 1.5 inches and tipping the scale at 6.2 pounds, this notebook is not one you’re going to tote around much; it’s heavier than such mainstream competitors as the vgp-bps5 (5.2 pounds). However, the 5740 is easy to move from room to room, making it a good choice for home users.

There are a variety of buttons and controls scattered around the 5740’s gunmetal gray deck. The left side of the vgp-bps5a houses buttons for power, wireless on/off, Bluetooth, and the Acer Backup Manager. On the right is a touchpad enable/disable button, master volume controls, and the Acer Launch Manager shortcut (which launches an application of your choosing).


Heat


During our tests, vgp-bps9a/b,sony vgp-bps9a/b hovered near the edge of being uncomfortably warm. After playing a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes, the touchpad measured 94 degrees Fahrenheiyt; the middle of the keyboard (between the G and H keys) reached 100 degrees, and the middle of the chassis’ underside registered 101 degrees. We also measured a small corner near the back left underside of the system, which came in at 118 degrees. (We consider anything over 100 degrees unpleasant.)


Keyboard and Touchpad


Coupled with a spacious lower deck, the 103-key Acer FineTip keyboard was a pleasure to use, offering excellent vgp-bps2c,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b and feedback. Even with a full-size number pad to their right, the flat island-style keys remain large and comfortable.

The slick 3.3 x 2.0-inch touchpad supports multitouch gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and two-finger scrolling. A dedicated scrolling area is integrated into the right side of the pad, vgp-bps10 offers little friction. While the single mouse button is large and clicks are simple to register, we always prefer two dedicated buttons.


Display and Audio


The vgp-bps9/b,Sony vgp-bps9/b features a 15.6-inch CineCrystal display; while the 1366 x 768 resolution is ideal for video playback, both light and dark scenes in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Captain Ron were generally underwhelming, with fuzzy edges. Nevertheless, the brightness and large screen size mean two or three people can watch movies side by side without complaint.



The 5.1-channel surround sound Dell CF623 Battery Theater speakers delivered stellar audio quality for movies and music. At only 50 percent of full vgp-bps5a, The Whigs’ “Right Hand On My Heart” easily filled a small vgp-bps9/s. Sony vgp-bps9/s With the volume cranked to the max, this system would be more than adequate for entertaining a small party of guests.


Ports and Webcam


The right side of vgp-bps2c,vgp-bps2a,vgp-bps2b features two USB 2.0 ports, a DVD SuperMultiDrive, a modem jack, and a Kensington lock slot. On the opposite side of  vgp-bps5, users will find Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, headphone, mic, and line-in ports, plus two additional USB ports. Beneath the left front corner is a 5-in-1 memory card reader.

Acer’s vgp-bps9a/b,sony vgp-bps9a/b webcam captured accurate and detailed still images. During a Skype call, colors remained accurate despite strong overhead florescent lighting.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Review Sony VAIO VGN-NR310E

Thanks to its svelte, silver finish and overall good looks, the Sony vgp-bps8 VAIO VGN-NR310E looks more expensive than its $599 price tag as vgp-bpl8. But while you get a large and bright glossy display and a DVD burner for a bargain-basement price, don’t expect more than basic productivity performance. This laptop as sony vgp-bps9 is best for word processing, checking e-mail, and browsing the Web. Anything more causes it to wheeze.


Design


We don’t typically expect much in terms of pizzazz from a $599 notebook. But the VGN-NR310E stands vgp-bpl8 sony out with its classy, modern look and sturdy feel. The VGN-NR310E sony vgp-bps8, vgp-bps8 battery ,sony battery measures 14.2 x 10.6 inches and is 1.2 to 1.5 inches thick. Its full-size keyboard sits below a 15.4-inch widescreen display and has good punch to it; typing felt natural. The trackpad continues the silver, brushed-metal design, vgp-bps9,sony vgp-bps9/s,vgp-bps9/b, vgp-bps9a/b and we appreciated its large size.

The VGN-NR310E has two USB 2.0 ports on the left, along with a 8X DVD±RW drive. On the front of vgp-bps5a and vgp-bps5 are two card-reader slots: one for SD Cards and one for Memory Sticks. On the right is a 34mm ExpressCard slot, two more USB 2.0 ports, an i.LINK Interface (FireWire port), headphone and microphone jacks, and a VGA output. The Ethernet, modem, and power inputs are on the back. There are few bells and whistles on this value-priced VAIO, which as vgp-bps2c, vgp-bps2a, vgp-bps2b means no webcam or quick-launch media buttons.


Display and Audio Quality


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