Archive for August, 2009
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ASUS N51 Series N51Vn-X1A NoteBook
Specifications:
Operating System — Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type — Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G
Screen — 15.6″
Memory Size — 4GB
Hard Disk — 320GB
Optical Drive — DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card — NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M
Video Memory — 1GB DDR3 VRAM
Card slot — 1 x Express Card
Dimensions — 14.76″ x 11.04″ x 1.16-1.72″
Weight — 6.49 lbs.
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How to Check Your iPod’s Generation
Here are the features by which you can identify your iPod’s generation:
1st Generation iPod:
# A monochrome screen.
# A scroll wheel that physically turns.
# Control buttons placed around the scroll wheel
# Either 5 or 10GB capacity.
# A firewire connection.
# Only in white.
2nd Generation iPod:
# The scroll wheel replaced with a touch wheel (no physical movement), otherwise [...] -
6 Ways To Keep Your Computer Healthy
Studies indicate that about 80% of all computer issues are due to spyware, viruses, and other malware. It is estimated that due to these, the total productivity loss worldwide is around $50 billion with additional costs amounting to another $198 billion.
Depending on the purpose for which the computer is being used, downtime can just be [...] -
Windows 7 and Biometrics
Windows 7 comes with a new Windows Biometric Framework. This framework includes new components that standardize use if fingerprint based biometric devices.
In earlier versions of Windows, biometric device makers had to provide software such as device drivers, software development kits (SDKs) and other software to support their devices.
Microsoft noted in a whitepaper on the Windows [...] -
Microsoft Cuts High-End Xbox 360 Price By $100
Microsoft is reducing the price of the Xbox 360 Elite console by $100 from Friday. The videogame industry is already struggling and this move by Microsoft will put more strain on other console makers. The Xbox Elite will now cost $299.99. The devices comes with a 120 GB HDD.
Additionally, Microsoft also announced that it would [...] -
Netbook vs Laptop
Netbooks are very small and portable. You can carry it anywhere you want, without any problem. However, most netbooks are not powerful enough when compared to a laptop or desktop. They have smaller screens and lack some essential features like a CD-drive. So, a netbook cannot cater to all of your computing needs and you [...]
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Palm Treo 500 3G / UMTS Cell Phone
Specifications:
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions — 0.65″ x 2.42″ x 4.33
Weight — 4.23 oz.
Display
Main Display — Color 65K
Main Display — Format TFT
Main Display — Resolution 320 x 240
Connectivity
Wireless Radio — GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS — 2100 MHz
3G Support — 3G / UMTS
Data transfer — GPRS, HSDPA
Function
Message — SMS, MMS, IM
Email — Check your Outlook email and up to [...] -
Sony launches ebook reader
Sony has introduced a wireless ebook reader that allows users to download and read books. This device poses a direct challenge to Amazon’s Kindle device. The ebook reader will cost $399 and will feature a touch-screen interface. It can store up to 1,000 novels and can download books over mobile networks. It also enables users [...]
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Nokia Announces 5230 Smartphone
With the announcement of the Nokia 5230 smartphone, the cell-phone leader has brought touchscreen smartphones to the masses.
The smartphone features a 3.2 inch touch-screen and runs Symbian. When compared with other smartphones in the market such as the iPhone, the 5230 is underpowered. However, it packs many essential features that keep the user connect on [...] -
MSI X-Slim X600 fully official, goes on sale
The MSI X-slim X600 has been officially unveiled and is up for sale at leading online retailer Amazon. Currently, it will be shipped to only customers in the United States.
Specifications1.4GHz Penryn SFF C2S ULV SU3500 Processor
Chipset GS45+ICH9M-SFF
4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM RAM (2GB*2)
320GB SATA Hard Drive
Windows Vista Home Premium, 6 Cell Battery
15.6″ WXGA 16:9, LCD [...]