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<img alt="ASUS G73SW" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/asus-2010-12-28.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" />ASUS is good and ready with Sandy Bridge being on desktops but it comes as no great surprise that the company would be trying to integrate Intel's latest technology into their mobile computing platforms as well. According to Notebook Italia, there seems to be some concrete evidence of four separate models of ASUS laptops getting the Sandy Bridge treatment, including a hefty gaming rig known as the G73SW.<br />
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According to information out now, the G73SW will be based on the Intel Quad Core processor with Huron River Sandy Bridge. The device will also have Intel Core i7-2630QM, 8GB of DDR3 RAM at 133MHz, a 17.3-inch LCD screen with 1920x1080 pixel resolution Full HD, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and USB 3.0 dual storage bays. Data storage can also be carried out by up to 2 hard drives. ASUS has decided to use two SATA 500GB 7200rpm signed Seagate Momentus XT series hybrid drives with a 4GB SSD.<br />
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Adding more to this already great device, ASUS is adding a Blu-ray drive and a dedicated graphics card in the form of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460m 1.5GB GDDR5 graphics card. The G73SW is available online for a price somewhere between $2,500 and $2,700. In addition to the G73SW news has also trickled out about the more compact G53SW.<br />
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This device is already available in some online shops and will come with an Intel Core i7-2630QM, 8GB of RAM, 1TB of data storage space on the hard disk, the GeForce GTX 460m graphics card, Blu-ray, webcam, microphone, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 15.6-inch HD screen. Both of these devices run Windows 7 OS Home Premium 64bit and come with a carrying case, gaming mouse and guaranteed two year warranty. Alternately, you can get a lesser version of the G53SW which comes with 6GB of DDR3 RAM, 640GB of hard drive space and a DVD burner for around $1,700. Expect to see more details about these products at CES 2011.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engadget</a>, <a href="http://notebookitalia.it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notebook Italia</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-45898317309827125992010-12-21T16:20:00.007-05:002012-07-24T13:16:38.768-04:00Digital Storm's New xm15 Gaming Laptop<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="xm15 Gaming Laptop" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/digital-storm-mx15-laptop.jpg" />Digital Storm has just announced their newest product, the xm15, a powerful new lightweight laptop based on NVIDIA's Optimus Hybrid Technology. The xm15 is a different kind of laptop that delivers targeted, extreme performance when you need it so you will always enjoy longer operation without losing the ability to enjoy the visual intensity of HD movies, multimedia applications, web surfing and gaming.<br /><br />This laptop delivers high graphics for a variety of multimedia content due to NVIDIA's powerful GT 425M 1GB video card. By utilizing NVIDIA's Optimus Hybrid technology, this laptop can defer operation to a second separate integrated Intel graphics processor for less intensive applications. This switch happens automatically and seamlessly meaning that there is no interruption in operation.<br /><br />By increasing and decreasing performance whenever necessary, the xm15 is able to extend battery life exponentially. The powerful video card in this device makes it not surprising at all that the xm15 has a 1080p HD LED screen that is capable of producing some truly incredible images.<br /><br />The xm15 puts your benchmark tests to shame as well. It routinely scores above 7200 on 3DMark06 which puts it in the upper levels of laptop performance. Thanks to a built-in light speed eSATA and USB 3.0 transfer ports, you will never have to be tethered to stagnant bulk data. In addition to that, the xm15 comes with a built-in HDMI and VGA outputs, which means it can be taken anywhere and displayed everywhere.<br /><br />According to Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm's Director of Product Development, "The power demands of high performance laptops have always put a strain on battery life. With the development of NVIDIA's Optimus Hybrid Technology, we're finally able to design an affordable laptop that can handle graphics intensive applications. Our xm15 is the ideal solution for customers who want to consume graphically rich multimedia content, game or just browse the internet...it's truly a hybrid in every definition of the word."<br /><br />Full specs of the xm15 consist of a 2.4GHz Core i5-520M, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB HDD and NVIDIA's 425M 1GB graphics card for a base rate of $999. You can also increase your build to have a 2.53GHz Core i5-540M for $1,086 or a 2.8GHz Core i7-640M for $1,367.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/smblogo.jpg" /><a rel="nofollow" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" href="http://www.smbnow.com/">SMBnow.com is news of, for and by SMBs</a>!<br />SMBnow.com... The Small & Medium Business Magazine!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-66034869602682622252010-12-16T16:57:00.005-05:002018-06-08T10:52:13.593-04:00Color E-Books at the iBookstore<div id="xcpost" style="padding-bottom: 5px;">
<img align="left" alt="color e-books on ipad" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Color-e-books-250.png" hspace="5" />The New York Times has said that Apple is now making a huge push for the illustrated e-books that they have available in their iBookstore.<br />
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The newest version of Apple’s iPad e-reader software, iBook 1.2, was released on Wednesday, December 15, and it introduced more than 100 new color e-books to the store. The Times reported that these new color books include children’s books, cookbooks, and photo books.<br />
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A few of the titles that have made the list include: chef Thomas Keller's cookbook, "Ad Hoc at Home," several books from the "Olivia" children's book series, and photographer Ansel Adams' collection of images called "In the National Parks."<br />
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With the announcement Apple seems to be focusing a lot on the addition of illustrated children’s books. The Times said that the company seemed very excited about it as well as many different publishers.<br />
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Jon Anderson, publisher from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, said that his publishing company has been "itching to do it since e-books became possible." Unfortunately, for a while there was a lack of color options for e-books, but now there are endless possibilities. "It finally gives us the opportunity to have our picture books join the e-book revolution," said Anderson in an interview. "It gives us great opportunity to monetize our content in a way that we previously haven't been able to."<br />
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Simon & Schuster are releasing some great titles that will be included with the new color e-books released at the iBookstore. Some of these titles include: Candace Fleming's "Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide!", Elise Broach's "When Dinosaurs Came With Everything," and Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell's "And Tango Makes Three."<br />
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The Times said that, according to Anderson, at the start of 2011 color e-books will begin to be released at the same exact time as the print edition of the book. Right now, this is already what has been going on for text-only e-books and their print versions, but soon it will apply to all e-books.<br />
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Apple told the Times that there will be many other publishers producing color e-books for the iBookstore in the near future. Just a few of these include: Disney Publishing, HarperCollins, the Hachette Book Group, and MacMillan and Workman Publishing.<br />
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This newest development for the<a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/tablets/ipads"> iPad</a> may cause some more issues for Amazon’s Kindle. The Kindle is equipped with an E-ink screen, which means that it cannot handle color. Apple’s iPad has been the preferred e-book reader by the majority of customers up to this point anyway, but this latest color development could cause even more distance between the sales numbers of the iPad and Kindle.<br />
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Apple’s new developments will most likely put some pressure on Amazon, and it could possibly result in a new color e-reader from the company.<br />
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Amazon has sold millions of Kindles, probably due to the E-ink screen featured on the device. The E-ink, backlit LCD screen featured on the Kindle makes it easy to read things on the tablet even in the bright sunlight, unlike the iPad and the Nook Color e-readers. Despite this great feature on the Kindle, they will definitely need to quickly look into developing a color e-book reader if they want to keep up with the other e-book readers available.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-82083022733857552292010-12-15T09:57:00.004-05:002012-07-24T13:16:39.299-04:00Google Cr-48 Chrome Netbook<div id="xcpost" style="padding-bottom: 5px;">
<img align="left" alt="Google Cr-48 Chrome Netbook" hspace="5" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Google-Cr-48-Chrome-Netbook.jpg" />Just because the official release of the cloud-based Chrome OS is still months away, it hasn't stopped Google from launching a massive pilot program. This program offers specially-chosen end users, Google employees and journalists, their own prototype Chrome netbook known as the Cr-48. The sad thing is that these 12.1-inch laptops will never be sold commercially, but they do offer an extremely detailed preview of what can be expected from the very first Chrome systems that will be launched mid-2011.<br />
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The Cr-48's are not nor will they ever be available to consumers, so it is safe to say that the current design and hardware will more than likely not be exactly the same. On the other hand, there are several interesting things about these test products that may inspire things in the final product.<br />
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The Cr-48 is very similar in design to the MacBook. The chassis is rounded and shaped like one of the plastic MacBooks from the last generation and both devices have roughly the same keyboard size, shape and layout. Heck, even the hinges are similar. The chassis is made of a soft, black rubberized material which makes it comfortable to lay your wrists on it. The size is also very convenient coming in at 11.8 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches which makes it easy to fit in a carrying case or on your lap. However, the weight seems a bit heavy for the size ration as this device comes in weighing around 3.8 pounds.<br />
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The isolated layout of the keyboard offers you good feedback and key placement which makes typing extremely simple, but users will notice that the keyboard is void of any function keys. Instead, the Cr-48 has dedicated keys for forward, back, refresh, full screen mode, change windows, increase brightness, decrease brightness, mute, increase audio, decrease audio and power on/off. The caps lock key has also been replaced by a search button due to the fact that Google says they wish to "discourage all-caps typing."<br />
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The keyboard also has a bunch of shortcuts that you would typically see on the Windows version of Chrome. These shortcuts include things like CTRL + H for your browser history, CTRL + W to close a tab and CTRL +/- for zoom in and out. If you want to see a full list of these commands, all you have to do is hit CTRL + ALT + ?. You won't find any buttons on the touch pad. However, like a majority of netbooks on today's market, the touch pad itself is, in fact, a button. Many people do not like clicky touch pads, especially if they like to scroll with one finger and click with another.<br />
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The Cr-48 has a 12.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800. This, as many of you probably already know, is extremely rare on netbooks but is a more than welcome addition. It allows plenty of vertical screen space for easy viewing of web pages and the matte surface of the screen allows the Cr-48 to provide very strong viewing angles to the left and the right.<br />
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The Cr-48 doesn't have a lot of ports on it unlike other devices. The right side of the netbook has an SD card reader as well as an audio jack and USB port. The left side includes a VGA port. Storage devices and memory cards work for uploading files to the cloud but do little else. The USB port also supports wired and wireless mouses.<br />
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If Google isn't trustworthy, then I don't know who is because, true to their word, the initial setup of the Cr-48 takes only a minute. After powering on the device for the very first time, you are prompted to configure your internet connection by selecting a Wi-Fi network. After this, you are asked to agree to the Google EULA and then to login with a Google account. Then you are given the option to take a personal picture with the integrated webcam which will, if you desire, accompany your login.<br />
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The one problem many people are reporting with the login is that the device does not recognize any login that is not followed by @gmail.com. Even if you use any number of accounts that are registered with Google, the Cr-48 will not recognize them. So, if you do not have a valid Gmail account, then you have hit a dead end in the login prompt because creating one during setup is impossible. If this happens, then you may need to log on to another computer that is not a Chrome-OS device and create a Gmail account ending in @gmail.com.<br />
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Google is definitely trying to shake things up in the netbook market with this device. A netbook designed completely around Chrome is a bold attempt, but if any company can do it, I'd put my money on Google. I mean, it is only a matter of time before they take over the world.</div>
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<div id="xcpost" style="padding-bottom: 5px;">Some people may wonder what the difference is between Google’s Chrome OS devices and their Android devices. For the longest time, I really wasn’t exactly sure myself, but for right now, it seems that the biggest difference is simply a keyboard.<br />
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Google’s Chrome OS seems to definitely be much more directed at netbooks and notebooks, while Android seems to be much more useful for the company’s vision of tablets. Linus Upson, the engineer director of both Chrome OS and Android, said in an interview that the company views the Chrome OS as “very focused on laptops.” This statement basically means that devices with a keyboard will be receiving the new OS.<br />
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"From a Chrome OS perspective, we're open source, you can look at everything," continued Upson in the interview. "We've done a whole range of mockups across a wide range of form factors.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545564594927440866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg2yY_PNkC9BP-EImZVBQ6kg5_eSymPuoYk2OD6hMo0UrMPYD8eigaRAfmg0A49DIWX7nnveuAuDLxMuscih-GxXtrLssDcGvxS7vio8swTsT2x97p6xcQ0_A3aqtX0765rZ6MVErEqc/s200/Dell-Vostro-V130.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 160px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" />Dell unleashed a brand new Vostro today in the form of the Vostro V130, the latest and most stunning addition to Dell's Vostro lineup of laptops. The V130 is designed with the wants and needs of on-the-go entrepreneurs in its cross-hairs. This new device combines great style with reliable durability as well as top notch security as an added bonus. What is better about the V130 is that it is one of the thinnest laptops in the series, measuring 0.65", and also one of the lightest, weighing in at only 3.5 pounds.<br />
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There is a lot to boast about with the V130. The laptop is a 13-inch model constructed from sturdy aluminum which is reinforced with zinc hinges and a magnesium alloy palm rest. The V130 is also the very first ultra-thin laptop to offer Hyperbaric Cooling, allowing it to stay quieter and cooler than most other laptops.<br />
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To increase the productivity of the V130, the laptop is able to run Windows 7 with ease while at the same time performing everyday tasks effortlessly due to the new Intel Core ULV processor. The V130 also comes equipped with a full keyboard and a 13.3-inch HD WLED display as well as a host of other features. Users are able to choose their own level of 24/7 coverage with optional Dell ProSupport services and even Accidental Damage Services2. In addition to that, users can also get help with DellConnect 3. This allows tech-support agents to troubleshoot your system and even repair it remotely.<br />
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According to Vice President of Small and Medium Business Research at IDC, Ray Boggs, "Small and mid-sized firms are re-examining their IT needs and are ready to implement technology that gives them comprehensive access to all the capabilities they need, even while on the road. Notebook PCs are on SMB shopping lists in a big way as firms shift from desktops and implement product refreshes that have long been delayed. Dell continues to keep SMB needs in focus with effective design, connectivity options and more processing muscle."<br />
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The V130 is not only being hailed as an all around great laptop but also as the perfect laptop for small businesses around the country. The Vostro V130 laptop from Dell, being praised as the best in the entire Vostro series, cleans up a lot of issues people had with the first version, the Dell Vostro V13. Small business owners should definitely take a look at this device if an ultra portable on the go laptop is something they have been looking for. The Vostro V130 from Dell is available now for a starting price of $429.</div>
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The Jolibook by Vye was specifically designed to cater to users who mostly utilize their PC for their many different social media needs ranging from social networking to watching movies or YouTube videos.<br /><br />Fortunate for individuals in the U.S. who are interested in such a social media netbook, Jolicloud’s Web site advertises that the netbook, which is £279.99, (roughly $380 in the United States) is available in the “UK only for now.” This insinuates that there will most likely be a global push of the netbook sometime soon.<br /><br />What really makes the Jolibook stand out from the crowd of 10.1-inch netbooks available right now is not just its social media focus, but also its Jolicloud OS. If you currently have Google Chrome, you can sign up for a sample browser version of the OS. The browser version is what some would describe as a “glorified bookmark.” You can easily add different shortcuts to things like Twitter, Facebook, Farmville, New York Times Skimmer, etc., and you can also download apps that will open up new tabs to multiple other pages at once. Basically, you can have all of your favorite Web services in an easily-accessible layout that even gives you the ability to explore and find new apps that you are unfamiliar with.<br /><br />Another interesting app with Jolicloud allows you to add other Jolicloud users to your streaming feed. When you do this, you will then be able to see the different apps that they have used and enjoyed that you might be interested in. On top of that, there is also local and Web-based storage with Jolicloud. It links you to various services that you can store your data with like Box.net, Dropbox, and ZumoDrive.<br /><br />The Jolibook has a very chic, stylish, eye-catching design that is sure to appeal to a younger audience, possibly ranging somewhere from 15 to 25 years old. Despite the flashy lid of the netbook, the inside is a pretty standard design. The keyboard keys are spaced out at a very comfortable distance, but unfortunately, at times the touchpad on the device can be a little jumpy.<br /><br />On the inside the Jolibook features 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, 1 GB of DDR3 memory, a 1.5-GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, and a 250GB hard drive. The battery is supposed to last up to seven hours (which most likely is a slightly inflated number), and the netbook features a variety of ports including: 3 USB 2.0 ports, an 8-in-1 card reader, VGA port, Eathernet port, Bluetooth v2.1, built-in 300k pixel web cam, and microphone and headphone jack.<br /><br />Performance-wise, the Jolibook is incredibly quick, much faster than any available Windows system, and can boot up from being cold within 20 seconds.<br /><br />Although as of right now the Jolibook is only available in the UK, it seems as though it will be available in the U.S. and other countries sometime in the near future. It is definitely a great portable device for teens and younger adults. It has great features, decent battery life, a web cam, and the oh so very intriguing Jolicloud OS. If you’re looking for a snazzy, artsy-looking netbook that is jam-packed with all the features you could possible need to handle all of your social media cravings and needs, then the Jolibook is the netbook for you. For more information you should check out Jolicloud’s official website.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">A nationwide <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/desktop-computer.asp">Computer Rental</a> is perfect for your company's next big <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/Convention-Computer-Rentals.asp">trade show</a> or training seminar. 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One of the most popular gifts many people will be asking for is none other than the Mac Book Air from Apple.<br /><br />Now what many of you may already know is that the Mac Book Air is a great laptop, but it doesn't look that exciting. There isn't anything about it that makes it look any better than any other laptop out there.......until now. Thanks to <a href="http://www.colorwarepc.com/c-3-computers.aspx">Colorware</a>, Mac Book aficionados can feel even more like an individual.<br /><br />If you are looking to acquire a Mac Book Air 2010, it can be custom tailored to your specific color specifications. The only thing Colorware asks in return is a measly $1,850. Sure, many of you out there can make fun of the price and say how "expensive" it is but let's be honest, that isn't that much for a completely customized Mac Book Air 2010.<br /><br />There is one, big resounding problem with this option from Colorware. Should you be one of the fortunate fancy pants out there who already owns a Mac Book Air 2010 you can not send it into Colorware to be refinished. You have to buy a completely brand new device from Colorware themselves. Customers have the option of buying the 11.6-inch model or the 13-inch model, whichever floats their boat. (Update - You can now send in your Macbook Air Design Studio for colorization.)<br /><br />The devices that Colorware already has on display for their customizations are really cool-looking and to me it seems like they are really worth it. But then again the choice is up to you. However, they may make a great Christmas present.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Looking for a nationwide <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/Hitachi-Projectors.asp">Hitachi Projector Rental</a>? 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Most of the time when they see an adult, whether it be a parent or whatever, they generally want to copy or mimic what they see. I can't tell you how many times I have witnessed my younger cousins pretending to talk on the phone or play with an iPod. While their general curiosity is cute, I can't say that it doesn't get me a little on edge when I see the little buggers looking at my laptop or phone with eager anticipation.<br /><br />Most people are very reserved about handing over expensive pieces of technology to younger individuals. The tendency of young children to find a way to break something expensive or valuable is something that makes people think twice before letting their kid play on their laptop. That is why the company PeeWee exists. PeeWee is one of the leading manufacturers of computer products and accessories, and they have just announced the availability of the all new Pivot 2.0 laptop.<br /><br />The Pivot 2.0 is rugged, durable and lightweight and it is also fully loaded and features a 180° rotating touchscreen tablet and camera, 15 educational games, Microsoft XP Home, Intel Atom N450 processor, retractable carrying handle and a water resistant keyboard. The Pivot 2.0 features a durable exterior case as well as incredible security protection. The sturdy plastic shell, rubber slip-resistant grips and water resistant keyboard are all perfect features for a child's laptop.<br /><br />The Pivot 2.0 is able to withstand the everyday hustle and bustle of a kid including traveling to and from school, playing in the car or just relaxing at home. To ensure maximum safety and protection, the Pivot 2.0 comes standard with two security software suites. PeeWee Patrol and Privacy has the ability to limit how much time the children spend on the computer browsing and playing games. This feature also blocks inappropriate sites and prevents children from changing any system settings. Parents can even take screen shots, view browsing history and control the laptop remotely.<br /><br />Parents can get the Pivot 2.0 from PeeWee now for a reasonable $500. This looks like it would make an excellent Christmas present for any child who is very into technology. With the fact that the Pivot 2.0 is damn near indestructible, this is the perfect children's laptop.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Get an <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/events/Industrial-Audio-Rentals.asp">Industrial Audio Rental</a> from Rentacomputer.com today by going online or calling at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-40637003704996716002010-11-11T17:57:00.005-05:002012-07-24T13:16:43.274-04:00Substantial Increase in Sales for Lenovo<img hspace="5" alt="lenovo sales increase" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Lenovo-ThinkPad(1)-250.jpg" /> <div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost">Lenovo notebooks are just flying off the shelves this quarter. Lenovo’s report for their second fiscal quarter states that there has been substantial growth in the sales of their PCs, allowing them to have a small profit increase and a large revenue increase.<br /><br />The company reported $5.8 billion in consolidated sales, a 41 percent year-over-year increase, and a profit of $77 million, which is a 45 percent increase from the same period in 2009. On a worldwide basis, Lenvo said that their PC sales have increased by 33 percent.<br /><br />Lenovo chairman Liu Chuanzhi said, “Lenovo continued to deliver excellent results, highlighting the balance in our business. In line with our 'Protect-Attack' strategy, the China, mature markets and emerging markets have all been growing steadily.”<br /><br />He also added, “There are three aspects that the Board is particularly satisfied with, first: management's visionary decision to increase investment in R&D and brand building, second: the leadership team, which is working effectively and efficiently, with good rapport, third: Lenovo's culture of meeting commitments and taking ownership is being embraced and fully adopted by our employees worldwide. When a company has a solid leadership team, the right strategy, and a strong corporate culture, this company will be sustainable and enduring. Lenovo continues moving in this direction."<br /><br />The company has said that their notebook sales comprise more than 60 percent of their overall sales revenues. Compared to last year, this is an increase of 40 percent. Notebook sales themselves have increased 38 percent this year, which is fantastic compared to the average 13 percent industry growth rate. Lenovo also said that 33 percent of their sales were made up of desktop computers, which increased by 26 percent and is 5 percent ahead of the average industry growth. On a side note, Lenovo sold its 60-millionth ThinkPad notebook in October. Its popularity has definitely added to their sales numbers.<br /><br />Lenovo has just been doing well in all aspects of their products. Obviously, their PC industry has been booming, but also in their first quarter, their new smartphones brought in over $217 million in revenues.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Lenovo has not yet announced a date to ship their Android-based LePad tablet outside of the U.S. Many people are speculating that the company is waiting for the next revision of the Android platform before they ship their product globally.<br /><br />"TBR believes Lenovo has delayed the release of the LePad tablet into the markets outside of China until Android's new OS arrives in late 2011," Emily Searles wrote in a research note. "The company said that it views the mobile device market as a marathon, not a sprint, and does not wish to rush into the market with a device that will not fully meet customers' expectations. TBR believes even in the mobile device marathon, Lenovo will face consequences from providing its competition with a head start. By 2011 Samsung, Dell, and HP will have established tablet market share, and Apple's iPad will have released its second version. Lenovo's hesitation to release the LePad may reduce its opportunity, even if the wait means an upgraded OS. TBR believes the loss in revenue from late market emergence will be greater than consumer dissatisfaction from Android's current OS."<br /><br />It’s great to see companies flourishing despite some of the economic difficulties. Lenovo is doing great, and hopefully the company will continue going in this direction. Once they release their LePad, I feel that their sales will just increase even more. The question is when this will really happen. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, Lenovo should continue to flourish and grow, and their PC sales should do the same.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/smblogo.jpg" /><a rel="nofollow" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" href="http://www.smbnow.com/">SMBnow.com is news of, for and by SMBs</a>!<br />SMBnow.com... The Small & Medium Business Magazine!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-47646817912652967232010-11-09T21:25:00.006-05:002012-07-24T13:16:43.601-04:00Lenovo's New IdeaPad U260<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="Lenovo IdeaPad U260" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Lenovo-IdeaPad-U260-200.jpg" />Lenovo has this quirky way about them in the sense that they like to sneak laptops out to the market without them receiving any fanfare whatsoever. And just as the saying goes, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks", Lenovo has done it again with their newest device, the IdeaPad U260, an interesting device with a brand new chassis, 12.5-inch screen, 3.04lb weight and 0.71 inches of thickness.<br /><br />From what we have gathered about the IdeaPad U260, the device seems to be aimed directly at portability. The device has no optical drive, contains ULV Core i3/i5 processors and only a single 4-cell battery. The device also only contains two USB 2.0 ports and does not have an ExpressCard slot. Details on the battery are scarce, however, Lenovo says that the battery contains four hours of "runtime". A single SO-DIMM slot is all you get for memory, but some RAM could be soldered directly to the motherboard which would give you 4GB of RAM.<br /><br />Full specifications include Bluetooth, b/g/n WiFi, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB HDD. Considering the fact that the device is an IdeaPad, you do get some pretty nifty color options. Consumers will be able to decide if Mocha Brown or Clementine Orange suits their tastes better.<br /><br />The 12.5-inch HD-resolution display is only available in an anti-glare finish, which is a welcome change from the typical glossy-only consumer laptop displays. Video output is achieved via VGA outputs as well as HDMI outputs which is nice to see because it lets the consumer know that Lenovo isn't trying to cheap out on them.<br /><br />Pricing is still to be determined though considering that the chassis is thin, light and composed entirely of magnesium-alloy, you can almost guarantee that this isn't your bottom bin laptop. Keep checking back here periodically for updates on pricing as well as an official release date as soon as Lenovo gives us one.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Servers and storage devices available for rent. 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Things like latency, the limitations of 720p, being stuck with Intel HD graphics, purchasing the wireless box for your television and, what could possibly be the most important question, whether this is practical or not.<br /><br />In regards to all of this, decision making has been split. Vivek seems to really like the system, whereas it seems a whole heck of a lot simpler to just buy an HDMI cable and plug it in. Even if you remove the factor of practicality, there are still a few very frustrating limitations. However, Asus seeks to lay those limitations to rest with the new WiCast setup they have just created.<br /><br />Asus, acording to a recent press release, has promised almost invisible latency, full 1080p video and even compatibility with anything that has an HDMI port. Probably the biggest thing people will have to overcome when first using WiCast is the initial setup. There are a bunch of little pieces of hardware included in the box like two WiCast boxes, transmitter, receiver, two HDMI cables, two AC adapters and a single USB cable. Thankfully, there are not installation disks and the manual is pretty thin.<br /><br />Both the transmitter and receiver have an AC adapter, HDMI and mini-USB ports. The receiver's mini-USB port is covered though it can be used to power the device. The receiver's USB is most likely going to be your preferred method of powering the transmitter. This means that the second AC adapter is not necessary but could also be used as an emergency backup or if all the USB ports on your laptop are occupied.<br /><br />As far as installation goes that is pretty much it. Everything else is pretty self-explanatory and once you hook up your HDMI cables you can pretty much call it a day. This is one of the best things WiCast has over Intel's WiDi, no software to install and no hardware limitations outside of the HDMI port.<br /><br />Getting the Asus WiCast to work is really quite easy. According to the manual, syncing the transmitter and receiver could take up to a minute but that all depends on how far away the two are from each other. The wireless monitor of your computer should appear as any traditional wired one should and switching audio over from your computer to WiCast is simple.<br /><br />1080p works great with no latency and the audio sounds as good as anything. Range between the transmitter and receiver is said to be 33 feet though keeping it more than five to seven feet away isn't recommended if you are looking for the best quality. One cool feature is that the WICast is device agnostic which means you can use it with an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or any other type of HDMI-equipped hardware. The only problem is if you are running the WiCast off of your laptop's battery, then your laptop will take a significant hit in battery life.<br /><br />Overall, the WiCast is a great value for anybody looking for a device like this, and at $200 you won't go broke trying to get one.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Apple MacBook Pro, Dell, Acer and HP Wi-Fi® wireless notebook technology! Rent a laptop, tablet pc or notebook. More Info: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/laptop.asp">Laptop Rental</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-44913742371592795962010-11-02T20:57:00.005-04:002012-07-24T13:16:44.239-04:00ClickSafe Laptop Lock from Kensington<img align="left" alt="clicksafe laptop lock" hspace="5" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/ClickSafe-Lock-250.jpg" /> <br />
<div style="padding-bottom: 5px;">Have you ever been concerned about the safety of your laptop? Well, Kensington has been providing computer accessories and peripherals to consumers since 1981 when they released their System Saver, a cooling fan and surge protector for the Apple II. The newest addition to their line of security devices is the ClickSafe Laptop Lock. Although the product may not completely prevent a thief from stealing your laptop, it will definitely slow them down.<br />
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So what exactly is the ClickSafe Lock you may ask? Well, its design is very similar to that of a bike lock. The outside is comprised of a hard plastic, while the inside is made up of a carbon reinforced cable. The ClickSafe weighs a mere 0.41 pounds and features a wire that can be stretched 61 inches. This allows you enough room to anchor the device onto a chair or table leg.<br />
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To attach the anchor the ClickSafe utilizes the case slot of a laptop. Attaching the lock is a single step process that gives you instant security. Unfortunately, some older laptops and a few newer ones do not support the case slot that is necessary to utilize the ClickSafe device. Most laptops support a case slot except, surprisingly, the MacBook Air and the Toshiba Portege R705-P35. </div><div style="padding-bottom: 5px;"><br />
Along with the anchor and the cable, Kensington also includes two keys, a plastic holder for the anchor and small tool to screw in the anchor. One important thing to note is that you should probably register your two keys with Kensington because if you happen to lose them, it will be almost impossible to get the lock off.<br />
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As I mentioned above, attaching the anchor and the lock is quite simple. You even hear a “click” that allows you to know that your device is truly protected and safe. Once your laptop is locked with the ClickSafe and securely fastened to a sturdy piece of furniture, it is completely impossible to pry open the lock. The wire has even been tested to see if someone would be able to destroy it so that they could get away with your laptop. Scissors were able to easily cut through the plastic covering of the wire, but to actually cut the carbon cable itself would take hours of labor intensive work. To snap the cord it would be necessary to utilize bolt cutters.<br />
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Unfortunately, the ClickSafe Laptop Lock cannot completely guarantee that your laptop will not be stolen, but it will definitely give you some confidence in the fact that it will definitely make stealing your laptop a very difficult and tedious task. This key lock from Kensington may seem to be more focused towards business users, but the company has promised that they will be releasing a combination lock sometime this spring that will be designed more for the average consumer.<br />
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The Kensington ClickSafe Laptop Lock can give users added assurance about the security of their laptop. If you utilize you laptop often in public places, I think that it is a great idea to have extra security like a laptop lock. If you’re interested in making sure that your laptop is extra safe, the ClickSafe Laptop Lock could be exactly what you need.<br />
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The ClickSafe Laptop Lock is now available from Kensington for $69.99.<br />
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Now business laptops may not be the sleekest laptops out there right now but looks aren’t really the important thing when it comes to purchasing a business laptop.<br /><br />So what exactly makes up a business laptop you might ask? Well, here’s what you should be looking for…<br /><br /><strong>Power</strong><br />In most business laptops you will find a dual-core processor and in some a quad-core processor. In a laptop that you will be utilizing for business purposes, you will want to have at least 4GB of RAM. Anything less than 4GB isn’t really worth the few dollars that you will save and anything over 4GB just really isn’t necessary. Having the right amount of memory allows you to not only multi-task easily, but also allows you to utilize multimedia programs faster.<br /><br /><strong>Storage</strong><br />You will most likely be using your business laptop for videos, photos, and PowerPoint slides during business meetings, therefore it is important to have a good-sized hard drive. You really need anywhere between 320GB and 500GB of hard drive space.<br /><br />For consumer PCs optical drives are becoming less and less necessary, but most IT managers still feel that they are necessary for business purposes. You may need to occasionally burn a CD or DVD for a customer or supplier, which means you should make sure that your laptop includes a CD/DVD burner.<br /><br /><strong>Graphics</strong><br />High-powered graphics are not necessary on your business laptop. Integrated graphics are what most business oriented laptops will include and that’s really all that you need because you most likely won’t be doing any gaming on your system.<br /><br /><strong>Connectivity</strong><br />Obviously, having a wireless connection is essential, but really, a built-in Wi-Fi connection is standard on laptops these days. The only issue with depending on this is that when you’re out and about and need to get on the Internet, you are forced to find a hot spot or unprotected network.<br /><br />Due to this issue, a lot of business laptops are now shipping out with a mobile broadband or a 3G wireless modem built into them. These then work in conjunction with service providers like Verizon and AT&T who can bring broadband speeds to your laptop wherever there is a cell phone signal. Unfortunately, data plans from service providers aren’t exactly cheap. They can cost anywhere from $60-$80 per month. The good news is that there is a new wireless standard that could save businesses a lot of money. WiMax, or 4G wireless, is beginning to emerge. It is a Wi-Fi connection that spans across an entire city. Service providers Sprint and Clearwire have started putting up WiMax towers and have already established them in 54 cities. These plans cost anywhere from $20-$40 per month. This is definitely a great solution if you happen to be in a city with a tower.<br /><br /><strong>Battery</strong><br />Battery life is very important on a business laptop because you want your battery to last during extended periods such as a long flight. If the laptop that you are considering offers different size batteries, like six-cell or nine-cell, always choose the more cells because the more cells there are the better the battery life will be. Of course the more cells in the battery, the heavier it will be, but battery life is very important so it’s worth the extra weight.<br /><br /><strong>Final Thoughts</strong><br />Obviously there is a lot to consider when buying a business laptop. You should definitely do your research before selecting just any old laptop. Hopefully these tips give you an idea of what you should be looking for. Laptops are becoming a staple in the business world, but finding the right laptop doesn’t have difficult. If you follow these few guidelines, you should easily be able to find the business laptop that fits you and all of your business needs.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Do you have a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/PR/Best-Computer-Classroom-Training-Solution.asp">classroom computer training session</a> coming up soon? Reserve all the computer equipment you need at a guaranteed great rate. Get a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/training_rental.asp">Classroom Training Rental Equipment quote here</a>.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-8259251372953278772010-10-26T22:12:00.004-04:002012-07-24T13:16:44.910-04:00Apple Now Offering iPad Engravings<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="Apple iPad Engravings" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/iPad-Engravings-200.jpg" />"I love you sweetheart." "Happy Anniversary Darling." Merry Christmas Mom." All of these sweet messages are perfect to put on a ring, picture frame or plaque for that special someone in your life. However, nothing shows how much these words truly mean unless they are engraved on the back of a fresh new iPad.<br /><br />That's right, why not get your mom, child or significant other a gift that keeps on giving all year round and always reminds them of how much they mean to you? In line with rumors that surfaced this past summer, the good folks over at Apple have decided to include a free engraving with all new Apple iPad purchases. That's correct, free.<br /><br />Apple product enthusiasts will be able to include two full lines of text to the top of the back panel of their iPad at no additional cost to them. However, the people at Apple have stated that having an engraving done on your iPad will incur an additional one to three days of shipping time to your order.<br /><br />Not too long ago, rumors suggested that Apple wanted to offer the free engravings from the very beginning of the iPad launch. However, pre-orders and sales were too high and doing so would have delayed production. The engraving for the iPad works exactly the same way as the engravings for the iPod, allowing customers to add their personal engravings during the ordering process.<br /><br />So why not give that special person in your life, whether it be a parent, sibling, grandparent or significant other, something really special, an iPad with a personal message expressing just exactly how you feel about them? This is a perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season, so be sure to place your order as soon as possible.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">In need of a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/Dell-Computer.asp">Dell Desktop Computer Rental</a>? If so, then call Rentacomputer.com today at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-47640935642750811622010-10-24T14:33:00.003-04:002012-07-24T13:16:45.227-04:004G-Enabled Dell Netbook and Notebook from Sprint<img hspace="5" alt="dell netbooks and notebooks from Sprint" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Inspiron-Mini-250.jpg" /> <div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost">Phone companies simply are not satisfied with just providing cell phones anymore. They have begun to expand their product lines to include laptops, netbooks, notebooks, and tablets. Just recently, Verizon announced that they would begin to carry Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab this fall. AT&T is offering the iPad in their stores as well, and other carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint are following suit and beginning to carry devices other than just cell phones.<br /><br />As of Wednesday, October 20th, Sprint announced that they were partnering up with Dell to provide the first dual-mode 3G/4G-embedded netbook and notebook, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook and Inspiron 11z notebook.<br /><br />"It’s great to see these two products being made available within Sprint stores across the nation. The addition of these two exciting 4G-embedded Dell products fits nicely within our current ecosystem of fixed and dual-mode devices that also includes phones, mobile broadband cards, mobile hotspots, and routers,” said Fared Adib, the vice president of Sprint’s product and development.<br /><br />Both of the devices are going to come complete with countless useful features. The Mini 10 and the 11z will both come preinstalled with Windows Live Essentials 2011. This allows users to easily sync and share content on the Web with their PCs and phones. Windows Live includes: Hotmail, Messenger, SkyDrive, Photo Gallery, and more.<br /><br />Sprints says that the Mini 10 is “perfect for students, consumers, and small businesses that rely on Internet access, Web browsing, and social networking to stay connected.” It comes with Windows 7 Starter and features a 1.66-GHz Intel Atom processor, a 10.1-inch screen with 1,024 x 600 resolution, 1GB of memory, and 250GB of hard drive. It will be available for business customers on October 31st and will be available in Sprint stores and on their website on November 14th. This netbook is a great deal. It is free with a $100 mail-in rebate for customers who sign a two-year contract.<br /><br />Sprint says that the 11z notebook, on the other hand, “is a perfect solution for business users and consumers who want more computing power.” It will feature a 1.2-GHz Intel Core processor, an 11.6-inch screen with 1,366 x 768 resolution, 2GB of memory (expandable to 4GB), 250GB of hard drive, and an HDMI out. The Dell notebook will be available in print stores and online as of November 14th. It will be available for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate for customers who sign a two-year contract.<br /><br />The 3G/4G plan from Sprint will be available for $59.99 a month, and the 3G plan will be $39.99 a month.<br /><br />It is extremely exciting to see Sprint expanding their product line to include tablets as well as netbooks and notebooks. These are some excellent products from Dell. If you’re looking for a netbook or notebook to utilize mainly for Internet purposes, the Inspiron Mini 10 netbook or the Inspiron 11z notebook could be just what you are looking for.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Servers and Storage devices available for rent. Great for data migration, server upgrades, network training, even rent media servers for audio visual management. Servers from Dell, HP, Sun and IBM are available. More Info: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Servers.asp">Network Server Rental</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-68162376374985501222010-10-19T17:43:00.009-04:002012-07-24T13:16:45.563-04:00Dell XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 17 Leaked<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="Dell XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 17" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Dell-XPS-Leak-200.jpg" />A slew of new laptops from Dell has, despite Dell's best efforts, been leaked to the public thanks to the chummy guys over at Logicbuy. They have a nice new trio of laptops from Round Rock, and the new Studio machines are conveniently dubbed as the XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 17. These pre-release leaks seem to be becoming a signature of Dell.<br /><br />The three laptops are said to come with a whole lot of different features including anodized aluminum shells as well as brushed aluminum palm rests. In addition to that, the XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 16 are also supposed to come with NVIDIA Optimus switchable graphics, which lets you go up to the GeForce GTS 445M on the XPS 17, as well as options for Blu-ray drives, 16GB of RAM and Core i7 CPUs.<br /><br />From the pictures of the laptops that are out now, it would seem that Logicbuy simply stumbled upon a few prematurely published Dell pages. This is good news, however. With these pictures surfacing like they are, it just means that Dell's launch date for the XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 17 isn't too far away.<br /><br />This is good news for Dell lovers out there as they can get there hands on what appears to be a fairly decent Dell laptop in the near future. As this is leaked information, it is limited. There has been no leaked information on an official release date nor an official price for either the XPS 14, XPS 15 or XPS 17. But keep your eyes and ears open and keep checking back here periodically for the latest details.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">In need of a Dell <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/Dell-Computer.asp">Desktop Computer Rental</a>? If so, then call Rentacomputer.com today at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-67660059663979932002010-10-17T22:34:00.005-04:002012-07-24T13:16:45.883-04:00Verbatim's SuperSpeed Store 'n' Go Hard Drive<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="verbatim superspeed hard drive" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Verbatim-Store-n-go-250.jpg" />Backing up your hard drive can be a huge pain in the neck. It can be a long painstaking task, but with Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compact portable hard drive that all changes. This hard drive is much faster than the devices that have been available previously.<br /><br />The Store ‘n’ Go SuperSpeed is offered in a 500GB and a 750GB capacity, which will be available later this month. In November there will also be a hard drive in a 1TB capacity. These devices offer quick connectivity whenever you may need it.<br /><br />The hard drive is sleek and attractive looking with its shiny black finish. The USB 3.0 portable hard drive is bus-powered and backwardly compatible with USB 2.0 ports. This ensures that all of the content the user needs is accessible. Verbatim includes Nero BackItUp & Burn software from Windows, a completely free trial of Norton Online Backup with up to 5GB of online storage, and a seven-year warranty.<br /><br />Verbatim’s Director of Marketing, Charles Klinker, said, “We’re excited to introduce the Store ‘n’ Go, the first portable hard drive in Verbatim’s USB 3.0 collection, and allow consumers to experience a significant improvement in data transfer speeds that will let them complete their tasks in a fraction of the time. With the Store ‘n’ Go users can seamlessly enter into the new generation of USB 3.0 and safely and reliably share, store and back-up their data anytime, anywhere.”<br />If you’re looking for a quick convenient way to back up your information, Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hard drive could be exactly what you’re looking for.<br /><br />For more information check out <a href="http://www.verbatim.com/products/subcategory.cfm?pc_id=4009AC5A-5056-B82A-C144C61930619C11&pc_parent=E543D8E8-1143-3415-5F4F3916C6060CF8">Verbatim’s website</a>.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Relax, enjoy your business trip, company project, convention or trade show. Your Tech Travel Agent will handle your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/">computer rental</a> needs including delivery, installation and pickup after the rental.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-34632641848199504242010-10-17T20:27:00.009-04:002012-07-24T13:16:47.359-04:00Is the iPad Stealing Laptop Sales?<img hspace="5" alt="ipad vs laptop" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/ipad-and-laptop(1)-250.png" /><divid="xcpost" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px">The iPad is a phenomenal technological device. It has been a huge success for Apple, but is this new gadget stealing all the laptop sales? Are consumers beginning to choose this ultraportable tablet over the much bulkier option of a laptop?<br /><br />According to a survey conducted by NPD, Apple’s iPad is not having a particularly significant impact on the sales of laptops. The research group found that only 13 percent of those who purchased an iPad did so instead of buying a laptop. NPD also polled consumers who have bought these iPads and asked them if they had bought Apple’s tablet device in place of a dedicated eBook reader. Twenty-four percent of those surveyed said that they had.<br /><br />When Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, first introduced Apple’s iPad in January, he said that the device was meant to be a “third screen.” What he meant by this was that the iPad was not supposed to be a replacement for a desktop computer or a laptop. The iPad was really meant to create a whole new branch of computer technology, the tablet branch. Apple was not trying to replace desktops or laptops. Their strategy was very different from that. They believed that consumers who were considering replacing or upgrading their old desktop computer or laptop might decide to put off that purchase and instead buy an iPad in its place.<br /><br />The iPad is certainly a wildly successful device, but there are definitely some limitations to be found with the tablet. There are other tablet devices that companies are releasing in an attempt to add the “laptop aspects” that Apple omitted with their original iPad, but will that really allow these companies to compete with laptop sales? Apple is even planning to release a new and improved version of the iPad sometime soon, but will that really make a difference? I personally feel that the iPad and other tablets like it are incredibly fascinating devices. They are ultraportable and extremely convenient, but there are simply tasks that are much easier to do on a laptop instead of a tablet. No one is going to want to write a whole paper on a tablet. It would simply be too annoying to try to type on. Yes, there is a keyboard and stand that can be purchased for the iPad, but if you use a keyboard and a stand, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of being ultraportable?<br /><br />I do not think that the laptop industry needs to feel threatened by tablets right now. Laptop sales are still fantastic, despite the various releases of new tablets. Consumers love the concept of tablets, but it certainly does not seem like they are viewing them as laptop replacements. Laptop producers have no reason to be worried. Despite their popularity, tablets will not be taking over their industry any time soon.<br /><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Relax, enjoy your business trip, company project, convention or trade show. Your Tech Travel Agent will handle your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/">computer rental</a> needs including delivery, installation and pickup after the rental.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-38314997911207410442010-10-12T23:36:00.005-04:002012-07-24T13:16:47.688-04:00Rugged Notebooks' Eagle Series<div id="xcpost" style="padding-bottom: 5px;"><img src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Rugged-Notebooks-Eagle-Series-200.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Rugged Notebooks Eagle Series">Rugged Notebooks announced yesterday the Eagle Series Rugged Notebook for public safety, military and other demanding work environments. The Eagle Series has a lot of nice features including meeting FBI user-authentication guidelines for computers accessing National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data. Because of this the Eagle Series has a built-in biometric fingerprint reader as well as a SmartCard (CAC) reader.<br /><br />Among the fingerprint and SmartCard readers, the Eagle Series also includes absolute Computrace in the BIOS for asset tracking as well as theft/loss recovery. This enables tracking of the device if it has been stolen or lost and remotely deletes any or all information stored on the computer. <br /><br />There are also some Ruggedized features included into the Eagle Series. Some of these features include drop/shock/spill protection tested to United States Military 810F and 810G standards, a rubber Guard Protection System which protects the LCD screen from shocks, a lock on the DVD Super Multi Drive to prevent accidental opening, attached port covers to protect against dust and moisture and a sealed touchpad. <br /><br />The notebook itself is 5.5 pounds and offers a 14.1 inch WXGA/WXG LCD screen, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, HDMI port and up to 8GB high speed 800MHz RAM. Users can get optional upgrades like a touchscreen display, a propriety transflective sunlight display for viewing in bright outdoors, 10/100/1000 LAN, RAID 0/1 dual hard drive for instantaneous backup, fully encrypted hard drive, broadband 3G, GPS, Bluetooth, Webcam, an RS-232 serial port and Windows 7 or XP Professional operating systems. <br /><br />According to Alan Shad, President of Rugged Notebooks, "Our Eagle series is a new breed of rugged laptop, offering users a lightweight, high performance notebook ruggedized for tough conditions in the field while being fully compliant with the latest security standards. All these features and our premiere customer support are available at a price to meet today's restrictive budgets."<br /><br />If a high performance laptop that can withstand even the military is exactly what you have been looking for then you should definitely consider the Eagle Series from Rugged Notebooks. The have the power to take anything you can throw at them, literally. <br /></div><div id="xcfooter" style="border-top:2px solid #000000;padding-top:5px;">Get an <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/events/Industrial-Audio-Rentals.asp">Industrial Audio Rental</a> from Rentacomputer.com today by going online or calling at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-34251371161855097082010-10-05T23:14:00.006-04:002012-07-24T13:16:48.044-04:00Lenovo ThinkPads Surpass 60 Million Sales<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Lenovo-ThinkPad-200.jpg" />Lenovo announced today that sales of their ThinkPad Laptops will surpass 60 million units sold this month. According to the company, more than 14 ThinkPad laptops are sold every 60 seconds. This contributes to Lenovo's position as the fastest growing major PC company in the world.<br /><br />Throughout the evolution of the ThinkPad, which began a mere 18 years ago to date, the laptop has recorded many groundbreaking innovation firsts like creating the very first spill resistant keyboard as well as protective roll cage. However, in celebration of reaching 60 million units sold, Lenovo is increasing the graphics of their ThinkPads by adding the NVIDIA Optimus technology to the ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510 laptops.<br /><br />"Long recognized as a hallmark for innovation and excellence, ThinkPad has been the trusted laptop brand for business users around the world for nearly two decades," said Peter Hortensius, Senior Vice President of ThinkPad Product Group for Lenovo. "With Lenovo, ThinkPad has grown even stronger for quality, reliability and performance, and we'll continue to drive our commitment to innovation further as we design future ThinkPad laptops."<br /><br />The ThinkPad has over 2,000 different design awards and has helped transform laptop computing and changed the way people use their PCs. Some of ThinkPad's famous first innovations include:<br /><br />- First modern laptop to fly in space<br />- First with a spill resistant keyboard<br />- First with built-in CD-ROM<br />- First with built-in DVD-ROM<br />- First with built-in wireless<br />- First with embedded security subsystem<br />- First with built-in fingerprint reader<br />- First thinnest, lightest, full-function 13-inch laptop<br />- First dual screen mobile workstation<br /><br />In celebration of this great milestone, Lenovo is rewarding customers with a <a href="http://shop.lenovo.com/us/landing_pages/promos/thinkpad/ThinkPad-sale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customer Appreciation Event</a> which features up to 15% discounted pricing on select ThinkPad models purchased in the United States. The promotion begins today and lasts all the way through October 8, 2010.<br /><br />NVIDIA Optimus technology makes graphics automatic, instantaneous and seamless. Users won't have to manually force switching to reduce performance or save battery life. Now you have the ability to extend battery life and electrify multimedia performance. ThinkPad laptops with Optimus can achieve up to 33% longer battery life per charge which comes out to about an extra hour.<br /><br />According to Rene Haas, General Manager of Notebook Products at NVIDIA, "New technologies like NVIDIA Optimus are making ThinkPads even smarter. Never before has there been a solution that so effectively eliminates the tradeoffs between riveting graphics performance and long battery life. Visual content is the most popular and important form of data today, and we've built the NVIDIA NVS 3100M graphics processor to be the perfect processor for the task."<br /><br />The ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510 laptops with NVIDIA Optimus technology are immediately available through business partners of Lenovo or on <a href="http://www.lenovo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lenovo's Website</a>. Pricing starts at $1,299 for the T410 and T510 and $1,849 for the T410s.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">If you are in the market for an <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/InFocus-LCD-Projector.asp">InFocus Projector Rental</a>, then visit Rentacomputer.com or give them a call at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-54668616123206704352010-10-01T19:22:00.004-04:002012-07-24T13:16:48.376-04:00Is There an iMac Touch in Apple’s Future?<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="touchscreen imac" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Touchscreen-iMac-250.jpg" />Could the next iMac possibly come complete with a touch screen? It has been reported that Sintek Phototronics has been sending samples of its projected capacitive touch screens to Apple. This has led people to ask questions about the next version of the iMac.<br /><br />The big issue with adding projected capacitive touch screens to the iMac devices concerns the size of the screens. It is very complex to create a projected capacitive touch screen that is larger than 20-inches. iMacs come in 21.5-inch and 27-inch versions. Despite the difficulty of the task, Sintek has a 5.3G plant, which is one of the largest production lines for these screens, so it should not be too hard for the company to figure out the kinks for Apple.<br /><br />DigiTimes has reported that Apple’s touch screen version of the iMac would feature the touch sensor and cover glass in one single panel instead of the traditional way of placing the cover glass over the sensor. This cuts down on the thickness and weight of the panel.<br /><br />About a month before this news about Apple’s possible touch screen iMac, it was revealed that Apple had filed for a European patent. This patent was discovered by Patently Apple, but it only described the possibility of switching back and forth between a touch screen mode.<br /><br />Now all of this is rumor and speculation, but there are other Apple rumors in the past that have turned out to be true. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if this one is. It would be amazing to have a touch screen iMac made available by Apple. I think that it could definitely be a huge hit. Everything is moving in the touch screen direction, so it makes sense that the iMac goes touch capable as well. Hopefully Apple will give us some sort of statement regarding the rumors soon. Until then, we will all have to wait patiently and see if this development comes about.<br /><br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Get an <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/Apple-Laptop.asp">Apple Laptop Rental</a> today from Rentacomputer.com. Call us at 800-736-8772.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144435258810331991.post-11611223184401541732010-09-28T21:33:00.006-04:002012-07-24T13:16:48.721-04:00Origin Eon17 Gaming Laptop<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img hspace="5" alt="Origin Eon17 Gaming Laptop" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/Origin-Eon17-200.jpg" />Desktop processors in a laptop may not seem as common as they once were, but that hasn't stopped Origin PC from creating a line of high powered gaming laptops, including their newest product the Eon17. The Eon17 is a seriously powerful gaming laptop that runs games as well as, if not better than, most desktops.<br /><br />Inside the Eon17 you will find Intel's Core i7 processors as well as 24GB of DDR3 memory making sure nothing, not even a 100 Zergling rush, will slow you down. The Eon17 from Origin has everything you need to conquer your enemies on the field of battle or to create your next masterpiece work of art.<br /><br />The Eon17 is so crammed full of stuff that it is amazing it fits into a laptop shell. Aside from the Core i7 processors you will find dual nVidia GeForce GTX 480M video cards in SLI, a Super Multi Blu-Ray Burner Combo drive and high definition audio. What will really interest you is the full list of everything you can get in your Origin Eon17 like:<br /><br />- 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, 16.9, 1920 x 1080<br />- Up to Intel Core i7 980X Desktop Processors<br />- Up to Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M Video Cards in SLI<br />- Up to 24GB of Triple Channel DDR3 Memory<br />- Up to Three Hard Drives<br />- Full Size Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad<br />- HDMI In and Out; Optical Digital Out, and 7.1 HD Audio<br />- Touch Sensitive Multi-Gesture Pad and Instant Access Buttons<br /><br />I don't know about you, but I now have to wipe the drool away from my face. That is one seriously intense spec list. With hardware like that there is no doubt that you will have absolutely no problem gaming whether you are heading up a raiding party with your Horde brethren in <i>World of Warcraft</i>, leading a charge against the deadly Zerg and mighty Protoss in <i>StarCraft II</i> or defending the world in <i>Crysis</i>.<br /><br />The Eon17 from Origin is definitely one impressive machine and a serious gaming laptop that can rival some high-end desktops. The only problem is that all this power directly at your fingertips won't come cheap. The Eon17 has a starting price of $2,499. It is available now, but for that price you could build yourself two ultimate gaming desktops if you know where to get the right parts. They just won't be able to go everywhere with you.<br /></div><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">Looking for a nationwide <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/Products/Hitachi-Projectors.asp">Hitachi Projector Rental</a>? Then call Rentacomputer.com today at 800-736-8772 to get your Hitachi Projector Rental.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0