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If you are looking for pretty small and a slim Notebook to carry around your travel then choose this HP Compaq NC4010 Laptop that makes you to feel as your best friend during your trip.

This HP NC 4010 weighs just 1.59kg with dimensions at 279.4 x 233.7 x 27.94 mm (WxDxH) that makes your travel comfortable with light weight in your hand. This HP Compaq Laptop PC contains Intel Pentium-M Centrino 1.6GHz Processor inside and the model supports 12.1 inches TFT display screen with a maximum resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels. And the Memory type is of DDR SDRAM which can be upgradeable to 2GB.

In addition to this, it supports integrated LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem. Along with this, the device comes up with 2 USB 2.0 Sockets and also with Secure Digital Card Reader. The integrated Bluetooth of this HP Notebook helps you to transfer the DATA fast and with good speed. The hard drive capacity of this machine is 40GB and also supports 512MB DDR 333 System Memory. This Notebook supports 32MB shared memory too that help you to store enormous files and folders. It also contains ATI Radeon IGP 350M Graphics Card and supports Windows XP Professional operating systems. Certain other attractive features that includes are S-Video out, D-SUB, SD/MMC Card reader, single Type II PC Card slot, IrDA and 3.5-hour Battery Life.

The HP Compaq NC4010 Notebook’s slim and sleek design grab the attention of others and this is an ideal choice for the business professionals to carry this small business kit anywhere around the world.

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written by rajit \\ tags: HP Compaq Laptop, HP Compaq NC4010, Laptop, NC4010

Samsung is a familiar brand in the UK. Wide ranges of electronic products have been marketed with impressive features. This company has focused its concentration in manufacturing laptops as they have got importance in this fast moving mechanical life. It has designed Samsung Q35 MXD T5600 - Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz - 12.1in TFT Notebook and it has been sold all around the world.

Normally laptops have been used for creating and storing files and documents. But you can use this particular device for enjoying multimedia functionalities. As it has availed with embedded sound cards, you can get realistic high definition audio output. It has a microphone which can be used as an audio input.

As the manufacturer has made the device with 1.9 kilo grams weight, it is not tough to carry them. The unit has designed with the dimensions as 3.6 x 21.4 x 29.9 cm as height, depth and width. The essential elements are embedded with the main unit. They are:

• Stereo speakers
• Wireless LAN aerial
• Bluetooth Aerial

Samsung Laptop PC has the potential to run with Intel Centrino Duo platform. It has featured with Mobile Intel 945 GM Express chip set. Data bus speed of the chip set is 667 MHz. The processor is compatible with 64 bit computing so that calculations will be executed quickly. Dual core technology is adopted by this processor.

You can get clear images on the screen which can support 24 bit colour. The monitor has designed in wide screen format in which you can get maximum resolution up to 1200 x 800 pixels in case of WXGA format. The size of the smart screen is 12.1 inches which supports TFT active matrix technology. Samsung Q35 MXD T5600 - Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz - 12.1in TFT Notebook has availed with a modem which can be utilized for faxing functionalities. This modem can transfer data with the highest transfer rate up to 56 kbps.

The minimum AC power requirement of Samsung Q35 MXD T5600 - Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz - 12.1in TFT Notebook is 120 volts. It can consume power up to 230 volts. 6 cells Lithium Ion technology can be used for getting power so that the device can run maximum of 7 hours. The manufacturer provides Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System for effective functioning.

You can load needed software’s like:

• Norton AntiVirus
• Cyberlink PowerDVD
• Phoenix FirstWare Recover Pro
• Samsung Network Manager
• Samsung Battery Manager
• Samsung Update Plus
• Cyberlink DVD Solution
• AV Station Premium
• AVStation Now
• Samsung EasyBox

Intel GMA 950 graphics processor has installed for enjoying advanced graphics. You can make use of Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0. The highest allocated RAM size for video memory is 128 MB. It is easy to get wireless support in Local Area Network. For which you can use network adapter. Samsung Q35 MXD T5600 - Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz - 12.1in TFT Notebook has featured with DVD±RW and DVD-RAM.

The installed size of cache memory is 2 MB and this cache memory belongs to L2 type. RAM installed size of the unit is 1 GB. Users can store numerous data within the hard drive memory space up to 160 GB. It has a 6 in 1 card reader to read memory cards. This reader has come with the ability to read cards like:

• SD Memory Card
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• MultiMedia Card
• xD-Picture Card
• MMC plus

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written by rajit \\ tags: notebook, Samsung Q35 MXD T5600 TFT Notebook

Time again I’ve been writing about online storage and backup, their importance and then associated them with IBackup Online Backup as it is a leading online backup, storage and sharing service for consumers.

“IBackup is undoubtedly the most flexible service on test, as it not only offers backup for your machine but online storage that’s available through the Web, FTP and virtually everything else.” PCPRO

Last time I had written about ILite which was its version for iPhones. But along with that this service was included for Mac computer too with the name IBackup for Mac which I did mentioned in my last post too. IBackup for Mac is easy-to-use, secure, reliable online backup and restore application for backing up files and folders for your Mac. It lets you perform interactive backups/restore and schedule backup of your files/folders for a later date and time. It’s your safeguard of critical data against system crash or in case of any uncertain accidents.

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or later
• 500 MHz G3 processor or better
• 256 MB RAM

IBackup for Mac features

• Incremental backups - only modified portions of files are backed up, thereby conserving bandwidth
• Data compression during transmission that lead to quick backups
• Enhanced security with 128-bit SSL encryption on data transfers
• Snapshots allow you to retain changed data history over a period of time
• Provision to perform interactive backups/restores or schedule backups for a future date and time
• ‘Automatic Power off’ option after a scheduled backup - the machine shuts down automatically once data is backed up
• Web-based access - view, search, backup and restore data backed up to your account and get log reports

written by rajit \\ tags: IBackup, IBackup for Mac, Online Backup, Online Storage

This here might be an end to most of the notebook lover. The new HP Mini-Note Laptop is so tiny (8.9-inch diagonally) but still very powerful and in no way lesser than any other big notebooks that is found in the market. Asus Eee PC has been very popular for its ultra-portability in the past but there have been many problems with it like the low resolution of the monitor, the small solid state hard-drive, price, and so on. HP Mini-Note Laptop has really taken up the challenge to remove all this drawbacks from its tiny laptop. With a high-resolution 8.9″ 1280 x 768 display, a 120 GB hard drive, 92% of full-size keyboard and all-aluminum case the HP-Mini Note addresses all of our complaints with the Eee and still provides that cool mini-notebook appeal.

At ThinkGeek.com, they are selling the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 version of this Mini-Note at $549.99. If you’re into Windows you have to go to Vista though because HP hasn’t released XP drivers.

Product Features

• Full-function PC with utmost mobility and durable all-aluminum case
• Ultra-portable light-weight design: 2.6 lb (1.19 kg) and 1.05 in (27 mm) thin at front
• 8.9-inch diagonal 1280 x 768 WXGA scratch-resistant display
• 92% full-size QWERTY keyboard and touchpad
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN, HP Wireless Assistant
• 120 GB 5400 rpm hard drive
• Integrated VGA Webcam
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• Secure Digital slot for HCSD and MMC media cards
• 1GB of installed RAM, Upgradeable up to 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Specifications

• Dimensions (HxWxD) - 1.05 inches thick (at front) x 10.04 inches x 6.5 inches
• Weight- 2.6 lb
• Processor - VIA C7®-M ULV Processor (1.2 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache)
• Operating System - SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
• System Memory - 1024 MB 667-MHz DDR2 (1 DIMM) Supports up to 2048 MB maximum (1 DIMM slot is free to increase the memory)
• Hard Drive - 120-GB 5400 rpm (Hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles. Up to 10 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.)
• Display - 8.9-inch diagonal 1280 x 768 WXGA scratch-resistant display, Integrated VGA Webcam
• Graphics - Via Chrome 9
• Audio - ADI High Definition CODEC, Stereo headphone/line out and microphone in, Integrated microphone
• Communications - Integrated Broadcom Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
• Integrated Wireless - Broadcom 802.11a/b/g
• Pointing Device - Touchpad with scroll zone and two soft-touch buttons
• Keyboard - Spill-resistant keyboard is 92% of full size, 101/102-key compatible with isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, both left and right control and alt keys, 12 function keys, and hotkey combinations for audio volume, power conservation, brightness, and other features. US and international key layouts are available.
• Battery - 3-cell (28 WHr) Lithium-Ion (Up to 2 hours 15 minutes usage time , standby time of up to 1 week) Optional 6-cell battery available from HP.
• Power - External 65W AC Adapter
• 1 Year Warranty

written by rajit \\ tags: HP, HP Mini-Note Laptop, Laptop, notebook, Tiny Laptop

Unlike a desktop computer, Laptops/notebooks are portable - one of the main features why people are attracted towards it. But these notebooks don’t come cheap. Compared to desktops they are very expensive and sensitive machines. They need special protection and because of it portability it requires even more care as you may need to carry your laptop to places where syou go and there might be different physical risks involved. You can carry a laptop just as it is by your hands but that’s very chancy of dropping even with a grave caution and also scratches from different objects doesn’t look good on a laptop.

So, Laptop bags are must for every laptop/notebook. Usually, you don’t get a laptop bag while buying a laptop. Frankly speaking, even if they give one for free while buying I don’t trust them. Who knows what kinds of bags they are. The most preferable for me are ones made of Ballistic nylons which are very flexible and widely used in making bullet-proof vests. Other features that one should look for in a Laptop bag is that it has to be water resistant… secondly, the inside has to be soft (so it won’t leave a scratch on the laptop cover) and last but not the least, it has to have compartments for carrying laptop adapters, extra battery, and other stuffs (documents, papers, etc).

In some cases, Laptops are not portable. Specially, business laptops are too heavy and bulky to carry around. Still they need protection for which laptop sleeves are I think is the better choice else laptop shoulder bags should work just fine for most of the typical laptops. With them you can carry around your laptops with ease and without worrying about your laptops getting even a scratch.

written by rajit \\ tags: Laptop, Laptop Bags, Laptop Sleeves, Notebooks

Is your LCD Screen damaged? Are you planning to replace it? But be careful while choosing the LCD Screen for your laptop. The most accurate way to find a LCD Screen for your laptop is to use the original manufacturer (OEM) part number directly off the back of your laptop’s LCD Screen. For this you have to be able to remove your laptop’s LCD Screen.

Here are few steps that will tell you how to remove laptop LCD screens all by you.

1. Firstly you have to make preparations and have all the tools ready. Unplug and remove the battery. Get a sharp pointed instrument (something like a thumbtack) and small Philips screwdriver with you all the time.
2. Next inspect and located the screws which are usually covered by rubber screw covers. They may be in the front or on the side of the plastic bezel depending upon your laptop model. Remove the rubber covers with the pointed instrument (thumbtack) and using the Philips screwdriver remove all of the screws. Place the screws in a container, in case they might get lost.
3. After you have all the screws removed, remove the bezel slowly. If it’s still difficult check if there are any screws left. Unsnap the bottom corners too (for this lean the display assembly as far back as it goes). If you can’t get your fingers between the bezel and the LCD screen, then probably this is because there is a protective screen attached to the bezel. For this you need to force-open off the bezel/protective screen assembly.
4. Next just calm down and analyze the situation. See what’s left after the bezel is removed. You must see that the LCD screen is held by a metal frame which is again attached to the rear bezel by two brackets each secured by 2 Phillips screws. In the bottom you video cable and the inverter is partially seen.
5. Now lift the LCD screen assembly along with the frame and brackets carefully (just enough to access the 2 screws which might be on the side of facing you) and unscrew the frame screws. Once they are all removed, bring the entire display upright to 90 degree and bring the LCD screen forward and lay it on the keyboard. Before that place a paper towel or a piece of cloth on the keyboard just for protection.
6. Again take a moment to look carefully and understand the back of the LCD Screen. The video cable is going diagonally across the back and the inverter is between the LCD screen and the rear plastic assembly.
7. Disconnect the video cable from the LCD video connector. If there’s any tape holding the video cable, take it off too. Then disconnect the inverter plug from the inverter. In some cases you might need to unscrew the inverter to get the connection. Also, there may be another connection (a digitizer) too that you may need to disconnect. Check on it too.
8. The final step is to record the OEM part number for the LCD screen manufacturer which is the main reason why we went through all the above processes. But this is the trickiest part as there may be more than one label present. Each manufacturer uses a specific pattern to begin their part number. Once you’ve found the full OEM no. use it to order the LCD Screen.

Here’s a list of some manufacturers and how they begin their part numbers:

• Acer begins “L”
• AU Optronics begins “B”
• Chi Mei begins “N”
• Chung Hwa begins “CLAA”
• HannStar begins “HSD”
• Hitachi begins “TX”
• IBM / IDTech begins “IT” or “IA”
• LG Philips begins “LP”
• Matsushita begins “ED”
• Mitsubishi begins “AA”
• NEC begins “NL”
• Quanta begins “QD”
• Samsung begins “LT” or “LTN”
• Sharp begins “LQ” or “LM”
• Sanyo/Torisan begins “TM” or “LMJK”
• Toshiba begins “LTM” or “LTD”
• Unipac begins “UB”

Well, these steps work for most laptops. Some however may be very different for which you have to take help from the experts. Hope, this could be of any help.

written by rajit \\ tags: Laptop, LCD Screen Removal, OEM part number

Whenever you think mobile phones are getting a bit boring, or you want to see the new possibilities, or what’s going to happen in the next few years, there’s only one place to look: Japan. All are familiar with the Japanese technology. Let me introduce you all to its new innovative product. But I am not sure whether this product has been launched or not. Japan has developed of special cell phones that are useful for hearing impaired people. It’s the Sanyo FS41!

This Japanese technological mobile phone transmits sound waves by causing the cochlea of your ear to vibrate allowing you to hear the call in your head instead of your outer ear drum. In the simple words, it transmits sounds from the caller to the receiver in the form of vibrations which the H.I. person can understand. The phone which sends vibrations to simulate sounds in your ear drums is made by Sanyo. They termed the technology “Sonic Speaker”.

You can find more info on the URL I posted, if you can read japanese. http://www.tu-ka.co.jp/line_up/ts41.html. Maybe you can check with this cellular phone company which has all the latest cellular phones from Japan which have the best mobile services. http://www.jcrcorp.com.

written by rajit \\ tags: Cell Phone, Mobile