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Getac has launched a new laptop with incredible features and amazing looks. They stand on their own in manufacturing rocking laptop with creative and eye-catchy designs. This is a recent launch in the market which has a total weight of 3.1kg along with the dimensions of 303.5mm width and 263mm weight. The in-built features of the device are 3 USB 2.0 connectors, optical drive, removable hard disk slot and a modem of 56K.

The battery type that is used in the device is Lithium Ion battery which works on the wireless technology. Getac B300 Laptop supports the operating systems known as Genuine Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows Vista Compatible. The device features the Wi-Fi capability and also the facility to read and write the CD or DVD. It comes with drop shock and vibration resistance along with the sealed connectors and ports.

Few basic features of this Getac B300 laptop are the Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 processor with a speed of 1.6 GHz for better performance and 160GB hard disk capacity. The speed of the laptop is determined as 4GB RAM capacity supporting with DDRII SDRAM. The screen size of this particular model is 13.3 inches along with a resolution of 1024*768 pixels. This high resolution helps in displaying the images with crystal clear clarity. This model has an amazing design which captures the user’s attention.

Some of the pointing devices for input functions are touch pad and sensitive touch screen. The main feature that the users have to concentrate on is the safety aspects of the data. Some precautions has to be taken to safeguard the valuable data and to do this task a fingerprint scanner and an optional smart card reader is used. The best connectivity options like the Bluetooth, 3G and Wireless LAN or the GPS are supported by the device.

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written by rajit \\ tags: Getac B300, Laptop, Thinkpad

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

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