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EKEN M001 7 inch Google Andriod UMPC

June 9th 2010 23:22

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Eken M001 7

The Eken M001 7ÃÂ Google Android 1.6 UMPC iPad clone is a really cheap touchscreen tablet running Google Android 1.6. It had Ethernet and built-in WiFi. The Eken M001 7ÃÂ has a 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel display, a 600MHz ARM-based CPU, 2GB of storage, and an SDHC card slot for expansion. There is a navigation dial next to the power button that performs many menu functions. ThereÃÂs also an accelerometer which allows the screen to auto-rotate between landscape and portrait mode.

For around $100(US) this is an iPad clone for people who don't want to chell out the dough for the real thing. But, after seeing reviews and getting all the info on this device I am convinced it might just be a better deal to settle than to go broke on an iPad. The device has a really responsive touchscreen, Google Android, which is a very robust mobile OS, and an average battery life of 2.5 hours. The Eken M001 has a very sleek design, it is thin, and weighs just 0.77 pounds.(Total package weight with accessories is 1.89 pounds.)

Here is the run down of what this little gem can do.

Main Features - 7" TOUCH SCREEN TFT LCD Display - G sensor auto detection of motion for landscape or portrait LCD screen display rotation - SD / MMC card expansion slot - 2GB Built in Flash Drive - Microphone and Headphone jack - Built-in WIFI connection IEEE 802.11b - Android 1.6 - Enjoy thousands of third party Android Apps from internet - WonderMedia VIA ARM CPU - Fast system booting - Light weight and Ultra portable size - Solid state harddisk; Shock and vibration resistance - Suitable for simple task, suitable for simple internet user, Google user, ebook reader, expereince with Android, want to experience Android in afforadable price, Android enthusiast, Android developer.....

Specification

Operating System

* Google Android OS 1.6

Processor

* VIA MW8505 600MHz

Memory

* 128MB DDR2

Capacity

* 2GB NAND FLASH, support SDHC up to 32GB

Display

* 7-inch (diagonal) high-brightness TFT LCD widescreen touch display
* 800-by-480-pixel resolution
* Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Sensors

* Accelerometer
* Ambient light sensor

Network

* Ethernet 10/100M
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection

Slot

* SD X 1 (support up to 32G HCSD)
* USB X 2
* Stereo Audio out X 1
* Microphone in X 1

Software

* Google chome-lite Browser
* Mainstream Web Mail service Gmail
* Document to Go (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF)
* Android Task Killer, Andexplorer
* Android Market

Audio and Video

* H.263, H.264 (in 3GP or MP4 container), MPEG-4 SP, AMR, AMR-WB (in 3GP container), AAC, HE-AAC (in MP4 or 3GP container),MP3, MIDI, OGG Vorbis, WAV, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
* Video Online
* High-Fidelity stereo speaker output

Languages

* Language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian
* Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France, Canada), German, Japanese (QWERTY), Dutch, Flemish, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Russian

Size and Weight

* Height: 8.15 inches (207 mm)
* Width: 4.69 inches (119 mm)
* Depth: 0.5 inch (13 mm)
* Weight: 0.77 pounds (0.35 kg), 1.89 pounds (0.86 kg) with package

Package Includes

* Google Android Tablet Computer X 1
* Dock Connector to USB Cable X 1
* USB Power Adapter X 1
* Headset X 1
* Documentation X 1

Warranty 12 Months

Wow. This is a lot of machine for a very small price. I will be picking up one of these devices in the very near future. I love gadgets. It's a hobby of mine. And now it seems, a not very expensive one-all things considered.

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A Purchase Guide to Budget Notebooks

April 27th 2010 04:52

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A Purchase Guide to Budget Notebooks
By: Roberto Sedycias
Since it became commercially available back in the early eighties, notebooks called the attention of computer users because of its small size and portability. Not much of a commercial success back then, it only took a short time before the computer industry improved this item, up to a point that is now considered to be one of the best selling computer consumer products.

For one who intends to buy a budget notebook, he may have some difficulties in picking the right one, since there are several notebook manufactures offering so many models. Budget notebooks are in a class by itself with basic features but capable of delivering full solutions for computer related tasks.

For an easy guide to budget notebooks, check the following major manufactures:

SONY
Sony VAIO notebooks are fashioned products targeted to consumers who demand flexibility and power without compromise. It is expected to find features such as 15.4`` WXGA, duo core processor and 100 gb hard disk. Although not the cheapest of budget notebooks, it compensates the higher price by offering more technological features.

Most common features one can expect from Sony budget notebooks: 1 - Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 1.72 Ghz; 2 - Windows Vista; 3 - 1 gb DDR2 ram; 4 - Widescreen XGA display type; 5 - Intel graphics media accelerator 950; 6 - 100 gb SATA hard disk 5400 rpm; 7 - CD-RW/DVD rom; 8 - wireless lan 802.11 a/b/g; 9 - Modem and Lan port 10/100; 10 - USB connectivity; 11 - It weighs around 6.5 pounds; 12 - Lithium ion battery up to 5.5 hours; 13 - One year limited warranty. Price starts from U$ 929.00 and up according with optional accessories.

DELL
With features such as 15.4`` WXGA, duo core processor and ATI Radeon Xpress graphics, Dell budget notebooks offer a flexible combination of power, mobile productivity and entertainment at a good price.

Most common features one can expect out of these notebooks are: 1 - AMD Turion 62 X2 1.8 ghz/1mb cache processor; 2 - Windows Vista; 3 - 512 mb ram; 4 - Widescreen XGA display type; 5 - ATI Radeon Xpress 256 mb video graphics chipset; 6 - Up to 80 gb hard disk; 7 - CD-RW/DVD rom; 8 - It weighs around 6 pounds; 9 - 9-cell lithium ion battery; 10 - One year limited warranty. Price starts from U$ 549.00 and up according with optional accessories.

TOSHIBA
All Toshiba budget notebooks feature an 15.4`` diagonal WXGA display, DVD optical drive which reads and writes up to 11 formats, high speed wireless lan (802.11 b/g) for easy connection in networks.

Most common features one can expect out of these notebooks are: 1 - Intel Celeron processor with 1 Ghz; 2 - Windows Vista; 3 - 512 mb ram; 4 - Widescreen XGA display type; 5 - Radeon Xpress 200M video graphics chipset; 6 - 60 gb hard disk; 7 - CD-RW/DVD rom; 8 - wireless lan but no Bluetooth connectivity; 9 - Modem and Lan port 10/100 mbps; 10 - USB and firewire connectivity; 11 - It weighs around 5 pounds; 12 - 4-cell lithium ion battery; 13 - Tv-out s-video; 14 - One year parts and labor warranty. Price starts from U$ 599.00 and up according with optional accessories.

HP
HP Budget notebooks with features such as 15.4`` display screen, AMD Sempron 3500 and a sophisticated black resin finish, offer an attractive mix of style, mobility and performance.

Expected features one can find in this HP notebook category: 1 - AMD Sempron 3500 ; 2 - Windows Vista; 3 - 15.4`` WXGA Widescreen; 3 - 512 mb ddr2; 4 - CD-RW/DVD rom; 4 - Wireless connectivity 802.11b/g wlan; 5 - It weighs around 7 pounds; 6 - Nvidia video graphics chipset with 256 mb; 7 - 6-cell lithium ion battery; 8 - USB, lan and modem port; 9 - Integrated stereo speakers; 10 - 60 gb SATA hard disk; 11 - Tv-out s-video; 12 - One year warranty in parts and labor. Price starts from U$ 569.00 and up according with optional accessories.

A while ago portable electronics devices were a luxury at an expensive price. Nowadays it became an affordable must have kind of product for lots of people. Notebooks are in this category for sure! And basic notebooks are the best option for those who are in a tight budget. So, if portability is a must for your personal or professional computer related tasks, waste no more time. Get yourself a budget notebook!

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Roberto Sedycias - IT Consultant for PoloMercantil
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This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the News Article section of page PoloMercantilRoberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PoloMercantil.

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Buying The Right Notebook Computer

April 27th 2010 04:48

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Buying The Right Notebook Computer
By: Roberto Sedycias
The single most important reason anyone buys a notebook is for portability. This is something that you can take anywhere. If you frequently travel in your work, you need a notebook. If you are a student going back and forth to the university, you need a notebook. If you are journalist traveling the world and submitting articles, you need a notebook. And today's notebooks can be as powerful as most desktops with dual processors, large capacity internal drives, and other attractive features. But which one is right for you? How do you determine what type of notebook will fit your current needs plus allow you to expand for the future?

And the first part of the answer to the question of which one is right for you leads to a half-answer: "It depends." It depends on what you are going to do with the computer. Are you going to use it for work or recreation? Is it something needed for your profession or are you a hobbyist? Do you play a lot of games? What level of internet access do you need? It is also important to remember that unlike desktop models, notebook computers cannot be upgraded easily. In fact, they usually have no upgrade path so you should take the time to get exactly what you need in terms of features and performance.

One characteristic of a notebook computer one should consider is the screen size. If you need to be able to have a lot of landscape for projects you are working on then consider a wider screen. Screen sizes usually can range from 10.4 inches to 17.1 inches. If you do a lot of work on an airliner in economy class, you are probably better off with a smaller screen size (because of the reclining seatbacks in front of you). Also a smaller notebook is just easier and lighter to carry around. Some who do presentations with their notebook computers will benefit from larger screen sizes such as those that use the newer WXGA technology. WXGA notebook screens can achieve resolutions up to 1366 by 768 pixels.

Battery life in your notebook computer is very important too. If you move around quite a bit, you might want to consider buying a notebook with not only a long lasting battery (most go 2-3 hours), but also one where buying a spare battery is not very expensive. One very inexpensive solution for the battery problem is to buy an external universal battery that can last up to 3-4 hours.

Another feature you need to consider when buying a notebook is internet connectivity. You will find that a popular way for people to work these days is with a wifi-enabled notebook at a wireless hotspot (such as in coffee shops, restaurants, libraries and airports). If you are buying an older used notebook, you may have to get an additional wifi-card if you want to have the mobile connectivity provided by this technology. Also, you will find that most hotels nowadays offer high-speed internet access but it is usually through a wifi connection.

And lastly, you need to consider what other options you want for your notebook computer. Do you want a CD writer or will you need to record DVDs? Do you need premium sound? How large of a disk drive do you need? When it comes to disk space, CD/DVD writers, sound cards, memory, and processor speed, it's best to get it now as opposed to get it later. Here's why: The upgrade path for most laptops and notebooks is not very long. This is because notebooks are probably replaced every 2-3 years. They are quick becoming just as expendable as a set of tires for your car. And if you do not maximize on memory and processor speed, your notebook may not able run efficiently the new application and game software. The more your notebook is adaptable to software upgrades, the longer it will be an effective tool for you.

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This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the News Article section of page Really Long Link - Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PoloMercantil

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SEO Vs. SMO Â Which Way To Go?

December 18th 2009 03:10

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SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SMO (Social Media Optimization) are two powerful techniques to make a website popular in cyberspace and establish a strong brand presence for the company or business.While SEO seeks to enhance the website's ranking in search results, SMO aims to establish a strong presence on the social media. Both the processes are extremely effective in attracting visitor traffic and making the website popular on the internet. However, the question comes... Can both the processes co-exist?Let us run down a comparison between the two optimization technique.

Mode of PopularizationSEO relies heavily on link building. In fact, the number of inbound links to a website is what determines its popularity and subsequent ranking in the search results. More the number of links, more are the chances that the website gets ranked in the top slots of the results' page.SMO on the other hand, relies on voting. When you share content on social media platforms, users there have an option to vote for it and share it further. If your content is unique enough, more and more people will vote for it and spread it out further. This further increases its popularity with the search engines.

On Page ElementsSEO depends on on page elements like title tags, headers, image titles, alt tags, bold text and keyword density of the content. This is because search engine crawlers place increased importance on these elements and if you have placed relevant keywords within them, it could enhance your search engine rankings.SMO in turn depends on tagging. The tags that you use for your content are of extreme importance because users use these tags to read through information on social media websites. On social media websites, users are more interested in reading new information and not searching for something in particular.

Titles of ContentSEO requires you to use your relevant keywords within the title of your content. This is because search engine crawlers place increased importance on the titles which would further increase the relevancy of the content.SMO requires you to write crisp and interesting titles in order to grab attention of users and prompt them to click through. You don't need to include keywords as much as you need to make it interesting.Readers & AudiencesSEO content, though it needs to be relevant for the users, also needs to cater to search engine crawlers. This means SEO content has an audience of human users as well as search engine crawlers and it needs to fulfill requirements of both the segments.

The prime purpose of the content should be to rank well in the SERPs.SMO content is purely for human users. Even if you don't include your keywords in it, you need to make sure it is interesting enough to lure users to click through. It would further establish your reputation as an industry professional.AnalysisSEO results needs to be analyzed to determine the relevant keywords and to figure out what changes have made an impact on the ranking of the website in search engine results.SMO analysis is required to determine what kind of content gets popular among the audiences.So much for the comparisons. The trick is to run both SEO and SMO activities simultaneously and make both of them work to enhance the credibility of your website. SEO in conjugation with SMO can bring substantial visitor traffic and take your website to successful heights.

Kabir Bedi works as a senior web consultant at LeXolution IT Services, a reputed web design company based in India, that specializes in providing a full range of web design services, website maintenance services and search engine optimization services. He has over 10 years of experience in the web industry.

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HTC Hero Mobile Phone Review - Not a Phone With a Phobia of Buttons

December 13th 2009 04:00

By Carlson Osbourne

Touch screens, touch screens, touch screens... does the monotony ever cease? Well, even though the HTC Hero does have a touch screen, it does appear that the mobile phone manufacturer has made a concerted effort to also include buttons into the fascia of the touch screen phone in question, giving it a dynamic look in contrast to the rows of copycat models that are currently dominating the shelves

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The Approaching Bandwidth Wars

December 13th 2009 03:46

By Gregg Housh

As internet service providers race to offer comsumers faster speeds, a new area of competition is underway. At first, there was a race to provide internet service at the fastest possible speed. Recently, however the speed race has outstriped the abilities of consumers' hardware. This has created a new variable for internet service providers. The bandwidth cap is rapidly becoming the new battlegrounds over which companies will compete

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3 Awesome Electronic Gifts for the Holiday Season

December 13th 2009 03:36

by John Newcomb

Shopping for the holidays isn't exactly the easiest job in the world. Even if you don't think about the economy or the recession, the thought of buying things for dozens of people in the family can be daunting. To make your shopping easier, here are some great electronic items you can gift this holiday season

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A multi modular laptop sock?

December 9th 2009 19:54

You heard me right. A laptop sock. A multi-modular laptop sock at that.

It's a sock for your laptop, that's also a hat..for your head, and a scarf for your neck. It can even be a hat for two(How romantic). It's definitely versatile, I'll give it that. There is one thing that bothers me though. Who was it who said "Hey! This laptop looks cold, let's get it a sweater." No really, somewhere in a room filled with sweaty men with pocket protectors and a secret yearning to have a WOW themed wedding these men formulated a plan whereby they convince the public that it needs to clothe it's electronic gadgets in a multi-faceted beanie

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