Saturday, December 19, 2009

M&A Companion PC 10

M&A Companion PC 10
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You would be hard-pressed to identify many features—or any software—of the M&A Companion PC 10 ($449 list) that specifically targets students under the age of 12. In fact, with the exception of the rubberized handle, M&A has done very little to reveal this netbook's ambition to go to school. The Companion PC 10, like most netbooks that are designed for bulk sale to school districts, faithfully follows Intel's Classmate PC reference design. Unlike consumer models like the Disney Netpal by ASUS (which comes in "Princess Pink" or "Magic Blue") or Dell Mini Nickelodeon Edition (which promises kids "the slime of your life" with the Nickelodeon network's trademark motif), the M&A Companion PC 10 has a clean, generic look that makes it appropriate for children of any age or either gender.

M&A Technology Inc

http://www.macomp.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $449.00 List
  • Type: Tablet, Small Business, Netbook
  • Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
  • Processor Name: Intel Atom N270
  • Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Weight: 2.8 lb
  • Screen Size: 10.1 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945GSE
  • Storage Capacity: 160 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11g
  • Primary Optical Drive: External

Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (Ion)

Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (Ion)
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When Nvidia decided to launch its own chipset (called Ion) that worked in tandem with the Intel Atom processor and brought more graphics horsepower to the netbook category, Lenovo wasted little time announcing a netbook that ran it. The problem was, though, it didn't ship with Nvidia's Ion chipset until now. The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 was made entirely of Intel or VIA parts, and after the launch of Windows 7 and watching competitors like the HP Mini 311 and Asus EeePC 1201HA make their moves, Lenovo is finally shipping the IdeaPad S12 (Ion) ($650 direct). Although 3GB of RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), and the ability to play back 1080p HD video (at low and high bit rates) make the S12 a very compelling netbook, its price isn't that far off from standard laptops with similar features. So why settle for an Atom processor?

Lenovo

http://www.lenovo.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $650.00 Direct
  • Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Processor Name: Intel Atom N270
  • Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Weight: 3.4 lb
  • Screen Size: 12 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: nVidia ION
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11a/g
  • Primary Optical Drive: External

Fujitsu LifeBook P3010

Fujitsu LifeBook P3010
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As of this moment, I don't have enough fingers to count the amount of oversized netbooks that are being sold in retail. Oversized netbooks typically have 11 to 12-inch widescreens and have parts with names like Nvidia's ION, AMD's Neo, VIA's Nano, and the most popular of which, Intel's Atom. Fairly late to the game is Fujitsu's LifeBook P3010, an 11-inch, oversized netbook that runs on AMD parts, which have an edge in speed over the Intel Atom but trails it in battery life. Even if Fujitsu were to knock down the price from $549, it would still be just an okay netbook.

Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $549.00 Direct
  • Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Processor Name: AMD Athlon Neo MV-40
  • Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Weight: 3.5 lb
  • Screen Size: 11.6 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 3200
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11a/g
  • Primary Optical Drive: External

Sunday, December 6, 2009

How to find a lost file on your Computer?

Today tip will help you to enjoy the quick and easy way to find lost files on your computer. Here I recommends you, try to search a file with its file extensions (for example for word file, type *.doc, Excel *.xls, Acrobat *.pdf, *.ppt and *.exe for executable files. If you don't know the name of file but know that it contains a string of text then try to search for files containing specific text, type the text you want to find from any file or folder. This is time taking process but creates very precise result. In Look in, click the drive, folder, or network you want to search. To save time, always select the specified drive or location instead of whole computer.

Click Start Button, point to Search, and then click For File or Folders, a Search Results dialog box will appear. In Search for files or folders named, type the file name or folder name you want to find in containing text.

To specify additional search criteria, click Search Options, and then click one or more of the following options to narrow your search:

  • Select Date to look for files that were created or modified on or between specific dates.
  • Select Type to look for files of a specific type, such as a text or WordPad document.
  • Select Size to look for files of a specific size.
  • Select Advanced Options to specify additional search criteria.
  • Click Search now.

Adding Internet Prefixes and Suffixes Automatically

Here's a cool tip for accessing a Web page from any Windows address bar. You can enter any string of characters in an address bar and then press Ctrl-Enter; Windows will automatically add both "www" and ".com", and then search for the page on the Internet. For example, if we type

computerfreetips

in an address bar and then press Ctrl-Enter, Windows will take us to the

computerfreetips

Web site at www.computerfreetips.com. Give it a try.

How you can add a Shortcut Key to Your Internet Connection?

This basic and common way to dial the internet connection using giving path:

  • Click on Start Button > sittings then click on Network and dial-up connections option, here you can dial your internet connection.

  • Another way to dial your internet connection if you have a shortcut to your internet connection on your desktop. Simply boot your system and dial your internet connection from your desktop shortcut.

  • A new cool tip to dial internet connection with out using the mouse, simply add a shortcut key that will allow you to do this. Just right-click on your Internet connection and go to Properties option. Click in the Shortcut Key box and then press a key combination that you would like to use here like (Ctrl-Alt-I). When you have a combination you like, click OK. Next time no need to use mouse to run your internet connection simply use this shortcut from your keyboard, you can just press your shortcut key combination (Ctrl-Alt-I) to launch your Internet connection.


A Quick way to print a Document

There are many ways to prints a document, but you can print a document quickly if you put a shortcut to the printer on your desktop and drag a document icon to it, no need to open file for printing just drag a file to printer icon and get your print.

To do this, first click Start button, Settings, then Printers ( first make sure you installed your printer driver). When the Printers window opens, hold down Ctrl and drag the printer icon to
your system desktop.

Now you can drag a document icon and drop it in printer icon on your desktop. Here you will get a print quickly and with out open a file.

Source: http://www.computerfreetips.com/window_xp/a_quick_xp.html

Protecting Document with Password

You can protect your document by applying password so that unauthorized person can not display as well as modify your document. You can apply two types of passwords:

Password to open the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to open the document, otherwise you cannot open the document.

Password to modify the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to modify the document, otherwise your document is opened but you cannot modify the document. It means that your document becomes read-only.

To apply a password to document, follow these steps.

* Open Save As dialog box by selecting "Save As" command from File menu.

* Click "Tools" button of Save As dialog box and choose "General Options" from drop down menu, "Save" dialog box appears as shown in figure below.

* Enter first password in "Password to open" text box and second password in "Password to modify" text box (if required) and click "Ok" button of dialog box. Microsoft Word will open "Confirm Password" dialog box for the confirmation of passwords. The maximum length of password is 15 characters.

* Re-enter the password to open and password to modify and click "Ok" button of Confirm Password dialog boxes one by one.

* Click "Save" button of Save As dialog box.

Source: http://www.computerfreetips.com/Office_Tips/hyphen_office.html

How to protect MS Excel file using password?

In Microsoft Excel, you can protect a single cell, group of cells on a worksheet or an entire workbook by applying password so that unauthorized person can not display as well as modify your document. You can apply two types of password.

Password to open the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to open the workbook. Otherwise you cannot open the workbook.

Password to modify the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to modify the workbook. Otherwise your workbook is opened but you cannot modify the workbook. It means that your workbook becomes read-only.

To apply a password to MS Excel document, follow the given steps:

First click on "Tools" menu and select the "Option" from drop down menu.

A windows dialog box will appear, here select the "Security" tab.

Enter first password in "Password to open" text box under "File encryption settings for this workbook" section and second password in "Password to modify" text box (if required) under" File sharing settings for the workbook" section then click "Ok" button of dialog box.

Microsoft Excel will open "Confirm Password" dialog box for the confirmation of passwords. The maximum length of password is 15 characters.

Re-enter the password to open and password to modify and click "Ok" button of Confirm Password dialog boxes one by one.

Now close the file and then reopen to test the password.

Source: http://www.computerfreetips.com/office_xp_tips/excel_document_password.html

Friday, December 4, 2009

Acer Aspire AS5732Z-4234

Acer Aspire AS5732Z-4234
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The Acer Aspire AS5732Z-4234 ($529 list) is a like a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers. A solid, yet inexpensive pair that are just fine to get your from here to there, but are obviously not the first choice of your NBA player. The 5732Z is a basic laptop that will let you get online and do your everyday computing tasks at an affordable price point, if you're looking for something more than that try something else on.

Acer Inc.

http://www.acer.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $529.00 List
  • Type: General Purpose
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Processor Name: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4300
  • Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Weight: 5.7 lb
  • Screen Size: 15.6 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11n

ASUS G51J-1B 3D

ASUS G51J-1B 3D
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Stereoscopic 3D technology, which typically involves putting on a pair of 3D glasses and watching images leap out at you, is already a big hit in movies. Now, laptops are hoping to cash in on the 3D gaming market. Although the Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 earned the distinction of being the first 3D laptop to hit the market, its visual effects ended up being more gimmick than substance. Now ASUS is throwing its hat into the ring with its own 3D laptop. If this were strictly a review about the 3D experience, the ASUS G51J-1B 3D ($1,700 street), powered by Nvidia's 3D Vision, would be the victor, hands-down. The 120Hz 3D panel and Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision kit (3D glasses and IR transmitter) delivered excellent depth and impressive clarity. Integrating speedy parts, like the Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics, made the gaming experience that much more worthwhile. But just like the Acer 5738DG, the 3D technology benefits gamers only. In other words, your desire for "3D" game play should be on the cusp of "extremist" in order to justify dropping $1,700 for this laptop.

AsusTek Computer Inc.

http://www.asus.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,700.00 Street
  • Type: Gaming, Media
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Processor Name: Intel Core i7-720QM
  • Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Weight: 7.5 lb
  • Screen Size: 15.6 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M
  • Storage Capacity: 640 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11n
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

Alienware M15x (Core i7)

Alienware M15x (Core i7)
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Alienware is at the top of its game, as its otherworldly creations have few equals when it comes to gaming laptops. The Alienware M15x (Core i7) is essentially the smaller version of the M17x, which, covered in heavy metals, dominated opponents in both looks and performance. Though smaller, the M15x is actually the more powerful of the two, thanks to the fastest mobile processor on earth. The Intel Core i7 920XM, along with a midrange Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M graphics card, continues Alienware's tradition of dominating opponents. For its price and a great deal of heft, however, I would much rather wait for the M17x to get the same Core i7 treatment.

Dell, Inc.

http://www.dell.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $3,244.00 Direct
  • Type: Gaming, Media
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Processor Name: Intel Core i7-920XM
  • Processor Speed: 2 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Weight: 9.2 lb
  • Screen Size: 15.6 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M
  • Storage Capacity: 500 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11n
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL with Blu-Ray