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Reviewing the most popular electronic gadgets

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

Category: Desktops,Other Gadgets - Date: April 14, 2011 - Discussion: 1 comment

Like many, I’ve got a laptop, a desktop, a tablet and a smartphone. The one I use the least is the desktop. Reason being that it’s not portable. Another reason is all the wires. I mean who wants a monitor, the computer, the keyboard and the mouse, all with wires and power cords everywhere. But wireless products have been available for quite a number of  years already. Now we advance to the next generation in keyboards. Not only wireless, but solar powered as well. Let me introduce you to the Logitech K750 keyboard.

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5 Advantages Of A Laptop vs A Desktop

Category: Desktops,Laptops - Date: March 17, 2011 - Discussion: No comments

When it comes to purchasing a new computer, many of us debate on whether to purchase a laptop or a desktop. There are advantages to each one, but as technology advances it’s becoming clearer and clearer that laptops will one day completely replace desktop computers. Let me go through five reasons why you should purchase a laptop instead of a desktop.

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Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display

Category: Desktops,Other Gadgets - Date: February 19, 2011 - Discussion: 1 comment

Talk about a super sized screen. With this monster it’s like you have a television right in front of you. This is Apple’s 27 inch LED cinema display. Let’s get right to the specs.

Display size

The glossy widescreen display is 27 inches diagonally and has a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio, a 2560×1440 resolution and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.

LED backlight

With this LED backlight technology it reaches its maximum brightness instantly, without waiting. It has an ambient light sensor that will adjust the brightness of the display automatically in dimly lit rooms.

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eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop Computer

Category: Desktops - Date: November 23, 2010 - Discussion: No comments

eMachines are a brand of low cost PCs first bought by Gateway Computers and later purchased by Acer Incorporated. These computers are a great value for general computing tasks. They perform well and have some nice additional features.

The eMachines’ ET1831-07  is a inexpensive, but highly rated desktop model. The system has more power than you would expect in a bargain computer. Its black tower design provides easy access front ports and inside you have more than enough power for excellent everyday performance:

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Gateway SX2802-03 Desktop

Category: Desktops - Date: December 22, 2009 - Discussion: 2 comments

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The Gateway SX series desktops outperform almost every other comparable system and still remains affordable. These slim tower PC are among the best desktop even when compared to higher priced models.

Specifically, the Gateway SX2802-03 is able to handle all business, school, and internet browsing needs with ease. In it Gateway uses a robust 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 CPU. The 6144MB of DDR2 memory handles well  Windows 7 Home premium edition OS. Amazingly, you get 1TB of storage space, an above average amount. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 card is a good choice for general performance.

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Apple Mac mini MB463LL

Category: Desktops - Date: March 12, 2009 - Discussion: 3 comments

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The Mac Mini has a more pleasing design than any of its competitors. It is also green. The new Mac mini is the world’s most energy efficient desktop. It draws less than 13 watts of power when idle.

The new model sports upgrades that help boost performance. It’s preloaded with Apple’s current OS, Leopard, as well as the inventive iLife ’09 suite of software, and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser.

The new Mac mini features a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 120 GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM standard, Nvidia GeForce 9400M integrated graphics and a SuperDrive standard. Other features include a Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI interface for video output, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, five USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one audio line in and one audio line out port.

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Apple Mac Pro MA356LL

Category: Desktops - Date: October 20, 2006 - Discussion: No comments

Apple Mac Pro MA356LL

Apple Mac Pro MA356LL Introduction

Meet Mac Pro. Running at a speed of 2.66GHz, Mac Pro not only completes the Mac transition to Intel processors but delivers advanced performance and workstation graphics.

Apple Mac Pro MA356LL Design

Its redesigned industrial-style enclosure offers improved functionality with a cable-free installation process and massive upgrade ability. The brilliantly redesigned Mac Pro enclosure accommodates up to four drives and 1.75TB of storage; offers 8 DIMM slots to fill with up to 16GB of RAM; provides up to two SuperDrives. You also have four PCI Express slots, and more I/O ports – including two additional ports up front.

Apple Mac Pro MA356LL Features

Mac OS X also features amazing Spotlight search technology, handy Dashboard widgets, a DVI to VGA adapter, an Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse, and hundreds more features. It includes the following system applications:

  • Safari 2
  • Mail 2
  • Address Book 4
  • iChat AV 3
  • iCal 2
  • Font Book 2
  • DVD Player 4.5
  • Preview 3
  • Xcode 2

Apple Mac Pro MA356LL Performance

Powered by the 64-bit dual-core Intel Xeon processor, the Mac Pro offers even more power by combining two dual-core 2.66 GHz Xeon processors, creating an unbelievably powerful quad-core workstation that can handle even the more intensive graphics rendering. And while it comes standard with a 16x SuperDrive (compatible with burning DVDR/RW and CD-R/RW discs), you can also add a second writing SuperDrive. Additionally, the Mac Pro MA356LL/A features a 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, and the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics card with 256 MB of video RAM, both FireWire 400 and 800 slots, optical digital audio input and output, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger.

What’s included in the package

Mac Pro MA356LL/A, Apple keyboard, Apple Mighty Mouse, USB keyboard extension cable, DVI-to-VGA adapter, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation.

Conclusion

Apple’s new desktop computer is geared for the business and graphics professional. Every Mac Pro offers the incredible power of two 64-bit Dual-Core Intel Xeon microprocessors – with 4MB of shared L2 cache per processor and 1.33GHz dual independent frontside buses.

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