Kingston and Sandisk 4gb Mini Sdhc Cards
In this review we have tried to highlight the basic terminology and some basic knowledge one should be aware of before purchasing any memory cards.These days every other digital device which stores any form of data has a memory card feature and you will find this guide helpful if you find it hard to understand the tech-lingo.
Kingston and Sandisk brings 4gb mini sdhc cards with huge capacity of multimedia content storage with optimum performance, available in three classes. They are Compatible with miniSDHC and SDHC host devices. These cards come with an adapter that turns them into full-size SDHC cards.
Capacity
This card is able to provide fast speed and large capacity needs such as digital imaging, music and video record/playback functions as well as mobile television and video games. The 4GB capacity can store up to more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures, more than 1,000 digital songs or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video.
Speed
SanDisk’s Mini SDHC product is a class 2 device: it delivers a minimum data transfer speed of 2MBps
while the Kingston Mini SDHC product is a class 4 device with a minimum data transfer speed of 4MBps.
Compatibility Issues
Remember, SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is the new SD memory card based on the SDA
2.00 specification, introduced by the SD Card Association. This new SDA 2.00
specification enables SD cards to reach higher capacities – 4GB-32GB.
Because SDHC works differently then standard SD cards, this new format is not
backwards compatible with legacy SD format host devices.
For compatibility check, look for the SDHC logo on cards and host devices (mobile phones,cameras,
camcorders, etc.)
By: Brian Hopkin
About the Author:
Kingston and Sandisk brings 4gb mini sdhc cards with huge capacity of multimedia content storage with optimum performance, available in three classes. They are Compatible with miniSDHC and SDHC host devices. These cards come with an adapter that turns them into full-size SDHC cards.
Capacity
This card is able to provide fast speed and large capacity needs such as digital imaging, music and video record/playback functions as well as mobile television and video games. The 4GB capacity can store up to more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures, more than 1,000 digital songs or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video.
Speed
SanDisk’s Mini SDHC product is a class 2 device: it delivers a minimum data transfer speed of 2MBps
while the Kingston Mini SDHC product is a class 4 device with a minimum data transfer speed of 4MBps.
Compatibility Issues
Remember, SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is the new SD memory card based on the SDA
2.00 specification, introduced by the SD Card Association. This new SDA 2.00
specification enables SD cards to reach higher capacities – 4GB-32GB.
Because SDHC works differently then standard SD cards, this new format is not
backwards compatible with legacy SD format host devices.
For compatibility check, look for the SDHC logo on cards and host devices (mobile phones,cameras,
camcorders, etc.)
By: Brian Hopkin
About the Author:
I am an active blogger and technology enthusiast and my special areas of interest are computer hardware diagnostics, networking technologies and the use of softwares and OS used in the latest gadgets and communication devices. You can read more about my findings and ramblings on my blog at http://www.getpcmemory.com and via email at brianhopkin@googlemail.com
Laptop Notebooks Are Here To Stay
Laptop notebooks are more than a fad. They’re nearly as popular as blackberries and iPods and pull in a close second behind the traditional PCs. More often than not, convenience is the motive for having and using a laptop.
Businesses utilize laptop notebooks as a matter of daily life on the road. Laptops have the capabilities of the formerly more powerful PCs that adorn the desks of business men and women by the millions. With the right software and hi-speed connectivity you can pull up your desktop right off your PC and do business as if you were in the office. Laptop notebooks enable people to accomplish a lot of work at home and more importantly, while on the road traveling from place to place. Formerly dead time in the motel can now be turned into useful hours of virtual meetings, emails and production.
Students are extremely blessed with the availability of affordable electronic notebooks. Very few collegians would be caught on campus without a laptop. School assignments, calendars, email contacts and a host of other functions are maintained while attending classes and the free minutes in between. It’s as common to see opened laptops on the tables in the classrooms now as it used to be to see a pen in hand and a pad of paper. Manufacturers like Dell have zeroed in on the college student as a market by producing a myriad of colored laptop covers and even mini-laptops. The smaller versions are literally smaller than a pad of paper and can be purchased, especially in student computer buying programs, for less than a third of the regular-sized laptop.
Laptops are finding their way into the hands of folks from all walks of life that no longer want to be tied to a desktop. Every function that a desktop can perform can be duplicated by the right laptop and the expectation now is to be able to get up and go. Homemakers would rather spend the afternoon in the park with their children while they’re doing some online shopping, teachers thoroughly enjoy a few free moments to grade essays while in the coffee shop, and salesmen would rather check their incoming messages over lunch than back at the office.
Police officers are now using laptops in record numbers. They’re usually on the high end technologically and can handle and store enormous amounts of data. These are mounted in the cruisers for instant access to bureau of motor vehicle records and criminal histories. The normal emailing and data searches can be made as well.
Laptop notebooks are far more affordable than they were a decade ago. For less than a thousand dollars a highly efficient notebook can be brought into service with incredible amounts of memory and hi-speed connectivity. Most laptops can be purchased for under $700 or $800 and will be all of the computer you’ll ever need.
Any computer is time sensitive at this point. Whenever new programming and software is developed, it eventually begins to outstrip the laptop’s, or any computer’s, inherent capabilities. Many experts believe that a PC or a laptop life expectancy, as far as being able to keep abreast of the ever-improving technology, is about five to six years. After that, it’s time to upgrade to the next wave of the future.
By: bloom media
About the Author:
Businesses utilize laptop notebooks as a matter of daily life on the road. Laptops have the capabilities of the formerly more powerful PCs that adorn the desks of business men and women by the millions. With the right software and hi-speed connectivity you can pull up your desktop right off your PC and do business as if you were in the office. Laptop notebooks enable people to accomplish a lot of work at home and more importantly, while on the road traveling from place to place. Formerly dead time in the motel can now be turned into useful hours of virtual meetings, emails and production.
Students are extremely blessed with the availability of affordable electronic notebooks. Very few collegians would be caught on campus without a laptop. School assignments, calendars, email contacts and a host of other functions are maintained while attending classes and the free minutes in between. It’s as common to see opened laptops on the tables in the classrooms now as it used to be to see a pen in hand and a pad of paper. Manufacturers like Dell have zeroed in on the college student as a market by producing a myriad of colored laptop covers and even mini-laptops. The smaller versions are literally smaller than a pad of paper and can be purchased, especially in student computer buying programs, for less than a third of the regular-sized laptop.
Laptops are finding their way into the hands of folks from all walks of life that no longer want to be tied to a desktop. Every function that a desktop can perform can be duplicated by the right laptop and the expectation now is to be able to get up and go. Homemakers would rather spend the afternoon in the park with their children while they’re doing some online shopping, teachers thoroughly enjoy a few free moments to grade essays while in the coffee shop, and salesmen would rather check their incoming messages over lunch than back at the office.
Police officers are now using laptops in record numbers. They’re usually on the high end technologically and can handle and store enormous amounts of data. These are mounted in the cruisers for instant access to bureau of motor vehicle records and criminal histories. The normal emailing and data searches can be made as well.
Laptop notebooks are far more affordable than they were a decade ago. For less than a thousand dollars a highly efficient notebook can be brought into service with incredible amounts of memory and hi-speed connectivity. Most laptops can be purchased for under $700 or $800 and will be all of the computer you’ll ever need.
Any computer is time sensitive at this point. Whenever new programming and software is developed, it eventually begins to outstrip the laptop’s, or any computer’s, inherent capabilities. Many experts believe that a PC or a laptop life expectancy, as far as being able to keep abreast of the ever-improving technology, is about five to six years. After that, it’s time to upgrade to the next wave of the future.
By: bloom media
About the Author:
Steven Holmes
Lenovo Laptops: Experience the Delightful Digital Magic
Laptops… laptops… laptops, every one wants a laptop. Every one is planning to buy a laptop, be it a child or a college going student, be it the manager of the next door departmental store or the housewife, be it a business executive or a public official, be it a clerk in a court of law or the country’s biggest statesman. But why is there so much of craze for these laptops. Well, the answer lies in the unusual way in which the laptops have redefined our work, communication and the whole idea of entertainment.
Put simply, laptops are mini mobile computers that come power-packed to offer the same set of functionalities like desktop computers. The differential appeal of these laptops as against desk top computers lies in their sleek and compact designing. These laptops are highly space conscious and portable. This feature benefits every user of computers. Many a computer users prefer going for laptops primarily because one can carry them whilst one remains on the move. This freedom from place and time constraints has been widely appreciated by computer users around the world. It is precisely because of this one feature that the sales of laptops have sharply increased in the last few years. Many computer manufacturing companies are shutting down their desktop computer production units. These companies are now switching over to the production of laptops. This well- timed move on the part of the manufacturers coupled with their decision of decreasing the cost of these digitally-rich computing machines has encouraged the prospective customers of laptops to buy them at the earliest.
Lenovo, the major giant player in the market of laptops in its unwavering commitment to provide world class service to its highly esteemed customer base recently launched a whole new series of technologically advanced cheap laptops. The wide variety of these cheap Lenovo laptops include the Lenovo 3000 G410 2049-42Q, Lenovo 3000 G400 2048-23Q , Lenovo 5312-2AQ DOS K200 and Lenovo 3000N 200 0769-A74. Little wonder why these digitally updated Lenovo Laptops are finding greater shelf space in the current day market. Undoubtedly, today’s prospective costumers of Lenovo laptops have a wide range of appealing choices to choose from.
By: Raisa Raima
About the Author:
The author is a specialist in retail writing. Her writing skills reflect the outcome of years of exposure to the retail industry. Working with retail giants as a consultant has enriched her knowledge base and her passion for writing got fire. She can be read regularly on RetailsDirect.com. For details please visit: www.retailsdirect.com
Acer Laptops
Netbooks : Taking the market share away from laptops
ASUS generated a lot of buzz with its Eee-branded line of products, starting with the Eee PC Netbook
and is responsible for introducing the Netbook to the PC market as an affordable and simple laptop
solution for students.
A Netbook (a portmanteau of the words Internet and notebook) is a small portable laptop computer
designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
By late 2008, Netbooks had begun to take market share away from laptops. It is estimated that almost
thirty times more Netbooks were sold in 2008 (11.4 mn) than in 2007 (400,000).
After the release of the ASUS’s Eee PC, almost every major PC vendor HP, Sony, MSI, Toshiba, Acer,
Dell have released competing models. Some companies design them in different directions away from
the original Eee PC and they got bigger, more powerful, more expensive, and have even become luxury
items. Furthermore, Windows XP has dominated over Linux as the installed operating system.
ASUS range
1. ASUS Eee PC 701 4G: with Xandros version of Linux, had a 4GB solid state drive, a small 7in
screen, 512MB of RAM and an Intel Celeron M CPU, also available in a variety of color at a cost of $349.
2. ASUS Eee PC 900: With slightly bigger 8.9in screen, but it has more storage and RAM and is
available with either or operating system versions.
3. ASUS Eee PC 901: based on the Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) CPU, Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n
wireless networking with 6-cell battery, sleeker but heavier model has an 8.9in screen, 1GB of RAM and
was available with either Linux (20GB storage) or Windows XP (12GB storage) operating systems
installed. It cost $472.
4. ASUS Eee PC 1000H: with its spinning hard drive it gives little more speed than those solid state
drive-based models. Features are same as Eee PC 901 with 10in screen and little closer to a
conventional notebook but it only cost $509.
5. ASUS Eee PC 1000HE: with new “Chiclet keyboard” that provides wider gaps between the keys to
improve key travel, it includes a 10in screen, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and an Intel Atom N270
1.6GHz CPU, cost $654.
HP range
HP was the 2nd vendor after ASUS to introduce a Netbook to the market.
1. HP 2133 Mini-Note PC aims at business users, not students. It had an 8.9in screen, a VIA C7-M
CPU (1.6GHz), 2GB of RAM, a huge 160GB hard drive, and it was the first Netbook to run Windows Vista
Business edition. It also had an ExpressCard/54 slot, making it a desirable choice for users wanting to
use a 3G data card. It cost $499 at release.
2. HP Mini 1001TU: with $399 price tag, smaller and cooler than the 2133 Mini-Note, it is based on an
Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz), 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive and 802.11g wireless networking but a
bigger 10.2in screen.
3. HP Mini 2140: features are similar to the 2133 Mini-Note but an Intel Atom CPU instead of a VIA
C7-M CPU and the option to use Windows Vista Business or Windows XP.
MSI Wind U100
MSI was the 3rd vendor to enter the Netbook market. With its white color, a 10in screen, an 80GB hard
drive, 1GB RAM, ran Windows XP, and Intel’s Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz) it provides excellent battery life
through its 6-cell battery. Its price was $509 at launch.
Acer Range
The next vendor was Acer with its Linpus-based Aspire One Netbooks.
Acer Aspire One: It has an 8.9in screen, weighed only 900 grams, 512MB of RAM available at a cost of
$436. It has an 8GB solid state drive installed, but also included two SD memory card slots but there is
also a Windows XP version available with 1.5GB of RAM and a 120GB hard drive for $509.
Acer Aspire One AOD 150: It is a 10.2in version with 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard
drive, Windows XP, but it does have the best screen quality for a Netbook.
Dell range
1. Dell Inspiron Mini 9: It has an 8.9in screen, a solid state drive (16GB), an Intel Atom N270 CPU
(1.6GHz), and 1GB of RAM. Despite its poor design, the Mini 9 was the unit of choice for mobile phone
vendors.
2. Dell Inspiron Mini 12: It has a 10.2in screen, uses an Intel Atom Z530 (1.6GHz) CPU rather than an
N270 model, runs Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive. Due to the 3-cell battery, the Mini
12 has poor battery life, and at $618 it is an expensive unit considering you does not even get 802.11n
wireless networking.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10 Netbook is more in the news because the Department of Education and
Training’s choose it for teachers and students. It’s a deal set to be worth $109 million and will roll out
267,000 units.
The Lenovo Netbook was chosen over other has nice styling, runs Windows XP, has a 160GB hard
drive, a 10in screen, and 1GB of RAM. Those specifications are standard, but the notebook has an
ExpressCard/34 expansion slot. The IdeaPad S10 does offer increased drive capacity which may be of
benefit when running memory intensive applications.
Toshiba NB100
It is an 8.9in, Windows XP-based Netbook with an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) CPU, 1GB of RAM and a
120GB hard drive. Added advantage “the sleep-and-charge USB port” for $520 it is a little overpriced, but
it is a convenient laptop to use while travelling.
Fujitsu M1010
The M1010 is small 8.9in screen, but feature-rich, as it includes an ExpressCard/34 slot. It is based on
an Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz), 1GB RAM, and has a 60GB hard drive. It costs $509.
Sony P-series
The Sony Vaio P comes preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business, it
has an 8″ LED-backlit display with resolution of 1600×768, weighs 1.4-1.7 pounds, with either a 1.33
GHz Intel Atom Z520 or a 1.6 GHz Atom Z530 processor, and 2GB DDR2 memory with 533 MHz FSB,
64GB or 128GB solid state drive storage. An integrated webcam is located on the upper right corner. It
also features built-in GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, mobile broadband, and an Intel Graphics
Media Accelerator 500 video card. It is available in four color options; Black, Red, Green, and White.
Samsung Range
1. Samsung NC10: It uses a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 10.2″ screen with 1024×600 pixels
and includes 1 GB of memory 93% keyboard size, 160 GB hard drive and 6-celled battery. It also
includes an SD card slot, supporting MMC, SD and SDHC cards for additional storage.
2. The Samsung NC20: With LED-backlit 12.1″ screen it uses a VIA Nano ULV Processor U2250
(1.3+GHz, 800MHz), and includes 1 GB RAM, a full-size keyboard, SATA 160 GB storage.
The company claims both Netbooks kill bacteria with its anti-bacterial Silver Nano ions coating on the
keyboard.
By: surender
About the Author:
and is responsible for introducing the Netbook to the PC market as an affordable and simple laptop
solution for students.
A Netbook (a portmanteau of the words Internet and notebook) is a small portable laptop computer
designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
By late 2008, Netbooks had begun to take market share away from laptops. It is estimated that almost
thirty times more Netbooks were sold in 2008 (11.4 mn) than in 2007 (400,000).
After the release of the ASUS’s Eee PC, almost every major PC vendor HP, Sony, MSI, Toshiba, Acer,
Dell have released competing models. Some companies design them in different directions away from
the original Eee PC and they got bigger, more powerful, more expensive, and have even become luxury
items. Furthermore, Windows XP has dominated over Linux as the installed operating system.
ASUS range
1. ASUS Eee PC 701 4G: with Xandros version of Linux, had a 4GB solid state drive, a small 7in
screen, 512MB of RAM and an Intel Celeron M CPU, also available in a variety of color at a cost of $349.
2. ASUS Eee PC 900: With slightly bigger 8.9in screen, but it has more storage and RAM and is
available with either or operating system versions.
3. ASUS Eee PC 901: based on the Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) CPU, Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n
wireless networking with 6-cell battery, sleeker but heavier model has an 8.9in screen, 1GB of RAM and
was available with either Linux (20GB storage) or Windows XP (12GB storage) operating systems
installed. It cost $472.
4. ASUS Eee PC 1000H: with its spinning hard drive it gives little more speed than those solid state
drive-based models. Features are same as Eee PC 901 with 10in screen and little closer to a
conventional notebook but it only cost $509.
5. ASUS Eee PC 1000HE: with new “Chiclet keyboard” that provides wider gaps between the keys to
improve key travel, it includes a 10in screen, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and an Intel Atom N270
1.6GHz CPU, cost $654.
HP range
HP was the 2nd vendor after ASUS to introduce a Netbook to the market.
1. HP 2133 Mini-Note PC aims at business users, not students. It had an 8.9in screen, a VIA C7-M
CPU (1.6GHz), 2GB of RAM, a huge 160GB hard drive, and it was the first Netbook to run Windows Vista
Business edition. It also had an ExpressCard/54 slot, making it a desirable choice for users wanting to
use a 3G data card. It cost $499 at release.
2. HP Mini 1001TU: with $399 price tag, smaller and cooler than the 2133 Mini-Note, it is based on an
Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz), 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive and 802.11g wireless networking but a
bigger 10.2in screen.
3. HP Mini 2140: features are similar to the 2133 Mini-Note but an Intel Atom CPU instead of a VIA
C7-M CPU and the option to use Windows Vista Business or Windows XP.
MSI Wind U100
MSI was the 3rd vendor to enter the Netbook market. With its white color, a 10in screen, an 80GB hard
drive, 1GB RAM, ran Windows XP, and Intel’s Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz) it provides excellent battery life
through its 6-cell battery. Its price was $509 at launch.
Acer Range
The next vendor was Acer with its Linpus-based Aspire One Netbooks.
Acer Aspire One: It has an 8.9in screen, weighed only 900 grams, 512MB of RAM available at a cost of
$436. It has an 8GB solid state drive installed, but also included two SD memory card slots but there is
also a Windows XP version available with 1.5GB of RAM and a 120GB hard drive for $509.
Acer Aspire One AOD 150: It is a 10.2in version with 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard
drive, Windows XP, but it does have the best screen quality for a Netbook.
Dell range
1. Dell Inspiron Mini 9: It has an 8.9in screen, a solid state drive (16GB), an Intel Atom N270 CPU
(1.6GHz), and 1GB of RAM. Despite its poor design, the Mini 9 was the unit of choice for mobile phone
vendors.
2. Dell Inspiron Mini 12: It has a 10.2in screen, uses an Intel Atom Z530 (1.6GHz) CPU rather than an
N270 model, runs Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive. Due to the 3-cell battery, the Mini
12 has poor battery life, and at $618 it is an expensive unit considering you does not even get 802.11n
wireless networking.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10 Netbook is more in the news because the Department of Education and
Training’s choose it for teachers and students. It’s a deal set to be worth $109 million and will roll out
267,000 units.
The Lenovo Netbook was chosen over other has nice styling, runs Windows XP, has a 160GB hard
drive, a 10in screen, and 1GB of RAM. Those specifications are standard, but the notebook has an
ExpressCard/34 expansion slot. The IdeaPad S10 does offer increased drive capacity which may be of
benefit when running memory intensive applications.
Toshiba NB100
It is an 8.9in, Windows XP-based Netbook with an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) CPU, 1GB of RAM and a
120GB hard drive. Added advantage “the sleep-and-charge USB port” for $520 it is a little overpriced, but
it is a convenient laptop to use while travelling.
Fujitsu M1010
The M1010 is small 8.9in screen, but feature-rich, as it includes an ExpressCard/34 slot. It is based on
an Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz), 1GB RAM, and has a 60GB hard drive. It costs $509.
Sony P-series
The Sony Vaio P comes preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business, it
has an 8″ LED-backlit display with resolution of 1600×768, weighs 1.4-1.7 pounds, with either a 1.33
GHz Intel Atom Z520 or a 1.6 GHz Atom Z530 processor, and 2GB DDR2 memory with 533 MHz FSB,
64GB or 128GB solid state drive storage. An integrated webcam is located on the upper right corner. It
also features built-in GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, mobile broadband, and an Intel Graphics
Media Accelerator 500 video card. It is available in four color options; Black, Red, Green, and White.
Samsung Range
1. Samsung NC10: It uses a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 10.2″ screen with 1024×600 pixels
and includes 1 GB of memory 93% keyboard size, 160 GB hard drive and 6-celled battery. It also
includes an SD card slot, supporting MMC, SD and SDHC cards for additional storage.
2. The Samsung NC20: With LED-backlit 12.1″ screen it uses a VIA Nano ULV Processor U2250
(1.3+GHz, 800MHz), and includes 1 GB RAM, a full-size keyboard, SATA 160 GB storage.
The company claims both Netbooks kill bacteria with its anti-bacterial Silver Nano ions coating on the
keyboard.
By: surender
About the Author:
content writer
Advice On Using Mini Storage While In College
Mini storage units can be a great place for college students to store their belongings at a reasonable price. College dorms and apartments are often small and limited on storage space. It can be much easier to keep your less-frequently used items off-site in a storage unit.
First, get rid of anything you really do not need. Going away to college is often the first time a young adult will move all of their belongings, especially if the family has stayed in the same home for a number of years. Now is the time to throw out all the extra items you may have accumulated over the years. Keep anything with significant sentimental value, but many childhood items such as toys, books, clothing, or stuffed animals can be donated or sold.
Next, make an inventory list of everything you intend to put into your mini storage. Think about how often you will need to use each item. Is it something you will need again next semester or term? Keep all items together based on how frequently they will be accessed. This will make it much easier when you are unloading the boxes at your storage facility and trying to decide where to put everything. Keep frequently-used items toward the front of the storage unit.
Once you have your inventory list, sorted by frequency of use, it can also be a helpful plan for how to pack your stuff for the move. You can usually start packing the less-frequently used items a few weeks before the move date. This allows you to get started on packing without having to worry about packing away something you may still need. Keep daily-use items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, or hairbrushes out for packing into a separate duffel bag, backpack, or toiletry case. Then you can just throw these items in the bag as you walk out the door for your move. This way you will be able to find your toothbrush the next day without having to dig through boxes of stuff.
When packing, you can’t go wrong by using strong boxes, preferably waterproof if you will be storing your belongings for a long period of time. You may be able to get away with using regular cardboard boxes if you will only be keeping your items in the storage unit over summer vacation or at another time when rain is unlikely to fall. Pack heavy items such as textbooks in smaller boxes. If you must use large boxes for your books, be sure to only fill part of each box with books, then fill in the rest with clothing or other light items. Ideally, you want each box to be easy to lift and approximately the same weight, rather than having a few heavy boxes and a lot of lighter ones. Boxes that are all the same size will be much easier to stack in your mini storage unit. Be sure to fill every box to the top so they do not get crushed when more boxes are stacked on top.
In the days leading up to your move, start preparing for the actual move day. Be sure to charge all cellphones and laptop since the chargers may be packed in boxes on the day of the move. Purchase bottles of water, sports drinks, fruit, or protein bars to keep you and your friends hydrated and fueled through the entire moving process. Time is often limited on the actual moving date because you will be rushing around to get everything out of your dorm or apartment and over to the storage unit before the truck is due back to the rental company. If you are using your own (or a friend’s) truck, you may be able to move at a more leisurely pace, but it is always convenient to have drinks and snacks on hand for when you don’t feel like making a food run.
Of course, before leaving your apartment or dorm room, do one last walkthrough to make sure you haven’t left anything behind. Check the bathroom for any toiletries you may have used on the move day. Be sure the place is cleaned to the landlord’s specifications so you can get your security deposit refunded. When you are done cleaning, pack all of your cleaning supplies in the same box or boxes so you can easily drop them off at your storage and retrieve them when it’s time to move again at the end of the next semester.
By: Simply Self Storage
About the Author:
First, get rid of anything you really do not need. Going away to college is often the first time a young adult will move all of their belongings, especially if the family has stayed in the same home for a number of years. Now is the time to throw out all the extra items you may have accumulated over the years. Keep anything with significant sentimental value, but many childhood items such as toys, books, clothing, or stuffed animals can be donated or sold.
Next, make an inventory list of everything you intend to put into your mini storage. Think about how often you will need to use each item. Is it something you will need again next semester or term? Keep all items together based on how frequently they will be accessed. This will make it much easier when you are unloading the boxes at your storage facility and trying to decide where to put everything. Keep frequently-used items toward the front of the storage unit.
Once you have your inventory list, sorted by frequency of use, it can also be a helpful plan for how to pack your stuff for the move. You can usually start packing the less-frequently used items a few weeks before the move date. This allows you to get started on packing without having to worry about packing away something you may still need. Keep daily-use items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, or hairbrushes out for packing into a separate duffel bag, backpack, or toiletry case. Then you can just throw these items in the bag as you walk out the door for your move. This way you will be able to find your toothbrush the next day without having to dig through boxes of stuff.
When packing, you can’t go wrong by using strong boxes, preferably waterproof if you will be storing your belongings for a long period of time. You may be able to get away with using regular cardboard boxes if you will only be keeping your items in the storage unit over summer vacation or at another time when rain is unlikely to fall. Pack heavy items such as textbooks in smaller boxes. If you must use large boxes for your books, be sure to only fill part of each box with books, then fill in the rest with clothing or other light items. Ideally, you want each box to be easy to lift and approximately the same weight, rather than having a few heavy boxes and a lot of lighter ones. Boxes that are all the same size will be much easier to stack in your mini storage unit. Be sure to fill every box to the top so they do not get crushed when more boxes are stacked on top.
In the days leading up to your move, start preparing for the actual move day. Be sure to charge all cellphones and laptop since the chargers may be packed in boxes on the day of the move. Purchase bottles of water, sports drinks, fruit, or protein bars to keep you and your friends hydrated and fueled through the entire moving process. Time is often limited on the actual moving date because you will be rushing around to get everything out of your dorm or apartment and over to the storage unit before the truck is due back to the rental company. If you are using your own (or a friend’s) truck, you may be able to move at a more leisurely pace, but it is always convenient to have drinks and snacks on hand for when you don’t feel like making a food run.
Of course, before leaving your apartment or dorm room, do one last walkthrough to make sure you haven’t left anything behind. Check the bathroom for any toiletries you may have used on the move day. Be sure the place is cleaned to the landlord’s specifications so you can get your security deposit refunded. When you are done cleaning, pack all of your cleaning supplies in the same box or boxes so you can easily drop them off at your storage and retrieve them when it’s time to move again at the end of the next semester.
By: Simply Self Storage
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Simply Self Storage – What Could be Easier than Simply?
Simply Self Storage is the largest privately owned self storage company in the United States and Puerto Rico. We own and/or operate over 228 facilities with over 16.1 million square feet of storage space.
Framemory Netpad Mpc1020-01 10.2 Inch Mini Laptop Computer
Framemory netpad MPC1020-01 10.2 inch mini laptop computer
OVERVIEW
Framemory netpad MPC1020-01 mini laptop comes with VIA C7-M 1.6GHZ, It’s very portable,. It only weighs 1kg with the 3-cell battery and easy to carry. Wireless supports Broadcom 802.11a/b/g, It’s designed to use a 10.2-inch screen, complete with a 1.3-megapixel webcam and mic. it’s works with 1GB DDRII memory and 120GB HDD.
FEATURES
MPC1020-01 used 10.2 inches 1024-by-600 resolution display screen, for the majority of users can be very convenient to carry, which is to meet the needs of mobile users to facilitate the design of the original intention.
The keyboard is using of full-size design.
MPC1020-01 mini laptop computer has provided three USB interface, and provided a common VGA, LAN, and audio interface, card reader is designed in front of the fuselage.
From Pcmark 05 tests, we can see the performance of CPU and memory works well, if only used to access the Internet if the performance is very good.
MPEG4 format 720p video playback, CPU occupancy rate higher screen phenomenon some pause. We selected CS 1.5 version to test the 3D Game capacity.
TECH SPECS
Part ID MPC1020-02 Dimensions 25.7×19.5×3.28 cm Weight 1.2KG Display 10.2” TFT 1024x600px Processor VIA C7®-M 1.6GHZ Memory DDRII 533 1GB OS Windows® XP or Linux Storage 120GB SATA HDD Communications Wi-Fi wireless IEEE 802.11a/b Plug & Play Compatibility Windows Xp and Vista Battery 3 Cells 4400mAh Li-Polymer Included Accessories Manual, AC wall plug, power cord, Install CD Warranty 1 Year
By: framemory
About the Author:
OVERVIEW
Framemory netpad MPC1020-01 mini laptop comes with VIA C7-M 1.6GHZ, It’s very portable,. It only weighs 1kg with the 3-cell battery and easy to carry. Wireless supports Broadcom 802.11a/b/g, It’s designed to use a 10.2-inch screen, complete with a 1.3-megapixel webcam and mic. it’s works with 1GB DDRII memory and 120GB HDD.
FEATURES
MPC1020-01 used 10.2 inches 1024-by-600 resolution display screen, for the majority of users can be very convenient to carry, which is to meet the needs of mobile users to facilitate the design of the original intention.
The keyboard is using of full-size design.
MPC1020-01 mini laptop computer has provided three USB interface, and provided a common VGA, LAN, and audio interface, card reader is designed in front of the fuselage.
From Pcmark 05 tests, we can see the performance of CPU and memory works well, if only used to access the Internet if the performance is very good.
MPEG4 format 720p video playback, CPU occupancy rate higher screen phenomenon some pause. We selected CS 1.5 version to test the 3D Game capacity.
TECH SPECS
Part ID MPC1020-02 Dimensions 25.7×19.5×3.28 cm Weight 1.2KG Display 10.2” TFT 1024x600px Processor VIA C7®-M 1.6GHZ Memory DDRII 533 1GB OS Windows® XP or Linux Storage 120GB SATA HDD Communications Wi-Fi wireless IEEE 802.11a/b Plug & Play Compatibility Windows Xp and Vista Battery 3 Cells 4400mAh Li-Polymer Included Accessories Manual, AC wall plug, power cord, Install CD Warranty 1 Year
By: framemory
About the Author:
Cheap Laptops : Fulfill All Your Computer Needs With Cheap Laptops
Earlier the computers used to be very bulky and they occupied a lot of space. They required very high cooling. Then after a long invention period, personal computers came in. Then came Laptops which revolutionised the concept of computing. They are replacing Computers at workplaces and at home too. People can chat, send and receive e-mails with the aid of their laptops from anywhere in the world. Internet Modem is only needed to attach to the computer to access Internet facility on the laptop.
Laptops consume very less space and even have more features than a computer, so people are opting for it. They are very handy and compact, one can take them to any place and it also does not occupy much space. The laptops are in a great demand. Today there are lot of companies manufacturing and dealing with computers and laptops. Due to Tough competition prevailing in the market, companies are coming up with Cheap laptops. The devices are enabled with the latest features and technologies. Some of the brands are Lenova, Acer, Sony, Toshiba, Compaq, HP etc. They are offering very good and latest services at very cheap prices.
The main attraction of cheap laptop is that they are very handy, consumes less space, have wide-screen LCD displays, fast processors and have more storage space as well as internal memory. The users can also attach external mouse, pen-drive and can avail Internet facility on the laptop. Mini laptops are also available in the market. They are also called Palmtops or hand computers. Mini laptop are compact and handy. They are very small in size and they can easily fit into the users palm. They have small screen and a squeezed keyboard. Laptops are more efficient than a normal computer. The RAM memory is between 32 MB to 128 MB. It varies according to the laptops built-in memory capacity and the model.
Buying laptop is not an easy task, it requires lots of research and surveys. There are many companies which are providing the best services, so it requires lots of patience to search the best and cheap laptop with the latest features. The users can also search on-line. Today On-line shopping is very common and it is very popular too. The users can get the best deals and price on-line. There are lots of on-line sites from which buyers can buy laptops at amazing prices. For buying laptops, people have to search the web as there are many websites available the provide authentic information about the various models. Here people can compare prices of the laptop. After finalising the product, the users can also place their order on-line. Acer AS5535
By: Alden Jerry
About the Author:
Laptops consume very less space and even have more features than a computer, so people are opting for it. They are very handy and compact, one can take them to any place and it also does not occupy much space. The laptops are in a great demand. Today there are lot of companies manufacturing and dealing with computers and laptops. Due to Tough competition prevailing in the market, companies are coming up with Cheap laptops. The devices are enabled with the latest features and technologies. Some of the brands are Lenova, Acer, Sony, Toshiba, Compaq, HP etc. They are offering very good and latest services at very cheap prices.
The main attraction of cheap laptop is that they are very handy, consumes less space, have wide-screen LCD displays, fast processors and have more storage space as well as internal memory. The users can also attach external mouse, pen-drive and can avail Internet facility on the laptop. Mini laptops are also available in the market. They are also called Palmtops or hand computers. Mini laptop are compact and handy. They are very small in size and they can easily fit into the users palm. They have small screen and a squeezed keyboard. Laptops are more efficient than a normal computer. The RAM memory is between 32 MB to 128 MB. It varies according to the laptops built-in memory capacity and the model.
Buying laptop is not an easy task, it requires lots of research and surveys. There are many companies which are providing the best services, so it requires lots of patience to search the best and cheap laptop with the latest features. The users can also search on-line. Today On-line shopping is very common and it is very popular too. The users can get the best deals and price on-line. There are lots of on-line sites from which buyers can buy laptops at amazing prices. For buying laptops, people have to search the web as there are many websites available the provide authentic information about the various models. Here people can compare prices of the laptop. After finalising the product, the users can also place their order on-line. Acer AS5535
By: Alden Jerry
About the Author:
Alden Jerry is an author of Xpert4u a Price comparison site that provides the relevant information on various Games, electronics and mobile phones products. cheap computers from Electronic Stores
Pink Laptops Gaining Popularity
It is hard to imagine a world without computers. Computers have come a long way from the huge machines that used to occupy the science labs in huge research facilities and military complexes; they are now the personal computers that adorn most offices and homes around the world. When the large computers were replaced by personal computers or PCs, the way the world worked changed forever due to the computers adding precision and expertise to someone’s work. They revolutionised products and services across the globe and were extremely quick at doing so. However, the advent of personal computers was not the end of the revolution, after these were laptops which were miniature versions of the PC created to enable mobile computing. Laptops were first created by the company Toshiba in conjunction with others such as Sony. They shrunk the PC parts that came with regular computers and compressed them into a portable mini-computer. These were also a bit bulky at first but nothing compared to the original computers and now laptops are ultra-thin and ultra-light while at the same time packing considerably more power than their bulky counterparts. Today, Netbooks seem to be the new craze and are even smaller and more compact than today’s laptops, they are ideal for those looking for a more mobile and yet still sufficient device to browse the internet on and to compile documents. There is no telling where the computer revolution is heading next but the laptop computer is here to stay and their innovation is reaching new heights every season. A popular trend at the moment is pink laptops which seem to be attracting a lot more interest. The sensation caused by the arrival of pink notebooks in the market is no small achievement. Computer manufacturers seem to have capitalised on the love that many people, usually females, have to the colour pink. It’s not only laptops that are popular in pink however, shoes, phones, cars and MP3 players are also all very popular with pink lovers. Computer manufactures like Dell pioneered the art of allowing customers to actually order a computer directly from the warehouse. Together with this new option, they also offered customers the chance to customise their orders for their exact computing needs rather than simply being stuck with whatever the company was offering. This meant that the buyer could now request the specific memory size, screen size, resolution, hard drive size and even the colour. Pink laptops have been a popular choice thanks to pioneering techniques by companies such as Dell and many people find them very attractive to look at. Creators of the pink laptops had high school teens in mind because students have now joined the computer revolution. The computing needs of teens seem to gravitate mainly around gaming and online social networking. Gamers have given laptops, especially pink laptops, a demand that has been unprecedented since the advent of Motorola’s pink Razr phone. With this in mind, it looks as though pink gadgets will be around for a long time to come.
Nowadays, laptops are very thin and very light and are therefore ideal for carrying around with you. There is no way of knowing where the computing revolution will be heading next but it looks as though the laptop computer is here to stay. Pink notebooks have become very popular and there are now many other pink products on the market.
By: Gill Critchley
About the Author:
Nowadays, laptops are very thin and very light and are therefore ideal for carrying around with you. There is no way of knowing where the computing revolution will be heading next but it looks as though the laptop computer is here to stay. Pink notebooks have become very popular and there are now many other pink products on the market.
By: Gill Critchley
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Are Netbooks the Perfect Student Laptops?
Netbooks are everywhere, on buses, on trains, on planes… and in the classroom. It seems the little Netbook has come out of nowhere to become extremely popular overnight.
But what is a Netbook?
Netbooks usually have screens of 10 inches or less, runs Windows or Linux and generally sell for well under $500. As its name indicates, the Netbook‘s main purpose is to keep its owner conveniently connected to the net – anywhere, anytime.
First introduced by Asustek when it launched the first Eee PC in the fall of 2007. But it was only in the last year when we saw the explosive growth of these so-called mini-laptops. Now we have many computer companies such as HP, Dell, Lenovo… all jumping on this craze for a small portable laptop. So much so, that Netbooks now is the fastest growing segment of the laptop industry and is expected to reach 139 million units by 2013.
Why is there a sudden popularity for the small Netbook? Perhaps the answer lies mainly in our constant quest for mobility. We want a portable device that will keep us connected to the Internet and yet be small and light enough to be carried around all day. A truly ultra-portable device that keeps us connected with family, friends and the web.
The next question you have to ask: why do Netbooks make for great student laptops? If the above reasons aren’t enough, try the following:
Size
Netbooks are small with 10 inch displays or less, which make them ideal for students. Plus, they are usually very lightweight – around 2 or 3 pounds. They are compact enough to tuck into your school bag or backpack, and small enough to carry around all day without developing a hernia.
Portability
As mentioned above because the Netbook is so small and compact, it is very portable. A very mobile device that we can use to stay connected to the web and friends. Connectability is one of the main features – you are connected to the web at all times.
Sturdiness
Most Netbooks are designed to be sturdy and tough. They can take a few hard knocks and still keep on working. Students are not exactly the most gentle creatures on the planet, so a sturdy tough machine is needed to handle the demands put upon it.
Battery Life
Because of their small size, you will usually get better battery life than with a regular sized laptop. This is important to the student since you may have to go all day without a chance to re-charge the battery. Long lasting battery life makes the Netbook the perfect student laptop.
Performance
Although small, these mini-laptops still sports some very impressive specs. Many now come with at least 1 Gig of RAM and Intel Atom processors. There are even some with Solid State Hard Drives which make them more durable and less likely to be damaged. Most use Windows XP – newer models debuting this year with the Nvidia’s Ion platform may have Vista or Windows 7, but still don’t expect the kind of performance you would get from a regular laptop.
Storage
While storage on Netbooks is constantly increasing, it is still nowhere near the kind of storage you will find on a regular sized laptop. Usually, most devices have around 30 or 60 Gig hard drives which should be adequate for most student’s needs. Many newer Netbooks have 160 Gigs of storage.
Price
Perhaps, the main reason Netbooks make the perfect student laptops is the low price. Students are usually on a very limited budget and the low price-tag is a perfect fit. Many perfectly adequate machines are now priced in the $300 to $500 range – while many good ones go for well under $300. Plus, prices are steadily dropping so almost any student can now afford a Netbook.
As you can plainly see, the Netbook does have many features to make it a perfect student laptop: small size, very portable, excellent connections, very sturdy, long battery life, good performance, adequate storage and most of all, a very affordable price almost any student can take advantage of. Overall, Netbooks are well suited for the classroom and the student.
By: Titus Hoskins
About the Author:
But what is a Netbook?
Netbooks usually have screens of 10 inches or less, runs Windows or Linux and generally sell for well under $500. As its name indicates, the Netbook‘s main purpose is to keep its owner conveniently connected to the net – anywhere, anytime.
First introduced by Asustek when it launched the first Eee PC in the fall of 2007. But it was only in the last year when we saw the explosive growth of these so-called mini-laptops. Now we have many computer companies such as HP, Dell, Lenovo… all jumping on this craze for a small portable laptop. So much so, that Netbooks now is the fastest growing segment of the laptop industry and is expected to reach 139 million units by 2013.
Why is there a sudden popularity for the small Netbook? Perhaps the answer lies mainly in our constant quest for mobility. We want a portable device that will keep us connected to the Internet and yet be small and light enough to be carried around all day. A truly ultra-portable device that keeps us connected with family, friends and the web.
The next question you have to ask: why do Netbooks make for great student laptops? If the above reasons aren’t enough, try the following:
Size
Netbooks are small with 10 inch displays or less, which make them ideal for students. Plus, they are usually very lightweight – around 2 or 3 pounds. They are compact enough to tuck into your school bag or backpack, and small enough to carry around all day without developing a hernia.
Portability
As mentioned above because the Netbook is so small and compact, it is very portable. A very mobile device that we can use to stay connected to the web and friends. Connectability is one of the main features – you are connected to the web at all times.
Sturdiness
Most Netbooks are designed to be sturdy and tough. They can take a few hard knocks and still keep on working. Students are not exactly the most gentle creatures on the planet, so a sturdy tough machine is needed to handle the demands put upon it.
Battery Life
Because of their small size, you will usually get better battery life than with a regular sized laptop. This is important to the student since you may have to go all day without a chance to re-charge the battery. Long lasting battery life makes the Netbook the perfect student laptop.
Performance
Although small, these mini-laptops still sports some very impressive specs. Many now come with at least 1 Gig of RAM and Intel Atom processors. There are even some with Solid State Hard Drives which make them more durable and less likely to be damaged. Most use Windows XP – newer models debuting this year with the Nvidia’s Ion platform may have Vista or Windows 7, but still don’t expect the kind of performance you would get from a regular laptop.
Storage
While storage on Netbooks is constantly increasing, it is still nowhere near the kind of storage you will find on a regular sized laptop. Usually, most devices have around 30 or 60 Gig hard drives which should be adequate for most student’s needs. Many newer Netbooks have 160 Gigs of storage.
Price
Perhaps, the main reason Netbooks make the perfect student laptops is the low price. Students are usually on a very limited budget and the low price-tag is a perfect fit. Many perfectly adequate machines are now priced in the $300 to $500 range – while many good ones go for well under $300. Plus, prices are steadily dropping so almost any student can now afford a Netbook.
As you can plainly see, the Netbook does have many features to make it a perfect student laptop: small size, very portable, excellent connections, very sturdy, long battery life, good performance, adequate storage and most of all, a very affordable price almost any student can take advantage of. Overall, Netbooks are well suited for the classroom and the student.
By: Titus Hoskins
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For more information on Buying Student Netbooks at Bargain Prices Click Here: Cheap Laptops Copyright © 2009 Titus Hoskins. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.
Las Vegas Based Technology Company Revolutionizes Mobile Computing With Lilliputian Laptop
Las Vegas Based Technology Company Revolutionizes Mobile Computing with Lilliputian Laptop
By Rodney Marvel
Author, e-media Direct
Mobile computing will never be the same with the advent of Seamless Wi-Fi’s S-Gen UMPC, or Ultra Mobile Personal Computer. In an era when computer manufacturers are developing smaller PC solutions to meet the nomadic nature of today’s consumers, the S-Gen stands out as one of the most robust, yet smallest, micro PC’s available on the market. It has already made appearances on the Montel Williams Show and at numerous shows in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
Ultra mobile is a bit of an understatement. The S-Gen weighs a mere 16 ounces and measures in with a length of 6.5 inches, a width of 3.8 inches, and a depth of 1.25 inches. Despite its diminutive size, this “pocket” PC comes complete with a near full size keyboard, TFT touch screen display, and 20 GB hard drive. Of course, it also has all of the bells and whistles of other mobile products, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular wireless technology. Maybe surprising to some would be the fact that the S-Gen also features an integrated GPS system with internal antennae.
Of course, being able to map your location and see your destination is only useful if you have enough battery power to get you through to the end of your trip. Fear not, the Seamless Wi-Fi S-Gen has a battery life in excess of 8 hours. That is roughly 4 times longer than traditional laptop battery life and double the endurance of higher capacity notebook batteries. When you consider just how many functions the S-Gen is capable of, you will realize that you need every bit of those 8 hours. The S-Gen is essentially a tri-band cell phone, MP3 player, GPS navigation system, and mobile computer all wrapped up into one very portable package.
The S-Gen is so power-packed that it has been featured in PC Magazine, Laptop Magazine, The Mercury News, and The New York Post. Let’s not forget the S-Gen’s reviews on DL.TV, Geekzone, and ZDNet just to name a few. All of this positive publicity can only strengthen Seamless Wi-Fi’s sales numbers when the S-Gen officially launches on July 1, 2008. The estimated retail price is $1,195, a very reasonable value when you consider the four or five devices that this unit will replace when you purchase it.
Recently, at the “Money Show” in Las Vegas, Nevada, Seamless Wi-Fi demonstrated the many features of the S-Gen to businessmen from all over the world. One of the demonstrations that seemed to surprise some was the ability to take a SIM card from any wireless phone, pop it into the S-Gen and immediately begin making calls. The company received a lot of interest while at the show and is very optimistic about the sales potential of this one-of-a-kind product.
Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc. (SMWF), a development stage company, is an Internet company that is developing cutting edge technologies to create and provide new and innovative products and services for both businesses and consumers. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has three operating subsidiaries, and engages in the development and marketing of Internet communications products and services in the United States. The company provides wireless Internet access service known as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) in Wi-Fi hot pots. It also develops software program that provides Wi-Fi users with Seamless-Secure Internet browsing, which encrypts the user’s Wi-Fi signal.
Seamless Wi-Fi recently announced the impending launch of a big brother to the S-Gen, the S-NBK-1 mini-notebook. The S-NBK-1, which is available now, contains a 10.2” TFT screen, 1.6 GHZ processor, 512 MB RAM, 80GB hard drive, and Windows® XP operating system. The company has already launched the S-NBK-1 with a MSRP in the mid $500′s, which they feel is very competitively priced for the growing mini-notebook market.
Albert R. Reda, President and CEO for Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc., has been with the company since November 1988. Mr. Reda received his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Long Beach, with a major in engineering. Mr. Reda is an officer and director of two other public companies, DCM Enterprises, Inc. and Global Debit Cash Card, Inc. For further information: info@slwf.com or 775.588.2499.
Rodney Marvel is currently the Director of Operations for e-media Direct (www.e-mediadirect.com), a full-service investor relations firm located in Winter Park, FL. He has five years of experience in the marketing and financial industries. He has worked with close to 100 publicly-traded companies on a multitude of projects, including website designs, press releases, and marketing campaigns. You can contact him at: rmarvel@e-mediadirect.com or 866.284.2835.
DISCLAIMER: This article written by e-media Direct, with the expressed permission of its client (SMWF), and the information and research contained herein do not represent a recommendation of investment advice to buy or sell stocks or any financial instrument nor is it intended as an endorsement of any security or investment. Neither e-media direct (including the author) can assess, verify, or guarantee the suitability of any particular investment to any personal situation and the reader of this article bears complete responsibility for its own investment research and should seek the advice of a qualified investment professional prior to making any investment decisions. This article and any sponsoring websites are provided solely for informational purposes, and they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. All opinions expressed and information and data provided herein are subject to change without notice. e-media Direct and their respective officers, directors, employees and/or associated entities, including the author, may have positions in and may from time to time make purchases or sales of the securities discussed or mentioned in this article. e-media Direct, Inc. has been compensated by a third party consultant ten thousand dollars in cash. In exchange for this compensation, SMWF will receive investor relations services, this written article and promotion of this article on e-media Direct websites, other non-e-media Direct sponsoring websites and various media forums.
By: Tony Galloway
About the Author:
By Rodney Marvel
Author, e-media Direct
Mobile computing will never be the same with the advent of Seamless Wi-Fi’s S-Gen UMPC, or Ultra Mobile Personal Computer. In an era when computer manufacturers are developing smaller PC solutions to meet the nomadic nature of today’s consumers, the S-Gen stands out as one of the most robust, yet smallest, micro PC’s available on the market. It has already made appearances on the Montel Williams Show and at numerous shows in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
Ultra mobile is a bit of an understatement. The S-Gen weighs a mere 16 ounces and measures in with a length of 6.5 inches, a width of 3.8 inches, and a depth of 1.25 inches. Despite its diminutive size, this “pocket” PC comes complete with a near full size keyboard, TFT touch screen display, and 20 GB hard drive. Of course, it also has all of the bells and whistles of other mobile products, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular wireless technology. Maybe surprising to some would be the fact that the S-Gen also features an integrated GPS system with internal antennae.
Of course, being able to map your location and see your destination is only useful if you have enough battery power to get you through to the end of your trip. Fear not, the Seamless Wi-Fi S-Gen has a battery life in excess of 8 hours. That is roughly 4 times longer than traditional laptop battery life and double the endurance of higher capacity notebook batteries. When you consider just how many functions the S-Gen is capable of, you will realize that you need every bit of those 8 hours. The S-Gen is essentially a tri-band cell phone, MP3 player, GPS navigation system, and mobile computer all wrapped up into one very portable package.
The S-Gen is so power-packed that it has been featured in PC Magazine, Laptop Magazine, The Mercury News, and The New York Post. Let’s not forget the S-Gen’s reviews on DL.TV, Geekzone, and ZDNet just to name a few. All of this positive publicity can only strengthen Seamless Wi-Fi’s sales numbers when the S-Gen officially launches on July 1, 2008. The estimated retail price is $1,195, a very reasonable value when you consider the four or five devices that this unit will replace when you purchase it.
Recently, at the “Money Show” in Las Vegas, Nevada, Seamless Wi-Fi demonstrated the many features of the S-Gen to businessmen from all over the world. One of the demonstrations that seemed to surprise some was the ability to take a SIM card from any wireless phone, pop it into the S-Gen and immediately begin making calls. The company received a lot of interest while at the show and is very optimistic about the sales potential of this one-of-a-kind product.
Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc. (SMWF), a development stage company, is an Internet company that is developing cutting edge technologies to create and provide new and innovative products and services for both businesses and consumers. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has three operating subsidiaries, and engages in the development and marketing of Internet communications products and services in the United States. The company provides wireless Internet access service known as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) in Wi-Fi hot pots. It also develops software program that provides Wi-Fi users with Seamless-Secure Internet browsing, which encrypts the user’s Wi-Fi signal.
Seamless Wi-Fi recently announced the impending launch of a big brother to the S-Gen, the S-NBK-1 mini-notebook. The S-NBK-1, which is available now, contains a 10.2” TFT screen, 1.6 GHZ processor, 512 MB RAM, 80GB hard drive, and Windows® XP operating system. The company has already launched the S-NBK-1 with a MSRP in the mid $500′s, which they feel is very competitively priced for the growing mini-notebook market.
Albert R. Reda, President and CEO for Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc., has been with the company since November 1988. Mr. Reda received his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Long Beach, with a major in engineering. Mr. Reda is an officer and director of two other public companies, DCM Enterprises, Inc. and Global Debit Cash Card, Inc. For further information: info@slwf.com or 775.588.2499.
Rodney Marvel is currently the Director of Operations for e-media Direct (www.e-mediadirect.com), a full-service investor relations firm located in Winter Park, FL. He has five years of experience in the marketing and financial industries. He has worked with close to 100 publicly-traded companies on a multitude of projects, including website designs, press releases, and marketing campaigns. You can contact him at: rmarvel@e-mediadirect.com or 866.284.2835.
DISCLAIMER: This article written by e-media Direct, with the expressed permission of its client (SMWF), and the information and research contained herein do not represent a recommendation of investment advice to buy or sell stocks or any financial instrument nor is it intended as an endorsement of any security or investment. Neither e-media direct (including the author) can assess, verify, or guarantee the suitability of any particular investment to any personal situation and the reader of this article bears complete responsibility for its own investment research and should seek the advice of a qualified investment professional prior to making any investment decisions. This article and any sponsoring websites are provided solely for informational purposes, and they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. All opinions expressed and information and data provided herein are subject to change without notice. e-media Direct and their respective officers, directors, employees and/or associated entities, including the author, may have positions in and may from time to time make purchases or sales of the securities discussed or mentioned in this article. e-media Direct, Inc. has been compensated by a third party consultant ten thousand dollars in cash. In exchange for this compensation, SMWF will receive investor relations services, this written article and promotion of this article on e-media Direct websites, other non-e-media Direct sponsoring websites and various media forums.
By: Tony Galloway
About the Author:
Rodney Marvel,author, is currently the Director of Operations for e-media Direct (www.e-mediadirect.com), a full-service investor relations firm located in Winter Park, FL. He has five years of experience in the marketing and financial industries. He has worked with close to 100 publicly-traded companies on a multitude of projects, including website designs, press releases, and marketing campaigns. You can contact him at: rmarvel@e-mediadirect.com or 866.284.2835.
