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Best Laptops for Businessmen on the Go

While tablets are the best friends of youngsters today, the laptop is still the most reliable for business people constantly on the move. The device, being the portable version of the desktop computer, is capable of performing both light and heavy tasks even when a business professional is traveling to other places.

But with the numerous brands and models of laptops on the market these days, it can be a real challenge to choose the best one that fits your lifestyle and budget. Experts recommend a laptop with 13-inch or 14-inch display and one that weighs less than five pounds. This type of device is easy to bring along wherever you may be heading to and still powerful to accomplish your business tasks while in a remote location. [Read more…]

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Available for Pre-Order

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer2
So ASUS enthusiasts have been waiting for what seems like forever for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101. Even non-ASUS fans have been watching out for news on the release date of this more than meets the eye tablet. Yesterday, a lot of people got excited about the news that the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is finally here and that anyone who wants it can grab one.

Then came reality. Truth is, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is here, but only on a pre-order basis. Unfortunately, you can’t just go to your favorite store and ask for one. They won’t have it. At least with this pre-order system in place, you know that the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and you will somehow meet soon.

So what’s all the fuss about the tablet that is more than just a tablet?
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
As you can see, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 can be transformed into a netbook if you find yourself in a situation wherein using a tablet inconvenient. Yup, that can happen. With the detachable keyboard, you can pretend that you are using an ASUS Eee or any other netbook for that matter.

Technical specs of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101:

  • 10.1-inch screen
  • NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & 1080p video playback
  • Android 3.0 Honeycomb O.S. with Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support
  • Full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad input with Polaris® Office® for mobile productivity
  • 16 hours long battery life for all day computing with docking station
  • Brilliant IPS panel with ultra-wide 178⁰ viewing angle made from scratch resistant and super tough glass
  • One year of Unlimited ASUS WebStorage, two USB ports, SD and Micro SD card readers for easy sharing & storage expandability
  • 3D stereo with max bass response with SRS premium sound

This tablet weighs only 680 grams and is only 12.98mm thick.  Of course, those numbers will change once you attach the keyboard.

Pre-order the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 on Amazon for $399.99.

Acer Aspire One 722 Coming Up!

The world of laptop enthusiasts is abuzz with the news that Acer is due to release a new netbook pretty soon. Acer already has a rather vast line up of affordable laptops of all sizes, and last year, the manufacturer released two netbooks with AMD processors. Acer continued to roll out new products this year, with the Acer Aspire One 522 10-inch netbook as a prime example. It also has an AMD processor, particularly the AMD C-50 APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). This processor has two x86 cores clocked at 1GHz.

The second quarter of the year has barely started, and yet we hear news about a new Acer Aspire One in the works! If the grapevine can be trusted, we shall soon see the Acer Aspire One 722 in the market. Like its predecessor, the 522, the 722 will also have the AMD C-50 chip. The rather obvious difference is the size. While the 522 was a 10-inch netbook, the 722 will be an 11.6-inch one, with a display of 1366 x 768. As for the graphics, rumor has it that the 722 will have Radeon HD 6250 (DirectX 11) integrated graphics. The operating system included in Windows 7. No surprises there, really.

Some photos of the upcoming Acer Aspire One 722 have been leaked, and I think it is pleasing to the eyes – at least when closed, like how it looks in this photo.

Acer Aspire One 722 Closed
The water drop design on the cover shell is reminiscent of the AO257, and I think it is a good move. I am not too sure about the compatibility of the shade of blue and the black, but blue is blue and I am partial to this color. This is what the keyboard and screen look like.
Acer Aspire One 722 Open

Another important detail – the battery life is supposed to be 7 hours, which is a mere 1-hour improvement over its predecessor. No details have been released about the launch of the new netbook and its pricing scheme yet, but the Acer Aspire One 722 will make its way to your nearest store soon.

Via Macles

Dell Inspiron M102z Is Out!

dell_inspironM102z_1For people who are always on the road, lugging their beloved laptops is a non-issue. No matter how heavy the burden can get, the laptop will always be a constant companion. But what if you have to walk miles and miles with several pounds of hardware working with gravity?

That’s where netbooks come in handy. They’re small and compact. They’re light. On the downside, they’re slow, and you can’t do everything you want with them. It’s an old discussion, really, but here’s something that may help you: Dell’s new netbook that promises to give you what you need in terms of computing power.

The Dell Inspiron M102z was recently released, although rather quietly. The specs:

  • 11.6 inch-WLED backlit screen
  • 1366 x 768 resolution
  • 1.56 kg
  • 1GHz clocked C-50 APU; although a version with the E-350 APU is also available
  • Radeon HD 6250 graphics
  • 2GB of memory
  • 320GB harddrive
  • 1.3M webcam
  • 802.11bgn WiFi
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • Card reader

That’s not so bad for a netbook, don’t you think? If you opt for the E-350 APU model (1.6GHz), you will get HD 6310 graphics, 4GB of memory, and a 500GB harddrive. Now that is a vast improvement. Both models run Windows 7 Home Premium. You can also choose between the 6-cell and 9-cell battery, although you have to bear in mind that you will feel the added weight if you opt for the latter. The lower model goes for $699, while you have to add a hundred bucks for the better model.

With the tagline “More fun on the run,” Dell just might get the attention of users who want something light but can offer more in terms of performance. So, if you’re in the market for a light laptop, check out the new Dell Inspiron M102z. ((Dell Website))

The Laptop – a Freelance Web Designer’s Best Friend!

When you’re working as a freelance web designer, having a laptop can be of huge benefit, regardless if you have a desktop PC at home or not. There are simply many advantages the device can bring to someone who works from home, and it can let you fill up your time as best as possible and maximize your potential earnings as much as you can.

If you travel a lot – say, you take a train ride on a daily basis that lasts 30-60 minutes – that’s the perfect opportunity to utilize that time for something productive. If you’re a freelance web designer, taking your laptop with you means you can work on the code of your page while you’re on the train. Sure, the trackpad and lack of space may prevent you from doing any graphical work (unless you fancy carrying a tablet around), but let’s not forget how tedious your code can get and all the little details that you never seem to find any time for. [Read more…]