Have Laptop Will Travel

Why Your Next Drive Should Be an SSD

Originally posted on August 6, 2012 @ 12:30 am

You have probably heard about solid-state drives, and you may be wondering why there is so much buzz about them. In one word, the answer is speed, but you were probably hoping for a little bit more.

What Is an SSD?

When it comes down to it, solid state drives are effectively a big USB pen with a different connector. Internally they are organised differently and are faster, but ultimately they are a lot of memory in a box. Almost universally, they are designed to fit into a standard laptop computer as a direct replacement for the existing drive. Adapters are also available to fit them into desktop systems. You can then install the operating system of your choice and away you go. [Read more…]

Maingear Announces 3D Laptop

Originally posted on May 20, 2011 @ 7:51 am

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Tired of using a laptop and having to view things in 2D? Then you’ll want to hear about Maingear’s latest announcement: the eX-L 17 3D. While the other numbers may not mean much at first glance, the label 3D is enough to make anyone curious.

As the name implies, the laptop is 3D ready, courtesy of Nvidia. Of course, this means that you will also need Nvidia’s 3D glasses. With everything from movies to games to TV shows going 3D these days, this kind of laptop just might become more common in the near future.

The eX-L 17 3D is not all about being 3D ready, though. It does have more to offer than that capability. Primarily being marketed as a gaming machine – Maingear actually describes it as a “wickedly fast mobile gaming” laptop – the eX-L 17 3D makes use of the latest 32nm second generation Core i7 quad core processors. And there is more – the processor is overclocked at 4.8GHz! (Men: make sure you don’t spend too much time with the laptop on your laps if you want to have children in the future!)

The screen of the eX-L 17 3D is 17.3 inches, huge enough for those who want the ultimate gaming experience. It also has Nvidia’s GeForce GTX485M graphics card – which is responsible for the 3D capabilities. As for power, the processor needs up to 55 watts. The laptop comes with an 8-cell battery and weighs a whopping 8.6 pounds (3.9 kilos).

How much will this big baby set you back? Nothing less than $2,659 for the basic configuration. Maingear allows you to build your own laptop, and depending on your preferences, you can go up to $8,000! Even if you’re not planning to blow that much on a 3D gaming laptop, it’s nice to dream. Here’s Maingear’s page to customize the eX-L 17 3D.

Web Books and cheap web hosting

Originally posted on February 10, 2011 @ 5:27 am

Web hosting like the mobile phones during the initial days of discovery was a very costly affair and was limited. Thanks to cheap webhosting, carrying one’s own library is so feasible and easy via web books. One can carry their best companion without having to carry the actual weight of it. There is a wide variety to pick from across the globe, which best goes with individual taste and preference. The cost of producing and consuming a web book are one time affair and lasts a lifetime. The author is no longer required to invest a fortune towards storage or maintenance.

For a consumer too, it comes packaged with advantages of portability. It can refer it at a time most feasible to an individual.

Web books are the future of all kinds of literary works including, but not limited to academics, art and philosophy, great literature works, and most of all not to forget the science and research works. Come to think of getting the work done across countries. Moreover, inviting feedback was a costly and time-consuming affair. With the advent of cheap webhosting, it became a reality to present one’s work to the world almost effortlessly .

In some countries, we still witness kids carrying heavy loads of books while going to school while there are some countries that no longer do it and utilize the medium of cheap web hosting to their advantage
We have come of age where owing to technology advancement cheap web hosting is at our disposal whereby it is possible to communicate and share the web books with the world at large.

Maximize Your Calling Cards During Travels

Originally posted on February 12, 2011 @ 6:57 am

Before you set foot on your travel escapades, make sure you are ready with your calling cards. Never go out of town without any prepaid phone card in hand. Prepaid phone cards make long distance calls more affordable and practical. If you have a card, you can make a call anytime and anywhere you want. You no longer have to rush to the nearest public phone booth to call for emergency purposes or to catch up with family members and friends left at home. Calling through phone cards is much cheaper compared to making long distance calls from your hotel room. Phone cards are available both for domestic and international calls.

If you are in an international trip, it is best to purchase international calling cards. Make sure you know the rates and fees of the international calling card you will buy. Different international calling cards usually apply different rates and fees. Some international phone cards charge connection fees for every call and maintenance fees either weekly or monthly. International phone cards usually come with a personal identification number (PIN) that the user can use to get access to the network and to make both international and domestic calls. It is also advisable to inquire about promos so you can make more calls with your international phone cards.

Keep Your Data Safe While You Traipse Around the World

Originally posted on September 14, 2010 @ 1:28 am

Mobility is of prime importance to “digital nomads” like you and me. After all, the very label implies that people who take to this kind of life are on the move continuously. The good thing about this kind of lifestyle is that we can take our work on the go, and never have to worry about being tied down to one place in order to make a living. Of course, it is not all glam. There are practical considerations that we have to look at as well.

If you are making your living via the Internet, you understand the importance of keeping your data in a safe and yet accessible place. After all, one of the most precious commodities today is information. If you have a web site or a blog, it is imperative that you take steps to ensure that your data is stored in a safe place. More so, the data must be easily accessible for you and your customers. In addition to this, you also have to make sure that you have back up in case something happens and you lose your working data.

There are many options available to address this issue. If backing up your data is all you need, then you might want to look at online services. There are free online services such as Mozy and Dropbox. If you need more services and features, you can opt to upgrade your account. If you have the cash and are willing to part with it, you can take a look at paid services such as iBackup, Carbonite, and Evault.

You can also take a look at web hosting, which is offered by countless global data center services. Don’t let the fear of losing your data stop you from letting your feet take you where you want to go. Take advantage of the services available and go your merry way.