Here is a new look at a Monitor / tv I bought not too long ago on a sale at walmart.com. It’s a 22 inch widescreen monitor , it has a sharp and vivid screen.
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New 22 inch AOC HD Computer Monitor/TV Review
The latest inclination in gadgets, points toward compact and mini devices. So in the case of laptops, they are now converted to mini laptops. This younger sibling to notebooks is successfully gripping its stand in the markets. These laptops are not only compact and portable, but also the prices are exceptionally nominal. Let’s throw some light on some innovative mini laptops, which you can opt for your computing purposes. Here’s a list of 5 netbooks available in India to pick from:
Dell Latitude 2100: U.S based company, Dell has been designed a compact machine keeping in mind the needs of students and professionals. Dell Latitude 2100 is powered with the Intel Atom N270 processor and Intel 945 GS Express with an optional DVD+/-RW. User can opt the machine either in a three-cell and a six-cell lithium ion battery.
Eye catching feature of the laptop is its stylish looks and compact design. Its hard drive is replaceable with a solid-state drive. With support for Windows XP Home, Windows Vista Home Basic and Linux Ubuntu version 8.10, it includes three-in-one memory card reader and VGA port for connectivity. The Latitude 2100 is available at the starting price of Rs. 23,000.
Lenovo S10: Lenovo is not a new name in laptop arena. Lenovo S10 is a good option for the customers looking for an affordable, yet good looking machine. The laptop features Intel Atom processor N270 (1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 cache), 160GB Hard Disk, 1GB DDR2 667MHz, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB Ports and 3 in 1 Media Reader. The machine runs on Windows Vista Home Basic. It lets users pick between 80GB and 160GB hard drive. The machine is worth just Rs. 14,000.
Samsung N120: World’s largest conglomerate introduced a highly portable 1.27 Kgs Samsung N120 with 10.1-inch Widescreen SuperBright WSVGA LED display. Astounding features of the laptop includes 1.6 GHz Intel Atom ULV Processor N270 that is specifically designed for low-power devices; graphics are maintained by Intel GMA 950 Graphics chipset. The laptop features WiFi 802.11b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth +EDR connections, 160-GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive along with integrated 1.3 MP webcam, three USB ports, VGA resolution webcam, 3-in-1 Media Card Reader supporting SD, SDHC and Multimedia Card (MMC), 10/100 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection, 56kbps Modem/Fax connection and 2.1 channel speaker system with 1.5W subwoofers. The N120 runs on Microsoft Windows XP Home. 7.4 volts battery offers up to 8 hours of battery life. The price is fixed as Rs. 24,177.
Acer Aspire One: Next in the list is a very economic mini laptop by Acer, a Taiwan-based multinational electronics manufacturer. The machine embraces features like Intel Atom processor, 8.9-inch LCD screen, built-in webcam, 1 GB RAM, up to 160 GB of HDD, easy-to-use Mail software application suite and battery life up to 3 hours. The laptop is a good combination of looks and functionality and available in Sapphire Blue, Brown, Black, Pink and White colors. Acer Aspire One laptop is available in India for an estimated price of Rs. 21,999 (Windows XP) and Rs. 19,999 with Linux base.
Toshiba NB200: Recently, Toshiba has introduced range of compact notebooks. The NB200 is a good machine for every category of users. The 10.1-inch screen is coated in a glossy finish. The NB200 is built around an Atom N280 processor and 1GB of RAM along with three USB ports.
An astounding feature of the laptop is that has used a shock-proof hard drive that adds an extra level of protection for your data. It comes with a Full-size QWERTY keyboard, Touchpad, 3D Motion Sensor, LED Backlit Display and Integrated Web Camera. The netbook is available in two colors namely; Satin Brown Color with Pleats & Cosmic Black with Fusion Stripe. The new Toshiba NB200B-A1712 Netbook is available in India at price of Rs.25, 500.
So, what’s your pick?
Are you tired of using your desktop and you can’t quite find a laptop that is good enough to replace it? Not any more, the Toshiba Satellite L355-S7902 Notebook is here. It has all the power and hard drive space you expect from a top-notch desktop in an easy mobile package.
Technically Sound
The Toshiba L355-S7902 comes with a 17-inch widescreen featuring a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is second to none. With a 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 Processor, you can multitask seamlessly. The 3 GB RAM can be expanded up to 4 GB at Portable One Inc. If you are wondering if it has sufficient space to store programs, documents, and media files, then the 250 GB hard drive should put your mind to rest.
The Toshiba L355-S7902 Notebook comes with pre-installed Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1), turning your laptop into a complete home entertainment system. The Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1.31 GB graphics memory makes it a hit with gamers. This Toshiba Satellite notebook also features an integrated audio card and two stereo speakers, producing high quality audio output.
The Toshiba L355-S7902 Notebook comes with Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN for comprehensive network connectivity. It also includes an ExpressCard card slot for faster and lighter expansion cards for advanced wireless and networking features. This Toshiba Satellite notebook also has a RJ-45 port for 10/100 Ethernet connection. You can also stay connected with your friends through its built-in microphone and webcam.
This Toshiba notebook is believed to be one of the best customized notebooks in the market today, and I do agree. Good looks, durable design, and strong technical features make the Toshiba L355-S7902 Notebook a very powerful and reliable product. Business professionals, students, or gamers, this Toshiba Satellite notebook has got something for everyone.
In January, 2009 MSI had launched the MSI X320, which looks an awful lot like a MacBook Air. It has a 13.4 inch, 1366 x 768 display
and its super thin and light, measuring less than an inch thick, and weighing about 2.9 pounds. But unlike the MacBook Air, the MSI
X320 runs on an Intel Atom Z520 CPU.
It features optional 3G / WiMAX module, 802.11b/g/n, three USB ports, an Ethernet port, VGA out, and a card reader. The presence of
connectivity options definitely makes it altogether enticing for those scouting a continually connected ultraportable.
The X320 (starting at $700) gets gifted with a less exciting 1.6GHz Atom Z530, which means two things: It would not exactly be a
speed demon but it will be a lot cheaper than the Air.
MSI X320 vs. the MacBook Air:
Graphic processor: MacBook Air sports Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
whereas X320 has Intel GMA500 graphic processor.
Display: The X320 is a 13-inch laptop, meaning it houses a 13-inch widescreen. It uses the 16-by-9 form factor, as is common in
HDTVs, and its monitor is rated at 1,366×768 resolution; the Air, meanwhile, is designed in a 16-by-10 form factor with a 1,280×800
resolution. The LED screen is bright and pleasant to look at, not much different than the Air’s.
Weight: X320 weighs 2.9 pounds whereas Air is heavier with 3.0 pounds.
Thinner than a MacBook Air? It measures 1.98cm at its thickest point (the MacBook Air is a mere 1.94cm), slimming down to a skinny
6mm at its thinnest point (compared to 4mm for the MacBook Air).
Storage: X320’s hard drive is a 160-GB, 5,400 RPM expandable to 250 GB, whereas Air supports 80GB ATA 1.8” 4200-rpm HDD or
64GB SSD.
Processor: The X320 is powered by a 1.6 GHz, Intel Atom Z530 processor, which means it is using Intel’s Silverthorne platform
complete with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 chipset. The Air sports a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Merom.
Memory: Air has 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM soldered to the logicboard, which is similar to the X320’s DDR2-667 up to 2GB
memory.
Wireless networking: Air has integrated AirPort Extreme supports 802.11a/b/g and draft-n, But X320 connects wirelessly using
802.11b/g/n.
Wired Ethernet: present in X320 but Air lacks it.
Battery life: MSI suggests that netbook can run for 10 hours whereas MacBook Air barely runs for 4.5 hours.
USB ports: three in X320 while Air has just one.
Camera: Air has Built-in iSight, 640×480 pixel resolution camera whereas X320 has 1.3 MP camera.
Dimensions: Air’s dimensions are 8.94 in D × 12.8 in W × 0.16–0.76 in H and X320 has 8.8 in D × 12.9 in W × 0.7 in H.
Keyboard: X320’s keyboard appears to be full sized, with standard proportions, instead of the non-adjoining keys that the Air uses, it
has Backlit full-size keyboard with ambient light sensor.
Bluetooth: X320 has Bluetooth V2.0 EDR, Air sports built-in 2.1 EDR.
Video Port: Air has one Micro-DVI video port (adapters are included for VGA or DVI monitors up to 1920 by 1200 pixels) whereas X320
also has D-SUB video port.
Card reader: X320 has 2 in 1 SD/MMC card reader, while Air lacks it.
Price: X320- started from $700 whereas Air costs $1799 for the present model which supports NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
Color Available: The MSI X-Slim X320 will be available later this year. The X320 will come in three different colors “champagne gold”,
“pearl white” or “stylish black” models. But Air is available only in silver grey which consist of highly recyclable aluminum.
Bottomline
MacBook Air runs Intel Core 2 Duo thus coming as a performing machine whereas MSI X320 running on Atom can be taken as
netbook. Besides, this wireless connectivity options are coming with more latest options available like /n.
If processors are left unconsidered, MSI has many pluses on MacBook air. MSI supports better battery life of around 10 hours (related
sources say so), has a better web cam supporting 1.3MP against 640×480 pixel resolution iSight that Air supports. It is lighter than Air
and is just thicker than Air in terms of fraction of cm.
MSI has three USB ports where as Air has just one port. Against, NVIDIA GeForce9400M, MSI supports Intel GMA 500 graphics
processor but is also speculated that the X320 might also be equipped with NVIDIA’s Ion platform, which would slave in the GPU to
enhance multimedia processing power.
If keyboard typing comfort is accounted, typing is no problem with MSI X320. Also, MSI supports 160 GB hard drive which is
expandable to 250 GB whereas Air only offers 80 GB hard drive.
The very basic offering by MSI is replaceable battery against the Air’s non removable battery.
The bottom line of all this discussion is you are paying half of the money as for MacBook Air. Air costs you $1,600 price and the
cheaper Intel Atom platform clone, the MSI X320 can potentially dip below $800. It’s the closest anyone has come to ripping off Apple,
which by itself deserves a lot of credit.