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Practical Tips for Caring LCD Screen

Monday, July 12th, 2010

hppaviliontx1000laptopVarious advantages, such as the LCD screen and slim form does not take place, more cool eyes, and use less power makes the LCD screen more and more used.

If previously is more widely used in mini-sized gadgets like laptops, mobile phones, ipod, etc, now many people who have been using LCD monitors instead of the regular tube monitors.

Given the thin-shaped LCD screen and usually the screen is not coated with glass, required special treatment to treat this LCD so durable and long lasting.

Practical tips for caring for our LCD screen to keep it durable and clean are:

* Do not expose the screen from scratches by not touching the screen directly with your hands or hard objects (Hardware).

* Remove the electrical connections and close the LCD when not in use longer.

* Often, frequently cleaning the LCD screen so that dust and dirt was not until sticky.

To clean the LCD screen, there are a few things to note:

* Use cotton or a soft dry cloth.

* When cleaning, do not press too hard laptop LCD screen.

* Clean the screen in one direction, for example from left to right or from top to bottom.

* To clean the stains are already embedded, use the LCD a lot of cleaning fluid is available at electronics stores or supermarkets.

MSI Wind U160, the Wind Blows Netbook

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Piczoom.aspMSI’s Wind U160 comes like a breath of fresh air with its new and spiffy looks. Gone are the slightly chunky builds of the previous models, instead, we’re graced with a netbook that looks pretty sassy and even reminiscent of something from Sony. But looks can only get you so far, so let’s see how this netbook really is.

A Metallic Shine

Where previous models of MSI’s netbooks had a plastic finish, the new Wind U160 goes for a metallic looking exterior that we can’t quite agree with. It looks pretty enough, but our fingers still tell us that we’re handling plastic. That’s right, despite a metallic finish, the notebook still uses plastic and feels like it. We can’t get behind this design change, as it feels tacky.

On the other hand, MSI has done much to cut down on the bulk, and you’ll find that this is a pretty slim netbook that we do admire. Now, we hope that this slimness doesn’t result too much in a shorter battery life, as the older thicker models had pretty lengthy battery uptime, but that was also due to having a much larger capacity (and subsequently thicker) battery. We’ll find out more lately, but hopefully the slimness doesn’t compromise what is MSI’s best feature for its netbooks.

An Island Interior

Besides going for slimness and a new exterior design, MSI has seen the interior undergo a similar renovation. Gone are the old style keyboards, instead, we find a new chiclet style keyboard that seems a little smaller in size. MSI also didn’t take the opportunity to get a bigger right shift key, so it’s not as ideal a keyboard as you may hope for. Moving downwards, the trackpad also remains similar, there isn’t a scroll bar at the side to swipe for scrolling, so it doesn’t feel as convenient as other trackpads.

Windy Performance

Now with the Wind U160 being a Intel Pineview netbook, we see the usual Intel Atom N450 processor as well as the standard 1GB RAM. With our usual benchmarks, the unit scored 1329 PCMarks on our PCMark Vantage test, which is pretty much the usual average score we get from netbooks. As usual, there are no magical surprises; you’ll be getting a netbook that’s pretty similar to all others in performance.

As for the battery life, the Wind U160 didn’t disappoint, lasting a cool 6 hours and 49 minutes on our video looping test, which is set at 50% brightness and volume. Very impressive, given its slim build, and shows just how far netbooks have come. Overall, the MSI Wind U160 is a netbook that we wouldn’t mind recommending to anyone, if they can look past the slightly tacky feel to its solid performing heart.

The Benefits of Using Laptop

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

laptopA laptop is a personal computer designed for mobile use and small and lights enough to sit on a person’s lap while in use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device, speakers, and often including a battery, into a single small and light unit.  Laptops are small personal computers designed for using on the move. Today there are more laptops sold in the general PC market. There are many benefits of using a laptop, such as:

1. A laptop is completely portable

Portability is often the main advantage of choosing a laptop over a desktop computer. Portability means that a laptop can be used virtually anywhere, not only at home and the office, but also during commuting, in lecture halls, coffee shops, libraries or in meeting rooms to assist with presentations.

2. You can use your time more efficiently with a laptop

A laptop can be used in places where a desktop PC can’t which means you can use your time more productively. For example, office workers can tackle emails during the commute to the office with a laptop at hand and students can work on coursework at the university coffee shop during a break between lectures. If you work from home then a laptop computer allows you to move your office outside on sunny days.

3. You can gain immediate access to information

Carrying a laptop means having instant access to information, whether it’s from saved files or from the Internet. Immediacy allows better collaboration between co-workers or students, as a laptop computer can be flipped open to find a solution anytime, anywhere. If you are in a meeting and have forgotten an important document you can simply access it from your laptop computer.

4. Laptops are a manageable size

Laptop computers are smaller than standard PCs which is great when space is at a minimum. When not in use, a laptop can be closed and put away in a small space unlike standard PCs that tend to dominate a large proportion of a room.

5. Low power consumption

A laptop computer is more power-efficient than a desktop. This is beneficial for businesses (which run hundreds of personal computers, multiplying the potential savings) and homes where there is a computer running constantly. You could even save money on your electricity bill if you choose a laptop computer over a desktop PC.

6. Peace and quiet

It can be distracting to work at a computer with a droning fan or one that sounds like it’s taking off every time you open a file. A laptop computer is often quieter than a desktop PC, due to better components and less heat production. This means cooling fans can be run at a slower speed and less often, giving you a quieter working environment.

7. Battery power

A fully charged laptop computer can run for several hours off its internal battery. This is useful for journeys but is also handy if there’s a power cut and you still need to get work done.

A laptop is a great investment whether you require a computer for work or for pleasure.