Mobile Computers

The quantity of small notebook computers available on the market at present is incredible. Quite a few folks may find it rather mind-boggling when searching for a new portable computer. I want to review some good selections when contemplating computer systems for $600 or less. These are great systems for your average consumer which will merely be exploring the web, sending e-mail, along with perusing images.

To start with check out the Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1140RD. This is an excellent basic level portable computer, which functions better than a good number of laptop computers, and has a multitude of ports readily available that you may simply expect on a larger personal computer. An individual can buy this notebook computer for about $450, and this possesses an 11.6 inch display screen as well as 1.5 GHz processor. Overall this laptop computer is ideal for the standard user, but offers an unimpressive battery life plus a rather poor speaker system, so take that under consideration when thinking about purchasing.

In case you’re looking to purchase a system having a bigger screen, then the Acer Aspire AS7741Z-4643 could be the best alternative. Along with a seventeen inch display screen, along with a selling price about the $500 mark, it becomes an fantastic option for swapping out a desktop computer. In case you would like some thing much more portable than the usual full Desktop computer, however don’t want to sacrifice a large size display screen, this will likely become your best option. Read the rest of this entry »

The desktop computer in my office is an excellent piece of equipment, and one that I really enjoy working with. Now last month I started working extended periods outside the office, and I quickly realized that without access to the information in my desktop, I was really going to have a serious problem on my hands. Right then and there it was clear to me what I had to do; I had to get a portable computer if I wanted to be more efficient while working outside the office. With a portable computer I would have access to the information on my desktop; in addition I could access our company’s website our email and also access the Internet. All of those are tasks that while outside the office, for me are extremely necessary.

My next step was to meet with our IT manager, and get his recommendations concerning what type of portable computer would be suitable for what I wanted to do. I also wanted to discuss with him any configuration issues that I should consider while making my selection. Our IT manager was extremely helpful, and invested quite some time painting an entire picture of a configuration that not only takes care of my needs, but also integrates perfectly into our company’s network and our security protocols. Our IT manager also recommended a laptop, he said this type of computer is perfectly suited for the type of work that I’ll be doing. He also had a comprehensive laundry list of options that I should carefully consider while making my selection.

The following are just a few of the recommendations from our IT manager’s extensive laundry list of options: Read the rest of this entry »

Want to access the internet internet on the go? Use bluetooth to tether your phone and get internet where ever you have signal. Lost? Use a bluetooth GPS module and GPS software to navigate your way out. Just want to play music and videos? No problem, install a front end like Centrafuse and have at it.

Hardware

The setup I have right now consists of an AMD Geode 1.4GHz processor with 256MB DDR RAM and a 30GB 2.5? hard drive. The screen is a 7? Liliput motorized touchscreen and the power supply is an Opus 120watt. The whole setup even fits in my glove box. The motherboard is a Mini-ITX form factor board and the dimensions are 7? x 7?. The power supply sits to the right of the motherboard and the hard drive is secured under the power supply in the little corner crevice. Then there’s a USB 2.0 powered hub to hook up bluetooth, wireless keyboard, etc. Read the rest of this entry »