Taking care of your laptop's battery

Taking care of your laptop's battery

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Does it seem like no matter what you do, your computer is always out of battery power? It might be time to replace the battery. Every battery has a designed capacity-basically the amount of charge that it's designed to hold. Over time batteries lose their ability to hold a charge. This means that even though you're fully charging your battery, the actual amount of power that the battery can hold is going down.

Some of the telltale signs that your battery is going bad are shorter use times, and subsequently, shorter times to recharge. If you notice the amount of time you can spend unplugged is going down, then chances are your battery has lost much of its ability to hold a charge. Another sign that your battery might be on the wane is that it takes less time to recharge. A battery that's going bad might also cause your computer to turn off or hibernate unexpectedly, even if the battery meter displays ample capacity remaining (70 or 80 percent).

Fortunately, Windows can help you know when your battery is unable to hold a full charge. When your battery gets down to 40 percent of its original capacity (that is, it can only hold 40 percent or less of its designed capacity after it has been charged), you'll see a notification via the battery meter icon that your battery might be going bad. This notification is new in Windows 7-earlier versions of Windows can't notify you when your battery is going bad. If you don't want to receive this notification, you can turn it off by clearing the check box on the battery meter.

Battery meter showing a notification that a battery might be going bad

Many batteries will show signs of problems well before reaching 40 percent of their original capacity. Also, many computer manufacturers have programs that you can use to measure the performance of your battery. These programs might be more sensitive to battery problems and should be used first to check the condition of your computer's battery. For more information about solutions to this problem, see Solutions to common battery problems.

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Some computer manufacturers report the designed capacity of their batteries to be the level of the last full charge, so it's possible that your battery might be below the warning threshold without giving you any warning. If your computer continues to run out of battery too quickly, but your battery meter shows that it's fully charging, it might be time to consider replacing your battery. Check with your computer manufacturer for information about replacing your battery.

Using the battery meter to monitor power consumption

• The battery meter is a handy tool located in the notification area of the Windows taskbar that makes it easy for you to keep an eye your computer's power consumption. The battery meter icon indicates whether your laptop is plugged in or whether it's running on battery power . When you point to the battery meter, you can see the percentage of battery charge remaining as well as an estimate of how much time you have until you'll need to plug your computer in.
• When you click the battery meter icon, you can get more information-like which power plan you're using and, if you have more than one battery, how much charge is left in your second battery. You can also change power plans and access additional settings for managing more power options. For more information, see Battery meter: frequently asked questions.

Battery meter showing power plans

Using power plans to save your battery

One of the easiest ways to save your battery without affecting the performance of your computer is to use one of the built-in power plans that come with Windows. Power plans are basically collections of hardware and software settings that control how your computer uses power. There are two power plans that come with Windows that are useful for laptops:

Balanced. This is the plan that most laptops use by default. It offers full performance and display brightness when you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity.
Power saver. This plan can help you get the most from a single battery charge. It saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.

In addition to the power plans that come with Windows, your computer manufacturer might offer additional plans. You can also create your own power plan, or customize the settings for one of the existing plans. For more information, see Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme).

Getting the most out of your battery

In addition to using power plans to get the most mileage out of a battery charge, it's also important to take care of your battery to make sure you get the most life out of it.

• Make sure you're following the manufacturer's instructions for charging and maintaining your battery. Only use a charger and power cord supplied by the manufacturer.
• Don't let your battery get too hot (or too cold). A hot battery is a sign of trouble and usually means that your battery isn't working properly. You should stop using it right away. Also, make sure that your battery isn't exposed to extreme temperatures. Batteries are designed to work best at room temperatures. Avoid using (or even storing) batteries in extreme temperature conditions.
• Use your battery to keep it fresh. Don't keep your computer plugged in all the time. It's a good idea to discharge and then recharge your laptop battery about once a month. Also, you should let your battery run down before you recharge it.
  

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France's government relies on electric cars

France's government relies on electric cars

The French government wants to change the state vehicle fleet to environmentally friendly electric cars. The purchase of the planned 50 000 electric cars to start in autumn this year and for the corresponding contracts are advertised. The electric vehicles will come in public administration and public companies to use. The Post, the power company EDF and the SNCF railway company to obtain vehicles with electric drive. According to a report in the newspaper "Le Monde" in the next five years, even 100,000 electric cars are purchased.

At the post office to be used until the year 2013 about 10,000 electric vehicles, representing 25 percent of the total fleet. The newspaper reported the government would continue to strategically participate in the investment to build a battery factory for electric vehicles and work to ensure a state fund. The construction project is led by the French car manufacturer Renault and both the Atomic Energy Commission and the companies involved AESC. The location of the battery factory is Flins near the French capital Paris.

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Price of solar cells in 2010

Price of solar cells in 2010

According to the American folk think tank, the World Institute and the Prometheus Institute forecast monitoring, solar cell prices in 2010 will be reduced by 40% or more, and become a major power generation means. World solar cell market in 2000 after the rapid increase of 6 times in a single year of 2006, up nearly 50% over the previous year. So far, Germany and Japan as the market center, the future will be Spain and the United States. Less silicon raw material used for several years probably can be solved, now many manufacturers have to reduce the cost of production in 2010 is expected to be lower than 40%.

As the silicon raw material shortages and price increases, promoting the efficient use of silicon technology and thin film amorphous silicon solar cells or the development, projected to reduce costs. Thin-film solar cells has led to "Silicon Valley" venture capital department concerned with the existing methods using different modes of production expected to be a lot cheaper supply. Report that in the near future, solar cells can be fully competitive with the existing price of electricity.

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Eramet global nickel supply and demand forecast to improve

Eramet global nickel supply and demand forecast to improve

France ERAMET Group has recently released the 2008 global nickel supply and demand conditions forecast. According to the forecast of nickel oversupply situation in 2008 than in 2007 would improve. January 2008 to December apparent consumption of nickel is expected to 1.435 million tons, output was 1.455 million tons, the excess 20,000 tons. The actual supply and demand of nickel in 2007 the number of the world were: consumption of 1.368 million tons, output of 1.436 million tons, 68,000 tons surplus. Therefore, the 2008 is still excess supply of nickel, but lower than in 2007 improved.

Apparent consumption of nickel is based on the global stainless steel production. World stainless steel production in 2007 28.099 million tons, annual output is expected to 3019 2008. Million tons, an increase of 7.4% over 2007. It is expected that in 2008 the world consumption of nickel may be more apparent increase of 4.9% in 2007.

However, ERAMET said China nickel pig iron production of nickel in 2008 will affect supply and demand. Chinese nickel pig iron production by the impact of the increased possibility of oversupply of nickel.

ERAMET said, China's imports of nickel ore stocks lower estimated 8.5 million tons, nickel content 10 tons. Market sources said that if the batch processing of nickel ore into nickel pig iron, nickel supply the world market will be uncertain to what extent.

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Solar tree appeared in the streets of Austria and Italy

Solar tree appeared in the streets of Austria and Italy

Europe, some streets will be the use of "solar trees" by the solar-powered prototype facilities and appearance on the streets.

Vienna Ringstrasse leisure in Austria in October 2007 the street was set up this solar tree. They can provide enough light for the night.

Despite the clouds full days without direct sunlight, but solar tree can store enough solar energy. This tree can be used for solar street lighting.

Solar tree street in Vienna

Solar trees set of solar electric LED lighting systems can reduce carbon emissions.

2006 European street lighting electricity consumption of the total electricity used by 10%, or 20,000 KWh, equivalent to 2.9 billion tons of carbon emissions.

Austria Graz city population of nearly 300,000, use energy efficient lighting, the 2005 data, saving 524,000 KWh of electricity, festival capital € 67,200.

Solar tree branches on the set of 10 solar lights, each composed of 36 solar cells, they also have a rechargeable battery and electronic systems.

Sensor for measuring the brightness of space, and start automatically at sunset and sunrise solar light solar lights automatically turn off.

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LME nickel prices fall to two months maximum

LME nickel prices fall to two months maximum

Beijing July 25, according to foreign media reports, nickel prices in London fell for the highest level in two months due to stainless steel producers to reduce the use of nickel. Copper, aluminum and tin prices also fell.

As of 16:45 local time until the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month nickel contract price for delivery in 1201 U.S. dollars fell to 18,749 U.S. dollars per ton, down 6% from May 22 is the highest since the decline is June 20, 2006 now has the lowest price.

China's largest stainless steel producer in Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. said today that the company plans to produce more products with low nickel content. The world's fourth-largest stainless steel maker Outokumpu Group (Outokumpu OYJ), said nickel prices down by weakening demand and the impact of the construction industry, the company's dealers have delayed purchases.

Barclays Capital commodities analyst in London Sudakshina Unnikrishnan said: "stainless steel industry, there are no positive trends. China, the United States and Europe weakened demand for nickel."

LME nickel prices fell this year, 28%, is the six LME industrial metals in a decrease in the maximum, because the nickel price in May 2007 51,800 U.S. dollars per ton on the contact record high, the stainless steel producers began to reduce The use of nickel. Outokumpu Group said the drop in prices of nickel inventories of the Group's value decline, leading to its first-quarter operating loss suffered.

LME copper prices fell 190.25 U.S. dollars up to 7889.75 U.S. dollars per ton, down 2.4% since June 13 is the lowest price today. According to the daily LME inventory data, the exchange of copper inventories rose 1,425 tons to 130,875 tons, or 1.1%.

LME Lead prices fell 42 dollars to 2,170 U.S. dollars per ton, down 1.9%; aluminum prices down 47 dollars to 2,959 U.S. dollars per ton; of zinc fell 75 dollars to 1,850 U.S. dollars per ton; the price of tin fell 750 U.S. dollars to 22,350 U.S. dollars per ton.

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Bad year for investors

Bad year for investors

Most investors will not like to look back to 2008. After the strong stock market in 2007, the financial crisis led to dramatic drops in the stock markets. But the German market broke nearly in half. hp pavilion ze4400 battery

"That was a disaster," says Lothar Gries of the Protection of Shareholders (SdK). "In almost all investors, it should" give a very low, minus the deposit, he added. The German Bank speaks of an "annus horribilis". The benchmark index Dax broke the year as a 40 per cent and was quoted yesterday at 4652 points, after 2007 still increased by about 20 percent. The M-Dax fell by as much as 46 percent to 5264 points and is currently the TecDax fell by 53 percent to 459 points.

The largest losses were registered again because of the financial crisis in the Dax, the Bank values. Hypo Real Estate fell down, by 92 percent to 2.88 euros. German Postbank broke a 77 percent to 12,94 euros, Commerzbank fell by 76 percent to 6.25 euros and German bank became cheaper by 69 percent 25.99 euros. Already in 2007 they had heard because of the emerging financial crisis on the most losers. hp pavilion zt3000 battery

The title of "Worst Dax-value" shares the Hypo Real Estate but with Infineon, which also lost 92 percent. Already last year they had fallen by 18 percent, the worst paper in the leading index. From the former high of around 95 €, the share of the former Siemens subsidiary, has now mutated at 0.65 euros at the Penny-Stock.

The clearest winner was Volkswagen, which became more expensive by 98 percent and the year was yesterday quoted at around € 308.00. In the wake of the announced takeover by Porsche, the share of Europe's largest car company on speculation by financial investors through so-called short sales had increased for short periods even at over 1000 €. In addition, could only withdraw Dax rookie K + S the downward trend. The papers of the Kassel fertilizer producers recorded an increase of two percent. lenovo 3000 g550 battery

In the second row got especially ProSiebenSat.1 under the wheels. The share of the Munich television group lost 92 percent to 1.47 euros. Is seen critical in particular that can be the majority owner Permira and KKR by the Group in spite of high debt to pay strong dividends. Also, the retail group Arcandor (Thomas Cook, Karstadt, Quelle) recorded with 85 percent to € 2.70 a drastic fall in prices. The company writes still deep red numbers.

The only M-Dax-winners were the North German Affinerie with a gain of 9.5 percent to 29.17 euros. Europe's largest copper smelter, which exceeded several times the profit expectations of experts, has benefited from the acquisition of Belgian competitor Cumerio as well as from the entry of the steel group Salzgitter. hp pavilion zt1130 battery

In a particularly strong TecDax broke Solar shares. Above all, Conergy fell by 96 percent to 0.89 euros. The financially troubled Hamburger solar provider has several profit warnings still not recovered. Could only convince Epcos. The shares of the Munich manufacturer of electronic components goods rose by 58 percent to 19.80 euros. They benefited from the takeover by the Japanese electronics company TDK, which now holds 94 percent of Epcos.

Door number 19 provides for portable listening

Door number 19 provides for portable listening

Five more days until Christmas and you still need a little extra to make your gift package is complete? With today's Tip of the Advent story-news.de friends are happy - wherever you go. hp pavilion ze4900 battery

There are some people who can no longer fall asleep without audio book. Many probably handled with the CD-radio on the bedside table and gropes in the dark for the buttons or annoyed about dröhende voices from the great stereo.

It is also easier - and for little money. If the person receiving this gift does not accept a reasonably current phone cards with more than 2 gigabytes of memory or SD cards with the addition of HC each device. This manual should be consulted or the manufacturer are in demand. Also product reviews on the Internet Article condition often results information., It is probably also a place for an integrated memory card. Which are always cheaper - depending on the card there are 2 gigabytes starting at € 4 on the Grabbeltisch of the electronics market. lenovo 3000 g530 battery

Then fit a number of audio books - such as a file of vorleser.net or as a copy of the CD. With the built-in speaker near the pillow, or (for Strahlungsängstliche) on the bedside table is provided by the phone for the bedtime story. With the headphones on the phone to stay with the audio books through the world and of course also fit a lot of music, photos and videos on such a card.

How to hack forces the customer

How to hack forces the customer

The inexpensive alternative in the digicam batteries no longer work lenovo battery. And the mp3 player will not work with every computer. Such restrictions are common in electronics practice. And the client? The pitfalls, the difficulty. We show you how.

The message: Panasonic blocked with software updates for its digital cameras (often cheaper) batteries, accessories manufacturers. The argument is Panasonic in the past often discussed security issues (some fake) to accessories batteries that could catch fire.

Criticism: A rogue who thinks evil, but that so often observed pattern also fits here: With competitors restrictions applied specifically excluded from the accessories market and its own batteries may continue to be sold at the price of its own. Cited by Panasconic lenovo x200 battery security concerns may seem reasonable, but a few thousand other companies in the market apparently still have the problem under control. Thereby acting the arguments advanced.

The reality: Panasonic is in good company. On the whole market for hardware and software manufacturers are trying to secure their living and shut out the competition - Customer loyalty the hard way. If there is a general advice to protect against the tricks of the manufacturer is, then it means that information before purchase. We have collected some examples that consumers constantly belch sour, and added some solutions. The list could be extended but still arbitrary.

Printer: probably the most prominent example: The printer manufacturers try their expensive ink for color printers by all means before the low cost to protect. A measure for the examples are encrypted chips in the ink tanks of Canon printers, which are necessary for the operation. Cartridges without these chips do not work with the argument that the level indicator of the cartridges would no longer guaranteed, and thus can break the printer.

Solution: The alternative providers do not sleep and have their own adapters developed with chips. Other hand, believes the quality of Billigtinten not always - especially in photographic prints a weighty argument thinkpad x200s battery.

Game Consoles

Playstation games that do not work on a Nintendo console, is somehow still understandable. Now the console but offer a lot of technical possibilities that are not used by the manufacturers. Free or third party programmer can not use this without a license - Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to install locks on their consoles. Thus, just not DVDs be played on the Wii, Nintendo DS lite could not be used for mobile browsing, despite wifi access.

The argument of the prevention of piracy is legitimate. But regardless of any third-party risk and the potential business models of the console manufacturers themselves - even if they often take years to implement.

Remedy: Hackers find a way anywhere - even on the game. The so-called homebrew scene offers alternative software and games of all kinds for the different devices. The use is not illegal, but means a guaranteed loss for the owner of the consoles.

Ipod without itunes: Using a mp3 player it depends on the computer, and pushes his music on it, no matter what machine - clear cause. Unless you have an iPod. His music is synchronized to Apple's iTunes will only send and only on one computer. Resourceful hackers circumvent this barrier, although from time to time, but with a new system software for the Apple iPod does the gaps regularly.

Remedy: If the lock of the own iPod model cracked and functions other programs besides iTunes thinkpad x200t battery, it is permissible to non-iPod recorded with a new system software. This means ideally, Komplettverzicht on iTunes, for that update the iPod automatically via the Internet.

Windows Mobile phones: smart phones with the Microsoft operating system, its data exchange smoothly only with a type of software: with Microsoft's Active Sync for Windows Mobile or the device manager of Windows Vista. In addition there is the program Outlook to manage not only files but also calendar, contacts and tasks on the PC. This is mostly to buyers of used equipment without Outlook come at cost of around € 120. For Macintosh owners, there are third-party software, but this usually costs money. An alternative solution with the free FinchSync and Thunderbird as an Outlook replacement is implemented hired to set up but for Basic too demanding.

Remedy: third-party software on the Mac, learning the procedure with FinchSync and Thunderbird.

Internettelfonie / Skype in the mobile phone network: mobile phones with WLAN technology and mobile Internet phone calls are also likely over the Internet - free of charge or within a data plan. In contrast, however, the German network operators have missed something, but because they believe their income through traditional phone calls.

Remedy: Try it in Internet search. Not all providers terminate Internet telephone calls, you can telephone with data rates of pure prepaid providers, for example. Sometimes the locks are only in the terms and conditions, but are technically not implemented and avoidable.

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Software vendors like to bake their own bread. This results in files that can be opened or edited only with your own program. The program seeks to protect, for example, MindManager, Mindjet's patents, the manufacturer, produces mmap files. These are not third-party software to edit or not saved again so that they can be used with Mindmanager.

Remedy: Use only a free and open formats in 2009 realistic - for example with open-source software such as the Open Office suite for the office or Gimp for graphics processing. Not all programs only allow a file format that can be partially stored in other, if it is acceptable for a loss of some functions

The iphone as a wireless modem to use: Convenient: The new iPhone can finally be used as a wireless modem, that is, the device stays in the pocket, the laptop dials into the Internet via the iPhone. Too bad: T-Mobile Germany cut off this function and would probably have this money for the switch. The Austrian network operator to see the whole relaxed and allow the modem use of the iPhone.

Workaround: There is probably only surrender to the iPhone's use of a separate tariff with a separate modem or telephone.

Verbatim introduces its first USB 3.0 hard drives

Verbatim introduces its first USB 3.0 hard drives

The 3.5-inch desktop model "USB 3.0 Desktop HDD" comes with 1 or 2 TB capacity. is a portable 2.5-inch version is between 500 and 1000 GB. Prices range 91-201 €.

Verbatim has launched its first external hard drives with USB 3.0 interface on the market. In addition to a desktop model with 1 or 2 TB capacity is now also a portable version with a 500 or 1000 GB of memory available.

The 3.5-inch drive dell tc030 battery "USB 3.0 Desktop HDD" and the 2.5-inch version "USB 3.0 Portable HDD Store'n'Go" are delivered with the backup and burning software, Nero BackItUp Essentials & Burn. Verbatim's "Green Button" solution is to reduce the energy consumption, adding the disks to be transferred to a defined time period or at the touch into a sleep mode.

To use the full speed, can a USB 3.0 controller card is required. His 2-TB desktop hard drive offers for Verbatim € 201.49 bundled with such a card for the PCI Express port. Solo does the USB 3.0 Desktop HDD € 176.49. The portable versions, which are powered by USB cable with power costs, depending on capacity of between € 91.49 and € 176.49.

The USB Implementers Forum had published the final specification of USB 3.0 in November 2008 on the SuperSpeed USB Developers Conference in San Jose. The interface allows a maximum transfer rate of 4.8 Gbit / sec, delivering up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

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Acer introduces 17-inch business notebook with Core-i-CPU

Acer introduces 17-inch business notebook with Core-i-CPU

The Travelmate 7740 comes with a up to 2.53 GHz Intel processor and lenovo thinkpad z60m 2529 battery DirectX 11 graphics from AMD. Its non-glare display solves 1600 by 900 pixels. It appears in early June from 799 €.

Acer Travelmate in early June a new notebook with 17-inch display and an Intel Core series processor or core i5 i3 announced. The suggested retail price for the business model Travelmate 7740 is € 799.

Buyers have the choice between the i5 Core CPUs 430M, 520M and 540m (2.26 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 2.53 GHz) or Core-i3 versions 330M and 350M (2.13 GHz, 2, 26 GHz). The processor has a maximum 8 GByte DDR3 RAM and up to 640 GB of hard drive to the side.

The matte 17.3-inch LED-backlit lenovo thinkpad z60t battery display has a native 16:9 resolution of 1600 by 900 pixels. As a graphic solution comes in addition to the integrated Intel GMA chip HD either a DirectX 11 GPU type ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 or HD 5650 for the use of AMD.

Other features include wireless (802.11b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, a multi-in-1 card reader and a dual-layer DVD burner. Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR or 3.0 HS and HD Webcam (1280 x 1024 pixels) can be ordered optionally.

For the connection of peripherals are available including three USB 2.0 ports dslr battery grip, and each one VGA and HDMI output. The duration of the 4400 mAh battery gives Acer with up to 3.5 hours. The operating system is the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional.

The Travelmate 7740 measures 27.5 by 3.6 times 41 centimeters and weighs 2.9 kilograms. Acer granted a two year warranty. It can be extended to three years.

The TravelMate 7740 is the beginning of June to the starting price of 799 euros on the market (Image: Acer).

Samsung introduces touchscreen phone with an integrated solar module

Samsung introduces touchscreen phone with an integrated solar module

The case of the Blue Earth S7550 is made from recycled water bottles hp pb992a battery. Facilities include WLAN, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The quad-band phone to appear at the end of November for 399 € without contract.

Samsung has announced the S7550, the Blue Earth according to their own information world's first touchscreen phone with an integrated solar panel hp pb994a battery. An hour of light will provide enough power for up to ten minutes of talk time.

In eco-mode, display lighting and reduces the duration of the backlight and switch off the Bluetooth function to increase energy efficiency. Using an integrated pedometer calculates the mobile phone on request, in comparison to the car will cut CO2 emissions and shows the basis lenovo thinkpad t60p battery of tree symbols to the number of saved by trees.

The shell of the phone is made from recycled water bottles and free of health and environmentally hazardous substances such as flame retardants, beryllium, and plasticizers. The charger consumes, according to Samsung standby less than 0.03 watts. The packaging consists of recycled paper.

The capacitive 3-inch touch screen of the S7550 dissolved with 240 by 400 pixels at 16 million colors. The 180 MB of internal memory can be expanded using MicroSD card. The TouchWiz user interface is available in version 2.0 and will allow quick access to applications such as hp pb995a battery camera, radio, or games. The pre-installed widgets can download more.

Additional features of the quad-band phones are a 3.2-megapixel camera with face detection and Smile, WLAN, UMTS with HSDPA (up to 3.6 Mbps), Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, a multimedia player and Exchange ActiveSync. Apart from the solar panel a Lithium-Ion battery provides 1080 mAh of electricity. The phone measures 10.8 times 5.4 times 1.4 cm and weighs 119 grams

The Blue Earth S7550 will come the end of November for 399 € without contract in the trade. The sale supports the Samsung conservation organization World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in the expansion of protected area in the Uckermark.

The Blue Earth on the S7550 can be mounted on the back of solar panel supply electricity (Image: Samsung).

VZ-group open to external applications

VZ-group open to external applications

Initially only available programs by selected partners apple powerbook g4 power adapter. About so-called business cards to users to specify what personal information they make available to third parties. The applications are free.

The FT Group, operators of social networks MeinVZ, SchülerVZ and StudiVZ, opens for external applications. First, only selected applications are available, for example, the teacher evaluation of the software vendor or platform Spickmich wooga apple ibook g4 battery.

According to the latest data SchülerVZ margins for the company promises to be OpenSocial concept for "a comprehensive data protection solution." Pro application is available for users so-called business card available, they can set the access will be allowed if and what personal information on a program apple ibook g3 battery.

The applications should in principle be free to users. For the second quarter of 2010, plans to introduce a VZ-group payment function can acquire with the user, for example, virtual goods, within applications. The marketing take over the VZ networks under a revenue sharing model kodak klic-7004 battery.

End of November, the business network LinkedIn opens its platform for third party developers. To gain access to the programming interface (API), a registration is necessary. This is to prevent malicious or unreasonable applications kodak klic-7005 battery.

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Asus brings 15-inch notebook with turbo technology

Asus brings 15-inch notebook with turbo technology

The UL50VT offers a choice of 33 percent overclock kodak klic-7000 battery. It works with a low-power Intel dual-core processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM and a 320 GB hard drive. The price is € 899.

Asus has expanded its notebook line in early October presented "UnLimited (UL) for a 15-inch model. The UL50VT-XO037V is equipped with Asus’ overclocking technology "Turbo33" which would provide up to one third more power kodak klic-7001 battery.

The UL50VT is powered by a 1.3 GHz Intel processor, the Core 2 Duo SU7300 range (800 MHz front side bus, 3 MB L2 cache). The CPU has 4 GB DDR3-1066 RAM and a 320 GB hard disk to the side. The anti-glare 15.6-inch display with LED-backlit display has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

As an integrated graphics solution in the Intel GS45 Express Chipset Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD is used. In addition, the New Release on a discrete Nvidia GeForce graphics type G210M dedicated with 512 MB of memory. Depending on requirements, users can switch between two graphics chips sony vgp-bps9 battery.

Other facilities include Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth, a VGA webcam, a dual-layer DVD burner, a Multitouchpad and a "Chiclets" keyboard with individually-cut keys. For connecting peripherals with three USB ports, a 4-in-1 card reader as well as one VGA and HDMI port are available.

The views UL50VT measures 38.6 25.9 by 2.6 inches and weighs about 2.4 kilograms sony vgp-bps9/b battery. The duration of the built eight-cell battery with 5600 mA are the manufacturers with up to twelve hours.

Asus provides the silver 15-inch notebook with preinstalled Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit off). The suggested retail price of 899 €. The guarantee period is two years, including pick-up.

The Asus UL50VT can be a button to overclock up to 33 percent (Image: sony vgp-bps9/s battery).

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First DirectX 11 graphics cards, the ATI Radeon HD 5570 series introduced

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First DirectX 11 graphics cards, the ATI Radeon HD 5570 series introduced

The boards come with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 128 bit wide memory interface. The GPU is clocked at 650 MHz. The first cards are expected in the near future at prices from 75 euro to come on the market.

HIS, PowerColor and Sapphire have presented its first graphic card models with AMD’s graphics processor “Redwood LE”, which is manufactured in the 40-nanometer process and supports DirectX 11th The boards of the ATI Radeon HD 5570 series have 400 stream processing units and a 128-bit wide memory interface.

The Newcomers work with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, the default clocked at 900 MHz (1800 MHz effective). The graphics chip runs at a clock of 650 MHz. All values correspond to the reference design from AMD.

The new Radeon cards support PCI-Express 2.1, Shader Model 5.0, OpenGL 3.2 ATI CrossfireX technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), which should relieve the CPU when playing Blu-ray or HD-DVD movies. In addition can be made using Eyefinity control up to three monitors. The introduced technology produced by AMD in connection with several displays a panoramic view of games and applications with a maximum resolution of 5760 by 1080 pixels.

With the included ATI and DirectX 11 with Direct Stream Compute and OpenCL the GPUs also all key components that are important for GPGPU computing, for example to convert videos faster.

The cards from HIS, PowerColor and Sapphire offer standard next to a DVI connector with an HDMI port and a VGA output. There are also variations with DisplayPort on the market. consume under full load the cards, according to the manufacturers maximum of 45 watts, so they do not require additional power supply. For cooling provides a single-slot fan.

The new entry-level graphics cards will be available shortly. So far have only been HIS a suggested retail price: The low-profile card “HIS HD 5570 Fan 1GB DDR3 PCIe, which fits through a small height and 17 centimeters long and narrow in housing will cost 79 euros in this country. Various Internet retailer list the cards already starting from 75 euros. For about 5 euros more you get, however, have a significantly faster DirectX 10 card of the type ATI Radeon HD 4850th

The Radeon HD 5570 cards should provide sufficient capacity is not too demanding 3D games (Image: HIS).

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Shuttle Launches Mini-PC Barebone Series

Shuttle Launches Mini-PC Barebone Series

The initial model is based on Intel's SG41J1 G41 Express chipset with integrated graphics chip. It supports Intel's Core 2 CPUs and up to 8 GB of DDR2 RAM. The price is 174 euros.

Shuttle has expanded its Mini PC portfolio with the XPC Barebone model SG41J1. The first of the new J-series come with a reworked from scratch on aluminum enclosure for Mini-ITX mainboards. It has one external 5.25-inch drive bay and two internal 3.5-inch bays.

The base is Intel's G41 Express chipset with integrated GMA X4500 graphics chip. The barebone supports the processors series Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron 4xx for Socket 775 1333 MHz front side bus with 800 to.

In two memory banks can be mounted up to 8 GB DDR2-667/800/1066-RAM, which works in Dual Channel mode. For a discrete graphics solution, a PCI Express x16 slot is available. The adjacent PCI slot is blocked when using a double-slot graphics card, however. For hard drives, three SATA-2 ports, one PATA interface.

Also offers the XPC SG41J1 Gigabit Ethernet, a 6-channel HD audio chip, PS / 2 ports for mouse and keyboard, a DVI output as well as eight USB 2.0 ports (two onboard). The power of the system takes a 250-watt power supply with Active PFC circuit.

To automatically include controlled cooling fan, large air vents and an optimized airflow. Optionally, a heat-pipe cooling is available. Pre-assembled cables are to facilitate assembly. Per Kensington lock can be of 32.5 times 21.5 times 19-centimeter mini-PC protected from theft.

Shuttle XPC Barebone SG41J1 is now commercially available. The suggested retail price is 174 euros. Suppliers can be found on the shuttle Store Locator. Other models of the J-series will introduce shuttle in the coming weeks.

The Barebone SG41J1 comes with a revised chassis. The XPC logo in the front is illuminated (Image: Shuttle).

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SanDisk Introduces SDXC memory card with 64 GB

SanDisk Introduces SDXC memory card with 64 GB

It offers transmission speeds of up to 15 MByte / s. The capacity is enough for 8 hours of HD video with a resolution of 1080p. In the U.S., the memory costs $ 349.

SanDisk SDXC Card offers 64 GB of storage space (Photo: SanDisk).

SanDisk has launched a 64 GB hard SDXC memory card on the market. The SanDisk Ultra SDXC achieved according to the manufacturer a read speed of up to 15 MByte / s, which corresponds to the speed class 4.

According to the SanDisk card for storing high-definition video is suitable, which can be written with 9 MB / sec. It supports the SD 3.0 specification and Microsoft's file system exFAT. The capacity of 64 GB is more than eight hours of video at a resolution of 1080p sufficient.

So far, only support a few devices SDXC memory cards. SanDisk expects, however, that the standard will soon be in high-definition televisions, Blu-ray players and recorders, cameras and video cameras, mobile phones, navigation systems and computers are finding their way.

SanDisk offers the Ultra-SDXC cards with a lifetime guarantee, which is in some countries, however, limited to ten years. In the U.S., the memory card is available now for $ 349. The manufacturer has been specified or no date for a launch in Europe.

Other suppliers of 64 GByte SDXC cards are Panasonic and Toshiba. Your models will go on sale in the spring.

SDXC The specification was adopted by the SD Association in April 2009. It applies to memory cards with a capacity of 32 gigabytes to 2 terabytes. In contrast is the SDHC standard for media containing 4 to 32 GB of storage space.

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CeBIT: TRENDnet announces energy-saving Powerline adapters

CeBIT: TRENDnet announces energy-saving Powerline adapters

The model TPL-303E transmits data, music and videos encoded with up to 200 Mbit / s. The power consumption is 3.5 watts in operation and 0.93 watts in standby. The device comes in May for 59 euros in the trade.

Trendnet has at CeBIT in Hannover (Hall 17, stand D70/06) presented a power-saving Powerline adapter with a theoretical transfer speed of up to 200 Mbps. The model TPL-303E is to consume 3.5 watts in operation and in standby 0.93 watts, which corresponds to the producers showed a saving of around 70 percent over conventional products.

The device uses the AV-version (Audio / Video) of the HomePlug standard for data transfer via the power line. This can prioritize traffic for streaming. Overall, up to 16 adapters by pressing a button with each other.

To protect against unauthorized access and hackers of the TPL-303E 128-bit encryption by using AES. There is no need for additional software. LED lights provide information about the connection status.

The TPL-303E is expected to be available in May for 59 euros on the market. Alternatively, Trendnet then a package with two adapters (TPL 303E2K) at a price of 99 euros. The warranty is three years.

The TPL-303E Powerline adapter allows theoretical speeds of up to 200 Mbps (Image: Trendnet).

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CeBIT: Kingston introduces economical DDR3 memory

CeBIT: Kingston introduces economical DDR3 memory

The top of the HyperX LoVo-series runs at 1600 MHz with a supply voltage of 1.25 volts. Alternatively, it can be operated with 1866 MHz at 1.35 volts. It comes as a dual-channel kit with 4 GB in the market.

Kingston has introduced under the series name "HyperX LoVo" particularly energy-efficient DDR3 memory modules. The top model KHX1866C9D3LK2/4GX works with 1600 MHz at a supply voltage of 1.25 volts. Alternatively, it can be operated at 1.35 volts with 1866 MHz.

In addition, Kingston Dual-Channel Kits at 1600 MHz at 1.35 volts (KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX) and 1333 MHz at 1.25 volts (KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX) to. The memory modules enable latency settings of 9-9-9-27.

The 4-GB kits were for energy-efficient desktop PCs developed to achieve high performance with reduced power consumption. Kingston has tested all products on an Asus motherboard type P7P55D EVO.

The memory modules come with a lifetime warranty and 24-hour support. The prices are not fixed yet.

The new 4 GB DDR3 kit can be with 1600 MHz at a latency of 1.25 volt power supply and operate CL9 (Image: Kingston).

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Asus Eee Box 1501 now with Blu-ray drive?

Asus Eee Box 1501 now with Blu-ray drive?

Asus has the Eee Box mini PC is already a compact EB1501 complete computers with optical drive in the offer. So far, however, the PC can only access CDs and DVDs. If one believes, however, the entries of a Swiss price comparison, Asus will soon be offering a model with Blu-ray drive.

The famous Eee Box EB1501 is based on Nvidia's chipset Ion. She makes fast a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor along with 2 GB of RAM, an integrated GeForce 9400M graphics and a 250-gigabyte hard drive as its own. As operating system Windows 7 Home Premium is used. In these matters it is to remain in a modified model. However, this does not have an integrated DVD burner but more a Blu-ray drive. An HDMI output for outputting high-resolution film is already in the known configuration available, so the ability to play HD movies might fail only on the hardware. This is unlikely, however, because the Eee Box EB1501 is fitted quite well.

What remains is the question of whether Asus actually an update of the complete plans small PCs. In our comparison is found by the alleged changes yet. However, this leads to almost any of the shops listed on the Swiss price comparison. On the Asus site there is still no word on a Blu-ray drive in the Eee Box EB1501. With a stated price of 629 Swiss francs (roughly 425 euros) for Blu-ray-enabled Eee Box EB1501 but in a realistic measure would be more expensive than those listed previously listed version with DVD drive (as from about 480 Swiss francs approximately 325 euros) is. In this country, the Eee Box EB1501 at least 380 euros will cost, so that even the Blu-ray model will be more expensive if it happens.

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