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LaCie 301156U 1 TB Ethernet Big Disk Network Attached Storage Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)After seeing a few complaints about this drive, I looked into it further and found that most of the complaints are without merit.
1 - You are buying a NETWORK DRIVE - these are not compatible with Leopard's Time Machine feature, this is because Time Machine does not support network drives. (Hopefully this will change in the near future.)
2 - The USB connection is really allow you to connect in a pinch, when you have no access to a router. It is not intended to connect and be formatted as a regular USB drive. If you need a local USB drive, get one, its cheaper than this one.
3 - Speed. The only way to get a faster than this, is to dedicate a computer to serving files, Install Mac OS X Server, that would be faster than the embedded server in this device, but at how much more power & cost?
I actually ran a speed comparison with my Mac Mini that is currently running Leopard -- file transfer were nearly the same, albeit the Mac Mini has a laptop drive in it, but it has a full scale G4 processor in it, far more power than the embedded processor in the LaCie drive
The Good Stuff:
1 - This is one of the few NAS drives that supports AFP directly. This is the feature I was waiting for, in order to go NAS. All of the Apple metadata gets stored without loss, Very Very good! I hate having to use an SMB connection to a FAT32 filesystem. That is not Mac, and will never replace AFP.
2. When I installed the drive, I plugged it into my router, opened Safari and opened its web page from the Bonjour list. After setting up all my users and shared, I then popped the CD into my computer to read the manual.
3. This drive does not require additional software on your computer, if your computer can connect to a router, it will talk to this drive.
4. The drive can be expanded, you can plug an additional USB drive into it, that drive then becomes shared also.
The Bad Stuff:
1. The web administration interface is slow, but since I don't plan on administering the drive every day, I don't think its a real drawback.
2. The drive never seems to spin down. Some people like this because its instantly available at a moment's notice, I personally would prefer it to to have a user adjustable sleep timer, to save energy and have less wear on the drive mechanism.
Overall:
Like the LaCie drives I've used in the past, Its in a metal case, it feels solid, and it works well, and its made in the USA!
Also LaCie supports the Mac, as a forethought, not an afterthought.

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The versatile Ethernet Big Disk works with or without a network. Universally accessible on every wired or wireless network, this drive is capable of sharing files between Windows, Mac and Linux users. If there is no network available, the Ethernet Big Disk can be used with your PC or Mac without any file system limitations. Comes with an additional USB 2.0 port for attaching an extra hard drive expand your network¿s storage capacity. The user-friendly Wizard Install with Auto IP configuration quickly and easily sets-up your Ethernet Big Disk. The full-featured web-based administration interface allows configuring your network settings including user profiles and security permissions. Only authorized users can log on to specific shared folders. For ultimate convenience, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk can be accessed via web browsers, FTP or the network neighborhood. The Ethernet Big Disk can be used as a simple, cost-effective data server. PC, Mac and Linux users can simultaneously and securely store and share office files throughout the entire network. The impressive network performance, especially with Jumbo Frame support, makes this solution perfect as a centralized backup location. Encased in sturdy, heat-dissipating aluminum, its unique cooling system offers safe, near-silent operation. Easily play your digital media content on any UPnP AV-compatible digital media adapter (DMA) without the need for a computer. Ideal for streaming digital media content, the Ethernet Big Disk can act as your multimedia server. System Requirement: Ethernet switch or router, PC or Mac equipped with an Ethernet network adapter or a USB 2.0 port, G4 Power Mac/PC with Pentium II 233Mhz processor or higher, Web browser (Explorer, Safari, Firefox etc.).

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Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8679 11.6-Inch Blue Laptop - Over 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted something small, light, powerful with long battery life.
I had to send it back because the keyboard had some keys that did not work. So now I am waiting on a replacement, had to wait a while to get it so so kind of a bummer.
pros:
- battery life was as promised, 5-7 hours depending on what you do.
- way faster than my old N280 netbook (others report passmark of 891).
- variable speed fan runs a lot but is quiet even at some of the midrange speeds. The targus (10") netbook chill mat fits it nicely. Has vents on the bottom so a netbook cooler helps.
- Memory and HD doors on the bottom, this is a big plus for me. HD easy to change, be sure to undo the ribbon cable connector before lifting the HD out.
- Win7 reports 3999 Mb of total RAM (pretty good).
- BIOS can boot from USB devices (needed for emergency recovery).
cons:
- build quality seems a bit low, guess I am used to business model Dell's.
- screen flickers slightly, as if the brightness setting is unstable, but is otherwise crisp and bright.
- keyboard didn't work on my unit, feels cheap like my netbook did.
fyi:
- Comes with a 12Gb recovery partition, it prompts you to burn recovery DVD's, have to buy a USB dvd. You can order recovery Dvd's from Acer's support website. They appear to be bootable DVD's but I did not try them. Documentation says restoring from the DVD's does not remake the recovery partition, but preserves it if it is there.
- comes with a cloth sleeve, buy a better case if you want protection.
The price is right so no complaints if it works.

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Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, the Acer Aspire Timeline notebook PC series makes "all day computing" a reality. You'll be able to remain productive as you work remotely from 9 to 5 without ever stopping to plug in and recharge, or keep yourself entertained throughout an entire coast–to-coast flight without worrying whether you'll make it to the end of your movie. The thin and light Timeline 1810 (model AS1810T-8679) is made for modern mobile work and play with its 3.1-pound weight and thin measurements--less than one-inch thin at its slimmest point and just over an inch at its thickest.
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

The high-definition, 11.6-inch CineCrystal LED backlit widescreen display (16:9 ratio) offers 33 percent more energy savings than traditional notebook screens. A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. An integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light situations.

Providing an elegant, high-tech design, the system is also lead- and mercury-free--making it easier to recycle.



Key Features
11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness (Learn more)
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
Energy efficient, dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more)
320 GB hard drive
4 GB of installed RAM with 667 MHz speed
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1700 MB of shared video memory and support for DirectX 10 games (Learn more)
Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
Draft-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) with SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
5-in-1 memory card reader
HDMI (with HDCP) and VGA video output
Stereo speakers with Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement transforms the experience of movies, music, and games.
Up to 8 hours of battery life with Acer PowerSmart Manager enabled and depending on configuration
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.03 x 0.87/1.18 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 3.1 pounds
Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). This notebook also provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet networking (10/100/1000).

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
Analog video output: 1 VGA
5-in-1 card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
1 headphone/line-out jack (with SPDIF digital audio support), 1 microphone jack
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

What's in the box This package contains the Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8679 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); CyberLink PowerDVD; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days)

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11.6-Inch Widescreen Display with True 16:9 Aspect Ratio The 11.6-inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768 pixels) presents true 16:9 aspect ratio with high-def resolution and fast 8ms (millisecond) response time for high-quality media playback as well as increased readability in low-light conditions. And the LED backlight technology is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (providing up to 1700 MB of video memory as allocated by the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.



Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.



Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.

Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.

Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.



Energy Efficient Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)




The Multi-Gestured Acer Timeline


Extended Battery Life via Low Power Components and Acer's PowerSmart Adapter While most notebooks with long battery life use higher cell batteries which protrude from the back of the notebook, Acer combined numerous low power components with a standard high-capacity 6-cell battery, allowing them to keep the design as small as possible.
In addition, an Acer PowerSmart adapter senses when the notebook is unplugged, and stops sending needless energy. It also stops pulling power from the wall outlet when the adapter is full. The PowerSmart adapter saves 1752 watts of energy a year--equivalent to lighting a 15-watt (65W equivalent) light bulb for 116 days.

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Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Core2 P35 DDR2 SATA2 PCIE&PCI 8 Channels Audio ATX Motherboard Review

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(More customer reviews)A very good P35 based MB. Very well made. I am a loyal customer for Asus and this is my first Gigabyte one. I liked the features and the design. Within its category of entry MB, the features set was great, only missed a Firewire connector. The BIOS is very straight forward, however setting the RAM timings was very weird. At the begining I thought this was not possible, I looked around in the manual but could not find something to tell me how? May be it was my bad reading. Then I read a review that mentioned how to do this (just hit Ctrl-F1). Otherwise I am glade to use this MB.

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CPU Supports IntelCore 2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core 2 Duo / IntelPentiumExtreme/ IntelPentiumD processorsSupports1333/1066/800 MHz FSBChipset Northbridge: IntelP35 Express ChipsetSouthbridge: IntelICH9Gigabit Lan Controller8 Channels ALC888 Audio controllerMemory Supports DDR2 1066*/800/667memoryDual Channel architecture supports up to 8GB by 4 DIMM slots.Expansion Slots 1 PCI Express X16 slot3 PCI Express X1 slots3 PCI slots

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ASUS A8N-SLI Premium - Motherboard - ATX - nForce4 SLI - Socket 939 - 2 x Gigabit Ethernet - FireWire - 8-channel audio Review

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(More customer reviews)This motherboard comes with twice the cables that you will need to set up a computer, so you will always have a handy replacement box full of parts in case something goes wrong (not very often) or you decide to upgrade. The northbridge has a passive cooler, which greatly reduces the noise of the computer. BIOS settings are decent and if you know what you are doing, you should have no problem with it. It also offers a program that will automatically overclock your rig. I haven't tried it, I could never bring myself to trust a program to play god with my $500 processor, but for those of you with regular Athlon 64s, set it and go.
My computer:
this mobo
Athlon 64 X2 4400+
WD SE16 250GB SATA HDD
XFX 7800GT
Zalman cooling
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W PSU (HUGE cables, BTW)

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Asus (A8N-SLIPREMIUM) ATX nforce4 SLI 939 Dual Chann

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Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Motherboard Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently (yesterday) rebuilt my computer. My old MOBO was an ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe with a 3.6 Pentium 4. I put this MOBO in with an AMD 4000+. I have yet to try and stress out my dual PCIe eVGA NVidia 6800GT's in the SLI configuration yet, but the board and processer seem to work together extremely well. This MOBO has connectors for everything. For example, there are twice as many USB connecters on the MOBO than on my old one. Very handy for me as I have lots of USB devices.

I will warn you to buy an up-to-date ATX power supply like my 500w Rosewill RE502. This MOBO really needs a LOT of power. Not as much for the motherboard itself, but when you run 2 high-end SLI enabled video cards and 3 SATA hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration, you'll need not only abundant power, but the octopus of connecters that the devices need. Sure you can buy adapters, but upgrading a 20 pin to 24 pin MOBO connecter and a handful of other adapters can almost equal the price of the new power supply.

What's that you say...you aren't going to be running multiple GPU's and hard drives??? Why are you buying this MOBO then??

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The NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology enables two PCI-Express cards on this motherboard to provide extreme performance. Enjoy the latest games with most visual effects and the most demanding graphics multimedia utilities.Back Panel I/O PORTS -1 Optical & 1 Coaxial S/PDIF Output, PS/2 Keyboard port, PS/2 Mouse port, Parallel port, 2x RJ45 ports, IEEE-1394a/FireWire port, 4x USB 2.0 ports, 8-Channel Audio I/O Slots -2x PCI Express x16 slots, 2x PCI Express x1 slots, 3x 32-bit PCI slots

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Gigabyte Socket AM2+/AMD 770/DDR2/A&2GbE/ATX Motherboard GA-MA770-UD3 Review

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(More customer reviews)Product Specs are plentiful. I originally purchased this because of the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)in BIOS in suppport of the Quad Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition 3.0GHz and up to DDR2 1200 MHz memory modules and the Ultra Durable 3 technology. Currently running CPU at 3.4+ GHz w/ no voltage increase and no heat problems using AMD supplied H/S and fan. I normally buy ASUS boards for their excellent quality MOBO and crash free bios recovery.
I initially had some problems OC CPU and DDR2 1066MHz RAM. Updated the BIOS for current CPU ID updates. After update, OC proved to be easy and very stable. One word of note, most DDR2 1066MHz RAM, in my case (Corsair Dominator PC2-8500C5D 4GB Dual Channel)does not default at that speed, you have to overclock RAM or set in BIOS to reach that speed. JDEC specs auto default is 800MHz. EPP (enhanced performance profile)specs needs to be set/enabled, to unclock the 1066MHz speed. I kept trying to set multiplier, voltage, and timings w/o enabling the EPP specs mode in BIOS. Settings would never hold and PC would constantly BSOD. Finally after reviewing specs via the Easy Tune 6 window interface tweaker from Gigabyte and CPU-Z ID, I recognized the EPP feature that needed to be enabled. Set timings according to Corsair aggressive specs and PC is flying now with room for expansion. If you increase the FSB freq, this will increase memory speed over 1066 MHz. But doing this will introduce more heat in the system. MOBO have proven to be very reliable, runs cooler than other MOBOs, solid build. I think I just became a Gigabyte fan.
My build:
Cooler Master Centurion 590 ATX Mid Tower Case Black
CORSAIR 750w TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply
(2)Western Digital Caviar Black 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 32 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5001AALS
Lite-On 22X DVDrw-saw Sata Retail B/w
Corsair TWIN2X4096-8500C5D Dominator 4GB 2 X 2GB PC2-8500 1066MHz 240-Pin DDR2 CL5 Dual Channel
EVGA 512-P3-N973-TR 512MB GeForce 9800 GT DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition 3.0GHz Cache 8MB AM2+ 125W Processor - Retail
Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1 Upgrade 64 Bit OS
and of course the Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 (rev. 1.0) MOBO
Highly recommended. Will look to build a micro-atx small factor PC for my next project. Gigabyte will be first on my list.
Post comments: Make sure you check the Gigabyte approved memory support list for compatibility. The Corsair Dominator was not compatible with this mobo. Ordered the Kingston Hyper-X.

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Acer TravelMate C110 Tablet PC (1.0 GHz Pentium M, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, WLAN Bluetooth) Review

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(More customer reviews)This little computer replaces my Laptop, my Palm, and my Franklin Planner. It is very light and surpisingly resilient. The wireless features are fabulous. It is a pain to have to plug in the external CDRW/DVD drive I have (it has its own power cord ...), but I use the drive rarely. A USB drive is great for external strage and date transfer. The keyboard is full-size as far as key-size, but condensed - Home, End, and Number Pad are Fn keys. I am astounded by the accuracy with which my written notes are converted to type. I love this thing - and it turns heads!

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Use the innovative TravelMate C110 tablet PC like a clipboard by writing directly on the display with the included EMR pen or stylus. When you're ready to use the keyboard, just flip the display and you have a full-functioned notebook computer. The TravelMate C110 offers Intel Centrino mobile technology--with a 1.0 GHz Pentium M processor--which provides you 54g wireless connectivity and extended battery life. And it weighs just 3.2 pounds (without any external drives). Other features include a 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
The Basics
Hard Drive: The 40 GB Enhanced IDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
Processor: The 1.0 Ghz Pentium M processor is at the low end of speeds compared with other Centrino notebooks (with current speed topping out at 1.7 GHz). Because of itsdesign, the Intel Pentium M gets more done per clock tick than a Mobile Intel Pentium 4, thus providing the discrepency in GHz measurement (i.e., 1.7 versus 3.2). The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It has a front-side bus (FSB) of 400 MHz and a 1 MB L2 cache.
Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: This TravelMate C110 does not include an optical CD or DVD drive.
Keyboard & Mouse: The TravelMate C110 comes with an Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR) stylus for input onto the tablet screen. The standard keyboard also includes 12 function keys, 4 cursor keys, and 5 easy launch buttons (Internet, email with LED, wireless on/off, and 2 user-programmable buttons). It also has a touchpad with 4-way Internet scroll key.
Sound and Graphics The 10.4-inch LCD offers 1024 x 768 native resolution and it rotates to convert from notebook mode to tablet mode. Video is powered by an Intel Extreme Graphics 2 card with 64 MB of video RAM. It also has an sound card that's integrated into the main board, and offers built-in stereo speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots This Travelmate C110 model has an integrated 802.11g (or 54g) wireless LAN, which is quickly becoming the most popular wireless standard and is compatible with 802.11b connections as well. You get a smallish range of external connections, including:
2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 VGA monitor port
1 fast infrared (FIR) port
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
It also offers and integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software The Travelmate C110 comes with the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system. Other preloaded software includes Norton AntiVirus 2003 and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Dimensions and Weight Measuring 8.5 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches (L x W x D) and weighing just 3.2 pounds without any optional external drives, the Travelmate C110 is amazingly light and portable--just what you want out of a tablet PC.
Power It's powered by a 26 WHr rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, which features a 3-hour battery life, 1.5-hour rapid charge, and 2.5-hour in-use charge time.
What's in the Box This package contains the Acer Travelmate C110 tablet PC, EMR stylus, AC power adapter, and printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor as well as a 1-year International Traveller's warranty (ITW).

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Synology Disk Station 1-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage DS109 (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of researching before purchasing this NAS.My only regret, 10 days between my purchase and Amazon had dropped the price as new models have come out.
Coming back to the review, essentially NAS stands for Network Attached Storage, which is what this model is as well.You map the network drive after setting up ( its all so simple, i literally only plugged in to my router and followed the steps in the Quick Install Guide)
Features of this NAS are : File sharing, Download station,Torrent engine, FTP, Blog, Photo blog, HTTP server and Network backup, USB copy and tons more i might not even be able to write down, this would be sooo lengthy.
Prime competitors to Synology are QNAP, Thecus, Netgears' ReadyNAS
the reason i chose to go with synology is that their support forums are very helpful, support ticketing system has a very quick turn around time.And lastly their feature list is so exhaustive, i havent even used many of them, and THAT being me working in IT sector.
File sharing is done via File station 2 which is AJAX based drag and drop upload site, you can create users/ groups which are very much enforced if you need to create users with different access level/ permission.
FTP, HTTP server and can be configured with MySQL database , its almost a complete mini server;
that said i havent had any seen any noticeable flaws yet, Photo station(picture album blog), File station are really simple.
Synology beats everyone out in their wonderful user friendly UI(User Interface), which is why i choose them over QNAP, as not everyone may feel the need for iSCSI etc.
If money is not a major concern, please do buy the higher end double bay models it would be economical on the long run, as they also pack more punch having extra RAM and CPU Clock, i like the DS209 +II which just came out a month or so back.
Hope this helps you in deciding on your first NAS, always make sure you backup all data, and the whole point of backing up is to NOT just keep a single backup copy!
EDIT: looks like i am the first reviewer, although i can be sure that there must have been others here who purchased synology products,
Good luck in your NAS purchase,
Syed
***Update Feb 20 2010***
My DS109 Nas has been running awesome over the last months since the purchase, i really love the audio station.The Download station is fine, but i just dont get the same throughput of using a BT client on a PC like Azureus or BitTornado.
Recently with the new DSM 2.2, Synology has added support for iSCSI ! wow, which is great feature that is present on most QNAP devices.And, i gotta love this, Time machine support!
I had purchased a 13" macbook aluminum, and have used the time machine feature of this NAS.It shows up as an airport drive, and backups are a charm.
I am very tempted to buy some newer "black" models from synology which are really fast and furious!I am currently looking to buy another NAS, but after reading some reviews of Dlink's DNS 323/321 models i havent been happy.Synology really cuts the competition by offering so many great features packed in one neat device.
***Update March 26 2010***
Apparently while browsing on Amazon, i have come to discover that there is another synology NAS DS110J which is almost 100$ cheaper than this DS109 but specs are the same.Maybe the one that i have is almost a year + older.
**correction: there IS indeed a difference, DS109 has 1.2 GHZ ppc processor, where as the DS110j has 800 MHz, depends on your needs then i guess.
check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/Synology-DiskStation-Diskless-Attached-DS110j/dp/B002XQ3C36/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269632405&sr=8-6
So buy the DS110j if you are looking for 1 bay cheap synology NAS
Cheers!
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Buffalo LinkStation Live 500 GB Multimedia Storage Server HS-DH500GL Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm just writing this review because I believe this product and the company are dealt with a bit unfair in other reviews.
I just installed this device - I own a older Linkstation which works without any problems for non-stop 3 years now - and I would like to mention a few points. I also talked to Buffalo support before buying it (which yes, has a long waiting time on the phone but very compentent people, I believe, that answer at the end, and got clarification on a few points.
The good:
+ fast, just copying 75 GB in around 90 minutes on a 100 MBit network, and the speed is just fine
+ good looking, this device looks great
+ easy to install
The bad:
not much really
- if you enable the media server it reads/writes constantly, the reason is it indexes the disk for new files all the time - buffalo support is aware of this and will release a new firmware which allows you to index manually with a button on demand, this is a good solution for me
- no more bad, sorry ;-)
I find many of the reviews here a bit strange, lets talk about some examples:
- Scanner does not work (well, ALL these devices dont support Multifunction printers, because they technically can't, this is not Buffalos fault
- I put a new firmware on my device and now it's broken - well, apparently, earlier firmwares where different for the Pro and Live model, if you put the wrong firmware on it can't boot anymore, is this Buffalos fault??
- noisy hmmhh, mine is SUPER quiet - actually quieter than the old modell, how quiet do you expect a harddisk to be??
- web interface slow, that's true and I find it a bit strange, but how often are you changing parameters over the Web gui? It's a bit strange, but only a very minor nuissance.
I get the feeling that many users buying a media server are a bit novice at IT devices. Also because the PRO line gets better reviews.
Anyway, I nearly would not have bought this device because of all the bad reviews. But it would have been a mistake. I love it. It's not expensive and I personally recommend it!
Hope this helps.
Armin

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Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 13.3-Inch HD Laptop (Black Brushed Aluminum) Review

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(More customer reviews)When receiving the package, I immeadiately charged it. Afterwards, downloaded all the programs that I needed to replace my four year old laptop. Talked to the internet company to get that started (my fault b/c I forgot a step to set up). After my set-up was done, I absolutely LOVE it!!!!
My soul purpose for the Timeline is writing. But I do need to carry the laptop to different locations and interview clients. And this "dream" laptop is a sure delight. The processing speed is quick for what I do. Downloads are fast. And the biggest plus....this laptop does not get HOT like my old one. So, I'm ditching the "lap"top cooler! I'm free to roam.
The Battery life is outstanding! I surfed the web for over two hours(unplugged from the ac adaptor) before I came to write this review, my indicator is showwing 90%...8 hours left! WOW!!! Granted, I did some tweaking to the display and power adjustments. But still, 8 hours left after two hours of surfing the net....I love this laptop!
Now the down side. If you're looking to webcam with this laptop, you'll be disappointed. You need to be outside for the proper lighting. Or you can have the lamp light your face if you're indoors. I have adjusted the webcam to a certain degree, but still the quality wasn't there. But like I mentioned before, the soul purpose is for writing.
PRO: Lightweight, Battery life!
CONS: Webcam quality.
If anything should arise in the near future, I'll add it to my review.
I highly suggest the Timeline X to everyone who is in my position.
Addendum:
Someone asked for the Windows Experience Index:
Processor: Calculations Per Second..... 6.3
Mem(RAM): Memory Ops Per Second..... 5.9
Graphics: Desktop Performance for Win..4.7
Gaming Graphics: Performance.....4.9
Primary Hard Disk: Data transfer..... 5.9

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Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)WHO TO BUY FROM: Amazon did not have this item in stock, so I waited for Amazon to have it in stock before buying - turned out to be the right decision. I bought another LCD tv last year from "ButterflyPhoto", a seller on Amazon's website, and it was a horrible experience. So I vowed never to buy a big ticket item from any other seller than Amazon on its site. Those sellers have such great reviews b/c if you get screwed like I did and the sale never goes through, you can never rate them. So only happy customers get to rate those sellers, hence the above-avg reviews.
DELIVERY AND DEFECTIVE TV: I ordered the TV on a Thurs and it was delivered to my house on Tues. Pilot (carrier) called to schedule and appt, brought it into my house, took it out of the box and placed it on my tv stand, then made sure it worked before asking me to sign. But by Friday, a 1/2 cm black line appeared in the screen (yikes!). On Sat. I called Amazon and they were great in shipping out a replacement TV immediately at no extra cost to me (they even gave me the option to replace with another make/model). The new TV arrived the next Fri and Pilot packaged and removed the defective TV. The new TV works fine (so far, fingers crossed). After mentioning my ordeal to several friends, a few mentioned they had defective LCD TVs also - so I guess its not so uncommon.
Dealing with Amazon is great. If I bought from those other sellers, I would have been left to deal with Sony via the warranty - No Thanks! Its worth the extra hundred dollars or so to go with Amazon.
PICTURE QUALITY: The HD picture is amazing. I had a 2004 42' Sony WEGA that produced 1080i, but the Bravia is a much, much better HD picture (however, it seems Comcast broadcasts in 1080i, not 1080p). When watching sports on my WEGA, the picture could not handle fast action so well. The Bravia corrects this pretty well (via the 120hz) and there is definitely a noticable difference/improvement versus my old WEGA. The 120hz is well worth the money.
BOTTOM LINE, at $1,823, I am happy with the TV even after the first one was defective. I found the Samsung to be too glossy a picture and didn't like the touch of red, so the 52v5100 was the perfect TV for me at that price. Buy from Amazon, not those other tricksters.

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Dell Latitude CPXH PPX (500MHz Pentium III, 128MB RAM, 10 GB Hard Drive) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a dell computer on August 5th and it came in on August 11th. It did not work. I contacted Dell and they told me I needed more memory, even though this computer should have had enough memory. They refused to send it to me and I was forced to purchase more memory on my own. The computer still did not work correctly I was hit by Hurricane Charley and was without power for a week, followed in six weeks' time by Hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. These hurricanes left me without power and internet connection for a total of almost four weeks. When I finally got to the point where I could deal with this computer again, I contacted Dell to return it. They refused to allow me to return it because I hadn't returned it within their 15-day time period. I explained what happened with the hurricanes and they still refused to grant an exception. I am now stuck with a computer that does not work. Please do not purchase a Dell computer. You will have nothing but headaches.

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MSI S6000-017US 15.6" Notebook PC Review

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(More customer reviews)Picked up this one at Office Depot today and so far very excellent. Absolutely the best sound system I've heard on a laptop.
A sound app is included and my iPod sounds great. I don't know about battery life as of yet. The chiclet key board is far too sensitive however I'll put up with it. We're traveling and it connected well with the condos weak WiFi. My wifes 3 year old acer laptop will NOT connect unless it's moved to the main office. Not too sure about the e-Sata input, would have liked a fire wire instead for my ext. HD, The USB-2 however works fine. I'll report back as I learn this laptop.
Update Nov 06:
I loaded up Photoshop CS5 and so far it is a good performer. A core monitor "Gadget" indicates that the dual core,(4 threads)i5 processor is loafing and waiting for the hard drive. Most likely file swapping with the slow 5200 rpm hard drive. I'm wondering if a 7200 HD would help with the >30Mb image files I toss around in Photoshop. Although with Win 7 64 bit and 4 gig of ram it should be a screamer.

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(More customer reviews)Good construction, fairly fast boot (but watch out for internal USB devices, that adds like a second for each device!!, features a-plenty. Only one 16x slot. Don't see the use for the 1x, maybe audio. But this one's audio seems robust; excited to try out the 10-channel. ExpressGate does NOT use wifi adapters - didn't realize that one. Dual channel support - this means get your RAM in pairs, and get all the same kind. The placement of the PCI slot right next to the 16x is unfortunate; don't they know most cards you'd want to use with it take 2 slots of space?
Total USB connectors is 12. That seems pretty generous. I don't get the legacy support for LPT and COM, though they are internal.
Use the DVI/HDMI. I have not tried them yet but they are bound to be better than the VGA, which is marred by interference. It's like looking at a projection that's under a pool of water or something, kind of. Faint wavy dark lines flit across at all times. And a little blurrier than my laptop's VGA output!
The onboard graphics is surprisingly capable and of course silent. Can play Braid (a very fill-rate intensive game) at 30fps if you overclock your CPU a bit. You can even overclock the onboard DDR3 VRAM. If anyone knows how to enable some kind of hot-switching between onboard and PCI-e leave a comment! Would be great to cut down on noise while using audio programs and coding.
The overclocking on this board is extremely robust. I love how easy it is. You can just tell it a percentage to overclock a component and it can do it automatically.
All in all this board is awesome for a small gaming system. The large heatsink I got fit very well and was easy enough to mount. Keeping this thing cool is also helped by the fact that it does adjust cpu speed and fan speed based on load and temp, like a good laptop.
Overall, I am happy! Good quality, overclocking du'jour, generous USB, and not-bad onboard graphics all make it a great buy at the price. Legacy connectors, bad VGA and lack of hot-switching between onboard and PCI-E graphics keep it from being a 5.

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XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Ready Video Card (Dual DVI/S-Video) Review

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(More customer reviews)First things first: This is the XFX Alpha Dog edition. The PVT it gives says it is the stock XFX but the one I got in the mail was the Alpha Dog.
I have a Dell Inspiron 530 computer with the Q6600 and the 8600GT graphics. I bought this as an "upgrade." First things first, I had to upgrade my power supply from the stock 350watts to a 500watt PSU. This graphics card has a power supply plug on the end of it. The card is INCREDIBLY LONG ... So much so you better make sure you have space for it if you have a small box. For the Dell Inspiron 530 - had to take out a hard drive to get it in the case.
Now for the actual review. I'm an Eve-Online player. I went from 170FPS (8600GT) to 410 FPS (8800GT) in station with Eve Classic. I went from low 50 FPS (8600GT) to 210 FPS (8800GT) with Eve Premium. Yeah, there is a HUGE difference... The graphics are so much better than the 8600GT as well.
The downsides (reason for 4 stars): This card runs INCREDIBLY hot - so hot I can't even touch it for a second. The card is upside down in my case so it blows hot air to the bottom and just recirculates it. I had to install a case fan and leave a PCI slot open to blow the hot air out. I HAVE NOT had the card freeze but if you don't have good case ventilation that might be an issue for you.

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