9th May 2010
There has been quite a buzz lately on things that help save the environment. We have heard about renewable energy, solar energy, and a lot more different types of energy. However, what we do not know is that there are actually ways on how we could produce energy by playing. Yes, you got that right! Playing a game of soccer or football can create enough energy to power up your mobile phone or even light up lamps! This is where the sOccket Ball comes into play: the one of a kind soccer ball that produces energy every time you play with it.
So what is a sOccket Ball? Basically, it is your usual soccer ball that children could kick and pass around. Its shape and design will not give it away but once you inspect it closely, you would instantly know that it is not something you see everyday. See, the energy is derived from the motion of the ball. When a couple of children use it to play soccer for about 15 minutes of passing it on, kicking it, and such, the ball produces energy. That 15 minutes is actually enough to light up one LED light for around 3 hours! If the ball is used for an hour, which is quite short for children, then we are looking at around 12 hours of LED light!
As of now, you might think that the sOccket Ball is not that special especially since it cannot produce that much electricity to power your home theater system. But in developing countries, this is something that they would definitely be able to use.
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9th May 2010
When the tech world first heard about iPad, it went wild with speculations of a MacBook running on a tablet. However, the iPad seemed more like a blown-up iPod Touch. Because of that, a lot of people turned their hopes on the HP Slate, HP’s tablet concept of a real netbook running on a tablet.
Just a couple of days ago, our friends from Conectica.ca claims that they were able to get up close and personal with the HP Slate and this is their verdict:
- A little bit thicker than the iPad with 0.57 inches but does not compromise the portability
- Rear and back panels are made of plastic but still feels tough and dense
- Runs on Windows 7 and has an Intel Atom processor – good deals if you ask me
- Two cameras – one 3 megapixel camera at the back and a VGA camera in front
- Can play 1080p HD video (the iPad can only play up to 720p)
- Its multi touch screen is a bit smaller than the iPad (8.9 inches as compared to 9.7 of the iPad) which makes the extra thickness unnoticeable
- USB port and docking port are available
- Downside – extremely slow loading time (which is quite common for netbooks, I must say) and the battery life of 5 hours (compared to the iPad’s 10 hours)
However, if you want to have a portable computer with you anywhere you go, I suggest you wait for the HP Slate’s release as compared to stepping into the bandwagon and getting yourself a blown-up iPod Touch in the form of an iPad. Just my 2 cents worth.
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9th May 2010
We all know that we would do everything we could to make sure that the people we love are far from harm. However,no matter how secured things are, there are still circumstances beyond our control. For instance, water system in North America seems impenetrable, but there have been numerous times when E Coli (a harmful bacteria that causes diarrhea) was able to make its way to the waterways one too many times. This is the reason behind STER UV, a UV stirrer that is used to kill the bacteria in water just by stirring it.
STER UV came into conception when Walkerton in Ontario, Canada experienced a massive contamination of its water ways. Because of that, Olivia Blechschmidt thought of possible ways on how water could be safer to drink. Thus, the UV rod was invented.
The STER UV is designed in such a way that you just keep it on top of the kitchen counter when not in use. If you want a glass of water, simply take the rod from its cradle, dip it in the water and wait for the light to turn on, stir the water for about five seconds, leave the rod in and wait for the light to go off. This normally takes about a minute for a glass of water and about 3 minutes for a pitcher. As soon as the light goes off, it means that harmful bacteria has been eliminated and the water is now safe to drink.
With this invention, we rather be safe than sorry.
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9th May 2010
Looking for that perfect portable computer for your needs can be a mind-boggling process. With all the options in the market, it can be hard to choose the best model for your personal needs. It becomes more challenging when you start to consider factors such as price, capacity and quality. Luckily, below is a list that might make the whole decision process easier for potential buyers. Here is our list of top ten laptops:
1. Lenovo ThinkPad T400s
The Lenovo is great for budding and thriving entrepreneurs. It has the advantage having multiple ports, an incredible keyboard and touchpad, and a slender frame. Although it lacks a discrete graphics card, it makes up for it by having a Core 2 Duo SP9600 CPU and a CPU speed of 2530MHz, a Display size of 14.1 inches and a Hard drive size of 128GB. Up to date, the Lenovo T400 now presents a multi-point touch screen version of this laptop.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s is a fantastic all-around business laptop. Its slim, sleek profile gives it a trendy techie look. Measuring 0.8 inches thick and a starting weight of 4 pounds, it’s lighter than most of its contemporaries. Of course, it also has an integrated GOBI (for Wireless WAN access). The Lenovo is literally lined with ports, having a five-in-one flash card reader, a space allotted for 9.4mm DVD-ROM burner, a VGA and a Display Port option, built-in USB/eSATA port and more. It even gives the user an option to plug in two monitors.
Applications can be installed rapidly with the Lenovo’s 128GB SSD hard drive, which uses an Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600 processor with 2GB of RAM. The absence of the discrete graphics card will prevent users from loading games but this is all for the best since it helped cut down the system and makes the Lenovo cater to business rather than pleasure.
The Lenovo has a six-cell battery as standard. This enables it to last for 5 hours.
With a price range of $1599-$2130, the Lenovo is definitely a sound investment for those who seek a mobile wonder perfect for business.
2. Samsung X460-44P
This portable wonder has a Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU with a speed of 2260MHz, a display size of 14.1 inches and a hard drive size consisting of 320GB. The Samsung X460 -44P has a slick and slimmer look, being 14.1 inch thin, with many features in store; Such as its bright, easy to view screen.
Its latest price ranges from $1,298.99 to $1699. This comes with a 2.26-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU, 3GB of RAM, and a discrete GPU that will allow you limited game access. The X460 has battery life of about 4.5-hour. Yet its most outstanding feature is its ultra-portable size by measuring 13.3 by 9.7 by 1.25 inches and weighing just 4.2 pounds (add 0.83 pound for its charger). This makes it super light and travel ready.
3. MacBook Pro A1286 (15.4-inch)
The latest midsize model from Apple, this 15.4 inch MacBook Pro boasts of good performance, upgraded specs, better value, a bootable SD card slot and more options. It utilizes a Core 2 Duo T9600 CPU with a speed of 2800MHz and a hard drive capacity size of 500GB.
This version of the MacBook Pro has most of the feature of its predecessors. What’s new is its Secure Digital (SD) card slot that lets users transfer files to their Mac and boot the laptop. According to Apple, the MacBook Pro supports the following cards: SD (which holds 4MB to 4GB of data), SDHC (which holds 4GB to 32GB of data), microSD (with an adapter), and miniSD (with an adapter).
Its new batteries hold a chip that keeps track of charge level and temperature, and communicates this information to the computer. The batteries last for an average of 4 hours. The novel model’s lustrous screen is even better, giving 60 percent greater color gamut than former MacBook Pros. The display uses LED backlight technology for enhanced screen color accuracy.
The latest price range for the 15-inch MacBook Pro ranges from $1699-$2299, depending on which version. But this range is significantly lower than its predecessor’s price range. Surely though, it’s worth every cent. The 15-inch MacBook Pro has a quicker processor, higher RAM capacity, a bigger solid-state drive option, a longer-life battery, a superior display, and an SD memory-card slot–all at a lesser cost.
4. Dell Studio XPS 16
Dell offers a shiny and stylish notebook that has plenty of options. The Dell Studio XPS 16 has a Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU with a speed of 2400MHz, a brilliant screen with a display size of 16 inches, and a hard drive capacity of 320GB. Dell’s Studio line features a notebook with a sharp design, chic options at a reasonable price. It is both style and functionality all one practical package.
Dell Studio XPS 16 has price that starts at $1199. This includes a Microsoft Works 9, a 2GB Data Safe Online account (free for one year), and a facial-recognition security suite that uses the laptop’s Webcam to control the biometric security. Images on its RGB LED screen look sharp, and aside from its extra audio outputs, the Studio XPS 16 has several input options on the sides. It has two USB ports and one shared eSATA/USB jack, a Display Port, HDMI-out, and VGA-out jacks cover the user’s video needs. It also has a four-pin FireWire 400 port, a five-in-one flash memory card reader, a 2-megapixel Webcam, an Express Card slot, and a slot-loading Blu-ray Disc drive. Its battery lasts for about three hours and 41 minutes.
So if you want a notebook that’s stylish, solid, gets the job done, reasonably prices, and caters to all your entertainment needs, Dell’s Studio XPS 16 is the answer to your prayers.
5. HP HDX 16
The HP HDX 16 is a trimmed down version of its big brother, the HP HDX 18, at a much lower price. It uses a Core 2 Duo T9600 CPU with a speed of 2800MHz, a screen display size of16 inches and a hard drive power of 320GB. It has the advantages of providing desktop replacement performance and features in an all-purpose notebook, good speaker, and sleek look, all at an affordable price range starting at $1050 to $1973.
The HDX16’s battery runs for about 2 hours and 12 minutes in tests. This hefty machine weighs 7.37 pounds and measures 14.9 by 10 by 1.3 inches. It also features a d a 16-inch screen–which is great for watching movies and games when combined with it amazing sound set-up. Even the applications are efficiently generated and perfect for the hardware.
All in all, HP’s HDX16 brings users an all-purpose notebook that provides a good multimedia experience even on the road.
6. Toshiba Satellite U505-S2940
This year, Toshiba produced a good looking notebook with exceptional design features and great for general use and entertainment. The latest addition to the satellite laptop line has a Core 2 Duo T7350 CPU with a speed of 2000MHz, screen display size of 13.3 inches and a hard drive size of 400GB. With its admirable keyboard and function buttons, fine battery life, this little marvel sells for only under $ 1000.
It’s great for multi-tasking and has an easily readable screen with resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The U505 has a good selection of ports with an even better media system. It has loud, quality built-in speakers, webcam and microphone, and long lasting battery power.
This is a good value option for users who want a notebook for their ordinary computing needs, with good media capabilities, a great keyboard, and a reasonably long battery life.
7. Apple MacBook Pro A1278 (13-inch)
Users can’t go wrong with Apple’s retake on the MacBook Pro. Using a Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU with a speed of 2530MHz, a display size of 13.1 inches and a hard drive capacity size of 250GB, this baby has a boost in power for a much lower price. It also features a FireWire 800 port and Bootable SD card slot. It comes into two versions ranging from a price of $1199 to $1499. With its rock bottom price, FireWire, a fine-looking display, and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes it onto the top ten list as a good bargain for users.
8. Samsung NP-Q320
Eye-catching and easy to carry, the Samsung NP-Q320 offers good performance to a reasonable price. The price range is between $800 and $1000 for this all-purpose notebook that can do well for school, work or business tasks. It’s light and portable, weighing at less than 5 pounds with a visible.13.4 inch screen. This notebook operate
With a Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU at a speed of 2530MHz and with a hard drive capacity size of 320GB. Comfortable and practical, the Samsung NP-Q320 is a good deal.
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9. HP Pavilion dv4-1465dx
HP describes this portable as bigger, better and faster. The Pavilion dv4-1465dx has a Core 2 Duo T6500 CPU with a speed of 2100MHz, a screen display size of 14.1 inches, and a hard drive size of 320GB. This model possesses a decent performance capability with a good battery life span, and would cost user $750 or less.
It is perfect for users looking for a lot of horsepower at a cheap price.
10. Dell Studio 14z
The Dell Studio 14z is a glossy, slender all-around laptop featuring a crisp, vibrant display, excellent horsepower, and a discrete nVidia GPU for the low, low price of $750. The Studio 14 z has a Core 2 Duo T6500 CPU with a speed of 2100MHz, a screen size of 14.1 inches, and a 320GB hard drive capacity. It has an above average battery life of 4 hours and 32 minutes and startlingly comfortable keypads. Portable and quite light, it weighs 4.3 pounds and measurements are 13.1 by 9.0 by 0.8 inches. The Studio 14z also has a good quality system. This laptop is a sure bet for practical users looking to for an efficient, handy laptop.
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