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Razer Aurantia Gaming Keyboard

Rafael — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:35:40 +0000

Razer is renowned as the creator of some of the best gaming peripherals for PCs. The California-based company is famous for revolutionizing the computer game industry by creating cutting-edge gaming peripherals that give gamers competitive edge. Razer is also known for its gaming keyboards Tarantula and Lycosa, with their blue backlights.

Razer will be releasing its latest gaming keyboard called the Razer Aurantia. Though it still bears an arachnid's name, it is not destined to go down its predecessors' path. For one, it's not going stateside like the other famous Razer gaming keyboards. This one's East-bound - it will be available only in China. For another, it has red backlighting - which is very appropriate where it's headed.

The Aurantia is reported to be ultra-portable. It's dimensions are 446 x 205 x 29 mm or 17.56 x 8.07 x 1.14 inches with the removable wrist rest attached.

Razer Aurantia Features

can record macros
store 10 game profiles on-board
can disable Windows key for gaming

It's not hard to see why there's a possibility that the Aurantia will one day turn up in the U.S. considering the keys are in English.The Aurantia will be available in China in mid-July packaged with a Razer Salmosa mouse for RMB 399.

Dell Founder

Rafael — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:19:19 +0000

Michael Dell revolutionized the personal computer industry by skipping the middle man and selling directly to the customer. He also innovated PC manufacturing by developing a process to mass-produce individually made-to-order computers. He then enabled customers to order these personalized computers directly online. His innovations in manufacturing and distribution have made him one of the most successful businessmen of our time, always buy from the Dell site for more details.

How It Started:

Michael Dell, born February 1965, started the road to success out of his University of Texas dorm room in 1984 with just $1,000 and an idea to provide affordable personal computers to college students. Dell is now Chairman and CEO of his company with a net worth of over $30 billion. Dell sells primarily direct to the customer to avoid middleman mark-ups.

Dell Computer Corporation:

Dell is the world's largest PC manufacturer, growing from $6 million annual revenue to over $40 billion in only sixteen years. It employs over 40,000 people in over 170 countries worldwide. Dells product line has diversified to includes not only PCs and network servers, but storage systems, printers, hand-held computers, MP3 players, and televisions, plus a wide selection of computer services. Dell is the largest online computer retailer, selling an average of $30 million a day.

Computer Forensics Program = Bad News for Hackers and Criminals

Rafael — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:27:57 +0000

If you pay attention to the headlines these days, you've probably noticed a lot of new crimes are being committed. Typical news headlines on any given day can read something like this 'Computer Hacker steals customer data from company' or 'Man caught exploiting children on web site'. These kinds of crimes are heinous; they hurt innocent people and, unfortunately, they are just the tip of the iceberg. As we creep further and further into the Information Age, computer crimes are going to increase to new levels.

We know that law enforcement is involved in tracking these criminals down, but who is doing the behind-the-scenes work that makes it possible to catch these crooks? People that have received an education from a computer forensics program! These students are learning the technological skills that are needed to track down this new breed of criminal.

It takes someone well-versed in technology to assist police in catching these 'digital-criminals'. Students that receive an education from a computer forensics program often pursue careers as Computer Forensics Investigators. These investigators are the people with the know-how that it takes to help police to nab perpetrators of computer crimes.

There are also other opportunities available for a person who has attended a computer forensics program. Companies and corporations are also in need of qualified security experts to protect their investments from the tampering of hackers. The education received at a good computer forensics program enables qualified individuals to assume these security positions.

There is a whole world of opportunity becoming available for students of computer forensics. Whether you choose a role as a Computer Forensics Investigator, or as a Computer Security Specialist, the skills learned in a qualified computer forensics program at the skills are what you will need.

Sony Vaio Blu-Ray Laptops

Rafael — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:58:04 +0000

The Sony Vaio FW480J/T features a hassle-free Blu-Ray playback and a large 1,600x900-pixel resolution, a 16.4-inch screen, and fairly decent graphics that could handle many mainstream games without a hitch. A while back, this particular laptop model cost $1,199, which was okay if you compare it to other traditional gaming laptops.

A few months later, Sony released the Vaio FW560F/T. At $999, it slips under the $1000 psychological barrier. Still, at a dollar bellow $1k, It's a practically high-end model by virtue of its price - and its features. At its prices, it was able to keep Blu-Ray while getting an improved processor speed, and Windows 7 Home Premium as its OS. The Vaio FW560F/T definitely offers a better deal than the FW480J/T, which costs more but has less to offer.

But then again, most high-end gaming laptops have the Intel Core i7 processor, and they have never been faster. Having a Core 2 duo just doesn't put it up there with the others. This is why you couldn't really call the FW560F/T a gaming laptop. Still, it is really affordable and can handle most games better than you would expect.

Source:CNET

HP Pavilion dm3t Ultraportable Laptop

Rafael — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:54:43 +0000

Another awesome Christmas gift idea for your friend or loved one isHP's take on ultraportable laptops. The 13-inch HP Pavilion dm3t provides a balance of performance, mobility and affordability.

The dm3t series has a wide range of options from the type of OS, Intel processor, memory, and hard drive, thereby giving you alaptop that fits your lifestyle and demands. The base model runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS, ultra-low-voltage Intel Celeron SU2300, 2GB DDR3 memory (with a free upgrade to 3GB), 250GB hard disk drive, and up to 10 hours of continuous battery life. You can simply work with your HPultraportable in normal conditions without having to worry whether you should have brought the adapter with you.

The HP Pavilion dm3t comes in a sleek aluminum chassis (which explains the 4.2 pounds of weight), a 5-in-1 digital card reader, Ethernet connectivity, hard drive protection in case of an accidental fall, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, and an integrated webcam that performs well even in low lighting conditions.

Its downside, however, is the silver-mirrored touchpad that has a slugging performance according to reviews. Its glossy surface also makes the trackpad prone to fingerprint smudges. This comes in contrast with the touchpad buttons, which offered a satisfactory feedback despite its narrow size. The dm3t also has a slow cold start time, about two minutes long, and it takes 2.5 minutes to restart.

The HP Pavilion dm3t is available on its official website and other authorized resellers starting at US$599.99. They also come with AMD-equipped processors, thus reducing the price even further, although HP claims it would sacrifice the battery life.

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Kohjinsha Dual-Screen DZ Series Portable Laptop

Rafael — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:52:55 +0000

Just when you thought dual-screendesktop computers are cool enough, wait till you see a more portable version. Kohjinsha introduces the Dual-Screen DZ series, highlighted by a pair of 10.1-inch TFT screens with 1,024 x 600 resolution stuffed into a really thin, 4-poundportable laptop. The two screens work by sliding them away from each other.

Technical specs include a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo processor with RS780MN chipset and ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card, 1GB RAM (which can be expanded to 4GB), 160GB hard disk drive, an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ver 2.1 + EDR, 3 USB ports, and a 4.5-hour battery life-or so they claim.

The Kohjinsha Dual-Screen DZ Series portable laptop is available atGeekStuff4U.com for "only" 95,800 (around US$1,110). It comes preloaded with Linux OS, although you can have it replaced with Windows 7 Home Premium for an additional amount of 5,000 (about $58). It also ships in the United States and Europe, plus shipping costs of course, in three weeks if your order it today.

Image source: GeekStuff4U.com