From time to time, you may notice that your laptop’s battery doesn’t stay charged as long as it should. This is sometimes due to the user constantly keeping the dell inspiron 1525 battery on mains power, or allowing it to only drop to 50% before recharging. Modern sony vgp-bps2 battery are usually quite good at dealing with this, but every so often it’s a good idea to recalibrate your dell inspiron 1545 battery to get the best out of it.
You might want to check you’re laptop’s documentation, or check with the manufacturer to see how often you should do this. Sometimes they will say it’s not necessary, and sometimes they will say once a month, or once or twice a year. The response often depends on whom you speak to at the company and there isn’t a defined best practice. However, you can’t do any harm by performing a manual recalibration, so why not give it a go and see if it makes a difference?
Recalibration involves charging your acer aspire 5720 battery to 100%, and then discharging it completely to 0%. Once that’s done you charge it back to 100% to complete the calibration.
The way to do this is easy. Begin by creating yourself a custom power plan in your windows power settings. You’ll find the power options in your control panel, and once you’re in the power options screen, click on “create a power plan”.
On the next screen you’ll want to choose “high performance” and give your new power plan a name. For the purposes of this exercise, let’s call it “calibration”. Click next, and you’ll get the opportunity to choose the settings for your new power plan. Make sure you change all the dropdown lists to “never”, so that your laptop doesn’t power anything down. Now make sure that your calibration power plan is selected and in use. You can find out by hovering your mouse over the toshiba satellite pro 2100 battery icon in the taskbar of your computer.
Okay, now we’ve done this, the first step of the actual calibration is to charge your dell vostro 1400 battery to full power. So plug your laptop into the mains and wait until the dell latitude d630 battery power meter reads 100%. If you hover your mouse over the power meter icon, it should read “fully charged”.
The second step is now to remove the power cord from your laptop and making sure your power plan is set to the calibration plan we created earlier, wait until the Acer aspire 3000 battery power reaches 0%. When your laptop reaches this, of course it will shutdown. Be sure that you aren’t running any software when you do this, otherwise you could potentially lose some work, although usually laptops will automatically save it’s current state before shutting itself off.
Finally, the last step is to completely recharge you laptop again back to 100%. So plug in your AC adapter, turn on your laptop and wait until the dell xps m1330 battery is fully charged again to 100%. Don’t turn off your computer while this is taking place to make sure you get a full charge. You should now have a recalibrated dell latitude d610 battery that will hopefully last a little longer.
next blog: What to Buy While Waiting For Your New Dell Battery
2011-09-24
What to Buy While Waiting For Your New Dell Battery
If you've been affected by Apple's laptop battery recall, be sure to read our latest report, The Apple Recall: What You Need To Know.
If you're the (un)happy owner of a newly recalled Dell notebook battery, you'll need a portable, alternative power source to keep your laptop alive until a replacement Toshiba Equium a300d-13x Battery arrives in the mail.
The good news is that you do have options; the bad news is that the best (and safest) ones won't come cheap.
The most budget-friendly option (aside from dealing with your power cord for awhile) is to buy a lithium-ion HP PAVILION 3270 AC Adapter battery that's just like the replacement Dell will eventually send you.
Though the lithium-ion chemistry has been acknowledged as potentially fire-prone for years—and is one of the alleged culprits behind the bad Acer Aspire 5715z Battery in your Dell—they're widely available for just about any model of laptop on the market. Keep in mind that internal Acer Aspire 5810tg-d45f Battery replacement suppliers are trying to copy as closely as possible the voltage requirements and power density of your existing Acer Aspire 5315 Battery, to avoid problems.
Keep in mind, however, that Dell believes you should not use a third-party Acer Aspire 5535 Battery replacement. According to a FAQ on the company's web site, "Dell has a rigorous qualification process by which all Dell batteries are validated to ensure proper function, performance and safety," the company says.
"Some non-Dell batteries are available in the market with claims of compatibility with Dell systems. Dell cannot verify these claims, nor the safety of using them in a Dell system," Dell adds. "Dell strongly encourages our customers to use only Dell notebook batteries advertised as appropriate for their notebook model. Only Dell notebook batteries come with a 1-year warranty, are engineered for optimal safety and performance for Dell systems, and are supported by Dell technical support for the length of the warranty period."
Unfortunately, alternative APPLE PowerBook G3 12.1-inch M6359LL/A battery technologies such as zinc-air and fuel cells remain on the horizon as far as commercially viable power technologies. For now, the tried and true is probably best.
Ordering a replacement Acer Aspire 3050 Battery online from companies like APC (www.buy-laptop-battery.org) and Battery-Biz (www.battery-store.co.uk ) is as easy as selecting your machine's manufacturer and model from drop-down menus and clicking "Add to Cart."
Keep in mind, however, that even though Dell is blaming its current recall on problems in the manufacturing process, lithium-ion chemistry, while generally safe, is still volatile, and accidents can happen. (Indeed, Hi-Capacity, the manufacturer that produces the lithium-ion Acer Travelmate 505 battery sold by IBM FRU 92P1157 Adapter Battery Biz, recalled about 10,000 units a few years back.) Plus, buying another lithium-ion Dell Latitude D620 Adapter battery will still set you back between $100 and $200, and waiting things out with Dell is free.
If you're opening your own wallet, you might want to try some different tech. To steer clear of lithium-ion Hp Mini 2140 Battery altogether, try a universal external laptop battery. Though the price will depend on how many hours of juice you need, most Acer Aspire 6935g-844g32bn Battery in this category will run you between $150 and $300.
The advantages? They generally last longer on a single charge than the standard that shipped with your laptop, and many use safer technologies that aren't as prone to short circuits as lithium-ions. They're relatively light, usually weighing under 3 pounds, and in situations where you're able to use a portable universal Acer Aspire 5720 Battery instead of your came-with-the-computer model, you can free up a slot in the chassis for something more fun—like a DVD drive, so you use your newfound Acer Travelmate 2410 Battery life to catch up on your Netflix subscription. Here a couple ideas to get you started—check 'em out below.
APC Universal Notebook Battery
APC's Universal Notebook Acer Aspire 1682wlmi Battery is available in two models: the 65Wh ($149.99 direct), which supplies up to 6 hours of power, and the 80Wh ($199.99 direct), which maxes out at eight. A bit safer than their Lithium-ion ancestors, these Lithium-polymer batteries weigh in at two pounds and feature extras like multiple output voltages and LEDs that show you how much juice you've got left. Like Toshiba Equium u400-124 Battery-Biz, APC also offers its own online tool to help users determine which battery pack will meet their needs.
APC's director of its consumer network division, Ron Catanzaro, couldn't guarantee that its Toshiba Equium a300d-13x Battery packs wouldn't contain Sony cells. But so-called "Japanese" cells (made by Japanese companies like Sanyo, Sony, and others) have typically been considered the most reliable, which is why companies like Dell and APC do their shopping there.
APC also sells nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Dell Vostro 1710 Adapter battery, which are typically designed for older laptops, and not the Dell models that were affected.
Valence Technology N-Charge Power System I
This universal, portable power source ($199 or $299 direct) is compatible with just about any laptop on the market—including almost all of the Dell models affected by the recall—and offers up to 10 hours of plug-free power. And unlike Lithium-ion-based power sources, the N-Charge isn't pyrotechnic prone, thanks to Valence's Saphion technology, which relies on a stable, phosphate-based cathode material that won't burn.
M-Fuel's Notebook Power Bank
M-Fuel's claim to fame is a tiny chip the company designed that resides within its lithium-ion cells—purchased from Panasonic, not Sony. The chip identifies the power being drawn by the device being charged—whether it be a cellular phone, PDA, or laptop—and controls the voltage and other charging parameters accordingly.
M-Fuel's site includes a direct link to online retailer BuyShipDirect, where customers can buy the Notebook Power Bank for $299.99 direct. The external Hp Compaq Business Notebook 6715b Battery pack provides up to ten additional hours of additional battery life. Not only does the Toshiba pa3420u-1brs Battery pack include a set of universal plug connectors for charging the unit, but the box includes a set of power "tips", providing the right connection for your laptop.
One question that occurred to us was whether these external FUJITSU Amilo A1650 Adapter batteries would be confiscated in the constantly evolving world of terrorism and anti-terrorist measures. The good news is that, to date, company executives report that they haven't had any problems. The bad news is that there's no guarantee that that will remain the case. As of press time, laptops and portable electronic devices are allowed by both the American and British transportation departments, and we assume that means laptop Dell Precision M6300 Laptop AC Adapter batteries are as well.
"I've been flying around the country, domestically and even internationally, with a suitcase full of these things," said Sasha Barausky, a product manager with M-Fuel. "Some are sales samples, some are for retailers, some are out of the package, in the package—I've never ever been stopped. There's been no issue with planes."
source from: What to Buy While Waiting For Your New Dell Battery
If you're the (un)happy owner of a newly recalled Dell notebook battery, you'll need a portable, alternative power source to keep your laptop alive until a replacement Toshiba Equium a300d-13x Battery arrives in the mail.
The good news is that you do have options; the bad news is that the best (and safest) ones won't come cheap.
The most budget-friendly option (aside from dealing with your power cord for awhile) is to buy a lithium-ion HP PAVILION 3270 AC Adapter battery that's just like the replacement Dell will eventually send you.
Though the lithium-ion chemistry has been acknowledged as potentially fire-prone for years—and is one of the alleged culprits behind the bad Acer Aspire 5715z Battery in your Dell—they're widely available for just about any model of laptop on the market. Keep in mind that internal Acer Aspire 5810tg-d45f Battery replacement suppliers are trying to copy as closely as possible the voltage requirements and power density of your existing Acer Aspire 5315 Battery, to avoid problems.
Keep in mind, however, that Dell believes you should not use a third-party Acer Aspire 5535 Battery replacement. According to a FAQ on the company's web site, "Dell has a rigorous qualification process by which all Dell batteries are validated to ensure proper function, performance and safety," the company says.
"Some non-Dell batteries are available in the market with claims of compatibility with Dell systems. Dell cannot verify these claims, nor the safety of using them in a Dell system," Dell adds. "Dell strongly encourages our customers to use only Dell notebook batteries advertised as appropriate for their notebook model. Only Dell notebook batteries come with a 1-year warranty, are engineered for optimal safety and performance for Dell systems, and are supported by Dell technical support for the length of the warranty period."
Unfortunately, alternative APPLE PowerBook G3 12.1-inch M6359LL/A battery technologies such as zinc-air and fuel cells remain on the horizon as far as commercially viable power technologies. For now, the tried and true is probably best.
Ordering a replacement Acer Aspire 3050 Battery online from companies like APC (www.buy-laptop-battery.org) and Battery-Biz (www.battery-store.co.uk ) is as easy as selecting your machine's manufacturer and model from drop-down menus and clicking "Add to Cart."
Keep in mind, however, that even though Dell is blaming its current recall on problems in the manufacturing process, lithium-ion chemistry, while generally safe, is still volatile, and accidents can happen. (Indeed, Hi-Capacity, the manufacturer that produces the lithium-ion Acer Travelmate 505 battery sold by IBM FRU 92P1157 Adapter Battery Biz, recalled about 10,000 units a few years back.) Plus, buying another lithium-ion Dell Latitude D620 Adapter battery will still set you back between $100 and $200, and waiting things out with Dell is free.
If you're opening your own wallet, you might want to try some different tech. To steer clear of lithium-ion Hp Mini 2140 Battery altogether, try a universal external laptop battery. Though the price will depend on how many hours of juice you need, most Acer Aspire 6935g-844g32bn Battery in this category will run you between $150 and $300.
The advantages? They generally last longer on a single charge than the standard that shipped with your laptop, and many use safer technologies that aren't as prone to short circuits as lithium-ions. They're relatively light, usually weighing under 3 pounds, and in situations where you're able to use a portable universal Acer Aspire 5720 Battery instead of your came-with-the-computer model, you can free up a slot in the chassis for something more fun—like a DVD drive, so you use your newfound Acer Travelmate 2410 Battery life to catch up on your Netflix subscription. Here a couple ideas to get you started—check 'em out below.
APC Universal Notebook Battery
APC's Universal Notebook Acer Aspire 1682wlmi Battery is available in two models: the 65Wh ($149.99 direct), which supplies up to 6 hours of power, and the 80Wh ($199.99 direct), which maxes out at eight. A bit safer than their Lithium-ion ancestors, these Lithium-polymer batteries weigh in at two pounds and feature extras like multiple output voltages and LEDs that show you how much juice you've got left. Like Toshiba Equium u400-124 Battery-Biz, APC also offers its own online tool to help users determine which battery pack will meet their needs.
APC's director of its consumer network division, Ron Catanzaro, couldn't guarantee that its Toshiba Equium a300d-13x Battery packs wouldn't contain Sony cells. But so-called "Japanese" cells (made by Japanese companies like Sanyo, Sony, and others) have typically been considered the most reliable, which is why companies like Dell and APC do their shopping there.
APC also sells nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Dell Vostro 1710 Adapter battery, which are typically designed for older laptops, and not the Dell models that were affected.
Valence Technology N-Charge Power System I
This universal, portable power source ($199 or $299 direct) is compatible with just about any laptop on the market—including almost all of the Dell models affected by the recall—and offers up to 10 hours of plug-free power. And unlike Lithium-ion-based power sources, the N-Charge isn't pyrotechnic prone, thanks to Valence's Saphion technology, which relies on a stable, phosphate-based cathode material that won't burn.
M-Fuel's Notebook Power Bank
M-Fuel's claim to fame is a tiny chip the company designed that resides within its lithium-ion cells—purchased from Panasonic, not Sony. The chip identifies the power being drawn by the device being charged—whether it be a cellular phone, PDA, or laptop—and controls the voltage and other charging parameters accordingly.
M-Fuel's site includes a direct link to online retailer BuyShipDirect, where customers can buy the Notebook Power Bank for $299.99 direct. The external Hp Compaq Business Notebook 6715b Battery pack provides up to ten additional hours of additional battery life. Not only does the Toshiba pa3420u-1brs Battery pack include a set of universal plug connectors for charging the unit, but the box includes a set of power "tips", providing the right connection for your laptop.
One question that occurred to us was whether these external FUJITSU Amilo A1650 Adapter batteries would be confiscated in the constantly evolving world of terrorism and anti-terrorist measures. The good news is that, to date, company executives report that they haven't had any problems. The bad news is that there's no guarantee that that will remain the case. As of press time, laptops and portable electronic devices are allowed by both the American and British transportation departments, and we assume that means laptop Dell Precision M6300 Laptop AC Adapter batteries are as well.
"I've been flying around the country, domestically and even internationally, with a suitcase full of these things," said Sasha Barausky, a product manager with M-Fuel. "Some are sales samples, some are for retailers, some are out of the package, in the package—I've never ever been stopped. There's been no issue with planes."
source from: What to Buy While Waiting For Your New Dell Battery
next blog: Ways To Increase Laptop Battery Life
2011-09-23
Ways To Increase Laptop Battery Life
There are some ways to avoid that happening to you only if you read these tips on how to increase your laptop’s battery life.
1. Use hibernate instead of sleep mode
You may think there’s no difference between these two. But mind you, there is. In hibernation, your computer saves the work as is and then shuts down automatically. This technique saves power as well as has a long lasting effect on your dell inspiron 1545 battery. What sleep mode does is, it only switches off the hard drive and display and slows down the CPU. But, the memory still remains active thus drawing power from the hp pavilion dv6000 ac adapter battery.
2. Cut out on unnecessary programs
Unnecessary programs come in the form of those icons at the bottom right of your taskbar which start up when you switch on your laptop. They simply add to the CPU load, thus you should uncheck all those programs that you don’t want to run on startup.
3. Pull out external devices when not in use
External devices such as external speakers, mouse, iPod, bluetooth dongle, etc. cause drainage of acer aspire 3000 battery. The best thing to do is to remove all these devices whenever you are not using them.
4. Don’t keep the CDs/DVDs in the drives
Another way to increase your hp laptop’s battery life is not to leave those CDs or DVDs in the drives.
5. Diminish the brightness of your screen
As it is, having a really bright screen in front of your eyes all the time is not a good idea. What you should do is lower the brightness of your laptop screen. You can do this by going to the display settings. Just set the brightness to the lowest level which you can manage with and this will increase your dell latitude d630 battery life.
6. Store the laptop battery in a cool place
Every time you don’t need the laptop or have plugged it in, remove the hp pavilion dv2109nr battery and keep it in a cool, dry place. It’s also necessary for the dell inspiron 1545 ac adapter battery to rest after running for so long, isn’t it?
7. Avoid using the screensaver
A screensaver might look very fancy and stylish to use. But you should keep in mind that it also sucks out your dell inspiron 1720 ac adapter battery power. So just turn off that screensaver and let your laptop screen be as it is.
8. Use an appropriate power option
There are options available that allow you to shut off your display, hard drive or put your laptop to sleep after some time of non-usage. This way your laptop’s hp g series ac adapter battery life is saved.
9. Defrag your hard drive
The basic rule is that the lower your CPU and hard drive load, the longer your sony laptop’s battery runs. Defragmenting the hard drive will lead to a lesser load and your laptop will run faster. This will also give your battery a longer life.
10. Run media on your hard drive
When you are traveling, you might want to watch a movie or play songs. In this case, it’s better to first transfer media from the DVD or external drive to your laptop. This is because running a DVD or external drive requires a lot of power and this power and compaq 319411-001 battery life can be saved if you just transfer stuff from your external drive or DVD to your laptop.
11. Switch off Wi-Fi
If you are not using wi-fi, turn it off since it uses a lot of acer extensa 515 series dc adapter battery power.
A laptop’s battery is its life. These tips will help your toshiba laptop’s battery life to increase.
next blog: Panasonic launches new Toughbook laptops and model upgrades
2011-09-20
Panasonic launches new Toughbook laptops and model upgrades
Panasonic has unveiled three new Toughbook laptops, plus improved power and laptop battery life for the existing CF-31 Mk2.
CF-31 Mk2 gets an upgrade
The CF-31 Mk2 now comes in Performance and Standard models, with a new Intel Core i5-2540M processor replacing the i5-540M chip of old. Other improvements include an additional 2GB of memory, a larger 320GB hard drive and a brighter "sunlight-viewable" 13.1in touch screen.
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The new Performance Model also comes with an AMD Radeon HD 6750M GPU for improved graphics and video (the Standard Model, meanwhile, sticks to Intel HD Graphics 3000).
dell inspiron 1545 battery life has also been given a boost: if Panasonic is to be believed, the Standard Model will offer 13.5 hours of power, while the Performance Model should last for approximately 12.5 hours.
Designed for "mission-critical environments", the CF-31 Mk2's Full Magnesium Alloy chassis offers protection from drops of up over 1.8 metres, along with IP65-rated protection from water and dust. Pricing starts at $6099. For information on the new models, visit the Panasonic CF-31 web page.
Designed for "mission-critical environments", the CF-31 Mk2's Full Magnesium Alloy chassis offers protection from drops of up over 1.8 metres, along with IP65-rated protection from water and dust. Pricing starts at $6099. For information on the new models, visit the Panasonic CF-31 web page.
New Toughbooks for the boardroom
If you like the idea of an 'unkillable' laptop but can't justify the $6000+ expenditure, Panasonic has announced three new Toughbooks for reglar business users.
The Toughbook CF-53 ($2199), Toughbook S10 ($2349) and Toughbook CF-C1 Mk2 ($3299) are lightweight 'semi-rugged' business models that aim to keep repair costs down.
Mark Wallis, Group Manager, for Toughbook Australia said; "Australian businesses simply cannot afford to invest in a mobile device that is vulnerable to everyday bumps, knocks and spills that put productivity, company data, sales and customer satisfaction at risk.”
The new models mark a further expansion of the Toughbook range from specialised industries to the boardroom. In recent months, Panasonic has extended its Toughbook range to include the Toughbook Android Tablet.
The Toughbook CF-53 ($2199), Toughbook S10 ($2349) and Toughbook CF-C1 Mk2 ($3299) are lightweight 'semi-rugged' business models that aim to keep repair costs down.
Mark Wallis, Group Manager, for Toughbook Australia said; "Australian businesses simply cannot afford to invest in a mobile device that is vulnerable to everyday bumps, knocks and spills that put productivity, company data, sales and customer satisfaction at risk.”
The new models mark a further expansion of the Toughbook range from specialised industries to the boardroom. In recent months, Panasonic has extended its Toughbook range to include the Toughbook Android Tablet.
Panasonic Toughbook CF-53
The Toughbook CF-53 is a drop-resistant, spill-resistant laptop aimed at "professionals in telecommunications, automotive diagnostics and engineering".
It sports a 14in HD display, Intel Core i5-2520M vPro CPU, 3G mobile broadband support and purportedly delivers up to 10 hours of hp pavilion dv9000 ac adapter battery life. It can survive 76 centimetre drops and features a spill-resistant keyboard.
Key specifications:
- Windows 7 Professional
- Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor
- Semi Rugged
- 2GB RAM, expandable to 8GB
- 320GB HDD
- 14-inch High Definition LED LCD display
- Approximate weight: 2.6 kilograms
- WiFi as standard (Intel 802.11a/b/g/n
- Integrated Options (3G mobile broadband, Fingerprint and SmartCard Readers, adjustable backlit keyboard, webcam, FireWire and secondary LAN port)
- Panasonic three year limited warranty
Panasonic Toughbook S10
The Panasonic Toughbook S10 is a lightweight option for frequently mobile professionals, weighing in at 1.3 kilograms. Like the CF-53, it's powered by a second generation Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor and can withstand drops of up to 76 centimetres.
Other highlights include USB 3.0 and HDMI ports, SDXC memory card support and a ‘clamshell’ DVD drive design. dell inspiron 1420 ac adapter Battery life is rated at 12.5 hours.
Key specifications:
- Windows 7 Professional
- Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor
- Business Rugged
- 4GB RAM , expandable to 8GB
- 320GB hard drive (shock-mounted flex-connect and removable)
- 12.1-inch widescreen WXGA LED LCD 1280 x 800 with antiglare reflective coating
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v2.1 and EDR
- Approximate weight: 1.3 kilograms
- Integrated Options (Fingerprint Reader)
- Panasonic three year limited warranty
Toughbook CF-C1 Mark 2
The Toughbook CF-C1 Mk2 it a 12.1in convertible tablet PC that replaces Panasonic's previous Toughbook hybrid, the CF-C1.
Panasonic's ultra-durable laptop/tablet hybrid reviewed: the Toughbook CF-C1
The new unit is equipped with a 320GB hard drive, 2GB of memory (expandable to 8GB) and provides "approximately" 12 hours of sony vgp-bps9 battery life. It also comes with Intel's Core i5-2520M vPro processor, which helps boost start-up time by up to 30 per cent faster (compared to the previous model).
The Toughbook CF-C1 Mk2 can survive liquid spills of around 177 millilitres and drops of approximately 76 centimetres while operating. Both the lid and base of the notebook are designed to withstand more than 100 kilograms of pressure. It weighs 1.47kg and
Key specifications:
- Windows 7 Professional
- Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor
- Semi Rugged
- 2GB RAM
- 320GB hard drive
- 12.1-inch widescreen anti-glare 1280 x 800 WXGA LED LCD with Triple Hinge design
- Approximate weight: 1.47kg
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v2.1 and EDR
- Integrated Options (3G mobile broadband, Fingerprint and SmartCard Readers, Web Camera)
- Panasonic three year limited warranty
Camera, battery and audio flex cable for iPhone 5 supposedly leaked
Asian component makers are ramping-up to begin major manufacture of Apple’s iPhone 5 in the next few months. At least, that’s what we’re led to believe based on rumors about Apple’s plan to launch the new iPhone at the beginning of October.(Jvc GR-DVL210U Charger)
With all the news flying around, components for the new device are supposedly starting to leak out of their respective factories. MacRumors has reportedly received a tip that supplier TVC Mall has just such a leak, posting pictures of several components purported to be part of the next iPhone handset that Apple plans to release.(Canon NB-2LH Charger)
MacRumors has photos of the components: a lithium-ion Canon LP-E6 battery , a rear-facing camera and the headphone audio flex cable that are all supposedly part of the new device. By comparing the photos with those available from iFixit, the site has determined that the components aren’t the same as what are currently appearing in the iPhone 4, suggesting they do, in fact, belong to some new device, although the differences right now are obviously just superficial.()
The question then becomes: what exactly are the components for? That’s a little tougher to say. For one thing, iFixIt has reported that it has managed to get hold of the rear-facing camera component that’s supposedly part of the next iPhone, and an analysis has shown the camera sensor in the new component is the same as that of the iPhone 4, and that makes the new camera 5 megapixels.
That’s at odds with some of the things we’ve been hearing about the supposed iPhone 5. For one, that device was supposed to be carrying an 8-megapixel camera, along with the A5 dual-core processor chip that Apple developed for the iPad 2. Of course, the rumors of the better camera in the new iPhone could have been incorrect or exaggerated, but the disparity poses more questions than answers.
It’s possible the camera comes from the iPhone 4S, the working name for another possible iPhone being released this year. Rumors have also been circulating that Apple isn’t releasing a full new iPhone this year, but rather a more incremental update similar to the difference between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS. That device would carry some new hardware (namely, the A5 chip) but would be mostly iPhone 4, hence the similar camera.
We could also be seeing a part from yet another rumored handset – a cheaper version of the iPhone some have said the company is developing to be sold without carrier subsidies for the prepaid phone market.
So right now, unfortunately, there’s not a lot of new information, but the idea of components floating aroundcould lead to more new information about the upcoming device as more media outlets get a chance to start analyzing them. We’ll keep an eye out for more information, so stay tuned.
next blog: Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ454 11.6-inch Netbook
With all the news flying around, components for the new device are supposedly starting to leak out of their respective factories. MacRumors has reportedly received a tip that supplier TVC Mall has just such a leak, posting pictures of several components purported to be part of the next iPhone handset that Apple plans to release.(Canon NB-2LH Charger)
MacRumors has photos of the components: a lithium-ion Canon LP-E6 battery , a rear-facing camera and the headphone audio flex cable that are all supposedly part of the new device. By comparing the photos with those available from iFixit, the site has determined that the components aren’t the same as what are currently appearing in the iPhone 4, suggesting they do, in fact, belong to some new device, although the differences right now are obviously just superficial.()
The question then becomes: what exactly are the components for? That’s a little tougher to say. For one thing, iFixIt has reported that it has managed to get hold of the rear-facing camera component that’s supposedly part of the next iPhone, and an analysis has shown the camera sensor in the new component is the same as that of the iPhone 4, and that makes the new camera 5 megapixels.
That’s at odds with some of the things we’ve been hearing about the supposed iPhone 5. For one, that device was supposed to be carrying an 8-megapixel camera, along with the A5 dual-core processor chip that Apple developed for the iPad 2. Of course, the rumors of the better camera in the new iPhone could have been incorrect or exaggerated, but the disparity poses more questions than answers.
It’s possible the camera comes from the iPhone 4S, the working name for another possible iPhone being released this year. Rumors have also been circulating that Apple isn’t releasing a full new iPhone this year, but rather a more incremental update similar to the difference between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS. That device would carry some new hardware (namely, the A5 chip) but would be mostly iPhone 4, hence the similar camera.
We could also be seeing a part from yet another rumored handset – a cheaper version of the iPhone some have said the company is developing to be sold without carrier subsidies for the prepaid phone market.
So right now, unfortunately, there’s not a lot of new information, but the idea of components floating aroundcould lead to more new information about the upcoming device as more media outlets get a chance to start analyzing them. We’ll keep an eye out for more information, so stay tuned.
next blog: Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ454 11.6-inch Netbook
2011-09-13
dell latitude e4310 battery
The high-tech center park will exhibit new production systems for lithium Dell latitude e4310 battery at the Power Supply Industry & Battery Industrial Technology Fair. More than 1,000 companies from throughout the battery industry will be exhibiting at the international trade show.
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2011-09-09
Top 10 reasons Ultrabooks will take over
Affordable, ultra-thin and light notebooks with real processing grunt WILL replace today's thick old clunker notebooks. Here's why we think Intel is on a winner with the Ultrabook.
1. The tech is ready to deliver the vision
There was a time where ultra-low voltage processors meant unacceptably sluggish performance. That time has passed. The proof? A 1.8GHz Sandy Bridge ULV Core i7-2677M is capable of thrashing an Arrandale i7-620M 2.66GHz, full-power dual-core notebook Core i7 of 12 months ago. (NOKIA BLL-3 PDA battery)Of course, there's still a speed differential between a Sandy Bridge ULV CPU and the full-power Sandy Bridge equivalent part, but the fact is the speed in Sandy Bridge ULVs is still more than adequate for today's apps. In fact, as I write this article on a 12 month old 2.66GHz Core i7 MacBook Pro, the speed still feels not only adequate, but fast, especially when married up with SSD storage.(IBM 92P1211 Adapter)
Display technology is also better than it used to be. Small LCD displays are available in high resolutions, and Windows 7 is better at scaling its GUI for such displays, so that on-screen controls aren't microscopic.
Thanks to Apple, notebook makers also know how to fit a full-size keyboard and trackpad into a tiny notebook now. Using an ultraportable no longer means being an expert in hunt-n-peck.
2. The world has gone wireless
Laptops used to be things that corporate salarymen lugged from meeting to meeting in ballistic nylon bags with velcro compartments and plugged in to Ethernet when they got back to their cubicle.But people only put up with these "clamshell desktop PCs" with their awful Hp Pavilion dv7 Battery life and reliance on wired Ethernet connections under suffrance.
Working on Wi-Fi or 3G is now much more viable than it was a few years ago.
Workplaces are increasingly installing Wi-Fi to allow for more flexible use of office space, and many people, whether they know it or not, have a smartphone capable of creating a personal 3G+Wi-Fi hotspot for their laptop. (Sony Np-fp50 Battery)
Coupled with a decent mobile network like Telstra Next G, using internet on the train/bus or at an airport gatelounge move is now entirely viable, at no extra cost for moderate usage.
3. Having one of every port is no longer needed
The fact is, more of what people do on their laptop now is done over Wi-Fi. Access to storage and printers -- two of the key uses for USB on a laptop -- are regularly done over the air.(Sony Cyber-Shot Dsc-t75 Battery)
All most people really care about is being able to connect a thumb drive, a USB 3G modem, an camera memory card to download photos and a TV to play downloaded movies easily. You get all these ports in an Ultrabook.
Chunkier ports like VGA connectors for old projectors really aren't necessary any more, and had become a barrier to getting the size of notebooks down. (OLYMPUS LI-10C Charger)
People who need chunky old ports can get an HDMI or mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor. The rest of us can enjoy the slimmer form factor made possible by getting rid of legacy ports.
4. Full computing, anywhere
Very few people pull their 3kg, 15" notebook out on the train to get some work done or on a street corner to check an address. But people happily do that with their iPad or smartphone.
However, as amazing as the iPad is in many respects, it's still doesn't hold a candle on a laptop with a full multitasking OS and a real keyboard when it comes to getting work done. (OLYMPUS LI-10C Charger)
The fact is: size and weight make a huge difference to how people perceive a device. Super thin and light notebooks that can be easily picked up one-handed change how people use their computer.
5. No-one needs built-in optical drives any more
Ask yourself: when was the last time you used your notebook's DVD drive? And how long ago was the time before that? (SONY UP503759-NR70 PDA battery)USB memory keys are now so cheap and well supported by all sorts of devices (not just computers, but DVD players, TVs, etc) that very few people move files between computers on burned discs any more.
The main reason anyone uses a DVD drive these days is to install software, and with the popularity of online app stores, that's also fast becoming last decade's method of software distribution.
Ultrabooks don't have a DVD drive in them, but if you do need to occasionally use one, there's always a $30 USB DVD drive. They're so cheap that you can have one at home and one at work. (MOTOROLA E1000 PDA battery)
6. SSD storage unlocks the speed of computing
When people upgrade their computer from a hard disk to a solid state drive, they are inevitably amazed by the speed boost.
For years, mechanical hard drives have been holding back the true speed of PCs.Even a fairly low-end CPU in a PC can be made to feel amazingly fast with the addition of SSD, because program loading and bootup times are cut dramatically.(Canon Mv-x10i Battery)
The pricing of SSD is reaching a sweet spot -- it's possible to make an Ultrabook with 240GB of SSD for $1500, and even without the full-speed processors used in normal size notebooks, users will see stunning performance.
7. User serviceability is no longer so essential
Making ultra-thin and light notebooks requires precision manufacturing that bonds layers together, requires every millimetre of space to be used productively and seals everything in. Put simply, manufacturing of laptops is becoming much more like the way smartphones are made.(Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (all 8.9 series) Battery )This does mean Ultrabook owners won't necessarily be able to crack the case and swap parts like RAM and the hard drive around.For the vast majority of people, this simply doesn't matter.The only time most people ever got bits of their notebook upgraded was when they'd ploughed $3,000 into it and wanted to get a couple more years out of it.
Notebooks are so cheap now that most people are happy to buy them, use them in their standard configuration and then buy a new one in two or three years. (Panasonic Pv-dv100 Battery)
8. Intel and Microsoft are finally fixing Windows sleep/resume
"Instant-on" is one of the big appeals of the iPad, and has been one area Macs (pictured left) have the upper hand over Windows PCs for years.
Although Microsoft has protested for a long time that Windows is equally capable of instant resume, the variety of hardware configurations in Windows PCs has, in practice, made Windows sleep and resume extremely unreliable.(ACER Aspire 2000 Laptop AC Adapter)
Part of the Ultrabook design spec is that manufacturers properly implement sleep/resume in Windows. Even if resume fails, Intel has helped this along in Ultrabooks with its "Rapid Start Technology" which writes the contents of RAM at sleep time to NAND flash memory.
It can be read back into RAM in 5-6 seconds, allowing a notebook to resume back to a fully usable state very quickly, even if the Fujifilm Np-120 Battery had completely run out.
9. There's no reason "big" notebooks can't be made thin and light too
Right now, Ultrabooks are appearing in 13" form factors, but there's really no reason our love affair with 15" laptops can't be extended to thin-and-lights.We would lay money on a bet that Apple is working right now on a 15" MacBook Air, which may be even thinner than the current Airs due to the extra chassis width and depth. (Samsung st70 Battery)
Given the whole industry is moving away from bunging various separate components into a notebook chassis, and towards more all-in-one integrated designs, it makes sense that the same design philosophy will be applied to making big-screen notebooks.
10. At the right price, why would you not go Ultrabook?
The first Ultrabooks are coming out at pricing around the $1200 mark now -- about a 50% price premium over a standard chunky laptop. Admittedly, the good models with a decent amount of SSD storage are around the $1,500 mark. (NOKIA N70 battery )
But there's one thing you can be absolutely sure of in tech: prices come down constantly. Laptops that used to cost $1,500 a few years ago sell for $700 today.
Ultrabooks will come down in price too, especially as SSD storage gets cheaper. Of course, so will full-size notebooks, but there will come a point where the cost differential will be so small that there'd no good reason to buy a chunker.
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