Custom Gaming Laptops by Valli Schieltz
Today's gaming laptop computers have huge, crisp LCD screens, full-size keyboards, and video cards that are state of the art. These computers can not only compete with the standard clunky computer tower, but they can be custom made to meet the specifications of any gamer. ... The graphics card should not share resources with your computer. ... Your gaming laptop video card must have its own memory on board. ... When choosing LCD options for your gaming laptop computer, there are a few points to keep in mind.

Lapping It Up by Alan Jason Smith
The idea of a laptop, or portable, computer was first conceived by Alan Kay, who worked for Xerox, at its Research Center in Palo Alto CA. He called it a Dynabook. He wasn't the first to offer a completed laptop computer for public consumption, however. ... A vastly improved laptop computer was the 1983 brainchild of Gavilan computer. ... Although notebook size, it was still at the high end of the comfort scale, weighing in at 12 pounds. ... The Apple llc had an 8088 microprocessor, 256 kilobytes of memory (certainly tiny by today's standard but a massive step up at that time), two floppy...

The Truth About PDA Batteries And How To Find The Kind That Suits You Best by Jane Ling
If you own a PDA, you need batteries to go with it. No question about it. Without a battery, your PDA can't function and it practically useless. If you bought your pocket pc from a dealer or the manufacturer, than your machine will probably already come with a battery straight out of the box. ... They also don't have a "memory" – the tendency of NiCD batteries to lose capacity over time and recharges. ... These qualities make LiIon batteries the perfect battery for PDA's, notebook computers, wireless telephones and other handheld devices.

Mobile Technology - Writing on the Run by John Pugh
I’m a big fan of using the right tool for the job when getting words down on (virtual) paper. I like to write but I hate dragging anything out in the field that I don’t have to. On the other hand, I’m not very good at transcribing my journals from a notebook into a document file. ... What I want is a flash-based PDA with lots of memory, built-in WIFI, folding keyboard, and a battery life of at least 20 hours. ... There’s an audio modem on the back, so you just dial a toll-free number from any phone, hold the unit to the receiver, then get you emails.

Practical Tips For Buying Your New Laptop by Titus Hoskins
So you want to buy a laptop but don't know where to start. You're not alone. Buying a new laptop can present many challenges, especially if you're unfamiliar with laptops or notebook computers. Over the last little while so much new laptop technology has hit the market... ... RAM or Random Access Memory is perhaps the most important factor to consider when buying your laptop or any computer. ... I bought it in the real world at a local Computer store mainly because I wanted to examine the laptop's graphics and keyboard in the flesh.

Beyond the Battlefield by Jo-anne De Peralta
Flash solid state disks (SSDs) have undoubtedly gained a strong foothold in the military and enterprise markets. Its capacity to withstand extreme conditions made it fit for on and off ground military operations while speed has been its passport to the enterprise market. ... Flash memory is the predominant memory medium to store such increasing digital media content. ... This move by one of the industry’s key players only puts solid-state memory on the vantage point by integrating it with conventional magnetic media in what is considered as the fastest growing segment of the personal...

Choosing An Ultra-Portable Laptop For Your Computer Needs by Elizabeth Lord
When choosing a laptop, portability is often a key feature. When you are traveling with your laptop frequently, taking your laptop on planes and long drives makes weight (or lack of weight) extremely important. Certainly, no one wants to be carting a ten-pound monster of a laptop in and out of a... The primary components are: • CPU (Central Processing Unit) • Hard Drive • RAM (Random Active Memory) • Screen Size • Port Types • Optical Drive (CD, CD-RW, & DVD-RW) • Removable Media (like a camera memory card) • Batteries • Video Card • Touch Sensitive Mouse Pad • Wireless...

One PC at a Time by Chin Wong
ONE good turn deserves another. Sometime in September 2005, my editor at Standard Today, Jojo Robles, thrust his old Apple G3 iBook at me with “a request” that I learn to use it. Fortunately, I liked what I saw, and when it came time to retire my old Fujitsu Windows 98 notebook, I chose a G4... A bigger change was in store for me in June 2006, when, in a fit of frustration over repeated crashes on my home computer, I nuked Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux over it. ... Increasingly, I’ve been eager to share this bounty with other computer users.

Necessary Technology For College Success by Darrell Causey
The world has changed and the needs of the college student have changed as well. It used to be that plenty of paper, pencils, notebooks and highlighters were all that you needed to be prepared for college. But in today’s fast paced technological world much more is needed to be successful. ... However, if your major is in computer graphics or programming you might require a more advanced memory system. ... Call your advisor or someone in the department and ask about your computer needs. ... You will want to get a good laptop case or carrier for transporting your computer.

Computer Accessories by Josh Riverside
A computer is a versatile machine capable of undergoing complex calculations. Modern electronic computers have an enormous speed and capacity for information processing compared to earlier designs. An accessory is a subordinate or additional item of a product that helps in contributing to its... Computer accessories provide the facility of working on the computer more comfortable and entertaining. ... The flash memory can be used for both data storage and mp3 file storage. ... These accessories are listed as computer’s mouse, desks, flat screen monitors, holders and stand.