PC Recycling Programs by Joshua Feinberg
Years ago, your clients never would’ve had a problem finding "takers" for old PCs. After your clients got four or five productive years out of PC systems, they may have given the PCs to employees or sold them to employees for pennies on the dollar. Alternatively, many others donated PCs to local... • Dell Asset Recovery Services -- http://www.dellfinancialservices.com/solutions/asset_recovery.asp • EIA Environment: Consumer Education Initiative (CEI) -- http://www.eiae.org/ • Gateway.com: Recycle/Donate Your Old PC -- http://www.gateway.com/home/programs/tradein_recycle.shtml • HP...

ABC's Of DVD Drive Abbreviations by Jason Kohrs
The number of different formats available in DVD drives can be confusing to anyone in the market for one. The list is much longer, but to address a few of the common formats, we have DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM ,DVD+R DL and DVD±RW. ... The Alliance “is a voluntary group of industry-leading personal computing manufacturers, optical storage and electronics manufacturers” with members such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, Sony, and Phillips Electronics. ... DVD in a Nutshell DVD-ROM : Reads DVD discs DVD+R : Writes to DVD+R media (will also typically write to CD-R and CD-RW...

Types of Batteries by Jeff Anderson
Are you confused by the terms thrown around on batteries.such as Magnesium or Zinc-Carbon? We will walk you through a brief definition of each type of Alkalinee Batteries. Types of alkaline non-rechargeable batteries include: Zinc-Carbon. Zinc-carbon cells, also known as "Leclanché" cells, were... Alkaline batteries can deliver 50-100% more total energy than conventional carbon zinc batteries of the same size, making them popular for consumer applications. ... They have a very good shelf life and are excellent for high drain rate applications, such as electronics applications.

A Quick Guide to High Definition Plasma Televisions by Chris Robertson
Televisions come in two digital formats - High Definition television and Standard Definition television. More and more people today are realizing the amazing benefits of a "higher standard" when it comes to television. As a result, High Definition plasma televisions are becoming one of the new... Each of these is taking the electronics market by storm. ... Consumers who choose to buy any of these products find them to be fun as well as practical. ... For example, those who buy notebook computers are able to carry them anywhere they go.

Wireless USB Explained by Nathan Kartchner
USB has become ubiquitous, edging out firewire as the data transfer specification of choice. You can connect anything from keyboards to network adapters to VGA adapters into a USB port and get plug-and-play operability almost instantly. In addition, you can run multiple (several hundred,... WUSB could easily become the de facto standard for all consumer electronics that are currently wired. ... Now for the nitty-gritty details. ... The permutations of this technology are nearly limitless. ... Picture a surround sound stereo system with wireless speakers.

Laser Machine Welding by Peter Vermeeren
Laser machine welding is the joining of two pieces of material, usually metal, but often these days plastics, using a laser beam. A laser is a single phase, or coherent beam of light often seen in science fiction movies, but the development of the laser beam and its application in laser machine... Uses of laser machine welding are becoming commonplace in the computer and consumer electronics industry, in space and aircraft technology and with defense contractors. ... The end result of this has been the creation of the laser machine-welding specialty, taking its place next to Mig, Tig, Arc...

The High Tech House by Phil Morettini
So, looking around for a really big opportunity that isn’t yet being served? Look no further than the High Tech house. Yes, I know, all the big computer and consumer electronics companies are investing billions in the market for pumping entertainment content via fat pipes into and throughout the... I believe that there is an even larger, but more mundane opportunity for software, semiconductor and electronics companies that has been largely ignored. ... That’s something the entertainment space will never be able to say—it’s sexy, fun and high profile—but it’s looking to take a share of the...

So what is an MP3 File? by Bruce Hearder
If you have ever listened to music on your computer or on your via a iPod, then you have almost certainly used an MP3 file. Most people have no idea what an MP3 File is. Basically, an MP3 is a format for compressing audio files suitable for use on a computer or personal audio device. ... For a more detailed description of the history of the MP3 file format see (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mp3) The MPEG-1/2 file format is currently patented and controlled by Thomson Consumer Electronics, who has been actively enforcing these patents.

Purchasing an Inexpensive PC by Rob Pirozzi
Personal computers have become relatively inexpensive, at least as compared to what they used to cost. There are now many sources for inexpensive PCs. This article will provide you with information on sources for low-cost personal computers, computer peripherals, and accessories. ... If your need for a PC is immediate, then you must try to find the best deal from a local electronics retailer. ... On-line retailers also typically have huge inventories including components, and consumer electronic items such as digital cameras, PDAs, and MP3 players.

How to Buy the Right mp3 Player You Would Really Love by Peter Lenkefi
Choosing to buy the right MP3 player isn't that difficult, but one player does not fit all. People will want different things from their players. MP3 CD players represent the best value: Most retail for less than $200, and additional blank discs are cheap. ... MP3 players are widely available in almost every consumer electronics outlet, and their prices fluctuate. ... If you're considering a player that uses one of the major memory card formats (Secure Digital, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, or Memory Stick) to store music files, factor the price for an extra or replacement memory card into...