Building A PC, The Best Reason by Michael Quarles
There are a lot of remarkably cheap PCs on the market. Only a few hundred dollars will get you a basic model that will have you on the internet, download photos from your digital camera, and help you balance your checkbook. Since this is the case, why should you even consider building your... Now, if you search relentlessly for bargain parts, you may be able to meet the price of those low end store bought PCs. ... If you ever need to install a bigger hard drive, or add more RAM, you'll know how.

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. ... Correspondingly, greater capacity is required to store the increasingly larger size of digital photo collections, personal digital audio libraries and digital movies. ... As the accessibility of digital media content continues to proliferate, demand has increased for a range of new digital consumer devices that...

Flash Memory, Part I: MMC and SD by Jason Kohrs
MMC and SD Flash memory is available in so many formats that it can be difficult to know what will work with any particular device. Devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers can take advantage of flash memory to bolster their storage capacity, but... If your camera can handle only up to a 512 MB card, then using a 1 GB card in the camera will be pointless (depending on the device, some will not even be able to read the card, whereas others will only use up to the capacity that it is rated for.

Palm Pilot PDA to Keep Your Life Organized and Stay Mobile by M Johnson
Do you have a lot of things to remember all at once? Appointments, children's sporting games and rehersals, business contacts can be a strain on your brain! Now it doesn't have to be thanks to handheld mobile technology- the Palm Pilot. A personal digital assistant- PDA - can store numerous... A palm pilot can also be used as a digital camera, MP3 player, a voice recorder and so much more. ... Bring your Powerpoint presentations with you and so much more. ... Palm pilots are way more than they used to be.

Floppies-The Portables of the Past - YRU Still Using Floppies? by Jack Wilson
Floppy disks have been in use for decades and have served us well. They can hold 1.44 megabytes of information and are more or less infinitely re-writeable. (Till they inexplicably de-format themselves just when you need them most). New computers today are usually sold without floppy drives. ... You can buy a small digital card drive (The kind cameras use) for a few dollars. ... Costs less than $200 and can store half your world in the palm of your hand. ... You can easily find places to store your data on the web.

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. ... On-line retailers also typically have huge inventories including components, and consumer electronic items such as digital cameras, PDAs, and MP3 players. ... Dell Outlet - Dell has an outlet store that offers savings on Dell desktop and laptop computers, as well as other Dell accessories and electronics,...

Getting the Most Out of Your Photo Printer – For Less! by John Sollars
As many photo-printer owners would know, paper and ink costs can quickly exceed the cost of the printer. These six tips will help you get the most out of your photo-printer without leaving a hole in your pocket. Raise the Resolution: Any digital camera that is less than three years old can... You're in a good position if you have a new camera as most new models offer from 4 to 8.1 megapixels. ... Adjust your camera to its highest resolution when taking shots that you might want to print. ... Get your Cartridges in Line: Use your printer's controls to realign your cartridges--especially if...

8 Essentials Every Church Should Know Before Investing in Multimedia by Michelle Carey
2. Find Your Screen: Many people don't give much thought to the screens, but they are a key piece of equipment for any multimedia system. As such, several things should be taken into account. "Where can it be hung? Should it be electric or fixed? Should we go with one screen or multiple screens? ... So, decide now - will you ever want to add: Cameras Choir confidence monitors Multiple screens Digital signage in the lobby Recording and duplicating equipment If so, do you only want camera feed or will you want everything that's on the screen?

Tips for Buying a New Computer by Michael Cottier
A computer is perhaps the most important part of our daily lives. We see it everywhere from our homes to the places we work. Since it is used so much in our lives, we want to make sure that a PC we purchase is a good computer that will be able to do everything we want it to, and last a long time. ... If you are a photo hound, and use a digital camera a lot, then you definitely want a high quality printer that can print out all of your photos. ... These are very handy and should be considered especially if you have a digital camera.

DVD The Ultimate Consumer Digital Media by Jay Corrao
Digital Video Disc or as it is sometimes referred to Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) has for the last several years been Hollywood’s primary video delivery method and with good cause. This inexpensive, compact media delivers excellent video and audio quality. ... Multi-speed fast forward and rewind, multi-language support, multiple camera angles and a number of other enhancements too numerous to mention here. ... For archiving DVD is the ultimate digital media not only because of its compact dimensions and ample storage space; 4.7 GB single sided & 9.4 GB double-sided or 8.5 GB dual-layer...