Which Notebook Computer Has Your Name On It? by Titus Hoskins
Notebook Computers Are Sexy! Granted, the notebook computer may just be the sexiest accessory this side of a Baywatch Extra! But are they worth the extra money? Should your next PC be a notebook or laptop computer? What are the pros and cons of owning a notebook computer? ... * LCD Displays: Most have LCD screens; this is different from your desktop CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor but most people are famaliar with this type of displays -- it's commonly found in digital camera and video recorders.

All About Dye-Sublimation Printers by John Sollars
Dedicated photo printers differ from all-purpose printers as they are designed to print photos only, as opposed to text or graphics documents in addition to photos. They are generally compact in size and lightweight, and some models even feature batteries that allow you to print without the need... The advent of digital photography led to the entry of this technology into the mainstream, forming the basis of many of the standalone, portable photo printers that surfaced in the second half of the 1990s.

New Compact Computer Pushes Limits of Mobile Productivity by Julia Hall
One way that people are always trying to push new technology forward is by packing more and more useful features into smaller and smaller packages. This has been achieved yet again with the introduction of a new portable computer called the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and... In addition to ways to connect to the Internet and Local Area Network's, the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and Communications Device comes with a USB port to allow it to connect to just about any device imaginable including printers, digital cameras, scanners, and a lot of more specialized devices.

The Basics and Benefits of Image Compression by Scott Heath
Thanks to technological advances and the advent of the internet, image files have become one of the most common file types to be used and shared today. But along with their convenience, image files are often large, making them difficult to store and transmit. ... For one, the smaller file size that compression provides can take up much less room on your hard drive, web site or digital camera. ... Usually, lossless compression will be most effective on images with less color (such as a small image on a white background) as opposed to those with more color (such as a larger image with...

The History of Video Surveillance – from VCRs to Eyes in the Sky by Lucy P. Roberts
Mention video surveillance and most people think of video cameras mounted in the corners of train stations and banks or private detectives video taping an erring spouse for a messy divorce case. The truth is that the history of video surveillance is much more complex and goes back much farther... Digital makes video surveillance faster, clearer, more efficient Digital video surveillance made complete sense as the price of digital recording dropped with the computer revolution. ... Digital multiplex also added features like time-lapse and motion-only recording, which saved a great deal...

How to Choose an ID Card Printer by Marcela Devivo
Choosing an identity card printer can be easy or difficult depending on your needs and requirements. Id card printers are one of the most important components in an ID card system and deciding which one to use is an important process that shouldn't be taken lightly. ... It also prints the high resolution photo (and holographic overlamination, UV overlay, text, and other security features) you take with your digital camera. ... Small businesses, colleges, schools, and other educational institutions often use single-sided ID cards as they are more cost efficient and the extra side generally...

A Brief Introduction To Bluetooth by Oliver Dvorak
Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them. Version one.One of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720... The specification for Bluetooth eliminates the need for cables by providing a small form factor, low cost wireless solution that will link computers, cell phones, and other electronics. ... The size of the Bluetooth radio is remarkable, as a Bluetooth radio can be built into 1 or two very small...

The Future Arrives As Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Becomes Reality by Stan Allen
As the Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off 2005 in Las Vegas, one of the stars promises to be the emerging technology of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). UWB is wireless networking that is used for a multitude of electronic components and devices ranging from high definition TV, portable digital... This makes UWB easily usable in small devices like cell phones and PDAs where small power consumption is a big advantage. ... A digital camcorder or still camera can play back the pictures on your TV without a wire connection.

Scan/Print/Copy Machines: Do They Live Up to the Hype? by Martin Coleman
Think Small. Think Cheaper. That's the way the industry seems to be heading these days. Laptops are outselling desktops in some places. Those who can afford them are buying Palm Pilots. Zip drives are nearly all but forgotten. CDs and CD writers are now as common as floppies were in a previous... You can now fit everything into a small 2-foot wide desk. ... You get a printer for about AU$70, a scanner for $90-$120, or get a cheap MFC for $90-$140 in which you get the scanner, you get the printer, you get a copier and in some cases a fax machine and/or a media card reader (for reading the...

Software - Paint Shop Pro by Michael Russell
Graphics are a big part of our Internet experience. Everyone likes looking at a web page with pretty photos. Well, these photos and other designs don't just appear out of thin air. Software is needed to conjure up these images of pure delight. Paint Shop Pro has been doing this for over 20 years... One of the most basic and important things about the software is the ability to download your digital camera photos, or scan your 35 mm photos directly into the software in order to work on these photos.