FujiFilm JV100 feature and review

Never got that portrait right in spite of your best eforts? Snapshots are often spoilt by people blinking or grimacing. But this 12 mega pixel CCD camera comes with the latest smile detection technology that works extremely well Fujifilms highly acclaimed face detection sensor does not allow a shot until it detects a smile on the subjects face. Therefore only happy shots can be taken! it also features blink detection that warns you, in case you have capture an image with people blinking. So that you can re-shoot, if necessary.

Fujifilm has not indicated the exact price of the JV series cameras as they only state that the range starts from Rs. 7,799. So we are assuming that JV100 must be priced at Rs. 7,799 and JV150 a bit costlier than that.

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Desktop Laptop Desk for Giant Freaks

As concepts go, most designs stand on their own merit and need nothing else to exist for them to hopefully one day go into production. Then there are the more rare concept designs that are completely dependent on yet other concepts to be created in order for the first to exist. Got that? So now that we got that out of the way, check out the “DesCom” by Sung-kyu Nam. Completely dependent on the existence of a giant Samsung media centric laptop computer, this laptop desk beautifully and simply integrates the computer (almost) seamlessly into the desktop surface. Looks great when all together, but when the computer is gone you are left with a desk that has the only distinction of having an uneven surface. I love the idea but I think the negative surface created by the absence of the computer needs to be filled in or have another use. What do you think?

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HP Envy 17 1010NR Laptop Review and Specification

HP Envy 17-1010NR is impressive. First, the build quality of the notebook is amazing. Secondly, the screen is absolutely incredible, especially in view of Radiance looks really sold me. The keyboard is one of the best I have seen, and after switching is a nice touch. I love the backlit keyboard. Good battery life, not too much bloatware, fast, fast, fast. It can handle what I throw easily. HP Envy 17-1010NR are tight and well put together and looks good. Overall, you are very happy with this purchase.

HP Envy 17-1010NR Laptop Specification:
Processor: Intel Core i5-450M processor 2.40GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.66GHz

Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Display: 17.3" diagonal High-Definition+ HP BrightView Infinity LED Display (1600 x 900)

Memory (RAM): 6GB DDR3

Hard Drive: 640GB (7200RPM) Dual HDD – 320GB + 320GB SATA with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h): 7.51 lbs; 16.38" x 10.83" x 1.25"/2.15"

Battery Life: Up to 6.25 hours

Wireless: Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth

Optical Drive: Slot-loading Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer Support

Video Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics with up to 3835MB total graphics memory with 1GB dedicated

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Review Dell Latitude XT

• Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz ULV U7600 processor
• Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics
• 12.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) LED backlit Dual input digitizer
• 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 120GB hard drive, 5400rpm
• Windows Vista Business OS
• No optical drive, optional MediaBase with 8x DVD+/-RW
• Battery: 6-cell standard, optional 9-cell slice battery
• Wireless LAN 802.11n
• Bluetooth
• Integrated Verizon Wireless Broadband EV-DO Rev A
• 3x USB ports
• 1394 Port connector
• SD Card slot
• Express Card Slot
• VGA port
• RJ-45
• Headphone and microphone
• Weight: 3.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.00" x 11.7" x 8.6"

Conclusion

The Latitude XT is a solid tablet with a great display. It is very expensive though. Many users complained about the price and Dell says it is targeted toward the business market not consumers. This may be true, but it still seems a bit pricey for the business market as well. The XT can compete with Toshibas M700 or even Lenovos X61. Yes, the N-trig, dual touch technology is a huge plus and taking notes and using your finger are almost flawless, but the price is way above its competitors.

The XT comes with a nice array of ports and has plenty of optional accessories. The slice battery gives it all day power and the MediaBase gives you an optical drive and more ports then I could ever use. It seems Dell is already talking about updating the XT by November 2008 as well, so I guess we will see what the XT2 has to offer.

Pros

• Dual touch technology, capacitive touch
• LED backlit display
• Solid keyboard
• Solid pen with pressure sensitive nibs
• Great battery life with slice battery
• Tons of accessory options

Cons

• Dull design, but business like
• Expensive $$$
• Eraser on pen is a button, feels awkward
• Latch doesnt lock lid

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Acer TravelMate 8431 8471 8531 8451

The motherboard schematic for Acer TravelMate 8431, Acer TravelMate 8471, Acer TravelMate 8531, Acer TravelMate 8451 notebook/laptop.

ACER BAP41/BAP51/BAP52/BXP41/SJM52 UMA+Discrete(SW Gfx) MAIN BOARD

CPU: Penryn SFF
North Bridge: Cantiga – SFF
South Bridge: ICH9M-SFF
OEM: INVENTEC
Document Number: D-CS-1310A2292001-ALG
TITLE: BAP41/BAP51 (Montevina SFF)
REV: A02

Block Diagram

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