Monthly Archives: August 2009

Price cuts for the Kogan Agora

Posted on August 17, 2009 by David Allen
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This is a computer that has been designed following the feedback from customers, Kogan is an Australian computer maker but that does not mean that the Kogan Agora will not be available in the US. It comes with the gOS Linux operating system, this is based on Ubuntu and even a choice of battery, it comes with the standard three cell, but that can be upgraded to a six cell battery.

 

Features:

10.1 inch

1024 x 600 pixel display

1.3 MP webcam

802.11b/g Wi-Fi

Three USB ports

A VGA port

Headphone and micr

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Acer Aspire One 8.9” netbook

Posted on August 17, 2009 by David Allen
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The Acer Aspire One is the netbook of choice of the business traveller; it is neat and perfectly formed with a nice 8.9 inch CrystalBrite backlit display. However, the one of the best things is the instant on feature, no more waiting around for twenty minutes for the netbook to start up as this means it will be up and running within fifteen seconds!

 

Product Features

1.6GHz Atom N270

1GB DDR2 SDRAM

1.3 Megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers

802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out

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Suzuki enter the market with the 701

Posted on August 17, 2009 by David Allen
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The netbook market is so big that even new to the market computer makers are getting in on the act, take the Japanese firm Suzuki, they have brought out the nice and neat looking Neutron 701 mini netbook. This is interesting little machine that offers the user a similar features as any other netbook although this one does seem to have a bit more punch with up 4 Gb in RAM.

 

Features:

Model – Neutron 701 MNI

CPU – Intel® Atom™ processor Z520 (1.3GHZ, 1M Cache, 667MHZ)

Display -7.1″ WSVGA TFT LCD Touch Panel

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The USB powered laptop cooler

Posted on August 17, 2009 by David Allen
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Most laptop users realise that heat is bad for the computer, what they do about it is another matter. The best way to help a hot laptop is with a powered fan laptop cooler. This is the stylish transparent cased laptop cooler that gets is power from the USB port and is therefore completely portable.

 

Technical Details

3 Fans (Plastic) + Flash LED Lights

Extremely heavy-duty construction of the cooling pad to afford any weight or pressure put-on

Power source supported easily by the plug-and-play USB connection as a self-power mo

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The Snowball USB Mic

Posted on August 14, 2009 by David Allen
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This is like something from the good old days of broadcasting when the internet was but a dream and the radio was king of the airwaves. Now you are able to get the best of both worlds, this would proudly sit on any desk.

 

Product Description

Includes: tripod stand. Blue Microphones Snowball – Round and white, the Snowball lives up to its name, and features a retro style that harkens back to the early days of audio. However, on the inside, the Snowball represents only the most modern in microphone technology. Bringing you professional

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New 10” netbook from ZaReason

Posted on August 14, 2009 by David Allen
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You feel that ZaReason is a slightly weird name for a computer company and it probably is, but they are making netbooks that come with pre-loaded Ubuntu Linux OS and that is interesting. When buying the machine from new, the buyer can also configure the build to suit their needs.

 

Features:

•10″ 1024×600 Matte LCD

•Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz CPU

•Intel GMA950 integrated video

•640×480 Webcam

•Draft-N WIFI

•Optional internal 3G modem for mobile broadband connectivity virtually anywh

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LG finally launches the X130

Posted on August 14, 2009 by David Allen
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The X130 a 10 inch netbook from LG has been discussed a lot ever since it first came to light, but one thing that stands out is the choice of battery, it seems that consumers will have the choice of three batteries. The 3 cell, 6 cell and the super 9 cell battery that offers a maximum of twelve hours of power.

 

Specs are the usual:

Atom N270 processor

1 GB RAM

160 GB HDD

802.11n Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 2.0

Windows XP Home

3G Modem ready

Weight: 1.45 kg

Priced at $632 in Korea

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Two versions of the Apple Tablet

Posted on August 14, 2009 by David Allen
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There is plenty of talk about the launch of an Apple Tablet; the rumour now is that there are going to be two version of this large sized iPhone. One that comes with built in webcam and the other that has been specifically designed for students.

 

Whatever the use for the tablet is will come with a ten inch display and the shiny black back similar to that on the back of the current

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USB foldable headset from Plantronics

Posted on August 14, 2009 by David Allen
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This is a useful device that does not have to be used all of the time as it folds right down into a neat and compact package for easy storage into a laptop bag. The headset has actually been optimised for the laptop user to make VoIP calls and listen to music and video etc.

 

Product Features

Compatible with Windows & Macintosh

Optimized for laptop use – engineered for Skype, Windows Live, Yahoo Messenger — Voice, Music, Games

Connect with an analogue connection or use the included USB connection to ensure consi

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