Category Archives: Laptop Hardware

Surge protector looks like a man

Posted on January 5, 2010 by David Allen
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This is device that actually looks like a man, but in fact is a brilliant surge protector and that is essential equipment for the preservation of the laptop or computer.

This surge protector is actually larger than it looks in the image, it is over thirteen inches long and comes with a nice twenty two inch cord, and it will also cater for up to four electrical devices.

ElectroMan Surge Protector

•Plug in his head cord and he’ll provide surge protectory power out of his hands and feet, turning one grounded outlet into four!

•On/off switch

•Power

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Handy netbook DVD drive

Posted on December 17, 2009 by David Allen
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Netbooks are great as they highly portable and when combined with wireless broadband are able to connect to the internet no matter where the user is.

However there is one issue that is a problem is the lack of a DVD ROM, so do you go without and not have access to all of those programmes that come on DVD’s and CD’s or do you simply buy a portable DVD drive like this one, the choice is yours.

Features – The top-loading drive uses Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) to achieve fast read times of 8X (DVD) and 24X (CD) making it ideal for watching movies, listening to music,

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SkyCross unveils the iMat

Posted on November 13, 2009 by David Allen
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It is well known that netbooks are limited for space and therefore lack in some of the good stuff that many people require from a computer, such as Wi-Fi etc.

However, technology is good to adapt and this is what SkyCross have done with the new iMatt antenna, it combines Bluetooth and Wi-Fi into one little device and thus will save on the space required by two devices.

Nevertheless, at the same time the iMat will provide the netbook with 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth service of 2.4 GHz.

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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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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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Mini Bluetooth dongle

Posted on July 31, 2009 by David Allen
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This is a great little device that gives a computer owner without Bluetooth access the ability to send and receive data wirelessly. What is more unlike some dongles that stick out about two and half inches, this is almost flush with the side of the computer and is therefore unlikely to get damaged.

 

Technical Details

Complaint with Bluetooth V2.0/V1.2, up to three times faster than the old Bluetooth V1.2 adapters.

Convert non-Bluetooth enabled PCs to Bluetooth enabled within seconds.

Great help for wireless connection with oth

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The Targus Universal wall power adapter

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David Allen
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A universal wall power adapter comes in very handy especially for travellers who do not want to take all of their original equipment away with them. This device will work with most of the latest laptops from HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Fujitsu.

 

Product Features

Compatible – Includes 10 interchangeable laptop connectors which support all major brands of laptop computers* up to 17

Smart – Automatically adjusts to meet the specific power requirements of your laptop

Compact &#

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Mini USB multi adapter

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David Allen
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It is always handy to have a multi adapter that allows the user to connect different devices to help with listening to music, charging or transferring data from one device to another, this adapter will connect two devices at the same time.

 

Product Features

Multi Adapter has two ports, which enables you to connect to two devices at the same time

(1) 3.5mm port for connecting any stereo headphones, speakers or sound system with a standard audio 3.5mm input jack

(2) 5-pin mini USB port for charging and data sync cable

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Laptops cheaper than Netbooks

Posted on July 26, 2009 by David Allen
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For many people the price of mini laptops, being a couple of hundred dollars lower than a full sized and fully equipped laptop, has been a bit if an issue. Do you go for smaller more portable version, or plump for the larger fully loaded laptop. Now that decision has just become much harder with the Everex gBook2 coming it at just $249.99, that is less than some mini laptops, oh what to do!

Features/Specifications:

Everex gBook2 VA1501V VIA C7-M 1.5 GHz 15.4-inch Notebook

General Features:

Ubuntu Linux 8.04 (hardy heron) pre-in

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