Millions of mobile phone people are paying out too much for their mobile solutions, in accordance to a survey by Which?, the client watchdog. How do you make sure that you happen to be acquiring beneficial worth? Right here are our guidelines.
1. Verify your use along with your billThis may appear clear but Which? uncovered that 30 per cent of people really don't test their mobile bill a minimum of after a month. If you are one of these folks you then should start off checking your use. Only then are you able to come to a decision whether or not or not you are on the appropriate tariff. Have you been often having to pay added charges on top rated of your respective month to month fee? If that's the case, you could conserve money by shifting to a far more pricey tariff. Do you in no way use your monthly allowance of calls, texts or data? You then may be on a extra highly-priced tariff than you will need to be. You will only know for sure if you test your bill. Most mobile companies make this much easier by supplying smartphone apps that permit you to check your bill and use immediate from your cellphone.
2. Make certain you happen to be not out of contractUnless of course you purchased your mobile handset outright or have a incredibly low-cost phone, your mobile phone will possibly be subsidised. You got a low-priced, or totally free, handset up front but you have been having to pay a compact amount towards it just about every month. On the other hand, as soon as your contract runs out your cellular provider will just about unquestionably maintain taking precisely the same quantity of revenue from you every last month. In other words, you keep paying the subsidy even when you have completed paying out for the handset. Check regardless of whether you contract has run out. If it has, you may get a fresh handset - for one more subsidy - or hold your current handset and move to a more affordable tariff - a switch that can conserve you a huge selection of lbs around a yr.
3. Consider what you use your cellphone forIf your contract has run out or you've decided it is best to be on a unique tariff, give just a little imagined to your mobile use previously you choose a fresh deal. It's probable that you use your mobile phone equally for talking, texting and mobile information but it's unlikely. Function out what you use it for that most and pick a contract that matches that utilization. In the event you talk a good deal, one example is, you will be superior off getting a contract with a lot of calling minutes incorporated, even if that means spending a little more for texts and data. For those who genuinely do use your cell phone equally for everything then you can find contracts for that as well.
4. Beware 'unlimited' offersOnce you have identified a contract that is best for your text-happy nature or your data-guzzling or what ever, be sure you read the smaller print. There are plenty of contracts all-around that claim to offer you ??unlimited' texts or information downloads. Having said that, in many circumstances they've a ??fair use' limit. That is set within the little print to guarantee the mobile provider can disconnect people who are an unreasonably large burden to the network. Having said that, in practice, these limits can frequently be fairly reduced. Test that your ordinary usage is within the limit.
5. Use wifi in which doable
One particular way to conserve the allowance out of your mobile provider is always to use wifi where by attainable. That could suggest waiting until eventually you get residence ahead of downloading a big app or streaming an extended video clip but wifi is ever more easy to discover in public sites, possibly cost-free of cost or for a tiny fee. It's an obvious way to cut down to the mobile data you employ but you may also use wifi to reduce down to the voice minutes you utilize - check out making use of Skype or Apple's FaceTime app should you have an iPhone. If you possess a restricted level of texts to utilize then you definately could deliver an e-mail or an instant message as an alternative.
2010年12月29日星期三
2010年12月15日星期三
Li-ion batteries in electric cars greener than believed
For the initial time, researchers at Empa have made a detailed life cycle assessment (LCA) or ecobalance of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, in particular the chemically improved (i.e. a lot much more environmentally friendly) version on the ones most frequently employed in electrical vehicles.
The investigation shows that if the energy utilized to charge the battery is not derived from purely hydroelectric sources, then it is primarily the operation in the electric vehicle, which has an environmental impact, precisely as is the case with conventionally fuelled automobiles.
The size with the environmental footprint depends on which sources of power are employed to "fuel" the e-mobile.
About the other hand, the Li-ion battery itself has a limited impact on the LCA within the electric powered vehicle.
This is contrary to initial expectations that the manufacture of the batteries could negate the benefits within the electric powered drive.
Battery powered electric powered cars are often promoted as the ideal solution on the challenges of future mobility, since they produce no exhaust gases in operation.
Li-ion batteries have established themselves over competing lead-acid and nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) varieties as a result of the fact they're lighter and can store additional energy.
Li-ion batteries are also basically maintenance-free, display no memory effect (loss of capacity when repeatedly charged after partial discharge), have a low self-discharge rate and are regarded as secure and long-lived.
Researchers at Empa's "Technology and Society Laboratory" decided to come across out if they're also environmentally friendly for sure.
They calculated the ecological footprints of electric powered cars fitted with Li-ion batteries, taking into account all achievable relevant factors, from those associated with the production of individual parts all the way via towards scrapping on the vehicle also as the disposal of the remains, such as the operation with the vehicle throughout its lifetime.
The analyze shows that the electric powered car's Li-ion battery drive is in fact only a moderate environmental burden.
At most only 15 per cent with the total burden might be ascribed on the battery (for instance its manufacture, maintenance and disposal). Half of this figure, that's about 7.5 per cent with the total environmental burden, occurs throughout the refining and manufacture inside the battery's raw materials, copper and aluminium.
The production in the lithium, from the other hand, is responsible for only 2.three per cent inside the total.
"Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries aren't as poor as previously assumed," said Dominic Notter, coauthor with the analyze.
The Empa team concluded that a petrol-engined auto require to consume between three and four litres per 100 kilometers (or about 70 mpg) to be able to be as environmentally friendly as the e-car studied, powered with Li-ion batteries and charged with a typical European electricity mix.
The study has just been published within the scientific journal "Environmental Science and Technology".
The investigation shows that if the energy utilized to charge the battery is not derived from purely hydroelectric sources, then it is primarily the operation in the electric vehicle, which has an environmental impact, precisely as is the case with conventionally fuelled automobiles.
The size with the environmental footprint depends on which sources of power are employed to "fuel" the e-mobile.
About the other hand, the Li-ion battery itself has a limited impact on the LCA within the electric powered vehicle.
This is contrary to initial expectations that the manufacture of the batteries could negate the benefits within the electric powered drive.
Battery powered electric powered cars are often promoted as the ideal solution on the challenges of future mobility, since they produce no exhaust gases in operation.
Li-ion batteries have established themselves over competing lead-acid and nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) varieties as a result of the fact they're lighter and can store additional energy.
Li-ion batteries are also basically maintenance-free, display no memory effect (loss of capacity when repeatedly charged after partial discharge), have a low self-discharge rate and are regarded as secure and long-lived.
Researchers at Empa's "Technology and Society Laboratory" decided to come across out if they're also environmentally friendly for sure.
They calculated the ecological footprints of electric powered cars fitted with Li-ion batteries, taking into account all achievable relevant factors, from those associated with the production of individual parts all the way via towards scrapping on the vehicle also as the disposal of the remains, such as the operation with the vehicle throughout its lifetime.
The analyze shows that the electric powered car's Li-ion battery drive is in fact only a moderate environmental burden.
At most only 15 per cent with the total burden might be ascribed on the battery (for instance its manufacture, maintenance and disposal). Half of this figure, that's about 7.5 per cent with the total environmental burden, occurs throughout the refining and manufacture inside the battery's raw materials, copper and aluminium.
The production in the lithium, from the other hand, is responsible for only 2.three per cent inside the total.
"Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries aren't as poor as previously assumed," said Dominic Notter, coauthor with the analyze.
The Empa team concluded that a petrol-engined auto require to consume between three and four litres per 100 kilometers (or about 70 mpg) to be able to be as environmentally friendly as the e-car studied, powered with Li-ion batteries and charged with a typical European electricity mix.
The study has just been published within the scientific journal "Environmental Science and Technology".
2010年11月26日星期五
Google Chrome OS to Be Released for Tabs, TVs and Handhelds
Last Wednesday, throughout an interview with CNET officials, Google's V.P. of Engineering for Chrome talked about plans for taking the Chrome OS beyond a typical platform. Originally, this OS was created to suit the cloud primarily based computing applications. At most, its fundamental application was believed to be embedded in tablets and/or PCs. Nevertheless, seeing towards the phenomenal Android technique, the business made the decision to go for a bigger piece with the cake.
The Chrome, just like Android, is stated to have sufficient possible to be an alternative to Android powered devices. For starters, Google Tv, fundamental level tablets and preliminary simulation packages could be a good test bed for the Chrome OS. The VP stated, "We've obtained plans for covering the laptop marketplace initially, and additional expansion to a lot broader perspectives."
Google’s CEO – Eric Schmidt passed a statement last time at the Web 2.0 conference, which fairly a lot demeaned the Chrome OS capabilities. He stated that the upcoming OS isn't perfectly compliant with touch primarily based units. Keyboards, in his opinion, were the perfect match for the extremely anticipated operating program. By the way, Schmidt's statements have a direct conflict using the ones that the V.P. was talking about.
Meanwhile, Google has released a slew of concept and prototype pictures that point out the preliminary form element with the Chrome OS tablet. Nevertheless, the business by no means talked about source code(s), SDK or stuff like that. And if Eric Schmidt's statement is accurate, then what's the whole point of releasing a tablet whenever you require a common keyboard with it? I'm guessing the CEO's stance was most likely just a little outdated back then.
The Chrome, just like Android, is stated to have sufficient possible to be an alternative to Android powered devices. For starters, Google Tv, fundamental level tablets and preliminary simulation packages could be a good test bed for the Chrome OS. The VP stated, "We've obtained plans for covering the laptop marketplace initially, and additional expansion to a lot broader perspectives."
Google’s CEO – Eric Schmidt passed a statement last time at the Web 2.0 conference, which fairly a lot demeaned the Chrome OS capabilities. He stated that the upcoming OS isn't perfectly compliant with touch primarily based units. Keyboards, in his opinion, were the perfect match for the extremely anticipated operating program. By the way, Schmidt's statements have a direct conflict using the ones that the V.P. was talking about.
Meanwhile, Google has released a slew of concept and prototype pictures that point out the preliminary form element with the Chrome OS tablet. Nevertheless, the business by no means talked about source code(s), SDK or stuff like that. And if Eric Schmidt's statement is accurate, then what's the whole point of releasing a tablet whenever you require a common keyboard with it? I'm guessing the CEO's stance was most likely just a little outdated back then.
2010年11月18日星期四
Adobe: We're now optimizing Flash for Macs, MacBook Airs
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen told an audience at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco that the business is now using a MacBook Air to "optimize" Flash for the Mac, and that the project has already reached the beta stage, just two weeks right after tests showed that Flash use drained battery life on the Air compared to visiting the same sites in HTML5. Apple omitted a pre-installed Flash plug-in from the new MacBook Air, explaining that clients could get a much better, much more recent version by downloading it themselves.
The original testing blamed the heavy use of Flash in advertising for the excess drain, but substantial battery loss has since been demonstrated on other models and platforms, most notably the mobile arena.
The revelation casts new light on Adobe's numerous counter-arguments to Steve Jobs' pointed criticisms and explanation of why Flash is not allowed on iOS gadgets, published as an open letter last April. At the time, the CEO of Apple said they had asked Adobe to demonstrate Flash running nicely on a mobile device, which they could not. Jobs also criticized the business for repeatedly delaying Flash for mobile gadgets. The business finally shipped Flash 10.1 for mobile gadgets, it's hardware-accelerated version, in August -- six months right after Jobs' essay.
Narayen blamed the issues with Apple largely on early access to hardware acceleration, saying that where they were able to optimize Flash for the hardware, it performed efficiently and did not cause substantial battery drain. At present, only Android gadgets running v2.2 can help Flash 10.1, and reports on its performance have been mixed.
Analysts, nevertheless, note that Flash on Android performs sufficiently nicely that it might put pressure on Apple to eventually allow Flash on their iOS gadgets going forward, lest they lose a competitive edge. Company researcher Ovum suggests that as other smartphone OSes help Flash 10.1, they will be able to demonstrate a substantial advantage over Apple's offerings. Microsoft, Palm, Symbian and RIM have all pledged to help Flash in their upcoming smartphone and tablet gadgets.
The original testing blamed the heavy use of Flash in advertising for the excess drain, but substantial battery loss has since been demonstrated on other models and platforms, most notably the mobile arena.
The revelation casts new light on Adobe's numerous counter-arguments to Steve Jobs' pointed criticisms and explanation of why Flash is not allowed on iOS gadgets, published as an open letter last April. At the time, the CEO of Apple said they had asked Adobe to demonstrate Flash running nicely on a mobile device, which they could not. Jobs also criticized the business for repeatedly delaying Flash for mobile gadgets. The business finally shipped Flash 10.1 for mobile gadgets, it's hardware-accelerated version, in August -- six months right after Jobs' essay.
Narayen blamed the issues with Apple largely on early access to hardware acceleration, saying that where they were able to optimize Flash for the hardware, it performed efficiently and did not cause substantial battery drain. At present, only Android gadgets running v2.2 can help Flash 10.1, and reports on its performance have been mixed.
Analysts, nevertheless, note that Flash on Android performs sufficiently nicely that it might put pressure on Apple to eventually allow Flash on their iOS gadgets going forward, lest they lose a competitive edge. Company researcher Ovum suggests that as other smartphone OSes help Flash 10.1, they will be able to demonstrate a substantial advantage over Apple's offerings. Microsoft, Palm, Symbian and RIM have all pledged to help Flash in their upcoming smartphone and tablet gadgets.
2010年11月14日星期日
China to cut lead-acid battery recyclers - assn
(Reuters) - China will cut the quantity of firms it allows to recycle lead-acid batteries for refined cause production, a top marketplace official said on Sunday.
Market sources estimate China will only enable around 20 battery recyclers to operate in the future, compared with the many hundreds of firms currently operating.
"The government will do it for sure from the future," Cao Guoqing, vice general secretary from the China Battery Marketplace Association, told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in Shenzhen city, Guangdong province.
He did not say when the government was likely to introduce the regulations, but explained it aims to improve environmental standards from the battery sector, the top user of refined steer in China.
China is the world's biggest producer and consumer of refined lead.
By 2015, China's production of lead-acid batteries will hit 240 million kilowatt hours, double 2009 levels, Cao estimated.
China utilized 2.35 million tonnes of refined cause for lead-acid battery output in 2009, accounting for about 70 percent of your country's total refined steer consumption that yr, he stated.
The country's recycled refined steer creation will rise to one.75 million tonnes in 2011, one.93 million tonnes in 2012, and 2.69 million tonnes in 2015, from one.49 million tonnes in 2010 and 1.24 million tonnes in 2009, he stated.
China's refined guide output, such as primary and recycled metal, might reach near 3.9 million tonnes this year and above 4.2 million tonnes in 2011, state-backed research firm Antaike predicted at the weekend.
Market sources estimate China will only enable around 20 battery recyclers to operate in the future, compared with the many hundreds of firms currently operating.
"The government will do it for sure from the future," Cao Guoqing, vice general secretary from the China Battery Marketplace Association, told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in Shenzhen city, Guangdong province.
He did not say when the government was likely to introduce the regulations, but explained it aims to improve environmental standards from the battery sector, the top user of refined steer in China.
China is the world's biggest producer and consumer of refined lead.
By 2015, China's production of lead-acid batteries will hit 240 million kilowatt hours, double 2009 levels, Cao estimated.
China utilized 2.35 million tonnes of refined cause for lead-acid battery output in 2009, accounting for about 70 percent of your country's total refined steer consumption that yr, he stated.
The country's recycled refined steer creation will rise to one.75 million tonnes in 2011, one.93 million tonnes in 2012, and 2.69 million tonnes in 2015, from one.49 million tonnes in 2010 and 1.24 million tonnes in 2009, he stated.
China's refined guide output, such as primary and recycled metal, might reach near 3.9 million tonnes this year and above 4.2 million tonnes in 2011, state-backed research firm Antaike predicted at the weekend.
2010年11月8日星期一
Sony VGP-BPL15/B Laptop battery Tips
How To take care your Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery?
When using a laptop as a desktop replacement the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery should not be left in for long periods of time. The laptop will over time discharge the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery. Remove the battery,making sure that it is charged to 50% and store it in a dry, warm place. Ensure that it is wrapped protectively and nothing will be dropped on it.The Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge. Leaving a battery in storage for longer than this without using could cause the battery to fully discharge as the circuitry of the battery itself consumes power.Leaving a battery in a laptop while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time will keep the battery in a constant state of charging up website directory and that will reduce the life cycle of the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery replacement .
The Sony VGP-BPL15/B Battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge. Leaving a Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery in storage for longer than this without using it could cause the battery to fully discharge as the circuitry of the battery itself consumes power.
The Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery should not be left for a long period of time. When remove the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery, make sure that it is stored in a dry, warm place. Ensure that it is wrapped protectively and nothing will be dropped on it.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the battery as this may result in the exposure of the cell contents, which are corrosive
Do not modify or disassemble Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery.
Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery gets a little warm when it works, keep your laptop in a well ventilated place and keep it cool.
Do not loading and unloading the battery when connecting the laptop ac adapter, this will lead to direct burn acer laptop battery.
If you do not use your laptop for a long time, remove the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery pack from the laptop
Do not mix the Sony VGP-BPL15/B notebook battery with keychain, coins and other metal objects in order to avoid short-circuit.
Bad charger may damage the Sony VGP-BPL15/B replacement battery, please use reliable charger.
When using a laptop as a desktop replacement the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery should not be left in for long periods of time. The laptop will over time discharge the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery. Remove the battery,making sure that it is charged to 50% and store it in a dry, warm place. Ensure that it is wrapped protectively and nothing will be dropped on it.The Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge. Leaving a battery in storage for longer than this without using could cause the battery to fully discharge as the circuitry of the battery itself consumes power.Leaving a battery in a laptop while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time will keep the battery in a constant state of charging up website directory and that will reduce the life cycle of the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery replacement .
The Sony VGP-BPL15/B Battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge. Leaving a Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery in storage for longer than this without using it could cause the battery to fully discharge as the circuitry of the battery itself consumes power.
The Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery should not be left for a long period of time. When remove the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery, make sure that it is stored in a dry, warm place. Ensure that it is wrapped protectively and nothing will be dropped on it.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the battery as this may result in the exposure of the cell contents, which are corrosive
Do not modify or disassemble Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery.
Sony VGP-BPL15/B laptop battery gets a little warm when it works, keep your laptop in a well ventilated place and keep it cool.
Do not loading and unloading the battery when connecting the laptop ac adapter, this will lead to direct burn acer laptop battery.
If you do not use your laptop for a long time, remove the Sony VGP-BPL15/B battery pack from the laptop
Do not mix the Sony VGP-BPL15/B notebook battery with keychain, coins and other metal objects in order to avoid short-circuit.
Bad charger may damage the Sony VGP-BPL15/B replacement battery, please use reliable charger.
2010年11月5日星期五
Black Friday 2010: Verizon iPhone 4 could have been a contender
Far better luck next time, Verizon iPhone four. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving as well as the unofficial begin of your holiday shopping season, inspires bargain-hunting shoppers to camp out, line up, sleep to the sidewalk, you name it the night prior to inside exact same of being close enough to the front of your line to get in on the action. The launch of a brand new iPhone model, not coincidentally, inspires the exact identical behavior. And while the iPhone 4 has been on the industry since July and isn’t a “new” product, the arrival from the Verizon-compatible variant in the iPhone four will be new to Verizon clients, as up to now Verizon prospects would have had to dump Verizon just to have a shot at the iPhone.
Combine the excitement surrounding an iPhone launch using the momentum of Black Friday, and a Verizon iPhone four rollout in late November 2010 would have been the stuff of legend. Instead, the Verizon iPhone 4 is set for a January 2011 introduction, also referred to as the month in which no 1 wants to obtain anything. Saturated with gifts they’ve received and broke from having bought so quite a few gifts for others, January may possibly be the single worst month in the year to put a key new item around the industry. But then once again, the iPhone has consistently shown an capacity to defy sales logic; even within the darkest depths of the recession, the iPhone continued to sell well. Still, a November Verizon iPhone 4 launch would have been the perfect storm of momentum, publicity, and off the chart interest and sales. Then once more, seeing how the whole Verizon-Apple partnership is a new thing, with the two having lengthy been bitter competitors who are just now trying to figure out how to work together using the Verizon iPad launch, perhaps a slow, uncomplicated get started in a slow month like January is the secure way to acquire things off the ground.
Source:http://www.batterylaptops.co.uk/news
Combine the excitement surrounding an iPhone launch using the momentum of Black Friday, and a Verizon iPhone four rollout in late November 2010 would have been the stuff of legend. Instead, the Verizon iPhone 4 is set for a January 2011 introduction, also referred to as the month in which no 1 wants to obtain anything. Saturated with gifts they’ve received and broke from having bought so quite a few gifts for others, January may possibly be the single worst month in the year to put a key new item around the industry. But then once again, the iPhone has consistently shown an capacity to defy sales logic; even within the darkest depths of the recession, the iPhone continued to sell well. Still, a November Verizon iPhone 4 launch would have been the perfect storm of momentum, publicity, and off the chart interest and sales. Then once more, seeing how the whole Verizon-Apple partnership is a new thing, with the two having lengthy been bitter competitors who are just now trying to figure out how to work together using the Verizon iPad launch, perhaps a slow, uncomplicated get started in a slow month like January is the secure way to acquire things off the ground.
Source:http://www.batterylaptops.co.uk/news
2010年10月13日星期三
UPS analysing lithium battery safety after crash
DUBAI — The operator from the Boeing 747 cargo aircraft which went down within the Nad Al Sheba military camp area here last month, said on Sunday it was assessing fireplace risks posed by lithium batteries, according to a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report on Friday. The crash killed both pilots.
The FAA had reported in its alert that the plane’s cargo contained substantial quantities of these batteries. "We note as well that United Parcel Service (UPS) Flight 006 crashed inside United Arab Emirates on September 3, 2010. Investigation with the crash is still underway, plus the trigger from the crash has not been determined. We are aware, on the other hand, that the plane’s cargo did consist of large quantities of lithium batteries and believe it prudent to advise operators of that fact."
Speaking to Khaleej Times, UPS Public Relations Manager Mike Mangeot, said the firm was within the procedure of analysing the authority’s report on hearth risks of lithium batteries.
"Speaking broadly, UPS has a standing lithium battery operating group and an in-flight fireplace mitigation team which are already looking at difficulties similar to those outlined from the Safo (Security Alert for Operators)." Mangeot mentioned the business would not be drawn into speculating the bring about with the crash when an official inquiry was being conducted by a team headed by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority and included professionals from the US National Transportation Security Board (NTSB), Boeing, FAA and UPS.
It's vital to understand that the investigation into the Dubai accident has not mentioned a cause, and may possibly not for quite some time, until experts have been able to conduct a thorough analysis of the facts, he mentioned.
"We commend the FAA for its drive to strengthen lithium battery safety and have a long track record of functioning with them to boost security on industry-wide troubles like this," he added.
The Wall Street Journal had first reported that lithium batteries could have stoked the fireplace on board the ill-fated flight.
Smoke was reported from the cockpit and also the two pilots said they have been unable to maintain altitude, according to an GCAA statement earlier.
The FAA stated lithium metal batteries were highly flammable and capable of ignition. "This could be caused when a battery short circuits, is overcharged, is heated to extreme temperatures, is mishandled, or is otherwise defective.’
The FAA had reported in its alert that the plane’s cargo contained substantial quantities of these batteries. "We note as well that United Parcel Service (UPS) Flight 006 crashed inside United Arab Emirates on September 3, 2010. Investigation with the crash is still underway, plus the trigger from the crash has not been determined. We are aware, on the other hand, that the plane’s cargo did consist of large quantities of lithium batteries and believe it prudent to advise operators of that fact."
Speaking to Khaleej Times, UPS Public Relations Manager Mike Mangeot, said the firm was within the procedure of analysing the authority’s report on hearth risks of lithium batteries.
"Speaking broadly, UPS has a standing lithium battery operating group and an in-flight fireplace mitigation team which are already looking at difficulties similar to those outlined from the Safo (Security Alert for Operators)." Mangeot mentioned the business would not be drawn into speculating the bring about with the crash when an official inquiry was being conducted by a team headed by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority and included professionals from the US National Transportation Security Board (NTSB), Boeing, FAA and UPS.
It's vital to understand that the investigation into the Dubai accident has not mentioned a cause, and may possibly not for quite some time, until experts have been able to conduct a thorough analysis of the facts, he mentioned.
"We commend the FAA for its drive to strengthen lithium battery safety and have a long track record of functioning with them to boost security on industry-wide troubles like this," he added.
The Wall Street Journal had first reported that lithium batteries could have stoked the fireplace on board the ill-fated flight.
Smoke was reported from the cockpit and also the two pilots said they have been unable to maintain altitude, according to an GCAA statement earlier.
The FAA stated lithium metal batteries were highly flammable and capable of ignition. "This could be caused when a battery short circuits, is overcharged, is heated to extreme temperatures, is mishandled, or is otherwise defective.’
2010年10月9日星期六
FAA On Lithium Batteries
The FAA Friday released a Security Alert to address "risks in transporting lithium batteries in cargo by aircraft" noting that UPS Flight 006, a 747 that crashed on September 3, was carrying large quantities of lithium batteries. Fireplace was reported on the UPS flight however the FAA notes that a trigger in the crash has not yet been determined. The crash destroyed the aircraft and killed the crew. The FAA has located that lithium metal batteries aren't only "highly flammable and capable of ignition" but also possess destructive explosive potential. The agency says Halon 1301, the fire suppression agent found in Class C cargo holds, "is ineffective in controlling a lithium steel cell fire" and lithium metallic battery explosions can lead to "rapid fire spread" in cargo compartments. Lithium-ion batteries are somewhat various. They can exhibit the same thermal runaway as lithium steel batteries, however the FAA says Halon 1301 is capable of suppressing lithium-ion battery fires. The FAA's recommendations are limited to batteries flown in cargo holds and do not apply to batteries carried by passengers or crew. The FAA is contemplating courses for further action.
The FAA recommends that all carriers attempt to identify lithium batteries and stow bulk shipments in Class C cargo compartments "or in locations where laternative hearth suppression is available." It encourages carriers to evaluate their training stowage and communication protocols with respect to "the transportation and of lithium batteries in the event of an unrelated fireplace." And requests that carriers pay unique attention to ensure safe handling and compliance with regulations covering Class 9 hazardous materials. At present, you'll find "no approved and tested containers that may contain the recognized effects of accidental lithium steel battery ignition." Access the FAA's flammability assessments via links at the bottom in the second page of the Security Alert
The FAA recommends that all carriers attempt to identify lithium batteries and stow bulk shipments in Class C cargo compartments "or in locations where laternative hearth suppression is available." It encourages carriers to evaluate their training stowage and communication protocols with respect to "the transportation and of lithium batteries in the event of an unrelated fireplace." And requests that carriers pay unique attention to ensure safe handling and compliance with regulations covering Class 9 hazardous materials. At present, you'll find "no approved and tested containers that may contain the recognized effects of accidental lithium steel battery ignition." Access the FAA's flammability assessments via links at the bottom in the second page of the Security Alert
2010年10月7日星期四
Electrochemistry: Paper Li-ion Batteries Offer Flexible Power Options
Ultrathin rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been fabricated on a single sheet of paper, resulting in extremely versatile and lightweight portable power sources, according to a study published in ACS Nano by Stanford University researchers (DOI: 10.1021/nn1018158). The advance might present an integrated energy solution for the developing field of paper-based electronics and lead to applications in “smart” packaging and radio-frequency sensing.
To make the batteries, Stanford materials scientists Liangbing Hu, Hui Wu, Yi Cui, and coworkers coated a solid help with a thin film of carbon nanotubes and deposited a film of a metal-containing lithium compound on top of the nanotubes. Then the team deposited the double-layer films on both sides of ordinary paper. In that design, the lithium layers function as battery electrodes and the nanotube films serve as current collectors. The paper is the electrode separator and also serves as a mechanical support.
The new batteries, which are just 300 μm thick, are thinner and extra flexible, and they exhibit higher vitality density and other electrical benefits, compared with other varieties of thin batteries, the scientists say. They add that battery performance did not degrade over the course of a 300-cycle recharging test.
Juxtaposing carbon nanotubes and lithium compounds with paper has enabled the group to optimize the device in an ultrathin architecture, says Rice University’s Pulickel M. Ajayan. “Such simple fabrication methods could prove helpful for integrating other nanomaterials for building the next generation of energy-storage devices,” he says.
To make the batteries, Stanford materials scientists Liangbing Hu, Hui Wu, Yi Cui, and coworkers coated a solid help with a thin film of carbon nanotubes and deposited a film of a metal-containing lithium compound on top of the nanotubes. Then the team deposited the double-layer films on both sides of ordinary paper. In that design, the lithium layers function as battery electrodes and the nanotube films serve as current collectors. The paper is the electrode separator and also serves as a mechanical support.
The new batteries, which are just 300 μm thick, are thinner and extra flexible, and they exhibit higher vitality density and other electrical benefits, compared with other varieties of thin batteries, the scientists say. They add that battery performance did not degrade over the course of a 300-cycle recharging test.
Juxtaposing carbon nanotubes and lithium compounds with paper has enabled the group to optimize the device in an ultrathin architecture, says Rice University’s Pulickel M. Ajayan. “Such simple fabrication methods could prove helpful for integrating other nanomaterials for building the next generation of energy-storage devices,” he says.
2010年10月5日星期二
IPhone -Sixth-Generation iPod Reduces Production Costs, Extends Battery Life
The sixth-generation iPod, which has debuted to positive reviews, is a additional streamlined product. With all the update from the popular music player, Apple has aimed to trim down size and profile instead of add the bells and whistles. Gone is the click-wheel of previous models, replaced by a touchscreen, which helps make the overall design much more svelte.
According to research group iSuppli, the streamlining is additional than just about looks. The company keeps track of consumer products' bill-of-materials figures, which translates to how a lot every unit prices to produce. Together with the sixth-generation iPod, in accordance with iSuppli, the figure is $43.73. Only the fourth-generation iPod had a lower BOM at the time of its introduction: $40.80.
“Instead of piling on features, as so many brands do with their latest products, Apple with the sixth-generation iPod has maintained or even removed some attributes in order to fit the form factor and function desired,” said Andrew Rassweiler, director and principal analyst and teardown services manager for iSuppli, in a statement. “This has enabled Apple to provide the smallest iPod including a touchscreen, while keeping component expenses to a strict budget.”
The latest iPod Nano doesn't have a camera, for starters, unlike previous generations. The low-end model still uses just 8GB of NAND flash memory for music storage — the exact same as the fifth-generation Nano. In reality, simply because NAND flash pricing primarily stopped eroding during 2008, and even went up, Apple’s policy of doubling of NAND Flash memory content seen from 2005 to 2008 has primarily stalled from 2008 to 2010, in line with iSuppli.
Trimming down on the profile in the newer iPods has generated a benefit customers could be happy about. Mainly because with the changes made to newer models, the battery life has increased. A fully charged sixth-generation iPod can run up to 24 hours when totally charged.
According to research group iSuppli, the streamlining is additional than just about looks. The company keeps track of consumer products' bill-of-materials figures, which translates to how a lot every unit prices to produce. Together with the sixth-generation iPod, in accordance with iSuppli, the figure is $43.73. Only the fourth-generation iPod had a lower BOM at the time of its introduction: $40.80.
“Instead of piling on features, as so many brands do with their latest products, Apple with the sixth-generation iPod has maintained or even removed some attributes in order to fit the form factor and function desired,” said Andrew Rassweiler, director and principal analyst and teardown services manager for iSuppli, in a statement. “This has enabled Apple to provide the smallest iPod including a touchscreen, while keeping component expenses to a strict budget.”
The latest iPod Nano doesn't have a camera, for starters, unlike previous generations. The low-end model still uses just 8GB of NAND flash memory for music storage — the exact same as the fifth-generation Nano. In reality, simply because NAND flash pricing primarily stopped eroding during 2008, and even went up, Apple’s policy of doubling of NAND Flash memory content seen from 2005 to 2008 has primarily stalled from 2008 to 2010, in line with iSuppli.
Trimming down on the profile in the newer iPods has generated a benefit customers could be happy about. Mainly because with the changes made to newer models, the battery life has increased. A fully charged sixth-generation iPod can run up to 24 hours when totally charged.
2010年9月30日星期四
Mozilla: Forget about Firefox on iPhone
Mozilla yesterday again rejected the concept of crafting a version of Firefox for the iPhone, saying that it's instead focusing its iOS efforts about the Firefox Home sync software.
Firefox Residence, which was admitted into the iPhone's App Store by Apple in July, is not a full-fledged browser, but rather a spin-off with the bookmark and tab synchronization technology Mozilla is baking into Firefox 4.
The application gives customers access to their browser bookmarks and history, as well as towards the open tabs from their most recent Firefox sessions. The iPhone software also includes technologies from Firefox's address bar to let users search for previously-visited pages using keywords or characters in either the URL or the page title.
Synchronization is one-way only -- from Firefox on the desktop to the iPhone, but not the reverse.
In a blog post that outlined Mozilla's future plans for Firefox House, the firm reiterated that it won't try to turn the app into a fully-functional browser. "People have asked about adding more browser-like features to Firefox House, but you'll find technical and logistical restrictions that make it challenging, if not impossible, to construct the full Firefox browser for that iPhone," mentioned Ragavan Srinivasan, a product manager at Mozilla.
Although Apple clarified its App Retailer admission policies earlier this month, competing browsers remain off limits to outside developers like Mozilla unless they're willing to completely rewrite their code.
"Apps that browse the Web should use the iOS WebKit framework and WebKit JavaScript," Apple's revised guidelines read.
But Firefox is based on Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine, not on WebKit, as are Apple's Safari on the desktop and iPhone, too as Google's Chrome on the desktop. Mozilla also relies on its own JavaScript engine, dubbed TraceMonkey.
The thumbs-down for Firefox about the iPhone was no surprise: As long ago as February 2009, the company's then-CEO, John Lilly, mentioned that Mozilla would not develop a browser for Apple's smartphone.
As opposed to dump resources down a black hole, Mozilla yesterday explained it would push on with Firefox Property for the BlackBerry and Symbian platforms -- Symbian powers Nokia's phones. Srinivasan also said the team may write an iPad-specific edition in the sync application.
According to Srinivasan, the business plans to beef up the current Firefox Home for your iPhone with additions such as password synchronization, and possibly new connections to social networking services like Twitter and Facebook that would let users share links or other comments.
Mozilla's built-for-mobile browser, called Fennec, will run on Google's Android operating system, putting the organization on that fast-growing platform. Fennec, which was recently renumbered from version 2 to model four to keep it in step with Firefox to the desktop, went public as an alpha preview final month. Mozilla froze development in the first Fennec 4 beta earlier this month.
The business has no plans to create a model of Firefox Residence for Android.
Firefox Home 1.02 was released final week, and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Shop.
Firefox Residence, which was admitted into the iPhone's App Store by Apple in July, is not a full-fledged browser, but rather a spin-off with the bookmark and tab synchronization technology Mozilla is baking into Firefox 4.
The application gives customers access to their browser bookmarks and history, as well as towards the open tabs from their most recent Firefox sessions. The iPhone software also includes technologies from Firefox's address bar to let users search for previously-visited pages using keywords or characters in either the URL or the page title.
Synchronization is one-way only -- from Firefox on the desktop to the iPhone, but not the reverse.
In a blog post that outlined Mozilla's future plans for Firefox House, the firm reiterated that it won't try to turn the app into a fully-functional browser. "People have asked about adding more browser-like features to Firefox House, but you'll find technical and logistical restrictions that make it challenging, if not impossible, to construct the full Firefox browser for that iPhone," mentioned Ragavan Srinivasan, a product manager at Mozilla.
Although Apple clarified its App Retailer admission policies earlier this month, competing browsers remain off limits to outside developers like Mozilla unless they're willing to completely rewrite their code.
"Apps that browse the Web should use the iOS WebKit framework and WebKit JavaScript," Apple's revised guidelines read.
But Firefox is based on Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine, not on WebKit, as are Apple's Safari on the desktop and iPhone, too as Google's Chrome on the desktop. Mozilla also relies on its own JavaScript engine, dubbed TraceMonkey.
The thumbs-down for Firefox about the iPhone was no surprise: As long ago as February 2009, the company's then-CEO, John Lilly, mentioned that Mozilla would not develop a browser for Apple's smartphone.
As opposed to dump resources down a black hole, Mozilla yesterday explained it would push on with Firefox Property for the BlackBerry and Symbian platforms -- Symbian powers Nokia's phones. Srinivasan also said the team may write an iPad-specific edition in the sync application.
According to Srinivasan, the business plans to beef up the current Firefox Home for your iPhone with additions such as password synchronization, and possibly new connections to social networking services like Twitter and Facebook that would let users share links or other comments.
Mozilla's built-for-mobile browser, called Fennec, will run on Google's Android operating system, putting the organization on that fast-growing platform. Fennec, which was recently renumbered from version 2 to model four to keep it in step with Firefox to the desktop, went public as an alpha preview final month. Mozilla froze development in the first Fennec 4 beta earlier this month.
The business has no plans to create a model of Firefox Residence for Android.
Firefox Home 1.02 was released final week, and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Shop.
2010年9月25日星期六
How much time do you get on one battery charge on your HTC Desire
Since the release from the HTC Wish there has been one issue that everybody has been talking about, the battery life. A great deal of folks have claimed that the phone’s short battery everyday living is the principal situation with the telephone, with some men and women claiming that it could be the only concern. But how prolonged could be the battery living with the HTC Need? Now obviously the battery everyday living will fluctuate from individual to person based off how a lot they use the mobile phone and what features from the cell phone they use, but the average battery everyday living appears to be between 6 and 8 hrs.
In my own personal experience I have discovered that my HTC Desire’s battery does indeed final in between 6 and eight several hours, even so that it was when I use a whole lot with the phones functions, and when I use it almost regularly. Throughout the day I will use my cell phone to check Facebook and Twitter, listen to music, go on the web, take photos, plays games, go on apps, and of course utilizing the cellphone to ring folks and receive calls, too as sending and receiving texts. Many of these items would use up a great deal of any phones battery, especially things for instance phone calls and music. The net is also fairly battery draining as the phone has a proper world-wide-web browser so that you are able to view web pages in full just like on a personal computer, and quite a few of my apps use the net or having top quality graphics, meaning that it requires a ton of battery power, so it truly is no surprise that my telephone will incredibly usually final much less than half a day.
There will probably be days when my cellphone is applied a lot much less, instead getting utilized mainly for texting and music, with mobile phone calls, world-wide-web and app use becoming kept to a minimum. On nowadays my phone really frequently last 10-12 hrs, possibly even more. This is because most in the things that use a good deal from the phone’s battery will not be currently being utilized, and if they're they are not currently being utilised for a very lengthy time.
To put it simply, the battery living in the HTC Wish will vary, depending on how very much the mobile phone is employed, and what the phone is applied for. When you use the cellphone continuously, and use a lot of battery draining capabilities (you may find out how significantly each thing uses in the phone’s settings), then do not be surprised if your phone only last around 8 hrs. However, if you use the bare minimum on the telephone, and pace yourself utilizing the attributes, the phone’s battery lifestyle could simply very last up to 24 hrs, perhaps even more. Needless to say, if you might have decided to buy a Smartphone, then you've got mostly likely bought it for all of it characteristics, and therefore you need to be prepared to charge the cellphone regularly.
In my own personal experience I have discovered that my HTC Desire’s battery does indeed final in between 6 and eight several hours, even so that it was when I use a whole lot with the phones functions, and when I use it almost regularly. Throughout the day I will use my cell phone to check Facebook and Twitter, listen to music, go on the web, take photos, plays games, go on apps, and of course utilizing the cellphone to ring folks and receive calls, too as sending and receiving texts. Many of these items would use up a great deal of any phones battery, especially things for instance phone calls and music. The net is also fairly battery draining as the phone has a proper world-wide-web browser so that you are able to view web pages in full just like on a personal computer, and quite a few of my apps use the net or having top quality graphics, meaning that it requires a ton of battery power, so it truly is no surprise that my telephone will incredibly usually final much less than half a day.
There will probably be days when my cellphone is applied a lot much less, instead getting utilized mainly for texting and music, with mobile phone calls, world-wide-web and app use becoming kept to a minimum. On nowadays my phone really frequently last 10-12 hrs, possibly even more. This is because most in the things that use a good deal from the phone’s battery will not be currently being utilized, and if they're they are not currently being utilised for a very lengthy time.
To put it simply, the battery living in the HTC Wish will vary, depending on how very much the mobile phone is employed, and what the phone is applied for. When you use the cellphone continuously, and use a lot of battery draining capabilities (you may find out how significantly each thing uses in the phone’s settings), then do not be surprised if your phone only last around 8 hrs. However, if you use the bare minimum on the telephone, and pace yourself utilizing the attributes, the phone’s battery lifestyle could simply very last up to 24 hrs, perhaps even more. Needless to say, if you might have decided to buy a Smartphone, then you've got mostly likely bought it for all of it characteristics, and therefore you need to be prepared to charge the cellphone regularly.
2010年9月20日星期一
How to save battery power on your SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 player
You’re on a road trip, listening to your SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 player by way of your car’s auxiliary port if you notice that the battery level indicator has turned red, meaning that your MP3 participant is low on battery. Your hotel is still four hours away and you really do not desire to drive in silence, and you can find no radio stations in the area. You really don't want to ought to drive in silence, but what can you do?
The answer is you can do your greatest to conserve the battery ability that is left in your SanDisk Sansa Fuze. You will find in fact various different methods you could do this, and they're all easy to complete.
Initial, the principal way that you can save battery ability in your SanDisk Sansa Fuze is usually to decrease the display screen brightness. You’ll be surprised by how much you are able to decrease the monitor brightness with no having to squint at the monitor. The regular brightness in the player’s screen is pretty bright, so reducing it can genuinely make a difference in how long the battery lasts. Even if your device’s electrical power isn’t running on next to empty, you must go ahead and lessen the monitor brightness a little bit so that you will have that battery electrical power whenever you will need it. All you may have to complete to lessen the display brightness is go to “Settings”, then “System Settings”, and then “Brightness”. If you might have the participant on shuffle or just have it set to play songs consecutively, then you can totally lessen the brightness so that if you adjust the volume minimal energy will likely be employed.
The second way that you can save battery ability would be to lessen the quantity degree when you will be listening. If you are listening to your Sansa Fuze via a stereo system or your car’s speakers, then turn up the quantity with the speakers and turn down the volume of your Fuze. You will discover that by doing this, the overall quantity is going to be the same, but because the actual output quantity from the Sansa Fuze is less, the battery will last longer.
Another way you could conserve battery energy on your SanDisk Sansa Fuze should be to put it on a shuffle or continuous play mode. This way you do not should maintain selecting songs, that will trigger the display to light up and use battery ability. By letting the Sansa Fuze play songs consecutively you may use the player with no using the display screen, which will assist conserve power because the monitor itself is really a big consumer of battery ability.
The subsequent time your SanDisk Sansa Fuze is running low on energy, believe back to these ideas and also you should be able to prolong the battery life of your device!
The answer is you can do your greatest to conserve the battery ability that is left in your SanDisk Sansa Fuze. You will find in fact various different methods you could do this, and they're all easy to complete.
Initial, the principal way that you can save battery ability in your SanDisk Sansa Fuze is usually to decrease the display screen brightness. You’ll be surprised by how much you are able to decrease the monitor brightness with no having to squint at the monitor. The regular brightness in the player’s screen is pretty bright, so reducing it can genuinely make a difference in how long the battery lasts. Even if your device’s electrical power isn’t running on next to empty, you must go ahead and lessen the monitor brightness a little bit so that you will have that battery electrical power whenever you will need it. All you may have to complete to lessen the display brightness is go to “Settings”, then “System Settings”, and then “Brightness”. If you might have the participant on shuffle or just have it set to play songs consecutively, then you can totally lessen the brightness so that if you adjust the volume minimal energy will likely be employed.
The second way that you can save battery ability would be to lessen the quantity degree when you will be listening. If you are listening to your Sansa Fuze via a stereo system or your car’s speakers, then turn up the quantity with the speakers and turn down the volume of your Fuze. You will discover that by doing this, the overall quantity is going to be the same, but because the actual output quantity from the Sansa Fuze is less, the battery will last longer.
Another way you could conserve battery energy on your SanDisk Sansa Fuze should be to put it on a shuffle or continuous play mode. This way you do not should maintain selecting songs, that will trigger the display to light up and use battery ability. By letting the Sansa Fuze play songs consecutively you may use the player with no using the display screen, which will assist conserve power because the monitor itself is really a big consumer of battery ability.
The subsequent time your SanDisk Sansa Fuze is running low on energy, believe back to these ideas and also you should be able to prolong the battery life of your device!
2010年9月18日星期六
New Battery on MacBook Pro Deemed Removable
It didn’t take really long to figure out the new, non-removable battery in Apple’s 17-inch MacBook Pro isn’t fairly as non-removable as Apple may like to think. Within days of receiving their new MacBook Pro, the crew over at ifixit got to work and very easily succeeded in their mission to eliminate the battery, whilst also documenting their efforts step by step. Apple has made some effort to deter removal as the battery is held in place by three tri-wing screws. Nonetheless ifixit concluded that they can basically be taken out with a small flathead screwdriver.
Apple warns that the battery need to only be replaced by an authorized service provider and that attempting a battery replacement yourself could damage your equipment and void its warranty. The warning is repeated on a label on the battery itself. Ifixit is quick to note, nonetheless, that you're in a position to remove the battery with out leaving any noticeable traces of doing so.
What does all of this mean? Well you basically reap all of the benefits that the new, far better battery brings to your MacBook Pro though becoming able to avoid paying the $180 fee that comes from being in Apple’s battery replacement program. The fact that the non-removable battery is really detachable means that it won’t be extended until you will discover less pricey versions of the battery offered for buy.
Apple warns that the battery need to only be replaced by an authorized service provider and that attempting a battery replacement yourself could damage your equipment and void its warranty. The warning is repeated on a label on the battery itself. Ifixit is quick to note, nonetheless, that you're in a position to remove the battery with out leaving any noticeable traces of doing so.
What does all of this mean? Well you basically reap all of the benefits that the new, far better battery brings to your MacBook Pro though becoming able to avoid paying the $180 fee that comes from being in Apple’s battery replacement program. The fact that the non-removable battery is really detachable means that it won’t be extended until you will discover less pricey versions of the battery offered for buy.
2010年9月16日星期四
iPhone 5 Will Use Qualcomm Chipset?
The possibility of a Verizon-based Apple iPhone now seems much more likely, as reports indicate that the 5th generation iPhone won't come equipped using the typical Infineon baseband chipset, but rather ones provided by Qualcomm.
Apple's relationship with Qualcomm isn't genuinely new. We reported final month that Apple submitted a run for over a million units of Qualcomm's CDMA chipsets for a CDMA version of the iPhone 4. This could still be achievable, resulting in an iPhone 4GS if Apple continues its current launch pattern.
On the other hand new reports indicate that a mixed-mode Qualcomm chipset--apparently first announced last year--will connect to multiple networks--LTE, CDMA/EV-DO and GSM/UMTS. This would mean that Apple wouldn't have to create a standalone CDMA model for Verizon, but rather release a next-generation device that can be utilized on any 3G and 4G wireless network around the world.
The mixed-mode Qualcomm chipset became available for prototyping in mid-2010--possibly released too late for Apple to incorporate into the subsequent version of the iPhone. As it stands, it's speculated that Apple may perhaps move forward with the CDMA-equipped iPhone 4GS for a June 2011 launch, and use the new Qualcomm chipset for a June 2012 iPhone 5 release.
Then again, the iPhone is locked in AT&T's clutches until 2012. Releasing a CDMA iPhone before then means that Verizon subscribers may perhaps be required to purchase the device from Apple or some other outlet other than Verizon. Even if AT&T's deal ends at 11:59pm on December 31, 2011, this CDMA model still gives Verizon a 6-month window to legally sell the proposed iPhone 4GS until iPhone 5 hits the streets.
Apple originally revealed the first iPhone back in January 2007 and then released it on the market later in June. The subsequent iPhone model--the 3G--went on sale in June 2008 after it was revealed at WWDC 2008. Apple has followed the same pattern with the next two iPhone models, announcing the 3GS at WWDC 2009 and the iPhone 4 at WWDC 2010.
Based on Apple's previous history, Steve Jobs seems to prefer revealing new products in January. This began with the reveal of the original iPhone and was followed up using the introduction from the iPad in January 2010.
Apple's relationship with Qualcomm isn't genuinely new. We reported final month that Apple submitted a run for over a million units of Qualcomm's CDMA chipsets for a CDMA version of the iPhone 4. This could still be achievable, resulting in an iPhone 4GS if Apple continues its current launch pattern.
On the other hand new reports indicate that a mixed-mode Qualcomm chipset--apparently first announced last year--will connect to multiple networks--LTE, CDMA/EV-DO and GSM/UMTS. This would mean that Apple wouldn't have to create a standalone CDMA model for Verizon, but rather release a next-generation device that can be utilized on any 3G and 4G wireless network around the world.
The mixed-mode Qualcomm chipset became available for prototyping in mid-2010--possibly released too late for Apple to incorporate into the subsequent version of the iPhone. As it stands, it's speculated that Apple may perhaps move forward with the CDMA-equipped iPhone 4GS for a June 2011 launch, and use the new Qualcomm chipset for a June 2012 iPhone 5 release.
Then again, the iPhone is locked in AT&T's clutches until 2012. Releasing a CDMA iPhone before then means that Verizon subscribers may perhaps be required to purchase the device from Apple or some other outlet other than Verizon. Even if AT&T's deal ends at 11:59pm on December 31, 2011, this CDMA model still gives Verizon a 6-month window to legally sell the proposed iPhone 4GS until iPhone 5 hits the streets.
Apple originally revealed the first iPhone back in January 2007 and then released it on the market later in June. The subsequent iPhone model--the 3G--went on sale in June 2008 after it was revealed at WWDC 2008. Apple has followed the same pattern with the next two iPhone models, announcing the 3GS at WWDC 2009 and the iPhone 4 at WWDC 2010.
Based on Apple's previous history, Steve Jobs seems to prefer revealing new products in January. This began with the reveal of the original iPhone and was followed up using the introduction from the iPad in January 2010.
2010年9月15日星期三
Intel Revamps Classmate Netbooks; Adds More Life to Battery
Intel has announced that its Clamshell Classmate netbooks have been revamped and will be coming with a selection of new capabilities. The new layout provides a ruggedized exterior, water resistance as well as other functions which are tailored for the less than delicate handling by students.
The new model will be protected against drops from desk heights, stacking and rough handling, due to the fact it gains improved ruggedness. It comes with a rubberized surface plus the addition of “crush zones” and much more air cushions positioned near fragile areas, for instance corners plus the display, to protect from shocks and vibrations.
It'll also come equipped with water resistant keyboards, screens and touchpads. The computer is going to be able to handle spills of up to 100cc of liquid, all thanks to a water channel which will direct the liquid down via draining holes on the bottom.
It'll also be coming with enhanced anti-microbial coating on the high-touch surfaces, including the touchpad and keyboard, which will provide protection against microorganisms.
Furthermore, the netbook will be coming having a new six-cell lithium-ion battery. The layout integrates the latest Intel core-based Atom processor with enhanced battery life and several technologies designed to decrease power consumption, which include a more efficient motherboard layout.
There is no confirmation on the pricing of the device, but it can obtainable soon for schools and other institutions.
The new model will be protected against drops from desk heights, stacking and rough handling, due to the fact it gains improved ruggedness. It comes with a rubberized surface plus the addition of “crush zones” and much more air cushions positioned near fragile areas, for instance corners plus the display, to protect from shocks and vibrations.
It'll also come equipped with water resistant keyboards, screens and touchpads. The computer is going to be able to handle spills of up to 100cc of liquid, all thanks to a water channel which will direct the liquid down via draining holes on the bottom.
It'll also be coming with enhanced anti-microbial coating on the high-touch surfaces, including the touchpad and keyboard, which will provide protection against microorganisms.
Furthermore, the netbook will be coming having a new six-cell lithium-ion battery. The layout integrates the latest Intel core-based Atom processor with enhanced battery life and several technologies designed to decrease power consumption, which include a more efficient motherboard layout.
There is no confirmation on the pricing of the device, but it can obtainable soon for schools and other institutions.
2010年9月14日星期二
How to jump-start a car battery
Probably the most difficult task your vehicle battery have to perform is beginning the engine. Nothing else even comes close. If it has any weaknesses, the problem will most likely show up during the engine starting process. However, when your battery can not offer the energy essential to turn the engine over, it could be soar began using another vitality supply.
The further vitality can come from any heavy duty twelve volt supply. A portable leap starter containing its own battery, an AC battery charger with increase feature, even a gas powered generator with a twelve volt output. Essentially the most common process however, is always to connect to one more car making use of jumper cables.
Whichever approach you employ, the objective is to connect the external vitality supply in parallel with your battery to form 1 large twelve volt power supply. To accomplish this, optimistic have to be attached to good and negative to damaging. Optimistic is identified by the symbol or the color red. Detrimental is indicated by the - sign or the color black.
If you are utilizing a committed device for bounce beginning, there will probably be a person red and one particular black clamp. If possible, switch the power off on the device although you make the connections. Join the red cable on the optimistic facet of your battery. Join the black cable to a solid metal bolt or bracket attached for the engine.
It's not recommended to attach the ultimate connection near the battery. Batteries produce combustible gasses. Many times, the final connection will create a spark at the point of contact and can cause these gasses to detonate resulting in property damage and/or injury. Often make the closing connection away from anything flammable.
In case you are making use of jumper cables, you will need to make four connections between both vehicles. These must be made within the following order to prevent harm or injury. Clamp 1 conclude of the red cable on the positive facet from the dead battery making sure the other end in not in contact with either car. Connect the other conclude on the constructive side with the good battery. Clamp a single conclude in the black cable to the negative facet with the beneficial battery. Adhering for the warning stated above, make the last connection to a great ground close to the engine in the dead vehicle.
To complete the bounce commence, ensure there is energy coming from the extra supply. Most dedicated jump starters have a switch that should be turned on. Battery chargers should be plugged in and set to boost mode. If jumper cables are used, the good car or truck may be began for maximum voltage output. Now begin the dead car, when it starts, turn off the further power supply and remove the cables inside the reverse order of installation. Congratulations, you've completed the bounce commence process.
The further vitality can come from any heavy duty twelve volt supply. A portable leap starter containing its own battery, an AC battery charger with increase feature, even a gas powered generator with a twelve volt output. Essentially the most common process however, is always to connect to one more car making use of jumper cables.
Whichever approach you employ, the objective is to connect the external vitality supply in parallel with your battery to form 1 large twelve volt power supply. To accomplish this, optimistic have to be attached to good and negative to damaging. Optimistic is identified by the symbol or the color red. Detrimental is indicated by the - sign or the color black.
If you are utilizing a committed device for bounce beginning, there will probably be a person red and one particular black clamp. If possible, switch the power off on the device although you make the connections. Join the red cable on the optimistic facet of your battery. Join the black cable to a solid metal bolt or bracket attached for the engine.
It's not recommended to attach the ultimate connection near the battery. Batteries produce combustible gasses. Many times, the final connection will create a spark at the point of contact and can cause these gasses to detonate resulting in property damage and/or injury. Often make the closing connection away from anything flammable.
In case you are making use of jumper cables, you will need to make four connections between both vehicles. These must be made within the following order to prevent harm or injury. Clamp 1 conclude of the red cable on the positive facet from the dead battery making sure the other end in not in contact with either car. Connect the other conclude on the constructive side with the good battery. Clamp a single conclude in the black cable to the negative facet with the beneficial battery. Adhering for the warning stated above, make the last connection to a great ground close to the engine in the dead vehicle.
To complete the bounce commence, ensure there is energy coming from the extra supply. Most dedicated jump starters have a switch that should be turned on. Battery chargers should be plugged in and set to boost mode. If jumper cables are used, the good car or truck may be began for maximum voltage output. Now begin the dead car, when it starts, turn off the further power supply and remove the cables inside the reverse order of installation. Congratulations, you've completed the bounce commence process.
2010年9月8日星期三
Maximize your iPhone's Battery Life
We all love our iPhones as they're the ideal all-in-one entertainment device. Nonetheless, if there's 1 place where we would like to see an improvement, it's inside battery existence department. The newer iPhone 4 seems to have a slightly better battery lifestyle due towards the reworked design, but the older generation wasn't too wonderful like the 3G. Also, in case you happened to use Wi-Fi or Edge, you'll discover oneself reaching for the charger at the end from the day. I admit it really is not easy to put in a large display screen and deliver a stellar battery lifestyle. It really is just like a 15" laptop will never give you the exact same battery life as a 12" or 13" laptop, no matter how huge a battery you may well throw in it.
But you will find sure points it is possible to do to make sure you squeeze that extra bit of charge. Numerous with the following points are probably already known, but for first-time iPhone users this will come in handy.
Disable 3G and WiFi when not needed
Unless you are working with MTNL's 3G service, there is no reason to hold 3G enabled. Navigate to Settings>General>Network>Enable 3G and toggle "OFF". Keeping 3G on will only drain your battery more rapidly. The similar goes for Wi-Fi; once you're carried out using it, ideally change it away or else it is going to preserve running within the background attempting to search for a hotspot and drain your battery quicker. Even so, unless you have upgraded to iOS4, you can't speedily jump to Settings and toggle it. In that case, there may be a Cydia app called SBSettings, which brings just a little drop down box from the top that lets you toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Edge, etc., but you may need to have a jailbroken device to do this.
Change your fetch information settings
If you've setup an e-mail account working with the iPhone's built-in consumer, then it's necessary you alter the fetch data settings. Think about it this way, the less your cell phone needs to access a network, lesser the battery applied. Try checking for new mails every hour or far better still, set it to manual.
Change away from location-services
This function is discovered under Settings>General and is responsible for providing your current position to specific apps that may well require it. It truly is also utilized for geotagging photographs. It really is a good thought to change it off, as it will unnecessary maintain sending your location information and drain the battery more rapidly.
Change on Auto-Brightness
This feature automatically adjusts the backlight with the display, so you are not blinded inside dark whenever you wake your iPhone. The sensor on the front in the phone automatically detects how much ambient light is there and adjusts the brightness accordingly.
Reduce Display screen Brightness
While the auto-brightness feature helps, it really is not perfect and sometime you might uncover that even in areas with low ambient light the brightness isn't reduced significantly. In this situation it really is a good practice to manually dim the backlight when not necessary so that you save battery.
Change Bluetooth Away
Bluetooth by default is turned away, but when you happen to be not working with you happen to be Bluetooth headset with the iPhone, don't forget to change it away.
Turn Knowledge Push Away
Just like Information Fetch, the iPhone also has designed in Push Information for built-in consumer. Push Info means as soon as you get a new mail, the electronic mail server (eg. Microsoft Exchange) will push the mail to your iPhone and alert you. In other email accounts like Yahoo on the iPhone, the telephone has to fetch the mail by sending a request towards the server to check if you will discover any new mails. Both of them will drain the battery swiftly, because it periodically employing the GSM/WiFi network.
Auto-Lock Sooner
If you do not put the iPhone in sleep mode yourself, there is a timer after which the screen turns off. Ideally set it to 1 min, which is the fastest. This way even when you forget to change away from the screen, the backlight will be on for only a minute.
Do Less-Battery-Intensive Things
Listening to music doesn't affect the battery as much as say watching a video or playing a game. If you're traveling and know you won't have access to a charger for a long time, avoid playing games like Asphalt 5 or watching a movie. You may regret it if you need the mobile phone and all you get is that annoying "20% battery remaining" warning message.
But you will find sure points it is possible to do to make sure you squeeze that extra bit of charge. Numerous with the following points are probably already known, but for first-time iPhone users this will come in handy.
Disable 3G and WiFi when not needed
Unless you are working with MTNL's 3G service, there is no reason to hold 3G enabled. Navigate to Settings>General>Network>Enable 3G and toggle "OFF". Keeping 3G on will only drain your battery more rapidly. The similar goes for Wi-Fi; once you're carried out using it, ideally change it away or else it is going to preserve running within the background attempting to search for a hotspot and drain your battery quicker. Even so, unless you have upgraded to iOS4, you can't speedily jump to Settings and toggle it. In that case, there may be a Cydia app called SBSettings, which brings just a little drop down box from the top that lets you toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Edge, etc., but you may need to have a jailbroken device to do this.
Change your fetch information settings
If you've setup an e-mail account working with the iPhone's built-in consumer, then it's necessary you alter the fetch data settings. Think about it this way, the less your cell phone needs to access a network, lesser the battery applied. Try checking for new mails every hour or far better still, set it to manual.
Change away from location-services
This function is discovered under Settings>General and is responsible for providing your current position to specific apps that may well require it. It truly is also utilized for geotagging photographs. It really is a good thought to change it off, as it will unnecessary maintain sending your location information and drain the battery more rapidly.
Change on Auto-Brightness
This feature automatically adjusts the backlight with the display, so you are not blinded inside dark whenever you wake your iPhone. The sensor on the front in the phone automatically detects how much ambient light is there and adjusts the brightness accordingly.
Reduce Display screen Brightness
While the auto-brightness feature helps, it really is not perfect and sometime you might uncover that even in areas with low ambient light the brightness isn't reduced significantly. In this situation it really is a good practice to manually dim the backlight when not necessary so that you save battery.
Change Bluetooth Away
Bluetooth by default is turned away, but when you happen to be not working with you happen to be Bluetooth headset with the iPhone, don't forget to change it away.
Turn Knowledge Push Away
Just like Information Fetch, the iPhone also has designed in Push Information for built-in consumer. Push Info means as soon as you get a new mail, the electronic mail server (eg. Microsoft Exchange) will push the mail to your iPhone and alert you. In other email accounts like Yahoo on the iPhone, the telephone has to fetch the mail by sending a request towards the server to check if you will discover any new mails. Both of them will drain the battery swiftly, because it periodically employing the GSM/WiFi network.
Auto-Lock Sooner
If you do not put the iPhone in sleep mode yourself, there is a timer after which the screen turns off. Ideally set it to 1 min, which is the fastest. This way even when you forget to change away from the screen, the backlight will be on for only a minute.
Do Less-Battery-Intensive Things
Listening to music doesn't affect the battery as much as say watching a video or playing a game. If you're traveling and know you won't have access to a charger for a long time, avoid playing games like Asphalt 5 or watching a movie. You may regret it if you need the mobile phone and all you get is that annoying "20% battery remaining" warning message.
2010年9月6日星期一
How Can I Extend The Life Of My Laptop Battery?
Under normal circumstances, the average life of a notebook battery is roughly three years. Nonetheless, some users are able to employ a handful of straightforward tricks and take pleasure in anywhere from five to seven years of use prior to having to replace the battery. When you want to know how you can get the most from your notebook computer battery, here are a couple of ways to extend the life with out having to make a good deal of effort.
Initial, the notebook battery must not enable to remain unused for extended periods of time. In case you plan on not utilizing your notebook computer for a couple of weeks, remove the battery from the unit and store it in a cool dry place. When reinstalling the battery, follow the manufacturer’s procedure for charging a new computer battery to bring it back up to full strength.
Even with laptops which are employed daily, it is a great thought to disengage the AC energy source from time to time and run strictly on battery power extended enough to virtually exhaust the power supply. The reason for this is that mobile computer batteries are subject to what is known as a memory impact. By only running the battery down to half capacity, the battery can effectively forget about the other 50% and begin to malfunction.
Employing full battery capacity at least once or twice each couple of weeks will minimize this effect and hold your battery charging at optimum efficiency. Retain in mind that not all mobile computer batteries are topic to this phenomenon. In the event you use a Li-Ion or Ni-Mh laptop battery, you don’t need to be concerned about memory impact.
Avoid any actions that would lead to injury to the laptop computer battery. This means making sure the battery isn't exposed to moisture or extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time. Take care to not drop the mobile computer battery on a difficult surface. Any of these incidents can crack the casing and possibly injury the battery cells.
Last, clean the notebook computer battery contacts from time to time. Minute amounts of dust and residue can collect on the contacts and produce an extra strain on the battery throughout charging activity. Use a straightforward cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently clean the contacts each and every few months and also the battery really should last a little longer just before a replacement is required.
Initial, the notebook battery must not enable to remain unused for extended periods of time. In case you plan on not utilizing your notebook computer for a couple of weeks, remove the battery from the unit and store it in a cool dry place. When reinstalling the battery, follow the manufacturer’s procedure for charging a new computer battery to bring it back up to full strength.
Even with laptops which are employed daily, it is a great thought to disengage the AC energy source from time to time and run strictly on battery power extended enough to virtually exhaust the power supply. The reason for this is that mobile computer batteries are subject to what is known as a memory impact. By only running the battery down to half capacity, the battery can effectively forget about the other 50% and begin to malfunction.
Employing full battery capacity at least once or twice each couple of weeks will minimize this effect and hold your battery charging at optimum efficiency. Retain in mind that not all mobile computer batteries are topic to this phenomenon. In the event you use a Li-Ion or Ni-Mh laptop battery, you don’t need to be concerned about memory impact.
Avoid any actions that would lead to injury to the laptop computer battery. This means making sure the battery isn't exposed to moisture or extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time. Take care to not drop the mobile computer battery on a difficult surface. Any of these incidents can crack the casing and possibly injury the battery cells.
Last, clean the notebook computer battery contacts from time to time. Minute amounts of dust and residue can collect on the contacts and produce an extra strain on the battery throughout charging activity. Use a straightforward cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently clean the contacts each and every few months and also the battery really should last a little longer just before a replacement is required.
2010年9月3日星期五
6,000 miles with a half-ton of batteries
Bill Carlsen and Cynthia Berger's boat might move just a little slower than others, but that's quite all correct with them.
They're traveling 6 mph on a solar-powered canal boat as they travel by means of the Wonderful Loop, a water trail that circles the eastern half from the United States, using the Illinois, Mississippi and Tombigbee rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
Carlsen is really a professor of environmental education at Penn State University and this trip is his sabbatical project.
"(I'm learning) how ordinary individuals can work to decrease their energy," he told The Times Friday while docked at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.
The couple purchased the boat from Mid-Lakes Navigation in Skanaeteles, N.Y., final year.
"We enjoy it," stated Berger, who is the news director at WPSU Penn State Public Broadcasting. "We rented the boat final summer and took it for four days. We fell in adore with the boat and here we are."
But Carlsen made a few adjustments.
He installed eight solar panels on the roof with the boat. The boat could sleep eight folks, but a bed was removed to be used as storage for battery packs. The boat has about 1,000 pounds of battery packs. The total price to add the solar energy energy was $8,000 to $9,000.
The electricity generated by solar strength enables the boat to move as a result of water. Strength generated by photo voltaic panels is stored in a bank of batteries that electrical power an electrical motor that turns the propeller.
Dragonfly, named after the "solar-powered" insects that should bask inside the sun to warm up their muscles prior to taking flight, has both an electrical motor and a diesel engine. Beneath diesel electrical power, it runs at about 6 mph. Below electrical energy, it usually runs at about 3 1/2 mph. Dragonfly can go quicker on electric, but drains the batteries much quicker at higher speeds.
"I think it's probably not for everybody," Berger stated. "We go slower."
They suspect, though, the boats will grow in popularity. The canal boat is ideal for locks and bridges, mainly because it is low and can easily fit underneath.
Three months into their year-long journey, they spotted a sign for Heritage Harbor and decided to dock in Ottawa. On Friday, they planned to check out the city's historical websites and possibly take a trip to check out La Salle's replica canal boat.
They're traveling 6 mph on a solar-powered canal boat as they travel by means of the Wonderful Loop, a water trail that circles the eastern half from the United States, using the Illinois, Mississippi and Tombigbee rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
Carlsen is really a professor of environmental education at Penn State University and this trip is his sabbatical project.
"(I'm learning) how ordinary individuals can work to decrease their energy," he told The Times Friday while docked at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.
The couple purchased the boat from Mid-Lakes Navigation in Skanaeteles, N.Y., final year.
"We enjoy it," stated Berger, who is the news director at WPSU Penn State Public Broadcasting. "We rented the boat final summer and took it for four days. We fell in adore with the boat and here we are."
But Carlsen made a few adjustments.
He installed eight solar panels on the roof with the boat. The boat could sleep eight folks, but a bed was removed to be used as storage for battery packs. The boat has about 1,000 pounds of battery packs. The total price to add the solar energy energy was $8,000 to $9,000.
The electricity generated by solar strength enables the boat to move as a result of water. Strength generated by photo voltaic panels is stored in a bank of batteries that electrical power an electrical motor that turns the propeller.
Dragonfly, named after the "solar-powered" insects that should bask inside the sun to warm up their muscles prior to taking flight, has both an electrical motor and a diesel engine. Beneath diesel electrical power, it runs at about 6 mph. Below electrical energy, it usually runs at about 3 1/2 mph. Dragonfly can go quicker on electric, but drains the batteries much quicker at higher speeds.
"I think it's probably not for everybody," Berger stated. "We go slower."
They suspect, though, the boats will grow in popularity. The canal boat is ideal for locks and bridges, mainly because it is low and can easily fit underneath.
Three months into their year-long journey, they spotted a sign for Heritage Harbor and decided to dock in Ottawa. On Friday, they planned to check out the city's historical websites and possibly take a trip to check out La Salle's replica canal boat.
2010年9月2日星期四
New HP laptops and accessories on the way, from Netbooks to 3D desktop replacements
Market-leading PC maker Hewlett-Packard has been making headlines this summer, but not necessarily for its hardware. That's about to change with this collection of new laptop hardware and related accessories, ranging from 10-inch Netbooks to massive 17-inch desktop replacements that play 3D content material.
Mini 210 and Mini 5103 Netbooks
The Netbook scene hasn't noticed lots of upgraded hardware since the begin with the 2010, but new Intel dual-core Atom N550 processors are a potential bright spot (we've already seen Netbooks just like the Asus Eee PC 1215N using the current D525 dual-core version). The Atom N550 is going to be obtainable about the new HP Mini 210 as an upgrade choice. Otherwise, the new HP Mini 210 remains similar to what we've viewed previously.
Commencing at $329, the 10-inch-screened Mini 210 comes in Atom N455, N475 or N550 versions, with optional HD-resolution screens, Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerators, and GPS. New colors incorporate charcoal, crimson red, lavender frost, luminous rose, and ocean drive. The new HP Mini 210s are instantly.
The higher-end HP Mini 5103 will be the successor to the 5102, and shares its ProBook-like looks (both are technically part of HP's business laptop line, but nevertheless quite favorite with consumers). An Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor could be the default, along with support for quicker DDR3 RAM and 7,200 rpm challenging drives.
A spill resistant, more durable keyboard, Espresso-color metal chassis, and optional Gobi broadband and GPS round out the functions on this slightly far more upscale 10.1-inch Netbook, which also starts a bit larger at $399. The Mini 5103 is readily available beginning September 17.
HP Envy 14 Beats Edition and HP Envy 17 3D
On the larger end on the spectrum, the high-end Envy line of laptops is acquiring a handful of upgrades, but no brand-new models. This year's Envy 14 gets recast in black (from the original gray) for a brand new Beats Edition version, named after the Beats Audio hardware and software in each and every Envy process.
Besides the new paint job, this fixed-configuration exceptional edition includes a pair of Beats by Dre Solo headphones, somewhat offsetting its higher $1,249 price. The regular Envy 14 begins at $999, and we built a close config on HP's Web internet site for $1,089, even though it had a somewhat smaller challenging drive and slower (nevertheless Core i5) CPU, plus the Beats by Dre Solo headphones normally run around $160.
The bigger HP Envy 17 also gets an fascinating update, adding 3D technology (but not the Nvidia 3D Vision program viewed on other PCs). We've seen 3D laptops prior to, but this will be the first model with a full 1,920x1,080 17.3-inch screen. Whilst 3D gaming is an obvious use for this, HP is emphasizing the much more general entertainment possibilities, for example 3D Blu-ray.
The firm is also using the HP Envy 17 3D to promote its ongoing partnership with the National Basketball Association -- the laptop will consist of access to a specific 3D feed in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.
If all that sounds exciting, we're sorry to say that the exact pricing and availability details for the HP Envy 17 3D are nevertheless up inside the air, with HP saying the method, "is expected to be readily available this holiday season with pricing being determined."
Wireless Television Connect
In other news, HP has also announced a brand new hardware peripheral aimed at rapidly streaming HD video content material to a Television. Called HP Wireless Television Connect, the $199 device works with "almost any PC notebook with an HDMI port" and clearly takes aim at Intel Wireless Display, an existing technologies readily available on some laptops.
HP's option won't lock out protected media such as DVDs or Blu-ray discs, and in our brief hands-on demo, it had extremely little lag, meaning it could possibly be applied for games or even to turn a Tv into a workstation monitor, unlike the somewhat laggy Intel Wireless Display.
Obtainable beginning in October, it could be an fascinating alternative for those searching for a wireless video solution--but its high cost and big hardware components, including a sizable box that has to be draped over the back lid of a laptop computer, and a second box that plugs into your Television, could turn off some.
Mini 210 and Mini 5103 Netbooks
The Netbook scene hasn't noticed lots of upgraded hardware since the begin with the 2010, but new Intel dual-core Atom N550 processors are a potential bright spot (we've already seen Netbooks just like the Asus Eee PC 1215N using the current D525 dual-core version). The Atom N550 is going to be obtainable about the new HP Mini 210 as an upgrade choice. Otherwise, the new HP Mini 210 remains similar to what we've viewed previously.
Commencing at $329, the 10-inch-screened Mini 210 comes in Atom N455, N475 or N550 versions, with optional HD-resolution screens, Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerators, and GPS. New colors incorporate charcoal, crimson red, lavender frost, luminous rose, and ocean drive. The new HP Mini 210s are instantly.
The higher-end HP Mini 5103 will be the successor to the 5102, and shares its ProBook-like looks (both are technically part of HP's business laptop line, but nevertheless quite favorite with consumers). An Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor could be the default, along with support for quicker DDR3 RAM and 7,200 rpm challenging drives.
A spill resistant, more durable keyboard, Espresso-color metal chassis, and optional Gobi broadband and GPS round out the functions on this slightly far more upscale 10.1-inch Netbook, which also starts a bit larger at $399. The Mini 5103 is readily available beginning September 17.
HP Envy 14 Beats Edition and HP Envy 17 3D
On the larger end on the spectrum, the high-end Envy line of laptops is acquiring a handful of upgrades, but no brand-new models. This year's Envy 14 gets recast in black (from the original gray) for a brand new Beats Edition version, named after the Beats Audio hardware and software in each and every Envy process.
Besides the new paint job, this fixed-configuration exceptional edition includes a pair of Beats by Dre Solo headphones, somewhat offsetting its higher $1,249 price. The regular Envy 14 begins at $999, and we built a close config on HP's Web internet site for $1,089, even though it had a somewhat smaller challenging drive and slower (nevertheless Core i5) CPU, plus the Beats by Dre Solo headphones normally run around $160.
The bigger HP Envy 17 also gets an fascinating update, adding 3D technology (but not the Nvidia 3D Vision program viewed on other PCs). We've seen 3D laptops prior to, but this will be the first model with a full 1,920x1,080 17.3-inch screen. Whilst 3D gaming is an obvious use for this, HP is emphasizing the much more general entertainment possibilities, for example 3D Blu-ray.
The firm is also using the HP Envy 17 3D to promote its ongoing partnership with the National Basketball Association -- the laptop will consist of access to a specific 3D feed in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.
If all that sounds exciting, we're sorry to say that the exact pricing and availability details for the HP Envy 17 3D are nevertheless up inside the air, with HP saying the method, "is expected to be readily available this holiday season with pricing being determined."
Wireless Television Connect
In other news, HP has also announced a brand new hardware peripheral aimed at rapidly streaming HD video content material to a Television. Called HP Wireless Television Connect, the $199 device works with "almost any PC notebook with an HDMI port" and clearly takes aim at Intel Wireless Display, an existing technologies readily available on some laptops.
HP's option won't lock out protected media such as DVDs or Blu-ray discs, and in our brief hands-on demo, it had extremely little lag, meaning it could possibly be applied for games or even to turn a Tv into a workstation monitor, unlike the somewhat laggy Intel Wireless Display.
Obtainable beginning in October, it could be an fascinating alternative for those searching for a wireless video solution--but its high cost and big hardware components, including a sizable box that has to be draped over the back lid of a laptop computer, and a second box that plugs into your Television, could turn off some.
2010年8月31日星期二
Li-ion batteries in electric cars greener than believed
For the initial time, researchers at Empa have made a detailed life cycle assessment (LCA) or ecobalance of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, in specific the chemically improved (i.e. more environmentally friendly) version of the ones most frequently utilized in electrical vehicles.
The investigation shows that if the power employed to charge the battery is not derived from purely hydroelectric sources, then it is primarily the operation from the electric car, which has an environmental impact, precisely as is the case with conventionally fuelled automobiles.
The size from the environmental footprint depends on which sources of power are employed to "fuel" the e-mobile.
About the other hand, the Li-ion battery itself has a limited impact about the LCA in the electric car.
This is contrary to initial expectations that the manufacture from the batteries could negate the benefits from the electric powered drive.
Battery powered electric powered cars are often promoted as the ideal solution for the challenges of future mobility, since they produce no exhaust gases in operation.
Li-ion batteries have established themselves over competing lead-acid and nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) sorts due to the fact they're lighter and can store more energy.
Li-ion batteries are also basically maintenance-free, display no memory impact (loss of capacity when repeatedly charged after partial discharge), have a low self-discharge rate and are regarded as safe and long-lived.
Researchers at Empa's "Technology and Society Laboratory" decided to locate out if they are also environmentally friendly for sure.
They calculated the ecological footprints of electrical cars fitted with Li-ion batteries, taking into account all possible relevant factors, from those associated with the production of individual parts all the way via on the scrapping in the automobile as well as the disposal with the remains, including the operation on the vehicle throughout its lifetime.
The analyze shows that the electric powered car's Li-ion battery drive is actually only a moderate environmental burden.
At most only 15 per cent of the total burden might be ascribed to the battery (including its manufacture, maintenance and disposal). Half of this figure, that is about 7.5 per cent with the total environmental burden, occurs through the refining and manufacture in the battery's raw materials, copper and aluminium.
The production from the lithium, in the other hand, is responsible for only 2.3 per cent on the total.
"Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are not as bad as previously assumed," said Dominic Notter, coauthor from the analyze.
The Empa team concluded that a petrol-engined car should consume between three and four litres per 100 kilometers (or about 70 mpg) so that you can be as environmentally friendly as the e-car studied, powered with Li-ion batteries and charged with a typical European electricity mix.
The analyze has just been published from the scientific journal "Environmental Science and Technology".
The investigation shows that if the power employed to charge the battery is not derived from purely hydroelectric sources, then it is primarily the operation from the electric car, which has an environmental impact, precisely as is the case with conventionally fuelled automobiles.
The size from the environmental footprint depends on which sources of power are employed to "fuel" the e-mobile.
About the other hand, the Li-ion battery itself has a limited impact about the LCA in the electric car.
This is contrary to initial expectations that the manufacture from the batteries could negate the benefits from the electric powered drive.
Battery powered electric powered cars are often promoted as the ideal solution for the challenges of future mobility, since they produce no exhaust gases in operation.
Li-ion batteries have established themselves over competing lead-acid and nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) sorts due to the fact they're lighter and can store more energy.
Li-ion batteries are also basically maintenance-free, display no memory impact (loss of capacity when repeatedly charged after partial discharge), have a low self-discharge rate and are regarded as safe and long-lived.
Researchers at Empa's "Technology and Society Laboratory" decided to locate out if they are also environmentally friendly for sure.
They calculated the ecological footprints of electrical cars fitted with Li-ion batteries, taking into account all possible relevant factors, from those associated with the production of individual parts all the way via on the scrapping in the automobile as well as the disposal with the remains, including the operation on the vehicle throughout its lifetime.
The analyze shows that the electric powered car's Li-ion battery drive is actually only a moderate environmental burden.
At most only 15 per cent of the total burden might be ascribed to the battery (including its manufacture, maintenance and disposal). Half of this figure, that is about 7.5 per cent with the total environmental burden, occurs through the refining and manufacture in the battery's raw materials, copper and aluminium.
The production from the lithium, in the other hand, is responsible for only 2.3 per cent on the total.
"Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are not as bad as previously assumed," said Dominic Notter, coauthor from the analyze.
The Empa team concluded that a petrol-engined car should consume between three and four litres per 100 kilometers (or about 70 mpg) so that you can be as environmentally friendly as the e-car studied, powered with Li-ion batteries and charged with a typical European electricity mix.
The analyze has just been published from the scientific journal "Environmental Science and Technology".
2010年8月27日星期五
Laptop Battery Life – The Importance of Efficient Charging and Power Management
With laptops becoming ever much more well-liked and cost-effective the number of people engaging in mobile computing is steadily growing. Maintaining your battery charged and healthy is an important component of mobile computing nonetheless; this could be carried out by employing a device like a notebook computer charging trolley or basically the charger supplied with the laptop computer. Making positive you might be charging the notebook is understandably important, equally though, it can be crucial to extend your battery’s lifestyle.
Here are few tips on how to ideal preserve the lifestyle of the notebook computer battery:
It may possibly sound obvious but dimming your screen is one of the ideal methods to make your battery last longer. Much more widely, several modern laptops have power management set ups that allow you to control the screen brightness and CPU performance automatically.
Preserving your WiFi turned off is definitely a excellent thought in the event you need to keep the charge in your battery. In addition, by creating positive that external devices, for example mp3 players, USB fridges and even mice are kept to a minimum your battery is likely to last longer.
A more prolonged term solution to extending battery lifetime should be to enhance the volume of RAM that your mobile computer has. This reduces the volume of virtual memory that your pc has to use. As virtual memory, and subsequently hard drive use consume energy, this can support to boost efficiency and hence battery lifetime. It can be essential to note nonetheless that this really is only genuinely worth performing in case you frequently use programs that use a big amount of virtual memory.
Our laptops pick up bits of fluff and lint on a regular basis. In several instances these can interrupt the battery connections. It is why it can be significant to clean the battery contacts, typically using an alcohol moistened cloth to guarantee a fine connection between the computer as well as the battery.
Finally it can be always worth taking care of your battery properly. It truly is generally a poor thought to give your laptop computer a charge and then leave it fully charged. Batteries, like humans need exercise. The finest way to do this would be to charge the battery to full and use it two or three times in a month. Whilst older batteries need to have to have a complete discharge each once in a although much more modern Li-On batteries don't need this.
The preceding guidelines are just some on the means that it truly is feasible to extend the living of your respective battery. They have hoped to offer both prolonged and short term solutions to conserving laptop power.
Retaining your battery health is an significant component of owning a laptop computer. By making use of a notebook charging trolley or regular charger it can be probable to guarantee your battery life is as extended as feasible.
Here are few tips on how to ideal preserve the lifestyle of the notebook computer battery:
It may possibly sound obvious but dimming your screen is one of the ideal methods to make your battery last longer. Much more widely, several modern laptops have power management set ups that allow you to control the screen brightness and CPU performance automatically.
Preserving your WiFi turned off is definitely a excellent thought in the event you need to keep the charge in your battery. In addition, by creating positive that external devices, for example mp3 players, USB fridges and even mice are kept to a minimum your battery is likely to last longer.
A more prolonged term solution to extending battery lifetime should be to enhance the volume of RAM that your mobile computer has. This reduces the volume of virtual memory that your pc has to use. As virtual memory, and subsequently hard drive use consume energy, this can support to boost efficiency and hence battery lifetime. It can be essential to note nonetheless that this really is only genuinely worth performing in case you frequently use programs that use a big amount of virtual memory.
Our laptops pick up bits of fluff and lint on a regular basis. In several instances these can interrupt the battery connections. It is why it can be significant to clean the battery contacts, typically using an alcohol moistened cloth to guarantee a fine connection between the computer as well as the battery.
Finally it can be always worth taking care of your battery properly. It truly is generally a poor thought to give your laptop computer a charge and then leave it fully charged. Batteries, like humans need exercise. The finest way to do this would be to charge the battery to full and use it two or three times in a month. Whilst older batteries need to have to have a complete discharge each once in a although much more modern Li-On batteries don't need this.
The preceding guidelines are just some on the means that it truly is feasible to extend the living of your respective battery. They have hoped to offer both prolonged and short term solutions to conserving laptop power.
Retaining your battery health is an significant component of owning a laptop computer. By making use of a notebook charging trolley or regular charger it can be probable to guarantee your battery life is as extended as feasible.
2010年8月26日星期四
6 Tips for Acquiring Maximum Shelf Life for Your Laptop Battery
The more time spent in your laptop, the more you’ll appreciate and understand the significance of its battery. The simple truth is, regardless of just how much your own laptop computer is capable of, it’s just just like the battery which retains this driven. With that in mind, here are 6 very important points you must know about the actual life expectancy associated with laptop electric batteries and how to pull off sustaining these phones ensure you’re getting as much out of them as possible-
1) Keep the laptop computer electric battery cool- The actual hotter your own battery, the quicker this loses it's charge capacity. Laptop computer battery manufacturers will often shop their products from around 60°F. Don’t place it in the fridge or fridge freezer as this might lead to severe damage.
two) Avoid running your own laptop computer electric battery completely dry- While the perception exists that it is better to totally release your battery along with each and every cost, this particular is not the situation when it comes to Lithium Ion laptop batteries. The present batteries carry out best whenever they are charged up again while they still have 10-20% capability remaining.
three) Charge your own laptop electric battery in order to its complete capability initially and every time- New batteries more often than not appear completely released. Provide your laptop computer battery an entire charge upon receipt, as well as let it completely charge any time you plug it in.
4) If its not necessary this, don’t use it- The capacity of a laptop electric battery decreases with every cycle associated with asking for as well as discharging. Even if your laptop computer is connected to the actual walls, battery continues to be dealing with a continuing charge-discharge cycle. If you know you will be functioning from a location where you will be close to a wall outlet, go ahead and remove battery as well as store it inside a cool area (see#1).
5) Don’t keep electric batteries saved for long periods associated with time- While it is good to possess extra electric batteries around, laptop electric batteries are always dropping at least a little bit of their own charge. Assess your own laptop computer battery needs, and stay supplied accordingly.
six) Do not charge your notebook battery before long intervals of inactivity- When it’s necessary to have a spare electric battery or two around, make sure to store them just 10-20% capacity remaining. This can keep it carrying out at a high price as soon as it’s time for you to put that extra battery into motion.
A person might easily have the best laptop cash can buy, but with no working battery your own laptop is useless. Knowing how in order to get the most from a laptop battery as well as putting which knowledge to motion will make a big difference and can help you save a lot of money as well as head aches.
1) Keep the laptop computer electric battery cool- The actual hotter your own battery, the quicker this loses it's charge capacity. Laptop computer battery manufacturers will often shop their products from around 60°F. Don’t place it in the fridge or fridge freezer as this might lead to severe damage.
two) Avoid running your own laptop computer electric battery completely dry- While the perception exists that it is better to totally release your battery along with each and every cost, this particular is not the situation when it comes to Lithium Ion laptop batteries. The present batteries carry out best whenever they are charged up again while they still have 10-20% capability remaining.
three) Charge your own laptop electric battery in order to its complete capability initially and every time- New batteries more often than not appear completely released. Provide your laptop computer battery an entire charge upon receipt, as well as let it completely charge any time you plug it in.
4) If its not necessary this, don’t use it- The capacity of a laptop electric battery decreases with every cycle associated with asking for as well as discharging. Even if your laptop computer is connected to the actual walls, battery continues to be dealing with a continuing charge-discharge cycle. If you know you will be functioning from a location where you will be close to a wall outlet, go ahead and remove battery as well as store it inside a cool area (see#1).
5) Don’t keep electric batteries saved for long periods associated with time- While it is good to possess extra electric batteries around, laptop electric batteries are always dropping at least a little bit of their own charge. Assess your own laptop computer battery needs, and stay supplied accordingly.
six) Do not charge your notebook battery before long intervals of inactivity- When it’s necessary to have a spare electric battery or two around, make sure to store them just 10-20% capacity remaining. This can keep it carrying out at a high price as soon as it’s time for you to put that extra battery into motion.
A person might easily have the best laptop cash can buy, but with no working battery your own laptop is useless. Knowing how in order to get the most from a laptop battery as well as putting which knowledge to motion will make a big difference and can help you save a lot of money as well as head aches.
2010年8月24日星期二
RECALL: BlackBerry-Branded Batteries Recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission
Asurion Corp., the world's largest supplier of mobile phones and wireless roadside assistance insurance programs, has renovated its center in Smyrna, Tennessee with regard to some 470,000 counterfeit batteries for PDAs, Blackberry, because it burns and overheating, posing fire
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell, or try one recalls sell consumer goods.
Product name: Fake branded refurbished BlackBerry ® phone batteries in devices
Units: 470,000
Distributor: Asurion, of Smyrna, Tennessee
Hazard: The counterfeit batteries can overheat and burn and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries: Asurion has received two reports of counterfeit BlackBerry ®-branded batteries to overheat, making minor burns to a consumer in the finger and minor damage to a sofa and car seat.
Description: This recall only applies to BlackBerry ®-branded batteries made with refurbished BlackBerry ®-branded devices. The units were refurbished, sent to consumers by Asurion by a program to protect handset. The batteries have been renovated for use in virtually all models of BlackBerry devices sold by Asurion before 1 November 2009. Blackberry-branded batteries are not affected in this recall. No other Asurion or BlackBerry products are involved in this recall.
Distributed by: Asurion as part of their listeners claim protection program nationwide from March 2004 to October 2009.
Manufactured in: Unknown
Remedy: Consumers, the BlackBerry device was renovated by Asurion before 1 November 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement. Asurion directly inform consumers of known contact with the affected batteries to them by this recall.
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell, or try one recalls sell consumer goods.
Product name: Fake branded refurbished BlackBerry ® phone batteries in devices
Units: 470,000
Distributor: Asurion, of Smyrna, Tennessee
Hazard: The counterfeit batteries can overheat and burn and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries: Asurion has received two reports of counterfeit BlackBerry ®-branded batteries to overheat, making minor burns to a consumer in the finger and minor damage to a sofa and car seat.
Description: This recall only applies to BlackBerry ®-branded batteries made with refurbished BlackBerry ®-branded devices. The units were refurbished, sent to consumers by Asurion by a program to protect handset. The batteries have been renovated for use in virtually all models of BlackBerry devices sold by Asurion before 1 November 2009. Blackberry-branded batteries are not affected in this recall. No other Asurion or BlackBerry products are involved in this recall.
Distributed by: Asurion as part of their listeners claim protection program nationwide from March 2004 to October 2009.
Manufactured in: Unknown
Remedy: Consumers, the BlackBerry device was renovated by Asurion before 1 November 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement. Asurion directly inform consumers of known contact with the affected batteries to them by this recall.
2010年8月22日星期日
Ford goes wireless
As it aims to advance its lithium-Ion battery system for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, Ford has gone wireless.
The company is leveraging the internet and wireless technologies to test and refine the system. Engineers will now collect real-time performance data from the lab and battery vehicles in the field using an internet server wirelessly while updating software systems to manage the thermal load and maximize the energy capacity, power and capability lifecycle durability.
The technique has helped Ford slash-test fleet downtime and double its capacity battery testing lab.
Now certain systems engineers can be informed by email when you update the software using an opportunity happen adaptive event monitoring conditions of interest recognizes and collects relevant data. According to Ford, this system has led to at least 20 major improvements in vehicle design.
Ford is currently scheduled to introduce two all electric vehicles - the Electric Transit Connect in North America in late 2010 and in Europe in 2011, and the Ford Focus Electric in North America in 2011 and in Europe in 2012. It is also looking to introduce two hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2012 and 2013.
The company is leveraging the internet and wireless technologies to test and refine the system. Engineers will now collect real-time performance data from the lab and battery vehicles in the field using an internet server wirelessly while updating software systems to manage the thermal load and maximize the energy capacity, power and capability lifecycle durability.
The technique has helped Ford slash-test fleet downtime and double its capacity battery testing lab.
Now certain systems engineers can be informed by email when you update the software using an opportunity happen adaptive event monitoring conditions of interest recognizes and collects relevant data. According to Ford, this system has led to at least 20 major improvements in vehicle design.
Ford is currently scheduled to introduce two all electric vehicles - the Electric Transit Connect in North America in late 2010 and in Europe in 2011, and the Ford Focus Electric in North America in 2011 and in Europe in 2012. It is also looking to introduce two hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2012 and 2013.
2010年8月18日星期三
Which Solar Panel Battery Charger to Buy For Campers
If the Avid Camper void the wilderness, is the plan to escape the world and enjoy nature. With our A-frames to the ring-pins instead, and the back country around us, we are set for a relaxing experience. For some, radio, could bring down the mood, while a battery operated lantern turns out to be a sure way to give us light in our tent just before we go to bed.
What many campers find that they bear to bring the batteries for these positions tend to before the trip ends. This creates a significant amount of waste, and as most campers are environmentally friendly, it is important to find a solution to the waste. One of the best solutions, which is available when the battery combined with solar energy.
During a camping expedition around and camping along the trails, we find constant exposure to sunlight. This powerful energy source gives us life and warmth. But there is an untapped level of energy that is available and can be used to refuel you, you have the option of important items such as mobile phones and other battery-powered device to keep charged. While some might having a cell phone with them frown, they can prove in the event that an emergency happens, of crucial importance.
We take a few moments to explore a few ways to determine the best solar panel charger for campers.
Escape series: Scout Solar Kits
The Scout Solar Kit, we can find a charger that is a powerful solution for the camper who is not on a large plot of land for the expansion of several panels to recharge. Take the 150 Scout kit, for example. Campers must not be surprised about the weather with its charger worry because it is weatherproof.
This unit provides campers with three different ways to power their important devices and included is a rechargeable light to help cast light into the night with them to find it easier for you. Best of all, these kits are very easy. RVs are already stuck with their baggage and tents. This powerful tool allows the campers the opportunity to go hiking with and not feel stuck.
If an emergency is rising like a flood or fire situation with something that can keep your phone charged at least proves to be essential if the need comes to the rescue.
Elite Series: Sherpa Solar Kits
For some, help a GPS device to prevent it before it lost in the forest, while the lighting and other things turn out to be indispensable. For this reason, begin to appear Sherpa kits more along the lines of survival gear instead of a luxury item.
Since most people invest money in these units do not want to worry about them being walked by passing on deer or other wildlife under foot, these powerful kits can directly hang from a tree or shrub. addressed by the panels at the sun, the user is a powerful charge that receive as many as seventy thousand batteries game.
Because you know how much power you have to work to oversee the pastry display exactly how much charge is available. Since no one wants to go out into the dark night of the branch, without a little light to use, this proves a good way to calculate your lantern.
What is the purchase of a Solar Battery Kit
Of course there are other options. Most campers do not need the extra battery power for an overnight trip, this tendency in handy in longer trips and expeditions long backpacking trips, shall not apply to a source of power is essential. There are some elements that you must consider before buying any unit.
* How much power each day you need to provide? Each unit offers a different output power.
* How long will it take to recharge?
* Is the battery set you weather with us?
* Does your kit provide results in partial sunlight?
* Is there enough connection options for your needs?
* Is it compact and easy?
* Is there a certification attached to the product?
From emergency kits to supply a lantern in the night, shows the solar panel charger be an essential tool for campers. You keep everything you need to give you safe, comfortable and fully charged, as you enjoy your time with the nature.
What many campers find that they bear to bring the batteries for these positions tend to before the trip ends. This creates a significant amount of waste, and as most campers are environmentally friendly, it is important to find a solution to the waste. One of the best solutions, which is available when the battery combined with solar energy.
During a camping expedition around and camping along the trails, we find constant exposure to sunlight. This powerful energy source gives us life and warmth. But there is an untapped level of energy that is available and can be used to refuel you, you have the option of important items such as mobile phones and other battery-powered device to keep charged. While some might having a cell phone with them frown, they can prove in the event that an emergency happens, of crucial importance.
We take a few moments to explore a few ways to determine the best solar panel charger for campers.
Escape series: Scout Solar Kits
The Scout Solar Kit, we can find a charger that is a powerful solution for the camper who is not on a large plot of land for the expansion of several panels to recharge. Take the 150 Scout kit, for example. Campers must not be surprised about the weather with its charger worry because it is weatherproof.
This unit provides campers with three different ways to power their important devices and included is a rechargeable light to help cast light into the night with them to find it easier for you. Best of all, these kits are very easy. RVs are already stuck with their baggage and tents. This powerful tool allows the campers the opportunity to go hiking with and not feel stuck.
If an emergency is rising like a flood or fire situation with something that can keep your phone charged at least proves to be essential if the need comes to the rescue.
Elite Series: Sherpa Solar Kits
For some, help a GPS device to prevent it before it lost in the forest, while the lighting and other things turn out to be indispensable. For this reason, begin to appear Sherpa kits more along the lines of survival gear instead of a luxury item.
Since most people invest money in these units do not want to worry about them being walked by passing on deer or other wildlife under foot, these powerful kits can directly hang from a tree or shrub. addressed by the panels at the sun, the user is a powerful charge that receive as many as seventy thousand batteries game.
Because you know how much power you have to work to oversee the pastry display exactly how much charge is available. Since no one wants to go out into the dark night of the branch, without a little light to use, this proves a good way to calculate your lantern.
What is the purchase of a Solar Battery Kit
Of course there are other options. Most campers do not need the extra battery power for an overnight trip, this tendency in handy in longer trips and expeditions long backpacking trips, shall not apply to a source of power is essential. There are some elements that you must consider before buying any unit.
* How much power each day you need to provide? Each unit offers a different output power.
* How long will it take to recharge?
* Is the battery set you weather with us?
* Does your kit provide results in partial sunlight?
* Is there enough connection options for your needs?
* Is it compact and easy?
* Is there a certification attached to the product?
From emergency kits to supply a lantern in the night, shows the solar panel charger be an essential tool for campers. You keep everything you need to give you safe, comfortable and fully charged, as you enjoy your time with the nature.
2010年8月17日星期二
How to Get Rid of Old Car Batteries
A car battery is something like a traction battery or a power source that delivers energy to the vehicle. There are different types of batteries classified on the basis of the electrolyte solution used. Some examples are the Lead-acid batteries, absorbed glass mat type and more. The batteries are designed to last for five-six years. But after that, they need to discard. A dead battery is the most difficult of all the discs. Now comes the major problem-If they are not correlated at the right time the battery can explode causing serious injury. So, how do you really get rid of old car batteries? Here are some effective tips:
Car batteries contain lead and plethora of sulfuric acid. Throwing away used car battery can cause serious environmental effects. The old car batteries can return to a store when buying a new battery. The shop then takes care of recycling. It is a way in which one would need to get his hands dirty and this is the easiest way to get rid of old car batteries. But they reviewed recycle it rather than trashing them or dumping them in open grounds and sea. Recycling center, the battery is crushed by big crushers into small fine pieces. The pieces are then taken on a tank of water which causes the pieces to either float or sink to the bottom depending on their densities. USA, 97% of lead from used car batteries are reclaimed for recycling.
They also can be safely recycled by draining the liquid lead and dumping them into deep underground. The lead can be removed through a pipeline connecting the terminal or solidifies by passing high currents. When any one of these happen, it could be taken to not use or inhabited yard and then dumped. While carrying the battery drained to dumping grounds, extreme care should be taken. The battery must be taken in an air-tight container and a liquid electrolyte and then the container must be water-tight. Even while dumping must be attached to the radiation leak-proof containers. If not the radiations could affect the fertility of the soil. While handling batteries, wear gloves and safety goggles are essential because they can guard the eyes from harmful radiations and their side effects.
A probable solution would be to even have its own Jump box. It is a must have boxes around while traveling long distances. It might solve the problem of having another car to hook up the jumper cables. One should wear safety dresses to protect them from harmful radiations. While jumping the dead battery it should check for the presence of any cracks. If any, it is advised not to jump as it may cause explosion, check if all lights, radio, GPS and others are switched off before jumping. Now turn the ignition a good car and allow it to run a few minutes. Check whether the internal id light turned on. If not, keep the car running for a few minutes. When the dead battery life to remove the connection in the reverse order and check running condition of the car jumped.
So it is necessary to recycle or get rid of old car batteries as they pose a serious threat to nature and humanity. Proper care should be taken while disposing of them. The best option is to return the old battery in your store and get a new one. He would take care of the recycling process. take good care of before.
Car batteries contain lead and plethora of sulfuric acid. Throwing away used car battery can cause serious environmental effects. The old car batteries can return to a store when buying a new battery. The shop then takes care of recycling. It is a way in which one would need to get his hands dirty and this is the easiest way to get rid of old car batteries. But they reviewed recycle it rather than trashing them or dumping them in open grounds and sea. Recycling center, the battery is crushed by big crushers into small fine pieces. The pieces are then taken on a tank of water which causes the pieces to either float or sink to the bottom depending on their densities. USA, 97% of lead from used car batteries are reclaimed for recycling.
They also can be safely recycled by draining the liquid lead and dumping them into deep underground. The lead can be removed through a pipeline connecting the terminal or solidifies by passing high currents. When any one of these happen, it could be taken to not use or inhabited yard and then dumped. While carrying the battery drained to dumping grounds, extreme care should be taken. The battery must be taken in an air-tight container and a liquid electrolyte and then the container must be water-tight. Even while dumping must be attached to the radiation leak-proof containers. If not the radiations could affect the fertility of the soil. While handling batteries, wear gloves and safety goggles are essential because they can guard the eyes from harmful radiations and their side effects.
A probable solution would be to even have its own Jump box. It is a must have boxes around while traveling long distances. It might solve the problem of having another car to hook up the jumper cables. One should wear safety dresses to protect them from harmful radiations. While jumping the dead battery it should check for the presence of any cracks. If any, it is advised not to jump as it may cause explosion, check if all lights, radio, GPS and others are switched off before jumping. Now turn the ignition a good car and allow it to run a few minutes. Check whether the internal id light turned on. If not, keep the car running for a few minutes. When the dead battery life to remove the connection in the reverse order and check running condition of the car jumped.
So it is necessary to recycle or get rid of old car batteries as they pose a serious threat to nature and humanity. Proper care should be taken while disposing of them. The best option is to return the old battery in your store and get a new one. He would take care of the recycling process. take good care of before.
2010年8月16日星期一
Tips For Choosing The Right Netbook
It is hard to choose something in a shop, if you see a lot of the same thing. Even when buying a netbook, its hard to choose a netbook with so many other electronic devices. So many devices with attractive features and confuse you to choose.
There are a few tips to help you in choosing a netbook if you can help go shopping:
Money for better hardware:
The first thing you should do with your new netbook is that you update it and install a much higher capacity hard drive and an additional memory card. This means that if you know how to install or upgrade hard drives or other good things in the Netbook as her, but a netbook with some upgrades and affordable for you both.
Go For A Brand You Trust:
All netbooks are almost equal, but it is a good option for the brand that you trust to leave and even if you save money by using a less expensive one go. It is better to buy a netbook aware of your brand, rather than buy, you cannot on trust. It also means that you are not a problem when you download device drives from the manufacturer's website. The better brands you can also add some extras like an integrated webcam, free applications or a better keyboard.
Make sure the operating system:
It is important to make sure the operating system of the netbook when shopping around. If you plan to empty the hard drive and install your own. Only a few manufacturers are still selling that netbooks loaded with Windows XP and there are very few netbooks that come loaded with a watered-down Linux kernel.
Read Reviews:
This is also an important tip that you read reviews on the Internet before, but any electronic device. There are many sites that provide information about the different netbooks and other electronic devices have. By searching for the reviews on the Internet, you can be in a position he holds, are to learn offered by different companies.
spending plan for external hardware Extra:
It is important that you buy a netbook, which is already integrated with a DVD drive. This can create problems for you, because you will need to install an application on your Netbook. What could be difficult for you.
Its very important that you choose your best brand and go for the netbook, which you already know and read the reviews about them.
There are a few tips to help you in choosing a netbook if you can help go shopping:
Money for better hardware:
The first thing you should do with your new netbook is that you update it and install a much higher capacity hard drive and an additional memory card. This means that if you know how to install or upgrade hard drives or other good things in the Netbook as her, but a netbook with some upgrades and affordable for you both.
Go For A Brand You Trust:
All netbooks are almost equal, but it is a good option for the brand that you trust to leave and even if you save money by using a less expensive one go. It is better to buy a netbook aware of your brand, rather than buy, you cannot on trust. It also means that you are not a problem when you download device drives from the manufacturer's website. The better brands you can also add some extras like an integrated webcam, free applications or a better keyboard.
Make sure the operating system:
It is important to make sure the operating system of the netbook when shopping around. If you plan to empty the hard drive and install your own. Only a few manufacturers are still selling that netbooks loaded with Windows XP and there are very few netbooks that come loaded with a watered-down Linux kernel.
Read Reviews:
This is also an important tip that you read reviews on the Internet before, but any electronic device. There are many sites that provide information about the different netbooks and other electronic devices have. By searching for the reviews on the Internet, you can be in a position he holds, are to learn offered by different companies.
spending plan for external hardware Extra:
It is important that you buy a netbook, which is already integrated with a DVD drive. This can create problems for you, because you will need to install an application on your Netbook. What could be difficult for you.
Its very important that you choose your best brand and go for the netbook, which you already know and read the reviews about them.
Tips For Choosing The Right Netbook
It is hard to choose something in a shop, if you see a lot of the same thing. Even when buying a netbook, its hard to choose a netbook with so many other electronic devices. So many devices with attractive features and confuse you to choose.
There are a few tips to help you in choosing a netbook if you can help go shopping:
Money for better hardware:
The first thing you should do with your new netbook is that you update it and install a much higher capacity hard drive and an additional memory card. This means that if you know how to install or upgrade hard drives or other good things in the Netbook as her, but a netbook with some upgrades and affordable for you both.
Go For A Brand You Trust:
All netbooks are almost equal, but it is a good option for the brand that you trust to leave and even if you save money by using a less expensive one go. It is better to buy a netbook aware of your brand, rather than buy, you cannot on trust. It also means that you are not a problem when you download device drives from the manufacturer's website. The better brands you can also add some extras like an integrated webcam, free applications or a better keyboard.
Make sure the operating system:
It is important to make sure the operating system of the netbook when shopping around. If you plan to empty the hard drive and install your own. Only a few manufacturers are still selling that netbooks loaded with Windows XP and there are very few netbooks that come loaded with a watered-down Linux kernel.
Read Reviews:
This is also an important tip that you read reviews on the Internet before, but any electronic device. There are many sites that provide information about the different netbooks and other electronic devices have. By searching for the reviews on the Internet, you can be in a position he holds, are to learn offered by different companies.
spending plan for external hardware Extra:
It is important that you buy a netbook, which is already integrated with a DVD drive. This can create problems for you, because you will need to install an application on your Netbook. What could be difficult for you.
Its very important that you choose your best brand and go for the netbook, which you already know and read the reviews about them.
There are a few tips to help you in choosing a netbook if you can help go shopping:
Money for better hardware:
The first thing you should do with your new netbook is that you update it and install a much higher capacity hard drive and an additional memory card. This means that if you know how to install or upgrade hard drives or other good things in the Netbook as her, but a netbook with some upgrades and affordable for you both.
Go For A Brand You Trust:
All netbooks are almost equal, but it is a good option for the brand that you trust to leave and even if you save money by using a less expensive one go. It is better to buy a netbook aware of your brand, rather than buy, you cannot on trust. It also means that you are not a problem when you download device drives from the manufacturer's website. The better brands you can also add some extras like an integrated webcam, free applications or a better keyboard.
Make sure the operating system:
It is important to make sure the operating system of the netbook when shopping around. If you plan to empty the hard drive and install your own. Only a few manufacturers are still selling that netbooks loaded with Windows XP and there are very few netbooks that come loaded with a watered-down Linux kernel.
Read Reviews:
This is also an important tip that you read reviews on the Internet before, but any electronic device. There are many sites that provide information about the different netbooks and other electronic devices have. By searching for the reviews on the Internet, you can be in a position he holds, are to learn offered by different companies.
spending plan for external hardware Extra:
It is important that you buy a netbook, which is already integrated with a DVD drive. This can create problems for you, because you will need to install an application on your Netbook. What could be difficult for you.
Its very important that you choose your best brand and go for the netbook, which you already know and read the reviews about them.
2010年8月13日星期五
Lenovo Release the ThinkPad X100e Dual-core Netbook
Graphics on board, makes this netbook have what it with the Intel Atom-based Netbooks rival takes to compete?
The Thinkpad X100e offers a 11.6 inch LED screen, x with a healthy resolution of 1366 768th As with all computers in the Thinkpad series, the X100e is a very solid build, and would be a welcome addition to the boardroom and the bedroom to do the same. It shares a common look with the rest of the Thinkpad series, and is available in "Midnight Black" and "heat wave red '.
However, the X100e from the standard Thinkpad design in a way that is different, with the keyboard chiclet design that is very popular late. The keyboard has a similar level of quality, however, although the lack of a backlight a little disappointing. Once you have a backlit keyboard, it's hard to go back, and this may in itself be reason enough to use off for some consumers.
The screen has a matte surface, which is mainly used differently than the glossy screens in many other Netbooks. While glossy screens can be large under certain conditions, I much prefer the readability outdoors, which can make a matte screen. The sound is far from fantastic, but it is loud enough for most applications and very low in default.
Performance wise, the Dual-Core X100e is a huge improvement over its single-core predecessor, because of the AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core processor Neo L625 on board. For the price is asked, this is a faster computer that will be more than enough for most users' mobile needs. In fact it is so good that it easily X100e an ultra portable notebook or netbook.
Most of the usual connections are provided with a handy 4 in 1 Card Reader, but no HDMI or Display Port connectivity. The USB standard is only 2.0 as well, but that's really not that surprising in a netbook-class computer. Disapointingly works, the Thinkpad X100e run a little hot, never a good trait for an ultra portable computer that is realistically a lot to be used on the lap.
Battery life is an important issue on any portable laptop, and the X100e fairs well, if not brilliant in this respect, to slightly more than 4 1 / 2 hours, with wireless Internet use. Overall, it's hard on the X100e, if the selling price of about $ 550, which is not much when you build the quality and performance that are considered in the offer believes complain.
Technical data
1.6 GHz AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Neo-L625 CPU
ATI Radeon 3200 graphics card
11.6-inch LED screen
1366 x 768 resolution
250GB SATA HDD
2 GB DDR2 RAM
4.1 card reader
802.11 b / g / n
Windows 7 Professional 32bit
The Thinkpad X100e offers a 11.6 inch LED screen, x with a healthy resolution of 1366 768th As with all computers in the Thinkpad series, the X100e is a very solid build, and would be a welcome addition to the boardroom and the bedroom to do the same. It shares a common look with the rest of the Thinkpad series, and is available in "Midnight Black" and "heat wave red '.
However, the X100e from the standard Thinkpad design in a way that is different, with the keyboard chiclet design that is very popular late. The keyboard has a similar level of quality, however, although the lack of a backlight a little disappointing. Once you have a backlit keyboard, it's hard to go back, and this may in itself be reason enough to use off for some consumers.
The screen has a matte surface, which is mainly used differently than the glossy screens in many other Netbooks. While glossy screens can be large under certain conditions, I much prefer the readability outdoors, which can make a matte screen. The sound is far from fantastic, but it is loud enough for most applications and very low in default.
Performance wise, the Dual-Core X100e is a huge improvement over its single-core predecessor, because of the AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core processor Neo L625 on board. For the price is asked, this is a faster computer that will be more than enough for most users' mobile needs. In fact it is so good that it easily X100e an ultra portable notebook or netbook.
Most of the usual connections are provided with a handy 4 in 1 Card Reader, but no HDMI or Display Port connectivity. The USB standard is only 2.0 as well, but that's really not that surprising in a netbook-class computer. Disapointingly works, the Thinkpad X100e run a little hot, never a good trait for an ultra portable computer that is realistically a lot to be used on the lap.
Battery life is an important issue on any portable laptop, and the X100e fairs well, if not brilliant in this respect, to slightly more than 4 1 / 2 hours, with wireless Internet use. Overall, it's hard on the X100e, if the selling price of about $ 550, which is not much when you build the quality and performance that are considered in the offer believes complain.
Technical data
1.6 GHz AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Neo-L625 CPU
ATI Radeon 3200 graphics card
11.6-inch LED screen
1366 x 768 resolution
250GB SATA HDD
2 GB DDR2 RAM
4.1 card reader
802.11 b / g / n
Windows 7 Professional 32bit
2010年8月12日星期四
Dual Antennas Would Boost Cell-Phone Signals
The recent uproar over the iPhone antenna 4, the consumer aware of the constraints designers when trying to slim, compact devices that build a good connection. Researchers at Rice University could have a design that will make a signal of troubles past and a longer battery life as well. The design uses two antennas, which focus their power in different directions.
The antenna in your current cell phone radiation, a signal in all directions. "Only a tiny fraction of this energy actually reaches the base station," said Zhong Lin, whose research group is exploring ways to computer equipment more efficiently. This is not only a waste of a phone's battery life, he says, but it creates an unnecessary interference to other users.
Antennas, the beams of energy in a narrower bandwidth can be more efficient. Mobile phone masts using this tactic, with several antennas show in different directions in order to serve users better. Zhong group has a prototype antenna system that could provide this capability to mobile phones itself, energy saving designs and longer battery life.
The researchers combined a small Wi-Fi transmitter, three directional cheap "patch" antennas in different directions, and a standard omni-directional antenna. Only one of the four was active at any time, used with the directional antenna to send data to the base station, and the omni-directional one earlier, to receive them.
The system was mounted on a motorized spinning platform to test its most important quality: the ability to connect, if the alignment changes of the device, as it (shot of the conversion to which antenna usually is oriented the base station is stay) . The directional antennas monitored to determine the quality of the packages received by the base station, which among them should be the next package to send.
Even when spun in one revolution per second, the prototype was able to stream video, with almost no interference. This suggests that the concept would work well in real situations, "says Zhong. He collected a week of data from the accelerometer and compass of 11 smart phones actually in use by real people, and found that these phones were shot rarely more than a third of a revolution per second while connected.
The current prototype uses Wi-Fi frequencies because off-the-shelf directional Wi-Fi antennas are easier to acquire. But the results apply to any frequency, said Zhong. His group is based on a version that combines multiple antennas Nexus One phones running the Android operating system, and does computer simulations of the approach. Results far so back to the Wi-Fi tests, he says.
The antenna in your current cell phone radiation, a signal in all directions. "Only a tiny fraction of this energy actually reaches the base station," said Zhong Lin, whose research group is exploring ways to computer equipment more efficiently. This is not only a waste of a phone's battery life, he says, but it creates an unnecessary interference to other users.
Antennas, the beams of energy in a narrower bandwidth can be more efficient. Mobile phone masts using this tactic, with several antennas show in different directions in order to serve users better. Zhong group has a prototype antenna system that could provide this capability to mobile phones itself, energy saving designs and longer battery life.
The researchers combined a small Wi-Fi transmitter, three directional cheap "patch" antennas in different directions, and a standard omni-directional antenna. Only one of the four was active at any time, used with the directional antenna to send data to the base station, and the omni-directional one earlier, to receive them.
The system was mounted on a motorized spinning platform to test its most important quality: the ability to connect, if the alignment changes of the device, as it (shot of the conversion to which antenna usually is oriented the base station is stay) . The directional antennas monitored to determine the quality of the packages received by the base station, which among them should be the next package to send.
Even when spun in one revolution per second, the prototype was able to stream video, with almost no interference. This suggests that the concept would work well in real situations, "says Zhong. He collected a week of data from the accelerometer and compass of 11 smart phones actually in use by real people, and found that these phones were shot rarely more than a third of a revolution per second while connected.
The current prototype uses Wi-Fi frequencies because off-the-shelf directional Wi-Fi antennas are easier to acquire. But the results apply to any frequency, said Zhong. His group is based on a version that combines multiple antennas Nexus One phones running the Android operating system, and does computer simulations of the approach. Results far so back to the Wi-Fi tests, he says.
2010年8月11日星期三
Battery Manager Pro for iPhone
During each iteration of the iPhone promises improved battery life, many users will inevitably find themselves in a situation in which its battery drained too quickly for her taste. Battery Manager Pro, makes fun of tap water, is designed to help users get the most out of their batteries if the device is at a premium.
Battery Manager Pro focuses on two areas, of which the first battery is maintenance free. This feature is the battery promote health, and you activate it by adding an IOS device to the power supply and then to the "Home Maintenance" button within Battery Manager Pro. Unfortunately, you're going to do this if the battery is running below 20 percent; iBattery Manager Pro, until the full charge cycle is complete, which may take a while. On an iPhone 3G and iPhone 4, I could see very little lift on the execution of the APP maintenance features.
The other area of focus - Battery Management - is clearly the app's strength. The battery management function displays the IOS device is battery total points and breaks down how much time can be used in various activities with the current battery charge. Unlike some other battery-management applications, the battery manager user can see slider to specify how much time you can do certain activities in relation to others.
Although the battery indicator does not always coincide with the Apple battery percentage meter on the iPhone 3G and 4 in my tests proved the instrument to be incredibly useful in the effective management of the iPhone battery for efficient performance. Unfortunately, there is a bug in the latest version of Battery Manager Pro, which means that the app on older iPhones crash - especially the iPhone 3G.
Especially on devices like the iPhone IPAD and 4, where battery life is much improved over older models, I do not think need to manage my time on the basis of battery life. But Battery Manager Pro definitely makes it easy to do so. If you have an older handheld or will be away from the charger for a significant period, you could find Battery Manager Pro, a welcome addition to your mobile device. While the battery maintenance feature probably will not improve battery performance in a way, the real-life results seemed very minimal.
Battery Manager Pro focuses on two areas, of which the first battery is maintenance free. This feature is the battery promote health, and you activate it by adding an IOS device to the power supply and then to the "Home Maintenance" button within Battery Manager Pro. Unfortunately, you're going to do this if the battery is running below 20 percent; iBattery Manager Pro, until the full charge cycle is complete, which may take a while. On an iPhone 3G and iPhone 4, I could see very little lift on the execution of the APP maintenance features.
The other area of focus - Battery Management - is clearly the app's strength. The battery management function displays the IOS device is battery total points and breaks down how much time can be used in various activities with the current battery charge. Unlike some other battery-management applications, the battery manager user can see slider to specify how much time you can do certain activities in relation to others.
Although the battery indicator does not always coincide with the Apple battery percentage meter on the iPhone 3G and 4 in my tests proved the instrument to be incredibly useful in the effective management of the iPhone battery for efficient performance. Unfortunately, there is a bug in the latest version of Battery Manager Pro, which means that the app on older iPhones crash - especially the iPhone 3G.
Especially on devices like the iPhone IPAD and 4, where battery life is much improved over older models, I do not think need to manage my time on the basis of battery life. But Battery Manager Pro definitely makes it easy to do so. If you have an older handheld or will be away from the charger for a significant period, you could find Battery Manager Pro, a welcome addition to your mobile device. While the battery maintenance feature probably will not improve battery performance in a way, the real-life results seemed very minimal.
2010年8月9日星期一
Six things laptops can learn from the iPad
Apple sold 3.3 million iPads 2nd quarter, the first quarter of the product on the market. That was more than the number of MacBook (2.5 million), which sells 2nd quarter. Plus, both products combine Apple catapulted from No. 7 to the world market for notebook No. 3
Meanwhile, all other five notebook vendors saw their growth slow over the same period, suggesting that IPAD cut into their sales. IPAD these figures to be short-term hit on a unique hype and expectations for the product, or will be further reinforced during the back-to-school and holiday seasons? This will be one of the most interesting trends observed in the second half of 2010.
However, IPAD has sold enough units to laptop makers alarm and make them think about how to react. Almost all of them are already working on competing tablets, powered by Google Android in most cases.
But laptop makers should also look at factors that are run IPAD popularity and to consider how some of these factors could be co-opted into the notebook. Here are the top six:1st Battery life is a killer feature
When Apple first shared technical specifications IPAD and claimed 10 hours battery life, I rolled my eyes. Published battery life numbers rarely hold in the real world. However, IPAD actually exceeded expectations. I easily milked 11-12 hours of battery life from IPAD, and others such as Walt Massberg from The Wall Street Journal reported the same.
This type of battery power is great for business professionals, as untethers it from the charger for an entire business day. Whether it's a full day of the hearing or cross-country flight, they can concentrate on their work without having to worry about finding places to connect at some point. I see more business users stated that it was their primary motivation for using IPAD.2nd Instant updates to the equation
The fact that you can simply click IPAD's power button and have it instantly awakened from the sleep state and is ready to pull up a web page, look at the calendar, or access a mail is another major plus. Compare that to drag your laptop into a conference room, for example. Even the best laptops with Windows, Mac or Linux will take about 30 seconds to boot and then you log in, and wait some more until the OS is ready.
You do not always want to fire your laptop at the beginning of the meeting and leave, because he could then you get distracted or appear as if you're not paying attention to other people in the room. But if something comes up and you want quick access to information, then you want it immediately so you do not tell other people in the room: "Hold on one second, while I pull up that data," which may break the flow of conversation and even look like you unprepared.
While some laptops can accomplish something similar to quickly go in and out of sleep state when they flip the lid open or closed, it can cause problems with regular wireless networks, and other basic functions, and tends not to be as fast as IPAD.3rd Centralize software
Feature, which IPAD infinitely useful for many different tasks, it is a massive platform of third party applications, all of which are available in a central repository (this is the main feature) - Apple's App Store. App Store also serves another valuable function: All updates for apps IPAD also be addressed there.
On the other hand, that with laptops, where you can get software preloaded on the compter, buy shrink-wrapped software, or download it from the Internet, and then almost all the different programs have their own software updaters. It's more complicated and confusing process for the average user. There is no reason why the desktop / laptop OS platform can not have the App Store. Recently I noted that Ubuntu Linux has a nice 10.04 step in that direction.4th Simple interfaces are best
There's classic children's book called Simple pictures are best, where the photographer is trying to do a family portrait and the family keeps wanting to try crazy things and add other things to a portrait photographer keeps repeating over and over again, "Simple pictures are best."
It's the same with the user interface. There is a natural tendency to want to keep trying to throw more things to satisfy many different use cases. But more discipline you can keep, the better the UI. Since IPAD runs on Apple's IOS (Smartphone) operating system, is extremely limited in many respects. However, these restrictions and it is evident to most users, because it requires little to no training. People can just point and click their way through menus and apps.
Software makers were attemtping simplified version of traditional OS interface for years, since Microsoft Bob into Windows Media Center on Apple's Front Row. None of them worked very well. The question may be one of the OS rather than the UI. Could thin, basic laptop running OS smartphone? I suppose we will see some vendors try the following year.5th Most users consume, not create
One of the biggest complaints IPAD is that it offers subpar experience for content creation. There is no doubt about it, and frankly, it's one of the reasons that I personally do not use too much IPAD. It is mostly a reader of books, documents and pictures for me, because when I go online I typically do a lot of content creation, from writing articles for TechRepublic posting photos on Flickr, the tech news broadcast on Twitter.
However, I'm not the average user. Even with the proliferation of social networking, which is much more interactive, September 1, 1990 the principle still applies in most of the site. This means that only 1% of users are the real creators of content, while 9% of the commenters and modifiers, and the remaining 90% are simply readers or consumers. IPAD is a great device for content consumers. But it's not very good for the creators and modifiers, which are strong candidates to Both adhere to today's laptop form factors, "Which is perfect for people who type a lot and manipulate content.
This leaves a huge market that could easily be a goldmine for IPAD. Consequently vendors need to think about ways to better notebooks content consumption device.
6th Size does matter
Be able to carry a laptop bag without IPAD is another huge plus. The power adapter is still small enough to roll up and put in your pocket, jacket or purse. The diminutive size of the IPAD professionals may feel as though they travel very light, especially when they are used to lugging a laptop bag that included a laptop and lots of accessories to support it. Frankly, working with the IPAD tray table is much more spacious experience than trying to use most of the notebooks.
Lightweight nature of the IPAD can also increase the likelihood that experts will wear into the boardroom, or in someone else's office to show a document or Web page, for example.
There are plenty of ultra-portable notebooks on the market from virtually every vendor, but tend to be special purpose machines and are often higher prices. Given the success of the IPAD, sellers might want to reconsider their strategy ultraportable look to make these devices smaller, cheaper and better for battery life. They may also consider experimenting with mobile OS, Android as some of these devices.
Meanwhile, all other five notebook vendors saw their growth slow over the same period, suggesting that IPAD cut into their sales. IPAD these figures to be short-term hit on a unique hype and expectations for the product, or will be further reinforced during the back-to-school and holiday seasons? This will be one of the most interesting trends observed in the second half of 2010.
However, IPAD has sold enough units to laptop makers alarm and make them think about how to react. Almost all of them are already working on competing tablets, powered by Google Android in most cases.
But laptop makers should also look at factors that are run IPAD popularity and to consider how some of these factors could be co-opted into the notebook. Here are the top six:1st Battery life is a killer feature
When Apple first shared technical specifications IPAD and claimed 10 hours battery life, I rolled my eyes. Published battery life numbers rarely hold in the real world. However, IPAD actually exceeded expectations. I easily milked 11-12 hours of battery life from IPAD, and others such as Walt Massberg from The Wall Street Journal reported the same.
This type of battery power is great for business professionals, as untethers it from the charger for an entire business day. Whether it's a full day of the hearing or cross-country flight, they can concentrate on their work without having to worry about finding places to connect at some point. I see more business users stated that it was their primary motivation for using IPAD.2nd Instant updates to the equation
The fact that you can simply click IPAD's power button and have it instantly awakened from the sleep state and is ready to pull up a web page, look at the calendar, or access a mail is another major plus. Compare that to drag your laptop into a conference room, for example. Even the best laptops with Windows, Mac or Linux will take about 30 seconds to boot and then you log in, and wait some more until the OS is ready.
You do not always want to fire your laptop at the beginning of the meeting and leave, because he could then you get distracted or appear as if you're not paying attention to other people in the room. But if something comes up and you want quick access to information, then you want it immediately so you do not tell other people in the room: "Hold on one second, while I pull up that data," which may break the flow of conversation and even look like you unprepared.
While some laptops can accomplish something similar to quickly go in and out of sleep state when they flip the lid open or closed, it can cause problems with regular wireless networks, and other basic functions, and tends not to be as fast as IPAD.3rd Centralize software
Feature, which IPAD infinitely useful for many different tasks, it is a massive platform of third party applications, all of which are available in a central repository (this is the main feature) - Apple's App Store. App Store also serves another valuable function: All updates for apps IPAD also be addressed there.
On the other hand, that with laptops, where you can get software preloaded on the compter, buy shrink-wrapped software, or download it from the Internet, and then almost all the different programs have their own software updaters. It's more complicated and confusing process for the average user. There is no reason why the desktop / laptop OS platform can not have the App Store. Recently I noted that Ubuntu Linux has a nice 10.04 step in that direction.4th Simple interfaces are best
There's classic children's book called Simple pictures are best, where the photographer is trying to do a family portrait and the family keeps wanting to try crazy things and add other things to a portrait photographer keeps repeating over and over again, "Simple pictures are best."
It's the same with the user interface. There is a natural tendency to want to keep trying to throw more things to satisfy many different use cases. But more discipline you can keep, the better the UI. Since IPAD runs on Apple's IOS (Smartphone) operating system, is extremely limited in many respects. However, these restrictions and it is evident to most users, because it requires little to no training. People can just point and click their way through menus and apps.
Software makers were attemtping simplified version of traditional OS interface for years, since Microsoft Bob into Windows Media Center on Apple's Front Row. None of them worked very well. The question may be one of the OS rather than the UI. Could thin, basic laptop running OS smartphone? I suppose we will see some vendors try the following year.5th Most users consume, not create
One of the biggest complaints IPAD is that it offers subpar experience for content creation. There is no doubt about it, and frankly, it's one of the reasons that I personally do not use too much IPAD. It is mostly a reader of books, documents and pictures for me, because when I go online I typically do a lot of content creation, from writing articles for TechRepublic posting photos on Flickr, the tech news broadcast on Twitter.
However, I'm not the average user. Even with the proliferation of social networking, which is much more interactive, September 1, 1990 the principle still applies in most of the site. This means that only 1% of users are the real creators of content, while 9% of the commenters and modifiers, and the remaining 90% are simply readers or consumers. IPAD is a great device for content consumers. But it's not very good for the creators and modifiers, which are strong candidates to Both adhere to today's laptop form factors, "Which is perfect for people who type a lot and manipulate content.
This leaves a huge market that could easily be a goldmine for IPAD. Consequently vendors need to think about ways to better notebooks content consumption device.
6th Size does matter
Be able to carry a laptop bag without IPAD is another huge plus. The power adapter is still small enough to roll up and put in your pocket, jacket or purse. The diminutive size of the IPAD professionals may feel as though they travel very light, especially when they are used to lugging a laptop bag that included a laptop and lots of accessories to support it. Frankly, working with the IPAD tray table is much more spacious experience than trying to use most of the notebooks.
Lightweight nature of the IPAD can also increase the likelihood that experts will wear into the boardroom, or in someone else's office to show a document or Web page, for example.
There are plenty of ultra-portable notebooks on the market from virtually every vendor, but tend to be special purpose machines and are often higher prices. Given the success of the IPAD, sellers might want to reconsider their strategy ultraportable look to make these devices smaller, cheaper and better for battery life. They may also consider experimenting with mobile OS, Android as some of these devices.
2010年8月8日星期日
iPhone battery life how to improve it
We all know how popular the iPhone device but the problem is affecting most of us seems, is the battery life of the device compared to the competitors handsets.
Thanks to Debbie over at shuttervoice we can share with you a simple guide to improve the battery life of your iPhone device. We all predicted that if the published iOS4 we all had a rough idea about the increased amount of multitasking applications and activities, and how the expected increase in applications in the background is drain your battery life.
Here are some solutions to improve the battery life of your iPhone device. Turn the push notifications, including "Today", "Highlights" and Third Screen Lock Updater. If you use your iPhone mail application in manual mode.
Only disable a few solutions, depending on which radio you are not using. The Location Based Services GPS stick like glue to the device to exit those open radio stations and the applications that you do not want, or use frequently. Allow background tasks such as these applications eat into your battery life and finally pay attention to the force feedback, games that use the vibrate function to simulate force-feedback-drain the life of your iPhone battery.
Thanks to Debbie over at shuttervoice we can share with you a simple guide to improve the battery life of your iPhone device. We all predicted that if the published iOS4 we all had a rough idea about the increased amount of multitasking applications and activities, and how the expected increase in applications in the background is drain your battery life.
Here are some solutions to improve the battery life of your iPhone device. Turn the push notifications, including "Today", "Highlights" and Third Screen Lock Updater. If you use your iPhone mail application in manual mode.
Only disable a few solutions, depending on which radio you are not using. The Location Based Services GPS stick like glue to the device to exit those open radio stations and the applications that you do not want, or use frequently. Allow background tasks such as these applications eat into your battery life and finally pay attention to the force feedback, games that use the vibrate function to simulate force-feedback-drain the life of your iPhone battery.
2010年8月5日星期四
Incredible bus is also a tunnel
Chinese designers have come an innovative cost-effective public transport: the bus tunnel.
The remarkable bus straddles two lanes so that cars driven from below, while it takes up to 1,200 passengers.
It is environmentally friendly because it runs on electricity, using a state-of-the-art loading system. Called relay charging leads the roof of the bus current loading and contacts specific posts, as it moves along.
It is cheaper, because there are two ways it could work: First of all, are special titles could be transferred to any side of the road, like a streetcar.
Or second, could easily be colored lines painted on them to automatically follow conventional to the tires on the road. It will be a driver on the bus at all times, though.
Elevated stations are built to allow passengers to embark, or where there is no place for those who have bus conductors. The emergency exits will be inflatable slides.
And when the bus straddling everything seems to be true to futuristic, it is not surprising - a pilot with over 115 miles of track in Beijing to begin before 2011.
The experiments will focus on traffic management and safety. Managing the flow of traffic is a problem: how, for example, to disable a bus during a road traffic is certainly not guaranteed.
The advanced stage of the plan suggests this is not an insurmountable problem. And who knows - it could revolutionize the public transportation outside of China. London, perhaps?
The remarkable bus straddles two lanes so that cars driven from below, while it takes up to 1,200 passengers.
It is environmentally friendly because it runs on electricity, using a state-of-the-art loading system. Called relay charging leads the roof of the bus current loading and contacts specific posts, as it moves along.
It is cheaper, because there are two ways it could work: First of all, are special titles could be transferred to any side of the road, like a streetcar.
Or second, could easily be colored lines painted on them to automatically follow conventional to the tires on the road. It will be a driver on the bus at all times, though.
Elevated stations are built to allow passengers to embark, or where there is no place for those who have bus conductors. The emergency exits will be inflatable slides.
And when the bus straddling everything seems to be true to futuristic, it is not surprising - a pilot with over 115 miles of track in Beijing to begin before 2011.
The experiments will focus on traffic management and safety. Managing the flow of traffic is a problem: how, for example, to disable a bus during a road traffic is certainly not guaranteed.
The advanced stage of the plan suggests this is not an insurmountable problem. And who knows - it could revolutionize the public transportation outside of China. London, perhaps?
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