Asus' 11.6 inch EeePC 1101HA

Posted by Computerlaptoptechinfo On June - 3 - 2009

Asus 1101HA EeePC A few weeks ago, I mentioned that there were rumors of a 11.6 inch EeePC in the works. More info has just been released, courtesy of Engadget. The advantage of this EeePC over other netbooks is fairly obvious, in that you get a larger screen (with HD resolution, 1366X768) and I would assume a larger keyboard. This netbook will sport the same "Seashell" design as the Asus 1008HA, which will probably allow for a slimmer, lighter machine compared to other comparably sized models. In addition, initial reports indicate the 1101HA will get 11hrs of battery life. Information is still sparse on this machine, so hopefully more information will be released soon.

New netbooks offered by a number of PC makers

Posted by Computerlaptoptechinfo On May - 16 - 2009

A number of new netbooks or refreshes of previous netbook lines have recently been released (or are about to be released). Overall, nothing earth-shattering is different about these netbooks than previous models. But there are little things here and there that make them more appealing. And in many cases they are not more expensive, or not much more expensive, so you might as well get the newer models if you really want them (or snatch up deals on the previous generation models). Some of them are listed below

Should I get a Netbook: Asus EeePC 1002HA Netbook Review (1.6ghz intel atom, 10 inch screen, 1gb ram, 160gb 5400RPM Hard Drive)

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 1 - 2009

Got my Asus 1002HA about two weeks ago and thought I’d write a review about it. In order to avoid being redundant, I am going to review this in a somewhat different light. There are numerous written/video reviews of this unit so I’ll try not to repeat the basic information included in those. I am hoping to provide a review through the eyes of someone (me) who never thought they would purchase a puny, toylike netbook as a compliment to their core2duo powerhouse. I hope to provide information from the perspective of a doubter that is now very satisfied with his new netbook, which is possibly one of the few netbooks that could satisfy all of my wants.

Pimp Your Windows Desktop

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 3 - 2009

Tired of the default Windows Vista desktop? Want something that's more eye-catching, unique....something that will grab others' attention when they're looking over your shoulder (no not porn!) Then customize your desktop with several tools that you can get from the links below.

Hot External Hard Drives

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 8 - 2009

There are a large number of external drives you can purchase for adding extra storage or for data backup. But what should you buy? What factors should you look for in a good drive? In most cases speed isn't an issue since the majority of the time the drive maxes out the USB2 interface anyway. Don't worry about the included software, since all of it is terrible and usually requires you to pay extra for the full version. You're better off getting Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost, or free software solutions available online. So the most important factors you should weigh in your purchase are capacity (every brand has a wide range of sizes so this doesn't really matter either), reliability and.....LOOKS! That's right...you might as well have a nice looking box on your desk compared to a cheap plastic looking, or over-the-top looking with flashing lights everywhere external drive.

More Dell Adamo Reviews Trickle In

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 10 - 2009

More Dell Adamo reviews are finally materializing. Here are a few more recent ones

Can a netbook be your primary machine?

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On May - 25 - 2009

Netbooks have come a long way in a very short time. Increases in screen size, keyboard size, and more advanced components make today's netbooks lightyears ahead of the first netbooks released a few years ago. They've come so far, that many people are starting to wonder if a netbook can be their primary machine. There are advantages to this, most notably that they cost substantially less than a full sized notebook. But can a netbook actually replace a mainstream laptop as your primary machine? I've gained some insight into this question (unwillingly) over the holiday weekend and will share with you my opinion.

Asus 1008HA Seashell Reviews

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On June - 1 - 2009

The seashells- Asus' new 10 inch EeePC lineup Asus 1008HA Review courtesy of CNET Asus 1008HA Seashell Review courtesty of Engadget Asus 1005HA-M and Asus 1005HA-H courtesy of Engadget Exciting news coming from Asus, includes the release of the new Asus 1008HA "Seashell" netbook (priced at $429.99 at Newegg currently). This is a new line of Asus EeePc's, that will be followed shortly with the release of additional "Seashells" with the Asus 1005HA-M and 1005HA-H. The new product line, in my opinion, is a great step forward for Asus and netbooks in general, as it moves the market towards slimmer, sleeker and better looking netbooks. The toy-like design synonymous with many previous netbooks is gone in this line, as these puppies are extremely pleasing to the eye. These seashells allow for a pretty good mix of price (only ~$20-$40 more than the chunkier Asus 1000he), performance, size, and looks. The internal hardware is similar to most every other netbook on the market, but the size and beauty of this netbook is what sets it apart from the rest of the field.

Pimp Your Windows Desktop

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On 9:31 PM

Tired of the default Windows Vista desktop? Want something that's more eye-catching, unique....something that will grab others' attention when they're looking over your shoulder (no not porn!) Then customize your desktop with several tools that you can get from the links below.

First you need a background or wallpaper. My favorite site for this is deviantart.com
They have a ton of wallpapers in a variety of resolutions to best match your screen (widescreen/standard).

Next I would recommend adding a dock (a la Mac OS). These docks look great, are highly functional (I find it much easier to find and open files/programs), and allow you to remove the clutter of tons of icons scattered about your desktop. Two good/free programs for this are
Objectdock and Rocketdock. You can tweak the way it looks by changing the dock backgrounds and icons (both programs come with a number of options but you can download a ton on the web from sites such as deviantart.com)

Other cool customizations are gadget like tools. You could use the built in Vista sidebar and download additional gadgets from Microsoft. But most of these are bland, and the positioning is limited to the location of the "sidebar". Google gadgets is another, better option. My favorite is Rainmeter and be sure to download custom skins from http://customize.org/rainmeter. Think of rainmeter as the sidebar program, and the skins as various gadgets or suites of gadgets. Some of my favorite rainmeter skins are HUD.Vision and Enigma (both of which contain multiple gadgets). You can then choose which gadgets to display such as a calendar, live weather forecasts, clocks, news RSS feeds, computer info (CPU/RAM usage), CPU/GPU temps, etc. What I like most about this is you can move the "gadgets" anywhere on your screen. If you want a more functional desktop calendar try Rainlendar, which allows you to add events/to do functions to your calendar.

One major key to keep in mind, is you want all of your desktop features (background, dock, gadgets) to blend or fit together nicely. This is easy to do since there are so many customizable options. For those who pay attention to every little detail, you can also customize Vista completely by adding themes. This can change things such as your taskbar, start button, windows, opacity of windows, etc. First you need to "unlock" windows so you install custom themes by using vistaglazz http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz/ (Note: I do not take any responsibility if this messes up your computer, it should be safe. I and many others have used this to install custom themes). Then you need to find custom themes on the web and from such sites as deviantart.com (this site is awesome, if you haven't already noticed). One of my favorites is Ezlo or Ezlo thin. Many of the Windows 7 themes are also popular.

So there you go, my guide on how to pimp your desktop. With a little effort and persistence you can have some eye candy and/or a desktop that reflects your personality. Feel free to post your favorite customization/wallpaper download sites and any suggestions. Or post your desktop for others to see! Finally a good forum site to get more ideas and see some more customization features is here.

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