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Is an iPad Cover a Good Solution?

Tech Geek — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:29:11 +0000

Many have stated that the iPad cover is nowhere near the quality and the level of protection offered by the case but with covers getting more and more advanced from a technological point of view, they have become more and more a favorite of the general public. Skeptics have stated that this is just a fad and that the real protection is offered only by the case, but are they really right?

First of all, you have to keep in mind some aspects about the iPad cover which include the fact that this cover is meant to protect just the exterior from scratches and dust while offering just the bare minimum level of shock and drop protection. This being said, there are a multitude of cover styles on the market ranging from skins to pocket covers each having individual pluses and minuses, but the general aspect behind this is usability and well thought design.

Furthermore, a cover has to protect while giving access to all functions of the device such as headphone jack or buttons. Although the vast majority of them give access to all features, it depends how easy that access is obtained; for example a case with protection for dust will require unplugging the protective muffs from the case which can on a longer use prove to be a redundant and sometimes painstaking task although it was though with good intention from the beginning.

Added to this, the cover can have some advantages over any type of iPad protection accessories since it gives the iPad a sleek and slim design which can be both a plus and a minus. The main advantage is giving it basic protection level while keeping in mind the general idea behind the iPad concept: sleek design with carry-anywhere possibility. Moreover, the iPad cover can also be a fashion accessory with many coloring possibilities which range from the original back of the iPad to the more expensive but moneys’ worth cartoon design covers.

All in all, the best iPad covers and cases are strongly recommended not only by the writer but also by Apple since although the device is to some extent scratch resistant, wear signs can be seen on it after just half of year of usage which can become exponentially worse with time with the wear of the first protective invisible layer from the iPads’ paint.

Read External Laptop Battery Reviews Before Buying

Tech Geek — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:03:16 +0000

If you’re thinking of purchasing an external laptop battery to increase the battery life of your laptop without adding any extra weight to it you might have seen that there are a lot of external laptop battery reviews out there. An external laptop battery review is a great tool for figuring out which external laptop batteries are good and which ones are not.

External laptop batteries provide a wide range of functions. Some of them will just be plug and play devices, some of them will mix in an external hard drive, and some of them will be pieces of junk. The only time you should feel confident in buying an external laptop battery is after you have read a number of external laptop battery reviews. By reading what kinds of things other customers have experienced you can get a feeling for what you might encounter.

As your family grows and your children each high school and college you’re going to find that everyone needs a computer or laptop of their own. If you have a family of four and everyone has a laptop to call their own it can be pretty annoying to have to replace dead batteries with new ones. Rather than replace the internal batteries of the laptops why not get a universal external laptop battery for all of the computers?

There is many an external laptop battery review that will explain to you how a universal external laptop battery can be used on any type of laptop. If your daughter’s laptop battery dies but she wants to watch her movie in the car she can use the external laptop battery to watch it. If your son’s laptop battery dies and he doesn’t want to stay plugged into his room, he can use the external laptop battery. Everyone can use it. To get more information on computer hardware go to the laptop wireless webcam website.

Laptop Bag Buyers Guide

Tech Geek — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:07:07 +0000

It’s unusual to see a person carrying around a 20″ laptop. They are much larger than your average laptop and much heavier as well. Most people don’t believe me when I tell them that 20 inch laptops weigh in at just about 15 pounds. Because this type of laptop is so expensive it’s a good idea to purchase a laptop bag to help protect it. We’re going to look at what you should keep an eye out for when buying a 20 inch laptop bag.

Size

Obviously the hardest part is going to be finding a laptop bag that is large enough. While there is an overabundance of 13-15 inch laptops bags and even a decent amount of 17 inch laptops bags, when you start approaching 20 inch the selection because slim. So if you are buying a sleeve or bag over the internet make sure it will truly fit your laptop. Searching for terms like “20 laptop bags” or “20 laptop bag” can bring up good results.

Material

This is special to 20 inch laptop bags and instead applies to buying any laptop bag. Check to see what material it’s made out of and make sure that material is suitable for the abuse you’re going to be putting on it. If you are harder on electronics and bags than it might be a good idea to get a canvas style bag as they’re better at taking some abuse. Also make sure the 20 inch laptop bag has a good amount of padding on the inside in case the bag and laptop get bumped or dropped.

Finding a 20 inch laptop bag isn’t to hard, it just take a bit more time and research that it would if you were looking for a more typical sized laptop. If you follow the advice above and take your time you’re sure to find that perfect bag.

The Wonderful World of Monochrome Laser Printers

Tech Geek — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:37:04 +0000

It is hard to look at the world that once was only 30 years ago before the first monochrome laser printer hit the commercial market. The first laser printer was produced in 1976 by IBM and its model number was 3800. The 3800 was so large that most companies had to devote an entire room just to its operation. This printer is still in use today and typically does tasks such as printing labels and invoices for large companies.

In 1981, that changed when the Xerox Star arrived for business use. As with most technology in those 5 years the unit got smaller and more price effective. The original price of the Xerox Star was $17,000. Three years later when home and office computers became more common the HP Laserjet fell to just $3,500. Now with the Internet and all the different ways technology has become entwined with our lives a common household printer is under $100.

As technology companies combined so did the number of choices people have for purchasing. Currently there are major companies that offer monochrome laser printers. These companies are: Hewlett Packard (HP), Dell, Brother, Kyocera and Lexmark. HP is typically referred to as the benchmark for all laser printers, as it is neither expensive nor the best in quality of print.

On one popular review website, the top 12 monochrome laser printers that are now in production are discussed. The HP Laserjet 1022 can be found for around $170 and is known for its ability to print text at approximately 18 pages per minute (ppm). However this printer is typically not known for it ability to print pictures as they sometimes come out “blotchy” Dell is know for the Laser printer 1110 which is marketed towards home use.

It can typically be found for around $100 and does text printing without problems at a comparable speed to the HP and most reviews rate it at slightly better picture printing quality then HP.

Brother is known for its speed of printing, compact size and low cost as compared to other major makers. The model HL2040 is marketed towards home and small business use with it primary goal being text printing. This printer prints about 20ppm and can be found for under $100 at most retailers. When it comes to printing pictures its quality tends to be below most other printers but not horrible.

The Kyocera Minolta PagePro 1350W has the same target market as the Brother. It tends to cost under $100 at most retailers, prints 21ppm and has comparable quality of print. The Kyocera; however, lacks in some areas, such as paper holding capacity and printed paper holding capacity – it only holds 150 pages and the printed paper section can hold 100 as compared to an average of 200 for both HP and Brother.

Lexmark enters the laser printer competition with its e120n. This printer tends to not bring favorable views from professionals seeking quality over quantity. This printer costs around $150 and prints at a speed of 19ppm. The quality of the pages are noted to be good enough for internal use but not something that would be presentable to the outside public if needed. The printer also holds 150 pages of unprinted paper and 165 pages of printed paper.

While shopping for a printer it is very important to know what you need in one. If it is a small business that needs a good all around printer for a decent price then a Dell or a Brother would probably suffice. If the printer is for home use and is used for printing out directions from the Internet and recipes from emails then a Kyocera or a Lexmark would work best. It your money, decide what you want it to do for you. Visit monochrome laser printer or portable printers for laptops for further information.

Tips On Replacing Your Laptop Power Supply

Tech Geek — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:53:19 +0000

A laptop power supply is perhaps the most important part of any portable notebook; if the battery is dead, then all you have is a high-tech paper weight. Many brand name companies understand this basic principle, and often times will even try to lock consumers into their products by only allowing their own specialized adapter to properly charge the unit.

Even when it appears as if charging is going well with an off-brand selection, it’s not uncommon to find your battery prematurely ruined over the course of time. Take a basic Dell laptop for example, and throw in an HP laptop power supply. At first everything may appear to be functioning just fine, but over time the battery may inexplicably stop charging, or even worse completely short-circuit and put the whole of your laptop into digital jeopardy.

Often times when a power supply becomes unstable and a new one is needed, consumers will run off to the store without realizing that they need to first consult a professional on the issue. Nearly every location these days has an IT hardware vendor that is capable and willing to pinpoint exactly what is recommended, or even just give you the insight needed to know where to go and make an informed purchase. When it comes to computer technology, if you’re not quite sure, it’s going to be a better in the long run to play it safe and speak to someone that has the experience necessary, instead of getting the experience yourself the hard way.

The retail department of your laptop brand should also stock compatible adapters, and be more than capable of outfitting you with one that matches your needs. Although often unused, warranties exist for a reason and can and should be used to replace faulty hardware at free or reduced costs whenever possible.

Oftentimes savvy consumers opt for a universal type laptop power supply, which is made to operate effectively with all brands and types of notebooks. Making use of the most active adapters on the market today — the 75 watt and the 90 watt — universal alternatives can subsequently mesh with literally thousands of distinctive laptops from a plethora of manufacturers.

Universal laptop adapters also provide the luxury of security in the event the original retailer of your item is no longer in business, refuses to provide technical support or simply fails to recognize your claim. Finding a universal adapter is the easy part, simply assess what the current voltage and current is of your laptop, and match accordingly.

Wireless Earbud Headphone Options

Tech Geek — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:56:42 +0000

The new technology incorporated into bluetooth headphones allows you to have optimum sound quality wherever you are. There are however, some differences in the types and styles of the earbuds available with the new Bluetooth technology.

The Jabra BT2080 set of earbuds has a high recommendation among its users. The Samsung WE300 is also a highly recommended choice. The features of the headsets have on and off switches as well as indicator lights for the level of battery usage. This is helpful when using a wireless device.

As far as wireless earphones go the Jabra Cruiser comes with a host of advanced features for those people who are more particular about controlling their sound quality. The headset comes with a speaker phone which enables the user to talk through video conferencing programs. It also has data encryption to help reduce the security risk associated with some Bluetooth devices.

If you’re looking for a headset that allows you to change between mono and stereo you could look at the Samsung WE870. The set also has a noise reduction feature which is handy for optimal listening enjoyment. Novero also makes a Bluetooth capable set of earbuds known as TheFirstOne. While it offers noise reduction it only allows for listening in mono.

If you’re interested in finding a headset that offers comfort in its design you could choose the Tritton AX Micro. It comes with a comfortable earbud cover that fits snuggly on the ear and also has a control for volume. A medium range set is the Iqua BHS-302 which is moderately priced and is fairly comfortable to wear.

If you’re looking for a bargain in a set of bluetooth earbuds then you should consider the LG HBM-310. It has the standard features of a power switch and has mono sound. It is an easy to use set of earbuds and is reasonably priced. It would make a good first set for those looking for Bluetooth technology earbuds.

Why You Should Switch To A Computer Backpack

Tech Geek — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:27:47 +0000

Today, more and more people are using laptops for work. They also use the laptops to communicate and to socialize with others. As there is a rise in the number of laptops, there is also a rise in the number of computer backpacks. Why do many people ditch their laptop cases for the computer backpacks?

Computer backpacks are designed with the laptop user in mind. As such, all the comforts that they can think of have been incorporated into the design of the backpack. First of all, the laptop computer backpack comes with ergonomically designed padded shoulder pads. These will provide you with a more comfortable way to carry your backpack on both shoulders. Since the backpack sits on your shoulders, the weight is distributed evenly on your back. Unlike the laptop case which only has one shoulder strap.

With a computer backpack, you also get padded backs to ensure that your laptop is safe and secure. With a computer backpack, the padded backs allow for ventilation and air flow which makes it comfortable for your back and doesn’t make your back too hot.

And the other great thing about computer backpacks, are the compartments and pockets. The most that you can get with a laptop case is three compartments. With computer backpacks there are bigger compartments and room for more items. Some like the SwissGear computer backpack even offers expandable compartments. These can be used to store books and folders.

With the many pockets available you can store almost anything you want from your writing supplies, to your iPod, to your water bottle and even your house keys. Some backpacks offer hidden pockets so you can even stash your wallet or some extra change inside.

Having a computer backpack is definitely a one up over the traditional laptop case. With all the great features it is no wonder many are opting for computer backpacks.