Dell Goes Hybrid with Its New Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop

Being hippie and earth friendly is now easy to achieve। If think being earth friend will sacrifice your chance of being hippie, you are wrong. With Dell Studio Hybrid Mini-PC is the hippest and the coolest PC I have ever seen. This mini-pc is perfect for homes and colleges with minimal space. The Dell Mini-Pc is 80 percent smaller than the standard desktop and uses 70 percent less power. In addition to that, the Dell Mini-Pcʼs packaging is 95 percent recyclable, plus a system recycling kit is also included in the features of this Mini-Pc from Dell. Now who would say that being hippie and earth friendly is not possible?

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New Studio Hybrid PC: Ultra-Small, Colorfully Stylish, “Green”· Puts the PC back on the desktop, or the countertop, or the bookshelf, or the entertainment center· New Inspiron PCs include sub-$800 13-inch laptop
ROUND ROCK, Texas, July 29, 2008 — Dell’s smallest, most personalized and most environmentally responsible consumer PC, the Studio Hybrid, launches today. Available immediately at www.dell.com/hybrid, the PC’s new unique shape and size, personalized with six external jewel-toned color or bamboo finish options, unleashes stylistic expression, inspiration and fun and looks great in any room.
Dell also unveiled two new Inspiron PCs, including the Inspiron 13, a sleek and stylish sub‑$800 13-inch laptop perfect for students heading back to school, available starting next week at Wal-Mart. The Inspiron 518 desktop, available immediately at www.dell.com, is designed for everyday family multi-media activities, be it catching up on favorite TV shows via the Internet, playing online games, and storing and accessing music playlists and digital images.

“The design and craftsmanship of the Studio Hybrid alone are enough to cause you to do a double take,” Michael Tatelman, vice president, global consumer sales and marketing. “Combine that with the performance of this little beauty and its environmentally smart DNA, and you’ve got something truly unique – something that you can make your own.”
Studio Style, Energy Efficient
As with Dell’s recently announced Studio laptops, the Studio Hybrid was designed to enhance personal expression and creative living। Dell’s smallest desktop PC, about the size of a collegiate dictionary, can fit just about anywhere. Depending on the location or decor, the Studio Hybrid can be set up in a vertical or horizontal orientation, and be personalized with a choice of seven optional, interchangeable external finishes or color sleeves: Bamboo, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Slate, and Topaz.

With a starting price of $499, the petite PC has the performance to take on the digitally enlightened user’s everyday activities like creating mash-ups, content for personal web pages, editing and uploading videos and digital photo albums. The Studio Hybrid is at home in the living room, fitting easily into entertainment centers, and connecting to HDTVs via a standard HDMI port. When paired with an optional wireless keyboard, people can easily flip back and forth from watching a favorite broadcast TV show or sporting event to checking online stats, sending email, looking at digital pictures, etc. on the TV. Customers can configure a Studio Hybrid with variety of optional technologies and peripherals to make it truly unique, like:
· Optional Wi-Fi networking – allows people to place the PC anywhere that’s convenient for them.
· Optional wireless keyboard and mouse help ensure a clean desktop, counter top or coffee table.
· Optional Blu-Ray Disc drive for watching high-definition DVDs.
· Optional TV tuner that enables users to watch, pause and record live TV.[i]
“Our goal was to design a desktop that fits in the office or in the living room, or anywhere space is at a premium,” said Michael Scheschuk, desktop product marketing। “We’ve created a desktop PC category that combines style, performance and a high degree of energy efficiency.”

The Dell Studio Hybrid is about 80 percent smaller than the typical desktop minitower, and uses up to 70 percent less energy. In addition to being extremely energy efficient and Energy Star 4.0 compliant, the Studio Hybrid’s unique packaging was designed to be environmentally responsible:
· Reduced packing materials 30 percent by weight.
· Packing materials are also 95 percent recyclable.
· Reduced printed documentation 75 percent by weight.
· System recycling kit is included.
The Studio Hybrid is available today on www.dell.com/hybrid and will be featured in select retailers later this fall.

Fabrik Keeps Your Hard Drive Green

It’s nice to know that even the computer peripherals are now becoming earth friendly. Just like what Fabrik has created. He had designed Fabrik’s Simple Tech Turbo. It is a hard drive designed with rippled side to disperse heat and will eventually terminate the need of a fan. Fabrik’s simple tech turbo is made from a recycled aluminum and bamboo. This hard drive will surely be a hit in the market, since most of our fellowmen are already earth conscious nowadays. I would love to own one once available in our market. This will save energy and will save the earth.

LG develops super-thin e-paper

LG Philips has developed the world's first electronic paper. The e-paper is just 0.3 mm thin, and to be energy efficient the display only uses power when the image changes. And, like every other display ever created, marks another step in man's never-ending quest to find more ways to look at porn.

Disc Pod Rom

The Disc Pod Dispenser laods up a spindle of blank CDs or DVD's and ejects them out one at a time at the push of a button. It costs $14 and does the same job as if you just grabbed a disc off the top, meaning if you buy this you're officially the laziest person on the planet. And me? Well I'm officially the handsomest.

Wall-Mountable Wireless Printer

This is a wall mountable wireless printer designed by Ransmeier & Floyd. It can sit on a surface or hang on the wall and displays printouts like a picture in a frame. Considering how flat screen displays and wireless laptops have evolved it seems weird this is the first flat-printer concept I've ever seen. Unless the one I invented counts. Which it shouldn't, because I just accidentally ran over my printer with my car. It didn't flatten so much as it exploded.

Solid State Drive, an alternative Hard Disk Drive

When we come cross hard disk, people always ask does unbreakable hard disk exist? I do saw before unbreakable Pendrive or USB drive, but never seem before an unbreakable hard disk drive।

As per our understanding, hard disk are make from a disk, with the mechanical motor spin it, the read and write head reading and writing data/file into the disk. While the disk fall down, it might cause the read and write head scratch the disk surface while it spin.
In this case, we need to very careful while we carry hard disk; but does there any hard disk are unbreakable? While I heard about a hard disk throw from 4th floor, and still able to use, 1st of my respond will be “bullshit”

After watch this video, the unbreakable hard disk is not just a legend, just like our USB drive, the same material and concept are using to develope this solid state drive.
Solid State Drive (SSD) also known as RAM Drive, with no moving part(unlike hard disk which spin by motor), it is less fragile then hard disk and also silent compare to hard disk drive.
Every item also have it pros and cons; In my opinion, this kind of hard disk really bring more secure to data lover who can’t afford to loss their data. Faster reading speed, fast random access for reading since it does not require any spin and move the read/write head, noiseless, less power consume for lower capacity Solid State Drive.
Other then this, since this technology has just invented, the capacity are lesser, cost are higher also slow writing speed, and SSD need more power to operate for large capacity drive, and the worst part I dislike is the limited write cycles।

As the comparison shows, hard disk require a disk to spin read and write head, while SSD , solid state drive just embed with some micro chip.
Just for your information, this solid state drive technology started at year 2008, and 2009 will be selling aggressively.

Hard drive

Specifications
The cache memory keeps the data accessing the disk more often to improve overall performance. It is therefore important to have as much as possible ...! The cache size varies from 8 to 32MB per disk drive.
The different speeds of rotationThe speed of rotation of the disk determines the access time is the time that the playhead will need to go to the location of the data. The different speeds are:
5400 rpm (now reserved for laptops, some can provide excellent performance)
7200 rpm (the speed the most prevalent. It is also well integrated into the hard drives for laptops in hard disks for computers fixed)
10 000 rpm (already more scarce it is very popular with gamers who take one or two for the rise in RAID0)
15 000 rpm (restricted servers these drives offer performance out of the ordinary with access time neared 3ms)

Logitech MX620

Logitech’s MX620 is a cordless laser mouse, which means you can use it without cable even for gaming, as it has a higher precision compared to optical mice.Based on the laser technology, it replaces the red LED light used by optical models, with an infrared laser diode which is invisible. This light reflects from the surface beneath to the mouse’s sensor, and the mouse scans all the incoming light sequences, which are then translated into cursor movements on the monitor. The scanned image resolution is higher than in optical mice, and laser mice have a tracking power 20 times higher.With the cordless functionality things get a little bit more complicated. Like many of you I asked myself what’s the difference between a wireless mouse and a cordless mouse, so i hurried to find some clues to get the big picture and make you understand too.

Logitech’s MX620 is a cordless laser mouse, which means you can use it without cable even for gaming, as it has a higher precision compared to optical mice.Based on the laser technology, it replaces the red LED light used by optical models, with an infrared laser diode which is invisible. This light reflects from the surface beneath to the mouse’s sensor, and the mouse scans all the incoming light sequences, which are then translated into cursor movements on the monitor. The scanned image resolution is higher than in optical mice, and laser mice have a tracking power 20 times higher.With the cordless functionality things get a little bit more complicated. Like many of you I asked myself what’s the difference between a wireless mouse and a cordless mouse, so i hurried to find some clues to get the big picture and make you understand too.

Microsoft Explorer Wireless Notebook Mouse

In the battle of the laser mouse versus optical mouse the laser technology wins because of its surface tracking capability which is 20 times more, compared to the optical mouse.Microsoft enhanced this feature by using a new technology called BlueTrack, which enables laser mice tracking on virtually any surface. Based on this innovation, the upcoming mice will be the most advanced models ever created, because they combine the width and power of optical technology with the precision of laser tracking, so you’ll be able to use these gadgets even on granite kitchen countertops and carpets."Research shows that people aren't sitting at a desk all day, but they've gone mobile. In fact, 72 percent of PCs sold are notebook PCs, and consumers need a mouse that can go with them anywhere," said Mark DePue, platforms engineering manager at Microsoft and co-inventor of BlueTrack Technology. "BlueTrack Technology excels in areas where optical and laser technologies were falling short. Laser mice, for example, have a difficult time working on some common home surfaces, including granite andmarble."

Laser technology is also sensitive to dust and dirt accumulation during travel, which can lead to poor tracking performance,” added David Bohn, senior engineering architect at Microsoft and BlueTrack Technology co-inventor. “With BlueTrack Technology you can rest easier about where your mouse will or won't track - it works just about everywhere, just like you."How does this technology work? – BlueTrack uses a large and blue beam, which is no less than 4 times larger as the standard laser beams, and specular optics architecture, combined with an image sensor designed by Microsoft and proprietary pixel geometry, in order to create a high-contrast image of the surface beneath the mouse.

I’m happy to announce you that the upcoming mice featuring this new technology will be available in November at Best Buy stores. To find them you should search for the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, first model coming at a price of $99.95, while the notebook companion having a price set at $79.95. Now let’s see their features!Microsoft Explorer Mouse and the Mini version sport a chrome finish and blue lights at the bottom and are wireless, using the 2.4GHz technology, which allows you to use them from up to 30 feet away from the micro receiver.

Microsoft Explorer has a battery status indicator and charging base, while the Mini powers from 2 AA batteries. One full charge keeps the mouse operating for up to 3 weeks, but the Microsoft Explorer Mini has a battery life of up to 6 months.The Tilt Wheel Technology provides 4-way scrolling, while other features include customizable buttons, Both computer mouses bring with a 3-year warranty available Worldwide.

Cyber Snipa Stinger Gaming Mouse

Gaming mice have a few important characteristics required by professional gamers, and these include laser technology, high surface tracking resolution with adjustable levels, the capability to memorize game profiles with special functions assigned to the buttons, a high ergonomic level for intensive gaming and several hours of non-stop clicking, as well as adjustable weight to match all hand moves.

One gaming mouse model with the highest customer ratings is the Cyber Snipa Stinger developed by Cyber Sport Pty Ltd, an Australian company known as a worldwide provider of cool high-end gaming accessories. It has several product categories including Cyber Snipa, which includes the Stinger mouse model.It looks very similar with the Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse from OCZ Technology, which works based on the same principles. Both are capable of 7,080 frames per second speeds, 45 inches per second tracking speed, 3,200 dpi laser via 4 dpi levels combined, on-board memory, and come with 7 cartridges for adjusting the mouse’ weight.

In Stinger’s case, the USB connectivity for the computer supports up to 1,000Hz data rate, doubling the Dominatrix’s feature, while the on-board memory supports macros for all the 6 customizable buttons, so if you have 3 perfect profiles, the mouse stores 18 macros in total.With the adjustable DPI functionality with 2000, 1600, 800 and 400 and the specific button on the mouse you can reach the full 3,200.Cyber Snipa Stinger has no less than 9 buttons including the 6 programmable for the 8kb of on-board memory, 16-bit ultra-wide data path, 7 removable weighs of 20 grams each, and 4 super size easy glide feet.

Gaming Mouse Nova Slider X 600 Has Indestructible Ceramic Feet

When it comes to Gaming on a PC, the best accessory you need to have is the gaming mouse. If you were not sure if the Sidewinder X8 Gaming Mouse would be a good buy, you must also consider this mouse for Gaming on a PC. The all new Nova Slider X 600 has enormous sensitivity of up to 3200 dpi and uses indestructible ceramic super-glide mouse feet which further enhance the speed and precision of the mouse.
The Nova X 600 Mouse has five color options for the lighting and provides you an option to select three mouse profiles. It has eight programmable buttons, and the cord is attached on the side as opposed to the default top like in most Mice out there.
Other notable feature is that the X 600 has a gold-plated USB connector. Nova is also planning to produce and provide a 16.5-inch x 11.5-inch “Over Slide” mouse pad which Nova claims to be the best add-on for the Nova X 600 Mouse. The “Over Slide” promises “zero lag and optimal conditions” for the Gaming Mouse.

Saitek Cyborg 3200dpi Gaming Mouse Is Ugly, Super Customizable

Saitek continues on the path of insane 3200dpi laser gaming mice, though its latest, the Cyborg, seems to take a cue from Logitech's G9 design-wise with a boatload of customization options—unless you're a leftie (ha!). Besides being similarly ugly, you can adjust the grip by sliding the front section forward or backward, rather than pop the outer shell off entirely. Its four-way scroll wheel also has adjustable speed settings, which Saitek says is unique for a gaming mouse. Finally, two of its buttons are apparently "freely programmable" in addition to built-in media controls. Oh, and like any high-end gaming mouse of late—a useless trend if ever there was—it has swappable weights.

Sharkoon Rush FireGlider Gaming Mouse

Sharkoon has added to its range of gaming peripherals with their new Rush FireGlider Gaming Mouse which, apart from sporting a particularly gaudy design (may appeal to some, certainly not to others) comes with all the features one would expect from a laser mouse developed specifically with gamers in mind such as adjustable tracking resolution, a built-in weighting system and those all important Teflon feet ensuring ‘ultra-smooth movement on hard surfaces’.
Here’s the official press release:
Sharkoon Rush FireGlider: Laser mouse with flame-decor, six programmable buttons, a weight tuning system and DPI selector switch.
Sharkoon has expanded its Rush gamer line with a new, high-quality laser mouse. The Sharkoon FireGlider Gaming Mouse features an ergonomically formed body, six programmable buttons, weight tuning system and a stylish high-gloss flame design. The black thumb pad features a no-slip grip with angled slits to provide excellent stability even in the most frantic of situations.
The high-quality ADNS-6010 sensor has a maximum resolution of 3600 DPI (7080 fps) and can handle acceleration speeds of up to 20 Gs. The refresh rate can be adjusted on the fly from 600 - 3600 DPI, and multi-colour LEDs show users what the current rate is. Super fast Teflon mouse feet allow for ultra-smooth movement on hard surfaces.

With the integrated weight tuning system gamers are able to adjust the weight of the mouse to their individual preferences or specific gaming situations. A specially designed magazine holds up to seven metal weights, adjusting the weight from 118 to 135 grams.
The Sharkoon FireGlider has six buttons and a scroll wheel, six of which are programmable with the included control software to ease both gaming and day to day PC functions. With the onboard memory, gamers can load useful macros for specific actions. The Sharkoon FireGlider has a 1.8m cable, connects via USB and comes with support for Windows 2000, XP, XP (64) and Vista x86. Included with the mouse is one set of replacement mouse feet.

Samsung 2253LW 22″ Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ DVI

Immerse yourself in your digital entertainment. With an ultra-fast 2 ms response time, you’ll experience virtually no blurring when watching movies or playing video games. Add to that an 8,000:1 contrast ratio for superior quality color and a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution that lets you see the sharpest details, and you’re ready for the ultimate viewing experience. This stylish widescreen monitor was made for you and your lifestyle.
It’s all in the details. Everything you see becomes perfectly clear with an amazing 1,680 x 1,050 resolution. Complimented with a slim, stylish design, this widescreen is a perfect fit no matter where you use it.

Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

Technical DetailsRapid-charging base station makes sure the mouse is always ready, and the lithium-ion battery never needs replacingUniversal page forward and back, plus an application switch that quickly moves between open windowsWheel tilts for side-to-side scrollingCruise Control rocker for speed-scrolling up and down, and zoom with a click of the wheelCompatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, and Macintosh OS X and higher Product Details.

MX™ Revolution

Smarter, faster, and fully loaded. Take command with powerful new controls that let you fly through large documents at hyper-speed, or navigate lists, slides, and image collections with click-to-click precision. Toggle effortlessly between open applications. Perform instant web searches with the click of a button.

3. TouchStream LP, Fingerworks

These mystical keyboards originally retailed for $340 but since FingerWorks has been bought out and no longer produces keyboards, TouchStream LPs in great condition have started selling at inflated prices to fanatics. You can look for yours on eBay if you don’t mind spending hundreds on used computer accessories.