Do you have a “totaled” or wiped out Dell computer? Do you want to be a more socially aware and environmentally concerned techie-owner by looking for ways to have your unit recycled? Here’s some good news! You can recycle your empty Dell computers by availing of the company’s Global Consumer Recycling Program, which aims to offer computer owners like you free, highly convenient and ecologically sound choices in order to recycle or refurbish. This social awareness project, which started in 1991, has helped thousands of computer owners worldwide and has provided a platform for them to help in the global effort to reduce solid waste. Whether a replacement product is purchased or not, the computer company will extend the free recycling service.
Dell, which uses the tagline “Dell believes no computer should go to waste” for the said project, encourages owners to free up some space by giving up useless or semi-working units and make room for better technology. The computer manufacturing giant offers an environmentally friendly method based on their Asset Recovery Services Program, which is in collaboration with the ecology and human health watchdog Environmental Protection Agency.
The company accepts any make, year or model of desktops and notebooks and they even need not be manufactured by Dell or Dell.com! The owner of an empty Dell computer can even just sit back and relax as Dell will gladly pick the unit up from the owner’s home.
Interested donors are encouraged to go online to check Dell’s official website and find out how the recycling program works.
Alternatively, an owner can recycle an empty Dell computer by dropping it off at a local plastic recycling plant. The establishment may still make use of the computer’s plastic components in order to create other products.
In case a computer unit can still be used somehow, these do not necessarily need to go directly to the recycling department. These can still be donated to a foundation which helps disabled and less fortunate children and adults in various communities. Dell will also pick the unit up from the computer owner’s home.
Indeed, to recycle an empty Dell computer will go a long way in keeping the planet clean from waste and more eco-friendly.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Printers in the Market
When it comes to a color laser printer, one needs to choose the right one. Good quality and image resolution can make all the difference between mediocre and outstanding printouts. In this article, we provide reviews of the top 5 color laser printers in the market today.
1. DELL 3000cn
Among all the printer reviews, this one tops the list with a good margin. This compact, 25 ppm monochrome, 5 ppm color printer has a 2400x600 dpi resolution. The DELL 3000cn measures about 16.7x16.5x17 inches and weighs approximately 53 pounds. It has excellent color laser output quality as well as expandability. It is also compatible with Windows, Mac as well as Linux systems. Even small sized fonts are easily readable due to the superior quality of print. Its starter toner print cartridges come with a speed of 2000 pages for black and white and 1000 pages for color printouts. What makes it top the list are its superior quality of text as well as good, solid graphics – all at a very reasonable price.
2. Oki printing solutions C3400n
This printer is high on speed with 20 black and white pages printed per minute and 16 color pages every minute. It has a resolution capacity of 1200x600 dpi. It has about 4 print cartridges with a capacity of 1000 pages each. What places it second on the list is its speed and reasonably good text and graphics, all of which come at a surprisingly affordable price.
3. Brother HL 2700CN
This color laser printer is aimed primary for office usage as opposed to home use. It has a monochrome speed of 31 ppm and color of 8 ppm. The Brother HL 2700CN comes with starter toner print cartridges with a shelf life of 5000 pages for black and white and 3000 pages for three colors. What sets this one apart are the presence of both parallel and USB 2.0 and even 10/100TX networking ability.
4. Lexmark C510
This small office beauty prints with exceptional color and sharpness. Especially targeted at small business groups, the Lexmark C510 color laser printer provides plenty of features at a very affordable price. The printer comes in three varieties, has a mono speed of 30 ppm, 8 ppm color speed and is much faster than any other pure monochrome printers.
5. Samsung CLP500
With sharpness and brilliance in its printing as well as good mono and color speeds of 20 and 5 ppm respectively, this color laser printer comes at a reasonable price. It has a color resolution of 1200x600 dpi, good print quality and is quieter compared to its counterparts. The Samsung CLP500 has a print capacity of about 600 sheets, has a 64 MB memory, has both parallel and USB 2.0. The downer for this one is its bulky appearance (it measures 20x18.5x16 inches) and heavy weight (approximately 80 pounds). It’s best suited for people for whom color quality is paramount and not so much the volume of work.
1. DELL 3000cn
Among all the printer reviews, this one tops the list with a good margin. This compact, 25 ppm monochrome, 5 ppm color printer has a 2400x600 dpi resolution. The DELL 3000cn measures about 16.7x16.5x17 inches and weighs approximately 53 pounds. It has excellent color laser output quality as well as expandability. It is also compatible with Windows, Mac as well as Linux systems. Even small sized fonts are easily readable due to the superior quality of print. Its starter toner print cartridges come with a speed of 2000 pages for black and white and 1000 pages for color printouts. What makes it top the list are its superior quality of text as well as good, solid graphics – all at a very reasonable price.
2. Oki printing solutions C3400n
This printer is high on speed with 20 black and white pages printed per minute and 16 color pages every minute. It has a resolution capacity of 1200x600 dpi. It has about 4 print cartridges with a capacity of 1000 pages each. What places it second on the list is its speed and reasonably good text and graphics, all of which come at a surprisingly affordable price.
3. Brother HL 2700CN
This color laser printer is aimed primary for office usage as opposed to home use. It has a monochrome speed of 31 ppm and color of 8 ppm. The Brother HL 2700CN comes with starter toner print cartridges with a shelf life of 5000 pages for black and white and 3000 pages for three colors. What sets this one apart are the presence of both parallel and USB 2.0 and even 10/100TX networking ability.
4. Lexmark C510
This small office beauty prints with exceptional color and sharpness. Especially targeted at small business groups, the Lexmark C510 color laser printer provides plenty of features at a very affordable price. The printer comes in three varieties, has a mono speed of 30 ppm, 8 ppm color speed and is much faster than any other pure monochrome printers.
5. Samsung CLP500
With sharpness and brilliance in its printing as well as good mono and color speeds of 20 and 5 ppm respectively, this color laser printer comes at a reasonable price. It has a color resolution of 1200x600 dpi, good print quality and is quieter compared to its counterparts. The Samsung CLP500 has a print capacity of about 600 sheets, has a 64 MB memory, has both parallel and USB 2.0. The downer for this one is its bulky appearance (it measures 20x18.5x16 inches) and heavy weight (approximately 80 pounds). It’s best suited for people for whom color quality is paramount and not so much the volume of work.
Your Home Office
So, you may quickly guess that this article is being written from a home office. I have a few ideas about saving ink and paper and am sure that everybody else working in a home office does as well. Here are some of the great and common ideas that home office denizens have come up with to save on ink, ink cartridges and paper.
Reduce, reuse
Shop for deals and returns
Try refills
Put four images on one page for draft work
Use all the ink
Do not print everything – Just because there is an image or text on the screen in front of you does not mean that you need to print it. This especially goes for internet pages. An internet page will find ink and ink cartridges working overtime to blend all the colors together for the desired look. If you must print the page use black ink only and save the other three for your presentation drafts.
Reuse/reduce – Just so it’s not left out of the mix, use both sides of the page. You might also find savings in using the legal size paper that you only used 20 sheets of. Mine sat forever until I began using it for drafts. If there is a large presentation coming up think about putting 4-6 printed pages on one page. Ink will go that much farther and since you are really just trying to get a look at how it will look the size shouldn’t matter too much. This will save loads of ink cartridge and paper.
Deals/returns- When you do run out of ink shop at a store that will give you a deal on recycling the ink cartridge. If you are replacing all four ink cartridges at one time there are stores out there that will give you $12.00, which of course will go toward the$ 60.00 or so for new ink cartridges.
Refills – Some swear by refills others do not. If they work for you go for it. Refill Ink is an individual thing and can save some cash so you decide. So try refills as it may make a difference to the overall cost.
Use all the ink The low ink window is like a bell ringing for a dog. The window comes up and a trip to the store is needed right away. Don’t be swayed. There is likely quite a bit of ink left in the ink cartridge. Remember that the ink comes out in a spray so it doesn’t take much. Use it all and then shake the ink cartridge to break any Ink clogs up, especially in humid climes.
There are like many more home office tips and tricks that can be used to save money in the home office. The real trick is to slow down half a step and think about the actions that your hands are making. If you have gotten into a particular habit you could be wasting materials like ink cartridges and ink.
Reduce, reuse
Shop for deals and returns
Try refills
Put four images on one page for draft work
Use all the ink
Do not print everything – Just because there is an image or text on the screen in front of you does not mean that you need to print it. This especially goes for internet pages. An internet page will find ink and ink cartridges working overtime to blend all the colors together for the desired look. If you must print the page use black ink only and save the other three for your presentation drafts.
Reuse/reduce – Just so it’s not left out of the mix, use both sides of the page. You might also find savings in using the legal size paper that you only used 20 sheets of. Mine sat forever until I began using it for drafts. If there is a large presentation coming up think about putting 4-6 printed pages on one page. Ink will go that much farther and since you are really just trying to get a look at how it will look the size shouldn’t matter too much. This will save loads of ink cartridge and paper.
Deals/returns- When you do run out of ink shop at a store that will give you a deal on recycling the ink cartridge. If you are replacing all four ink cartridges at one time there are stores out there that will give you $12.00, which of course will go toward the$ 60.00 or so for new ink cartridges.
Refills – Some swear by refills others do not. If they work for you go for it. Refill Ink is an individual thing and can save some cash so you decide. So try refills as it may make a difference to the overall cost.
Use all the ink The low ink window is like a bell ringing for a dog. The window comes up and a trip to the store is needed right away. Don’t be swayed. There is likely quite a bit of ink left in the ink cartridge. Remember that the ink comes out in a spray so it doesn’t take much. Use it all and then shake the ink cartridge to break any Ink clogs up, especially in humid climes.
There are like many more home office tips and tricks that can be used to save money in the home office. The real trick is to slow down half a step and think about the actions that your hands are making. If you have gotten into a particular habit you could be wasting materials like ink cartridges and ink.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
HP iPAQ HX2795 Pocket PC
The iPAQ hx2795 Pocket PC is among the most popular iPAQ models in the last year or so. This specific model has had quite a stir around it, as some users reported it as "buggy" (has bugs that disturb it's operation), and I thought it would be better to set the record straight about this device. First, let's take a look at its' features:
1.3.5" TFT Active Matrix screen with 16-bit color. This touch screen is very handy, and has become the leading standard in the PDA industry. It doesn't require you to use any of those stylus pens the Palm One has become famous for. This is actually a good thing as the pens get lost all the time.
2.IrDA, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b data link protocols
3.Includes touch-screen, five-way navigation button and stylus input sources
4.Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system usually comes with the device. This operation system is quite an improvement if you compare it to it to it's predecessors.
Now that's a pretty basic feature list. NO phone integration ability like the HP iPAQ H6315 PDA Pocket PC Phone, and not even a SVGA color set - you only get 16-bit platform with this device. By the way - the lower color quality help the PDA performance, so this can work out well for you if you're not into colors in a big way. So we're looking at a pretty basic set of features, aimed at people with basic needs.
Now let's take a look at a few of the more common complaints people had with this PDA:
1.The most common complaint that people have is that the device doesn't sync well with PC's that have a Windows XP system installed on them. This can be quite a problem if your computer has the XP OS. Anyway, if you have problems with that you can always contact HP's support and they should help you out.
2.The basic set of features may be disappointing to people who are looking and expecting for more.
To conclude, the HP iPAQ hx2795 Pocket PC is a standard device that does the standard operation of an average pocket PC. If your budget is low - about $280, and your demands are not too high, this may be the device for you.
If you are not a techie in any way, you may want to avoid this device, as technical problem seem to rise more often with it. These problems are related mainly to the operating system and the synchronization with a PC.
1.3.5" TFT Active Matrix screen with 16-bit color. This touch screen is very handy, and has become the leading standard in the PDA industry. It doesn't require you to use any of those stylus pens the Palm One has become famous for. This is actually a good thing as the pens get lost all the time.
2.IrDA, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b data link protocols
3.Includes touch-screen, five-way navigation button and stylus input sources
4.Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system usually comes with the device. This operation system is quite an improvement if you compare it to it to it's predecessors.
Now that's a pretty basic feature list. NO phone integration ability like the HP iPAQ H6315 PDA Pocket PC Phone, and not even a SVGA color set - you only get 16-bit platform with this device. By the way - the lower color quality help the PDA performance, so this can work out well for you if you're not into colors in a big way. So we're looking at a pretty basic set of features, aimed at people with basic needs.
Now let's take a look at a few of the more common complaints people had with this PDA:
1.The most common complaint that people have is that the device doesn't sync well with PC's that have a Windows XP system installed on them. This can be quite a problem if your computer has the XP OS. Anyway, if you have problems with that you can always contact HP's support and they should help you out.
2.The basic set of features may be disappointing to people who are looking and expecting for more.
To conclude, the HP iPAQ hx2795 Pocket PC is a standard device that does the standard operation of an average pocket PC. If your budget is low - about $280, and your demands are not too high, this may be the device for you.
If you are not a techie in any way, you may want to avoid this device, as technical problem seem to rise more often with it. These problems are related mainly to the operating system and the synchronization with a PC.
PDA GPS Built In
One of the most useful and exciting features of the newer PDA's, is their ability to serve as real time maps. A PDA GPS built in system serves two purposes - it can help you keep track of your busy schedule as every PDA does, and, it can help you find your way to just about anywhere. You will no more get lost trying to find your way to a new client, to see your son's soccer game, or in a new city. Some of the PDA\s on the market don't have a GPS Built In system, so they require a special receiver that has to be bought separately and attached to the PDA.
The PDA's we'll discuss are PDA GPS Built In devices. You get them with the GPS system already integrated into the machine itself - the receiver, the maps, the antenna. Nothing needs to be added.
So here are the selected few pocket PC's that have a BuitIn global positioning navigation system:
1.Pharos Traveler GPS 525 - Includes maps and all your personal data. $388-$529
2.Mobile Crossing WayPoint 200 - A Good PDA and a great GPS. Too Expensive - $599.
3.Mio 168RS (GPS/PDA combo) - practical and cheaper than others. -$209
4.Garmin iQue M5 - Excellent navigation software makes this one of the best PDA/GPS combos. It's expensive - $599
5.Asus MyPal A636 - This is a PDA with a built-in GPS receiver that puts maps and directions on an equal footing with appointments and e-mail. While it delivers accurate directions and long battery life, it's a bit sluggish - not priced yet.
No matter what you use your global positioning navigation system for, you will find that the improvement over traditional paper maps is startling. Instead of trying to drive with the map folded on the steering wheel, the navigation system on your PDA can give you step by step and turn by turn directions to guide you right to your destination. No more stopping at every gas station for directions. Your satellite connected PDA will give you great instructions and keep you from getting lost.
If you are traveling on a regular bases, and often to unknown destination, you'll probably want to consider getting a PDA/GPS combo device. The cost will be considrably less than purchasing these two products separately. Why not stop by your local computer store or internet retailer and take advantage of this great technological breakthrough?
The PDA's we'll discuss are PDA GPS Built In devices. You get them with the GPS system already integrated into the machine itself - the receiver, the maps, the antenna. Nothing needs to be added.
So here are the selected few pocket PC's that have a BuitIn global positioning navigation system:
1.Pharos Traveler GPS 525 - Includes maps and all your personal data. $388-$529
2.Mobile Crossing WayPoint 200 - A Good PDA and a great GPS. Too Expensive - $599.
3.Mio 168RS (GPS/PDA combo) - practical and cheaper than others. -$209
4.Garmin iQue M5 - Excellent navigation software makes this one of the best PDA/GPS combos. It's expensive - $599
5.Asus MyPal A636 - This is a PDA with a built-in GPS receiver that puts maps and directions on an equal footing with appointments and e-mail. While it delivers accurate directions and long battery life, it's a bit sluggish - not priced yet.
No matter what you use your global positioning navigation system for, you will find that the improvement over traditional paper maps is startling. Instead of trying to drive with the map folded on the steering wheel, the navigation system on your PDA can give you step by step and turn by turn directions to guide you right to your destination. No more stopping at every gas station for directions. Your satellite connected PDA will give you great instructions and keep you from getting lost.
If you are traveling on a regular bases, and often to unknown destination, you'll probably want to consider getting a PDA/GPS combo device. The cost will be considrably less than purchasing these two products separately. Why not stop by your local computer store or internet retailer and take advantage of this great technological breakthrough?
iPAQ Case
So you want on and purchased that iPAQ you always dreamed of. Good for you. Now you really need to start thinking about getting a proper case for your iPAQ pocket pc. Why a special case? What's wrong with the standard case they gave you when you bought the machine, or maybe go without one at all?
Here are a few compelling reasons why we all need to put our HP iPAQ's in cases:
1.They are vulnerable. A pocket pc is a delicate instrument, that can be harmed if it gets hit, or dropped to the floor. Also - the screen can be easily scratched.
2.Humidity and wetness. Never forget that a PDA is an electronic device. With many people taking their PDA's out to lunch, getting some coffee spilt on your iPAQ is defiantly a possibility. So you want to protect them against these kind of accidents.
3.It looks better- if you are grooming a business or professional career, be aware that everything about you should project professionalism. An good looking PDA case will help you make that impression upon your surroundings.
I hope you are convinced by now as to how important it is to put a case around your iPAQ. Basicall, there are two types of cases: soft cases (leather, nylon), and hard (metal, plastic). Let's look at a few examples of good looking as well as practical case types:
1. Leather Wallet HP iPAQ - this case is a soft, leather like case. It will make your iPAQ look like an expensive wallet. The case also has room for other document, money, id's etc. You can use this case to take over your existing wallet and make room for you PDA as well. This can be a smart move.
2. Metal Deluxe Case - made of anodized aircraft grade aluminum. This material is scratch proof and can be the best protection available for your PDA. It's also stainless and un breakable. This case will protect your iPAQ investment.
3. Black Leather Open Face Case for hp iPAQ - This case is probably the most practical of them all. The case is crafted of premium leather, provides protection to you PDA, and the screen and keyboeard are covered with transparent plastic, so you can use your iPAQ without getting it out of the case. Case also has holes or cut-outs for headphones, buttons, loudspeakers etc ensures that none of the PDA's functions is lost when in the case.
These are just a few examples of from the vast world of PDA cases. So you have no problem what so ever to get yourself one of those cases and protect your investment. Be sure you or so you won't regret it later.
Here are a few compelling reasons why we all need to put our HP iPAQ's in cases:
1.They are vulnerable. A pocket pc is a delicate instrument, that can be harmed if it gets hit, or dropped to the floor. Also - the screen can be easily scratched.
2.Humidity and wetness. Never forget that a PDA is an electronic device. With many people taking their PDA's out to lunch, getting some coffee spilt on your iPAQ is defiantly a possibility. So you want to protect them against these kind of accidents.
3.It looks better- if you are grooming a business or professional career, be aware that everything about you should project professionalism. An good looking PDA case will help you make that impression upon your surroundings.
I hope you are convinced by now as to how important it is to put a case around your iPAQ. Basicall, there are two types of cases: soft cases (leather, nylon), and hard (metal, plastic). Let's look at a few examples of good looking as well as practical case types:
1. Leather Wallet HP iPAQ - this case is a soft, leather like case. It will make your iPAQ look like an expensive wallet. The case also has room for other document, money, id's etc. You can use this case to take over your existing wallet and make room for you PDA as well. This can be a smart move.
2. Metal Deluxe Case - made of anodized aircraft grade aluminum. This material is scratch proof and can be the best protection available for your PDA. It's also stainless and un breakable. This case will protect your iPAQ investment.
3. Black Leather Open Face Case for hp iPAQ - This case is probably the most practical of them all. The case is crafted of premium leather, provides protection to you PDA, and the screen and keyboeard are covered with transparent plastic, so you can use your iPAQ without getting it out of the case. Case also has holes or cut-outs for headphones, buttons, loudspeakers etc ensures that none of the PDA's functions is lost when in the case.
These are just a few examples of from the vast world of PDA cases. So you have no problem what so ever to get yourself one of those cases and protect your investment. Be sure you or so you won't regret it later.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Acer Notebooks
The Acer is a brand of notebooks that sits somewhere in the middle. For most people the idea of them being on the high end of quality is usually nonexistent, with most choosing some of the more decorated brands. However when critiques rated these notebooks, they were pleasantly surprised and found most of them to be even better than previously thought. This view has changed most minds about the Acer notebook family. With just a few mild complaints, these notebooks were rated very well.
Acer Aspire 8940G is a notebook with a lot of charm. It offers an Intel core 17 processor with 8GB system memory. You can have the optional blu-ray feature with a player and writer and Dolby-optimized sound system. This notebook offers a super multi webcam that provides many features when using the video camera. It has cine surround speakers that allow its five speakers to provide a high quality sound that make movie and video watching high quality.
The notebook also has a huge screen at 18.4". It has a large glass screen looking monitor that rates not so well on the glare and reflection aspects. The keyboard is set up well, with large flat buttons and a mouse pad that is responsive to the touch, with no lag to it. However, some complained that the mouse pad was too big, making it set up when it wasn`t needed.
The Acer notebook 4810 Timeline is a great new notebook. It offers 14" of monitor space for just the right amount of viewing. It also has an eight hour battery life which makes it very user friendly and appealing to those that travel. It can be both an Intel core 2 solo and a Pentium dual core processor a 3GB or a 4GB Ram. It offers a 5 in 1 media card reader and Intel GMA integrated graphics. Its portable weight of 2 kg makes it competitive with its rivals. The weight and size was actually one of the pluses to this notebook. It is very thin and light weight, making it easy to carry and travel with.
The ultra low voltage makes the battery life in this notebook last up to eight hours. It has a professional look to it that many critiques like. With all of the glamour associated with some trendy notebooks, many feel that the sophisticated look of the grays and blacks on the Acer notebooks give it that business savvy look and appeal.
The Acer Aspire 5536 is a 15.6 inch high definition screen display that has ATI radeon HD graphics and an AMD turion time`s 2 dual core processor. This notebook is also light weight and fairly thin. The excellent graphics make it ideal for watching movies and using the internet in style. The monitor offers minimal glare and reflection for a nice view. The keyboard is laid out nicely with lots of space and room for the fingers to reach buttons comfortably. The price tag is right for anyone looking for a nice notebook at a decent price. This product is aimed at students or people using it at home for personal use.
In general the Acer surprised many critiques with its high quality where it counted. With just minimal complaints standing against it, it makes them great buys for anyone looking to purchase a notebook without a hefty price tag.
Acer Aspire 8940G is a notebook with a lot of charm. It offers an Intel core 17 processor with 8GB system memory. You can have the optional blu-ray feature with a player and writer and Dolby-optimized sound system. This notebook offers a super multi webcam that provides many features when using the video camera. It has cine surround speakers that allow its five speakers to provide a high quality sound that make movie and video watching high quality.
The notebook also has a huge screen at 18.4". It has a large glass screen looking monitor that rates not so well on the glare and reflection aspects. The keyboard is set up well, with large flat buttons and a mouse pad that is responsive to the touch, with no lag to it. However, some complained that the mouse pad was too big, making it set up when it wasn`t needed.
The Acer notebook 4810 Timeline is a great new notebook. It offers 14" of monitor space for just the right amount of viewing. It also has an eight hour battery life which makes it very user friendly and appealing to those that travel. It can be both an Intel core 2 solo and a Pentium dual core processor a 3GB or a 4GB Ram. It offers a 5 in 1 media card reader and Intel GMA integrated graphics. Its portable weight of 2 kg makes it competitive with its rivals. The weight and size was actually one of the pluses to this notebook. It is very thin and light weight, making it easy to carry and travel with.
The ultra low voltage makes the battery life in this notebook last up to eight hours. It has a professional look to it that many critiques like. With all of the glamour associated with some trendy notebooks, many feel that the sophisticated look of the grays and blacks on the Acer notebooks give it that business savvy look and appeal.
The Acer Aspire 5536 is a 15.6 inch high definition screen display that has ATI radeon HD graphics and an AMD turion time`s 2 dual core processor. This notebook is also light weight and fairly thin. The excellent graphics make it ideal for watching movies and using the internet in style. The monitor offers minimal glare and reflection for a nice view. The keyboard is laid out nicely with lots of space and room for the fingers to reach buttons comfortably. The price tag is right for anyone looking for a nice notebook at a decent price. This product is aimed at students or people using it at home for personal use.
In general the Acer surprised many critiques with its high quality where it counted. With just minimal complaints standing against it, it makes them great buys for anyone looking to purchase a notebook without a hefty price tag.
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