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The Cheapest Linux Laptop

May 29th, 2008 by Dave

People want the best gadgets that they can have without having to spend too much on it. Oftentimes, the good stuffs are always the most expensive ones especially the branded ones. That is life and no one can change that. But there are a lot of stores that offer quality gadgets with a reasonable price alongside it. People on the budget try to look for things that can cater to their needs without spending too much on it.

Example, you want to buy a laptop that has relatively nice features and will be able to function properly. Branded laptops especially those that already have created a name for themselves tend to price their items higher. If you look and ask around, there are some laptops that can provide you the same functions you are looking for without costing a fortune.

Your look is over. There is a laptop that has Linux as its operating system and this is considered to be the world’s cheapest laptop. Bestlink’s Alpha 400 is forecasted to be a great hit among the people because of its relatively lower price when compared to the other laptops.

If you purchase this laptop which is a 1 GB model, it will cost you around $219. The price for the 2GB model is about $250. These prices can even get lower when you’ll be buying by the bulk like for the office or for school use which will cost you only $180.

The aforementioned laptop has a 128MB of RAM, your choice of having a 1 or 2GB flash storage and a 400MHz Xburst 32-bit CPU. It may not have a built in WiFi feature but the unit comes with a WiFi dongle so that would not be a problem. Aside from that, the laptop has a display of seven inches and has a resolution of 800 x 400. The Alpha 400 laptop can run on either Windows or Linux.alpha400

Other specifications include three USB ports and a 10/100MB Ethernet Interface as its broadband interface. The unit also has an earphone and mic jack. In addition, it has a standard keyboard and a mouse for its input devices. It supports an SD card rabbit for its external storage. Some of the network accesses it has are CDMA, WiFi and ADSL. GPRS can also one of the network accesses, but it is only optional. The dimension of the laptop is 21.2 x 14.2 x 3.3cm and weighs around 0.70 kg.

Even though the specs are just like any other ordinary computer or laptop, still the price is cheaper than others. Quality and affordable gadgets are always a hit.

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Flexible Keyboard

May 24th, 2008 by Dave

Having a personal computer is perhaps one of the most important things you should have. You can do so many things with the PC. Typing in documents or files that you need to print, playing games whether online or not and editing photos can all be done here without any hassle. Also, with today’s technology, such as the internet, communication can be done with just a click on the mouse. Unlike before where it will take several days, months or even years to get a reply, with the internet, people are able to talk in real time.

But there are times that people are not satisfied with what their PC looks like. So they would put stickers or other decorations that can be added in order to make this more personalized. There are even shoppes that offer to put a cover or skin to your gadgets to make it funkier. One trend that is booming among the youth and adults too is having customized skins for their laptops, mobile phones and other gadgets.

There are also some that do the upgrading themselves. They try to make their hard dflexi keyboardrive’s memory have a bigger information capacity. Even the speakers are slowly being upgraded and the designs are being more modern. The mouse is getting smaller and smaller in order to cater to the various sizes of laptops and computers nowadays. Of course if you have a small laptop, naturally you would want to have a small mouse.

Monitors too are getting larger and slimmer as well as having better resolution. People want bigger monitors so that they can see the files or the things that they are doing better and clearer. It also seems to be hip if you have a large yet thin monitor. You look to be updated and going with the flow as technology reinvents itself in one way or another.

As for the keyboard, there are keyboards that can still function even though they are physically connected to the central processing unit or CPU. They can be linked through a wireless connection. There is also a keyboard in the market that is really flexible and as a VOIP phone already built in. Such keyboard is made from a silicone material that is of utmost quality. Aside from being thin, it too is also light in weight. The built in VOIP phone is fully functional and has a dial pad, speaker and microphone.

The keyboard is recommended for office and family use. It too can support various internet phones as well as some chatting software such as Skype phone. It has a creative and unique design, voice communication, water-proof surface, carrying convenience and can be rolled up without any hassle. More so, apart from having a silicone surface, this keyboard has ergonomics and a concave keycap. It also has two USB port hubs. It is able to support Windows XP and Vista.

The flexible keyboard weighs around 242 grams and has dimension of approximately 340 x 136 x 88mm. If you’re planning to buy this peculiar keyboard, be ready to shed out about $40.

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Swiss Army USB

May 24th, 2008 by Dave

Men are commonly seen owning a Swiss knife because it is able to provide the needed things in one handy object. Aside from its portability, Swiss knives are able to store a lot of tools in just one instrument. Commonly seen in a Swiss knife are scissors, knife, nail file and the likes. They easily slide in and out of their pods to avoid any unwanted accidents. Though sticking out one of these blades may be hard for some, all you need to do is to put a little bit of oil in the hinges.USB knife

If you need a data storage which is minute and can hold a large amount of information, a flash drive is the perfect thing for you. With the use of a flash drive, you are able to safe keep vast numbers of information without worrying about how you will be able to carry all of it. The nice thing about having a flash drive is that you can store videos, photos and other files that you might need in the future. If you need a copy of the file, all you need to do is to plug it in a computer and hit the print button. It is as easy as that.

Recently, a Swiss Army knife with an 8 GB memory was released in the market. This is just like your ordinary Swiss knife and its tools. The only difference is that it comes with a flash drive. The built in flash drive can be accessed the same way the tools are. You just need to slip it out in order to grab a hold of it. Once you are through using it, you slide it back to its place.

Aside from having an 8 GB flash drive, it has a lot of tools. The knife’s blade length is about 34mm. The blade of the scissors is 15mm long. The nail file is around 28mm. The flat tip screwdriver measures about 2.5mm. It too functions as a pen. Aside from the aforementioned tools, this unique Swiss Army Knife has a LED light for its internal watch battery as well as a color red handle which is see-through. The knife also has a replaceable ink cartridge. The dimension of this Swiss knife is 58 x 20 x 16mm.

You can avail of this one-of-a-kind Swiss Army Knife USB for around $44 over the internet. But the manufacturer from China may give a discounted price if you’ll be ordering wholesale. You can first get a sample to check out this gadget for yourself and then call the producer to ask for discounted quotes. It’s not that bad to ask for such since you’ll be buying by the bulk.

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Flash Drive and Cuff Links in One

May 18th, 2008 by Dave

More and more people are finding unique gadgets that they can really use in the future. There are even gadgets created to have multiple functions so that people won’t have a hard time buying and keeping their stuffs all together. Portability and multi-functionality are two characteristics that individuals look in a gadget. They would rather splurge on something that does more than one thing rather than buying a lot of gadgets that only does one thing.

Take for example the mobile phone. It does not only provide people communication but an electronic photo album too. If the cell phone has a camera, then users are able to take a picture of what they want in an instant. If they’re not satisfied with the picture quality, they can easily erase this and shoot again. Some mobile phones can also be used in accessing the internet. This is a good thing especially if a person needs to check on his emails every now and then in a location where electricity has not yet been installed.

Data storages are also one of the things people use every day. Folders are used in order to safe-keep papers and other files. But for people on the go, they need a Flash Drive in order to have a copy of all the files or pictures that they need in a handy and small container. Though files in this case are all soft copies, printing it will not be a problem since there are a lot of computer shops that offers this service.

Flash drives have gained popularity among the youth and the working individuals since they always need to keep their files with them in case problems arise. Aside from its physical size, there are a lot of colors to choose from so individuals can select a flash drive having the color that they like. The data storage size also varies so people can really pick which they think is the best thing for them.

For the Julia Reyman and Tonia Welter, a designer, they decided to disguise the flash drive in a cuff link. It is said that one USB cuff link is 1 GB so that would mean 2 GB for a pair. But if you’re still not satisfied with this, there are other USB jewelries to choose from. More so, you’re sure to bring the data you might need when you go out as long as you need cuff links. You never know when you might need the data you have.

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These minute data storage have been recreated a lot of times. There are flash drives that can be easily attached to a mobile phone which will then look like a cell phone accessory. Others use it as a necklace so that they won’t loose it while going through the day. The flash drive also finds its way as a bracelet so that people can easily attach the flash drive in any computer they’ll be using. Plus, finding this won’t be any hassle.

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KissPhone: Truly One Of A Kind

May 18th, 2008 by Dave

Normally, you’ll really feel that love is in the air when February starts. This is the so-called love month and this is also the time that people give special gifts to their loved ones and would normally get a kiss as a thank you gesture. Come to think of it, gifts can be given even though there’s no special occasion. It’s the same way with the kiss; it can be given at any day, any time and any where. But the kind of kiss that will be given should not be offensive to the public unless that is the intention. Nevertheless, the kiss is something that most people enjoy giving and doing especially to their loved ones.

The sad thing about the kiss is that it cannot be carried out if one person is far from the other. So people find alternative ways to get their kiss to the person they intend to give it. For people who would give this through SMS or text, they would type in “mwah” or
“ :-* ” to symbolize the kiss. There are those who would call the other person and tell them “mwah” too. This may be uncomfortable to some but to those people in-love, they wouldn’t mind getting their kiss in such ways.

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For those really desperate in wanting to feel that kiss, there’s a gadget that can help you get that feeling of being kissed. This thingy is the KissPhone which was developed by a freelance inventor named George Koussourous. The gadget was invented in order for the people to really feel the kiss sent to them by another person. The KissPhone is able to detect the pressure, sucking force of the lips, percussion speed as well as the temperature while the kiss is being done. The artificial mouth on this gadget’s receptor is able to recreate the same parameters so the kiss that will be felt is the same as the other person did.

With this receptor, the user is able to download or even upload a kiss on the internet. They can even receive or leave a kiss in an answering machine. Sending and receiving a kiss from a far can also be done breezily. The kiss made can also be relayed to other individuals. They too can repeat the kiss which is saved on the phone. Another great feature is that customers can also receive a kiss from celebrities like Madonna or from an imaginary Hero. This is possible because of the kiss bank.

There is a downfall though. The KissPhone only works if the two people giving and receiving the kiss both have one. This gadget is recommended for those people who are in a long distance relationship and really want to feel each other’s kisses as if given personally. Just one tip though, make sure that you’re far from the public’s eye when you’re using the KissPhone. You don’t want them staring at you and looked grossed out while you’re kissing the phone.

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Bluetooth Headsets

May 18th, 2008 by Dave

Cellular phones are among the many gadgets that people need in today’s world. They need such electronic things because it is handy and really functional. Mobile phones are really different from those earlier generations. Analog phones were big and bulky. Also, people are not able to personalize them because cellular phone accessories were also not yet that much out in the market. More so, there were not many mobile phone units and models to choose from unlike today. Almost each month, there is a new model launched and more and more features are added. Aside from these, the phones are also made more portable and handy in terms of weight and design.

There are mobile phones that their keypads are slid down. There are also those that maintain that classic look but have more functions and features. Even mobile phone accessories are booming. There are the pouches, crystal cases, g-masks and the like. Individuals have a lot of options to choose from as to how they will be able to personalize their phones.

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Perhaps one of the most incredible phone accessory ever created is the headset. This thingamajig makes wep500calling a breeze especially if the user is driving. It really is hard to drive while talking and holding the mobile phone. Some headsets can be attached to the mobile phone just like a regular headset but there are also those that are wireless headsets. Such headsets are linked together using the Bluetooth Technology. There are a lot of headsets sold and it is up to you to figure out which is the best for you.

There have been reviews that a really good Bluetooth headset should be able to offer you both comfort and audio quality. Samsung’s WEP500 as well as the Jawbone from Aliph can be considered two of the best Bluetooth headsets there is in the market. The Jawbone fits this criterion because it of the earhook and earbud options that people really like. As for the WEP500, it has been found that it is able to provide the users with the best call quality.

If you have two mobile phones that you want to sync in a headset, then the BT8040 by Jabra is the best thing for you. This headset is able to connect two cellular phones without any hassle at the same time. jabra

The Voyager 855 from Plantronics, on the other hand, is not only an ordinary headset but it too serves as a stereo music headphone. This is recommended for those users who want to listen to music while getting through the day. In addition, people are also able to clearly hear voice calls without making the volume louder.

These are only a few of the many Bluetooth headsets there is. Before buying one, check first if the headset is supported by your mobile phone. Not all headsets are compatible with a headset so it is best to bring the phone along when you’ll be making your headset purchase. Better be safe than sorry.

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Digital Photo Frame Key ring

May 5th, 2008 by Dave

In order to keep your keys organized and together, a key ring is the best thing that can hold it. Besides, key rings can be easily personalized in no time thus making it something suitable for people of all ages. A person can actually put key chains and other accessories in it in order for the key ring to be more unique.

When you want to personalize your key ring, you sometimes want to place a picture of yourself or something that would remind people that this is yours. There are shops that can do that for you. Just give them a picture you want to turn into a keychain. After several days or weeks, your picture is already part of the keychain.

But there is a keychain that can make you crave more pictures even without going to that personalizing shop every now and then. Technology eventually made its way into the key ring arena. There is this digital photo frame key ring that can be turned into a photo album in no time.

All you have to do is to upload your pictures into this gadget and you can view these pictures. The number of photos that can be stored in its 8MB internal memory will actually depend on the resolution of the picture you are to put in it. But normally it can hold up to 190 photos.

You can easily look at the photos through the 1.1 inch crystal clear screen. The photos uploaded here are automatically resized in order for the picture to fit the screen. At least you don’t need to worry about making the picture fit in that small screen of the key ring.

As for charging this one-of-a-kind gadget, just plug it in a USB port and you can use it again after a few moments. Its battery is a rechargeable Li-ion battery. This spares you from buying batteries over and over again when the batteries die out.

The key ring can do single photo and even slideshow functions. It too has a clock set and a display. It also has an auto on and off function.

In addition, it weighs only about 90 grams and has dimensions of 50 x 43 x 17mm. It’s relatively light and can be carried in the pocket without hassle. Upon purchase, a USB cable is included as well as a manual.

There is also a CD-ROM that you should install first in order for you to transfer files from the computer to the key ring. The CD-ROM also helps the user to understand the use of the key ring as well. In case you accidentally lose the CD, there is downloadable software that can also be used as a substitute.

It’s fun looking at pictures especially if you’re bored. Wherever you go and whatever you’re doing, just looking at the pictures may just complete your day. Also, having this two-in-one gadget really is handy because it keeps your keys together and at the same time serves as a mini-photo album for you.

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Digital Alcohol Sensor

May 5th, 2008 by Dave

Drinking cannot be avoided especially if there’s a special occasion. There are those who can drink moderately and there are also those who doesn’t really care how much alcohol they are taking in. Most people die because of drinking while driving. People sometimes get carried away with the happiness and the company of others that they sometimes forget their alcohol limits. Drinking while driving can really get you in serious trouble so try to avoid it. You can still drive even though you drank alcohol but make sure that you’re not tipsy because it’ll just make things even worse.

For those who are constantly drinking and do not really give importance to their health, there’s a gadget that can help you monitor your alcohol intake easily. This gadget is the digital alcohol sensor. This is something that people should have since they make the person conscious of the alcohol already taken in. The digital alcohol sensor also helps a person avoid hangovers and other mishaps. In order to get a reading, just breathe in the sensor for a couple of seconds. The reading will then be displayed on its LCD.

If you’re thinking about how big or small this gadget is, it’s only 10cm long which can fit your pocket or bag easily. Aside from being an alcohol sensor, it too has a watch feature and it even has an alarm. More so, it also has a parking timer sensor to help you avoid getting a parking ticket. The gadget really is multi-functional.

alcohol sensor

The dimension of this unique gadget is 100 x 37 x 17. It has a calibrated alert level as well as an indication for one of four alcohol levels. It too has a 0.01% BAC reading increment. Its detect range is 0.00 ~ 0.19% BAC and 0.0 ~ 1.9g/1. More so, in order to conserve energy, it already has an auto power off to prolong its battery life. The clock of this gadget uses one AG13 battery which is already included upon purchase. As for the alcohol tester, it uses two AAA alkaline batteries which are sold separately.

With this, you’ll be sure to keep track of the amount of alcohol you’re drinking. It’s better to be able to control and monitor your alcohol level so that you’ll still be able to drive safely. This is a really cool gadget because it also serves as a clock as well as a parking alarm. It just shows that people still want to make use of technology in a good way and training man to be more responsible.

If people see you using this gadget, they might even admire you for being a responsible driver and thinking about the welfare of your passengers if there are any.

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