Test: Asus Eee PC Box B204

PCOnline has become the first Swedish newspaper received test the new Asus Eee PC Box B204 . There is a small media PC that falls to us the taste, but that does not fit for all users.
Asus Eee PC Box B204 is one of the new models in the Box series of increasingly growing Asus Eee PC segment. This is in contrast to the more famous portable mini-computers, a small desktop computer. With the B204 takes Asus PC into the living room, much because its only connection to the screen is via an HDMI connector .
The foundation reminds Box B204 lot of portable mini-computers. The computer is small and nicely designed, has an Intel Atom processor and 1 GB of internal memory.There are wireless networks with support for 802.11n and Ethernet with 10/100/1000 Mbps and Bluetooth. The storage space consists of a 160 GB hard drive. One difference is that you have chosen to put a real graphics card, an ATI Radeon HD 3450 256 MB . It needed to deliver full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The package comes with an HDMI cable, power adapter, converter from audio-out to S / PDIF, a hearty and good remote control and table stand and a metal structure to mount the computer on the back of your flat screen TV.
For installation you need to have mouse and keyboard can be connected via USB. As usual, Asus has opted for Windows XP SP3 as an operating system , which I think is a good choice. Running Vista on a newer Intel Atom processor and 1 GB of internal memory is not a hit ...
The benefits of Box B204
What I personally think is best with the B204 is the fact that it is running just Windows XP. It will start up in XP and there are no restrictions of any kind. Many other competing media players use their own software, which often are limited and can not handle all file formats. But here, you have the opportunity to customize your system exactly the way you want.
Asus ships with a media player called the Eee PC Cinema . The check via the remote control and interface is so hot and easy to handle. But as with all other media players, there are problems with unsupported file formats. Most cope safely with the Cinema, but you have higher requirements, you can get another player. Just download and install.
The computer is almost dead silent and it looks really great when it is together with color-matched Panasonic plasma TV. All drivers and things worked without any problems, so the entire installation process was painless. The first time I boot up the Windows task bar had gone out of the picture, which was very annoying - until I saw the tool Eee PC Screen Settings , which was located on the desktop, and as adjusted image positioning.
That there are four USB ports, I also think about. Then you can plug in a USB flash drive, external hard drive and the IR receiver for remote control and a radio transmitter to a multimedia keyboard. For example.
Disadvantages of Box B204
The computer running Windows XP is as big a disadvantage as an advantage - it all depends on the type of user you are. I like the ability to customize the system by itself. It is not all do. Are you looking for a media player that can quickly boot right into one easy to use interface where you can kick off the movies that you put on your hard disk, so is Box B204 is not for you.
According to the specifications that were previously sent out by Asus, it would be a DVI port on your computer. It does not. HDMI is the only connection that exists, which is a disadvantage because few monitors have it. Some users want to attach a small monitor to his media computer, having along with flat screen TV, but it is not possible.

Correction: See comments from the readers attention below. There are HDMI to DVI converter, and with such, you can connect to the monitor without any problems.

Like most other Eee PC Box B204 lacks an optical drive , then CD / DVD reader.As a media PC, this is a disadvantage. One would like to throw out their DVD players and just have the computer, but it is not possible without having to add an external reader. Nor is there any TV tuner.
I also found a problem with the software Cinema, and it was that I did not manage to link the files and folders from any device other than the internal hard drive. It was annoying because I would like to play movies and music that is on my network drive.To access these files through the Windows of course, was not a problem because the computer nicely connect to my wireless network. So with another media player solves the problem itself.
Verdict of the Eee PC Box B204
As I wrote in the preamble of the Asus Eee PC Box B204 is not an option for everyone. That I am aware of. However, signed-target and I really liked this little machine. It is a media PC that offers many opportunities, but at the cost of it is not suitable for the novice user who wants something easy. Again, it is Windows XP that will start when computer starts up, and it opens up many opportunities but it also means that you need to fix some himself before it works as you want.
Update: The Eee Cinema , according to Asus the following specifications:

Photo:. Jpg, png,. Bmp

Music:. Mp3,. Wav,. Wma

Video: ASF, AVI, DivX, DVR-MS, M2TS, MPG, MPEG, MPEG-2 TS, MPEG-2 PS, WMV, WMV HD, H.264, MPEG-2, WMV9, VOB, VC-1
Suggestion: Some formats play with limited bitrate as Follo wing

1st MPEG-2 bit rate <45Mbps

2nd MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), bit rate <15Mbps

3rd VC1 bitrate <25Mbps
Facts about Asus Eee PC Box B204:

• Contact: Asus
• Target price: 4299 SEK, will be the end of March
• Size: 22 x 18 x 1.6 cm
• Processor: Intel Atom 1.6 GHz
• Storage: 160GB hard drive
• Memory: 1 GB DDR2
• Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3450, 256MB
• OS: Windows XP SP3
• Ports: 4 USB, HDMI, Ethernet, card reader, audio out, microphone, headphones
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth

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Lenovo ThinkPad Dual Core X100e

Previously, Lenovo had already issued X100e the ThinkPad, but has now been released dual-core version of this netbook. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X100e can count on an AMD Turion X2 Neo L625, 1.6 GHz dual core processor, fitted with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD3200.
The amount of system RAM to 2 GB, while the hard disk is mounted a 320 GB SATA, even the operating system is preinstalled: Microsoft Windows 7 Premium.
The netbook has been proved by Brad Linder, now publishing online a full review of photos and benchmarks. Here is the final part of the review:
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e with AMD Turion X2 dual core Neo L625 is reasonably fast, battery life is quite good, and has an excellent keyboard. If you are looking for a thin and light notebook designed with business-class look, X100e is one of the cheapest on the market. Good luck to those who want to find another car in this price range equipped with the Lenovo TrackPoint.
The new ThinkPad battery is a 6-cell 63 Wh, which allows you to have an estimated 8 hours, 2 more than the version monocore and obviously this is difference is greater than the nell'amperaggio new battery is in the best management energy-saving processor and other components.
The display is 11.6 inches with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, and the special feature is you put your display instead of the usual opaque glossy display: in this way the brightness is sufficient, even in adverse lighting conditions, saving additional battery.
Pricing starts from $ 499, the netbook is available now in Italy, either in monocore either in its dual-core: looking good you can find several online stores that sell well on 350-400 euros.

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Rehabilitation of the battery

Each day millions of batteries worldwide are discarded only because they have stopped working. Batteries of cars, motorcycles, industrial trucks, carts, golf carts and those used in hospitals, military and industrial farms are discarded unnecessarily.
This makes Apple powerbook g4 battery a1078 to stop holding the charge and stop producing electricity.
Renovation of a Battery is to remove the sulphation by letting in some additives and to the rest of the Apple macbook pro 17 inch battery for some time for the sulfation stands on the plate. A question can be asked if chargers Battery are available on the market so why re- state? The answer to this is that the chargers Battery single charge Apple a1061 for use but can not avoid sulphation on them. Once you put them back in stateThey may apply for a yield of 100 percent.
There are many ways in which a Acer Aspire one battery is refurbished. Many people choose to call into state using the tools home and many people have decided to make a profession by inventing new devices which batteries reconditioning.
A common way of re- state of Aspire 5560 battery is to let the Battery in the freezer of the refrigerator overnight and deliver them to reload. Normally 2-3 cycles of such an exercise makes a battery work for 300 minutes (3 hours). Maybe they think they can break the crystals of sulphation by hitting it hard on the floor!?
Some of these professionals in the Compaq evo n410c battery industry have invented shippers, who have an option to re- state too. For example Cheetah Universal Smart Charger with the MP2000 Cups. They work very well and if you put your pre- Battery in the fridge so they can not challenge state the best Battery.
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries are very common battery used in equipment. They are conditioned by placing them in cycling. In the process of cycling, Compaq evo n610c battery is loaded and unloaded through its full range of normal operation.

Modern car batteries are complex and need care while reconditioning. The battery contain dangerous acids as electrolyte. Therefore, when the bully Battery, the extreme caution must be taken.
The most important thing is to know the presario cq60 battery your property. Test your Battery from time to time for optimal use. It saves the environment you're recycling the Battery and you will save your money because there is no wastage on new batteries. One can even earn money by going to the reconditioning Thinkpad x60 tablet battery professional.

New model Lenovo ThinkPad T61p

Lenovo(Lenovo Thinkpad t60 Battery) today unveiled its highest performing notebook PC, a new mobile workstation with the ThinkPad T61p wide screen of 15.4 inches. The new model shows that Lenovo is a leader in delivering high-performance features that are essential for people working with a lot of data, as well as members of three-dimensional graphics applications .
ThinkPad T61p is a quieter, more chilled and more energy efficient than previous Lenovo models . Its top cover is installed protective frame ( Roll Cage ), which provides remarkable durability . The high degree of safety achieved by encrypting the laptop whole disk. Notebook(IBM T61p Battery) is compatible with Linux and is equipped with an ultrafast wireless communications technology and the latest Intel processors, which guarantee optimal performance .

Lenovo also introduced the ThinkPad R61(R61 Battery) with a standard 15- inch screen and R61e 15 - inch widescreen, and ThinkPad T61 with separate video cards.
Designed for performance
ThinkPad T61p sets a new standard of performance through : Lenovo's wireless solution design, Ultra Connect II, which accelerates the WWAN and WLAN connectivity 8.2011n, a new footing nVidia Quadro FX graphics 57OM certified compliance with the standard Open GL, mobile technology, Intel Centrino Pro and the extended runtime Lenovo Thinkpad x60 Battery life controlled by the Battery Stretch feature . Users can also choose the next-generation wireless technology solutions in the form of Ultra -Wideband .
With the new ThinkPad T61p battery refrigerating arrangement works by three decibels quieter than previous models and is 10 percent better cooled, even during the very intensive work. In designing the laptop, Lenovo has put special emphasis on security, the notebook offers optional port disable 32- byte password protection, integrated fingerprint reader and encrypt the entire hard drive.
Mobile Workstation obtained approvals from more than 20 independent software vendors, including a certificate of compliance with the operating system, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, and in case of hardware problems supporting users to provide customer support, Lenovo. Notebook(notebook battery) can also be under the control of operating systems Red Hat and Turbo Linux.
"Technology now plays a completely new role in racing . Our team uses everyday mobile workstation ThinkPad laptop Battery, both in the garage and on the track, inter alia, to check the performance of systems before starting the car, and to monitor fuel consumption. For us, powerful and portable machine with fast wireless connectivity, a huge processing power and advanced graphics, is an important asset in the fight against competitors. Lenovo's mobile workstations to meet all these conditions, " - said Alex Burns, chief executive of the team AT & T Williams .
Computers environmentally friendly
Lenovo(Lenovo laptop battery) offers a full range of energy-efficient products that meet the requirements of the new standards the Environmental Protection Agency 's Energy Star 4.0, including notebooks in the ThinkPad T, R and X, such as the new ThinkPad T61p and N200 and V200 notebooks from Lenovo 3000th
The new ThinkPad notebooks offer up to 70% better performance compared to previous-generation laptops(Pavilion ZV5000 Battery) and power management features provide users with greater energy efficiency by 47 % than the previous .
Energy-efficient, the new notebooks(Dell Vostro 1510 battery) were also given a silver status in the test Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, which is used by institutions to evaluate, compare and select computers based on their environmental attributes. Lenovo designs its products with the environment, and customers can now update their previous ThinkPad notebook (with mobile technology Intel Centrino Pro or Intel Duo) to the requirements of Energy Star 4.0 standard through a few simple updates can be downloaded from the site www.lenovo.com.
Lenovo(Thinkpad R61e Battery) also introduced upgraded desktops in accordance with the Energy Star 4.0, including the ThinkCentre M55 in tower, desktop and small (SFF ), and over the next few weeks the new desktops . The ThinkCentre M55 reduces energy consumption by up to 52% compared with previous generations of desktops. ThinkCentre M55 is equipped with a power supply of the energy value of 80%, which lowers operating costs and reduces power consumption, improving reliability of power supply and extend PC life.
As a member of the recently established Climate Savers Computing Initiative, Lenovo is helping to reduce global carbon emissions by offering energy efficient products and prompting the industry to adopt more stringent standards.

ThinkPad T400 and X200 Tablet , the new frontier of Multitouch

 

The Chinese giant Lenovo(Lenovo Thinkpad X30 battery) has seen fit to renew its range of portable notebook with two touchscreen, which will seek to leverage the features offered by "Window 7" the new operating system Microsoft, whose release is scheduled for October 22 . For the record , Windows 7 will , already his, zoom with point, click , slide and turn windows and applications with two fingers , etc. . etc. . ; this , Lenovo has decided to add yet another feature called "SimpleTap "Or an interface optimized for easy access to the basic functions of your notebook , such as adjusting screen brightness , volume, and activation of WiFi .
Now for the technical . The ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC(Thinkpad x60 tablet battery) has a processor Ultra Low VoltageIntel Core 2 Duo SU9400 at 1.4GHz , 1GB RAM type DDR3 memory and a 160GB hard drive . The 12.1-inch display , as we have said , uses technology Multipoint Touchscreen, and the graphics are handled by the chip Intel GMA 4500 MHD.
The starting price was set on dell'X200 $ 1,654, to which we must add about 50 more if you want the anti-reflective coating for the screen. 's brother T400 is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo SP9400,but at 2.4GHz . The DDR3 2 GB , 120 GB hard drive , the 14.1- inch displayand 6-cell battery (The X200 to 4) complete the equipment arrived home last Lenovo(IBM ThinkPad X41 battery). The graphics chip is unchanged. The price ? Slightly higher : $ 1,999. Both models also feature two innovative swivel pins that allow you to quickly switch from notebook mode to tablet mode , a true spectacle.
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New additions to its popular line of Dell Latitude E-Family Laptops

New additions to its popular line of Dell Latitude E-Family Laptops

Although an iPad in our office, a colleague recently paid a visit to explicitly see the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e. This may seem hard to swallow, but trust us when we say that this compact, Netbook-like ThinkPad (IBM ThinkPad T42 Battery) is like a fantasy for business travelers, ThinkPad fans have dreams of an ultraportable can call their own.

Of particular interest are the two scenes features BeBook Neo: a Wacom touch screen and Wi-Fi support. Before we get to them. Let's look at some of the basics. The BeBook Neo has 512MB of onboard memory and offers support in the following formats: EPub, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, PDB, JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and.

Dell has expanded its Latitude E-Family with the Latitude E6410, E6510 and E6410 ATG laptop computers and has strengthened the Latitude (Dell Latitude D620 Battery) family with the new processor Intel Core I5 and Corei7 processors, fast DDR3 memory,excellent APple A1021 adapter, HD displays and other new standards-based features based on feedback from customers.

Hewlett-Packard has launched a new device in the United Arab Emirates which is a laptop and a tablet PC.The 12,1 "of HP (HP Pavilion DV6000 battery) TouchSmart PC tm2 notebook, which costs AED 4499, at most, so electronics retailers in the country, has an aluminum frame that can be twisted by a laptop to slate.

The Satellite M50, also can be configured in a choice of colors with a DVD SuperMulti Drive, high-performance 100GB (5400rpm) hard drive and a widescreen 14 "diagonal WXGA screen technology with TruBrite. Premium Harman Kardon stereo speakers are also available for a richer, fuller sound. The Toshiba Satellite M50 is everything you want to be!

Sony (VGP-BPS2C battery) pointed out that you have two pairs of 'free' with 52-inch Bravia TV's, which will cost upwards of £ 2.000, when it is released later this year. Efficiency of 3D with very different matter, but it works very well with games like NVidia demonstrated at the show.

Less than a week after feverishly hyped for the opening of the Apple (Apple A1022) 's iPad, the touch-based multimedia tablet has been praised as one of the most revolutionary tools for travelers from the airport kiosk - and panned as a complex, underwhelming gadget whose most notable application is that the owners as waster tags Lemmings technology.

MSI has announced that its award-winning Wind U160 netbook, will be available for purchase by customers in Australia in late May.The Compact MSI Wind U160 netbook has a 10in screen and weighs 1kg. It is powered by Pine Trail platform of Intel, which includes the processor Intel Atom N450 processor. We saw the first platform Pine Trail of Millions Wind MSI netbook Special Editoin U135. The new netbook boasts an impressive nine hours of
Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch Battery life and will retail for $ 699.

New additions to its popular line of Dell (
Dell Inspiron 5100 Battery) notebook Latitude E-Family - and additional software services and solutions will be simple and accessible to public and private organizations around the world to refresh laptops. According to IDC, the industry can expect to see 27 percent increase in commercial laptops over the next three years, as organizations begin to realize the cost and impact of exploitation on the aging infrastructure. 1

After that introduced a variety of storage devices, multi-touch PC, LTE mobile computers and storage during the past two months, the supplier of PC hardware and is still shifting gaze to the professional market notebook. The company has become the official announcement of the latest Satellite (Toshiba Satellite M205) of the Pro model, known as the L510-EZ1410, which seeks to strike a good balance between the higher level of performance, portability and affordability.

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