Laptop Mouse & Webcam

Laptop mouse and webcam
Using the touchpad for a prolonged period can be quite frustrating even for advanced users—nothing is as comfortable as a mouse. Although desktop mice can be used with a laptop, they are bulky to be carried in a laptop bag.
Laptop mice are more compact and yet are very comfortable on the hand.
Wired as well as wireless variants of such mice are available in plenty of designs.
Webcams are common features in most entry-level and mainstream laptops. But if your laptop doesn’t have one, there are several models available that clip on to the laptop’s lid. The resolution of the webcam should be at least 1.3 megapixels, which translates into 1280x1024 pixels. The best brands to consider are Microsoft, Logitech and Creative.

Samsung NP-NC10(Netbook)

NETBOOK

Samsung NP-NC10
Samsung is a late entrant in the netbook arena, but has introduced something solid. Although hardware in most netbooks is
courtesy Intel’s Atom processor, let’s fi nd out what is diff erent about the NC10.
Features
The Samsung NP-NC10 features hardware that is common to most netbooks. It is built around the Intel
945GSE chipset and is powered by the Intel Atom N270 which is clocked at 1.60GHz. This package and 1 GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive and an onboard Intel GMA
950 GPU make this netbook worthwhile for business on the go. Its decently sized 10.2-inch screen which houses a
1.3-megapixel webcam is a nice touch for video calls and messages. The screen’s resolution of 1024 x 600 is good enough
for offi ce work, an occasional in-fl ight movie or even light gaming. Connectivity is off ered via 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g
and Bluetooth. Samsung could have provided Wi-Fi n. Since the hard drive is roomy enough, why shouldn't users be
able to download faster? Other features include one VGA and 3 USB ports, audio ports and a Kensington
lock slot. There’s an SD card reader housed in the front of the device. Along
with the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home edition, you get McAfee Virus
Scan as well. The inclusion of the Samsung Recovery Solution for XP in the bundle adds value to the product.
However, using the disc will need an external optical drive, which netbooks don’t come with. Build quality
When it comes to build quality, the Samsung NP-NC10 is a cut above other
netbooks. It is chunky, robust and fl aunts a solid design. Even the color used is all-solid, the one we tested was
an elegant metallic violet. The overall impressive build quality also includes the sturdy lid and bezel. With aptly arranged keys, the keyboard is one of the better ones we’ve seen so far. The touch pad is smaller than that of other netbooks butis comfortable and has a scroll zone. So overall, we’d say this one scores well on build quality.
Performance:
As far as performance goes, there isn’t much to diff erentiate the NC10 from other standard netbooks. When stacked up against the Asus 1000H, the NC10 matches it in performance in most cases. The memory bandwidth is the same, and even the processing power doesn’t falter in comparison. It performs as well as any Atom N270-based netbook. Sound quality is good and even the battery life is tremendous with nearly a whopping 5 hours when using regular applications.

Creative Gigaworks T40 Series II

SPEAKERS
Creative Gigaworks T40 Series II
Creative usually does well with its speakers, so we could not wait to get our hands on the high-end Gigaworks T40 Series II set. Design and Features This 2.0 system comes wrapped in an attractive rectangular case containing the two speakers, power adapter, EP wire, Dual RCA-to-stereo Adapter (TV adapter) and instructions in multiple languages. The front panels of the speakers are covered with detachable cloth grilles, the build quality of which aren't up to the mark for such a highend set. The speakers themselves are well made with a black matte fi nish and a mild lustre. Each one is ported on top, which is something unusual. The line-in and headphone jacks are below the knobs on the front panel. The maximum power output is 16 watts per channel and the frequency response is rated at 50 Hz to 20 KHz. Performance We wanted to see how this unit performed in music, movies and games. The frequency response trailed off at around 50 Hz, and highs were a bit uneven near the treble end of the frequency spectrum. The bass is not the best and could be tighter. The overall loudness is impressive, we played the speakers at the maximum level, and they didn't succumb to any distortion.

USB flash Drive

USB FLASH DRIVE

Kingston DataTraveler Mini Slim Kingston has always been excellent as far as memory and flash storage products are concerned. This time around they have introduced a new product known as the DataTraveler Mini Slim. As the name points out, this fl ash drive is quite slim and almost looks like a MicroSD card with a USB interface. Weighing just around 1.5 grams, this little drive can actually get lost in your pocket. The DataTraveller Mini Slim series is available in black, pink and blue colors and variants of 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16GB storage capacities. The fl ash drive
has a two year warranty. The Mini Slim was surprisingly sluggish when it came to real-world
fi le transfer tests. We transferred fi less amounting to around 500 MB each in single and multiple bundles. Write speeds of 1.8 MB/s and 1.1 MB/s were noted for single and multiple fi les
respectively, while read speeds were measured at 12 MB/s and 11 MB/s respectively. The DT Mini Slim is not advisable for those who need high data transfer speeds, anyone looking for a
small storage device which can slip into any corner of your bag or pocket will probably quite like it. The 4 GB capacity is enough for an average of 1,000 MP3 songs or fi ve DivX movie fi les. Sharing data is not a problem as the read speeds are above average, but fi lling the drive
to full capacity gives you enough time to take a lunch break.

iRiver E50

This one is a simple, sleek media player without a
lot of pretensions, but the gorgeous brushed
metal look and discreetly hidden controls still
make it worthy of being desired. The E50 weighs
just 40 grams and will last for about 52 hours of
audio playback on a single charge.

ipod Suffel

Apple iPod shuffle

The third generation iPod shuffle is a study in
minimalism—apart from dispensing with the
screen, it's gotten rid of its buttons as well! You
control the thing with a single button on the inline
remote, and it can use your PC or Mac's voice synthesis
capabilities to read out the names of playlists and
songs to you. It might be OK for a gym, but the
whole concept seems to require just a bit too much fiddling for our tastes.

LEnovo

Lenovo

Pocket Yoga
This Sony Vaio P lookalie is only a concept
design, but shows off some nice ideas like a
fully foldable screen that allows the device
to be used as a tablet, and a sleeve that acts
as a mouse when the device is in use.

Nokia N97(Mobile)

NOKIA N97
The N97 is not sleek and is just a bit on the hefty side, but its weight seems well adjusted for comfort and portability. The slide out QWERTY keypad and screen angle are great and so is the 3.5inch resistive touch screen. The real panel though had a problem sitting back into the grooves and stuck out awkwardly. The Symbian OS version 904 with an S60 UI coupled with an ARM 11.434MHz processor makes for speedy usage and multi-tasking. Equipped with one of the better music players in Nokia's multimedia range of handsets the N97 does not include codecs like DivX and XviD for video playback. Podcasting, a voice recorded and a quick link to YouTube are available but the games are not impressive.
The N97 comes loaded with Wi-Fi, 3G with HSDPA, EDGE/GPRS, Bluetooth V 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0, Nokia Maps, vWaveseure OVI, Hi% and YouTube aside from being able to support Mail for Exchange POP and IMAP accounts can be configured.
The browser is very well designed with full flash support and is pretty easy to navigate and sue with no issues.
The N97's business features are limited to a limited edition of QuickOffice wherein documents can't be created, only existing files can be opened. Nokia's Zip application and PDF reader are also present as is the Active Notes apps. The 5 megapixel camera is really quite average with features including scene modes, exposure, white balance and others. No smile or even face detection. On a single charge the handset can be used for a little over a day with it being logged to Facebook and Twitter all the time, one hour's worth of calls, lots of messages, 40 minutes of video and some navigation and music.
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ASUS EEEPC 1008HA(NetBook)

ASUS EEEPC 1008HA

Nicknamed Seashell, the EeePC 1008 HA is a cut above the previous models, mainly because of its looks and design. It is sleek, sexy, and very stylish. So far netbook manufacturers have paid most of their attention to features and convenience, but this baby is sure to win a lot of hearts. Since the Seashell has hardware and features that are common to most netbooks, there isn't much to speak in this regard. The closest match to its configurations is the 1000HE. Built around the Intel 945 chipset, this netbook is powered by an Atom N280 processor, has 1GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive. What caught our attention the most was the slim design-it is as thin as a thumb and is the lightest netbook available. The all-black glossy body, attractive touchpad, great keyboard and an overall slick finish is what makes this netbook one of the most attractive ones out there. Underneath these flaps are 2 USB ports, audio jacks and an Ethernet jack. Only two things are without flaps, a multi-card reader and a power jack. Asus has bundled a USB-to-VGA dongle, which co0nnects to a tiny USB port and this dongle is smartly nestled in a compartment underneath the unit. In addition to the looks and design, even its build quality is worth the praise. The combination of qualities such as strong hinges, light weight and overall ruggedness is usually hard to find in netbooks and laptops.
Performance-wise, the Seashell will suffice for most office application, Internet surfing, video conferencing, chatting, watching movies, light gaming, emails and so on. Even the battery runtime of this netbook is quite impressive-up to 6 hours.

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Acer aspire one 751H(NETBOOK)

Acer aspire one 751H

With companies like Asus, Acer, MSI and others bombarding the market with these portable, affordable machines, net books are here to stay. Having changed the face of "Mobile Computing", they are better than the average laptop when it comes to portability and battery life and are an advantage to those who need it for basic requirements such as MS Office Application and connecting to the Internet.

The sleek Acer751H with a glossy black finish is ergonomically designed, is not more than an inch thick and weighs just about 1.35kg. Though the unit is prone to finger prints one can overlook this for its robust build quality. The glossy screen tends to attract a lot of glare in brightly lit room and can be a distraction while typing or watching a movie.

Under the 11.6-inch screen lid is a full-sized keyboard with well spaced keys. The net book has a 1366×768 display resolution, is capable of playing HD movies at 720p and has support for high definition audio. Like its predecessor the Acer 751H features a multi-gesture touchpad, while slightly angular VGA and Ethernet ports sets it apart from other notebooks.

The Acer 751H is based on the older Atom Z520 which operates at 1.3GHz. Nevertheless, the 751H will suffice if you don't plan to run demanding applications. The net book is also equipped with 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, three USB ports, a multi-card reader, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It can deliver an amazing eight hours of battery backup when working on applications such as MS Office and Paint.

The Acer 751H is a great laptop alternative with its wide 11.6-inch screen and full sized keyboard. But that's only applicable if you are ready to sacrifice performance over portability.

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