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Netbooks, because in a matter of portable size does matter

They are called subportátiles within the computer world, because they are smaller than conventional computers. But far from being a derogatory term, is one of the most interesting due to its light weight and affordable price, hacenmuy it appealing to consumers. Are smaller than conventional notebooks and therefore weigh much less.

A NETBOOK that price should not exceed 2 Kilogramos weight, although there are 600 grams. Its main task is to connect to the Internet, so you do not need high performance memory, processor or hard drive, which lowers their cost to the point of getting lower prices to 300 euros. We are not used to play, unless it is ed, or to run powerful applications, but some laptop manufacturers know about the consumption of them, because all trademarks have been launched with the sale of these products, with very interesting results .

The software sector has also begun to develop systems to maximize the characteristics of these teams. Recently Google announced its Chrome operating system OS for 2010, designed specifically for netbooks. Microsoft, aware queWindows is too heavy to run on these computers, is working on Gazelle. And Android, and Linux distributions are already operating in these devices.

FOUR GREAT NETBOOKS AMONG SMALLER

Asus EEE PC. He was one of the first netbooks that left the market, surprising everyone with its price and features. It currently has a fairly broad range of models that differ mainly in the size of the screen. The smallest is 7 inches, medium size, 9 and greater than 10.

Features. DeWindows license can be purchased with XP or GNU Linux. It incorporates Intel Atom processor, 1 GB RAM and 160 GB hard drive in high range. The latest models also have a longer battery life, up to 7 hours, and HSDPA connectivity. It also offers a version of Tablet PC.

Acer Aspire One With the EEA Asus NETBOOK it was the first to reach the Spanish market and has retained a number of awards for best laptop of 2009. In fact, in 2008 the house Acer increased its sales by 128% after the sale to make this range of computers.

Features. Its screen is 8.9 inch with LED backlight, and weighs 1.26 kilograms. Its keyboard is quite spacious and comfortable. Includes webcam and 3 USB ports. It uses the Intel Atom 1.6 GHz can have 1GB of RAM, 80 GB hard drive yWindows XP or Linux.

HPMini-Note. HP came home a little later to the world of netbooks and, despite being one of the most popular laptop manufacturers do not bet on this range until long after Asus and Acer to launch its models. The 2133 Mini-Note was a response to the two previous models, with a slightly higher price.

Features. Its target audience are students. It has a 8.9 inch screen and weighs about 1.1 kilograms. One of its advantages is the size of the keyboard, which does not detract from the conventional laptops. Uses the Via C7 processor, with a range between 1 and 1.6 GHz RAM higher than 2 GB.

Sony Vaio Fr Is the smallest of these four models and who are not considered a NETBOOK, but a small notebook. In any case, its manageable size and its extremely low weight of around 640 grams, makes it a very interesting option. The point against their high cost, more than 900 euros.

Features. Screen has a 8-inch pan made for reasons of space. The keyboard is much smaller than usual and has no trackpad as a mouse, but a ball that incomoda navigation. Comes with Intel Atom 1.33 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and an 60 Gb hard drive

Chrome synchronized navigation data in the cloud using the Google user accounts.

Google has announced that the Chrome browser will be synchronized in the cloud. This means for example:

If we work with 2 computers and one of them add a marker to point to a webpage, Google Chrome will store these data in our Google account (Gmail) and to access the browser from another computer, these markers will be present.

As markers, stored in the cloud Chrome bookmarks, passwords and user names, so we can access anywhere from any computer that has installed the Chrome browser, without having to remember each of the data.

It is expected that the synchronization in the cloud of Chrome, Chrome will also be moved to OS as the new operating system also will work with Google applications online.

Thus, the Internet giant seeks to centralize more data to the Google user accounts, adding more browser information, data, passwords, bookmarks, etc..

The truth is that at first glance, the service is well designed for the user, but I fear that the possession by these companies as much personal information and behavior on the network, will be used to market this.

The Japanese company has just introduced several models of digital cameras including the new Coolpix S1000pj stress, the first camera in the world to integrate a projector to see the pictures better. The new camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and thank picoproyector integrated is capable of projecting images with a size of up to 40 inches, allowing them to pass easily from a remote control set up.

Nikon has just introduced a standard digital camera that will give plenty to talk about, Nikon Coolpix S1000pj that come to market with a suggested retail price of $ 699 and with unique features in digital cameras such as the integrating picoproyector.

Among the features of digital camera we have a 12 megapixel sensor and image processor EXPE, sensitivity up to ISO 6400 and a widescreen lens Nikkor (28mm equivalent) 5x optical zoom. The camera has a smart auto-set that is capable of up to 12 faces. To facilitate its use incorporates 16 preset scene modes and 4 modes of recording video with sound. In addition includes a large 2.7 inch screen with anti coating to preview the shots before and after photographs.

The camera has a remote to handle basic functions which include moving to the next image, very useful if we use picoproyector. Due to the low power light will be recommended to be used in very low light environments for proper display. It can project images up to 40 inches diagonal.

The Internet telephony service, Skype could be days. As Ebay has recognized, the company that bought the firm in 2005 by about 2,600 million dollars, there are serious problems for the survival of the known system. The problem would be the licensing service. When Ebay bought Skype, it was not made with the code that was programmed with the application. Therefore, the company that owns it (Jolt) has sued the auction site from misuse of technology. Thus, not finding a solution, Ebay should put closure to an application currently used by more than 480 million people around the world.

Following the submission of quarterly data, Ebay has launched a clear message to the users of Skype. The popular system of communications in the network could be closed in the coming months.

The origin of the problem dates back to the time of its acquisition in 2005. Then, the auction site bought the firm Skype for approximately 2,600 million dollars. However, the price of the sale did not include control over the key code that allowed the system to work, developed by the company Jolt.

Therefore, the two companies reached an agreement through the payment of a license. However, the revelation of the secret code of Skype by eBay in other trials in the U.S. parallel to discontent from the creators of the system that launched a war against the portal for having violated the terms of the license.

Thus, it is planned to hold a trial between the companies in the middle of next year. Thus, while the process is resolved, Ebay is working to develop alternative technologies setback to solve the problem.

Therefore, Ebay warns: “The loss of existing licenses or the inability to maintain them could lead to a decline in service quality or the loss of it until it could develop, identify, license and integrate equivalent or alternative technologies appropriate.

eBay might have to put closure to the Skype not having a key patent for the operation of the VoIP service, a license that is still in the hands of the original founders.

The relationship between eBay and Skype continues to sour. The auction portal, which owns Skype for four years and in negotiations to dispose of the company in 2011, might be forced to close due to an issue of patents.

As published Channel Insider, when eBay bought Skype, the creators had Jolt Limited through a patent for key technology for voice over IP service. Apparently, the payment of 2,600 million U.S. dollars did not include the patent, but set a licensing agreement for use of payment that eBay could offer the service.

Recent rifirrafes between eBay and Jolt Limited have pushed it to withdraw the license to use, leading to the closure of the service if eBay fails to alternative technology.

Following the announcement of Chrome OS, the CEO of Google was vitiated by a conflict of interest, because that operating system will compete with Mac OS X.

Eric Schmidt left his position as director of Apple.

The manager announced that his current post of CEO of Google is incompatible with its role in the company of Cupertino, as the browser has only recently entered the market for operating systems to position itself as a direct competitor to Apple.

As publishes Silicon News, Steve Jobs admitted that Apple has had to dispense with Schmidt over a reunion, as the information could not be heard by direct competition, among which is now the CEO of Google.

“We have decided mutually that it was the right time for Eric to leave his executive position at Apple,” Jobs said.

Schmidt was a member of the Board of Apple since August 2006

It meets the maximum you as your own, we ourselves, and all to compete. Eric Schmitd, CEO of Google, was yesterday the board of Apple. The resignation coincides with the review of regulators in the U.S. the relationship between the two titans of Silicon Valley. But the maneuver puts on evidence in the growing rivalry in the services for mobile devices.

At first glance, this change could be interpreted as a way to resolve potential conflicts of interest. And thus justify the ad. The Federal Trade Commission, an agency which oversees the competition, examines the extent to which the ties between the two titans would undermine competition. However, Schmitd and tried to stay out when the board of Apple tried to compete on the issues.

The resignation shows something else. In the technological arena things are changing rapidly and new fronts open that did not exist when the shot came from Google three years ago in Apple.Todo went well until zambulleron is in the business of mobile phones with the iPhone and G , which give life to rival operating systems (OS and Android). Schmitd said in May that he did not see a competitor like Google and Apple. Of time.

The purchase of a computer is to collect as much information as possible before embarking on the acquisition.

If not, it may happen that we have a team that does not respond to the reality of our minimum needs.

In the case of highly specialized models, this discrepancy between what we need and what we buy is made even more remarkable.

The netbooks, for example, have been the best sellers in recent months, but also those who have had a higher rate of returns.

Apparently, they are equal to any laptop, but being smallest. In practice, have limitations that many users will not be offset by its undeniable virtues.

The display of only 1024 x 600 dots or points in a modest performance for gaming or multimedia are obstacles to the widespread acceptance of the residential market, except as a second or third computer.

It is easy for a NETBOOK become a favorite once you leave home, but at the same time and is played once it comes back at home until the following day.

The doubts are clearly the user’s needs and each has a budget higher or lower to buy a notebook or a NETBOOK.

Always Innovating put up for sale by its Touch Book $ 400.

Touch Book a few weeks ago drew our attention for several reasons, but perhaps the most important of them is presenting a new concept of personal computer, as it is a NETBOOK with removable screen.

The Touch can work as NETBOOK Book, Tablet PC or Web tablet, which despite being made of two separate pieces are combined to give more convenience and autonomy as the task at hand.

As the title says, can now buy the Touch Book on the official website of Always Innovating who are the first units sent to users who had booked a few weeks ago.

The price of the Touch Book is about 400 euros, but its innovative design and features may be interesting to wait before seeing their characteristics.

The Touch Book equips a 8.9 inch touchscreen and an ARM processor, which will start the war to Intel Atom, who currently lead the internal composition of netbooks or ultra.

Now is when we go into disappointment, seeing the power of the processor chosen for Touch Book comes in 256 MB of RAM and storage on SD cards.

While these data do not help much to the decision to buy the Touch Book, if you could make your Linux operating system, Bluetooth connectivity, WiFi and 15 hours of autonomy.

Perhaps not a NETBOOK of the most powerful, but it is the beginning of a new concept which we hope, begin to appear on the market under different brands and features.