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Apple?s Mac Mini Speaks to Consumers Who Prefer Their Computers Compact and Cheap
AppleÂ?s Mac Mini Speaks to Consumers Who Prefer Their Computers Compact and Cheap
(PRWEB) June 14, 2005
Even diehard Windows users are giving AppleÂ?s latest innovation, the Mac Mini, a second look and often a first chance because of its small measurements and attractive price tag.
Just two inches tall and six and a half inches square and starting at $ 499, the Mac Mini emerged as the smallest full-featured desktop personal computer on the market. Positioned as a budget machine for everyday home computing, such as surfing the Internet, checking e-mail, light photo editing, managing music and watching movies, the standalone Mini is compatible with Mac and PC peripherals, luring a fair amount of typically reticent Windows users when it comes to Apple products.
A reviewer at CNET identified as Â?prussÂ? enjoyed the freedom of customizing with peripherals. Â?All in all, I think the Mini is awesome. I bought the Bluetooth Apple keyboard,Â? pruss remarked. Â?But being an MS Windows user for the last 15 years, I needed a two-button mouse, so I got the Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser mouse as an upgrade from my older, worn out MX500.Â?
Based on over 430 user ratings at CNET, the Mini scores a 7.4 out of 10, or Â?Very Good.Â? Yet another user called Â?nullÂ? commented, Â?Bottom line–I think PC does all of what Mac does, but the [Mac] operating system is pretty slick and my desk is less cluttered.Â?
The latest addition to the Apple family, the Mac Mini certainly fits the bill as the precious baby, adored for its cute exterior and small size and lauded for its basic capabilities.
For aspiring Mac Mini owners there is a legitimate viral marketing web site found at http://www.freemacmini.com/?r=158543 that is giving away free Mac Minis. For registering, completing a quick offer and referring friends, a visitor will receive AppleÂ?s smallest desktop computer for free.
More information about related Apple products is available online at http://www.apple.com in The Apple Store.
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Customizing Computers Has Never Been So Easy
Customizing Computers Has Never Been So Easy
Bloomington, IL (PRWEB) February 3, 2006
Computer customizing guide.com is now up and available on the web. Designed and written by a computer expert for 20 years, with assistance from a retired computer engineer for IBM, you can now learn step by step how to upgrade and fully customize any computer that you own.
With everything from instructional pictures to a monthly newsletter, your computer will stay up to date and can be completely redesigned to fit your needs. Even if you own a brand PC, you can still upgrade that with our expertise. Webmaster Michael Cottier stated “I have been wanting to help people perform computer upgrades forever, and now the whole world can learn for free. Just think of the money and time people will save not having to hire a technician or their local nerd to do it for them, and simple cheap upgrades like RAM and a Video Card can entirely change your computer experience for the better.”
The new website also allows you to ask questions to Michael and his friend the computer engineer, for free. If you ever have any problems or questions, just contact them via the help form on the site and you will get a direct answer to your Inbox.
Computer Customizing Guide can also help you build your own computer, and help you pick out the correct parts for it. Many people think this is to challenging of task but anyone can do it, especially with Mike’s help. Check out this incredible new website at http://www.computer-customizing-guide.com
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Proven Fastest, Longest Lasting and Best Personal Computers and Laptops With Best Service – Highest Ranked on Google
Proven Fastest, Longest Lasting and Best Personal Computers and Laptops With Best Service – Highest Ranked on Google
Marina Del Rey, CA (PRWEB) April 1, 2005
Michael’s Computers First and Only to copy perfect DVD’s (Copyrighted as well – but please only copy if you own the original)
MX5 3800MHz 17 Inch Laptop is the world’s most featured and proven fastest widescreen laptop in the industry with ATI’s PCI 16X Express or Nvidia’s GFORCE GO PRO 16X PCI Express. MX5 258A is America’s most featured 15.4″ Laptop and fastest with AMD 3700+ Processor and ATI 128MB Video. MX8 Viper Desktop is proven fastest at it’s price level. Always with Michael’s HyperX technology – you DO get what you pay for.
All Michael’s Computers have been easiest to use and set up right out of the box. Visa/MasterCard Accepted.
Why does the US Navy choose Michael’s Computers over Dell and Apple? “We have computers from every company, and your MX Systems surpass every computer we have ever tested. Our technicians saw your latest systems and they practically drooled over them” – United States Navy Sidewinder Missile Division in California
See more customer comments here:
http://www.michaelscomputers.com/Michaels_Customer_Comments.htm
“When someone hears about Michael’s fastest computers they have to own one” – 1000′s of clients worldwide voice the same after seeing a system from Michael’s Computers. That’s why those who use Michael’s Computers are the only fortunate customers to experience Click Instant performance. Outdated computers are those that when you click something, you have to wait for it to load to come on. All programs launch instantly on Michael’s Computers MX8 and MX5 systems.
About Michael’s Computers
Michael’s Computers, founded in 1996, is the world leader in design and manufacturing of the highest performance computer systems under the brand names MX8 (Previously MX7 which the MX stands for “Michael’s Xtreme” and the number stands for years in warranty And business). Michael’s Computers does 100 Percent business online and can be contacted by mail at 4712 Admiralty Way, Suite 359, Marina Del Rey, and Ca 90292.
Michael’s Computers have been designing world performance systems for Intense Gamers, Web Designers, 3D Cad Designers, Law Offices, Realtors, Doctors, Movie Producers, Audio Enthusiasts and personal within the US Navy, US Air Force and US Marine Corp since 1996. Michael’s Computers systems are sold throughout the United States and also ship as far as Canada, Alaska, Ireland, Australia, Germany, UK and London. Michael’s Computers are sold exclusively online at MichaelsComputers.com
Company http://MichaelsComputers.com California/Worldwide
Mailing Address Contact:
Michael’s Computers
4712 Admiralty Way Suite 359
Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292
Visa/MasterCard Proudly Accepted and Secure
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Local Computer Repair Service Needs Your Help to Donate Computers to Those Recovering from Mental Illness.
Local Computer Repair Service Needs Your Help to Donate Computers to Those Recovering from Mental Illness.
(PRWEB) December 29, 2004
Doug was mis-diagnosed with Manic Depression known now as Bipolar Disorder over 15 years ago when a failed suicide attempt landed him in a mental hospital; he spent the better part of ten years taking medicine after medicine and being thrown straight into the mental health system. To quote Wood Â?I have no regrets, it is what made me who I am today and I am a better person for it, and I also would never have met so many wonderful people that sometimes go unnoticed in todayÂ?s worldÂ?
Â?We have an urgent need for your old computer parts,Â? says Wood. Â?We plan to build as many systems as we can and get them into the homes of persons recovering from mental illnessÂ?, these people are usually on a fixed income from social security are unable to afford a computer and are very isolated. Computers can assist them in reaching out in so many different ways. People often have computer skills they learned before they became sick. The computer helps by allowing the use of email – e.g. for job searching or to communicate family and friendsÂ?to read and learn about there specific medications and treatments.
This will all be volunteer and no money will be made by DIY, PC-Workbench, we plan to simply give the computers away once they are done, we will be using the Mandrake Linux operating system (very comparable to the way MicrosoftÂ?s windows works when installed and configured properly and it is free to install on computers).
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Howard Computers Enriches its Esteem Merit Series with Two New Products ? S380 and S465
Howard Computers Enriches its Esteem Merit Series with Two New Products Â? S380 and S465
(PRWEB) November 17, 2004
The S380 easily satisfies the no-compromise, mission-critical performance any organization requires. It packs an Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processor with an Intel 915G chipset and is slated to replace the S365 as Howard Computers new corporate stable system in the second quarter of 2005. Â?With any of our corporate-stable systems, our customers can rest assured that for an extended period of time, typically more than a year, purchasing additional systems with the exact configuration and components is no longer a concern,” said Everett Â?RobbieÂ? Robinson, Howard ComputersÂ? marketing communications manager. Â?This buying confidence is a factor many customers rely upon; thus, we take great care when building these products.Â?
Maintaining the delicate balance between performance, stability, and affordability, the S465 surpasses most entry-level systems. It has an Intel 865 GV chipset, integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, and an Intel Pentium 4 processor featuring hyper-threading technology. Engineered to meet the needs of a broad user base, the system is fully configurable and can easily be upgraded as technology needs evolve.
About Howard Computers
Howard Computers, founded in 1998, is the most recent division to emerge from Howard Industries, a 500-million dollar, privately held company headquartered in Laurel, MS. Like its sister divisions, Howard Transformers, Howard Transportation, and Howard Ballast, Howard Computers is committed to creating, providing, and supporting superior products and services that meet or exceed the needs of its customers.
In addition to over 190,000 different product offerings ranging from laptops, desktops, servers, networks, and networking services that satisfy the demands of every home or business to rugged notebooks and mobile medical carts that enable healthcare personnel to focus on patient care with confidence and fewer medical errors Â? Howard Computers provides tomorrowÂ?s technology today.
Visit http://www.howardcomputers.com/pr to find the solutions youÂ?ve been missing.
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Beach Computers Web Hosting Announces [beachcomp.com] the Launch of Its New Client Management System
Beach Computers Web Hosting Announces [beachcomp.com] the Launch of Its New Client Management System
Sunny Isles Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 12, 2005
Beach Computers [http://www.beachcomp.com , a leading provider of affordable online solutions today announced the launch of its new web based Client Management System.
“This web based Client Management System is just one of the many new features being introduced in as part of our ongoing ‘Client experience enhancement program’ which was launched on April 1, 2005″ said David Moadab, the president of Beach Computers. “The client experience enhancement program’s sole purpose is to thank our clients and give back to them, realizing they have many options when it comes to web hosting, and that they continue to select Beach Computers as their affordable online solutions provider. The web based Client Management System allows our customers a single point of contact with our staff. It allows them to review their hosting account billing status, review past and upcoming invoices, get in touch with our billing department, open a new support ticket or review their previous support tickets. 24/7, 365 days a year. Our customers expressed a desire for a system as such, and we listened.”
About Beach Computers:
Beach Computers (http://www.beachcomp.com), based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is a Web hosting and Internet solutions provider, serving a global customer base in over 180 countries worldwide.
Beach Computers offers affordable and reliable business and personal Web hosting solutions with a reputation for unsurpassed customer service and solutions.
More information can be found at http://www.beachcomp.com/about
Contact:
Beach Computers
16850-112 Collins Avenue
Suite 179
Press Department
Sunny Isles Beach, FL. 33160
United States
(305) 503-5926
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Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots
Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots
Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) July 24, 2005
Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots addition to the depot locations of the Electronic Recycling Association of Alberta
Office Depot locations in Calgary sign up to ERAÂ?s donation depot system. Laptops, computers, and electronic gadgetry purchased at Office Depot can be also donated to charities and further use at Office Depot locations in Calgary.
If you have an old laptop that you are no longer using, or any old computers please bring them down, and buy yourself a newer more recent model.
The days of old laptops and computers going to city landfills and being destroyed are soon to be over. They can be donated to a good use with the model, and recycled if they are not functioning.
Starting July 22, 2005 Office Depot locations will accept donations of old laptops, computers and gadgetry.
For all the depot addresses please look on http://www.era.ca
More info
Electronic Recycling Association of Alberta
(403) 262 4488
http://www.era.ca
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Rugid Computer?s WiSI? Wins 2011 Design News Golden Mousetrap Award for Best New Product
Rugid Computer’s WiSI™ Wins 2011 Design News Golden Mousetrap Award for Best New Product
Olympia, WA, USA (PRWEB) March 25, 2011
A top design industry publication has named Rugid Computer’s WiSI™ as one of the most innovative products of 2011.
Rugid Computer is pleased to announce that the editors of Design News magazine chose Rugid Computer’s wireless sensor network device, WiSI, as a Golden Mousetrap Award Best New Product winner for Automation & Control – Industrial Network Technologies.
One WiSI can provide the functionality to monitor and control up to 8 sensors that previously required a RTU, radio, battery, outdoor/weather-proof enclosure, antenna and solar regulator; all in about the size of a soda can and weighs less than 1 lb. A WiSI wireless sensor network can be deployed in remote locations where power is not available and provides data acquisition and control where previously the need existed but the solution was not practical. With the absence of a battery, the need for periodic maintenance is eliminated.
“The products highlighted in this year’s Golden Mousetrap winners and finalists clearly demonstrate both cutting-edge design ideas and the practical evolution of technologies for systems and product design engineers,” said Editorial Director David Greenfield. “Design News congratulates all the engineers and their companies who have been recognized with the Golden Mousetrap Award, and we are grateful for their contribution to this year’s competition.”
Design News has been recognizing engineering innovation and creativity in product design through the Golden Mousetrap Awards for more than 20 years. This year, the Design News editors received a record number of entries and, based on their expertise in each technology area painstakingly selected the Golden Mousetrap winners and finalists. Golden Mousetrap awards were given in four major categories: Electronics & Test, Automation & Control, Design Tools: Hardware & Software, and Materials & Assembly.
“We are very excited that Design News has recognized WiSI as industry leading,” stated Brady Melchior, President of Rugid Computer. “WiSI permits rapid deployment and virtually no maintenance coupled with extremely long life so our customers can realize cost and time savings through ease of use.”
About Rugid Computer, Inc.
Established in 1986, Rugid Computer, Inc. designs and manufactures wireless data acquisition products and remote terminal units (RTUs) for data acquisition and control applications. All Rugid Computer products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
For more information, contact Rugid Computer, Inc., 9730 Lathrop Industrial Dr. SW F1, Olympia, WA 98512; Phone: (360) 866-4492; Fax: (360) 866-8074; or on the web at: http://www.rugidcomputer.com.
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Heat Wave Brownouts Destroy Computers
Merrimac, MA (PRWEB) October 2, 2007
While many Americans scurry to buy an air conditioner to cool themselves from the oppressive heat, a UPS for your computer should also be on your shopping list, or you may be one of the unfortunate ones forced to buy a new computer after the heat wave. Air conditioners may keep us and our computers cool, but they can also destroy computers!
Â?TodayÂ?s extreme heat is going to wreck havoc on personal computers,Â? said Harold M. Belbin, cofounder and principal security engineer of http://www.VisitingGeeks.com, an on-site computer repair, networking, security and wireless company serving homeowners and small businesses north of Boston. Â?ItÂ?s not enough to keep your computer equipment cool; you must have a UPS to protect it from common heat wave brownouts weÂ?re sure to experience this week.Â?
A UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply, is an electrical device with a sealed lead acid battery inside that provides additional power during brownouts or complete power failures. A UPS protects computer devices against power surges above 115 volts or when power falls below 115 volts, as is the case with brownouts.
Brownouts Destroy Computers
When any large appliance like an air conditioner starts up it creates a power event, i.e., an electrical power surge or a low voltage brownout, in your home or office. Â?Have you ever seen the lights dim when the air conditioner, refrigerator or vacuum cleaner turns on,Â? said Belbin. Â?These are examples of an electrical brownout, when the electricity voltage level drops below the required level for safe operation of electrical devices. When thousands of residences in an area turn on their air conditioners, large scale brownouts can occur. It can happen anytime but itÂ?s more common during heat waves.Â?
According to Belbin, a typical computer with a flat screen (15 to 21 inch LCD monitor) will be well protected with a 500VA UPS. Places to purchase a UPS at a reasonable price include Wal-Mart, SamÂ?s Club and Staples. You can expect to pay around $ 40 for a 350VA UPS and upwards of $ 400 for a 1500VA UPS.
Â?If a brownout is severe enough, without a UPS, your computer may never power up again,Â? said Belbin.
About Visiting Geeks
Visiting Geeks, LLC is headquartered in Merrimac, Mass. Visiting Geeks is a private, family-owned, on-site computer repair, networking, security and wireless company serving homeowners and small businesses north of Boston. Visiting Geeks provides computer trouble-shooting and expert advice about computer security, spyware and computer-related identity theft. The company is co-owned by Harold M. Belbin and Sharron Senter. To learn more visit www.VisitingGeeks.com or call 978-346-4087.
*~*~* UPS FACT SHEET *~*~*
By Harold M. Belbin of Visiting Geeks
Brownout Computer Impact
Typical outlet voltage should be 115 volts. However, during a brownout it can go well below 100 volts. Oftentimes this is a momentary dip, but itÂ?s extremely bad for computers. Savvy commercial companies have been conditioning their electricity for computers and networks since computers where first invented. These companies often use a UPS system, a.k.a. Uninterruptible Power Supply. A UPS is an electrical device with a sealed lead acid battery inside that provides additional power during brownouts or complete power failures.
A UPS does several things for the devices it protects:
It protects against power surges and high voltage conditions above 115 volts.
It protects from brownout conditions that fall well below 115 volts, whereby the battery supplies additional power to maintain 115 volts to the protected equipment.
When a computer is left unprotected to extreme voltage variations, several symptoms may occur with your computer including:
The most obvious is the computer will not start up at all. No lights, no bootÂ?nothing.
Other symptoms include: hard drive errors or complete failure, erratic operation upon start up and failure to be able to start completely, hanging somewhere in the boot up process.
How much UPS do you need?
Uninterruptible power supplies come in various sizes based upon how long theyÂ?ll provide power for a given need. A typical computer with a flat screen (15 to 21 inch LCD monitor) will be well protected with a 500VA UPS. A larger monitor and extra peripherals such as powered speakers, cable modem, wireless router or external DVD, CD or hard drives, require increasing the UPS to 650VA or larger. A computer with raid arrays, multiple hard drives or tube type monitors will require a larger UPS in the range of 650 to 1200VA. To protect just the computer, excluding any peripherals, a 350VA is acceptable. Servers usually require 700 to 1500VA or more. Multiple computers and other equipment such as printers, routers or network switches hooked up to a single UPS should then add all of the required power for all connected equipment. Manufactures offer selection guides on most product packaging to help you choose the right UPS.
You can expect to pay around $ 40 for a 350VA UPS and upwards of $ 400 for a 1500VA UPS. Prices vary depending on if UPS software is provided that controls the computer and reports on the current reserve power of the UPS before executing a controlled shutdown of the PC system, and level of device insurance included, if any, of the devices protected by the UPS should it fail due to a power event.
UPS Manufacturers
APC is one of the industry leaders. Belkin, Tripp-Lite and other manufacturers also make fine choices.
Fact Sheet Prepared By — Harold M. Belbin, cofounder and principal security engineer of Visiting Geeks, LLC. Visiting Geeks is headquartered in Merrimac, Mass. – an on-site computer repair, networking, security and wireless company serving homeowners and small businesses north of Boston.
For more information contact — Sharron Senter, Visiting Geeks, 978-346-4087, www.VisitingGeeks.com.
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New Industrial Computers and Software Directory Launched By IndustrialLeaders.com
Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 10, 2006
IndustrialLeaders.com, an international industrial buying guide and marketplace for manufacturers, engineers and other technical buyers, announced today the launch of its new industrial computers and software directory.
The directory includes a wide range of industrial computers, hardware and accessories as well as lean manufacturing and distribution software offered by suppliers in over 54 countries, primarily Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Italy, India and China.
The types of industrial computers and accessories offered in the directory include computers suitable for harsh environments, barcode readers and systems, inventory control and warehouse pc’s, data collection equipment, portable industrial computers, laptops, enclosures, flat computer panels, mount racks, cabinets, process control systems, cables and other power supplies, notebooks and other industrial computers for robotic and automated applications.
The different software available in the directory includes, but is not limited to software for inventory control and warehousing, ERP, shipping, supply chain management, lot and serial control, facilities management, alarm and building security software, MRP and job scheduling, distribution, human resources, engineer-to-order and many other types of software.
The directory can be accessed at, www.IndustrialLeaders.com/listings/computers.html
The company plans to add additional features to the directory by the end of the year that will allow users to explore computer catalogs, download free trial software, request quotes directly from manufacturers and compare product prices and specifications among suppliers.
“The directory is an effective tool to buy smart and save more without the usual hassles that’s often associated with buying industrial computers or lean manufacturing software,” says Conrad Bailey, business director of IndustrialLeaders.com.
He added, “We may not have the largest computer and software directory online, but that has never been and will never be our goal. We prefer to focus on quality rather than quantity because performance is really the buyer’s best value.
About IndustrialLeaders.com
IndustrialLeaders.com is a Web based industrial supply directory, and a division of ‘Worldwide Industrial Marketplace,’ an international network of industrial portals reaching tens of thousands of engineers, importers and technical buyers monthly.
Qualified manufacturers and suppliers of industrial products are invited to list their company free of charge at, www.IndustrialLeaders.com.
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