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NHT SuperPower: Activate! A Super Self-Powered Speaker For The Digital Age
NHT SuperPower: Activate! A Super Self-Powered Speaker For The Digital Age
Benicia, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011
NHT today announced that it will soon ship SuperPower [$ 199 each]: a compact, self-amplified, high end mini-speaker powerhouse designed to deliver high performance sound from any of today’s digitally connected devices, from smartphones and portable media players to tablets, video games, electronic musical instruments, home entertainment systems, and of course, desktop and laptop computers.
Instead of starting from scratch, NHT looked for design inspiration from its highly acclaimed SuperZero 2.0 — an overachieving passive mini-speaker — and the professional series M-00 (a/k/a, the “moo”), which is a rugged 75W powered mini-monitor commonly found in top-notch recording studios.
Similar to its predecessors, the SuperPower’s acoustics section includes NHT’s time-tested mini-monitor driver complement, featuring a 4.5-inch long-throw woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter. The drivers are acoustically suspended in a sealed box that is immediately recognizable for NHT’s trademark high-gloss, black laminate finish.
The rest of the SuperPower’s magic can be found under the hood: each speaker features its own ultra-low distortion 90W power amplifier that boasts over 90% efficiency and in standby mode uses less electricity than a D cell battery. The amplifier is mated with a custom designed pre-amp circuit that shapes the speakers’ response for both bass extension (to 72Hz) additional SPL (over 111dB @1 Meter!)
“SuperPower’s DNA originates from two of NHT’s most beloved speakers – the SuperZero and the NHT Professional M-00 active mini-monitor. That’s really where the story begins,” said NHT partner and marketing/sales executive John Johnsen. “As such, it really represents the best of both worlds, combining our knowledge and experience in the powered monitor arena with our passion for packing incredible high-end sound into a compact, affordable package”
Added Johnsen: ”Our goal wasn’t to build a better pair of powered speakers, it was to make an integrated system as good as the best receiver/bookshelf speaker packages – and it embarrasses most of them.”
Super Support for SuperPower Speakers
NHT is simultaneously introducing the SuperPower DeskStand [$ 59.00 pair] to accompany the SuperPower. Sold separately, the 10-gauge carbon steel formed DeskStand is designed to isolate the speaker from the surface on which it rests, opening up the midrange vocals to deliver an expansive, more realistic soundfield.
And, for those listeners who long for the additional bass and dynamics of a full-range system usually associated with tower speakers, it is no surprise that the SuperPower mates exactly with NHT’s Super 8 subwoofer [$ 299 when purchased with SuperPower pair], the same compact, ultra-efficient 110W sub that fans of the SuperZero 2.0 undoubtedly already know and love.
Precision Control Without Unwelcome Effects
Rounding out NHT’s ultimate desktop system supplies is the company’s PVC PC [$ 99] – a passive volume control interface that puts a simple, reference caliber volume knob at the user’s fingertips, and in the process isolates any computer-generated noise from the speakers. In addition, the PVC helps reduce the unwelcome sonic effects of software-based volume “dithering” effects and makes the addition of a Super 8 subwoofer even simpler. Add a pair of DeskStands, and a Super 8 sub, “…and it takes your sound from serious to somewhere just past ridiculous,” said Johnsen.
“This isn’t the last word on powered speakers or personal audio from NHT,” added Johnsen. “Rather it’s a starting point — an opening salvo to establish a benchmark for future products.
“The key to the SuperPower’s beauty is its self-contained simplicity. We focused on performance – our strong suit — rather than get distracted with wireless protocols, docks or other features that actually lessen compatibility with the majority of sources.”
About NHT
Since it was founded in 1986, NHT® (http://www.nhthifi.com) continually challenges the notion that the high-end means high-price. NHT takes pride in designing, manufacturing and marketing loudspeaker systems that provide a lifetime of listening pleasure. Its products from past to present speak volumes of NHT’s dedication to sonic excellence. For NHT media inquiries, including interviews, product images and loans, contact: Adam Sohmer, SOHMER ASSOCIATES, 347-497-4965, adam(at)sohmerassoc(dot)com.
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HMP Communications Set to Launch Digital Tablet Editions for Several Journals
HMP Communications Set to Launch Digital Tablet Editions for Several Journals
Malvern, Pa. (PRWEB) September 14, 2011
HMP Communications, a leader in multimedia healthcare communications, has announced that a number of its journals will soon launch digital tablet editions. Cath Lab Digest and Annals of Long-Term Care will be among the first to launch their tablet editions in October 2011 with other HMP journals following suit in 2012. The journals will be available for the iPad and on devices running the Android operating system.
“Now is the time for us to make this bold commitment. In the coming year, there will clearly be many more clinicians using tablets, accelerating demand for content and driving advertiser interest,” said Jeff Hennessy, CEO of HMP Communications Holdings, LLC, parent company to HMP Communications. “As physicians and allied professional usage of mobile devices and related applications continues to explode, the addition of digital tablet versions marks an exciting new era of digital innovation at HMP Communications.”
According to recent studies, an estimated 20% of U.S. physicians were using the iPad alone by the end of 2010.1 HMP Communications polled physicians and clinicians across its key medical divisions — Wound Care/Podiatry, Cardiology and Life Sciences — and found similar enthusiasm for the iPad and other tablet devices. Thirty to 35% of readers identified the iPad or other tablet device as their preferred format to read medical publications.
With more than a dozen Android tablets on the market, and the Apple iPad3 expected in 2012, the trend is expected only to continue. Across specialties, 20% to 25% of readers of HMP Communication titles say they plan to buy a tablet computer in the next 6 months. Nearly 40% of the polled physician and clinician readers say they plan to buy a tablet in the next year.
“As the app landscape expands rapidly within the healthcare and medical communities, our brands are exploring new ways to engage readers digitally,” said Bill Norton, president of HMP Communications. “Adding tablet versions puts our brands at the forefront of emerging technologies within medical publishing and gives HMP a platform on which it can continue to meet the changing needs of readers while providing advertising partners a new means by which to deliver information to their target audiences.”
“From enhanced presentations of our journals that are re-imagined specifically for iPads and other tablets to rich media advertisers with limitless interactivity, we are covering a lot of ground,” added Norton.
References
1. http://chilmarkresearchstore.com/mhinentropch.html Accessed August 31, 2011.
HMP Communications, LLC, is a leader in healthcare communications and education. The company publishes some of the nation’s most well-respected journals across three key medical divisions: Wound Care/Podiatry, Cardiology and Life Sciences. HMP also offers more than 20 years’ meeting management/production expertise and over a decade producing cutting-edge, online education. Visit http://www.hmpcommunicationsholdings.com for more information.
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Summer Youth Culture Study 2011?Back-to-School Preps Brands with Fresh Insight on Digital Lifestyles, Technology, Changes in Spending, Retail, Shopping, Fashion and Music
Summer Youth Culture Study 2011—Back-to-School Preps Brands with Fresh Insight on Digital Lifestyles, Technology, Changes in Spending, Retail, Shopping, Fashion and Music
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2011
Fresh research from Label Networks’ 11th Summer Youth Culture Study—“Back-to-School” reveals key findings of how 13-25-year-olds have changed their spending patterns and why, plus what they consider to be key influences based on new technology, changes in the economy, social networking, and various trends.
“The [Study] will cause many brands and agencies to re-examine how they plan to reach the savvy marketplace of today’s youth culture, particularly for back-to-school season, as there have been many changes in the last 6 months,” explains Kathleen Gasperini, Senior Vice President and Editor of Label Networks, a leading global youth culture intelligence and brand strategy company and producers of the Study. “Their generational ease with technology, computers, social media, smart phones, apps and now, tablet PC’s, have made them inherent leaders when it comes to digital lifestyles.”
Combined with recent shifts in influences from the economy, spending patterns have changed for many reasons. There are new inspirations in shopping and a “savings” culture emerging which has shifted retail patterns and youth preferences in fashion and footwear. It has also affected the reasons they buy what they buy.
Key Topics Include:
-Digital Lifestyle information ranging from Spending Patterns, Online Retail, Cell Phones, Features, Smart Phones and Apps
Communication Patterns and Grassroots Marketing, and New Media Effectiveness and What Works Now
-Shopping and Retail Shifts in Fashion and Footwear, Influences from Discounts, Fast-Fashion, Vintage, Thrift, Online, and M-Commerce
-Changes in Spending Habits and Key Influences in Household Goods, Ranging from Cell Phones to Entertainment Devices to Automobiles and More
-Effects of the Economy on Attitudes, Spending, Savings
-Key Apps, Cell Phone Features, Usage Patterns
-Social Networks as Communication, Information Source, plus Viral Effectiveness
-Music Patterns and Influences, Plus Opportunities via Sponsorship
-Effectiveness of Band Merch on Fashion and Spending within Youth Culture
-Entertainment Platform Preferences and Usage Patterns—New Results on Tablet PC’s, EReaders, Internet TV
-Effectiveness of Word-of-Mouth, Personal Profiles, Email, IM-ing, Texting, Links
This Study also delivers in-depth and colorful, actionable, data, charts, graphs, analysis, and forecast regarding changes in spending patterns and feelings about the economy and recession, particularly in the last 3 to 6 months. It also includes an entire series on where youth markets are cutting back the most and where they are spending the most and why, plus what would make it easier for them to buy the things that they like the most.
As with all of Label Networks’ Youth Culture Studies, there is fresh insight on fashion and footwear. Here, results concentrate on shopping patterns, retail changes in favorite types of stores and online buying patterns. Based on youth culture trends, there are also insights into shopping thrift or vintage, the effects of discounts, fast-fashion, and online retailing, and M-commerce.
The final section is devoted to entertainment patterns via technology and new media, including the latest trends in music—favorite sites, purchasing patterns, importance of band merch, music video watching patterns, concerts, tours, tickets, and the effects that music and musicians have on youth culture today. This section is not specifically intended for people in the music industry, but for all youth market industries as it provides insight and ideas for marketing and advertising based on how the youth marketplace responds to various music-related lifestyle questions.
Overall, the Summer Youth Culture Study 2011—“Back-to-School” provides the necessary quantitative and qualitative insight to see what’s going on and where things are headed next in youth culture lifestyles, making it a crucial tool for companies interested in making the most savvy, important business decisions in the future.
The margin of error for the data in the Summer Youth Culture Study 2011—“Back-to-School” is less than 2.5% at a confidence level of 95%.
For Subscription Information, Contact: Label Networks; info(at)labelnetworks(dot)com; (323) 630-4000.
About Label Networks:
Label Networks, Inc. is a leading global youth culture marketing intelligence and brand strategy company that measures the most trendsetting subcultures in the world.
Since 2000, Label Networks has created Global Youth Culture Studies and topical Profile Reports based on Label’s proprietary methods to gain constantly fresh quantitative and qualitative data utilizing a combination of remote data-acquisition and analysis systems, and a unique network of Global Youth Culture Experts and Analysts. The results offer scientific and intuitive information (our their own primary data), which Label Networks uses as the basis for brand strategies to connect today’s original thinkers in branding, marketing, and sponsorship to the youth marketplace. Among Label Networks’ clients: Apple Computer, Timberland, Adidas, Dickies, Bauer, Airwalk, Kia, LogiTech, Dr. Pepper, Sunkist, RedBull, Coca-Cola, The North Face, Vans Warped Tour, Keep-a-Breast, the truth.
Contact: Label Networks, Inc., 13101 Washington Blvd., Suite 411, Los Angeles, CA 90066; (323) 630-4000; info(at)labelnetworks(dot)com; http://www.labelnetworks.com.
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Digital Camera Help Website MalekTips Offers a Holiday Digital Camera Buying Guide
Digital Camera Help Website MalekTips Offers a Holiday Digital Camera Buying Guide
Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) December 7, 2004
Computer and digital camera help website MalekTips (http://www.malektips.com) today announced a free Holiday Digital Camera Buying Guide. As digital cameras are a popular holiday gift idea, this guide provides advice on what to look for when purchasing a digital camera, and what to avoid.
When purchasing a new digital camera over the holidays, consider the following advice:
Set a budget before buying a digital camera, and be sure to factor accessories into your budget. Don’t “break the bank” in buying a gift for yourself, a family member, or friend. You’ll need to save money for batteries, memory, a cleaning kit, a printer to make hard copies of your photos, and other equipment to make your digital photography more enjoyable.
Although many salespeople would disagree, completely ignore advertised digital zoom specifications. Digital zooming performs an interpolation, or computer-based ‘guesswork’, of an image to try to increase the perceived zoom distance. These can result in “fuzzy” images, especially if you blow them up into 8×10 or larger photos. However, optical zoom provides for a true zoom-in or zoom-out on your subject.
Be careful of cheap prices and package deals. While you should consider purchasing a digital camera online using a comparative shopping search engine, don’t always go for the cheapest price. Some dealers may aggressively try to sell you “package deals” to bump up their commissions, and these may not include items you want or need.
The MalekTips Holiday Digital Camera Buying Guide is available at http://malektips.com/holidayguide.html, and other digital camera purchasing advice can be found at http://malektips.com/buying_a_digital_camera_help_and_tips.html.
About MalekTips
MalekTips is a computer and digital camera information website run by Envision Programming, a software company based in Knoxville, TN. Online since 1998, MalekTips maintains and follows its mission statement by “offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace.” Thousands of viewers every month utilize the help library to answer questions and gain advice. MalekTips can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.malektips.com.
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Seeking Success With a Digital Camera? It?s All in the Lighting
Seeking Success With a Digital Camera? ItÂ?s All in the Lighting
(PRWEB) August 9, 2005
Lighting is most often the one piece of photographic equipment that can either make or break a shot. You can have a perfect subject, stunning background, top-of-the-line camera, and with erroneous lighting, the king of Photoshop may not be able to fix your work. Award-winning commercial and fine-arts digital photographer, Robert R. Sanders, has been shooting with a digital camera since 1995 and using digital exclusively since 1998. Â?My greatest focus is always about creating the shot, not just getting the shot or taking the picture that is in the camera; I’d rather take the one that is in my mind,Â? says Sanders, featured this month in an in depth interview about photographic equipment and lighting.
Â?Lighting is the primary concentration in my professional obsession at the moment,Â? Sanders says. Â?I am trying to document and develop a greater understanding of using tools and methods to achieve extremely gratifying results.
Â?I can only say you really have to do your homework and then you will see why a system is everything you need and WANT it to be,Â? he says. Â? My budget was an extremely strong factor as it is with so many photographers. But cheaper is NOT a solution, nor a good direction to pursue. When you understand – back to homework – how the lighting power-pack works you will understand why cheap is wasted money. The Hensel Porty was my answer to an affordable quality dilemma.Â?
Photographers spend thousands and thousands of dollars on photographic equipment like digital cameras, extra bodies, a multitude of lenses, cases for cameras and filters, yet they often leave the lighting for last. But the lighting is the crucial factor in photography.
Â?I didn’t realize the creative utility of having remote portable lighting on location that is equivalent to what I use inside the studio,Â? says Sanders. Â?The Hensel Porty has all the power and flexibility of the higher strobe output. It was extremely cool to not have to worry about sync cords or generators.Â?
Each month SamyÂ?s Camera offers photographic tips from professional photographers along a wealth of information about how to choose a digital camera, all the latest photographic equipment including accessories, lighting and computer components to ensure you have everything you need to capture those special images.
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Market Force Survey Reveals Nearly Everyone Owns a Computer, Printer and Digital Camera
Market Force Survey Reveals Nearly Everyone Owns a Computer, Printer and Digital Camera
Louisville, CO (PRWEB) March 22, 2011
A new study by leading customer intelligence firm Market Force Information shows that demand for consumer electronics is steadily on the rise, even for those products that consumers already own.
Market Force surveyed more than 5,600 consumers to understand their electronics purchasing behaviors, as well as to uncover trends in the tablet PC, gaming and computer categories.
Consumer Electronics – What We Currently Own
The Market Force study showed that consumers own a wide variety of electronic devices – from the relatively new tablet PC and electronic reader, to the requisite computer and printer – North American households are well stocked with consumer electronics.
Virtually everyone surveyed owns a computer (98%), printer (97%) and digital camera (95%). The majority of homes (two-thirds) have an HDTV and 15% have gaming systems. Meanwhile, the adoption of Blu-ray players was relatively low (about 15%), despite prices dropping significantly in the past year.
Demand for Consumer Electronics Continues to Increase
It was surprising that, even in this difficult economy, 90% of consumers reported purchasing at least one electronic device either during the first half of 2010 (16%), in the last half of the year (62%) or immediately following the 2010 holidays (12%). By contrast, only 10% said they did not purchase any consumer electronics devices in 2010.
The survey also asked consumers which electronic devices they coveted – what they would buy if money were not a factor. This was an open-ended question and the most frequently mentioned items were grouped into 16 major categories. The iPad topped the list, followed closely by HDTV/TV upgrades and smartphones ranked third. Finally, even though 98% of homes already own computers, 14% of respondents said they want a new desktop, laptop or Apple computer. See Graph 1.
TABLETS
The introduction of the iPad spurred huge demand for tablet computers. The Market Force study revealed that that 8% of consumers currently own a tablet, and penetration is trending to reach 25% in the next six months. This demand seems to be driven by three factors: Ease of mobility of tablets, frustration with small mobile phone screens and the availability of interesting applications. Twenty-nine percent of consumers want a tablet simply because they’re “cool.”
When Market Force asked consumers how they learn about tablet products, the heavy influence of social media was apparent. Sixty-four percent said they read reviews posted by previous buyers, 62% visit manufacturer’s websites, and 60% receive referrals from friends and colleagues. Sales associates also exude a strong influence, with 44% reporting that they assisted with their research and purchasing decisions.
So which tablet will consumers ultimately buy? iPad was the clear favorite with 62%, however, almost a quarter indicated that they plan to purchase Android tablets (24%), while some are holding out for the new Microsoft Windows tablets (7%) and HP PalmPads (2%). In other words, about a third of tablet purchasers were already aware of Apple’s tablet competitors and are planning to purchase them—even though not all are on the market today.
About a third of consumers who intend to purchase tablets will do so online, primarily from
e-tailers such as Amazon. However, the majority said they would purchase from a retail store – either an electronics specialty store (24%) or a manufacturer’s store (23%).
GAMING
Sixty percent of families surveyed have a gaming console in their homes today and 12% plan to purchase one in the next six months. The desire to own the coolest and latest technology is the top reason (cited by 33%), followed by 24% who plan to do so because their children want one, and 19% are influenced by the actual games that are available on various gaming consoles.
The survey also looked at the factors influencing gaming purchases. Referrals from friends and colleagues topped the list with 58% of the mentions, with 51% citing consumer product reviews and 43% saying they are swayed by media reviews.
Xbox 360 and Nintendo® WiiTM will continue to capture strong sales, but analysts predict that Nintendo Wii sales will slow, which points to an open window of opportunity for competitors. For instance, PlayStation®3 is sought after by 19% of consumers and there is a small segment (5%) who would like a computer specifically built for gaming. See Graph 2.
Games are becoming a household staple, based on the study findings. The majority of homes (80%) own more than five games, but a respectable percentage (35%) report owning more than 20 games. In addition, almost half of households have downloaded a video game within the past three months.
Seventy-nine percent of consumers will purchase consoles at retailers. Mass merchandisers (such at Target and Walmart) will dominate, with about one third of consumers indicating they are likely to purchase from this channel. Meanwhile, 41% will purchase consoles from a specialty retailer such as GameStop or Best Buy, and 21% will purchase online.
COMPUTERS
Even though 98% of survey respondents own a computer, about one fifth are planning to purchase a new one in the next six months. The driving factor behind the selection process is reliability/product life, followed by value and available features/functions ranked third. Other factors such as compatibility with other devices and warranties are also taken into consideration.
The manufacturer’s website is the key influencer for computer purchases (61%), with customer reviews (56%) coming in a close second, just ahead of media reviews (54%). Sales people at specialty electronics retailers such as Best Buy (51%) ranked just below referrals from friends/colleagues (52%), proving the importance of informed sales associates in the consumer purchasing process.
Mobility continues to be a big influencer for consumers’ computer purchases, with 74% planning to purchase a laptop and only 25% planning to purchase a desktop. HP and Dell top the list of preferred brands, followed by Apple and Toshiba. The remaining players have much less mindshare among consumers. See Graph 3.
The survey also looked at the criteria consumers use when choosing one brand over another. Among the top four computer makers, there is a fair amount of differentiation. Apple scored high on features and functions, as well as on good reviews in trade industry publications. However, it scored markedly lower on value. So, even though consumers believe Apple has the best features and functions, they find their machines pricey.
Dell scored well on customization and HP scored highest on compatibility with other devices. See Graph 4.
When asked where they plan to make a computer purchase, 31% of consumers said they would buy online, while 69% said they would buy from a retail store. When the retail segments are broken out, electronics specialty retail stores came out on top (32%), followed by mass merchandisers and office supply stores (with 11% each).
Survey Demographics
The survey was conducted in December 2010 across the United States and Canada. The pool of 5,600 respondents reflected a broad spectrum of income levels, with approximately 70% reporting household incomes of more than $ 50,000 a year. Respondents’ ages ranged from 19- to 70-years old. Approximately three-quarters of respondents were women – the primary household consumer purchasers – and an equal percentage work full- or part-time. Half of the respondents have children at home and two thirds are married.
About Market Force Information
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for business-to-consumer companies including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies. Market Force Information has pioneered the industry with a suite of customer intelligence solutions that provide clients with the business intelligence they need to delight their customers and drive bottom-line results. The company measures store-level operations and customer attitudes through mystery shopping, customer feedback, market audits and merchandising services, with the analytics to drive targeted improvements. For more information, please visit: http://www.marketforce.com and follow us on Twitter @MarketForce.
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University of the People and World Computer Exchange Partner to Provide Worldwide Digital Schooling
University of the People and World Computer Exchange Partner to Provide Worldwide Digital Schooling
Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2010
Working to improve educational opportunities in developing countries, University of the People (UoPeople) and the World Computer Exchange (WCE) have partnered, strengthening their shared missions of democratized access to education.
Tapping WCE’s global network of partner organizations with their more than 2,650 computer labs, the collaboration will offer more prospective and current UoPeople students increased access to computers with Internet connections for their studies. This will enable qualified individuals without computers to reap the educational benefits of UoPeople. Additionally, WCE will help promote UoPeople through its marketing channels, enabling the institution to target prospective students in new regions.
“Our goal is simple: provide higher education to anyone with the drive to learn by creating access to computers with Internet connections,” said Shai Reshef, Founder and President, UoPeople. “While demand for UoPeople has been great, we have discovered that many qualified applicants are unable to join us because they don’t have access to a computer. By partnering with the World Computer Exchange, we will continue to grow our student body, reaching both individuals who have the technological resources to study with us and those who lack them.”
Focused on connecting more youth to the skills, understanding and opportunities of the Internet, WCE works closely with partners in over 71 developing nations, deploying refurbished computer, providing on-line capacity building, and dispatching teams of tech and educational training professionals.
With a closely aligned mission, UoPeople is committed to maximizing the accessibility to a high-quality, university level education through tuition-free online learning. Leveraging the free exchange of information via the Internet and social networking, UoPeople applies these concepts to academia, creating a global platform for higher education. Since its launch in 2009, UoPeople has enrolled over 500 students from almost 100 countries around the world—a testament to the need for such a venture. The University aims to enroll 15,000 students in its first five years of operation.
“We strive to make the best use of the Internet and what better use is there than giving people access to education,” said Timothy Anderson, President, WCE. “University of the People is a model for change, truly utilizing the power of the Internet for all of our core values. We are pleased to be partnering with them to provide the necessary digital tools for studying which are in such short supply in many developing nations.”
About University of the People:
Founded by educational entrepreneur Shai Reshef in January 2009, University of the People (UoPeople; http://www.UoPeople.org) is the world’s first tuition-free, online academic institution. Based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer teaching, coupled with open-source technology and courseware, UoPeople is designed to provide universal access to college studies, despite geographic and economic constraints. Enrollment is currently open for Term 1 of the 2010-2011 academic calendar.
About World Computer Exchange:
World Computer Exchange (http://www.WorldComputerExchange.org) is a global education & environment nonprofit that helps connect youth in developing countries to the skills, opportunities & understanding of the Internet while keeping working computers out of landfills. WCE provides its network of partner organizations with: teacher training, educational content, online capacity building and sends volunteer tech teams to help. WCE is piloting a program of university exchanges of faculty, students, curriculum, and computer, energy and water technologies.
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UNBOXING: Dell Adamo Laptop
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This is an unboxing and first impressions video of the Dell Adamo laptop. This is the “Admire” model ($1999 CAD/$1499 USD as of Sept 2009), which features a 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (SU9300), 2 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD drive, Windows Vista 64-bit, a 13.4 inch 16:9 aspect ratio 1366 x 768, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, Bluetooth 2.0, a back-lit keyboard, two USB ports, one USB/eSATA combo port, gigabit Ethernet, Display Port out (it comes with an adaptor for Display Port to DVI), 802.11n WiFi, built-in speakers, and a 40-watt hour battery. It has no optical drive, nor any memory card slot. This is the Onyx version – it also comes in Pearl (white).
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DEEP DIVE: Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC (Part 3 of 3)
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This is part three of a three-part deep dive video series on the Dell Studio Hybrid, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T2390 (1.86 Ghz) CPU, 3 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, and an Intel X3100 GPU. The colour is “Ruby”, and cost me $744 Canadian with taxes direct from Dell.ca.
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DEEP DIVE: Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC (Part 2 of 3)
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This is part two of a three-part deep dive video series on the Dell Studio Hybrid, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T2390 (1.86 Ghz) CPU, 3 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, and an Intel X3100 GPU. The colour is “Ruby”, and cost me $744 Canadian with taxes direct from Dell.ca.
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