Best Cheap ASUS U35JC-XA1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop

The ASUS U35JC-XA1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop has it all: thin and light, long battery life, powerful CPU, dedicated graphics, and classy professional look. And all of this comes at a low price point compared to other laptops. The 13.3" form factor is ideal for a laptop that is not used as a desktop replacement. Also, this laptop is very good looking with the aluminum screen back and chicklet keyboard. In my ASUS U35JC-A1 I installed a 128GB Kingston SSD. Now in quiet office mode (one of the power saving modes) I never see the blue waiting circle, I legitimately get over 8 hours with wifi on, moderate web browsing, and working in Microsoft Office.


The ASUS U35JC-XA1 does have a couple minor annoyances, but they are not deal breakers by any means. The touchpad is not optimal in the factory settings but can be adjusted to work very well with all additional gestures (there are also driver updates available). There are a few case quality issues that a Mac user might notice but the average PC user will not, such as the palm rest can squeak and a very slight gap between the palm rest plastic and the plastic on the bottom of the laptop. Also, I do notice the CPU whine but this is only because the laptop is so quiet to begin with. The whine may be annoying if you like to work in perfect silence and have sensitive ears. The only real complaint I have is the battery is slightly loose and when I carry the computer by the back battery area there is some flex where the screen is not flush with the battery and top of the keyboard.


It may seem I spent a lot of time talking about the minor annoyances, but in the end they are very minor. They could be a deal breaker for finicky people (which is why I talked about them) but most PC users will never notice any of the small issues. The U35JC packs a lot of performance in a small ultraportable package that can directly compete with the MacBooks. My brother has a brand new 13 inch MacBook Pro and the ASUS U35JC is faster, lighter, and has longer battery life. The MacBook has better construction, better screen viewing angles, and a disk drive (however, I prefer no disk drive as they take up a ridiculous amount of space and weight for how little use they get). Also, the ASUS is $500 dollars cheaper. Overall, I would recommend the ASUS U35JC to anyone in need of a great all around laptop. This laptop makes a great looking professional or student PC that can do anything that 99% of users will ever need to do.

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Virtual Private Network, VPN, WAN, computer network

Many businesses now use computer networks for a variety of reasons. And many of these make use of Virtual Private Network's, or as it is also known, VPN. VPN makes it possible for businesses to use their computer networks remotely, either at other offices, from home or elsewhere.

Many offices use a wide area network (WAN) to store files that employees need access to and employees can save files to this network. It is really the equivalent to saving files to a computer, but others on the network will also be able to gain access. There may be some parts of the network that only a specific user will be able to gain access to or a group of users, while some may be available to all those who have access to the network. Within some businesses employees will not always use the same computer, but they will still be able to gain access to their relevant files by logging on with their own username and password. The advantage of this type of system is that those who require access to any particular files can get it, while others can't. That is the case whether they work within the organisation or not. Outsiders will be unable to gain access.

This type of system works well for many businesses. Within the office this is fine and everyone can gain access to what they need. The problem comes when employees are not working from the office. They may be at a meeting and require access, they might be working from home or could be working from a different office. They could even be on the move wanting to work on the train, for example. This is where Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are useful. They make it possible for employees to gain access to the network wherever they are.

With VPN Server's the network is routed through the internet and users can be connected together and connected to the network. It uses virtual connections routed through the internet from the company's private network to the remote site, such as another office, or to the remote user, either to their home computer or laptop. This means that employees do not necessarily have to be in the office to be able to work. Of course, for some businesses this is almost crucial to be able to operate, while for other it means they are spared the odd inconvenience.

Virtual Private Network's can be a significant help to many businesses. For a variety of reasons it is not always possible for employees to be in the office and Virtual Private Networks allow them to be able to work without the inconvenience of not having access to the company's network.

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Five Features That Make Windows 7 More User Friendly

Windows 7 is the latest OS released in 2009 by Microsoft which comes as a replacement of the previous, more problematic OS: Windows Vista. According to many users and specialists, Windows 7 is what Vista should have been a few years ago.

Although, Microsoft was focused on performance when developing the new OS, it didn't forget about features. Therefor Windows 7 is not only a better performer and more user-friendly than Vista, but also has some new glossy features which you can check out below:

The new Taskbar - this is the feature that people use most often. It combines the former "Ouick Launch" toolbar with the usual "Taskbar", offering only one place from where you can launch both applications, or switch between them.

Before we had the "Quick Launch" icons and text, now we have a raw of large icons, from where you can start an application or switch between applications by clicking left. If the application has only one window the switching is made directly, but if it has multiple windows, when clicking the new "Taskbar" icon a thumbnail view of each window is presented and a second click is needed to switch to a certain window.

Jump List - when right clicking on the large icons on the "new Taskbar ", a menu appears containing the most used applications. Also, you have the possibility to choose between actions.

Aero Desktop - is the nicest addition to Windows 7's interface, which allows you to see behind every opened window. Navigating between windows using the "Alt + Tab" combination has been improved by adding the "Aero Peek".

User Account Control - this is Microsoft's way to keep your PC safe from hackers, spam and phishing attacks. Every time you run a program and try to change something in System Files or Registry, a pop up windows appears asking if you allow or deny that action. The good thing about UAC is that in the Windows 7 version it's customizable: you can change one up to four settings. In Vista you had it or you didn't.

Networking - the most valuable addition to Networking is the "HomeGroup" feature. The new "HomeGroup" was created to make the sharing of files, folders or printers easier. The "HomeGroup" is protected by a password and you can set what files, folders and devices you want to share.

With this new UI features on top of the performance updates, Microsoft manages to gain the trust of the users or better said to regain that trust!

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How to Get Certification Windows 7

Microsoft Certification is a step towards emancipating candidates to get updated training and knowledge on the latest technological advances. Moreover, various Microsoft Certifications including of Windows 7 Certification for professionals are aimed to increase the employability of trained professional and help them succeed in today's competitive job market. Such skills or certifications not only help trained professionals gain more job opportunities but also can be associated with the higher performance at work place with the help of technological know-how. Nevertheless, knowledge has never killed anyone or harmed anyone; therefore, certification Windows 7 can be of great assistance career wise.

Various reviewers claim that in comparison to the equivalent exams for Windows XP and Windows Vista, the 70-680 exam which covers Windows 7 is tad good difficult; therefore, one cannot be in illusion that if he has passed Windows XP certification he easily can pass 70-680 exam. To clear 70-680 exam a candidate now has to do a sincere 70-680 study without which certification may not be possible. Moreover, the passing mark for Windows 7 is 700 out of 1000 which is quite tough in achieving; therefore, only a tough preparation for 70-680 exam only can ensure any such certification. The 70-680 questions can be studied and solved at the preparation level so that the final exam is made easy.

Candidates need to know and understand the material supplied in syllabus of 70-680 exam for better performance in the test. The 70-680 exam is all set to test the practical knowledge of the candidate vis-a-vis Windows 7 i.e. how much operation he has done in it. Certification Windows 7 helps in exploring new opportunities or advancing in the current position; however, for that the candidate is required to build and demonstrate technological expertise and skills in the test. Employers these days have started recognizing Microsoft certification sincerely; therefore, it is almost essential for better career prospect to have some certification in Microsoft.

A candidate appearing for the 70-680 exam is required to know about installing, upgrading, and migrating Windows and deploying Windows. Additionally, apart from installing and troubleshooting drivers and troubleshooting compatibility problems with applications, he also must know how to configure network settings including of the Windows Firewall, managing disks, recovering Windows in case of a failure or problem, etc. Considered as one of the most comprehensive exams among Microsoft certification exams, the 70-680 exam focuses on newer technologies introduced or modified in Windows 7. The stress is being given as the 70-680 exam is becoming essential and core part of Microsoft certifications. The certification is aimed to enhance the base of trained professionals who can manage Windows 7 operation system.

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RIM: BlackBerry is the Future of Tablet

Research In Motion (RIM) is not half-hearted in delivery tablet BlackBerry Playbook. Later, the operating system will spread Playbook BlackBerry handsets too.

Mike Lazaridis, Co-CEO of RIM, said the platform Playbook will be used on BlackBerry phones. Especially in the future, when mobile phones running multi-core processors are increasingly complex.

"With a focus on the tablet market, we saw an opportunity to drive the smartphone into anywhere," Lazaridis said in a conference 'D: Dive into Mobile' in San Francisco, which is quoted by Reuters on Wednesday (08/12/2010).

However, Lazaridis did not say exactly when the BlackBerry will use the operating system from the Playbook. 'When all use multi-core processors, all platforms will run Playbook, "he added.

The plan, the Playbook will be present at the beginning of 2011. Although RIM has not specified their targets, independent analysts estimate Playbook shipments will reach 2-4 million units a year.

Playbook run the operating system named BlackBerry Tablet OS. This system was developed from QNX, a microkernel operating system that was acquired in mid-2010 RIM.

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Google Chrome OS Release Delay

Initially, Google's Chrome the OS is expected to announce this weekend. It turns out that the delay was announced precisely the presence of the operating system.
This was done Google in an event in San Francisco. The event on behalf of the Chrome team was expected to be an excellent official releases Chrome OS.
Apparently, as quoted from The Register, Wednesday (12/08/2010), Chrome OS just postponed. Original plan, Chrome the OS will be present at the end of 2010 or early 2011.
Now, according to Google, Chrome netbook device with the new OS will be available in mid-2011. Two leading manufacturers, Acer and Samsung, will menggawanginya.
Sundar Pichai, VP Product Management of Google, said the entire netbook with Chrome the OS will be equipped with 3G connectivity capabilities. In the U.S., Google was already working with carrier Verizon Wireless.
Not only for end users, Google is also targeting the corporate and business as users of Chrome OS. One of them through cooperation with Citrix Systems.

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Corsair HS1, blaring Gamer Headset

Name Corsair has been known as a manufacturer of memory and power supplies for computers, but the vendors are based in the United States began menggelutti Corsair audio industry with the release of HS1. A headset for gamers with quite a booming voice.
In appearance there is nothing special about this product, its shape is still visible conventional when compared with similar products, for example Roccat Cave which has a very exotic appearance. Beyond appearance, Corsair HS1 was very convenient to use.
First, it is because HS1 bearings are made of soft material and is able to isolate the sound from the outside very well. Second, these bearings can also be rotated 90 degrees, and the final height of these pads can also be adjusted up and down according to the size of the head of its users. But unfortunately, the dust easily attached to this pad.



The bearing also has a large size, so it can close the ear perfectly. This is because Corsair buried a pair of 50mm-sized speakers who claimed to reproduce the sound more detailed when compared to the size of 40mm or smaller.
 Another thing that makes this product look unique is the use of USB as the connection, not a 3.5mm jack such as headphones in general. Corsair consider this way of HS1 the sound output would be better than other headsets in its class.
Corsair claims may not be a mere boast, detikINET invite some people to listen to music through this product. As a result, almost all users agree that this headset has good sound quality. Although some argue that the bass sound produced less than perfect.
That's for business around the music, then how about if it is used for playing games or watching movies high definition (HD)?


Because it is designed for gamers, then play the game using the headset is nice. Players will get a good sound, with effects that sounded very real surroud. For example when playing Medal of Honor, the player can hear the direction of arrival of the enemy or even ejected bullets whistle. Not to mention the effects of explosions that sounded jarring.
Less satisfied with the standard sound output, users can activate the feature to create Dolby 5.1 surround sound and 7.1 without losing the detail of his voice. However, similar results can not be obtained when used for watching movies.
For the record, either a USB or 3.5 mm jack does not meet the standards of quality Dolby sound for the real issue. To that end user is required to use the voice processing application provided by the vendor concerned.
Overall HS1 Corsair is quite tempting as a companion gamers, but because it uses a USB-based connection, then a bit of a dilemma when planning to ask for her hand.
Because the sound processing is done on this product is not done by the sound card in your PC, but through the help of special software that is included in the sales package HS1.
For users of notebook or computer with a sound card onborad probably good news, but it is different for gamers who use grade sound card Creative X-Fi or Asus Xonar. Voice processing technology by the sound card will not affect the sound output Corsair HS1.
Corsair HS1, debuting in September 2010 as a gaming headset with the advanced audio quality that promise. In Indonesia, the product was distributed by PT Dimension Three and pegged the price range of USD 99.

Pros:+ Sounds good+ Support Dolby+ Comfortable to use
Disadvantages:- The design is less attractive- Bearings dirty quickly
Specs: Headphones

    * Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
    * Impedance: 32 Ohms at 1kHz
    * Dynamic range: 93dB A-WTD
    * USB power consumption: 250mW
    * Drivers: 50mm
    * Cable: 3 meters
    * Connector: USB Type A
Microphone

    * Type: unidirectional noise-canceling condenser
    * Impedance: 2.2k Ohms
    * Frequency response: 200Hz - 10kHz + / - 2 dB
    * Sensitivity (1mW, 1kHz):-45dB +4 / -2 dB

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