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Research Department of the latest energy industry that in 2008 the world's thin-film solar cell production reached 892MW, an increase of 123%, and in 2007, the global thin-film solar cell production reached 400MW, more than in 2006 growth of 120% of 181MW.

Output growth for two consecutive years more than 120%, laptop battery indicating a thin-film solar cells is extremely strong momentum of development. In that case, the production of thin-film solar cells is the principle of what?PA3128U-1BRS PA3191-2BAS PA3191U-1BAS PA3191U-1BRS Compared to traditional silicon solar cells what advantage?PA3382U-1BRS, In the energy industry analyst at investment consultancy Jiang Qian introduced that thin film solar cells in cheap glass, stainless steel or plastic lining by attaching the end of only a few microns thick photosensitive materials. Compared with silicon-based solar cells, thin film solar cells with less use of materials, light weight, dell battery , Latitude D610 battery , Latitude D620 battery smooth appearance, convenient installation.

Jiang Qian also said, of course, thin-film solar cells are also flawed, and that is in the current technical conditions, a relatively low conversion efficiency, 2006, only 8.2% in 2007 to 12%. The silicon solar cell conversion efficiency of the polysilicon lower batteries, currently in the field of commercial conversion efficiency can reach 13% -16%, monocrystalline silicon cells can be achieved is 15% -18%. However, in the upper reaches of the current silicon photovoltaic industry chain is expected tight supply situation, the large number of manufacturers of photovoltaic cells has increased in the thin-film solar cell R &PA3128U-1BRS PA3191-2BAS PA3191U-1BAS PA3191U-1BRS D input, hp battery , Pavilion dv2000 , HSTNN-LB31 which makes the future of thin-film solar cells conversion efficiency will be further improved, In addition to large-area thin-film battery production cost advantage, its market share is expected to further improve.PA3382U-1BAS, According to the previous European Energy Association predicts that by 2010 thin-film photovoltaic solar cells will account for 20 percent market share.

In addition, investment advisers, according to the energy industry in the research department of the previous data show that in 2008 global output of solar cells 6.85GW. Among them, Sony battery , BPS5 , BP2NY , BP2R European companies accounted for the highest proportion of total output, up 27%; the ratio of Chinese enterprises to 26 percent, followed by; Japan and USA were 16%, 14% are the ratio of 34.

The last century since the 90's, lithium-ion toshiba battery electrolyte, after the development of generally three stages, namely:

The first phase, rich in ethylene carbonate (EC) or propylene carbonate (PC) liquid electrolyte of the binary. In 1996 the birth of the early lithium-ion battery, the electrolyte of EC or PC content was high, usually about 50%, then the use of anode materials for petroleum coke, and the embedded layer of the PC is not sensitive. PA3128U-1BRS,At this point the poor performance of lithium-ion battery, capacity is also low, mainly used in the field of mobile phone batteries VGP BPS9 , VGP BPS9/B , VGP BPS9A , VGP BPS9A/B , VGP BPL9 ,PA3128U-1BRS PA3191-2BAS PA3191U-1BAS PA3191U-1BRS VGP BPS10 .

The second phase, rich in diethyl carbonate (DEC), dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and other components of the electrolyte low niandu . 1997 to 2004, in order to further improve the conductivity of the electrolyte to improve the type of electrolyte and graphite anode material compatibility, PC will not be using the basic, EC in the amount of control between 15% -35%. In order to improve the film-forming nature of the electrolyte, a new type of solvent such as methyl ethyl carbonate (EMC) with the EC, such as occur with the use of additives is also the beginning of this stage have emerged, and a small amount into the production phase of industrialization. At this time lithium-ion battery performance and capacity increased significantly longer Sony battery life,PA3191-2BAS, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid battery market is fast alternative.

The third stage, diversified liquid electrolyte lithium-ion battery. In recent years, lithium-ion battery electrolyte developed very quickly, and optimize the program is also very much of the lithium salt electrolyte more than one, more complex solvent composition. In addition, the high temperature electrolyte, electrolyte temperature, electrolyte security, high-power battery electrolyte to occupy a prominent place to start. At the same time, the solvent is also a new and emerging applications. Therefore, to further improve battery performance, functionality, PA3128U-1BRS PA3191-2BAS PA3191U-1BAS PA3191U-1BRS specialization more pronounced, thereby promoting the lithium-ion battery industry to enter the period of rapid development. At this point, the lithium-ion batteries continue to seize market share of traditional batteries toshiba PA3285U-1BRS , toshiba PA3399U-1BRS ,PA3191U-1BAS, but also continuously develop new applications, from digital products, energy storage batteries to toys, power tools, electric bikes and so on.

Lithium-ion Evo N610C battery electrolyte future direction of development will be: more secure, more stable, longer life lithium-ion electrolyte development and application (such as ionic liquids, but also the stability of the electrolyte salt, such as security), as well as to match, security better performance of the positive and negative laptop battery electrode material (such as lithium iron phosphate, etc.), so that the lithium-ion battery in the rapid spread of the field of electric vehicles.

The best netbook-friendly Linux distros

The best netbook-friendly Linux distros

Android on your Eee, anyone?

Hands-on We loved the Xandros based OS the Asus put on the original Eee PC for its simplicity and direct access to applications. Toshiba Laptop Battery,Likewise Acer's version of Linpus, installed on the Linux versions of its Aspire One netbook. For 90 per cent of the tasks anyone's likely to perform on a netbook, they're spot on and allow the machines to boot up in under 20 seconds.

But what about that other ten per cent of tasks? Try to do anything the UI wasn't designed for and you had to delve deep into the terminal - often to find that key code, like driver software, wasn't included. Trying to connect to the internet using a 3G dongle is a case in point.

Android on your Eee, anyone?

Then there are the folk who want a full desktop operating system on their mini machines. For them, for anyone who's out-grown the original UI, for enthusiasts who want to see what a full Linux distro can do and for anyone who's had enough of Windows, PA3591U-1BRS, we've downloaded and tried a heap of netbook Linux variants to see how they well they perform on a trio of typical netbooks: the Asus Eee PC 1000, the Acer Aspire One and MSI's Wind.

We looked at many more distributions than those featured here. Most were good, but either offered nothing more than the ones below do, or lacked drivers or software necessary to run smoothly on a netbook. What we've listed below are those that we feel are most worthy of your attention, the ones you should try first.

We've also included some more leftfield options which, while not ready for everyday netbook use,Portege 4000, are generating a lot of interest in the netbook world. How well do they justify the hype?

We'd certainly encourage you to try others too. Linux distros can evolve rapidly, and new releases are coming out all the time. Almost all Linux distros now come as "live” CDs, meaning they boot PA3591U-1BRS, Portege 4000, Satellite A10 Series, Satellite A100, Satellite A70, up off the disc to give you the entire OS without actually installing anything. Just download the distro's .ISO file and burn it to a CD or DVD on your main machine.

Let go of Linpus and upgrade to Ubuntu

If you have an external optical drive, this is the best way to go, Satellite A10 Series, and you can quickly install the OS you like best after trying the various live discs. It's also possible to convert the .ISO images into a bootable USB stick. Unetbootin is a utility that attempts to do this all for you - you can download it and get full instructions here.

Did we miss out your favourite netbook distro? Use the Comments section to tell other netbook users why they should give it a try.

AMD to take on Intel's Atom... but not netbooks

A nose by any other name

Is AMD developing a netbook processor PA3591U-1BRS, Portege 4000, Satellite A10 Series, Satellite A100, Satellite A70, to rival Intel's Atom, or isn't it? Despite what AMD says about the part's target market, it is.

Not that AMD is denying that it's working on a would-be Atom smasher. Company CEO Dirk Meyer was reported today as saying the part will sample sometime next year. AMD will sell it for less than Intel charges for Atom, and the part will deliver more functionality too, he claimed, which is what AMD not unreasonably says about all its processor.

So it's a netbook chip,Satellite A100, right? Not according to AMD. Meyer once again said that the term 'netbook' will disappear, as netbooks become more functional and the gap between small machines and their larger brethren is sealed for ever, if it hasn't already now that netbooks are creeping up in price and gaining 12in displays.

All this is just semantics. Whether a small machine with a screen that measures 10in or less is called a netbook or a notebook, its compact size means it needs a small battery and, in turn, more energy efficient PA3591U-1BRS, Portege 4000, Satellite A10 Series, Satellite A100, Satellite A70, components than a regular laptop requires, in order to deliver a decent battery life.

That means a different CPU than the one in a more mainstream machine, and that means two market segments - mainstream and mini - not one.Satellite A70, So why not call the latter netbooks?

Because that would confirm Intel's logic in devising a new market segment with a new name, and that's something AMD doesn't want to do

Lithium-ion battery beater to debut in 'major' laptop release

Lithium-ion battery beater to debut in 'major' laptop release

ZPower's silver-zinc tech finally coming to market?

By Tony Smith • Toshiba Laptop Battery,Get more from this author

7th October 2008 15:17 GMT

Left-field battery developer ZPower has signed up a "major notebook computer" manufacturer, which will release a laptop fitted with its silver-zinc power packs next year.

Unsurprisingly, perhaps, ZPower isn't saying who it is. Still, it's a coup for ZPower, which has been trying to persuade the world for a few years now that it has a better rechargeablePA3250U-1BRS, PA3356U-1BRS, PA3291U-1BRS, PA3506U-1BRS, battery solution that lithium-ion.

Its central pitch is that its technology delivers power for longer than a same-size lithium-ion battery will, and that it does so in a form not only more eco-friendly but one that has no risk of spontaneous combustion too.

ZPower's projections have silver-zinc beating lithium-ion energy density by 30-40 per cent, PA3250U-1BRS, a lead it claims can only increase over time as silver-zinc technology continues to evolve.

The basic structure of the cell sandwiches a separator between composite polymer zinc anode and a silver cathode. The battery contains water, so it's not inflammable, and there's no lithium present. PA3250U-1BRS, PA3356U-1BRS, PA3291U-1BRS, PA3506U-1BRS,ZPower says its cells don't need all the thermal regulation circuitry that lithium-ion batteries do to prevent them from overheating.

Silver-zinc batteries have been tried before, but past designs suffered from short-circuits as tree-like structures called dendrites form on the anode over time. This distorts the shape of the anode, pushing it through the separation layer to make contact with the cathode. Result: no power.

ZPower says the polymers in its anode structure inhibit dendrite formation, PA3356U-1BRS,significantly minimising the risk of the short circuit.

And the green angle? The company maintains that 95 per cent of the key components of a silver-zinc battery can be recycled and used to make new batteries. Recycled parts, it says, are just as good as fresh ones.

Maybe, but lithium-ion battery production dwarfs anything ZPower can output, and the technology is priced accordingly.PA3291U-1BRS, The spate of notebook fires from 2006 have done nothing to dampen gadget maker's reliance on the technology.

Silver-zinc may be better, but it's not yet proven in the field. Which is why ZPower's PA3250U-1BRS, PA3356U-1BRS, PA3291U-1BRS, PA3506U-1BRS,mysterious design win is so important. In the past, it has said it's "working with Tier One notebook computer and cell phone manufacturers", but that has largely centred on technology evaluation. This time,PA3506U-1BRS, we're going to see silver-zinc in a real product. Could this be the event that puts the technology on the map?

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Please be careful about incompetent computer repair techs

Please be careful about incompetent computer repair techs

Now the purpose of this post is not to criticize the average Joe who does computer repair in his basement. Our concern is, however, that we see a large volume of computers (especially laptops) that have been "repaired" by incompetent hands. Toshiba Laptop Battery,This is very disturbing. A laptop is a delicately engineered and very expensive consumer product. It's something that you should never trust to just anyone.

We've seen some very crude attempts at repair come back to us because they were, to say the least, unsuccessful. In fact, there have been a few times we've had to inform the customer that their computer was dead -- all because they tried to save PA3098U-1BRS, PA3084U-1BRS, PA3399U-1BRS, PA3395U-1BRS, a buck and let an inexperienced person try to fix it.

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PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, PA3098U-1BRS,in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers

Units: About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)

Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan

Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage).PA3084U-1BRS, Two consumers experienced minor burns.

Description: The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models:

Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model

Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000

Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400

HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230,

nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code

label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC

Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, PA3399U-1BRS, M30X/M35X, M50/M55

Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a

Dell About 150 Latitude:PA3098U-1BRS, PA3084U-1BRS, PA3399U-1BRS, PA3395U-1BRS, 110L

Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091

The battery model is located on the battery抯 label.

Sold by: Computers with the recalled batteries were sold directly by Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell, through computer and electronics stores nationwide, and through various Web retailers for between $700 and $3000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

Hewlett-Packard ?sold from December 2004 through June 2006

Toshiba ?sold from April 2005 to October 2005

Dell ?shipped between NovemberPA3395U-1BRS, 2004 and November 2005

 

Battery Cells Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately PA3098U-1BRS, PA3084U-1BRS, PA3399U-1BRS, PA3395U-1BRS,remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.

Consumer Contacts: For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer:

dell latitude d420 laptop review

dell latitude d420 laptop review

The Dell Latitude D420 is the smallest notebook currently offered by Dell. It is a fusion of the discontinued Dell Latitude D410 (latitude d410 battery )and X1. It combines notable traits from both and offers great portability, Toshiba Laptop Battery,power and versatility. Starting at $1199 it also offers great value featuring an Intel Core Duo ULV processor, 12.1in widescreen LCD, ExpressCard slot, a host of wireless options, and great battery life.

Dell's business-minded Latitude notebooks have always been more about function than form, but the Latitude D420 (latitude d420 battery )manages to pack some decent specs into a package that is both small and attractive, making this ultraportable the smallest laptop Dell currently offers. With almost a full workday's worth of battery life, the Latitude D420 stands up admirably to other similarly configured systems in its price range, such as the Lenovo 3000 V100. The 3.7-pound system has just gotten an upgrade to include Intel's Core Duo processor, and at $1,534, it's a solid choice for both consumers and small business users who need power and portability at the same time. Dell's business-minded Latitude notebooks have always been more about function than form, but the Latitude D420 manages to pack some decent specs into a package that is both small and attractive, making this ultraportable the smallest laptop Dell currently offers. With almost a full workday's worth of battery life, the Latitude D420 stands up admirably to other similarly configured systems in its price range, Satellite A70, such as the Lenovo 3000 V100. The 3.7-pound system has just gotten an upgrade to include Intel's Core Duo processor, and at $1,534, it's a solid choice for both consumers and small business users who need power and portability at the same time.

Like most laptops of its size, the Latitude D420's wide-aspect 12.1-inch WXGA UltraSharp display has a native resolution of 1,280x800. The small screen at that resolution makes for some potentially hard-to-read text, but we didn't have any trouble with basic Web surfing or word processing. The display's crispness partially makes up for the loss of impact that comes from a smaller display. While not the brightest notebook screen we've seen, it was easy to see in a brightly lit office environment.

The build quality of the Dell D420 is great overall. It feels very solid and the steel hinges are very tight though not as tight as the X1's.Satellite A75, The magnesium alloy casing felt rigid and when pushing the back of the LCD it did not cause LCD distortion. Unlike the X1 which uses the hinges to keep the LCD shut the D420 goes back to the more common latch design.

Another major change was the placement of the battery. On the X1 it was placed to the back of the notebook. This offered a number of advantages. When using the extended 6 cell battery the battery protrudes a little and can be used as a grasp for holding the notebook with one hand. On the D420 (inspiron b120 battery , inspiron b130 battery )the battery is placed in the front. The 9 cell battery sticks out a bit. Unlike the X1 battery the D420 battery does not serve a secondary function. There are some benefits however. I for one like to have my ports in the back and the front placement of the battery enable you to open the LCD with one hand which was very hard to do on the X1.

Aesthetically the D420 is a smaller version of the current line of Dell Latitudes. I prefer the darker, more business-like feel to this laptop however it is nothing to write home about. An interesting difference between the X1 and D420 lie in the placement of the power, hard drive and battery indicators.Tecra 8000, On the X1 they were placed at the bottom of the palm rest. When the LCD was closed the LED were hidden which was rather inconvenient. On the D420 the indicators are on the right hinge which is a small but definite plus.

Even without benchmarks the performance difference was obvious compared to the X1. The D420 (xps m1210 battery)runs everything I throw at it fine including some light gaming. The Core Duo U2500 at 1.2GHz processor is very fast for its clockspeed. In fact, it is comparable if not faster than the Pentium M 2GHz in my Inspiron 710m for everyday computing. I can easily run a virus scan and watch a HD movie (720p) at the same time. The other two options for processor are the Core Duo U2400 at 1.06GHz and the Core Solo U1300 at 1.06GHz. Tecra 8100, The U2400 is a sweet spot for those looking to have a Core Duo system yet also wants the lowest power usage and heat output.

Memory is extremely important in today's computing. The D420 (xps m1330 battery )offers up to 2GB of DDR2-4200 (533mhz). This, however, is an extremely expensive option. 2GB is achieved by using a 2GB stick in addition to the 512MB soldered onto the motherboard. Due to motherboard limitation only 2GB instead of 2.5GB is addressable. A more realistic upgrade is 1.5GB of RAM. This is highly recommended for running this system under Windows Vista due to the integrated GMA950. 1.5GB will cost an extra of around $90 if upgraded aftermarket which is a very reasonable price.

The D420 uses Toshiba's 1.8' hard drives. The spindle speed is 4200rpm. While this is rather slow it is not a huge drag on the system. Hard drive capacities come in 30GB, 60GB, and 80GB. 100GB may be an option soon.

In terms of optical drives the D420 is very similar to the X1. It features no internal optical option but does provide an external D-Bay.Tecra 9000, To some the lack of an internal optical drive is a deal breaker, however it lowers the weight and size of the system significantly. For important discs I use imaging software to copy it onto the hard drive as an ISO. This way I can access these discs even if I don't have the D-Bay on hand. The MediaBase also has an optical drive and with the D-Bay the D420 can be turned into a 3 spindle system.

Unlike the X1 which is dead silent, the D420 (inspiron 1501 battery )is rather loud. In a quiet room the fan is noticeable at medium speed. However it is no where close to being an annoyance. I can work comfortably in the library with the fan on max without being a disturbance. What is an annoyance is the placement of the vent. The vent blows hot air directly at the hands of a right handed user which becomes uncomfortable rather quickly. When the notebook is doing intensive work, the right side of the notebook gets much hotter than the left. However, it is a lot better than the X1 even though the Pentium M ULV on the X1 ran a lot cooler. I tested the temperature of the CPU under load with CoreTemp and it topped out at nearly Tecra 9100,90C while the highest the X1 got was around 70C. Still, working on the D420 (latitude d620 battery )is a lot more comfortable over an extended amount of time than on the X1.

The Dell Latitude D420 (latitude d820 battery )is a great notebook for those who want an ultraportable design without sacrificing computing power. The build quality of this notebook is excellent and the price very competitive. Despite some design flaws, notably the location of the vent and the useless brightness sensor, this notebook excels in its primary function as a business ultraportable. Compared to its predecessor the Dell Latitude X1,Satellite 1900, the D420 (latitude d820 battery )is a great upgrade that will be all ready to handle the demands of newer software and Windows Vista.

dell inspiron 1501 laptop review

dell inspiron 1501 laptop review

When we last reviewed the Dell Inspiron E1505 (dell e1505 battery), Toshiba Laptop Battery,the notebook's rich multimedia features, wireless performance, and strong battery life garnered it an Editors' Choice award. Now, Dell follows up the E1505 with the 1501 ($844, as tested here), a low-priced alternative and the first Dell machine to house an AMD processor. It's also Vista capable and Premium ready--something you're not going to find with run-of-the-mill value notebooks. The 1501 (inspiron 1501 battery )gives you solid performance at a decent price, but what you gain in savings you lose in functionality.

The inexpensive Dell Inspiron 1501 doesn't have all the extra media-centric features or quick-launch keys you'll find on similarly priced notebooks from Acer and Hewlett-Packard. This $974 laptop does have other things going for it, however—namely, respectable performance and a superb display.

Decked out in silver, white, and dark gray, the Inspiron 1501 won't be mistaken for a business notebook, but its looks are suitably understated for the meeting room. The laptop measures 1.4x14x10.5 inches and weighs 6.2 pounds, straddling the line between travel companion and stay-at-home desktop replacement. It has a sturdy build,PA3356U-1BRS, too, and feels like it could take a few knocks.

The 15.4-inch WXGA (1,280x800-resolution) display, which uses Dell's contrast-improving TrueLife technology, is definitely a highlight. Text was sharp, and DVDs and Vista's Aero interface looked great. An integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 (dell d820 battery )adapter that shares up to 256MB of system memory powers the graphics. Casual gamers won't be disappointed with this chip.

The 1501 came configured with a six-cell battery, which enabled us to go unplugged for a solid 3 hours and 16 minutes of life with Wi-Fi on, and an additional two minutes with the wireless connection off. Wireless throughput measured a robust 12.6 Mbps at 15 feet from our access point, and 13.2 Mbps from 50. PA3291U-1BRS, This is a slight improvement over the E1505's measurements of 12 Mbps and 9.9 Mbps from the same distances.

Despite the missing multimedia controls, the 1501 offers plenty of other ports and jacks: four USB, VGA, headphone and microphone jacks, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader. This is a step down from the E1505, which featured all of those connections plus S-Video, FireWire, a 5-in-1 card reader, and optional Bluetooth. You'll also find an ExpressCard slot, but nothing for a PC

Most of the owners of Inspiron laptops criticize the design of their computers. Not surprisingly, most of the modified laptops are Inspirons e1505/1501 (dell b120 battery , dell b130 battery). In my opinion, designers were having an "off day" when they created those white bumpers. Maybe the most annoying thing about the design is that certain parts of the notebook do not match others. For example, the keyboard, touchpad, and screen have a "keep-it-simple" design (nothing shinny, nothing stylish) while the back of the lid makes a quite different impression.?PA3506U-1BRS, Despite these style blemishes, the Dell Inspiron 1501 (apple ibook g4 battery )has some charm in its design.

The overall build quality is quite good. The chassis feels sturdy, it does not creak when lifted on any of the corners. Applying even a quite strong force on the back of the lid does not make ripples on the screen appear. The screen hinges are tough and keep LCD in place. You will need to use both hands to open the lid. That said, there are places which deform when excessive pressure is applied, but this isn't an issue. The one negative might be that the screen latch does not feel sturdy -- it has a “floating” feeling as you can both move it up/down and left/right -- but it holds the screen perfectly well.

A very nice feature is that you only need to remove two screws to access the memory modules, WiFi card or HDD. A little more effort is required to access the CPU (I was not that curious).

Other budget notebooks we've seen have dedicated media-player controls, independent buttons for switching off wireless radios,PA3591U-1BRS, and a healthy assortment of input/output options, but the Inspiron 1501 falls very short in this area. If having extras like these (and a few more configuration options) is important to you, we recommend stepping up to Dell's Inspiron E1505 (dell c640 battery). For a couple of hundred dollars more, you get slightly improved specs and lots of extras. Most users, however, will be satisfied with the basic array of connectivity here: four USB 2.0 ports, mic and headphone jacks, a VGA monitor out, an SD/MultiMediaCard slot, and Ethernet and modem ports. Also aboard are an ExpressCard slot and a double-layer DVD±RW drive.

The keyboard function keys are marked with icons for easy access to actions such as adjusting volume and screen brightness, switching to an external monitor, and turning on and off the built-in 802.11b/g wireless networking. The keyboard itself is a bit mushy for our tastes, as are the touch-pad buttons, though all are a comfortable size. Speakers at the front of the notebook push (dell 1420 battery) out clear, loud sound.

Dell did a good job outfitting our review model with capable core hardware.Portege 4000, Its dual-core 1.6GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 processor, aided by 2GB of DDR2 memory, turned in impressive results in our tests and certainly has enough pep to run Vista Home Premium. Battery life was comparable with that of other notebooks in its class, which means it'll get less than two hours on a full charge (1 hour and 41 minutes, to be exact).

For storage, our test unit had a 60GB hard drive. Factor in formatting, as well as the space taken up by the OS, its applications, miscellaneous software Dell includes, and the partitioned section for the built-in system restore, and you're left with only 40GB. The other notebooks in this roundup have the same problem, but because they have 120GB drives, plenty of room is still left over for files. If you're not using the notebook as a primary computer, you can get by with 40GB, but an extra $35 will buy you an upgrade to an 80GB drive.

Dell includes a standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty, as well as 24/7 tech support.

Although the Dell Inspiron 1501 (dell d410 battery )demonstrated stronger wireless performance than the Dell Inspiron E1505 (dell d400 battery)and has a lower price point, we can't recommend the notebook over its far more functional predecessor. If you're looking for a decent machine that won't break the bank,Satellite A10 Series, it's worth a look. Just remember, you get exactly what you pay for.

Anyone buying a PC from a well known manufacturer like Dell, HP or IBM hopes to get a good customer support. No surprise, Dell provides fast and pleasant-to-use support. I had to contact them about several minor questions and replies came back very fast.

After several weeks I noticed that my laptop did not have a DVD-RW, it only had a DVD Combo. Since DVD-RW is a necessity nowadays and the optical drive cannot be changed in this PC, I went directly to the retailer. Satellite A100,They contacted a local Dell office and I got my refund in two days. Sadly, I had to buy a new laptop or risk losing a tax refund from the government. Because they did not have any Dells left in stock, I had to go with another PC. ?

dell inspiron e1405 laptop review

dell inspiron e1405 laptop review

The Dell Inspiron e1405 (dell inspiron e1405 battery), a recently released portable notebook that includes the relatively new Intel Core Duo CPU, seems designed for those who value a combination of significant processing power and portability but don't want to spend a lot of money to get it Toshiba Laptop Battery ,This model, also named the Inspiron 640m on Dell's Small Business website, replaces the non-business XPS M140 (which, by the way, was named the Inspiron 630m when sold as a business model), and its primary advantage over its predecessor is the dual core option. Like the Inspiron e1705, a large desktop replacement notebook that I recently purchased and reviewed, and the Inspiron e1505, a mid-size entertainment notebook, the e1405 can be configured with a glossy screen and comes with Windows XP Media Center Edition, which includes a host of entertainment and multimedia features that appear to target those who desire a computer that will readily and capably handle the ever-increasing entertainment possibilities of our world. One significant difference between the e1405 and its older and larger siblings is the absence of a dedicated graphics option that would allow for intensive gaming. But you can't have everything, including portability, for a mere seven or eight hundred dollars, which is about what a well-configured e1405 will cost you if you're careful about your purchase and do a little preliminary research.

The Dell e1405 is a brand-new entry in Dell's Inspiron line of entertainment notebooks (it's also marketed as the 640m on the business side of Dell's offerings). PA3166U-1BRS,With a 14" widescreen display, a Core Duo CPU, a 100GB hard drive, and a gig of RAM, the machine's no slouch in the performance department. But when you can get a system like this—including an extended battery—for US$800, corners have to be cut somewhere. Right?

To find out, we put the laptop through its paces for a few weeks in an attempt to answer the burning question: can such an inexpensive piece of kit really stand up to computers twice its cost? Think of this review as dialoguing with our earlier investigations of two other Core Duo machines: the Thinkpad X60 and the new Macbook. How does the e1405 stack up? The answer might surprise you.

Dell has finally received the memo—you know, the one that Apple has been circulating for the last few years, the one that argues for the importance of style to consumer electronics.PA3331U-1BRS, Dell, as much as anyone, typified the "beige box" syndrome that afflicted PC vendors for a decade or more, but the company now tries to atone for past design sins with sexier laptops like the e1405 (dell e1405 battery). Whether you like the design or not is a notoriously personal decision, but I'm willing to go on the record with my own opinion: it looks pretty good.

The new Inspiron lineup will never be as hawt as the MacBook Pro, for instance, with all that shiny metal and that smooth silver underbelly, and it will never be as svelte as the X60. Most components are made of a silver-speckled plastic and the machine weighs in at around six pounds with extended battery, but the overall effect is quite pleasing. Looked at from above, the machine has fine lines and an attractive silver/white/black color scheme. It won't be the slickest machine at your local Starbucks, but you'll look pretty decent without dropping more than a grand—no small feat. And compared to the older generation of Dell machines, the e1405 is like an 18th-century allegorical painting about the Triumph of Design.

Take a closer look at the picture above. See that one-inch bulge protruding from the back of the laptop? That's the extended battery. PA3098U-1BRS,To my eyes, the bulge actually looks pretty decent, more like a beauty mark than a goiter, but opinions may vary on this. If you plan on getting the extended battery, make sure the machine still fits in your laptop case.

 

Actually, I didn't buy this laptop; it is a review model. But as noted, I did recently buy an e1705 (dell inspiron b130 battery), and will therefore be viewing this e1405 within that context, paying particular attention to portability, an area in which the e1705 is decidedly lacking, and performance, where the e1705 really shines. And although I have no plans to buy an e1405, I often recommend notebooks to friends and family. As I use the e1405 (dell inspiron b120 battery) I find myself wondering whether it would be a good option for them. I would definitely recommend this notebook if someone were to say the following:

"I want a notebook that's pretty easy to carry around and can even be used on a plane. I'm on a tight budget and don't want to pay more than eight hundred dollars or so, but I really don't want to sacrifice performance. PA3084U-1BRS,I have no plans to play the latest games, but I want good multimedia capabilities and a pretty high resolution. I'd also like it to be sturdy."

The key here is the price; which is, admittedly, what often enhances the appeal of Dell notebooks. In the case of the above-stated requirements, I consider the e1405 to be an excellent choice now that I've tested it fairly thoroughly with particular emphasis on word processing, audiovisual performance and the Internet.

 

Because a number of purchasers of the e1405 have complained in this sites forums of excessive light leakage, I thought I should address this issue and therefore devoted some time to unearthing the problem in this particular machine, both with the naked eye and the digital camera. Waiting patiently for nightfall to come, I turned off all the lights, got rid of the Windows Taskbar, and looked as closely as I could at the screen, then took scads of digital pictures. At the risk of appearing to be a sensory dullard, PA3399U-1BRS, I must say that at first I could really see no problem when using eyesight alone, though the camera did reveal light leakage at the base of the LCD. Subsequently there were occasions when I noticed some leakage, but only when the background was dark or when I used Dead Pixel Buddy to set the screen to black. Having said all that, I should add that during my actual use of this notebook, I never once noticed a problem. Of course, others may well be more sensitive to light leakage than I am, and certain screen configurations might be more affected.

 

I consistently got just over 3 hours out of the 6-cell battery. This rate of discharge seemed a little disappointing, but during these 3-hour periods I was frequently accessing the hard drive and always running the LCD at maximum brightness, with the wireless card enabled as well. With lighter use, the battery lasted for a little more than 4 hours, though the wireless card was still turned on. I find that power savings features are largely a matter of personal preference and tolerance, PA3395U-1BRS, as well as usage, so some people will undoubtedly be able to squeeze a little more time out of the battery, while others will get less.

 

The main charm of the Inspiron e1405 is that it manages to provide good portability, pleasurable viewing and high performance at a low cost. With this particular model, there were very few flaws, and none of these was sufficient to warn against this notebook. What impressed me most was the display, though I had recently made a decision to go with a lower resolution matte screen when actually purchasing a notebook for myself. I really enjoyed watching a DVD on the e1405 and found the display surprisingly easy to work with during normal usage, too. What strikes me about the e1405 (dell vostro 1000 battery) is that it accomplishes so much in a small package and does so at such a low cost. There's no way I would purchase a non-dual-core machine, now that I've used a couple of dual cores, and though some people might think it's worth waiting for 64-bit dual core, for my own purposes I consider two years to be a reasonable life for a computer, and figure 32-bit is good enough for this period, provided multiple applications can be run with speed and efficiency, which the Yonah accomplishes.PA3250U-1BRS, When looking to purchase a notebook computer, it can be useful to think in two-hundred-dollar increments, I find. While there are notebooks available for five or six hundred dollars, these generally have severe limitations and I wouldn't consider any of them, whereas the e1405, at the next step up on the price ladder, has very few limitations, especially when its portability is factored into the mix.