Tech IT Simple Technoblog http://techitsimple.com/weblog/ This blog was created for you by Tech IT Simple en Copyright 2009 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:31 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Future of Computing QuickPost | System Overview | Movable Type Publishing Platform I think the future of computing will involved little need for the mouse, keyboard and the monitor. Microsoft is developing a technology called "Surface Computing". This is where you can use any surface, like walls, countertops which will be your computing medium in the future. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtKQNwqNLLk. The is a way to truely go green with technology. Also check out Ted at http://www.ted.com/talks/pattie_maes_demos_the_sixth_sense.html. The concept of computer hardware...is relative.]]> http://techitsimple.com/blog1/technology/#000002 http://techitsimple.com/blog1/technology/#000002 Technology Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:31 -0500 Back to School - Choosing a Laptop for your Kids Choosing a laptop is not an easy task. Especially for users that are not that computer savvy. Some school recommends MACs and others PC.  For those MAC users, have no fear, you can have the best of both worlds.  With the latest MAC, with the Intel processor, you can install Apple's "Boot Camp" or "Parallels" which will create a virtual environment for you to install Windows XP, Vista or any other operating system (OS).  You can boot up in MAC and then start your Windows OS and move back and forth in both environments. 

 MACs are very stable, but expensive.  PCs running Windows are less stable, but more affordable.

My recommendation for a good laptop is the IBM Lenovo.  They are very stable laptops with hard drive shock protection, screen protection, and biometric authentication (login using finger prints or facial recognition).

My personal laptop ranking by Manufacturer:

  • IBM Lenovo ThinkPad
  • HP Compaq
  • Gateway
  • Toshiba
  • Sony
  • Dell

    What to look for in a good laptop:
    • Speed - 1.6 GHz or better
    • Processor - Intel Core 2 DUO or AMD ATHLON or better
    • Space - 60GB or better (SATA)
    • Memory - 1 GB or better
    • Wireless - (a/b/g/n)
    • Camera - optional
    • Biometric - Facial or fingerprint (good for securing your laptop and authentication to applications)

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If you disagree with my assessment, please education the populous!

 

 

 

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