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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
9:16 pm	Creating a Living Room Layout Fast And Efficiently If you are like me you are probably never happy with how your living room looks. You’ve probably looked at its layout and imagined a number of different ways it can be redone, and you don’t want to keep repeating the same old tired layout with only new furniture pieces. So lets talk about a simple method to create a efficient layout for your living room. Before we begin lets consider a few points, a living room is a transition space. What this means is that it is the gateway to the rest of your house. Other rooms, the bedrooms, dinning rooms, kitchen etc. are all accessed through this room. That is why you always want a sufficient amount of circulation space to exist, to allow family members to get through the house. Here are some simple steps that you can follow to create an efficient layout for your future living room: A) Take a plane white paper. A4 size is also an option. B) Draw a sketch plan of your living room on this paper. While drawing this plan it is important to show the following things in it: 1) Entrance door 2) Entrance doors to other rooms 3) Window positions 4) Minor column projections (if any) 5) Swing of the doors (inside or outside the living room) 6) Presence of staircase 7) Fireplace (if any) C) Take a pencil and draw lines starting from your front door to all of the other doors and window positions. These lines are the natural travel lines for any person using the living room. If the room were to be empty, without any furniture, these lines show how any person would get to all of the other points in the living room. D) Now begin placing any type of furniture you can imagine or your budget will allow. When placing these pieced you an easily see were the furniture will obstruct the pencil lines that have been drawn in step C. But this is ok for now. Try to make as many combinations as possible. Think out of the box, make it a goal to try something different. If you can come up with at least 10 layouts for your living room you will have a good grasp on what can be done. Make sure to also try to keep in mind future pieces that may replace existing furniture. Your goal here obviously is to keep you movement lines as unobstructed as possible. We are trying to keep it as efficient as possible for anybody traveling through this room. After this short exercise you will have probably 5 different layouts on paper with. Select the one in which you see the following points of interest. a)Travel line lengths are shortest. b)Travel lines do not pass trough the furniture. Apart from the efficiency there is another factor called as visual balance while designing a furniture layout. Finally does it look good to YOU. Are you comfortable with the final layout. The visual balance is achieved by making the most use of all walls of the living room with decorating elements such as paintings, color schemes, etc. So if you follow a system from the beginning you will be definitely be able to create a beautiful living room in the shortest possible time. I hope this article has helped you to find more creative ways of doing this job more efficiently. If you would like to learn more tips about Furniture and great places to buy Furniture in Yuma AZ, Click Here Not Sure where to find the best furniture in Yuma AZ let us help. (Comment on this)
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
1:58 am	Solid State Drives (SSD) And The Benifits They Bring To Netbooks No doubt netbooks have grown in popularity, and one of the great results of this popularity is how it has made Solid State Drive (SSD) much more popular. In the past, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ruled the hard drives scene. But what is a SSD and what are some of the benefits in not only netbooks but laptops, and other portable devices? The term originally encompassed electronics like a transistor radio, which use semiconductors instead of vacuum tubes. When you talk about SSD, it only means that the storage medium is built entirely on semiconductors rather than a magnetic media like the hard drive. Flash SSD vs. Regular SSD Flash drives, or you may know it as a thumb drive, can be plugged into a PC’s USB port and is similar to regular SSD in that both use non-volatile memory chips that allow them to retain stored data even when that have no power. They differ in the form of storage capacity. A flash drive in meant to be an external device that should be plugged into a USB port. A regular SSD usually is inside of a netbook or computer case, either in the place of a regular HDD or in conjunction with a HDD. On the surface a SDD looks no different from a traditional hard drive. A SSD can come in all of the same sizes (1.8”, 2.5” or 3.5”) and also uses either ATA or SATA interfaces. So the question arises, why use SSD? Why Use an SSD? SSD definitely has many advantages over a regular HDD, a lot of this has to do with the fact that a SSD has no actual moving parts. While a HDD would have a motor to spin the magnetic platters and the drive heads, on a SSD the storage is handled by flash memory chips. Because of this advantage a SSD uses less power, can usually boot data up to 20% faster, and are more reliable that regular HDD. Since SSD draws less power netbooks that use them tend to have a longer battery life, and netbooks become A LOT more shock proof. Regular HDD platters are very fragile and sensitive, even a light fall while on can render a drive useless. Since all of the data on a SSD is stored in data memory chips, there are less moving parts to be damaged in a fall. To check out more great tips for your netbook and ways to improve it check out www.YourNetbookShop.com I am a longtime netbook owner trying to put my knowledge to use. I like finding whats best to save everyone time. (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
10:31 pm	The Current Top 5 Netbooks By Weight - Find the Lightest Netbooks Netbooks and tablets have finally come to be inexpensive and popular, and lots of companies understand that one of many excellent appeals to possessing a netbook is portability. For some finding the lightest netbook is important so that they don’t have to lug a heavy laptop with them everywhere to meet the on the go business needs. Here is a list of some of the best selling netbooks sorted by weight. We give a couple pros and cons on each, but all of them are of top quality and design. All come with Windows 7 pre installed, and most have a single core Intel Atom N455 processor, except for the Samsung NF310 which has the Intel Atom N550 dual core processor, and the Asus Eee PC 1215 which has the AMD E350 Dual Core. While having a dual core processor is not needed for most everyday PC applications, if you plan on doing any gaming it is recommended. Also the Dual core processor will reduce battery life, and getting a 6-Cell battery would be wise for extended use. Here are the current top selling models by weight: Acer Aspire One AOD255E-13639 10.1-Inch Netbook Get fantastic mobile connectivity from the Acer Aspire One D255E , which comes with a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, comfy typing keyboard set, and an ultra-thin design that travels light. You can also enjoy excellent portable computing power because of the Intel Atom N455 processor along with up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge out of the included 3-cell battery… Read More Here Base Weight: 2.43 lbs. Samsung NF310-A01 10.1-Inch Netbook Within the breakthrough styling of its gunmetal-colored exterior beats the heart of the new Intel® Dual-Core Atom™ processor, providing up to 50% faster performance than a single-core processor for improved video playback. Adding to the enhanced multimedia performance are the sharp images and bold colors of the higher resolution 10.1? HD LED-backlit LCD display, which lets you see more content on-screen and view 720p video. Base Weight: 2.87 lbs. Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1-Inch Netbook Perfect for your everyday computing needs when you’re on the go, the Toshiba Mini NB505-N508BL is one of the thinnest netbooks on the market-just 1.4 inches thin (without extended feet). And it weighs less than 3 pounds, so it’s easy to carry in your backpack, purse, book bag, and more. Base Weight: 2.9 lbs. Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 4034CLB Netbook The Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 makes it easy to stay connected to your world almost anywhere you go. The Mini 1018's small, virtually weightless design lets you travel light while keeping up with your blog, video chat, instant messenger, and e-mail so you never lose touch with your family and friends. A bright 10.1-inch widescreen display is designed to present websites without a lot of left-right scrolling. Base Weight: 2.92 lbs ASUS Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook The Eee PC 1215B-P provides users the best portable multimedia enjoyment for its size. With the latest AMD Brazos E350 dual core processor - a high performance CPU and discrete GPU; expect the best in multimedia enjoyment. With the super low power consumption that the Eee PC 1215B-P draws, enjoy up to 8 hours of battery life.1 Along with long-lasting mobility, it has a compact, scratch-resistant design that fits nicely in carrying cases and backpacks - ideal for both long trips and day-to-day errands. Base Weight: 3.21 lbs. Check out the full list with prices on some of the lightest netbooks at http://YourNetbookShop.com I am a longtime netbook owner trying to put my knowledge to use. I like finding whats best to save everyone time. (Comment on this)
10:52 am	Acer Aspire One 10.1 inch Notebook Get fantastic mobile connectivity with the Acer Aspire One D255E in diamond black (model AOD225E-13639), which features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard, and an ultra-thin design that travels light. You'll also enjoy excellent mobile computing power thanks to the Intel Atom N455 processor as well as up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge from the included 3-cell battery. The attention-grabbing Aspire One D255E is only 1-inch thin and weighs just under 2-1/2 pounds. The 93-percent standard size keyboard with bigger keys enables easy typing wherever you are. And the 10.1-inch Acer CrystalBrite LED display (1024 x 600 pixels) provides an optimal Web browsing experience for great Internet productivity while on-the-go. A 1.3-megapixel HD webcam with integrated digital microphone deliver smooth video and superior voice quality so you can maintain in contact wherever you are by means of real-time chat. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Charge up using the Acer MiniGo AC adapter, which is 34 percent lighter than typical adapters. This AOD255E pairs an energy-efficient Intel Atom processor with a 3-cell battery for up to 4 hours of power. This Aspire One comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010. Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010. Note that this netbook does not include an optical drive, but you can use optional external DVD/CD drives that connect via USB See a full spec list and get Acer One Aspire Prices FInding Whats Best To Save Everyone TIme (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
8:05 pm	How To Select a Cheap Netbook or Lightest Netbook A netbook computer can be described as smaller, compact, low-cost and extremely mobile laptop computer nevertheless it has got the processing power that is not as much as a full-sized laptop. However, it is suitable enough for general computing, word processing, running a web browser and connecting to the Internet wirelessly. Netbooks are small in size, usually with a 10-inch screen, but some displays can be slightly smaller or larger. Their weight is about 2.5 pounds, but this not the lightest netbook, and they sell for well under $500 these days, and finding a cheap netbook under 100 is not hard. Most netbooks come with Intel Atom processor and at least 1 GB of RAM. With the ever growing demand for the netbook many companies are designing more and more netbook models released into the world market. So, it is not easy to make a right choice of buying a good netbook for buyers. For anyone looking to buy a netbook, here are some important netbook features to consider: Screen size and display resolution Netbooks generally come with a screen size which ranges from 7 to 12 inches. That's a big difference from the average 15 inches on a full-sized laptop. In order to decide which screen size is good enough for you, you should try to run your favorite programs and view your favorite websites on a variety of different sized screens. Keyboard and touchpad A keyboard of netbooks is usually smaller than a standard keyboard of full size laptops and range from 88-93% of the full-size keyboards. The keyboard layout of netbook is quite similar to the full size keyboard but key buttons on netbooks are smaller and closer. Touchpad is one of features to consider. At present, a wide variety of touchpad have been developed and specially designed to offer a more comfortable experience during prolonged use. Operating system (OS) Netbooks are available for Linux and Windows operating systems and new netbooks have moved to Windows 7 Starter, which is a lighter version of Windows 7 to help with load time and overall performance. As we all know about windows because that most people are familiar with the Windows layout as they have been using it for several years on their home and office computers. Processor Intel Atom is the most common processor available for the netbooks (most of them run on the Intel Atom N or Z Series). Here you should go for the latest technologies because they are available with more efficiency and try not to buy an old netbook because you can face problem of speed and efficiency. The latest Atom processor on netbooks for 2010 is Intel Atom N450 Processor (1.66 GHz). Most netbooks launched into the markets last year were Intel Atom N270 or N280 which are being replaced by new Intel Atom N450. We can notice that all processors on netbooks are slower than the standard processor on laptops, which is about 2.1 GHz. This means that a netbook will be slower when running heavier programs. So, you shouldn't use a netbook for heavy processing, such as photo/video editing and gaming. However, netbooks are perfect for light processes like web surfing, email, and word processing. Battery Life Old notebook batteries usually come with 3-cell (less than 30 Wh) units but for new netbooks, they have upped their standard batteries to 6-cell units which can get you unplugged for about 6-9 hours while 3-cell systems usually get between 1 and 3 hours of endurance. If your job or work require traveling then you should look for the 6-cell option that can get you unplugged for about 6-9 hours on a single charge. These are little costly than 3-cell battery netbooks but can be very useful if your activities involve overseas travel or all-day classes. And will not contribute to a finding the lightest netbook. After Intel has unveiled new Atom N450 processor, new netbooks can consume less power approximately 20% over previous netbook generation (e.g. Intel Atom N270, N280). New latest netbooks are coming with battery life of 10-14 hours such as models Asus Eee PC 1005PE-P, Asus Eee PC 100P, Acer A0532h and Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 (10-inch screen). Memory (RAM) Most of netbooks come with 1GB and are up to 2GB. It depends on the kinds of operating system used in netbooks (1GB for Windows XP and 2GB for Windows 7 or Window Vista). However, please make sure you have at least 1GB to keep things running smoothly. Storage capacity There are 2 types of hard drives; solid-state drives (SSDs) and spinning hard disk drives (HDDs). The SSDs are faster and more durable than HDDs and consume less power and weigh less. The storage capacity of SSDs is not enough for netbooks because of the high price. The early model Eee PCs have only 4GB or 8GB SSD, and the newer model Eee PC 1000 uses a 40GB SSD. Most netbooks are equipped with the HDDs which have the storage capacity from 60GB to 320GB. Look for a hard drive that has a capacity of at least 160GB and a rotational speed of 5,400 rpm. Additionally, netbooks generally come with a built-in web cam, Wi-Fi, card reader, and USB ports. Some even have extra features such as Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, etc. Reliable brands of netbooks that you can choose from are: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung, Toshiba etc. Using these brands as a guide, you can choose the models that are the lightest and are cheap netbook. In conclusion, we suggest at a minimum, an Intel Atom N450 Processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB or larger hard drive, 8 hours long battery life and Windows 7 Starter with Bluetooth as a preferred option for tethering a smart phone for mobile broadband access. 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5:15 pm	Developing iPhone Apps on Windows, with the iPhone 4 in mind The Apple iPhone 4 is definitely an incredible gadget that invites creativity. No doubt you've said to yourself: 'I wish I could do this on my iphone 4.' Using the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK), programmers can make there ideas reality - even if you yourself don't know the difference between a C-pointer and a SQLite database. More than 200 iPhone application projects have already been posted on Elance.com. Check out these tips in this article to get your project kick-started. We focus on the development of applications for the Apple iPhone, and we asked Nick Dalton, iPhone SDK specialist, to give Elance buyers a few tips on how to scope and post an iPhone Application project. Here’s what he had to say: The iPhone is an amazing device that invites creativity. If you’re an iPhone owner I’m sure you’ve said to yourself: ‘I wish I could do that on my iPhone, or I have a great idea for an iPhone application’. Study the Masters Apple has already spent a lot of time thinking about how to present information and build interactive applications on the iPhone. The applications that come with the iPhone are the results of this research. Study them in great detail and try to apply as many of the user interface metaphors as possible to your application. Not only will Apple be flattered if you imitate the user interface in their applications, but they actually mandate it to a great level of detail as described in their Human Interface Guidelines. Dream in Color Screens Most applications for the iPhone will be very visual. Therefore it makes sense to provide your requirements as screen images or sketches. You don’t have to be a graphics artist to do this effectively. An iPhone programmer is looking for the following information: - The type of layout each screen should have - The buttons on the screens - The actions associated with each button The exact shape and format of your screen sketches is secondary. As long as they are readable, it’s a great way to communicate your application design to a programmer. Be Realistic About Your Budget Look at other iPhone projects posted on Elance to get a sense for the bid amounts on these projects. Read the descriptions of these projects to see if they seem to be larger or smaller projects than what you have in mind. If you set your budget to under $500 for something that is realistically going to take a programmer two months to implement, you are not likely to attract many bidders. From a programming perspective, some things are easy to do on the iPhone 4, while other seemingly simple things are very time consuming. For example the beautiful cover-flow animation used in the music application on the iPhone should be simple to use in other applications. Unfortunately you can’t. If you want this animation within your application it will have to be written from scratch, probably costing a one month of work. If you talk to an approved iPhone developer early in your application design process you can learn how to get most out of your budget by avoiding the things that are really difficult to do on the iPhone. Don’t Be Too Original iPhone users already know how to do certain tasks on their phones by convention. For example, if you tap an item in a list that has a > icon next to it, you expect to be taken to another screen with more information about that item. If your application needs similar functionality, don’t be creative and come up with a new way to solve the same problem. Use the conventions already established by Apple. New conventions are difficult to establish especially with the touch interface because there is no way to discover how your application works on the iPhone. Unlike a website where you can hover with the mouse pointer over areas that look like you can interact with them and a tool tip or the status bar will reveal some clues to you. Know Your Limitations The current version of the iPhone SDK, which is used to write applications for the iPhone, has many restrictions and limitations. Some of them are common sense, e.g. you can’t send text messages from an application. Imagine an application that sends out thousands of text messages without your knowledge, who is going to pay the phone bill for that? Other restrictions are maddening: applications cannot access the log of phone calls, or interact in any way with the calendar or the music stored on the iPhone. To Apple’s credit, the iPhone SDK is an amazing piece of software especially given that it was publicly released as a Beta just three months ago. Some of the shortcomings listed above will likely be addressed in future releases of the SDK. As a buyer with an idea for an iPhone application, you should educate yourself about these limitations before you spend too much time designing an application that is impossible to implement. Talk to a developer or company that specializes in iPhone development and they can help you get on the right track from the start. ready to start developing iPhone apps on Windows? Click here to learn more Discovering whats best to save everyone time. (Comment on this)