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Three Major Players in the Tablet PC Market

February 7th, 2011

Tech Guru

The tablet pc began to make its presence felt all over the world with the release of Apple’s iPad on April of 2010. With an impressive sales figure of 300,000 units sold in its first day of release it has firmly created a new mobile computing market segment. Seeing that Apple had much success with tablets, other companies soon decided to enter the scene with their own versions of a tablet pc 2011 style, some much better than the iPad while the others were a mere disappointment. 2010 ended with 17.4 million tablets sold and by 2015 it is expected that 242.3 million tablet pc units will be shipped out all over the world.

iOS
This is the first major player in the tablet scene. This system created by Apple runs on their iPad tablet and will also be used in their upcoming iPad 2 model. The iOS is not exclusive to the iPad since it is also being used by the iPhone and the iTouch. It is very easy to use and responsive to a users command. The only drawback that most people complain about is that iOS does not support Adobe Flash which is present in most websites.

Android
Google’s Android system is making its presence felt this year and is seen as a competitor to Apple’s iOS. What makes the Android great is that it is being supported by various manufacturers such as the Samsung (Galaxy android mini Tablet pc) and Motorola (Zoom) just to name a few. Its recent version, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, claims to offer the best user experience on the tablet. Its advantage over iOS is that it supports Adobe’s Flash as well as having many new features such as 4G support.

Windows
Microsoft hasn’t made its presence felt in the tablet pc market scene yet but have plans to do so by 2013. Their entry will further drive up the sales of tablets since PC users who are familiar with the Windows system will find it easy to switch over to using tablets and PC’s.

Summary
These three systems will become the driving force in the increase of tablet sales in the upcoming years.

Posted in Gadget, computers, iGadgets

Tags: Android mini-tablet, Motorola Zoom mini-tablet PC, Samsung mini-tablet PC, tablet PC 2011

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Web Access on The Go With An Internet Dongle

January 30th, 2011

GuestPoster

If you want great value for money and a convenient way of staying connected to the internet on the go, an internet dongle is the best way to do so. It’s a small USB device that plugs into your computer which can be bought from internet service providers with flexible price packages; you can subscribe monthly, or pay as you go. Compared to other ways of staying connected while on the go such as using a smartphone, connecting your laptop through the smartphone to gain a signal, or locating WiFi spots, an internet dongle is the most convenient choice.

An internet dongle is just like a mobile phone, it picks up a wireless signal from the network provider, letting you access the internet anywhere, anytime, just like making a call from your phone. Most mobile phone providers offer dongles and packages. Anywhere you can find a signal from the provider, is where you can access the internet, whether it be in the park, rooftop, or beach resort.

The type of internet user you are while on the go will determine what type of payment plan you should choose. A pay as you go internet dongle would suit a person who is a light internet user, checking email, updating blogs, etc. who will occasionally use the dongle. Whereas a heavier internet user would be better suited to monthly subscription as it gives better value of money. Being signed up to a contract with a provider, they give more internet usage for less money.

Advancements in technology has enabled more freedom, more choices, and better value for money. The internet dongle lets you take the online world wherever you want whenever you want. With the number of payment options available, finding a plan suitable for your internet usage is readily available. An internet dongle provides the most convenient and flexible way of taking the internet wherever you go.

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Tags: Internet dongle

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Should you buy a Dell netbook?

January 30th, 2011

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Dell is known to be one of the best IT manufacturers and retailers in the world. In this article I will tell you a few things about Dell netbook gadgets. Dell netbooks are from the Dell Inspiron product line and they are what you should buy if you want an ultra-portable device.

The Inspiron product line was born in order to satisfy the needs of budget clients. Even so they were pretty pricey at first. However now they are becoming more and more affordable. So which is the best Dell netbook for you?

You could choose the Dell Inspiron Duo, which is more than a netbook. It is what is known as a netvertible; a netbook that also has a touch screen. It was released in last year’s December and it is a wonderful hybrid netbook/tablet 10 inch device. It comes with the powerful Intel Atom N550 dual core processor that is clocked at 1.5 GHz, 2GB of DDR3 system memory, a graphics processor that will let you make the most of your netvertibles, a 250GB hard disk and a battery that will let you use your laptop up to 4 hours without plugging it into an electrical outlet. A netvertible is a great choice if you want to try out a touch screen but are sure you will still be using your keyboard.

You also have the option to go for a simple Dell inspiron mini netbook, but if you ask me your best choice would be to go for the netvertible. Even if it will be a bit more expensive it comes with a dual core processor which will really make all the difference!

Dell netbooks are just as good as any other high quality netbooks on the market. It remains up to you to decide if you want a Dell netbook or a netbook from a different big company such as Asus or Acer. When deciding what netbook you want you should also consider a few user reviews of the products you are interested in. This way you will find out things about the products that go far beyond the technical specification sheet.

Posted in computers, hardware

Tags: Dell Inspiron, Dell Netbook

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