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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Best killer netbooks of 2010
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What are Netbooks?
Netbooks are described as mini-computers whose sizes range from 7 inches to 10 inches. The larger versions are notebooks or laptops with sizes ranging from 12 to 17 inches. Apparently with these size comparisons, you may say that portability in the netbook laptop arena goes to netbooks.
The NB305 was a favourite in 2009. The newer model uses the same stylish hardware design of its predecessor (available in blue, brown and white), but throws in the 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, a larger 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Starter Edition.
The new Pineview processor has enabled Toshiba to shave 100g off the NB305's weight to 1.2kg, and extend run-time with the 6-cell battery from nine hours to a remarkable 11 hours.
This works a treat with Toshiba's Sleep and Charge technology, which lets you use the netbook's battery to charge gadgets over USB even if it's hibernating or switched off.
Here's the first thing that'll strike you about this ThinkPad; it's red. If you associate red with speedy sports cars, the X100e won't disappoint.
With its Athlon Neo MV-40 processor and 2GB of RAM, this ThinkPad scored a 52 on WorldBench 6, a screaming speed for netbooks.
It's faster than most netbooks, with a larger, higher-resolution screen; a spacious keyboard; and a bigger hard drive than you'll usually find in Lilliputian laptops.
The Mini 5102 is the latest in HP's line of business-optimised netbooks, featuring a ruggedised metal chassis and design elements tailored for the office road warrior.
It does a great job of offering features that business users care about, but they come at a considerable price; the configuration: 2GB of RAM, an Atom N450 CPU, and an extended six-cell battery.
Gateway LT2118u With Intel's Atom N450 CPU and 3150 GPU at its heart, as well as 1GB of memory, a 250GB hard drive and a 10.1-inch, 1024-by-600-resolution display, Gateway's pride and joy carried on for an astounding 11 hours and 17 minutes in the battery tests.
The Asus 1201 will be their very first netbook to feature Nvidia Ion graphics, giving it 1080p HD playback and much improved gaming performance. Very recently the Asus Eee PC 1201N has shown up on a store in Hong Kong, confirming its existence.
A 12.1-inch 1366 x 768 display, running an Intel Atom N330 dual core CPU, GeForce 9400M (ION Graphics), 3GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB hard drive.
It also has 802.11n WiFi, webcam, and a high capacity 6-cell 5200mAh battery, which should last for up to 8 hours.
The six-cell MSI U160 netbook is not just skin deep with its super smooth sleekness.
It is compact all around with its 10-inch display and 320 GB hard drive. Adding to the convenience is a 1.4 megapixel webcam, well-spaced Chiclet keyboard that reduces typing errors and the resultant clicking noise, extra wide tactile touchpad, two-channel stereo speakers and microphone, Windows 7 Starter, and the facility for wireless LAN and Bluetooth.
Promsing a 15-hour battery life, it will accompany you on your computing missions all day long. Available in fancy gold and jet black and weighing just 1 kg, this one is truly one of the finest stylish networks on the market.
No wonder, it won a product design award at the prestigious iF 2010 design awards in Germany. Probably it could be due to its ultra-slim chassis (only 19.8 mm at the thinnest point). Or the white glow of the MSI logo on the upper lid and the blue LED power switch light on the end of the display hinge.
However it's the artificial intelligence in the netbook that wins you overfrom face detection to log into your system, to automatic log off when you are away from the system for too long.
Better take a look at the list of pros and cons of these gadgets. We examine the list based on four parameters:
1. Design
Netbooks are designed for several aspects of computing needs. One may use it to connect to the Internet and to communicate with other people. Their sizes are contributory to their compactness too. When it comes to battery life, most netbooks can stay longer than notebooks making the former less dependent on charging. However, you cannot deny the fact that notebooks are multipurpose in nature allowing you to accomplish more computing tasks. Netbooks are smaller, lighter, and cheaper.
2. Applications
Running applications is also a concern for netbook and Laptop consumers. Surfing the web while one is on the go is possible with netbooks. The same is true if one wants to run basic applications like windows office.
But if one has other things to do or need to open four to five applications all at the same time, laptops are sure winners. Additionally, the larger laptop allows to edit high definition video files.
Furthermore, one may save more files in the hard disk of laptops.
3. Mobility
Both has the upper hand when it comes to mobility, but netbooks are easier to carry; a netbook typically weighs between two and three pounds. Screen sizes can range from seven inches to about 13 inches.
The keyboard is normally somewhere between 75 per cent and 85 per cent the size of a normal computer keyboard. There is a limit to how small of a netbook is practical.
A typical adult, typing on a ridiculously tiny keyboard is going to get old pretty quick. Squinting to see the text on your screen is also quite bothersome.
The future of netbooks may have us looking at lighter weight models, but it's unlikely you'll see a netbook the size of a pack of candies any time in the near future.
4. Cost
Netbooks works on the philosophy 'get as pay'. The more you pay the better specs you have. So netbooks apparently tend to be cheaper than their larger notebook counterparts.
However, there are some tasks that netbooks cannot fulfill thus more computer enthusiasts question the real price attached to the product.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
India imports 3 mn tonnes of sugar so far this season
India, the world's largest sugar consumer, has imported over 3 million tonnes of the sweetener in the first six months of the 2009-10 sugar season, ending in September.
"Sugar mills and private traders have contracted to import 3.1 million tonnes in the current season till March 25," a senior Food Ministry official told PTI.
Of the 3.1 million tonnes, white sugar shipments were at 0.64 million tonnes, while that of raw sugar at 2.44 million tonnes, he said.
"About 2.7 million tonnes of sugar has already landed at ports here," the official added.
The government has allowed duty-free import of sugar (both raw and white) from April 2009 to meet the domestic shortage and curb rising prices. The duty-free import is allowed till December 2010.
The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) Managing Director Vinay Kumar pointed out, "Going forward, India need not import sugar if the country's output rises to 18 million tonnes in the 2009-10 season (sugar season runs from October to September)."
The total availability of sugar is likely to be over the estimated demand of 23 million tonnes this season if you take into account the likely sugar production of 18 million tonnes plus the carry over stock of 3 million tonnes from the last season and the current import of 3.1 million tonnes, he said.
Recently, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar had also indicated that sugar output may exceed the earlier estimate of 16 million tonnes this season.
According to official data, the country is estimated to have produced 16.7 million tonnes in the first six months of the current season.
Currently, the sugar prices in the retail markets have cooled down on reports of higher supplies and government's measures like stock limit order on bulk consumers.
In Delhi, the retail price of the sweetener has declined to Rs 35 a kg from Rs 48 in January.
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"Sugar mills and private traders have contracted to import 3.1 million tonnes in the current season till March 25," a senior Food Ministry official told PTI.
Of the 3.1 million tonnes, white sugar shipments were at 0.64 million tonnes, while that of raw sugar at 2.44 million tonnes, he said.
"About 2.7 million tonnes of sugar has already landed at ports here," the official added.
The government has allowed duty-free import of sugar (both raw and white) from April 2009 to meet the domestic shortage and curb rising prices. The duty-free import is allowed till December 2010.
The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) Managing Director Vinay Kumar pointed out, "Going forward, India need not import sugar if the country's output rises to 18 million tonnes in the 2009-10 season (sugar season runs from October to September)."
The total availability of sugar is likely to be over the estimated demand of 23 million tonnes this season if you take into account the likely sugar production of 18 million tonnes plus the carry over stock of 3 million tonnes from the last season and the current import of 3.1 million tonnes, he said.
Recently, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar had also indicated that sugar output may exceed the earlier estimate of 16 million tonnes this season.
According to official data, the country is estimated to have produced 16.7 million tonnes in the first six months of the current season.
Currently, the sugar prices in the retail markets have cooled down on reports of higher supplies and government's measures like stock limit order on bulk consumers.
In Delhi, the retail price of the sweetener has declined to Rs 35 a kg from Rs 48 in January.
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Liberty Shoes to add 60 outlets this fiscal
Footwear firm Liberty Shoes plans to open 60 outlets, including 10 overseas stores, this fiscal, a top company official said.
"We plan to open 50 outlets pan-India, primarily in Tier II destinations which will take our network-strength to 550 by end-this fiscal. Besides, we plan to open 10 outlets overseas as well," Liberty Group's CEO Adesh Gupta told PTI in Mumbai.
Within India, the company will focus primarily on Tier II destinations while overseas it plans to set up shops in South Africa, Singapore, the Middle-East and Kuala Lumpur, he said.
Domestically, with demand for the company's shoes growing and the company clocking a healthy sales in Tier I cities, Liberty now plans to target Tier II destinations, he said.
"We are growing and doing very well in the country and especially so in Tier I cities. Now, our focus will increasingly be on other markets," Gupta said.
The footwear major has pegged the investment for its domestic expansion at Rs 10 crore.
To keep pace with its expansion, Liberty plans to up its head-count and will hire between 300-500 professionals this fiscal, he said.
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"We plan to open 50 outlets pan-India, primarily in Tier II destinations which will take our network-strength to 550 by end-this fiscal. Besides, we plan to open 10 outlets overseas as well," Liberty Group's CEO Adesh Gupta told PTI in Mumbai.
Within India, the company will focus primarily on Tier II destinations while overseas it plans to set up shops in South Africa, Singapore, the Middle-East and Kuala Lumpur, he said.
Domestically, with demand for the company's shoes growing and the company clocking a healthy sales in Tier I cities, Liberty now plans to target Tier II destinations, he said.
"We are growing and doing very well in the country and especially so in Tier I cities. Now, our focus will increasingly be on other markets," Gupta said.
The footwear major has pegged the investment for its domestic expansion at Rs 10 crore.
To keep pace with its expansion, Liberty plans to up its head-count and will hire between 300-500 professionals this fiscal, he said.
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