Tag: Hardware

Posted on

Rethinking home computing

WP_20131229_16_07_15_ProFor a while now, I have been looking to buy a new laptop for home use. I am currently using a desktop PC from 2008 running Windows 8.1, which works remarkably well. Now, I always thought that this desktop would be the last big machine I would ever buy, however, having thought long and hard about my computing needs, I am not sure it makes sense for me to get laptop.

I never bring a laptop anywhere, unless for work purposes. My Lenovo T430 is hooked up to my company’s environments, so it is not really an option to use it for private purposes. So a desktop might actually be the option for me, since I get a lot of computing power, and I can let the kids use it as well. Besides, it is much cheaper than a laptop and much easier to upgrade making it last for a very long time.

For mobility purposes, I am contemplating an 8” Windows device, perhaps a Surface when they arrive here in Denmark. It would be perfect for my daily commute, allowing me to watch Netflix, check my email etc.  while on the go. It would also be a really spiffy thing to have at home for casual computing.

As it is, I can’t seem to get the old desktop to break, so for now I will see if I can get my grubby hands on a 8” Windows device. Perhaps the Dell venue Pro 8” will be available soon. Then again, this Denmark so I am not holding my breath.

Update: Turns out the Dell Venue 8” is available in Denmark – who knew?

Posted on

Næring til min Mac fetisch

Apple27 Min Mac fetisch har endnu engang fået ny næring. En fetisch jeg iøvrigt deler med min søster. Ikke nok med at jeg altid skal forbi Eblehuset for at kigge på laptops, telefoner og MP3 afspillere, nu skal jeg også til at savle over den nye 27” Apple Cinema Display. E

Jeg kunne virkelig godt forestille mig at have en 13” Macbook Pro med SSD og 8 gb ram stående ved siden af en Apple monitor på mit kontor. desværre tillader budgettet ikke på nuværende tidspunkt  en sådan investering, men det i hvert fald ikke udelukkes, at der en dag kommer til at stå det føromtalte set up på mit kontor.

 

The new 27-inch ACD features:

  • 2560 x 1440Â resolution
  • 178-degree viewing angle
  • built-in MagSafe charger
  • three rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports (on the rear)
  • iSight camera
  • microphone
  • 49-watt, 2.1 speaker system
  • Mini DisplayPort connector

The Cinema Display’s combination USB, Mini DisplayPort and Magsafe umbilical cord make this monitor the perfect companion to the MacBook Pro.

The new monitor’s 2560 x 1440Â resolution is only a fraction less than the 30-inch ACD’s 2560 x 1600 offering — for a mere $999. I never ended up buying the 30-inch ACD (which came out in 2004) because at $2,499 it was just too hard to justify.

Kilde: Jason D. O’grady @ ZDNet

Technorati Tags: ,
Posted on

Speaking of Notebooks

As per my rant from yesterday, I just wanted to share these pictures with you guys. They show a new Asus notebook with the Sideshow panel, which allows you to access certain features from your operating system even though it is closed. Pretty nifty.
Posted on

Windows Vista and the future of Hardware

I just read this article over at Extreme Tech, dealing with the impact Windows Vista has on hardware vendors. Hopefully hardware companies will take a page out of the Apple playbook and increase their design effort. Now, you can say A LOT of bad things about Apple, but they know how to design really nice looking computers. Personally, I would rather not switch to a Mac, but admittedly, the design parameter makes it mighty tempting sometimes.
 
That being said, I find it mildly amusing how Apple is so focused on Windows Vista, considering the competitive environment. Apparently, they cannot get enough of this new OS, since they keep referring to it. Engadget has some pictures from the WWDC in San Fransisco. I wonder if this negative approach to branding will have a negative effect? Probably not among the die-hard fanboys, that make Scientology look like a a bunch of sexually confused sunday school rejects, but among the average computer user like yours truly. When it comes down to it these are just computers we are talking about; not some grand meaning of life. Granted, I will be the first in line to talk about “my personal relationship” with my PC, but that relationship is based on trust, respect, and understanding, NOT hate speeches  Do you know what I mean?
 
Anyway, as I said earlier I hope PC manufacturers will learn from Apple and create some mighty nice desktops