implication computer

What is nanaotechnology and whats its implications on computers ?


In Defense of Material Implication

Indeed. Something is deeply wrong here, but it has mostly to do with failures to understand material implication and very little to do with anything wrong with material implication itself.


There are three points to keep in mind. The first is that material implication – as you and many others have noted elsewhere – isn’t the same as what people are talking about in ordinary speech when they say that one thing is implied by another. It should be completely unsurprising that one of two statements is materially implied by the other when we wouldn’t ordinarily say it is implied by the other. All that’s required is that we keep clearly in mind which we’re talking about.

If it’s not the same notion, though, it might be wondered why it should be called “implication.” The short answer is that it captures features that are present in any inference that deserves to be called implication. Specifically,

1. it requires that Q be true whenever P and P  Q are. That’s necessary to support Modus Ponens inferences.
2. it requires that P  Q can be true while both P and Q are false. That’s necessary to support Modus Tollens inferences.
3. it requires that P  Q is false when P is true but Q is false.
   

No sensible account of implication denies any of those. Material implication doesn’t give us the whole story about what we normally call implication, but it gives the common core that has to be present in any more developed account.

Education and Technology computer

Connecting Education and Technology

The "Education & Computer Connection" is a valuable source of information for educators, parents and students who use technology and the internet to enhance learning. As educators, we must be positive role models for our students. Students must see teachers as proficient users of technology in the classroom. Teachers must provide opportunities for students to access the Internet and to develop high-quality activities with hands-on use of current technology.


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Technology in the Classroom:
The use of computers, technology applications and hands-on learning enables each student to tie-in your classroom objectives and make a connection to real-world applications. This methodology gives each student equal access to a world of knowledge limited only by the imagination.


Charting the Course

Connecting and Aligning

Choosing the appropriate direction in this trek can depend a great deal on the current landscape. What one identifies as critical decision-making factors will ultimately impact your route. Ask yourself how some of the following guiding documents guide and impact the decisions we make everyday. How will these documents steer the professional development path that you embark upon? What resources will the directions of these documents lead you to?

• The Calgary Board of Education Three Year Education
  
• Alberta Education's Policy Framework for Technology and Learning
  
• Calgary Board of Education IT Strategy
• "Waltzing with Gyres," by Brendan Croskery; CBE Chief Superintendent
• Alberta Education Learning Systems Policies, Regulations and Forms
• Alberta Education Program of Studies
• School Development plans
• Area Renewal Plans
• Teacher Professional Growth Plans
  

Computer speakers

Information about computer speakers

speaker ABCs

When computers were originally released they had onboard speakers that generated a series of different tones and beeps. As multimedia and games became popular, higher quality computers speakers began to be released for more higher quality sound effects and music. Computer sound cards today are not powerful enough to power a nice set of speakers. Today, good quality speakers are self-powered, relatively small in size to fit on desks or on the side of monitors and contain magnetic shielding. Speakers are generally rated in Frequency response, Total Harmonic Distortion and Watts. The Frequency response is the rate of measurement of the highs and lows of the sounds the speaker and produce. The THD, or Total Harmonic Distortion, is the amour of distortion created by amplifying the signal. The Watts is the amount of amplification available for the speakers.






SPEAKER LAYOUT

As shown in the above picture, the right speaker is the location of where all the connections are connected. Generally, the other speaker will have only one cord that physically attaches to it and the opposite end connecting to the right speaker. Also, the right speaker connects to the computer sound card and also is the speaker which will generate the power as it has the power cord also connected to it. Finally, the above example also illustrates how the power button may be also located next to the connections.

printer

what is printer??

printer

definition - In computers, a printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. Printers are sometimes sold with computers, but more frequently are purchased separately. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication, and cost. In general, more expensive printers are used for higher-resolution color printing.

Personal computer printers can be distinguished as impact or non-impact printers. Early impact printers worked something like an automatic typewriter, with a key striking an inked impression on paper for each printed character. The dot-matrix printer was a popular low-cost personal computer printer. It's an impact printer that strikes the paper a line at a time. The best-known non-impact printers are the inkjet printer, of which several makes of low-cost color printers are
an example, and the laser printer. The inkjet sprays ink from an ink cartridge at very close range to the paper as it rolls by. The laser printer uses a laser beam reflected from a mirror to attract ink (called toner) to selected paper areas as a sheet rolls over a drum.

The four printer qualities of most interest to most users are:

• Color: Color is important for users who need to print pages for presentations or maps and other pages where color is part of the information. Color printers can also be set to print only in black-and-white. Color printers are more expensive to operate since they use two ink cartridges (one color and one black ink) that need to be replaced after a certain number of pages. Users who don't have a specific need for color and who print a lot of pages will find a black-and-white printer cheaper to operate.
• Resolution: Printer resolution (the sharpness of text and images on paper) is usually measured in dots per inch (dpi). Most inexpensive printers provide sufficient resolution for most purposes at 600 dpi.
  
• Speed: If you do much printing, the speed of the printer becomes important. Inexpensive printers print only about 3 to 6 sheets per minute. Color printing is slower. More expensive printers are much faster.
  

• Memory: Most printers come with a small amount of memory (for example, one megabyte) that can be expanded by the user. Having more than the minimum amount of memory is helpful and faster when printing out pages with large images or tables with lines around them (which the printer treats as a large image).
  

Printer I/O Interfaces

The most common I/O interface for printers has been the parallel Centronics interface with a 36-PIN plug. In the future, however, new printers and computers are likely to use a serial interface, especially Universal Serial Bus or FireWire with a smaller and less cumbersome plug.



Printer Languages

Printer languages are commands from the computer to the printer to tell the printer how to format the document being printed. These commands manage font size, graphics, compression of data sent to the printer, color, etc. The two most popular printer languages are Postscript and Printer Control Language.

Postscript is a printer language that uses English phrases and programmatic constructions to describe the appearance of a printed page to the printer. This printer language was developed by Adobe in 1985. It introduced new features such as outline fonts and vector graphics. Printers now come from the factory with or can be loaded with Postscript support. Postscript is not restricted to printers. It can be used with any device that creates an image using dots such as screen displays, slide recorders, and image setters.

PCL (Printer Command Language) is an escape code language used to send commands to the printer for printing documents. Escape code language is so-called because the escape key begins the command sequence followed by a series of code numbers. Hewlett Packard originally devised PCL for dot matrix and inkjet printers. Since its introduction, it has become an industry standard. Other manufacturers who sell HP clones have copied it. Some of these clones are very good, but there are small differences in the way they print a page compared to real HP printers. In 1984, the original HP Laserjet printer was introduced using PCL. PCL helped change the appearance of low-cost printer documents from poor to exceptional quality.


Fonts

A font is a set of characters of a specific style and size within an overall typeface design. Printers use resident fonts and soft fonts to print documents. Resident fonts are built into the hardware of a printer. They are also called internal fonts or built-in fonts. All printers come with one or more resident fonts. Additional fonts can be added by inserting a font cartridge into the printer or installing soft fonts to the hard drive. Resident fonts cannot be erased unlike soft fonts. Soft fonts are installed onto the hard drive and then sent to the computer's memory when a document is printed that uses the particular soft font. Soft fonts can be purchased in stores or downloaded from the Internet.


There are two types of fonts used by the printer and screen display, bitmap fonts and outline fonts. Bitmap fonts are digital representations of fonts that are not scalable. This means they have a set size or a limited set of sizes. For example, if a document using a bitmap font sized to 24 point is sent to the printer and there is not a bitmap font of that size, the computer will try to guess the right size. This results in the text looking stretched-out or squashed. Jagged edges are also a problem with bitmap fonts. Outline fonts are mathematical descriptions of the font that are sent to the printer. The printer then rasterizes (see raster graphics) or converts them to the dots that are printed on the paper. Because they are mathematical, they are scalable. This means the size of the font can be changed without losing the sharpness or resolution of the printed text. TrueType and Type 1 fonts are outline fonts. Outline fonts are used with Postscript and PCL printer languages.

LCD monitors

ViewSonic VX2245wm 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Integrated iPod Dock
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* Product Dimensions: 8 x 21 x 19 inches ; 13.7 pounds

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* ASIN: B000JP8I00

* Item model number: VX2245wm

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* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,437 in Electronics (See Top Sellers in Electronics)

* Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004



Product Description

Dock your iPod and listen to tunes while you surf the Internet or do your work with the ViewSonic's 22-inch VX2245wm ViewDock LCD with its innovative functionality and beautiful piano-black gloss finish. You can even download music directly to your iPod on the ViewDock. Defend against all comers in your games with no blurs or ghosting to slow you down. Feel the sound with the integrated stereo speakers and subwoofer driving rich audio sound to your desktop display. The VX2245wm sets new standards in multimedia displays with an 8-in-1-card reader, USB connection for your joystick or game control, integrated microphone and headphone jack. Joined with a ClearMotiv 5ms response time, your desktop experience will never be the same once you bring it all together with your VX2245wm ViewDock and iPod. 700 - 1 high contrast ratio 170 degrees Horizontal & 160 degrees Vertical viewing angle VESA wall mount capable Full, viewable widescreen accommodates multiple windows, dual full-page displays and panoramic 3-D gameplay Multimedia base with iPod dock, 8-in-1-card reader, microphone, headphone jack and 4 high-speed USB ports OptiSync dual digital & analog inputs expand your connectivity Integrated Stereo Speakers with powerful subwoofer Dynamic Structure technology for seamless video and graphics Detachable Base 30-82 kHz Frequency 0.282mm Pixel Pitch 50-85 Hz Vertical Scanning Frequency 1680 x 1050 True Panel Native Resolution OSD Controls Energy Star Power Saving Anti-Glare Emissions Standard MPR II Screen Treatment Display Area - Landscape Width 18.7 x Height 11.7 inch, 473.76mm x 296.1mm Dimensions - Width 20.6 x Height 19.4 x Depth 8.4 inch Weight - 19.4 pounds

ViewSonic VP920b 19" LCD Monitor
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* Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 16.4 x 18.9 inches ; 13.9 pounds

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* Item model number: VP920B

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* Date first available at Amazon.com: January 3, 2006

Product Description

The ViewSonic VP920b 19" LCD is the big contender of thin-bezel offerings with its uniquely sculpted detailing and Thinedge design with ergonomic adjustments. Class-leading features like XtremeView wide viewing angles and CLEARMOTIV 4MS gray-to-gray broadcast quality video response deliver superior clarity and perfect focus when viewing moving images. An excellent choice for graphics production, financial and medical professionals this display can be wall-mounted to free up desktop space or set up into multi-panel configurations to extend the viewing area and enhance productivity. Visual performance combined with rear-integrated speakers complete your multimedia experience. The VP920b 19" LCD separates itself from the rest with both price and performance.

ViewSonic VP2030b 20.1" LCD Monitor-Black
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* Product Dimensions: 19.8 pounds

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* ASIN: B000BR39N2

* Item model number: VP2030b

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* Date first available at Amazon.com: October 13, 2005

Product Description

With ViewSonic's VP2030B LCD Monitor you can go big in minimal space. The sharp 20-inch display ensures graphic video, thanks to its 1000:1 contrast ratio and 300 nit brightness. Its slim design is packed with high-performance features -- from the ClearMotiv 8ms video response, to the Amplified Impulse technology that accelerates grayscale transitions for superior gaming. Advanced ergonomics include pivot, 135mm height and 270-degree swivel adjustments for maximum viewing versatility in either portrait or landscape mode. The PerfectSuite screen control software ensures the best possible front-of-screen performance. This monitor is a must-have for financial traders, corporate planners, graphics professionals and engineers. Response Times - 8ms gray-to-gray; 16ms black-white-black Brightness - 300 cd/m2 Anti-glare panel surface Long-life, 50,000 hr. light source PerfectSuite Control Software featuring color calibration, asset management, theft deterrence, and auto screen rotation HD-720p compatible Integrated power supply with hard power switch Pivot, height and wall-mount versatility Multiple analog/digital inputs and integrated USB hub expand your connectivity Color - Black Dimensions(WxHxD) - 18.4 x 15.9 x 12.4 (468 x 403 x 315 mm) Weight - 19.8 lb. (9.0 kg)

computer-pc-hardware-accessories

Sony VAIO VGN-FE880E/H 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD RW Drive, Vista Premium)












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* Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 14.4 x 1.4 inches ; 6.2 pounds
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* ASIN: B000M4J20S * Item model number: VGN-FE880E/H
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* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: January 27, 2007


Product Description

Elegantly styled, the Sony VAIO VGN-FE880E/H notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core 2 Duo line for outstanding multi-tasking performance as well as a tri-mode wireless LAN, enabling you to connect to a full assortment of 802.11a/b/g networks. A 4200rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It also features a bright widescreen 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that offers excellent color purity even in the brightest daylight. And communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing using the built-in microphone and camera (with zoom function). It's powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It also features a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximum capacity), multi-format, dual-layer DVD burner, Intel Graphic Media Accelerator graphics card with up to 224 MB of shared video RAM, multi-format memory card reader, and ExpressCard/34 slot as well as a PCMCIA slot. This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 15.4-inch WXGA LCD offers Sony's XBRITE-ECO display technology and has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The widescreen display gives increases the width of the notebook's display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 224 MB of total graphics memory from the system memory. Audio is powered by Sony's Sound Reality audio enhancer.








Toshiba Satellite A135-S4487 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 2 GB RAM, 220 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)












Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 1.6 x 15.5 inches
* Shipping Weight: 9.75 pounds * Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000M8YJ8O * Item model number: A135-S4487 * Average Customer Review: based on 4 reviews. (Write a
review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: December 28, 2006

Product Description
Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A135-S4487 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. The XGA-resolution screen (1280 x 800) permits side-by-side viewing of documents for increased productivity. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This notebook is powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also offers 220 GB of total storage (from a dual 100/120 GB hard drive array), 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated tri-mode wireless connectivity (802.11a/b/g), and Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 256 MB of shared video RAM.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

Screen, Video & Audio
This Toshiba Satellite A105 has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 256 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba Satellite has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You get a good offering of connectivity options:

* 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 S-Video out
* 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
* 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
* 5-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with Secure Digital (including SDIO), MMC, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO, xD Picture Card memory cards







Toshiba Satellite A135-S4467 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5200, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)











Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 1.6 x 15.5 inches
* Shipping Weight: 9.75 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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* ASIN: B000M90I56
* Item model number: A135-S4467
* Average Customer Review: based on 4 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: December 28, 2006

Product Description
Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A135-S4467 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. The XGA-resolution screen (1280 x 800) permits side-by-side viewing of documents for increased productivity. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This notebook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also offers a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated tri-mode wireless connectivity (802.11a/b/g), and Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 256 MB of shared video RAM.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

Screen, Video & Audio
This Toshiba Satellite A105 has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 256 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.


Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba Satellite has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You get a good offering of connectivity options:

* 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 S-Video out
* 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
* 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
* 5-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with Secure Digital (including SDIO), MMC, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO, xD Picture Card memory cards

HP Pavilion DV6215US 15.4" Entertainment Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 Processor MK 36, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)












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* Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 14 inches
* Shipping Weight: 13.22 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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* ASIN: B000M7U3GM
* Item model number: DV6215US
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* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: December 26, 2006


Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6215us notebook PC is a great choice for both families and business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and you'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library and share with friends and family using the included HP Photosmart Premier software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with an inlaid design.

It's powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 MK-36 processor, which is ready to handle demanding 64-bit applications. This notebook also features a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, and integrated microphone.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

Screen, Video & Audio
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen. Video is powered by an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 graphics/video card with up to 288 MB of shared video memory. It features Nvidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

* 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
*1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
* 1 ExpressCard 54/34
* 2 headphone jacks (1 with S/PDIF digital audio compatibility) and 1 microphone jack
* 1 notebook expansion port 3 (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
* 1 consumer IR (infrared)
* 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core Duo Processor T2250, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)












Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 15.5 x 1.6 inches
* Shipping Weight: 9.75 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
* ASIN: B000M8WTEU
* Item model number: A135-S4427
* Average Customer Review: based on 1 review. (Write a review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2007

Product Description
Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. The XGA-resolution screen (1280 x 800) permits side-by-side viewing of documents for increased productivity. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's 1.73 GHz Core Duo T2250 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and efficient power consumption. It also offers a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated tri-mode wireless connectivity (802.11a/b/g), and Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 256 MB of shared video RAM.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.


Screen, Video & Audio
This Toshiba Satellite A105 has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 256 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba Satellite has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You get a good offering of connectivity options:

* 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 S-Video out
* 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
* 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
* 5-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with Secure Digital (including SDIO), MMC, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO, xD Picture Card memory cards

Toshiba Satellite U205-S5057 12.1" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)















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* Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.4 x 11.8 inches
* Shipping Weight: 8.50 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
* ASIN: B000MAJVIU
* Item model number: U205-S5057
* Average Customer Review: based on 2 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: December 29, 2006

Product Description
Weighing just over 4 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U205-S5057 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 12.1-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. Designed for road warriors, it's packed with Toshiba's exclusive LifeSmart Technology, a set of features that elevate system performance, durability and security with shock-absorbing technologies to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard, fingerprint security, and a magnesium alloy case.

It's powered by the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T5500 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.66 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and 2 MB L2 cache. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 196 MB of shared video RAM, and 5-in-1 memory card reader.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.


Screen, Video & Audio
This Toshiba Satellite has a 12.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 196 MB of shared video memory. It offers a VGA hook-up for connecting to a monitor and headphone/microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This laptop has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You get a fairly basic offering of connectivity options:

* 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
* 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
* 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

HP Pavilion DV6205US 15.4" Entertainment Notebook PC (Intel Pentium Dual Intel Core Processor T2060, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Basic)












Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 14 inches
* Shipping Weight: 13.22 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
* ASIN: B000M7RZRC * Item model number: DV6205US
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: December 26, 2006


Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6205us notebook PC is a great choice for both families and business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and you'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library and share with friends and family using the included HP Photosmart Premier software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with an inlaid design. It's powered by the 1.60 GHz Intel Core Duo T2060 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. This notebook also features an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, and integrated microphone. This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, which delivers a safer, more reliable, and more productive computing environment. It integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.


Screen, Video & Audio You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 64 MB of shared video memory. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers.









Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 17" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5200, 2048 MB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive)













Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 20 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 11.00 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000INF37O
* Item model number: PSPA0U-0TM01M
* Average Customer Review: based on 5 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Top Sellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
* Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001


Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Satisfy your multimedia and gaming needs wherever you roam with the thin, light Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 laptop. It runs the powerful Windows XP Media Center operating system, which enables you to save TV programming from the built-in TV tuner and save shows to the hard drive or burn to DVD via the dual-layer, multi-format DVD burner. The TV tuner offers standard NTSC definition (720 x 480), closed captioning, parental controls, 10-bit analog/digital conversion, and time-based correction. You can also use this laptop as an entertainment center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. You'll enjoy fantastic TV and DVD viewing as well as immersive gaming graphics thanks to the 17-inch TruBrite display.

It's powered by Intel's powerful Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T5200 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.6 GHz speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and large 2 MB L2 cache. This laptop also features a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (4 GB maximum), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, and multi-format memory card reader. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.