 HP Mini-note 2133
The Mini-note is HP’s answer to the EeePC. Unlike
various other models on the market, this small,
portable laptop is sturdy enough to survive your
long and stressful tube journeys whilst being
classy enough to pull out in front of a prospective
client.
On opening up the mini computer, you’ll be
surprised to notice that the keyboard is about 92
per cent full size, allowing sufficient typing space
for not-so-nimble fingers. The 8.9 inch scratch
resistant screen and internal magnesium alloy
structure provides more protection than the Asus
and amazingly this mini computer holds a lot more
memory than most of the sponge-like mini
computers on the market.
The 120GB hard drive
space is welcomed whether it’s for all your
important business documents or the latest
episode of Lost! In addition to such great features,
the connectivity is also adequate as the WiFi,
Ethernet and optional Bluetooth sit alongside two
USB ports and an SD card slot. The only worry we
have is that the Mini-note does not possess the
latest Intel Atom processor which may make
things difficult when dealing with more
challenging applications.
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 Apple Time Capsule
Although the shiny exterior and sexy elegance of this piece suggests that this is a simple home ornament to fit into any
bachelor pad, it is in fact Apple’s new Wi-Fi back-up drive – The Time Capsule.
It is designed to work coherently with
the Time Machine application to store a complete day-to day history of all applications, videos and documents that you
may want to back up.
The 500GB storage allows you to store everything you want with space left over for more. Fair
dues, you may be thinking it’s just another external hard drive but this capsule’s built in Wi-Fe means you can wirelessly
back up your Macs whilst sharing internet connections. Its only downfall if any is that it doesn’t have a built-in modem,
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 Vodafone 7.2
If you haven’t
got your fingers
around fiddling
with a smartphone when
travelling between meetings and want to reduce downtime whilst you are on the
move then Vodafones 7.2 USB stick could be the answer.
The small, lightweight
stick easily plugs straight into your laptop to give you complete internet access
without the hassle of stopping to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. The download speed is
up to 7.2Mbps which is dependent on the 3G network availability.
The 3G
network is limited to urban areas so it may be difficult when trying to connect
whilst in the rural areas. There is also no need to worry about any additional charges as this dinky
number comes with a 24-month flat rate contract of £25 per month.
It is compatible with Microsoft
Windows and Mac OS X. This is a travelling businessman’s heaven as it is so easy to use, installing the
stick only takes a short time, an installation CD and some easy to follow on screen tips.
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