Fungsi Tombol CTRL dari A Z

Jumpa lagi dengan saya, kali ini Machfud blog akan share tentang fungsi jalan pintas yang menggunakan tombol ctrl/ control . alasan saya mengapa memposting artikel gak mutu ini adalah karena saya sendiri tidak hapal semuannya hahahahha jadi kalau lupa tinggal klik artikel ni.. langsung aja cekidot :

Inilah Fungsi Tombol CTRL dari A-Z

CTRL + A

(ALL) --- fungsi memblok keseluruhan teks

CTRL + B

(BOLD) --- fungsi menebalkan teks

CTRL + C

(COPY) --- fungsi meng Copy teks

CTRL + D

--- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Font

CTRL + E

(EQUATOR) --- fungsi rata tengah teks

CTRL + F

(FIND) ---fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Find and Replace

CTRL + G

(GO TO) --- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Find and Replace

CTRL + H

--- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Find and Replace (tab Replace)

CTRL + I

(ITALIC) --- fungsi membuat teks menjadi miring

CTRL + J

(JUSTIFY) --- fungsi rata kanan & kiri pada teks

CTRL + K

--- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Insert Hyperlink

CTRL + L

(LEFT) --- fungsi rata kiri pada teks

CTRL + M

--- fungsi menggeser First Line Indent dan Left Tab pada mistar dokumen

CTRL + N

(NEW) --- fungsi membuka dokumen baru

CTRL + O

(OPEN) --- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Open

CTRL + P

(PRINT) --- fungsi membuka menu/kotak dialog Print

CTRL + Q

--- fungsi menghilangkan nomor urut

CTRL + R

(RIGHT) --- fungsi membuat teks menjadi rata kana

CTRL + S

(SAVE) --- fungsi menyimpan dokume

CTRL + T

--- fungsi menggeser Left Tab pada mistar dokumen

CTRL + U

(UNDERLINE) --- fungsi menggarisbawahi teks

CTRL + V

(PASTE) --- fungsi menampilkan hasil teks yang sudah di Copy

CTRL + W

--- fungsi menyimpan dan langsung menutup program ms. Office yang di pakai

CTRL + X

(CUT) --- fungsi menghapus teks (teks terlebih dahulu di blok)

CTRL + Y

(RE DO) --- fungsi mengulang/meneruskan kembali aktivitas yang dibatalkan

CTRL + Z

(UN DO) --- fungsi membatalkan aktivitas terakhir

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Apple MacBook Pro MD314LL A 13 3 Inch Laptop

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Introducting a new version of Apple Macbook Pro . The state-of-the-art dual-core Intel i7 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

As with previous models, the MacBook Pro features a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, creating a thin and light mobile computing workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and just 4.5 pounds) thats also highly durable. And it includes a 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesnt include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apples Multi-Touch technology. Youll also get up to 7 hours of battery life while on the go.

This version of the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (model MD314LL/A) features a second-generation 2.8 GHz Core i7 dual-core processor, 750 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an SDXC card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, and a FireWire 800 port.

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HIGH CLASS LEVEL MacBook Pro MD311 LL A overview

Introducing the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The state-of-the-art quad-core Intel i7 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

The 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt technology

With the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, youll be able to achieve bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard drives and servers up to an amazing 10 Gbps--while also connecting to a DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.

As with previous models, the MacBook Pro features a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, creating a thin and light mobile computing workhorse

(less than 1 inch thin and just 6.6 pounds) thats also highly durable. It includes a 17-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesnt include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apples Multi-Touch technology. And it comes standard with automatic graphics switching that provides performance when you need it and energy efficiency when you dont. Youll also get up to 7 hours of battery life while on the go.

This version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro (model MD311LL/A) features a second-generation 2.4 GHz Core i7 quad-core processor, 750 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an ExpressCard/34 slot, three USB 2.0 ports, and a FireWire 800 port.

FaceTime HD camera built into the bezel for crisp, widescreen video chats

The backlit keyboard--great for typing in low-light settings .

Key Features

Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology

Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Pro, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. Youll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without using a hub.

And because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, youll be able to connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. Any Mini DisplayPort display plugs right into the Thunderbolt port, and you can also connect displays that use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA connections with an existing adapter. Youll also be able to include your display into a daisy-chained set of peripherals.

Next-Generation Quad-Core Intel Processor

This MacBook Pro is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for whatever youre doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload.

Intels Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. And youll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual experience with no additional hardware. The Core i7 processor also provides faster access to the installed RAM, with an integrated memory controller to connect fast 1333 MHz memory directly to the processor.

With new microarchitecture, the graphics processor resides on the same chip as the central processor and has direct access to the 6 MB of shared L3 cache--helping your applications run at peak performance. And an integrated video encoder enables HD video calls with FaceTime, while an efficient decoder gives you long battery life when youre watching DVDs or iTunes movies.

Automatic Graphics Switching

The MacBook Pro offers excellent graphics flexibility with two video processors--the discrete AMD Radeon HD 6770M processor (with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor for better battery life on the go. When gaming or using processor-intensive applications like Aperture or Final Cut Pro, youll appreciate the power of the AMD Radeon HD 6770M, which lets you see more frames per second and experience better responsiveness. And the automatic graphics switching feature determines which graphics processor an application needs and switches instantly between the processors.

Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad

With no button on the glass trackpad, theres more room to track and click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between. Without a separate button, the trackpad gives your hands plenty of room to move on the large, silky glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe. And it also now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites.

 

 

Key Specifications

• 17-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1920 x 1200-pixel resolution).
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor ("Sandy Bridge") with 6 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
• Dual graphics processors with automatic switching between AMD Radeon HD 6770M (with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory) for demanding applications and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 (with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for power savings.
• 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
• Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
• Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
• Three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• Full-size backlit keyboard
• Stereo speakers with subwoofers
• Dimensions: 15.47 x 10.51 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Up to 7 hours of battery life
• Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold
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Loneliness is a thing to be felt sometime

Since from my childhood I was all alone and there are many sad stories behind these which I even don’t want to recollect which still makes me sad on thinking those days. Sometimes I used to think that I may be the unluckiest child on this earth who lost his mom when he was only eight months old and father who was as good as not there. A child who couldn’t recognize his mother when he got to see her only on 8 for the first time in his life after gaining his sense. I had to face lots and lots of difficulties in my relative’s houses. I was almost like an orphan till I joined the school in 2002 which was done by my uncle and not parents and for only these, many many thanks goes to him from deep. And this is the only reason why I think myself as a lucky man. My only sister didn’t got the chance to go to the school and get the education for which she still regret and it’s all because my useless father. Being in others houses was a very difficult and I always used to remain alone but I never lost my hope to live and survived all the hazards somehow.

My happiness arrived in 2003 when I got to stay with my mother but it was only for a year after a long time and after 2005 when I got to stay with her permanently but the loneliness was still there in me. As the years passed situation grew better and better and I got used to with the loneliness and I got adapted with it. I start liking it gradually and it was only friend. I had and have hundreds of friends but never found a friend to whom I can call as my best friend. I don’t know whether something was wrong with me or what? Best friend means a lot for me who is with us in times of happiness and sorrow. Friends are with us for only few hours or few days but after that loneliness will again grape you. Even best friends leaves us one day no matter how close we are.

The best way to escape form loneliness is to love loneliness I believe. When you start liking the feeling of loneliness, you don’t feel like hang out with friends and do crazy things always. Of course we have to do that and I too feel like doing that but not always. If we always stay with friends and enjoy every day then you tend to forget the value of friendship, celebration and enjoyment. If we celebrate the occasion occasionally then only we know the value occasion. When we love loneliness we don’t need any friends to make us happy and smile always but we’ll be happy in our own ways. We’ll get time to think more and do more things for ourselves. Without friends we can’t celebrate but we can enjoy we can’t laugh always but we can smile and above all our mind will be in peace always. When we love loneliness we’ll love silence and peace and it’s a great thing to experience sometime. It’s really hard for us to love loneliness but we have to accept it sometime. Being lonely for some time gives our mind to take rest and we’ll be in peace always.

Problems arrive when we are with friends as we feel like doing many crazy things that we are not supposed to do actually. All unwanted activities like drinking abusing drugs and fighting are all accompanied by being with friends all the time. When we are with friends we get carried away in the influence of some friends and that becomes our habits gradually. And when friends are not around us that’s when we die of being alone and it really happens sometimes. So why not make loneliness itself your friend which will never betray you. Loneliness means peace and I love peace. Loving loneliness never means to neglect our friends and stop having fun. We do have to have fun with friends enjoy with them sometimes and I too do that but we should never forget that we have to depart after meeting and we’ll again remain all alone. We should never try to run away from loneliness because we can’t. The more we try to escape from it the more we feel the pain of loneliness. If you are peace lover you should never try to do that. Just stay in your own world and enjoy with what is around you that’s life for me. If we are happy with what is around us happiness will be taken care.

                                                                                                     
                                                                    D.K Thulung Rai

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Apple MacBook Air MC965LL A 13 3 Inch Laptop NEWEST VERSION

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List Price : $1,299.00 Price : $1,248.99

Product Description

The new MacBook Air is up to 2.5x faster than before. It features the latest Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O, a backlit keyboard, and OS X Lion, the next major release of the worlds most advanced desktop operating system. MacBook Air also comes standard with flash storage, so it boots up in seconds, launches apps quickly, and wakes from sleep in an instant. And a long-lasting battery powers MacBook Air for up to 7 hours and offers up to 30 days of standby time. All in a durable unibody design thats thin, light, and ready for anything.

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The new MacBook Air is up to 2.5x faster than before. It features the latest Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O, a backlit keyboard, and OS X Lion, the next major release of the worlds most advanced desktop operating system. MacBook Air also comes standard with flash storage, so it boots up in seconds, launches apps quickly, and wakes from sleep in an instant. And a long-lasting battery powers MacBook Air for up to 7 hours and offers up to 30 days of standby time. All in a durable unibody design thats thin, light, and ready for anything.

The MacBook Air with 13.3-inch screen--light, thin, and strong enough to take with you wherever you go (view larger).

This version of the MacBook Air (model MC965LL/A) sports a 13.3-inch high-resolution display, 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 128 GB of flash memory storage, 4 GB of RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor, and an SD card slot (see full specifications below). It also comes with the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

OS X Lion

Every Mac comes with OS X Lion, the latest release of the worlds most advanced desktop operating system. With over 250 features including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, and Launchpad, OS X Lion takes the Mac further than ever.

Key OS X Lion Features

• Mission Control provides a birds-eye view of everything running on your Mac.
• Launchpad puts all your apps front and center for easy access.
• View apps full screen and switch between them with a swipe.
• Interact with your Mac using intuitive new Multi-Touch gestures.

Key Features

Flash Memory Storage

By replacing the standard spinning hard drive typically found in laptops (as well as desktop PCs) with flash memory, the MacBook Air delivers an almost instantaneous boot-up when you open the display, as well as faster application launches and snappier overall performance. Additionally, Apple has shed the enclosure that typically surrounds flash memory (usually about the same size as a standard hard drive), thus giving it a smaller footprint and helping to decrease the size of the MacBook Air.

The ultimate do-everything, take-everywhere notebook
(view larger).

Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology

Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. Youll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays.

Glass Multi-Touch Trackpad and Backlit Keyboard

With the smooth, glass Multi-Touch trackpad, the MacBook Air makes it easy to navigate OS X Lion and your software applications. You can pinch, swipe or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of two fingers, or add more digits for a four-fingered vertical swipe to open Expose and quickly glance at all of your open windows.

Spacious, full-sized keyboard with backlighting (view larger).

In spite of its compact size, the MacBook Air has a full-size keyboard for comfortable, natural typing, and its backlit so you can keep typing in even the dimmest light.

Integrated FaceTime Webcam

Youll be able to easily connect with friends, family, and business colleagues using the MacBook Airs FaceTime camera, which is integrated into the thin bezel above the display. And with Apples FaceTime application, youre not limited to video chats with other Macs--you can now make video calls to iPhone and iPod touch users (Wi-Fi connection required for mobile users).

Specifications

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with a 1440 x 900-pixel resolution
• Up to 7 hours of wireless productivity plus up to 30 days of standby time
• 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB shared L3 cache.
• 128 GB flash memory storage
• 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; maximum capacity)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor (with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience.
• Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and cell phones.
• Two USB 2.0 ports with networking using optional Apple USB Ethernet adapter
• SD card slot
• Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution (compatible with Mini DisplayPort devices)
• Built-in stereo speakers along with omnidirectional microphone, headphone port
• Full-size keyboard with backlighting
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.96 pounds

Whats in the Box

13.3-inch MacBook Air, 45W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, printed and electronic documentation

Note: The MacBook Air does not come with an optical drive, however OS X Lion offers the convenient DVD or CD Sharing feature, which lets you wirelessly "borrow" the optical drive of a nearby Mac or PC. So you can install applications from a DVD or CD and have full access to an optical drive without having to carry one around. Additionally, you can connect an optional optical drive (such as the MacBook Air SuperDrive) via one of the USB ports.

Included Software

• OS X Lion
  Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more.
• Lion Recovery
  OS X Lion includes a built-in set of tools for repairing your Mac in the Recovery HD, a new feature that lets you repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without a physical disc.

Limited Warranty And Service

The MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.

AppleCare Protection Plan

Because Apple makes the hardware, the operating system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac purchase date with the AppleCare Protection Plan. You get direct telephone access to Apple experts for technical questions, and you get global repair coverage--including both parts and labor--for your Mac and select Apple peripherals.

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Optional Accessories and Related Products

	Apple Thunderbolt Display The worlds first Thunderbolt display doesnt just give you more pixels. It gives you more possibilities. Built-in Thunderbolt technology lets you connect as many as six devices through a single port and transfer data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0.
	Time Capsule Time Capsule is the revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in OS X Leopard or later. It automatically backs up everything, so you never have to worry about losing important files. It also doubles as a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 2 TB and 3 TB models.
	Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive If you want to burn discs or install software you already own on disc, consider the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. It takes up very little space and easily connects to Mac mini with a single USB cable--theres no separate power adapter.
	Apple USB Ethernet Adapter The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is a simple, one-piece external adapter that plugs into the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air to provide 10/100BASE-T performance. Simply plug your Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector--no external power is required. Its small, light, easy to install, and even easier to use.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the Apple Cinema Display, to your MacBook Air.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your MacBook Air to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter lets you connect a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable to your MacBook Air.

• 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
• 128GB Solid-State Hard Drive
• 13.3-Inch Screen
• Mac OS, 7 hours Battery Life

Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION) Reviews

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493 of 514 people found the following review helpful Comparison to the 2011 Macbook Pro 13", July 29, 2011 By  Wayne N - See all my reviews This review is from: Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) Updated March 11th, 2012 - skip to bottom to read updates. Ive owned the machine for 7 months now and have simplified the review for your convenience. Things I like: + Light weight; 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). You can easily hold it with one hand - the MBP 13" is noticeably heavier at 4.5 lbs. + Solid build quality like the MBPs. Chassis is rock solid, no keyboard flex, screen housing is rigid with minor flex in the middle. + Better ergonomics than the MBPs; the palm rest edges dont dig into your wrists like the edges on the MBPs do. + Same fluid multitouch trackpad and the backlit keyboard makes a return. + The screen is a pleasure to use with its high resolution (1440 x 900) and semi-gloss finish. There is no glass cover so there will be dramatically less reflections compared to the screen of the MBPs I personally chose the Air over the Pro because of reduced glare. + 18 second boot ups and 3... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (48) 150 of 161 people found the following review helpful Great Looks, Speedy Laptop. Gets hot and loud under moderate CPU load., August 15, 2011 By  Alex Green "alx779" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews This review is from: Apple MacBook Air MC966LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) I have been using my new 13" Macbook Air, 256GB, Core i7 for just over a week and here are my impressions... First, the good stuff... - The industrial design is absolutely gorgeous and rock-solid. The laptop is thin, light and pleasure to look at. - Screen is 13" but the resolution is comparable to that of most 15"+ laptops. Perfectly usable for graphic/software development. While Macbook Air uses (supposedly) an inferior TN panel compared to Macbook Pro, I did not find a drastic difference between the two (I also own a 17" Macbook Pro). The Air has slightly smaller viewing angles and perhaps not as good colour reproduction, but the differences are subtle. Also, theres a lot less glare on Airs "glossy" display compared to glossy Macbook Pro. - Performance is great, in some cases it bests the Quad Core i7 17" Macbook Pro, thanks to its SSD Drive. Startups/shutdowns are super fast and the applications open/close almost instantly. Having said... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (13) 155 of 171 people found the following review helpful Best Macbook to date, August 12, 2011 By  iGlaswegian "Z.S" (Scotland) - See all my reviews This review is from: Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) Customer Video Review Length:: 7:19 Mins Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (8)

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Buying A Laptop On A Budget Five Important Things That You Must Consider First

Laptop computers are getting smaller and more advanced every day. Fortunately, prices have been coming down as well. While that is great news for consumers, it doesnt change the fact that for most shoppers, a new laptop represents a large purchase - and most large purchases are made on a strict budget. Fortunately, its fairly simple to get the most bang for your buck while making sure that yournew laptop has all the features that you need and doesnt become quickly outdated. The key to buying a laptop on a budget is weighing needs versus wants in five main areas: size, screen, GPU, CPU, and RAM.

Size

For most shoppers laptop size is a matter of personal preference, but when buying a laptop on a budget, size can be a major deal-breaker because a specific size preference may not be in the budget - no matter which features you give up. The most economical laptops weigh in the 6- to 8-pound range. Laptops outside of this range are usually specifically designed to meet other criteria (like an ultra portable at 3 pounds, or a desktop replacement that rivals the power of a desktop), and thus they carry a premium. Stick to the mid-sized laptops, and your small budget will stretch that much further for the other components.

Screen

Screen size and laptop size are fairly dependent on each other, so if you stick to mid-sized laptops, there wont be many options for the LCD screen. While that may not seem like great news, the 15-inch screen that comes on most mid-sized laptops is more than adequate for most uses; and if this is not sufficient, then for stationary usage it is usually possible to attach a standard desktop monitor to the laptop to increase your screen real estate. If you have a desktop already (as most people do), you probably have a very capable monitor already on your desk; make sure to confirm with your retailer that using a separate monitor is possible on the laptop that you have chosen.

GPU

The video card (or GPU - graphics processing unit) is the component that actually renders the images that appear on the screen. There are generally only two options for this component, but whenbuying a laptop on a budget you really only have one choice - shared video. Now certainly the other option, a dedicated video card, produces far better results under demanding conditions; but shared video, where the video card actually shares the RAM of the computer versus having its own, is perfectly fine for daily use and is certainly more affordable. It is important to note that a shared video card generally will not play current computer video games, so if that is important to you, its probably best to wait until you have more money; or instead use your laptop budget to buy a more affordable desktop that can handle playing a graphics-intensive game.

CPU

The CPU is one area where you can really save some money! Dont get caught up in the hype of the newest processor on the market; its easy to feel pressure to buy the latest and greatest technology so your laptop isnt obsolete the day afterpurchase, but with the central processing unit, or CPU, you can safely go a few steps down from the current processor to save some major cash. You likely wont even notice that you have made a compromise, and this will give you some money to put into other areas of the laptop.

RAM

The RAM, or random access memory, gives your laptop thinking power. If you have ever experienced delays when accessing programs, or annoying freezes when trying to do too many things at once, you have witnessed a computer begging for more RAM. Mid-range laptops often come with 256 MB of RAM. With this was once sufficient, 1 GB is now more suitable due to more advanced applications. But dont worry - RAM is one area that you can usually upgrade later. If adding the RAM to your system during the shopping process doesnt make economic sense, you might consider buying more RAM later either online or at a local box store - simply make your laptoppurchase now, and save up to add more RAM later. Either way, adding more RAM will generally give you a better overall experience, and you wont feel as if you bought a budget-conscious laptop after all.

The laptop-buying experience should be fun and exciting, but if you are buying on a budget, unless you shop carefully you could wind up feeling as if you bought an inferior, outdated product. Its easy to avoid these feelings by simply making sure that you get the things that you really need, and avoiding some of the more expensive but nonessential wants. Most importantly, take your time, do your research, and feel very comfortable with your finalpurchase. A budget-priced laptop can take you well into the future, without leaving you with an empty wallet!

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Simple Guide On How To Fix A Laptop Power That Does Not Turn On

Laptop power does not turn on, when the power of a laptop does not turn on, it can be a big source of worry and discomfort, but don’t draw a conclusion just yet or write off the laptop because it could well come back to life. A number of reasons can be attributed to a laptop not powering on, we will take a critical look at some of these reasons and at the same time try to provide solution to these problems. 

Solution to the problem will vary from simple to complex procedure that might require a bit of technical no how to handle, but the main purpose will be to help you solve your problem at a minimal cost.

Possible Faults 

•        Laptop AC power adapter is faulty or burnt

•        Battery does not hold charge

•        Cut or broken power cord

•        Broken or loose DC jack connector

•        Failed motherboard

Solutions                                   

• Try this first, remove the power cord and battery of the laptop, hold the power button for about 60 seconds, then connect back the power cord and turn on the laptop. If the power comes on, turn off the laptop again and put back the battery, then turn on again.
• Check the LED indicator of the laptop’s AC power adapter, if it is on, then it means that the adapter is been supplied with normal voltage from the power socket, but if it is off then it means that the adapter is faulty or burnt and needs to be replaced.

• Confirm that the laptop battery is holding charge by checking if the charging indicator or LED is on, if the charging indicator or LED is on and stable, then it means that the battery is charging but if the charging indicator or LED is blinking continuously, then it means that the laptop battery is bad and does not hold charge or is not charging, hence it needs to be replaced.

• Physically inspect the adapter’s power cord to check if it is broken or cut at any point. If it is broken at any point or there are noticeable cuts, unplug it from the AC power and repair with electrical tape or better still replace it.

• Check the DC jack, if it is separated from the motherboard (or DC jack broken) and the laptop doesn’t get any power from the AC adapter. In this case the DC jack has to be replaced.
• If non of these steps is able to rectify the problem then you have a dead or failed motherboard. Replace the motherboard or buy a new laptop.

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Avoid A Data Disaster On The Road 5 Tips

By C Elliott
Information is what powers business trips. Its one of your most precious assets and you should take every step to keep it safe.

Take it from someone who has left his office without synchronsing his laptop and PC, who has wiped out days worth of work because he neglected to install a backup system and who even has lost clients because he ignored the importance of good, reliable information.

Dont make the same mistakes I have. Heres what a career on the road has taught me about computer data:

5 Tips for Travels

• Start every trip with a synch Making sure your PDA and PC are both up-to-date is pretty easy. Generally, you just slip the handheld into its cradle and the computer does the rest. Synchronising one PC with another isnt as straightforward. Ive tested every conceivable tool, including the one that came with my computer operating system, and they can be tricky. But its definitely worth learning, because once you leave the office, I guarantee youll be glad you updated your laptop.

• Dont trust your computer Memory sticks that plug into your laptop are essential to the integrity of your data. And with some units now carrying up to 5 gigabytes of data (which equates to an awful lot of documents), you can fit all your essential files onto one small stick. Andrew Steele, a media consultant to charities and non-profits in Great Britain, routinely does a double backup. It recently saved his trip. "I had a laptop power supply fail," Steele recalls. "So even when the battery was finally exhausted, I could carry on without embarrassment on borrowed computers."

• Stay in touch with the office There are several useful applications that let you connect to your computer or network from afar, including Microsofts own Remote Desktop Connection. I like these options because you can catch up on any information that you may have forgotten to synch up before you left. My biggest gripe with these programs is that they tend to be slow — particularly with a dial-up connection — making large data downloads impractical. But if you couldnt synch up before your trip, they can be a real lifesaver.

• Collect information — and back it up Normally, small business travellers are good at collecting business cards, sales leads and receipts. But this valuable information doesnt always make it back to the office. My record keeping was so inadequate when I started travelling on business that I missed numerous charge-card payments. I ended up losing money because I couldnt get reimbursed.

• When in doubt, switch to paper This is obvious advice, but its so obvious that we sometimes forget its an option. Weve become so dependent on our technology that we dont remember that we could just write the information down. My partner used to make fun of me when I printed out the names and addresses of people before leaving on a business trip. Why do that when everything was on the computer? Well, there are still some things paper can do that a PC cant. Like operate without batteries. So when my laptop ran out of juice and I switched to paper, I didnt look like a fool.

Christopher Elliott writes about small business travel and mobile computing, and publishes a weekly travel newsletter

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=C_Elliott

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What is a Tablet PC

hello all, on this occasion I want to discuss about the tablet. in modern times like these many people who need the practicality, as we have seen many people who switch to using a tablet, why? probably because of the practicality of the tablet itself can be taken anywhere and shapes that are not too large so as not to bother and easy to store. in fact, what is the tablet pcs? according to wikipedia, tablet pc is a computer that is bigger than a mobile phone, unlike the usual notebook (notebooks, netbook) tablet does not have a physical keyboard, but the keyboard is on the screen. and just by touching your finger on the screen we are able to operate the tablet pc.

according to the news that there is, in fact long before steve jobs (apple owner) introduced the iPad, many vendors that sell the tablet pc, but the sales are not so sold compared to that experienced by iPad is a snap to master the market. from there more and more other vendors that have sprung up and started making their own type of tablet pc, and now even the competition between vendors is more exciting, even the sales made by samsung were getting ready to beat apple.

many people who say that the tablet PC is perfect for playing music, watching movies, playing games, internet, photo editing, for presentation and much more due to practicality. some say that there is no difference between a tablet pc and notebook because it has the same function and are both practical as well. but I think the practicality of it depends from what angle people see it? and its usefulness was also seen from the needs. if it is felt is needed, the tablet will be very useful. and if only to follow the trend or just a style, buy a tablet would be a waste anything, because the price that could be considered quite expensive.

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