Laptops have evolved rapidly and they can match the performance of a normal desktop computer. Maybe not as good as quad core processing but they are capable of gaming. In terms of portability, however, I feel that they are not portable enough considering you have to carry at least 3kg of weight on your shoulder. 3kg is the normal weight of a laptop excluding the bag and cables. Well, unless you are willing to spend around a thousand pounds or more to have a highly portable and good performance laptop.
To spend a thousand pounds on a laptop, I would rather divide that money and purchase a high performance desktop computer and an ultra portable netbook.
Processor
The current netbooks’ market offers limited selections in terms of performance. The most significant factor is the processor. As far as one can see, Intel Atom processor dominates the netbooks’ market. VIA has failed when HP chooses to use Intel Atom in its future netbook models.
However, the latest Samsung NC20 will use VIA Nano processor. AMD and ARM have similar interest in netbook market. Intel Celeron Mobile was used in early models of Asus EEE PC but now Asus is using Intel Atom processor in its future netbook models.
Specifications
Announced: 2009, February
Status: Coming Soon. Expected release 2009, Q2
Dimensions: 97 X 49 X 16 mm
Weight: 96g
Display Type: TFT, 256K Colours
Display Size: 240 X 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
Display Feature: Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate and scratch-resistant surface
Sound Alert Types: Vibration, Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
Speakerphone: Yes
Phonebook: 1000 X 20 fields, Photo call
Call Records: 30 received, dialled and missed calls
Internal Memory: 105MB
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Unlike the past, nowadays we have dozens of medication and methods to help smokers quit. However, it is still down to their will and determination for the methods to work. I tried advising some of my friends to quit smoking but to no avail.
Electronic Cigarette
Recently, I came across a product called the electronic cigarette. It sort of attracts me. No doubt, it may be the solution to some of the smokers out there who are in a dilemma of not wanting to quit smoking but still want to be a healthy smoker. How that is possible since smoking kills? According to the explanation of electronic cigarette, the difference is that e-cigarette vaporizes the nicotine mixture for direct consumption.
Pricing and Features
With government increasing the price of cigarettes regularly, I believe that it has taken the toll of smokers, especially those who have families. Electronic cigarettes come with cartridges, e juice or e liquid which is cheaper than normal cigarettes. In addition, there are several aromatic flavours to choose from and you can even opt for less nicotine cartridges.
Best Father’s Day Present
I have been thinking of buying a cigarette roller for my manager on his birthday. At the same time, it seems like I am encouraging him to smoke. Thus, I believe that electronic cigarette is the solution to my present-buying problem as well as his smoking habit. No doubt, this is also one of the best Father’s day presents!
