Why mobile will succeed where desktop platforms failed

It’s not that difficult to see the appeal of mobile platforms today: They have small footprints so they can be installed on Acer UM08A31 devices without much storage. They can run on hardware that is portable, powerful, and in most cases much cheaper than desktop counterparts. They’re also easy to develop for and have thousands of apps already available.

In comparison, modern desktop operating systems require significant amounts of storage just to be installed, are built for faster CPUs, and are also notoriously difficult to adapt for devices outside of laptops and desktops. In many cases, particularly when it comes to smaller Acer UM08A51  devices and set-top boxes, desktop platforms are also overkill. Instead of stuffing devices full of software they will never need, manufacturers are better off using a nimble mobile OS to fine tune their functionality.

Mobile platforms today also aren’t as defined by the way we used desktop PCs. Microsoft’s Windows Mobile platform, for example, attempted to replicate Windows-like functions on 3UR18650Y-2-QC236  smartphones and PDAs. It was subsequently trounced by RIM’s BlackBerry platform, which was dedicated to mobile email. Touchscreen smartphone platforms have also quickly surpassed Windows Mobile in market share, and their success pushed Microsoft to develop a radical mobile platform of its own with Windows Phone 7.

Looking ahead

We’ll be seeing mobile platforms in far more than just tablets and television set-top boxes. Car manufacturers are looking into using Google’s Android on car dashboards, and Apple could embed iOS in practically anything. Mobile platforms are beginning to take the place of embedded Linux systems, which used to be the go-to choice for slapping a basic operating system on your device. Instead of fiddling with a custom Linux installation, manufacturers can adopt Android to program their devices more easily. In this regard, Android has the advantage over iOS, because Apple A1189  would likely never license its operating system to third parties.

We’re going to see a war between Android, iOS, and other mobile operating systems on unexpected battlefields. But today’s emerging players aren’t the only potential challengers. HP Pavilion DV5  is in the process of buying Palm, with the hopes of taking its WebOS far beyond smartphones to printers and other consumer devices. BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has promised a new version of its aging mobile OS. Now imagine a BlackBerry PC designed to give on-the-go office workers fast access to email and corporate documents, without the legacy of a Windows PC.

The point is that mobile operating systems, while originally designed for phones, have the best shot at spreading everywhere there’s a computer processor and a screen. And clever entrepreneurs will be exploiting the resulting innovations for a long time to come.

  The Samsung P580 is aimed at businesses, so it has a rather chunky, plain black appearance compared to the glitzier designs of other Samsung laptops we've seen. It feels more robust though, and the lid has a nice velvety texture.

Although Windows 7 Professional is pre-installed on the smaller-than-expected 320GB hard disk, a Windows XP downgrade disc is included in the box. We don’t see the point of this though, as 7 Professional has an XP virtualisation mode for running older applications anyway. There's a serial port for connecting older PA3465U-1BRS  peripherals and a socket for connecting a docking station, but there aren't any specialised security features, such as a fingerprint or smart card reader.

One feature which everyone will appreciate is the good-quality 15.6in screen. It has a matte finish, which will please those who dislike reflective, glossy screens. Unlike some matte screens we've seen, this one is reasonably bright with minimal graininess. Colour accuracy and contrast are reasonably good with respectably wide viewing angles.

Unusually for a business laptop, there's a powerful GeForce GT 330M graphics chip which managed 29.1fps in our Call of Duty 4 test. This is great if you want to play games as well as use an application that can take advantage of a powerful PA3479U-1BRS GPU, such as the latest version of Photoshop. The Core i3 330M processor and 3GB of RAM scored 74 overall in our benchmarks. This is reasonable, but you can get 4GB of RAM and a faster Core i5 chip for less money.

As we'd expect from a Samsung laptop, the keyboard is large, comfortable and responsive. There's also a numeric keypad with no misplaced or undersized keys for fast data entry. The touchpad is large and accurate, while the buttons feel reasonably responsive.

PA3399U-2BRS  Battery life was ordinary at three hours and 20 minutes - we've seen cheaper 15in laptops last longer, although not with such quick graphics cards. A series of LEDs on the base allows you check the  PA3451U-1BRS battery's charge without booting into Windows, which is a nice touch.

The speakers don't distort and sound quite clear, but they're not very loud and the bass is weak. There are four USB ports, one of which doubles as an eSATA port for connecting fast external hard disks. Another can be used to charge smartphones and MP3 players, even when the P580 is shut down. Two of the ports are located right next to the  PA3399U-1BAS  DVD drive; a chunky USB drive could potentially obstruct the tray.

With a great screen, keyboard and touchpad, plus the excellent build quality, the P580 has plenty going for it. Its fast 3D performance is notable, too, but even with all these benefits, it's hard to justify the high cost compared to competing models that are quicker in Windows and have longer-lasting  PA3589U-1BAS  batteries. If you can find it cheaper, though, it's a good buy.

  Well, Woot is back with another Deal of the Day which involves gadgets therefore we are very pleased to announce that you can buy the Energizer Universal 8000mAh Portable  Fujitsu FPCBP179 Battery Pack for a very special price: $49.99. This gadget is useful when you’re on the run when you are desperate to check something on your smartphone or laptop and you ran out of battery.

The Energizer Universal 8000mAh XP8000 Portable ThinkPad X200 Battery Pack comes with an Universal AC Wall Adapter and it can charge three devices in the same time. It can recharge your laptop, smartphone, GPS device, or other gadgets for up to three hours depending on how much  ThinkPas Z61T battery they consume.

The Energizer Universal 8000mAh Portable Acer UM08A51 Battery Pack w/ AC Wall Adapter has a power capacity of 8000mAh, and it has a really cool design if this is really important to you. There are some smart LEDs on the front of the device so that you can see the charging and the RM791 battery status.

Please note that if you find this article tomorrow or by the time Woot gets sold out, you can also buy it at Amazon with a 24% discount. If you bought this product and if you find it really useful, then let the whole world know cause you never know when you’re going to help someone make the right choice!

     Like the Exxon Valdez and other oil spills before it, the BP oil blowout has been viewed as a human catastrophe and an environmental nightmare. The catastrophe also illustrates the inexorable link between environmental protection and our future economic prosperity.

It serves as the latest reminder of a failed national energy policy.

Achieving these two complementary goals requires a national energy policy that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and encourages investment in clean energy.

As A31-S5 business leaders focused on meeting environmental and economic challenges, we know that achieving these goals is within our grasp. We already have the technologies and the knowledge; what we need are the policies to bring these technologies to scale.

Right now, our national energy policy amounts to this: For every 10 gallons of gas Americans put in their fuel tanks, six are imported. Every day, more than $1 billion that could be invested in American ingenuity and job creation leaves our shores.

At the same time, our aging electricity infrastructure is supporting dirty fossil fuels that pollute our oceans, our air and the water we drink. They are the No. 1 source of climate-change-causing carbon emissions.

This status quo has become an unsustainable burden on every man, woman and child in this country--not to mention those defending U.S. interests abroad. That money should instead be invested here at home--to spur innovation, improve infrastructure and put the United States back on a path of economic growth.

We should be building our own clean energy industry--for greater PA3635U-1BRM  energy and national security.

This challenge is really an opportunity to drive the economy and create a whole new constellation of companies and jobs here in America.

The clean energy and climate legislation now before the Senate is a good start.

We urge the Senate to strengthen and pass it. In addition to lowering our overall energy demand through efficiency and spurring new clean energy projects, it can help cut fossil fuel consumption by promoting the development of next-generation transportation technologies--including Gateway W32044L electric vehicles and renewable, low-carbon fuels.

We know this can be done because we are in the business of turning these goals into reality. And more and more entrepreneurs join our ranks every day--proof that being responsible stewards of our environment can pay.

Solar power, for example, is an increasingly cost-effective form of clean energy. The 14 solar power plants that BrightSource Energy is building across the Southwest would generate 2,610 megawatts of energy--enough to power more than 900,000 homes--while providing roughly 6,000 jobs. At the same time, the W32066LD  plants won't be spewing the 80 million tons of CO2 that this would usually entail. It is like taking more than 13 million cars off the road.

Microalgae are single-cell organisms that can be used to convert plant material into clean, renewable diesel and jet fuels. Biorefineries that use this A31-W5F technology being developed by Solazyme would generate thousands of new jobs and produce enough fuels to reduce the overall carbon footprint by at least 85 percent over petroleum-based fuels.

All-electric cars are also becoming more affordable.

Better Place is working with automakers, battery suppliers and A42-W3 energy companies around the world to help production of all-electric cars by establishing a network that would make zero-oil, zero-emissions cars less expensive and more convenient to use.

Reducing dependence on oil is not just an aspiration. It is an imperative to keep the United States growing and strong.

Technically, we have what it takes to get there.

Our companies--and hundreds like them across the nation--are proving it every day. With a stable and supportive policy framework in place, we know we can get VGP-BPS2B done.

    Zen Mobile, a Delhi-based mobile manufacturer decided to launch a new dual SIM GSM mobile Zen M25. Zen Mobile is the most popular dual SIM brands in Indian market. The company, Zen Mobile decided to make their brand ambassador to bollywood megastar Mr. Amithabh Bacchan. This new mobile M25 has several excellent features. The M25 handset has a 2.4 inches TFT screen with better display clarity for watching videos and movies. This mobile phone comes with 1.3 megapixel camera to capture precious moments. It also has features of multimedia that are most popular and highly in demand.

The device Zen M25 supports a 2500 mAh Dell Studio 1735 battery and also offers up to 16 hours of talk time. It provides battery back up of 72 days on standby mode. Its Dell 1691P battery life frees the user from carrying their chargers everywhere. The handset can store about 500 contacts. A user can get the benefits of the content in two languages Hindi and English. The Managing Director of Zen Mobile, Deepesh Gupta said, “72 day Dell Latitude D820 battery back-up is one of the most unique features of M25. This phone would be extremely useful for people living in rural areas where long power failures are a common feature. Also other modes of charging mobile on the go like mobile charging points at public places and cars are still not very popular among people.”

The mobile Zen M25 includes the features such as Bluetooth, a 3.5 mm jack, FM radio and FM recorder. The memory can be expanded up to 4 GB. The phone will be useful for those people who are lived in rural areas as power failure is a common problem. The M25 handset will be available in Indian market at the price tag of Rs. 3400. It is to be expected that this handset is able to attract the middle and lower class customers due to its affordable price and Dell  Latitude D410 battery backup.

  Among kinds of laptop batteries, the Li-ion battery is the most popular today, it has many advantages such as no memory effect, pollution-free and so on. However, it also has some disadvantages, you must pay attention to them.(Apple A1189 Battery)

1.Battery costs more. Mainly in the high price of LiCo02 (Co less resources),electrolyte purification difficult.(Apple M8244 Battery)

2.Not high-current discharge. As the organic electrolyte system, and other reasons, the internal resistance of other batteries is relatively large. And called for a smaller discharge current density, the general discharge current at 0.5C bellow, only suitable for use in small electrical currents.

3. Need to protect the line control. A, overcharge protection: Apple M8416 battery charge will undermine the positive impact of the structure of the performance and life; also been charged to the electrolyte decomposition, excessive internal pressure caused by leakage and other issues; it must be under constant pressure 4.1V-4.2V charge; B, over-discharged protection: over-discharge recovery will lead to difficulties in active substances, it also needs protection circuit control. Nickel-cadmium batteries (Ni-Cd) Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (Ni-Mh) Wh/Kg is the weight of  HP Presario B1200 battery energy density, express per kg battery can provide up to Wh ( watt hour) power.

Based on the above information, we can know Li-ion HP Pavilion DV5 battery well. The Li-ion laptop batteries may be a little expensive than other kinds of batteries, but i think it is valued. As you do not need to charge and discharge the battery completely, you can charge it when you need. The Li-ion laptop battery is not contaminative to circumstance, this is very important for us to purchase.

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After about a decade of quiet, there also recently has been a flurry of battery-related activity on the US state level. Often, the issue arises in the context of broader “product stewardship” legislation applicable to many IBM ThinkPad T43P Battery products, but with used batteries singled out for attention. The most notable proposals include:
• Global warming legislation introduced in Washington State included producer responsibility provisions targeted at rechargeable IBM ThinkPad T61 Battery, among other products. Producers of rechargeable batteries would have been responsible for developing and implementing highly detailed and burdensome product stewardship plans.
• In Oregon, comprehensive rechargeable IBM ThinkPad T60P Battery  recycling legislation was introduced that would have required retailers to accept rechargeable batteries and IBM ThinkPad T60 Battery manufacturers to operate the battery collection and recycling program.
• New York legislation that would require reverse distribution collection of used rechargeable IBM ThinkPad T500 Battery . Covered batteries are
defined to include all chemistries of less than 25 pound batteries except vehicle batteries, including wheelchair batteries, and backup power and memory storage batteries. Disposal of covered batteries would be prohibited and retailers and distributors would be required to accept returned  IBM ThinkPad T43 T42 T41 T40 R52 R51 R50 T43P T42P T41P T40P R50P R50E R51E Battery  and deliver them to a collector, recycling facility or, as a last resort, authorized hazardous waste facility.

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    There've been scattered reports of Dell laptop Battery Co. laptops bursting into flames without warning, though there's been little urgency attached to the reports. But in a potentially catastrophic case documented by independent witnesses, a Dell 1691P Battery .
 is the primary suspect in a blaze that ignited several boxes of ammunition, sent two tough outdoorsmen running for their lives and left a vintage Ford truck burned to the ground.

It all started as Thomas Forqueran and a friend, Rod Riddle, were packing up after a two-day fishing trip at Lake Mead National Forest in Nevada, on July 13, 2006.

Forqueran put his Dell 310-9080 Battery on the floor of the passenger side of his truck as the two men started packing. Riddle heard a popping noise coming from the cab while loading equipment but was not alarmed until Forqueran smelled smoke.

"Flames were shooting about three feet out the window," the 62-year-old Forqueran said. "I ran to the driver's side door and the flames were rushing at me and the three boxes of bullets in the glove compartment. It was extremely accelerated. It was like someone was firing napalm."

Forqueran screamed to Riddle for water, hoping to save "Jenny," his 1966 Ford F-250.

"I could tell by the look of the fire from where I was that there was no way we were going to put out the fire," wrote Riddle in his hand-scrawled witness testimonial.

Both men ran for cover as bullets zinged past and the rapidly spreading flames in the cab of the antique truck reached the gas tank. Everything in the truck was destroyed in the subsequent fuel explosion.

"Flames were shooting 12 feet into the air above the truck for about 10 minutes," Forqueran said. "There was a very large pillar of black smoke in the sky."

Park Ranger Brandon Marsmaker responded to that pillar of smoke.
"When I examined the vehicle I noted the remnants of shell casings," Marsmaker wrote in his incident report. "I also noted what appeared to be the remains of a laptop computer.   The flame pattern indicates that it started on the passenger side of the vehicle and primarily worked its way back to the bed of the truck.   All items inside the vehicle were destroyed by the fire."

The flames engulfed Forqueran's wallet, Winchester rifle, GPS unit, cell phone, camera and both men's camping gear -- Forqueran estimates close to $5,000 worth of damage, not to mention a $500 tow.

The men were trapped in a breezeless canyon for eight hours in 110-degree heat, with few supplies, before the tow truck finally arrived. By that time, Riddle was sick from heat exhaustion, which had set in that morning -- before Forqueran's Dell 312-0383  Battery set his truck ablaze.
An Heirloom is Lost

Riddle recovered, but Forqueran is still grieving the loss of Jenny, the family heirloom -- a stock 1966 Ford that Forqueran took to auto shows.

"I can never replace Grandpa's truck," Forqueran said. "Grandpa bought it new and kept it that way. There were a lot of family memories in that truck. We even installed an outdoor soft water spigot to clean the truck. We always used to say that Grandpa would be turning in his grave if the truck ever got dirty."

Although Forqueran's story is perhaps the most dramatic, his Dell 312-0386 Battery is not the only one to combust.

The first case of a Dell 312-0653 Battery starting a fire came to public notice when the Inquirer, an online technology publication, posted a story and photos of a Dell 312-0444 Battery exploding at a conference in Japan. The Inquirer published the story June 21, 2006, quoting a witness as saying, "The damn thing was on fire and produced several explosions for more than five minutes." Luckily, only a table and a tablecloth were damaged

Then, on July 25, 2006, engineer Henrik Gustavsson, posted his story and photos of a coworker's exploding Dell 451-10366 Battery on a message board at www.tomshardware.com. According to the TG Daily News, another technology publication, the fire took place in an office in Vernon Hills, Ill.

Coworkers rushed to douse the flames with water and extinguishers. But the flames would not go down. After five minutes, the fire finally died and rescue workers arrived in time to find a smoky office building and crispy notebook and desktop.

According to witnesses, all the fires seem to be coming from the Dell GG428 Battery
.
Dell, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recalled about 22,000 batteries on Dec. 16, 2005. But unless consumers with those JG172 batteries heard about the recall through the grapevine or happened across the notice on idopoo.com or on Dell's or the CPSC's websites, they would not have known about the defect.

Dell spokesman Ira Williams said, "I believe more folks are calling us with the issue first."

According to the CPSC, "These Dell 312-0445 batteries can overheat, which can pose a fire risk.   Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported."

Although it is unknown what models were involved in the two other fire cases reported here, Forqueran's Dell is not one of the 14 models listed in the recall.

It also appears Dell might have known about these potentially dangerous batteries two years before they issued a recall. An anonymous Dell insider leaked scores of documents to CRN, another technology publication, that included photographs of dozens of charred and melted laptops, that were distributed to Dell executives years ago.

Federal law requires companies to promptly notify the CPSC as soon as they learn of a safety problem with their 451-10365 Battery products.

Williams said there is an active "emergency response team" working to discover why these notebooks are combusting. He said he doesn't know how many charred notebooks Dell has received because Dell can't differentiate what notebooks would be classified as burned versus other problems -- for example, he compared it to a broken hinge.

Williams would not give a straightforward answer as to whether consumers should be concerned, deflecting almost every question to some variation on, "Safety is Dell's number one priority."

Although every known case appears to come from the FG442 battery, Williams would not say whether the battery was the culprit.

"We hate to jump to that conclusion," he said.
Safety First?

Ronald Riley, president of the Professional Inventors Alliance USA, said it has to be the GG386 battery. Riley gave two possible reasons for the battery combustion. He said the battery could have an internal short, as part of a manufacturer's defect, causing the battery to explode. He said any number of variables could trigger the flames.

He also said it's possible that when the battery gets hot, it "wants" to expand, but has no room.

"As the temperature rises, the conductors and plates buckle because they have no room to expand," Riley said. "If Dell used a thermometer that would automatically shut down the computer when the JG166 battery gets too hot, this could be avoided.   The point is, the computer should not be able to get hot enough to do that."

Victims of an exploding Dell laptop may be sorely disappointed if they ask Dell for a replacement Dell  JG168 JG176 JG181 JG768 JG917 KG126 Battery.

Williams would not say whether Dell would replace any exploding laptops within or outside of warranty, but repeated, "Our issue is less about warranty and more about safety."

Safety is Forqueran's issue, too.

"I want people to know what happened to me," he said. "These laptops are dangerous and people need to know."

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The battery that is found in your car, motorcycle, tractor, golf cart, SUV, truck & boat is called a Lead Acid Battery. If  you have ever tried starting a boat, riding lawn mower, or motorcycle in the spring you may have found that these types of batteries don't hold a charge for several months.  You also find out that even after you jump start your MacBook 13"Series battery it just doesn't have the "giddy up and get along" that it once did, or if it will even take a charge at all.  Lead-sulfate is created when a A1280 battery is discharged. Then, when charged, in theory, the lead sulfate changes back to its component materials; lead, lead dioxide, and sulfuric acid. However, as batteries age, hard lead-sulfate forms into crystals on the surface of the electrode plates. This  non-conductive material makes a film on the surface of the electrode plate causing a reduction in surface area needed for electro- chemical reaction of the  MB771 battery. It also reduces the batteries’ component  materials needed for the reaction. Batteries that have been heavily sulfated, and do not hold a charge, are often replaced prematurely and unnecessarily.  By forcing the lead sulfate back into the acid solution you can greatly extend the life of the  MB771*/A battery by several years. Approximately 80% of lead acid batteries fail prematurely because of a buildup of lead sulfate on the plates. This buildup causes the  MB771J/A battery to become unusable at approximately one-third of its natural life. Fortunately, there is a cheap and easy method to reverse this with readily available materials.
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