Learn About Laptop Processors

What is the best laptop in the market today? Which is the best processor in the market today? But before engaging in buying a laptop takes a look for a moment the common names and definitions of leading processor, you might be included in the persons who go confused about their labels.

Centrino: Intel’s label for it’s low-power, Wi-Fi capable chipsets. These are geared for road warriors and offer longer run-times due to their lower power requirements.

HT: Commonly known as hyper-threading, this is another Intel development that let their processors execute multiple threads or instructions at the same time. This is more efficient than non-HT processors, which have to queue up the instructions and execute them one at a time. Of course, the software has to support hyper-threading as well.

Dothan: Intel’s Pentium M line. This family uses a smaller 90nm manufacturing process, and has double the cache size, raising the clock speed. This family has a GHz range of 1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz all running on a 400MHz FSB.

Core: Intel’s Core line. This family has five in their list. (As of for now). Processor numbers for the Intel Core brands are categorized in 4-digit numerical sequences with an alphabetical prefix. Intel processor numbers allow you to quickly differentiate among processors within a product family and make more informed decisions. (e.g. within the Intel Core 2 processor family).

Processor numbers are based on a variety of features that may include the processor's underlying architecture, cache, front side bus, clock speed, power and other Intel technologies that enhance your experience.


Guidelines from Intel

The processor number is not a measurement of performance, nor is it the only factor to consider when selecting a processor.
The digits themselves have no inherent meaning, particularly when looking across processor families. For instance, 840 is not "better" than 640 simply because 8 is greater than 6.

Furthermore, linear increments between processor numbers may not indicate linear feature advancements. For example, the differences in processor features between an Intel® Pentium® M processor 760 and an Intel® Pentium® M processor 765 will not be the same as between an Intel® Pentium® M processor 765 and an Intel® Pentium® M processor 770, even though both pairs of processors are separated by an increment of five digits. Processor numbers do not represent specific system configurations and do not replace system-level benchmarks.


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10 Things to Consider When Buying a Laptop

There are no wrong purchases when it comes to technology. Laptop is no exception, but before you begin, find out if you’re purchasing what you really like. I’ve prepared list to consider when buying a laptop.

1. Processor
It is considered as the heart of central processing unit (CPU). As the name implies it is where the computing or the core actions took place. Have you experienced being confused with laptop processor? To avoid getting confused let’s clear some names and definitions. Kindly read here.

2. Consider the Dimensions and Weight
In laptop, size does matter especially when you consider yourself as ‘road warrior’. The drawback is the smaller the dimension and lesser weight; the higher the price value so would go for dimension or price?

3. Memory
I’ll define first what memory is, or commonly known as random access memory (ram). This is the instant-access memory in a computer that holds data temporarily. It’s erased when the device is turned off. Not to be confused with a hard disk, which stores data permanently.

4. Storage Capacity
Huge storage capacity is an optional thing. Common storage capacity you would find in the market today is 80 Giga. This size is enough to store all your data and multimedia files.

5. Battery Life
Another thing to consider is the battery life. If you go unplugged, it is disappointing after several minutes your device went off and there are no AC plugs to found. Look for with energy saving feature to lessen the energy consumption. If you planning to travel in battery with less life span, you better sure plugs are around.

6. Video Cards/ Graphic Cards
Video cards with good enough memory let you handle heavy multitasking. Whether you are working on your projects, and listening to your favorite music of Suite Pee of System of A Down or playing DOTA War Craft games is one of the reasons to look forward for choosing good graphic cards.

7. Look for Spill Resistant Keyboard and Shock-resistant Hard Drives
This is an optional thing to consider but it is worth looking for. Many laptop manufacturers are in the drawing board integrating these features.

8. OS Compatibility
Since, operating system is software that tells a device how to work and what to do. In order to run application program device such as laptops should have one of these. Hence, OS compatibility is very crucial.

9. Look for All-in-one Device
Choose devices that combine several capabilities. For example, look for an integrated optical drive that can view multiple formats. Also, check if it comes with all the latest wireless links such as USB and firewire to name a few.

10. Price and Quality Wise
Don’t mind the brand; do consider your needs and your objective of purchasing the laptop. Are you a young executive; sales representative or just student please do give consider looking for a reasonable price and good quality devices all in one package. Nevertheless, the combination of nicely compact design and quality in a reasonable price means this is still a very desirable laptop.

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Amazing Photography Competition

Congratulations to the 10 winners of the successfully held Cebu Pacific Smile Inflight Photo Competition, which showcase the true talent of Filipinos. According to the organizer, Cebu Pacific Airline (It's time everyone flies) they received almost 2,300 submission- an overwhelming response that gauge the success of the photo contest.

Since, the winners are announced and entries were posted in the Cebu Pacific Inflight Magazine of June/ July 2007. To all none winners don’t despair just keep on taking snapshots and express what’s in your mind. To tell you my friends, I also submitted entries but unfortunately I don’t have the luck of Chi Busque, the overall winner; or my entries are bunch of junks. Anyways, all entries deserved to be a winner in their own rights.

Here are my entries.

The way circumstances pass us by; we may become mere spectators from safe distance – with no real involvement with the events. Looking at the horizon, we feel the enjoyment after surpassing the waves of triumphs/ hardships. We may fall but in the end, what counts is how we stand and return again with full confidence to face the reality of life.

Picture Taken:

Feb 09, 2007 @ Leyte Park

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W5

Soaring High at 37, 000 Feet

The image of the world with mystery and beauty. Flash across the sky of Davao at 37 thousand feet. I can’t imagine how the towering mountain of Mt. Apo looms majestic. Early mists in the meadows cover the trees. Its loveliness increases as passed over it. And started to realize that an artist is at work, God.

Picture taken:
Dec 05, 2006 @ Davao City

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W30

Thanks you for dropping by. By the ways you can also post your entries and share it to the world. We are all winners. Keep on sharing and gain lots of friends.