Laptop Battery Talk

Renovation of the battery as a new battery let “power family” have a headache

“I just changed the battery electric cars did not two months, and now run far away, I really do not know how going children.” Recently, there have been Kaifeng community journalists and the business sector to reflect the issue of electric vehicle batteries, battery After the exchange or repair order is not durable “power family” quite a headache.

Miss Lu Kaifeng public in June last year bought a electric car in May this year, Miss Lu’s electric car charging only after the ride more than 10 km. Miss Lu to find businesses, merchants said that “within one year battery replacement, we get a new battery for you.” Unexpectedly, who changed the battery did not two months after Mrs Lu electric cars to run less than 20 km no electricity the. Again to find businesses, business attitude and for the first time is different: “We have for you, looking from another battery, and no change.” If the repair, then, businesses that can not guarantee results. Miss Lu said: “I think the merchants in exchange the battery, or no change, or change the old battery, the purpose is to drag over a year, so I go out and buy a new battery.” Suspicion on Miss Lu, in the absence evidence, the business sector can only make business-to-Miss Lu through the coordination of battery maintenance.

Learned through interviews with reporters in the complaints about electric cars, battery quality is a more prominent issue. Mainly to charge the battery, the ride from the past, the battery can not charge, repair or replacement of ineffective and so on. Jin Ming District Consumers Association, said the staff, in 10 cases of complaints about electric cars, there are 56 reflected from the battery problem. Among them, many consumers reflect similar problems and Miss Lu. Cao’s battery by members of the public service within two months to ride three to four kilometers, then, gradually reduce.

A professional told reporters, the current market price of more expensive batteries, an ordinary battery to be sold for 100 yuan, so some businesses tend to act as the old batteries with new batteries after repairs to the consumer. Here, the relevant departments to remind the general public: to buy or repair electric vehicle batteries, be sure to select reputable businesses to avoid the renovation of the battery by unscrupulous businessmen lost eye.

U.S. NI developed to improve the efficiency of solar cell power generation technology

National Semiconductor (NI) announced the business involved in solar cells and solar cell system developed to improve the overall output power of technology “SolarMagic”. Using this technique, even in multi-tied blocks of solar panels with dirt or cubicle misplaced, they can achieve the efficiency of solar panels to maximize power generation.

California solar installation company REgrid Power has begun using Solar Magic solar system trial. According to REgrid Power said, and did not use Solar Magic’s system compared to a cloudy day when the power generation efficiency can be increased by 44%, 12% of the whole can improve.

There are other solar installation company will start after the scheduled trial a few months of this solar system. NI plans outside the United States in countries with high penetration of solar cells to expand the system. And plans to achieve during the year 2008 SolarMagic product commercialization.

Dell’s Vostro line has traditionally been geared towards small businesses, doling out drab, low-powered notebooks and desktops for organizations that need PCs on a tight budget. But the V13, the latest notebook in the Vostro lineup, hopes to shake things up a bit. Weighing in at 3.5 pounds and a svelte 0.65 inches thick, this brushed-metal bijou promises to turn heads, without emptying your corporate warchest. We recently had a chance to sneak a peek at one, and came away fairly impressed.

The basic model runs for $449, and comes equipped with a 1.2GHz Celeron ULV 743 processor, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM, a 250GB, 5400 RPM hard drive, and Ubuntu Linux. Connectivity options include 802.11 b/g WiFi, Gigabit ethernet, and Bluetooth 2.1 on every model. The 13.3 inch LED-backlit screen is also standard on every model. Klutzes will appreciate a Free Fall Sensor built into the motherboard, while road warriors can opt for a Mobile Broadband Module.

There aren’t too many expandability options to speak of — you’ll find one USB 2.0 port, one USB 2.0 / eSata combo port, and a VGA display port. Ponying up for the $649 model will also net you Windows 7, a larger, faster hard drive, a webcam, and a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 processor.

Now that we’ve got those pesky numbers out of the way, let’s talk design. The V13 takes the ever popular brushed aluminum route, with zinc hinges. The chassis feels solid, despite being just about light enough to tote with one hand. There’s a bit of plastic on the lip of the case to house the WiFi antenna, but nothing too egregious. While our typing-time was limited, the keyboard is full sized, and performed amicably. The trackpad also supports gestures, which could be a nice touch for users who opt for Windows 7.

Of special note is the battery: the 6-cell Lithium Ion battery is integrated directly into the case, much like unibody Mac notebooks. While it does allow Dell to shave off considerable girth, it means that should you ever need to replace the battery, you’ll have to get your machine serviced. Like all machines in the Vostro line, the V13 comes with a year’s worth of access to a plethora of business-friendly services, including 10GB of online backup, automated PC tuneup, and the DellConnect remote-troubleshooting service.

If your inner business mogul is enticed, you can hop on over to Dell’s website and order your Vostro V13 today. And stay tuned for mote V13 coverage from PC World in the coming days.

Via: PCWorld »Blogs »Geek Tech: Dell’s Vostro V13 Is A Lighter, Thinner Workhorse

Acer introduces multi-touch screen here

The model T231H is tilted by 60 degrees. The resolution is 1920 by 180 pixels, the contrast of 80,000:1. When connectivity is available with DVI HDCP, HDMI and VGA.

Acer T231H (Picture: Acer)

Acer has unveiled a tilting multi-touch screen in 23-inch size. The suggested retail price for the T231H is 349.

The device offers a Full HD resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and creates two milliseconds response time. Acer has also indicated that after the gray-to-gray response time improved by a technique called Overdrive. The contrast of 80,000:1, the manufacturer realized through his Acer Contrast Management (ACM). The brightness of 300 candelas per square meter.

As a gradient between minus 5 and 60 degrees are infinitely adjustable. Recognizes the touch screen with Optical Multi Touch. The system is Microsoft’s multi-touch functionality in Windows 7 fully compatible.

When there is a DVI connections are supported by the copy protection HDCP and an HDMI port. Even an analog VGA port is available. The monitor has built-in speaker, whose performance the manufacturer did not however specify. The power supply was integrated into the housing.

Acer provides a three year warranty, the user must send in the device itself. The T231H is now commercially available.

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Standard for wireless charger is ready

He is on 30 August published. The Qi-Low-Power standard allows for uniform charging devices from different manufacturers. Compatible devices must be certified with the Qi logo.

This Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has provided a standard for wireless mobile devices Chargers finished. In a statement it was said that there had been agreement in three key areas of "Qi-Low-Power" standards, based on induction technology. The standard could theoretically end the days when you needed for each mobile device has its own charging station.

The three areas where the consortium members have agreed are: the interface definition, which describes the requirements of the power transmission between the transmitter and receiver, the performance requirements and test procedures for compliance with the standards.

The interface specifications had been already passed on to members of the consortium, they say. On 30 August they will be published. According to consortium members only get the other parts of the standards to be seen. The publication of the standard means that manufacturers can begin with the development and production of Qi-compatible devices. However, each of these devices to be certified before it is standards compliant.

"We have everything ready, what is needed to produce products with the Qi logo to certify and distribute. To the Qi standard is itself, ie the technical specification, test procedures, certification services and the Logo License, about which one the right to use the logo gets, "said a spokesman for WPC ZDNet.

Compatible devices will carry a logo with the Qi, the Chinese character for "energy". The Qi-induction system uses a proprietary technology such as PDAs Touchstone chargers. Qi devices are transmitted inductively to five watts of power.

To set a Qi-compatible product, such as a mobile phone, a charger, the station is activated and communicates with the mobile phone. The type of the issued equipment and its performance arises. Then starts charging, and mobile phone charging station and exchange further control data. If the empty cradle or charging the phone, the station goes into a sleep mode.

The WPC has 27 members. Among them HTC, Nokia, LG, Research in Motion and Samsung are. Even Duracell, Olympus, Philips and Texas Instruments are in the WPC. The consortium has focused on standards for devices that absorb less power than five watts, such as mobile phones and MP3 players. In the future we will also deal with charging stations for power-hungry devices.

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Shuttle introduces Mini-PC Barebone for Core-i-CPUs

The model is based on Intel’s SH55J2 H55 Express chipset. It supports all Intel-Core-i-processors with a maximum of four cores for the base 1156 and up to 16 GB of DDR3 RAM. The price is € 298.

Shuttle has expanded its Mini PC portfolio with the XPC Barebone model SH55J2. It supports all Intel-Core-i-processors with two or four cores for the 1156th base The aluminum housing provides space for one 5.25-inch drive and two internal 3.5-inch devices.

The base is Intel’s H55 Express chipset. In four memory banks can be mounted up to 16 GByte DDR3-1066/1333/1600-RAM working in dual channel mode.

For a discrete graphics cards PCI-Express x16 slot is available. It can also be used dual-slot graphics solution, although then the adjacent PCI slot is blocked.

Hard disks and other drives can be connected to four internal and one external 3-GBit/s-SATA-Port. Also offers the XPC SH55J2 a Gigabit Ethernet interface, a 7.1-channel HD audio chip, a 4-in-1 card reader and nine USB 2.0 ports (four onboard). The power of the system takes a 300-watt power supply with Active PFC circuitry and 80-plus certification.

For a heat pipe cooling system provides fans with controllable and optimized airflow. Pre-assembled drive cables to facilitate assembly. Per Kensington Palace, the 13.5-liter PC can with 33 times 19 times 21.5 cm edge to protect against theft.

Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 is now commercially available. The suggested retail price is € 298. Suppliers can be found on the shuttle Store Locator.

The XPC Barebone SH55J2 supports all dual-and quad-core processors series Core i3, i5 and i7 for the base 1156 (Image: Shuttle).

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Microsoft motion controller Kinect information

The available price for the basic package contains the hardware and the game Kinect Adventures. Bundled with a new slim version of Xbox 360 costs $ 299 Kinect. The launch takes place on 4 November.

Microsoft has given the prize for his motion controller Kinect known. The control device for the Xbox 360 game console, the sensor-similar to Nintendo’s Wiimote and Sony’s Move movements of the player using multiple cameras registered, will cost $ 149.

In addition to the basic package of hardware, the game Kinect Adventures is included. Bundled with an Xbox 360 costs $ 299 Kinect. Market launch in the U.S. is the fourth November.

For months over the price of the developed under the name "Project Natal" movement controller had been speculated. The spectrum ranged 80-200 dollars. In mid-June Kinect then dipped in Microsoft’s online store, at a price of $ 149.99. No official confirmation was yet sufficient.

Microsoft also has a new variant of its featured on the E3 Slim version of the Xbox 360 announced, which is equipped with 4 GB of internal flash memory. Unlike the Xbox 360 S, with its glossy finish has the 199-dollar remake a matt black surface. You will also be on 4 November on the market and be included in the Kinect bundle.

According to Microsoft product manager Aaron Greenberg, the Slim version of the Xbox 360 has so far sold "quite good". According to calculations by the NPD Group, it exceeded 452 000 in June with sales of the competitor Sony Playstation 3 and Wii from Nintendo, though they did not come until mid-June in the trade.

First official image of the motion controller product "Natal Project", which is now called "Kinect (Image: Microsoft)

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