Toshiba NB520 reviews - Best netbook for young people

NB520 featured speakers for top sound quality, modern design suitable for young people.Although the netbook was no longer "popular" as more than a year ago but still pretty much in NB520 features make users pay attention. This model is equipped with brand-name speakers for high-class entertainment Harman / Kardon, processor dual-core Intel Atom next generation, feature charging via USB or music player with MP3 player through the speakers even when the machine was off.

 

Toshiba NB520 version was tested and also the model including 10.1-inch screen resolution 1024 x 600 pixel configuration includes an Intel Atom N550 1.5 GHz speed , 2GB RAM, Intel GMA 3150 graphics chip and 320GB hard drive.

Design

Quite compact in size but NB520 still feels very solid in hand. This model has the crust on the metal frame with solid and plastic coated exterior. Design dot ball just made that point just stick the machine is not easily sweat stain, fingerprints. Type patterns are also included in both the Toshiba to the side of the hand.

With compact size, 10.1-inch screen should NB520 is not equipped with an optical drive under. It also does not have an HDMI port for playback of high definition video to HDTV.

Right side of this model appears only two USB ports. This one features two ports for charging other devices even when the computer is turned off as mobile phone or music ...

The left side includes Kensington lock machine (built right into the hinge unit), power jack, LAN, heat sink, VGA, USB, microphone (and a gateway to feeling connected to your MP3 player) and headphones.

Keyboard, touchpad

To save space and help the user easy operation, the NB520 keyboard is designed to flush spills the two sides of  machines. This keyboard is designed according to traditional forms of popular Toshiba not like chiclet  as the model that the company recently introduced. The keys have good spacing, but feeling a bit heavy press, press trip was short, so users will take some time to get acquainted.

A pity because the area is quite small so required Toshiba integrated speakers on both sides touchpad. When using office applications and listening to music and entertainment, uncomfortable feeling appears to be so hands will not stay on the space useful as conventional laptop.

Unlike normal keyboards, touchpad's NB520 quite excellent. Touchpad has an area larger than most other netbooks on the market. surface roughness also allows users to not be slippery when your hands and use more accurate operation. The zoom in, zoom out with two fingers is also made easy. Two buttons are also high enough.

Monitors

NB520 equipped with 10.1-inch screen resolution 1024 x 600 pixels like most netbooks today. Although this was a standard but popular netbook aimed towards high-class entertainment, the modest size of this little experience when watching movies or surfing the Web for images, the standard font size is slightly smaller.

With the mirror technology monitors, computer displays realistic colors and sharp single mistake is "inherent" is shiny when used outdoors or light source behind it.

Performance

Toshiba NB520 using Intel dual-core Atom N550 1.5 GHz processor speed, 2GB RAM, Intel GMA 3150 graphics chip and 320GB hard drive.

With the configuration of a netbook despite equipped dual-core processor Intel Atom next generation, but of course the NB520 is only serving users in tasks like office applications, watching videos or playing high-definition HD flash games on the site.

NB520 can run well the 720p high-definition video without any difficulty. However, it is unfortunate that the machine does not have an HDMI port to develop this feature.

However, it is still sometimes encountered situation "that" a few seconds when using heavy applications or opening multiple windows surf in reality testing.

Radiator

Using Atom NB520 should be less heat compared with conventional laptops. Cavity radiator left side of the machine is not used to heat the steel sheets. Even when watching HD movies or play computer games all flash radiates relatively little heat between the touchpad and speaker for hands just a little bit warmer.

Battery

Equipped with the Toshiba NB520 battery 61Wh capacity. To fully charge the battery after using about 10% less than you need to about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Tested open Firefox 10 loading site and automatically reloaded every 15 minutes, add a page to open online music and for continuous playback using headphones instead of speakers and the volume level to 70% of 50% light machine run until it automatically shut down (the 5% level), the time it reached 4 hours 43 minutes.

Meanwhile a treadmill test for HD movie playback 720p and continuously until the machine off, turn off Wi-Fi connection, instead of using external speakers and headphones at the volume level to 70% (negative bar of Windows Media Player program to 100%), 50% brightness until the machine runs itself off (also at 5% battery), the time it reached 4 hours 15 minutes.

The figures show that testing machines have battery life is quite impressive.

Audio

The speakers are the most special feature on the Toshiba NB520. Speaker System Harman / Kardon speakers includes two 2 Watts power on either side of the touchpad area take a break. The speakers for great sound quality, than most other popular netbook or laptop is on the market.

Sound from the machine, bass. Even when open 100% volume, negative phenomena and deformation hardly occurs (using lossless music files for testing). Sound of big speakers in a room full of entertainment under 30m2 big.

Sleep & Music feature, NB520 can listen to music even when turned off with a player comes and is connected via a microphone. The connection is quite simple, users only need to use wire with two ends are 3.5 mm jack to plug into ports on the NB520 micophone, other end plugs into the player or phone.

A pity that the ability of music entertainment NB520 not perfect when it is used to connect external music players, Toshiba's netbook does not have keys or wheel for speaker volume control. Furthermore, these speakers when using the player is not as large as the volume used directly by computer. .

Select tablet or netbook?

Tablet PCs are more portable, operating system, consistent with a touch screen and the small size while netbook can help entrepreneurs run applications from the Windows Professional.

One year appeared on the market could be not enough for many users to answer questions should use the netbook or tablet computer for their own needs. While in 2010 is considered to be the year of the netbook tablet have started slow in both sales and number of new models appeared recently.

The tablet form on the market as Apple iPad or Galaxy Tab certainly better than a netbook for mobility and battery life. However, a laptop computer running Windows has its own advantages.

Here are some comparative advantages of these two series for each purpose, the need to use the user easily select accordingly.

Why netbook better

Performance and applications

There are many computer models now support tables Adobe Flash in its browser but mostly to see the content than the ability to interact with users. If you like games like Restaurant City or FarmVille on Facebook, a netbook will certainly serve better.

For those who use iPad to travel to places never previously set foot, so to the best of Apple tablet in the house and replace it with a mini laptop or netbook. Some airlines and hotels use flash web content, something that Apple devices can not be displayed.

Although IOS and the repositories Android are becoming larger, but the programs running on Windows has a long history of development options and provide large scale significantly better. One of the main software VPN (Virtual Private Network) encryption key for the operating system desktop. VPN is a requirement for companies to allow employees to access the personal database.

Feature set

Only a few samples of tablet PCs equipped with SD card reader (most use the microSD card replacement) and even very few models have USB ports. On the other hand, are most netbooks come with handy card reader, 2 to 3 USB ports and VGA output. Even, even if your USB tablet driver is compatible with external devices is not as Windows or Mac OS.

Virtual keyboard is always a long story when comparing between netbook and tablet. However, it is clear that a keyboard will be more convenient for people to write a email or a presentation. Furthermore, despite multiple tasks, but still only tablet that can display one application at a time while the netbook can simultaneously display multiple windows to track.

Storage capacity

Tablet use flash memory storage, faster and more secure than magnetic disk drives in netbook traditional. However, storage is the main problem of current tablet when most models are only the largest capacity is 64GB, while popular netbooks around 250GB hard drive. Except for about 20GB of space for Windows, users are still more than 200GB for storage.

Netbooks more attractive prices

Due to popularity, netbook is now available at attractive prices than ever before. Current price for a stable model used in Vietnam to around 6-7 million. Meanwhile, the first iPad also cost at least more than 10 million, to form stable cheap but not as high as Archos also has about $ 8 million.

Reason tablet dominance

Duration good battery life and the ability to immediately

Like other smart phone models, computers rarely been off the table would only be put on standby status to save power. This makes the device status can return to work almost immediately. The tablet can send / receive email or text message for 24 hours a day. Battery life is also better than the netbook for about 10 hours of continuous use.

Costs for applications

Most IOS Android applications and are priced from just 1 USD to 20 USD is very easy for users to buy used. Meanwhile, the proprietary Windows programs can cost several hundred dollars for a professional.

Multi-touch screen

Some recent models such as the Lenovo IdeaPad S10- has equipped multi-touch screen. However, the look and functionality on the Windows operating system can not be compared with Android, IOS or Tablet BlackBerry OS on the ability to use touch screen and user interaction.

OS suitable for smaller screen netbook

Not only is the mobile platform created for touchscreen devices. The OS has been using a tablet interface, icon or software controls are consistent with the small screen to the user to easily manipulate and get acquainted.

You can read more 5 reasons to buy a computer table

Conclusion

If users travel frequently and regularly to check email, web browsing and social networking players, tablet PCs are great choices. On the other hand, netbooks may provide the convenience, more flexibility when transferring photos from camera to computer and business customers need VPN or professional programs.

3D ultra thin Samsung C9000 reviews - perfect with 3D TV entertainment

Advanced 3D modeling Samsung C9000 LED impressed in ultra-thin design with a thickness of less than 8 mm, with 3D features and digital entertainment network.

With a listing price of 150 million, Samsung C9000 55 inch HDTV is the model that equipped with many features and modern technology such as 3D rendering capabilities and support moving the content into 2D holographic image emulator, connect to Wi-Fi network. However, the most impressive of the product is in ultra-thin screen size is measured only 7.9 mm.

Design

With only 7.9 mm thick, Samsung's C9000 has become a new standard of ultra-thin TVs today. Ultra-slim design brings to the 3D model of Samsung HDTV style and unique design is superior to today's thin TVs. Entire base of the screen is now home to connect systems, interface with the TV signal of the peripherals. Dorsal surface of the machine empty with a protective metal plate glossy.

Samsung C9000 owns a metal frame made of aluminum with a silver light, just make sure the product but also respect the value of many TVs had sold nearly 150 million contract. Base metal of the C9000 is also designed as a metal screen cover, but great style, very thick, so must contain a system of signals to the TV. However, manufacturers still allow users to use the base to rotate the screen back in the left or right.


Samsung C9000's design is also located in the system shortcuts is often on TV. Those who are familiar with the hard keys or touch sequence located on the edges of the screen, the C9000 will be difficult to try to change channels, increase the volume down if you miss not find the remote control. Entire range of TV shortcuts are used touch technology but are hidden beneath the base. The user will press slightly into the base for the system to turn out this shortcut whenever needed.

Control of the TV comes with quite a stylish design with the outer shell is made of plastic and metal. The large buttons are designed, are seamless and not divided into kinds of buttons as normal controls. But more impressive is the form remote control touch screen that can be purchased separately. Spent more than 500$, users will be owned C9000 adding a remote control style similar to a mobile.

Control has a color screen supports touch with 3-inch size, comes the ability to control multiple electronic devices of different families of Samsung. The hard buttons below the screen allows users to perform specialized tasks mobile channels, adjust the volume. While the touch screen with graphical interface gives users more detailed features.

Viewers can also see what is playing on TV right from the small 3-inch screen of the control. The right is a jack to recharge the battery, headphone jack and integrated speakers on the remote control.

Reviews 3D ultra-thin TV C9000

But the quality is much praise for the features on the Samsung C9000. Owns many other utilities, but the Korean manufacturer has always cared for each item and makes them more useful than the excess and waste.

In it, 3D is the most notable features. This model is compatible with all popular 3D formats  used currently, ranging from 3D Bluray side-by-side until the signals from digital TV. Comes with 3D rendering capabilities, the C9000 is also equipped with integrated handle allows users to move directly to the ordinary 2D content into three-dimensional images with effects of depth. Frequency of 200Hz to ensure 2D images show that always has to be smooth and also limit the interference of the signals in 3D.

With antenna jacks to support digital TV and PVR recording features built-in, users can record favorite programs with features rewind, pause (time shift) into the extended memory is connect via USB. In addition, viewers can also book an appointment for automatic recording of programs.

Following the 3D, online entertainment features Internet @ TV is also one of the strengths. For customers in Asia, Samsung TV's have 31 different applications, including mini games, entertainment applications, software support, such as YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, Skype ...

Like LG, Samsung allows viewers to directly use your HDTV to enjoy the full HD 1080p content from a USB port for external memory without a personal computer, the HD or Blu-ray. .. LED 3D Model C9000 is capable of handling 1080p format MVK and support DTS surround sound, and features playback DLNA content available online. In addition to a wired Ethernet connection, users can add Wi-Fi transceiver with N USB signal left.

The advanced remote control of the C9000 offers many unusual features. Wi-Fi TV in both control and help viewers can watch live TV content is broadcast on the small screen in 3-inch of control. And right there, can be done easily manipulate the network connection options, find the data from the computer home network connection ... without looking at the screen. In addition, motion sensors integrated on the controller also changes several key-press control a user's TV.

Communication sound image, 3D LED model has 6 communication ports all 1080p standard, which has four sugar HDMI 1.4, 24p Ready, an HDMI port and HDMI-CEC ARC, a component supports Full HD with PC connection and analog audio, optical digital.

Demonstration

With standard SD content only through the source of the television or DVD player, Samsung's advanced 3D TV also did not make the viewer feel disappointed. The frame has a resolution of SD on the C9000, are evaluated at the section showing the detailed, sharp, or to limit noise and blurring of the image. Content from the DVD after the file is up for the signal quality is detailed and sharp pictures, text subtitles is quite soft and almost did not appear jagged.

But the demonstration of the new HD content is true that the strength of Samsung C9000. The overall picture on the 55-inch LED screen model achieve a warm tone with the ability to reproduce colors very bright, but still achieved an impressive depth of black. With reviews of the HD-HQV benchmark Cnet Asia, Samsung C9000 is one of the few evaluated performance quality HD movies perfectly, with all three sources of Bluray, digital TV and Game.

Although sometimes occurs in open light or blurry images ("crosstalk", the two picture appear the same) but the form of the Samsung 55-inch LED HDTV deserves praise for performing the 3D content. By the fact, just adjust the screen brightness down a bit lower than the default, the phenomenon is virtually no on-screen C9000 happen again.

Well equipped to handle and direct conversion of regular 2D content into 3D simulations, but on TV features Samsung's 3D proved more effective than the other 3D models from Sony or LG. 3D images from the TV simulator still achieving depth and three-dimensional effects are well understood, although not possible with 3D content on Blu-ray.

If overcome the remaining small errors such as the effective 3D viewing distance is too short (5 m), or darken the image was tilted 90 degrees diameter, will be worth the Samsung C9000 is a complete 3D model HDTV perfect.

Switch to the performance of multimedia content, expensive Samsung's TVs are  processing speed data well with a JPEG image at a resolution of 8 megapixels, time to load up and display a clear image is about 2 seconds, in both the USB connection and download files from the Ethernet and Wi-Fi on. C9000 good handling of MP3 music, the SD format, HD popularity on the Internet or stored on a USB drive without first thanks to HD, computer or Blu-ray. However, for smooth images and sharp, the best you should use a USB connection instead of a network connection such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Expensive luxury, but the C9000 does not sound as impressive as the ability to not show pictures of it. System front-firing stereo speakers 2 x 10 Watt power output sounds pretty smooth, rich bass trebles but too weak if the TV set in a large space.

The main rival of the Samsung C9000

Philips LED Pro Series 9, LG LX9500, Sony LX900 and Panasonic VT20 are advanced 3D HDTV is the main rival of the C9000.

Plasma VT20 series is robust 3D performance holographic images, however, not the product is equipped with features such as converting 2D to 3D  as Samsung C9000.

LX9500 LED HDTV is the highest form of the LG now, this is the first TVs in the world to use LED technology Full Slim. LX9500 is a form of competition with C9000 in the ultra-thin design, LED displays and 3D performance possible with the processor switch.

You can refer this model in Amazon at:  LG 55LX9500 55" 1080p 480Hz 3D LED LCD HDTV

Like VT20 series of  Panasonic's, 3D model of the Philips  LED Pro 9 series is not equipped with processing capability to convert 2D content into 3D. However, from Philips TVs have the advantage of image quality with the looks sturdy metal, comes shining features unique Ambilight 3. 

Price rates of  3D HDTV 60-inch from Sony equal with Samsung's C9000. LX900 series is the 3D HDTV Bravia top line of Sony. This product is also highly regarded for designing the look and style of owning monolithic. In addition, Sony also equip their products with 3D performance possible many extra features, such as the ability to handle and direct conversion from 2D to 3D content.

You can refer this model in Amazon:  Sony XBR-52LX900 52" 3D-ready BRAVIA 1080p LED LCD Full HDTV

Some tips when you buy a netbook

Netbook is one of the most interesting electronic device on the market today. Machines this is very handy for students and business people. This market is large number of inexpensive machines but has mobility and a laptop computer is active and the company is leading in this area as Asus, HP, MSI, Acer and several other companies .


In addition, there are many other companies are trying to participate in this field, typically announced the Lenovo Ideapad S10 and Dell are expected to participate in the game with the Inspiron. You do not need confusion before products like this in the market. But be discerning when choosing your netbook. This article will surely help you in this matter. So, here are some tips significantly.

Selected operating system wisel:. Operating system is a main component of a computer. According to the supplier, the netbook is provided Linux operating system, Windows XP or Windows Vista. Each operating system has its own function. As the device cheaper than Linux because it is the open source operating system and equipped with open source software, like office, instant messaging and other applications. But it really is a dull work when installing the application for the machine. Even when using windows vista sometimes difficult because of the complexity and memory requirements. Common operating system 3 was used and checked that windows XP. Users find this operating system reliability and the most dynamic in use.

Size screen: Market there are many types of products with different sizes 7 inches or 8 inches or more. But what we need to notice to the existing data on the screen should be easy to look for users. Therefore, you should use the screen at least 10 inches wide with a resolution of at least 1,024 x 600 pixels. Window works best with this size.

Using SSD over HDD drive: In many machines netbooks, drive SSDs are being used instead of magnetic devices. But easily recognized as cost of SSD drives are more than the cost of drive HDD). Netbook is equipped with SSD will be considerably faster than HDD drives. Monday is, the battery will be added one more run free. In addition, applications running on the SSD drives start immediately, while running on the HDD drive will take a few seconds to launch the application, but too expensive for some customers, and this will cause system slowed down a bit. SSD drive is the best choice for those customers not interested in the differences and the high expense. SDD drive in accordance with the need to access and use quickly.

Using the 6 pin core than three cores: Quantity core proportional to the time battery life when no power. Most of the core pin 3 can be used within three hours, with reasonable brightness of the screen and use the wireless, while the six core pin can be used during administration. So, if you need to use a long time, use the battery core 6.

In short, the things above are the general guidelines for choosing a netbook match and hope that this will help you.

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Lenovo Ideapad S10 - the power in feninity

Ideapad S10 Netbook is not only to trust in the ability to express, but also a highlight unique and make a difference in style to the user.


From the newly released, Lenovo Ideapad S10 has been evaluated with high-speed operation compared to the other netbooks. S10 is equipped with chip processor Atom N270 1.6 GHz - the latest mobile technology from Intel as of present time, Intel 945 GSE Express chipset, GMA 950 graphics. S10 has 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD and Windows XP or Linux options can satisfy all demands of work and recreation.

For laptop users, mini-laptops are characterized by small selection screen size and resolution is important both eyes. Lenovo Ideapad S10 with a 10.2-inch size is not too small like other laptops, along with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels wide and super-bright anti-glare mirror so color and clarity of the image is very impressive. The size of the device with a keyboard 85% of the standard computer keyboard laptop normally, bring a comfortable text editor or messenger.

Lenovo has look after very hard to fashion elements to create structures Ideapad S10, from colors, designs, details as to turn off power button is made from white metal and silver to create the highlights, along with rational design keys, function keys ... HP has two shortcuts to restore the system and switch to the wireless network. Left edges of slot radiators, D-Sub (VGA video), reader 4 in 1 (SD / MMC / MS / MS Pro) and add a USB port. ExpressCard/34 slot edges is right, headphone jack, Mic, USB, LAN ports and Security keyhole. Coupling between the keyboard and screen are designed very beautiful, like the neon light. Logo Ideapad left corner neat and charming.

A different accents create a unique Lenovo S10 than any other mini laptops that have touched you mouse - no mouse. Use your fingers to scroll the clockwise or counter clockwise in the direction of the scroll to adjust quickly through documents, playlists and pictures. Or clamping to a larger movement, shrink when you're navigating through pictures or browsing the Internet. This table mouse touchpad like the design of the screen iPhone.

Lenovo Ideapad S10 has three colors in accordance with the gu different fashion, as Wood-area black, white pearls or feminine color pink.



S10 Netbook is equipped with powerful features to view videos, play games or listen to music with crisp sound effects on two small but powerful speakers. It gives you maximum audio performance with characteristic high-fidelity audio, sound effects enhance advanced, exciting and soothing. It has 2 high quality speakers impressive. 160 GB hard disk drive music storage, video, picture ... comfortable mini laptop is Lenovo's integrated 1.3 megapixel camera perfect for maintaining contact with friends and family.

Lenovo is the way in making the computer industry to the "green and clean" technologies to save energy. Ideapad S10 standard Energy Star and RoHS 4. A computer standard ES 4 will save approximately 20-50% energy compared to a normal computer. Energy Management software (power management features) built-in computer, users use less energy, reduce costs and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions - the cause of the warming of the earth. In addition, Energy Management also allows adjustments to maximize battery life time based on the application running. You can choose to use the time in 3 hours with 3 cell battery or up to 6 hours with 6 cell battery option.

LED screen also helps save battery power for longer than traditional screens. Machine designed to reduce the heat in the contact area as the bottom, place palms set and keyboard.


S10 is the perfect combination between features multimedia and mobility. Ultra-compact design - only 1.1 kg should fit in your pocket, such as dictionary. Even in the worst case, damage due to viral penetration, with a button Onekey, valuable data will be easy to restore. S10 is also equipped with the technology Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, camera, 2 USB ports with multi-card reader 5 in 1 ...

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