Google is making great things possible for the average consumer. Google TV is abuzz on the interwebs on how it can help the average person get more out of TV – both timewise and businesswise. This calls for a celebration to both corporate and small business enterprises, seeking more coverage areas for their products and businesses. Surveys show that a larger fraction of people who watch TV tend to buy the products that they see on-air; people canvassing for products on the internet fails on this comparison.

We can expect more user-friendly ads popping up (courtesy of AdWords) instead of the conventional commercial breaks when Google dominates the mainstream media. And Google has recently demonstrated in this post on how online advertising can be more dynamic than ever before. Of course, low-spenders won’t be able to wallow in the massive traffic this project will bring in, especially now that videos ads on YouTube are being hoarded by the spending corporations via both banner and interstitial ads.

Remember the recent iPhone 4 “prototype” leak that was buzzing across the interwebs? Well, it’s official – the “prototype” was indeed FROM Apple, it wasn’t a hoax and Steve Jobs just got down with its European breakthrough release in his keynote speech held at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last June 7.

The iPhone 4 combines all the aesthetics and functionality any consumer would expect from Apple. The OS, however, was revamped and given a new name: iOS 4. The software update’s two major distinctions are: the ease of multitasking and App folders: both enough to please App hoarders and tech savvy multitaskers.

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It’s been four years since we’ve seen a major overhaul in Apple’s line of Macbooks. The Core2Duo platform paired with the NVidia mobile series GPUs have been the cerebral performance factors within the elegant aesthetics of the Macbook.

Apple has been notoriously innovative with software, but its liking for integrating state-of-the-art hardware has always been questioned? Its conservative ideologies toward adopting faster hardware has always been criticized by major figures in the tech industry. But Apple always seems to have the last laugh whenever their reputation is under the dire straits.

Anyone can tell that Apple’s late on the laptop party. Several notable manufacturers have already switched to the i series platform of processors. Take for example Acer and Asus, both of which have already been using core i3/i5 processors for some time now on their new notebook releases, with Asus’ K42JR/K42JR Series and Acer’s 4740/ 4740G Series. Let’s also not forget Hewlett-Packard/Compaq’s CQ Series and the Sony Vaio Y Series, having joined the party too – and let’s not also forget Toshiba’sSatellite Series upgrade.

What’s happening with Apple right now is a bit intriguing, but its nice knowing the company that innovated the iPhone may have more aces up sleeves. Considering the infancy stage of the core i5 series, Apple may just be reading a feasibility report on these processors before it goes into full sync with them.

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A decade ago, the form factor of the commercial hard disk was so bulky, people wouldn’t even dare showcase them in public. The modern data storage of today, however, is so stylish, anyone could mistake it for a blackberry – I’m talking about a solid state drives (SSD) of course.

The SSD’s predecessor, the SATA drive, though capable of attaining high speeds, cannot compare to the speeds and performance delivered by the SSD. Why? Because while a hard disk locates the physical data using pins – SSDs don’t. Solid state drives can access the data you want in light speed using blocks of memory. There’s a major difference in the interior architecture of a SATA drive and an SSD: First, a SATA has moving parts (or pins, as most people call them), while SSDs don’t. The SSD’s interior like a microchip or a RAM chip with interconnected parts: it’s lighter, faster and most of all, so silent, you won’t even notice that there’s an SSD running.

The best thing about SSDs is that they consume very minimal power and they’re more effective in retaining data during sudden power outages.

The biggest downside to SSDs is that they’re very expensive – it’s like comparing the price of an HD DVD to a Blu-ray Disc. And with their silicon architecture, SSDs are more prone to wear and tear (just like flash disks).

But overall, the innovations made to the newer line of SSDs nowadays is slowly negating the interest of people on SATA drives and shifting their attention to SSDs. The wear and tear problem can be reengineered to make them last longer. As for SATA drives, they’re nearing their end. Within the next three years or so, the mainstream internal storage devices would most likely be SSD instead of SATA.

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I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the buzz about OLED LCD Monitors. Some of the hearsay is that OLED display is sharper than standard LCD display and the power consumption is very low. Well, to tell you the truth, those sweet spots are not just hearsay… they’re facts.

The traditional LCD Display can only display contrast ratios of up to 200,000:1, while OLED LCD monitors promises contrast ratios of mind-boggling proportions: 8,000,000:1 at the minimum. Talk about crystal clear display! The even better bargain on these OLED monitors is that they’re rapidly becoming cheaper and more models that use “organic” display (the O in OLED). LG has its consumer price-friendly OLED monitor, the W2286L and Acer has also its own stylish piece, the S243HL – both brands are affordably priced and have superb architecture to go with the awesome display.

While one may think that OLED monitors are simply unmatched in performance, they’re right. But the longetivity and durability of these monitors are still subject to an overhaul. Organic display has only an estimated life of five years (for the earlier models) before the screen dims due to wear.

Also, OLED screen are also prone to screen burn-ins, making them a bit sensitive to some color tints. Water damage also poses a serious threat to clumsy or unwary OLED owners. Warranty, for the most part, does not cover water spillages, so one should think twice about placing that glass of water near the monitor.

But even though there are setbacks on owning an OLED monitor, the performance they deliver is awesome. The best part is that the wattage consumption is so low that in comparison, a fluorescent light bulb consumes more electricity.

OLED monitors are definitely here to stay. For gamers: pure pawnage; graphic designer: display accuracy heaven; and for the regular consumer: jaw-dropping vivid colors.

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The iPad is certainly another marvelous inception from Apple. Though this 10-inch upgrade of the iPhone may look like just another conventional tablet, think again. It’s soon to dethrone the popular netbooks and might give companies like Asus, Acer and Dell a run for their money if they don’t create similar and more powerful devices.

For first impressions, when it’s not turned on, it looks like a dull slab of metal. But after careful examination, the iPad’s dimensions and matte aluminum finish are perfect for one-hand gripping and viewing. The marginally wide black bezel also serves as the border to the touch screen so you can rest your fingers on the outer edges of the screen with comfort, without accidentally activating any touch controls.

The virtual keyboard, though a bit unpopular with the masses, is very pleasing, aesthetically, and is a great tool for blogging your thoughts away while on the go or if you don’t want to turn on your laptop/PC. People with big fingers might find discomfort using them but it won’t take long for one to get used to it. It lacks a few alphanumeric characters, since the screen size can’t accommodate all of the keys, given the size of the iPad. But tapping and holding the key displays will display the additional characters. What you can for the meantime, however, is purchase the Keyboard Dock accessory from Apple because the iPad does not have any built-in USB ports/SD card slots that support UPNP devices. External adapters, however, may pave the way for better accessories in the future.

You can view the latest accessories for the iPad at http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/.

But the main reason why the iPad is such a hit with the masses is that it offers vibrant and crisp image quality under normal lighting scenarios (you just have to tweak the brightness a bit when you’re under the sun) – courtesy of the LED backlight (responsible for the dynamic contrast ratios); a 1024×768 resolution (not bad, since it runs on iPad Apps ; and the utility-wise black bezel (to give the screen borders where you can lay your fingers on ) – all those features sum up to a great product.

Apple’s signature stainless steel back plate has gone aluminum for the iPad for weight-reduction (a mere 1.5 lbs.) and more importantly, heat insulation purposes, since it’s going to rest on your palm for the remainder of its life and you definitely don’t want to get burn marks while holding it.

The headphone jack, volume rocker and screen position lock are three other features you should take note of. The screen position lock keeps the display to stay in portrait/landscape mode (helpful if you tilt the device a lot). Pressing and holding the volume rocker’s top/bottom switch will let you increase/decrease the volume.

On iTunes, the iPad has an interface similar to the iPhone. Songs, audio books and podcasts purchased from the iTunes store will play great and the iTunes store will also detect your screen resolution, so you won’t end up with pixilated album art.

On HD content and video playback, the 1024×768 resolution will not play full 1080p and 720p HD videos. 576p and 480p videos can only be played if the iPad is connected to a TV or a projector, via use of Apple’s Composite & Component Video Cables or Dock Connector to VGA Adapter.

Overall, the iPad is a great device, though the lack of the features below will be a major disappointment to utilitarian users:
1.) Stylus for handwriting recognition
2.) Two front-end USB port
3.) Internal SD card slot
4.) GPS
5.) Internal front-facing camera for teleconferences
6.) SIM card slot

Though not the full-featured device you’d expect from Apple, it’s a trendy way to communicate and browse the internet, blog your thoughts, play games, and listen to music while on the go, given the gracious 8 hours of expected average battery life. If you’re a trendsetter, this will be the perfect way to show off how tech-savvy you really are. Just don’t forget to purchase the optional iPad Case if you want added protection for your gadget.

The iPad starts at $499 and can be purchased right now through either Amazon or the Apple Store. The 3G version will be available on the latter part of April 2010.

Once the disk was in, I plugged everything back in and fomatted the disk to work for my mac.
You can do that easily with this link from ehow:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2063795_format-hard-drive-mac-os.html

Amazon’s new Kindle DX looks incredible. They’re adding more features including a larger screen, global 3G network access (with no monthly fee), and more storage space. (scroll down for more of the review)

It seems what Kindle is now trying to do is completely blow away the competition, mainly the sony reader. Doing so is obviously the goal of any product launch, but in this case I think the unit itself will be the best of its kind. The only problem is the price – $489 to pre-order today, which seems a little pricey for me. For someone who reads all the time though, this may be a good investment.

Some of my favorite features are:

1. It’s looks great. At around 1/3 of an inch thick and a 9.7 inch screen, it is as close to reading a magazine as a device has been yet.
2. Global 3G wireless for free. Not only can you get instant access to books, but now you can get it in over 100 countries without having to seek out a wifi area or pay a monthly fee. (click here to see the coverage map)
3. Lots of Books wherever you go. This baby can carry up to 3,500 books now and you can read for up to 1 week without having to charge it.
4. Huge selection, little limitations. Because Amazon wants to promote the kindle, they will be constantly adding to their library of available books, magazines, and newpapers, currently nearing 400,000.

If you want to see more details and see the kindle dx pre-order page, click on the image below:

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