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		<title>Samsung Series 9 laptop in Moonlight Blue lands in America</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it still sexy? That&#8217;s the question buzzing around the web following the launch of the Blue Samsung Series 9 ultra-thin laptop computer. The Samsung Series 9 that comes in Black doesn&#39;t features Swarovski Crystals on it&#39;s lid like the Limited Edition Moonlight Blue model does. Image:Samsung The premium Samsung Series 9 laptop was launched [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it still sexy? That&#8217;s the question buzzing around the web following the launch of the Blue <strong><a<br />
title="Samsung Series 9" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/tag/samsung-series-9/" target="_blank">Samsung Series 9</a></strong> ultra-thin laptop computer.</p>
<div<br />
id="attachment_9569" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 553px"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-8-Moonlight-Blue-lid.jpg"><img<br />
class=" wp-image-9569 " title="Samsung Series 9 Moonlight Blue lid" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-8-Moonlight-Blue-lid.jpg" alt="Samsung Series 9 Moonlight Blue lid" width="543" height="326" /></a>
<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The Samsung Series 9 that comes in Black doesn&#39;t features Swarovski Crystals on it&#39;s lid like the Limited Edition Moonlight Blue model does. Image:Samsung</p>
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<p>The premium Samsung Series 9 laptop was launched last year with an all-Black metal body that had a brushed finish to it, the laptop which came in 11.6 and 13.3-inch variations was well received and thought to be one of the best looking laptops of 2011 by many. Were into a new year now, 2012, and Samsung wants to keep the 2011 Series 9 laptop design alive by offering a few limited edition colors that include the Blue that is pictured above.</p>
<p>Over the past few months Samsung has announced a series of limited edition versions of the Series 9 laptop that would be available in limited locations. For their own home country of South Korea the limited edition Series 9 was launched in late 2011 in Moonlight Blue and Luxury Rose Gold colors. Just the other day the U.S. got the Moonlight Blue option through home shopping network <a<br />
href="http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E222255.desc.Samsung-133-Intel-Core-i5-4GB-RAM-128GBHD-4YrAntivirus/walk.html.%7Cleftnav%7Chb_my_beauty_bag_leftnav,html" target="_blank">QVC&#8217;s online store</a>.</p>
<p>In respect to it&#8217;s features the Moonlight Blue Samsung Series 9 isn&#8217;t all that different from the Black standard Series 9 laptop. The laptop that QVC is selling is priced at ,599 and it&#8217;s decked-out with a 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-2467M dual-core processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM,  128GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch HD (1366&#215;768) LED backlit screen with up to 400-nits brightness.</p>
<div<br />
id="attachment_9570" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 526px"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-9-Moonlight-Blue-front-side.jpg"><img<br />
class=" wp-image-9570 " title="Samsung Series 9 Moonlight Blue front side" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-9-Moonlight-Blue-front-side.jpg" alt="Samsung Series 9 Moonlight Blue front side" width="516" height="506" /></a>
<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The Limited Edition Samsung Series 9 in Moonlight Blue is sleek and stylish. Image: Samsung</p>
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<p<br />
style="text-align: left;">With the Blue Series 9 you&#8217;re still purchasing a high-end ultra-portable laptop that pays close attention to styling and battery life while offering you adequate computing performance for most daily tasks. The ,599 price tag is high but it&#8217;s very similar to what you would pay for a comparably equipped 13.3-inch Black Samsung Series 9 laptop computer.</p>
<p<br />
style="text-align: left;">Main specifications for QVC&#8217;s model:</p>
<ul>
<li>Includes NP900X3A Series 9 notebook, six-cell lithium-polymer battery, AC adapter, LAN dongle, case, software CD, quick-start guide, and manual</li>
<li>1.6GHz Intel Core i5 2467M processor</li>
<li>13.3&#8243; diagonal widescreen HD LED display with 1366&#215;768 resolution, 400-nits brightness</li>
<li>4GB DDR3 RAM</li>
<li>128GB solid state drive</li>
<li>802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi</li>
<li>Bluetooth 3.0 wireless technology</li>
<li>Intel HD Graphics 3000 with shared graphics memory</li>
<li>Two 1.5W stereo speakers</li>
<li>HD audio with SRS Sound Effect</li>
<li>Built-in 1.3 megapixel HD webcam with microphone</li>
<li>81-key backlit keyboard</li>
<li>Touchpad</li>
<li>Gigabit LAN</li>
<li>microSD memory card slot</li>
<li>USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45 ports</li>
<li>Headphone/microphone jack</li>
<li>Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Starter 2010</li>
<li>60 days of Norton Internet Security</li>
<li>Measures approximately 12-7/8&#8243;W x 8-7/8&#8243;D x 5/8&#8243;H; weighs 2.88 lbs</li>
<li>UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer&#8217;s Warranty</li>
<li>Made in China</li>
</ul>
<h3>The second generation is around the corner</h3>
<div<br />
id="attachment_9571" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 550px"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-9-II.jpg"><img<br />
class=" wp-image-9571 " title="Samsung Series 9 II" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Samsung-Series-9-II.jpg" alt="Samsung Series 9 II" width="540" height="260" /></a>
<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The second gen. Samsung Series 9 leaves behind the brushed metal look and slims everything down. Image: Samsung</p>
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<p<br />
style="text-align: left;">As a little reminder Samsung has already unveiled their <a<br />
title="Samsung Series 9 laptop part II unveiled, it’s thin and beautiful" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/2012/01/14/samsung-series-9-laptop-part-ii-unveiled-its-thin-and-beautiful/" target="_blank">second generation Series 9 ultra-portable laptops</a>. The new models aren&#8217;t going to be available for purchase until February 27, 2012. The new models are still going to be a part of the Series 9 laptop family, but the precise model names will be a bit different from the previous generation. Right now all you can do is place pre-orders for the <a<br />
title="Samsung Series 9 second generation 13.3-inch" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006KYY15A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=laptcompplan-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B006KYY15A" target="_blank">13.3-inch</a> and <a<br />
title="Samsung Series 9 second generation 15-inch" href="http://www.jr.com/samsung/pe/SAM_NP900X4BA02/" target="_blank">15-inch</a> second generation Series 9 laptops which Samsung promises will start at ,399.99 (13.3&#8243;) and ,499.99 (15&#8243;), respectively.</p>
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		<title>Best Buy laptop deals of the week (2/19-2/25): $380 Toshiba and $550 Hewlett-Packard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week at Best Buy you can save on two new laptops from HP and Toshiba that feature AMD&#8217;s Vision technology. The models are sized 15.6-inches for the HP and 17.3-inches for the ultra-affordable Toshiba laptop. Between the two machines the HP is the most powerful but the Toshiba is by far the cheapest model. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p<br />
style="text-align: left;"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Toshiba-and-HP-Best-Buy-deal-2-19-2012.jpg"><img<br />
class="aligncenter  wp-image-9587" title="Toshiba and HP Best Buy deal 2-19-2012" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Toshiba-and-HP-Best-Buy-deal-2-19-2012.jpg" alt="Toshiba and HP Best Buy deal 2-19-2012" width="525" height="370" /></a>This week at Best Buy you can save on two new laptops from HP and Toshiba that feature AMD&#8217;s Vision technology. The models are sized 15.6-inches for the HP and 17.3-inches for the ultra-affordable Toshiba laptop. Between the two machines the HP is the most powerful but the Toshiba is by far the cheapest model. The HP is priced to sell for 9.99 and the big Toshiba is 9.99.</p>
<h3>The technology inside</h3>
<p>As mentioned above the HP laptop that&#8217;s offered on special this week is the more powerful laptop of the two, even though it&#8217;s the smaller laptop.</p>
<p><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HP-Pavilion-dv6-6c35dx.jpg"><img<br />
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9588" title="HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HP-Pavilion-dv6-6c35dx.jpg" alt="HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx" width="528" height="360" /></a>The 15.6-inch <strong><a<br />
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3625067-11011977">HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx</a><img<br />
src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3625067-11011977" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong> (that&#8217;s the exact model name for the laptop) is made better by the processor and graphics technology that is packed inside of it&#8217;s 15-inch chassis. The HP comes with the AMD Quad-Core A8-3520M Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon HD 6620G discrete-class graphics. The A8-3520M APU is clocked at 1.6GHz but the chip is designed to speed up to 2.5GHz when it auto-recognizes you need the extra power.</p>
<p><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Toshiba-Satellite-C675D-S7101.jpg"><img<br />
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9589" title="Toshiba Satellite C675D-S7101" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Toshiba-Satellite-C675D-S7101.jpg" alt="Toshiba Satellite C675D-S7101" width="518" height="376" /></a>Toshiba&#8217;s 17.3-inch laptop also comes with an AMD processor and graphics setup, but it&#8217;s been given the high efficiency chips that are lighter on the raw performance so that they can save you some battery life. The <strong><a<br />
href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3625067-11011993">Toshiba Satellite C675D-S7101</a><img<br />
src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3625067-11011993" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong> (exact model name) comes with the 1.3GHz AMD Dual-Core E-300 Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon HD 6310 discrete class graphics.</p>
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<p>Compared to the AMD A8-3520M processor inside the HP the Toshiba&#8217;s AMD E-300 processor is short two processing cores and threads and the chip is also clocked 0.3GHz slower. However as I said the processor inside the Toshiba is designed to conserve battery power more than anything while offering you a decent computing experience for everyday tasks, meanwhile the HP&#8217;s chip is designed to offer you a lot of performance.</p>
<h3>If you want USB 3.0 get the HP</h3>
<p>In respect to other hardware features the HP and Toshiba aren&#8217;t that different from one another except the HP has two USB 3.0 ports and the Toshiba has only USB 2.0 ports. Other than the USB 3.0 the HP and Toshiba trade blows and the HP only comes out looking marginally better. With USB 3.0 you can get external hard drives or memory sticks that support the technology and take advantage of up to 10x faster file transfer speeds over USB 2.0.</p>
<p>You can compare the two laptops using the specifications chart below:</p>
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border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><br />
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<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Model</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">Toshiba Satellite C675D-S7101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Display</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">15.6&#8243; 1366&#215;768 LED-backlit widescreen display</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">17.3&#8243; 1600&#215;900 LED-backlit widescreen display</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">RAM (memory)</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">6GB of DDR3 RAM, expandable to 16GB</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">4GB of DDR3 RAM, expandable to 8GB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Hard Drive</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">640GB HDD (5400RPM)</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">500GB HDD (5400RPM)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Wireless</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Wired</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">10/100 Ethernet LAN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Webcam</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">HD webcam</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">webcam</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Optical Drive</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Card reader</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">Mult-format</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">Multi-format</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Ports</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, RJ-45, Headphone and Microphone</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">2x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, RJ-45, Headphone and Microphone</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Security</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">Fingerprint reader</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">Facial recognition</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Operating System</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Battery</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">6-cell lithium-ion</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">6-cell lithium-ion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="126">Dimensions (HxWxD) &amp; weight</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="174">1.4 x 14.9 x 9.7 in., 6 lbs.</td>
<td<br />
valign="top" width="159">1.5 x 16.3 x 10.6 in., 6.2 lbs.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>You can purchase the powerful HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx all this week <a<br />
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3625067-11011977">for 9.99 here</a><img<br />
src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3625067-11011977" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> on Best Buy&#8217;s online store. Also the 17.3&#8243; Toshiba Satellite C675D-S7101 is available all this week <a<br />
href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3625067-11011993">for 9.99 here</a><img<br />
src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3625067-11011993" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> on Best Buy&#8217;s online store. Keep in mind that for each of these laptops you can have Best Buy ship them to a store near you for pick-up.</p>
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		<title>Detox To Defeat Dependency</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people who have become addicted to drugs or alcohol want to get help, it is very important for them to find a quality detox and rehab program. The first thing that an individual must do is rid their body of the poisons through a medical detoxification program. Detoxification is the process of riding the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people who have become addicted to drugs or alcohol want to get help, it is very important for them to find a quality detox and rehab program. The first thing that an individual must do is rid their body of the poisons through a <a href="https://www.thewatershed.com/Resources/14_drug_types/detox-main.php">medical detoxification</a> program. Detoxification is the process of riding the body of the drugs or alcohol that has been poisoning their system. Once the poisons are gone from their system, they will be more likely to have success in drug treatment.</p>
<p>Duration</p>
<p>The length of time any person will spend detoxing depends on the severity and the duration of the drug or alcohol addiction. Additionally, a person’s body processes and personality will play a role in the amount of time it takes to rid the body of the poisons. On average it will take between several days and several weeks for a person to complete the process.</p>
<p>Withdrawal</p>
<p>People can experience several withdrawal symptoms during the process of detoxification. Depression, anxiety, and insomnia are the symptoms that are most frequent. In addition, individuals will become more irritable, have sudden mood swings, and will long for the substance they become addicted to. Seizures during the withdrawal period are common and can be severe or mild and last for days.</p>
<p>Detox </p>
<p>Most inpatient centers include medical detoxing in their treatment programs. It is very important that any program have continuity from the beginning of the detoxing process to the completion of the treatment program. Having a well-trained professional team working with the individual from beginning to end will provide a good level of security.</p>
<p>Support</p>
<p>The support of dedicated counselors, nurses, and doctors who help people through this physical and emotional process is very important. These skilled professionals can help make this difficult process less traumatic and more successful. The success of the detoxification process can lead to long-term success with an individuals treatment program.</p>
<p>24-Hour Care</p>
<p>During the withdrawal period, it is important for individuals to have twenty-four hour medical supervision. Symptoms of withdrawal can be very severe and warrant monitoring by nurses and doctors who are highly trained and experienced in the aspects of the process. Only after the person’s body has been purged of the poisons of drugs or alcohol will he or she be able to move on to their individualized treatment plan.</p>
<p>Individual Treatment</p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.thewatershed.com/Services/counseling.php">weed counseling</a> program will be developed for each individual prior to beginning detox. The customized plan will provide the individual the opportunity for success. Once individuals complete detoxification, they are ready to go on to rehabilitation. The rehabilitation portion of treatment helps individuals heal mentally, spiritually, and physically.</p>
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		<title>Lenovo’s affordable Ultrabook laptop computer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image: Lenovo Lenovo has added a new Ultrabook to it&#8217;s product line-up and this time the model is below 00. The 13.3&#8243; Lenovo IdeaPad U300e allows for anyone with 9.20 (not counting taxes and shipping) to get a good Ultrabook laptop computer. Design wise you can&#8217;t really tell the U300e apart from the more expensive [...]]]></description>
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<p<br />
style="text-align: left;">Lenovo has added a new <strong><a<br />
href="http://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=3269423011&amp;tag=laptcompplan-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Ultrabook</a><img<br />
style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laptcompplan-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong> to it&#8217;s product line-up and this time the model is below 00. The 13.3&#8243; <strong>Lenovo IdeaPad U300e</strong> allows for anyone with <a<br />
href="http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&amp;current-category-id=FCD79A69713E9AD8F7095EC688083500&amp;action=init" target="_blank">9.20</a> (not counting taxes and shipping) to get a good Ultrabook laptop computer.</p>
<p>Design wise you can&#8217;t really tell the U300e apart from the more expensive 13.3&#8243; <a<br />
title="Lenovo IdeaPad U300s" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/tag/lenovo-ideapad-u300s/" target="_blank">Lenovo IdeaPad U300s</a> or 14&#8243;  <a<br />
title="Lenovo IdeaPad U400" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/tag/lenovo-ideapad-u400/" target="_blank">U400</a>. That&#8217;s because Lenovo has intentionally kept the same sleek metal design they introduced last year with the new IdeaPad U series laptop computers. The only real changes have been made with specific components, if you compared the U300e to the other U series Ultrabooks.</p>
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class="wp-caption-text">Image: Lenovo</p>
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<p<br />
style="text-align: left;">Internally the U300e comes with a 1.60GHz Intel Core i5-2467M dual-core processor, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 4GB of DDR3 1333MHz memory, and 532GB of storage space (500GB HDD, 32GB SSD). Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, a 1.3MP webcam and microphone, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI output, USB 3.0, a multi-touch trackpad, full chiclet keyboard, a 4-cell battery good for an estimated 7 hours of life, and a 1366&#215;768 resolution 13.3&#8243; LED back-lit screen are also included with the 2.50 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Ultrabook.</p>
<h3>How they kept the price low</h3>
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<p>Compared to their other Ultrabooks Lenovo has really kept the starting price of the U300e at an affordable level. Now a 0 laptop is still expensive, but relative to the prices of other Ultrabooks from Lenovo or it&#8217;s competitors the U300e isn&#8217;t overpriced.</p>
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<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">Inside an SSD you&#39;ll find rows of memory modules that are used for storage. Image: Lenovo</p>
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<p>By examining the features I can tell that Lenovo was able to offer the U300e at it&#8217;s lower price by including only 32GB of solid state storage in the machine. The base U300e is equipped with dual storage drives, a 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive and a small 32GB SSD. An SSD is still a very costly addition to any computer, although from the recent past prices are starting to come down.</p>
<p>The U300e&#8217;s limit of only 32GB of SSD storage &#8211;SSD storage is a lot faster than HDD storage, so the more the merrier&#8211; isn&#8217;t helped by the fact that you can&#8217;t upgrade to more SSD storage direct from the Lenovo website or by opening the laptops case and upgrading it yourself. Lenovo&#8217;s competitors that offer lower cost Ultrabooks with only small amounts of SSD storage at least offer the option for buyers to upgrade to larger capacity drives as they place their order.</p>
<p>Your only option through Lenovo is to either get the more expensive Lenovo IdeaPad U300s that starts at ,499 with a 256GB SSD included.</p>
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		<title>Discovering Bangalore</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bangalore in considered the epicenter of India’s information technology industry. Bangalore is also commonly referred to as the Garden City. The city features an interesting combination of natural beauty and technology thanks to their lush gardens and fast-paced tech industry. If planning a trip to Bangalore it is important to remember to fill out a <a href="http://www.uspassport123.com/">passport application</a> as one is required for travel there.</p>
<p>Planning  A Trip</p>
<p>There are so many things that people dread about trip preparation, and getting a passport is certainly one of them. Avoid the stress and go online to get your passport. All sorts of services are available. For example, you can get passport replacements if your passport has been stolen, lost, or damaged. You can also get passport renewals if your passport is expired. The best part is that all the services are expedited &#8211; meaning you get them as quickly as you need them.</p>
<p>Things To Do</p>
<p>One experience that visitors consistently love is Wonder La Amusement Park. With both dry and water rides, there is something for everyone, regardless of age. Known for being full of beautiful greenery (like the city itself), it&#8217;s also known for being clean. It complies with international safety standards, meaning it is a great option for those looking for an activity that includes the whole family. There are also a few places to eat, meaning you don&#8217;t have to leave the park for meals.</p>
<p>Culture</p>
<p>If you are interested in exploring a religious and cultural side of Bangalore, visit Iskcon Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple. This gorgeous temple is known for being absolutely serene and peaceful. There are a total of six shrines in the temple, and the entire complex is certainly worth exploring. If you are especially lucky, your vacation might fall under the dates when the temple holds one of its many festivals. Also &#8211; don&#8217;t forget to come hungry, because you can expect to be offered plenty of authentic Indian treats while you are there.</p>
<p>Natural Beauty</p>
<p>As mentioned before, Bangalore is known for it&#8217;s natural beauty. True nature lovers can make the trip to the gorgeous Shivasamudram Falls. It&#8217;s recommended that you bring a picnic lunch with sandwiches and water in order to enjoy a relaxing picnic with the beautiful views.</p>
<p>Famous Gardens</p>
<p>Of course you have to visit one of the many gardens while in the Garden City. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one such garden. This 240-acre garden features more than 1000 species of plants, as well as some trees that are over a century old. The Botanical Gardens are an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Bannerghatta National Park is another great place for nature lovers. You are able to take a &#8220;safari,&#8221; where a bus takes you around to see the variety of animals located in the park. Make sure you have <a href="http://www.uspassport123.com/services/ChildPassport">kid U.S. passports</a> so you can take your kids.</p>
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		<title>The Value Of Commercial Roofing Consultants</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Commercial roof maintenance and repair is critical when it comes to the longevity of your building and the roof. Choosing a contractor is very important. If a roof is repaired improperly it can lead to many problems and even more out of pocket expenses. The quality of roof on a building is very important to the integrity of the entire structure. Fortunately, there is a resource building owners can use to help them sort through these and other roofing issues &#8211; an independent <a href="http://www.miamiroofingconsultants.com/commercial-roofing/">Miami roofing companies</a>.</p>
<p>Roofing Consultants</p>
<p>It is important to understand how roof consultants differ from architects and engineers. Roofing consultants have specialized knowledge and experience in roofing issues that architects and engineers may not possess. Also, because they do not have any affiliation with roof manufacturers, good roofing consultants are unbiased, third-party resources. Additionally, reputable roofing consultants will have a thorough understanding of many different types of roofing systems.</p>
<p>Design Specifications</p>
<p>Commercial roofing consultants can produce roofing designs and specifications specifically for your building. The cost of design is relatively small compared to the cost of the roof, but a good roof design can have a large impact on the long-term performance of the roofing system. Roofing consultants do much more than design roofing systems, however. One critical task a consultant performs is determining if a roof needs to be replaced or can be saved through repairs.</p>
<p>Installation</p>
<p>Another important service offered by commercial roofing consultants is quality control during the installation of the roof. They will have someone on the roof during every phase of the installation process to make sure proper specifications are being followed. Once the work is completed, the roofing consultant can draw up a roof maintenance program and do annual inspections to make sure it stays in good working order.</p>
<p>Protecting Roofing Assets</p>
<p>Many roofing consultancy firms offer what&#8217;s called a roof asset management programs. These individual programs, which are normally computer based, can help building owners manage all the pertinent information of their roofing assets. Users can view when maintenance is due, maintain their roofing files, store file photos of the roof, and watch for possible roofing improvements. Since a roof is a major expenditure it is advisable to make certain the asset is being carefully managed.</p>
<p>Since there are no restrictions on who can label themselves as roofing consultants, owners should be careful when they select a commercial roofing Miami company. Inquire about the company&#8217;s previous projects and why you should consider hire them. Customer references should be focal points when selecting a roofing company as well. Find examples of their previous projects and how they are being maintained. Another thing to think about is whether the consultant belongs to the Roofing Consultants Institute (RCI). They are an international, non-profit organization located in Raleigh, North Carolina that does regular quality checks on all commercial roofers. With a quality roofing consultant by your side you will ensure your <a href="http://www.miamiroofingconsultants.com/">roofing miami</a> project goes smoothly from beginning to end.</p>
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		<title>ORIGIN PC ups the ante with their new gaming laptop, the EON17-X</title>
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<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The new powerhouse notebook from ORIGIN PC, the 17.3-inch EON17-X. Image: ORIGIN PC</p>
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<p>Custom gaming PC vendor ORIGIN PC has a new ultra-powerful laptop computer for the enthusiasts with high demands and deep pockets. The 17.3-inch (1080p) <a<br />
href="http://originpc.com/eon17-x-gaming-laptop-features.asp" target="_blank">ORIGIN EON17-X</a> has taken over the title of most expensive and powerful laptop that the ORIGIN PC company offers consumers. The EON17-X is priced above 00 right out of the gate and when you add in things like a Hex-core Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition desktop processor and dual high-end GPUs to your custom order the sub-total jumps to ,510.00.</p>
<h3>A notebook designed to truly replace a desktop</h3>
<p>When you think of the ideal desktop replacement what do you envision? I see a larger notebook that offers high-performance components, user upgradeability and user serviceability. Basically I see a notebook much like the new EON17-X from ORIGIN PC, the EON17-X has all of those features and with its battery installed the notebook weights just 12.1 pounds.</p>
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id="attachment_9564" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 531px"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ORIGIN-EON17-X-back-lid.jpg"><img<br />
class=" wp-image-9564 " title="ORIGIN EON17-X back lid" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ORIGIN-EON17-X-back-lid.jpg" alt="ORIGIN EON17-X back lid" width="521" height="362" /></a>
<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The lid on the ORIGIN EON17-X is customizable, you can opt to have a plain black back or a graphic like the one pictured. Image: ORIGIN PC</p>
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<p>Some high-performance components that you&#8217;ll be able to have configured with the EON17-X include a 3.3 GHz Hex-core Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor, dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M 3GB GPUs in SLI for the best dual GPU performance, up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM and up to three storage drives that can be a mix of fast SSDs and large capacity HDDs. ORIGIN lists everything you can possibly add to your EON17-X <a<br />
href="http://originpc.com/eon17-x-gaming-laptop-specs.asp" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>The chassis for the EON17-X is designed to be easily accessed by owners who want to upgrade or even repair components that are located inside the computer. With a screwdriver and some know-how you can tinker with a EON17-X just like you do with a custom desktop in many ways.</p>
<h3>The backlit keyboard is here</h3>
<div<br />
id="attachment_9563" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 308px"><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ORIGIN-EON17-X-keyboard-backlit-numberpad.jpg"><img<br />
class=" wp-image-9563   " title="ORIGIN EON17-X keyboard backlit numberpad" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ORIGIN-EON17-X-keyboard-backlit-numberpad.jpg" alt="ORIGIN EON17-X keyboard backlit numberpad" width="298" height="183" /></a>
<p<br />
class="wp-caption-text">The keyboard is lit by multi-color LED lights. Image: ORIGIN PC</p>
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<p>ORIGIN PC has offered laptops for a little while now and the only thing they&#8217;ve never really offered is a backlit keyboard option. With the EON17-X that all changes as Kevin Wasielewski ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder says, &#8220;ORIGIN is thrilled to answer our customers&#8217; requests by adding a customizable backlit keyboard to the EON17-X.&#8221; However don&#8217;t worry the EON17-X still comes with a full-size keyboard and separate numberpad like all the previous 17-inch ORIGIN notebooks have offered.</p>
<h3>Availability</h3>
<p>The base price for the EON17-X notebook is a whopping ,239 USD, but with a few adjustments that price shots up to well past ,000 USD (especially when you start to tweak your notebooks GPU and/or CPU). As I mentioned a few different times the EON17-X isn&#8217;t for most people, it&#8217;s designed to cater to the hopes and dreams of enthusiasts.</p>
<p>Right now ORIGIN PC is committed to shipping their first EON17-X notebooks in early March. The ORIGIN PC website lists ship dates for orders as March 3, 2012 as of today (February 15, 2012).</p>
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		<title>The Best Way Italian Came Into Existence</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Italian is the worlds foremost romance language. When spoken this lyrical language evokes feelings of passion and desire. This is one of the reasons this language is highly featured in the musical world, in operas and even phrasing. Italian is also prominent in the food industry. No matter the genre, Italian can be found anywhere. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Italian is the worlds foremost romance language. When spoken this lyrical language evokes feelings of passion and desire. This is one of the reasons this language is highly featured in the musical world, in operas and even phrasing. Italian is also prominent in the food industry. No matter the genre, Italian can be found anywhere. This is why it is widely studied. There are different avenues for learning Italian; the best way is total immersion. However, language learning software like <a href="http://www.bestreviewsite.org/rocket-italian-review/">Rocket Italian review</a> can replace complete immersion. Italian wasn’t always so lyrical and romantic; there is a history of sparring schools of thought and ifferent ideas which lead to the Italian that is spoken today.</p>
<p>Italian</p>
<p>Over 65 million people throughout the world claim Italian as their native tongue. It is one of the national languages for many countries throughout Europe including Italy and Switzerland. The Italian language has a long controversial history. A descendant of Latin, it has gone through many changes and disputes to become the language it is today.</p>
<p>Linguistics</p>
<p>The Renaissance was a turning point for many of the humanities. Art, philosophy, and linguistics. During the Renaissance Italian was being used in every state throughout the country in the courts. At this time there was a rediscovery of Dante’s De vulgari eloquentia. This reclaiming instilled a debate among scholars as to what the best version of Italian would be like.</p>
<p>Debate</p>
<p>The 16th century Renaissance ignited many debates regarding the Italian language. These debates between scholars lead to distinct factions. These factions of thought were known as the purists, the Florentines, and the courtiers. There was a fourth faction as well. They strongly believed that the best form of Italian and the one that should be used was that verions which was adopted by the papal courts.</p>
<p>Classical Italian</p>
<p>Pietro Bembo who was a Venetian heading the purist school of though.  He believed the language should be based solely on the great literary classics like Petrarch and parts of Boccaccio. Although the Divine Comedy is considered a great classic, the purists did not believe it was good enough; it did not contain lyrical Italian and had elementary elements.</p>
<p>Florentines and Courtiers</p>
<p>Niccolo Machiavelli was of the Florentine faction. He and other Florentines believed that the Italian that was spoken by the common people in their own time was the best version of Italian. The courtiers believed that each local dialect should contribute to the new standard. The purists eventually won out over the Florentines and the courtiers.</p>
<p>Accademia Della Crusca</p>
<p>Once the purist’s ideas triumphed over the other schools of thought the Accademia Della Crusca was formed in Florence. It was ascertained in 1582-1583. It is known as the official legislative body for the Italian language. This institution published the Latin Tome of Agnolo Monosini in 1604, Floris italicae linguae libri novem. After this publication the world’s first Italian dictionary was published in 1612.</p>
<p>The Italian language has gone through many transformations to become the language it is today. The 16th century controversy is widely responsible for the lyrical romantic Italian language. There weren’t language software programs back then like <a href="http://www.bestreviewsite.org/rocket-german-review/">Rocket German</a> or Rocket Italian to help. This is why a consensus had to be reached as to what form of Italian would become the country’s language. No matter the reason, learning Italian is sure to broaden your linguistic and cultural horizons.</p>
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		<title>Apple narrows their product range, this time for schools</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple discontinued the White Polycarbonate Macbook laptop computer for normal consumers sales last year when they unveiled the Sandy Bridge Macbook Air&#8217;s, but for the education sector the 13.3&#8243; White Macbook was still available for purchase in bulk orders. However just the other day Apple quitely (just as they did with consumer sales last year) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a<br />
href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Apple-Macbook-Learning-Lab.jpg"><img<br />
class="alignright size-full wp-image-9555" title="Apple Macbook Learning Lab" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Apple-Macbook-Learning-Lab.jpg" alt="Apple Macbook Learning Lab" width="240" height="295" /></a>Apple discontinued the White Polycarbonate Macbook laptop computer for normal consumers sales last year when they <a<br />
title="Like Magic Apple Adds New Faster Macbook Air Laptops, Kills Off White Macbook" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/2011/07/20/like-magic-apple-adds-new-faster-macbook-air-laptops-kills-off-white-macbook/" target="_blank">unveiled the Sandy Bridge Macbook Air&#8217;s</a>, but for the education sector the 13.3&#8243; White Macbook was still available for purchase in bulk orders. However just the other day Apple quitely (just as they did with consumer sales last year) stopped offering the White Macbook in favor of the new Sandy Bridge powered Macbook Air Aluminum unibody laptops.</p>
<p>You can go check out and order the new Macbook Air bulk education bundles right now <a<br />
href="http://education.apple.com/customlab/" target="_blank">on Apple.com</a>. Apple lists both the 11.6&#8243; and 13.3&#8243; Macbook Air in various configurations in bundle packs of five at various price points (cheapest bundle is ,645.00 and includes the five 11.6&#8243; Air&#8217;s with a 1.6 GHz Core i5, 2GB of RAM and a  64GB SSD).</p>
<p>On the product order page you can also add software packages or iPad 2&#8242;s to your custom order. Apple describes this custom order page as their way of offering schools the ability to create their own custom Apple MacBook Learning Lab that suits their needs and budgets.</p>
<h3>Changing their line-up</h3>
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<p>Apple is known for having a very simplified line-up of products and in the past year they&#8217;ve trimmed their laptop options down to only two. You can either get a full-powered <strong><a<br />
title="Apple Macbook Pro" href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/tag/apple-macbook-pro/" target="_blank">Macbook Pro</a></strong> laptop which starts at 99 or your can get the ultra-thin and ultra-portable Macbook Air which starts at 9. Apple offers no laptops below the 9 price point that is brand new and no a refurbished or out of production machine.</p>
<p>Offering only two paths for their laptop computer business severely limits Apple&#8217;s ability to compete with companies like Dell, HP and Lenovo in the laptop market if that was Apple&#8217;s aim. Apple&#8217;s Mac platform has seen steady growth in recent years, but the market presence for the Mac operating system is still minuscule in comparison to the very diverse world of Windows PCs. But since Apple doesn&#8217;t really rely on their Mac sales to keep their lights on their happy with simply trimming the fat and creating a more profitable small PC business.</p>
<p>In just about every quarter since the iPhone was released Apple&#8217;s figures have shown the companies bread and butter is their iOS platform, not Mac, and it&#8217;s not even close in the most recent quarter (Q1 2012) if you look at the pie chart below. &#8211;keep in mind that for the first quarter of 2012 Apple reported record revenues of .33 billion with .06 billion of it all being pure profit for them.</p>
<p<br />
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href="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/apple-q1-2012-revenue-by-product.jpg"><img<br />
class="aligncenter  wp-image-9554" title="apple q1 2012 revenue by product" src="http://laptop-computer-planet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/apple-q1-2012-revenue-by-product.jpg" alt="apple q1 2012 revenue by product" width="508" height="517" /></a>Going forward I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see Apple make more major changes to their Macbook line-up. Some are saying that the next major change will include a total redesign of the Macbook Pro that will make the professional notebook into a slightly larger Macbook Air. I think that a redesign for the Macbook Pro is coming, but nothing that is too drastic, and the in my opinion the Macbook laptop line is as bare-bones as it can ever really get without being discontinued all together.</p>
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		<title>Replacement Of A Lost U.S. Passport Is Not Hard</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Passports are very important documents that allow someone to travel in and out of countries. They act as permission to be in a country and allow someone to re-enter their country of origin. This is why if someone experiences a <a href="http://www.uspassport123.com/services/LostStolenPassport">lost U S passport</a> or theft of a passport, it is imperative that they handle it in the appropriate manner. This is will ensure timely and proper arrival of a replacement passport and will stop anyone from using the original.</p>
<p>Reporting</p>
<p>A passport must be reported missing or stolen as soon as it is discovered as such. This allows for the proper authorities to invalidate the document. If a passport is found by someone or stolen this ensures they will not be allowed to use it. Before reporting a passport lost or stolen it is important to verify that that is the case. Once a passport is reported missing it is automatically invalidated. This means that even if you were to find your passport, you would still need to replace it. This is added security to prevent the use of your passport and it will be red flagged upon use.   </p>
<p>Replacement</p>
<p>A replacement passport can be applied for once the original is reported as lost. The application is similar to the application for a new passport. Certain documents as well as passport photos will be required. If lost in a foreign country, the embassy can assist in procurement of a replacement passport.  </p>
<p>Loss Abroad</p>
<p>If a lost passport is incurred abroad it is a different situation. A passport acts as permission for someone to be in a different country. If an official asks for your documents and you cannot provide them, then you can be arrested and held until the proper documents arrive. This is why as soon as the status of a lost passport is known it must be reported to the officials. It will guarantee replacement and will give you temporary documentation until your passport arrives. In situations like these there are expediting services available.</p>
<p>Expediting</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.uspassport123.com/services/PassportNameChange">U.S. passport name change</a> can be expedited in the event that you are in a foreign country. It can also arrive quickly if you need it for an upcoming trip and were not aware that you were, in fact, missing your passport. Expediting fees can be pricy, but in some cases they are necessary to meet deadlines. Private agencies have better expediting timeframes than federal agencies, but they also charge more.</p>
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