Toshiba Satellite NB10t Review | Specs

Toshiba Satellite NB10t comes with high mobility concise dimensions with an additional touch screen. Its dimensions are not too large and light weight is one of the main attractions for a notebook in this class. This notebook case is quite attractive with a glossy silver finish combined with black in some parts. Finishing used by Toshiba is quite interesting, when you touch; the body of this device was not as slick as such covered by rubber. It makes you feel more secure when they have to hold it.

Toshiba Satellite NB10 has two variants, the first one with the suffix "t" (using the touch-screen), and the second without the "t" (without Touch-screen).

Toshiba Satellite NB10t

Shift of the Intel Atom processor is now destined to fill the tablet and smartphone makes Intel introduced a new type of processor that is more powerful and power-saving dimension to fill this notebook class. Toshiba Satellite NB10t is one of the many 11-inch screen notebook processor uses "substitute" the Atom. This notebook is intended to run applications medium. Thus, Graphics-card selected is Intel HD IGP. It was intended to further increase battery life. 

Toshiba Satellite NB10t Left Port

Toshiba Satellite NB10t Specs :

Processor : Intel Celeron N2810; Speed ​​2GHz
Memory : 4GB DDR3 memory
Storage : Hard disk 500GB Storage
Graphics : Intel HD IGP Graphics
Screen  : 11.6 "; Resolution of 1366 × 768T

Touchscreen : Multi - touch 10 points
Interconnection : IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth

Port :

• USB2.0 : 2
• USB3.0 : 1
• Audio in/out : 1
• MicroSD : 1
• D - Sub : 1
• HDMI : 1
• Ethernet : 1

Operation System : Windows 8 64Bit

Battery : 2000mAh
Dimensions (mm) : 284x208x13.8 ~ 25.1
Weight (Kg) : 1:48

Toshiba Satellite NB10t right port

Toshiba Satellite NB10t using Intel Celeron N2810 which has two cores and runs at a speed of 2 GHz. The processor used in this notebook came from a Bay Trail and has been fabricated using 22 nm. Same as those used in the Core i Series processors Ivy Bridge and Haswell. It is expected to make this notebook has a high survival, given the SDP processor has only 4.5 Watts and 7.5 Watts TDP. To support the performance of the Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM has been embedded in them and this is the maximum that can be great in pairs on this platform. For storage media, you will get a hard drive with 500 GB capacity to hold your data. 

Toshiba Satellite NB10t Touch-screen

Toshiba Satellite NB10t using a glossy screen with a 1366x768 resolution screen is touch. Viewing angle is quite good because the screen does not change color gradation excessive when viewed from the left and right. The new screen will change color gradation when you see it from above. Toshiba Satellite NB10t provides some connectivity ports are fairly complete. On the left and right side, you will find a range of ports, ranging from USB3.0, HDMI port, and Ethernet port.

Toshiba Satellite NB10t Keyboard and Trackpad

Keyboard keys embedded in this notebook uses Chiclet keys that have a large enough cross-section to reduce typing errors. Track pad has given the moderate size and is still comfortable to use with left and right click functions separate. Battery power is 200mAh only, small though it is enough to turn on the notebook Toshiba Satellite NB10t for 3 hours. For outdoor use, it is advisable not to forget the charger to recharge the battery. And it became one of the shortcomings of Satellite NB10.

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Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse (GMS1100) | Review

ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse (GMS1100)

This mouse produced by GAMDIAS Company, a company that specializes in producing gaming peripherals are plugged. Gamdias may still be unfamiliar to most people, because the company is still relatively new. Gamdias established in 2012 and has launched a series of gaming peripherals products, including mouse, keyboard, headset, and mouse mats. One product Gamdias is Zeus Laser Gaming Mouse. Mouse of this Gamdias is quite large, it is reasonable, because, ZEUS has a macro button quite a lot.

ZEUS Design and Features
 

This mouse has great size and width. Arguably even greater than most mouse ever. All parts are made of plastic mouse. Great shape and width makes ZEUS mouse is rather difficult to control and need adaptation. Especially if your hands are not big enough, then you will have difficulty in using a mouse on this one.

Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse Main Button

Gamdias use black on the armor (the outside) of the mouse. While the inside of the mouse brown metallic. Logo of Gamdias also embedded in the mouse to reinforce the aesthetic value. Some parts of this mouse can be lit up with color as you see fit, of course, with applications that have been provided. Unique design makes it more visible “GAMING“.

In addition to the main buttons (left and right click), ZEUZ has seven dedicated buttons for macros, 1 button on the scroll wheel, and one optical sensor sensitivity modifier keys. When the 7 macro button is still not available, the user can set the other buttons, such as sensitivity control knob or button scroll wheel that can be changed to run the macro via the default application.

Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse Down Side

On the down side, seen a multitude of scroll -shaped gear, which serves to regulate the 3 palm rest on the left and the right mouse button. In addition there are also LEDs, the bottom there is also room for ballast which can be opened, Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse (GMS1100) also include a weight of 5 pieces each weighing 4.5 grams, which can be arranged in accordance with the wishes of the user. In addition, given the mouse sensitivity setting is quite varied.
 

Gamdias ZEUS Application Support 

As with most of the existing gaming mouse, Gamdias ZEUS also comes with software to manage the various functions of the gaming mouse. Applications supporter of the mouse can also set the color of the LEDs that surround ZEUS. Light there is in the scroll wheel, near the sensitivity settings, as well as the bottom of the mouse. Colors can be set separately so that users can get a mouse with a corresponding color options each.

Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse (GMS1100)

Not forgetting the facilities to store and record a macro on the mouse. Users can record a sequence of keystrokes, both at the keyboard or mouse, and then stored in a macro. Macro is then stored in one of the mouse buttons, so that when the macro button is pressed, a series of buttons that have been recorded and saved earlier will automatically run in sequence.

Gamdias ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse (GMS1100) | Detail

• True 8200 DPI pixel perfect accuracy
• Premium micro-processor offers superior performance
• Adjustable mouse weight comes with 5x 4.5g weights
• 11 Smart Keys; 9 programmable keys for strategic assignments of macros, profiles, keyboard keys, media controls, windows functions
• Grip area calibration
• Customizable luminance lighting
• Military Grade USB cable braided cable with gold-plated USB Connector
• Polling rate up to 1000 Hz

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Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit Wide LCD Monitor

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit Wide LCD Monitor is built from the ground up for use in an office environment with embedded power adapter into the design while still remaining slim and stylish. This monitor is VESA compatible, so you can place them neatly on the wall. The VS monitor gives visual quality full HD LED backlit display and provide brighter than non - LED backlit monitor. By the time the ultra-fast 2ms response, enjoy smooth motion playback for videos and movies. The first monitor will perform in Corporate famous program (CSM) Stable Model, VS-Series monitor secured in a stable supply for a minimum of one year so you can order the same model without worrying about it being discontinued, and the swap include advanced replacement service, you should save time unit requires service. This monitor is EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR certified to reduce environmental impact and save energy costs.

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit Wide LCD Monitor

Asus VS247H-P Specs and Feature :

• Slim Form Factor - Brand new Slim and Elegant design.
• Full HD displays.
• Display Type: Wide Screen TFT LCD w/ LED Backlight.
• Max/Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
• 2ms response times.
• LED backlit with 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio; Full 1080P with HDMI.
• Built-in power adapters.
• Interface: 1x VGA Port, 1x DVI-D Port, 1x HDMI Port. 
• VESA Mountable.
• Versatile viewing positions with Smart View Technology.
• Advanced connectivity for to connect your PCs or notebooks.
• Splendid Video Intelligence Technology quick image presets.
• ASUS Rapid Replacement service for quick product replacement.
• EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR certified.
• Corporate Stable Model ensuring 1 year stable supply and advanced swap.

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor

The Asus VS247H-P monitor is able to adjust with a tilt even with the base that comes with it. The monitor comes with a VGA cable and a DVI cable. You can buy an HDMI cable, but DVI is the same signal minus the HDMI's audio channel. I prefer DVI on a PC, unless I'm hooking to speakers/headphone connected to the audio output jack on the monitor. With IPS (In-Plane-Switching) is a new technology for LCD displays that offers users wider viewing angles and bolder colors by allowing more light to pass through the panel. Consequently, IPS panels can exhibit a slight glow around the edges and corners, which is entirely normal.

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor Back Side

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit Wide LCD Monitor are several sizes to choose from: 21.5 Inch, 23 Inch, 23.6 Inch, 24 Inch, 27 Inch and well. More inputs give you more options for customizing your PC setup like setting up multiple displays. HDMI connectivity delivers both high-definition audio and video in one streamlined cord to external monitors, projectors, and compatible TVs.

VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor equipped with ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR), ASCR is a dynamic contrast ratio that measures how dark a screen can get. With high dynamic contrast ratios of 50,000,000:1, delivers a more defined image especially while watching night scenes in movies, giving presentations, or playing games.

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor Side View

Asus VS247H-P Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor has a source button next to the power, and you can click between inputs. I leave a VGA and a HDMI plugged in all the time. If only one channel has a signal it will auto-detect that and switch to it. But if you're on one source already it won't auto-switch if you bring another on line.

This Monitor also equipped with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, or Splendid for short, this is a quick image setting selectable through buttons on the monitor. Featuring different scenario settings ranging from game to scenario modes, choose your preferred one for your task.

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How to Manually Update Windows 8.1 Update 1

Windows 8.1 Update

Many people are waiting for the update 1 of Windows 8.1, this is because the update brings several new features such as the ability to pin applications to the Metro, the power button on the Start Screen, Start Screen that is more friendly mouse, and other features. Update 1 also offers several other important updates. And finally, dated 8 April 2014 has been set by Microsoft to issue the first update of Windows 8.1.

Microsoft recommends that we do live updates through Windows Update. However, do the update feature through which one can take a long time, even though we use a fast internet connection. How wonderful if we could do a Windows file download 8.1 Update 1 using a download manager, so we can use the full bandwidth of our internet.

Windows 8.1 Update 1

To perform the update manually Windows 8.1, you are required to install all critical updates first available on the Windows Update feature. For that, you have to go to settings in a way to swipe from the right side of the screen or move the mouse to the top right of the screen, click on Settings, then go to Change PC Settings. Go to Update and Recovery and select Windows Update. Do a search update using the Check Now (of course with your internet connection).

Windows 8.1 Update 1 has the code KB 2919355. If you have not found on the list of updates, you have to install all critical updates and restart . When all was done, the program will appear in the Windows 8.1 update KB number is 2919355 . To note , the magnitude of the update is over 690MB. If you want to perform the update via Windows update, check and press the Install button.

To perform the installation manually, you should download the update file :

•     KB 2919355 for Windows 8.1 64 -bit
•     KB 2919355 for Windows 8.1 32 bit
•     KB 2919355 for Windows 8.1 RT

Congratulations do you update Windows 8.1. And remember, this update can only be done on Windows 8.1 only. If your computer is still running Windows 8, Windows did an update to 8.1 prior to entry into the Windows Store.

Similarly, a few tips to make your Windows 8.1 Update 1 manually. Hopefully Helpful.

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Google Chromecast - HDMI Streaming Media Player Review

Google Chromecast
HDMI Streaming Media Player

Google Chromecast is a HDMI dongle, that is powered by Chrome OS that is designed for Streaming. Chromecast is a new Google product, and a totally different proposition to the Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 and one that’s a whole lot more mainstream than Google Glass. By connecting Chromecast with your TV then you can stream from Netflix, YouTube, and other sources. This is an efficient way to transform an old TV into one with modern features. This isn’t a dumb stick, it’s a little computer.  The reason why is quite clear - not only do not have to enter a chunky full-size HDMI socket, also crams in a processor Marvell Armada 1500 88DE3005 Mini.

The Chromecast device DOES NOT get power through HDMI period, regardless of the version or the amount of power in your HDMI port. The device does NOT have support for MHL at all, so it cannot get power through HDMI. Even if your TV has HDMI v1.4 you will still need USB power. It doesn't matter how much power your HDMI port produces, the devices is NOT capable of being powered through HDMI. You MUST ALWAYS use some USB power source with the Chromecast device. Repeat, you MUST ALWAYS plug it into a USB power source period. Google Chromecast not equipped with a remote control. So, instead you use a mobile phone or tablet for navigation services such as Netflix and streaming TV. Although this is a Google product and play well with Android, but it does not work well with Apple products like the iPhone and iPad 5S Air.

You have to connect to the same Wi-Fi network for it to work. Once it's setup you'll see the Chromecast logo and a basic Home Screen with some of the first apps available for Chromecast. A lot of development is going into it, so expect to see more apps from the Google Play store work with your TV. See your phone/tablet/computer more of a remote, rather than an actual streaming device.

Supported Operating Systems :

• Android 2.3 and higher
• iOS 6 and higher
• Windows 7 and higher
• Mac OS 10.7 and higher
• Chrome OS (Chromebook Pixel, additional Chromebooks coming soon)

Pros and Cons :

Pros:

• Easy to setup (takes only 5 min)
• Can control using multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet) on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows)
• Can stream anything on the Chrome browser (duplicating what's on screen)
• Can cue up multiple play items
• Doesn't consume battery on the smartphone (initiate streaming and move on to do other things or even put the phone in suspension mode
• 3rd party apps will continue to make this device more useful and will eventually allow streaming of anything on the PC or phone to the TV
• Tiny footprint that can easily hide away in the back of TV (if the TV has a USB port, then the device can be powered by a USB cable without a power supply connected to the wall outlet)
• Can connect it to an audio device/receiver and stream Spotify or Pandora continuously without turning on the TV- this is a very good feature!
• No additional service fee or subscription fee other than services that you choose to pay for (such as Netflix or Google Play)

Cons:

• Doesn't support any local storage media directly (you can connect the storage media to your PC/laptop or smartphone and stream from there if necessary, though)
• No remote controller (you can use your PC/smartphone as a remote, though)

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MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboard Specs

MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboard

CPU

• AMD Socket FM2+/ FM2 A-Series/Athlon™ Processors
  * Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.

Chipset

• AMD® A88X Chipset

Main Memory

• 4 x DDR3 memory slots support up to 32GB
• Supports DDR3 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC) MHz
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Supports AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * For the support status of AMP/XMP memory modules, please take MSI’s Memory Support list as reference.

 
Slots

• 2 x PCIe x16 slots
  - PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed*
  - PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x8 speed*
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0

 
Graphics

• 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200 @60Hz, 24bpp
• 1 x DVI-D port, supporting the maximum resolutions of 2560×1600@60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920×1200 @ 60Hz, 24bpp
• 1 x HDMI port, supporting the maximum resolutions of 4096×2160@24Hz, 36bpp*/ 3840×2160@30Hz, 36bpp*/1920×1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920×1200@60Hz, 36bpp
• 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24HZ, 24bpp**
  ** The DisplayPort does not support “Hot-plug”.

On-Board SATA

• AMD® A88X Chipset
  - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  - Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID 10

USB

• AMD® A88X Chipset
  - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
  - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
• VIA VL806 Chipset
  - 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel*
  * These USB 3.0 ports do not support M-Flash recovery function.

 
Audio

• Realtek® ALC1150 Codec
  - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  - Supports S/PDIF output

 
LAN

• Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller*
  -1 x LAN port on the backpanel
  * The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor.

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
• 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
• 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors
• 1 x Front panel audio connector
• 2 x System panel connectors
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
• 1 x TPM module connector
• 1 x Serial port connector
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 1 x OC Genie button
• 1 x Power button
• 1 x Reset button
• 1 x OC Genie mode switch
• 1 x Slow mode booting switch

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x DVI-D port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
• 6 x OFC audio jackss
  * This platform supports dual-display function (HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI, VGA+DVI) and triple-display function (HDMI+VGA+DVI)

 
MSI Reminds You…

• The graphic output can only work with CPUs with GPUs core inside.

 
Dimension

• 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Micro-ATX Form Factor

 
Mounting

• 6 mounting holes

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