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Tablets War: Let the Battles Begin
January is always fun. It is going to be even more fun for geeks. Late in January 2010, you and I will witness one of the most fierce battles among software and hardware giants of our times. 
Each and every company seems to be in a hurry to capture as much share of personal computer market as it can. Tablet PCs used to be an expensive and luxury toy only meant for top executives and the very rich.
Today, every kid on the block wants a touch sensitive slate like device to act as a phone, laptop and even multimedia entertainment centre. If a manufacturer can deliver it under $200 price tag, I am sure, the world will beat the path to their door. It would be next big thing after iPhone.
This is phenomenal development. Many things contributed toward making it possible. I can think of following
- Huge reduction in cost of LCD displays
- Popular acceptance of touch sensitive gadgets like iphone
- Introduction of solid state drives and supper slim battery and motherboards.
Nokia’s N900 internet tablet, Apple’s iPhone and amazon’s kindle can be regarded as the classic era devices that pave the way for this evolution of Personal computing.
The Battle Ground for Tablet Wars
The venue for the tablet wars is set at this week’s Consumer Electronic Show at Las Vegas.
E-textbooks vs. Kindle DX: What will college kids pick?
This week, Amazon made public its latest Kindle device, the Kindle DX. The new device is similar to the original Kindle and it’s designed to read textbooks and periodicals.
Although, Amazon is marketing this as a more practical solution for the college students, but there is a possibility that the pupil might reject the new tool.
What most students do; they buy their books on campus, where they get new and used copies. Also, the more economic of us go to Web sites like Amazon.com or eBay’s Half.com.
When the semester ends, students can also dispose of the books at the campus or even can get to the online buyback services, where they collect a check for about 15 percent of the original price. Students have been practicing this for decades.
Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 1 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect storage solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Installation is a snap because you don’t really install this drive, you just plug it in and it’s ready to use. A USB 2.0 simple connection offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Dimensions – Height 6.5 x Length 5.4 x Width 2.1 Weight – 2.5 Pounds
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? The Western Digital WDH1U10000N My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1 TB external hard drive, which takes no more space than a paperback book, is the perfect solution. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
My Book Essential Edition 2.0 is easy to set up and easy to use. Installation is a snap because you don’t really install this drive, you just plug it in and it’s ready to use. This external hard drive also turns itself on and off with your computer. It’s ideal for anyone who needs instant storage for their important files or a digital photo collection.
A USB 2.0 connection is available for convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. The drive is also PC and Mac compatible: You can use the My Book Essential Edition with both PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista and Macs running OSX 10.4.8 or higher.
The My Book Essential Edition is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
What It Holds:
- Up to 285,000 digital photos
- Up to 250,000 songs (MP3)
- Up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
- Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
- Up to 440 hours of DVD quality video
- Up to 120 hours of HD video
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
Product Features:
- Easy to set up, easy to use – Installation is a snap because you don’t really install this drive, you just plug it in and it’s ready to use.
- USB 2.0 interface – A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
- Fits right in – Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
- Smart and energy efficient – Turns itself on and off with your computer.
- PC and Mac compatible – Works with both Windows® 2000/XP/Vista and Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later
Ideal for
- Instant storage
- Easy to use
- USB 2.0
- Saving and organizing your digital photo collection
System Requirements
- Available USB port
- Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™
- Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later
Package Includes
- External hard drive
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Quick Install Guide
Which external drive interface is the right choice: USB, FireWire, eSATA, or Gigabit Ethernet? The right choice depends on compatibility with your computer and how you want to use your device. First, look at the connections on your computer.
Note: For convenience and flexibility, choose a WD hard drive with both USB and FireWire interfaces
(available in dual and triple interface configurations) or with both USB and eSATA interfaces.
