Fashionable Computer Mouse for Girls

Hello Kitty Mouse from Amazon.com

Hello Kitty is almost every girl’s favorite. This Hello Kitty Wireless Mouse with RF Receiver looks so pretty and fabulous. It is ideal for laptops in girly tints. It’s very easy to use because of its Plug-and-Play Connectivity feature.

Stylish Mouse from SlipperyBrick.com

Say goodbye to plain and boring mouse with this new and stylish Microsoft Mobile Mouse 3500 Artist Edition. It’s designed by five different artists from around the world. These computer mouse gadgets have a small USB receiver and BlueTrack optical tracking. It costs $30 only.

Logitech Mouse from Amazon.com

Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 available in different trendy color including this pink balance tinted mouse. It is ultra-portable and has plug-and-forget nano-receiver so you just have to plug it once on your PC.

Swarovski Mouse from SlipperyBrick.com

Swarovski crystals designed on this chic mouse make this gadget stand out. It is decorated with different colors of crystals including white, black, red, light rose, rose, orange, light blue, blue, and green. Although it’s quite costly for 90$, this mouse is worth-buying because of genuine its Swarovski crystals.

Crystal Mouse from Crystalcase.com

This limited edition of USB Optical Scroll Wheel Crystal Rhinestone Computer mouse looks fab with its design. It is compatible with any computers providing you convenience to use it on any laptop. Available in sparkling color of blue, this mouse will make you stand out.

There you have it! These five adorable pretty computer mouse gadgets are all irresistible. They are all easy to use and hassle-free to connect on your PC.

After much thought on whether to buy a Quad core desktop or a netbook, i prefer to buy the Asus eee first, then later on (maybe next year), my quad core desktop.

Right now, this is what I need (ok enough of the justification). My Toshiba laptop is still enough for my development works.

I bought the one bundled with Windows 7, which was really hard to find since I browsed and called almost all the computer stores I know, and its just only 2 which has this particular bundle. Villman Computers and Octagon (SM Manila). The one bundled with Windows XP has lesser HDD and memory capacity.

Octagon Sm Manila is more accessible from my place so I went there and bought the unit.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA SeaShell Specifications and Features:

Asus Eee PC 1005HA SeaShell with Windows 7, 2GB DDR2 Memory, 250GB HDD

• Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Starter
• Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz Processor
• 2GB DDR2 Memory
• 250GB HDD + 10GB Eee Storage
• 10.1″ LED Backlight WSVGA Screen
• 1.3MP Camera
• 802.11b/g/N WiFi
• Built-In Bluetooth
• Battery Life:  8.5hrs (this is specified in the package)

Price: php 24,000.00

Asus Eee PC 1005HA SeaShell with Windows 7 Unboxing pics:

I am eyeing for Asus eee 1005HA Sea Shell or 1008HA- Sea Shell and sure that either is the one that will suit my needs, but I am still having second thoughts. Why? because I still have Phoenix and Fire , my NEO and Toshiba Laptops lol.

Then, why in the world do I need to buy a new netbook?

• I need to monitor my online sales, which I can’t do when I am on the go, or while in the office, since most of the sites that are not ‘work’ related are blocked (including mails)
• I need to edit an excel file which serves as a debit and credit tracking, which right now, I can’t do unless I’ll transfer the said file back and forth when I am at home or in the office.
• I need a light weight laptop that I can carry around where ever I want to go.
• hmmmm what else…

So, Do I really need to buy a new netbook?

Just as I arrived home (from an overtime work) when I saw a feature about this notebook on TV. I am really amazed on how thin the MacBook Air is!

MacBook Air is one of the the latest innovations featured in the MacWorld 2008 Conference in San Francisco, California. And yes, beneath the the super sexy and attractive body is a full pack feature that defines a new experience in mobile computing. Really convenient to carry around even if you’re in a vacation in some Outer Banks locally or abroad.

MacBook air will be released soon with a price tag of $1,799.00

See more of the Macbook Air at the Apple website

Features:

• Holds and raises laptop up to 4.5″, swivels 100 degrees and tilts 10 degrees to offer most ergonomic and comfortable viewing position
• Cooling fan (USB Bus Power) offers fast heat dissipation during long time operation.
• Plastic keyboard tray with extendable metal holder keeps external keyboard in place.
• Platform base provides storage for keyboard, mouse and other accessories.
• High impact polypropylene plastic construction with no-slip padded platform and rubber feet

So far it’s doing what its supposed to do hehe just don’t expect much on the cooling fan.

More pictures:

Price:  PHP1,295.00  (Octagon – SM San Lazaro)

NEO ENDURA 531NLi Review
(after 7 months of usage)

• Battery life lasts for a little over 3 hours
• A change in temperature at the lower left side. I guess I forgot to mention this earlier on my previous review. It turns a bit hot on that area, but really tolerable.
• Same features and performance as before.

Check my Neo Laptop review, Check T3 Review

Just yesterday, I left it turned on overnight without plugging the charger, so when I woke up, the battery is already exhausted. When I turned it on, I encountered a ‘Blue screen’ error ( I guess most of you know what it is, others call it blue screen of death). I tried to reboot using safe mode but I encountered the same error. I tried the last known good configuration, but the same error occured. I tried other options available but none of these had worked.

I checked the error but nothing hardware related (as I understand it). So i have no other option but to reinstall my OS. So there.. I already reinstalled windows and everything went back to normal. I reformatted by drive C so most of my local blogs versions are gone.

Since this is a new life for Phoenix haha, I decided to upgrade its memory. I called Compex-SM San Lazaro branch to ask for the upgrade price ( since its the nearest Mall in our place), but unfortunately they said that the memory that I inquired is not available, I’m not sure though if the product is not available or the service is not available or whatever, since the girl who had answered my call seems lost haha.

My other option, Octagon-SM San Lazaro. They ask for the capacity that I want to add, and told me the price. So I immediately packed my laptop and headed to SM San Lazaro. When I arrived there, a staff assisted me, some few verifications and he installed an additional 512MB of memory on my laptop. The memory upgrade costs me PHP1,581.00. The installation is free. I’m really satisfied with their service so I really recommend them, you can reach Octagon SM San Lazaro Branch at 786-2468.

So there.. Phoenix is still alive, stronger and more powerful haha… should I name it Dark Phoenix now? haha Naaa!

Anyway, here’s another addition to the NEO Laptop family, but this time in ‘Vivid’ colors!!

Yes, The NEO Vivid series is available in Classy White, Eccentric Yellow, Pink Fashion, Innocent Green and Corporate Black colors.

The new addition to the Vivid series is the Empriva 672RVP which is packed with Intel’s Core 2 duo processor , 2GB memory and 160GB storage. How’s that for a zen smooth style. Something that a techiegirl would not mind flaunting.

Specifications:

• Intel® Centrino® DUO Mobile TechnologyIntel® Core™ 2 DUO Processor T7200
  (4MB L2 Cache, 2.0GHz, 667MHz FSB)
  Intel® 965GM Chipset
  Intel® ProWireless 4965 a/g/n
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 60-day MS Office 2007 trial
• 2GB DDR2 Memory
• 160GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
• NEO VisionCare 12.1″ Widescreen WXGA TFT LCD
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
• CD/DVD Burner (Supermulti 8x DVD+/-RW)
• NEO Motion Eye 1.3 Megapixel
• Built-in Mic & Speaker
• 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
• Integrated 56k Modem
• 3x USB 2.0, Firewire, Bluetooth
• 7-in-1 Card Reader
• 4-cell Lithium Ion Battery
• 1.88kg with Battery

I’m not a fan of small screens specifically when you’re not going to bring your laptop outside, but with a 12.1″ screen size, NEO Vivid would definitely give a techiegirl power while on the go.

As stated in NEO website, this is also packed with limited edition HSDPA feature that would take you from local to global.

And with its 2GB memory, I can’t see anything that you can’t do. Total Power and mobility indeed.

Being techie doesn’t have to be boring isn’t it? I just wish there’s an available ‘Hot Chili Red’ color hehe.

Price: SRP PHP 65,999.00

Source(s): NEO Website

Here’s another laptop collection that would guide you in choosing for your next lappy. A laptop created for style-conscious techiegirls, the Sony Vaio CR series are packed with great combination of components plus an elegant and beautiful design that will surely brings out the fashionista in every techiegirl.

Now available in 5 stunning colors: Indigo , Champagne Gold, Cosmopolitan Pink, Sangria Red, Dove White

Standard Configuration:

• Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
• 2.20GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500; 4MB L2 Cache; 800MHz Front Side Bus Speed
• 2GB (two 1GB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 4GB
• 200GB 5400rpm Serial ATA Hard drive
• 14.1 Wide Screen
• DVD/CD Burner and player
• One Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality
  One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot
  One Secure Digital Media (SD)
• Realtek Audio
• Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 ; 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory; Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
• 2.0-4.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery
  3.5-7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial

With a great combination of features and a good aesthetics, having this laptop is really a good decision.

The Sony VAIO CR Series laptops are fully customizable so you can configure your own specs at the sonystyle website.

Well, I don’t have plans to change my laptop yet, but I’m really drooling over with the Sangria Model. My next laptop will definitely be color RED!!!

Price: $1369.99 – Standard

Source(s): Sony Style Website

The latest addition to Apple’s MacBook range now has Intel’s dual-core chip alongside with the design and unique style that Mac laptops had established. A specification that would definitely fit a techiegirl’s requirement.

Apple MacBooks come in 2 variations: MacBook and the Macbook Pro

MacBook

The new MacBook comes in several configurations, and is available in a traditional Apple-White case and a premium black case as an option .

Specifications:

2.0GHz MacBook (MB061LL/A) – Color White, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 80GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

2.16GHz MacBook (MB062LL/A) – Color White, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

2.16GHz MacBook (MB063LL/A) – Color Black, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Standard configuration:

• Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
• 1GB (two 512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB
• Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately)
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution
• One FireWire 400 port (8 watts), Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
• Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery

Package Contains: MacBook, Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord, Lithium-polymer battery,Install/restore DVDs,Printed and electronic documentation

MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro is a line of Mac laptops that is said to be for the professional market. It is also available in different standard configurations and comes in 15.4″ and 17″ screen.

Specifications:

15.4-inch: 2.2GHz (MA895LL) – 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI,120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 5.4 pounds

15.4-inch: 2.4GHz (MA896LL) – 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 5.4 pounds

17-inch: 2.4GHz (MA897LL/A) – 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 6.8 pounds

Standard configuration:

• 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
• Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
• Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; scrolling trackpad

Package Contains: MacBook Pro, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord,Lithium-polymer battery, Apple Remote, DVI to VGA adapter, Install/restore DVDs, Printed and electronic documentation

It’s up to you on what type of MacBook to choose. It all depends on what you are looking for in a Mac Laptop and what you want to do with it.

One notable difference between MacBook and MacBook Pro (aside from the obvious screen size) is their graphics circuitry. All MacBook version is using this thing called shared-memory. The display system borrows 64MB of RAM from the system as a working space. Unlike the Pro version that has his own dedicated space for display calculations. So if you are a game fanatic the Pro version is for you.

The MacBook Pro version also features an ambient light sensors, which is useful during changes of light around you. If the light turns dim, the brightness of the screen automatically adjusted and the keyboard is illuminated.

I think the absence of an internal modem doesnt hurt that much since there are other connectivity options for the entire selection.

If you are to buy the Pro version, a cooling pad is a must buy since the MacBook Pro got an aluminum case, that is said to conduct heat more easily as compared to other Apple laptops with plastic shell.

Later release of Mac Laptops can now able to use the windows operating system, so if you are a first time Apple laptop user, you may opt to use that feature alongside with the Mac OS.

Price:

• 2.0GHz MacBook – $1,099.00
• 2.16GHz MacBook – White: $1,299.0; Black: $1,499.00
• 15.4-inch: 2.2GHz – $1,999.00
• 15.4-inch: 2.4GHz – $2,499.00
• 17-inch: 2.4GHz – $2,799.00

Prices above are based from the Apple Store. If you want to get some great deals on Apple MacBooks and other Apple Laptops, you can check Shopping.com

Source(s): Apple Website, MacUser

Maybe you’re wondering why I’m posting it here hehe, this is a follow up article on my first post under the Laptop category. Yes my very own phoenix, my NEO Endura 531NLi Lappy.

I remember the time when i had decided to buy a laptop, it was really hard to choose which brand and specs to consider that would best fit my needs and my budget. I had asked the opinion of my colleagues and friends, at the same time had searched the internet for feedbacks and reviews. Sad to say there are only few sites that features products under the NEO brand. Not to mention, bad comments from my officemates, since it’s a stereotype that when a brand is not that popular or is new, it is always correlated to bad or poor performance.

Well that was then, and I guess today’s buyers doesn’t have to experience the same dilemma that i had.

Good thing T3 Magazine (The world’s No. 1 Gadget Magazine), features on their August Issue, a sort of buyer’s guide in buying a budget laptop. They reviewed 4 laptops from different brands that falls under their category:

What we looked for

A sub-40,000 price tag. Each Laptop’s ability to pack in features and performance power at this price point is what we were after. Extra features are big pluses.

Source: T3 Magazine, August Issue

• BLUE Aurum NW – P39,999.00
• ASUS A9RP – P30,000.00
• RED FOX Duranote – P37,000.00
• NEO Endura 531NLi – P35,999.00

Of course i’ll be focusing on the NEO Endura 531NLi lappy hehe

Here’s what T3 has to say:

NEO’s ENDURA 531NLi can be, at most, called fair. But if you’re a pessimist and pretty strict on finding the right Vista-equipped laptop, then the 531NLi is your best option at this price range.

I am excited to type the whole thing from the magazine, but i guess you better buy your own copy haha. To sum it up 531NLi is tagged as the T3 Test Winner, and got a 5-star rating (highest).

WE SAY Not the best in any aspect except for the value it offers. It does Vista, too.

Source: T3 Magazine, August Issue

T3 Test Winner

Amazing value for something worth less than 40 grand. Neo is the Messiah of the computing world yet again.

Source: T3 Magazine, August Issue

Not bad huh!. I guess Jackie (she bought same brand and model) and I made the right choice.

Source(s): T3 Magazine, August Issue.