In today’s market, there are basically 4 types of popular printers.
• Inkjet
• Laser
• Thermal Transfer(Dye Sublimation)
• Dot Matrix (Yes, they’re still selling these!)
The factors that separate them are simple.
• Initial cost
• Operation cost
• Speed and Performance
• Durability
• Specialty jobs
If you are going to be printing strictly in Black & White (B&W), you’re going to be happiest with a laser printer. They offer faster print speed, crisper text, and lower cost of operation. A good one is usually more expensive than an Inkjet, but with the costs of ink cartridges, you’ll soon recoup that initial investment.
A typical B&W laser printer for home-office type use will run $300-$500 and will give you 20-24 pages per minute(ppm). For big office printing, expect over $1,000. Also expect 30+ppm. You will also achieve a resolution of 1200 x 1200. Higher resolution means crisper text. Laser printers are also usually rated on monthly volume. This is something to consider if you are purchasing a printer that will get a lot of usage. Don’t buy one rated for 10,000 pages a month if you know you’ll be printing 20,000. You’ll wear it out quick.
You can also get color laser printers, their cost has come down a lot from the $5,000 units 10 years ago. They’re usually fine for business type graphics, but I still like a nice photo inkjet for printing photos.
Inkjet’s and Thermal printers have much smaller cartridges and usually run out quicker than the toner in a laser. Because of that, the cost of printing each page can be much more. These printers can also be purchased with the ability to print onto CD/DVD, which is a nice feature. Duty cycle isn’t as high as a laser, but for home/office printing, most of them can keep up fine. Their B&W text is generally suitable for business, though some of the photo printers have slightly jagged text. Again, they’re less expensive to purchase, but can cost 4 times as much to operate as a laser. If you don’t do a lot of printing (<100 pages a month), don’t be concerned with this aspect. If you’re going to be printing photos though, cost-per-page is something to concider.
As it has been for the past several years, dot matrix printers are strictly for invoicing and multi-part forms. They are noisy, due to the fact that they are an ‘impact’ printer. Pins are actually hitting the paper and this gives them the ability to print on multi-part forms. Some of the more expensive ones are extremely fast and are used to generate long reports. There really isn’t much use for them other than that.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Old Technolgoy vs New Technology
Why bother with hiding or wiring coax cables, programming time-lapse recorders or dealing with poor wireless signals (transmitting your images all over the neighborhood!) preventing you from getting the critical video evidence you need?
These are just a few of the choices now available:
* AIR PURIFIER (IONIZER) HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/BUILT-IN DVR
* MOTION DETECTOR HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/BUILT-IN DVR
* WALL CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* CLOCK RADIO HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* EXECUTIVE CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* TOUCH LAMP HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN DVR
* MANTEL CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN DVR
To playback images, an included SD card reader connects to the USB port of your computer or laptop. Install the card, click on the application icon and a complete list of images, including time and date stamp will appear on your screen. Click on any image and the video stream will play from that point on. You can even speed up, slow down, or ZOOM IN during playback. You can save the card or download your images to CD, hard drive, Zip, or any other media of your choice. The SD cards (from 64MB – 2GB) can be quickly erased and reused again and again?
Completely self-contained, totally secure, and easy to use.
User options can be easily changed via the SD card reader and your computer. Images can be recorded as fast as 10 frames per second (fps) or as slow as 1 frame per minute. Record duration after detected motion is also user programmable. The included 64Mb SD card will record at least 12,000 images. Larger (optional) cards (128Mb, 256Mb, 512Mb, and 1Gb) will increase image capacity accordingly.Mantel Clock Hidden Camera with Built-in DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Filter Masking: 5 Different Sensitivity Levels! Choose where you want motion detection and where you don't!
You may also install the software and view the images on your PDA or Pocket PC! Great for private investigators and detectives needing to show video proof to their clients without taking and installing the software on your clients computer.
Includes:
* Wireless Remote Control.
* SD Card Reader With USB Cable And Software
* 64mb or 128mb SD Card
* Complete Easy To Understand Instruction Book And Camera Software
* Everything You Need To Plug The Unit in and Start Using Instantly.
Don’t make your surveillance tasks any more complicated then they need to be! Ask for the new line of hidden cameras that feature built-in motion-activated digital video recording capability!
These are just a few of the choices now available:
* AIR PURIFIER (IONIZER) HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/BUILT-IN DVR
* MOTION DETECTOR HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/BUILT-IN DVR
* WALL CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* CLOCK RADIO HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* EXECUTIVE CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA W/ BUILT-IN DVR
* TOUCH LAMP HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN DVR
* MANTEL CLOCK HIDDEN NANNY CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN DVR
To playback images, an included SD card reader connects to the USB port of your computer or laptop. Install the card, click on the application icon and a complete list of images, including time and date stamp will appear on your screen. Click on any image and the video stream will play from that point on. You can even speed up, slow down, or ZOOM IN during playback. You can save the card or download your images to CD, hard drive, Zip, or any other media of your choice. The SD cards (from 64MB – 2GB) can be quickly erased and reused again and again?
Completely self-contained, totally secure, and easy to use.
User options can be easily changed via the SD card reader and your computer. Images can be recorded as fast as 10 frames per second (fps) or as slow as 1 frame per minute. Record duration after detected motion is also user programmable. The included 64Mb SD card will record at least 12,000 images. Larger (optional) cards (128Mb, 256Mb, 512Mb, and 1Gb) will increase image capacity accordingly.Mantel Clock Hidden Camera with Built-in DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Filter Masking: 5 Different Sensitivity Levels! Choose where you want motion detection and where you don't!
You may also install the software and view the images on your PDA or Pocket PC! Great for private investigators and detectives needing to show video proof to their clients without taking and installing the software on your clients computer.
Includes:
* Wireless Remote Control.
* SD Card Reader With USB Cable And Software
* 64mb or 128mb SD Card
* Complete Easy To Understand Instruction Book And Camera Software
* Everything You Need To Plug The Unit in and Start Using Instantly.
Don’t make your surveillance tasks any more complicated then they need to be! Ask for the new line of hidden cameras that feature built-in motion-activated digital video recording capability!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Technology Of Iclones And Technical Products
If you're asking yourself this question, you're likely already familiar with the CECT line of iClones that are very popular right now. If you're not, here's a quick rundown.
The CECT iClones were inspired the Apple's iPhone. They all have touch screens with finger touch. They all allow you to surf the web, listen to and record music, view and take video, and have built in cameras and surround sound. They also improved upon the iPhone by adding removable batteries, making the phones dual sim (for two phone numbers) and unlocking all of the phones (a few have a slide unlock feature) so that you can use whichever carrier your wish.
The latest iClones have taken this a step further and introduced what they call "shake and tilt" technology. This means that if you want to change songs, wallpaper, photos or video, you just shake the phone. You don't need to scroll or even look down. The tilt feature allows you to make the screen a wide screen for photos or video by just slightly tilting it. These two features have contributed to the wild popularity of these products.
So, which of the newest iClones have this shake and tilt feature? The three most popular right now are the CECT A380i, the HiPhone (sometimes called the HiPhone i32) and the CECT A8+. All three of the phones are very similar. Of the three, the HiPhone arguably looks and functions the most like the iPhone. Both the A380i and the A8+ have small touch or keypads on the bottom of the phone. Texters like this. Of the three, the HiPhone and A380i are probably the best selling but the A8+ is fast gaining on both.
Price wise, the A8+ is probably the cheapest averaging at about $100 depending on where you get it. The A380i is usually in the $150 range and the HiPhone starts at about $150, again depending upon where you buy them from. I feel all three are a bargain though considering you are getting the latest mobile phone technology without having to use AT&T if chose not to.
The CECT iClones were inspired the Apple's iPhone. They all have touch screens with finger touch. They all allow you to surf the web, listen to and record music, view and take video, and have built in cameras and surround sound. They also improved upon the iPhone by adding removable batteries, making the phones dual sim (for two phone numbers) and unlocking all of the phones (a few have a slide unlock feature) so that you can use whichever carrier your wish.
The latest iClones have taken this a step further and introduced what they call "shake and tilt" technology. This means that if you want to change songs, wallpaper, photos or video, you just shake the phone. You don't need to scroll or even look down. The tilt feature allows you to make the screen a wide screen for photos or video by just slightly tilting it. These two features have contributed to the wild popularity of these products.
So, which of the newest iClones have this shake and tilt feature? The three most popular right now are the CECT A380i, the HiPhone (sometimes called the HiPhone i32) and the CECT A8+. All three of the phones are very similar. Of the three, the HiPhone arguably looks and functions the most like the iPhone. Both the A380i and the A8+ have small touch or keypads on the bottom of the phone. Texters like this. Of the three, the HiPhone and A380i are probably the best selling but the A8+ is fast gaining on both.
Price wise, the A8+ is probably the cheapest averaging at about $100 depending on where you get it. The A380i is usually in the $150 range and the HiPhone starts at about $150, again depending upon where you buy them from. I feel all three are a bargain though considering you are getting the latest mobile phone technology without having to use AT&T if chose not to.
Element Requisites For The NLP Technology
If you are into the study of excellence and success you will no doubt have come across at least mentions of the science of NLP. After its beginnings in the 70’s many books have been written on the subject and companies have been formed dedicated to its study, development and practice.
NLP the new technology is a book written by the group NLP Comprehensive which comprises some of the foremost experts in the science.
The book gives an overview of the most practical aspects of NLP and is heavily peppered with activities and exercises for the reader so that they can not only learn about NLP but experience its benefits first hand.
NLP the new technology takes us through what is according to NLP, the steps to success. It begins by looking at motivation, then moving to values, goals and life mission, after which you look at the power of communicating effectively, disabling disempowering memories, overcoming phobias and other obstacles, creating a positive mental attitude, gaining self esteem and much more.
The book then ends with a 21 day step by step action plan that incorporates everything you have learned in the book, designed to give you maximum personal results in the shortest possible period of time.
The most important distinctions I got from NLP The New Technology were:
- The ability we have to change the way we feel, or have felt about any event of our lives within minutes, moving us from fear to power.
- That if one person can do something anyone can do it. Success is transferable.
- An improved ability to visualize. Some key distinctions here allowed me to picture things more clearly and affect my emotional state more quickly and more profoundly.
- The 6 elements of a positive mental attitude (derived from athletes who have successfully overcome injury to return to their sport.)
- Instant phobia cures! Ones that you can use on yourself or someone else.
- Timelines – how you can literally change your past from within your mind.
- Representational systems – Focusing on what is your primary model of interpreting the world for improved communication, visualization and more.
- Goal planning – visualizing the journey and letting your unconscious mind fill in the steps for you.
The book is 335 pages so not a dramatically long or intense read but to get the most value from it you will really need to take a few days and do each of the mental exercises in their entirety. If you do there is A LOT for you to gain.
If you are not familiar with NLP you will find it a little difficult at first to do the visualization exercises but this will become easier as you go through the book. Make sure you stick with it!
While it does provide in depth information this book is, relative to the field of NLP, somewhat brief, and it will likely inspire further study into the subject. If you are looking at NLP The New Technology for personal and professional effectiveness you will be more than happy with what you find here.
NLP the new technology is a book written by the group NLP Comprehensive which comprises some of the foremost experts in the science.
The book gives an overview of the most practical aspects of NLP and is heavily peppered with activities and exercises for the reader so that they can not only learn about NLP but experience its benefits first hand.
NLP the new technology takes us through what is according to NLP, the steps to success. It begins by looking at motivation, then moving to values, goals and life mission, after which you look at the power of communicating effectively, disabling disempowering memories, overcoming phobias and other obstacles, creating a positive mental attitude, gaining self esteem and much more.
The book then ends with a 21 day step by step action plan that incorporates everything you have learned in the book, designed to give you maximum personal results in the shortest possible period of time.
The most important distinctions I got from NLP The New Technology were:
- The ability we have to change the way we feel, or have felt about any event of our lives within minutes, moving us from fear to power.
- That if one person can do something anyone can do it. Success is transferable.
- An improved ability to visualize. Some key distinctions here allowed me to picture things more clearly and affect my emotional state more quickly and more profoundly.
- The 6 elements of a positive mental attitude (derived from athletes who have successfully overcome injury to return to their sport.)
- Instant phobia cures! Ones that you can use on yourself or someone else.
- Timelines – how you can literally change your past from within your mind.
- Representational systems – Focusing on what is your primary model of interpreting the world for improved communication, visualization and more.
- Goal planning – visualizing the journey and letting your unconscious mind fill in the steps for you.
The book is 335 pages so not a dramatically long or intense read but to get the most value from it you will really need to take a few days and do each of the mental exercises in their entirety. If you do there is A LOT for you to gain.
If you are not familiar with NLP you will find it a little difficult at first to do the visualization exercises but this will become easier as you go through the book. Make sure you stick with it!
While it does provide in depth information this book is, relative to the field of NLP, somewhat brief, and it will likely inspire further study into the subject. If you are looking at NLP The New Technology for personal and professional effectiveness you will be more than happy with what you find here.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Trends In The Latest DVD Tecfhnology
The DVD replication industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, thanks to the high demand by movie studios, television networks, video game designers, and software developers. In addition, advertising departments and agencies are increasingly turning to DVD duplication and CD replication to distribute product promotions, press kits, and collateral sales materials.
There are a number of technologies that have been developed in order to deliver information in a highly innovative and effective manner, and to minimize some of the problems that have arisen as a result of piracy.
One of the most imaginative advances in DVD and HD-DVD replication is what is known as a FlexDVD. This ultra-thin disc is only 0.6mm thick, and can be bent and manipulated without damage to the disc. Remarkably, the FlexDVD plays like a regular disc, and is available in DVD-5 (4.7 GB), HD-DVD (15 GB), 80mm VCD (1.1 GB), and a "mini" HD-DVD (3.7 GB). Yet, because it's only half as thick as a regular DVD, it can be utilized in ways that regular DVDs simply cannot. For example, because it's resistant to breaking, shattering, and cracking, a FlexDVD can easily be used in direct mail, or as a cover mount on a magazine or manual.
Another innovation in the DVD duplication field is what's called a "hybrid disc." This is a two-sided disc that contains DVD material on one side and digital audio on the other. It can be formatted as DVD/CD, HD-DVD/CD, or HD-DVD/DVD-5. While the music and video industries have used this product, it has expanded to the business-to-business sector. Within the music industry, one side of this hybrid disc is often used for music videos, behind the scenes footage, and artists' biographies, while the other side is used as a conventional CD. The B-to-B market appreciates that a single disc operates both as a DVD-ROM and CD-ROM, enabling them to reach every target audience with a single disc.
While the adage says that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, HD-DVD duplication and CD duplication services are often judged by their packaging and labeling. One of the most intriguing - and scent-sational - innovations is what are termed "rub and smell discs." Essentially, a scented varnish is applied to the label but remains inert until someone rubs the label and releases the scent. Given research that indicates that consumers are four times as likely to buy a product that they can smell over a similar but unscented product, marketers are embracing the potential of rub and smell discs. Those in the DVD replication industry are adding this technology to their repertoire by offering clients both stock and customized scents.
The industry is also offering cutting edge technology to prevent unauthorized DVD replication and CD duplication. With an estimated one billion dollars per year lost to piracy in the movie industry alone, the urgency to find ways to protect copyrighted material has reached the critical stage. There are a number of techniques employed that prevent video content from being recorded to DVD and computer recorders, either digitally or through analog means.
Recent trends have clearly demonstrated that the DVD replication industry is more than up to the task of finding new and innovative ways to manufacture DVDs, create creative packaging solutions, and prevent piracy.
Technical Information Of Desktop Computers
Reviews of desktop computers are an ideal way to get information about the latest available desktop computers. The reviews include hardware details and specifications of a particular product. It tells the features and qualities of a particular desktop computer. It also specifies the advantages and disadvantages of a specific product. There are ratings, test reports, and photos of computers along with reviews.
Reviews of desktop computers are available on the net. There are a number of websites that give specific reviews. The users have to subscribe with certain sites to read their reviews. Another possible way to get reviews is from magazines and publications that contain information about computers. Some among them are PC World, PC Magazine, Business Week, and Maximum PC. Computer is an advanced field with quick and sudden changes. The computer sites and magazines also change accordingly and they are filled with new products and components with advanced technology. Therefore be alert, reviews also change every now and then.
You will find reviews of desktop computers of different brands and different manufacturers. Some reviews give importance to a particular brand or a particular manufacturer. Some reviews focus on expensive models and some others on inexpensive models. Some reviews discuss only about budget models. Reviews are mostly from consumers who have prior experience with a particular model.
Reviews of desktop computers are necessary to evaluate desktop computers before taking a final purchase decision. As desktop computers perform well and are popular, most people tend to buy these computers. People with ready money are also confused as to which computer to buy. With reviews, individuals get all required information about the product that is in demand in the market. They can get information about price and can compare various products.
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