GPS receivers
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GPS,
technology
Study concludes that pigeons have a natural sort of GPS to locate. They are located based on the Earth's magnetic field.
Our ancestors had to resort to extreme measures to not get lost: they erected monumental landmarks, drew detailed maps and with great difficulty learning to read the stars in the sky.
Things are much, much easier today. For less than $ 100 you can buy a handheld device that tells you exactly where you are on Earth at any time. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky will never be lost again.
In this article, we'll see how convenient these guides perform this amazing trick. As we shall see later, the Global Positioning System is vast, expensive and involves a lot of technique, but the basic concepts in action are pretty simple and intuitive.
When people talk about "a GPS," they usually mean a GPS receiver. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is actually a constellation of 27 satellites in orbit around the Earth (24 operational and 3 extras in case one fails). The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system, but soon opened it up to others.
Each of these satellites solar-powered and weighing 3 to 4 billion pounds (approximately 1360 to 1814 kg) circles the globe at about 19,300 kilometers, making two complete rotations every day. The orbits are arranged so that at any time of day, anywhere on Earth, at least four satellites "visible" in the sky.
The function of a GPS receiver is to locate 4 or more of these satellites, determine the distance to each one and use this information to deduce its own location. This operation is based on a simple mathematical principle called trilateration. The trilateration in a three-dimensional space may seem a bit complicated, so start by explaining what is two-dimensional trilateration.
Time for Your Car
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Car Accessories
Today I saw at the gadget blog, I read nice article. That ispired me about my car. Everybody want to have an own car. And everybody want to make his car with a luxury accessories. Some people overchange with a new modification, or new color body or new multimedia in the dashboard. But surely, it will need more money to develop it. But it's nothing, compare with the car owning satisfaction.
Maybe you're heard about spoilers for a car. Spoiler means a back accessories. It can be a rear spoiler or wing spoilers. Spoiler is actually a device associated with the aerodynamic vehicle. This device is designed with the primary objective to reduce the negative effects of moving water stream at the car running. Therefore, the main spoiler mounted on vehicles used for racing at high speeds and in sports cars with high ability.Wings, actually works to produce more downforce of the water flow through the device, not to alter the existing flow pattern.Other words, spoiler-function change of water flow passing through the area around a moving vehicle, by directing water flow through a particular form.
In other website, we meet an article about dashboard kit. I think you shoul read it at the car related blog. Nice day....
Acer Travelmate 1410: The Olympics Notebook
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acer,
logo,
notebook,
olympics 2010
Acer is proud to be a Worldwide TOP Partner of the Olympic Movement in the official computing equipment product category for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. To celebrate the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games that will debut on February 12th 2010, Acer has created a special edition of the Aspire 4810T, Aspire 1410 notebooks and Gxx5H LCD displays for the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games will offer Acer an extraordinary stage to showcase its own excellence through technology and innovation.
As a Worldwide TOP Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, Acer is providing more than 6500 pieces of computing equipment and more than 100 engineers and technicians to support the flawless management of what is probably the most complex sport event in the world.
SONY VAIO P SERIES VGN
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Sony Netbook,
Vaio P series
The VAIO P Series lifestyle PC is a miniature notebook computer with an 8” screen, built in network connectivity and sleek design.
Spesifications:
* OS : Windows Vista
* CPU : 1.33 GHz Z530 Intel atom
* Memory : 2GB RAM
* Hard Drive : 60 GB (standart), 64 GB dan 128 GB pilihannya.
* Display : 8″ 1600×800 pixel
* Ports : 2 USB ports, headphone, included dongle adds connectivity for VGA, Ethernet, and additional USB
* Slots: SD, MS
* Size: 9.6 x 4.7 x 0.78 inches
* Weight: 1.4 pounds or 635 g
Price : $US900
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Dell™ Slim Auto/Air/AC Power Adapter
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Accessories,
Dell Power Adapter
This power adapter has 65 watt power and will allow you to use the same adapter for auto, airplane and AC outlets. Many systems will operate slower and the battery may take more time to charge than it would with a 90 watt adapter.
Dell's Slim Auto/Air AC adapter body is 50% smaller in volume and 40% lighter than the Dell Combination Adapter.
Keep your Dell system always powered with the 65 W Auto/Air/AC Adapter. This portable, light-weight device will keep you powered and ready to go, whether you're in a car, a truck, a boat or a plane. This small and light includes a 3 feet DC power cable with cigarette lighter connector and 3 feet DC power cable with airplane EMPOWER® type connector. It provides short circuit protection by limiting the current to safety levels. It is tested and validated on Dell systems.
Warranty : 1-year limited warrant (for more information, click Dell website)
Dell's Slim Auto/Air AC adapter body is 50% smaller in volume and 40% lighter than the Dell Combination Adapter.
Keep your Dell system always powered with the 65 W Auto/Air/AC Adapter. This portable, light-weight device will keep you powered and ready to go, whether you're in a car, a truck, a boat or a plane. This small and light includes a 3 feet DC power cable with cigarette lighter connector and 3 feet DC power cable with airplane EMPOWER® type connector. It provides short circuit protection by limiting the current to safety levels. It is tested and validated on Dell systems.
Warranty : 1-year limited warrant (for more information, click Dell website)
CTL 2Go PC Convertible
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Intel Series,
Netbook
The CTL 2Go PC is based on the Intel Classmate PC 3 reference design and is one of the first sub-$500 netbooks to include a touchscreen that can be folded down over the keyboard for use in tablet mode. This netbook is available with Windows XP Home or Pro. In the future Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.04 Linux options will also be available.
Specifications (base version)
- Manufacturer : CTL
- Model name : 2Go PC Convertible
- CPU type : Intel Atom
- CPU speed : 1600 Mhz
- Graphics :Intel GMA 950
- OS Windows : XP Home
- Display Size : 8.9" 1024 X 600
- Display Type : Heavy (Stylus) Touch
- RAM: 1024 MB
- Hard Disk: 60 GB
- Keyboard : YES
- Mouse Pointer : YES
- Weight : 1021g
- Size (w/h/d mm) : 241/191/38 mm
Physical Interfaces
- Ethernet 10/100
- Line-out / Headphone
- MIC-in
- USB2.0 (x2)
- VGA
- SD card slot
Wireless Interfaces
- 802.11b/g
- No Wireless PAN (Bluetooth)
- No Wireless WAN (e.g. 3G cellular)
Additional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
WebCam 1.3mp
Pricing Guide (based on retail price for base model.)
USA: $499 16 Jan 09
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HP Mini 1000 ( Vivian Tam Edition )
HP Mini 1000
overview:
This netbook is very easy to use and easy to carry. Get quick, easy access to online resources and digital entertainment at a low price. The perfect on-the-go companion starting at only 2.3 lbs.
Ideal for email, IM, and chatting face-to-face with built-in HP Mini Webcam. Work and play comfortably on the near-full-size keyboard (92% of full size). Choose between an 8.9" or the frameless 10.1" diagonal BrightView Infinity display. Snap an HP Mobile Mini USB drive into the recessed port to add storage.
Ideal for email, IM, and chatting face-to-face with built-in HP Mini Webcam. Work and play comfortably on the near-full-size keyboard (92% of full size). Choose between an 8.9" or the frameless 10.1" diagonal BrightView Infinity display. Snap an HP Mobile Mini USB drive into the recessed port to add storage.
Spesification :
Size
10" x 5" (fits in a purse)
Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition
Weight
Starts at 2.45 lbs.
Processor
Intel® Atom™v
Memory
up to 1024MB
Hard Drive
60GB
Wireless
802.11b/g
Media reader
Secure Digital, MultiMedia
Ideal uses
Checking e-mail, surfing the web, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing casual games, using Windows® compatible applications
Price
start at $699.99
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Size
10" x 5" (fits in a purse)
Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition
Weight
Starts at 2.45 lbs.
Processor
Intel® Atom™v
Memory
up to 1024MB
Hard Drive
60GB
Wireless
802.11b/g
Media reader
Secure Digital, MultiMedia
Ideal uses
Checking e-mail, surfing the web, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing casual games, using Windows® compatible applications
Price
start at $699.99
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