Design Evolution of HP Notebooks, Desktops

HP is responding to the need for innovation and development, so for before performance, they also innovate their products to fit for the present need and market demand..

Ask – and you shall receive
Consumer demand is also responsible for elevating PC design to another level. We’re pretty particular about how we use our devices and what we use them for – just one of the reasons why we have multiple devices for multiple things, like work, school, personal and more. And it’s that demand that keeps us on our toes.

We pay careful attention to your feedback in emails and on our consumer support Forums about how you use your PCs for work, school and play. That “ear to the ground” insight helps us make sure we’re offering the kind of design options that keep your needs in mind.

There’s something to be said for sleekness and innovation in design, especially when it comes to your PC. Because we know you don’t want to drag around a heavy, cumbersome, un-cool looking machine to conferences, across airports, on trains, or around campus.

So, in the spirit of good design, take a look at our top picks for notebook and desktop PCs – and see examples of both form and function with the ENVY x2 and ENVY Touchsmart Ultrabook 4and the SpectreONE all-in-one desktop. From hybrid notebook-tablets and touch-sensitive machines to all-in-one powerhouses, these designs cross the spectrum – and make everyday computing easier to compute.

The HP ENVY x2: Best of both worlds
Cake – or cake? Now there’s no reason to choose. The HP ENVY x2 lets users have their proverbial cake and eat it, too, with an elegantly simple hybrid design that is both a notebook and a tablet. The ENVY x2 offers customers even more choices in an ultrathin package, with detachable screen that becomes a full-size tablet weighing only 1.5 pounds when it’s separated from the keyboard via a seamless magnetic latch.

ENVY Touchsmart Ultrabook 4: Simplicity refined  

The ENVY Touchsmart Ultrabook 4 brings the power of touch to on-the-go computing in a tough metal design that can handle planes, trains, automobiles, and more. The design is all about simplicity, with brushed black metal, simple HP logo, and silver trim on the outside. On the inside, brushed silver metal surrounds the keyboard.

With a 14-inch multi-touch HD display, the Touchsmart is a thin (less than an inch thick) and sleek machine that also delivers powerful performance with a third-generation Intel Core i3-3217U processor, HD graphics, a 14-inch diagonal HD screen with LED-backlit display, 2GB of system memory, and a 320GB hard drive.

SpectreONE: Good things come in one package

All-in-one PCs have been around for more than 10 years, but better processors, better technology and innovation in LED screens have upped the design quotient – and the SpectreONE is a perfect example of these design-worthy desktops.

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Buying Guide for Cell Phones

What you should know:
Cell Phone Types

Smartphones
At the top of today's handset pecking order is the smartphone. These devices typically have the most power and top-notch components such as processors, memory, screens, and connections to fast wireless data. By definition they run true mobile operating systems such as Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and Microsoft's Windows Phone.

Messaging or feature phones
Instead of popular mobile operating systems, these gadgets run proprietary software crafted by hardware manufacturers -- for example, Samsung or LG. Many feature phones tend to be made primarily for text messaging and e-mail, sporting full QWERTY physical keyboards.

Basic phones
There are plenty of people who have no interest in viewing full desktop-quality Web pages or running apps on their mobile device. Simply because, they just want a phone for making, well, phone calls. 

Screen size

Large screens (4.7 to 5.5 inches) 
Some gadgets such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (5.5 inches) and LG Intuition (5 inches) push the screen real estate envelope to new heights, almost reaching a tablet level of functionality and girth. Keep in mind, however, that while devices with larger screen offers a bigger view, they are also harder to manipulate in one hand and can be uncomfortable to hold for long periods when you're making a call.

Medium screens (4 to 4.5 inches) 
Phones in this middle category typically strive to balance the high degree of engagement and entertainment a larger display brings while still remaining practical. Motorola's Droid Razr M and Apple's iPhone 5 are good examples of this approach, offering large hi-resolution screens that users can grip with one hand and whose thumbs comfortably reach all portions of the display.

Small screens (under 4 inches) 
The swelling number of gargantuan smartphones hitting store shelves, compact cell phones are a shrinking segment of the mobile handset market. Some people still place portability highest on their list of phone features. Models like the HTC One V for example, are the most pocket-friendly, yet they manage to pack the hefty capability punch that Android can throw.

Processor

It provides the computing power to churn through tasks, like opening and running applications. A fast processor also has a big impact on overall performance, like how smoothly a phone handles flipping through menus and running home screens. Traditionally, clock speed, listed in GHz, has been the quick way to judge CPU prowess. 

Camera

Though you might think that more megapixels is better, that's not always the case. You can get sharper images from a 5-megapixel camera than from an 8-megapixel shooter so it's better to concentrate on other specs.

There are other factors to keep in mind, though, such as the quality of the lens, which could aid the sensor by exposing it to more light. The sensor itself might also offer a lower pixel count, but be more sensitive to illumination, resulting in better performance under low-light conditions.

Many phones ship with fancy image processors -- such as those from HTC and Nokia -- which promise high image quality plus the horsepower to drive the camera and auto focusing systems faster. 

Battery

Manufacturers have begun to recognize the critical importance of battery life and are squeezing greater capacity batteries into their phones. Typical phone batteries range from 1,700mAh capacities and go all the way up to 3,300mAh.
Manufacturers also list battery performance in terms of talk time, standby time, or by how many hours you can expect a device to perform tasks such as playing video and music.

Wireless carriers

Choosing a wireless carrier is perhaps the most difficult aspect of shopping for a cell phone. In many cases you don't have much of a choice since you're likely locked into a two-year contract and will pay a hefty early-termination fee if you cancel before your time is up. That said, when selecting a carrier, first on your list of criteria should be coverage. You'll want carrier with decent coverage in your home, at work, and all the places in between. 

Screen technologies

LCD
LCD screens have come a long way from the alarm clocks and digital wrist watches of the 1980s. Today's smartphone LCDs offer HD resolutions of 1,280x720 pixels or higher and in sizes of up to 4.7 inches. Traditional weakness of LCD technology has been its use of an external backlight for illumination. 

Retina
Apple uses what it calls Retina Displays in its latest iPhones. Essentially this is a clever marketing phrase to say the iPhone (both the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5) sport LCD screens with 326 pixels per inch . Of course as a way to describe screen quality, ppi isn't quite cut and dry. Samsung's Galaxy S III for example has a lower ppi of 306 but has a larger display and higher resolution (1,280x720, 4.8 inches).

AMOLED
Destined to replace LCD, active matrix organic light-emitting diode displays (AMOLED) use organic chemicals as the material to generate light. Much like neon light fixtures and plasma HDTV screens, AMOLED displays use OLEDs to create light when they're exposed to an electric current. Since they don't rely on backlights for illumination, AMOLED screens tend to have higher contrast and more-vibrant colors than LCDs.

Processors

Qualcomm Snapdragon
The current CPU smartphone king, at least for Android devices, is the Snapdragon family of processors. The 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 powers high-octane devices such asMotorola's Droid Razr Maxx HD, Sony Xperia TL, and the Samsung Galaxy S III. 

Apple A6
The A6 is Apple's latest wafer of processing silicon to grace the company's newest handset, the iPhone 5. So far all we know about the A6 is that Apple says it's twice as fast as the A5 chip that powered the iPhone 4S.

Samsung Exynos
The Exynos brand. Its most recent Exynos chip, the 1.5GHz quad-core Exynos, gives the Galaxy Note II its muscle and is one of the first phones to lean on four computing cores.

Operating system and software platform

iOS
Ever since the first iPhone, iOS has been the software powering Apple mobile devices. The current version, iOS 6, notably made waves when it dropped support for Google Maps in favor of Apple's own Map solution.

Android
Google's Android operating system has taken the lead both in terms of the number of products it powers and the number of individual users who rely on it. Android's freshest version, 4.2 Jelly Bean, only officially runs on the LG Nexus 4 but is sure to land on other phone models soon. 

Windows Phone
The company's upcoming Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system is the most compelling yet with its new support for HD screens, multicore processors, and NFC. 

BlackBerry
RIM, the makers of the once premier BlackBerry mobile communication devices, has been down on its luck lately. While many RIM owners in the U.S. have jumped ship and landed in either the Android or iPhone camp, the company hopes to reverse its fortunes with BlackBerry 10. BB10 is expected to provide a much improved interface, browsing, and application-friendly platform than RIMs aging BB7 products. 

Phone features

NFC
Short for near field communication, NFC is a technology that has found its was into most current smartphone. NFC enables fast data exchanges between devices over short distances, just by tapping handsets together. While NFC is behind solutions such as Google Wallet mobile payments and Android Beam, it's not clear if there is strong consumer demand yet for NFC. 

Quad-core processing
The CPU arms race once solely the domain of desktop and laptop computers has arrived to smartphones in earnest. First mobile processors with dual-core designs, or two dedicated processing centers on a single chip, will soon be eclipsed by silicon with four discrete cores.

Wireless charging
Wireless charging isn't a new ability. Toothbrushes and other household appliances have been able to perform this trick for years. It's been slow to catch on with phones, however, despite the greater need of constant power on the go. Hopefully the Nokia Lumia 920 will change things for the better. Not only is this Windows Phone 8 handset able to pair with accessories in a snap via Bluetooth aided by NFC, the gadget supports for inductive charging too. 

Bluetooth and hands-free audio
Bluetooth is changing with the times, though, supporting new gadgets such as wireless stereo headsets and fitness trackers like the Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One. Additionally, Bluetooth version 4 promises to greatly improve battery life in supporting wireless phone accessories.

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The HondaJet

Experience the excitement and challenge of boarding this HondaJet..

The Honda Aircraft Company has announced that its HA-420 HondaJet business jet is entering production.
HondaJet is the most advanced light business jet aircraft, with best-in-class advantages in performance, comfort, quality and efficiency. The HondaJet is the fastest, highest-flying, most quiet and most fuel efficient in its class. The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including a unique over-the-wing engine-mount configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag. This airframe design reduces cabin noise and ground-detected noise when overhead and allows for a more spacious cabin and greater cargo capacity. The HondaJet is powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines, and is equipped with the most advanced glass flight deck available in any light business jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation all-glass avionics system with a class-leading layout of three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers. The HondaJet is Honda's first-ever commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's reputation for superior performance, efficiency, and value.

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Sony Xperia™ P

What you should know.. 
This smartphone is proud to tell and show its brightest display. Like all phones in the Sony Xperia NXT series, it has a simple, strong design language. And Xperia P takes it one step further.
The 4″ Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine also includes Sony’s unique WhiteMagic™ technology, making the colours in your favourite clips and stills look as sharp and clear as if you were inside.

What it offers.. 
The outstanding combination of an ultra-bright screen and great power efficiency. Power efficient because WhiteMagic automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen to surrounding light – when the light is not so strong, Sony Xperia P uses less battery power.

The benefits. 
The Xperia P Android phone has Google Mobile Services built in. And with a 1Ghz dual core processor inside, you get super fast performance as you browse the web. 

Has a fast capture 8 megapixel camera.

Connect your Android smartphone to your TV and the TV launcher pops up automatically. Now use your phone to play, fast forward, or enjoy your favourite scene again. Or make yours music.
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The Grip Max for iPhone 5

You surely need to protect your phone, how?, check this out..

Protect your phone from damage and express your personality at the same time with the Grip Max iPhone 5 case. Its durable poly carbonate body features shockproof TPU edges and interior AirShock pockets that evenly disperse impact forces to keep your phone working great. Available in a range of colors, there's a Grip Max to suit every taste.
With the Grip Max, you won't have to sacrifice style for function. This case offers a full range of color options, and most styles feature a contrasting tone around the border for an extra pop of color.
The Grip Max is available in Blacktop/Blacktop, Gravel, Blacktop/Gravel, Whiteout/Civic Blue, Pink/Lilac, and Gravel/Civic Blue.
Part of the Grip series, the Grip Max is designed to be protective, easy to handle, and slender enough to slip in a purse or pocket. For protection without bulk, this case features AirShock pockets, micro air pockets in the inner lining engineered to cushion your device from impact while keeping the case as thin as possible.
The Grip Max is backed by a one-year warranty and can be yours at $34.99. If you are interested to have it, click the source below.

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The Belkin’s Wi-Fi NetCam

If you are looking for a wireless security camera, here it is..

The Belkin NetCam Wi-Fi Camera with Night Vision makes it easy to check in on your kids after school or watch your pet at play--right on your mobile device. The camera connects to your Wi-Fi router without the need of a computer.

Wide-angle video
Shows you more of the room so you know what’s really going on.

Easy mobile-device setup
Set up your camera from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device in minutes. No need for a computer.

Night Vision
Infrared lets you see clearly when there’s little to no light.

Mobile-device recording 
Save live video to your smartphone or tablet.

Email alerts
Enjoy peace of mind with movement-detection notifications.

Currently, the NetCam WiFi Camera is available through Belkin's website and Amazon.com for US$129.99, with other retailers set to receive it in the coming months as well.

Antenna Form Factor	Internal
Radio Frequency Band	802.11b/g/n
Interface Connector Type	RJ-45
Interface	10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet,
Codecs	MJPEG, JPEG for still images
Resolution	160x120, 320x240, 640x480
Frame Rate	Up to 30 frames
Still Image Capture	Support VGA and 0.3MP resolution. JPEG still Capture
Video Features	Adjust image size and quality. Flip and mirror image
Image Sensor	VGA 1/4" CMOS sensor
Lens	Focal length: 3.1mm, F2.6
View Angle	Horizontal: 64°, Vertical: 48°, Diagonal: 80°
IR Mode	Always on, Always off, Auto mode
Ambient Light Sensor	560nm luminance detector
Audio In	Built-in microphone, -38 dB ± 2dB
Audio Compression	G.711, PCM
Buttons	Reset Button
Switch	Setup Mode

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