As time passes, technology evolves. Previously, technology was only about function. But now, modern gadgets appear with newer features to satisfy the whims of everyday customers. Cell phones graduated from mere telephones to include cameras and then later they even sported videos and games. There seems to be no boundary for cell phones as they have become entertainment gizmos rather than telecommunication necessities.
But later on, the evolution was taken to another level. Today, technology is all about customization. Different colors are now introduced along with different designs. This allows the customer to alter the look of their gadgets to fit their personality. Thus, the term fashion electronics has been born.
By definition, fashion electronics specifically pertains to the fusion of technology with fashion. Of course, the features of a particular electronic device always matter but the fashionable characteristics are equally important. People now look at gadgets not only on how they can use them but also on how this particular gadget can fit their lifestyle and personality.
The downside, however, is that fashion electronics can be a bit expensive. Some are made of real Swarovski crystals while others may be encrusted with real diamonds. The less expensive ones may be accented with color and details but they will always be more expensive than the ordinary electronic device. But it is a worthy investment. After all, you are not only getting the function but the customization feature of the product as well.
So if you like fashion and technology, fashion electronics may be the solution for you. It will mix your favorite technological gadgets with your favorite fashion colors and details. Gadgets will not remain as mere gadgets anymore. Now they will also be a trendy fashion accessory.
But finding the trendiest gadgets may take some time to do. The most fashionable electronics are not only rare, they are expensive as well. But someone has to spend on finding that perfect gadget. After all, when you find that gadget that serves your needs and express your personality at the same time, you have already found a rare gem which you can keep for the rest of your life.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Electronics Recycling
Society's technological advancements have grown significantly over the years. Electronics devices such as telephones, cell phones, radios, CD and DVD players, televisions, and computers are products that are used in every household. These items are just a few of the many electronic devices that can cause serious environmental damage due to their toxic components. Electronics that are in need of disposal are referred to as e-waste, or electronic waste. Because of the advancement of electronic products, there has been a growing concern about the hazards of electronic waste. Some of these concerns include: improper disposal of toxic materials, health and safety concerns for people disposing of these items, as well as dangers to the soil and water supply. For instance, electronics are made using a considerable amount of toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, aluminum, zinc, copper, and plastics which can all leak poisonous material in the ground and water. These environmental concerns have resulted in the establishment of electronic recycling facilities and industries who take old electronics such as computers for the purpose of recycling and safe disposal.
Electronics containing materials such as metals, plastic, are valuable to the recycling companies. Disposing of electronics through a recycling company will result in fewer electronic devices going into landfills and lower carbon emissions.
Recovering Raw Materials: Recycling electronics involves recovering raw materials from the electronic equipment. Materials such as steel, copper, wires, aluminum, brass, plastics, glass,etc., are extracted and sold to smelters so they can create raw materials. Depending on the type of metal being extracted, they can be processed and used in products required by such businesses as the steel, construction and cement industry. Plastics and wood can be used as fuel to provide heat to industrial furnaces which converts to steam. Metals such as copper are sold to metal refineries.
Plastics: Plastics from such items as computers, computer mice, and keyboards, are sent through shredding processes and machine sorted. They are then sent to other recyclers for further processing.
Larger Electronics: Items such as televisions and computer monitors are dismantled by hand. The leaded glass cathode ray tubes are removed and disposed of safely. Plastics, copper, and circuit boards are removed, separated, and processed.
Hazardous Items: Toxic items are removed from electronic devices and disposed of safely. Toxic substance can include leaded glass, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries (i.e.alkaline, lead acid, cell batteries) mercury in lamps and switches, parts containing polychlorinated biphenyls, as well as ink and toner cartridges. The remaining non toxic materials are processed and the recyclable materials are recovered. The materials are shredded and separated according to type. For instance, they can be divided into such materials as steel, copper, aluminum, and plastic.
Refurbished Electronics: There are now many companies that acquire used computers, repair and update them, and resell them at a much lower price. This is a great way to keep electronics out of landfills and make technology more affordable.
Donate Your Computer: If you are getting rid of your old computer because of a recent upgrade, consider donating it to charity. Many schools and non profit organisations are in need of computers. There are companies and businesses that will take your computer, refurbish it, and donate it to a needy cause. Make sure your computer is wiped clean of all information before donating it. Donating your computer helps the community and the environment.
We are fast becoming a technology dependent society. When it comes to protecting and conserving our environment, we have to adapt and change our technological practices to ensure a sustainable future. Recycling electronics is a great way help the planet.
Electronics containing materials such as metals, plastic, are valuable to the recycling companies. Disposing of electronics through a recycling company will result in fewer electronic devices going into landfills and lower carbon emissions.
Recovering Raw Materials: Recycling electronics involves recovering raw materials from the electronic equipment. Materials such as steel, copper, wires, aluminum, brass, plastics, glass,etc., are extracted and sold to smelters so they can create raw materials. Depending on the type of metal being extracted, they can be processed and used in products required by such businesses as the steel, construction and cement industry. Plastics and wood can be used as fuel to provide heat to industrial furnaces which converts to steam. Metals such as copper are sold to metal refineries.
Plastics: Plastics from such items as computers, computer mice, and keyboards, are sent through shredding processes and machine sorted. They are then sent to other recyclers for further processing.
Larger Electronics: Items such as televisions and computer monitors are dismantled by hand. The leaded glass cathode ray tubes are removed and disposed of safely. Plastics, copper, and circuit boards are removed, separated, and processed.
Hazardous Items: Toxic items are removed from electronic devices and disposed of safely. Toxic substance can include leaded glass, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries (i.e.alkaline, lead acid, cell batteries) mercury in lamps and switches, parts containing polychlorinated biphenyls, as well as ink and toner cartridges. The remaining non toxic materials are processed and the recyclable materials are recovered. The materials are shredded and separated according to type. For instance, they can be divided into such materials as steel, copper, aluminum, and plastic.
Refurbished Electronics: There are now many companies that acquire used computers, repair and update them, and resell them at a much lower price. This is a great way to keep electronics out of landfills and make technology more affordable.
Donate Your Computer: If you are getting rid of your old computer because of a recent upgrade, consider donating it to charity. Many schools and non profit organisations are in need of computers. There are companies and businesses that will take your computer, refurbish it, and donate it to a needy cause. Make sure your computer is wiped clean of all information before donating it. Donating your computer helps the community and the environment.
We are fast becoming a technology dependent society. When it comes to protecting and conserving our environment, we have to adapt and change our technological practices to ensure a sustainable future. Recycling electronics is a great way help the planet.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Computer- the Human Innovation
Computer is a machine that manipulates records according to a list of instructions. The first procedure that resemble recent computers date to the mid-20th century (around 1940 - 1945), although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, overwhelming as much command as several hundred modern personal computers. Modern computers are based on tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions of times more competent while occupying a fraction of the space. Today, simple computers may be made small enough to fit into a wristwatch and be powered from a watch battery. Personal computers, in various forms, are icons of the Information Age and are what most populace think of as "a computer"; however, the most common form of computer in use today is the entrenched computer. Embedded computers are small, simple devices that are used to manage other devices — for example, they may be found in machines ranging from fighter jet to industrial robots, digital cameras, and children's toys.
The capacity to store and implement lists of instructions called programs makes computers extremely multitalented and distinguishes them from calculators. The cathedral–Turing hypothesis is a mathematical statement of this versatility: any computer with a certain minimum capability is, in principle, capable of performing the same responsibilities that any other computer can perform. Therefore, computers with capability and complexity ranging from that of a personal digital assistant to a supercomputer are all able to perform the same computational tasks given enough time and storeroom capacity.
It is difficult to identify any one device as the earliest computer, partly because the term "computer" has been subject to varying interpretations over time. Originally, the term "computer" referred to a person who performed mathematical calculations (a human computer), often with the aid of a mechanical calculating tool.
The capacity to store and implement lists of instructions called programs makes computers extremely multitalented and distinguishes them from calculators. The cathedral–Turing hypothesis is a mathematical statement of this versatility: any computer with a certain minimum capability is, in principle, capable of performing the same responsibilities that any other computer can perform. Therefore, computers with capability and complexity ranging from that of a personal digital assistant to a supercomputer are all able to perform the same computational tasks given enough time and storeroom capacity.
It is difficult to identify any one device as the earliest computer, partly because the term "computer" has been subject to varying interpretations over time. Originally, the term "computer" referred to a person who performed mathematical calculations (a human computer), often with the aid of a mechanical calculating tool.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Electronics Recycling
Society's technological advancements have grown significantly over the years. Electronics devices such as telephones, cell phones, radios, CD and DVD players, televisions, and computers are products that are used in every household. These items are just a few of the many electronic devices that can cause serious environmental damage due to their toxic components. Electronics that are in need of disposal are referred to as e-waste, or electronic waste. Because of the advancement of electronic products, there has been a growing concern about the hazards of electronic waste. Some of these concerns include: improper disposal of toxic materials, health and safety concerns for people disposing of these items, as well as dangers to the soil and water supply. For instance, electronics are made using a considerable amount of toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, aluminum, zinc, copper, and plastics which can all leak poisonous material in the ground and water. These environmental concerns have resulted in the establishment of electronic recycling facilities and industries who take old electronics such as computers for the purpose of recycling and safe disposal.
Electronics containing materials such as metals, plastic, are valuable to the recycling companies. Disposing of electronics through a recycling company will result in fewer electronic devices going into landfills and lower carbon emissions.
Recovering Raw Materials: Recycling electronics involves recovering raw materials from the electronic equipment. Materials such as steel, copper, wires, aluminum, brass, plastics, glass,etc., are extracted and sold to smelters so they can create raw materials. Depending on the type of metal being extracted, they can be processed and used in products required by such businesses as the steel, construction and cement industry. Plastics and wood can be used as fuel to provide heat to industrial furnaces which converts to steam. Metals such as copper are sold to metal refineries.
Plastics: Plastics from such items as computers, computer mice, and keyboards, are sent through shredding processes and machine sorted. They are then sent to other recyclers for further processing.
Larger Electronics: Items such as televisions and computer monitors are dismantled by hand. The leaded glass cathode ray tubes are removed and disposed of safely. Plastics, copper, and circuit boards are removed, separated, and processed.
Hazardous Items: Toxic items are removed from electronic devices and disposed of safely. Toxic substance can include leaded glass, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries (i.e.alkaline, lead acid, cell batteries) mercury in lamps and switches, parts containing polychlorinated biphenyls, as well as ink and toner cartridges. The remaining non toxic materials are processed and the recyclable materials are recovered. The materials are shredded and separated according to type. For instance, they can be divided into such materials as steel, copper, aluminum, and plastic.
Refurbished Electronics: There are now many companies that acquire used computers, repair and update them, and resell them at a much lower price. This is a great way to keep electronics out of landfills and make technology more affordable.
Donate Your Computer: If you are getting rid of your old computer because of a recent upgrade, consider donating it to charity. Many schools and non profit organisations are in need of computers. There are companies and businesses that will take your computer, refurbish it, and donate it to a needy cause. Make sure your computer is wiped clean of all information before donating it. Donating your computer helps the community and the environment.
We are fast becoming a technology dependent society. When it comes to protecting and conserving our environment, we have to adapt and change our technological practices to ensure a sustainable future. Recycling electronics is a great way help the planet.
Electronics containing materials such as metals, plastic, are valuable to the recycling companies. Disposing of electronics through a recycling company will result in fewer electronic devices going into landfills and lower carbon emissions.
Recovering Raw Materials: Recycling electronics involves recovering raw materials from the electronic equipment. Materials such as steel, copper, wires, aluminum, brass, plastics, glass,etc., are extracted and sold to smelters so they can create raw materials. Depending on the type of metal being extracted, they can be processed and used in products required by such businesses as the steel, construction and cement industry. Plastics and wood can be used as fuel to provide heat to industrial furnaces which converts to steam. Metals such as copper are sold to metal refineries.
Plastics: Plastics from such items as computers, computer mice, and keyboards, are sent through shredding processes and machine sorted. They are then sent to other recyclers for further processing.
Larger Electronics: Items such as televisions and computer monitors are dismantled by hand. The leaded glass cathode ray tubes are removed and disposed of safely. Plastics, copper, and circuit boards are removed, separated, and processed.
Hazardous Items: Toxic items are removed from electronic devices and disposed of safely. Toxic substance can include leaded glass, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries (i.e.alkaline, lead acid, cell batteries) mercury in lamps and switches, parts containing polychlorinated biphenyls, as well as ink and toner cartridges. The remaining non toxic materials are processed and the recyclable materials are recovered. The materials are shredded and separated according to type. For instance, they can be divided into such materials as steel, copper, aluminum, and plastic.
Refurbished Electronics: There are now many companies that acquire used computers, repair and update them, and resell them at a much lower price. This is a great way to keep electronics out of landfills and make technology more affordable.
Donate Your Computer: If you are getting rid of your old computer because of a recent upgrade, consider donating it to charity. Many schools and non profit organisations are in need of computers. There are companies and businesses that will take your computer, refurbish it, and donate it to a needy cause. Make sure your computer is wiped clean of all information before donating it. Donating your computer helps the community and the environment.
We are fast becoming a technology dependent society. When it comes to protecting and conserving our environment, we have to adapt and change our technological practices to ensure a sustainable future. Recycling electronics is a great way help the planet.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
A Short History of the Modern Computer
First programmable computer
The Z1 originally created by Germany's Konrad Zuse in his parents living room in 1936 to 1938 is considered to be the first electrical binary programmable computer
The first digital computer
Short for Atanasoff-Berry Computer, the ABC started being developed by Professor John Vincent Atanasoff and graduate student Cliff Berry in 1937 and continued to be developed until 1942 at the Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). On October 19, 1973, US Federal Judge Earl R. Larson signed his decision that the ENIAC patent by Eckert and Mauchly was invalid and named Atanasoff the inventor of the electronic digital computer.
The ENIAC was invented by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania and began construction in 1943 and was not completed until 1946. It occupied about 1,800 square feet and used about 18,000 vacuum tubes, weighing almost 50 tons. Although the Judge ruled that the ABC computer was the first digital computer many still consider the ENIAC to be the first digital computer.
Because of the Judge ruling and because the case was never appealed like most we consider the ABC to be the first digital computer. However, because the ABC was never fully functional we consider the first functional digital computer to be the ENIAC.
The first stored program computer
The early British computer known as the EDSAC is considered to be the first stored program electronic computer. The computer performed its first calculation on May 6, 1949 and was the computer that ran the first graphical computer game
The first personal computer
In 1975 Ed Roberts coined the term personal computer when he introduced the Altair 8800. Although the first personal computer is considered to be the Kenback-1, which was first introduced for $750 in 1971. The computer relied on a series of switches for inputting data and output data by turning on and off a series of lights.
The Micral is considered the be the first commercial non-assembly computer. The computer used the Intel 8008 processor and sold for $1,750 in 1973.
The first workstation
Although never sold the first workstation is considered to be the Xerox Alto, introduced in 1974. The computer was revolutionary for its time and included a fully functional computer, display, and mouse. The computer operated like many computers today utilizing windows, menus and icons as an interface to its operating system.
The first PC (IBM compatible) computer
In 1953 IBM shipped its first electric computer, the 701. Later IBM introduced its first personal computer called the "IBM PC" in 1981. The computer was code named and still sometimes referred to as the "Acorn" and had a 8088 processor, 16 KB of memory, which was expandable to 256 and utilizing MS-DOS.
The first PC clone
The first PC clone was developed by Compaq, the "Compaq Portable" was release in March 1983 and was 100% compatible with IBM computers and software that ran on IBM computers.
The Z1 originally created by Germany's Konrad Zuse in his parents living room in 1936 to 1938 is considered to be the first electrical binary programmable computer
The first digital computer
Short for Atanasoff-Berry Computer, the ABC started being developed by Professor John Vincent Atanasoff and graduate student Cliff Berry in 1937 and continued to be developed until 1942 at the Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). On October 19, 1973, US Federal Judge Earl R. Larson signed his decision that the ENIAC patent by Eckert and Mauchly was invalid and named Atanasoff the inventor of the electronic digital computer.
The ENIAC was invented by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania and began construction in 1943 and was not completed until 1946. It occupied about 1,800 square feet and used about 18,000 vacuum tubes, weighing almost 50 tons. Although the Judge ruled that the ABC computer was the first digital computer many still consider the ENIAC to be the first digital computer.
Because of the Judge ruling and because the case was never appealed like most we consider the ABC to be the first digital computer. However, because the ABC was never fully functional we consider the first functional digital computer to be the ENIAC.
The first stored program computer
The early British computer known as the EDSAC is considered to be the first stored program electronic computer. The computer performed its first calculation on May 6, 1949 and was the computer that ran the first graphical computer game
The first personal computer
In 1975 Ed Roberts coined the term personal computer when he introduced the Altair 8800. Although the first personal computer is considered to be the Kenback-1, which was first introduced for $750 in 1971. The computer relied on a series of switches for inputting data and output data by turning on and off a series of lights.
The Micral is considered the be the first commercial non-assembly computer. The computer used the Intel 8008 processor and sold for $1,750 in 1973.
The first workstation
Although never sold the first workstation is considered to be the Xerox Alto, introduced in 1974. The computer was revolutionary for its time and included a fully functional computer, display, and mouse. The computer operated like many computers today utilizing windows, menus and icons as an interface to its operating system.
The first PC (IBM compatible) computer
In 1953 IBM shipped its first electric computer, the 701. Later IBM introduced its first personal computer called the "IBM PC" in 1981. The computer was code named and still sometimes referred to as the "Acorn" and had a 8088 processor, 16 KB of memory, which was expandable to 256 and utilizing MS-DOS.
The first PC clone
The first PC clone was developed by Compaq, the "Compaq Portable" was release in March 1983 and was 100% compatible with IBM computers and software that ran on IBM computers.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
IT and Process Manufacturing
A question that is being asked increasingly frequently at industry conferences throughout the World, where users and vendors of information technology systems congregate is: "What is the buzz around process manufacturing information technology?" The answer being given by those in the know is that process manufacturing information technology (IT) enables the outsourcing of a manufacturing plant's production processes?
The role of IT and plant strategies as antecedents of process manufacturing as well as the evaluation of production methods and planning of IT investments against plant cost and quality.
Research has shown that production plants that have placed a greater emphasis on Process Manufacturing IT investments are more likely to outsource their production processes. In addition the fact that IT investments and production outsourcing are associated with lower plant cost of goods sold and higher product quality improvement provides an additional and very positive feature.
While some of the early declaimers of the positive aspects of Process Manufacturing IT considered it a meaningless process, in time the positive aspects of working in partnership with major system vendors to hook up plant operations to the front office has proven to bring tremendous results as far as plant efficiency is concerned.
For process manufacturers, a well-chosen and integrated IT system can:
reduce order-through-delivery time,
track products through production,
and increase ROI by reducing cycle times and improving inventory management.
In the process manufacturing industries today, there is much in-house or implementer-provided product integration and many manufacturers are faced with multiple EBA systems, UN -integrated and sometimes incompatible.
The single most important criteria for process manufacturers are the provision of very specific process-related features even at the expense of total ERP integration. The market is growing; especially mid-sized companies in need of advanced, industry- and process-specific IT solutions to gain a competitive stance. These manufacturers need to leave homegrown solutions behind and it is a challenge to find a process-specific, integrated solution to replace them. Other systems which can interact with Process Manufacturing IT include SCADA, as well as human-machine interface. In addition a distributed control system can also be brought into play in order to enable communication within operating systems.
The myth that Process Manufacturing is an extremely technology sensitive process is one that is being increasingly shattered by many of the process manufacturing analysts, emphasizing the fact that human resources continue to play an important aspect in process manufacturing.
The role of IT and plant strategies as antecedents of process manufacturing as well as the evaluation of production methods and planning of IT investments against plant cost and quality.
Research has shown that production plants that have placed a greater emphasis on Process Manufacturing IT investments are more likely to outsource their production processes. In addition the fact that IT investments and production outsourcing are associated with lower plant cost of goods sold and higher product quality improvement provides an additional and very positive feature.
While some of the early declaimers of the positive aspects of Process Manufacturing IT considered it a meaningless process, in time the positive aspects of working in partnership with major system vendors to hook up plant operations to the front office has proven to bring tremendous results as far as plant efficiency is concerned.
For process manufacturers, a well-chosen and integrated IT system can:
reduce order-through-delivery time,
track products through production,
and increase ROI by reducing cycle times and improving inventory management.
In the process manufacturing industries today, there is much in-house or implementer-provided product integration and many manufacturers are faced with multiple EBA systems, UN -integrated and sometimes incompatible.
The single most important criteria for process manufacturers are the provision of very specific process-related features even at the expense of total ERP integration. The market is growing; especially mid-sized companies in need of advanced, industry- and process-specific IT solutions to gain a competitive stance. These manufacturers need to leave homegrown solutions behind and it is a challenge to find a process-specific, integrated solution to replace them. Other systems which can interact with Process Manufacturing IT include SCADA, as well as human-machine interface. In addition a distributed control system can also be brought into play in order to enable communication within operating systems.
The myth that Process Manufacturing is an extremely technology sensitive process is one that is being increasingly shattered by many of the process manufacturing analysts, emphasizing the fact that human resources continue to play an important aspect in process manufacturing.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Growing Need for Computer Financing
Computers and Information Technologies are as ubiquitous in our lives today as the air we breathe. Computers have led to a third information revolution taking its place alongside agricultural and industrial revolutions. We see computers everywhere, in Desktop PC's, PDA's, cars, washing machines, ATM's - everywhere. The resulting multiplication of humankind's intellectual strength has affected our daily lives and also changed the way in which we search for new knowledge and resources. At a steady rate of around 11%, the last decade has seen an unprecedented boom in the computer industry - and nearly everyone is being affected by the phenomenon. This unprecedented growth rate has led to amazing technological progress since the inception of electronic computing in late 1940's. By way of comparison, had the transport industry kept pace with the computer industry, today we could travel from coast to coast in about few seconds for roughly few pennies. Of course in almost any case, growth can lead to growing pains. In the case of the computer industry, the expectation that nearly everyone has a computer leads to the need for nearly everyone to own a computer.
The Internet as a Computer Sales Driver
The advent of the internet has certainly spurred on the success of the computer industry. The increase in the number of internet users worldwide has grown from 274 million in 1999 to 605 million in 2002 with a staggering growth of 119 percent. In the US alone, the number of Internet users has increased by 53 million (16 percent) with a penetration of 52 percent. The percentage of total population in the world with internet access has increased from 7 percent 1999 to 9 percent in 2002.
Explosive Growth In Computer System Sales
During the past 5-6 years, there has been explosive growth in the number of PC buyers - not only in developed countries like the United States and Europe but also in the Asia Pacific and other regions of the world. In fact, the Chinese computer industry grew a whopping 38 percent in 2004 almost dwarfing our growth rates of the United States , which has been 35.2 percent over the period of 1990-2000. Worldwide growth in the sales of Personal Computers has increased from 394 million in 1999 to 550 million in 2002. Total numbers of PC's in US are 178 million which accounts for 62 percent penetration in US households. As an example, in the United States 625 people have PC per 1000 inhabitants. This high ratio is in contrast to the percentage of the total world population where only 9% of people have a personal computer. However this has been a radical increase from 1999 when only 5 percent of the world population had personal computers. Because of this explosive growth, the market competitors, in anticipation to tap this highly growing market are keeping their prices at rock bottom and producing in huge volumes thus effectively maintaining their profit levels despite of low margins.
Computer Financing to the Rescue
While this unparalleled growth is a benefit, there are unintended consequences. One unexpected effect of this explosion in technology is that with the expansion of the availability of computers, the individual need for a computer system is also increased. In a world where it is assumed that everyone has access to a computer and an internet connection, it is becoming increasing difficult to succeed without these resources. As this need increases and computer prices decrease, the only missing component is a catalyst to push computer ownership to the "tipping point". Enter computer financing; now with very little cash and low monthly payments, many individuals can purchase a very powerful computer system and level the playing field for themselves in the workforce. With this increasing demand for cheap computers that are actually cutting-edge high-performance machines, a computer loan can bridge the gap between needing and having a computer. Companies like My Computer Club offer computer financing for those with bad credit thus enabling those who would normally not be able to purchase a computer to have a powerful computer system.
The Internet as a Computer Sales Driver
The advent of the internet has certainly spurred on the success of the computer industry. The increase in the number of internet users worldwide has grown from 274 million in 1999 to 605 million in 2002 with a staggering growth of 119 percent. In the US alone, the number of Internet users has increased by 53 million (16 percent) with a penetration of 52 percent. The percentage of total population in the world with internet access has increased from 7 percent 1999 to 9 percent in 2002.
Explosive Growth In Computer System Sales
During the past 5-6 years, there has been explosive growth in the number of PC buyers - not only in developed countries like the United States and Europe but also in the Asia Pacific and other regions of the world. In fact, the Chinese computer industry grew a whopping 38 percent in 2004 almost dwarfing our growth rates of the United States , which has been 35.2 percent over the period of 1990-2000. Worldwide growth in the sales of Personal Computers has increased from 394 million in 1999 to 550 million in 2002. Total numbers of PC's in US are 178 million which accounts for 62 percent penetration in US households. As an example, in the United States 625 people have PC per 1000 inhabitants. This high ratio is in contrast to the percentage of the total world population where only 9% of people have a personal computer. However this has been a radical increase from 1999 when only 5 percent of the world population had personal computers. Because of this explosive growth, the market competitors, in anticipation to tap this highly growing market are keeping their prices at rock bottom and producing in huge volumes thus effectively maintaining their profit levels despite of low margins.
Computer Financing to the Rescue
While this unparalleled growth is a benefit, there are unintended consequences. One unexpected effect of this explosion in technology is that with the expansion of the availability of computers, the individual need for a computer system is also increased. In a world where it is assumed that everyone has access to a computer and an internet connection, it is becoming increasing difficult to succeed without these resources. As this need increases and computer prices decrease, the only missing component is a catalyst to push computer ownership to the "tipping point". Enter computer financing; now with very little cash and low monthly payments, many individuals can purchase a very powerful computer system and level the playing field for themselves in the workforce. With this increasing demand for cheap computers that are actually cutting-edge high-performance machines, a computer loan can bridge the gap between needing and having a computer. Companies like My Computer Club offer computer financing for those with bad credit thus enabling those who would normally not be able to purchase a computer to have a powerful computer system.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Deal With Windows Error Messages
It is very common that many computer users have encountered and faced the problem which Windows error messages pop up repeatedly. It must lead to programs not to respond and the PC to slow down or freeze. It is more dangerous when you are operating your pc.
You can image that when you are either installing or uninstalling a program or hardware when windows errors occur and then changes occur in your windows registry that may not always be accurately reflected, thus creating numerous unused applications, incomplete commands, and broken drives. As we all know that windows registry is a very important database in which all programs that you use, including Windows itself, store an enormous volume of data.
Essentially, it represents your PC's unique configuration. So whenever you make a change to the control panel settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected in the registry. In effect, windows registry monitors the way your entire system behaves, and unless you keep this registry clean and error-free, you will not get away from windows error messages. When you install and uninstall software, for example, you may make a change in your registry and even a very little registry change may lead to registry mangle.
So it is pretty obvious that without a clean and efficient registry, your windows operating system is vulnerable to corruption and crashing.
Therefore, you need to take corrective measures to optimize the performance of your PC by cleaning your windows registry.
The best way is to use a good Registry Cleaner to scan and fix your registry periodically. Of course,you can use regedit to clean your registry manually. But it is not suitable for most pc users. This is because only a technologically proficient person can manually edit the registry. It is a delicate and time-consuming process, and amateurs run the risk of permanently damaging their systems by trying to manually clean their windows registry.
You can image that when you are either installing or uninstalling a program or hardware when windows errors occur and then changes occur in your windows registry that may not always be accurately reflected, thus creating numerous unused applications, incomplete commands, and broken drives. As we all know that windows registry is a very important database in which all programs that you use, including Windows itself, store an enormous volume of data.
Essentially, it represents your PC's unique configuration. So whenever you make a change to the control panel settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected in the registry. In effect, windows registry monitors the way your entire system behaves, and unless you keep this registry clean and error-free, you will not get away from windows error messages. When you install and uninstall software, for example, you may make a change in your registry and even a very little registry change may lead to registry mangle.
So it is pretty obvious that without a clean and efficient registry, your windows operating system is vulnerable to corruption and crashing.
Therefore, you need to take corrective measures to optimize the performance of your PC by cleaning your windows registry.
The best way is to use a good Registry Cleaner to scan and fix your registry periodically. Of course,you can use regedit to clean your registry manually. But it is not suitable for most pc users. This is because only a technologically proficient person can manually edit the registry. It is a delicate and time-consuming process, and amateurs run the risk of permanently damaging their systems by trying to manually clean their windows registry.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Vizio Electronics a Cut Above the Rest
Almost everyone across the globe seems to know how great a product that Vizio provides its customers. They endeavor to give the consumer the gratifying experience they deserve when plunking down their hard earned money on a brands product. The Vizio plasma television rocks. The contrast value used for Vizio plasma big screen has so much depth and richness in its color that you may have to touch the screen to remind yourself that it isn't real.
But if plasma TV isn't what you are looking for, then there is still no reason to be disappointed. Vizio also manufactures the thin, flat LCD screens for those that prefer a lighter easier to manage television. It may also be the way to go if your house is always lit for whatever reason. The LCD screen provides you with reflective resistant screens so you don't have to have your house dark as night before watching your television shows or movie of the week.
Mayhap you will perceive that the best thing about Vizio electronics is the pricing standard. You get brand name quality not price. You can get your favorite Vizio television and not break the bank to do it, nor do you have to worry if it will be as high tech as your players need it to be. You know it will and you can be sure that it is worth every penny to have the best even if it means spending more than you had originally intended because you know you have excellent quality that will stand the test of time. If you are on the market for a TV now is the time to purchase your Vizio. Your home theatre system has never looked this good.
But if plasma TV isn't what you are looking for, then there is still no reason to be disappointed. Vizio also manufactures the thin, flat LCD screens for those that prefer a lighter easier to manage television. It may also be the way to go if your house is always lit for whatever reason. The LCD screen provides you with reflective resistant screens so you don't have to have your house dark as night before watching your television shows or movie of the week.
Mayhap you will perceive that the best thing about Vizio electronics is the pricing standard. You get brand name quality not price. You can get your favorite Vizio television and not break the bank to do it, nor do you have to worry if it will be as high tech as your players need it to be. You know it will and you can be sure that it is worth every penny to have the best even if it means spending more than you had originally intended because you know you have excellent quality that will stand the test of time. If you are on the market for a TV now is the time to purchase your Vizio. Your home theatre system has never looked this good.
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