Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Acknowledgements
Previous month’s poll question winner is “a happy family” which gathers a total vote of 50% from the readers. Congratulations!
"January 2010: Breaking Walls toward the Future" is the theme for this month’s issue. Since this is the first month of the year, we want to excite you about them newest, latest, coolest and hottest gadgets, trends, and devices that might capture your interests throughout the year. Dear readers hold your breath as we take you to another spectacular journey for this month and be inspired of the different posts in this issue, and together let us break the walls that cover our imaginations toward the future.
In behalf of the writers of this month’s issue, I would like to give my deepest and warmest appreciation to the works of the previous month’s genius writers of this blog namely: Josephine Q. Figuracion (leader), Peter Pyke Cabading, Fernando Yray and Tonie Ann Signar. Well done guys!
This 5th issue of the SWU-CCS Order of the Lemon Microchip would not be made possible without the help of the Almighty God who gave us the knowledge that we need in making and searching the articles for this issue and also to the brilliant writers of this month namely:Neil D. Ramoneda (leader), Meryan Grace Bibar, and Warren Heludo. Kudos!
- Neil D. Ramoneda
What's Hot ?
1. Asus Eee PC T101H
After the successful implementation of a touchscreen in a netbook of 8.9 inch size with T91, Asus is going to launch a 10.1 inch resistive touchscreen netbook with 1024X600 pixel resolution, 1.33 GHz Atom Z520 Processor, a max 2GB RAM. It will include
Wireless options such as WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 3G module with GPS and digital TV. Waiting to get hands on this device as soon as it launches this fall.
2. CrunchPad
It is some kind of tablet computer cum color ebook reader. It will have 4GB of storage, WiFi, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, a USB Port, built-in 3G connectivity, 2.6lbs weight. It is expected to be available this fall at a price tag near $400.
3. Microsoft Zune HD
We have already furnished you about the details of the device which will be launched
this fall. It has a 3 inch capacitive touchscreen with multitouch facilities and 480 X 272 pixels resolution with nice internet browser and HD Radio capability.
4. Apple’s Touchscreen Netbook
Though it is much of a rumor till now but we are sort of confident that Apple is going to launch a 9.7 inch touchscreen netbook this fall. It will be priced at $700 or $800 range filling up the gap between $300 high end iPod touch and low end $1000 Macbook. This is why it will not be in direct competition with Asus or Acer but a specific new category of tablet netbook PCs.
5. LG OLED TV
LG is going to launch a 15 inch OLED TV this fall. The 15 inch size may not sound that big but its closest competitor would be the Sony XEL-1 which is even smaller at 11 inches. It will have a 1366 X 768 pixels resolution and 30,000 hour life and a whopping 1,000,000: 1 contrast ratio. We don’t know the pricing yet but it won’t be cheap definitely. We are expecting a price tag around $3000.
6. Acer 3D Aspire
Acer will launch a new 3D laptop in its Aspire lineup with a 15.6 inch screen. After
wearing 3D stereoscopic glasses you can view the 3D effects and you can get more immerse to the games or movies that has 3D effect. There will be some software installed on the Aspire 3D that will allow taking a regular 2D image and convert it to 3D. As we know, it will have Windows 7 pre-installed and will be available this fall.
7. Sony PSP Go
This gaming device will be available this fall with a UMD less slider with 16GB internal flash memory. We are eagerly waiting to get our hands on this device.
For more information about these gadgets just visit to: http://gadgetophilia.com/7-awesome-upcoming-gadgets-this-fall/ where the above-featured gadgets are found.
After the successful implementation of a touchscreen in a netbook of 8.9 inch size with T91, Asus is going to launch a 10.1 inch resistive touchscreen netbook with 1024X600 pixel resolution, 1.33 GHz Atom Z520 Processor, a max 2GB RAM. It will include
Wireless options such as WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 3G module with GPS and digital TV. Waiting to get hands on this device as soon as it launches this fall.
2. CrunchPad
It is some kind of tablet computer cum color ebook reader. It will have 4GB of storage, WiFi, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, a USB Port, built-in 3G connectivity, 2.6lbs weight. It is expected to be available this fall at a price tag near $400.
3. Microsoft Zune HD
We have already furnished you about the details of the device which will be launched
this fall. It has a 3 inch capacitive touchscreen with multitouch facilities and 480 X 272 pixels resolution with nice internet browser and HD Radio capability.
4. Apple’s Touchscreen Netbook
Though it is much of a rumor till now but we are sort of confident that Apple is going to launch a 9.7 inch touchscreen netbook this fall. It will be priced at $700 or $800 range filling up the gap between $300 high end iPod touch and low end $1000 Macbook. This is why it will not be in direct competition with Asus or Acer but a specific new category of tablet netbook PCs.
5. LG OLED TV
LG is going to launch a 15 inch OLED TV this fall. The 15 inch size may not sound that big but its closest competitor would be the Sony XEL-1 which is even smaller at 11 inches. It will have a 1366 X 768 pixels resolution and 30,000 hour life and a whopping 1,000,000: 1 contrast ratio. We don’t know the pricing yet but it won’t be cheap definitely. We are expecting a price tag around $3000.
6. Acer 3D Aspire
Acer will launch a new 3D laptop in its Aspire lineup with a 15.6 inch screen. After
wearing 3D stereoscopic glasses you can view the 3D effects and you can get more immerse to the games or movies that has 3D effect. There will be some software installed on the Aspire 3D that will allow taking a regular 2D image and convert it to 3D. As we know, it will have Windows 7 pre-installed and will be available this fall.
7. Sony PSP Go
This gaming device will be available this fall with a UMD less slider with 16GB internal flash memory. We are eagerly waiting to get our hands on this device.
For more information about these gadgets just visit to: http://gadgetophilia.com/7-awesome-upcoming-gadgets-this-fall/ where the above-featured gadgets are found.
-Neil D. Ramoneda
Random Thoughts of the Month
Many old people no longer believe in the saying “First impression lasts”. For them, it is already in-effective but to us, students, it will not be.
In taking the course that we like, we cannot escape from the fact that there are difficult subjects we are going to face. On the first day of the class we can easily discern that a particular subject is difficult and will think that it will never become easy until the end. There will be moments that we want to stop from schooling because of what we believe in.
I am a student taking up Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I cannot deny the fact that I am just a beginner in this field and unaware of using computers but because I want to learn something, I persevere.
Programming is one of my major subjects. I truly find difficulties in this area. At first, I really do not know as to how to do it nor the necessary things I need in order to make a good, running program even if it is properly introduced and discussed to us. I have to go deeper and squeeze my mind only to make it. I think I became cracked every time I cannot run my program. Many times I said to myself that I have to stop because this subject is not easy but I encourage myself that I can make it by thinking it in a different way – that programming is just easy. I am searching for ways how to understand it and found out that what I lack are more exercises, training, and patience in making a program. Now, every time I successfully run my program, I am able to build up my confidence and realize that it is not difficult. Somehow, regrets are flying in my mind because only if I was able to build up my confidence at the very start, I will not get a syntax error – of thinking that programming is hard. I feel great whenever I finish and run my program and I become excited to make another one. I realize that what I need is just a little challenge in life.
-Meryan Grace Bibar
Tips 'n Tricks
Removing a Computer Virus
Warning! Virus detected!
Is this the report of your computer antivirus? Are you not annoyed every time there is a virus present in your compu- ter? I guess you are.
The following are the steps on how to remove those annoying and unwanted programs in your buddy.
Steps to remove computer virus
1. Taking back up
Virus can attack your computer any moment and cause it crash. When your computer crashes you may lose all the important files that you had previously saved on your computer. So it is always important for you to regularly keep the back up of your important files. Similarly, before you remove computer virus from your PC you need to take the back up of your important files and
store them in some safe place.
2. Downloading security program
After taking the backup you need to download a powerful anti-virus program from the net for removing any virus from your computer system. Certain free security program can be downloaded freely from the net on the trail
basis.
3. Rebooting the computer system
If you have downloaded the anti-virus program from the internet then disconnect your inter reboot your computer and press F8 to go to the safe mode. After hat launch the
security program to remove computer virus from your system.
4. Restart your computer
After you have successfully removed all the possible viruses from your computer system just restart your computer and scan the computer once again. Any virus that was not removed in the first scan will definitely get removed in the seconds scan.
5. Steps to keep the viruses at bay
Only scanning the computer will not do, you also need to take effective precaution to
keep the viruses at bay. You can always prevent the viruses from entering your computer in the following ways.
6. Avoid visiting any insecure sites
As a matter of fact in most of the cases the viruses enter our computer system through our own fault only. So in order to prevent the viruses from entering your PC, it is ays advisable for you to avoid entering in any insecure sites or clicking any pop-ups.
7. Perform disk-clean up
Another effective way of keeping the viruses from entering your computer is by regularly performing the disk cleanup. This will detect the viruses that have managed to get into your computer and remove them immediately.
The above steps that we have been mentioned will help you to remove computer virus quite effectively. So just follow them properly and keep your computer free from virus attacks and infections.
(Note: The above article you read was taken from http://removecomputer-virus.net/. All credit goes to the author of that article and not to the writer of this blog.)
-Neil D. Ramoneda
On the Soft Side
It’s the beginning of the year again. Expect more about new
outcomes this year. Check out what’s in this year in terms
of fashion, gadgets, etc.
Past is past. Last year’s gadgets may upgrade and become
more modernized or may degrade and become obsolete this year.
Many devices will come out more reliable, durable, and better
than the previous ones. Many companies of gadgets find their
own ways to level up their products for them not to be left
behind in the market history. Year after year, they will
manufacture eye-catching and powerful devices. For example, a
beeper turned into a cellular phone and is a necessity in this
generation. From black & white to high resolutions. From big to
thin and slim sizes, equipped with camera, radio, television,
mms, Bluetooth, internet and a lot more. This is just one
example of the many changes that happens as years pass by.
What do you think are the new stuffs this year? Let’s all wait
and find out what will be the hits for the year 2010!
-Meryan Grace Bibar
Sungg0 of the Month
1.)It is a number that when multiplied by itself will result into a number which includes the numbers 1 - 9 in exact order and will descend from 8-1? (i.e., to get the number: 12,345,678,987,654,321)
2.)By moving one of the following digits, make the equation correct. 75 – 78120 = 5
3.)What letter is next in this sequence? M, A, M, J, J, A, S, O, _
4.)There were six glasses in a row. The first three glasses were filled with juice and the other three were empty. By moving just one glass, arrange them so that the full and empty glasses will be alternating.
5.)How can you prove that four is half of five?
-Warren Heludo
Upcoming Events
January 16-17 – Sinulog Mardigras
January 18 – Rest Day
January 19-21 – Mid-Term Examination Days
-Warren Heludo
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