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The HP Pocket Media drive has met my expectations. Basically, I wanted a device to back up my photos, Word documents and music files. I wanted it to be quick and easy.
I was a little disappointed, though, with the backup software that came with the drive. It doesn't allow you to automatically back up files to the Pocke Media Drive. The only options for backup devices were the CD drive or the hard drive. I guess they want to to upgrade this software, but I refused to fall for this trick.
I was especially pleased when my kids got me a HP MediaSmart Connect device for Christmas. With this device I can view video, music and photo files that are on my PC on my HDTV. THe HP Pocket Media drive plugs into the HP MediaSmart Connect device making the entire set-up very comparable to Apple TV.
Anyway, the device meets my expectations and the price is reasonable. I'm not saying there aren't other products out there that are just as good, just that you won't go too wrong getting this device - especially if you want to get the MediaSmart Connect too.
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Sneak Peek
The HP Pavilion DV6701AU comprises of a 15.4" screen which offers a 1280 x 800 WXGA perfect view display. Look wise the DV6701AU is very similar to its predecessor the DV6501AU which was virtually the same to the DV6700 and with fine motive. The design of the DV6701AU has been incredibly booming for HP and it is still debatably one of the most excellent designs on the market. By means of the same outer casing consumers get an eye-catching notebook and HP saves on manufacture expenses.
Design
With the dimensions of 357 x 257 x 25.4 mm and the weight of 2.75 kg HP Pavilion DV6701AU comes under the category of light weight notebooks.
Cutting Edge Technology
The operating system comes with a Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium; it also has the standard memory of 1024 MB. DDR2 667 MHz is the memory type of the HP DV6701AU which supports the maximum memory up to 4GB. The internal hard disk drive is 160 GB and the hard disk controller is of SATA Hard Disk Drive with the speed of 5400 rpm. The Memory Cards device is 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro.
The modem which is provided with the HP DV6701AU is high speed 56K modem. The notebook is integrated with 10/100 Ethernet LAN. The laptop is capable to activate Bluetooth wireless networking; it also has 802.11 a/b/g WLAN. The sides of the laptop consist of the external input/output ports. These ports are VGA; 3 USB 2.0; RJ-11; RJ-45; 2 stereo headphones including the others.
Core Information
The full-sized keyboard has 101 well-matched keys. The keys on HP DV6701AU have excellent cushion and response will be quiet during use. There are separate keys for home, end, page up, and page down. This has the added advantage of improving the angle of the keyboard which makes typing much more pleasant.
The touchpad is good and big and features a strong and receptive facade that is also enclosed in the HP Imprint Finish. The noticeable erect scroll section is similarly precise and approachable. The unique feature of this HP Laptops are the touchpad on/off button.
Conclusion
The HP Pavilion DV6701AU is a remarkable notebook, despite the fact that the basic shape hasn't changed at all since the DV6000T. The amalgamation of presentation, stylish design, extremely durable construction, and a wide collection of media controls makes the DV6701AU one of the top-most notebook choices for common customers among 15.4" laptops.
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What happens to your business if your hard drive fails? What happens if a computer virus eats through your operating system? What happens when you try to retrieve information from a storage cd only to discover it does not work?
If you run an internet business, chances are you are working from your home computer.
Robert Earl Gambrel, a veteran computer technician who services computers in homes and businesses in the Tampa Bay area, offers this advice.
"Important files and documents can be stored on a second hard drive, an external hard drive, or flash drives.
"Making back-up discs or cds is time-consuming, a waste of space, and in most cases won't hold all the information you need to store," he told me.
Instead, Gambrel uses 8-gig plug-in flash drives for much of his own business. He has them named for the day of the week to store information he does not need to keep indefinitely. "These devices are reliable," he said. He's been using his for about seven years.
"Backing up information to an external drive is easy," Gambrel said. He advises using the briefcase utility that is available in your operating system.
To create a briefcase using Windows, click Start then click My Computer. Click the folder you want to use for your briefcase. Select the device where you will create your brief case. On the File menu, select New, and then click Briefcase.
The value in choosing Briefcase to back-up files is that you can synchronize your files. That means when you run your back-up using Briefcase, you are only copying the new files or documents from your business folder.
When setting up my Briefcases, I used the click-and-drag feature in Windows Explorer. That way I could see that the transfer of correspondence, training materials and so forth were being copied to the correct destination. Keep in mind, if you have all your current business files scattered throughout My Documents, you need to organize them into specific files first. Otherwise, all those files. Both business-related and personal, will wind up in a single briefcase.
I asked Gambrel if his customers were still having problems with viruses. He assured me viruses continue to thrive on the internet.
For his own computer, Gambrel's chooses not to use the big subscription programs. He recommends using free software to protect your computer, instead. He personally uses the free versions of AVG, AdAware and Spybot 1.52. "Those programs and the built-in firewall within your operating system is generally enough protection," he told me. "The problem with those big programs is that they slow down your computer." Eventually, their problems and idiosyncrasies escalate to the point of needing a technical expert like Gambrel or making you believe you need a new computer.
If you do wind up with crashes and slow boots, unless you are a computer expert don't try to fix it yourself, Gambrel warned. These could indicate that your operating system has been attacked by a virus. "Turn it off immediately and take it to a technician," he said.
"If the virus has just started, chances are your technician will be able to retrieve most or all of your files." The problem with document retrieval is that computer owners try to track down the problem themselves, often creating pathways for the virus to travel, and enabling it to destroy an increasing number of files.
If you have had a virus identified on your computer, chances are it might have spread to your external drive or flash drives. "Always run a virus scan on those devices before reconnecting them to your computer," Gambrel advised.
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My unboxing of the Seagate external harddrive. Sorry, im not talking in this vid... I was sick! !TB is alot of space and it was only $150
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What to backup, and what to lose
The oldest "computer expression" is that there are two kinds of computer users, those that backup their data and those that will. Often, it takes a "data disaster" to compel otherwise responsible people to make a regular habit of backing up their data. Still, the majority of computer users do not back up their data.
According to Computer World, the annual cost to recover lost data per laptop is over $800.00 per year. This amounts to billions of dollars per year spent nationally to recover (or not recover) data that has been lost due to users not backing up their data. Critical data files are often stored on personal computers and laptops and often not subject to regular backup.
If backup is so important, then why don't most people do it?
The truth is, backing up data from your computer to CDs, memory sticks, other computers, and network hard drives is inconvenient. It takes time out of a busy day. Most backup utilities require the users attention to start, monitor, and close the process. Backup takes time from the user that can be better spent doing something else. Backup is boring, since it may disable or tie up your computer while the backup is taking place.
So what data should I back up?
The simple answer is any file that you would miss if you did not have it. This includes documents, presentations, spreadsheets, accounting data, and other data files. Also include your Favorites folder, telephone directory, appointment calendar, and tasks. It may also include pictures, music, family video, and any other data that is significant, especially if lost.
Look at all of the programs that you use regularly. Find the data files that these programs and mark these for regular backup. Often these files are not behind your MY Documents folder.
For example, if you use Quicken or QuickBooks, the important data files are saved in a folder behind the Quicken or QuickBooks program. In Microsoft Windows XP, these files could be under Documents and Settings/user/Application Data. In addition, the Application Data file may also contain important information that aids in your ability to use many of your favorite programs. If you do not know how to get to these files, consult an expert to help you determine what files to choose for regular backup.
How often should I back up?
Think of this question another way - if my hard disk crashed, or I dropped my laptop, or it got stolen at the airport, how much time will it take me to re-create the active data that I just lost? What would it cost you to lose a day's worth of data and to recreate it? How much time would it take to reconfigure your computer with the tools, configurations, short cuts, and links that you have spent years accumulating? Remember the Computer World data, the average cost per laptop for lost data is $800.00 per year. What is your billing rate? How much will it cost you to start over?
Some of us use our computers the entire day. That means that if we back up daily, then the most time that we would spend redoing the work would be less than a day's worth of time. If you are an occasional user, then you may need to backup less frequently.
Once you have made your list, then you are ready to back up. Here is my partial list of backup files that would cause me great pain if they were not backed up:What's the Solution?
The solution is to find a backup solution that is invisible to the user and does not create a "backup event" that must be scheduled from a person's busy day. So hold this thought for the moment.
Once you have determined which files to back up regularly, you must decide where to store this data. In the early days of computing, we used to back up to floppy disks. Now, our files are huge and often too large for floppy disks. CD ROMs are popular for backup and will now hold over 750 MB of data. DVDs can also be used for backup and how many times more data than CD ROMS.
At the beginning of this article, I said that backup is inconvenient and that is why most people don't do it. Therefore lets find solutions that are convenient. Not just convenient, but invisible like an insurance policy that just works.
If you are a lone computer user and are not on a network, the best solution is to get an external hard drive that plugs into your USB port. These data storage devices are relatively cheap for the benefit that they provide. Follow this link for examples of these products: http://www.google.com/froogle?q=USB+Hard+drive. If you are using Windows XP, then you can use the Windows Synchronize utility found in XP. To use, copy all of your data to the external drive. Then install the Windows Synchronize utility to automatically keep your files up to date when you plug the external drive into your computer. When you travel with your laptop computer, leave the USB hard drive at home. Never carry it in your computer bag. If you are backing up your desktop, take the USB hard drive with you - or at least store it at a location separate from your desktop in case of fire or other disaster.
If you are on a network, such as a home or business network, set aside some backup space on a hard drive on the network or on another computer. Hard drives are cheap. If you need more space than is available, buy another hard drive and install it on another computer. Use Windows Synchronize utility to keep the data synced.
If you use a laptop or work in different locations, a new product called BeInSync automatically makes the connection over the Internet between your laptop and a designated target computer for syncing files. BeInSync updates, automatically and invisibly any and all files designated for syncing. It even allows you to sync files with friends and business associates. Since it works in the background, it does not require a backup event and impose itself on the user's busy day.
Follow this link to get more information on BeInSync: http://www.beinsync.com/?rfrid=BIS-P-1038. One important note about BeInSync is that it will sync everything in the My Document folder. Move My Music, My Videos, and other large folders out of the My Documents before enabling BeInSync.
What's the bottom line on backup?
The bottom line on backup is that it is absolutely necessary for everyone that has something to lose if his or her computer was lost, stolen, or simply failed from regular use. There is a wide variety of solutions in the marketplace to keep your data backed up. Spend the time to explore and implement your back up solution. If you are not technical, hire an expert to create a solution that works for you. It will be some of the best money that you will spend.
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I found this old tutorial at my external harddrive. Made it AGES ago hope it's useful to any of you Here is the final clip: www.youtube.com moviepack: files.filefront.com credit for the pack goes to "absoluut" (iceeleskate88 on youtube)! - cheers Noztic
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