Hewlett-Packard has come to my rescue after three months of seeking out options for a new laptop.  I hadn’t planned on getting one immediately but due to how the current one was working I didn’t have much of a choice. What was purchased however is excellent for having a mobile system. I haven’t tried everything on it as there hasn’t been a lot of time in my schedule but I am quite pleased with the new system and the performance I am getting from it. After doing a lot of seeking and price decision, the final choice was made on a Hewlett-Packard laptop that is very high on the market. Here are the specs:

• AMD Turion X2 RM-72
• 2.10 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache and can handle up to 4000 MT
• 4096 MB DDR2 Memory
• 250 Gig hard drive (5400 rpm)
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
• Nvidia Graphics Card 8200M
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 8x DVD R/RW drive with double layer support
• 15.6″ WXGA wide screen monitor
• Wi-Fi certified

If anyone is interested in looking up the model, here is the SKU# for it, HPG60-235WM

In my opinion, excellent clarity in the graphics and it just flies when you download files from the Internet. For example I had to reset up my Internet on it and when I got FireFox again it took no time to complete. I have the laptop as a second system as I also have the desktop as my main computer. Since the prior laptop was four years old it was due to be replaced. Oh and by the way, this was a great price and well worth every penny! Happy hunting if you need to make a purchase for a new laptop. I would highly suggest HP as this one was well worth it.

Xara (pronounced zara) Web Designer application creates web sites without the designer needing to know a lot of code. Now some may have an issue with that if you’re old school and used to doing everything the old fashioned way. But, if you are a new web designer just starting out and need that extra boost, this software may be something to consider as it will help you gain confidence in what you are doing for a client.

Another important factor to make note of is Xara uses templates but it also allows the designer to import graphics they have made like Front Page or Dreamweaver would. Another benefit with Xara is the software permits the user to publish directly to the URL instead of using an FTP protocol which saves on time transferring files to the designated area. Xara also provides a 30-day trial for the end user to make their own decision before purchasing.
Here is the link to the web site: www.xara.com

Here’s the skinny with the latest on MS 7 and their roll out date. Many have been saying multiple time frames and it has gotten rather confusing so I felt it was a good idea to clear the air on a few issues. When Microsoft is rolling out their project they operate in a way that only select few people are aware of the exact scheduled dates. Why is that done? So the rest of the crew involved doesn’t release the information and give other software competitor a heads up on their current status.

Consider it this way, if you had a product that was due to be released and wanted it to be perfect there would only be a select few who would be aware of authorized information whereas the rest would know confidential information they just would not be aware of the full details. It does not mean those persons are not trusted, it is actually protecting you as a company for purchasing power. It is also protecting those who work for you so they will not need to be aware of delicate information and avoid certain issues in conversations which can become quite stressful.Now down to the nitty with this new operating system.

The first chance of even seeing something for Microsoft  7 is the end of April as Windows 7 RC will be released. For those who are not aware, RC means Release Candidate. Something else to keep in mind as you eagerly await seeing Windows 7, this is the first release of the operating system so there are bound to be updates soon to follow. The first release will be provided to those who supported Microsoft in developing Windows 7. The next release of RC1 shortly after that will be available for the public. In an article I have located, information stated first release is to be expected on April 30 and the next release is to be on May 7th.

I did some further searching and came across a helpful web site that explained everything which Microsoft Windows 7 will have available on it listed with a fairly reasonable definition of each. Here is the link so you can visit and make a copy for yourself and future saving.

Windows 7 Pre-release (M3) Privacy Supplement

Something I have learned using Microsoft since 3.1 came onto the market, there will always be corrections done and there will always be updates available especially if they are critical fixes. Considering how far Windows has been enhanced since back in the day, it has been quite a long distance travel from dialog boxes in ANSI to smooth rounded graphics in C+ including the advancement in multimedia from PC speakers to surround sound Dolby stereo with various drivers.

A lot of things have taken place the past few months which I am still attempting to understand myself as things are happening so quickly. One of the biggest issues is I am college bound, again. This time it is for my Doctorate of Business Administration in Information Technology. There had been consideration of taking some time off but after much consideration it was the best choice for me to make. So what I have decided to do is begin building my own small journal section here on the blog and use it as an update section of what is going on and what I am working on with this dissertation.

I won’t give all of my information away as this information will be made public then sold. What I will do is provide documentation to you regarding how things are going since I can’t always keep up with the blogging articles. I am diving back into technology head first and quite excited about it as this is a place where I need to be. I am looking forward to having the ability of being able to share my experiences with others.