Archive for November, 2007

A complete XBox 360 Package. Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment and is regarded as a cutting-edge game system. With integrated high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower it got only better with the release of Halo 3. Halo 3 is included, and featured on this Special Edition XBox 360.

XBox 360 Halo 3 Package Includes:

• XBox 360 Console / Halo 3 Special Edition
• Wireless Remote Controller (Halo 3 Special Edition)
• Wireless Remote Controller (White)
• Halo 3

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Mac Users

Mac users have it easy as there is a simple user-friendly application called Instant Handbrake which not only rips DVD’s but also converts them into the video format the iPod uses, MPEG 4.

Windows Users

Unfortunately there isn’t an all-in-one application compatible with Windows. The process isn’t that technical but you will need two different applications plus iTunes to be watching your movies on the go. Here’s how:

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Forget trying to pry open your Xbox to solder on a modchip that allows you hack your classic machine. A new software modification lets you replace the Microsoft dashboard with the stunning open source Xbox Media Center Software, transforming your once discarded machine into a user friendly, and very accessible media center.

After the release of the Xbox 360 many classic Xbox’s have unfortunately been left to gather dust. With a powerful processor, a sizable hard drive and an Ethernet port your old Xbox is capable of a lot more than simply connecting to Xbox Live or playing Halo 2. With the new XBMC software installed on you Xbox, you will be able to:

• Access and play videos, music and photo slideshows located in any shared folders on your network.
• Transfer files to and from your Xbox hard drive.
• Rip DVD’s (or any file) to a shared folder for later use: burning, back up etc.
• Watch Apple movie trailers, YouTube videos, Launch.com videos and see RSS newsfeeds loaded from the internet.
• Watch DVDs “dongle” free (no more DVD Playback Kit required!)

First you will need to collect a list of software and hardware that enables the soft mod.

• Xbox Classic
• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell must be the original un-copied version, Pandora’s Tomorrow or Chaos Theory versions won’t work
• Action Replay Kit - USB memory card that lets you load and save games, unlock games and store cheats.
• Ethernet Router - A connection to the internet through a standard network router must be established.

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The Scorpion range is based on two different brands previous laptops, the Sager NP2090 and the Compal IFL90. The Sager and the Compal is essentially the same machine just assembled by different companies. Sager managed to box up the finished product without the super clear WSXGA+ screen for a little cheaper but offered a shorter warranty. The Scorpion has also opted for the same basic components including the WSXGA+ screen, and offers 1-3 warranties depending on the specific part.

The Scorpions are no doubt geared for gaming. They come with powerful processors, high performance graphics cards, ample RAM and super clear screens, the perfect combination for any avid game or graphics buff.

All five Scorpions come with a 15.4 inch WSXGA+ LCD screens with a resolution of 1280 x 800, the picture is glossy and clear and makes for a good gaming or movie experience. There are also a few other components that remain the same throughout the range. An 8X DVD ± R/RW/ 4X +DL Super-Multi Drive can be found on all five models as well as a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 512MB graphics card.

The NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card is a powerful graphics card that has support for both Microsoft DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 for, unparalleled levels of graphics realism and performance. The GeForce 8600 also runs Windows Vista 32-Bit with ease and the PureVideo HD2 technology provides excellent Blu-ray and HD DVD picture quality.

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Whether you’re buying a new monitor or replacing the display on your existing machine, there are a few points to consider. Technology has progressed quite a lot in the recent years giving users a lot more options when it comes to monitors. First it’s important to know if you require a CRT monitor, an LCD or a new HDTV.

CRT - Cathode Ray Tube Monitors

CRT or Cathode Ray Tube Monitors are big and bulky and have been used in conjunction with PCs for many years. They are relatively cheap compared to newer LCD and HDTV monitors, and are compatible with all PCs. Resolution is high quality and can be changed to suit screen size or the users preferences, but as the signal is analog, CRT monitor will not have a DVI port and therefore will not directly support High Definition. If you have an up-to-date graphics card graphics card you may be able to connect your HD cable, satellite box top or HD-DVD to your computer however you will loose quality as the HD signal is converted into analog to be displayed on the CRT.

LCD - Liquid Crystal Displays

LCD or Liquid Crystal Displays were first produced in the US back in 1972; however it took quite a few years before LCD monitors were available on the consumer market. Over the last 10 years Flat Screen LCD monitors have become increasing popular as they save space and have better options for newer digital connections like HDTV, plus they usually have more audio option for home theater style set-ups. LCD monitors can produce crisper images than CRT monitors but they can only do so in their native resolution. Attempting to run LCD panels at non-native resolutions can result blurriness and multiple kinds of HDTV Blur. In general LCD monitors can not truly display as many colors as a CRT. LCD’s can also cause migraines and eyestrain problems due to flicker from fluorescent backlights fed at 50 or 60 Hz however this quite rare.

Plasma Screen Monitors

Plasma Screen Monitors are commonly used for large TV displays. Plasma Displays were introduced around the same time as LCD monitor but due to the nature of the components; they are the most expensive type of display monitors. They produce a much crisper image at a higher resolution than LCD monitors. They also support a wide array of video and audio connections for digital or analog use. The superior brightness, faster response time, greater color spectrum, and wider viewing angle of a plasma monitor makes them one of the most popular forms of display for HDTV, however recent improvements in LCD technology have narrowed the technological gap.

We have started adding some pretty amazing big LCD and Plasma screens to our stock. To View 800Hightech’s Range of Monitors Available on Finance For Military Service Members, Please Click Here>>>

Specifications to consider when choosing between the different types of monitors:

Resolution: This is the amount of pixels that can be displayed horizontally x vertically. A higher resolution means bigger and better quality graphics. Standard and most easily viewed CRT resolutions are usually:

• 15″-800 x 600 / 1,024 x 76817″
• 17″-1,280 x 1,024
• 19″-1,280 x 1024
• 21″-1,600 x 1,200

Plasma technology enables bigger screens and higher resolutions in excess of 1920 x 1080. LCD screens also come in large sizes but will have a native resolution for optimal viewing.

Refresh rate: The refresh rate is the measurement of the number of times per second the screen is redrawn. This measurement is measured in hertz, the faster the refresh rate the better quality the picture.

Dot Pitch: This measurement is found on most monitors. It defines the amount of space (in millimeters) that separates two adjacent pixels that are the same color, the smaller the Dot Pitch, the sharper the image.

HDTV Compatible: If you’re looking for a monitor to incorporate your full home theater then HDTV compatibility is certainly something you should look for.

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This eye-catching 17 inch Onyx Blue Metallic laptop has been redesigned with new half-pipe casing and Toshiba imprint on the lid. It’s powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66GHz processor, 1024MB of DDR2 RAM and the hard drive has a capacity of 80GB.The Media Satellite comes with Windows Vista, the new updated Windows Operating System. Vista is faster, safer and more efficient, if you haven’t tried it out yet then it’s definitely worth a look.

You also get great 3D graphics performance from the Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100. This VGA card has 256-bit graphics core running at 400MHz producing high quality graphics, suitable for both corporate and consumer needs.

The sound quality is crisp and clear, thanks to the Harman Kardon speakers and onboard Sound Card Speaker with 5.1 High Definition. Its not often you get good quality sound from a notebook, but the quality from the Media Satellite is noticeably better than most.

Some other features of the Media Satellite include Intel PRO/Wireless (802.11a/b/g), the built-in Ethernet Controller and Fax/Data Modem Sound, Integrated Sound Card Speaker with 5.1 High Definition, 4x USB 2.0 Ports and Firewire and the 17 inch TruBrite Wide Screen (1400 x 900) XGA. Plus this model comes with a carry case to transport your notebook around with less worry.

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Sent to my Email that has by now I am sure cycle the globe of Email inboxes of many military members already, but if not I wanted to include them here.

During the WW I years, Arthur S. Mole and John D. Thomas made some incredible human pictures
by using thousands of sailors or soldiers in uniform to create the following images.

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We are in the process of adding a range of printers to our stock, we already have 4 available on finance and we will be adding a few more in the near future. If you would like to see any specialist printers for either business or personal use, please feel free to leave any comments with your suggestions and we’ll try our best to make them available for you. To help explain which printer may be best for your needs, we thought we would have a closer look at the different types of printers on the market.

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An Overview of Printer Types

Monochrome Laser

Generally, if you print a lot of text, such as letters and other business documents, a laser printer is likely your best bet. They are fast, produce good-looking documents at only a few cents per page and have more networking options.

Monochrome Laser Printers are often a lot faster than inkjets and corporate machines can print text at nearly twice the speed of home models. When printing text, laser printer speeds ranged from 12 to 30 pages per minute. This is good news for a busy office or anyone who demands high volumes of print.

The amount of paper the model can hold also plays part to how fast and efficient your printer can run. Monochrome lasers hold from 150 to 900 sheets, with corporate models frequently holding around 500 sheets as standard. Expansion trays can also be added, holding up to as many as 5000 sheets for certain models.

Most high-end lasers include at least 64MB of RAM. Many models now come with expansion options permitting a few hundred megabytes of memory, important for queuing multiple print jobs at once. A medium sized office should equip themselves with at least 64MB – 128MB. Possible other specifications to consider are the network capabilities and remote management options, laser printers tend to have more options in this field than a standard inkjet printer.

The ongoing cost of running the printer is also a factor, laser toner cartridges are much cheaper than inkjet cartridges and the overall cost should work out to be just a few cents per page. The initial price of laser printers has also dropped dramatically over past few years making them affordable for the home user too, but despite saving money on ink and cost per page, the initial outlay will still be considerably more than inkjet printers.

Color Laser

If you would like to print in color and still demand the large volumes of print like an office or small business, then you should consider buying a color laser printer.

Ideal for office documents containing color charts and other graphics, color laser printers often produce black-and-white pages at a cost per page similar to monochrome lasers. Print speeds when printing black and white text are also similar to monochrome lasers at around 12 to 30 pages per minute, however when printing graphics in color, expect to get speeds of around 5 to 20 pages per minute depending on the model.

Most color lasers produce photos that are adequate for many uses, such as real-estate brochures, car insurance claims, or advertising fliers. Many models now support glossy paper that helps prints look more like real photos. However, they still lack the color accuracy and print resolution to rival inkjet printers.

Like the monochrome laser the intial cost of a color laser machine is considerably more than an inkjet. The color laser toner cartridges are also more expensive than the monochrome cartridges but the overall cost for printing in color still works out to just few cents per page.

Inkjet

Inkjet printers offer a good compromise between quality and speed. Text quality isn’t the highest but they can produce extremely good quality photos and vendors are increasingly adding new features such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to increase connectivity options. PictBridge, a dedicated UBS port for transfering images from a digital camera, is already a popular feature on most photo orientated inkjets.

Makers of business orientated inkjets offer a host of extra features such as higher capacities, optional paper trays, ethernet network connectivity, and more memory. Inkjet printers are quite a bit slower than laser printers, you can expect around 1-5 pages per minute depending on the content of the document.

Inkjets are the cheapest printers to buy, but if you print a lot, the cost of replacement ink cartridges will certainly catch up on you in short time. Most cartridges only hold enough ink for 300-1000 prints, the cheaper the cartridge the less ink it will have so even buying economy priced replacements usually doesn’t save any money in the long run. It’s the price and capacity of ink jet consumables that will determine the lifetime cost of an inkjet printer.

Multi Functional

An MFP combines print, copy, scan, and sometimes fax functions in an often large all-in-one unit. These are especially attractive for personal use, home-based business or even an executive office. MFP’s can come in either inkjet or laser form and can be geared for office or personal use.

Office-oriented models have an automatic document feeder for scanning multiple pages as a single task, and they often have a built-in fax machine and Ethernet or Wi-Fi networking.

Photo-oriented models sometimes let you scan slides and negatives, and they usually have built-in media slots for reading from digital camera memory cards. Both office and photo-oriented models come in inkjet or laser formats so the choice is highly dependent on your needs. A laser MFP would be ideal for a fast moving office environment whilst an inkjet printer would do well serving a smaller operation concerned about print quality.

Snapshot

A more specialist type of printer is the Snapshot printer. They print extremely high quality 4×6 inch photo images and connect easily to your computer of digital camera, and because of the specific size of photos, these printers are compact and portable.

Using either dye-sublimation or inkjet print technologies, snapshot printers are able to print almost photo quality images. Models with four or more colors of ink generally produce the best quality and models with several shades of black and grey ink will print high quality black and white photos.

Being designed for a specialist market, snapshot printers are generally more expensive than inkjets designed for personal use. Never-the-less models designed for the home user are very affordable and produce high quality prints.

Remember how when you were a kid you were always told to sit up straight? “Stop slouching, it’s bad for your back!” Well, in a study last year, Scottish radiologists confirmed that a 130-degree angle of recline between torso and thighs reduces pressure on the discs in the lower back.

Office chairs like the Aeron designed by Herman Miller and Humanscale, have been around since 1994, considering recent findings, these chairs were really quite revolutionary. Despite the array of levers and knobs that help adjust the chairs recline tension, lumbar support, seat-pan depth and forward tilt, designers have found that most users only use the height adjustment.

This neglect has manufacturers such looking toward the next frontier: a self-adjusting chair. Humanscale’s Freedom chair includes uses a counterbalance system that automatically adjusts to the sitter’s weight as he or she reclines, eliminating the need for recline controls.

Designers have also brainstormed that the future office chair may not be a chair at all. According to the National Institutes of Health, chairs contribute in part to the high rate of back pain which affects approximately eight out of 10 Americans. Asian traditions of kneeling or squatting on the floor have shown to have great ergonomic benefits, Cameron Campbell a designer for Herman Miller recently said,

“Our notion of a machine for sitting may not make sense in a globalized world.”

Perhaps in the future one worker may sit in front of their workspace on a self adjusting recliner, whilst the next may kneel amongst a pile of cushions.

Don’t throw away your dead laptop batteries, check out this video and see if this laptop battery hack works for you. Great way to save money on having to pay for new battery replacements for any notebook pc.

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As a son of 2 Marines and who is still an active participant in the military community, I get to witness first hand the hard work, dedication, and honor that each one of these Marines exhibits day-in and day-out. Even when they are off duty they are still a Marine. Sacrifice of all types is made by each one and their families, with the majority of these tales going unnoticed and unrewarded.

The United States Marine Corps traces its institutional roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, by a resolution of the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, a date regarded and celebrated as the birthday of the Marine Corps. At the end of the American Revolution in 1783, both the Continental Navy and Continental Marines were disbanded, and although individual Marines were enlisted for the few American naval vessels left, the institution itself would not be resurrected until 1798. In preparation for the Naval War with France, Congress created the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines’ most famous action of this period occurred during the First Barbary War (1801 - 1805), when William Eaton and First Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon led seven Marines and 300 Arab and European mercenaries in an effort to capture Tripoli. Though they only reached Derna, the action at Tripoli has been immortalized in the Marines’ hymn and the Mameluke Sword carried by Marine officers.

On 1 November 1921, General Lejune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921. The order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Marine Corps, and directed that it be read to every command on 10 November each subsequent year in honor of the birthday of the Marine Corps. This order has been duly carried out and always been a wonderful opportunity to attend.

The celebrations were formalized by Commandant Lemuel C. Shepherd in 1952, outlining the cake ceremony, which would enter the Marine Drill Manual in 1956. By tradition, the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present, and the second to the youngest Marine present.

“Semper Fidelis”

Brains and beauty come together in this amazingly slim, desire-evoking, all-in-one design. Apple’s iMac ‘all-in-one’ has revolutionized the desktop computer, and this season sees a more compact design hot of the selves from Apple. We at 800hightech have recently added three iMacs to our Apple range and they are now available on finance along side the MacBook’s mentioned previously in one of our recent posts.

New iMac Available On Finance From 800hightech

Apple’s iMac ‘all-in-one’ is an extremely powerful machine housed in a striking anodized aluminum frame and glass cover, all the components of the computer (except the mouse and keyboard) are hidden away behind a 20 or 24 inch display screen.

The Apple Keyboard that is supplied with the iMac is equally impressive. Made from an ultra thin anodized aluminum enclosure it features low-profile keys that provide a very crisp, responsive feel and it also has 2 USB 2.0 ports for extra connectivity to external devices.

All our iMac’s come with a 2.40 GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo Core processor, 1024MB’s of DDR2 RAM and a 256MB, ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card in the higher end models or the HD 2400 XT with 128MB of GDDR3 memory in the less expensive model. Also depending on the model is the size of the hard drive, the iMac comes with either a 250GB hard drive 320GB for those looking for as much space as possible.

Integrated neatly into the iMac screen is a slot-loading SuperDrive, the 8x SuperDrive burns CD’s and DVD’s and also supports double-layer. In true Macintosh style there is no disc tray, you just slide the disc right in.

Behind the screen, Apple has found room from for 3 USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port. There is also a Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter.

As standard the iMac comes with the latest 802.11 Wi-Fi networking and Bluetooth technologies. Mac automatically finds networked computers under your roof whether they’re wireless or wired. Use Bluetooth to communicate wirelessly with PDAs, keyboards, mice, and other devices or use a preferred network to play your music through a home stereo using an AirPort Express Base Station or an Apple TV.

The built-in iSight camera and microphone enables the user to capture sound and video, applications including iPhoto, iLife, iChat, GarageBand or iMovie help you produce, edit, share or publish to the web, any photo’s, video’s or music you have created or collected. Video chatting is also easy letting you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and video conferences with 3 people.

The iMac comes with whole of other applications including Front Row and the Apple Remote, iTunes + iMac, Safari Internet Browser, Smart Mail and iLife 08, everything you could possibly need for life in the digital age is ready to go out-of-the-box.

Most importantly the iMac is one of the most secure computers available on the consumer market thanks to the Mac OS X and its open source UNIX heritage. Mac OS X was designed for high security, so it isn’t plagued by constant attacks from viruses and malware the way PCs are. The Mac OS X includes FileVault, which protects the information on your Mac from prying eyes with the latest government security standards; secure password and permission management; and Secure Erase to completely eliminate all traces of a file from your hard drive.

There is certainly is a lot to say about the iMac and all its features, if you click to read technical specifications of the iMac all-in-one computer.

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Apple Mac or P.C? The ultimate question when it comes to buying a new desktop or laptop. Those who seek a powerful computer rigged for visual editing and design tend to swing towards a Mac, not only does the architecture of displays and interfaces suggest Mac’s are geared towards design, even the Operating System is well composed and innovative. We at 800hightech have a range of new MacBook’s and MacBook Pro’s available on finance for all those choosing to ditch their glitching P.C and take a step in Apple’s world.

MacBook Available On Finance

First up is the 13.3 inch widescreen MacBook, this powerful little notebook comes with Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at speeds of up to 2.2GHz. RAM comes in the form of either 1024MB-DDR2 or 1GB 2x SO-DIMM with support up to 4GB, and all models pack a performance-enhancing 4MB of shared L2 cache plus host of new innovative features including:

• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• A built-in iSight camera
• FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports
• Dual-display support
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi - Automatically detects wireless networks within range and asks nicely if you’d like to join any of them.
• Bluetooth - Connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals or connect to the Internet via your mobile phone.
• MagSafe Airline Adapter - Out of power in flight? Plug your MacBook into the new MagSafe Airline Adapter and get back to work (or play).
• iLife ‘08 - An amazing suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life.
  • iPhoto - share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who’s got an email address.
  • GarageBand - Record your own songs and podcasts
  • iMovie and iDVD - Break into indie filmmaking!
  • iWeb Share - anything on the web with just one click
  • Photo Booth and iMovie - creating the best of your iSight photos or video.
  • iWeb - Share anything on the web with just one click
  • Front Row - Navigate your movies, music, photos, and more at the touch of the included Apple Remote, turn your notebook into a multi media center.

Available in bright white or sleek black, our MacBook’s come with 80GB, 120GB or 150GB hard drives however if you need to carry around more data, MacBook’s can be upgraded to 250GB.

The MacBook has been designed with every modern day task in mind, we have 3 available on finance, however if you need to take it one step further, perhaps you’ll find what your looking for in the MacBook Pro. To Apply For MacBook On Finance From 800hightech, Please Click Here>>>

MacBook Pro Available On Finance UPDATED

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The new MacBook Pro has taken all the quality features or the MacBook and upgraded certain specifications to create “Ultimate speed, performance, and connectivity. To go.”

MacBook Pro’s are available in 15- and 17-inch models. The 15-inch model has a mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and the 17-inch model has an optional 1920-by-1200-pixel display.

Only one inch thin and 5.4 and 6.8 pounds, respectively, the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are among the thinnest, lightest notebooks in their display class.

Our MacBook Pro’s are packed with 150GB hard drives, with upgrade option of up to 250GB. The ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 or the wickedly fast NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 512MB graphics card takes care of even the most detailed visual tasks. Ram weighs in at 2048MB PC5300 667Mhz DDR2 with support up to 4GB.

For connectivity the MacBook Pro has 1x FireWire 400, 1x FireWire 800, 2x USB and an ExpressCard/34. It also packs HDTV support via the DVI port.

The MacBook Pro is certainly one of the most powerful notebooks available on the market today. If you haven’t though about making the switch from P.C to Mac, one little test run on this delightful computer will definitely change your mind.

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Spc. Channing Moss is lucky to be alive, after a fierce ambush and bloody firefight his buddies, a helicopter crew and a medical team would risk their own lives to save his.

On March the 16th, 2007 Alpha Company platoon had set out from Forward Operating Base Tillman around 8 a.m. for a meeting with tribal leaders in the village of Srah Kandah in Paktika province near the Pakistan border. Moss, then a private first class, was manning a Mark 19 machine gun in the turret of his up-armored Humvee when his unit, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division was attacked by Afghan Forces.

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