Technology Tuesday on Empty Streets: Asus EEE PC 1000HE

I always thought that my Hanna(HP Mini 2140) was the best business laptop in the market, however knowing how competitive these companies are in terms of technology and consumer sales it wouldn't take very long before the competitors would try to catch up. One such competitor Asus has released their new hybrid laptop which was priced slightly lower than that of the HP Mini 2140. Using the new Intel Atom N280 processor with a 10-inch LED-lit screen, 6-cell battery, 160 GB HDD, Bluetooth, 802.11n wireless networking, and a revised keyboard. Asus also claims the battery will last for 9.5 hours.

At CeBIT 2009, Asus unveiled the 10-inch EEE 1008HA, introducing the new design concept "Seashell".

General Specs of the Asus EEE PC 1000HE

• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 10.5 in
• Depth 7.5 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 3.2 lbs
• Color Black
• Notebook type Budget, Netbook
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

Processor

• Processor Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz
• Data bus speed 667 MHz

Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache

RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 GB
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

• Type None

Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

• Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick Pro , SDHC Memory Card

Display

• Display Type 10 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features LED-backlit , Zero Bright Dot
• Screen type Widescreen

Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards Dolby Sound Room , High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Stereo microphone

Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated
• Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad

Telecom

• Modem None

Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet , Bluetooth , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Carrying case

Power

• Power device form factor External

Battery

• Technology 6-cell
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 8700 mAh
• Mfr estimated battery life 9.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Software Recovery CD , Microsoft Live , Microsoft Works , Drivers & Utilities , InterVideo DVD XPack , Microsoft Office Ready (60-day trial)

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Product Summary:
The good: Excellent battery life; improved keyboard; competitively priced.

The bad: Slightly faster Intel Atom CPU fails to impress; other Netbook-makers have shown more innovation.

The bottom line: Asus practically invented the Netbook market, and the Eee PC 1000HE is an overdue overhaul that offers a new CPU and great battery life, but misses some of the competition's bells and whistles.

Specifications: Processor: Intel Atom (1.66 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM

Here is a video product review from a renowned tech reviewer about the Asus EEE PC 1000HE:

Music Monday on Empty Streets: Kris Allen

After the conclusion of the eighth season of the reality TV Show American Idol, Kris Allen has been shot straight into stardom after beating Adam Lambert. Kris Allen was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Kimberly (née Wood) and Neil Allen. He has one younger brother named Daniel who is a student and cheerleading coach at the University of Central Arkansas. Allen attended Murrell Taylor Elementary School, Fuller Middle School and Mills University Studies High School, where he was active in the school's orchestra as a viola player and later went on to win a spot in his state's all-state orchestra. Along with the viola, Allen taught himself how to play the guitar at age 13, and is also proficient with the piano and the ukulele.

Allen is a Christian. He was a worship leader at New Life Church in Maumelle, Arkansas, as well as at the Chi Alpha campus ministry of the University of Central Arkansas, where he was a business major. He has done missionary work around the world, including in Burma, Mozambique, South Africa, Spain and Thailand. On September 26, 2008, he married longtime girlfriend Katy O'Connell Allen.

Here is his finale song No Boundaries:

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Food Fridays on Empty Streets: Summer Fruit Salad Delight

Summer Fruit Salads are the best and below is one of my favorite Fruit Salad Concoctions.

INGREDIENTS

* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
* 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
* 1/2 cup green grapes
* 1/2 cup fresh orange pieces
* 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
* 1/2 cup whipping cream
* 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, combine egg, sugar, lemon juice and butter; cook and stir over low heat for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Meanwhile, combine pineapple, grapes, oranges and marshmallows in a small bowl; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Fold into fruit mixture. Add cooled dressing. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Here is another fruit Salad Recipe that you might enjoy as well. Eat Healthy always :)

Travel Thursday on Empty Streets: Madrid, Spain

A romantic place to visit this Summer Month would be Madrid, Spain. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It is the third-most populous municipality in the European Union after Greater London and Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the fourth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, and the Ruhr Area.

The city is located on the river Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political center of Spain. The current mayor is Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón from the center-right People's Party. He has been in office since 2003, when he left the Presidency of the Autonomous Community of Madrid and stood as the candidate to replace outgoing mayor José María Álvarez del Manzano, also from the PP. In the last local elections of 2007, Ruiz-Gallardón increased the PP majority in the City Council to 34 seats out of 57, taking 55.5% of the popular vote and winning in all but two districts.

museo-sorrolla

Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial center of the Iberian Peninsula; it hosts the head offices of the vast majority of the major Spanish companies, as well as the headquarters of three of the world's 100 largest companies (Telefónica, Repsol-YPF, Banco Santander).
While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House; the Buen Retiro park, founded in 1631; the imposing 19th-century National Library building (founded in 1712) containing some of Spain's historical archives; an archaeological museum of international reputation; and three superb art museums: Prado Museum, which hosts one of the finest art collections in the world, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housed in the renovated Villahermosa Palace.

Puerta De Alcala

The population of the city is roughly 3.2 million (as of December 2005), while the estimated urban area population is 5.1 million. The entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area (urban area and suburbs) is calculated to be 5.84 million. The city spans a total of 698 km² (234 sq mi).

Here is a video tour of what to expect when you get to Madrid, Spain:

Wellness Wednesday on Empty Streets: Weight Loss Food

I am currently on the road to loosing weight. I miss my six pack abs and it has been about close to 10 months that I have been neglecting my workout and my diet. I have already started dancing again to help loose the fat around my belly but to help hasten the process I had to start consuming food groups that naturally help us burn it.

Here is a list of the most common Weight Loss Food Types:

Steak

Beef has a rep as a diet buster, but eating it may help you peel off pounds. In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women on a diet that included red meat lost more weight than those eating equal calories but little beef. "The protein in steak helps you retain muscle mass during weight loss," says study author Manny Noakes, Ph.D. Try to consume local organic beef; it's healthier for you and the environment.

Eat more Grill or broil a 4-ounce serving of top round or sirloin; slice thinly to top a salad, or mix with veggies for fajitas.
Eggs

Dig in to eggs, yolks and all: They won't harm your heart, but they can help you trim inches. Women on a low-calorie diet who ate an egg with toast and jelly each morning lost twice as many pounds as those who had a bagel breakfast with the same number of calories but no eggs, a study from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reports. "Egg protein is filling, so you eat less later in the day," says David Grotto, R.D., author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life (Bantam).

Eat more Omelets and scrambles are obvious choices, but if you can't cook before work, bake a frittata on Sunday; chill it and nuke slices for up to a week. An easy recipe: Vegetable Frittata.
Kale

Long sidelined as a lowly garnish, this green belongs center stage on your plate. One raw chopped cup contains 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of fiber, as well as a hearty helping of iron and calcium. But kale's earthy flavor might take some getting used to. Spinach, another nutrient powerhouse, is a milder-tasting option.

Eat more Mix chopped raw kale into cooked black beans, says Jennifer Iserloh, founder of Skinny Chef Culinary Ventures, in New York City. Or slice kale into thin strips, sauté it with vegetable broth and top with orange slices. Make it a meal by tossing the mix with quinoa.
Oats

"Oatmeal has the highest satiety ranking of any food," Grotto says. "Unlike many other carbohydrates, oats—even the instant kind—digest slowly, so they have little impact on your blood sugar." All oats are healthful, but the steel-cut and rolled varieties (which are minimally processed) have up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them the most filling choice. Instant oats contain 3 to 4 grams per serving.

Eat more "Instead of using breadcrumbs, add oats to meat loaf—about 1 cup for a recipe that serves eight," Iserloh recommends. Or try her recipe for turkey and oatmeal meatballs.
Lentils

Lentils are a bona fide belly flattener. "They're high in protein and soluble fiber, two nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels," says Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D., author of The F-Factor Diet (Putnam Adult). "Eating them helps prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to create excess fat, especially in the abdominal area."

Here is a video to help us get more acquainted to how these particular food groups help us in reducing the excess baggage:

Technology Tuesday on Empty Streets: LGX110

LG wants in on the netbook market with plans to roll out the X110 netbook in a couple months' time. This 3G-integrated device will come with the following specifications :-

• Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• SDHC memory card slot
• VGA out
• Ethernet connectivity
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 160GB hard drive

For €399, the LG X110 will ship with Windows XP SP3. Better find a decent data service provider that offers competitive rates for an unlimited access account if you plan to use the LG X110 at just about anywhere you are.

It has included integrated 3G, with an Ericsson F3507g mobile broadband module promising support for up to 7.2Mbits/sec.
Ergonomics

Aside from the styling, LG doesn't alter much of the recipe that has made MSI's Wind such a success. The keyboard is among the best you'll find on a netbook, and touch typists should find it possible to reach quite a pace. The only irritation is that the touchpad, placed very close to the spacebar, is easy to hit with an errant thumb, which can move the cursor when you don't want it to.

The screen is a mixed blessing. Measuring 10in diagonally, it's home to a netbook's typical 1,024 x 600 pixels, and its brightness counteracts the slightly mottled appearance. As with the Wind, this is only obvious when you're using an evenly coloured background - such as the white background of Microsoft Word - and you'll struggle to notice it when web browsing.

A disappointment was the X110's battery life, which measured a measly 2hrs 10mins under light use. Before you dismiss the X110 entirely, though, we should add a couple of caveats. For a start, you can already buy extended batteries, with a 7,200mAh unit costing £45 exc VAT. Also, our benchmarks suggest you'll obtain over one-and-a-half hours' life even if you push the processor at full belt. So while it's arguably a mistake not to include a larger battery as standard, it isn't fatal.

And we can understand why LG didn't want to spoil the X110's carefully crafted lines. This is a very nice-looking laptop, with smooth contours and slim dimensions - even at its thickest point, it measures just 35mm. It's light, too, tipping the PC Pro scales at 1.19kg.

Here is a video review of LG X110:

Music Monday on Empty Streets: Paris Hilton

An heiress, model, actress, writer, TV Host and now a Pop singer - Paris Hilton has definitely made a name for herself in every area she puts her mind to. Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American socialite, heiress, model, media personality, singer and actress.

She is known for her appearance in a sex tape in 2004, her appearance on the television series The Simple Life, her several minor film roles (most notably her role in the horror film House of Wax in 2005), her 2004 tongue-in-cheek autobiography, her 2006 album Paris, and her work in modeling. As a result of several legal incidents, Hilton also served a widely publicized sentence in a Los Angeles County jail in 2007.

Here is her single that has been rocking the airwaves for months in remix format that has continued to mark her success in the music industry:

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