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Home Office Highway: Americana a Way Norman Rockwell Never Envisioned

By Jeff Zbar
www.homeofficehighway.com


 Home Office Highway

Summertime's a great time to hit the open road – without leaving life behind. Technology widely available to the consumer market helps the "anywhere" office – and online personality – come alive without an electrical outlet or Ethernet cable in sight. This is Americana in a way Norman Rockwell never could have imagined.

This summer, the Home Office Highway '11 road show will showcase the tech, tools and tips that empower people to work and play from the interstate highway – or the information superhighway. The three-week excursion and social media event will highlight how "location independence" can be found wherever life's journey ventures.

This year, we'll travel from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Part sightseeing trip, part college tour, all fun-n-games. The van will have laptops, digital cameras and other technology common to the modern family home.

As families grow up, so do their technology needs, even when they're on vacation. We'll file blogs, Facebook updates, tweets and videos from the road. We'll even manage family finances effortlessly from anywhere. "With wifi, the cloud and a computer, you can work and play from anywhere." Read more

MSI GX740 Gaming Notebook Hits the U.S.


 MSI GX740

MSI's new 17-inch GX740 gaming notebook is now available. Packed with the Intel Core i7 processor, 7.1 channel output with SRS, a subwoofer, Cinema Pro technology, and HDMI output, the GX740 is perfect for gamers, movie buffs, and more.

"The GX740 features some of the most innovative components available, and at just over seven pounds and only an inch-and-a-half thick, it is one of the lightest and thinnest desktop replacements ever designed," said Andy Tung, vice president of sales, MSI North America.

The GX740 also features a 17 inch LCD screen with 1680x1050 resolution, 4 GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive 7200 rpm, a 9-cell battery, Bluetooth connectivity and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. It has a raised chiclet keyboard designed for gamers, with marked W, A, S and D keys for fast response.

The GX740 starts in price at $1,399.99. Get more info at www.msimobile.com.

Unique Gift Ideas for Grads


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The time is here. Next month, millions of high school and college grads will be out on their own. Have no idea what to get them? Check out this list of unique gift ideas that will get your graduate ready for the real world.

booq: Boa nerve S/L

Large laptop messenger bag with removable laptop sleeve that works hard whether you're a businessman or a school teacher

  • Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating , extremely durable water-resistant rubberized bottom
  • Protective laptop sleeve included
  • Intelligent interior layout optimized for laptop accessories
  • Adjustable seatbelt nylon shoulder strap with removable shoulder pad and stabilizing strap
  • Main compartment zips closed to protect from outside elements
  • Boa nerve S (13" MAC, 11 -13 " PC) / Boa nerve L ( 15-17" MAC & 15" PC)
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12.1-inch MSI Wind U230 Netbook Now Available


 MSI Wind U230

MSI Computer is certainly rolling out products these days. We just told you about the new U160 netbook and now MSI announced the availability of the new Wind12 U230-033 and U230-040. Replacing the Wind12 U210, the new netbooks add a dual core processor and Bluetooth.

The U230-033 features an AMD Athlon NEO MV-40 processor and a 250GB hard drive, while the U230-040 has a dual core AMD Athlon X2 L335 processor and a 320GB hard drive. Both versions of the U230 weigh 3.3 pounds and include a 12.1" HD (1366x768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD, 2GB of DDR2 memory, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.

The Wind12 U230 also features MSI's EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger than your standard keyboard, as well as a 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, and a 4x1 card reader.

The new MSI Wind12 U230 models are available now at Newegg.com starting at $429.99.

MSI Wind U160 Touts 15 Hour Battery Life


 MSI Wind U160

MSI just announced its second netbook with the Pine Trail platform, the Wind U160. Boasting a 15 hour battery life (when in ECO mode), this netbook is powered by the Intel Atom N450 processor, has a 10-inch backlit LED display, 1 GB of DDR2 memory, and a 160GB hard drive.

Additional features include Bluetooth connectivity, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter. It also comes with EasyFace facial recognition security software preloaded.

A 2010 iF Product Design Award Winner, the Wind U160 is just 0.98 inches at its widest point, making it the thinnest Wind model to date. It also sports a raised chiclet keyboard and a wide touchpad for more comfort while typing. The U160 is available in a sparkling gold or black for $379.99 and is available now at Fry's (Fry's product number L1600) and online at Newegg and Buy.com.

MSI to Display All-in-One PCs, Full HD 3D Computer at CeBIT


 MSIs Wind Top All-in-One 3D PC

Beginning March 2nd, the annual CeBIT tradeshow starts in Hannover, Germany. MSI Computer will be there showing off the company's latest All-in-One PCs, including its new power-saving LOHAS models and a 24-inch full HD 3D AIO computer.

Here's what they'll be showcasing, along with more information on each (taken from the press release):

World's First Large Screen, Full HD 3D All-in-One PC
MSI's Wind Top All-in-One 3D PC integrates 3D display technology with powerful CPU processing for smooth and clear 3D images with a high level of image detail. Combining a large, 24-inch 120Hz LED display and full HD (1080p) resolution with 3D shutter glasses allows home users to experience the 3D movie theater experience in their living rooms.Read more

Greatest Valentine's Day Accessories Roundup


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Valentine's Day is almost here. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Here is a list of tech accessory options for some of the hottest products on the market today.

be.ez: LA robe Allure
Stylish & functional notebook case for Apple notebooks

  • Stylish notebook protection available in Red
  • Made of memory foam (low resilience polyurethane) to absorb shock
  • Inner lip for maximum protection
  • Available for MacBook 13", MacBook Pro 15"
Available at: AppleStore.com, Amazon.com and select retailers across U.S. & Canada
Price: $34.95
Website: www.be-ez.comRead more

MSI Wind U135 Special Edition Netbook Features Pine Trail Platform


 MSI Wind U135 Special Edition

MSI Computer yesterday announced the availability of the MSI Wind U135 netbook. These special edition netbooks are the first to feature the Intel Pine Trail Platform with the Atom N450 processor.

The Wind U135 Special Edition netbook features a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, 1GB of DDR2 memory and Windows 7 Starter. MSI also packed in a 1.3M webcam, D-Sub port, 3 USB 2.0 ports and 4x1 card reader. Read more

MSI Demos Concept PCs at CES


 MSI 3D All-in-One PC

MSI unveiled three new concept products last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the company thinks will redefine the way consumers will interact with digital information in their homes.

3D All-in-One PC –MSI has developed the world’s first 3D All-in-One PC. Wearing comfortable wireless 3D glasses, users can have the ultimate life-like gaming experience and 3D HD movie experience from the comfort of home with the system’s 24-inch display. Read more

New MSI Wind U135 Netbook Boasts Intel's Pine Trail CPU


  MSI Wind U135

MSI has a new netbook hitting the marketplace, the 10-inch MSI Wind U135. This is the first Wind netbook to feature the new Intel Pine Trail Platform. It is available in Blue, Silver, Red and Black, and features a 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of DDR2 memory, a 1.3M webcam, D-Sub port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a 4x1 card reader and Windows 7 Starter -- all for just $329.99!

The Wind U135 weighs only 3.1 pounds, is Energy Star compliant, and combines a 6-cell battery with the Pine Trail Platform to give you a battery life of up to 7.5 hours. The U135 also features a new raised keyboard with larger keys and a wider touchpad.

The Wind U135 will be available at www.MSIMobile.com in early 2010 for $329.99.

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