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I spent ages trying out various plug ins, then I came across this site, I tried it, it worked, exactly how I like my tips to be!

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Ever since Twitter changed their authentication method I have been meaning to fix my software update scripts so that they automatically post new software to Twitter.

Fortunately a quick Google search took me to this excellent HOW TO which had me up and running in a very short time!

New Intel® Atom™ Processor-Based Platform Using Significantly Lower Power Readies Intel for Smartphone, Tablet Push

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Based on Intel's leading silicon technology and manufacturing capabilities, chips deliver >50x platform idle power reduction while increasing performance and reducing size1.

Platform brings unlimited “PC-like” experience with fast Internet, multi-tasking, full 1080p video, 3-D graphics, multi-point videoconferencing and voice in pocketable designs.

New Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx based on Intel's new 45nm2 low-power process, packs 140 million transistors into the SoC. The platform also includes a Controller Hub (MP20) and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC.

Highly integrated platform capable of scaling a range of operating systems and market segments including high-end smartphones, tablets and handheld devices.

via New Intel® Atom™ Processor-Based Platform Using Significantly Lower Power Readies Intel for Smartphone, Tablet Push.

We just got our hands on what looks like an internal HP Slate presentation given to cool down some of the iPad hype amongst HP employees, and it just happens to have specs and pricing details on the elusive Windows 7 tablet. As we'd heard, the Slate will run $549 in its base configuration, which has a 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive multitouch display, a 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor with UMA graphics and an accelerator for 1080p video playback (we're assuming it's a Broadcom Crystal HD chip), 32GB of flash storage and 1GB of non-upgradeable RAM. There's also a $599 version with 64GB of storage, and both models will have a five-hour battery, an SDHC slot, two camera, a USB port, a SIM card slot for the optional 3G modem, and a dock connector for power, audio, and HDMI out

via HP Slate to cost $549, have 1.6GHz Atom Z530, 5 hour battery? — Engadget.

The iPad appears to be adequate for light daytime indoor reading, but fails miserably as an outdoor reading device. Vizplex e-Ink readers such as the Kindle, the SONY line and the Barnes & Noble Nook still appear to be much more optimal for long duration reading indoors and outdoors during daytime hours.

via iPad vs. Kindle: Which is the better e-Reader? | Tech Broiler | ZDNet.com.

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So I love the size & weight of netbooks, but the battery life and CPU speed leave a fair bit to be desired. I see some newer models adding nvidia ion for better video playback, but I just hope they can evolve to 4 hour plus battery life, faster CPUs but same size and weight!!

Just timing various things on my hp mini 2140

Jolicloud boot from cold 27.33secs
Jolicloud time from login to screen display 21.91
Jolicloud time from to logon from sleep 6.01 secs

Windows 7 boot from cold 41.03 secs
Windows 7 time from login to screen display 26.03 secs
Windows 7 time from to logon from sleep 2.86 secs

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I’ve been watching this with interest, however I’m still sticking to Windows 7 on my netbook. Jolicloud is about to enter into Pre-Beta and we are dropping the invitations. We consider the product and its installation stable and simple enough for a broader release.At Jolicloud, we believe people should be able to switch operating system on their netbooks. Like the adoption of Firefox made the web 2.0 possible, enabling users to switch OS will accelerate the growth and benefits of open cloud computing

via Jolicloud – Blog.