With the economy perpetually in flux, businesses are struggling to find ways to keep VGP-BPS9 afloat. When it comes to IT costs, businesses spend large sums on IT staffing, PC hardware and software, Internet service, and networking VGP-BPS8 components. While many of these things are necessary, not all of them require the funds businesses think they need.

Every business's needs are different, so it's virtually impossible to quantify what expenses are appropriate for each company. VGP-BPS9A/B However, one cost that many serious-minded businesses think is necessary is a Microsoft Exchange license and server. At the Enterprise level, Microsoft VGP-BPS9/B prices these tools together around $4,000. Google, on the other hand, offers a mail service targeted at businesses for $50 a VGP-BPS9/S person per year.

Why use Microsoft Outlook and Office products when the much-cheaper Google Apps are available for business users? Google's platform VGP-BPS8A for businesses allows access to excellent e-mail, document editing, and calendar services for $50 per user, per year. Individuals get 25GB of space VGP-BPS13 for Gmail and 1GB of storage for Google Docs, plus the ability to sync with BlackBerry Enterprise Server and 24/7 phone and e-mail support for VGP-BPS2 critical problems. Using Google Apps could also cut down on the level of IT support your business needs because it's so simple to administrate.

Here are 15 ways your business can use new technologies or think differently about IT and save some serious cash in the VGP-BPS2A process.
2 Get freeware that works.
Free solutions for word processing, photo editing, and more are available to anyone looking VGP-BPS2B for them. Most notably, companies should take a look at the productivity suite from OpenOffice.org. The suite has a fully featured VGP-BPS2C word processor, spreadsheet maker, and presentation creator, which are basically clones of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For basic photo editing needs, there's no need to pony up for Adobe Photoshop when there is GIMP or Paint.net, which let the user retouch, VGP-BPS13A/B crop, or enhance photos. "Using free software is a good strategy as long as you apply caution," said Bob Hersch, global managing director of the VGP-BPS13A/Q workplace technology and collaboration at Accenture. "You have to balance the cost of the software with the cost if the software is no VGP-BPS13/B longer supported."

If your company isn't a mega-behemoth that needs hundreds of lines and extensions, then it's time to trim calling costs. Google VGP-BPS13B/B Voice allows individual users to sign up for their own phone numbers and get transcribed voicemail messages. Domestic calls are free and international VGP-BPS13B/Q calls cost just pennies per minute. Skype is also a great option for free person-to-person voice and video calls using a microphone or webcam VGP-BPS13A/S attached to your computer. Skype can also be used on the iPhone and Android smart phone platforms. "It's not technology that limits companies from saving money--it's legacy commitments that hold them back," Hersch said. "As long as you have VGP-BPS13/Q high-quality Internet, VoIP is a big opportunity to cut costs."

5 Go with shared hosting or a virtual private server.
If your website isn't receiving more than 50,000 page views a month, it's time to get rid of that VGP-BPS21A/B expensive dedicated server. Hundreds of sites offer consumer-grade shared web hosting, which is a great, less expensive alternative. If you have a site VGP-BPS21/S that you don't update frequently, look at www.1and1.com, www.bluehost.com, or www.polur.net, three companies that offer affordable business-targeted web hosting for less than $10 a month. If your site requires more attention, consider hosting VGP-BPS21 on a virtual private server. Such a server can run around $100 a month, but it is still much less expensive than a physical dedicated VGP-BPS21A server.

4 Consider a cheaper ISP.
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Design of the Cr-48
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Screen
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Ports
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When the Nook was first announced a year ago, Barnes & Noble promised that it would VGP-BPS13 push over-the-air updates to enhance the eReader's functionality. Since that time there have been at least three major firmware updates that have not only VGP-BPS13A/B added new apps and upgrades, but have also significantly improved the Nook's speed. On top of improving performance, the bookseller also dropped the device's price to $199 (from $259) and released an even less expensive Wi-Fi only version ($149). VGP-BPS9/S In our original review, we praised the hardware but wished for speedier software. Now that we have both and a lower price, we've decided to revisit VGP-BPS9A/B the Nook and give it a second look.

At 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches, the Nook is fairly slim and sleek and VGP-BPS9/B not much bigger than the Kindle 3G (7.5 x 4.8 x 0.34 inches). At 12.1 ounces, it's almost 50 percent heavier than the Kindle (8.7). Still, even after reading with it for hours, we never experienced major wrist VGP-BPS9 fatigue.

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We're mostly fans of the Nook's dual-display concept--a standard 6-inch E Ink screen VGP-BPS10 above a 3.5 x 1-inch LCD­--as it allows for a more robust feature set. The half-inch thick white plastic bezel that frames the two displays is slick and vgp-bps8 smooth except for slightly matte areas where the Next/Previous page turn buttons are. The only other physical button on the Nook is the power/sleep control on top. The stylized n between the two displays serves as a capacitive Home button. Two small speakers vgp-bps13b/q flank the headphone jack and miniUSB port on the bottom. The back of the device feels slightly rubbery and keeps the Nook from sliding too much on vgp-bps13a/q smooth surfaces.

Interface
The Nook's user interface has gone through some vgp-bps13/b minor facelifts since its initial release, but it remains essentially the same. It's based on Google's Android operating system, but heavily modified. The home screen offers nine icons: The Daily, My Library, Shop, Reading Now, Games, Wi-Fi, Audio, vgp-bps13/q Web, and Settings. With this, Barnes & Noble brought to the forefront functions and settings that previously were two or more taps away. We definitely approve, VGP-BPS2A particularly when it comes to Reading Now and accessing Wi-Fi controls.

In the latest update, the company added some features VGP-BPS2C to the original Nook that debuted on the Nook Color. In the Library, users now have the ability to create custom Shelves (or groupings) of books. However, on the Nook, the Shelves don't appear on-screen by themselves, just as groupings within VGP-BPS2 the larger Library list. Users can shelve both B&N titles and files found in My Documents, but they won't appear together, even if they're added to the VGP-BPS2B same shelf.

The Nook also has new security features. Users can add a pa3535u-1brs passcode to the Nook that they'll have to enter whenever waking it up from Sleep. Also, B&N added a setting that requires the account password each time a purchase is PA3534U-1BRS made.

Still, controlling the Nook isn't as intuitive as we'd like. It takes time to get used to moving the cursor and making selections on the vgp-bps21a electronic paper display by using touch buttons on the LCD. Our eyes were drawn to the LCD when we needed to look to the EPD to see vgp-bps21/s our options.

Overall, performance is much improved and the vgp-bps21b Nook's interface is noticeably faster. However, one feature remains slow: the on-screen keyboard. Though it recorded our swift keystrokes, letters took time to appear on the vgp-bps21 screen.

Unfortunately, none of the social networking features made it into this update. Given the slowness of the keyboard and the vgp-bps21a/b less-than-stellar notes and highlighting interface, we suspect most Nook users wouldn't have taken much advantage of it, Lenovo 3000 v100 battery anyway.

Instead of completely enveloping the iPad, Lenovo 3000 v200 battery the Zaggmate is designed to cover just the screen when stowed. When traveling, simply insert the iPad, face-down into the case. As it's the same color as the iPad, it looks like you're carrying around a hunk of aluminum. Just keep in mind that this case doesn't Lenovo 3000 n100 battery protect the back of Apple's tablet.

The iPad Bluetooth keyboard/case race is starting to heat up. The newest entrant, the Zaggmate, Lenovo 3000 n200 battery features a sturdy aircraft-grade aluminum shell, responsive keys, and a thin and light design. But is this $99 accessory Lenovo 3000 c200 battery worth the effort it takes to use?

Design and Setup
The Zaggmate is barely larger than the iPad itself, and at 12.8 ounces, is about 4 ounces lighter than the KeyFolio. You'd be surprised, Lenovo 3000 y410 battery but that makes a lot of difference. The device has a power switch and a Bluetooth button for easy pairing. A small microUSB port on Lenovo r51e battery the left side is used to recharge the device.

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Keyboard Features
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Typing Experience
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Verdict
Like the tablet category itself, the tablet accessory market is in its nascent stages, and companies are apt to get as much right as they IBM thinkpad r60e battery do wrong. The $99 Zaggmate, like the similarly priced Kensington KeyFolio, is a perfect example. While we like the Zaggmate's sleek and Lenovo thinkpad x60 battery sturdy design, not to mention its responsive keys, we were put off by the fact that you can't use this combo good battery securely in your lap, and that the layout feels cramped. Although our hunt for the ideal iPad keyboard continues, the Zaggmate gets the job done.

Before we get started, let’s get the obligatory warning out of the way. Altering your VGP-BPS13 handset to run a new OS ROM is always risky and could void your warranty or even brick your phone. Do so at your own peril. Even so, this VGP-BPS9/S modification is relatively mild.

OK, let’s get cracking. The first step is to download the software from a site you trust. We started at the Unlockr, a VGP-BPS9A/B handy destination devoted to covering smart phone hacks. This then led straight to XDA Developers, the primary resource for Android ROM development. VGP-BPS9 As for a ROM, we chose the FroyoStone Sense software version 3.3 since it closely resembles the HTC Evo’s slick interface, download available here. VGP-BPS10 A new 3.4 version is already out with some tweaks, so it’s always a good idea to check back often.

Even so, this software really makes the HD2 flex its hadware muscle and turns an otherwise blah handset into an Android VGP-BPS9/B contender that packs a mean wallop. We hope to check out the latest versions for improvements and also have our eyes peeled if an alleged ROM running in VGP-BPS13A/B the HD2’s main memory should become reality.

On the phone, in quick succession we located vgp-bps8 the Clrad.exe file and tapped it to launch, and did the same for the Haret.exe file. The procedure, which must be done within 30 seconds of Windows Mobile starting up, causes the HD2 to gloriously reboot into Android. It does take a few minutes, but it’s vgp-bps13b/q worth the wait.

This version of Android 2.2, cooked up by XDA member DarkStone1337, offers plenty vgp-bps13a/q of goodies such as wireless HotSpot and tethering apps, plus some overclocking tools (use at your own risk!) and even Angry Birds thrown in vgp-bps13/b for good measure. Be advised however, once booted into Android we had to enter our T-Mobile API settings manually (Settings>Wireless Networks>Mobile Networks>Access Point vgp-bps13/q Names).

Back in July, many enthusiast Web sites began posting links to custom-designed OS software (commonly called ROMs) claiming vgp-bps21a to install Android on the HD2. Instead of completely obliterating the phone’s original OS in main memory (known as flashing), these hacks use a program vgp-bps21/s called Haret to boot Android from the microSD card. The benefit of this technique is you don’t lose Windows in case things go horribly wrong. vgp-bps21b The big drawback is that Android boots from the microSD card which doesn’t perform as well as device main memory. Also, you can’t remove the card while in Android mode.

So how did it work? We found this build to be fast and very stable for the most part. One annoyance is that sometimes after the HD2′vgp-bps21a/b s screen automatically shuts down, it refuses to fire up again. This could be a problem with the HD2 ambient light sensor driver being wonky, perhaps vgp-bps21 the proximity detector, or maybe it’s simply a poorly mapped button. Also a pain it how when you’re on a call and want to shut down the screen pa3535u-1brs before it times out, pressing the HD2′s power/end button…well…ends the call.

Once downloaded and extracted to our PC, we plugged the HD2 into our test Acer Aspire 1830T Laptop (running Windows 7), and transferred PA3534U-1BRS the Android folder directly to the phone’s microSD card. We then unplugged the phone, rebooted it, and used the Windows 6.5 File Lenovo 3000 v100 battery Explorer to navigate to the Android Folder on the HD2’s microSD card.

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So the HTC HD2 for T-Mobile may not be the new Nexus S which rocks Gingerbread (Android 2.3), but it sure is one luscious slab Lenovo 3000 y410 battery of smart phone, even 8 months after launch. Problem is all its hardware loveliness is slathered with the slime of Windows Mobile 6.5. Imagine Lenovo r51e battery if you could coax this device to slough off its sickly Windows skin and be reborn with the beating heart of a Lion, namely Android 2.2? Lenovo r50e battery Well we did, all without permanently altering the handset, thanks to the help of the ingenious Android community. Learn how we breathed fresh Froyo life into this mobile monster Lenovo x300 battery after the jump.

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Design
At 10.5 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches, the G Tablet isn't the smallest slate on the block by any stretch. VGP-BPS9/S At 1.55 pounds, it weighs as much as the iPad. It's much bulkier than the iPad and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab, though. The glossy black plastic on the VGP-BPS9A/B front and the matte black on the back look and feel a bit cheap. We could hear the slate creaking in our hand when we picked it up.

Just in time for the holiday season, Viewsonic has introduced a 10-inch Android tablet to compete with the Galaxy Tab and iPad for VGP-BPS9/B your gadget dollars. The 10-inch G Tablet has strong specs: a bright 1024 x 600 display, a front-facing webcam, and a powerful dual-core Tegra 2 VGP-BPS9 CPU. It also features the unique Tap ‘n Tap UI layered on top of Android 2.2, which is designed to be consumer friendly. But do the unique features VGP-BPS8 and the reasonable $399 price tag add up to a compelling product?

Ports

The screen supports two-fingered multitouch gestures such as pinch to zoom with little noticeable lag. The built-in accelerometer VGP-BPS8A isn't as responsive as we liked; we sometimes had to shake the device to get it to detect its orientation and VGP-BPS2 readjust.

Long before anyone ever heard of an iPad, Archos was churning out media-centric touchscreen devices that,VGP-BPS2A while not hugely popular, were well designed. While the company's stab at a Windows 7 slate flopped, the company has developed a range of Android tablets, from VGP-BPS2B 2.8 inches (really, a tablet in name only) all the way up to 10 inches. The Archos 101 ($299) is the top-of-the-line model, and it's the thinnest and lightest VGP-BPS2C 10-inch tablet on the market with a capacitive display. It also offers HDMI output and a front-facing camera. Although the Archos 101 is far from perfect, it's a solid value-priced alternative to Apple's VGP-BPS13 device.

On the left side of the G Tablet, you'll find a headphone jack, a mini USB port for connecting to the VGP-BPS13A/Q PC, a full size USB port for attaching USB drives, and a microSD card reader. Unfortunately, you can't charge the G Tablet via USB. Instead,VGP-BPS13A/B you must a dedicated AC adpater that connnects to its own jack on the slate. A docking port on the bottom of the G Tablet is designed to support HDMI output, but there's no mention of an adapter on ViewSonic's VGP-BPS13/B site.

Screen and Touch Experience
The 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 screen on the G Tablet has sharp images but VGP-BPS13B/B colors seem muted. Viewing angles are solid at 90 degrees to the left or right when holding the device perpendicular to the ground or a table. However, VGP-BPS13B/Q when the slate is resting flat on its back, you must be right on top of it or images wash out completely. Unfortunately, there's no kickstand to prop up the device. We also noticed that the G Tablet picked up lots of fingerprint smudges, more VGP-BPS13A/S than the iPad.

Unlike the Archos 9, there are no physical buttons on the face of the Archos 101. All of the VGP-BPS13/Q 101's ports and buttons are on the left side; from the top, there's a volume rocker, power, headphones, USB, microUSB, microSD card slot, VGP-BPS21A/B and a mini HDMI port. At the bottom of all this is a port for the power plug, the only way you can charge the 101. We wish you could simply use a USB port instead. To the left of the screen is a VGA VGP-BPS21/S webcam.

On the back is an adjustable kickstand that makes it easy to prop up the 101 VGP-BPS21 on a desk; it's so convenient we wish all tablets had this feature.

Design
You could be forgiven if, at first glance, you mistook the VGP-BPS21A Archos 101 for its older Archos 9 PC Tablet. With the exception of a few buttons, the two devices are practically identical in looks. The chassis is made of a black plastic, but the screen is bordered by black brushed aluminum, as are two VGP-BPS21B panels on the back. Despite its slimness, the Archos 101 has a sturdier look and feel than the Viewsonic toshiba battery G Tablet.

With a footprint of 10.6 x 5.9 inches, the Archos 101 takes up nearly the same amount of counter space as the Archos 9 as saus battery well as the Viewsonic G Tablet. However, the Archos 101 is just 0.47 inches thick, compared to 0.7 inches for the Archos 9 and 0.5 inches for the G Tablet. sony battery The Archos 101 weighs just 1.1 pounds, a good deal lighter than the G Tablet's 1.55-pound heft, not to mention the Archos 9's 1.8-pound bulk. Plus, the apple battery 101's tapered sides make it look as light as it feels.

Heat
For the most part, the Archos 101 remained cool to the touch, with one exception. The rear of the device near the acer battery power port exceeded 90 degrees, even idling. Considering this is where you put your left hand, it became a bit fushitsu akku uncomfortable.

Unlike the G Tablet, the Archos 101 runs an unadorned Android 2.2 operating system, and that's mostly a good thing. hp akku As we've seen, having a skin can tax even powerful processors such as the G Tablet's Tegra 2 CPU. The 101 comes with all the Android live wallpapers; seeing the dell akku sky behind the moving grass change from day to night is a little touch that's even more appreciated on such a large screen. What you don't get are saus akku tablet-optimized apps with dual-pane views, which Samsung's Galaxy Tab offers.

Since there's no physical buttons on the 101, the typical Android buttons (Search, Home, Settings, and Back) are displayed sony battery as virtual buttons along the right side in landscape mode, and along the bottom in portrait mode. They remain there regardless of what app apple akku you open.

In landscape mode, the width of the 101 made it ibm akku difficult to use the slightly modified Android keyboard; we had to really stretch our thumbs to get to the center. A split keyboard, a la the G Tablet, would be welcome here. In portrait mode, though, we found it much easier to type on acer akku the 101

Display
The Archos 101 features a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display. Its size hp battery and resolution (1024 x 600) are the same as the G Tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab. However, you can clearly see the diagonal sensor grid on top of the screen, which dell battery occasionally proved distracting. Colors were bright, but sadly the display is reflective, and viewing angles are limited to those sitting more or less directly in front; tilt the Archos 101 just a little vertically or horizontally, and the on-screen image toshiba battery begins to wash out.

The multitouch screen supports gestures such as pinch-to-zoom; we found it worked fairly saus battery smoothly and quickly in the browser as well as in games such as Angry Birds.

Aber nicht nur bei der Hardware ist das Angebot groß. Die ProBooks glänzen mit einem großen Acer Aspire 7730Z Akku Sortiment an Zubehör. So gibt es für das ProBook 6550b alleine schon drei unterschiedliche Akku-Typen die für die Acer Aspire 7730G Akku unterschiedlichsten Anforderungen gedacht sind. Das Repertoir an Akkus reicht dabei vom Standard 6-Zellen Akku, über einen Reise-Akku, bis hin zum Ultra-Hochleistungsakku. Natürlich wird für das ProBook 6550b auch eine Akku Acer Aspire 7738 Docking Station angeboten die den Funktionsumfang und die Anschlussvielfalt des Notebooks noch einmal erweitert.

Dazu wird das HP 6550b mit einer großen Palette an Software ausgeliefert, die den Arbeitsalltag effizienter und vor allem sicherer machen soll. Akku Acer Aspire 7730 Ein Teil der Software beschäftigt sich nur mit der Sicherung der eigenen Daten oder wird nur im Fall der Fälle aktiviert. Tritt der "Akku Acer Aspire 7735Z Worst-Case" ein und das Notebook wurde entwendet, gibt es die passende Software um die Daten zu sperren, zu löschen oder das Notebook Akku Acer Aspire 7735 wiederbeschaffen zu lassen.

Die HP ProBooks gehören, wie es der Name schon vermuten lässt, zu der Sparte der professionellen Akku Acer Aspire 5920G Businessnotebooks bei HP, stellen aber nicht die Spitze des Sortiments dar. Es sich um eine Reihe von erschwinglichen, robusteren Notebooks, die dem Benutzer Akku Acer Aspire 7735g auch eine härtere Gangart oder ruppigeren Umgang verzeiht. Das machen auch die verstärkten Displayscharniere oder die Wanne Akku HP Compaq NX6325 unter der Tastatur deutlich. Dazu lassen sich die Notebooks je nach Bedarf und Budget individuell an die eigenen Bedürfnisse anpassen. So bietet HP die ProBook 6550b Modelle mit einer großen Auswahl von Intel Core i3, i5 und i7 Prozessoren an. Auch Akku Travelmate 6291 bei der Grafiklösung besteht die Wahl zwischen einer integrierten Grafikkarte oder einer leistungsfähigeren dedizierten Akku HP Compaq NC8430 Grafik.

Beim Gehäuse Design setzt man bei HP auf eine Kombination aus schwarzem und silbernem Akku HP Compaq NC8230 Kunststoff. Der Displaydeckel und die Handballenauflagen bestehen aus dem silbernen Kunststoff, während das Gehäuse-Unterteil Akku HP Compaq 8710W aus Magnesium gefertigt ist. Das Design und die Farbgebung des Notebooks wirken sehr dezent. Auch auf eine besondere Form des Gehäuses hat HP verzichtet. Das ProBook 6550b ist sehr kantig und verzichtet auf jeglichen Schnörkel. Im Akku HP Compaq 8710P Innenraum wird dieser Stil konsequent weiter fortgeführt. Die Handballenauflage und eine kleine Leiste über der Tastatur sind wie der Akku HP Compaq 8510P Displaydeckel in silber gehalten, während die Tastatur schwarz gefärbt wurde. An der Verarbeitung gibt es nichts auszusetzen, das gesamte Gerät Akku HP Compaq 8510W ist gut verarbeitet worden um fühlt sich solide an. Erfreulicherweise verbaut HP durchweg matte Oberflächen, dadurch bleiben keinerlei Fingerabdrücke auf dem Notebook Akku HP ProBook 6545B zurück.

Auf der linken Seite des Notebooks befinden sich der DisplayPort Anschluss und drei der vier USB 2.0 Anschlüsse. Beim rechten USB 2.0 Akku Dell Inspiron 1750 Anschluss handelt es sich um eine Kombination aus USB und e-SATA Anschluss. Des Weiteren gibt es noch einen ExpressCard Slot und die Akku HP 2710P beiden Audioanschlüsse für Mikrofon und Kopfhörer.

Auf der rechten Seite befinden sich das optische Laufwerk, Dell Latitude D520 Akku das Kartenlesegerät, der vierte USB 2.0 Anschluss, ein vierpoliger FireWire Anschluss und ein nicht mehr allzu häufig verbauter serieller Anschluss. Der Kartenleser versteht sich auf SD, HC-SD, MMC, HS-MMC, Sony Memory Stick, Sony Memory HP EliteBook 8540W Akku Stick Pro und xD-Picture card.

Bei unseren Drucktests kann die Base-Unit voll überzeugen, hier gibt kaum eine Stelle mehr als ein paar Millimeter Akku hp 8530W nach. Selbst die Tastatur bleibt unter Druck stabil. Nicht so überzeugen kann der Displaydeckel. Schon bei Akku HP Compaq 6830S leichtem Druck auf die Rückseite biegt sich das Display sehr deutlich. Es knarrt rasch und die Blende auf der Vorderseite des Displays steht ein paar Millimeter ab. Zusätzlich ist das Display sehr anfällig gegenüber Verwindungen, schon mit wenig Kraft verbiegt sich das Display Akku Lenovo Ideapad S12 mitsamt Deckel sehr deutlich.
Bis auf den Displaydeckel kann die Verarbeitung des ProBook 6550b ansonsten voll überzeugen. Gesichert wird Akku Lenovo X61S der Displaydeckel übrigens durch einen kleinen Riegel der beim Schließen des Notebooks VGP-BPS21 einrastet.

Bei den Anschlussmöglichkeiten kann das ProBook 6550b punkten. Immerhin verfügt es über eine beachtliche Anzahl an unterschiedlichen VGP-BPS21A/B Schnittstellen. Insgesamt kommt das Notebook auf vier USB 2.0 Anschlüsse. Bei der Anordnung der Anschlüsse wurde darauf geachtet, akku Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS dass häufig verwendete Anschlüsse an den beiden Seiten liegen, während weniger häufig genutzte Anschlüsse oder die akku sony VGP-BPS8a Anschlüsse die für einen stationären Betrieb benötigt werden auf die Rückseite gewandert sind.

Bis auf den großen Lautsprecher befinden sich an der Front keinerlei Anschlüsse oder Öffnungen. An der Rückseite befinden sich der akku sony vgp-bps8 Netzanschluss, der VGA Ausgang, der RJ45 LAN Anschluss, der RJ-11 Modemanschluss und ein VGP-BPS2B Kensington Lock.

Als waschechtes Business-Notebook bietet das ProBook 6550b alles an Kommunikationstechnologien akku sony VGP-BPS2 was man sich wünschen kann. An kabelgebundenen Technologien stehen hier einmal die Gigabit Ethernet Schnittstelle, VGP-BPS2C oder das 56k Modem zur Verfügung.

An kabellosen Technologien verfügt das ProBook 6550b über WLAN und Bluetooth. Die WLAN Karte verständigt sich per 802.11 b/g/n VGP-BPS2A Standard während man bei Bluetooth auf die Version 2.1 mit EDR zurückgreifen akku sony VGP-BPS9A/B kann.

Wem die Anschlüsse des ProBook 6550b nicht ausreichen, oder wer das Notebook oft stationär im VGP-BPS13 einsetzt, sollte über die Anschaffung einer Docking-Station nachdenken. Diese gibt es für das ProBook 6550b in unterschiedlichen Ausführungen. Jede der verfügbaren akku sony VGP-BPS10 Docking-Stations erweitert die Anzahl der Anschlüsse deutlich und fügt sogar noch komplett neue Anschlüsse hinzu. Mit einem Preis von akku sony VGP-BPS13A/B 140 Euro bis zu 220 Euro sind die Docking-Stations allerdings nicht billig.

Zudem hat HP das Notebook mit einer Vielzahl eigener Software ausgestattet um das Notebook abzusichern. So unterstützt das akku sony VGP-BPS9 Notebook Computrace LoJack Pro für die HP ProtectTools. Die HP ProtectTools ermöglichen beispielsweise die Ortung des Notebooks oder VGP-BPS13A/S die ferngesteuerte Löschung der Daten. Zudem ist es möglich bei HP zusätzliche Sicherheitsabos abzuschließen, die Tracking und akku sony VGP-BPS13B/Q Wiederbeschaffung des Notebooks vorsehen. Diese Abos gelten in einem Zeitraum von einem bis zu drei Jahren.

Lieferumfang

Der Lieferumfang des HP ProBook 6550b fällt nicht besonders groß aus. Neben Notebook und Netzteil befinden sich noch eine Reihe von akku VGP-BPS13B/B Booklets für die Dokumentation im Karton. Ein Stapel DVDs rundet das Paket ab. Neben einer Treiber DVD gibt es noch DVDs zum akku sony VGP-BPS13B Downgrade auf Windows XP Professional SP3 und DVDs zur Installation von Windows 7 sony VGP-BPS13A/Q akku Professional.

Sicherheit

An Business Notebooks wird ein hoher Anspruch in Sachen Sicherheit gestellt, schließlich werden auf akkus ihnen oftmals für das Unternehmen wichtige Daten gesichert. Während große Unternehmen meist über eigene Sicherheitslösungen verfügen, HP/Compaq Laptop Akku freuen sich kleine Unternehmen über Sicherheitsfeatures und Software die dem Notebook beiliegen. Das HP ProBook 6550b bietet in dieser Richtung einiges an. Um das ProBook 6550b vor Diebstahl zu schützen, gibt es auf der Rückseite einen Kensigton Lock Dell Notebook Akku mit dem man das Notebook festketten kann um es so gegen unbefugtes entwenden zu sichern. Den unbefugten Zugriff auf die Daten des Sony Notebook Akkus Notebooks unterbindet der Finger-Print Reader in der Handballenauflage. Mit ihm kann man die Passworteingaben beschleunigen und verwehrt Lenovo/IBM Laptop Akku dritten den Zugriff auf die gespeicherten Daten.

Garantie

Als Standardgarantie verfügt das ProBook akku Dell N950C 6550b über eine einjährige Garantie die einen Einsendeservice beinhaltet. Zusätzlich gibt es ein Jahr Garantie auf den verbauten Akku. Es gibt allerdings noch HP Care Pakete, die man zusätzlich zum Notebook erwerben kann. So gibt es kleine Pakete VGP-BPS13/Q die einen Zeitrahmen von einem Jahr abdecken und große Pakete die einen Zeitraum von bis zu fünf Jahren abdecken. Neben dem zeitlichen Rahmen unterscheiden sich die Pakete auch im Umfang. So gibt es Pakete für den Unfallschutz, VGP-BPS9/B die Abholung des Notebooks am nächsten Arbeitstag, oder einen Vor-Ort Service.

Am oberen Rand der Tastatur befindet sich noch eine kleine VGP-BPS9/S Leiste mit kapazitiven Tasten. Zuerst könnte man vermuten, dass es sich hierbei nur um Status-LEDs handelt, da sich diese aber links an der Front befinden fällt diese Option weg. Durch leichtes Berühren der Oberfläche kann man die Akku Vostro 1320 entsprechende Funktion aktivieren. Bei den Tasten handelt es sich um Bedienelemente um die Lautstärke zu erhöhen, zu senken oder die Lautsprecher komplett stumm zu schalten. Außerdem gibt es Schaltflächen für ein Email-Akku G550 Programm, WLAN und Bluetooth, sowie den Windows-Taschenrechner. In der Praxis haben die kapazitiven Tasten sehr gut und zuverlässig akku sony VGP-BPS2A/S funktioniert.

Mit einer Diagonalen von 89 Millimetern ist das Touchpad nicht besonders groß ausgefallen. Auf Fingereingaben reagiert das Touchpad allerdings zügig und Akku hp 8530P sehr präzise. Auf Multitouch versteht sich das Touchpad im Auslieferungszustand nicht. Per Akku HP 8540P Menüeinstellung lässt sich die Gestensteuerung allerdings aktivieren. Die beiden Maustasten unter dem Touchpad besitzen einen sehr weichen Druckpunkt und wirken dadurch leicht labberig, allerdings verrichten sie ihren Dienst zuverlässig und HP EliteBook 8730P Akku bereiteten keine

Bei der Tastatur setzt HP auf eine Mischung aus freistehenden Tasten und Standard-Tastaturdesign. Die Akku HP EliteBook 8730W einzelnen Tasten messen in Höhe und Breite jeweils 18 Millimeter. Die effektive Auflagefläche entspricht allerdings nur 15 x 15 Millimetern. Dies kommt zustande, da die Tasten oben zusammenlaufen. So erwecken sie auch den Eindruck, dass es sich um freistehende HP EliteBook 2730P Akku Tasten handelt. Dadurch liegen die Oberflächen der Tasten mit 5 Millimetern auch recht weit HP EliteBook 8740W Akku auseinander. Somit bietet die Tastatur viel Platz und besonders Kunden mit großen Fingern werden sich darüber freuen. Insgesamt lässt sich mit der Tastatur sehr angenehm arbeiten. Das Tippgeräusch ist angenehm leise und auch Druckpunkt und Akku HP Compaq 6720T Anschlag wurden so gewählt, dass man ohne weiteres längere Texte schreiben kann. Ermüdungserscheinungen treten kaum auf. Erfreulicherweise hat HP dem ProBook 6550b Akku HP Compaq NC8200 auch einen Nummernblock spendiert, der für viele Benutzer noch immer ein wichtiges Kriterium bei der Wahl des Notebooks ist. Zum Schutz der Hardware befindet sich unter der Tastatur noch eine kleine Akku Acer Travelmate 4320 Wanne die eventuell verschüttete Flüssigkeiten auffängt und dann durch eine Öffnung auf der Unterseite sicher wieder aus dem Notebook HP Compaq NW8200 Akku befördert.

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