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The Hewlett Packard CP3525 is an incredibly advanced series of Laser Jet printers. They provide fantastic quality prints in double quick time; the compact size of the CP3525 lends it for use in the home and small offices.

Including three individual models – HP CP3525n, 3525dn and 3525x – there is plenty of variation across the range, although each one still holds the same fundamental properties that have helped to make each one such a success.

So what lies beneath the surface of this modern laser printer? Well below I’ve listed a few of the key features and how they will help benefit users:

Speed

One of the major advantages of the HP CP3525 is found in its speed. Whether printing in colour or black and white, you can expect it to output 30 prints per minute. So if you’re on a deadline and need to get a document completed in double quick time, this laser jet certainly shouldn’t let you down.

Of course it should be noted that some pages will take longer than others and so will slow down the system somewhat; however, even first pages in full colour should take no longer than 11 seconds, which is pretty impressive.

Quality

Laser jets are of course renowned for their image quality, and needless to say, the Hewlett Packard CP3525 doesn’t let the side down. With a dpi of 1200 x 600 you should be able to print images and documents without compromising on quality. The speed with which they are produced certainly doesn’t hinder the printing standard.

It is further enhanced by the inclusion of HP’s unique ImageREt 3600 dpi imaging technology, which offers improved definition and greater colour matching.

Paper

As an A4 laser printer, you can only print with paper up to and including A4. It comes with a 250 multipurpose input tray, which should be sufficient enough to ensure that you don’t continuously have to load new paper. The larger HP CP3525x is the only one to feature an alternative 500 sheet tray, as well as sharing the distinction, with the CP3525dn, of being a duplex printer – allowing the printing of both sides of a piece of paper.

All models also feature a 100 page multipurpose tray, giving further flexibility and usability to the HP 3525 range.

Memory

When you’re printing a lot of jobs at once, which is particularly true in office environments, you want to be able to make sure that your printer is able to efficiently queue the work. With memory availability ranging from 256MB for the 3525n through to 512MB for the larger 3525x, you should have no problems ensuring that everything works like clockwork.

Costs & Conclusion

The Hewlett Packard CP3525 is a highly advanced modern laser jet printer. Providing immaculate prints in no time at all it would perfectly compliment any home or small to medium sized office. It does have limitations, which is why larger businesses may choose a larger multifunction offering, however they are few and far between.

The most basic model, the CP3525n, is the most compact and is also the cheapest although don’t expect too much change from £550. It has all the high end features as standard, however it doesn’t have the same duplex and print tray size as its larger counterparts, making it far better suited for a desktop laser printer option.

The HP CP3525dn sits right in the middle. Again it has all of the fundamental functions of the other two, just with a little more memory than the CP3525n and the aforementioned memory (384MB), but doesn’t have the 500 sheet input of the x – it has just 250. This is a little short of £700 to buy, which is a reflection of just how much technology has been packed into this impressive bundle.

Of course, at the very top of the heap you’ll find the CP3525x. It is the most optimised model in the rage and is capable of producing exquisite prints quickly and efficiently. At £800+ this is a serious piece of equipment for those who are serious about printing. It’s larger size and improved printing features (including the 512MB memory) make it far more compatible with offices; despite its comparatively hefty appearance, it is still incredibly compact and won’t end up dominating your workspace.

If the outright cost is prohibitive, don’t forget about potential long-term gains. The cost per copy is exactly the same across the range, offering great value at just 2.41 pence (at 5%) or 9.16 (at 20% coverage). But as you can see , there are certainly plenty of features that make the HP CP3525 series stand out from the crowd.

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Going back several years, the one question which was repeatedly asked of me was, should I buy a laptop instead of a desktop computer? Whilst there is no definitive answer, as each person’s needs are different, the answer has probably changed from 80% NO to 80% YES. The reason for this is the narrowing gap between desktop and laptop PCs in terms of performance, reliability and storage capacity.

Today we have a stand-off between netbook and laptop computers as people discover the possibility of going even more portable. Let us’s look as the main considerations in the Netbook vs Laptop debate.

Performance

Laptops are almost the new desktop, with processor speeds increasing as manufacturers find new ways to squeeze extra performance from smaller components. Without getting too technical, laptops have a huge advantage in the performance stakes. I’d go as far as to say that if you want to use a computer for processor-intensive tasks, a netbook is currently not a good option.

Screen and Keyboard

Because of their smaller size, netbooks tend to have smaller keys and screens. This changes from model to model. Laptops for the most part, have standard sized keys with screens of standard desktop monitor sizes. If you have large hands and do a lot of typing, netbooks can become annoying very quickly. Also, if you need to have lots on the screen at once, laptops have the advantage with their greater resolutions and screen size.

Size

Netbooks are in effect mini laptops and so have a size advantage where portability is concerned. They tend to be lighter due to this, therefore if you intend on using one for traveling with, they are ideal. Laptops, on the other hand, are considerable in their weight and size in comparison.

Connectivity

Most netbooks tend to have a couple of usb ports and wireless networking. They do nottend to have cd/dvd drives. These days laptops have dvd re-writers and usually 3 or 4 usb ports as well as vga output for displaying on an external monitor. If you want to watch your dvd collection on your new computer a laptop has the distinct advantage.

Cost

The price of a netbook is relative to functionality and usefulness as is that of a laptop computer. I’d say that presently, a laptop has greater scope for growing with the user’s needs and therefore offers better value. If cost is the ultimate factor in choosing between the two, I would go for a cheap laptop vsa netbook. If you just want to surf the net and keep up to date with friends on Facebook a netbook is a very good option.

Storage

Netbooks tend to have less storage capacity than laptops although this has improved over time and will probably continue to do so. If you want to store large amounts of videos and photo albums without using external storage, a laptop again has the major advantage.

Battery life

With it’s small footprint, lack of dvd and power efficient processors (generally) netbooks win hands down in the power consumption efficiency stakes.

The bottom line is, you really have to be honest with yourself as to how you’ll use the computer. I’d say that the only real reasons to have a netbook over a laptop are portability and battery life. If you make a list of the above points when preferring you willhave a good idea of what to compare when shopping.

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Over the years, camcorders have evolved from tape (which has spanned many decades), to DVD, and more recently to Harddrives(HDD) and Flash Memory.

[1] Tape Camcorders – The oldest technology has evolved from reel to reel, VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, and finally to today’s best tape technology, the MiniDV tape. The latest MiniDV tapes are very small in size, and hold about 1 hour of recorded video in either standard definition, or high definition (using HDV compression). Most professional camcorders still use tape. Tape does have one advantage, that is that the recorded tape is an archive or backup of your video. So even if you transfer the video to your computer, and the computer crashes, you still have your tape. The disadvantage of MiniDV is that the camcorder will be larger, and you have to go sequentially through the entire tape (like VHS tapes) to get to a scene. The quality of the recording though is excellent and good for editing once its transferred to a computer.

[2] DVD Camcorders.- This type of camcorder was designed mainly for convenience. These type of camcorders for a brief time were top sellers. Their appeal was that you could record video to a Mini DVD that could be played directly by your home DVD player. Standard Mini DVDs only hold about 20 minutes of video at best quality. Transferring the video for editing is not ideal, and you may lose some quality. This type of camcorder is now in decline as less models are available and it is not a top seller.

[3] Harddisk (HDD) Camcorders – These type of camcorders which were introduced a couple of years ago, use a tiny computer harddrive (similar to what is in an iPod Classic) to record video. The advantage of this type of recording method is the huge storage potential. A typical high definition HDD camcorder can hold at least the equivalent of 10 MiniDV tapes. So they are adequate for even the longest filming events or vacations. The main disadvantage of an HDD camcorder is that there is no archival copy of the footage. Once you transfer the video to your computer, you erase the camcorder to record again. It is recommended that you make backups of your video on external harddrives so if your computer crashes, you don’t lose your video. HDD camcorders can also eat more power than a Flash Memory camcorder.

[4] Flash Memory Camcorder – This is the latest and most popular type of camcorder. These camcorders record to memory cards (Typically SD, SDHC, and Memory Stick). These are the same type of cards that digital cameras use. The advantage of this type of camcorder is smaller size, better battery life, and no moving parts to record the video. Flash memory is now in small and cheap camcorders, as well as advanced models with bigger imaging sensors and lenses. For high definition they use the new AVCHD compression. The disadvantage of this type of camcorder is the same as harddrive camcorders. If you erase your memory cards to re-use, then you need to make backup copies of your video from your computer.

[4] Dual Flash Memory Camcorder – This is exactly like the flash memory camcorders, except that they have built-in memory (typically 16gb to 64gb as of this writing). You have the option of using the internal memory or memory cards.

The future of camcorder recording technology appears to belong to flash memory and dual flash memory. This should be the standard for recording video for many years to come, just as video tape was the standard for decades.

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Apple has, to its credit, exerted quite a bit of muscle in an attempt to make the Air’s lack of an optical drive a nonissue. In addition to selling the external SuperDrive, the company Compaq Presario C700 Battery has added a feature called Remote Disc that allows the Air to take over the optical drive of another computer (Mac or PC) on your local network. Just install the Remote Disc software (included on the Air’s install disc), and the MacBook Air can use Bonjour to browse your network and read what’s on any data disc. This feature worked well in my testing. The MacBook boot software has even been updated for the Air so that it can boot via Remote Disc in the event that you need to reinstall Mac OS X.

But does that mean MacBooks aren’t a good value? That’s where subjectivity comes into play. In my opinion, MacBooks, with the exception of the white $999 model, are  indeed good values. I’ve owned both Macs and Windows PCs since the early 90s, and my Macs have tended to last longer and give me far fewer problems. And Macs are simply a joy to use, thanks to the Mac OS’s many ingenious features and Apple’s design savvy. I’ve rarely felt that way about a Windows computer.

If you want a smaller, lighter notebook to tote around, you may be glad to note that the 13-inch 2.53GHz MacBook Pro’s benchmarks results were nearly identical to the 15-inch 2.53GHz model, but it costs $200 less.

In order to make the MacBook Air small and light, Apple had to remove features once considered standard on all Apple laptop models. This model is the first in HP Compaq NC6000 battery recent memory to have no built-in CD/DVD drive and no FireWire ports. Its internal storage is limited, and its connection to peripherals has been reduced, too. In order to take advantage of the Air’s light weight and small size, users must be willing to sacrifice some of the features that they previously took for granted.

Also, the prices and specs quoted in this article will likely have the shelf life of a  spotted banana. My goal here was just to give you a snapshot of what you’d get for $2000 with these specific systems, right this very minute.

If you’re having any unexplained problems with your laptop, install these updates (and any newer ones that may come along). With Apple generally not divulging all that these updates do, you never know what might be fixed.

In addition to its upgraded RAM configurations, the new 2.53GHz and the 2.66GHz models come with 3MB of shared L2 cache. The 2.8GHz model ships with 6MB of shared L2 cache. All models retain the 1,066MHz frontside bus and HP Pavilion DV8000 Battery built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi with 3Mbps Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. The 15-inchers come standard with Serial ATA 5,400 rpm hard drives of 250GB, 320GB, or 500GB respectively. Both of the higher end 15-inch models have the dual graphics setup with the Nvidia GeForce 9400M and GeForce 9600M GT, but the amount of video RAM for the 9600M GT differs-the 2.66GHz MacBook has 256MB, while the 2.8GHz has 512MB.

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