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> <channel><title>Tech News and Product Reviews &#187; Acer</title> <atom:link href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/brands/acer/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.todaytechnews.com</link> <description>TodayTechNews brings the latest tech news, product reviews, tech resources including web, software, networking and services.</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:25:54 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4</generator> <item><title>What Makes the Google Chromebook an exceptional buy with the users?</title><link>http://www.todaytechnews.com/what-makes-the-google-chromebook-an-exceptional-buy-with-the-users.html</link> <comments>http://www.todaytechnews.com/what-makes-the-google-chromebook-an-exceptional-buy-with-the-users.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 05:47:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Anees Siddique</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Acer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Samsung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Acer Chromebook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chromebook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chromebook review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Chromebook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Chromebook review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Samsung Chromebook]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.todaytechnews.com/?p=4641</guid> <description><![CDATA[The much awaited Google Chromebook has finally been released. The models have been built by some of the finest companies in business. Samsung and Acer can finally claim to be a part of such a &#8230; <a
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title="Google Chromebook has finally been released" href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-kind-of-computer-chromebook.html" target="_blank">Google Chromebook has finally been released</a></strong>. The models have been built by some of the finest companies in business. <strong><a
title="Samsung" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/brands/samsung" target="_blank">Samsung</a></strong> and <strong><a
title="Acer" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/brands/acer" target="_blank">Acer</a></strong> can finally claim to be a part of such a fantastic project and has done a phenomenal job. The Google Chromebooks have been built and optimized for the World Wide Web where every individual spend most of their time while on the computer. As expected the Google Chromebooks have not disappointed the masses. The Google Chromebooks have been built in such a way that the users can enjoy the benefits of the web without its impending headaches. It is easier to use and is much faster than the ordinary computers.</p><p><span
id="more-4641"></span></p><h2>Google Chromebook</h2><p><em><strong>The Google Chromebooks are hyped especially because of their improved features. These <a
title="Google Chromebook Features" href="http://www.google.com/chromebook/#features" target="_blank">features</a> are as follows:</strong></em></p><ol><li>One of the features of the <strong>Google Chromebook</strong> is its booting in 8 seconds and can resume instantly. This is quite a feat. It allows the users to load their favorite websites pretty quickly and can support almost all the latest web standards.</li><li>Google Chromebook makes it easy to connect with anyone at anytime. It has built in Wi-Fi and 3G. Thus you can be on the web as soon as you log on to the Chromebook.</li><li>All the apps, documents and settings are safely stored and are protected well. If you loose your computer there is nothing to worry about. You an always log in from another chrome book and get back to work right way.</li><li>The Google chrome book can run millions of apps and can run almost anything.</li><li>It is easy to share with friends and family. They can log in to Google Chromebook to experience it as well. They can also log in with the guest mode. That way you won’t have to share anything with the users. Your personal data will remain personal.</li><li>The chrome books are open to changes and just get better with time. Unlike the traditional computers Google Chromebooks are ever changing. You can stay up to date all the time.</li><li>Google Chromebooks also run the consumer operating system and were the first ones to introduce it. It is designed to protect against malwares and viruses. The defense system is as good as it gets.</li></ol><p>Like everything else Google Chromebooks come with its pros and cons. There are several tings that are mentioned in <strong>Google Chromebook reviews</strong> which make it an exceptionally good buy. What every Google Chromebook review mentions about it is that <strong><a
title="Google Chromebook" href="http://www.google.com/chromebook/#chromebooks" target="_blank">Google Chromebook</a></strong> has an exceptionally good security system. All applications run sandboxed. Unless the sandbox is penetrated all the personal data of the user is safe. It is designed in such a way that nothing penetrated through the levels and gets to the users personal data. The security system has been designed by keeping in mind the needs t the time. The guest mode is another feature that comes up in almost all Google chrome book reviews. If you are a user you can access the data from any PC that has a running Google Chromebook. The fast booting system and ease while using scores high on the pros list of Google Chromebook reviews.</p><p
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title="Samsung Chromebook" rel="attachment wp-att-4646" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/what-makes-the-google-chromebook-an-exceptional-buy-with-the-users.html/samsung-chromebook" target="_blank"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4646" title="Samsung Chromebook" src="http://www.todaytechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Samsung-Chromebook.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="308" /></a></p><p>There are certain downsides to the Google Chromebook as well. Although the security level in cloud storage is good enough, it is not reliable to depend on the cloud alone. With more and more break-ins, there just might be security issues and data loss. Its compatibility is low with the windows apps and cannot run directly. The account link system has also proven to be an issue. Thus while buying the Google Chromebooks it is necessary to give it a thorough examination and decide whether it is suitable for your needs.</p><p
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style="text-align: center;"><a
title="Acer Chromebook" rel="attachment wp-att-4649" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/what-makes-the-google-chromebook-an-exceptional-buy-with-the-users.html/acer-chromebook" target="_blank"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4649" title="Acer Chromebook" src="http://www.todaytechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Acer-Chromebook.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="338" /></a></p><p>Every technology when it comes out for the first time is faced with its difficulties. After all is said and done there is no denying that it is certainly a break through In online technology and with some time can surely overcome the shortcomings. There is quite an amount of openness amongst the creators and that is perhaps the best point about it.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.todaytechnews.com/what-makes-the-google-chromebook-an-exceptional-buy-with-the-users.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Acer to launch its home server for the US market</title><link>http://www.todaytechnews.com/acer-to-launch-its-home-server-for-the-us-market.html</link> <comments>http://www.todaytechnews.com/acer-to-launch-its-home-server-for-the-us-market.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 11:45:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Aftab Bashir</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Acer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[easyStore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[US]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.todaytechnews.com/?p=486</guid> <description><![CDATA[Acer is planning to release its easyStore Home Server for the US market which will be its first home server for the United States market. The server has been designed to use in homes and &#8230; <a
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title="Acer" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/brands/acer">Acer</a></strong> is planning to release its easyStore Home Server for the US market which will be its first home server for the United States market.</p><p>The server has been designed to use in homes and small businesses too where the networking of various PCs is required. The server will allow users to get access of different files including videos, photos, and other documents from other connected computers to this network and it also develops back-up that based on every PC daily.</p><p><span
id="more-486"></span></p><p>This home server is consisted of a shiny black box with 8x7x7 dimensions and it features an Intel’s Atom processor 230 with 2GB of DDR 2 memory. It also houses a 1TB HD with three bays of hard drives. There are also many other ports including one eSATA port, 1GB Ethernet port, five USB ports as well as one RJ-45 LAN port. It will be available with $399 price tag.</p><p
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class="aligncenter" title="easyStore Home Server " src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/bto/20090520/Acerhomeserver1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="424" /></p><p>Just like <a
title="HP" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/brands/hp">HP</a>, Acer also has eyes on home server market. HP has recently refreshed its <a
title="HP MediaSmart" href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/mediasmart-server/" target="_blank">MediaSmart</a> server recently and the prominent specifications like Windows Home Server are quite similar in the new Acer’s server.</p><p>It was in 2007 when <a
title="Microsoft" href="http://www.todaytechnews.com/category/internet/microsoft">Microsoft</a> came up with its Windows Home Server at CES, but it couldn’t succeed to get powerful backing from some big PC makers except HP.</p><p>Acer has been trying to expand its market share for quite some time and coming with an array of products apart from notebooks, netbooks and desktops.</p><div
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.todaytechnews.com/?p=65</guid> <description><![CDATA[On Friday details of 10 inch Aspire One were given by Acer. The said netbook is having Windows XP as OS and the hard drive provides 160 GB storage capacity. It was told on Wednesday &#8230; <a
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/> <strong>The said netbook is having Windows XP as OS and the hard drive provides 160 GB storage capacity.</strong></p><p>It was told on Wednesday by a spokesman of Acer that they are planning to bring the 10 inches Aspire with Linux. He said, Acer Aspire One &#8220;will be available with XP or Linux, and HDD or SSD”.</p><p>This way it has been confirmed that Linux will be having Linpus distribution. The netbook will have a capacity of 16GB SSD. It is noticeable that the initial versions of this netbook will not be coming with this newly decided feature change.</p><p><span
id="more-65"></span><strong>The launch date has not yet been told nor the price.</strong></p><p>The original Aspire one Aspire One came with an option to choose from XP and Linux‘s Linpus also had an 8.9 inch screen and offered to choose between a hard disk drive HDD or solid state drive SDD. The 8.9 inches version is expected to launch in February, wearing a price tag of 299 pounds.</p><p>Aspire One 10 inches netbook will not be having a second SD card slot unlike the previous 8.9 inches Aspire One. The Acer spokesperson states that the second slot is not present in the new version &#8220;due to the increase in standard storage sizes&#8221;.</p><p>The second SD slot in the previous version was helpful in holding a flash memory card. Inside the netbook, it helped to strengthen and enlarge the working of 8GB or 16GB SSD, whichever it came with.</p><div
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