Netbooks Are Getting Better All The Time

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Several moons ago, I wrote that Netbooks are great tools for writers and bloggers. Now, these devices just keep on getting better. Some brands of netbooks like Asus, Dell and HP now offer free online storage. This is very important considering that most netbooks do not come with a spacious hard disk space. You also do not have the luxury of archiving your files to a DVD because these units do not come with a DVD drive.

Using an external hard drive is not the best solution either, because it would defeat the main reason for using a netbook—mobility. It’s hard to be mobile when you have to lug a couple of external hard drives around. There is also the danger of dropping or bumping it, which could result in your data being unrecoverable.

Online storage is the best solution. You can safely store your data in the cloud and access it anywhere you have an internet connection. There is no more need to carry heavy external hard drives that could easily be destroyed. Kudos to the netbook manufacturers who came up with the brilliant idea of offering free online storage with every purchase of their netbooks.

Go Visit an Online Car Hire Before You Travel

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The Internet has touched our lives in a lot of significant ways. We now do stuff through the Internet in addition to or in lieu of doing the same things offline. Take shopping, for example. In the past, we were limited to going to brick and mortar stores. Not only that, we were further limited to brick and mortar stores that are geographically near to us.

Now, it is also possible to get a car hire through the Internet before you even travel. Imagine planning to spend a vacation in the UK. It won’t be as fun to travel around the magnificent cities in a public transportation. Besides, you may not be familiar with the public transport system and the layout there. You need a car hire to experience and explore the beauty that UK has to offer. Getting a car hire would enable you to explore UK the way you want, when you want. You won’t be hindered by rigid schedules.

However, getting a car hire only once you get there is a bit of a hassle. You have to know where to get it. It would be easier if your car is already ready the moment you arrive at the UK. That is the beauty of visiting an online car hire before you travel. You don’t have to worry about getting a car once you get to your destination. Just hop in the car and fire the GPS in your iPhone or Android mobile. Neat.

Apple is Cool and Celebrities Confirm

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We know from instinct that the computers from Apple, whether desktop or portable, are ultra-cool. Techs and other techie types know this. Power users admire the Mac’s underlying Unix operating system. Ordinary office workers are enthusiastic about its ease of use and eye candy. In short, everybody loves a Macintosh.

But the ultimate judge of what cool is are celebrities. Regardless of how ugly things are, they suddenly become beautiful once celebrities use them. If gadgets like Apple’s Macintosh are cool to start with, they will be way more cooler if adopted by celebrities. So, are they? Yes they are! Here are a list of celebrities who professed admiration for Apple products or who have been seen using them:

• The Jonas Brothers
• Taylor Swift
• Chris Rock
• Marisa Miller
• Angelina Jolie

If you use a product from Apple, you are one of them.

Camping with a Smartphone in Hand

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In the previous post, I mentioned that the Android recently overtook the iPhone and the BlackBerry in terms of market share. The Android is definitely a neat little gadget to bring with you. However, the other two are no slouch either. Having an Android, an iPhone or a BlackBerry in your pack is a very nice thing. Let me explain.

I am a certified and self-proclaimed geek. Geeks, you know, love gadgets and computers. Also, they cannot live without their beloved Internet connection. However, geeks usually work in tight spaces. That is why they want to go to open areas when they have the chance.

Camping is one such activity where geeks of all shapes and sizes can enjoy the open space and the fresh air. But when camping, what happens to the geek when they can’t touch their computer’s keyboard or see their computer’s wide LCD screen? What about their internet connection? Withdrawal problems.

But camping does not always have to be gadget or internet free. Pack any of the smartphones mentioned above and stow it in the compartment of any of the luxurious motor homes that you might be using, and you are sure to enjoy your time camping. Just make sure there is a reliable 3G signal nearby.

Android is Top Dog in American Smartphone Market

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In terms of sales, Android is ahead of the iPhone and BlackBerry. The collective sales of major Android producers amounts to about 34 percent of all American smartphones. Included in this figure are the sales of HTC, Motorola and other smaller companies. Research In Motion has 32.1 percent while Apple has 21.7 percent. The top sellers in the Android camp are HTC's Droid Incredible and Evo 4G.

Android achieved an astonishing growth in just a year. Compared to last year, Android as a whole is now nine times larger. That is just amazing. I myself would like to have one of these nice gadgets. But holding on to its number one spot will not be easy. Apple is sure to make something happen and RIM will not be sitting back either. Overall, it is a win situation for smartphone consumers. Better products will be coming out. And you will not regret owning any of the three smart phones.