When someone wants to create a new domain, he or she has to do two things:
Find a name server for the domain name to live on.
Register the domain name.
Technically, there does not need to be a machine in the domain -- there just needs to be a name server that can handle the requests for the domain name.
There are two ways to get a name server for a domain:
You can create and administer it yourself.
You can pay an ISP or hosting company to handle it for you.
Most larger companies have their own domain name servers. Most smaller companies pay someone.
The history of HowStuffWorks is typical. When howstuffworks.com was first created, it began as a parked domain. This domain lived with a company called www.webhosting.com. Webhosting.com maintained the name server and also maintained a machine that created the single "under construction" page for the domain.
To create a domain, you fill out a form with a company that does domain name registration (examples: register.com, verio.com, networksolutions.com). They create an "under construction page," create an entry in their name server, and submit the form's data into the whois database. Twice a day, the COM, ORG, NET, etc. name servers get updates with the newest IP address information. At that point, a domain exists and people can go see the "under construction" page.
HowStuffWorks then started publishing content under the domain www.howstuffworks.com. We set up a hosting account with Tabnet (now part of Verio, Inc.), and Tabnet ran the DNS for HowStuffWorks as well as the machine that hosted the HowStuffWorks Web pages. This type of machine is called a virtual Web hosting machine and is capable of hosting multiple domains simultaneously. Five-hundred or so different domains all shared the same processor.
As HowStuffWorks became more popular, it outgrew the virtual hosting machine and needed its own server. At that point, we started maintaining our own machines dedicated to HowStuffWorks, and began administering our own DNS. We currently have four servers:
AUTH-NS1.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM 70.42.150.19
AUTH-NS2.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM 70.42.150.20
AUTH-NS3.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM 70.42.251.19
AUTH-NS4.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM 70.42.251.20
Our primary DNS is auth-ns1.howstuffworks.com. Any changes we make to it propagate automatically to the secondary, which is also maintained by our ISP.
All of these machines run name server software called BIND. BIND knows about all of the machines in our domain through a text file on the main server that looks like this:
@ NS auth-ns1.howstuffworks.com.
@ NS auth-ns2.howstuffworks.com.
@ MX 10 mail
mail A 209.170.137.42
vip1 A 216.183.103.150
www CNAME vip1
Decoding this file from the top, you can see that:
The first two lines point to the primary and secondary name servers.
The next line is called the MX record. When you send e-mail to anyone at howstuffworks.com, the piece of software sending the e-mail contacts the name server to get the MX record so it knows where the SMTP server for HowStuffWorks is (see How E-mail Works for details). Many larger systems have multiple machines handling incoming e-mail, and therefore multiple MX records.
The next line points to the machine that will handle a request to mail.howstuffworks.com.
The next line points to the IP address that will handle a request to oak.howstuffworks.com.
The next line points to the IP address that will handle a request to howstuffworks.com (no host name).
You can see from this file that there are several physical machines at separate IP addresses that make up the HowStuffWorks server infrastructure. There are aliases for hosts like mail and www. There can be aliases for anything. For example, there could be an entry in this file for scoobydoo.howstuffworks.com, and it could point to the physical machine called walnut. There could be an alias for yahoo.howstuffworks.com, and it could point to yahoo. There really is no limit to it. We could also create multiple name servers and segment our domain.
As you can see from this description, DNS is a rather amazing distributed database. It handles billions of requests for billions of names every day through a network of millions of name servers administered by millions of people. Every time you send an e-mail message or view a URL, you are making requests to multiple name servers scattered all over the globe. What's amazing is that the process is usually completely invisible and extremely reliable!
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Friday, December 11, 2009
How Domain Name Servers Work
If you spend any time on the Internet sending e-mail or browsing the Web, then you use domain name servers without even realizing it. Domain name servers, or DNS, are an incredibly important but completely hidden part of the Internet, and they are fascinating. The DNS system forms one of the largest and most active distributed databases on the planet. Without DNS, the Internet would shut down very quickly.
When you use the Web or send an e-mail message, you use a domain name to do it. For example, the URL "http://www.howstuffworks.com" contains the domain name howstuffworks.com. So does the e-mail address "iknow@howstuffworks.com."
Human-readable names like "howstuffworks.com" are easy for people to remember, but they don't do machines any good. All of the machines use names called IP addresses to refer to one another. For example, the machine that humans refer to as "www.howstuffworks.com" has the IP address 70.42.251.42. Every time you use a domain name, you use the Internet's domain name servers (DNS) to translate the human-readable domain name into the machine-readable IP address. During a day of browsing and e-mailing, you might access the domain name servers hundreds of times!
In this article, we'll take a look at the DNS system so you can understand how it works and appreciate its amazing capabilities
DNS Servers and IP Addresses
Domain name servers translate domain names to IP addresses. That sounds like a simple task, and it would be -- except for five things:
There are billions of IP addresses currently in use, and most machines have a human-readable name as well.
There are many billions of DNS requests made every day. A single person can easily make a hundred or more DNS requests a day, and there are hundreds of millions of people and machines using the Internet daily.
Domain names and IP addresses change daily.
New domain names get created daily.
Millions of people do the work to change and add domain names and IP addresses every day.
The DNS system is a database, and no other database on the planet gets this many requests. No other database on the planet has millions of people changing it every day, either. That is what makes the DNS system so unique.
IP Addresses
To keep all of the machines on the Internet straight, each machine is assigned a unique address called an IP address. IP stands for Internet protocol, and these addresses are 32-bit numbers normally expressed as four "octets" in a "dotted decimal number." A typical IP address looks like this:
70.42.251.42
The four numbers in an IP address are called octets because they can have values between 0 and 255 (28 possibilities per octet).
Every machine on the Internet has its own IP address. A server has a static IP address that does not change very often. A home machine that is dialing up through a modem often has an IP address that is assigned by the ISP when you dial in. That IP address is unique for your session and may be different the next time you dial in. In this way, an ISP only needs one IP address for each modem it supports, rather than for every customer.
If you are working on a Windows machine, you can view your current IP address with the command WINIPCFG.EXE (IPCONFIG.EXE for Windows 2000/XP). On a UNIX machine, type nslookup along with a machine name (such as "nslookup www.howstuffworks.com") to display the IP address of the machine (use the command hostname to learn the name of your machine).
For more information on IP addresses, see IANA.
As far as the Internet's machines are concerned, an IP address is all that you need to talk to a server. For example, you can type in your browser the URL http://70.42.251.42 and you will arrive at the machine that contains the Web server for HowStuffWorks. Domain names are strictly a human convenience.
Domain Names
If we had to remember the IP addresses of all of the Web sites we visit every day, we would all go nuts. Human beings just are not that good at remembering strings of numbers. We are good at remembering words, however, and that is where domain names come in. You probably have hundreds of domain names stored in your head. For example:
www.howstuffworks.com - a typical name
www.yahoo.com - the world's best-known name
www.mit.edu - a popular EDU name
encarta.msn.com - a Web server that does not start with www
www.bbc.co.uk - a name using four parts rather than three
ftp.microsoft.com - an FTP server rather than a Web server
The COM, EDU and UK portions of these domain names are called the top-level domain or first-level domain. There are several hundred top-level domain names, including COM, EDU, GOV, MIL, NET, ORG and INT, as well as unique two-letter combinations for every country.
Within every top-level domain there is a huge list of second-level domains. For example, in the COM first-level domain, you've got:
howstuffworks
yahoo
msn
microsoft
plus millions of others...
Every name in the COM top-level domain must be unique, but there can be duplication across domains. For example, howstuffworks.com and howstuffworks.org are completely different machines.
In the case of bbc.co.uk, it is a third-level domain. Up to 127 levels are possible, although more than four is rare.
The left-most word, such as www or encarta, is the host name. It specifies the name of a specific machine (with a specific IP address) in a domain. A given domain can potentially contain millions of host names as long as they are all unique within that domain.
Because all of the names in a given domain need to be unique, there has to be a single entity that controls the list and makes sure no duplicates arise. For example, the COM domain cannot contain any duplicate names, and a company called Network Solutions is in charge of maintaining this list. When you register a domain name, it goes through one of several dozen registrars who work with Network Solutions to add names to the list. Network Solutions, in turn, keeps a central database known as the whois database that contains information about the owner and name servers for each domain. If you go to the whois form, you can find information about any domain currently in existence.
While it is important to have a central authority keeping track of the database of names in the COM (and other) top-level domain, you would not want to centralize the database of all of the information in the COM domain. For example, Microsoft has hundreds of thousands of IP addresses and host names. Microsoft wants to maintain its own domain name server for the microsoft.com domain. Similarly, Great Britain probably wants to administrate the uk top-level domain, and Australia probably wants to administrate the au domain, and so on. For this reason, the DNS system is a distributed database. Microsoft is completely responsible for dealing with the name server for microsoft.com -- it maintains the machines that implement its part of the DNS system, and Microsoft can change the database for its domain whenever it wants to because it owns its domain name servers.
Every domain has a domain name server somewhere that handles its requests, and there is a person maintaining the records in that DNS. This is one of the most amazing parts of the DNS system -- it is completely distributed throughout the world on millions of machines administered by millions of people, yet it behaves like a single, integrated database!
When you use the Web or send an e-mail message, you use a domain name to do it. For example, the URL "http://www.howstuffworks.com" contains the domain name howstuffworks.com. So does the e-mail address "iknow@howstuffworks.com."
Human-readable names like "howstuffworks.com" are easy for people to remember, but they don't do machines any good. All of the machines use names called IP addresses to refer to one another. For example, the machine that humans refer to as "www.howstuffworks.com" has the IP address 70.42.251.42. Every time you use a domain name, you use the Internet's domain name servers (DNS) to translate the human-readable domain name into the machine-readable IP address. During a day of browsing and e-mailing, you might access the domain name servers hundreds of times!
In this article, we'll take a look at the DNS system so you can understand how it works and appreciate its amazing capabilities
DNS Servers and IP Addresses
Domain name servers translate domain names to IP addresses. That sounds like a simple task, and it would be -- except for five things:
There are billions of IP addresses currently in use, and most machines have a human-readable name as well.
There are many billions of DNS requests made every day. A single person can easily make a hundred or more DNS requests a day, and there are hundreds of millions of people and machines using the Internet daily.
Domain names and IP addresses change daily.
New domain names get created daily.
Millions of people do the work to change and add domain names and IP addresses every day.
The DNS system is a database, and no other database on the planet gets this many requests. No other database on the planet has millions of people changing it every day, either. That is what makes the DNS system so unique.
IP Addresses
To keep all of the machines on the Internet straight, each machine is assigned a unique address called an IP address. IP stands for Internet protocol, and these addresses are 32-bit numbers normally expressed as four "octets" in a "dotted decimal number." A typical IP address looks like this:
70.42.251.42
The four numbers in an IP address are called octets because they can have values between 0 and 255 (28 possibilities per octet).
Every machine on the Internet has its own IP address. A server has a static IP address that does not change very often. A home machine that is dialing up through a modem often has an IP address that is assigned by the ISP when you dial in. That IP address is unique for your session and may be different the next time you dial in. In this way, an ISP only needs one IP address for each modem it supports, rather than for every customer.
If you are working on a Windows machine, you can view your current IP address with the command WINIPCFG.EXE (IPCONFIG.EXE for Windows 2000/XP). On a UNIX machine, type nslookup along with a machine name (such as "nslookup www.howstuffworks.com") to display the IP address of the machine (use the command hostname to learn the name of your machine).
For more information on IP addresses, see IANA.
As far as the Internet's machines are concerned, an IP address is all that you need to talk to a server. For example, you can type in your browser the URL http://70.42.251.42 and you will arrive at the machine that contains the Web server for HowStuffWorks. Domain names are strictly a human convenience.
Domain Names
If we had to remember the IP addresses of all of the Web sites we visit every day, we would all go nuts. Human beings just are not that good at remembering strings of numbers. We are good at remembering words, however, and that is where domain names come in. You probably have hundreds of domain names stored in your head. For example:
www.howstuffworks.com - a typical name
www.yahoo.com - the world's best-known name
www.mit.edu - a popular EDU name
encarta.msn.com - a Web server that does not start with www
www.bbc.co.uk - a name using four parts rather than three
ftp.microsoft.com - an FTP server rather than a Web server
The COM, EDU and UK portions of these domain names are called the top-level domain or first-level domain. There are several hundred top-level domain names, including COM, EDU, GOV, MIL, NET, ORG and INT, as well as unique two-letter combinations for every country.
Within every top-level domain there is a huge list of second-level domains. For example, in the COM first-level domain, you've got:
howstuffworks
yahoo
msn
microsoft
plus millions of others...
Every name in the COM top-level domain must be unique, but there can be duplication across domains. For example, howstuffworks.com and howstuffworks.org are completely different machines.
In the case of bbc.co.uk, it is a third-level domain. Up to 127 levels are possible, although more than four is rare.
The left-most word, such as www or encarta, is the host name. It specifies the name of a specific machine (with a specific IP address) in a domain. A given domain can potentially contain millions of host names as long as they are all unique within that domain.
Because all of the names in a given domain need to be unique, there has to be a single entity that controls the list and makes sure no duplicates arise. For example, the COM domain cannot contain any duplicate names, and a company called Network Solutions is in charge of maintaining this list. When you register a domain name, it goes through one of several dozen registrars who work with Network Solutions to add names to the list. Network Solutions, in turn, keeps a central database known as the whois database that contains information about the owner and name servers for each domain. If you go to the whois form, you can find information about any domain currently in existence.
While it is important to have a central authority keeping track of the database of names in the COM (and other) top-level domain, you would not want to centralize the database of all of the information in the COM domain. For example, Microsoft has hundreds of thousands of IP addresses and host names. Microsoft wants to maintain its own domain name server for the microsoft.com domain. Similarly, Great Britain probably wants to administrate the uk top-level domain, and Australia probably wants to administrate the au domain, and so on. For this reason, the DNS system is a distributed database. Microsoft is completely responsible for dealing with the name server for microsoft.com -- it maintains the machines that implement its part of the DNS system, and Microsoft can change the database for its domain whenever it wants to because it owns its domain name servers.
Every domain has a domain name server somewhere that handles its requests, and there is a person maintaining the records in that DNS. This is one of the most amazing parts of the DNS system -- it is completely distributed throughout the world on millions of machines administered by millions of people, yet it behaves like a single, integrated database!
Use Dynamic DNS to host websites from home
This article is primarily aimed at people who need to make their local development environment visible to the Internet. If you are interested in developing Facebook applications your ears should be perking up at this point. If you are interested in hosting your own website from home, there are more things to be considered than are covered here, so you should make sure and read some of the more authoritative articles on the topic.
The Facebook dilemma
Most Drupal developers use local copies of Apache, MySQL and PHP to develop their sites on their desktop or laptop machines. They then upload Drupal files and database dumps to a hosted web server when it is time for the site to go live. The model of working on a local site is great and saves a lot of development time because you can use good tools like Komodo, and you don't get bogged down by network lag.
Testing webservices is usually not a problem for the local installation because the vast majority of all Drupal sites are web service consumers. They access APIs from Amazon, Google, EBay, PayPal, Digg and Twitter using any number of HTTP based protocols. In almost every case the Drupal site instigates the web service transaction. Your local website knows how to find Amazon's services, so initiating the exchange isn't a problem.
This last detail is important because it is exactly where things change with Facebook. Facebook and its newly released API represents a new generation of web services in that Facebook is as much a web service consumer as it is a provider. Whereas Amazon's services sit and wait politely for your site to interface with them, Facebook is usually the initiator of any interaction between Facebook and your Drupal site.
Because your Drupal site must be available to Facebook during the entire development cycle of a Facebook application, your localhost environment will be inadequate unless you take some extra steps. The extra steps in this case are to use a service called Dynamic DNS to map a host name to your local development environment, and that is what I'm now going to show how to do.
The rest of this article assumes that you have a local instance of Apache (or some other web server) running on localhost:80. See this Lullabot article for instructions on setting up your local Drupal development environment if this is not the case.
What is Dynamic DNS and how do I get some?
Dynamic DNS is a service that keeps track of the IP address of your local machine and routes traffic for a particular host name to that IP address. This is useful when your internet service provider (ISP) assigns you a new IP address every time you make an Internet connection.
Normally, you map a domain, example.com, to an IP address like 140.211.166.6. This mapping then gets disseminated around the Internet and cached in a myriad DNS servers. The caching and disseminating is great when the mapping stays the same for a long time because it makes lookups fast and distributed. This feature of the system makes changing the mapping a lengthy process because that distributed cache needs to get updated. This can take 20 minutes to two days... not exactly the agility that you'd need if your IP changes once a day or more.
Dynamic DNS services consist of two parts. First, they provide normal DNS service for the host name in question. The difference is that the maximum caching time is set to a very low interval, such as 60 seconds. This prevents the DNS information from being cached in any other DNS servers and forces every lookup to be answered by the primary DNS server itself.
Second, the machine with the variable IP address needs a mechanism for telling the Dynamic DNS service provider what its current IP address is. This is done either by configuring your router to provide the service or by installing a software client on your computer to ping the DNS provider any time your IP changes.
Thus the first step in getting a Dynamic DNS hostname set up is to find a service provider. I chose DynDNS and will use them for the rest of demonstration. There are many other services available, however.
Setting up a DynDNS account
Getting an acount from DynDNS.com is easy. Make sure to remember your password (or if you generate it like I do, write it down), because you will need it later when configuring the router or the software updater. Once you've logged in to DynDNS.com using your new credentials, click New DynDNS Host to pick your hostname. While it is possible to register a domain and have that be managed by DynDNS, I found it more convenient to use one of the hostnames that they make available to you. After all, this is just to simplify my development process, not to host a real website from my laptop. Figure I shows how I configured the host. The IP address turns out to be irrelevant on this form because it is the task of the router or updater to keep DynDNS informed of this number.
The Facebook dilemma
Most Drupal developers use local copies of Apache, MySQL and PHP to develop their sites on their desktop or laptop machines. They then upload Drupal files and database dumps to a hosted web server when it is time for the site to go live. The model of working on a local site is great and saves a lot of development time because you can use good tools like Komodo, and you don't get bogged down by network lag.
Testing webservices is usually not a problem for the local installation because the vast majority of all Drupal sites are web service consumers. They access APIs from Amazon, Google, EBay, PayPal, Digg and Twitter using any number of HTTP based protocols. In almost every case the Drupal site instigates the web service transaction. Your local website knows how to find Amazon's services, so initiating the exchange isn't a problem.
This last detail is important because it is exactly where things change with Facebook. Facebook and its newly released API represents a new generation of web services in that Facebook is as much a web service consumer as it is a provider. Whereas Amazon's services sit and wait politely for your site to interface with them, Facebook is usually the initiator of any interaction between Facebook and your Drupal site.
Because your Drupal site must be available to Facebook during the entire development cycle of a Facebook application, your localhost environment will be inadequate unless you take some extra steps. The extra steps in this case are to use a service called Dynamic DNS to map a host name to your local development environment, and that is what I'm now going to show how to do.
The rest of this article assumes that you have a local instance of Apache (or some other web server) running on localhost:80. See this Lullabot article for instructions on setting up your local Drupal development environment if this is not the case.
What is Dynamic DNS and how do I get some?
Dynamic DNS is a service that keeps track of the IP address of your local machine and routes traffic for a particular host name to that IP address. This is useful when your internet service provider (ISP) assigns you a new IP address every time you make an Internet connection.
Normally, you map a domain, example.com, to an IP address like 140.211.166.6. This mapping then gets disseminated around the Internet and cached in a myriad DNS servers. The caching and disseminating is great when the mapping stays the same for a long time because it makes lookups fast and distributed. This feature of the system makes changing the mapping a lengthy process because that distributed cache needs to get updated. This can take 20 minutes to two days... not exactly the agility that you'd need if your IP changes once a day or more.
Dynamic DNS services consist of two parts. First, they provide normal DNS service for the host name in question. The difference is that the maximum caching time is set to a very low interval, such as 60 seconds. This prevents the DNS information from being cached in any other DNS servers and forces every lookup to be answered by the primary DNS server itself.
Second, the machine with the variable IP address needs a mechanism for telling the Dynamic DNS service provider what its current IP address is. This is done either by configuring your router to provide the service or by installing a software client on your computer to ping the DNS provider any time your IP changes.
Thus the first step in getting a Dynamic DNS hostname set up is to find a service provider. I chose DynDNS and will use them for the rest of demonstration. There are many other services available, however.
Setting up a DynDNS account
Getting an acount from DynDNS.com is easy. Make sure to remember your password (or if you generate it like I do, write it down), because you will need it later when configuring the router or the software updater. Once you've logged in to DynDNS.com using your new credentials, click New DynDNS Host to pick your hostname. While it is possible to register a domain and have that be managed by DynDNS, I found it more convenient to use one of the hostnames that they make available to you. After all, this is just to simplify my development process, not to host a real website from my laptop. Figure I shows how I configured the host. The IP address turns out to be irrelevant on this form because it is the task of the router or updater to keep DynDNS informed of this number.
Host A Web Server on Your Home PC
If you want to make small site of your own and don’t want to pay for hosting prices, this article and exactly tell you how to do it.I had always wondered if I can host my blog or a small site on my laptop but well looking at traffic and security I can’t.
But if you want to make a website for friends and family this can be a good solution for u . You don’t have to pay any money for this. A friend was going through some magazine ( I am not sure which one ) and he told me about a software that really can help you hosting a web site on your own pc.I gave it a try and its really good
Update : Also check out Opera Unite, advanced option to create a web server on home pc
.A small analysis and experience of this software in just 6 steps and its tested in Windows Xp, Vista you need to check
Step 1: Download and Run The Software
Download the HFS or Http file server.It is free and open source and above all that its a standalone executable that requires no installation.
When you run HFS you might be asked whether or not allow hfs.exe to connect to Internet.Unblock it.
But if you have 3rd party firewall you will have to configure it accordingly.
Step 2: Configure the port
By default HFS uses port 80.if you your firewall is blocking port 80, set HFS to some other port( for example to 8025 or which ever is free, as a precaution keep it above 1024 which is used my operating system itself.)
To change the port number, click on Port Number menu and enter a new one.
Also, if you are behind a router or firewall, you may in some rare cases, need to set up port forwarding. For all the help required for visit portfrward
Port-forward can help you out to set up port forwarding.There you can choose the router type and choose a program you want to set up port forwarding for, which is in our case is HFS.
Step 3: Test HFS
Now you need to test your settings before you start.Click the menu in HFS and choose self test.If the test completes successfully, your settings are correct and you are ready for next step, To point your web browser to your ip address.
Step 4: Register A domain
For setting up a web site, you need to first assign it a domain name.Domain name are aother name for a computer ip address.For this, you will need to a DNS service running on your computer which can be mapped to particular ip address.
Create a Create a new user at No-IP account.
Login to the site with the account you created.On the left-sidebar click on “Hosts/Redirects”
Click on Add.In the page that opens enter domain name of your choice e.g “myfamilypics” and It will create a sub-domain on its own server that will work on your ip.
Your IP is recorded when you add the domain name.If you ISP is blocking port 80, you can choose a redirect given under same page.
Click on “Create host” and you are ready to roll.
Access the same from your own browser.You can add your file In HFS and access the same.
Trust me I have done it and it works.But i cant give the link of my url ( as it is hosted on my computer) here keeping in mind the security issues which I am not aware of. SO you also should share it among your friends.
Step 5. Install The dynamic update Client
Skip this step if yo have a static ip.If you don’t, you will need a client software to take care of of your changing ip address.
Download the No-Ip.com Dynamic DNS update client software.
Install it and provide your login details.This program will sit in the system tray and automatically update your NoIp account when your external ip changes.
Step 6: Launch Your Website
You can now decide what page will appear when someone access your site, like the default page.To change the default page,
Open HFS and click on “You are in Easy Mode ” to turn it to advance mode.
Right click on little house icon on VFS and click on “Bind Root to Real Folder”.
Now you can add files and folder here which you want to make available in your website.
Next is when your site is ready send the address which you created in NO-IP or step 4 to all your friends.
You can even see what others are viewing in advanced mode of hfs
This helped me a lot to understand how things work when my blog is hosted and how do my hosting service works.This was a Small example on low scale basis for you to try and for people who want to run there host on there own system.Do tell me your experience when you try it.I will be glad.
But if you want to make a website for friends and family this can be a good solution for u . You don’t have to pay any money for this. A friend was going through some magazine ( I am not sure which one ) and he told me about a software that really can help you hosting a web site on your own pc.I gave it a try and its really good
Update : Also check out Opera Unite, advanced option to create a web server on home pc
.A small analysis and experience of this software in just 6 steps and its tested in Windows Xp, Vista you need to check
Step 1: Download and Run The Software
Download the HFS or Http file server.It is free and open source and above all that its a standalone executable that requires no installation.
When you run HFS you might be asked whether or not allow hfs.exe to connect to Internet.Unblock it.
But if you have 3rd party firewall you will have to configure it accordingly.
Step 2: Configure the port
By default HFS uses port 80.if you your firewall is blocking port 80, set HFS to some other port( for example to 8025 or which ever is free, as a precaution keep it above 1024 which is used my operating system itself.)
To change the port number, click on Port Number menu and enter a new one.
Also, if you are behind a router or firewall, you may in some rare cases, need to set up port forwarding. For all the help required for visit portfrward
Port-forward can help you out to set up port forwarding.There you can choose the router type and choose a program you want to set up port forwarding for, which is in our case is HFS.
Step 3: Test HFS
Now you need to test your settings before you start.Click the menu in HFS and choose self test.If the test completes successfully, your settings are correct and you are ready for next step, To point your web browser to your ip address.
Step 4: Register A domain
For setting up a web site, you need to first assign it a domain name.Domain name are aother name for a computer ip address.For this, you will need to a DNS service running on your computer which can be mapped to particular ip address.
Create a Create a new user at No-IP account.
Login to the site with the account you created.On the left-sidebar click on “Hosts/Redirects”
Click on Add.In the page that opens enter domain name of your choice e.g “myfamilypics” and It will create a sub-domain on its own server that will work on your ip.
Your IP is recorded when you add the domain name.If you ISP is blocking port 80, you can choose a redirect given under same page.
Click on “Create host” and you are ready to roll.
Access the same from your own browser.You can add your file In HFS and access the same.
Trust me I have done it and it works.But i cant give the link of my url ( as it is hosted on my computer) here keeping in mind the security issues which I am not aware of. SO you also should share it among your friends.
Step 5. Install The dynamic update Client
Skip this step if yo have a static ip.If you don’t, you will need a client software to take care of of your changing ip address.
Download the No-Ip.com Dynamic DNS update client software.
Install it and provide your login details.This program will sit in the system tray and automatically update your NoIp account when your external ip changes.
Step 6: Launch Your Website
You can now decide what page will appear when someone access your site, like the default page.To change the default page,
Open HFS and click on “You are in Easy Mode ” to turn it to advance mode.
Right click on little house icon on VFS and click on “Bind Root to Real Folder”.
Now you can add files and folder here which you want to make available in your website.
Next is when your site is ready send the address which you created in NO-IP or step 4 to all your friends.
You can even see what others are viewing in advanced mode of hfs
This helped me a lot to understand how things work when my blog is hosted and how do my hosting service works.This was a Small example on low scale basis for you to try and for people who want to run there host on there own system.Do tell me your experience when you try it.I will be glad.
Dell Inspiron 14z Laptop
Mobility Redesigned
Introducing the new InspironTM 14z laptop. It fits perfectly by your side with mobile features that keep you connected wherever life might take you.
Easily travels by your side, starts at 4.4 lbs.1 with a 4-cell battery and is only 1" (1.04" - 1.15") thin.
Get up to 8 hours2 and 25 minutes (preliminary) of battery life3.
Watch your favorite DVDs using the built-in optical drive.
Experience true mobility with Intel’s ultra-low-voltage processors.
DellInspironTM 11z Laptop
Lighten Up
Introducing the InspironTM 11z, Dell’s newest thin and light Inspiron laptop starting at only $399.
Easily travels by your side, weighing approximately 3 lbs.1 and measuring only 1" thin.
Experience true mobility with Intel’s ultra-low-voltage processors.
Store your memories as soon as they unfold up to a 320GB2 hard drive.
Internal optical drive not included; external optical drive optional.
iMac
Apple introduced the first iMac more than a decade ago. And the design philosophy remains the same:
an all-in-one computer that’s as powerful as it is beautiful
Big, beautiful displays.
21.5-inch and 27-inch displays.
The new iMac has come a long way from the first 15-inch iMac. Take one look and you’ll see just how far. A 21.5-inch or 27-inch display with edge-to-edge glass covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what’s onscreen. Movies, TV shows, websites, photos — everything looks stunning on the new 16:9 widescreen iMac display.
LED backlighting.
When a display has more pixels, you need to push more light through them to achieve the best picture possible. LED backlighting in the new iMac does exactly that, with remarkable brightness and efficiency. Because the LED backlight doesn’t take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin — even with all the high-performance components inside.
Higher resolution.
The new 21.5-inch iMac features 1920-by-1080 HD resolution. Apple engineers could simply have stretched that resolution up and out for the 27-inch iMac. Instead, they took the display well beyond HD with 2560-by-1440 resolution. That’s 78 percent more pixels than the 21.5-inch iMac.
IPS technology.
The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. Whether you’re sitting in front of the display or standing off to the side, you’ll get a perfect picture with superb color consistency and no loss of detail.
Evolution of iMac.
It was a great idea then, and it’s a great idea now. The all-in-one design of the first flat-panel iMac cleaned up the desktop. It put everything you need — display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory, and more — inside one simple enclosure. New technology inside and out makes the new iMac a worthy addition to the all-in-one dynasty.
Seamless enclosure.
While you’ll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won’t find much else. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminum surface. And there’s only one cord: the power cord.
Wireless keyboard and new Magic Mouse. Standard.
Clutter-free wireless.
iMac embodies simple design that eliminates desktop clutter. So naturally, it’s the first Mac to come standard with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the new wireless Magic Mouse.
Multi-Touch technology.
Magic Mouse is designed to do all the things a mouse should do — pointing, clicking, and scrolling — but with no scroll wheel, no trackball, and no visible button. Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you click, scroll, or swipe anywhere on its perfectly smooth, seamless top shell. But the real magic of Magic Mouse is how it knows what you want to do. A chip inside Magic Mouse acts as a brain, detecting the difference between a resting hand, a scrolling finger, a two-finger swipe, and a simple click. It’s the smartest mouse we’ve ever made
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Domain Registration @ Nexus
Domain Registrations @ Nexus
A domain name, signifies your own address on the Internet. As no two parties may ever hold the same domain name at the same time, it is a truly unique identifier of you or your company. It is how your customers will remember you and find you among the millions of other Web sites on the Internet. If you just want a domain name to point your web site to, you can do that at a very competitive prices through Nexus. .pk domain registration (.com.pk, .net.pk, .org.pk) are also available. Please click here for details.
Unlike other registrars, Nexus has much more to offer. At Nexus you get the most out of your domain registration, you get the most versatile and complete feature set at no additional charge, some of them being unique in our business.
No registrar out there has the expandability we offer, at any price.
With each .com, .net, .org, info & .biz domain registration at our $8.99/domain rate you may take advantage of free:
eMail forwarding for up to 100 permanent, personal email addresses
Insertion of your domain name into our geographically disperse name servers where you can make "hosts" (or third-level names under your name), such as "www", "mail", or "ftp".
URL forwarding. Point your names to any IP address or URL on the Internet with two types of URL redirection so you can have your name go to any URL on the net the way you want. We also support the most popular DNS record types such as "A", "MX" and "CNAME"
Name management via a web based account where you can easily and quickly manage your domain names in real-time.
Registration of long domain names is no problem for us: up to 63 characters (not counting ".com").
A domain name, signifies your own address on the Internet. As no two parties may ever hold the same domain name at the same time, it is a truly unique identifier of you or your company. It is how your customers will remember you and find you among the millions of other Web sites on the Internet. If you just want a domain name to point your web site to, you can do that at a very competitive prices through Nexus. .pk domain registration (.com.pk, .net.pk, .org.pk) are also available. Please click here for details.
Unlike other registrars, Nexus has much more to offer. At Nexus you get the most out of your domain registration, you get the most versatile and complete feature set at no additional charge, some of them being unique in our business.
No registrar out there has the expandability we offer, at any price.
With each .com, .net, .org, info & .biz domain registration at our $8.99/domain rate you may take advantage of free:
eMail forwarding for up to 100 permanent, personal email addresses
Insertion of your domain name into our geographically disperse name servers where you can make "hosts" (or third-level names under your name), such as "www", "mail", or "ftp".
URL forwarding. Point your names to any IP address or URL on the Internet with two types of URL redirection so you can have your name go to any URL on the net the way you want. We also support the most popular DNS record types such as "A", "MX" and "CNAME"
Name management via a web based account where you can easily and quickly manage your domain names in real-time.
Registration of long domain names is no problem for us: up to 63 characters (not counting ".com").
Free Web Hosting
"Free Webspace" is a directory list of free web hosting providers (free hompage hosting sites), with about 300 of the best free web space hosting sites with reviews, testimonials, and ratings, and is updated daily. To find a free web page hosting service that fits your needs, use the Search box on the left. If you need special web hosting features for your free web space, such as FrontPage server extensions, PHP, CGI, ASP, MySQL databases, etc., try our Advanced Free Web Hosting Search. The web hosting review page for each free website hosting company listed will allow you to read the reviews and ratings by others, or give your own. The newest additions to our searchable database of free webhosting providers are in a list below. The Linux web hosting for this website is now hosted on a fast dedicated server hosting, to serve you better.
How To Find A Perfect Web Host
Take into consideration that there is no perfect web hosting plan out there. We can back that up with the flat out knowledge that any one hosting plan does not fit every requirement, budget and web site, therefore it can’t be perfect. You can however find the perfect web host, that is, at least a perfect web host for YOU.
First do a little smart investigating as to exactly what you need from your hosting provider. Are you looking for cheap web hosting and have a small budget? Does your webhosting provider need to have a datacenter near you and have the ability to let you get your hands on a dedicated or collocated server? Well cheap web space is everywhere, you can find that easy enough, but finding the perfect mesh of the extras beyond just a server plugged into the wall and then into the backbone, is what will get your problems taken care of before you even knew you had them.
Taking price out of the picture for now, since cheap hosting is really available from any web host out there these days, let’s focus on the web site itself. What will you be doing with your site that makes unlimited data storage and transfer a necessity? Is your blog popular enough to require terabytes of bandwidth? Will your company web site be able to stand with one hundred other sites on a shared hosting account, sharing the drive and IP address, and connection for that matter? Your best web hosting plans will not always be the ones with sky-high limits, or no limits on your web site hosting, but will keep their web space and yours at a maintainable level in a catered-to environment.
Once you have determined what your web site will do for you, ask yourself, or your developer HOW it will do those things. Will you need ASP hosting on a Windows or modified Linux server? While most business web hosting accounts are beefy enough to handle hundreds or thousands of simultaneous visitors, will your database or cart that accompanied your ecommerce web hosting be able to take that much pressure? Simultaneous activity is one of the weak points in a cheap host and its ability to deliver reliable website hosting service.
First do a little smart investigating as to exactly what you need from your hosting provider. Are you looking for cheap web hosting and have a small budget? Does your webhosting provider need to have a datacenter near you and have the ability to let you get your hands on a dedicated or collocated server? Well cheap web space is everywhere, you can find that easy enough, but finding the perfect mesh of the extras beyond just a server plugged into the wall and then into the backbone, is what will get your problems taken care of before you even knew you had them.
Taking price out of the picture for now, since cheap hosting is really available from any web host out there these days, let’s focus on the web site itself. What will you be doing with your site that makes unlimited data storage and transfer a necessity? Is your blog popular enough to require terabytes of bandwidth? Will your company web site be able to stand with one hundred other sites on a shared hosting account, sharing the drive and IP address, and connection for that matter? Your best web hosting plans will not always be the ones with sky-high limits, or no limits on your web site hosting, but will keep their web space and yours at a maintainable level in a catered-to environment.
Once you have determined what your web site will do for you, ask yourself, or your developer HOW it will do those things. Will you need ASP hosting on a Windows or modified Linux server? While most business web hosting accounts are beefy enough to handle hundreds or thousands of simultaneous visitors, will your database or cart that accompanied your ecommerce web hosting be able to take that much pressure? Simultaneous activity is one of the weak points in a cheap host and its ability to deliver reliable website hosting service.
Web Site Hosting (Shared Hosting)
Budget Web Hosting
creativeON Hosting caters for personal and small business clients need with budget web site hosting plans. All budget sitehosting plans are available for on both windows and Linux. All budget web hosting plans are feature rich and come one click installers for famous blogging software, content management systems and image galleries. All the plans come with life time free domain name.
Business Web Hosting
These hosting packages are for the corporate clients who use the email and website as a basic business practice. All the business website hosting plans come with “Backup mail servers” so you never lose a single email. Our manage spam protection (Almost Zero spam service) can also be combined with these package for a little extra cost. Business packages mean Extreme performance in terms of Uptime, website speed and data protection
Reseller Web Hosting
If you are a web developers, or selling web site hosting services our wide range of multi-domain and reseller hosting plans the best choice for you. We offer Linux and windows reseller plans (unlike many other hosts who will offer only Linux based resellers accounts). We offer the reseller packs on Plesk and cpanel control panels.
creativeON Hosting caters for personal and small business clients need with budget web site hosting plans. All budget sitehosting plans are available for on both windows and Linux. All budget web hosting plans are feature rich and come one click installers for famous blogging software, content management systems and image galleries. All the plans come with life time free domain name.
Business Web Hosting
These hosting packages are for the corporate clients who use the email and website as a basic business practice. All the business website hosting plans come with “Backup mail servers” so you never lose a single email. Our manage spam protection (Almost Zero spam service) can also be combined with these package for a little extra cost. Business packages mean Extreme performance in terms of Uptime, website speed and data protection
Reseller Web Hosting
If you are a web developers, or selling web site hosting services our wide range of multi-domain and reseller hosting plans the best choice for you. We offer Linux and windows reseller plans (unlike many other hosts who will offer only Linux based resellers accounts). We offer the reseller packs on Plesk and cpanel control panels.
Cheap Web Hosting
Cheap web hosting is easy to find these days because there is so much competition between webhosting companies. Cheap doesn’t necessarily equate to lower quality. Cheap web hosting is a popular choice for new website owners. If you want to build a small sized website, an affordable webhosting package may be ideal for you.
There are many factors you must consider before choosing an affordable web hosting package. You need to take a look at what kind of features you'll get in your hosting package. Most hosting plans include features such as, Perl, JAVA, PHP, Miva, Shell Access, etc. Ask yourself a few questions first. How much disk space you will need?. How big is your website? How many email account will you need? How many sub-domains will you have? Choosing a cheap web hosting package will depend on how much traffic your site will get. If you expect to have a lot of visitors, cheap web hosting may not be for you. You just have to do research to be sure you are getting what you need.
The obvious benefit of affordable web hosting is you will save money every month. You can find a quality web hosting package for under ten dollars per month. Cheap web hosting is loaded with features to help your web site succeed, all at one affordable price. On this site you can find a list of the top cheap web hosting companies. The companies are rated by their price, reliability, and quality of service.. The cheap web hosting company's price also depends on the features that are provided. Dick space available can be up to 5000MB. Bandwidth can go to 300GB. Most affordable packages offer free set up. This is a big plus for the new webmaster with limited knowledge.
The top web hosting companies reviewed are: Blue Host, HostGator, Start Logic, Easy CGI, iPower Web, Lunar Pages, HostMonster, In Motion Hosting, and DreamHost.. All of these companies offer a quality, affordable web hosting package
There are many factors you must consider before choosing an affordable web hosting package. You need to take a look at what kind of features you'll get in your hosting package. Most hosting plans include features such as, Perl, JAVA, PHP, Miva, Shell Access, etc. Ask yourself a few questions first. How much disk space you will need?. How big is your website? How many email account will you need? How many sub-domains will you have? Choosing a cheap web hosting package will depend on how much traffic your site will get. If you expect to have a lot of visitors, cheap web hosting may not be for you. You just have to do research to be sure you are getting what you need.
The obvious benefit of affordable web hosting is you will save money every month. You can find a quality web hosting package for under ten dollars per month. Cheap web hosting is loaded with features to help your web site succeed, all at one affordable price. On this site you can find a list of the top cheap web hosting companies. The companies are rated by their price, reliability, and quality of service.. The cheap web hosting company's price also depends on the features that are provided. Dick space available can be up to 5000MB. Bandwidth can go to 300GB. Most affordable packages offer free set up. This is a big plus for the new webmaster with limited knowledge.
The top web hosting companies reviewed are: Blue Host, HostGator, Start Logic, Easy CGI, iPower Web, Lunar Pages, HostMonster, In Motion Hosting, and DreamHost.. All of these companies offer a quality, affordable web hosting package
Thursday, October 15, 2009
HP Pavilion dv2
Manufacturer: HP Part number: NM325UA#ABA Description: The 12.1-inch HP Pavilion dv2-1000 Entertainment Notebook PC is highly mobile without compromising on performance. General Recommended Use Home use Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna Width 11.5 in Depth 9.4 in Height 1.3 in Weight 4 lbs Localization English / United States Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Budget Screen type Widescreen Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft) Processor Processor AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 / 1.6 GHz 64-bit processor Yes Cache Memory Type L2 cache Cache size 512 KB RAM Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max) Technology DDR2 SDRAM RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin RAM configuration features 1 x 4 GB Environmental Parameters Environmental standards EPA Energy Star Storage Controller Storage controller type Serial ATA Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150 Storage Floppy Drive None Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Storage Removable None Hard drive type Portable Optical Storage Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - External Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology Optical Storage (2nd) 2nd optical storage type None Card Reader Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro Display Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Widescreen Display Yes Features BrightView Video Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 Video Memory 512 MB Total Available Graphics Memory 2302 MB Audio Audio output type Sound card Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers Audio Input Microphone Notebook Camera Camera Type Integrated Input Device(s) Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad Telecom Modem None Networking Networking Network adapter Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft) Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft) Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Miscellaneous Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Power Power device form factor External Battery Technology 6-cell Lithium ion Installed Qty 1 Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition Software My HP Games, Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial) Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 1 year warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - 1 year Sustainability CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 26.28 Watt CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.2447 Watt CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 8.71 US Dollars EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
Website: http://www.hp.com
Address: 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
Dell Adamo
$1,499.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: DACWAQ1 Bottom Line: Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience. General Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 Processor Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 / 1.2 GHz RAM Installed Size 2 GB Technology DDR3 SDRAM Storage Hard Drive 128 GB Hard drive type Solid state Video Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics with 256MB Memory Video Memory 256 MB Audio Audio Output Features High Definition Audio 2.0 Networking Networking Network adapter Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5300 Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet Battery Technology Lithium Polymer Battery capacity 40 Wh Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Sustainability Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009)
Website: http://www.dell.com/ Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682
Phone: (800) 274-3355 Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook
$149.99 - $528.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: DNDWFA3 Bottom Line: Dell's popular Mini 10 is the most customizable Netbook we've seen. Adding extras such as a higher-resolution display makes it more useful, but also blurs the price line between Netbooks and mainstream laptops. General Notebook type Budget Processor Processor Intel Atom Z530 / 1.6 GHz RAM Installed Size 1 GB Storage Hard Drive 160 GB - 5400 rpm Display Display Type 10.1 Video Graphics Processor / Vendor IntelGraphics Media Accelerator 500 Battery Battery capacity 56 Wh Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 Sustainability Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
Website: http://www.dell.com/ Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682
Phone: (800) 274-3355 Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
HP Mini 5101
$419.00 - $449.99
Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home Basic
Manufacturer: HP Part number: FM978UT#ABA Bottom Line: HP's biz-minded Mini 5101 is a successor to the Mini 2140 (one of our all-time favorite Netbooks). It looks and feels great, but for a premium-price Netbook, we expect to get more features, not fewer. General Width 10.3 in Depth 7.09 in Height 0.91 in Notebook type Budget Processor Processor Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz Operating System / Software OS Provided Windows Vista Home Basic Sustainability Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
HP Mini 311
$399.99
Manufacturer: HP Part number: VL838AV Bottom Line: HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic Netbook, while keeping the price very appealing. Once it starts shipping with Windows 7, this could become our favorite Netbook. General Notebook type Budget Processor Processor Intel 1.60 GHz RAM Installed Size 1 GB Technology DDR3 SDRAM Storage Hard Drive 160 GB - 5400 rpm Hard drive type Standard Operating System / Software OS Provided Windows XP Home Sustainability Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
Website: http://www.hp.com
Address: 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, blue)
$349.95 - $389.99
Manufacturer: Asus Part number: 1005HA-PU1X-BU Description: Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC Seashell draws its inspiration from seashells. It's so light and compact, you can take it anywhere with you! And with sleek curves and smooth lines hugging its lustrous shell, the Eee PC Seashell will easily charm passers-by wherever it goes. General Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna Width 10.3 in Depth 7 in Height 1.5 in Weight 2.8 lbs Color Royal blue Notebook type Netbook, Budget Screen type Widescreen Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth Processor Processor Intel ATOM N280 / 1.66 GHz Data bus speed 667 MHz Chipset type Intel 945GSE Express Cache Memory Type L2 cache Cache size 512 KB RAM Installed Size 1024 MB Technology DDR II SODIMM RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin Storage Floppy Drive None Hard Drive 160 GB - 5400 rpm Storage Removable None Hard drive type Standard Optical Storage Type None Optical Storage (2nd) 2nd optical storage type None Card Reader Card reader type Card reader Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card Display Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) Widescreen Display Yes Features LED-backlit Video Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 Audio Audio output type Sound card Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio Audio Input Microphone Notebook Camera Camera Type Integrated Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel Input Device(s) Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad Features Multi-touch technology Networking Networking Network adapter - Bluetooth Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft) Networking standards Bluetooth 2.1 Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 Miscellaneous Features 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, Camera Battery Technology 6-cell Lithium ion Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max) Battery capacity 63 Wh Mfr estimated battery life 10.5 hour(s) Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Software Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office Home
Website: http://www.asus.com/ Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: +1-510-739-3777 Email: tmd1@asus.com Fax: +1-510-608-4555
View Sonic Va-2026w 20" Silver Black Wide
Product Details >>
ViewSonic’s 20" VA2026w LCD brings value to big, widescreen displays. This display doesn’t compromise on features with versatile OptiSync® digital and analog inputs and super-high 1680x1050 resolution for brilliant HD images. This stylish 20-inch LCD delivers EXTREME CLARITY, AMAZING COLOR with 2000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO (typ) and fast ClearMotiv® 5ms video response. Enjoy beautiful graphics and view spreadsheets in unbelievable clarity. Enjoy greater productivity with the ability to VIEW TWO FULL-SIZE DOCUMENTS SIDE-BY-SIDE or work in multiple applications simultaneously on the widescreen display. The stylish, slim-bezel design and VESA® wall-mount compliance allow the VA2026w to fit seamlessly into any office décor. It’s great for desktop applications at home, school or in the office.
Product Specifications >>
LCD Type 20" color TFT active matrix WSXGA LCD
Display Area 17.1" (horizontal), 10.7" (vertical); 20.1" diagonal
Native Resolution 1680x1050
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 static (typ), 2000:1 dynamic (typ)
Viewing Angle 170° horizontal, 160° vertical
Response Time 5ms (typ)
Brightness 300 nits cd/m2 (typ)
Light Source Long life, 40,000 hrs. (typ)
Panel Surface Anti-glare
VIDEO INPUT Analog/Digital RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)/DVI-D (HDCP)
Frequency Fh: 30~82kHz, Fv: 50~75Hz
Sync H/V separated (TTL)
COMPATIBILITY PC VGA up to 1680x1050 non-interlaced
Mac®* Power Mac" G3/G4/G5 up to 1680x1050
CONNECTOR Analog/Digital 15-pin mini D-sub/DVI-D
Power 3-pin AC plug (CEE22)
POWER Voltage AC 100240V (universal), 50/60Hz (auto switch)
Consumption 38W (typ)
ERGONOMICS Tilt -5°/+20°
CONTROLS Basic Power, 1, down, up, 2
OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Humidity 20-90% (non-condensing)
DIMENSIONS
(WxHxD) Physical with stand 18.6" x 16.1" x 8.9" (472mm x 408mm x 225mm)
Physical without stand 18.6" x 12.9" x 2.5" (472mm x 327mm x 65mm)
WEIGHT Net with stand 10.8 lb. (4.9 kg)
Net without stand 9.5 lb. (4.3 kg)
Gross with stand 14.1 lb. (6.4 kg)
REGULATIONS UL, cUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, NOM, TUV-S, GS, ERGO (covers ISO13406-2), MPR II, BSMI, CCC, ENERGY STAR,® PSB, C-TICK, RoHS, WEEE, VCCI, GOST-R, SASO, TCO03, EPEAT-Silver
RECYCLING/DISPOSAL The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
PACKAGE CONTENTS LCD display, video cable, power cable, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard (DVI cable not included)
POWER MANAGEMENT Meets TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR® standards
WARRANTY Three-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight
Samsung 2333HD 23" wide screen LCD monitor
Product Descriptions >>
Be enchanted by the elegance and beauty of the SAMSUNG 2333HD monitor. With its delicately patterned design, sensuously sleek contours, and phenomenal picture quality it will deliver images that delight your eyes and bring a fresh perspective to the way that you view your world.
brilliant design
Premium design which looks like a crystal glass that gives emotional touch to user.
dynamic contrast 10,000:1
Product Specifications >>
Display Screen Size 23" Wide
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness 300cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio DC 10,000:1(Typ. 1,000:1)
Response time 5ms
Viewing Angle(Horizontal/Vertical) 160˚/160˚ (CR>10)
Features Plug & Play DDC2B
Multimedia Speakers 3W x 2ch
Special Features Built-in HDTV(ATSC) Tuner, Dolby Digital Sound, Optical digital sound (SPDIF), Component, 2 HDMI, Full HD
USB powered hub option No
Mac compatibility Yes
Acer Al-1702w 17" Black Widescreen
Product Descriptions >>
Full 43.18 cms (17) wide viewable screen
High contrast ratio
Supports VESA wall mounting
Wide viewing angle
Product Specifications >>
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Power Supply Internal
Model No AL1702W
Product Name AL1702W
Display Size 43.18 cms (17) Wide 389x255 mm
Max. Resolution & Refresh Rate 1440x900@60Hz
Pixel Pitch 0.255mm
Glare N
Viewing Angle 140 deg (H),130 deg (V)
Response Time 8ms
Colors 16.2M
Bit 6bit + FRC
Pixel Error Standard B/D : 3
D/D : 4
Total : 5
Input Signal Analog only
VESA Wall Mounting 100x100mm
Power consumption <1W (OFF) ,
<2W (Stand By) ,
<35W(ON)
Certification TCO 03 Certified
DELL E1709w 17` LCD FLAT PANEL
Brand : DELL
Category : LCD
Sub Category : Any Sub Category
Offer Title : DELL E1709w 17` LCD FLAT PANEL
Offer Details : Display Type: LCD display / TFT active matrix
Width: 15.9 in
Depth: 6.2 in
Height: 13.2 in
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Enclosure Color: Black
Diagonal Size: 17` - widescreen
Viewable Size: 17`
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch: 0.255 mm
Max Resolution: 1440 x 900 / 60 Hz
Color Support: 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 75 Hz x 83 kHz
Response Time: 8 ms
Display Positions Adjustments: Height, tilt
Display Screen Coating: Anti-glare
Signal Input: VGA
Features: 65% color gamut
Image Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Image Max H-View Angle: 160
Image Max V-View Angle: 150
Video Input: Analog Video Signal RGB
Interfaces: 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
New / Used ? New
Price : Rs. 10,600.00 /-
Date Posted : Monday, October 12, 2009
Contact Information
Name : Continental Establishment
City : Karachi
Email : Sorry You must login to Send Email / Contact User
User Type : Wholesaler
Company Name : Continental Establishment
Contact No : 021-2634308, 2627427
Contact Person : Perkash / Fariha Yaseen / Irfan Baig
Office Timings : 10am - 7pm
DELL S2309WFP 23` LCD FULL HD WIDE SCREEN
Brand : DELL
Category : LCD
Sub Category : Any Sub Category
Offer Title : DELL S2309WFP 23` LCD FULL HD WIDE SCREEN
Offer Details : Full HD 1920 x 1080 Resolution Enjoy cinema-quality movies at the highest resolution the filmmakers intended. Full HD also makes games, videos and digital photos shine.
Fast 5 Millisecond Response Time (Typical) See crisp, clear images and minimize ghosting during fast-action video. Ideal for serious gamers and video editors alike.
1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical) Sharpens HD performance with deep blacks, enhanced color saturation and fine detail.
DVI-D with HDCP supports playback of protected high-definition content from Blu-ray Disc drives on PCs.
Dell-Designed Enhancements The sleek black bezel complements most environments and home decor.
Full HD 1920 x 1080 Resolution
Dell first 23-inch Widescreen Full HD monitor delivers stunning high-definition performance for viewing movies and photos, playing games, or even editing video on your personal computer.
1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio combine to create lifelike detail, saturated colors and simply gorgeous results. Now you can watch HD movies and get the full cinematic experience from your PC.
The 5 millisecond response time (typical) creates seamless, fluid, fast-action video.
A high contrast ratio of 1000:1 (typical) delivers vibrant blacks and rich, saturated colors.
A Complete Multi-media Experience
The S2309W will impress videophones, audiophiles and casual users alike.
DVI-D with HDCP lets you view protected high-definition multimedia content from Blu-ray DiscTM drives on desk tops and notebooks.
300cd/m2 brightness helps maintain high picture quality in bright rooms.
The optional Dell AX510PA multimedia soundbar can install in moments, offering dynamic stereo sound.
Every aspect of the S2309W has been engineered for the optimal viewing experience.
The sleek, glossy bezel goes beautifully with the majority of Dell computers and most household decor.
A tilt-adjustable panel lets you easily position the display to your most comfortable viewing angle.
New / Used ? New
Price : Rs. 18,900.00 /-
Date Posted : Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Contact Information
Name : Continental Establishment
City : Karachi
Email : Sorry You must login to Send Email / Contact User
User Type : Wholesaler
Company Name : Continental Establishment
Contact No : 021-2634308, 2627427
Contact Person : Perkash / Fariha Yaseen / Irfan Baig
Office Timings : 10am - 7pm
DELL INSPIRON MINI 10V
Brand : DELL
Category : Notebooks
Sub Category : Any Sub Category
Offer Title : DELL INSPIRON MINI 10V
Offer Details : Be productive with a keyboard 92% the size of a traditional laptop keyboard.
Enjoy a beautiful view with a seamless display surface1 and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Stay connected2 with advanced wireless options.
Navigate like a pro with optional built-in GPS3.
Learn about the differences between the Mini 10 & Mini 10v.
Some netbooks offer Ubuntu operating systems that can be great for those who are tech saavy.
New / Used ? New
Price : Rs. 32,900.00 /-
Date Posted : Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Contact Information
Name : Continental Establishment
City : Karachi
Email : Sorry You must login to Send Email / Contact User
User Type : Wholesaler
Company Name : Continental Establishment
Contact No : 021-2634308, 2627427
Contact Person : Perkash / Fariha Yaseen / Irfan Baig
Office Timings : 10am - 7pm
HP/Compaq 540 Notebook
Brand : HP
Category : Notebooks
Sub Category : Any Sub Category
Offer Title : HP/Compaq 540 Notebook
Offer Details : Featuring genuine Windows for a familiar and intuitive environment
Highly portable design with a starting weight from 2.27 kg and sporting a 14.1` diagonal widescreen HP BrightView display.
Enjoy mobile productivity with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor and stay connected through Wi-Fi certified WLAN and optional Bluetooth® wireless technologies.
HP Fast Charge recharges your battery up to 90% in 90 minutes so you get back to business faster.
Device Access Manager for HP ProtecTools helps defend your network, applications or data by controlling ports and removable storage devices on your system in order to prevent unauthorised uers from transferring or removing your data.
New / Used ? New
Price : Rs. 43,900.00 /-
Date Posted : Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Contact Information
Name : Continental Establishment
City : Karachi
Email : Sorry You must login to Send Email / Contact User
User Type : Wholesaler
Company Name : Continental Establishment
Contact No : 021-2634308, 2627427
Contact Person : Perkash / Fariha Yaseen / Irfan Baig
Office Timings : 10am - 7pm
COMPAQ PRESARIO (CPQ510)
Brand : Compaq
Category : Notebooks
Sub Category : Any Sub Category
Offer Title : COMPAQ PRESARIO (CPQ510)
Offer Details : The new Compaq 510 Notebook PC is designed for mobile users looking for a low-cost notebook with a 14.0 inch diagonal LED-backlit HD display, Intel processors and essential business features.
New / Used ? New
Price : Rs. 46,900.00 /-
Date Posted : Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Contact Information
Name : Continental Establishment
City : Karachi
Email : Sorry You must login to Send Email / Contact User
User Type : Wholesaler
Company Name : Continental Establishment
Contact No : 021-2634308, 2627427
Contact Person : Perkash / Fariha Yaseen / Irfan Baig
Office Timings : 10am - 7pm
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Gateway M-7315u Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.0GHz 4GB 250GB DVD±RW DL 15.4" Vista Home Premium w/Webcam
$449.99
Part #: M-7315U-R
Warranty: 90 Day Direct
Condition: Refurbished
Packaging: Factory Box
Ship Weight: 8.5 lbs
Manufacturer: Gateway
MFG Part #: LX.W190X.002
Model #: M-7315u
Supported By: www.gateway.com
Features/Specifications:
Gateway M-7315u Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.0 GHz 15.4-inch Widescreen Notebook
General Features:
Color: Silver
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed w/COA
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.00 GHz processor
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (4 GB max.)
250 GB SATA hard drive
8x DVD±RW Dual Layer Drive with DVD-RAM
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 with up to 1759 MB of Dynamic Video Memory and Intel GL40 chipset
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam
Integrated audio with built-in speakers
56K ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
10/100 Ethernet LAN
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
Keyboard with TouchPad
Metal Precision-Touch multimedia buttons
15.4-inch WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix Display
Built-in Media Card Reader
Supported Media Cards:
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MultiMedia Card
Secure Digital
xD-Picture Card
Expansion slots:
ExpressCard/54
I/O ports:
Three (3) USB 2.0 ports
One (1) 15-pin VGA port
One (1) HDMI port
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 port
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
VCCI
C-Tick
Package Includes:
Gateway M-7315u Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.0 GHz 15.4-inch Widescreen Notebook
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Power Adapter (Input: 100-240V~1.5A, 50/60Hz, Output: 19V, 3.42A)
Power cord
Li-ion battery
Part #: M-7315U-R
Warranty: 90 Day Direct
Condition: Refurbished
Packaging: Factory Box
Ship Weight: 8.5 lbs
Manufacturer: Gateway
MFG Part #: LX.W190X.002
Model #: M-7315u
Supported By: www.gateway.com
Features/Specifications:
Gateway M-7315u Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.0 GHz 15.4-inch Widescreen Notebook
General Features:
Color: Silver
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed w/COA
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.00 GHz processor
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (4 GB max.)
250 GB SATA hard drive
8x DVD±RW Dual Layer Drive with DVD-RAM
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 with up to 1759 MB of Dynamic Video Memory and Intel GL40 chipset
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam
Integrated audio with built-in speakers
56K ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
10/100 Ethernet LAN
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
Keyboard with TouchPad
Metal Precision-Touch multimedia buttons
15.4-inch WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix Display
Built-in Media Card Reader
Supported Media Cards:
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MultiMedia Card
Secure Digital
xD-Picture Card
Expansion slots:
ExpressCard/54
I/O ports:
Three (3) USB 2.0 ports
One (1) 15-pin VGA port
One (1) HDMI port
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 port
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
VCCI
C-Tick
Package Includes:
Gateway M-7315u Pentium Dual-Core T3200 2.0 GHz 15.4-inch Widescreen Notebook
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Power Adapter (Input: 100-240V~1.5A, 50/60Hz, Output: 19V, 3.42A)
Power cord
Li-ion battery
Acer Veriton X270-ED5300C Compact Desktop Pentium Dual Core E5300 2.6GHz 2GB 160GB DVD±RW Vista Business
Your Price: $372.97
Part #: PS-V740Z-024-DT
Warranty: Factory Direct - Replacement Only
Condition: New
Packaging: Plain Box
Ship Weight: 18 lbs
Manufacturer: ACER AMERICA CORP
MFG Part #: PS-V740Z-024
Features/Specifications:
Main Specifications
Product Description Acer Veriton X270-ED5300C - P E5300 2.6 GHz
Type Personal computer
Form Factor Compact desktop
Dimensions (WxDxH) 10.4 in x 12.4 in x 3.9 in
Localization Canada
Processor 1 x Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 / 2.6 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory 2 MB L2 cache
Cache Per Processor 2 MB
RAM 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Storage Controller Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
Optical Storage DVD±RW / DVD-RAM
Monitor None.
Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 7100
Audio Output Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
OS Preinstalled Windows Vista
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty ( on-site )
General
Type Personal computer
Product Form Factor Compact desktop
Width 10.4 in
Depth 12.4 in
Height 3.9 in
Color Charcoal black
Localization Canada
Processor
Type Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 1
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 2 MB
Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
Chipset Type NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i
Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory Speed 800 MHz
Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
Type 1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Storage
Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM
Monitor
Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
Type Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7100
Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Audio Output
Type Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Input Device
Type Mouse, keyboard
Keyboard
Interface PS/2
Mouse
Technology Optical
Interface PS/2
Networking
Networking Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25"
1 ( 0 ) x internal - 3.5"
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x processor
2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
Interfaces 1 x storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
9 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 5 in front )
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
5 x audio
Power
Device Type Power supply
Power Provided 220 Watt
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade - English / French
OS Preinstalled Windows Vista
Software Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
Apple iBook G3 600MHz 128MB 20GB CD 12.1" OS 10 Airport - B
Your Price: $289.99
Part #: IBG3600-AIR-2B
Warranty: 90 Days
Condition: Refurbished
Packaging: Plain Box
Ship Weight: 6.75 lbs
Manufacturer: Apple
MFG Part #:
Supported By: Geeks
Features/Specifications:
Apple iBook G3 600 MHz Notebook
Grade B (See below for description)
General Features:
White Color
Mac OS 10 pre-installed
G3 600 MHz processor
128 MB RAM
20 GB hard drive
CD-ROM drive
12.1-inch TFT XGA LCD
Integrated video
Integrated audio with built-in speakers
Integrated 56K modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Keyboard with TouchPad
Airport Extreme Wireless card (Wi-Fi 802.11g) pre-installed
I/O Ports:
Modem jack
Ethernet jack
One (1) IEEE 1394 FireWire port
Two (2) USB ports
VGA port (Apple VGA)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
C-Tick
VCCI
Package Includes:
Apple iBook G3 600 MHz notebook
Mac OS 10 pre-installed
Power Adapter (100-240 V 50/60 Hz)
Acer Aspire AX1200-1581A Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 4GB 500GB DVD±RW DL 22" Widescreen LCD Vista Home Premium
Your Price: $449.99
Part #: AX1200-1581A-R
Warranty: 90 Days
Condition: Refurbished
Packaging: Plain Box
Ship Weight: 37 lbs
Manufacturer: Acer
MFG Part #: AX1200-1581A
Supported By: Geeks
Features/Specifications:
Acer Aspire AX1200-U1520A Athlon X2 4850e+ 2.5 GHz Desktop PC with 22-inch Widescreen LCD
General Features:
Acer Aspire AX1200-U1520A Athlon X2 4850e 2.5 GHz Desktop PC
22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
USB Speakers
Desktop PC Features:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed w/COA
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4850e Dual-core 2.5 GHz processor
4 GB DDR2 memory
500 GB Serial ATA hard drive
Super Multi DVD±RW double layer drive w/DVD-RAM support
Integrated GeForce 8200 graphics
Integrated audio
Integrated Ethernet LAN
802.11b/g/n wireless LAN PCIe x1 card
Front Panel Memory Card Readers
Supported Memory Cards:
Secure Digital
xD Picture Card
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
MultiMedia Card
CompactFlash
Front Panel I/O ports:
Five (5) USB ports
One (1) 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port
Microphone in
Headphone in
Rear I/O ports:
Two (2) PS/2 ports
One (1) HDMI port
One (1) 15-pin VGA port
One (1) eSATA port
Four (4) USB ports
RJ-45 Ethernet port
Five (5) audio ports
Unit Dimensions:
10.6 x 4 x 15-inches (H x W x D)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
C-Tick
BSMI
GOST-R
NOM
VCCI
Acer X223W 22-inch Widescreen Monitor Features:
Color: Black
22-inch Widescreen LCD
16:10 Aspect Ratio
1680 x 1050 Native Resolution
2500:1 Contrast Ratio
0.282 mm Pixel Pitch
300 cd/m² Brightness
5 ms Response Time
16.7 Million Colors
Viewable angle: 170° Horizontal / 160° Vertical
VESA wall-mountable
Certified for Windows Vista
Power Source:
100 ~ 240V AC 50/60 Hz
Connectors:
15-pin VGA
DVI-D dual link
Dimensions:
15.75 x 20.4 x 7-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
GOST-R
cULus Listed
VCCI
NOM
C-Tick
TCO '03
EnergyStar
Mouse Features:
Color: Black
USB interface (5-foot cable length, approximate)
Precise Optical Technology
3-buttons
Scroll wheel (acts as third button)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
cULus Listed
CE
C-Tick
VCCI
BSMI
Keyboard Features:
Color: Black
USB interface (5-foot cable length, approximate)
104-key
Windows Keys
Volume control dial
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
VCCI
cULus
C-Tick
TUV
BSMI
Speaker Features:
Color: Black
USB interface (4-foot cable length, approximate)
3.5 mm audio connector
Dimensions:
7 x 3 x 3.6-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
cULus
Package Includes:
Acer Aspire AX1200-1581A Athlon X2 4850e 2.5 GHz Desktop PC
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed w/COA
Two (2) Power cords
Driver CD
Resource DVD
User Quick User Reference Manual
22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
DVI cable
VGA cable
Quick Start Guide
CD w/Monitor User Manual, Quick Start Guide
Monitor Quick Start Guide
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
USB Speakers
Dell Optiplex SX280 Pentium 4 3.2GHz 1GB 80GB CDRW/DVD 17" LCD XP Home
Your Price: $249.99
Part #: SX280P432-17-MAR-R
Warranty: 90 Days
Condition: Refurbished
Packaging: Plain Box
Ship Weight: 35 lbs
Manufacturer: Dell
MFG Part #: SX280
Supported By: Geeks
Features/Specifications:
Dell Optiplex SX280 Pentium 4 3.2 GHz Ultra small Form Factor PC
General Features:
Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed w/COA
Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz processor
1 GB of RAM (expandable up to 2 GB)
80 GB SATA hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
No floppy drive
No PS/2 ports
Integrated ICH6 AC'97 audio chipset
Integrated Intel 915G Express video chipset
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller
Ultra small form factor system (no expansion slots)
I/O Ports:
One (1) 9-pin serial port
One (1) Parallel port
One (1) DVI-I video out port
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
Seven (7) USB ports (five rear, two front)
Line in, Line out audio (front and back)
Dell 17-inch 1706FPVT DVI/VGA TFT LCD Monitor Features:
Cabinet Color: Dark Gray
17-inch TFT LCD
0.264 mm pixel pitch
178-degrees vertical viewing angle
178-degrees horizontal viewing angle
280 cd/m² luminance
1500:1 contrast ratio
25 ms typical response time
Four (4) USB ports (2 on side, 2 on back)
Height Adjustable Stand fits Dell Optiplex Ultra Small Form Factor systems
EnergyStar compliant
Power Specifications: 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz
Connectors:
DVI-D
15-pin VGA
Dimensions:
20.46 x 14.8 x 10.49-inches (H x W x D, fully extended)
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
UL
VCCI
CSA
C-Tick
Nemko
TUV/GS
Package Includes:
Dell SX280 Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Ultra small form factor PC
Dell 17-inch 1706FPVT DVI/VGA TFT LCD Monitor
Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed w/COA
Microsoft Windows XP Restore CD
Power supply (100-240V 50/60 Hz, 4A)
Power cord
MSI Wind Top AE2010-02SUS All-in-one PC 20" Touch Widescreen Athlon X2 3250e(1.5GHz)
$649.99
MSI Wind Top AE2010-02SUS All-in-one PC 20" Touch Widescreen Athlon X2 3250e(1.5GHz) 4GB DDR2 320GB ATI Radeon HD 3200 Windows Vista Home Premium / Free Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon
General Spec
Brand MSI
Series Wind Top
Model AE2010-02SUS
Desktop Type All-in-one PC
Recommended Usage Home / Home Office
Processor AMD Athlon X2 3250e(1.5GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 2 x 512KB L2 Cache
Memory 4GB DDR2 800
Hard Drive 320GB SATA 5400RPM
Optical Drive 1 DVD Super Multi (Burner)
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200, side port DDR3 128MB
Audio Sound card - Integrated
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Wireless Card 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Power Supply 90W
Monitor 20" Thouch Widescreen (16:9), 1600x900
Speaker 2 x 3W with SRS Premium Sound
Mouse Wired USB included
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium / Free Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon
Special Features 1.3MP Webcam with Microphone
Motherboard
Chipset AMD 780G
CPU
CPU Type Athlon X2
Installed Qty 1
CPU Speed 3250e(1.5GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 2 x 512KB
CPU Socket Type AM2
CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type ATI Radeon HD 3200
Graphics Interface Integrated video
Memory
Memory Capacity 4GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 320GB
HDD Interface SATA
HDD RPM 5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec Tray-load DVD Super Multi rewriter drive, support dual-layer burning
Display Spec
Display Type Touch Widescreen
Screen Size 20"
Communications
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Card Reader 4-in-1 card reader (support SD, MMC, MS and XD)
Back Panel Ports
Video Ports 1 x VGA-in
1 x VGA-out
Rear USB 4
eSATA 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 1 x Mic.-in
1 x Headphone-out
Speaker
Speaker Configuration Internal Speaker
Physical Spec
Dimensions 20.07" x 15.46" x 2.15"
Weight 16.09 lbs.
Packaging
Package Contents Wall Mount: VESA standard; VESA mount included
eMachines EL1310-02 20" Widescreen LCD Sempron X2 2200(2.00GHz)
$419.99
eMachines EL1310-02 20" Widescreen LCD Sempron X2 2200(2.00GHz) 2GB DDR2 160GB NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Windows Vista Home Premium
General Spec
Brand eMachines
Model EL1310-02
Recommended Usage Home / Home Office
Processor AMD Sempron X2 2200(2.0GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 2 x 256KB
Memory 2GB DDR2
Hard Drive 160GB SATA 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash Technology
Graphics Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Graphics
Audio High-Definition Audio with 5.1 Channel Audio Support
Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
Power Supply 220W
Monitor eMachines E202H wmd 20" Widescreen LCD
Resolutions: 1600 x 900 (native and maximum)
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Panel Type: TN
Pixel Pitch: 0.2768
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 Dynamic
Screen Treatment: Glare
Response Time: 5ms
Colors: 16.7 million
Viewing Angles: 170º Left/Right, 160º Up/Down
Compatible with VESA (100 x 100mm) mounting solutions
Speaker Built-in Speakers (Integrated in LCD)
Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Optical Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Motherboard
Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 8200
CPU
CPU Type Sempron X2
Installed Qty 1
CPU Speed 2200(2.00GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 2 x 256KB
CPU Socket Type AM2
CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 8200
Graphics Interface Integrated video
Memory
Memory Capacity 2GB DDR2
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 1GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/2
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 160GB
HDD Interface SATA
HDD RPM 7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash Technology
Write Max: 18X DVD+/R, 6XDVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVD +/-R DL, 12X DVD-RWM, 48X CD-R, 32 CD-RW
Read Max: 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-ROM
Supports Label Flash on disc printing (req. Label Flash media)
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Display Spec
Display Type Widescreen LCD
Screen Size 20"
Communications
Modem 56K. V92
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 5
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSD Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Back Panel Ports
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA, 1 HDMI
Rear USB 4
eSATA 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 5 ports
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (1/1) PCI-E x16
(0/1) PCI-E x1
Gateway LX6820-01 Core 2 Quad Q9400(2.66GHz)
$899.99
Gateway LX6820-01 Core 2 Quad Q9400(2.66GHz) 8GB DDR3 1TB NVIDIA GeForce GT 230 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
General Spec
Brand Gateway
Model LX6820-01
Recommended Usage Home / Home Office
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400(2.66GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 6MB L2 Cache
Memory 8GB DDR3
Hard Drive 1TB SATA
Optical Drive 1 18x DVD +/- RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT230 Graphics, with 1.5GB Discrete Video Memory
Audio High-Definition Audio with 7.1-channel Audio Support
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
Power Supply 500W
Speaker Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Keyboard Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse USB Optical Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Special Features Analog/Digital TV Tuner
Ports: (1) Analog/Digital TV, (1) S-Video, (1) Stereo Mini-Jack Audio plus S-Video to Composite
Vista Media Center Remote Control
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Quad
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed Q9400(2.66GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 6MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce GT 230
Graphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/4
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 1TB
HDD Interface SATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec 18x DVD +/- RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
Write max: 18x DVD-R, 18x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Audio Features High Definition Audio
Communications
Modem 56K. V92
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front IEEE 1394 1
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, miniSD Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SmartMedia
Back Panel Ports
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB 4
Rear IEEE 1394 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 6 ports
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (0/1) PCI-E x16
(0/1) PCI-E x1
(1/2) PCI
Mouse
Mouse Type USB Optical Mouse
Keyboard
Keyboard Type Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Speaker
Speaker Configuration Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Physical Spec
Dimensions 19" x 17.7" x 7.5"
Weight 31 lbs.
HP Pavilion P6140F (NP192AA#ABA) Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz)
$639.99
HP Pavilion P6140F (NP192AA#ABA) Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz) 8GB DDR2 1TB Intel GMA 3100 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
General Spec
Brand HP
Series Pavilion
Model P6140F (NP192AA#ABA)
Recommended Usage Home / Home Office
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 4MB L2 Cache
Memory 8GB DDR2 800
Hard Drive 1TB 5400RPM SATA
Optical Drive 1 SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
Graphics Integrated Intel GMA 3100
Audio Sound card - Integrated
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T network interface
Wireless Card Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Keyboard HP USB keyboard
Mouse HP USB optical mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Motherboard
Chipset Intel G33
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Quad
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed Q8200(2.33GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 4MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type Intel GMA 3100
Graphics Interface Integrated video
Memory
Memory Capacity 8GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 4
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/4
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 1TB
HDD Interface SATA
HDD RPM 5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology Write: 16x max DVD±R, 12x max DVD±R DL, 8x max DVD+RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max CD-RW. Read: 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
Back Panel Ports
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA
Rear USB 4
Rear IEEE 1394 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 6 ports
S/P DIF S/PDIF out (coaxial)
S/PDIF in
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (1/1) PCI
(1/2) PCI Express x1
(1/1) PCI Express x16
Mouse
Mouse Type USB Mouse
Keyboard
Keyboard Type USB Keyboard
Physical Spec
Dimensions 16.85" x 15.32" x 6.97"
Weight 9.75 lbs.
Acer Aspire AX1700-U3793A Core 2 Duo E7300(2.66GHz)
$499.99
Acer Aspire AX1700-U3793A Core 2 Duo E7300(2.66GHz) 4GB DDR2 750GB NVIDIA GeForce G100 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
General Spec
Brand Acer
Series Aspire
Model AX1700-U3793A
Recommended Usage Home / Home Office
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E7300(2.66GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 3MB L2 Cache
Memory 4GB DDR2
Hard Drive 750GB SATAII 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1 SuperMulti, Double Layer DVD±RW, DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash Technology
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce G100 Graphics (Add-on Adapter) with 512MB Total Available Graphics
Audio High-Definition Audio with 5.1-Channel Audio Support
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless Card 802.11 b/g/Draft-N Wireless
Speaker Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Keyboard Acer USB Keyboard
Mouse USB Optical Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Motherboard
Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 7100 + nForce 630i
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Duo
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1066MHz
CPU Speed E7300(2.66GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 3MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce G100
Graphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 4GB DDR2
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/2
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 750GB
HDD Interface SATA II
HDD RPM 7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec SuperMulti, Double Layer DVD±RW, DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash Technology
Write max: 18X DVD+/-R, 6XDVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVD+/-R DL, 12X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 32 CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11 b/g/Draft-N Wireless
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 5
Front IEEE 1394 1
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSD Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Back Panel Ports
COM 1
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB 4
eSATA 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 5 ports
S/P DIF 1 port
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (0/1) PCI Express x1
(0/1) PCI Express x16
Physical Spec
Dimensions 15" x 10.7" x 4.2"
Weight 12 lbs.
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