#subnotebook

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4. Juli 2009

Brighton-Urlaub mit Gerätekampf

Ich zeige meiner Mutter meinen liebsten Urlaubsort: Brighton in Südengland. Wir haben uns für fünf Tage im Hotel Pelirocco eingemietet, es ist hochsommerlich heiß.

Während Mama im Fernsehen nach Wimbledonbildern sucht (sie guckt leidenschaftlich gern Tennis), kann ich endlich meine Kommunkationstechnik ohne Behinderung ausleben. Denn erst kam ich nicht ins Internet, trotz superkräftigem WLAN-Signal und unter Aufsicht eines Hotelangestellten korrekt eingegebenem Passwort (irgendwo auf der siebten Ebene hatte eine Einstellung nicht gepasst, wie das halbstündige Telefonat mit meiner persönlichen Technikbetreuung daheim ergab), dann erkannte Freund Subnotebook den Speicherchip meines Fotoapparats nicht mehr (der ca. elfte Versuch brachte Besserung), dann war der Akku des Subnotebooks ob all der Anstrengung alle, und ich hatte den Adapter daheim liegenlassen (der freundliche Neighbourhood-Elektrohändler in einem nahe gelegenen Laden verkaufte mir einen neuen). Sogar mein Berufs-Blackberry tut wieder, was er soll, nachdem er mir Zugang nur gegen Eingabe des PUK gewähren wollte: Ich habe immer noch nicht herausgefunden, wie ich die Tastensperre manuell aktiviere – nein, das steht nicht in der Gebrauchsanweisung – und so hatte ich im weggesteckten Blackberry anscheinend irgendwelche PINs eingegeben. Meine persönliche Technikbetreuung daheim suchte mir fernmündlich in den Unterlagen die PUK heraus. Allerdings ist nach all den Nottelefonaten mein privates Handy nahezu stromlos, dessen Akku sonst gut und gerne zwei Wochen hält – weswegen ich für die vier Tage Abwesenheit kein Ladekabel mitgenommen habe.

Erstveröffentlicht im Blog Vorspeisenplatte.

(die Kaltmamsell)

[digitalesleben]

Tag 20: Mächtige Laptops

Dies sind die Vorgänger der wirklich kompakten Laptops wie das MacBook Air oder die Ultrabook-Klasse im Wintel-Bereich. Das Ti Book und das Sony Vaio Subnotebook sind wunderschöne Beispiele für mächtige Laptops in kompakten Gehäusen.

Der zwanzigste Beitrag in meiner Reihe von Beiträgen zur Neugestaltung der Ausstellung in meinem Computermuseum. Heute und an weiteren 13 Tagen stelle ich die Zusammenstellung meiner Ausstellungsstücke vor. Was ihr hier seht sind zwei sehr mächtige Laptops. Das große ist das berühmte Ti Book. Nein, es gehört nicht zur Familie der TIE Fighter, wie man sie aus Star Wars kennt. Es ist das erste…

[mitchipedia]

Updating the 1995 IBM “butterfly” ThinkPad, which had a fold-out keyboard

The IBM ThinkPad 701c was a mini-notebook with a full-size keyboard that extended to either side of the laptop body when the display was open. When you closed the lid, the keyboard collapsed inside the body of the computer.

The 701c had a 486 processor. If I recall correctly, that was slow even when the computer came out, in the mid-90s. Now, hacker Karl Buchka is working on updating the machine with modern components, including the motherboard of a modular Framework laptop.

Liam Proven at The Register:

The ThinkPad "Butterfly" was famous for its form factor. It squeezed a full-width, full-travel keyboard into a iPad-sized chassis (or, to be fair, into a chassis the size of a stack of four original iPads). The keyboard split in half via a zigzag line down the middle. When the owner closed the lid, a cam on the left screen hinge slid the halves of the keyboard apart and around, rearranging them to fit neatly inside. When you opened it, the cam did the reverse: the keyboard slid out and rearranged itself to full size, overhanging to the left and right. It was a mechanical marvel that sparked joy in the beholder, and while the survivors' 28-year-old batteries will have failed, the keyboard still works fine.

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might buy a sony vaio p-series to be an ultraportable computing device that isn't a phone. unfortunately it seems like im not the only one with that idea because they're priced higher than any other subnotebook save for the pc110 (which is more of a museum piece anyway)

[tenaciousbarbariankid]

Lenovo laptop service Centre in JP Nagar

Lenovo laptop service Centre in JP Nagar. They are so names because they can be practically placed on a person’s lap when being used. Today laptops are used in a variety of settings such as at work, in education, for playing games, for web browsing, for personal multimedia, and for general home computer use. There are four types of laptops categorized by size. Firstly you have the notebook laptops, followed by the ultraportable or subnotebook laptops.

[technsavi]

Powerful subnotebook from Lenovo - Yoga Slim 7i Pro X

Powerful subnotebook from Lenovo – Yoga Slim 7i Pro X

Powerful subnotebook from Lenovo – Yoga Slim 7i Pro X The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X could almost be described as a jack of all trades. It combines many qualities that are mutually exclusive in other laptops: it’s compact and yet powerful, offers a good screen and superior build quality. It also has good battery runtimes. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is an excellent laptop without a lot of…

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A personal computer is what?

The hardware and software are the two primary parts of a personal computer. Software controls the hardware and gives it instructions; hardware is what the computer can see and feel. Games, word processors, and web browsers are all examples of software. These parts are all linked to the motherboard by different connections. As it enables the computer to carry out all of its fundamental duties, the motherboard is the most fundamental component of a personal computer.

Personal computers can efficiently process many jobs. They also have excellent sound and striking visuals for gaming. Desktop and workstation PCs used to be tailored for specific tasks, but as technology improved, attention started to turn to software applications. Most PCs today, especially desktops and workstations, can be upgraded. A component's motherboard, central processor unit, mass storage, and memory can all be upgraded.

Significant advancements in semiconductor technology were necessary to create the personal computer. The Altair, which MITS created, was the very first computer. Although it had little commercial appeal, it was very well-liked by computer hobbyists and used the 8080 CPU from Intel Corporation. However, the advancement of personal computers allowed manufacturers to produce cheaper, more potent devices.

The Altair 8800 was the very first consumer-friendly personal computer. It was sold as a kit for around $800. Additionally, programming was needed. It gave birth to the contemporary computer business, or "hacking," as we now refer to it. These devices allowed anyone to own computers and taught them how to code.

The Apple Macintosh employs a different CPU architecture from the IBM-compatible PC, more popularly known as a PC. Unlike the IBM-compatible PC, the Mac computer is mainly used for desktop publishing and graphic design, typically associated with commercial use. This distinction is not always easy to make. This divide is both cultural and technological. The Macintosh has an MS-DOS-based CPU, whereas the IBM-compatible PC features a graphical user interface.

A workstation is another kind of personal computer. Typically, engineering applications, desktop publishing, and software development employ these platforms. They call for a reasonable level of computational power and solid graphical skills. A large screen, lots of RAM, built-in network support, and a disk drive are standard workstation components. Diskless workstations, on the other hand, lack a disk drive.

The size of personal computers can also be used to classify them. The chassis of each one is made of metal and supports the computer's electronic parts. For example, the metal chassis of a desktop computer features spaces for expansion boards. Additionally, more compact and smaller portable computers are available for purchase. Laptops, notebooks, and subnotebooks are all examples of portable computers.

A workstation, desktop computer, or laptop can all be considered personal computers. Each type can be utilized for various tasks and has a varying level of computer capability. For example, a desktop computer is typically located in a permanent location, such as an office. On the other hand, a notebook is more adaptable and portable.

A computer linked to a local area network, such as the Internet, is known as a workstation. A workstation can cost several thousand pounds, whereas a personal computer is compact, cheap, and only costs a few hundred. Microprocessors are used in the hardware of personal computers, allowing designers to fit the whole CPU into a single chip. Word processing, spreadsheets, database administration, gaming, and other forms of multimedia entertainment can all be done on a personal computer.

The world has changed since the personal computer was invented in the middle of the 1970s. When VisiCalc, a computerized accounting tool, became available for the Apple II, it became a significant success. More programs for personal computers were produced with the use of such software.

Five years ago, computers were far less potent than they are now. Nevertheless, a student can utilize a primary personal computer for several years of education, employment, and usefulness. Make sure the computer you purchase will serve your needs, and read reviews of various models and manufacturers. Even discounts on Apple and Dell computers are available to students.

Portable computers come in a variety of styles. One kind is the palmtop PC, a small computer with a keyboard and screen that fits in your pocket. However, palmtop PCs are still considered non-x86 computers because they were not created to function on x86 CPUs. Later, Microsoft added the hardware requirements for handheld computers running its Windows CE operating system.

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25. Mai 2006

Polen – eine Studienreise (mit dem schnuckeligen Subnotebook)

(Fürs Techniktagebuch gekürzte Version dieses Blogbeitrags: www.vorspeisenplatte.de/speisen/2006/05/polen-eine-studienreise.htm, fehlende Umlaute sind der polnischen Tastatur geschuldet.)

Erst habe ich mich in diesem Hotel-Moloch selbst erfolglos nach einem oeffentlichen Internet-Zugang umgeguckt, dann doch an der Rezeption gefragt. Und siehe da, beziehungsweise hurra, im Keller, hinter den sieben masurischen Bergen, bei den sieben masurischen Zwergen, zwischen Putzkammerl und Klo, gibt es einen Rechner mit Internet-Zugang. Links neben mir steht aufgeklappt das “schnuckelige Subnotebook”, von dessen Bildschirm ich Folgendes abschreibe.

(Das Abgeschriebene kann man im Originalbeitrag nachlesen.)

Mehr an Eintrag geht leider nicht, unter den etwa 15 Rentner-Reisegruppen in diesem Hotel gibt es dann doch mehr als einen, der den einzigen Internetzugang nutzen will. Mal sehen, ob morgen frueh um sechs was geht.

(die Kaltmamsell)

[machetelanding]

Toshiba Libretto 50CT

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Sony Vaio P Series

[solayinkas]

Child labour and morality.

Image credit. punchng.com From the comfort of their plush offices and five to six figure salaries, self-appointed NGO’s often denounce child labor as their employees rush from one five star hotel to another, $3000 subnotebooks and PDA’s in hand. The hairsplitting distinction made by the ILO between “child work” and “child labor” conveniently targets impoverished countries while letting its…

[tenaciousbarbariankid]

Lenovo laptop service Centre in Mumbai

Lenovo laptop service Centre in Mumbai. They are so names because they can be practically placed on a person’s lap when being used. Today laptops are used in a variety of settings such as at work, in education, for playing games, for web browsing, for personal multimedia, and for general home computer use. There are four types of laptops categorized by size. Firstly you have the notebook laptops, followed by the ultraportable or subnotebook laptops.

[krjpalmer]

PC Magazine March 29, 1994

The “subnotebooks” examined in this issue, while improved from the year before, were still seen as somewhat compromised.

[kazyexe]

Current project: Fixing up this second Toshiba Libretto. #libretto #toshibalibretto #subnotebook #Windows98 https://instagr.am/p/CaLENinJ6Cw/

[swarmik]

Old laptops booting from PCMCIA

I recently mentioned PCMCIA linear memory cards (both SRAM and flash) that existed before PCMCIA controllers started to support IO devices and ATA. I used such an SRAM card in my Olivetti Quaderno subnotebook instead of its failed hard drive. Quaderno boots DOS from the internal ROM, loads a driver to support SRAM and allows using it as an additional drive. However, there were also laptops that supported booting from PCMCIA cards, and I am surprised that this feature was not uncommon.

Certain 386/486 laptops with Phoenix BIOS have “PCMCIA” in the boot device list (in addition to “hard drive” and “floppy drive”). These support just linear flash/SRAM cards and let you boot DOS out of the card mapped as A:. Everything works just fine and you don’t need to load any PCMCIA driver. ATA PCMCIA and CompactFlash drives are not supported here – they are ignored by the BIOS module.

The laptop with AMI BIOS could have an optional “PCMCIA Boot Function” module. Once it was enabled and a card was inserted, the system booted from PCMCIA and mapped the card again as A:. However, the support was flaky – just good enough to load a proper PCMCIA driver during OS boot.

Laptops from large brands (like Toshiba) mostly didn’t support this feature. ThinkPads were an exception (486 and maybe also early Pentium ones). According to some owners, they even supported booting from ATA/CF cards. However, ThinkPads as well as the laptops with Phoenix and AMI software did not provide a driver-less access to PCMCIA cards if a user booted from a different device. It seems that there is only one known laptop that supported this – MiTAC 4022.