Month: April 2015

Today, computers have become a necessity at our workplaces and most of us use laptops, desktops and tablets to fulfill business requirements. But most of us don’t require large desktops and weighty laptops to perform, isn’t it?

This is where UltraBooks can make a difference. UltraBooks are Intel powered laptops that offer more convenience and reliability than regular laptops. Here are 5 reasons why you should select them for your business.

An Hybrid of a Notebook and a Tablet
UltraBooks are a hybrid between a notebook and a tablet. This new breed of ultraportable laptop is equipped with touch-centric Windows 8 and touch-sensitive screens. They offer the same feeling of a laptop keyboard and a sleek tablet. It offers mobility and portability of a tablet, but is lighter than a laptop. UltraBooks are 3 pounds lighter and 18mm thinner than regular portable laptops in the 13.3 inch segment.

Powerful Computing Experience
The latest UltraBooks are equipped with Intel’s core processors that allow you to work on multiple projects simultaneously such as graphics, worksheets and word documents. There are 22nm 3-D tri-gate transistors that make UltraBooks more secure and responsive than other laptops in the market.

High-End Data Security
The security of data and machine is a priority for any business. UltraBooks are purely designed for business purposes and they are equipped with built-in security features such as Identity Protection Technology and Anti-Theft Technology. You need to subscribe to these features to avail its fullest benefits. During travel, these security features will safeguard your data from theft or being lost.

Long Battery Life
Many people believe that UltraBooks are Intel’s answer to MacBook Air and there are various articles written about their competitive features and performance. All comparisons apart, UltraBooks are known to last between 5 to 6.5 hours with some models offering 8 hours of non-stop performance.

Fast Responsiveness
With crazy deadlines and work schedules, no one actually wants to wait for their laptop to take more than few seconds to resume back to life from a sleep mode. When you at the work table, your PC should be ready to support you and this is where UltraBooks can serve you better. Many modern versions of UltraBooks combine features of a traditional hard drive with flash memory and several high-end version use solid-state drives that reduces the sleep time to 2 seconds.

The prices of UltraBooks start from just £6.90 per week on our amazing GEEX Lease and premium versions are priced at £12.00 per week. You can pay through fixed monthly repayments and all our leases come with technical support and 3 year warranty included.

Ask this question to ten different people and you will probably get ten different answers! This is because the world of technology has expanded from a single personal desktop computer to tablet pcs and smart phones.

Most people however, are content if their app or program (or whatever!) works on the device they prefer to use. If you are looking at a programming career however, then this difference may be significant.

Even if you are a layman, you will probably need to purchase software at some point. If so, it may be interesting to know the difference between a program and an application.

What is a Program?

A program is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. It is written in a language that a computer (or computing device) understands.

Actually a computer understands nothing but electric pulses – ON and OFF. These signals are represented by 0 and 1. A programmer codes his programs in a programming language and there are other programs that translate this code into machine language – the 0s and 1s.

There are several programming languages from the age old PASCAL and COBOL to the more recent ones like JQuery, DotNet, and PHP.

What is an App?

Simply put, an application is a program written for a specific purpose. For example the app that you may download to logon to Facebook from your mobile phone, is written specifically for the purpose of allowing you to log on to FB and navigate the site.

Apps are short for applications. They are written for specific purposes either at the request of the user or for commercial use.

So What’s the Difference?

Says Warren Tang, “programs and apps are the same thing”. Conventionally however, software like the operating system, which directly talks to the computer, is called a program while software that talks to the user is called an app. For example you would not call Windows an Application nor would you call Whatsapp a program.

Ultimately, the difference between an application and a program is in the perception of the user. A program would require a number of files to be installed whereas an application seems like a single file that gets installed on your device, though in fact it may be a number of files.

An application would have a single icon and can be easily uninstalled whereas uninstalling a program would require another program called the uninstaller which would go and delete all the files you saved while installing the program.

A program may become an app on another device. In the earlier Facebook example, on your computer you do not need to install anything to logon to Facebook whereas on your mobile device you need an app.

This is because of the difference in the way browsers run on mobile devices and computers.

So what do you think? Are apps just another way of calling a program?

If you are a college student, you certainly need a laptop to complete your assignments and access your study notes. Today, many universities in UK have incorporated online components in their curriculum which require students to use laptops more than ever before. Along with study requirements, convenience and affordability, you need to take care of certain things while shopping for a college laptop.

First thing? Avoid heavier laptops as they are not travel- friendly. If you plan to walk to the college or if your routine involves lots of walking between classes or campuses, carrying a five-pound notebook can be difficult. The next important thing is battery life. If you wish to use the laptop for a whole day (which probably is the case!), you cannot afford to run out of power after a couple of hours of usage.

Ideally, you should invest in a laptop that can cope up with your busy schedules and requirements. With so many options, selecting an appropriate laptop can be a daunting task. Apple pro notebooks are one of the most preferred college laptops in the market because they are lightweight, user-friendly and fulfill high performance campus requirements. Here are the three best Apple laptops for college students.

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch
Apple MacBook Air 13 inch weighs less than 3 pounds and is sleeker than most other laptop models. It offers good performance and battery lasts for 12 hours, when fully charged. This all-purpose laptop has aluminum construction and its new version is equipped with a Thunderbolt port and two USB 3.0 ports.

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Inch with Retina Display
Apple MacBook Prof 15 inch with retina display is a perfect choice for film and animation students. It features Nvidia GeForce GT 750M GPU and quad-core Core i7 processor that contributes to its graphics power. The battery lasts for 9 hours, when fully charged.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display (2015)
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch with retina display offers an excellent screen performance and endurance. It is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad, 2,560 x 1,600-pixel display, 128GB flash storage drive and 2.7-GHz Intel Core i5 CPU with 8GB RAM and possess 12 hours battery life.

For most students, money is a real problem! You can lease your Apple laptops and iPads from a trusted leasing and supporting specialist such as Geex. You can avail benefits of easy repayments, equipment upgrade, 3 year warranty and support.

Sources: BGR

You have probably heard the word before and guessed at its origin. You are right! A Phablet is a cross between a phone and a tablet. The AT&T EO 440 launched in 1993 was the first real Phablet according to the PC Magazine. Phablets became popular as mini computers because of their low price, larger screens as compared to phones, and multimedia capabilities. They are convenient to carry and serve the dual purpose of a phone and a mobile PC. Fox News reports that Dockers changed the size of pockets in pants to accommodate smart phones. Women carry handbags which cannot accommodate tablets but can easily house a large smart phone says Sophie Curtis of Daily Telegraph. The size of phablets is therefore its biggest advantage other than the large screen size.

Tech Spec
All phablets are not the same technically. Depending on the manufacturer, the device may use an android OS or Apples iOS. Nokia offers Windows as the operating system and there are a few others like MicroMax Android KitKat. The difference between these is basically the same as the difference in their operating systems other than screen size, screen resolution and multimedia capability. Depending on your requirement, you may opt for Windows OS for more functionality or Android for a better multimedia experience. Prices range from a hundred to a thousand dollars apiece.

Your Choice
Among the first questions you would ask yourself before purchasing a phone is, “Do I need a smart phone?” There are several considerations when buying a mobile device not the least of which is what you will be using it for.

People who have long hours travelling to and from work prefer to travel light. If you are one of them and also a movie buff, an Android Phablet would be the device of choice for you. If on the other hand you are a workaholic who pecks away at his laptop even when travelling to and from work you may prefer the Apple iOS tablet or may prefer even to carry your laptop along with your phone.

For those with kids at home, particularly Smart Moms, Android smart phones are the ideal choice as they serve both as phones as well as excellent multimedia devices for playing games or watching movies. Price is another big consideration for those with a budget.

It is obviously cheaper to buy one device that serves a dual purpose rather than buying two separate devices. Says Tim Bajarin of TechLand Time, feedback from users of Apple iPhones shows that people prefer single hand use of their devices while using phablets requires both hands. So the decision to buy or not will depend on individual choice and need.

References
Segan, Sasha (February 13, 2012). “Enter the Phablet: A History of Phone-Tablet Hybrids“. PC Magazine.
Epstein, Zach (April 26, 2013), Is that a Phablet in your pocket?, BGR
Sophie Curtis (2014-02-06). “My two months with a ‘Phablet‘”. Daily Telegraph Retrieved 2014-09-22.
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