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How to Build Your Own Gaming Computer
http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/
Learn How to Build Your Own Gaming Computers
Do you want to build your own high performance gaming computers? This website provides you with all the information you need to build your custom gaming PC.

Computer Hardware in Plain English (YouTube Video)
http://tinyurl.com/alhtfw
Computer Hardware in Plain English
An explanation of the basic parts that make computers work: hard drive, RAM and micro-processor. A "presentation quality" version of this video is available for commercial licensing.
www.commoncraft.com

Top 15 Ways to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life
http://www.friedbeef.com/2007/07/01/top-15-ways-to-extend-your-laptop-battery-life/
Top 15 Ways to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life
Laptops tend to lose their charm quickly when you’re constantly looking for the nearest power outlet to charge up.
How do you keep your battery going for as long as possible? Here are 15 easy ways to do so.

Mac vs. PC cost analysis
http://tinyurl.com/33ax55
Mac vs. PC cost analysis: How does it all add up?
Everybody knows PCs are cheaper than Macs, right? Wrong! (At least sometimes.)

Cea8txt Keyboard
http://www.cre8txt.com/
Cea8txt Keyboard
Imagine using a mobile phone style keypad to input text into a computer! Young people can type text faster using a numerical keyboard layout rather than using a traditional computer QWERTY keyboard. Our device replaces or augments the use of a QWERTY keyboard for computer text entry.
The QWERTY layout was fixed in 1868 and was purposely constructed to slow down the user to prevent typewriter mechanisms from jamming. Our new device is akin to a mobile phone which could use predictive text technology. Words can be entered directly into a word processor or software application running on a computer.

ERGOKEY.com
http://ergokey.com/
Ergo Key sells innovative adjustable, ergonomic, key-mappable, programmable and separable computer keyboards and Arm Rests.
To reduce problems with RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)

Ergo-Items
http://www.Ergo-items.com/
Ergo-Items is a source for ergonomic products including ergonomic keyboards, mice, trackballs , arm supports.
Our goal is to provide you with comfort and productivity while helping to reduce repetitive stress injuries. RSI

Kitchen Table Computers
http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/
Kitchen Table Computers
This site is dedicated to the thousands of ordinary people every year who decide to build their own PC's -- very often, on their kitchen tables. Our goals are to present basic information in simple language to help make your computer-building experience as enjoyable, educational, and rewarding as it can be.

Making use of older equipment
http://www.terry-freedman.org.uk/artman/publish/cat_index_19.shtml
Making use of older equipment
Not every teacher or class needs the latest equipment. Terry Freedman suggests uses for the older stuff.

IYONIX pc
http://www.iyonix.com/
The IYONIX pc is a new super fast desktop computer. At the heart of the machine is the powerful ARM?compatible Intel?XScale?80321 processor running at 600MHz. Combined with a powerful nVidia graphics card and running the unique RISC OS 5 operating system, the power and performance of the IYONIX pc is outstanding.
RISC OS 5 is a fast and efficient light weight operating system designed for 32-bit ARM compatible processors. Based in flash ROM, RISC OS 5 includes an intuitive multi-tasking graphical interface with features such as anti-aliasing, Unicode font handling, drag 'n drop and an object centric filing system.

Tablet PC 2
http://www.tabletpc2.com/
Tablet PC 2
Your link to Tablet PC news, reviews, information and comparisons. Compare Tablet PCs, accessories, software, and hardware. Find Tablet PC support, along with links to manufacturers and Tablet PC related sites.

Computer Operation For PCs
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/ibms.html
Computer Operation For PCs ... instruction sheet,

Computer Operation For MACs
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/compop.html
Computer Operation For MACs ... instruction sheet,

The Independent ICT Procurement Advisory Service (UK)
http://ipas.ngfl.gov.uk/learn_home.php
The Independent ICT Procurement Advisory Service for schools (UK)
This site forms the centre of our service - providing advice to schools on purchasing ICT products and services.
The process of procuring the right ICT resources for your school can be complex. A great deal of information is required from specifying what you want to achieve in the curriculum, discovering what technology is available at the right price and finding reliable sources, through to placing orders and working with suppliers.
- A web site and CD-Rom, both containing model documents, templates and up-to-date specifications.
- Downloadable procurement and technical guidance documents.
- On-line interactive learning resources.

Tablet PC - Case Studies
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windowsxp/tabletpc/evaluation/casestudies/default.asp
Tablet PC - Case Studies
Discover how UK organisations have already benefited from using the Tablet PC.
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Trialling the tablet PCs
http://www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/greenwich/schools/millennium/web/projects/intro/
In October 2002 the Millennium School in Greenwich took part in a trial for RM and Microsoft evaluating the use of the new tablet PC in the classroom. RM provided 15 prototypes for the classroom along with teacher models to enable the staff to feedback on their design and use.
The tablet PCs from RM are basically touch screen laptops and as such they inherit many of the same strengths and weaknesses. It's great that you can run normal software and that you have a fully functioning computer without wires. However battery life and loading times are the curse in the classroom. The ideal portable would have a battery life of 10-12 hours with an operating system on ROM for instant booting and shutdown.

Rocket Mouse
http://www.rocketmouse.com
The new RocketMouse frees your hand from the desk and lets you relax at your computer in comfort.
The RocketMouse may help relieve pain and discomfort associated with poor posture, repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis, and even carpal tunnel syndrome.
The RocketMouse has been recommended by industrial doctors to help patients work more safely.
Rocket Mouse | input | inputting |

Interactive WhiteBoards : European Paper
http://www.eep-edu.org/INNOVATIONS/Innovation_Profile/InnProf023.htm
IWB Interactive WhiteBoards : European Paper
Introducing classroom/lecture-room ICT display systems, such as projectors and interactive whiteboards, brings many advantages but also raises some issues. These can be seen either as a problem or an opportunity.
Making it possible to use digital content much more powerfully in the classroom will soon cause discussion about how the school/college manages its digital learning content. In doing this, it is the needs of the individual teachers and classes that must be considered first.
The E.E.P. Innovations Service is designed to help people leading the development of ICT-for-learning. The Innovations Area on the E.E.P. web site contains brief reports on new innovations and the learning/teaching benefits, to aid your awareness. It also provides routes to deeper information and to help.
whiteboard |

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Operating System
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc/
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Operating System
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Software for a business-focused mobile PC with additional Tablet functionality that allows mobile users to take handwritten notes in meetings and on the go
"The Tablet PC represents a major advancement in how PCs can increase productivity in the workplace," Raikes said. "When they ship on Nov. 7, Tablet PCs will enable information workers to use their computers in new ways, in new places and more frequently than they ever have."
Top 10 Benefits of the Tablet PC Use Microsoft's Most Advanced Operating System | Extend the Way You Work with Your PC | Work from Anywhere with the Most Mobile PC Ever | Take All Your Notes Electronically | Collaborate Easily and Effectively | Extend Your Applications with Ink | Deploy and Manage Easily | Provide a Global Business Solution | Get the Highest Level of Protection for Critical Data |

Scribbler - Tablet PC
http://www.electrovaya.com/
Scribbler - Tablet PC
Electrovaya Inc. announced today in Sept 2002 it has developed its SCRIBBLER tablet PC, with what the company claims is about four times more computing run-time than other Tablet PC's. SCRIBBLER uses Electrovaya's patented SuperPolymer lithium ion battery, with what Electrovaya said is the highest energy density in the world to provide the longest lasting power of any Tablet PC. Electrovaya's technology will power SCRIBBLER for 10 to 16 hours depending on the applications used, the company said.
Electrovaya is partnering with a Tier 1, a $7 billion Taiwanese ODM to manufacture the SCRIBBLER. SCRIBBLER will run Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition using Intel's Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium III 866MHz processor.
SCRIBBLER will be commercially available in early November, 2002 along with other Microsoft powered Tablet PCs.

The PaceBook - Tablet PC
http://www.paceblade.com/
The PaceBook .. tablet PC
The PaceBook is an entirely new concept in mobile computing, designed to take advantage of the mobile world. Combining the functions of a Notebook, LCD-PC and Tablet PC, it works in both landscape and portrait modes. It is the world's most ergonomic notebook, convenient, comfortable and easy to use. Anytime, anywhere, any way you want.
The new generation in human computing, the PaceBook's 3IN1 system is the world's first tablet notebook PC.
Supporting Windows XP and 2000, the PaceBook is a true desktop and mobile computer. Using the optional DeskStand, the PaceBook is the perfect, ergonomic solution for home or office.
As a tablet, the PaceBook's handwriting recognition and range of carrying options make it the ideal choice.
The PaceBook features a 12.1" TFT display, wireless keyboard, CD-ROM, 128MB of PC 133 memory (upgradeable to 640MB), IEEE-1394 (firewire), two USB connections, VGA out, Audio in/out, 56k modem, 10/100 ethernet, a type II PCMCIA slot and wireless compatibility.

Using Interactive Whiteboards with Deaf Children
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/activities/intranet/teacher/ict/whiteboards/index.htm
Using Interactive Whiteboards with Deaf Children ... case study
Staff and children at our school are always keen to adopt new ideas and technologies, which may lead to an improvement in teaching and learning opportunities within the classroom. The advent of the interactive whiteboard in the education setting offers another tool, which could be exploited to help achieve a better outcome for our pupils. It could provide a dynamic, visually appealing and accessible tool in the classroom.
This case study aims to provide evidence that using an interactive whiteboard with primary aged pupils is an effective tool and, more specifically, that it is of particular benefit to deaf bilingual children.

Professional Flatbed Scanners
http://www.flatbed-scanner-review.org/
Reviews of Professional Flatbed Scanners ... expensive!
Being updated with newest Creo Select, Imacon Flextight 848. Reviews of Linotype-Hell Heidelberg flatbed scanners, Umax, Fujifilm C-550 Lanovia flatbed scanners; tips, links to flatbed scanners from Microtek, Agfa XY, Epson, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus 35mm slide film scanners, Imacon, Creo(Scitex) Eversmart, Screen, ICG, Purup-Eskofot, Howtek, and other drum scanners and upright CCD scanners such as Imacon as well as large format sheet fed scanners plus scan to print systems.

Scanning Basics
http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/02/28/index4a.html?tw=eg20020712
Some hot scanner action, including what to look for when you're buying one, some basic user tips, and lots of other cuteness.
Scanner technology has come a long way in the last few years, and you can get a fine scanner with all the software you need for about US$150. If you want a fancy scanner that handles slides and negatives, you'll need to spend $500 and up.
scanner | scanners |

Kent LEA whiteboard evaluation report
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/whiteboards/index.html
This report looked at whiteboard use in six primary classrooms. Key findings from this study included the following:
The interactive whiteboard is an effective medium for teacher input to the whole class, and for reviewing the lesson.
There was notable effective use in the Literacy Hour and mathematics lesson.
The board is also an effective support for teacher-led group work.
The board is less effective for unsupervised group work, with significant exceptions.
IT | ICT | whiteboards | whiteboard | interactive |

Harrow LEA - ICT costs tool .. online
http://www.harrowtc.org.uk/ICT/budget.htm
Harrow LEA have provided their schools with a simple on-line spreadsheet to help calculate the costs of replacing computer equipment. Although not a 'total cost of ownership' tool, as some important costs are omitted, it's still very useful for basic budgeting purposes.
ICT | IT | Hardware |

DELL : Auction Site
http://www.dellauction.com/
Dellauction.com is a secure, easy, and direct way to buy and sell used and refurbished computers, peripherals and software of any brand. Register now to bid, or sell on Dellauction.com
hardware | IT | ICT | secondhand |

Tablet PC
http://www.tatung.com/tabletpc/index.htm
The Tablet PC powered by Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition and "digital ink" extends the functionality of PCs for key tasks such as taking notes, managing tasks and attending meetings--a key plank in the emerging Microsoft initiative to broaden and extend PC capabilities for business productivity.
Tablet PC is positioned as "the next major evolution of the laptop" since it combines the simplicity of paper with the power of the PC, possesses the rich features of a notebook with the simplicity of a pen, serves as a natural form of computing but performs an adaptable and ergonomic form factor and facilitates functionality, portability, usability and connectivity.

Tom's Hardware Guide
http://www.tomshardware.com/
Welcome to Tom's Hardware Guide, the Internet's premier resource for PC hardware reviews and news. Tom's Hardware Guide delivers hard-hitting articles and reports to tech-savvy IT professionals, technology innovators and early adopters looking to buy PC hardware products and services.
Launched in 1996 by Dr. Thomas Pabst (known to his legions of devotees as simply "Tom"), the site is now the best source for independent editorial reviews of cutting-edge computer hardware. Tom leads a team of veteran journalists and technology editors who are committed to maintaining the site's no-holds-barred brand of technology journalism. As a result, Tom's Hardware Guide readers have come to rely on the site for unbiased and authoritative articles on the products that matter to them and to help them make intelligent purchasing decisions.
As of December 2001, Tom's Hardware Guide has achieved over 40 million page impressions and attracts an audience of more than 2.3 million unique visitors per month, making it the most popular independent hardware site on the Web.

The SMART Board : Interactive Whiteboards
http://http://www.matrixdisplay.com/
The SMART Board from Smart Technologies is a must if you want to combine projected computer images with interactive teaching. Using revolutionary sensing technology, the SMART Board allows you to interact with the program that's creating the projected image - changing variables or the content of a spreadsheet, for example - actually on the board! Use it without a projector and you can print, store or transmit whatever you've drawn on the board.

Interactive Whiteboard (UK)
http://www.promethean.co.uk/
What is an Interactive Whiteboard?
In short, it is a complete replacement for most display devices usually found in classrooms, lecture theater's or meeting rooms. It is a whole group teaching and learning resource. Most importantly, it is not a tool designed to be used solely in an ICT room, it is totally cross-curricula.

Independent ICT Procurement Advisory Service
http://ipas.ngfl.gov.uk/
Welcome to Ipas - the Independent ICT Procurement Advisory Service for schools.
This site forms the centre of our service - providing advice to schools on purchasing ICT products and services.... UK
Our aim is to bring together a range of guidance documentation and links to other agencies to help decision makers in schools through a potentially difficult and complex area.

InterWrite MeetingPad | InterWrite Software |
http://www.gtcocalcomp.com/
InterWrite MeetingBoard
The most sophisticated and easy to use electronic whiteboard on the market.
InterWrite MeetingPad
A wireless pad that gives you full mouse functionality from anywhere in the room, letting you turn any surface into an electronic whiteboard. You can also handwrite notes from your seat, and up to eight MeetingPads can be used with one computer.
InterWrite Software
The easiest-to-use software on the market. Lets users handwrite notes, make action items, modify, change and highlight information, then save the notes and e-mail or print them. Features a virtual keyboard, advanced handwriting recognition tools and a spell-checker.
InterWrite Meeting Services
An online service that lets users log into and hold meetings that anyone in the world with an internet connection can participate in.

Hong Kong Hardware price lists
http://buycomp.hkgolden.com
Provides you with the latest prices at Hong Kong's computer shopping malls. Very useful for pricing a system or an upgrade!

left-handed .com
http://www.left-handed.com/store/index.html
Left handed products, An outstanding selection, with post and secure online ordering.
Left handed keyboard with the numerical pad on the left side ... but no need to buy the left handed mouse ... just reconfigure it in your computer.

Criteria for Choosing Vendors
http://www.hkwebsym.org.hk/2001/HK-Bacsich-1c.ppt
Powerpoint presntation
Selection of Web-based e-Tools for Global e-Universities
Hardware | Software | Purchasing | Vendors | Suppliers |

DABS
http://www.dabs.com/
dabs.com is a large long-established British traditional mail order computer dealer, rapidly moving with the times into the world of e-tailing, ie selling computer products from our Web site.
dabs.com is a one-stop source for all IT related hardware and software, whether you are in need of a single component or wish to kit out an entire office suite dabs.com, has the information, pricing, and stock availability details to enable you to buy online.

SCAN
http://www.scan.co.uk/
Since its establishment in 1987 Scan has become instrumental in bringing and distributing the latest in computer technology to the market place. Now an International Company with offices in Singapore, Taiwan & Hong Kong Scan is involved with manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive range of Computer Peripherals and Systems.
It offers a convenient price list of lots of PC hardware in the UK linked to their product database... so good for comparisons.... RECOMMENDED

Nova
http://www.novasmic.com/
NOVA manufacturer promotional and communication products : mousepads, stickers, fix-max, magnet, free gift collection items, business gifts, printed supports, customized mousepads, counter mats, Dazibao, tablesets.

Elibo Engineering Ltd .... UPS
http://www.elibo.com.hk/
Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Infrared Adaptor for Printers : "RedSnake"
http://www.cgp.hu
Wireless Infrared (IrDA) adaptor ... gives you the ability to print data or transfer files easily between your Psion/Mac/PC to any printer without using cables.

WinSchool
http://www.toppanforms.com
Multimedia Computer Classroom System ... remember the old language labs... well this looks like a computer equivalent. Local agent is Toppan Forms Computer Systems tel: 2567 6128

Buying Computers + Peripherals etc...
www.computers.com
Computers.com - Great for up to date reviews of all kins of computer products - unbiased!

Interactive WhiteBoard : Mimio
http://www.mimio.com/
What is mimio?
mimio is a unique collaboration tool that captures everything you write or draw on a whiteboard, in color and real time -- and then transmits the information directly into your computer. You can then revise, print, share, export to HTML, or drag-and-drop your whiteboard notes into any Windows® application.
How does mimio work?
mimio attaches to any standard whiteboard, connects quickly to your computer, and uses sophisticated infrared and ultrasound technology to track the position of your marker stylus and eraser on the board.
There is a local agent in Hong Kong
Benjamin Liu / eOffice (Asia) Ltd.,
tel: 2172 6335 / fax: 2172 6759
email: benjamin_liu@eofficeasia.com

Buying a computer? (PIN)
http://www.pin.org.uk/hardware/index.htm
Buying a computer often isn’t straightforward. For many people it’s often a real struggle – making sense of bewildering technical jargon, the mass of advertising, let alone the actual buying process. A computer is something you have to live with and making the wrong choice can be an expensive and frustrating mistake.
Information from the Parents Information Network (UK)

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