The IdeaCentre A320 is a lot more ergonomic compared to Lenovo’s earlier models. The entire screen is very flexible as it is supported on a single hinge. Therefore, you can easily swivel or tilt it, thereby allowing you to adjust it to suit your sitting position. The Full HD Display screen comes in a size of 21.5 inch and with LED backlighting. The panel is cosseted by a glass that covers the bezel, giving it a flawless look. The quality of the panel is very good and due to the glossy effect, the colors appear rich and crisp.

The bezel also accommodates a webcam and microphone. Below, there are three white LED status lights for the HDD activity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. On the right, there’s a bunch of touch sensitive menu buttons which is a first for an all-in-one. The sensitivity of the buttons could have been better though. The options include brightness, Novo Vision (viewing modes), mode switch, volume and OSD language.

The remaining components are placed at the base of the desktop. All the ports are placed in a line along the side and stretches all the way to the back. For, connectivity there are two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports, headphone and microphone jack, memory card reader, and HDMI-in and HDMI-out. The A320 is powered by Intel’s newest Core i3 210M mobile chipset based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. Apart from that the Lenovo IdeaCenter includes 3 GB RAM, external DVD burner, 750 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a wireless keyboard and mouse. There’s no discrete graphics card, which means you can forget about playing the latest games. He bundled mouse is comfortable, albeit a bit small but it is not very ergonomic. The keys on the keyboard are too soft and many times, the inputs weren’t registered.

Windows runs smoothly on the configuration at hand and so do full HD movies. The glossy screen does attract reflections, but it makes the pictures and video a lot livelier. The built-in speakers come with SRS enhancement, which makes the sound louder, but not by much. You can watch cable TV through the provided port and Lenovo also bundles a remote, which works with Windows Media Center. The extra HDMI connector means you can easily connect a DVD player or a game console using the same display.

The Lenovo IdeaCenter is available at a fairly decent price and offers better value than the B500 as it is a bit cheaper and more feature rich. However, it is still a bit expensive since you get the mobile of the Core i3 processor which is a bit underpowered for a desktop. Also, the lack of a dedicated graphics card means you won’t be able to do any serious gaming. Other areas of concern are the built-in speakers, which aren’t too loud and the keyboard is not a full-sized one.

Have you ever thought of comparing iPad and Netbook? Ever compared them in price, features, usability and durability? If not, here we are focussing on some key differences between iPad and Netbook in detail.

No doubt, launch of iPad has held the makers of Netbook to some extent. Without worrying further, Netbook maker has launched their product in the market and has acquired the market quite well. Price wise, iPad starts with $500 having 16 GB of storage and goes up to $900 with 64 GB. Whereas for Netbook, you just need few hundred dollars and you can get memory up to 150 GB. Portability wise, Netbook is a bit heavier than iPad. Netbook weighs up to 3 pounds whereas iPad up to 1.5 pound. Users, especially woman, like iPad very much as they are easy to carry and can be kept in their handbags without any problem. Definitely when it comes to hanging iPad or Netbook on the shoulder, iPad leads the way.

Not in every case but sometimes you may find Netbook a bit slow due to its slow processing speed. In case of iPad, you will get quick 3G service that makes it fast and quick. In case of Netbook there are only limited set of applications that can run on it and the worst part is that they all come pre-installed that restricts you from installing new software. In case of iPad, no need to worry as by paying just $5 or less, you can purchase and install any application. You can install applications from designing to editing on iPad.

The iPad lacks Adobe Flash Support that makes it difficult for browsing. In most of the video sites, you need to reinstall Adobe flash player that will definitely irritate users. On Netbook you can access to any of the browser you wish to. It gives full support to Flash, Silver light and other add-ons that are required to play video or online games.  Screen of Netbook is small in comparison to iPad that makes it difficult to zoom in or zoom out pages on Netbook but in case of iPad you can do that without breaking the pixels of the page or picture. You can use full version of MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point and can edit files in these applications wherever you want but in case of iPad you have to pay some amount in order to use these applications. Unfortunately iPad has no local storage, so if you want to edit any file online, you have to do that using any mail program and have to mail that file back to your mail id.

Portability wise you will love to carry Netbook as it is small in size, light weight and can fit in almost any bag. Netbook has long battery life that makes it best travel companion for its user. As far as iPad is concerned, you will need some sort of stand or cover to protect the iPad. Best part with iPad is that it is smaller and lighter than the smallest Netbook and its IPS display has various viewing angles that help in delivering clear view of the content of the screen.

After discussing features of both Netbook and iPad we come to know that both netbook and ipad have their own pros and cons. Now it totally depends on the buyers as to which feature they give more priority?

Technology has reduced the size of computer and laptop to Netbook and Notebook. Both of these have got almost every feature that you can expect from computer or laptop but the latter do differ from PC in some or the other way.

Coming to Netbook and Notebook, both of them are in high demand due to their ultra light weight and portability feature. Good if we are comparing them with heavy weight laptops but what when we have to choose between Netbook and Notebook? Both of them are for this generation and selecting the one from both could be a tough decision for most of us. So in order to help you, here we have discussed some of the basic differences between Netbook and Notebook that will definitely help you in selecting the one for your use.

Appearance wise, Netbook and Notebook are much alike and has a LCD attached with a keyboard but they do differ in their features. They may be similar in appearance but size wise they vary. Notebook has a screen size between 14.1 to 15.4 inches whereas Netbook fixes its display at 12 inch and that is maximum it has got. So clearly you will find it hard enough to play games on Netbook as compared to Notebook. Processor for both the gadgets is another major area of discussion. Faster the processor, faster the page will load up. Netbook Processor may give you hard time to struggle with 1080 pixel movie and will give you bad movie experience. For gamers who love to play highly animated and realistic games like Max Payne and World of War craft, Netbook is a big no for such games because its screen is undersized. Notebook offers better graphics quality and is perfect device to play such games. Both Notebook and Netbook are lighter if we are comparing them with PC or laptop but Netbook is much lighter than Notebook.

Netbook weighs between 2 to 3 pounds, is small and ultra light that makes it easy to fit into travel bag and to use anywhere without any problem, whereas Notebook weighs between 5 to 6 pounds. As Netbook has smaller LCD screen, it consumes less power but due to the presence of low battery option it is not much affective as in case of Netbook that gives you extra hours to work as compared to Notebook. You can work for hours on a single charge as compared to Notebook. Advantage of ultra light body, small size and long run on batteries is of no use as Netbook does not comes with CD drive and has only 2 to 3 USB ports to use. Netbook can not handle applications that require good consumption of processor. Notebook has CD/DVD drive and has more than 3 USB ports. It can handle high end applications and almost all kind of games can be played on it.

Netbook is a web oriented computer that depends upon the internet for its processing as internet makes the processing need of Netbook less demanding. So if any user, who wants to consume, read data or browse data on the internet should go with Netbook. Netbook costs less than Notebook as it has so many less features than Notebook. Go for the one of these two that matches your requirements and pocket both.

Today’s generation love to play computer games and therefore the need for faster and more intriguing computer games is increasing day by day. But with fast computer games, you will also need a suitable computer to support these games. Before you set out to buy these computer games, read the following tips.

PC Games Vs Console Games – Before you buy a computer game, you should know the types available in the market. You have PC games which are much cheaper than console games. PC games can be run on a computer and come in a variety of genre. They are also easily downloadable from the internet and come with a number of upgrades. Console games require a console gaming equipment such as Xbox or Playstation. 



Choose your Game Genre – Before you purchase any game, select the genre you would look. There are thousands of games available in the market but you should buy only those that suit your liking.



Check Out Reviews – Before buying a game, read its review. Check the compatibility of the game with your computer. Also check if the game supports a multiplayer feature. A multiplayer game lets you develop your character and makes the game much more fun and entertaining. Reviews help in making a better choice while buying computer games.

Demo Version Trial - Try out the demo version online. A demo version of the game will help you gauge the feel of the game.

Apart from the above, you must do a piracy check, check the ESRB rating if the game violence. Parents buying games for their children should check this rating before purchasing a game. Also check what upgrades is available for the game you are buying.

Buying your favorite game is one thing and optimizing your computer for the game is another. To optimize your computer you should:

• Use a Disk Defragmenter as it will help keep your files well organized and also will reduce the load on the processor. If your processor takes minimal time to access files, your games will also run faster.


• Do a Disk clean up to delete all unused and temporary files from the recycle bin, temporary folder, internet files, downloaded programs windows folder. This frees up disk pace and will help to run your game faster.


• When playing a game, reduce the number of applications running on the computer simultaneously. Lots of applications will only slow down your fame and display disrupted features which will make your gaming experience very disappointing.

These are some tips that will help you purchase the right computer game and make your gaming experience even better. A little research will help you make the right choice and will also help you save money.

Today’s smartphones, particularly those based on the Android platform are media powerhouses, so it is very likely that you have tones of photos and video clips you’d like to share with friends and family. But I can get pretty painful showing them off on your handset’s tiny screen. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could watch it on your laptop, desktop monitor or your large screen TV without having to trader the files onto your PC? Getting a USB cable and hooking up your phone to your PC is tedious and time consuming. And what if you happen to be at your friend’s place and don’t have your USB cable with you? Moreover, you wouldn’t want to transfer your personal media onto someone else’s PC.

In the following steps, we will show you how you can stream video, photos or music from your mobile phone directly on to a desktop PC or laptop. All you need is a simple free Android app called VLC Direct, a media playback application called VLC Media Player on your PC, and the two connected to the same network. Download VLC Direct for free from the Android Market. Download and install VLC on your PC from www.videolan.org. Connect the two devices to a wireless router and you are ready to stream.

Step 1 - Start VLC Direct on your Android handheld. A small wizard will show you through the process of how to configure the video streaming requirements. Be careful because if you accidentally quit the application or press the back button on your phone, VLC Direct will exit and not show you the wizard again. In such a case, you can click the Menu button and Go to Settings and Select the Automatic Connection Wizard to re-initiate the wizard.

Step 2 - Switch on your PC and connect it to a large display LCD TV if you want to enjoy videos on a big screen. Start VLC Media Player on your Computer. Click on View -> Add Interface -> Web Interface and leave the VLC Media Player as it is.

Step 3 - On the mobile phone screen, Press on the Start button and the VLC Direct app will start scanning for the machine with VLC Media Player on your local network. Once that is done, you will receive a toast message stating that it has detected the player and the configurations have been set for video streaming.

By following these steps, you will be able to stream media files onto your PC instantly. Using the Android handset, you can just sit back and scroll through your list of photos, videos, or music files and watch play them back on the big screen. You can also control the playback - stop, forward, rewind, pause and play, and volume controls as well. You can also pull out the list of media files on your PC and play them as well.