BBC Watchdog says “Wifi Hotspots NOT Secure”

Is your laptop data safe when using Wifi Hotposts??  
The BBC says NO! Wifi Hotspots are NOT secure!!
But how much of this is scaremongering?
What can you do to protect yourself?
Why not read on and see how Smart Computers can help and advise you on how to protect you & your laptop. Read the rest of this entry »

Back to School Laptop £350 ex vat

Acer TravelMate 5730

As the worlds best selling laptop manufacturer, Acer need no introduction. Their excellent value, impeccable quality and design savvy are ever present in all their notebooks and the latest addition to the hugely successful Travelmate series is no exception.

To check availability please contact us at Smart Computers or call on  01242 580654

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Remote Access

Remote access is the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote location  e.g. at home, hotel or anywhere else with a internet connection.

There are many ways to achieve remote access depending on your requirements & budget. Read the rest of this entry »

Netbooks XP or Linux

Linux Vs XP

When buying a netbook, some manufacturers give you the choice of different operating systems either Linux or XP! With Linux netbooks available for under £100, I hear you ask ‘What is the difference?’ and ‘What are the benefits?’ 

Well Linux is a free operating system or “Open Source” which means its costs hardly anything for manufacturers to use , making them far more cheaper for the likes of you and me! Due to its lower hardware requirements, the Linux OS runs quite spritely, plus it offers you a great set of pre-installed applications for all types of tasks, from internet browsing, email, graphics editing & word processing. However there a few issues. Read the rest of this entry »

New HP Mini netbook

HP Mini

Hot of the press today is HP’s new mini netbooks. Touted to support HD playback, this little package will definitely be suitable to both business & home users.

The 1101 in black will come with either XP or Vista and is aimed at the business market. The 110 will come with either Linux or XP is aimed squarely at the home consumer.

If you are looking for a netbooks, why not contact me at Smart Computers on  01242 580654 or email me. I’ll be happy to help you find the product suitable for your needs

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ASUS Eee PC 1000HE

Asus Eee PC 1000HE

When originally released, the EeePc looked more like a Fisher price toy but with its new professional make over, adults won’t feel embarrassed carrying this around.

Improvements have also been made to the keyboard and especially to the battery. Expect a decent 8 hours of usage!! 

If you are looking for a netbooks, why not contact me at Smart Computers on  01242 580654 or email me. I’ll be happy to help you find the product suitable for your needs.  Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung NC10 Netbook

The NC10 is a personal favourite! Great screen, good keyboard and a excellent battery.

HP Mini Note 2133

HP Mini note 2133

One of the only netbooks using Windows Vista. This HP netbook  stands out due to its great keyboard and build quality.

If you are looking for a netbooks, why not contact me at Smart Computers on  01242 580654 or email me. I’ll be happy to help you find the product suitable for your needs.

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Netbooks go HD!!

lenovo S12 netbook

Those Netbooks are getting everywhere! Compact, good battery, cheap and  excellent performance.

But try and do anything else apart from the basics, like gaming or watching HD content, and you will start seeing its true colours.

However that is about to change with nVidia’s new ION chip set. Which promises to deliver even better performance using netbook components. One of the first manufacturers to show this new chipset is Lenovo’s IdealPad S12 Netbook. Available towards the end of summer you can pre-book this great looking device at Smart Computers by click here or contacting us on 01243 560 654

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