Faster than the speed of light - Optiplex 760

Advantages: Fast, increases productivity, customiseable
Disadvantages: some small issues with build

...I recently upgraded some of our computers at work to Dell Optiplex 760 systems. I chose the small form factor design so as to limit the amount of space the units take up on desks. A few months down the line I am impressed by the performance of these machines, as there have been relatively few issues, although, notably, some rather serious and immediate issues with machines that had only just been received. Dell Optiplex 760 The Dell Optiplex 760 looks smart, gives a good impression, and can be used upright or on its side. When I purchased these machines from Dell, I opted to not receive new monitors as it seemed a false economy to be buying additional monitors when people have their own monitors that still work fine from their previous machines. One of the main reasons I chose the Optiplex 760 system is its scope...

TheHairyGodmother 14.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Dell OptiPlex 760 Small Form Factor

BASIC Tips For Job Application Form Completion

Advantages: Gives the employer the exact information they are seeking from you.
Disadvantages: Very tedious and lengthy to complete sometimes!

...to you being dismissed or disciplined at a later stage (if, of course, you get the job) or just looking a fool in the role when you?re asked to carry out tasks using the skills you said you had in your application but you don?t actually have those skills. Make sure you keep the application form free from dirt and avoid folding it as much as possible. Try to send it back in an envelope the same size as the form without folding it unless an envelope has been provided in the first place. Don't use small DL envelopes to send back application forms, as you'll have to fold the form at least twice to fit. I've seen people send in application forms with coffee stains on them as well as ones which look like they were folded up and kept in someone's back pocket for a week! Not impressive at all. Do not write "see CV" in response to any...

anonymili 08.06.2005 (10.06.2009) · Read review
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Small but Perfectly Formed!

Advantages: Excellent little pub with a lovely atmosphere.
Disadvantages: Difficult to get too...but can get crowded.

...visits every now and again, but apart from that it is the beautiful countryside that draws people to Beck Hole. From Goathland Beck Hole is signposted, but the walk down (and more importantly back up again) is VERY steep, although exceedingly pretty. We generally walk down and then con the other halves into going and getting the car! THE HISTORY The pub comprises of two previously separate buildings which became one larger entity in the early 19th century. The earliest of these buildings dates from the 17th century, while the other is a century or so later. The pub now consists of the ?big bar? (which actually isn?t very big either) and the ?little bar?, with a small shop in between the two. During the 1860s the new improved larger building was given a license to sell ?Ale, Porter, Cider & Perry?, which was gradually extended...

tange 04.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Birch Hall Inn, Beck Hole, North Yorkshire

May be small, but is perfectly formed!

Advantages: Small but good staorage
Disadvantages: Packet difficult to open

...Big might be beautiful, but tiny can be tremendous! We have been on a Norwegian cruise and have taken lots of photographs which I wanted to show my friend. I have to admit having a digital camera is useful but not having hard copies of photos sometimes is a disadvantage. I was wondering about copying onto a CD but my husband suggested I used one of his memory sticks. The 4GB Cruzer Micro Skin is an incredibly small USB Flash Drive that allows you to easily store documents, pictures, music, and video clips and transfer them to another computer. ? 4GB Data Storage Capacity ? Store over 3000 photos, ? up to 1000 MP3s or 3 movies ? Dimensions: - 7.9mm high x18.95mm wide x52.2mm in length The skin is clear plastic and you can see the metal through it, the cover on the end pulls off revealing the metal part which fits into...

jo145 07.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 4 GB

Small but perfectly formed?

Advantages: Great quality, good price, many features, works well, decent battery
Disadvantages: No HDMI/DVI

... Introduction Asus are a relatively old company in the PC business, and previously focused exclusively on just desktop PC components. In the last few years they have branched out and launched everything from PC monitors to laptops. One of their more recent releases is the new range of netbooks, which they were at the forefront of - the Asus Eee PC 700 was the first mass produced netbook. With that history, you might expect great things of the 1000H model reviewed here. What is a netbook anyway? Also known as a "mini notebook" or "mini laptop", they are essentially small laptops for general use and web browsing on the go, being light and with long battery lives. Specifications The Eee PC 1000H is itself available in a variety of different specifications and models - the most notable differences are Windows or Linux...

prosser13 17.10.2009 (23.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of ASUS Eee PC 1000H

Small and perfectly formed

Advantages: Size; simplicity
Disadvantages: Large transmitter; Easy to accidentally reset

...Given how much I like cycling, and how much I like gadgets, there are few little toys I get quite so much fun out of as a cycle computer. Ever since my dad first fitted an analogue speedo to my bike as a kid I've had a fascination with how fast and how far I'm riding. So when building up a new bike one of the first things I got for it was this tiny Cateye Strada Wireless. I hadn't intended on spending so much on a computer (£39.99) but the small size of the main unit (about 2cm x 3cm) sold me with its simplicity. Fitting: Without a wire to fiddle about with this could hardly be an easier computer to fit. The cradle for the main unit can be mounted in the normal fashion on the handlebars, or in the centre on the stem, with the unit able to slip into place in one of two positions so that it's always the right way up to read...

blackpuddinonnabike 16.11.2007 · Read review
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Small and Perfectly Formed

Advantages: cheap, small, quick to install
Disadvantages: doesn't look very expensive

...I've been meaning to buy a webcam for quite a while now and I've been scouring the shelves of electronics retailers, but I just haven't been able to find anything in my price range that does what I want. Then purely by chance I was in Argos the other day and found this fantastic webcam at less than half price! The Mikomi AP-7121 is normally around £25, but I purchased my one for £9.99 and its certainly proved to be a great buy. What's in the Box? To be honest there's not much in the box. But what does a webcam really require? This product comes in a small cardboard box and the webcam itself is wrapped in a small bubble-wrap pouch. Also in the box is a small instruction manual and a CD that contains the driver for the webcam. Installation I was impressed with the level of English in the instruction manual...

tac20 12.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Mikomi AP-7121

  Small but perfectly formed!

Advantages: Ultra portable, lightweight
Disadvantages: Small processor and keyboard

...Microsoft. I found the operating system slightly strange at first, but it is actually simplicity itself to use once you are used to it. We have used the laptop to access the 'net, although this wasn't our main purpose in buying it. It accepted our mobile broadband USB device with no problem and we were online in seconds. Of course with such a small screen you probably wouldn't want to do any great amount of surfing, but for checking emails and light Internet use, it is fine. The system is pre-loaded with a huge range of tools from a full Open Office word suite, tools for getting online, power utilities and media tools. The browser pre loaded is Mozilla Firefox, my personal favourite browser. A wireless connection or mobile USB connection is require for accessing the Internet, the necessary ports are inbuilt to accept your Ethernet...

brittle1906 08.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Asus Eee PC 900

Small and perfectly formed

Advantages: Small, looks good, long battery life
Disadvantages: Toggle stick, no upload USB cable

...Sony Ericsson K700i I’ve had my K700i since last August and I’m really happy with it. Which if I’m truly honest surprised me as normally I’m a big Nokia fan but this looked so small and cute I couldn’t resist it when my last contract came to an end. I can’t say that I have any problems with using the phone itself and the battery lasts quite long; I only charge it once a week. The phone comes in a white box along with charger, instruction book and a CD-ROM for the Sony Ericsson website. Also is bluetooth compatible which is good whilst driving (don’t want to be getting fined) or having long conversations. Design A small handheld phone only 10cm high, just under 5cm wide by about 2cm deep, and weighs next to nothing (which depending on how you look at it can be...

littleboo21 03.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Ericsson K750i

Small but perfectly formed...

Advantages: Stylish, reliable, versatile, unbelievably quick to install, responsive
Disadvantages: No HAT, throttle awkwardly positioned, occasionally need to reconfigure

...basically unclassifiable games with it and they've all felt comfortable. And no, I've not even used fire buttons 6-11 yet? The only thing that people may be disappointed with is the lack of a HAT, though you could program some of the buttons to act like one if you really wanted. Many peoples' prayers may have been answered because this joystick has no suction pads! (damn things never worked properly anyway). Instead, it has four small rubber "feet" that simply rest on whatever surface you have it on without trying to cling to it. After some usage, I've found that these do actually work quite well as "shock absorbers" and, while not exactly perfect (more frenzied games still result in the joystick sliding around madly if you're not careful) it's a good overall solution. Overall, this joystick is excellent value for money. If you're looking...

CaptainDisaster 28.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Logitech Attack 3 - joystick