Author: admin, April 4th, 2010

While the days of laptops having only a 2 to 4 hour battery lifespan are far from being numbered, Acer has come out with a laptop that suits the needs of most people who use their laptops as their primary computer instead of their desktop.

The Good

The battery on the Acer Aspire Timeline lasts up to 8 hours, making the standard scramble to find a power outlet before the battery dies a thing of the past.  Well, maybe not a thing of the past, but with double the normal amount of battery life, you’ll be doing that scrambling only half the amount you would otherwise.  Keep in mind, though, the more processor intensive tasks you do (like watching movies) can cause the battery life to vary.

The 15.6 inch LED backlight widescreen display with 1366×768 pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio is just the right size for the traveler.  17 inches is too big for most, but anything smaller than 15.6 inches can potentially hamper productivity.

More good news comes with the fact that the hard drive is 320GB.  You probably won’t need this much space, unless you’re planning on storing a large amount of music, movies, and more on it.  Even if you are a movie buff, you will end up being better off in the long run by putting all of those files on an external hard drive like the Western Digital Passport to supplement your existing internal hard drive space.  Critical files that you don’t want to lose should be stored on an external drive, anyway, in case of a system crash.

3GB of RAM is more than good enough for the average computer user.  While handling graphics intensive programs like Adobe Photoshop or high end computer games might be a bit of an issue, for those who work on the internet, do spreadsheets, word documents, listen to music, and check e-mail more than anything else, this amount of memory will prove more than sufficient.

The built-in webcam is convenient for anyone who doesn’t want to have to lug around an external USB webcam; but keep in mind that there have been viruses capable of allowing someone else to view you remotely or even listen to you with the laptop’s built-in microphone.  This applies to all laptops that have built-in webcams and microphones.  If you like your privacy, put a piece of tape over the camera when you’re not using it.

Something else a lot of other laptops lack is the ability to keep themselves cool to the touch, despite having run for several hours non-stop.  The Acer Timeline fixes this issue with their ComfyTouch technology.

The Bad

This laptop comes with Windows Home Vista Operating system, one of the most criticized operating systems in recent history.  Fortunately, an upgrade to Windows 7 isn’t too expensive if you just can’t stand Vista.

The processor is only a 1.3Ghz, which suits the needs of the average computer user, but those wanting to push the memory and hard drive capacities of this laptop to the limits might be disappointed.

The Verdict

All in all, if you’re looking for a laptop that’s going to see you through the workday no matter where you choose to have it, be it at the local coffee shop, the park, or a relative’s house, the extra long battery life is the most appealing thing about this model.  At 15.6 inches of screen size and weighing in at only 5.3 pounds, the Acer Aspire Timeline is the laptop for the traveling worker.

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PUR Water Dispenser, Stage 2 filtering system fits on refrigerator shelf. The 18-cup dispenser reduces lead and is the only dispenser to remove 99.9% of microbiological cysts (cryptosporidium and giardia), while leaving beneficial fluoride in the water. It conveniently fits in the sink for refilling with a special fill-tray design that helps distribute weight and handles that make it easy to carry. Plus, the slim, space-saving design makes optimum use of your refrigerator shelf.

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Have a hot cup of coffee in your hand in 30 seconds! The My Cafe Pourover Coffee Brewer is one of Bunn’s most innovative designs, allowing you to brew a single cup of coffee with a no-mess loose packed coffee or tea pod, allowing for quick set-up and easy clean-up.

Single Serve Coffee Machine

Bunn Pourover Commercial Grade Pod Coffee Brewer

• Fast brew coffee in about 30 seconds
• Patented spray head allows extraction of all coffee flavoring materials and aromatics
• Brew 4 to 12 ounces of coffee or tea to preferred strength by adjusting the portion/volume control
• A drawer-style pod holder keeps hands clean and dry at all times

BUNN introduced the first paper coffee filter in 1957 and in 1963, the “pourover” coffee maker for commercial use. Today, BUNN  continues to design and manufacture innovations in commercial beverage equipment and home coffee makers. BUNN single serve coffee makers are proudly made in America.

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Being fashionable AND environmentally conscious doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. With shoes by TOMS, it is effortless and you don’t even break a sweat! TOMS Women’s Classic Canvas Slip-On are great for any occasion: a trip to the beach, a grocery store run or a day-out with friends and family. Best of all, the shoes feature canvas and a rubber sole, making this pair great for vegans and vegetarians alike.

So what is TOMS story? The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie, who was inspired to help the impoverished during a trip to Argentina. The conditions of the country pulled at his heart and lead him to his current mission: for every pair of TOMS that are sold, he will donate a pair to a child in need. Inspiring, courageous and bold… it takes just one small action to make a difference in this world and Blake and team are helping to do just that.

You can check out TOMS Women’s Classic Canvas Slip-On at Amazon.

Collecting rainwater sounds like something only a hippie would do, but they might actually be onto something here.

The Algreen 81002 Agua Rain Water Collection and Storage System, 50 Gallons is pretty much a big 50 gallon vase with a water hose attached to the lower part so the water can be let out for use easily.  But, why collect rain water?  Well, there are a few good (and surprising) reasons.

First, if you live in an area where droughts are common and water is rationed by your city to the point that it restricts you from being able to water your plants, wash your car, or even your lawn, the rain that does fall can easily be used for any of these purposes.

In the event of natural disaster where municipal water service is shut off, having a rain collection system could be a life saver.  You may not realize this, but a 2,000 square foot home with a water collection system at the bottom of every roof drain can net you around 1,200 gallons of water!

Finally, if you do a lot of work outside, one of the best benefits of collecting rain water is that using it for outdoor tasks can lower your water bill.

This product gets a thumbs up for being stylish; it’s not a big eyesore and it more than fulfills its purpose to the tune of holding about 50 gallons.  You may be able to find others that hold just as much or more water than this does for less money, but most of the ones I’ve seen are eyesores.  Get a rain water collector that you’ll be happy with the first time.

You never know when disaster will strike and your water service could be cut off and the Berkey Light Water Filter is the best water filters out there.

This system can make almost any type of water that you can think of drinkable due to the powerful and efficient filters that it comes with.  It can filter up to 4 gallons of water an hour and can make even the most contaminated water safe to drink.  It can remove the following contaminants from your water:

Lead

Mercury

Aluminum MTBE

Herbicides

Pesticides

Chlorine

E. Coli

And many others.  Filters to remove 95% of fluoride are also available.

At just over $200, this product is well worth it to make sure your family never has to go without clean water to drink as long as you have access to water that can be filtered, whether it’s from a stream, pond, or even water you know to be polluted.  The gravity design doesn’t require any type of pump or electricity to function, making it perfect for emergency situations where you are without power.  The Black Berkey  filters are good for 3,000 gallons of water each and the great thing is, the filters can be cleaned up to 100 times with a 3M Scotch Brite pad.

If you’re looking for a drinking water solution for emergencies or if you want cleaner water to drink and cook with in your home, the Berkey Light Water Filter is for you.

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