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Buying DDR memory for your computer
Many aspects of the personal computer have increased in leaps and bounds in terms of performance and what they are capable of doing.
Computer memory, often referred to as Random Access Memory (RAM), has become of greater and greater performance as...
Colorizing and Enhancing Black and white Photos
Colorize Black and White Photographs, Enhance Digital and Standard Photographs- The Easiest Image Enhancement Software Available. Put the Colour back into Your Pictures BlackMagic may be used to colorize Black & White, Sepia, or IR (infrared)...
Detangling the Web--Beware Spyware
Did you know that most major Web sites--some of them popular and respected Web sites--download unwanted spyware on your computer when you visit? At its most benign level, spyware is used by Web sites to track your browsing and purchasing habits....
Niche Software Steals Microsoft's Thunder
When you think of software and personal computers (PCs), you think Microsoft. The global software giant dominates the PC market in both penetration and pocketbook. It seems you can't go a single day without seeing at least one news story and...
Seven Ways for saving your digital images for ever!
So, you have taken lots of pictures with your new digital camera, the memory card is full, and you are wondering how to store and archive your images. 1 Buy another memory card The method of storing your images with least effort is to buy a new...
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How the Mini-ITX Form Factor Is Changing How Your Computer Looks
Until just recently, consumers have been forced into buying
desktop computers that have very little variation from model to
model. I'll be the first to admit that some of the better
manufacturers are doing a great job of making the boring old
"box" look very nice, but there are not many of them. Typically
these "out of the ordinary" computers systems are reserved for
hi-end gaming machines that start around $2,000.00. Why don't we
have computers that don't look like computers? Wouldn't it be
great to have a computer that fit into your home without looking
like a computer, or better yet one that you don't have to hide
under a desk or in cabinet? The answer to that question is
simple. Size. The sizes of the components that are in a desktop
computer are just too big to allow for any alternatives to the
"box". That is until now......
Over the past few years a new size mainboard has been on the
rise in the computer industry. The Mini-ITX form factor
motherboard is just 6 inches square. Just for reference, a
dollar bill is about 6 inches long. That is amazing! The
Mini-ITX mainboards began utilizing the VIA processors. For most
home users, this processor just wouldn't cut it against a
Pentium-based system. The industry obviously became aware of
this bottleneck and soon began producing the Mini-ITX mainboards
that support the Intel Pentium 4 processors.
At 6 inches square, the possibilities for new and unusual spins
on the old "box" are being realized worldwide. One of the
main
uses for these mainboards is in car computers. That's right;
computer systems that mount inside of automobiles are already
being manufactured and sold. Most utilize touch screen
technology for ease of use (because you would have a hard time
with a mouse in your car!).
You can also find a desktop computer that will actually fit in
the palm of your hand! This particular model can be found at
www.cappucinopc.com. This site is what sparked my interest in
this relatively new technology.
After pondering the possibilities, my two neighbors and I
decided to create our own "out of the ordinary" desktop
computer. After about a year and endless tests and designing, we
now have the "Compucar". The Compucar is a desktop computer that
looks like a car. We utilize a Mini-ITX mainboard and a patented
chassis design to create something you can only find in O'Fallon
Missouri. We are currently found on the web at
www.compucarllc.com. This started out as a challenge to create
something different utilizing new and emerging technology and
ended up becoming a very unique business venture.
I believe that over the next few years, you will begin to see
very "different" looking desktop computers. I just wonder how
long it will take the big companies to start becoming a bit more
creative.
About the author:
Aaron Davis is a partner with Compucar, LLC. Compucar is
dedicated to providing a stylish alternative to your "everyday"
desktop. www.compucarllc.com
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