Recent content by Bass301

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    Safety of laptops --- radiation , electromagnetism , etc ?

    Thanks for replies so far. Growing up in the era when color televisions emitted measurable amount of radiation and children were taught to sit several feet away from the t v , wave length emissions from any electrical device are a natural concern. As for the foil recommendations , would...
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    Safety of laptops --- radiation , electromagnetism , etc ?

    Hello , Enjoying laying on sofa with laptop computer on my chest near heart and navigating software and internet by using a wireless mouse rather than the keyboard , should I be concerned about any safety issues with radiation, , electromagnetism, etc ? Realizing the machine is just an...
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    Matte screen ----what cleaner to use ?

    What cleaning products are best for a matte screen laptop ? Do matte screens need a special cleaner, or can the same cleaner used for glossy screens be as effective ?
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    P C vs. Mac laptops newbie question : Is Mac really better ?

    As a long time user of P C hardware and software and never yet experiencing the Mac world , what differences would I notice if using a Mac compared to a PC ? Do PC's really wear out sooner than Macs as rumored ? Also , how conveniently can a PC user integrate using a Mac into his...
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    Lenovo ThinkPad x130e vs. x131e : How durable and rugged ?

    Is the Lenovo ThinkPad x131e built as sturdy and rugged as the x130e ? The x130e is described as built for the student market with ruggedness and battery life to withstand a full day of hours with a elementary and secondary school students , and the company website's description of...
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    Matte monitor display : What 11 to 12 inch laptops/notebooks have a matte screen ?

    I am looking for an 11 to 12 inch laptop/notebook with a matte screen but most displays are glossy. What laptops/notebooks in this size have a matte screen ? I have considered buying a glossy screen computer and covering with an adhesive matte screen protector but much prefer the computer...
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    Laptop newbie question about choosing a 1.0ghz, 1.33ghz, or 1.8ghz machine

    jaguarskx , Thanks for mentioning Asus VivoBook 202E . I had been de-emphazing because of PCMag's review about the battery life : http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414658,00.asp Will re-evaluate. I am beginning separate threads about 11.6" matte screen laptops and other questions...