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A Pocket Pc Is Portability At Its Best

February 10, 2010 — 6:02 am

A Pocket PC is a handheld computer, which features many of the same capabilities as a modern PC. These handy little devices allow individuals to retrieve and store e-mail messages, create a contact file, coordinate appointments, surf the internet, exchange text messages and more.

Every product that is labeled as a Pocket PC must be accompanied with specific software to operate the unit and must feature a touchscreen and touchpad. Pocket PC products are created by some of the worlds top computer manufacturers, including HP, Toshiba and Gateway. As is the case with any new technology product, the cost of a Pocket PC was substantial during its early release. For approximately $700.00, consumers could purchase one of top-of-the-line Pocket PCs in 2003. These days, customers are finding that prices have become much more reasonable now that the newness is wearing off. For approximately $350.00, a new Pocket PC can now be purchased.

Even years after their release, Pocket PCs are a staple in the world of travelers, college students and business leaders. The need to stay in constant communication with family and/or colleagues has kept the portability factor one that remains popular today. When traveling for business or other reason, individuals often need a way to stay in touch. A desktop computer is simply not a feasible accompaniment and notebooks are at a constant risk for being stolen or damaged. A Pocket PC can obviously fit inside of a pocket, but may also find a safe haven in a purse, duffle bag, tote or other small compartment.

Purchasing a Pocket PC can be a difficult choice because of the various models and manufacturers available. When considering the options, consumers must look at any available warranty, included software and capabilities. Much like in the world of traditional desktop and notebook computers, manufacturers are always looking for a way to outdo the competition and the customer often finds that such actions may lead to a real bargain.

Like any other computer, a Pocket PC must be cared for in such a way that it is not exposed to extreme heat or cold for prolonged periods of time, is not shuffled around carelessly and is carefully packed for safety during travel. Owning a Pocket PC means having access to an address book, your e-mail account, the world wide web and your appointment calendar all in the comfort of your own pocket. Carrying the internet in your pocket? Now that is portability at its best.

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Zune Mp3 Players and the Zune Accessories

February 7, 2010 — 2:37 pm

So you have a Zune Mp3 Player, now what next? That is what many people probably have though to themselves while they have owned one. The simple fact is, there are tons and tons of Zune Accessories to choose from and purchase. You will have to find out what it is that you want and prioritize your list so that you can eventually achieve all of the accessories that you want.

Lets start with a Zune Car Charger. now this is going to be an excellent purchase for anyone who drives a car or happens to be a passenger every once in a while. If your in a hurry and need to get your phone charged whether it be important or not, you can simply take it in your car with you or someone elses and charge your phone.

This is very important becasue a lot of people don’t realize the importance of cell phones nowadays, a lot of times it can be a life saver to have, you are really a few clicks away from the police, phone directories, practically anyone or anything that you can possibly want or need.

If your going to be having a Zune Mp3 Player, one of the Zune Accessories you definitely will want to have is the Zune Car Charger. Keep that in mind next time you are thinking about purchasing something for your Zune.

Now, let’s move on to another product called the Zune Metal Case. It’s pretty self explanatory, a case made of metal. But compared to all of the other cases that do exist, this one will definitely make your zune last a lot longer than some cheap cases that only make your zune look protected.

This case is very well built, and it even is somewhat stylish. Okay, so you won’t be flashing it around to the world and showing off your spiffy metal case, but at least you know in the case of an accident you won’t be hassling with best buy or wherever you bought your zune trying to get a refund.

The last one of the accessories that I will be informing you of is the Zune Earphones. These aren’t your ordinary earphones, these are high quality earphones that play music like you’ve never heard before (very high quality), and at prices you won’t believe.

Very affordable you will be able to find these earphones, and on top of that, you don’t need to worry about these babies falling out of your ears liek your standard earphones. These are made and build to last, so you will be assured that your money spent is worth every penny. Don’t hesitate when it comes to spending a decent buck on good earphones, you will regret it when your putting your earphones back in every minute just from walking down the block.

There are many other Zune Accessories that you can use for a Zune Mp3 Player, and many of them have their uses. There is several products availiable, and another very helpful one is the replacement screen for zunes. If you happen to break the screen, because you weren’t taken proper care of it, you can simply buy the screen and bypass buying a whole new zune.

Along with other products comes the zune dock, which has two speakers, and has an addition to charge your zune. Just take a look around at all of the Zune Accessories that you can purchase, you won’t be disappointed with the great selection that you are given. The prices for a lot of these products are more than affordable.

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A Highly Technical Xbox360

February 4, 2010 — 12:24 pm

Xbox360, the latest version of the video game console that has been manufactured by Microsoft, was a term that was finally arrived at by the computer software company last year. This was after a marketing firm that it hired conducted a survey which asked people whether they thought the Xbox evoked a more “next generation” or “next-gen” sound. It was apparent that Microsoft was having worries at that time that sticking to Xbox2 as the name of its new video game console would make it appear or sound older or less “cutting-edge” than its main rival, the PlayStation 3 or PS3.

Keeping such a concept in mind, Microsoft recently announced that it has successfully produced a set of fresh 360 backwards compatibility update of the Xbox which the firm is scheduled to release anytime within the week. This is in keeping with the company’s commitment to concentrate on the continuous improvement of the console’s features. Peter Moore, the game’s top honcho, said the updates are presently having their final testing at Microsoft. Once completed, these will be released to the market sometime this week.

Aside from the compatibility updates, the Xbox360 is also reported to have a special feature that has the capability to perform maintenance functions in the console’s storage devices. A player, who recently purchased a copy of the video game, said the console’s cache can be cleared simply by going to the system blade, then to its memory. From there, the player said, one can press Y on either the HDD or the MU. The said player consequently posted his observations on one of the console’s numerous websites.

A Microsoft representative did confirm the existence of the said feature. However, he tried to make it clear to those who purchased the console that while the HDD clearing feature is a part of the game’s entire electronic processing system, it is also a part of the technical support process. Ideally, it should only be utilized in instances when technical operations are involved. Moore said that while the said Xbox360 feature, when utilized, will not really harm or cause severe damage to the console, still it is advisable that it be used sparingly and only upon proper instructions from a qualified Microsoft customer service staff.

The latest model of the Xbox is considerably much smaller in size than its predecessor. It also has the obvious looks of a 21st century set top box. In addition, the game also contains a removable hard drive that is located on the left side of the console.

In general, the Xbox360 is, for all intents and purposes, a most powerful console, a truly next generation video game that has amazing top-of-the-line and cutting-edge features. It promises to provide an amazing digital visual enjoyment. The latest Xbox has a variety of hot as well as new game titles ranging from science-fiction, to adventure, to action, to sports, and to practically anything that the human mind can imagine.

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Zune Marketplace Store – Comparing Best Sites For Unlimited Zune

February 1, 2010 — 5:06 am

Zune Marketplace Store – Comparing Best Sites For Unlimited Zune Downloads

Are you looking for the best websites for downloading games, movies, music, etc to your new Microsoft Zune player ? Do you also want to compare them based on various factors like their popularity, price, quality of service, collection of movies and games, satisfaction guarantee, etc. Then you have come to the right place! This article gives 6 tips which should be considered before subscribing on any website on the internet providing unlimited downloads for your zune player.
1. Availability of Files – After you arrive to any zune downloads website, the first thing that you should look for is – what is the collection of movies, games, music, etc. this site provides. If the collection is not much, you should definitely avoid it. Because most of the zune downloads site on the internet offers life time membership for which you pay only once. You should not compromise with a website having low collection just for saving a few bucks.
2 Money Back Guarantee – This is the second important thing which should be considered before joining the service. The site where you want to subscribe should offer atleast 60 days money back guarantee. Once you are not happy with the service, you can get your money back and try the other one.
3. Price – Now you should look how much price is charged at this zune downloads service provider. You can subscribe to the site offering reasonable fee, considering the above two factors in mind. There are some websites on the internet which offers as cheap as 34.95$ for lifetime membership.
4. Convenience and User Interface – The user interface provided by the website should be simple and easy to use. You should be able to easily manage the downloads of your favorite movies, games, music, etc.
5. Download Speed – The download speed must be fast, otherwise no matter how large the collection is, you can not get them transferred on your Zune in your life. Slow downloading speed is very irritating. There are websites which provides great downloading speed for your Zune. Most of the time, the download is instantaneous. Also you should be able to start watching a movie when its download is in progress.
6. Customer Support – The ideal website would be the one where you will not need to contact their customer support. In case there is any minor problem, they should immediately respond to you. Otherwise you should definitely go for option number 3 as soon as possible.

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A Concise Guide To MICR And Associated Technologies

January 30, 2010 — 10:39 am

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) was developed to utilize the benefits of computer technology in the banking industry. Prior to the use of a MICR line, check sorting by account number was a manual process. Two systems were previously used to handle the large numbers of checks processed in the banking industry: Sort-A-Matic and Top Tab Key Sort.

The Sort-A-Matic system included 100 metal or leather dividers numbered 00 through 99. Each check was placed in the corresponding divider by the first two numbers of the account. The sorting process was then repeated for the next two digits of the account number, and so on. When the process was complete, the checks were grouped by account number.

Under the Top Tab Key Sort system, small holes punched at the top of the checks indicated the digits. For instance, the first hole indicated the value of the first digits (0, 1, 2, 3…) A metal “key” was inserted through the holes to separate all of the checks with the same value in the first digit, and this step was repeated for each digit until all the checks were sorted.

Both of these systems worked, but they were time-consuming. With the advent of the computer and its movement from the laboratory into the business world, a sorting and matching task seemed ideal. Stanford University and Bank of America were the first to successfully use computers to sort and match checks. They developed what is now known as MICR.
The Development of the MICR Font

The MICR font was developed by Stanford University in conjunction with Bank of America and approved by the American Banking Association. The font is known as the E-13B font. E-13B has a total of 14 characters: ten specially designed numbers (0 through 9) and four special symbols (Transit, Amount, On-Us, and Dash).

The letter E indicates the fifth version considered. The letter B indicates the second revision of that version. The number 13 is derived from the 0.013-inch module construction used for stroke and character width. This means that all character widths, both horizontal and vertical, are in multiples of 0.013 inches ranging from 0.052 to 0.091. The significance of this will be explained more thoroughly later in this article.
MICR Readers

Three types of machines are used to read MICR characters. The two that read the characters magnetically are referred to as MICR readers. The third machine is an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) reader.

E-13B characters are printed with toner containing iron oxide, which is capable of being magnetized. MICR readers transport the checks containing the E-13B magnetic characters past a magnet, thereby magnetizing the iron oxide particles. The magnetized characters then pass under a magnetic read head. The magnetic field (flux pattern) caused by the magnetized characters generates a current in the read head. The strength and timing of this current allows the reader to decipher the characters.

Magnetic readers come in two types: single track (single gap or split scan) and multiple track (matrix or pattern) readers.

Single-Track Reader Characteristics
Single track uses a read head with one gap to detect the magnetic flux pattern generated by the MICR character. When a magnetized E-13B printed character moves across the narrow gap of the read head, the electric voltage caused by the magnetic flux from the character generates a waveform unique to each character.

Multi-Track Reader Characteristics
The multiple track reader employs a matrix of tiny, vertically aligned read heads to detect the presence of the magnetic flux pattern. The small individual read heads slice across the character to detect the presence of magnetic flux. This sensing of magnetic flux over time produces a unique matrix pattern for each character.

An OCR reader does not use magnetic properties to detect the E-13B characters. Instead, it uses a scanner to detect the amount of light reflected from the character and the amount of light reflected from the background. A photocell column detects the presence of the dark area of a character.
Waveform Theory

The readers move and read documents from right to left. The right-hand edge of the character, as a result, is the first to cross the read head. Analysis of the signal level created by reading the character 0 will help explain this in greater detail.

As the character moves from right to left under the read head, the gap detects the magnetism of the first right-hand edge (edge 1). This results in the increase in magnetism and a positive peak is created (peak 1). As soon as the right-hand edge moves beyond the read head gap, no new magnetism is found, and thus the wave form returns to the zero signal level.

At the second edge, the vertical read head detects a drop in magnetism, which results in a -110 signal level at peak 2. Again the waveform returns to zero until the next portion of the inner ring of the character is detected. At this point (peak 3), an increase in magnetism (+110) is indicated. Finally, the outer portion of the character is read, resulting in a negative peak (peak 4) of -130.

The placement of the vertical edges must occur in increments of 0.013 inches from the first right-hand edge. There are five characters that have two positive and two negative peaks similar to the character 0 and also appear in a positive-negative-positive-negative format. They are 0, 2, 4, 5, and the transit character, which are differentiated from one another by the horizontal location of the peaks in the waveforms. The peaks do require different amplitudes, but ANSI standards allow them to vary from 50% to 200% of the nominal amplitudes (Canadian standards allow them to vary from 80% to 200% of the nominal amplitudes). This is why the placement of the waveform is so important and why the characters are shaped unusually.
What Affects the Signal Level?

Signal level can vary based on a number of factors. The amount of iron oxide (concentration) that is present in the character will affect the signal level. This is a function not only of the toner itself, but also of how it is laid on the paper and the pile height, which can be controlled by numerous other cartridge components (i.e., “hot” OPCs).

The taller the vertical edge of the character, the taller the peak (either positive or negative). A vertical edge that is not regular and/or not vertical will result in a reduction in the amplitude of the peak and will flatten the peak out.

Keys to proper waveform detection are:

* All peaks in a character’s waveform must be detected. The reader sorter must know that the peak is there.

* The peak must be located at or near its anticipated location.

* No significant “extra” peaks can be present.

* There cannot be wide variations in the signal levels of peaks within a character.

What to Look for in MICR Printers and Consumables

Printers that are used for MICR printing must have a unique MICR font that is modified to suit the unique printer engine, and it must be modified to the pixel level to match the magnetic toner provided for that printer. This is essential to ensure the correct waveform, dimension, and signal strength when a check is printed with the correct MICR characters. In addition, the MICR font must meet ABA-X9 standards to ensure acceptance of your checks by banking institutions.

The magnetic MICR toner that you choose must be specifically designed for the particular print engine in the printer. Ensure the toner has been thoroughly tested for consistent signal readings, image permanence and uniformity, and excellent edge acuity. Toner coverage must be solid with no extraneous toner lay down.

OEM cartridges are always a safe (but more expensive) bet. If you buy a “compatible” brand, ensure it has a new OPC drum, new primary charge rollers (PCRs), a new black velvet magnetic sleeve, and new image wiper blades. The hopper system must be filled with high-quality, low-abrasion MICR toner.

The vendor you choose should use the latest and most advance MICR test equipment, such as a Verifier and Golden Qualifier to conform to ANSI X9 Standards. It is also recommended that the systems exceed U.S. and Canadian check printing standards.

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Unlimited Zune Download Sites – Top Sites For Zune Games

January 27, 2010 — 1:19 am

Unlimited Zune Download Sites – Top Sites For Zune Games Movies Music & More Fun

If you have recently purchased a Zune player and looking for having unlimited fun with your Zune by downloading unlimited games, movies, music, videos, TV shows, wallpapers, tunes & more, then this review of best websites – offering unlimited downloads for your zune player – is definitely going to help you in making your decision quicker.
Below is the review of Top 4 websites providing unlimited downloads for your new Zune media player. These Zune download sites are rated based on their Popularity, Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, Quality Of Service, Files Availability, Ease Of Use, Download Speed, Security and Price.
All these sites allows you to download unlimited movies, music, games, wallpapers, videos, software for your Zune in just one time membership fee.
1. iZune Access
iZune Access is the most popular website on the internet for downloading unlimited media for Zune. iZune Access has the largest downloading network for Zune, with over 250 Million users and over 5 Million people available on the network at any time. With iZune Access you are always sure to find whatever you are looking for. You can download anything that you want at anytime. They have no time, bandwidth and content limits. They also provide you with free software to easily burn your music, movies or games to CD or DVD. Still if you are not satisfied with their service, they offer 56 Days Money Back Guarantee! without asking any questions. Their price for unlimited life time access is just $34.95. This is the cheapest price which is not offered by any other site.
2. Zune Reactor
Zune Reactor is as popular as iZune Access and its quailty of service and network of downloads is also very close to iZune Access. The only point where Zune reactor lacks is their price is a bit more compared to Zune Express and thats the main reason why we have rated it as number 2 site.
Zune Reactor is also very well known for its great HD – quality movies. All newly released movies and videos are immediately accessible at this site. Their price for unlimited life time access is $38.96. During subscription, they also offer a free spyware removal software as a bonus.
3. Zune Video Pro
Zune Video Pro is highly recommended if you are a big sports lover and interested in downloading Football Games, Basket Ball Games, and many other sporting events. This site also offers a big selection of movies that you can download anytime from anywhere at good download speeds. They price offer for unlimited zune downloads for life time membership is $39.95, which is slightly more than Zune Access and Zune Reactor.

4. Zune Cyclone
Zune Cyclone is a new player in the market of Zune media downloads, but it has a great collection of over 100 Million files, ranging from music, movies, videos, tv shows, and much more. Within a short period of time, this site has gained a great popularity because of availability of media. Their price offer for unlimited zune media downloads is $39.95 for life time. They also offer a 60 days money back guarantee.

Continue reading more and watch complete rating of top zune download sites at article source link provided in the resource box.

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A Buyers Guide to Dictaphones and Digital Voice Recorders

January 21, 2010 — 10:04 pm

Dictaphones or Digital Voice Recorders (DVRs) are ideal for recording voice memos, interviews, conferences, meetings and phone conversations. The term Dictaphone is a brand name that refers to the version that uses cassette tapes to record, as opposed to the newer Digital Voice Recorders (DVR) that the save the audio to memory.

Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

Use your USB port to save typing time by directly transferring audio files from your DVR to your computer

With the DVR there is no need to rewind; when you finish recording you simply press the play button to playback immediately

Each audio file you record to your DVR is automatically saved under a number with a time-and-date stamp

The DVR usually has between 2 to 5 folders to separate audio for better organization

Some DVR’s allow you to move messages between folders and split or delete messages

You wont cause a distraction during meetings or conferences changing tapes and you wont miss anything important whilst doing so

Some DVR’s come with software that automatically converts the voice file to text for easy transcription

Newer DVR’s have expandable memory and come with external memory cards. Look out for this as it gives you more flexibility with recording time and makes it easier to download audio to your computer

The DVR is normally powered by 1 or 2 AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries

Cassette Tape/Dictaphone

Choose between Mini, Micro or Standard; Mini cassettes (15min per side) hold half of the content of Standard and Micro (30mins per side)

Cassette Tape Dictaphones can be played on any player that takes the respective size

With digital you only have a limited amount of space to store recordings (if you have no external memory card) – whereas with a cassette tape Dictaphone you can simply exchange tapes if you run out of room

Battery life is longer in a Dictaphone than a Digital Voice Recorder

A Dictaphone is a cheaper alternative

There is no digital storage on a Dictaphone cassette tape

Reuse the cassettes – you can buy a machine that automatically erases micro and mini cassettes

Many come with equipment specifically for recording phone conversations

Desktop or Portable Voice Recorder?

Desktop DVR’s or Dictaphones are generally cheaper and are ideal for recording phone conversations or are used in conjunction with transcription software. There are numerous models of portable Dictaphones varying in size and ability, but are all ideal if you are on the road or need a Dictaphone or DVR for times of inspiration.

Push Button or Thumb Slide Recorders?

Push Button Cassette Recorders usually have the ability to insert dictation but it can be very difficult to find the point you want. With the Thumb slide switch it is much easier to review and control with rewind review capability, rewind, insert, play and stop.

Which Mode?

There are three levels of recording quality and differing recording times. The longer the recording time the lower the quality.

High Quality (HQ) – 43 mins approx.
Short Play (SP) – 65 mins approx.
Long Play (LP) – 121 mins approx.

Advertisers usually display the longest recording time, so keep in mind that the Dictaphone or DVR will record at less than half of that on high quality. This is particularly important for DVR’s, as the higher quality mode uses much more memory and you dont want to be halfway through a meeting or interview and find you are out of memory.

There are usually two levels of sensitivity available on a Dictaphone or DVR. LOW is the best for dictation, as the microphone tends to be uni-directional in this mode and will focus on your voice. HIGH sensitivity picks up sound in all directions along with unwanted background noise.

Dictaphones and Digital Voice Recorders: Other Features to Consider

Voice Activate System (VAS) – Dictaphones or DVR’s with VAS will automatically record when they hear your voice (or other sound) without having to push any buttons. Great for when your hands are tied up.

Alarm – to remind you when to record or a timer that you can set to automatically record between two times

Tie clip microphone – for hands free recording

Earphones – for play back when you do not want to disturb others

Rechargeable batteries and a battery level indicator

Microphones can either be built in or detachable. If you want your Dictaphone or DVR for a higher quality of recording such as music, then look for one with a microphone jack

Speakers most are built in but some models have detachable speakers that can be used for presentations.

Digital storage – some come with more than others

Hands free or foot control – keep your hands free for typing or playing an instrument

Automatic backspace – automatically reverse the desired number of seconds for input or playback

Transcribers and Docking Stations

All digital transcription systems require you to use a foot pedal connected to your computer. This enables you to transcribe files from your Dictaphone or DVR from audio to text by listening and typing a few seconds at a time.

Docking stations make it very easy to download the files you have recorded to your computer. Some docking stations also recharge the batteries on your recorder, which is ideal if your Dictaphone is in high use.

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Review of Directory Generator by Armand Morin

January 20, 2010 — 12:43 am

Directory Generator is a software product that can generate hundreds of keyword-targeted web pages. The purpose is to help you get targeted traffic to your website so you can make more sales or earn commissions.

I was one of the earliest users of Directory Generator before it launched publicly August 26, 2004, so Ive had a little head start in testing it.

Let me give you a little background info first: In late 2003, new traffic generating software appeared called Traffic Equalizer. I have to admit I knew nothing about it until recently. My guess as to why is that it is talked about mostly among big marketers, and probably mostly at seminars.

Its just like Armand Morin to ride the traffic software wave and even try to make a better surfboard. And thats what Directory Generator is.

It is supposed to be equivalent to software such as Ranking Power, Traffic Equalizer, and Traffic Hurricane, which allows you to get targeted traffic by generating pages that get high search engine rankings. The difference is, like most of what Armand does, the results are classier and more professional looking.

Of the previously mentioned programs, Traffic Hurricane is the only one that is free. Why pay for this other software if you can get it free? Because your Traffic Hurricane pages will have someone elses Google AdSense ads on your pages, earning them money off your traffic. Now that I have Directory Generator, I dont need someone else earning money from my traffic unless theyre going to pay me part of it. Selfish, arent I? One other thing: Im surprised no one noticed this but Google doesnt allow Adsense code to be placed on pages not owned by you, so the way this is set up might get someone into trouble.

I know what youre thinkingYeah, thats nice but can Directory Generator really generate targeted traffic? Absolutely! The first website I created with Directory Generator is steadily earning Google AdWords income every single day without me doing a thing. It took 30 days for traffic and commissions to really start kicking in. I dont want this to sound like hype but this is the easiest money Ive made so far. Nevertheless the second website I made isnt doing squat. But that just tells me: Theres no such thing as a sure thing. The domain name you choose and keywords you target can make a difference. But the second website also hasnt been up as long, so well see what happens

Am I going to get rich off the money its generating? No, nor could someone quit their job with it, but at the rate its working I would earn the $250 price back fairly quickly. My goal was to first earn the domain fee back and I did. The site is listed in Google, but gets no traffic from there. Most of the traffic comes from other search engines. If it had multiple pages spidered by Google, look out!

Ive heard through the grapevine of multiple people earning 4-figure monthly incomes from sites created with traffic-generating software. And Ive heard of one person earning a six-figure income. For now, this test tells me that this software really does work.

Heres a little secret: No one who uses traffic generating software will tell you their website URL. Thats because they dont want people ripping off their profitable website. So you have to buy the software to see the sites it produces. At $250 a pop, thats an expensive trial.

What do you do with the traffic it generates?

1. You earn Google Adsense commissions (this feature is built into the software).
2. You can add SearchFeed (you cant add both. Google doesnt allow it).
3. You can add a Linkshare ad to earn additional commissions.
4. The newest version lets you earn Amazon commissions.

BENEFITS: Easily generate 100s of keyword targeted pages for a niche directory.
Disadvantage: You still have to choose your keywords which will be your site theme. You have to know how to FTP the pages to your web host. Unlike Traffic Equalizer, the program wont do it for you.

CONCLUSION: Highly recommended. Thank goodness Armand didnt price this software too cheaply. If you only try one traffic-generating software program, I recommend Directory Generator.

For more information, visit http://www.directorygenerator.com.

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7 Tips For Buying Cheap Laptop

January 12, 2010 — 10:11 am

Laptops are gaining in popularity these days. Almost everyone is carrying one now either for work or entertainment. Laptops with the latest technology are introduced to the market everyday and these new laptops come with a huge price tag. However, that does not mean you cannot get a good and cheap laptop. I have put together a guide that may help you out in your hunt for a cheap and good laptop.

Buy cheap laptop with older technology

Rapid advance in technology makes it meaningless to buy the latest technology at a high price. When laptop with wireless capability first came to the market, a unit with this technology can cost up till US$2500. NOw after 2 years, you can get a relatively fast centrino laptop for less than US$1000

Buy used or refurbished laptop
The depreciation of a laptop value is so high, that after one year in the market, a laptop can easily lose half its value. So if you are looking for a cheap laptop, look for one which is close to one year old. Not all used laptop are in bad condition. You will be surprised to find that some used laptops are still in good condition because their owners are power users or gamers.

Buy laptop from power users or gamers
I like to buy electronic gadgets including laptops from hard core power users or gamers. Let me share with you why. Gamers or power users usually require the latest and most powerful technology to run their games or power hungry applications. They often will not settle for second best. They also have the tendency to chase after the latest technology. So after one year, they will be bored of what they have and will look to sell off their laptops so that they can buy a new one. Now if you are looking to buy cheap laptops with up to date technology and you happen to have friends who are gamers, do ask them if they are looking to sell off their laptops. Who knows, maybe you can buy a good and cheap laptop from them.

Scan through gaming forums and local gaming community
if you do not already have friends who like to play computer games, then scanning through gaming forums on the internet is another way to get good and cheap deals for used laptop. Internet makes it easy for you to do this. Go to google.com and start searching for gaming forums. Visit each and everyone and see if they have a Trading Section. You will definitely find many post from gamers looking to sell their gaming laptops.

Scan through local bulletin boards
Do scan through local bulletin boards near you for cheap deals on laptop.Especially if there are software companies around the area. Software companies do offer their used computers or laptops for sale when their software projects end. I personally had gotten a few good deals for my family and friends.

Look for cheap laptop with at least 512mb memory
This is especially important for used laptop. If the processor speed is slow, then having more memory can compensate for the lack in speed. In fact, The size of memory plays a big part in determining how fast a laptop runs an application. Just by increasing the memory size, you can see a huge difference in speed. A cheap laptop with at least 512mb memory can run most non graphic intensive application easily.

Get cheap laptop from reputable manufacturer
This is very important because if you are buying used laptop, then the chances of requiring servicing is higher than a new laptop. So if you buy from a reputable manufacturer, you will save alot of trouble and time if your laptop do require servicing.

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Ebook Review: The One Month Magnate

January 10, 2010 — 9:52 pm

EBOOK DETAILS
File Size: 1.55mb Unzipped.
Number of Pages: 1 long scrolling page.
Format: Executable (.exe)
Subject: The One Month Magnate is a step by step guide to how Tony Shepherd created a product to sell on the internet starting from scratch. That means no mailing list and no website, just his past experience.

ABOUT TONY SHEPHERD (AUTHOR OF THE ONE MONTH MAGNATE)
Tony Shepherd is one of the UK’s most private Internet Marketers. Co-owner of Laycock Publishing with marketing guru Sara Brown, Tony has written several books and made his living from the Internet for a number of years. Tony usually writes under different names and keeps his private life away from work, making sure the latter is kept to a minimum.

ABOUT THE EBOOK
The One Month Magnate shows how Tony Shepherd given a computer and an Internet connection went from earning nothing to over $4,000 in 30 days. He did not use a website or his mailing list. The ebook tells in great detail, with screenshots and links, how Tony did this. He divulges all the tools he used and exactly how he did it. In his own word “I follow this blueprint every time I’m setting up a new business.”

In the ebook Tony discusses:
How most Internet users willingly tell you what they’re prepared to pay money for, without you even realising!!
How experience is NOT Important!!
The blueprint he uses to launch all his new businesses!!
Why he will never work for an Employer again!!
How he did it EXACTLY including the EXACT amount of money earned, and the EXACT way he implemented the blueprint, with screenshots to illustrate this!!
How to become an Expert in your chosen field!!
How to use free gifts to make Money!!
How experts can help you make money for Free!!
What he would have done the following month to increase his Profits!!

The process Tony follows involves three main stages; Research, Becoming an Expert, and Marketing and Selling the Product. In the research stage, Tony tells you all the tools he uses to decide upon and research his product. Then he tells you about the sources he uses to become an expert in this field. Finally, Tony tells you the methods he would use to market and sell his product (without a website remember). On top of this there is even a bonus section outlining what Tony would have done if he had an extra 11 days to market his product.

Upon reading this ebook I was very impressed. Firstly, impressed about the amount of money Tony actually made, and secondly I was impressed about the level of honesty and detail within the ebook. Tony tells you exactly what he did and what he didn’t. For example, Tony admits that he didn’t set up a website to promote his product because he didn’t have time. It definitely gives you an interesting idea on how 30 days hard work could potentially provide you with a regular income.

This ebook is aimed at readers who have a reasonable knowledge of Internet Marketing. You will need to know how to use forums, how to create the product you decide upon, and how to accept payments online. If you do not yet know how to do this then some research is required. You can easily do this by searching on http://www.google.com/. Once you have done the above, I would heartily recommend this ebook as it provides one of the most in-depth looks I have come across on researching, promoting, and selling a product on the Internet, in such a short period. Obviously, if you had longer you would be able to market your product in much greater depth and perhaps use more methods to do so, but given the short-time period, this is a seriously impressive ebook.

GOOD POINTS
Gives readers a step by step system with screenshots that can easily be applied to almost any product.
The section on how to become an expert with no prior knowledge of the field is particularly useful. With this information, the products you could release are virtually limitless.
All the methods of promotion outlined are very effective yet require no financial expenditure.
The methods used will generate residual income i.e. Tony would have generated at least the same amount of money every consecutive month, following this blueprint.
The style of writing is to the point and easy to follow.
The text is broken up by images making it easier to read.

BAD POINTS
The ebook is mainly aimed at the short-term even though Tony does say what he would have done in the next 10 days (medium-term). It does not discuss more long-term forms of Internet Marketing.
Although it touches on a lot of key Internet Marketing methods, it does not go into great detail on them.
It leaves you wondering what other ebooks Tony Shepherd has written (under his other aliases) with no way to find out.

HOW I HAVE GAINED FROM THE ONE MONTH MAGNATE
At the moment I have not implemented the ideas from The One Month Magnate, as I am focusing at the moment on creating an ebook on a field in which I am quite knowledgeable. However, this ebook is definitely going to be useful for future reference. I can definitely see myself creating some successful products by following Tony’s blueprint.

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