Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook (Intel Atom N455, 8.3 Hours of Battery Life)

The Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 netbook is a compact and light netbook, perfect for travelling and transporting to school, work or on vacation. This Mini weighs less than three pounds, too, so that makes it an easy unit to store properly and effectively without troubling the hardware inside.

The Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook starts with a 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display ideal for browsing the internet and checking out the screen's 1024x600 pixel resolution. The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor comes with up to 250GB of allocated shared graphics memory.

The 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor offers plenty of juice under the hood and that makes this netbook a perfect machine for getting the job done in tight quarters. It's a great unit for taking notes in class or firing up some work at a business meeting. The NB255-N245 Netbook boasts a responsiveness and speed that few other similarly priced netbooks can manage.

This netbook packs in Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities to its arsenal of convenience, too. With up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as with 802.11g networks, the Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook is backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks and offers more bang for your buck than most comparable units.

Also included with the NB255-N245 is a boatload of Toshiba software. The Toshiba Media Controller allows for easy sharing of all of your media files, while Toshiba Bulletin Board provides the ultimate in organizational apps under one roof. Also included is Toshiba ReelTime, a convenient application that uses thumbnails to help ease the complicated search for files.

The six cell battery offers up to 8.3 hours of battery life, making your Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook a brilliant choice for heading out on the road. USB Sleep and Charge lets you keep your laptop charged up without using additional juice, meaning that you can keep this netbook full of juice without even needing it to be on. What's more, you can charge up your smart phone and MP3 player with the convenient port.

Priced under $300 at most major retailers, the Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook is a great buy for students and businesspeople alike.

More iPhone Battery Power in Less Price

Putting aside the claims from various sections of consumers and consumer right activists, the Apple Inc. has come up with the iPhone batteries which have long battery life. iPhone batteries offer power in best price and help users receive sufficient extension in usage of web browsing, music, videos, etc. However, besides using external batteries, the best method to put iPhone boosters to use it for optimum benefit is upgradation of software iPhone which includes means of improving the battery's performance.

iPhone powerpack are sent to market for sell only after persistent checking of quality and services which is done during preproduction phase. When iPhone backup extender pack promises more power in less price it means the batteries are designed to retain up to 80% of their original capacity after 400 full charge and discharge cycles. With various useful methods like reduction in the brightness of the LCD screen to the level of users' comfort or turning the Auto-Brightness feature can enhance the life and power supply of iPhone battery.

iPhone battery power in less price means extension of the life and efficiency of the battery iPad/iPod to be used in iPhone or iPad or iPod, etc. iPhone backup extenders can be compared with iPod batteries wherein iPhone batteries are capable of providing up to 7 hours of video, 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of web browsing,, 24 hours of music, up to 250 hours on standby time when phone is not in active use, etc. amongst others. Notwithstanding, iPhone extended backup are available in the market which can be used for extension of battery life as these can be used in the place of built-in battery. iPad battery extenders are quite in use for users are willing to extend the life of battery and avoid potential expenses which can be an outcome of buying new battery from Apple.

iPhone batteries can be replaced as Apple started the replacement service for exhausted iPhone batteries, defective iPad batteries some couple of years ago. Moreover, the price has been kept low so that there is not much discontent among users that Apple is abusing its monopoly over the product in the market. With iTouch External Battery 600% extra 4G 3Gs iPhone capacity has been made possible. Additionally, the power and features can be extended by using an external battery pack which may even include 105% extra 3G iPad capacity and 50 hours 4G iPhone video time.

Users can use external iPhone juice pack to enhance video time, which however depends upon the model of the external battery and its capacity. Observations have been made that a fine quality iPhone battery extender like IMP500 helps in extension of the battery life of the iPad in one charge by more than 4 times which in fact is higher than the iPad itself. Apple tries to enhance life and capacity of its batteries and for that upgrades its models.

Whereas iPhone 3G's battery provides 7 hours of video, 6 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi, five hours web browsing on 3G, 10 hours of 2G talk time, 5 hours talk time on 3G, 24 hours of music, 300 hours of standby time, the same battery claims to offer more than 10 hours of video, 9 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi, 5 hours web browsing on 3G, 12 hours of 2G talk time, 5 hours talk time on 3G, 30 hours of music, and 300 hours of standby to users.

iPhone battery extenders, external batteries, etc. have been in offer by most renowned manufacturer of the Li-ion polymer (LIP) batteries.

Golf Cart Batteries Maintenance and Safety

A golf cart battery contains sulfuric acid. For that single reason a lot of care must be taken and proper respect must be paid to that liquid because it is highly caustic. The maintenance of golf cart batteries is generally pretty simple as long as you take the proper safety precautions.

For safety you are advised to have the following items:

rubberized safety gloves
safety glasses
distilled water
baking soda
old clothes
The gloves and the glasses are pretty self explanatory. However, the baking soda is for neutralizing the sulfuric acid. Should you have a spill of any type, the best thing to do is flush the area with a combination of distilled water and baking soda. The old clothes are highly suggested in case you splatter or spill some of the acid on your yourself.

The distilled water and baking soda should be used to wash off the batteries before starting to do any maintenance. You want to do this as a safe measure to remove possible acid residue on the outside of the battery as well as normal dirt and dust. This dirt and dust removal is important so it does not make its way inside the battery when the bents are opened.

Once the golf cart battery has been cleaned, the outside should be inspected for cracks. Any cracks, no matter how small, is an indication that the battery should be replaced.

The battery needs to be filled with distilled water. You want to make sure that is done after the battery has been fully charged. If the battery is not fully charged, you could get into a overflow situation. The charging of the battery has a tendency to expand the water and creates gasses.

It is important to note that a battery should not be charged unless there is at least a half inch of water above the plates inside the battery. It is important not to let the lead plates dry out during charging. This is a sure way to cause yourself to buy a new battery.

The maintenance of golf cart batteries is quite simple as I have explained but it should be noted that a quick review of your owners manual may also provide helpful hints and tips to prolong the life of your battery.

Ride-On Toys Review

Young children absolutely love ride-on toys. As soon as they're able to master the coordination required to make them go via foot to floor power, to pedal them, or to negotiate the steering and foot pedal on battery powered ride on toys, they're off and running - err, driving, that is.

They can't get enough of them. Ride-on toys are like a ticket to independence for toddlers, and since many also look like or mimic the vehicles adults drives, they love to pretend they're "driving" just like mom and dad.

Floor to Foot Power
There are such a variety of ride-on toys these days that it can be hard to decide what to choose. Certainly, for very young children, like toddlers, a foot to floor ride-on toy is the best option. Toddlers can have a car all their own and become mobile via their own foot to floor power, so you don't have to worry they'll go too fast or injure themselves. There are blue foot to floor ride-on cars for boys, pink for girls, and even princess cars and ambulances, but my personal favorite is the adorable airplane. There are even foot to floor ride-on toys that look like a mouse, a dump truck, and a hummer.

Pedal Power
As the child becomes more coordinated and learns to pedal, three wheel ride-on toys like traditional tricycles or Big Wheels are the perfect next step. But there are lots more pedal ride-on options, as well - airplanes, red and green tractors, forklifts, construction loaders, tractors with front loaders, dump trucks, front loaders, and even farm tractors with trailers to haul dolls or blocks or dirt or whatever suits their fancy at the time. There are also some very stylin' pedal automobiles - like the Mercedes, red Ferrari, and red BMW convertible and an entire line of sports team themed pedal cars.

My personal favorites in this line are the vintage look car pedal toys. The ™65 Ford Mustang in dark blue or bright red; the ™65 Ford Shelby GT-350; the 1932 Ford Roadster - either in pink, red, or in black with flames; and the 1932 tow truck, fire truck, or police car all look incredible, and any parent who is a fan of vintage cars or antiques will want one of these for their child. Of the entire line, the American Retro Limited Edition Burgundy Roadster impressed me the most with its appearance.

battery Operated
And finally, after a child has reached 3 years of age, you may want to consider a battery powered ride-on toy. It's important, however, that these in particular be operated only with adult supervision and that your child has the skills necessary to comprehend the effects of moving the steering wheel a particular way and the stop and go foot pedal mechanism before you let them get on one of these. Chances are, if your child has had one of the pedal versions, he or she will have a good grasp of steering already and then you just need to explain the foot pedal.

The variety of battery operated ride-on toys is just as extensive as the pedal powered ride-ons. You can choose from many styles of cars, trucks, motorcycle, crotch rockets, ATVs, go karts, Jeeps, race cars, and dune buggies. There are modern sports cars - like the Jaguar, Ferrari, Porsche, and many more - as well as a classic car and even a baby "bug" (i.e., Volkswagen Beatle).

Obviously, the battery operated models are also going to be the most expensive, but if you watch for sales, you can save a bit on these, too. If you're looking for one really great gift for your child this year, a ride-on toy makes a fabulous birthday or Christmas present he or she will never forget!

How to Save Battery Life on the HTC EVO

Like thousands, I ran out opening weekend and grabbed up a Sprint HTC EVO. The EVO is without a doubt the coolest smartphone I have ever owned. Yet the biggest complaint facing the EVO is battery life. Well the good news is that I have discovered several tricks and tips to extend the battery life over 50% and I am here to share them with you.

The number one complaint I always read about elite gadget phones or smartphones is their battery life. The battery issue isn not only relegated to the HTC EVO. I avoided the iPhone and iPods for a few years because of their issues when it came to battery life. Fortunately for you EVO owners, it doesn't always have to be that way.

Now if you left your HTC EVO set up the way it is when you open up the box, you will be disappointed with the phone's battery life. If you left your phone on with the 4G network enabled, the battery life of your EVO would not make it through the day. I learned that the hard way. So that said, here are a few simple steps you can take to extend your EVO's battery life over 50%.

Tip #1 - Download the Advanced Task Killer app from the app store. If I was going to rank the must-have apps for the EVO, this would be number one. Go to the market icon on your phone, type in "Advanced Task Killer" and download it. It is free. Once you have downloaded it, put it on your home screen. Click it and you will see a list of every app and task that is running on your EVO. The first time I did it, I was stunned and you will be too. Some of these apps on your EVO will turn on automatically with no rhyme or reason. Unless you see the apps running, you would have no idea. These apps are bleeding the battery life of your phone dry! Simply check every app you want to kill and then tap "Kill selected apps." I check them all. I will turn them on if and when I need them. This baby will save you big time on your battery life and it is free.

Tip #2 - Download the Battery Status Pro app from the app store. If I was going to rank the must-have EVO apps, this would be number two. This is a phenomenal app and it is 100% free. Once again, go to the market place icon on your phone, type in "Battery Status Pro" and download it. There is a paid and free version. You only need the free version. Put this on your home screen once you download it. Tap it and you will see a complete breakdown of the battery life left on your phone. You get down to the second time left on your battery in various modes from Standby Time, Talktime, Internet Use (with or without Wi-Fi), etc. This app will let you know exactly how much time you have for whatever you want to do. This is a great way to budget your battery life so you do not waste it on something you do not need.

Tip #3 - Change the brightness of your home screen. Out of the box, your HTC EVO is bright as a summer day's sun. It looks great but you really do not need all of that brightness, unless you are in a dark place. Tap your Menu button on the bottom of the EVO and go to Settings - Sounds & Display - Brightness. There you can slide your bar all the way to the left which will darken your phone and save you a lot of battery life. You'd be surprised at the difference in your EVO's battery life once you make this simple adjustment.

Tip #4 - Turn off that 4G! Look, I am still not convinced that 4G is the be-all and end-all that Sprint is making it out to be. 4G is nice and you pay for it, but it will suck your battery dry. You do not need it. 3G is just as fast and it will not nearly do the damage to your battery life that 4G will do. I only use the 4G if I have my EVO plugged in somewhere. To turn it off simply tap your Menu button on the bottom of the phone, go to Settings - Wireless & Networks - 4G. Simply tap the 4G button and watch it disconnect. Your phone will now be connected to the network via 3G. While you are in Wireless & Networks, tap the button next to Wi-Fi. This will disconnect your EVO from constantly searching for Wi-Fi networks which will also drain your battery. If you want to connect to a Wi-Fi network, just tap it again to turn it back on.

Tip #5 - Adjust your email settings. Users can adjust the frequency to which the network searches for your emails. If you have your EVO searching for your emails every 5 minutes, those searches every few minutes will help drain your battery. Go to Messages, tap the Menu button at the bottom-More- Settings-Send & Receive-Set download frequency. Here you can adjust the network to check for new mail every 5-60 minutes. Depending upon the account and how frequently you need to see new email, I would recommend every 30 minutes. Now you can always open your messages in the meantime which will automatically refresh and bring up any new mail. However, this tiny adjustment will help save quite a bit of battery life throughout the day.

Tip #6 - Turn off your social networks. The EVO offers a ton of great apps for social networking. Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter all have their own apps. This makes life a lot easier if you are as involved with the social networks as I am. However, a default setting on most of these apps will keep them on indefinitely which will give you immediate notifications across your network. This is all well and good but that tiny luxury will kill your battery life. Make sure you have these apps all set not to automatically update. To make sure, tap your Advanced Task Killer and kill them if they are running.

Tip #7 - Make sure to turn off your home screen. If you are like me, you like to leave your phone open constantly for new emails, notifications, etc. However, this will kill your battery and is not always necessary. If you are busy or won't need the phone immediately, just simply tap the button on the very top of your phone. This puts your phone into sleep mode. Your phone is still on and you will hear notifications, but you will save hours on your battery life by leaving the EVO in standby mode. Additionally, make sure your home screen times out at some point in case you forget to do this manually. Go to the Menu button on bottom and then Settings - Sound & Display - Screen timeout. Here you have the option to have your home shut down anywhere from 15 seconds to never. For me, 15 seconds is a little too quick. I like to keep mine set to 2 minutes. I would probably save a little more life on the battery by taking it down to a minute, but that is just too quick for me and the way I use my EVO. Either way you have plenty of options here, make sure you use them.

So there you go. I have passed this advice on to several friends who are now eternally grateful for the extra battery life they have on their EVO. Make these simple adjustments and the difference will be like having two extra batteries connected to your EVO.

Enjoy your new EVO and remember...turn off that 4G!

Exogear Exolife Rechargeable Battery Case For iPhone 4

The much desired battery cases finally landed on the Apple iPhone 4. We know this one is happening soon, it is just a matter of time. The Exogear Exolife Rechargeable battery iPhone 4 Case boasts the world's slimmest and lightest battery case type in the market today.

It has a sexy design that also eradicates the reception issues of the current generation iPhone. It has a polycarbonate shell that toughens your device and defends against bumps, scratches, scrapes and drops.

It has a 1500 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery that doubles the power capacity of your iPhone 4 so you can use it for a long time. It has a hole for the camera and led flash plus a complete access on the volume buttons. It includes is a USB 2.0 cable to be ported upon the case for easy syncing of your device. It is simple to turn on and turn off using a power switch at the back of the case.

It is truly a beautiful battery case it even has a battery meter to track your juice. It also has a trademark ExoSave technology that preserves the energy of your Exolife that switches off involuntarily when it is not in use.

Exogear Exolife Rechargeable Battery Case for iPhone 4 is being offered in two colors, Black, which will be available on July 30, 2010 and White with a much longer availablility of September 30, 2010. You can pre-order now on their official website for a suggested retail price of $89.95.

Tips on Buying Lawn Mower Batteries

If you are an owner of an electrical lawn mower, you will have to replace a battery in your mower on occasion. You can get assorted lawn mower batteries for lots of versions of mowers. For example, you may obtain a spare Sears, Toro battery, Honda, John Deere lawn mower battery etc. In addition they recommend dry cell and wet cell batteries.

Any proprietor of the electric lawn mower needs to obtain the very best battery for his equipment. You can find several the best known producers, setting the style and benchmark for lawn mower batteries. Typical guarantee for such battery usually makes a year. The resellers give free shipment over the United States and offer unique accessories for the battery.

Not many people recognize that there is a chance to augment life span of the battery through the use of a particular smart charger. This kind of charger can be connected to the lawn mower battery for quite extended time and won't lead to impairment and will not overcharge the battery. To make a correct decision, please refer to the corresponding guide relating to smart chargers for lawn mower batteries. This kind of charger is an extremely easy way to keep the battery entirely charged while the lawn mower does not work. You can find simple and watertight sorts of chargers. Of course you desire the most effective battery for your equipment to manage it. With the intention to learn the best answer ask the experts, who can recommend first-class solution for your gear. Not every battery in the stores has the highest quality at inexpensive price and particular types possess very low running.

Regardless what sort of the battery you like better - dry cell of a wet cell one. Or brand of a lawn mower you utilize - it could be Toro, Sears, John Deere or Honda gear, select just the highest quality batteries for your staff. Good quality batteries together with high-grade garnishes ensure the longest lifetime period.

Excellent resellers usually give a work guarantee for each battery they sell. So your buying experience will be positive and protected irrespective of if you pay for a wet battery or dry battery. All you need is to open the browser and locate the provider. It is not challenging to find a substitute battery for your equipment in the internet. You should begin with defining a sort of the battery already installed in your mower, even if it is a dry cell battery or a wet cell one. This info helps to choose the needed battery so your gear will be powered properly.

There are actually two different possibilities after you start to seek a new battery online. If you decided to pay money for a battery or a charger for the battery relating to the model of mover it fits to, including, for instance Toro mower battery or Sears mower battery, you can look for it by the year and style of your lawn grass mower. On the contrary, you can get the detailed listing of batteries available on the market and choose a suitable model for you. In such way you will be sure to pick up the correct battery rapidly.

2011 Chevrolet Volt Released In December 2010 - The Chevy Volt Review

General Motors is seeking to regain its hold in the auto industry by introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle known as the Chevrolet Volt. Launched in December 2010 as a 2011 model, it was first offered at a retail price of $41,000.00 before factory incentives, tax deductions and other subsidies. It is also available through a lease program consisting of 36 monthly payments of US $350.00 plus $2,500.00 at lease signing and an option to buy at the end of the lease term. At least seven regions were included in the initial launch area with nationwide availability expected to happen within 12 to 18 months.

The makers of Volt refer to it as an Extended Range Electric Vehicle because of the vehicle's range-extending gasoline powered internal combustion engine. General Motors purposely avoids the term "hybrid" to describe the Volt. However, industry experts see it as a plug-in series hybrid because the internal combustion engine and electric motor is combined in a series rather than parallel.

The Chevrolet Volt is a mid-sized car with a 5-door lift back body style. It has a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout. Its engine consists of 149 hp electric motor and a 1.4 L 4-cylinder for powering a 74 hp generator. It measures 4,500 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,430 mm in height. A person who drives less than 40 miles a day is guaranteed to use zero gasoline and produce zero emission. The Volt makes use of a gasoline powered, range extending engine which drives a generator to produce electric power when the lithium-ion battery is exhausted. This happens when the vehicle is driven beyond the 40-mile battery range.

With the expected rare use of the gas and generator, there are concerns about having unused gas going stale unnoticed. The engine must occasionally be cycled to keep this from happening as well as to keep the parts lubricated. Regular monitoring of the gas situation is being done by the vehicle's computer. A message will be given to the driver of the need to let the generator go and thus the need to go beyond the EV range. When the warning is ignored after two times, the Volt will start its generator to burn some fuel on its own which will stop upon completion of the engine and fuel maintenance mode. The car goes back to pure EV operation after.

The Volt sports a stylish and futuristic appeal and has a roomy interior featuring leather/suede upholstery, multi-level heating driver and passenger seats, rear seat bench, split-folding rear seatback, power steering, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, universal remote transmitter, keyless ignition, rear view camera and retained accessory power. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment and safety features such as Bluetooth wireless data link for navigation system and hands-free phone, built-in hard drive, video monitor, 4-wheel ABS. stability and traction control, airbags, child safety locks and seat anchors, remote anti-theft alarm system, passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, and auto delay off headlamps, among others.

Dubbed as the only electric car that uses gas to create its own electricity, the Chevro let Volt allows access to other options if and when the plug-in option is not readily available.

HP Mini 110-3130NR Review - A Really Impressive Netbook With 9 Hours of Battery Life!

Not too long ago, the HP Mini 110-3130NR was released out on the netbook market. This netbook is an ideal portable device suitable for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and students. Basically, anybody who could benefit from carrying a small, yet powerful device with them will love this HP Mini netbook.

This 10.1" mini-notebook measures 10.x7.6.1.3 inches and weighs just under 3 pounds. It has tons of features, including a 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 250 disk drive storage capacity, and an Intel Atom N455 CPU. The integrated 2-in-1 digital media reader slot provides connectivity options for digital devices such as iPods, digital cameras, printers, and so forth.

While you won't be able to do heavy gaming with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, you can still play some games and watch movies. The HP Mini 110-3130NR is ideal for those who want to stay connected to the internet and do daily computing tasks while on the go. Since it's so light, you can easily slide it into a bag.

You can upgrade the DDR2 memory to DDR3 for extra speed and energy efficiency. The DDR2 is pretty standard as far as netbooks go, so if you want a bit more, it would be in your benefit to upgrade. What does make the HP Mini 110-3130NR stand out amongst netbooks is its hyper-threading capabilities. The processor supports hyper-threading, which enables multi-tasking. You should be able to run two or three apps at the same time.

One of the most impressive features of this netbook is its design. It's simple, yet stylish. It has an HP imprint and a black finish. The black design around the screen is very sleek and attractive. Despite being so small, it contains a nearly full-size keyboard. You can type comfortably on the keys without making any typos.

The 10.1" diagonal LED display has HP's Anti-glare features for clear viewing. External ports include a 2-in-1 memory card reader, VGA, 3 USB 2.0, 1 headphone out and microphone in combo jack, and 1 RJ-45. The battery life is perhaps the best thing about the HP Mini 110-3130NR - it can last up to 9 hours! Clearly, this netbook is a must-have for anybody who wants to stay connected to the internet 24/7 - whether at home or traveling.

Garmin Nuvi 265T Review

For those shoppers searching high and low for the best global satellite positioning system available, there is no need to look any further than the Garmin Nuvi 265T. This device is superb in its design, lightweight, slender, sleek, attractive, and super portable. The Nuvi 265T is chock full of advantageous features, all of which serve to deliver onto the consumer an unsurpassable user experience. The manufacturers of the Nuvi 265T have gone above and beyond by incorporating entertaining features in addition to practical features in this handy, affordable device.

What It Offers:
o A 333 Mhz Processor for Super Fast Drawing of Maps
o Audible Voice Prompts and Guidance
o Chargeable battery with long lasting properties
o Customizable Features and Icons
o Digital elevation viewing
o Easy User Interface
o Google Panaramio® Photo Navigation Potential
o Menus and Sub Menus for Super Swift Navigation of Device
o Several Maps Already Loaded on the Device
o Superior Satellite Positioning Acquisition Features via HotFix(TM) technologies
o Three dimensional base maps and three dimensional building properties
o Time Zone Transitioning Functions
o Traffic Content Offered from MSN
o Where Am I Features(TM)

The Garmin Nuvi 265T gives the user access to information MSN content which provides information about traffic, current fuel prices, local weather, and local movie schedules, all at a tap on the touch screen device. This device is also fully equipped with hands free Bluetooth® technologies so the user of the device can control outbound and inbound calls while driving. A full contact manager makes for easy storage and retrieval of phone numbers and addresses, and the user can speak to callers via the super convenient, and powerful built in microphone incorporated into the super light GPS system.

Three dimensional maps enhance the overall viewing properties of the Garmin Nuvi 265T, and audible voice prompts make navigating to various locations easier than ever before. The user of the Garmin Nuvi 265T gets precise instructions about turns, street names, distances, junctions and more all in real time. While perfect for on the road use, the user of the Garmin Nuvi 265T will also love the entertainment tools supplied by this device; the user gets access to a media player, to a plethora of points of interest information, and the user can also customize the device with unique icons of his or her preference. Calculators and conversion tools are also included to increase the superior functionality of the Nuvi 265T.