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Samsung ML-3712ND High Performance – Compact Size Laser Printer for Sale

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:29:09 +0000

Samsung ML-3712ND – $279.00 – Call for Availability 570-283-8215, 6 In-Stock!

High Performance, Compact Size
Save on Toner and Paper with ECO button
Increased Paper Capacity
Lower Cost per Page with High Yield Toner

High performance, compact size

This printing powerhouse will increase productivity in your office. With a print speed of 37ppm, the power of a 600 MHz Dual Core processor and expandable memory of up to 384MB, you’ll get more done in less time. Measuring 14.4”x 14.5” x10”, it’s smaller than most monochrome laser printers on the market and fits on your desktop without taking up too much workspace.

ECO mode setting will save paper and energy

Just one touch of the ECO button customizes your printer output so you save on toner and paper. You can convert printouts to two or four pages per sheet and enable duplex printing. With the unique Result Simulator you can see exactly how much CO2, electricity and paper you save with your selected settings.

Increased paper capacity makes bulk printing simple

Feel free to multitask while your documents print: the ML-3712ND will crank through even your biggest print jobs without relying on you for a paper refill. Upgrade the standard 250-page cassette and 50-page multipurpose tray with 520-page optional cassettes for even more paper handling—perfect for all your bulk printing needs.

Specifications:

Printing
Print Speed (B & W)	35
Print Resolution (dpi)	1200
First Print Out Time (Black/White)(sec.)	6.5 sec.
Duplex Printing	Built-in
Input Capacity (Standard Cassette Tray)	250
Input Capacity (Multi-Purpose Tray)	50
Output Capacity (Sheets)	150
Media Size	Width: 3.0 ~ 5.0 / Length : 8.5 ~ 14.0
Media Type	Plain,Thin, Thick, Thicker, Cotton, Colored, Envelope, Transparency, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Labels, Bond, Card stock, Archive
Display
LCD	2 Line
General
Processor (MHz)	600 MHz Dual Core Processor
OS Compatibility	2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista, OS (8.6-9.2, 10.1-10.4), Fedora Core, Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE
Duty Cycle, Monthly (Pages)	80000
Cartridge Yield (Black)	5000
Cartridge Yield (Color)	N/A
Dimensions
Product Dimensions (W x D x H, in)	14.4″ x 14.5″ x 10″
Weight
Product Weight (lbs)	21.5 lbs.
Consumables
Cartridge Yield (Black)	5000
Warranty
1 Year	1 Year

HP EliteBook 8560P Business Notebook For Sale

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:25:33 +0000

HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook PC - $1399.00 - Call for Availability 570-283-8215, 1 Left In-Stock!

Business performer. Stay on top of business demands in the office and on the road with this rugged notebook with a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display.

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Features:

Featuring Genuine Windows® 7 Professional and/or other operating systems

Equipped to get the job done
• Gain strong processor capabilities, wireless functionality and a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display.

Professional performance
• Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations without slow load times, freeze-ups or stalls. This streamlined workhorse helps you complete projects fast and efficiently.

Military-standard durability
• Don’t worry about bumps, drops or scuffs. The purposeful design of the HP EliteBooks translates into true business-rugged notebooks. The sleek platinum casing and military-grade testing for drop, vibration, dust, altitude, and high temperature. This helps ensure your notebook can survive rough travels and tough work locations.

Graphics options
• Create presentations, display detailed images and produce basic visuals with your choice of graphics options.

Easy charging and docking
• Get charging equipment that works across all your notebooks. Perfect for shared work environments, all HP Business Notebooks can be charged on the HP 90W or the HP 120W Advanced Docking Station—so your business can do more with less.

Multi-tasking at its finest
• Complete all types of tasks right from your notebook — from running calculations easily with the numeric keypad and calculator button to reviewing complex files on multiple monitors with Eyefinity support.

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Specifications:

Operating system: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64 bit

Software: Purchase Microsoft Office 2010 or a Product Key Card (PKC) to activate the full featured Office software.

Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 included

Energy Efficiency: ENERGY STAR® qualified, EPEAT® Gold

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2620M Processor (2.7 GHz, 4 MB L3 Cache)

Intel® vPro Technology: Intel® Core™ vPro Technology

Chipset: Mobile Intel QM67 Express Chipset

Display: 15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD+ anti-glare (1600 x 900)

Integrated camera: 720p HD Webcam

Video/graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 6470M (1 GB gDDR3)

Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1D)

Internal Storage: 500 GB 7200 rpm 2.5-inch hard drive

Upgrade Bay: DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive

Pointing Device: DualPoint (TouchPad and PointStick)

Wireless LAN: Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n

HP Mobile Broadband: Built in HP Mobile Broadband not included

Bluetooth: HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 2.1

Modem: 56K v.92 high speed modem

Security: TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip + HP Fingerprint Sensor

Battery: 6-cell (62 Whr) Li-ION Battery

Warranty: HP Elite Support with limited 3 year standard parts and labor warranty 3/3/0

Slots:

1 – Express Card/54
1 – Smart Card Reader
1 – SD/MMC

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Intel Discontinuing Over 25 Desktop CPUs

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:59:33 +0000

Intel is reportedly making room for the flood of new Ivy Bridge CPUs slated to arrive in April.

Unnamed industry sources in Taiwan claim that Intel has updated hardware partners with a new schedule that sees the halt of over 25 existing desktop CPU models. The cease in production will reportedly start in 1Q12 in order to make room for the new 22-nm Ivy Bridge processors slated to launch sometime around April 8, 2012.

According to the sources, Intel has issued a notice to cease production of the following CPUs:

1Q12
- Core i7-875K/860S
- Core i5-760/750S/655K
- Celeron 450/430

2Q12
- Celeron E3500
- Celeron E3300
- Core i7-960/950/930/870
- Core i7-880S/870S
- Core i5-661/660
- Core i5-2300/680/670
- Core i3-530
- Core Duo E7500/E7600
- Pentium G960
- Pentium E6600/E550
- Pentium E5700

Intel is slated to launch Ivy Bridge on April 8. On the whole, Intel is expected to release a total of 25 models including 17 CPUs for the desktop and 8 for notebooks and ultrabooks. The first desktop flood will include the Core i7-3770K, 3770, 3770S, 3770T CPUs, the Core i5-3570, 3550 and 3450 CPUs, and the Z77, H77, Z75 and B75 chipsets. Then in May, Intel will unleash the Core i5-3470T CPU along with the Q77 and Q75 desktop chipsets.

As for notebooks, Intel will reportedly release the Core i7-3920QM, 3820QM and 3720QM CPUs along with the HM77, UM77, HM76 and HM75 notebook chipsets (followed by the QS77 and QM77 chipsets in May). Sources claim that other models including the Core i5-3520M, 3360M and 3320M CPUs for notebooks, and the Core i7-3667U and Core i5-3427U CPUs for ultrabooks will officially be unveiled at a later date.

Asus ZenBook Revealed

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:46 +0000

Introducing the Asus ZenBook Ultrabook – Visit http://zenbook.asus.com

Chairman Jonney Shih introduces the latest in ultra-portable notebook technology and design with the ASUS ZENBOOK™ that features a perfect blend of elegance and power

Manhattan, New York (October 11, 2011) ― ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled the long-anticipated ZENBOOK™ that fuses masterpiece design and incredible performance at a global launch event in New York along with Intel Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sales and Marketing Group, Tom Kilroy. The “Ultra Era” event opened with a vivid, yet tranquil dance to Moon Water featuring a performance artist from the internationally renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. The performance set the tone of the event, to display that the ASUS ZENBOOK™ is designed to be effortlessly enjoyable without compromising on performance. It exudes the perfect balance of elegance and power in an Ultrabook.

Mr. Shih then introduced four key incredible principles that guided ASUS’ development team during the ZENBOOK™ design phase.

Pure Design – Art melds seamlessly with technology upon viewing the ASUS ZENBOOK™. The silver exterior panel features a concentric circle design that refracts a halo of light that excites the senses. With a thickness of 0.11” at the front and 0.35” at the rear, the ZENBOOK™’s exterior lines are sleek, making it the thinnest Ultrabook on the market and perfect for users constantly on-the-go or in the classroom.

Unrivalled Performance – The ZENBOOK™ is designed with an instant-on feature that resumes the system in about 2 seconds* and features incredible standby times up to 2 weeks*, which is four times more than the industry standard. Although svelte and sleek, the ZENBOOK™ packs an impressive and uncompromising list of technological breakthroughs. It uses the latest Intel® 2nd generation Core™ processors (optimized for mobile use), SATA Revision 3.0 solid state storage (SSD), Bluetooth™ V4.0 and USB 3.0. ASUS has also added USB Charger+ technology, which uses the powered USB 3.0 port to recharge portable devices in a fraction of the time it would normally take. To accommodate all of these technologies, ASUS engineers designed custom cooling technology using a V-shaped channel with a unique copper fin design for improved airflow and cooling. When battery life dips below 5 percent, the ZENBOOK™ will automatically save files in progress to prevent data loss.

Incredibly Green - The ZENBOOK™ provides its users a peace of mind in knowing that they are consuming less energy. It utilizes ASUS’ patented Super Hybrid Engine II technology, which intelligently conserves battery life and allows the ZENBOOK™ to have up to 25% more battery life* than other Ultrabook designs.

Transcending Audio - Recognizing that an ultrabook is not only a tool for work, but also for entertainment, each ZENBOOK™ is equipped with ASUS SonicMaster technology, an optimized fusion of hardware and software developed by the ASUS Golden Ear team and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®. SonicMaster provides a wide sonic spectrum surround sound that can fill a room with smooth jazz or the tranquil sound of a mountain stream.

Leading Technology Partnership - Intel’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sales and Marketing Group, Tom Kilroy, expressed his excitement that Intel contributed the incredible processor technology for ASUS’s groundbreaking masterpiece.

“Today’s introduction of ASUS ZENBOOK™ is a vivid proof that Ultrabooks are ushering in a fundamental transformation of personal computing,” said Mr. Kilroy. “In the few months since Intel first unveiled this new type of device, ASUS has delivered an amazingly light design powered by the visibly smart performance of the second generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors. It’s packed with the security, responsiveness, and other exciting features, that deliver on the promise of the Ultrabook, to offer the most complete and satisfying computing experience.”

Microsoft Accidentally Flagged Chrome as Malware

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:24:55 +0000

Earlier today, Microsoft’s Security Essentials mistakenly flagged Google Chrome as malware and began blocking the program. In many instances Chrome was entirely removed from users’ computers. Apparently, Chrome was being incorrectly identified as a member of the Zeus malware family, but Microsoft has since released an update to fix the issue.

Complaints started early this morning in Google’s help forums, where users became frustrated after discovering that their Chrome browser had been wiped from their PCs. Some users recounted that upon starting up their PCs, they received a Windows Security warning to remove a security problem. After clicking the Remove button and restarting the PC, they found that Chrome had gotten deleted and could not be re-installed.

Microsoft has since apologized for the mistake and issued a statement along with updated signatures that should fix the problem. Google has also posted instructions on fixing the issue, telling users to first ensure that Chrome is indeed uninstalled before updating to Microsoft’s latest version with signature 1.113.672.0 or higher, and then to reinstall Chrome via google.com/chrome.

Get Those Browser Plugins Up To Date

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:15:32 +0000

If you don’t already know, most virus and malware take advantage of flaws in outdated browser plugs so it is just as important to keep the plug ins up to date as your web browser. Check our updates page for links to Java Plugin, Flash Player Plugin as well as others.

http://www.custom-computers.com/updates/

Of course we still highly recommend running a good quality link scanner such as Web Of Trust which can be found on the same updates page.

Speed up that slow computer with a RAM upgrade

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:17:30 +0000

Your computer is a little like your physical work area. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your documents, and memory—or RAM (random access memory)—is the desk where you work. And when your RAM—like a full desktop—isn’t big enough to hold all your work easily, your work slows down and becomes more difficult. A good solution is to expand the space—or install more RAM.

If it suddenly seems that your computer can’t keep up and the drive light is flickering like crazy, it’s probably time to install RAM. But before you unplug the cables, lug the machine to the car, drive to the computer store, wait to have RAM installed, and pay for the service, read how to install RAM yourself.

Note: Problems with speed can also be caused by viruses, spyware, or other malicious software. Make sure that your virus checker is up to date.

The price of RAM memory has dropped significantly is the past few months and is a worth wild investment to help end the frustration of a slow running PC. Stop in and we will get your computer running back up to par.

Cleaning Out That Dusty PC

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:56:17 +0000

Whether it’s a desktop or laptop/notebook computer, dust and lint can clog the cooling vents. This can cause your computer’s brain—the central processing unit (CPU)—to heat up. And heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers. Regular cleaning could save you costly maintenance fees down the road.

A special thanks to Microsoft for providing a very well detailed description of how to clean out that dusty PC :

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/cleancomputer.aspx

Tips to help improve your wireless network

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:32:46 +0000

10 tips to help improve your wireless network

If the Windows operating system ever notifies you about a weak Wi-Fi signal, it probably means that your connection isn’t as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you want to boost the signal for your wireless network (WLAN), try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network speed and performance.

1. Position your wireless router, modem router, or access point in a central location

When possible, place your wireless router, wireless modem router (a DSL or cable modem with a built-in wireless router), or wireless access point (WAP) in a central location in your home. If your wireless router, modem router, or access point is against an outside wall of your home, the signal will be weak on the other side of your home. If your router is on the first floor and your PC or laptop is on the second floor, place the router high on a shelf in the room where it is located. Don’t worry if you can’t move your wireless router, because there are many other ways to improve your connection.

2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets)

Metal objects, walls, and floors will interfere with your router’s wireless signals. The closer your router is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker your connection will be.

3. Replace your router’s antenna

The antennas supplied with your router are designed to be omnidirectional, meaning that they broadcast in all directions around the router. If your router is near an outside wall, half of the wireless signals will be sent outside your home, and much of your router’s power will be wasted. Most routers don’t allow you to increase the power output, but you can make better use of the power. If your router’s antenna is removable, you can upgrade to a high-gain antenna that focuses the wireless signals in only one direction. You can even aim the signal in the direction you need it most. Consider a Linksys high-gain antenna—they’re powerful and easy to install. Or shop for other high-gain antennas.

4. Replace your laptop’s wireless PC card-based network adapter

Laptops with built-in wireless networking capability typically have excellent antennas and don’t need to have their network adapters upgraded. These tips are for laptops that do not have built-in wireless networking.

Wireless network signals must be sent both to and from your computer. Sometimes your router can broadcast strongly enough to reach your computer, but your computer can’t send signals back to your router. To improve this, replace your laptop’s PC card-based wireless network adapter with a USB wireless network adapter that uses an external antenna. In particular, consider a Linksys Wireless-N or Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-N USB network adapter. These add an external, high-gain antenna to your computer and can significantly extend your wireless range.

5. Add a wireless repeater

Wireless repeaters extend your wireless network range without requiring you to add any wiring. Just place the wireless repeater halfway between your wireless router, modem router, or access point and your computer, and you can get an instant boost to your wireless signal strength. Check out the wireless-N repeaters from Linksys, Hawking Hi-Gain, ViewSonic, D-Link, and Buffalo Technology, or shop for a wireless-N repeater.

6. Change your wireless channel

Wireless routers can broadcast on several different channels, similar to the way radio stations use different channels. In the United States and Canada, these channels are 1, 6, and 11. Just as you’ll sometimes hear interference on one radio station while another is perfectly clear, sometimes one wireless channel is clearer than others. Try changing your wireless router’s channel through your router’s configuration page to see if your signal strength improves. You don’t need to change your computer’s configuration, because it can automatically detect the new channel.

To find your router configuration page, consult this quick reference table, which shows the default addresses for common router manufacturers. If the address is not listed here, read the documentation that came with your router, or visit the manufacturer’s webpage.

Router	Address
3Com	http://192.168.1.1
D-Link	http://192.168.0.1
Linksys	http://192.168.1.1
Microsoft Broadband	http://192.168.2.1
Netgear	http://192.168.0.1
Actiontec	http://192.168.0.1

7. Reduce wireless interference

The most common wireless technology, 802.11g (wireless-G), operates at a frequency of 2.4 gigahertz (GHz). Many cordless phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors, garage door openers, and other wireless electronics also use this frequency. If you use these wireless devices in your home, your computer might not be able to “hear” your router over the noise coming from them.

If your network uses wireless-G, you can quiet the noise by avoiding wireless electronics that use the 2.4 GHz frequency. Instead, look for cordless phones and other devices that use the 5.8 GHz or 900 megahertz (MHz) frequencies. Because 802.11n (wireless-N) operates at both 2.4 GHz and the less frequently used 5.0 GHz frequency, you may experience less interference on your network if you use this technology.

8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver

Router manufacturers regularly make free improvements to their routers. Sometimes, these improvements increase performance. To get the latest firmware updates for your router, visit your router manufacturer’s website.

Similarly, network adapter vendors occasionally update the software that Windows uses to communicate with your network adapter, known as the driver. These updates typically improve performance and reliability. To get the driver updates, follow the instructions for your operating system:

Windows XP

9. Pick equipment from a single vendor

Although a Linksys router will work with a D-Link network adapter, you often get better performance if you pick a router and network adapter from the same vendor. Some vendors offer a performance boost of up to twice the performance when you choose their hardware (like their USB wireless network adapters). Linksys has the SpeedBooster technology for its wireless-G devices, and D-Link has the 108G enhancement for its wireless-G devices. These enhancements can be helpful if you have wireless-G devices and you need to transmit over a long distance or you live in an older house (old walls tend to block the signal more than newly built ones do).

If speeding up your connection is important to you, consider the next tip—upgrading your wireless technology.

10. Upgrade 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g devices to 802.11n

Although wireless-G (802.11g) may be the most common type of wireless network, wireless-N (802.11n) is at least twice as fast and it has better range and stability. Wireless-N is backward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g, so you can still use any existing wireless equipment that you have—though you won’t see much improvement in performance until you upgrade your computer or network adapter to wireless-G, too.

If you’re using wireless-B or wireless-G and you’re unhappy with your network’s speed and performance, consider replacing your router and network adapters with wireless-N equipment. If you’re buying new equipment, definitely choose wireless-N. Linksys Wireless-N routers, for example, are powerful, secure, and simple to set up. So are Linksys Wireless-N USB wireless network adapters.

Find out which wireless technology is installed on your computer:

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Wireless networks never reach the theoretical bandwidth limits. Wireless-B networks typically get 2–5 megabits per second (Mbps). Wireless-G networks are usually in the 13–23 Mbps range. The average everyday speed for wireless-N equipment is about 50 Mbps.

Don’t forget—the security of your wireless network is as important as its speed and performance. Learn about the different security methods.

Help make your network more secure:

Online Current Asus Notebok Product Catalog

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:31:08 +0000

The latest edition of the Asus Online Product Catalog is now on our website as well as we have physical copies in the chop.

http://www.custom-computers.com/asus-online-catalog/