Ever wished you could just touch the turbo button above above the keyboard to increase the speed of your CPU? Well, your dreams may have just been answered. With MSI exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology that comes with the GX403, you can do just that!
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<br>Let me explain how this feet previously only available to the Knight Rider works. The GX403 selects the brand new ECO Engine; the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, the power management function is aimed to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks. Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among the 5 different modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode while performing game applications, playing multimedia applications, performing presentation applications, dealing with office documentation tasks, or looking forward to minimizing the battery power consumption.
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<br>The GX403 also provides us with the enormous 14.1-inch LCD monitor for your viewing pleasure, achieve the ultimate realism experience whether you are playing games or watching a DVD. Equipped with the best and latest nVIDIA Geforce GT 130M 3D graphic card (Built-In DDR3 512 MB VRAM), exclusive MSI vivid image enhancement technology, GX403 can create the most astonishingly realistic audio and visual effects. Additionally, the GX403 is equipped with Dolby® Surround Sound for richness in bass and the enjoyment of a home theater, offering the most realistic experience while watching movies, TV, or listening to music.
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<br>Are you loving this? Calm down and brace yoursel as there is more. This nifty bit of kit also features the latest Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, which uses Intel Core™2 Duo processor and Intel PM45 Express Chipset, to deliver innovative mobile solutions with unrivaled processor performance, stunning new HD capabilities, great wireless connectivity, and long battery life for full blu-ray movie playback.
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<br>As if that wasn't enough, other multimedia applications include: the latest E- SATA support, high-definition multimedia interface, 1.3 mega pixels web cam for better internet chatting, DTV receiver (optional) so you can watch television shows on demand. All these to help you with a total relaxed environment so you can regroup again for the challenges ahead. Furthermore, wireless functions for easy internet connections anywhere and anytime.
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<br>Put down your old machine and experience the most shocking realism in gaming is NOW!
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<br>With MSI exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology, while the GX403 is in AC mode, just by touching on the turbo button above the keyboard, you can simultaneously increase the speed of your CPU, also the computer may run smoother and to the best of its abilities.
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<br>This really is something to see. The GX403 selects the brand new ECO Engine; the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, the power management function is aimed to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks. Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among the 5 different modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode while performing game applications, playing multimedia applications, performing presentation applications, dealing with office documentation tasks, or looking forward to minimizing the battery power consumption.
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<br>All you have to do is to touch lightly on the "ECO OFF" to return to the original setting.
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<br>What's more if you are after something that looks the biz, the GX403 selected the Color Film Print technology for its surface, giving it more texture and brightness. The GX403 may look even more brilliant in color and nicer to touch. Not only add to the elegance and brightness of the GX403, Color Film Print technology is also soothing to the touch and scratch and fingerprint proof, the best protection for the GX403.
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<br>In addition, keeping the gamers' playing habits in mind, GX403 especially added the colorful W, A, S, D buttons on the keyboard, so the player can find the direction controls in record time. Every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! Keep the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition.
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<br>14.1 " LCD display provides a grand viewing experience for the ultimate viewing pleasure. With the high resolution of 1280X800, and the perfect length and width ration of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for your gaming and viewing pleasures. Enjoy the thrill of feeling like being right there in the midst of the action.
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<br>Measuring in at 303mm in length, 231-255mm in width, and 24-30 mm in height, along with a weight of 2.2kg (including battery), GX403 is very portable. No limits on movie and music anytime anywhere….
<br>The GX403 is equipped with Dolby® Surround Sound for richness in bass and the enjoyment of a home theater, offering the most realistic experience while watching movies, TV, or listening to music.
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<br>Via a single cable, HDMI output connector not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also provides pristine transmission of high-definition digital video and digital audio up to 1080p resolution- allowing easy connection of HD enabled equipment such as HD monitor, HD TV, or HD projector for the best multimedia experience. With this impeccable video quality, the GX403 offers you the best way to enjoy your favorite movie titles and TV programs.
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<br>The GX403 also supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. So, this external SATA allows easily sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.
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<br>You can create amazing videos, shoot still photos or add live videos your instant messages while you chat and has a High-Quality, All-Around, Wireless Living Space 802.11 b/g/n wireless networking standards and will get you on the Internet wirelessly anytime. Because of Bluetooth wireless transmission capability, you can also create a high quality digital living space all around.
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<br>The GX403 features the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology, which uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® PM45 Express Chipset, to deliver innovative mobile solutions with unrivaled processor performance, stunning new HD capabilities, great wireless connectivity, and long battery life for full blu-ray movie playback.
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<br>This machine really is the nuts. We loved it.
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<br>About the Author: Diavlo Domingues is a computer enthusiast who tests and reviews <a href="http://www.futuratty.com/productlist.php?rb=4-84" rel="nofollow">laptops</a> including <a href="http://www.futuratty.com/productlist.php?rb=2-712" rel="nofollow">Rock laptops</a> for a living.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Understanding the Research Microscope
When you talk about microscopes, you imagine a piece of metal with a viewing port, some mechanisms for lighting, a few lenses and a specimen. Well, while this perception may apply to all kinds of microscopes, this is pretty generic and an expert in microscopy would say that you've probably never grown out of those student's microscopes. Perhaps, the only time you've seen a microscope was during your Science class in your elementary years.
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<br>Today, however, there are so many kinds of microscopes in the market. If you think that mobile phones have been growing like wildfire in the last decade, wait till you see how the microscope has evolved - at least for the past 50 years or so.
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<br>Today, you can already encounter terms such as the digital microscope, the fluorescent microscope and the atomic force microscope. Sounds fascinating? Scary perhaps. Then, you can also hear terms such as the inverted and the upright microscope - add to that the research microscope.
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<br>If you are not a man of science - and I mean a true-blue man of science - it would be particularly hard for you to differentiate one from another. For you, all you need to know is that the microscope helps you see things that are not visible to the unaided eye - that's it! No more, no less.
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<br>But it doesn't hurt to update your "scientific knowledge," right? Thus, this article, will try to explain - using simple words - one of the terms in microscopy (the field of microscopes and of viewing small objects): the research microscope.
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<br>What is a research microscope then? For starters, the term is primarily associated with size. Size can be classified according to routine or research (for inverted microscopes) or student, bench-top, and research (for upright microscopes). An upright microscope is one where the lenses are above the illumination system. An inverted microscope, on the other hand, is the type in where the lenses are below the illumination system. This type is mostly used in studying cells that are in suspension.
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<br>Back to topic on the research microscope.
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<br>Basically, inverted or upright, a research microscope is big: it is the biggest, in fact. A typical research microscope weighs between 30kg and 50kg. Why is it big? Primarily because it is capable of a lot of things.
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<br>It can accommodate cameras and several other documentation accessories. It also has a versatile stage (the part where your sample plate is placed). Also, it is capable of Kohler Illumination (the ideal lighting). Some research microscopes even have built-in computers and monitors. In summary, the research microscope is capable of doing anything. This basically explains why it is so big, not to mention expensive.
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<br>If you are simply curious of the world around you, you don't need an extravagant kind such as a research microscope. This type is ideal for scientists and researchers whose only job day in and day out is to study the very essence of cells and other minute objects. What you need is the ordinary compound microscope or a student's microscope perhaps.
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<br>The microscope indeed has helped scientists discover a lot of things. Now, with the research microscope out and proud, it would not be long before they will be able to discover a few more things - things that will help commoners understand the world better.
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<br>CanScope - complete solution for all your microscopy needs.
<br>Contact: 1-877-56SCOPE(72673) or info@CanScope.ca
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<br>About the Author: Whatever the type of microscope you need, you can find it at CanScope.ca. Visit their site and discover loads about <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">student's microscopes</a> and about the more sophisticated kinds: the <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">research microscope</a> and the <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">digital microscope</a>.
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<br>Today, however, there are so many kinds of microscopes in the market. If you think that mobile phones have been growing like wildfire in the last decade, wait till you see how the microscope has evolved - at least for the past 50 years or so.
<br>
<br>Today, you can already encounter terms such as the digital microscope, the fluorescent microscope and the atomic force microscope. Sounds fascinating? Scary perhaps. Then, you can also hear terms such as the inverted and the upright microscope - add to that the research microscope.
<br>
<br>If you are not a man of science - and I mean a true-blue man of science - it would be particularly hard for you to differentiate one from another. For you, all you need to know is that the microscope helps you see things that are not visible to the unaided eye - that's it! No more, no less.
<br>
<br>But it doesn't hurt to update your "scientific knowledge," right? Thus, this article, will try to explain - using simple words - one of the terms in microscopy (the field of microscopes and of viewing small objects): the research microscope.
<br>
<br>What is a research microscope then? For starters, the term is primarily associated with size. Size can be classified according to routine or research (for inverted microscopes) or student, bench-top, and research (for upright microscopes). An upright microscope is one where the lenses are above the illumination system. An inverted microscope, on the other hand, is the type in where the lenses are below the illumination system. This type is mostly used in studying cells that are in suspension.
<br>
<br>Back to topic on the research microscope.
<br>
<br>Basically, inverted or upright, a research microscope is big: it is the biggest, in fact. A typical research microscope weighs between 30kg and 50kg. Why is it big? Primarily because it is capable of a lot of things.
<br>
<br>It can accommodate cameras and several other documentation accessories. It also has a versatile stage (the part where your sample plate is placed). Also, it is capable of Kohler Illumination (the ideal lighting). Some research microscopes even have built-in computers and monitors. In summary, the research microscope is capable of doing anything. This basically explains why it is so big, not to mention expensive.
<br>
<br>If you are simply curious of the world around you, you don't need an extravagant kind such as a research microscope. This type is ideal for scientists and researchers whose only job day in and day out is to study the very essence of cells and other minute objects. What you need is the ordinary compound microscope or a student's microscope perhaps.
<br>
<br>The microscope indeed has helped scientists discover a lot of things. Now, with the research microscope out and proud, it would not be long before they will be able to discover a few more things - things that will help commoners understand the world better.
<br>
<br>CanScope - complete solution for all your microscopy needs.
<br>Contact: 1-877-56SCOPE(72673) or info@CanScope.ca
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<br>About the Author: Whatever the type of microscope you need, you can find it at CanScope.ca. Visit their site and discover loads about <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">student's microscopes</a> and about the more sophisticated kinds: the <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">research microscope</a> and the <a href="http://www.canscope.ca" rel="nofollow">digital microscope</a>.
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Value Stream Mapping: Common Errors and Their Results
Lean strategies and Six Sigma are closely related, though there are significant differences between the two methodologies. One critical Lean tactic is to design a value stream map (VSM). It should clearly illustrate how every element - from physical materials to information - is integrated throughout a business process in order to produce a product or service. Of course, mistakes happen in the design stage. When they do, the VSM will fail to generate results that meet the expectations of the mappers.
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<br>In this article, we'll explore three common errors that mappers make when going through the value stream mapping process. If you avoid making the following mistakes, your Lean project will be more successful in identifying inefficiencies and formulating creative improvements.
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<br>#1 - Removing Focus From The Product
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<br>The observer will often stop watching the product, and instead, choose to follow the person who was working on the product. For example, suppose you wanted to study the time required for a package to travel from a warehouse's delivery dock to an adjoining office. If an employee accepts the package at the dock and immediately delivers it to the office, no problem exists.
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<br>But, what happens if the package makes its trek across the warehouse in stages, falling into the hands of multiple employees along the way? If you were to follow the first employee, you would lose track of the package. The time recorded for the package to make its trek would be grossly inaccurate.
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<br>#2 - Relying Upon The Computer
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<br>Most companies that give attention to process efficiency maintain standards on computer files. Those standards will show important metrics that influence lead and cycle time. Unfortunately, mappers are often tempted to use the standards found in those files to design their value stream map. It's a far more appealing option than spending time observing a process. The problem is that the standards may fail to present the entire picture.
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<br>For example, let's return to our hypothetical warehouse. Let's suppose you want to study the time required for an employee to retrieve a requested box. The lead time standards on the computer might detail the minutes required for the employee to walk to the specific area, find the necessary tools, and retrieve the box. But, suppose the employee is also responsible for answering phone calls that arrive in the warehouse. That will impact the retrieval time. If you were to rely solely upon the computer rather than observing the process in person, you may not have known about the phone calls.
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<br>#3 - Failing To Observe The Process Due To Lack Of Time
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<br>This happens often when observers are tasked with creating a value stream map under tight time constraints. For example, executive management may want to see an estimate of proposed improvement savings by the end of the week. To meet the pending deadline, it's tempting to cut corners. Rather than observing a process, the mapper might make estimates based on existing standards.
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<br>As you can imagine, the resulting value stream map will likely be inaccurate. Plus, neglecting to observe the process in question eliminates the possibility of identifying opportunities for improvement.
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<br>Value stream mapping is only as valuable as it is accurate. Without accurate metrics showing lead times for information and materials, the map is practically useless. Sadly, the mistakes I've described above are common. As a result, many Lean improvement projects are handicapped during their early stages. If you intend to design a value stream map, you must observe the process in question and closely follow the product. That is the only way to design a map that highlights areas that need improvement.
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<br>About the Author: This information on six sigma and lean processes is provided by BMGI, a leading education and consulting firm in the <a href="http://www.bmgi.com/about_us/different.aspx" rel="nofollow">Performance Excellence
</a> field.
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<br>In this article, we'll explore three common errors that mappers make when going through the value stream mapping process. If you avoid making the following mistakes, your Lean project will be more successful in identifying inefficiencies and formulating creative improvements.
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<br>#1 - Removing Focus From The Product
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<br>The observer will often stop watching the product, and instead, choose to follow the person who was working on the product. For example, suppose you wanted to study the time required for a package to travel from a warehouse's delivery dock to an adjoining office. If an employee accepts the package at the dock and immediately delivers it to the office, no problem exists.
<br>
<br>But, what happens if the package makes its trek across the warehouse in stages, falling into the hands of multiple employees along the way? If you were to follow the first employee, you would lose track of the package. The time recorded for the package to make its trek would be grossly inaccurate.
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<br>#2 - Relying Upon The Computer
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<br>Most companies that give attention to process efficiency maintain standards on computer files. Those standards will show important metrics that influence lead and cycle time. Unfortunately, mappers are often tempted to use the standards found in those files to design their value stream map. It's a far more appealing option than spending time observing a process. The problem is that the standards may fail to present the entire picture.
<br>
<br>For example, let's return to our hypothetical warehouse. Let's suppose you want to study the time required for an employee to retrieve a requested box. The lead time standards on the computer might detail the minutes required for the employee to walk to the specific area, find the necessary tools, and retrieve the box. But, suppose the employee is also responsible for answering phone calls that arrive in the warehouse. That will impact the retrieval time. If you were to rely solely upon the computer rather than observing the process in person, you may not have known about the phone calls.
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<br>#3 - Failing To Observe The Process Due To Lack Of Time
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<br>This happens often when observers are tasked with creating a value stream map under tight time constraints. For example, executive management may want to see an estimate of proposed improvement savings by the end of the week. To meet the pending deadline, it's tempting to cut corners. Rather than observing a process, the mapper might make estimates based on existing standards.
<br>
<br>As you can imagine, the resulting value stream map will likely be inaccurate. Plus, neglecting to observe the process in question eliminates the possibility of identifying opportunities for improvement.
<br>
<br>Value stream mapping is only as valuable as it is accurate. Without accurate metrics showing lead times for information and materials, the map is practically useless. Sadly, the mistakes I've described above are common. As a result, many Lean improvement projects are handicapped during their early stages. If you intend to design a value stream map, you must observe the process in question and closely follow the product. That is the only way to design a map that highlights areas that need improvement.
<br>
<br>About the Author: This information on six sigma and lean processes is provided by BMGI, a leading education and consulting firm in the <a href="http://www.bmgi.com/about_us/different.aspx" rel="nofollow">Performance Excellence
</a> field.
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