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26
Mar
2009
Samsung N120 Netbook
Samsung N120 Netbook is First ECO Certified Netbook
Samsung has announced that the N120 netbook has become the first TCO Certified netbook in the world. The netbook is certified as free from mercury and other hazardous materials and offers outstanding energy efficiency and an ergonomic keyboard and LCD.
TCO certification proves that the netbook is completely mercury free and uses an LED backlit display for energy efficiency. The netbook was certified and tested by an independent company called Nemko. The certification is more than an eco label according to the company proving the netbook is green and ergonomic for users.
“We are proud that the N120 is the first netbook achieving TCO certification which leads consumers to regard Samsung computers as safe and user friendly products. Samsung’s commitment to the environment is one of our top values and we are constantly trying to develop our products to be qualified for TCO standards.” comments Kyu Uhm, Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division.
18
Mar
2009
Posterous vs. Tumblr
In the space between a long-form blog and a short-form Twitter account, there are mini-blog services like Posterous and Tumblr that seek to make blogging much more immediate, support all types of rich media, allow for longer entries if needed, and support short spurts that auto-post to Twitter as well.
Once the niche powerhouse dominating this middle space, Tumblr has since seen Posterous, the somewhat unremarkable email-to-blog platform, rise from obscurity, iterate at lightning pace, and start to build up well-deserved web buzz and high profile users. Read the rest of this entry »
12
Mar
2009
Billy Mays: The Best of Billy on YouTube
Much-loved TV pitchman Billy Mays passed away yesterday: his passing is currently among the top Twitter (Twitter) topics and inspired the #wearblueforbilly hashtag on the social media site (some users wore blue today to celebrate his life). Meanwhile, Billy’s son Billy Mays III (@youngbillymays) is using the service to converse with fans of his late father.
In tribute to the king of pitchmen, tonight we bring you some of Billy’s best bits, courtesy of YouTube
Oxi Clean
In his most famous ad, Billy pitches Oxi Clean stain removal. Here’s a classic pitch for the Oxi Clean ball: Read the rest of this entry »
