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VODA Makes top 3 in the CDN Channel Elite Awards
 CDN’s Channel Elite Awards recognizes IT Solution Providers for their innovation, leadership and commitment to creating value for their customers. There are nine categories outlined in this year’s Awards Program.
VODA Computer Systems has been nominated as one of the finalists at the 2009 CDN Channel Elite Awards in the Best Marketing Initiative category that will be taking place September 29th, 2009. The event will be held at the Paramount Conference and Event Conference Centre.
The EHF is not a tax. It funds the Return-It Electronics Program
As of August 1, 2009, the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) that is levied on the sale of new products in the designated categories has been adjusted. One-hundred percent (100%) of the program revenue will be used for the administration, collection, transportation, and responsible recycling of end-of-life electronics.
Products not regulated within the program will not have a fee levied and, consequently, will not be accepted at Return-It Electronics Collection Sites.
Desktop Computers - $5.50
Portable Computers - $1.20
Display Devices 29" and Smaller - $9.00
Display Devices 30" and Larger - $31.75
Desktop Printers - $6.50
Computer Peripherals (Keyboards & Mice) - $.90
Combinations computers, all-in-one, monitor combo machines:
- All-in-one computer products such as this will be considered a 'Display Device 30" and Smaller', and would attract only that associated EHF: $9
Bundled computer systems (i.e.: where a retailer may offer a single price for a CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse):
- A single EHF will be charged for each obligated product SKU
- Where products from more than one category are sold within a single SKU, the single highest applicable EHF will be charged. (NOTE: this does not apply to all-in-one, or integrated products. See above for those specific products.)
For more information please visit http://www.encorp.ca/cfm/index.cfm?It=939&Id=7&Se=40
Intel Centrino Processor Technology
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A new standard in mobile processing performance.
The world is your playground and with a notebook based on Intel® Centrino® processor technology, you can experience high-definition digital entertainment, blistering performance, enabled longer-lasting battery life, and the new wireless standard for connectivity.
Features and benefits
Massive performance. Delivering faster performance for multi-tasking with state-of-the-art hafnium-based design, the new Intel Centrino processor technology provides new breakthroughs in mobile performance. With a minimum of 3MB smart cache and 1066 Front Side Bus, you can experience performance gains of up to 50%.
Multitask like mad. When you're looking for a notebook that can keep up the pace, Intel Centrino processor technology makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks with up to 90% faster HD video encoding so you can accomplish more without the wait. Plus, with Intel Centrino processor technology, you have everything you need to run Microsoft Windows Vista* with support for full Aero*.
Break free with longer battery life. Designed for the longest possible battery life, notebooks with Intel Centrino processor technology will keep you unwired longer with Intel® Intelligent Power capability and Deep Power Down Technology built in.
Enjoy the hi-def mobile multimedia monster inside. With up to 90% faster performance when compressing HD videos³ and over 3X better 3D graphics performance, you'll enjoy your HD entertainment experience at home or on the fly.
The future of wireless now. With integrated WiFi, you'll get up to 5X the speed when connecting wirelessly to your Wireless N home network and up to 5X better wireless performance for even faster Wireless N technology.
Intel® Centrino® processor technology components
Processors - Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Chipsets - Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Family With Intel® Graphics
Wireless technologies - Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N (Intel® WiFI Link 5000 series)
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VODA Tip
Notebook computers are susceptible to overheating -- There is a fan inside all laptops that is designed to keep it from overheating. However, sometimes the fan is not enough to keep your laptop cool, or sometimes it stops working entirely and you have to take certain measures to keep the laptop cool on your own.
To keep your fan working properly for as long as possible, dust your computer often. The fan has to work extra hard when there is extra dust inside the computer, and if you dust regularly, the fan won't experience as much wear and tear.
Another way to keep your laptop from overheating is to prop it up off of your desktop or other surface so that the fan creates the maximum amount of circulation possible for the laptop -- This can be as simple as using a medium sized book underneath the back of your laptop, but be sure not to cover the fan vent. Position the book so that the fan can blow freely.
Quote of the Month
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
- James Thurber
Product of the Month - HP 6040f MFP
For the life of your technology. For the good of your business
In times like these, many are facing tough decisions. To stay competitive you have to invest in technology. To stay lucrative you have to mind your cash flow. While investing in a downturn might seem counterintuitive, cutting-back or staying with the status quo may result in higher overall IT costs, reduced business performance and lower customer satisfaction.
HP Financial Services can help in a way that you may not have considered. We can help you invest while preserving precious capital. Put HP’s reliability—and capital—to work for you with our 36 months, 0% lease financing plans.
For more information call a VODA sales representative today.
250.374.8002
Ask the VODA Expert
Q: How can I change the default wallpaper folder to my pictures on Windows XP?
A: Have you ever wondered why Windows XP has such terribly ugly wallpapers to choose from? On top of that, there's no way to easily change the list of backgrounds to a folder you might actually use ... like your My Pictures Folder.
There's a fairly simple set of registry instructions you can use to make Windows look in a different folder, but it you want to get rid of Blue Lace 16 you'll also have to delete it manually. (The standard warnings about registry editing apply here)
With a name like "Bliss" you would think I would be less tired of seeing this:
Change Wallpaper Folder
Open up regedit.exe using the start menu Run box, and then navigate down to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
On the right-hand side you should see a value called WallPaperDir, which defines the folder Windows uses to populate the list. If the key does not exist, then you can create a new string value with the same name.
Double-click to change the value, and then paste in the full path to your My Pictures Folder. (Note that you could specify any path here if you wanted to.)
The change should be immediate, the next time you open the Desktop panel... but you'll notice a number of default images still in the list. Turns out that Windows also queries the Windows folder for images...
To get rid of those, browse to C:\Windows and then look for the set of horribly ugly Bitmap files:
You can delete these images to make them stop appearing in the wallpaper selection list, just be careful not to delete anything else in your windows folder.
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