More hardware emerges from the Google I/O show, which does not cease to fascinate me in the slightest. But after Samsung made its showing, we’ve got a second one coming out to consider, and this time, it’s from Acer.
Admittedly, most of us don’t likely immediately think Acer when we think about quality laptops, or quality computers, for that matter, but they’re going to bring out a rather interesting–if somewhat bargain basement–model for us to consider here.
Here’s the rundown: Acer’s Chromebook brings us an 11.6 inch LED HD display, backed up by an Intel Atom N570 processor, a 16 gig solid state drive, two USB ports, a webcam with noise-cancelling microphone, an HDMI output, dual-band wi-fi and a 3G option if you’d rather, a 4-in-1 memory card slot, a full-size Chrome keyboard, oversized clickable trackpad, and a battery life of fully 6.5 hours.
The big selling points on the Acer are that it’s a bit more responsive than its Samsung counterpart, packing instant-on capability and an eight second boot time, but also, it’s offering up its product at a much lower price–$349 for the wi-fi model and a little more for the 3G option.
You’ll be able to get into this one June 15th also, and you’ll also be able to order from Amazon and Best Buy, just like with the Samsung. The question here becomes just which one you actually go with.
Clearly, if you’re on a budget but you still want Chrome, the Acer beats the Samsung handily in price, but if performance is more an issue, it looks like, right now, the nod is going to go to Samsung with its stepped-up processor, longer battery life, and more besides. So I’ll open up the floor for you guys–you’ve seen the Samsung Chromebook, and the Acer Chromebook, so which one looks the more appealing to you?
4) How to Configure Opera Mail with Gmail, Yahoo and AOL I`m sure you are all aware by the fact that Opera`s latest Web browser, which is Opera 10, has added an essential feature on its software-named Opera Mail. Well, it`s no surprise that Opera had to step up its game, because with such competition, there is no time for mistakes. There is no doubt that with this two combined functions, Opera 10 will be a success. Opera Mail users don`t have to worry about missing their massages during an unexpected lost connection, because the software has a session restore option, which, in many cases is the hand of God. If you really are interested in Opera Mail features, then you should read here. I`m glad to announce you that I`ve found some tips and steps of configuring you Opera Mail whit Yahoo, Gmail and AOL, so follow these steps: - You should start by enabling POP or IMAP in you Gmail account. - Then go to Tools , click Mail >Chat accounts - You will have to create an account, if you don`t have already one, or simply click Add. - Select E-mail and then click Next. - A dialog box should pop-up. - Complete the following and then press Next: - Real name: here you have to choose a name, which will be displayed in From field of your sent e-mails - E-mail address: your entire Gmail address. - Organization: this box is optional, so if you don`t have an organization or you don`t want to complete, then you shouldn`t. - In the next dialog, type the following: - Login Name: here you have to type your Gmail login name - Password: your Gmail password - After that process is done, select IMAP or POP, of course, depending on the service you`ve enabled in your Gmail account - And finally click Finish. For an optimal sync between your Gmail account and Opera Mail, only If you are using IMAP with Gmail, you`ll have to do something extra such: - Set up an IMAP account - Then Go to Mail and click IMAP Folders. - Select your Gmail account, right under the Accounts option - Uncheck these folders: - [Gmail]/All Mail – [Gmail]/Spam – [Gmail]/Trash - Now, press OK The configuring process for Yahoo and AOL is basically the same, so what are you waiting for? 
