Porch Enclosure

I’m thinking of getting this macbook air:
ModelMacBook Air
Size and weightHeight: 0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)
Processor1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Storage80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive
Environmental status reportMacBook Air embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It consumes the least amount of power of any Mac and is also designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

* Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
* Mercury-free LCD display with arsenic-free glass
* PVC-free internal cables
* Largely recyclable, low-volume packaging
* Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
* MacBook Air received a Silver rating from EPEAT

Display13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors

Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
Graphics and video supportPure digital video output:

* DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included)
* VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included)
* Composite output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
* S-video output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)

* Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
* Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
* Built-in iSight camera

Input

* Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)
* Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
* Solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Wireless

* Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
* Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Peripheral connections

* Audio out
* USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbps)
* Micro-DVI

Audio

* Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
* Built-in mono speaker
* Built-in omnidirectional microphone

Battery and power

* Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
* 45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system
* MagSafe power adapter port

Are they fast? Also how long battery life do these things get?

The MacBook Air is best suited for one who places a premium on weight rather than performance.

However, an objective "pros and cons" may be useful to decide for yourself:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-faq/macbook-air-advantages-and-disadvantages.html

For MacBook Air performance, specifically, this may be of interest:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-faq/macbook-air-mid-2009-late-2008-nvidia-performance-comparison.html

For "real world" battery life:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-faq/macbook-air-nvidia-late-2008-battery-life-real-world-tests.html

Hope this helps!

This is my external hard drive setup

Internal HDD
I got a 1TB Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7,200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Link: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0334293

External HDD enclosure:
Vantec NexStar CX 3.5" SATA to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure link: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0280367

The only thing I want to do is store all my music and videos on this hard drive and also use it to playback my media from a computer and/or a multimedia receiver. The hard drive may be on for a couple of hours during the day. Speaking about the enclosure, since its fanless, is it still a good enclosure for the purpose of this hard drive? I don’t want this hard drive to cook up on me. Besides, it is advertised as an aluminum, heat dissipating enclosure that will ensure that the hard drive won’t overheat. Please let me know what you guys think, thanks.

lol, i have the exact same setup and it works great. I can run games with it and everything. Doesn’t get hot at all. I love my vantec case. It is a giant heatsink that keeps the hard drive really cool.
Comes with an estata desktop adapter too which is really nice (and all the cables you need)
and putting it together is really easy. two screws and one cable.

I like to play WoW, and i like the macbook pro because of the unibody aluminum enclosure… But i dont think i need it. I heard that the macbook scratches easily. Please dont post comments like "OMG ur 2 yung 4 a mac!!1!"

The new Macbook doesn’t scratch as easily as the older generation, and you can get the same spec for a cheaper price than a MBP. You are only in 8th grade so I would go for a Macbook unless you really really need the extra graphics card (the Macbook already has a decent graphics card for WoW; the MBP has two graphics cards).

I have a logisys hard drive silencer like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817999003

I was wondering if its bad to have the hard drive covered and in this aluminum case?

Actually, it is good to have it covered in aluminum.

Aluminum is the ideal metal for dissipating heat; so it will not only silence it, but keep it cool.

I recieved a a external hard drive recently as a gift. I just don’t know how to use it. It came with a smaller- than- usual CD but i put it in my computer and it wont start up by itself. I have a 3.5" HDD Smart Drive Enclosure by Bytecc. It’s also aluminum if that means anything. If someone could please just tell me how to download files to it that would be great.

For Windows XP and WindowsVista, you do NOT need any software drivers from any disks. Just plug the USB cable in and it will work. The small CDR media is for Windows 98 and earlier to help with USB recognition.

…Enclosure
Where can I find reviews and opinions online for USB 2 0 to IDE 2 5 Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case Enclosure

you can find reviews and opinions online for USB 2 0 to IDE 2 5 Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case Enclosure at http://www.amazon.com/Hard-Drive-Aluminum-External-Enclosure/product-reviews/B000FNBYKW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

So, I took apart a broken laptop and pulled out the hard drive. I bought this case from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Aluminum-External-Enclosure-Capacity/dp/B000FNBYKW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268429966&sr=8-3
The connection to the case has a bunch of holes, but the hard drive has like a strip with contacts, not pins. Am I missing something? How can I get this connected?

You bought the wrong type of enclosure. You needed a 2.5" SATA enclosure. What you bought was 2.5" IDE. I suggest you return that and buy this: http://www.amazon.com/SATA-Hard-Drive-Enclosure-500GB/dp/B001AAVA08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268430370&sr=8-1

My friend and I were planning on upgrading our PlayStation 3s by backing up all the files to an external HDD, as every video tutorial explained. However, we found that it may be cheaper, faster and easier to use a Hard Drive enclosure: basically an aluminum box where you place the HDD inside, and connect it to a SATA-to-MiniUSB connection. Although the question is:
If I place the old 80GB HDD into an enclosure, will I be able to restore the files onto the new 500GB drive, or will I have to do a back up to another, blank external hard drive prior to the replacement?
Thank you for any replies, helpful or not.

You can try diskgetor

Suppose you have a machine which has a very strong magnet inside. You have some computer disks in the room and, although you think they are far away enough from the magnet to be safe, you don’t want to take any risks. What material would be appropriate for building a magnetic shielding enclosure?

A) aluminum.
B) plastic.
C) iron.
D) copper.

We won’t do your homework for you dude.

THESE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE SPEAKERS AND THE AMP p.s whats better 2 ohm speakers or 4 ohm speakers ?? i want more bass!
Description Value of the speakers
Size 12"
Impedance 2-Ohm x 2
Power Handling 500 RMS
1000 Peak
Sensitivity 87 dB
Motor Size 102 oz. double stacked
Voice Coil Diameter 2.5" aluminum
Speaker Connector Dual 8 AWG compression
Mounting Depth 6.375"
Rec. Sealed Enclosure 0.75 cu. ft.
21.24 liters
Rec. Vented Enclosure 1.75 cu. ft.
49.56 liters
Tuning Frequency (vented) 37 Hz
Shipping Weight 25.2 Lbs.
(11.4 Kg.)

Audiobahn A16000V
A16000V Audiobahn Mono Block Amplifier
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
High Gloss Chrome Plated Finish
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover
Variable Low Pass Crossover: 50 - 120 Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20 - 50 Hz
Bass Boost 0- +18dB
Phase Shift Switch: 0 - 180 degrees
2 Ohm Mono Stable
MOSFET Power Supply
1x 1600W RMS @ 2 Ohms
1x 800W RMS @ 4 Ohms
Fuse Ratings: 40A x 2

As the above stated, for 3 ohms and about 1200 watts RMS wire like so:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/TRI-DVC-PARSER.jpg

Here is some info on enclosures (and other tips):

http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com