Welcome to Uhde Technologies, the computer and A/V support services side of Mark Uhde. My name is Mark and I have an extensive background in supporting Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop and small network systems. I live in Kalispell, Montana and service all of western Montana. I also support and setup home theater and A/V systems. Call me today at +1 (406) 314-0362 or email me at mark@markuhde.com for a free consultation and price quote! Here are a couple examples of services I provide and approximate cost:
- Home/Small Office Wireless Network (DSL/Cable Internet connection, single router/AP setup, up to three clients configured) - $70
- Windows Virus Removal (simple cases) - $100
- Home Theater Setup (Blu-Ray, Cable Box, one game console connect and visual [user menu] calibration) - $100 including up to three HDMI cables as necessary, other parts sold seperate.
- Other services - $70 for the first hour, 15 minutes; $30/additional 30 minutes
All services include travel within a 25 mile radius of Kalispell, MT. Additional travel charged at $0.70/mile.
What do you have to lose? Wireless got you down? Viruses have you sick? Underimpressed by your HDTV? mark@markuhde.com
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Netbooks In The Real World
Okay, time to revisit my use of a netbook. As you may know, I purchased a Dell Mini
last year to play with the idea of using a "netbook" as a main computer. I thought I'd give you all an update. I bought the 1012, I'm sure the 1018 is slightly improved but the basic specs are the same. The result? They're okay for some uses. But the iPad 2 is a much better choice in the segment for a normal person. The netbook is just too slow for consumer-type users (media consumption) and the screens on even the best pale in comparison.
Now, with that said, the netbooks are great for educational and corporate settings. Real keyboard. Real office software. Perfect for schools. As sold, they're rather limited by Windows 7
Starter which allows no customization, however that's going to be fine for some office environments. For most users, they'd either want to shell out the $64 for an upgrade
to Windows 7 Home Premium, or install a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu. Ubuntu is great, and the lack of Windows applications means little on the netbook since most of them aren't designed for such tiny screens anyways.
I highly recommend picking up one of these little computers for a student in your family, or for your business users for typing documents on the go. But if you want fun, get an iPad :)
last year to play with the idea of using a "netbook" as a main computer. I thought I'd give you all an update. I bought the 1012, I'm sure the 1018 is slightly improved but the basic specs are the same. The result? They're okay for some uses. But the iPad 2 is a much better choice in the segment for a normal person. The netbook is just too slow for consumer-type users (media consumption) and the screens on even the best pale in comparison.Now, with that said, the netbooks are great for educational and corporate settings. Real keyboard. Real office software. Perfect for schools. As sold, they're rather limited by Windows 7
Starter which allows no customization, however that's going to be fine for some office environments. For most users, they'd either want to shell out the $64 for an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, or install a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu. Ubuntu is great, and the lack of Windows applications means little on the netbook since most of them aren't designed for such tiny screens anyways.I highly recommend picking up one of these little computers for a student in your family, or for your business users for typing documents on the go. But if you want fun, get an iPad :)
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