Product of the Week: Acer Iconia W500 Tablet

I ran into this by accident while I was running between meetings last week. Most of us have been lamenting the poor performance of Android-based tablets, with the possible exception of the Samsung Galaxy, which is almost an exact copy of the iPad (and has been blocked by Apple in a number of countries because of this).

The funny thing is, there is actually another tablet that has quietly been selling in decent numbers, for a non-iPad. It won't scare Apple, but it has done well largely because it will run Windows applications and handle Flash (and you'd be surprised how many websites still use Flash).

It is the Acer Iconia Tab W500, which retails for as low as a modest $498 (at the time of this writing on Amazon) and fits into the general iPad usage model (on couches and in bed).

Unlike the iPad, it includes a keyboard dock, so you can actually use it like a laptop if you want. You are looking at a sub 5-hour battery life, but it has a keyboard option, it is priced in the iPad's range, and you don't have to learn a new OS. Plus, all of your Windows stuff works on it -- it will even run the full Windows Live client for games).

If you want to mess with the Windows 8 alpha product, this could be the ideal hardware for it (I haven't tried this yet myself). You know, I had to pick something that might work with Windows 8 as my product of the week, and the Acer W500 tablet makes the grade.

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Free PowerPoint template – Making your presentation more effective

Many of us have to make PowerPoint presentations to convey ideas more effectively. Many students also have to make presentations for their projects. Making an effective presentation is very important. The presentation not only becomes effective because of the content it carries, but also because of the way it looks and feels. It is very important that your audience can connect with you and your presentation and this can be effectively done with the help of free PPT template. A template for PowerPoint is actually a set of graphics laid on the blank view of PowerPoint. PowerPoint template does a lot to help you make an effective presentation. Firstly, you get to choose a specific template for your presentation. This helps your audience connect with your audience in a more effective and efficient manner. If you choose the template, such that it complements the subject matter of your presentation, than the look of the presentation would be more pleasing and the audience would also be able to connect with it in a much better way.

Secondly, a good template would also help you develop confidence about the things you are going to present, hence helping you in delivering an effective presentation all together. A free PowerPoint template is one way to impress your audience.

There are thousands of designs which you can choose from the internet and download with just a click. They are very easy to use and you do not need to be an expert to use them. They are used similarly the actual PowerPoint is used. You can also have custom designed free PPT template for your presentation. Many websites also provide this service for the convenience of their users. There are many websites which may also provide templates which have to be paid for use.

You will surely find a free PowerPoint template that suits your requirement. Templates are available very easily. There are many websites providing free PowerPoint templates. You should always be a little careful before choosing the website from where you wish to download the template. Make sure that the template is not available only for a trial period and is not copyrighted. Always remember, that the way your presentation looks will have an impact on the way your audience perceives your work and the subject matter of your presentation. If you are looking to deliver an effective presentation, it is always advised that you use a good template which suits your subject matter.

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