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By Article Writer, November 26, 2010 10:44 pm

One of the world’s naturally occurring metals, gold has been desired by hundreds of different nations all over the world, and throughout history. Referred to by the Incas as the “tears of the sun.” Gold artefacts have been discovered buried deep underground, or in ancient tombs, even under oceans. Throughout history nations have fought wars for gold, people have stolen it, and discovered it in unexpected places.

So just why is gold so coveted? Its value in jewellery making is very simple. Gold has a unique density, with no other metal outside of the platinum group being as heavy, so this makes is easier to melt and form into various shapes and designs. Add to this its beauty and scarcity, and it’s clear to see why everyone from the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Arabians have traditionally worn gold jewellery.

Gold isn’t only useful within the jewellery industry; it can also be used as a form of investment thanks to its high market value. Using your savings to buy gold bars or coins can be a relatively low risk way of investing your money. Due to the volatile nature of investing in stocks and shares, gold can be a much more secure investment opportunity since it has already maintained its value for thousands of years, and is expected to rise further still.

Gold has long held a symbolic value for thousands of people around the world, as it has traditionally been used to make wedding bands, symbolising a couple’s commitment to each other. Due to this demand, about 75% of the world’s gold is sold into the jewellery industry each year.

For millions of years, gold has been used by millions of people for various different uses, from leaf forms in drinks, in dentistry, even for medical uses, and this popularity shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.

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By les scammell, March 27, 2009 6:13 am

Recently, high-end consumer users for Dell to launch world’s thinnest laptop Adamo, Adamo comes from Latin, meaning “Fall in love with.” “As Dell’s flagship product line, Adamo global uniform pricing approach, the entire chassis from one high-grade aluminum alloy casting and processing sector backlit keyboard, stunning high-definition screen, edge-to-edge glass display. These configurations allow Adamo no competitors in the domestic. “Dell’s global vice president, Greater China, said Yang Chao, general manager of consumer business.

Introduced in China in black and white Adamo owns two configurations, the use of Centrino technology 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2GB 800MHz DDR3 dual channel memory, is priced at 16,999 yuan; the use of Centrino technology 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 dual-core processor with 4GB 800MHz DDR3 dual channel memory, is priced at 22,599 yuan.

“IDC expects 2009 mini-laptop sales in the Chinese market will reach 1.9 million Units. There is no doubt that mini-laptop has become the driving force of China’s PC market.” IDC Study on Chinese computer systems, research manager at Dong-A Ilbo Wang Jiping Reporter said.

Since the end of 2007 the first ultra-portable laptop since its inception, ultra-portable laptop market has gradually become the biggest bright spot has been vigorously sought after consumers. However, 10 inches below the smaller laptop screen, keyboard narrow, low ability to deal with disadvantage are also more and more obvious. In recognition of ultra-portable laptop deficiencies, the recent reports made by various PC vendors will focus coincidentally re-transferred to the mobile portability of not less than ultra-portable laptop, the application functionality is superior to ultra-portable laptop on the 12-inch products.

In February this year, Dell launched a MINI12. Then early in March, the Great Wall launched a computer with “3G Internet access” and can provide mobile phone, DV and other digital products rechargeable “12-inch portable digital centers” A92, seeks to bring 12-inch laptop to connect into a personal bond of surrounding digital products.

At the same time, also to the legend related to this reporter revealed that useful association Atom processor 12 inches to do this plan. the market in less than ideal performance of the Samsung, in order to make a distinction with the market, the recent introduction of hand VIA Nano processor using 12-inch this product NC20. “Samsung 12-inch Internet in February of this has been available in Shenzhen.” VIA CPU Platforms Group Assistant General Manager Asia-Pacific operations Huang confirmed that the message home.

It is not just legend, Samsung, The Great Wall, and other manufacturers have also said it would launch 12-inch products. With many manufacturers add 12 inches of the camp indicates that in the future there will be more 12-inch laptop market, the size of the laptop a great comeback potential.

Early March, the Great Wall and the computer Net United Tencent launched “the most suitable application of the Chinese laptop-size survey” shows that 150,000 Internet users participating in the survey, more than netizens favor 12-inch laptop. “12-inch laptop that meets the needs of the application of practical work, but also has high portability, audio-visual entertainment at the same time and has little impact.” Consumers Miss Li told this reporter.