 will crank up the performance of both offline and online applications.
The Chromebook 15 will also deliver better graphics and video, which could be beneficial when watching movies. But the graphics quality won't match that of Acer's Chromebook 13, which has an Nvidia Tegra K1 chip that is capable of processing 4K video.
Chromebooks today are equipped with either ARM or Intel processors, and the fastest models have Intel's Core i3 processors based on the Haswell microarchitecture. Broadwell is the successor to the Haswell microarchitecture. Intel is launching new Broadwell chips at International CES in Las Vegas, starting Jan. 6.
At 4.8 pounds, Acer's Chromebook 15 could be a lighter and cheaper alternative to Windows desktop replacement laptops. The Chrome OS has built-in security features and will automatically update itself on a regular basis.
The Chromebook 15 has an unconventional design, with speaker bars placed next to the keyboard. The laptop supports up to 4GB of DRAM and 32GB of solid-state drive storage, much like the smaller-screen chromebooks. Other features include a webcam, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and SD card reader. The laptop also has USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and HDMI ports.
Acer said the Chromebook will be available in different regions. It will ship in the U.S. next month. The company will show the new Chromebook at CES.
The Acer Aspire R 13 hybrid with a Broadwell chip.
The PC maker is also introducing new models of its Chromebook 13 that offer touchscreens, though it didn't provide price, availability or shipping information.
Beyond chromebooks, Acer also announced upgrades to its Aspire R 13 hybrid and Aspire S7 laptop ahead of CES. The PCs are being refreshed with Intel's latest fifth-generation Core i processors based on the Broadwell architecture. As a result, the laptops will be faster, thinner and offer longer battery life. The laptops are also being equipped with higher resolution screens. Exact specifications, availability and pricing details for the laptops were not immediately available.Claudia Gatzka is an author and historian at the University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on the history of democracy, political communication and participation, particularly in the 20th century. In the programme 'Future of Democracy' at Das Progressive Zentrum, she is interested in election campaign cultures and the possibilities of (new) political alliances. Together with Andreas Audretsch she has published a book on the historical politics of the New Right. Starting in November 2020, she will head a research project on "Hidden Voices of the People" 1945-2000, funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation, to examine the long-term changes in the notions of democracy and political communication patterns in Germany and to be able to grasp the effects of the digital transformation more precisely. She studied history and political science in Berlin and Bologna, has expertise in the history of Italy, and habilitated in Freiburg with a project on the emergence of European tourism to the Middle East and the associated perception of Islam since the 19th century.
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Claudia C. Gatzka (2019): Die Fristen der Forschung, in: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 29.05.2019.
Claudia C. Gatzka (2018): Die Blüte der Parteiendemokratie. Politisierung als Alltagspraxis in der Bundesrepublik, 1969-1980, in: Archiv für Sozialgeschichte, vol. 58, pp. 201-223.Ezzy Money has a buzzing single, “2 Official” featuring Lil Baby out right now. And we had a chance to chop it up recently with the Huntsville native about his story. We learned that he ran into some trouble out in Bama and caught an attempted murder charge and ended up hiring the infamous Johnnie Cochran to represent him. And after dropping 60 racks, Ezzy Money was offered a 10-year plea bargain, that he accepted and served 4 years in prison for. Once he got out, he ran up his bag with a trucking and a janitorial business before getting encouraged by producer Buddah Bless to pursue a career in rap. He has since dropped a new EP that features Lil Baby and Boosie Badazz. Watch the full interview below to get the whole story.
Be the first to comment on "DGB presents “Off The Porch” w/ Ezzy Money"Imagine a building where the major components have photovoltaics embedded in the materials and products used in construction; the result being significant onsite production of solar power.
We’re all familiar with or have at least seen solar panels on a building roof or a parking canopy. Solar panels have really been the face of solar energy to date, although solar heat can provide energy as well. Integrating photovoltaics in a building is something completely different.
After decades of anticipation, the solar energy market has created a substantial and growing movement to integrate photovoltaics (PV) into buildings, where in many of the building components and the solar energy production are one in the same. This approach makes sense; solar energy within the building would generate power where it will be used and there is no need for any significant transmission or distribution infrastructure. This eliminates any power losses and it is important to note integrating solar power into buildings doesn’t necessarily take up additional land or space.
Integrating solar cells into buildings focuses primarily on two aspects. One is the facade, which essentially exterior of the building. Facade systems include curtain walls (outer walls which are not structural), and spandrel panels (a wall between the head of a window and the sill of the window above in a buildings of two or more floors) and glazing. The use of integrated PV in the building “skin” replaces conventional envelope materials, thus reducing the cost of the integrated PV.
The second aspect of integrated building solar energy is the roofing system. This includes tiles, shingles, standing seam products for steel roofs and skylights. For example there are now solar shingles which look like traditional asphalt roof shingles, and metal roofing with upwards of 16% efficiency.
Besides solar facades or roofs there are innovative products such as walkable PV floors, transparent or colored PV glass, outdoor benches and tables. Even the development of solar-powered concrete is underway.
The integration of photovoltaic into buildings may have started with the research and development of “solar panel windows” as a solar collectors, this is now a reality and is on the market. Wiring is embedded in the window frame and can provide direct current or be connected to a central power inverter to convert the direct current from the solar window to alternating current that is then fed into the electric panel for the building. This technology shows tremendous potential. Some of the current versions of photovoltaic windows can transmit more than 70% of the visible light, similar to tinted glass windows already in use. The power conversion for the initial design of the windows was low but has steadily improved. One research team calculated that even with 5% efficiency these windows can generate over 25% of the energy needs of a building. Besides energy generation, the windows could also reduce infrared radiation, thus reducing thermal loads and operational costs.
It’s safe to say that integrating photovoltaics into buildings is innovative and will be disruptive for the traditional design and construction industry. However, if the approach provides beneficial results such as lower energy and construction costs, greater utility, scalability, and creativity, building owners and contractors may see it as an opportunity and be attracted to its potential. Integrating photovoltaic into building will change the approach and aspects of building design, with a clear priority of maximizing solar energy products and materials that can produce a substantial return on investment.
It is one thing to install a solar panel and quite another to construct a solar building. The design and construction of such a building will require some re-education and training of engineers, architects and contractors, as well as possibly alter job responsibilities, trades and skills. One would expect that substantial professional industry associations could assist in developing design guidelines and training.
Integrating solar into buildings makes sense for new construction where a building owner, related architect and engineers can plan and design the integrated PV. This is referred to as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Existing buildings integrating photovoltaics are referred to as building-applied photovoltaics (BAPV) and are likely to be a more challenging undertaken. Whether the building is new or existing the architect, engineer or contractor has to evaluate a proposed design or the existing building related to solar access and identifying potential use of photovoltaic systems.
Other aspects of designing photovoltaic into the building involve the building’s location, its latitude, its structural aspects, nearby trees or buildings, shadowing, average temperatures onsite, etc. These factors