The IBM 3490E Tape Drive Features and Model Types

The IBM 3490E Tape Drive was first introduced in 1991 as an enhanced version of the 3480 tape drive read/write storage device product family. It has a 36-track head which is able to write or save data at speeds up to 800MB in size on a single tape. The IBM 3490E Tape Drive’s storage capacity can also be expanded using Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC) which was also introduced and embedded previously in the 3480 tape drives. With the IDRC option, the IBM 3490E Tape Drive can hold up to 2400MB of data on a single extended tape. At the time of its release, that was a large amount of storage capacity available.

The IBM 3490E Tape Drive has the following advantages over other IBM tape drive products:

• Fastest access time in thread, load, and ready states
• Widest acceptance as an interchange standard
• Highest demonstrated data reliability
• Easy automated media handling
• Most robust tape cartridge
• Lowest cost media
• Long media shelf life of more than fifteen (15) years

Some IBM 3490E Tape Drive models can also read data tapes recorded by other IBM tape drive technologies including the 3480. This compatibility enables users to transfer files from tapes without using any additional hardware components. The user should only choose the right 3490E Tape Drive model for this type of compatibility. Below is the list of available IBM 3490E Models:

• IBM 3490E Models A10, A20, B20, B40, D41 and D42 in 1991
• IBM 3490E Models C10, C11 and C12 in 1992
• IBM 3490E Models E01 and E11 in 1994
• IBM 3490E Models F00, F01, F11 and F1A in 1997

The latest models are the IBM 3490E F models which were designed to provide outstanding tape subsystem performance, high cartridge capability, high read and write reliability performance, and high operation efficiency in facilitating remote tape operations.

The Cheapest Android 4.0 Tablet Out

Wicked Leak Wammy tablet launched at Rs 5,249 Rs
Posted on April 26, 2012
Mumbai: Giving competition to the government’s Aakash tablet, Wicked Leak Inc has come out with a Tablet PC – Wammy 7 – a 7-inch tablet variant for Rs 5,249 (Excl Taxes).
Wammy 7, touted as the most powerful 7-inch tablet computer for students and professionals, was launched here Tuesday.


Wicked Leak plans to compete in the low-cost tablet PC market where the government-launched Aakash tablet is prominent.

Wammy features Android 4.0 OS, Capacitive 5 point touch screen with 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A10 All Winner processor with 512 MB DDR3 RAM. It has a HDMI port, Micro SD slot, 3.5 mm audio out, USB port 2.0 for 3G Dongle and RJ 45lAN cable is also supported.

Wammy 7 is capable of 1080p full HD video streaming and has dedicated 400 MHzGPU for advanced flash Apps, Interactive Apps and full HD videos. Wammy is powered by 3,800 mAh li-Pol battery which gives a back up of over 4 hours with Wi-Fi on.

“Even though the Indian media tablets market witnessed high decibel launches by the world’s leading vendors, the Tablet PC market in India is a niche market that is quickly picking up the pace with respect to adoption,” said company Spokesperson, Wicked Leak at the launch.

Wicked Leak Inc is a company initiated in electronics research and mobile technologies amd mostly sells most of its product through its website and shopping portal.

Wammy 7 is initially set off to launch at schools, professional institutions, and corporate houses and will be available in the market from May 1st. It can be ordered online from Wickedleak.org website.

Mini-computer Launched in Just five Thousand

Like cheap tablet on the market now are beginning to get cheap computers. The computer is much less than the price of many of the world Tabletop. Rs 5000 to meet the computer company has launched a Chinese company. The computer to be attached to any screen is its biggest USP. Small size of the computer such as large computers typical of almost all present.The 4.0 version has been in the computer processor Miniscule drive and live. While the chip and 512 MB RAM 1 Gigahertz the Cartels A 8 with 4 GB internal hard disk is also present. It also improves the storage capacity of the computer.

Mini-computer key - 
Android OS 4.0
 512 MB RAM 
Mini Skulk drive
 1 of Gigahertz Cartels processor
 A-8 Chip 
Micro SD card slot 
32 GB memory Dependable 
2.0 USB port 
A 10-chip

The launch is just Rs 5000 will get a new computer

Like cheap tablet on the market now are beginning to get cheap computers. The computer is much less than the price of many of the world Table ton. Rs 5000 to meet the computer company has launched a Chain. The computer to be attached to any screen is its biggest USP. Small size of the computer such as large computers typical of almost all present.


The 4.0 version has been in the computer processor Miniscule drive and live. While the chip and 512 MB RAM 1 Gigahertz the Cartels A 8 with 4 GB internal hard disk is also present. It also improves the storage capacity of the computer.

Mini-computer WiFi, 2.0 USB port, HDMI port in addition to increasing the capacity of 32 GB memory. Olvinr engaged in mini computer chip 10 due to a Micro SD card and Liniks Ubntu can also use it.The major feature of mini-computers -Android Skulk Drive Mini 512 MB RAM OS 4.0 to 1 Gigahertz A8 processor chip Cartels MicroSD card slot, USB 2.0 port, a 10-chip memory 32 GB Dependable

The Tupac Hologram - The Door to an Amazing Future

The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has become a favorite with fans over the years, and has featured a number of stunning performances from some of the world’s biggest names. The 2012 event, which was held in April, will live long in the memory, thanks to the ‘appearance’ of a star who died several years ago.

Tupac Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas in 1996, but was seemingly brought back to life at Coachella by the use of a highly impressive state of the art hologram. Thanks to this incredible technology, the star was able to perform alongside Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, much to the delight of the stunned audience.

The performance was incredibly lifelike, and many fans of the rap superstar were close to tears as their hero sang and danced on stage alongside two legends of the genre. The appearance was a closely guarded secret, with only a few people in the know. One of them was Tupac’s mother, who professed her delight at the whole event.

Star performers at the touch of a button

With the development of such technology, the future possibilities are intriguing. Presumably at some point in the future we will be able to witness other stars who are no longer with us, such as Amy Wine house, Jimi Hendrix or even Elvis Presley. There’s no reason why a whole host of John Lennon couldn’t be performing in separate cities on the same night, even.

In the last ten or more years, we have seen an increase in the popularity of tribute acts, with many of them performing to a standard that’s not far removed from the singers and bands they’re paying tribute to. The development of the performing hologram could provide fans with an alternative method of seeing and hearing the songs of their heroes.

The incessant advances in technology could even mean that one day we will be able to view hologram singers in our own living rooms. Maybe we’ll be able to type in a key word or phrase into a hologram version of YouTube which will then call up a classic performance of yesteryear.

The possibilities are almost endless - Freddie Mercury wowing the crowds at Live Aid, Buddy Holly on the Ed Sullivan Show, Nirvana playing unplugged for MTV or perhaps even Marc Bolan glamming it up on Top of the Pops. The future for nostalgic music fans is starting to look very rosy indeed.

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David Showell is a music fan from the south of England. He works for a company that provides the finest car hire Doncaster residents are ever likely to find.