Intel UMA (Unified Memory Architecture)

UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) just means the graphics adapter uses system RAM as video memory. It's ok for everyday use like surfing the web, watching movies etc but it's not good for gaming.

For gaming you'll want a graphics card made by Nvidia or ATI/AMD, not Intel's graphics.

資料來源: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120402234344AAWknkD

AMD APUs (Accelerated Processing Units)

AMD Accelerated Processing Unit, formerly known as Fusion, is a marketing brand of AMD for a SoC aimed at adding Heterogeneous System Architecture ("HSA") features with the goal of making it easier to program, easier to optimize, easier to load balance, higher performance, and lower power. Fusion was announced in 2006 and has been in development since then. The final design is the product of the merger between AMD and ATI, combining general processor execution as well as 3D geometry processing and other functions of modern GPUs (like GPGPU computation) into a single die. This technology was shown to the general public in January 2011 at CES. Second-generation "Trinity" parts were released in June 2012

AMD APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) allow you to configure small-form-factor, long-battery-life PCs that consumers crave, while enabling the powerful, next-generation visual experiences that can set you apart and help create a competitive advantage in a hyper-competitive market. 

Enable the powerful visual computing experiences that your customers are looking for

• Build PCs for next-generation applications enabled by AMD's ongoing APU programming collaboration with the ISV community
• Deliver a superior visual experience that can set your products apart from the competition
• Leverage the AMD Radeon™ design DNA for discrete-level graphics in a single-chip PC

Deliver PCs in today's sleek, modern form factors

• Configure systems in the form factors and designs that consumers want, from ultrathin and mainstream notebooks to all-in-one desktops
• Extend real-world battery life without compromising the visual experience

Extend a better experience across more price bands

• Deliver lower-cost systems that still meet growing demand for high-definition computing capabilities
• Reach a broader audience by pairing an excellent experience with desirable form factors -at an affordable price
• Develop mainstream performance systems for a lower cost -to help you create systems differentiated by high-margin add-ons within your existing price bands

Systems powered by AMD APUs

• Includes AMD Catalyst™ Graphics driver, Vision Engine Control Center, and AMD’s driver for OpenCL™
• Download regular updates that are designed to enable performance updates, new features and/or stability improvements

資料來源: http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/apu/Pages/apu.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_Accelerated_Processing_Unit

English Club

Royal English Club
最自由的全英文會話聚會,前三次不用交會費, 帶著開放與熱情來學英文
Royal 終旨 : 創造全英文會話環境, 開口用英文

每週四台北市聚會地點 
摩斯漢堡MOS BURGER(明曜店) 
台北市大安區仁愛路四段151巷37號B1 
捷運忠孝敦化站(步行約5分鐘)
低消$30
time: PM 7:00-9:30

每週六台北市聚會地點
Saturday’s meeting place : Dante coffee Shop (丹堤咖啡), MRT板南線 - 新埔站2號出口, next to 7-Seven, 板橋民生路二段237 號, tel: 2255-8132
time: PM 7:00-9:30 

請帶文章來一起討論,歡迎自我介紹
加入會員終生會費NT$500.
有問題歡迎留言 joseph520520@msn.com

7:00-7:25 Greetings and free talk among members and guests /taking individual orders/getting newcomers' information 
7:25-7:30 Opening remarks/ Newcomers self-introduction/ Grouping
(Session I)
7:30 ~ 8:05pm discussion session (35 mins) 
8:05 ~ 8:20pm summarization (15 mins) 
8:20 ~ 8:25pm Regrouping & instruction giving
(Session II)
8:25 ~ 8:35pm Taking a 10 minutes break (Intermission) 
8:35 ~ 9:10pm discussion session (35 mins) 
9:10 ~9:25pm summarization (15 mins) 
9:25 ~ 9:30pm Concluding remarks/feedback from newcomers/ announcements

iEnglish Club

簡介

本社團為非營利的英文讀書會及英語會話社團，於每週六下午聚會提供英文閱讀、英語會話及英語演講的學習環境，成員大多以上班族及研究生為主。歡迎來看看，增進英文能力也能結識好友喔！

聚會時間及地點

每週六下午2:30，五南文化廣場台大店B1（台北市羅斯福路4段160號B1, 捷運公館站1號出口右轉直行30公尺）。

參加方式

不須事先報名，請閱讀過當周文章後於下午兩點三十分到聚會場地即可。

流程

14:30-15:20 Discussion I
15:20-15:30 Feedback I
15:30-15:50 Speaker Session
15:50-16:00 Regrouping & Break
16:00-16:50 Discussion II
16:50-17:00 Feedback II
17:00-17:20 Closing (Welcome to have dinner with us!)

會員制度及入場費

1. Taipei Interactive English Club終生入會費1000元，原Happy English Club台北分會，於 2012/11/24 前(含)已入會之會員，視為Taipei Interactive English Club之會員。
2. 入場費100元，非會員入場費150元（用於場租、設備及茶水）；非會員在入場時於Facebook打卡本社團，則入場費優惠為100元)。未來入場費收費情形視場地及社團財務情形決定。
3. 會員可擔任聚會主持人(Host)、演講者(Speaker)能有更多英語練習機會，歡迎聯絡社團幹部踴躍參與！
4. 未來若本社團改制為法人，則保留收取年費的可能。

Happy English Club
時間：每週五，晚上七點到九點半例會。
Time: 7:00PM-9:30PM, every Friday night 


地點：怡客咖啡公保店
Place: Ikari Coffee 

臺北市中正區青島西路13號（台北捷運站M8出口 ）
No.13, Qingdao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
M8 exit of Taipei MRT Station

各讀書會會員會費為新台幣1,000元整，一次繳清終身制；來賓可參與例會試聽三次。

資料來源: http://royalclub.idv.tw/bbs3/index.php
http://www.ienglishclub.tw/joomla/en/
http://www.happyforum.org/index.htm

2013/3/31 大直美麗華 New Balance馬拉松

身平第二次體驗半馬, 天氣還不錯, 可惜一直毛毛細雨

成績稍有進步, 但不滿意

不過我也更了解自己身體的狀況, 而且也比較知道該如何準備馬拉松

期待下次的比賽, 也期待下次的進步

幾個可以檢討的點:

• 15KM後, 可能是吃香蕉和巧克力, 休息太久, 才重新起跑後沒多久, 小腿開始抽筋, 下次要在比賽前吃一根香蕉, 多補充點電解質了
• 再度在比賽過後有嘔吐, 可能是賽後在身體呈現脫水的狀態時, 一直喝水, 下次要控制喝水量了
• 速度控制的不好, 怎麼會在前5KM, 身體在暖身的時候, 跑出5KM最佳成績, 不是已經很慢了嗎? 到是5~10KM的時候, 有刻意加速, 卻還是沒跑的比較快 @@" (其實速度有變快, 但是可能是在休息站吃東西花太多時間, 所以整體成績掉下來 XD)

CCC Certification

CCC is similar to other certifications for the standardization of product quality, such as the European CE system, but there are important differences. The CCC certificate was introduced in 2002 and applies to imported goods as well as to Chinese products. The products requiring certification may only be imported to China, sold in China and used in business activities in China, after a CCC certification was passed.

Not complying with the CCC-regulations will lead to import goods being detained at the border or returned to the sender. On improper use of CCC license or printing the CCC-mark on products without certification, fines and court procedures are imposed. Even if your products actually do not need CCC, customs problems still might arise if customs officers demand a CCC certificate. Clearance Certificates for these goods significantly reduce the risk of customs problems.

The CCC certification replaced the certifications of the “China Import and Export Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB)” and the “China Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment (CCEE)” thereby simplifying foreign trade with China significantly. CCC created a“level playing field” for all market participants. Special certificates, for example for medical products (SFDA) and telecommunication equipment, however, remain in place.

The two most important elements of CCC certification are product testing (products that are to be certified in China are sent to test laboratories in China) and factory audits (inspections of the factories that manufacture the products that are to be certified by Chinese auditors). The certification is valid for several years but must be maintained by annual follow-up audits.

The steps to the entire CCC certification also include comprehensive document traffic and various payment transactions. With consulting support, the entire process can be completed within about 4-5 months. Without consulting support, the process will typically take between 6-18 months.

These are the most important Chinese certification authorities:

1. The Chinese central authority CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) administers the China marks and sets the guidelines.
2. The CQC (China Quality Certification Centre) is responsible for conducting the certification
3. The CCAP (China Certification Centre for Automotive Products) handles certification of automotive parts.

This information provided a brief overview. For more information, please read our free information booklet “CCC Made Easy“ with a special focus on certification for automotive suppliers.

You will find useful information on our Frequently Asked Questions site (FAQ) or in the list of products subject to certification. If you do not need CCC, China Certification can still assist you with clearance certificates.

參考資料: http://www.china-certification.com/en/what-is-ccc

XT馬拉松運動錶

今天試用新買的馬拉松錶, 感覺還不錯, 可以幫忙自動記錄圈數, 每圈所花費的時間, 心跳數, 還有自定的提示, 還有很多的功能, 不過這些最主要的已經很夠用了

如果要說缺點的話, 比較顯著的缺點有

• 使用GPS自動算圈數, 總會提早個10步左右提醒我一圈跑完了
• 錶有點大
• 有人說錶有點重, 我是覺得還好

另外, 資料也可以上傳到www.marathonworld.com, 有很詳細的圖表, 真的是加分不少

下面是一些網站上的圖表:
首先是當月份的統計資料

當天跑步的資訊

GPS紀錄的位置 (明明都帶在第二跑道, 但似乎會有點誤差)

每圈的資訊

心跳率紀錄

GPS運動表

1. 一支GPS運動表最重要的功能就是準確的記錄，因為所有其他功能都是基於準確紀錄上才有意義。而決定一支GPS手錶準確度最重要的因素就是使用的GPS晶片，XT馬拉松運動表使用的是目前最精準最靈敏的Sirf IV晶片，所以在跑步的運用上才能達到極佳的效果及表現。
2. 我們知道不管日曬雨淋都無法阻止真正的跑者，所以XT馬拉松運動表一開始就設定IPX7防水等級的設計，達到跑者全天候運動的需求。
3. 假如你還不知道你運動時的心跳變化為何，那你應該要使用XT馬拉松運動表來幫助你了解以及監控心跳變化。現代的科學訓練已經離不開以心跳為基礎的訓練，因為如此才能在安全的範圍內達到最高的運動效果，按步就班的提高運動強度，減少受傷的機率是進步的最重要因素。而且XT馬拉松運動表採用最新式的軟式心跳帶，不但更舒適，適合長久配帶，也更準確以及耐用。
4. 針對跑者設計十分實用的分段功能不但可以依照設定的距離或者時間來自動分段，還可依照起跑點的位置來分段，假如啟動依起跑點位置分段，每次通過起跑點就會自動加一圈。當然也支援手動按鈕分段。上傳至網站後還可將每圈的配速以及時間做比較分析。
5. 自行車訓練是作為交互訓練常見的項目，當你在做自行車訓練時，就可以使用附贈的自行車車架。聰明的設計可以讓你將XT馬拉松運動表固定在自行車上當成GPS車錶使用。
6. 跑步時要觀看數據也是是一項重要的基本功能，XT馬拉松運動表獨特的超大螢幕讓你在跑步時觀看還是很舒服。不但如此，XT馬拉松運動表還提供了4個不同的頁面可以隨時接換，每一個頁面要觀看的數據都可以自行設定調整，完全可以達到專業跑者的需求。
7. 在比賽或者是訓練時若是想依照心跳區間來做為配速依據，可以使用XT馬拉松運動表的警示功能，只要設定好心跳的上下區間，XT馬拉松運動表就會在你心跳超過這個區間時發出警告聲提醒你該適度的調整你的配速。運用在訓練時可以讓你一直保持在有效運動區間，這樣可以不但可以增加運動強度同時也達到最佳的減重效果。若是運用在比賽則可以讓你輕鬆跑出最佳成績。
8. 當起跑聲響，夾在人群中的你想必是跟著熱血沸騰一起興奮的起跑，往往跑到後段時爆掉了，就是因為前半段亂衝造成的。利用XT馬拉松運動表的配速功能可以讓你在比賽中從頭到尾跑持你賽前所設定的速度穩定前進，讓你更有保握達成目標。
9. 可以照自己手腕大小自行更換合適的錶帶，是XT馬拉松運動表的另一項貼心設計。
10. 若是要參加超馬或者是12小時計時賽都不用擔心電力問題，即使沒有要參加超馬，在平常練習時，充飽電就可使用一整個星期以上，十分的方便。
11. 手錶提供繁體中文的操作介面，不用再猜來猜去，使用起來更安心順手。當然也有提供紙本繁體中文說明書，方便隨時查看。
12. 手錶本身是由國內GPS大廠所製作。穩定的技術以及台灣製造是品質的另一項保證。
13. 馬拉松世界提供在保固一年內免費到府收送服務，以及客服專線，讓你買到的不只是一隻手錶，而是一個專業的服務及保證。

PCHome:

http://www.pcstore.com.tw/itravel-tech/M10519122.htm 

http://www.pcstore.com.tw/itravel-tech/M10517966.htm
XT馬拉松運動錶 $4,880/$5,280
http://www.sportsnote.com.tw/running/view_article.aspx?id=4139f387-8556-49d4-9a74-7f24464e1f5b

GoHappy:

http://www.gohappy.com.tw/shopping/Browse.do?op=vp&sid=7&cid=40716&pid=688153

GH-625M GPS $4,999 六期零利率

Garmin:

http://www.garmin.com.tw/products/intosports/

Forerunner 910XT $12,990

Polar:

http://www.polartaiwan.com.tw/tw-zh

Casio:

http://www.casio.com.tw/wat/product_2.php?TRE_ID=1431

http://shopping.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item&func=exhibit&IT_NO=BHAC1M-A54534704&SR_NO=

SGW-200-2V $2,500

資料來源: http://www.marathonsworld.com/app/preorder.php