D-Link Now Shipping its Smallest Wireless USB Adapter

USB adapter featuring wireless 802.11n and push-button security, in a thumbnail sized design

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for business and consumers, today announced that it is shipping the D-Link Wireless N Nano USB Adapter incorporating the speed and greater range of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, into one of the smallest form factors of its type on the market.

D-Link’s Wireless N Nano USB Adapter, DWA-131, provides an easy and cost-effective way to upgrade the wireless network performance of a desktop or notebook computer. The Nano Adapter connects to a Wireless 802.11n network providing download speeds of up to 300 Mbps*1. Network users can access high-speed Internet services, transfer files and stream media from virtually anywhere in their home or office.

The Nano Adapter’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPS feature, enables it to establish an easy, one-time, single-click secure connection with a WPS-enabled access point or wireless router, eliminating the need for manual entry of complex encryption codes. WPS automatically sets advanced security features using WPA2 encryption. As an alternative, D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard also provides an easy way to set up the USB adapter and the included Wireless Manager helps to keep track of recently accessed networks.

"With its sleek compact design and unmatched performance, this ultra-portable USB adapter is an ideal choice for setting up a secure, high-performance wireless connection" explains Andrew Mulholland, Marketing Manager for D-Link UKI.

The D-Link Nano Adapter uses 802.11n technology to maximise the speed and range of wireless signals to significantly outperform 802.11g devices*2, while maintaining compatibility with existing 802.11b/g wireless routers and access points.

D-Link Wireless N products use smart antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data, bouncing wireless signals off walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots, allowing users to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of their home or office.

Click here to view the D-Link DWA-131, USB, Nano Wi-Fi Adapter at Okobe.co.uk

Western Digital introduces a My Book range of hard drives with an e-label display.

Western Digital developed the e-label high-contrast smart display which reads like ink on paper, and lets the user create a customised label to describe the drive's contents.

Utilising e-paper technology similar to that found on the ebook readers, the information on the display remains clearly visible even when the drive is unplugged, and can be changed easily and as often as desired. The e-label also shows available storage capacity and drive security status.

The new My Book Studio drives feature user-selected password protection combined with 256-bit hardware-based encryption, which scrambles files before they are stored. Typically found only on much more expensive drive systems, the encryption acts as a virtual padlock to keep users' data safe.

The new My Book Studio drives also come equipped with WD SmartWare software, an integrated application which provides automatic and continuous backup, as well as control of the e-label display, password and other settings. When the My Book Studio drive is plugged in for the first time, the simple and intuitive first backup process launches automatically. The real-time visual interface of WD SmartWare software gives users a reassuring view of their backup as it happens. After the first backup, users' files are backed up automatically every time they change or add a file.

WD SmartWare software is compatible with the Apple® TimeMachine. Users with older versions of Mac OS (not equipped with TimeMachine) or those who wish to use the drive for both backup and extra storage have the option to use WD SmartWare software backup capability.

The new Western Digital My Book Studio drives feature:
* Smart display with a customisable e-label that reminds users of what is stored on the drive, available capacity and security status at-a-glance, even when the drive is unplugged;
* High-performance FireWire 800 interface to access data at top speeds and USB 2.0 interface;
* Plug-and-play ready for Mac users and compatible with Apple TimeMachine;
* WD SmartWare software that visually presents consumers' data in a software control center, providing them peace of mind that their precious photos, videos and files are securely protected;
* 256-bit hardware-based encryption and password protection for peace of mind knowing that data is protected from unauthorised access;
* Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design and elegant book-like shape that takes up minimal space and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle together neatly like volumes on a shelf;
* WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30 percent, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer;
* Planet-friendly packaging derived from recycled materials to minimise waste;
* HFS + Journaled1 formatting and are compatible with Mac OS X Tiger®, Leopard® and Snow Leopard™;

WD SmartWare software features:
* Visual backup displays that show content in categories and shows the progress of backup;
* Automatic, continuous data backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file;
* Retrieve valuable data to its original location whether it's lost data or the file has been overwritten; and,
* Customisable data backup that allows user to set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

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Okobe's Saturday delivery Christmas price reduction.

In the run-up to Christmas, Okobe.co.uk has further reduced its Saturday delivery cost from £8.99 to only £6.25.

This price reduction has been in direct response to an increased demand for Saturday delivery during the two months leading up to Christmas. Lars Schaefer, Okobe's Sales Director commented: "We have responded to demand for Saturday delivery with a price reduction and the response from Okobe customers so far has been a very positive one. Okobe customers will be able to place an order for Saturday delivery right up to 4:30pm on Friday."

Okobe.co.uk have yet to confirm if this will be a permanent Saturday delivery price reduction but Okobe's Sales Director did further comment "A permanent Saturday delivery price reduction is a very likely possibility."

Apple - We’ve built a better mouse. 29 October 2009

It began with the iPhone. Then came the iPod touch. Then the MacBook Pro. Intuitive, smart, dynamic. Multi-Touch technology introduced a remarkably better way to interact with your portable devices — all using gestures. Now Apple has reached another milestone by bringing gestures to the desktop with a mouse that’s unlike anything ever before. It's called Magic Mouse. It's the world's first Multi-Touch mouse. And while it comes standard with every new iMac, you can also add it to any Bluetooth-enabled Mac for a Multi-Touch makeover.

Seamless Multi-Touch Surface
Magic Mouse — with its low-profile design and seamless top shell — is so sleek and dramatically different, it brings a whole new feel to the way you get around on your Mac. You can’t help but marvel at its smooth, buttonless appearance. Then you touch it and instantly appreciate how good it feels in your hand. But it’s when you start using Magic Mouse that everything comes together.

The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. Inside Magic Mouse is a chip that tells it exactly what you want to do. Which means Magic Mouse won’t confuse a scroll with a swipe. It even knows when you’re just resting your hand on it.

Laser-Tracking Engine
Magic Mouse uses powerful laser tracking that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical tracking. That means it tracks with precision on nearly every surface — whether it’s a table at your favorite cafe or the desk in your home office — without the need for a mousepad.

Wireless
Magic Mouse connects wirelessly to your Mac via Bluetooth, so there’s no wire or separate adapter to worry about. Pair Magic Mouse with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac and enjoy a reliable and secure connection up to 33 feet away. When you combine Magic Mouse with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, you create a workspace free of annoying cables.

And because Magic Mouse is wireless, it can venture beyond the confines of your desk. A quick flick of the on/off switch helps conserve battery power while Magic Mouse is tucked in your bag. Even when it’s on, Magic Mouse manages power efficiently, by detecting periods of inactivity automatically.
Make one great gesture after another.

Multi-Touch technology on the iPhone and iPod touch introduced a breakthrough way to interact with your content. Magic Mouse, with its Multi-Touch surface, does the same thing for your Mac. When you use gestures, it’s as if you’re touching what’s on your screen. For instance, swiping through web pages in Safari gives you the feeling of flicking through pages in a magazine. And scrolling with Magic Mouse isn’t your everyday scrolling. It supports momentum scrolling (similar to iPhone and iPod touch), where the scrolling speed is dictated by how fast or slowly you perform the gesture.

Give it your personal touch
Maybe you want scrolling but don’t want swiping. Or two-button clicking instead of one. Whatever the case, Magic Mouse works the way you want it to work. All you do is go to the Magic Mouse preference pane in System Preferences to enable or disable features.

The ambidextrous design of Magic Mouse means it fits comfortably in your right hand if you’re a righty or in your left hand if you’re a lefty. And left-handers can easily swap left and right button functionality using System Preferences.
System Requirements

* Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer
* Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0* or Mac OS X v10.6.1 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0
* Existing keyboard and mouse for setup
* Two AA batteries (included)

Click here to view the Apple Magic mouse at Okobe.co.uk

Microsoft Simplifies the PC With Windows 7

Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allows people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.

“With Windows 7, there’s never been a better time to be a PC,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “Together with our partners, we’re bringing more choice, flexibility and value to the market than ever before. With Windows 7, you’re sure to find a PC that fits your life.”

Building Windows 7 has been a collaborative process from the beginning, with Microsoft’s engineers and designers working with customers and partners to build an operating system that delivers on the vision of the PC, simplified. In a speech in New York, Ballmer thanked the millions of volunteers who helped improve the product by testing early versions.

“A project with the global customer reach of Windows can only be done as a team,” said Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows and Windows Live Division at Microsoft, speaking at a launch event in Tokyo. “We are grateful for the valuable contributions from customers, partners and developers around the world that helped make Windows 7 such a collaborative project.”

On Sale Worldwide Today
The global availability of Windows 7 is joined by an unprecedented array of new PCs and software programs. With more PC options available for customers today at a wide range of price points starting under £200, customers can choose the PC that fits their personality, style and needs, from netbooks, ultrathin notebooks and highly interactive multitouch laptops to all-in-one desktops and high-end, water-cooled gaming machines.

Customers can purchase PCs with Windows 7 or software upgrades online or in-store from technology retailers or at the new Microsoft Store, launching today in its first retail location in Scottsdale, Ariz., and expanded online. Retailers and technology partners are also featuring a series of limited-time offers for customers looking for great deals on Windows 7-based PCs, devices and software.

To show how Windows 7 simplifies the PC, today Microsoft is launching the next wave of its global “I’m a PC” campaign. The global enthusiasm of Windows users is also contributing to the way many people around the world will experience Windows 7 for the first time. Tens of thousands of customers have volunteered to host launch parties or meet-ups beginning today, showing off Windows 7 to friends and family members.

Simplifying the PC
Over the past 18 months, feedback from more than a billion opt-in customer sessions and 8 million beta testers validated Microsoft’s research on how to simplify everyday tasks. Here are a few of the many ways users will experience a more simplified PC with Windows 7:

Simplifies Everyday Tasks
- Taskbar. The go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help users work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done, with features such as thumbnail previews of Web pages, documents — even running video.

- HomeGroup. Users can easily share their files and printers with other PCs running Windows 7 in their home.

- Windows 7 Device Stage. This shows the status of all connected devices such as cameras and mobile phones, and makes it easier to synchronize and manage them.

- Photos and videos. Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Movie Maker (available via download) offer customers great, free options to edit photos and videos and easily share them with loved ones.

- Snap. Users can drag an open window to the screen’s border to automatically re-size it. Snap two different windows to the left and right borders for a perfect comparison.

- Shake. Users can click on a window pane and shake the mouse to minimize all other open windows, then shake the pane again to restore the windows to their original sizes.

- Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft’s fastest, easiest and safest browser ever offers smart new features such as Instant Search, Accelerators and Web Slices to help users get more out of the Web.

Works the Way Users Want
- Faster on, faster off. Every Windows 7 user will benefit from the focus on underlying performance, faster startup, resuming and shut down time, and enhanced power management.

- Mobile made easier. All of a user’s mobile computing settings are in one place with the Windows Mobility Center.

- Protecting the PC. Safeguarding the data on a PC is easier with advanced backup capabilities and the free Microsoft Security Essentials download to help protect users against viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

Makes New Things Possible
- Windows Touch. Users can interact with the PC with a touch-screen monitor, using their fingers and multitouch gestures.

- PlayTo. Users can stream their digital music, videos and photos to other PCs or devices such as an Xbox 360 console connected to the TV.

- Internet TV. New content providers and an improved interface make it even easier to watch TV on the PC.

- Rich gaming and graphics. Windows 7 includes performance enhancements that take power gaming and entertainment to a new level, with 64-bit support and DirectX 11 graphics.

- Location-aware printing. Documents are sent to the right printer whether it’s at home or at the office. And with Offline Files users can work offline and automatically synchronize between a PC and documents on their office network.

Along with increased customer involvement, Microsoft’s partners had a closer, more involved role in the product vision and planning process with Windows 7. The collaborative approach to engaging partners to inform development efforts has resulted in improved performance for PCs as well as compatibility with a broad range of software and hardware across the Windows ecosystem. More than 50,000 developers from 17,000 companies are enrolled in the Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program to build solutions for Windows 7. Together, these partners are developing hardware, software and services capable of reaching more than a billion PCs around the world.

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The NEW Sony VAIO CW Series Laptops

Sony today launched the colourful line-up of CW laptops to replace the CS line and we were on hand to grab some shots.

Available in blue, red, pink and white (with a hot black Blu-ray model in the UK too), the CW series is designed to fuse portability and power, with a touch of colourful class.

With a 14-inch 1366 x 768 display, these aren't the slimmest notebooks around, but you do get an optical drive and all the connectivity you'd expect – including the HDMI.

ASUS Adds More Life to Eee PC™ Seashell Series

New Eee PC™ Seashell models 1101HA and 1005HA enable all-day computing with an astounding 11 and 10.5 Hours of battery life respectively.

ASUS has introduced two new Eee PC™ netbooks. The 1101HA and 1005HA are the most energy-efficient Eee PC™ netbooks yet, thanks to the ASUS-engineered Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), LED-backlit display and Intel® Atom™ processor. These technologies combine to allow the Eee PC™ 1101HA and Eee PC™ 1005HA to run all day long, lasting up to 11 and 10.5 hours respectively on a single charge. Both models also feature user-replaceable batteries and upgradeable RAM slots.

Extra-large Keyboard and Multi-touch Trackpad
The Eee PC™ 1101HA and Eee PC™ 1005HA employ a large 92% keyboard with full-sized shift keys for an extremely comfortable typing experience. The large keyboard is complemented by extra-wide palm rests and a seamless touchpad with a dimpled surface that supports multi-touch gestures.

All-New Eee Docking Software
The 1101HA and 1005HA are the first Eee PC™ netbooks to offer ASUS’ new Eee Docking software, which provides easy access to utilities, software and digital content. It consists of Eee @Vibe, Eee Sharing, Eee Xperience and Eee Tools. Eee @Vibe is a one-stop content repository that gives users convenient access to music, videos, radio stations and much more. Eee Sharing makes it easy to share or sync messages and data with other Eee PC™ netbooks, notebooks, and desktop PCs—even without an Internet connection. Eee Xperience is a suite of applications that enhance the Eee PC’s™ visual and acoustic performance**. Eee Tools comprises useful tools including Parental Control* and Font Resizer. Eee Docking and all of these suites are easily accessed as the software “docks” to the top of the screen and is semi-hidden when not in use.

Flexible Storage Options
The Eee PC™ 1101HA and Eee PC™ 1005HA boast high-speed 2.5-inch SATA II 160GB hard disk drives, providing more-than-ample storage for music, videos, movies and documents. Both models also come with 10GB of online Eee Storage** that allows users to access their files securely—anytime, anywhere.

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Apple Introduces Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard!

Apple today unveiled a Developer Preview of Mac OS® X Server Snow Leopard™, the next major release of the world’s easiest to use server operating system. Snow Leopard Server is a full 64-bit UNIX server operating system based on open standards that is up to twice as fast as its predecessor.* Snow Leopard Server includes innovative new features such as Podcast Producer 2, for automating the creation and publishing of podcasts, and Mobile Access Server with secure access to firewall-protected network services for iPhone™ and Mac®. Snow Leopard Server is priced more affordably than ever with unlimited client licenses and will ship in September 2009.

“Snow Leopard Server is our best and fastest server operating system ever, and unlimited client licenses make it an incredible value for any size business,” said Bertrand Serlet, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With easy to use new features like Podcast Producer 2 and Mobile Access Server, anyone can set up and manage its powerful services with just a few clicks.”

Snow Leopard Server is a full 64-bit operating system designed to take advantage of multi-core processors and address massive amounts of memory, while remaining fully compatible with 32-bit applications. Up to twice as fast as its predecessor, Snow Leopard Server easily handles the most demanding server operations including web and application hosting, file sharing and mail.

Podcast Producer 2 includes the new Podcast Composer application, which automates the entire production process, making it easy to create podcasts with a customized, consistent look and feel. With just a few clicks, Podcast Composer creates a workflow to add titles, transitions and effects, save to a desired format and share to wikis, blogs, iTunes®, iTunes U, Final Cut® Server or the new Podcast Library.

The new Mobile Access Server is a convenient, easy way for iPhone and Mac users to access secured network services, including corporate websites, online business applications, email, calendars and contacts. Without requiring additional software, Mobile Access Server provides strong encryption and authentication between the user’s iPhone or Mac and a private network.

Additional new features in Snow Leopard Server include:

Wiki Server 2, which improves its online collaboration with the ability to view wiki content on iPhone and preview attachments with Quick Look on any modern browser

the new Address Book Server, based on the CardDAV open standard, which provides a central location for users to store and access personal contacts across multiple Macs and synchronized iPhones

iCal® Server 2, based on the CalDAV open standard, which includes web-based calendar access and the ability to view meeting invitations and details on iPhone using iPhone OS 3.0 a new Mail Server engine that supports push email so users receive immediate access to new messages

QuickTime® X HTTP Live Streaming, which allows dynamic adjustment of movie playback quality to suit the available network speed

NetRestore, a new feature in System Image Utility, that allows easy custom image restore over a network

iPhone Configuration Utility, which simplifies the setup of multiple iPhones with configuration information, security policies, mail settings and certificates needed to connect to and communicate with enterprise systems.

*Performance claim based on testing conducted by Apple in May 2009

Apple Unveils Mac OS X Snow Leopard!

Apple® today unveiled Mac OS® X Snow Leopard™, an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system and the foundation for future Mac® innovation. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies, out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange and new accessibility features. Snow Leopard will ship as an upgrade for Mac OS X Leopard users in September 2009.

“We’ve built on the success of Leopard and created an even better experience for our users from installation to shutdown,” said Bertrand Serlet, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “Apple engineers have made hundreds of improvements so with Snow Leopard your system is going to feel faster, more responsive and even more reliable than before.”

To create Snow Leopard, Apple engineers focused on perfecting the world’s most advanced operating system, refining 90 percent of the more than 1,000 projects in Mac OS X. Users will notice a more responsive Finder™; Mail that loads messages 85 percent faster and conducts searches up to 90 percent faster;* Time Machine® with up to 50 percent faster initial backup;* a Dock with Exposé integration; a 64-bit version of Safari® 4 that boosts the performance of the Nitro JavaScript engine by up to 50 percent** and is resistant to crashes caused by plug-ins. Snow Leopard also includes an all new QuickTime® X, with a redesigned player that allows users to easily view, record, trim and share video to YouTube, MobileMe™ or iTunes®. Snow Leopard is half the size of the previous version and frees up to 6GB of drive space once installed.

For the first time, system applications including Finder, Mail, iCal®, iChat® and Safari are 64-bit and Snow Leopard’s support for 64-bit processors makes use of large amounts of RAM, increases performance, and improves security while remaining compatible with 32-bit applications. Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) provides a revolutionary new way for software to take advantage of multicore processors. GCD is integrated throughout Snow Leopard, from new system-wide APIs to high-level frameworks and programming language extensions, improving responsiveness across the system. OpenCL, a C-based open standard, allows developers to tap the incredible power of the graphics processing unit for tasks that go beyond graphics.

Snow Leopard builds support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 right into Mac OS X Mail, Address Book and iCal so you can use these applications to send and receive email, create and respond to meeting invitations, and search and manage your contacts with global address lists. Exchange information works seamlessly within Snow Leopard so users can take advantage of OS X only features such as fast Spotlight™ searches and Quick Look previews. Snow Leopard is the only desktop operating system with out of the box support for Exchange 2007 and businesses of any size will find it easier to integrate Macs into their organization.

Every Mac includes innovative features and technologies for users with special needs, and Snow Leopard adds groundbreaking new features that make the Mac experience even more accessible to those with a vision impairment. Apple’s Multi-Touch™ trackpad is now integrated with the VoiceOver screen reader so users can hear and navigate different parts of a window or the desktop by moving a single finger around the trackpad as if it were the screen. Snow Leopard also introduces built-in support for wireless bluetooth braille displays and the connection of multiple braille displays simultaneously to one Mac.

New BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Offers PC-Less, Lamp-Free LED Display with USB Reader & wins major UK Award.

BenQ has today announced the launch of their new PC-less, lamp-less Joybee GP1 Mini Projector. The hand sized, mini projector comes equip with lamp-free LED technology and an integrated USB video reader, making the projection of movies, photos, games consoles and videos all possible without the need for a PC. Weighing in at a lightweight 640g (1.4Ib), the GP1 is compatible with mass storage devices such as digital cameras, personal multimedia players, PDAs, iPods, iPhones, and Smartphones - making it a perfect, portable all round entertainment device for the modern, tech-savvy, digital-media-on-demand consumer.

Specially designed to keep you entertained wherever you go, the GP1 Mini Projector is LED lit to deliver images up to 80” in size. It also comes with an integrated 2w speaker and headphone jack so you can enjoy audio from the GP1, further enriching your audiovisual enjoyment.

"BenQ's latest mini projector is our commitment to developing new and highly usable technologies for today's consumer. The Joybee GP1 Mini Projector, can be considered a portable 42" screen, used with or without a PC, and has usage from the home, classroom, through to meeting rooms." commented Royce Lye, UK Product & Marketing Manager for BenQ.

Ideal for the business market, travelling business professionals can use the GP1 and USB reader for corporate videos, jpeg-format presentations, job interviews, or any spur-of-the-moment projection in the lounge, coffee shop, or even the smallest meeting room. Because the GP1 is plug-and-play effortless and does not require a PC, its simplicity makes it a perfect display device for older consumers unfamiliar with today’s technology.

For photographers and interior designers who demand colour precision and brilliance, the GP1’s 120% NTSC and 100AL project photos, design renderings, and videos (such as virtual home tours) in high-impact colour, even in fully-lit settings. Compared to the average 55%-80% NTSC of most projectors, the GP1 noticeably outperforms with bolder, more deeply saturated hues across a broader colour gamut. The 15-80” image in 4:3 native format (16:9 selectable) is adjustable with digital zoom and preset picture PC and A/V modes. Auto play modes, auto keystone, auto search, and Wall Colour Correction get content up and running fast, while the integrated speaker delivers instant digital sound. Ample connectivity includes D-Sub, Composite, and USB inputs, and PC audio output. A detachable iPod/iPhone docking station is available as a clever option.

The Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is certified RoHS, WEEE, and EuP, draws 30% less power than many other models, and has a <1W standby mode for environmental joy.

Click here to view the BenQ Joybee GP1 at Okobe.co.uk

Okobe.co.uk joins the list on Trust's 'Where to Buy Online' Page

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Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Compact Camera

Waterproof and shockproof, the durable PowerShot D10 brings quality 12.1 MP imaging to active outdoor activities. Keep your hands free and your camera close with a range of great accessories.**

Features:

• Resistant to water, shock, dust & cold
• 12.1 MP
• 3.0x zoom and optical IS
• Scene Detection Technology
• DIGIC 4
• 2.5” PureColor LCD II
• Motion Detection Technology
• Face Detection Technology
• Optional body straps & Front Cover Set
• Range of shooting modes

Pictures from the edge.

Shoot almost anywhere
The PowerShot D10 is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities, from climbing to snorkelling. It offers water resistance to 10m, shock resistance for unexpected knocks or drops, operates in temperatures as low as -10 °C, and is fully protected from dust.

12.1 MP
A 12.1 Megapixel resolution gives you the freedom to crop or enlarge images, while retaining outstanding image detail.

3.0x zoom and optical IS
Canon’s 3.0x optical zoom lens features an optical Image Stabilizer, to guard images against blur caused by camera shake – essential in active, high-movement activities.

Incredible images more easily
Smart Auto mode uses intelligent Scene Detection Technology to determine subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. The camera then searches an incredible 18 possible modes, and selects the one which offers the perfect settings for the scene – giving you great results from simple point-and-shoot operation.

DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives responsive operation, superb image quality and colour reproduction. Advanced Noise Reduction ensures richly detailed, cleaner images, even at high ISO speeds.

Extra-bright LCD
For easy framing and image review in any environment, a 2.5” PureColor LCD II offers twice the normal levels of brightness. A 2mm Perspex shield protects the screen against scuffs and fingerprints.

No more blur
Motion Detection Technology uses a range of advanced methods to ascertain movement of both camera and subject, plus the speed at which this motion occurs. The optimum ISO is then automatically set for any situation.

Face Detection Technology
A suite of Face Detection technologies detect up to 35 faces in a shot, adjusting key settings for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones. Blink Detection lets you avoid mistimed people shots, while FaceSelf-Timer takes a shot when an extra face is detected in the frame – making group photos easy.

Active accessories
Two optional strap sets – one for Shoulder & Neck, one with a Carabiner Strap - keep your hands free and your camera within easy reach. You can also customise the PowerShot D10 with a colourful front cover set.

Range of shooting modes
A wide range of shooting modes and Special Scene modes – including Underwater, Snow and Beach modes - delivers instant access to the right settings for any environment.

Movie mode
Supplement images with fun VGA movie clips.

Please Note:
The shock resistant testing methods are unique to this product and do not guarantee against damage or malfunction of the product.
Optional straps not designed for underwater use.

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Make a splash with the new FinePix Z33WP compact camera

Fujifilm have launched the FinePix Z33WP waterproof compact camera. Loaded with all the latest features, the lean 20mm super-slim body is both cool and strong. It is waterproof to depths of three meters and the smooth grip shape means it won't slip out of your hands when you need it most. And the big, rubber-like buttons are easy to use when you're quickly trying to capture those awesome adventure shots.

To get the best possible action shots, the FinePix Z33WP features Picture Stabilisation and Face Detection technology. Picture Stabilisation uses high sensitivity (up to 1600 ISO) to help reduce camera shake, freeze subject movement and improve low-light background detail to deliver virtually blur free images. Meanwhile, Face Detection can detect up to 10 faces in a frame and optimises focus and exposure for faces, rather than any background objects perfect for pictures of people in the midst of the action.

First featured on Fujifilm's high-end compact, the FinePix F60fd, the FinePix Z33WP is fitted with Scene Recognition AUTO. This clever technology automatically detects the scene you're shooting Night, Landscape, Macro, Portrait, Night Portrait and Backlight Portrait and optimises the camera's settings to produce the best results.

The FinePix Z33WP also features two fun and handy Self-timer Modes Couple and Group. These are great for when you, your friends, or partner, all want to be in the shot but there's no-one around to take the picture. All you have to do is select the number of faces and the camera automatically takes the shot once all faces are in the frame.

Finally, to enable you to share your shots with friends, the FinePix Z33WP features the very popular Blog Mode. This re-sizes images to a cyber-friendly size so you can quickly and easily pop your pics on social networking sites such as Facebook and Flickr for all to see and enjoy.

Click here to view the FinePix Z33WP at Okobe.co.uk

Toshiba adds elegant StorE Steel to its external hard disk drive family

Toshiba Europe expands its external hard disk drive family with the addition of two new devices that have a strong focus on design. StorE steel has a minimalist and elegant design that comes in three glossy metallic colours.

“With our new StorE steel, we are again expanding our external hard disk drive family with devices that appeal to our style conscious customers – those who desire high quality, ease of use and a personalised design,” says Marco Perino, General Manager EMEA PC options, Peripherals and Service Division, Toshiba Europe GmbH. “We strongly believe in consumer choice and so offer our StorE steel products in a range of sizes and capacities with a selection of designs to choose from.

StorE steel – minimalist design made from glossy steel

It is the minimalist and elegant design that makes the StorE steel unique. The casing is made up of a glossy, scratch and smudge resistant stainless steel design that is available in three different metallic colours: titanium, silver and gold. Customers can choose between a 1.8’’ and a 2.5’’ hard disk. The 1.8’’ version measures 10.3 cm x 6.3 cm x 1.4 cm and offers a storage capacity up to 160 GB. The 2.5’’ hard disk drive can store up to 500 GB of digital content. Measuring 12.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 1.3 cm it is small enough to fit easily into a laptop carry case. Furthermore the drives are very lightweight, despite their steel casing, and weigh only 120g and 190g respectively. Above all there is no need for an external power supply as StorE steel is powered via USB interface.

Click here to view the Toshiba StorE steel series at Okobe.co.uk