Canon’s CanoScan 9000F Provides High Quality Film Scanning at Speed

Canon has today announced the launch of its latest top-of-the-range photo and document scanner, the CanoScan 9000F, designed to meet the needs of photographers requiring a versatile and productive scanner also capable of scanning a range of film transparencies. The CanoScan 9000F has evolved from the Canon CanoScan 8800F and boasts a number of new improved features to boost its productivity. Quality has been enhanced to include a 9,600 x 9,600 dpi CCD sensor, providing unsurpassed reproduction with incredible detail capture. The 48-bit colour depth ensures exceptionally accurate colour rendition and images suitable for enlargement and high-resolution printing.

Already boasting the fastest, highest quality film scanners on the market, Canon has excelled again as the CanoScan 9000F achieves new performance benchmarks. The new film adaptor allows more light to penetrate the unit, enabling even faster speeds with one frame of 35mm negative film scanned in approximately 18 seconds (at 1,200dpi resolution).

Many of the best features of the Canon CanoScan 8800F have been retained, including mounted slides and medium format film in either positive or negative. The zero warm-up time and the ability to Auto Scan to PC, e-mail, copy or PDF all at the touch of a button also remain. In addition, the CanoScan 9000F now also provides an accurate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) function to convert printed text to editable electronic documents without the hassle of retyping.

The seven EZ scan buttons offer simple, one-touch operation but the CanoScan 9000F has taken the functionality one step further with the ‘Auto-Scan’ button for automatic recognition type of originals, scanning and saving with suitable settings. A fully integrated power adaptor is also now included, providing a compact and fully portable desktop scanner.

Canon’s unique Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement (FARE) Level 3 technology is integrated in the scanner, removing dust and restoring scratched film by using an infrared light that scans for physical defects on the film surface.

Canon has added the Auto Photo Fix II and Auto Document Fix features to provide the user with complete control over the output and quality of the final images. Auto Photo Fix II resolves common faults like washed-out faces, dull skin tones or over/under-saturated scenery and can ‘recognise’ the type of scene in a photo. Similarly, Auto Document Fix delivers beautiful and easy-to-view scan results by automatic advanced image analysis and area-by-area data correction.

The CanoScan 9000F is bundled with a powerful suite of high quality software for imaging, creative and business applications. This includes Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and the advanced SilverFast SE package, which provides photographers with greater control for film scanning. It also comes with MP Navigator EX, which makes operating the scanner and performing complex operations simple and easy.

Click here to view the New Canon CanoScan 9000F Scanner at Okobe.co.uk

Okobe.co.uk Accredited with the Seagate's Partner Program

Okobe.co.uk is pleased to have been accredited with the Seagate's Partner Program. Seagate, the driver of innovative solutions for the storage industry, with dozens of solutions products covering home computing to enterprise data centres, Seagate delivers advanced solutions for every industry that requires digital storage. As digital content, such as music, video, photos and games, becomes more integrated into everyday life, the idea of static data storage is becoming obsolete. In today’s on-demand world, you want to access, share and secure your digital content using dynamic storage solutions that give you the freedom to do business, create and interact anytime, anywhere. From protecting treasured family photos and personal music collections to developing next-generation consumer electronics devices and large enterprise networks, Seagate delivers advanced digital storage solutions to meet the needs of today’s consumers and tomorrow’s applications.

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HP LaserJet Printer Cash Back Offers!

From the 1st May until the 31st July 2010 HP is offering businesses more than 25% cash back on a selection of HP LaserJet printers and multifunction printers (MFP’s), a choice that is as wide ranging as HP’s customers businesses. Simply buy any one of these selected HP LaserJets or MFP’s and get between £60-£200 cash back depending on the model purchased.

The HP Colour LaserJet CM1312 MFP - receive £70 cash back. Click here to view at Okobe.co.uk
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The HP LaserJet M1319f MFP - receive £60 cash back. Click here to view at Okobe.co.uk

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The HP Colour LaserJet Professional CP5225 Printer series – receive £200 cash back. Click here to view at Okobe.co.uk

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HP OfficeJet Pro Printer Cash Back Offers!

From the 1st May until the 31st July 2010 buy an HP Officejet Pro 8000 Printer or HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One and get up to £60 cash back. Or buy any one of the HP Officejet Pro 8000 Printers or HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-Ones and get between £20 - £60 cash back depending on the model purchased.

HP Officejet Pro 8000 Printer - receive £20 cash back Click here to view at Okobe.co.uk
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BenQ’s New V2410T Monitor – A Stylishly Clear Choice for Users to go Green

Internationally-renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations, BenQ, extend their LED monitors lineup with its introduction today of the 24” wide screen V2410T. The V2410T is designed with its corporate users’ comfort in mind. Let this new model define who you are – tastefully stylish and yet environmentally conscious.

BenQ’s V2410T is designed to cater for corporate users’ needs. It comes with a height adjustment function allowing users to adjust the screen’s height according to theirs, and not vice-versa, negating the risks of neck discomfort or strain. With this corporate users can now comfortably enjoy the hours in front of their LED monitor.

Unlike the CCFL technology used in the LCD monitors, V2410T uses energy efficient LED backlighting. In comparison to a CCFL monitor* V2410T consumes 44% less power; and 56% less whilst in Eco mode. This LED monitor surpasses not only performance metrics such as higher dynamic contrast, no light leakage and are flicker-free, but also has environmental factors for instance: LED monitors are free of the arsenic substance of mercury. With this, users who spend long hours in front of their screens will not have to trade-in quality and style at the expense of the environment.

BenQ’s V2410T LED backlit screen with Full 1080p High-Definition at 16:9 aspect ratio presents users the perfection of uncompressed images. Further enhanced with BenQ’s Senseye® Human Visual Technology using its six proprietary calibration techniques, the monitor is able to produce uncompromised, crystal clear visuals.

Click here to view the BenQ V2410T Monitor at Okobe.co.uk

Adobe CS5 launch date announced

Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 5, a breakthrough release of the industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Focusing on interactivity, performance and maximizing the impact of digital content and marketing campaigns across media and devices, the Creative Suite 5 product line brings exciting full version upgrades of flagship creative tools while delivering significant workflow enhancements to designers and developers. Featuring integration with online content and digital marketing measurement and optimization capabilities for the first time, Creative Suite 5 products include access to signature Omniture technologies, to capture, store and analyse information generated by Web sites and other sources. Additionally, a brand new component, Adobe Flash® Catalyst™, joins the Creative Suite, ushering in the ability to design interactive content without writing code and improve the collaborative process between designer and developer.

The Adobe CS5 product family also enables the creation of content and applications for the much anticipated releases of Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR® 2, which are optimized for high performance on mobile screens and designed to take advantage of native device capabilities for a richer, more immersive user experience.

The new line-up is headlined by Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, which includes, in a single package, all of Adobe’s renowned Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop® CS5 (see separate release), Illustrator® CS5, InDesign® CS5 (see separate release), Flash Catalyst CS5 (see separate release), Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver® CS5, Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS5 (see separate release) and After Effects® CS5. These tools are also available separately or in one of the five Creative Suite editions. The complete Creative Suite 5 line-up includes Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, Creative Suite 5 Design Premium, Creative Suite 5 Web Premium, Creative Suite 5 Production Premium and Creative Suite 5 Design Standard, as well as 15 point products, associated technologies and integration with new Adobe CS Live Services (CS Live Services are complimentary for a limited time).*

“While Creative Suite 5 continues Adobe’s storied history of delivering astonishing new creative features, this release first and foremost addresses the challenges facing publishers and creatives worldwide—how to build profitable businesses around digital content,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer at Adobe. “By coupling sophisticated online business analytics with dazzling creative tools, we’re ensuring that publishers, designers and marketers can create, deliver and optimize beautiful, high-impact digital experiences across media and devices.”

More than 250 new features have been integrated into the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection. InDesign CS5 is powering the transition to digital publishing with new interactive documents and enhanced electronic reader device support. Image creation and editing get a boost in Photoshop CS5 with Refine Edge, which offers better edge detecting technology and masking results in less time. Photoshop CS5 also includes the ability to remove an image element and immediately replace the missing pixels with Content-Aware Fill. New stroke options allow Adobe Illustrator CS5 users to create strokes of variable widths and precisely adjust the width at any point along the stroke.

Engineering breakthroughs throughout Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection work together to dramatically improve performance. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are now native 64-bit applications on both Mac and Windows®, allowing users to work more fluidly when working on high-resolution projects. The highly anticipated NVIDIA® GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine allows Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 users to open projects faster, refine effects-rich HD sequences in real time and play back complex projects without rendering. The revolutionary time-saving Roto Brush tool in After Effects helps users isolate moving foreground elements in a fraction of the normal time. In addition, Dreamweaver CS5 now supports popular content management systems Drupal, Joomla! And WordPress, allowing designers to get accurate views of dynamic Web content from within the product.

Adobe Creative Suite 5 products integrate with new Adobe CS Live, a set of five online services that accelerate key aspects of the creative workflow and enable designers to focus on creating their best work. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time and currently include Adobe BrowserLab, Adobe CS Review, Acrobat.com, Adobe Story and SiteCatalyst® NetAverages™ from Omniture. Adobe CS Review enables online design reviews directly from Creative Suite 5 applications, while Adobe BrowserLab is an indispensable tool for testing Web site content across different browsers and operating systems. NetAverages provides Web usage data that helps reduce the guesswork early in the creative process when designing for Web and mobile. Adobe Story is a collaborative scriptwriting tool that improves production and post-production workflows in CS5 Production Premium. Access to Acrobat services, such as Adobe ConnectNow Web conferencing, is also included to enhance discussion and information exchange with colleagues and clients around the globe.

Using Flash Professional CS5, designers and developers can create, test and deliver Web content across a wide range of mobile platforms and devices such as smartphones, tablets, netbooks, smartbooks and other consumer electronics. Users can look forward to deploying content in the browser with Flash Player 10.1 and as a standalone application with AIR 2 when those planned products become available. In addition, users can now build AIR applications using the new Packager for iPhone tool preview, a component of Flash Professional CS5, which can be deployed on the iPhone and iPad (subject to Apple's requirements and approval) with future device support planned for Android, BlackBerry and Palm webOS.

Adobe CS5 will be available to purchase at Okobe.co.uk from May 2010.

Google China redirects to Hong Kong

Overnight in China, Google started redirecting users of its mainland Chinese search engine Google.cn to the uncensored, Hong Kong-based Google.com.hk, presenting a challenge to China’s control of the Internet.

Google’s latest move to offer unfiltered results to Chinese users represents the most prominent challenge to Chinese authorities in recent memory, particularly for a company that says it still wants to do business in China. The redirection of users to the Hong Kong site could be seen as compounding the offense since it is clearly based on the wider freedoms available in Hong Kong under the “one country, two systems” policy.

The former British colony of Hong Kong, which returned to Chinese rule in 1997, maintains a separate legal system and has a free press. Google’s Hong Kong office is registered as a separate legal entity from its mainland China offices.

Google.hk offers many of the same services as Google.cn, as well as a simplified Chinese-language option (Hong Kong uses traditional Chinese characters). On the simplified Chinese home page of Google.hk, users are greeted with a message that reads: “Welcome to the new home of Google Search in China.” Users can also access Google’s free Chinese music download service through the Hong Kong site.

The Hong Kong government said Tuesday it doesn’t censor the content of Web sites and fully respects freedom of information. “There are no restrictions on access to Web sites, including Hong Kong-based Web sites, from China,” the government said in an e-mailed statement.

The question now is how long China will allow Google to continue to exploit the loophole offered by “one country, two systems.” Mainland authorities could easily revoke Google’s right to use the Google.cn domain name (as well as the related g.cn domain) and/or block access to the Hong Kong site, but beyond that, Google’s activities in Hong Kong are largely beyond their reach. This has made the city a haven for media outlets that take a critical stance toward the Chinese government, such as Jimmy Lai’s Next Media (publisher of Apple Daily) and the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia, as well as human rights groups and NGOs that focus on issues in China.

China’s response so far doesn’t offer much comfort. This morning, Xinhua news agency cited an official from the Internet bureau of the State Council Information Office slamming the U.S. Internet giant’s actions.

“Google has violated its written promise it made when entering the Chinese market by stopping filtering its searching service and blaming China in insinuation for alleged hacker attacks,” the unnamed official was quoted as saying. “This is totally wrong. We’re uncompromisingly opposed to the politicization of commercial issues, and express our discontent and indignation to Google for its unreasonable accusations and conducts.”

The HP Mini 210 Netbooks - Your Ideal Companion, Stylish and Slim!

With its thin, versatile design, the HP Mini 210 gives you all-day computing with the freedom and tools to do more of what you want, wherever you want.

Featuring genuine Windows 7 for superior digital entertainment and advanced features.

Mobility in style. Showcase your style with the HP Mini 210's sophisticated look and design. Get the trendsetting HP Imprint Finish.

Easy to use, great to own. So many uses for such a small PC. It’s perfect for surfing the web and staying entertained anywhere you go, with a 93% full size keyboard and 25.7 cm (10.1”) diagonal screen plus built-in wireless LAN.

Use it anytime and anywhere. Get your own portable entertainment centre. Enjoy stunning video and digital audio, or chat with friends via webcam.

Maximum mobility. Minimum size. It’s compact, lightweight and stays powered all day. At less than 3 cm thin and starting at 1.22 kg, it easily fits in backpacks and briefcases. And with 9.5 hours of battery life*, you’ll get more time to surf and play (*varies by configuration).

Stay connected to what's important. Access your music, photos and data – from anywhere. Exclusive HP applications allow you to stream your content, or take it with you wherever you go, without saving it on your local drive.

Please click on the links below to view the HP Mini 210 Netbooks at Okobe.co.uk:

HP Mini 210-1170SA - Silver with Crystal Pattern
HP Mini 210-1185SA - Preppy Pink
HP Mini 210-1004SA - Silver with Crystal Pattern
HP Mini 210-1002SA Sonoma Red
HP Mini 210-1099EA- Vivienne Tam Edition
HP Mini 210-1175SA - White with Crystal Pattern
HP Mini 210-1005SA - Glossy Black

Belkin Intros NEW SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Products

Belkin is giving computer users the chance to embrace USB 3.0 with the launch of a range of USB 3.0 products; enabling you to start using the plethora of hard drives and gadgets that will no doubt hit the market soon.

The new line of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products, which includes a PCIe Add-In Card, ExpressCard, and Premium A-B and Micro-B Cables, allows you to move content-rich media back and forth between different devices.

For those excited about file sharing speeds Belkin is promising transfer speeds up to three times faster than USB 2.0.

New BenQ 18.5”W G925HDA LCD Monitor for SOHO, SMB, Education displays all aspect ratios without distortion

BenQ proves its passion for Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to life with the introduction today of an affordably-priced 18.5”W addition to the company’s G Series lineup: the G925HDA. This 16:9 LCD display offers smart essentials for everyday SOHO, SMB, Education, and home use, including a fast 5ms response time, 40,000:1 DCR, and D-Sub. Most notable for this new models are its unique display abilities – “Full” and “Aspect” Display Modes – that enable the original aspect ratio of content to be displayed distortion-free and at the maximum size possible to fill the 1366x768 200-nit screen. Proprietary Senseye®+photo further adds distinction from among the competition by elevating viewing enjoyment to BenQ’s higher standards of performance and capability. Eco-friendly benefits include a 23.3% energy savings over previous models and international certifications for responsible eco-friendly engineering.

The G925HDA takes versatility and viewing enjoyment to a whole new level with “Full” and “Aspect” Display Modes. Ideal for 16:9 content, “Full” mode scales content to completely fill the screen. “Aspect” mode scales the image to fill as much of the screen as possible without geometric distortion. Users can easily switch between the two modes via the intuitive OSD menu. Further catering to user preference is Senseye+photo, BenQ’s exclusive image enhancement engine that dynamically fine-tunes brightness and backlight to optimize viewing for the most popular user scenarios: Standard, Dynamic, Photo, Movie, and sRGB. Senseye’s independent color management further allows users to customize individual color, contrast, and luminance without colors compromising each other. Multi-purpose D-Sub equips the G925HDA.

Click here to view the BenQ G925HDA Monitor at Okobe.co.uk

Belkin Offers Improved Laptop Cooling Pad

Belkin has announced the launch of a new, redesigned laptop cooling pad - apparently a category of product that's grown by over 20% in the last year.

Hot thighs will be a thing of the past with the new patent-pending "AirFlow Wing", the pad's repositioned fan and wave shape, all said to optimise circulation to let hot air flow up and away from the laptop.

Designed to fit laptops up to 15.4 inches, the single-fan design promises low power consumption, while that AirFlow Wing tech makes for more quiet operation and there's a USB cable and storage compartment when not in use.

The new'n'improved laptop cooling pad from Belkin is due to be available in April.

For the current range of Laptop Cooling Stands available at Okobe.co.uk please click here

ASUS Shatters Netbook Conventions with High Performance Eee PC™ 1201N Multimedia Netbook

Effective integration of Intel® Atom™ 330 Dual Core Processor and NVIDIA® ION™ Graphics Acceleration delivers unprecedented netbook performance.
Multimedia-minded consumers who prize the portability of netbooks but lament the typical lack of processing muscle now have a reason to rejoice. ASUS has launched the Eee PC™ 1201N, a multimedia netbook with an Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor and an NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor that delivers a level of performance never before seen on netbooks. The Eee PC™ 1201N also offers exceptional typing comfort through a full-sized ergonomic chiclet keyboard, and comes with an estimated 750GB hybrid storage to house and host massive multimedia collections.

Faster than Ever Before
The Eee PC™ 1201N marks a radical departure from other netbooks that usually feature single core Atom™ processors. With its Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and two-DIMM, dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the Eee PC™ 1201N will set new netbook performance benchmarks.

A New World of Multimedia Possibilities
The Eee PC™ 1201N features the award-winning NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor which provides a superior multimedia experience including support for HD video and PC games. NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology further boosts the Eee PC™ 1201N's ability to work with visual content, accelerating processor-intensive tasks such as video editing and conversion.

The Eee PC™ 1201N also comes preinstalled with ArcSoft SimHD, which upscales standard definition video content to high definition. SimHD, a plug-in for ArcSoft TotalMedia Theater, dramatically enhances the quality of images and supports a wide range of file formats. Users can enjoy a smooth HD video experience on the unit's 12.1" high definition screen, or have the option of enjoying full 1080p HD video with true-fidelity 7.1 audio on HDTVs via the built-in HDMI port.

Rene Haas, general manager for notebook GPUs at NVIDIA said, "The ASUS Eee PC 1201N delivers exceptional performance for a netbook. This ION-powered Eee PC is ideal for anyone who wants a netbook with the ability to watch HD video, share and edit photos, play casual games, and convert video to a portable media player. With the upcoming Flash Player 10.1 from Adobe, it will soon handle streaming HD video as well as a high-end desktop PC."

Massive Storage for Massive Multimedia Collections
The Eee PC™ 1201N is fully equipped to handle the large amounts of memory that digital media consumes. Boasting an estimated 250GB HDD and 500GB of online ASUS WebStorage—a total of 750GB—the Eee PC™ 1201N provides ample storage for users' movies, music and photos.

Please click on the links below to view the 1201N Multimedia Netbook at Okobe.co.uk:
ASUS Eee PC 1201N-SIV029M Netbook
ASUS Eee PC 1201N-BLK039M Netbook

Fujifilm's New Stunt Man - the FinePix XP10 Digital Camera

Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof; all weather, all terrain! Fujifilm is proud to announce the launch of the FinePix XP10, the first in a new category of super-resilient compact camera that really can withstand the elements.

Not only is the XP10 a Born Survivor, but with its core specification of a 12 Megapixel resolution, high-precision 5x Fujinon lens and HD recording, you can capture breathtaking images with total peace of mind. The FinePix XP10's tough credentials are neatly hidden in its stylish metal body which is so slim it'll fit in your back pocket. And, with an exciting NEW easy web upload function, sharing photos of your daring stunts with your friends is quick and simple.

The FinePix XP10 is the ultimate lifestyle camera. Drop it, soak it, freeze it or bury it in sand, this camera will come out unscathed. Not only is the XP10 waterproof to 3 metres, but it is also shockproof to 1 metre, freezeproof to minus 10oC and dustproof, too, giving users total confidence that they can take it with them wherever they go, whatever they are doing, regardless of the conditions.

Most tough and waterproof compact cameras have big, bulky shells. This is where the FinePix XP10 really stands out. Although it is waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof it still retains the handsome, chiselled design of a conventional compact camera, making it suitable for both taking down the beach surfing or slipping into your pocket or handbag for a night out.

With a gorgeous metal body, the XP10 is a camera that looks and feels highly sophisticated, but still offers all the practicalities of an 'outdoor' camera.

Carefully disguised in its slender shell is a high quality Fujinon 5x internal vertical zoom lens. The Fujinon glass elements have an ion coating to give five times more protection than a conventional lens. What's more, the 5x zoom operates internally meaning it is extra protected from knocks and scrapes. Match this with Digital Image Stabilisation to reduce image-blur, high sensitivity settings (to ISO 1600) and a high resolution 12 Megapixel CCD sensor, and this camera delivers sharp and clear images at the touch of a button.

To ensure perfect results every time, the XP10 employs SR AUTO to intelligently identify the scene type and the shooting conditions present, and optimises the camera's settings as appropriate.

It also features Fujifilm's highly-effective and acclaimed Face Detection technology with auto red-eye removal, which eliminates any unsightly red-eye in-camera whilst the photo is being taken.

Additionally, 720p HD image and movie capture meaning memories can be re-lived in glorious high definition on any HD ready television*. *To connect to an HD-ready TV, you will need a HD Card Reader and HDMI cable (optional extras).

If you want to share your adventures with friends online the XP10's NEW Facebook/YouTube Easy Web Upload function will make your life so much easier. This feature saves time being spent trawling through the photos on your computer to decide which ones to upload, instead, in playback mode on the camera you got to the Menu option and 'mark' a picture for Facebook or You Tube upload. Then once you connect the XP10 to a computer and access the MyFinePix Studio software (included in the box), all you have to do is press "upload" and the marked pictures and videos will transfer to the selected site.

The perfect tool for capturing those fast-paced action shots, Target Focus tracks fast moving subjects so they don't escape from the frame in a blur. This handy function racks a subject automatically for as long as the shutter is half-pressed; the subject is kept in the frame and when you fully press the shutter button your subject will be in the centre of the photo, in sharp focus.

Get creative and add your own finishing touches to your videos and images, amongst others you can choose from B&W, Sepia, or you can even add a dynamic lighting effect, all this in-camera.

The waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof FinePix XP10 is well suited to young people with active lifestyles. With an impressive specification and useful features, the FinePix XP10 makes taking and sharing photos fun and trouble-free.

Please click on the links below to view the FujiFilm XP10 Digital Cameras currently available at Okobe.co.uk:

FujiFilm FinePix XP10, 12.2MP, Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom, 2.7"LCD- Black
FujiFilm FinePix XP10, 12.2MP, Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom, 2.7"LCD- Silver
FujiFilm FinePix XP10, 12.2MP, Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom, 2.7"LCD- Blue

FujiFilm FinePix HS10 – the ultimate 'all in one' photographer's camera!

The FinePix HS10 - Extreme long zoom, high speed capture and unique features for the ultimate 'all in one' photographer's camera

New enthusiast FinePix features the world's first 30x optical zoom with manual zoom mechanism, advanced photographic features and full HD movie capture.

Serious photographers wanting the versatility and performance of an SLR system without the bulk or expense now have the perfect solution in the shape of the new Fujifilm FinePix HS10. The latest addition to Fujifilm's award-winning range of big zoom 'bridge' cameras offers an unprecedented feature set that combines a powerful 24-720mm (30x) zoom lens with sophisticated photographic controls, advanced functionality and SLR-like handling in a single compact, affordable unit.

Utilising cutting-edge Back Side Illumination CMOS capture married to class-leading Fujinon optical design, the FinePix HS10's unique mix of advanced technologies brings several new features designed to make achieving professional-looking pictures easier than ever to the FinePix range, whilst maintaining Fujifilm's legendary image quality and low-light shooting performance.

A lens so good you'll be glad you can't change it!

With a range that would require at least two bulky 'super zoom' lenses on an SLR, the FinePix HS10's built-in 30x wide-tele zoom lens is its crowning glory, encompassing virtually every photographic requirement in a single compact unit. Furthermore, because the lens and body on the FinePix HS10 are built as a closed unit, it eliminates the possibility of dust on the lens and Sensor - a serious problem when removing lenses on a digital SLR.

The twist-barrel manual zoom control enables the photographer to make precision adjustments, and zooming is faster and more accurate than with the powered zooms traditionally used in this class of camera.

The class-leading 30x optical zoom covers a uniquely versatile 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto. From sweeping landscapes, interiors and large group shots to distant sports or wildlife action, the FinePix HS10 really is ready for every photographic challenge thrown at it. And it's not just the huge zoom that'll take your breath away: the Fujinon name ensures optical quality across the entire range that you'll see from the first picture you take. Fujinon lenses are acclaimed by photographers, broadcasters (as the world's leading manufacturer of television camera lenses) and industrial users across the globe - and even further afield: Fujinon lenses have been used in an orbital satellite to capture high-resolution photos of the surface of the moon.

Triple Image Stabilisation combines a mechanically stabilised CMOS sensor with high ISO sensitivities and advanced digital stabilisation for total anti-blur protection. Together these technologies reduce the blurring effect of both handshake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging lighting conditions.

High Speed, High Definition. Whether you're shooting stills or movie clips, the FinePix HS10's cutting-edge sensor and processing technologies open up a range of high speed capture modes and unique shooting possibilities.

When you're shooting sports action or wildlife - or simply trying to keep up with fast-moving children - the 10 frames-per-second high speed with mechanical shutter continuous shooting and new tracking auto focus feature will ensure you never miss that vital moment. And since the FinePix HS10 can perform its remarkable feat of shooting 10 fps even at the maximum 10 megapixel setting, when you do get the perfect shot you don't need to worry about having enough resolution for even a large-sized print. The FinePix HS10's unique Best Frame Capture Mode means you don't need the reactions of a pro sports photographer to get professional results either; in this mode the camera continuously records images from the moment you focus, then saves up to 7 shots before or after you press the shutter release. Capturing action with the FinePix HS10 is so easy it feels like cheating.

The FinePix HS10 also features a full HD movie mode (1080p/30fps) with stereo sound, and the camera's mini HDMI output allows you to easily display ultra clear high definition photographs and movies on high definition televisions. A new Super High Speed Movie function allows you to freeze action and capture breathtaking movies at up to 1000 frames per second for amazing slow-motion movies that reveal the hidden world of events that normally occur in the blink of an eye.

Click here to view the FujiFilm HS10 Camera at Okobe.co.uk

Apple unveils $499 iPad, bets on new device class

Apple Inc's stock slipped on Thursday, a day after the company's much-hyped unveiling of the iPad tablet computer.

Apple shares were down 4 percent at $199.62 on Thursday afternoon on the Nasdaq. The company's stock often sells off following major product announcements.

Separately, Nokia Oyj said it gained share in the smartphone market, while analysts said Apple's iPhone lost some ground against its competitors.

The iPad is a thin and light, 9.7-inch touchscreen device good for Web browsing, video, games and electronic books.

Chief Executive Steve Jobs formally introduced the product at a high-profile media event on Wednesday after months of rumors that helped propel Apple's shares to an all-time high earlier in January.

The device will start at $499, a price point much lower than expected and which was well-received by analysts. But Apple is positioning the iPad as a "third category" device -- somewhere between laptops and smartphones -- and demand is still uncertain.

"On balance, we view the iPad as a modest disappointment relative to expectations/rumors around features, although the relatively low entry level price was an upside surprise," Sanford Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote in a research note.

He said Apple could sell 5 million units in the first year, with a potential earnings-per-share contribution of 28 cents. He said the device will be most attractive to consumers interested in netbooks and electronic readers, and does not expect it to cannibalize Apple's Macbook laptops.

Analysts also pointed out that the iPad does not support Adobe Systems Inc's widely used Flash format, so there may be compatibility issues with certain websites, and that it does not have a camera.

Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes said Apple's product announcement came in largely as expected.
"However, the pricing is much more attractive than expected and clearly shows that Apple desires mass market appeal," he wrote in a note.

Reitzes estimated Apple will ship 2.9 million units in fiscal 2010 and 7.3 million in fiscal 2011. He raised his price target to $285 from $265.

Oppenheimer & Co analyst Yair Reiner issued a more modest sales forecast of 1.1 million units in fiscal 2010 and 4 million in 2011. Reiner also took his price target to $265 from $255.

"It won't happen overnight, but in time, we believe that what looks today like a big iPhone or an amputated netbook or a souped-up photo frame will be revealed as a revolutionary new media device," Reiner wrote.

Okobe.co.uk joins the list of official TomTom 'Online Stores'.

TomTom, a brand synonymous with manufacturing the most popular satellite navigation units in the UK has added Okobe.co.uk to its 'Online Stores' section on the official TomTom website. Okobe's Marketing Director Ian Macalvoy commented: "TomTom is a great brand which provides functional and easy-to-use navigation products and Okobe.co.uk is pleased to be listed as one of TomTom's official online stores."

Click here to visit TomTom's official 'Online Stores' page

Kyocera FS-C5100DN wins Business Printer of the Year Award

Kyocera are pleased to announce that the FS-C5100DN has been awarded the Best Business Printer of the Year Award by PC Advisor magazine.

The FS-C5100DN was originally submitted for review back in March 2009 where it was awarded the Gold Award. The PC Advisor Awards 2010 were voted for by PC Advisor editors and expert contributors.

The FS-C5100DN has been awarded the Best Business Printer award, after being named as the best model in its category to have come through the PC Advisor Test Centre over the past 12 months

Click here to view the Kyocera FS-C5100DN Printer at Okobe.co.uk

The NEW Buffalo Dualie!

World's First Combined Storage Solution and Docking Station for the Apple iPhone or Apple iPod.

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking, today announced the Buffalo Dualie™, the world’s first combined storage solution and docking station for the Apple
iPhone or Apple iPod. Characterised by a contemporary design featuring a stylish brushed aluminium and black soft touch two-tone finish, the Dualie allows consumers to sync and charge their iPhone or iPod while providing simultaneous access to the included 500GB portable hard drive for the backup and storage of digital assets.

Presenting a new unique hardware platform, the Buffalo Dualie incorporates both a USB 2.0 and a FireWire 400/800 port on the Mac-formatted 500 GB portable hard drive with a two-port USB 2.0 hub on the docking station. Designed for a broad array of computer users, from creative and corporate professionals to prosumers and students, the Dualie offers an organised and simple solution for storing, protecting and syncing digital media and files.

“Buffalo Technology has been a leader in the portable drive space with robust solutions and bold designs,” said Paul Hudson, Sales Director Northern Europe at Buffalo Technology. “The Buffalo Dualie is a unique step forward that moves beyond ‘just storage,’ offering an innovative work space solution that differentiates our brand and will support our growth with the consumer storage market.”

The Buffalo Dualie includes adapters for iPhone® 3G/3GS, iPod touch® 2nd Generation, iPod classic® and iPod nano® 5th Generation as well as all necessary cables. The drive is pre-formatted for Mac users and supports Apple Time Machine®. Time Machine will automatically back up the entire contents of your Mac, including system files, applications, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents.

Click here to view the Buffalo Dualie at Okobe.co.uk

Upload your life online with the Sony "Bloggie" Camera / Camcorders

Sony is providing consumers with networked products to enhance the entertainment experience and chronicle their everyday lives with Sony’s new portable bloggie™ cameras, which make their worldwide debut today. The bloggie camera offers simple, high quality MP4 video and still photo shooting, as well as easy web sharing capabilities.

“Pocket cameras are coveted by anyone who loves to capture and share spontaneous moments, so we made these devices compact, easy to use, and with high quality video,” said Andy Bubala, director of the camcorder business at Sony Electronics. “With the new bloggie cameras, Sony creates a new standard of mobility with products and technologies that answer consumers’ on-the-go needs.”

By connecting the camera to an internet-capable compatible PC or Mac via the built-in USB, the pre-installed PMB Portable software transfers content to video and photo sharing websites. It includes direct upload to Shutterfly™ and Picasa™ Web Albums photo sharing sites, YouTube™ and Dailymotion™ video sharing sites and Photobucket™ video and photo sharing site. You can also simply drag and drop video files from the camera to your personal computer folders.

This spring, Sony will launch a new content-sharing service and a new integration with Facebook®. The new Sony service will allow users to easily share their photos and videos privately with friends and family, while the Facebook integration will complement the existing sharing capability with popular websites. These features will be available as a downloadable update to the “PMB” and “PMB portable” software applications that are bundled and embedded with bloggie products respectively.

Click here to view the current Sony Bloggie range at Okobe.co.uk

Click the links below to view the Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5 Digital Camcorders available at Okobe.co.uk:
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Pink
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Blue
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Purple
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- White

Click the links below to view the Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K Digital Camcorders available at Okobe.co.uk:
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Pink
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Blue
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- Purple
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K, High Definition Digital Camcorder, 2.4"LCD- White

Click the links below to view the Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Digital Camcorders available at Okobe.co.uk:
Bloggie MHS-CM5, High Definition Digital Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom, 2.4"LCD- Purple

Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 Brings the Cinema Home

You’re already using your laptop to listen to music, play games, and watch movies, TV and videos. You’re already using it on the sofa and on the bed. But you’re looking for a way to be comfortable, and you know what a difference high-quality audio can make when you’re enjoying good entertainment. For a cinema-like experience on your laptop, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today introduced the Logitech® Speaker Lapdesk N700 the company’s first all-in-one laptop accessory with integrated stereo speakers, a built-in fan and a wide padded base.

“More and more people around the world are enjoying fantastic entertainment on their laptops but with mediocre sound and comfort,” said Denis Pavillard, Logitech vice president of product marketing for laptop accessories. “In fact, according to our research nearly 50 percent of laptop users report being dissatisfied with the sound quality of the built-in speakers. The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 helps transform your laptop into a private cinema in the cosy confines of your lap.”

Unlike most laptop speakers, the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 offers two built-in high-definition speakers with 2-inch high-performance speakers. Specially designed for notebook computers, the stereo speakers are precisely positioned on either side of your laptop to give you rich sound and powerful bass. And, because they connect through a single USB cable, there’s no cable clutter or the hassle of moving and setting up external speakers.

While you’re enjoying entertainment on your laptop, the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 helps keep you comfortable. Whether you’re on the sofa or in bed, the viewing angle of your screen and the padded base help you sit in a more comfortable position. Meanwhile, a quiet, efficient fan circulates air under your notebook, and the heat-shielding design helps keep laptop heat off your legs and lap. Plus, a grill protects the fan from dust and damage, and rear and bottom air intakes ensure steady, unobstructed airflow.

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 is easy to set up and use, just plug in the single USB cable and play movies, music, online videos, and more in rich, full stereo sound – there’s no software to install and no need for batteries. And to put convenient, independent control at your fingertips, the Speaker Lapdesk N700 offers volume controls for the speakers and an On/Off switch for the fan.

Click here to view the Logitech N700 Lapdesk at Okobe.co.uk

Canon i-SENSYS Laser Offer: FREE 3-Year On-Site Warranty

Canon are excited to offer a FREE 3-Year On-site Warranty upgrade across the wide range of i-SENSYS printer and All-in-One models from 1st January to 31st October 2010 – see full list of qualifying models below.

This excellent offer entitles you to a full 3-Year On-site Next Day repair service giving you that additional Peace of Mind. Helping you make downtime a thing of the past this warranty programme saves you time and money, and means that when you buy Canon’s world-renowned products, you’ll also benefit from our expertise in maintenance helping to keep you and your business up and running at all times.

To qualify for this promotion all you need to do is purchase one of the promotional models within the offer period and fill in the registration form which you can download from the Canon website (see link below) and send off to the address included on the form. You will then receive an e-mail asking you to officially register your product to properly activate your FREE warranty. You can then relax in the knowledge that the maintenance of your product is in safe hands.

Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.canon.co.uk/i-sensyspromotion/ *Canon Terms and Conditions apply.

Please click the links below to view the products at Okobe.co.uk:

Canon Fax Machines:
Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L140
Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L160
Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380S
Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L390

Canon Laser Printers:
Canon i-SENSYS 6300DN
Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370
Canon i-SENSYS LBP3460
Canon I-SENSYS LBP5050
Canon i-SENSYS LBP5050N
Canon i-SENSYS LBP7200Cdn
Canon i-SENSYS LBP5300
Canon i-SENSYS LBP5360
Canon i-SENSYS LBP7750CDN

Canon Multifunction Printers:
Canon i-SENSYS MF4690PL
Canon i-SENSYS MF4330D
Canon i-SENSYS MF4340D
Canon i-SENSYS MF4350D
Canon i-SENSYS MF4370DN
Canon i-SENSYS MF4380DN
Canon i-SENSYS MF6680DN
Canon i-SENSYS MF8450
Canon i-SENSYS MF9170

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.

Please click on the links below to view the New Western Digital My Book range:
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Elite+1TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000017722?ref=9bkmpt
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Studio+WDBAAJ0010HSL+1TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000020459?ref=9bkmpt
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Elite+2TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000017724?ref=9bkmpt
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Elite+WDBAAH0010HCH+1TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000021129?ref=1q4bs
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Elite+1.5TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000017723?ref=1q4bs
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Studio+WDBAAJ0020HSL+2TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000020461?ref=1q4bs
http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/Western+Digital+My+Book+Studio+WDBAAJ0015HSL+1.5TB+External+Hard+Drive/1000020460?ref=1q4bs

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.

Click here to view Windows 7 at Okobe.co.uk

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.

Click here to view the Eee PC 1101HA at Okobe.co.uk
Click here to view the Eee PC 1005HA at Okobe.co.uk

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

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