Monday, 28 March 2011

The Apple iPad 2 Sold Out on Saturday at Okobe.co.uk but there will be more arriving soon...

The Apple iPad 2 Sold Out on Saturday at Okobe.co.uk but there will be more arriving soon...

Please click the links below to view the NEW Apple iPad 2 at Okobe.co.uk:

Apple iPad 2 16GB model Black & White
Apple iPad 2 32GB model Black & White
Apple iPad 2 64GB model Black & White

Apple iPad 2 16GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White
Apple iPad 2 32GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White
Apple iPad 2 64GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White

Still time to order for Mothers Day!

There is still time to order for Mothers Day at Okobe.co.uk.

Please click here to view our special range for Mothers Day 2011!

Apple iPad 2 Competition at Okobe.co.uk Coming Very Soon...

Apple iPad 2 Competition at Okobe.co.uk Coming Very Soon...

30 million people online on Skype!

A few hours ago, Skype passed a new milestone. There were 30 million people, online on Skype, at the same time.

Well done Skype!

NETGEAR Demystifies Security for Growing Companies

The new NETGEAR ProSecure UTM150 delivers state-of-the-art unified threat management without a “big IT” price

NETGEAR®, a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today introduced the NETGEAR ProSecure® UTM150 – a Unified Threat Management (UTM) gateway for businesses with around 150 users that refuse to compromise on security.

Securing modern networks is more difficult than ever before. Recent studies report that malware infections have doubled in the past year, and that web browsing now causes 80% of infections. Mobility, cloud and virtualization solutions introduce new risks to applications and data while users demand more services from new platforms and locations. Traditional "big IT" approaches are complex and costly while lower cost offerings may simply be insufficient. Growing companies may be forced to choose between products that are overly complicated or unacceptably risky.

NETGEAR's ProSecure products take the guesswork out of planning and implementing comprehensive security solutions. The new UTM150 delivers unparalleled award-winning reliability and performance in an affordable and simple package. Enhanced graphical reporting capabilities and automatic software and malware signature updates dramatically reduce network management overhead. Busy IT professionals can replace an existing VPN/firewall or router with a UTM in less than 30 minutes, ensuring complete protection against viruses, malware, spam, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks and malicious embedded code. The UTM150 can even prevent productivity losses due to inappropriate online activity.

"Today, with many UTM vendors offering products that seem similar on the surface, it becomes even more important for customers to focus on how effective these solutions actually are at protecting mid-sized enterprise networks," said Lawrence Pingree, research director for data center transformation and cloud security at Gartner. "IT decision-makers should also consider speed, capacity, reliability and ease of use when evaluating UTM devices."

"The NETGEAR UTM150 is a revelation – I never expected a unified threat management device could directly improve the productivity of our workforce," said Michael Christie, Director of Information Technology at Lawley Automotive Group, the largest auto dealership group in southern Arizona. "With its speed, flexibility and rock-solid security, the UTM150 makes it easy to keep employees away from the distraction of web and social media sites that aren't work-related, to manage VPNs between our six locations, and to ensure our network isn't crippled by malware or other online threats. Before the UTM150, I couldn't find enterprise-grade protection and intelligent controls in such an affordable gateway security solution."

"Growing businesses tell us they need 'smart IT,' not 'big IT.' The UTM150 delivers on this commitment with reliable protection and intelligent controls that previously required expensive, hard-to-configure solutions," said Jason Leung, Senior Product Marketing Manager at NETGEAR. "This is the 'democratization of IT' in action, where growing companies now have access to a level of security sophistication that until recently was only available to larger enterprises with larger budgets. Customer surveys prove this – the number one reason why customers purchase ProSecure equipment is our security effectiveness, and the number two reason is the extraordinary value our equipment represents."

Canon introduces three 1.3 Megapixel network cameras and new recording software

Canon, world-leader in imaging solutions, today announces the launch of three new 1.3 Megapixel cameras in its network camera range: the VB-M600D, VB-M600VE and VB-M700F, and a new software application for megapixel network cameras: the RM-64; RM-25 and RM-9, which support recording from a maximum of 64, 25 and 9 cameras respectively.

Ideal for use in security surveillance solutions, the VB-M600D, VB-M600VE and VB-M700F cameras all share the same high specifications – high resolution, ultra wide-angle lens, 3x optical zoom and embedded analytics functions – but each is housed in a different casing, ensuring that there is a Canon megapixel solution for every security environment.

The VB-M600D is a discrete dome shape network camera, to be either ceiling or wall-mounted in spaces such as public transport stations, airports, banks, hotels, entertainment venues, car parks, and shopping centres.

The VB-M600VE is a strengthened vandal-resistant version of the VB-M600D, shock-resistant to 50 joules, water-resistant and dust-resistant to IP66 rating and operational in temperatures from -30° to 50°C[1], making it ideal for higher-risk or outdoor environments such as public stations, offices, car parks, banks, retail stores, airports and transportation hubs.

The VB-M700F is a high-spec. standard box camera. Available with additional outdoor housing, this model is ideal for video surveillance applications that require fixed monitoring to be installed on the outside of a building

All devices are in conformance with ONVIF (v1.02) and therefore can be easily integrated in systems with 3rd party ONVIF compliant equipment.

Lens innovation
The VB-M600D, VB-M600VE and VB-M700F all benefit from a newly designed megapixel lens. The ultra-wide over 100° horizontal field of view and 3x optical zoom allow the cameras to capture tremendous image breadth and depth, making them suitable for placement in a wide range of situations; for example, wide open spaces such as city surveillance, warehouses, critical infrastructure, and retail environments, or enclosed in narrow spaces such as an ATM within a bank, or an office or shopping centre corridor.

In addition, by incorporating the powered focus and zoom lens system, the first to be fitted in Canon’s dome-type network camera range, these cameras incorporate remote focus and zoom adjustment features at the time of installation.

The cameras are also designed to deliver consistently high quality images in all light conditions, by combining a very bright F1.2 lens; an auto cut IR filter and Canon Smart Shade Control (SSC).

Easy installation features
All cameras are easy to install, with powered focus and powered zoom features available during set-up. The features allow users to automatically or manually select their preferred focus and control zoom and Pan/Tilt/Rotation to adjust the viewing area from a remote PC, without physical adjustment of the lens. Once installed, the cameras can be accessed and controlled through the intuitive browser-based Admin Viewer.

All cameras also include a built-in SD Memory Card slot which can be used as a back-up of recording stream images[2] and upload images in case of any network disruption.

Intelligence features
All cameras include Canon video content analytic functions to detect camera tampering or identify if designated objects are moved or removed from a scene, or abandoned. Sound detection also allows the camera to be used in environments where it is important to detect changes in volume. Detection functions can be set to activate automatic recording and uploading to a server or automatic email notification.

The cameras also include a Privacy Mask Function to block certain areas of view, for example, to prevent recording a PIN code being entered at an ATM.

The vandal resistant VB-M600VE
The VB-M600VE includes additional protective features which make it suitable for use in areas which are prone to vandalism, such as transport hubs, car parks or anywhere where the camera is within reach. These include a ‘camera damper’ mechanism which automatically retracts the lens inside the casing by 15.0mm on impact and a polycarbonate and aluminium casing.

The VB-M600VE is also designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and includes a ventilation system to prevent fogging in cold climates, which uses a porous membrane and a fan to circulate heat from the circuit board within the dome housing.

Software applications
The new Canon Network Video Recording Software RM-64, RM-25 and RM-9 support H.264, a highly cost efficient compression method which drastically reduces the storage requirements of recording high resolution megapixel video. Additional benefits of the RM software are innovative new keyword Tagging and Filtering functions, where users can name cameras with a keyword of their choice (e.g. ‘entrance’ or ‘building A cameras’) and quickly view video from tagged cameras through a search bar. This greatly enhances the ease of use in systems with a high amount of cameras.

Each application can manage up to five server groups of cameras; up to a maximum configuration of 320 cameras using RM-64.

Floris Oranje, Business Development Manager, Network Camera Solutions, Canon Europe, says: “Canon has introduced 70 years of optical heritage to the Video Surveillance market. The new devices and software announced today make Canon’s cutting edge lens technology and highly detailed video capture available to our broadest range of customers ever. From sites with changing light and weather conditions, where water or dust resistance is required to areas vulnerable to vandalism, Canon network cameras will ensure businesses don’t miss a thing.”

Sunday, 27 March 2011

Introducing the Iomega® StorCenter™ ix4-200d Network Storage, Cloud Edition!

Introducing the Iomega® StorCenter™ ix4-200d Network Storage, Cloud Edition which offers content sharing with advanced media features and data protection in an easy-to-use product ideal for small/remote offices, workgroups and home office networks.

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Friday, 25 March 2011

Iomega ScreenPlay DX HD Media Player/Server launched!

Iomega ScreenPlay DX HD Media Player/Server launched!

Iomega has announced the ScreenPlay DX HD Media Player/Server.

Boasting an internal storage capacity of up to 2TB, it will let you access various services such as Netflix and Pandora, and with DLNA certification, you can connect to other compatible devices in the household sans wires.

Also, with support for 1080p video playback as well as Dolby / DTS decoding, you can be sure that your eyes and ears will be treated to a feast each time you fire up the ScreenPlay DX. 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity is provided in the form of an adapter, and a wireless QWERTY keyboard does its job to help you navigate through apps and a handful of web pages.

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iPad 2 now available at Okobe.co.uk While Stock Lasts!

The Apple iPad 2, the next generation of Apple’s third post-PC device, is now available at Okobe.co.uk!

The Apple iPad 2 is available in a selection of models. Please click the links below to view the NEW Apple iPad 2 at Okobe.co.uk:

Apple iPad 2 16GB model Black & White
Apple iPad 2 32GB model Black & White
Apple iPad 2 64GB model Black & White

Apple iPad 2 16GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White
Apple iPad 2 32GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White
Apple iPad 2 64GB model Wi-Fi & 3G Black & White

Find the Perfect Gift at Okobe.co.uk for Mother's Day 2011!

Find the Perfect Gift at Okobe.co.uk for Mother's Day 2011!

Here at Okobe.co.uk we have put together a few gift ideas for Mother's Day 2011.

With only one week to go until Mother's Day check out the gifts today at the following link: Mother's Day Gifts at Okobe.co.uk!

Thursday, 24 March 2011

FileMaker delivers free FileMaker Go Starter Solutions

The top-selling business database app for iPhone and iPad, FileMaker Go, allows you to search, view and edit FileMaker Pro databases remotely or locally on an iOS device. And now, with the release of three free Starter Solutions for FileMaker Go - Contacts, Documents and Assets - the organisation of your critical business information becomes more effective than ever. Designed from scratch for the iOS platform, the FileMaker Go Starter Solutions are optimised for iPhone and iPad displays and Multi-Touch gestures, and also come with a free 30-day trial version of Filemaker Pro 11.

Get out and about with the Chicago 2-in-1 notebook bag from Trust!

Trust has a new travel partner for those who enjoy travelling and never leave home without their notebook. The Chicago notebook bag can be used as a trolley or as a backpack and is, therefore, perfect for every destination.

Now that spring is almost here, more and more people are getting itchy feet. Spring is indeed a wonderful time to get out and about. And why would you go travelling without taking your notebook with you? The Chicago 16” Notebook Trolley Backpack from Trust ensures that you pack your notebook as safely as possible.

The Chicago is actually two bags in one, because this notebook bag is both a trolley and a backpack. The adjustable shoulder straps, the padded rear and the waist belt make the Chicago very comfortable to carry on your back. If you prefer to pull the bag behind you, then simply extend the durable, aluminium handle and let the wheels on the bottom of the bag do the work for you.

The Chicago is extremely suitable for carrying your notebook. The main compartment is big enough for notebooks with a screen of up to 16" and the soft lining protects your notebook against scratches and other damage. The four zipped pockets at the front give you enough space for all your accessories and personal possessions, such as your wallet, iPod, power adapter and mobile telephone. You can also keep two water bottles in the compartments on the side of the bag, so that you have everything easily available when you are travelling.

Coming soon to Okobe.co.uk...

The NEW Apple iPad 2 Coming very soon to Okobe.co.uk!

There’s more to it. And even less of it!

Two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording. The Apple dual-core A5 chip. The same 10-hour battery life.1 All in a thinner, lighter design. Now iPad is even more amazing. And even less like anything else.

Once you pick up iPad 2, it’ll be hard to put down. That’s the idea behind the all-new design. It’s 33 per cent thinner and up to 15 per cent lighter, so it feels even more comfortable in your hands.2 And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching films and reading books so natural, you might forget there’s incredible technology under your fingers.

Two powerful cores in one A5 chip mean iPad can do twice the work at once. You’ll notice the difference when you’re surfing the web, watching films, making FaceTime video calls, gaming and going from app to app to app. Multitasking is smoother, apps load faster and everything just works better.

With up to nine times the graphics performance, gameplay on iPad is even smoother and more realistic. And faster graphics help apps perform better — especially those with video. You’ll see it when you’re scrolling through your photo library, editing video with iMovie and viewing animations in Keynote.

Even with the new thinner and lighter design, iPad has the same amazing 10-hour battery life.1 That’s enough juice for one flight across the ocean, or one film-watching all-nighter or a week’s commute across town. The power-efficient A5 chip and iOS keep battery life from fading away, so you can get carried away.

You’ll see two cameras on iPad — one on the front and one on the back. They may be tiny, but they’re a big deal. They’re designed for FaceTime video calling, and they work together so you can talk to your favourite people and see them smile and laugh back at you.3 The front camera puts you and your friend face-to-face. Switch to the back camera during your video call to share where you are, who you’re with or what’s going on around you. If it’s worth filming, let the back camera roll. It’s HD, so every movie you shoot is a mini-masterpiece. And you can take wacky snapshots in Photo Booth. It’s the most fun a face can have.

iPad 2 and the iPad Smart Cover are made for each other. Literally.4 We designed the iPad Smart Cover to work side-by-side with iPad — and on top and underneath it too. Smart magnetic technology built into each really pulls them together. The iPad Smart Cover falls perfectly into place and stays put to protect your iPad screen, yet doesn’t add bulk to its thin, light design. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly. Close it and your iPad goes to sleep automatically. And here’s another smart part: it transforms into the perfect film-watching, game-playing, web-surfing stand. It comes in 10 bright colours — including five in rich, aniline-dyed Italian leather.5 Choose your favourite, and your iPad will be smart all round.

iPad is one big, beautiful display — 9.7 inches of high-resolution photos, films, web pages, books and more. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably crisp, vivid and bright. Even in places with low light, like an airplane. And there’s no wrong way to hold iPad. It’s designed to show off everything in portrait and landscape, so with every turn (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. Because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Technology is at its best when it feels completely natural, almost like there’s no technology at all. That’s Multi-Touch on iPad. You use your fingers to do everything, so everything you do — surfing the web, typing email, reading books and swiping through photos — is easier and a lot more fun. How does it work? When your fingers touch the display, it senses them using electrical fields. Then it instantly transforms your taps, swipes, pinches and flicks into lifelike actions. Just like that.
iOS 4.

iOS 4 is the operating system for iPad (along with iPhone and iPod touch). It lets you browse, read and see everything just by pointing your finger. It includes all the powerful, innovative and fun built-in apps you use every day, many times a day. And it’s the platform on which more than 65,000 other amazing apps have been created for iPad. It’s highly secure, stable and responsive, and it’s made to work seamlessly with the iPad hardware. iOS 4 is the reason no other device has yet come close to iPad.

Pick up your iPad, press the Home button and it wakes from sleep instantly. That’s because iPad features fast, efficient and reliable flash storage that lets you access data quickly. So everything effortlessly springs to life.
Wi-Fi and 3G.
Two great ways to stay connected.

Every iPad is built with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. It automatically finds Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad is also available with 3G connectivity. So if you’re somewhere without Wi-Fi, such as outdoors on a camping trip or on the road, you can still surf the web, check email or get directions.6
Learn more about Wi-Fi and 3G

With the built-in accelerometer, you can rotate iPad to portrait or landscape, or even upside down, and whatever you’re watching, reading or seeing adjusts to fit the display. And now the accelerometer, three-axis gyroscope and compass all work together. They sense where iPad is, which direction it’s facing and how it’s moving. So games, maps and other apps know your every twist, turn, tilt and 360. It’s an epic win for gaming. And it’s just the beginning of better-than-ever iPad apps.

All the great stuff on your iPad — your music, photos and video — can now stream wirelessly to your HDTV and speakers via AirPlay-enabled speakers or Apple TV on a Wi-Fi network.7 With just a tap on the AirPlay icon, blast some tunes, have a film night, show off some photos or watch YouTube. And go big.
Learn more about AirPlay

Video mirroring is new for iPad and for every app, web page, presentation, video, film or photo you want to show a big audience. Just plug in the Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (sold separately) and your HDTV or projector becomes a bigger version of your iPad. One plug, that’s it. Everyone sees what’s on your display — even when you rotate iPad from portrait to landscape or zoom in and out on photos.

Print your email, photos, web pages and documents straight from your iPad over Wi-Fi.8 There’s no software to download, no drivers to install and no cables to connect. With just a few taps, you can go from viewing something on the iPad screen to holding a printed copy.

The NEW Apple iPad 2 Coming very soon to Okobe.co.uk!

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

FileMaker updates entire Bento product line

FileMaker has refreshed the entire Bento product line for Mac, iPhone and iPad. With new features that include the ability to print labels, export libraries with data, automatically add geographical locations to records, and lock down forms, this is a major step forward for this popular range of personal database software. Bento 4 for Mac is now available to buy on the Mac App store, and Bento 1.1 for iPhone and iPad is available to buy on the App Store.

Kyocera Mita Launches Green Channel Programme

Accreditation scheme will promote continuous sustainability improvement by business partners

Kyocera Mita UK Ltd today announced the launch of its Green Partner Programme, which will promote sustainability throughout its distribution, reseller and servicing dealer partners. The accreditation scheme will enable Kyocera business partners to demonstrate their achievement in the field of environmental performance to customers and prospective customers.

Kyocera Mita channel partners will be able to apply for one of two different accreditation levels: Green Partner, or Green Partner Plus, depending on their achievement of sustainability criteria. The programme has been designed to accommodate organisations that are at different levels of environmental performance, enabling those who are already advanced to fast-track their accreditation, while those who are still developing environmental policies will be offered practical support in greening their business and achieve recognition for the stage that they have reached.

Tracey Rawling Church, Director of Brand and Reputation at Kyocera Mita UK Ltd, commented: “Our sustainable approach has long been a point of differentiation for Kyocera Mita, and several of our partners already position themselves as sustainable suppliers, taking advantage of the growing weight placed on this area by purchasers. The Green Partner Programme will formalise the achievements of our partners in the field of sustainability, giving customers increased confidence in the claims being made. We have designed the programme to be very flexible, providing a pathway for increasing environmental sustainability that acknowledges companies that are at different points of the journey. This is an important element of Kyocera Mita’s commitment to greening its entire supply chain, both upstream and downstream.”

David Gibson, Managing Director of Altodigital, one of Kyocera’s premier partners comments “We have always placed significant focus on our environmental credentials not just in terms of our own organisation’s carbon footprint, but also in ensuring that our customers benefit from carbon reduction through the solutions and services we provide. Kyocera has a reputation for leading the way in environmental sustainability within the industry and the Green Partner Programme is a fantastic initiative which we are very keen to support.”

To achieve Green Partner status, Kyocera Mita channel partners will need to demonstrate that they have policies in place covering sustainable office working, sourcing and recycling. They will also need to show that they inform customers about WEEE recycling and Kyocera’s toner returns service, as well as wider issues around the responsible use of office equipment. In addition to these mandatory criteria partners will be able to select from optional criteria to attain the remainder of the points required. This recognises the variation in partner business models and their progress on the sustainability agenda.

Channel partners who have independently verified carbon emissions reduction achievement, ISO 14001 accreditation, a sustainable procurement policy, CSR reporting and a demonstrable customer engagement programme will be automatically fast-tracked to Green Partner Plus status.

Kyocera Mita will provide supporting resources to enable its partners to self-assess their organisations, plus tools and advice to help them improve their performance.

Okobe.co.uk is proud to be a Kyocera Business Partner. For the current range of Kyocera range Please Click Here...

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

ASUS Releases the Dual-Core GTX 590 Graphics Card

The most powerful NVIDIA® graphics card ever created with a dual-GPU model offers unmitigated gaming performance for hardcore enthusiasts

Presenting more graphics processing output than any single-board product developed to date, the ASUS GTX 590 uses dual NVIDIA® GF110 cores. With ASUS exclusive Voltage Tweak to drive the card at 918MHz, it enables DirectX® 11 gaming in the highest resolutions possible and with all details and effects turned on to maximum, as well as smooth and realistic 3D gaming and movies through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Surround for three-screen displays.

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The New Toshiba Store Alu2S & Store Steel S External Hard Drives Announced

Toshiba announced 2 new external hard disk drives today - the Store Alu2S & Store Steel S. With up to 2TB of storage for all your photos etc!

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iPad 2 arrives in 25 more countries this Friday!

On Friday 25 March, iPad 2 will go on sale in 25 additional countries, including the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. iPad 2 will be available at Apple Retail Stores and select Apple Authorised Resellers at 5:00 pm local time, and online through the Apple Store beginning at 1:00 am. “While competitors are still struggling to catch up with our first iPad, we’ve changed the game again with iPad 2”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re experiencing amazing demand for iPad 2 in the US, and customers around the world have told us they can’t wait to get their hands on it. We appreciate everyone’s patience and we are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone”.

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Acer MT Series Monitor TVs. Multi-functional media performance in a timeless design

With computers becoming real entertainment hubs, monitors must follow suit to let user enjoy a compelling experience, whether they are watching videos or movie, playing games or catching their favourite TV shows. A jewel of multi-functionality, Acer new monitor TV MT series is engineered to maximize and optimize the user entertainment experience.

The new MT monitor TV series combines advanced functionality and technologies with a lean and sophisticated design, making them the perfect addition to any home environment and the ideal choice for any kind of home entertainment. Sized jus right to fit anywhere in your home and to be used as a handy second TV, the MT monitor TV are available in two formats, 51 cm (20”) and 58 cm (23”).

Framed by a glossy black bezel, the MT Monitor TV series shows off a slim design, further enhanced by the hidden speakers and the touch sensitive controls that maintain the monitor’s clean lines. The graceful round base, also black and shiny, evokes a melt of metal, while subtle lighting under the display indicates the power status and its reflection on the base creates a unique effect. What’s more, all ports are located on the side, for easier access.

To ensure a superior user experience, these monitors are rich of outstanding features and can easily toggle between TV and monitor mode simply pushing the input button on the remote control. With embedded DVB-T HD, DVB-C and CI+ support, the display turns into a digital TV set giving instant access to your favourite programmes. What’s more you can record your favourite shows to an external hard drive via USB, rather than to a dedicated PRV (personal video recorder) and watch them at your leisure with as many breaks as you like thanks to the time-shift feature that allows pausing the playback. The time-lag period depends on the storage capacity of the device.

A comprehensive set of ports, including VGA, Component, SCART, S-Video and two HDMIs, ensures ample connectivity to a wide range of home entertainment devices. Plus, the HDMI port connects all high definition devices with the best quality video enabling amazing high-definition viewing and an instant hook up to DVDs, Blu-ray, set-top boxes and HD games consoles. The intelligent Monitor TVs also integrate a USB multimedia reader which provides convenient access to photos and music for easy connectivity and instant enjoyment.

With HD+ and Full HD resolutions the MT series delivers dazzling cinematic views of the latest high definition content and all formats support a 16:9 aspect ratio, the ideal size to enjoy a true-to-master picture and watch your multimedia content with the same the luxury of a theatre screen.

Moreover, the MT monitors take advantage of Acer Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) technology that dynamically adjusts the contrast ratio to enhance colour quality and obtain ultra-sharp images. The result is awesome: achieving a contrast as high as 12,000,000:1, these displays ensure a dramatic improvement of gradation and detail especially in dimmer and brighter scenes for stunning picture quality.

With a fast 5ms response time that reduces deviations in transition time and allows the display to reproduce true to life moving images, the play-back of simply flawless videos and games is a given. True 24p frame rate conversion preserves original film quality for a real cinema-like experience, making these monitor ideal for fast moving images portraying crisp imagery without the ghosting effect.

These Acer monitor TVs also benefit from Acer display technology that brings a suite of five advanced, easy-to use optimization features designed to achieve images as close to real life as they can possibly be:

Gamma Correction controls the brightness level and colour ratios of red to green to blue, revealing images that are highly defined and vibrantly lifelike.

Progressive Scan increases the vertical resolution enhancing picture quality and clarity.

3D Comb Filtering removes flickering and provides the most accurate on-screen colours.

Noise Reduction uses an algorithm to remove picture noise and artefacts. The result is a grain-free, crystal-clear picture

Pull down recovery is a technology that ensures fluid image motion and superior DVD quality, preserving the original film quality for a truly cinema-like experience.

The Acer Monitor TVs are also equipped with the Acer eColor Management system. This technology adapts the performance of the panel to different environments, light conditions and viewing preferences enabling users to fine-tune the display settings by redefining the colour precision according to the work mode: data, media, cinema or images.

Ideal for environmentally conscious users, the MT monitor TV series monitors falls under Acer range of EcoDisplays.
Acer EcoDisplays are compliant with the most stringent international standards such as ROHS and Eup®. Plus, all packaging materials are highly recyclable and all major plastic components are properly labeled, indicating the composition code and recycling symbol.

All the MT models integrate White LED technology that does away with hazardous substances such as mercury or halogen gases and allows the reduction of power consumption by up to 68% compared to the traditional CFFL displays. What’s more, LED lamps not only ensure exceptional reliability and great savings but deliver a better performance. In fact, they allow the reproduction of a larger color range with better saturation: the result is extraordinary realism, unobtainable with standard technologies. Acer EcoDisplays are also free of hazardous substances, such as PVC and BFR, in casing, printed circuits laminates, connectors and internal cables, for both system and panel.

The Acer series of Monitor TVs offer a perfect combination of display and TV technologies with the possibility of delivering high performing graphics via the PC as well as having the additional benefit of TV functionality.

Acer H9500 video-projector - Enchanting entertainment in your living room!

The image quality is of the utmost importance to enjoy an unforgettable entertainment. This why Acer designed the H9500 video-projector, that offers Full HD projection with native 16:9 aspect ratio and combines it with a number of technologies designed to produce a stunning visual experience and incredibly lifelike images with enhanced contrast and greater brightness.

Better black levels are the key to enhance the home theatre experience, and the H9500 projector features DynamicBlack™ technology that dynamically fine-tunes each scene to optimal black levels while maintaining the original brightness of images, achieving a contrast ratio as high as 50,000:1 and vibrant colours for a true cinematic adventure.

To achieve a truly movie-quality projection the Acer H9500 packs a number of image improving technologies. With Acer TRUE MOTION technology the projector optimizes the advanced MEMC (Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation) to improve picture clarity in fast moving scenes and reduce motion blur, by creating and inserting new frames the smoother motion. The H9500 is also equipped with the True 24p feature. This means the projector can display a 1080p resolution image in 24 frames per second, for the same grand visual enjoyment as watching a movie in the theatre.

Two HDMI™ ports provide seamless connection to the latest digital sources ensuring exceptional high-definition viewing. The advanced lamp technology, with illumination of up to 2000 ANSI lumens, in combination with the 50000:1 contrast ratio and native Full HD resolution, help bringing a new level of brightness, colour and clarity to the images.

Thanks to the lens shift feature this projector shows great versatility and flexibility. Thanks to the lens shift the lens can be moved horizontally or vertically, so images can be projected in their original size without moving the projector. On top of this there is also the 15° Vertical Keystone Correction to fix any distortion and project perfect images.

The quality of images is ensured by top-class technologies designed to enhance colour accuracy and sharpness. The H9500 reproduces images with more natural and balanced shades, achieving truly lifelike tones, thanks to Acer ColorBoost II+ featuring an optimised 6-segment colour wheel design, a powerful image processor and an advanced lamp waveform to improve colour performance. Colour brightness is enhanced and automatically adapted to the displayed content with the aid of Acer eView Management.

Over time, projectors can be affected by colour decay that adds a yellowish or greenish shade to the images on screen. Now Acer’s projectors take advantage of ColorSafe II, DLP® technology and Acer unique colour compensation technology on the optical components to ensure picture integrity even after prolonged use, making them virtually immune to colour decay.

Thanks to the wall-colour compensation feature, the projector can display accurate images even on coloured surfaces. There is no longer need to set up a screen, you only have to choose the wall colour in the OSD menu, and the projector will do the rest. What’s more, the H9500 features the Acer Side-loading Lamp design, to easily change the lamp module even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling.

Elegantly designed with smooth, rounded contours, the H9500 has a chic white surface with glossy finish. The ventilation grill is hidden by gracefully sculpted lines, while the embedded control pad is highlighted by a sleek black rim, enhancing the sophisticated look of the projector.

Up to 2500 hours of lamp life save lamp replacement costs ensuring long-term dependable projector use. Moreover, the H9500 comes with Acer EcoProjection, an environment friendly management solution that reduces standby power consumption by up to 80%. The projector automatically enters ECO mode if there isn’t any input signal for 5 minutes, with up to 20% additional power savings and automatically performs a safety shutdown if it does not receive input for a certain time. Also included in the Acer EcoProjection suite is Acer ePower Management, a tool that lets you create customised power-saving configurations.

To improve ease-of-use, Acer projectors are equipped with Empowering Technology, a suite of tools designed to simplify access to simple setup, viewing and timer utilities, making you more productive and helping get the right message across first time.

Acer H9500 video-projector comes with 5 years warranty on the DLP chip and 1 year warranty on the lamp without hour limit.

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Bell Mobility Deploys NETGEAR MBR1210 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Routers

NETGEAR®, Inc. a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, announced today that Canadian wireless provider Bell Mobility selected the NETGEAR MBR1210 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Router for deployment to customers on its HSPA+ network. The MBR1210 offers broadband internet access at speeds up to 21 Mbps downstream by 5.7 Mbps upstream, which rivals wired broadband access performance. It delivers network diversity with an Ethernet WAN port, and on the LAN side delivers 4 Ethernet ports and 801.11n Wi-Fi up to 300 Mbps.

"We selected the MBR1210 for its ability to meet our performance requirements, led by the extended mobile reach of its internal mobile broadband modem and network integration capabilities," said Mike Martins, Vice President of Core Networks & Services at Bell Mobility. NETGEAR's broad mobile product portfolio, its North American based technical and logistics support as well as its creative bilingual documentation have proven valuable to Bell and its clients."

"We applaud the leadership Bell Mobility has shown in its HSPA+ wireless network deployment which makes mobile broadband internet access possible for remotely located customers, those on the move, and businesses needing innovative IP based fleet management services," said Michael Clegg, VP & GM at NETGEAR.

Monday, 21 March 2011

devolo Vianect® AIR TV: Comprehensive software update for Mac users Vianect® AIR TV

Aachen, Germany-based devolo AG, specialist for powerline-based networks and digital connection solutions, is releasing a comprehensive software update for all Mac users of Vianect® AIR TV. Optimised for the current Macintosh operating systems OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"), AIR TV can now be used on the Mac with much greater flexibility. In addition, the stability of the drivers has been improved significantly. Thanks to Wireless USB technology, the one-of-a-kind devolo streaming solution transmits multimedia content in HD quality from laptops to big-screen devices such as LCD and plasma TVs and projectors and thus is ideal for showing digital content on large displays.

The devolo trademark Vianect® stands for innovative digital connection solutions. The Aachen-based company premièred the first product under the newly created product brand, Vianect® AIR TV, in September 2010. Just six months after the market launch, devolo has responded to a wide variety of suggestions from Mac users and provided these in the form of a comprehensive driver update for Apple operating systems OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") as a free download at http://www.devolo.de. The primary, critical improvement is stability under Apple's latest OS. In addition, the improvements were focused on making initial use particularly easy.

Current driver versions are also available for Windows users to download. devolo likewise supports all current operating systems, such as Windows XP, Vista and 7. For Windows Vista and 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit drivers are available.

Vianect® AIR TV It's easy to show computer content on your TV or projector
devolo Vianect® AIR TV provides a particularly easy way to expand audio and video content wirelessly from laptops or desktop computers to a TV set or projector. Thus viewing HD videos, YouTube clips, holiday pictures or Web content is no longer limited by a small screen—Vianect® AIR TV makes enjoying them on the big screen a shared experience. The devolo product is based on Wireless USB technology, a wireless variant of the familiar USB standard. The broadband connection has a range of approximately ten metres in buildings, making it the optimal symbiosis of high transfer rate and quick and easy installation. Thus devolo's "plug & play" philosophy has also been implemented in the Vianect® AIR TV. The transmission is designed for HD signals with 720p or a resolution of 1,400 x 1,050 pixels. For this purpose, the Vianect® AIR TV computer adapter is connected to a USB port of the computer; the AIR TV station can be connected to the screen via HDMI or D-Sub RGB. The audio signal is either transmitted via HDMI or output via a 3.5 mm mini-jack on the receiver.

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Everything’s clear with new PC headsets and microphones by Sony

Comfort and great sound quality for gaming, VoIP chat and more.

DR-GA100 for clear, comfortable PC gaming
DR-ZX103USB and DR-ZX102DPV for music, videos and VoIP
DR-EX13DPV in-ear headset for VoIP
ECM-PC60 microphone for VoIP and voice recording

Whether you’re playing online, chatting with friends overseas or relaxing to music, you’ll enjoy superb sound and comfort with the stylish new range of PC headsets from Sony.

DR-GA100 PC gaming headset
Joining the DR-GA500 and GA200, Sony further expands its range of PC gaming headsets with the new DR-GA100. Treating you to a dynamic soundstage, it’s also ideal for VoIP or listening in comfort and privacy to music or movies on your PC.

Optimised for everyday gaming, the DR-GA100 is a perfect partner when you want to chat with other networked players. The noise-cancelling boom microphone delivers crisp, clear voice quality, while unique Virtual Phones Technology by Sony assures full, rich reproduction of voice and music from any source.

Great for extended play sessions, the DR-GA100 focuses on maximum wearer comfort with a newly-designed soft cushion earpad and light, low-pressure headband. The headset cord includes a handy in-line volume control. There’s also a mic muting switch if you need to need to chat off-air without being heard by fellow gamers.

DR-ZX103USB and DR-ZX102DPV PC headsets for music, video and VoIP
Enjoy crystal-clear sound in privacy from your PC, whether you’re listening to music or watching movies on Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.

Light and comfortable to wear, new DR-ZX103USB and DR-ZX102DPV Sony headsets feature closed-type 30mm driver units for full, rich sound from any source. There’s also an unobtrusive in-line mic in the headset cord for VoIP conversations. The DR-ZX103USB adds the extra refinement of a USB audio box that reduces background noise levels for even clearer, more intelligible speech. PC connection via USB frees up your computer’s jack for plugging in other devices (e.g. PC speakers). The control box also offers a volume control and mute function for handy level adjustments.

DR-EX13DPV in-ear PC headset for VoIP
The light, compact DR-EX13DPV in-ear headset appeals to business travellers and on-the-go VoIP users who need high-quality speech with less to carry.

Smartly styled for business or leisure, the attractively-priced headset is an ideal choice for anyone who likes staying in touch with colleagues and family via their PC. The comfortable in-ear design features a 9mm EX driver for richly satisfying audio reproduction with full, deep bass. Voice quality via the in-line microphone is clear and crisp. There’s also a handy in-line volume control for fingertip control of listening levels while you’re chatting on the move.

ECM-PC60 microphone for VoIP, PC gaming
You’ll always be heard clearly with the new ECM-PC60 electret condenser microphone. This small, high-quality mic is an essential PC add-on for anyone who wants to chat via VoIP or popular instant messenger services. It’s supplied with an angle-adjustable stand for desk mounting, plus a tie-clip mount for recording a presenter/interviewee on your PC or digital voice recorder.

It’s partnered by two other new microphones from Sony. The ECM-TL3 is an ‘earphone’ style electret condenser model that’s ideal for recording conversations while you’re holding a telephone handset or mobile to your ear. The ECM-CS3 is an affordable omni-directional mic that clips discreetly onto a lapel or clothing for recording lectures, meetings or interviews.

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Thursday, 17 March 2011

Western Digital Introduces 6TB External Hard Drive to Support Increased HD Content Creation by Creative Pros & MAC Enthusiasts

New My Book® Studio Edition™ II Offers FireWire® Performance and Huge Storage Capacity for Today's HD Content Productions

Western Digital the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its My Book® Studio Edition™ II dual-drive storage system with a massive 6 terabytes (TB) of storage to meet the capacity needs of today's creative pros and Mac® enthusiasts who create, store, edit and archive large HD video and photo files. The new capacity provides users 33 percent more storage than the previous capacity, while maintaining the same footprint.

Combining its extended 6 TB storage capacity and compatibility with Apple® Time Machine®, the new My Book Studio Edition II drive becomes an instant storage solution for a variety of professions including art and design, photography, legal and medical, and a host of other small businesses.

The system offers a quad interface providing maximum performance and flexibility including eSATA and FireWire® 800 when maximum performance is essential; and FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 when system flexibility is most important.

"Thanks to advancements in HD video devices including digital SLR cameras and HD video cameras, the quality and quantity of video content being produced by professionals and enthusiasts alike has grown at an astounding pace," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "The My Book Studio Edition II drive now available with 6 TB of storage provides creative individuals with the expanded storage and bandwidth they need to effectively shoot, edit, and safely store their video productions without the need to compress their videos or reduce the overall quality of them for the sake of available space."

Extra-fast Performance and RAID Supported Configurations
Fast eSATA or FireWire 800 interfaces, combined with RAID-supported configurations will yield the speed and responsiveness users need for a variety of tasks including fast, smooth video editing; rendering complex 3D objects or special effects; and saving/transferring enormous blocks of data in a fraction of the time it once took.
Formatted for Mac computers, these new storage systems feature:

Features:
  • Massive 6 TB capacity;
  • Extra-fast performance with four interfaces (FireWire 800/400, eSATA, USB 2.0)
  • Cool, eco-friendly operation with WD's drives with WD GreenPower Technology that consume approximately one-third less power than standard dual-drive external storage systems and efficient convection cooling architecture and power-saving mode and designed without a fan to run quietly
  • Automatic and continuous backup software
  • User serviceability, enabling the user to open the enclosure and replace the drive inside
  • Capacity gauge to see at a glance how much space is available on the system and
  • 5-year limited warranty.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2011

devolo celebrates OEM success at the IPTV World Forum 2011: Global market leader with over 10 million products

Powerline expert devolo AG is presenting the strongest dLAN® OEM product line-up in its history at the leading trade fair for Internet service providers, the IPTV World Forum 2011. Innovative PLC products for IPTV and home networks will be featured at the company's stand. At the same time, devolo will celebrate over 10 million products shipped throughout Europe – the global powerline world market leader has shipped over 4 million adapters in the OEM segment. Interested companies from the ISP environment will benefit from the newly established ISP division, which now guarantees customised OEM product versions on the highest level.

Innovative, powerline-based OEM products for internet service providers are the focus of the devolo presentation at the IPTV World Forum 2011. There, the Aachen-based company will feature both special (Hybrid-)IPTV solutions and its wide range of powerline products. At the fair, held in London from 22 to 24 March 2011, devolo will present the highlights for state-of-the-art, high-performance powerline networks at the National Hall, Olympia, Ground Floor, Booth 43). The newly established devolo ISP division will make its debut at the IPTV World Forum. In addition to the classic OEM business, the division offers customised solutions for major customers. Interested companies benefit from the professional product development, from design over implementation to customisation. This guarantees the highest standards of quality "Made in Germany" with the Production Test System (Spirent TestCenter, NI TestStand, IxChariot) developed in-house.

The OEM business area at devolo is growing continuously: the company shipped 4 million devices to renowned OEM customers – in conjunction with classic sales under the devolo dLAN® brand, the number of products across Europe totals some 10 million.

Hybrid TV – Innovative home entertainment from xDSL and satellite services
For OEM customers, devolo is presenting two hybrid TV solutions that offer extensive TV offerings with optimal xDSL network utilisation and enable triple play services to be offered in regions that have a less well-developed xDSL structure. While Video-on-Demand services – such as content from the media library – continues to be loaded via the broadband network, live TV formats reach the home via satellite according to the DVB-S2 standard. This not only significantly increases the potential in terms of addressable IPTV customers, it also greatly reduces the individual installation times and costs.

To make this possible, devolo has developed a modular hybrid TV system consisting of a tuner and IP set-top box. The satellite tuner is simply connected to the satellite antenna – the signal covers the distance to the IP set-top box via the power line. However, the devolo set-top box is not the only option for reception. Every computer in the house also becomes a digital entertainment centre with TV and Web content. This also enables many IPTV set-top boxes that are already on the market to be converted to hybrid IPTV solutions by a firmware upgrade.

dLAN® 500 – The new powerline standard for stable multi-room entertainment
With the dLAN® 500, devolo is presenting the new dLAN® generation for in-home powerline networks at the IPTV World Forum. The adapters, which are in compliance with the international IEEE 1901 standard, offer both a higher transmission rate of 500 Mbps and a longer range. This allows, for example, four HDTV channels to be transmitted simultaneously and retrieved throughout the home. The company's development also takes into account the FTTx efforts of many ISPs, who want to provide 100 Mbps broadband Internet for European households via glass fibre. dLAN® 500 is compatible with all correspondingly standardised powerline adapters and the previous dLAN® 200 generation. The Quality of Service performance feature ensures perfect multi-room/multi-service transmission.

In addition, dLAN® 500 offers TR069 support for comprehensive remote management: for example, the Internet Service Provider can install new firmware using remote maintenance or configure the entire product scenario automatically. The first adapters of the dLAN® 500 portfolio will be available for OEM customers shortly. With the first, the dLAN® 500 AVmini, devolo offers a popular product variant that features an outstanding cost-optimised design and compact dimensions.

dLAN® 200 AV Wireless N – Home networking centre unites WLAN, LAN & powerline
With the dLAN® 200 AV Wireless N, devolo completes its dLAN® 200 AV portfolio: the 3-in-1 adapter unites WLAN, LAN and powerline in one compact device. This way mobile devices like a laptop, web tablet or smart phone easily connect to the dLAN® home network via WLAN, while the desktop computer, network printer and NAS hard drive in your home office are connected via the three classic network ports. The same applies for Internet TVs, Blu-ray players and game consoles in the living room. The compact dLAN® adapter is equipped with two internal WLAN antennas with MIMO technology and enables WLAN zones to be set up quickly and easily for wireless surfing. Support of the fast WiFi N standard ensures that the full dLAN® bandwidth of 200 Mbps is used.

"Since our founding, devolo AG has been a reliable partner in project business. We are pleased to be able to celebrate over 4 million OEM products shipped at the IPTV World Forum 2011," remarks Heiko Harbers, CEO of devolo AG. "Thus we have passed the milestone of over 10 million powerline devices, which confirms our role as powerline market leader while also energising us for the future. devolo offers a comprehensive portfolio in the OEM segment and thus has the right solution for all networking scenarios – from the innovative range of IPTV products to home networks for the new xDSL, FTTH and LTE offerings. devolo also features outstanding customised products that are always focused on the needs of OEM partners."

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Monday, 14 March 2011

Statement on FinePix X100 availability

Following the 11th March earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan, FUJIFILM can confirm that the factory responsible for production of the new FinePix X100 digital camera has been temporarily shut down due to safety concerns.

Fortunately, none of the workers at the factory are reported injured but inevitably some damage has occurred to the factory building, causing a temporary halt in production for the FinePix X100. FUJIFILM is currently assessing the factory conditions as well as accessibility via domestic logistics and is working to determine the potential impact on the X100 market availability and initially scheduled release dates.

I'm sure you will also want to join us in extending our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by these terrible events in Japan.

FUJIFILM is making every effort to quickly gather the information needed to provide an accurate update to our retail partners and consumers.

FUJIFILM appreciates your patience and will provide a formal update as soon as possible.

NETGEAR Announces New 3G / LTE Mobile Broadband Router Lineup

New Mobile Broadband Router Series Offers Internet Access Performance Rivaling Wired Broadband Performance

NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced four new products for mobile network operators at the 2011 Mobile World Congress (MWC). The new line-up of mobile broadband routers is designed to take mobile broadband to the next level of performance. Built on NETGEAR's expertise in mobile networking, these new routers integrate features from its popular line of wired broadband devices together with the speed and high-performance provided by European 3G and LTE (4G) mobile networks.

The four new models all offer either 3G or LTE connection, failover to wired 10/100 Fast Ethernet (FE) WAN, FE LAN & 802.11N WiFi for multiple user sharing. The lineup includes:

MBR1200: Quadband 3G HSPA+ (21Mbps x 5.76Mbps) with HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN

MBR1310: Quadband 3G DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps x 5.7Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN

MBR1517: Euro LTE (100Mbps x 50Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN

MBR2000: Quadband 3G DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps x 5.7Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to ADSL2+

All of the new mobile broadband routers are ideal for residential and business customers. These devices can be located in city or rural locations using the internal high gain antenna or optional external antenna for poor signal areas. Auto failover from wired to mobile broadband enables operators to deliver service level agreements (SLAs) to business customers where the cost of network outages is high.

"With this round of high performance mobile plus wired dual WAN routers, NETGEAR moves into new business applications, and brings high quality features from our core expertise in wired broadband gateways to mobile network operators" said Michael Clegg, vice president and general manager, Service Provider Business Unit, NETGEAR. "As mobile broadband coverage areas expand, these new products have the potential to bring in new revenue for mobile operators due to the excellent performance of the routers, which rivals wired Internet access."

NETGEAR Introduces MSRB2500: Next Generation Smart Indoor Mobile Repeater

Plug and Play Simplicity to Improve Mobile Coverage within Businesses.

NETGEAR®, Inc. a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced its next-generation Mobile Smart Repeaters line, the MSRB2500 series. The MSRB2500 Mobile Smart Repeater is easily installed and boosts the mobile signal in the home or business within seconds. The latest improvements to the series include multi-carrier HSPA+ support, simultaneous voice and data boosting, greater internal antennasensitivity and power output, optional external antenna and enhanced device management.

Based on a technology partnership with Nextivity, NETGEAR launched the first generation of the Mobile Smart Repeaters, the MSRB2100 series, in 2010. The new MSRB2500 series builds upon the success of the MSRB2100 series and delivers expanded voice and data coverage, higher data rates enabling improved handset battery life, and offers mobile network operators a network-safe tool to lower churn and improve customer satisfaction.

"The introduction of the MSRB2500 series furthers our commitment to bring unique high-performance indoor coverage solutions to mobile network operators worldwide for their business and residential customers," said Michael Clegg, vice president and general manager, Service Provider Business Unit, NETGEAR. "The MSRB2500 series' enhanced capacity to handle multiple voice and data sessions gives mobile operators and MVNOs another unique product offering to solve everyday business and residential problems."

"Over the past two years, our relationship with NETGEAR has delivered Cel-Fi technology to mobile operators worldwide," said Werner Sievers, CEO, Nextivity. "With the introduction of the NETGEAR MSRB2500 series, we're confident more mobile operators will now deliver this solution to their customers."

Friday, 11 March 2011

Powerline in the automotive industry: devolo conducts research in the eMobility area with the University of Duisburg-Essen

devolo is staying in motion: Along with its research and development in the area of classic, powerline-based in-house networks, the Aachen-based company is also active in the eMobility segment. In this field, it is engaging in joint research with the University of Duisburg-Essen in the area of "vehicle2grid" communication between vehicles and the electrical mains. In this area, dLAN® is used as the broadband powerline communication solution for data communication during the process of charging the electric vehicle. Project Manager Professor Hirsch and his team of scientists, based in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, will present this development for the first time at the international exhibition for electromagnetic compatibility, EMV 2011 in Stuttgart.

As a convention and industry exhibition, the EMV 2011 is one of the most important showcases for new developments in electromobility. At the newly created "Spotlight on electromobility and EMV" area, electric vehicles, range extenders, charging stations and other products are being displayed. One of the highlights of the Stuttgart trade fair, being held from 15 to 17 March 2011, is being provided by the University of Duisburg-Essen, which is unveiling a powerline-based data communication for eMobility solutions from Professor Hirsch and his group of scientists.

The jointly developed system is designed as a communication interface between the vehicle and charging station. During the charging process, this allows data such as the vehicle status or the required amount of energy to be exchanged. In addition, entertainment services can be transmitted that offer Web-based entertainment or downloads of multimedia content during charging. A particularly noteworthy feature of the developed powerline solution is the ability to support automaker-specific EMC standards. These EMC standards differ greatly with regard to limit values and frequency bands. The devolo technology meets these automaker-specific requirements using flexible notching of frequencies. Hardly any other area has EMC requirements as stringent as those in the vehicle area, which is due in part to the operation of wireless and radio receivers directly inside the larger "device" called the automobile.

"We are excited and inspired by the new dLAN® application," remarks Heiko Harbers, CEO of devolo AG. "We are pleased that our dLAN® modules, which we currently produce for direct powerline integration of network products, are being used in a new application. We will continue to support Professor Hirsch's research."

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Thursday, 10 March 2011

Lenovo and Intel® Extend Digital Learning with New Lenovo Classmate+ PC

Today, Lenovo and Intel Corporation announced the Lenovo Classmate+ PC, a purpose-built laptop designed to improve learning for students in grades K-8. The Lenovo Classmate+ provides schools an affordable, child-friendly complete hardware and software solution. Based on the Intel Learning Series reference design, the PC will come pre-loaded with the Intel Learning Series software suite, specialized educational software and a variety of teaching resources. Thisspring, the Organization of Ibero-American States will deploy the first wave of 158,000 Lenovo Classmate+ laptops as part of its Conectar Igualdad 1:1 computing program, which will equip students throughout the country with PC technology.

“As the fastest-growing PC company in education, we are committed to creating education solutions that improve schools' efficiency, as well as leading initiatives to evaluate how technology can measurably improve learning outcomes,” said Michael Schmedlen, director of Worldwide Education, Lenovo. “Our work with Intel to offer products like the Lenovo Classmate+ PC will create more opportunities for K-8 administrators, teachers and students to realize the benefits of technology-enriched 1:1 learning experiences.” “Lenovo is the first multi-national company to offer the Intel Learning Series classmate PC for the global education market,” said Kapil Wadhera, General Manager, Education Markets Platform Group, Intel. “We are thrilled to welcome Lenovo to the Intel Learning Series Alliance and to work with them to extend the platforms to benefit more students and teachers around the world.”

Intel Learning Series Momentum Continues
Since its introduction, more than 3 million Intel-powered classmate PCs have shipped globally. The Lenovo Classmate+ laptop is designed for how children learn, based upon years of Intel’s ethnographic research in education and Lenovo’s heritage in this segment. The PC combines a modern design with ruggedness, full PC functionality and enhanced performance. The configurations pass rigorous testing with their drop-resistant exteriors and spill-resistant keyboards.

The Lenovo Classmate+ PC offers a full computing experience, equipped with an Intel® Atom™ processor, Ethernet and WiFi Internet connectivity, Windows 7 operating system and high-capacity storage up to 250 GB or solid state drive options. It also comes with a 10.1 inch LED backlit screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, multiple USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader to support viewing multimedia.

Lenovo Launches Learning Environment to Rewrite Technology-Led Curriculums
The new Classmate+ PC is a part of Lenovo’s new Learning Environment, a model for how technology in education works in a classroom and 1:1 environment. The Lenovo Learning Environment, which is located in the company’s Customer Innovation Center at its U.S. headquarters in Morrisville, N.C., provides a place to evaluate educational technology, offers professional development resources for teachers and serves as a feedback lab for students testing Lenovo PCs.

Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Hear Every Detail: Logitech Unveils Theatre-Quality Surround Sound Speakers!

Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 Successor to Award-Winning Logitech Z-5500 Speakers, Offers 5.1 Sound for Movies, Games, Music

So you can hear every detail in your movies, games and music, today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the Logitech® Surround Sound Speakers Z906. Delivering 500 watts (RMS) of power, the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are THX® Certified, creating a theatre-quality audio experience in your living room.

“We’re delighted to offer consumers a successor to the highly acclaimed Logitech® Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker System,” said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s audio business unit. “The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are the logical evolution of surround sound speakers, and we’re confident they will become an indispensable part of the living room.”

Powerful Audio — 500 Watt, THX-Certified Speakers
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers offer 500 watts (RMS) of power, delivering thunderous audio that can shake your house. Logitech’s newest speakers have met strict performance standards to achieve THX certification — so you can be sure that your entertainment will sound the way it was meant to.

For your Dolby® digital or DTS TM encoded soundtracks, onboard 5.1 digital decoding enables detailed surround sound — from the roar of the crowd to the footsteps right behind you. If you love house-shaking bass, the ported, side-firing subwoofer delivers 165 watts of pure, distortion-free bass. And the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers convert two-channel stereo into an immersive surround sound experience.

Designed for the Living Room — Connect Up to Six Audio Devices
The Logitech® Surround Sound Speakers Z906 not only sound good, they are designed to fit into your existing living room setup. You can connect up to six audio devices simultaneously — including your TV, DVD, DVR, Blu-Ray™ player, Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, Wii™, iPod® and even your PC or Mac® laptop. And with its easy-to-read display and easy-to-stack design, the control console looks good with your home-entertainment system.

For your convenience, a wireless remote lets you control your listening experience without ever getting off the couch. And, wall-mountable satellites turn any room into a home theatre.

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Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Acer upgrades the Ultra Slim iF design awarding winning S3 series with wide viewing angle panel technology!

There is always room for improvement. Even if we are talking about the award winning and sophisticated design of the S3 displays, a series of monitor that is rich of features and offers cutting-edge performance. Acer did just that and upgraded the S273HL and S243HL displays with wide viewing angle technology.

With LCD displays the viewing angle matters because you have the best visuals when you are sitting in front of them. If you move to the sides or are in a lower or higher position, the image quality can deteriorate considerably, with loss of detail and contrast. This is why a wide viewing angle is important, especially if you have to pivot or swivel the display or need to use a multi-monitor setup.

And this is why the Acer S3 series monitor are now available with a 178° wide viewing angle, to offer users more flexibility and a better performance. More users can now view the monitors from different position and still see clear images, rich of details and with higher colour accuracy, allowing for better team working.

The Acer S3 series is the epitome of sophisticated design and top-notch performance. Besides wide viewing angle these displays are endowed with cutting-edge technologies such as ultra-fast response time, stunning contrast ratio (100,000,000:1), two HDMI port and Full HD panels.

These LCD monitors flaunts a razor-thin profile, only 14.8 for the S243HL and 21mm for the S273HL, creating a minimalist, professional look. Encased in a classy black bezel, they feature a unique asymmetrical shape. Adding form to the tasteful and simple design is a cylinder hinge on the rear and an L-shaped base with brushed-metal finish, accented by an LED light that glows in soft blue when the power is turned on. Thanks to its distinctive shape the base can easily accommodate the keyboard, saving precious space, plus it skillfully integrates a speaker for added functionality.

Behind the tastefully stylish design that will appease even the most sophisticated taste looms a green heart, making these monitors ideal for environmentally conscious users. The S3 series falls under Acer range of EcoDisplays thanks to the energy saving design, exceptional thinness and mercury free materials. What’s more, the S3 series is covered by the Zero bright dot pixel policy for guaranteed display quality.

Both models integrate White LED technology that does away with hazardous substances such as mercury or halogen gases and allows the reduction of power consumption by up to 63% compared to to the traditional CFFL displays. What’s more, LED lamps not only ensure exceptional reliability and great savings but deliver a better performance. In fact, they allow the reproduction of a larger color range with better saturation: the result is extraordinary realism, unobtainable with standard technologies.

Designed for professional and multimedia enthusiasts, the S273HL comes with a 69 cm (27-inch) panel, while the S243HL has a 61cm (24-inch) diagonal. Both models feature with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, enabling jaw-dropping cinematic views of the latest high definition content and making the most of advanced Full HD gaming, multimedia and productivity applications. The 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal to watch movies in their original cinematic glory.

Two integrated HDMI ports provide advanced digital connectivity enabling outstanding high-definition viewing and best quality video from the latest digital sources.

The S3 display series takes advantage of the latest display technologies to give users the best viewing experience:

Acer eColor Management technology adapts the performance of the panel to different environments, light conditions and viewing preferences enabling users to fine-tune the display settings by redefining the colour precision according to the work mode: data, media, cinema or images.

Acer Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) dynamically adjusts the contrast ratio to achieve ultra-sharp images. Each scene is analysed to fine-tune images frame by frame and enhance colour quality, obtaining a dramatic improvement of gradation and detail, especially in dimmer and brighter scenes. Acer ACM also enables the LCD monitor to use less power and save energy.

Acer eDisplay Management is a powerful tool enabling advanced colour calibration and display management. Each personalized setting can be stored and quickly recalled for different applications and light conditions.

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New Lenovo ThinkPad Ultraportable Laptops Recharged, Reenergized and Renewed

Lenovo announced today the next generation of the best-selling ultraportable laptop of 20101 – the ThinkPad X220 laptop - and the X220 convertible Tablet PC. These PCs give mobile business professionals the full performance and usability found in larger laptops, but in a super ultraportable design. The PCs run up to 75 percent faster than ultraportable competitors that use low-powered CPUs2, feature smart PC technologies for incredibly long battery life up to 24 hours3 on the ThinkPad X220 and sport a clean, revamped design with hinge-based latching and a giant touchpad in a thinner portable design. Additionally, they feature improved durability with wider drain-holes in the spill resistant keyboard and a 50% improvement in drop test performance4.

“Put simply, The ThinkPad X Series has everything a modern road warrior needs without compromises – low weight, long battery life and high performance,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president, ThinkPad Marketing, Lenovo. “We’ve refined the mobile computing experience to make it more productive and enjoyable with features like smart PC technologies and enhanced video and voice calling.”

24 hour Battery Life for Around the Clock Computing
The ThinkPad X220 offers up to 15 hours of battery life with a standard 9-cell battery. Battery life jumps up to 24 hours by adding the new ThinkPad external battery. The convertible tablet starts under four pounds with its standard 4-cell battery. When combined with a 6-cell battery and the external battery pack, the tablet can run for 16 hours continuously on one charge. Users charge the PCs on the external ThinkPad Battery connected to the PC or separately, and a charge indicator shows when the battery reaches a full charge.

Full-Performance Under Three Pounds
These speed-optimized PCs fit the same full-powered CPUs as bigger 14 and 15-inch laptops for full performance5, while similar weight competitors offer only low powered CPUs. Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 primes the PCs for rapid boot, shut down and resume from sleep by tuning the BIOS and other hardware settings. With Intel™ HD integrated graphics the PCs perform twice as quickly in streaming video, editing photos and loading web pages. Additionally, USB 3.0 technology on select models transfers data lightning fast, up to 10 times that of USB 2.0.

Smart PC Technologies
Equipped with second generation Intel™ Core® i7 processors, applications run fast and make multi-tasking hassle-free. The PCs come with self-aware and adaptive technologies to ensure priority components receive power for the highest levels of performance and battery life. Intel™ Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 boosts processor speed during intensive tasks, and with Lenovo Turbo Boost+, the PCs can stay in Turbo Boost mode longer by keeping processor temperatures below certain thresholds. With reduced power to non-essential hardware, the laptops achieve up to 30 percent longer battery life while playing multimedia so users can watch DVDs, listen to MP3s or stream web content longer.

Loud and Clear Voice and Video Calling
The “no compromise” performance experience continues with technologies that solve everyday challenges. For example, they incorporate several technologies for excellent voice and video conferencing, such as private chat and conference call microphone modes, keyboard noise suppression technology and a dedicated LED-lit microphone mute key.

The PCs also keep corridor warriors connected longer with Lenovo’s new Instant Resume function. This function maintains connections during sleep mode for up to 99 minutes, eliminating the need to login and reconnect between meetings. And tablet users don’t have to worry about losing their pen with the new “never-lost-pen” technology. It notifies a person when he or she moves the tablet without the pen in the pen-holder.

ThinkPad Remodels with Clean, Sharp & Durable Design
The inside of the new PCs reveal a cleaner, sharper design over previous models. Both the ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 Tablet feature a 12.5-inch HD screen and self-closing hinges that shut the PCs. This space-saving hinge design brings several key benefits: better antenna and speaker placement for stronger throughput, a 45 percent larger touchpad and a cleaner visual design. The larger, buttonless touchpad gives extra room for fingers to scroll, highlight and do multitouch gestures.

For students, mobile sales forces and other mobile professionals working outside, the multitouch tablet now adds a new rough and tough feature to its super bright, 300-nit screen with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. Already military specifications tested to meet extreme conditions, Gorilla Glass strengthens the screen so it can withstand scratches, scrapes and abuse from the field.

Ready for Business
The PCs are also business-ready: They’re easy for IT administrators to use and manage thanks to their second generation Intel™ Core® and Core® vPro processors. Common ThinkPad docking stations and batteries also allow companies to swap hardware among employees to maximize their resources and minimize cost.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Lenovo Desktops Equip Large Businesses with Highest Levels of Productivity, Security and Manageability

Lenovo today announced the ThinkCentre M91p desktop designed to give large businesses the highest levels of performance, security and manageability. Available in tower, small form factor and eco small form factor versions, the desktop is designed for speed and performance with technologies including SATA III, USB 3.0, Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 and support for four monitors as well as security and manageability with the latest Intel® Core vPro processors.

“We’ve packed the new ThinkCentre M91p desktop with the latest performance technologies, like Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, to give users and IT departments a noticeable difference in the way they work,” said Tom Shell, vice president, ThinkCentre Desktop Marketing, Lenovo. “Now PC users can quickly open and save data, view graphics and video faster and stream work across four monitors.”

Do More, Faster
The ThinkCentre M91p is Lenovo’s fastest ThinkCentre desktop yet. It speeds up multi-tasking thanks to a variety of new performance technologies including Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors with integrated Intel® HD graphics. The desktop allows for ultimate expandability with four DIMM slots that deliver up to 16 GB of high speed DDR3 memory on select models1. Additionally, SATA III technology reads and writes data two times faster than previous versions, while USB 3.0 transfers data between devices up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. For users who rely on multiple screens to work with data or graphics, select models can support up to four independent displays via a discrete graphics card.

The desktop packs in extra features for even more robust performance with eight USB ports for connecting external devices and high definition audio for voice and video conferencing. Additionally, select models2 offer an optional second hard drive, two PCI slots and an eSATA port. Users can jump online and quickly browse digital content with Gigabit Ethernet. Additionally, the desktops include several of Lenovo’s ThinkVantage Technologies - Rescue and Recovery, System Update and Power Manager - to help with common PC tasks such as backing up and recovering data, updating the PC and saving energy.

Start Up, Shut Down Faster With Enhanced Experience 2.0
Users can start their Lenovo PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows 7 computer3 thanks to Lenovo’s RapidBoot technology featured on all Enhanced Experience 2.0 PCs. RapidBoot technology uses a range of proprietary optimization techniques to deliver even faster start-up and 28 percent faster shutdown speeds.3 Customers can identify Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 PCs through a special Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 certification sticker affixed to them.

Secure and Manageable
The ThinkCentre M91p desktop provides the highest levels of manageability for IT staff responsible for managing large fleets of PCs. With the latest Intel vPro technology, security technologies are designed into PC hardware instead of the software, making the PC less vulnerable to security threats. The desktop includes a variety of security features such as USB port disablement for physically managing data going in and out of a PC. Lenovo includes Hardware Password Manager standard for simple management of encrypted hard drives. Additionally, the ThinkCentre M91p desktop includes a Trusted Platform Module (9TPM), a secure cryptoprocessor chip that manages encryption keys and processes.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Lenovo Unwraps Lenovo Care Premium Support Services for Consumers

Lenovo today announced Lenovo Care Premium Support Services, a new support solution for consumers and small businesses that goes beyond basic PC hardware assistance to also support home network set up, operating system upgrades and browser troubleshooting, among other activities. Lenovo created this service based on the most common issues cited in customer feedback to Lenovo’s support centers. This premier service focuses on initial set-up through the entire lifecycle of Lenovo’s PC products and the related digital home environment.

“We know most customers first turn to PC-makers for help with any kind of PC question including issues with hardware, software and connectivity. In response, we created Lenovo Care Premium Support Services to extend our level of support and meet their needs on the first call,” said Bill DeLong, vice president, Services for Mature Markets, Lenovo. “We are the experts on Lenovo products, so our support technicians can more quickly solve issues and get customers enjoying their PC and digital home experience.”

“Across the Board” Services Offered
Lenovo Care Premium Support Services offers a variety of a la carte selections or a yearly full coverage subscription to solve common issues like the ones above. Services are focused on areas including virus protection and performance, PC and peripherals set up, network and Internet security, and software and application assistance. For example, services can range from help with upgrading to Windows 7 to setting up a secure home wireless network. Customers can elect to receive support via phone and/or remote session troubleshooting of their PC.

Customers can run Lenovo’s free PC check up tool for a one-time diagnostic scan that identifies software or hardware issues that may be impacting performance, usability or stability. The tool allows users to change certain settings to address some of the identified software issues and also recommends certain for-purchase services for the best-fix solution.

Apple introduces iOS 4.3

Introducing iOS 4.3, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. “With more than 160 million iOS devices worldwide, including over 100 million iPhones, the growth of the iOS platform has been unprecedented”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iOS 4.3 adds even more features to the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, across three blockbuster devices iPad, iPhone and iPod touch providing an ecosystem that offers customers an incredibly rich experience and developers unlimited opportunities”.

Apple launches iPad 2!

iPad 2 is the next generation of Apple’s magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 per cent thinner and up to 15 per cent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. “With more than 15 million iPads sold, iPad has defined an entirely new category of mobile devices”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we’re launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again”.

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

KYOCERA MITA launches compact and cost-effective A3 ECOSYS MFPs

Plug-and-play installation and superb ease of use bring A3 functionality to a new market

KYOCERA MITA (UK) Ltd today launched four new mid-speed ECOSYS MFPs which draw on the simplicity of ECOSYS technology to ensure unparalleled ease of use and management. Installation is as simple as “plug and play” meaning that the FS-6025MFP, FS-6030MFP, FS-C8020MFP and FS-C8025MFP will appeal to organisations that require professional and economical printing, copying and document distribution without the challenge of complex maintenance requirements.

All of the new devices benefit from fully customisable colour touch panels, which use wizard-style navigation to guide users through everyday tasks. Access to functions can be defined by user, enabling organisations to retain control of colour print and copy volumes, while logging into the devices is as simple as pressing the relevant user name or user photo icon on the touch panel.

Jonathan Robbins, Product Manager at Kyocera Mita UK commented: “In a budget-conscious climate, customers need devices that offer the greatest functionality at the most economical price. We’ve made these new MFPs as easy to install, use and maintain as an A4 printer, while also ensuring that running costs are comparably low. They effectively offer everything that you would expect to see in an A4 MFP, with the added bonus of A3 functionality.”

The new devices have advanced features which are consistent with KYOCERA MITA’s higher end products and which will enhance productivity for users. These include a 500-sheet staple finisher, colour scan-to-email, scan-to-PC and scan-to-USB functions as well as 600dpi printing and copying at speeds ranging from 20-35 pages per minute, depending on product.

The 360 degree design and compact size of the new products mean that they can be installed in any location in the office, while their remarkably low noise generation – around the same level as a desktop printer – ensures that they are not a source of disturbance for users working in close proximity.

In common with all of KYOCERA MITA’s ECOSYS products the new MFPs benefit from long life drums and cartridge-free technology, which ensure high reliability, low maintenance requirements, and very low running costs and waste.

NEW Canon IXUS 115 HS Digital Cameras

With HS System for great shots in low light, Smart Auto and Full HD movies, the stylish metal bodied IXUS 115 HS lets you simply enjoy the fun.

Features:
  • HS System (12.1 MP)
  • 28mm, 4x zoom. Optical IS
  • Slim metal body
  • 7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
  • Full HD. Dynamic IS. HDMI
  • Smart Auto (32 scenes)
  • High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie
  • Movie Digest
  • Creative shooting modes
  • Optional Waterproof Cases
Focus on the fun:

HS System (12.1 MP)

HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. A high performance DIGIC 4 processor and high sensitivity image sensor give superior image quality in all situations.

28mm, 4x zoom. Optical IS

A quality 28mm wide-angle Canon lens brings you greater shooting possibilities, from big groups to indoor party shots. The 4x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer makes it easy to zoom in on details without camera shake.

Slim metal body

A metal body gives the camera a solid feel and stylish finish while the slim design makes it easy to carry with you everywhere

7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD

The large screen with a tempered glass outer layer adds strength and gives high visibility in a variety of conditions with stunning contrast and colour. A wide viewing angle allows you to easily share your images and movies with friends.

Full HD Movies and Dynamic IS plus HDMI

High quality movies can now be recorded in Full HD 1080p format at 24fps. Dynamic IS makes sure your footage stays steady while filming and an HDMI connection ensures no loss of quality when playing back on an HDTV.

Smart Auto

Smart Auto is truly automatic - detecting up to 32 different shooting scenes so you can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything.

High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie

Capture fast-paced action using the High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement using
Super Slow Motion Movie mode. Both modes provide dramatic and spectacular ways of recording fast-moving subjects.

Movie Digest

Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos.

Creative shooting modes

Creative shooting modes give you the opportunity to experiment. Fish-eye Effect re-creates the distortion of a fish-eye lens while Miniature Effect transforms landscapes into miniature scale models. For the look and feel of a picture taken with an older style camera try Toy Camera Effect.

Optional Waterproof Cases

Explore a world of underwater photography with either the more compact, lightweight and affordable WP-DC310L which allows shooting down to depths of 3m or the WP-DC39 down to 40m.

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IXUS 115 HS - Grey


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