BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300

Overview

Featuring a liquid silver finish, clean lines and soft edges, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry® smartphone ever to come with a full QWERTY keyboard.

It’s packed with incredible features*, including a camera, a multi-media player, expandable memory, Voice Dialling, BlackBerry® Maps and trackball navigation. Plus, you get all the core functionality you’ve come to expect in a BlackBerry smartphone—email and text messaging, instant messaging, web browser and advanced phone functionality.

The BlackBerry Curve—it’s your connection to everything that matters.

Stay in Touch

• Wireless email: Send, receive, forward and reply to messages, and view attachments in popular file formats.
• Advanced phone features: Speakerphone and voice dialling, user-definable convenience keys and dedicated Send, End and Mute keys
• Instant Messaging¹: Connect with your IM contacts using popular applications like Yahoo!® Messenger and Google Talk™
• SMS and MMS^*: Send text messages and images in an instant.

Enjoy Life

• Multimedia Player: Listen to your favorite songs and watch video clips^*.
• Camera: Capture the moment in perfect clarity with 2.0MP, built-in zoom and flash.
• 3.5mm stereo headset capable

Find the Info You Need

• Browser: Navigate and browse websites with a roll and click of the trackball.
• Organiser: Synch and store your calendar data, address book and more.
• Corporate data access^*: Access your vital corporate databases and applications from anywhere.
• BlackBerry® Maps: Get directions and view maps while on the road.

Maximize Convenience

• Tethered modem capability: Use your smartphone as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC^*.
• 64 MB of built-in memory and an expandable microSD memory slot^1,2.
• Bluetooth® capability for hands-free dialogue.
• Full QWERTY keyboard layout for fast text and email composition.
• High-resolution, light-sensing screen.

Enterprise friendly

The BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone works with your organisation’s BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution to provide corporate-strength functionality, including enhanced security features and easier access to company information.

Unlike traditional mobile phones, the BlackBerry Curve smartphone can be centrally managed and supported by IT departments. Remote address book look-up, single mailbox integration and push delivery of data from corporate applications are just a few of the features available.

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.
¹When you subscribe for, acquire, or use third party products and services with RIM products or services you accept that: 1. It is your sole responsibility to (a) ensure that your airtime service provider will support all of their features; (b) identify and acquire all required intellectual property and other licences prior to installation or use and to comply with the terms of such licences; 2. RIM provides such products and services on an “AS IS” basis with no express or implied conditions, endorsements, guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, and assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to them.
²The BlackBerry Curve smartphone accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. May be sold separately.
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BOSE® SoundDock®

Bose sound for your iPod® – now made portable. Enjoy acclaimed SoundDock® performance almost anywhere.

Quality sound, sleek design.
The SoundDock® Portable digital music system reproduces music with fullness and clarity unmatched by other battery-powered iPod® speakers, from a design even slimmer than our original. Proprietary BOSE® technologies let you enjoy your iPod® out loud in more locations – without compromising sound quality.

Music moves with you
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) provides more power and longer playing time than most other rechargeable batteries. The rotating dock disappears for storage and protection during transit. And a moulded handle makes it easy to carry the system from place to place.

Easy to use
Just dock and play all iPod® models featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, and video models. The system also plays music from your iPhone™.* The iPod® charges as it plays for uninterrupted music enjoyment. A custom remote easily controls the system and basic iPod® functions. Auxiliary input lets you play other portable sources, too.

The SoundDock® Portable digital music system. Unsurpassed performance and portability for the serious iPod® listener – from one of the most respected names in sound.

*In the event of audio interference, set iPhone™ to Airplane Mode.
iPod is a registered trademark and iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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Samsung HT-BD2T

Blu-ray home theater system

Experience the world’s first Blu-ray home theater system, the SAMSUNG HT-BD2T. You’ll get the best picture possible and the highest-quality audio. Full HD 1080p creates the ultimate cinematic picture and the 7.1 channel speaker system delivers rich, powerful HD surround sound.
You’ll watch your favorite movies the way they were meant to be seen, with 24 movie frames per second playback compatibility. All of this is packaged in a sleek, stylish design with blue LED accents. The SAMSUNG HT-BD2T brings a whole new level of movie-watching to your living room.

amazing picture quality

Now you can enjoy regular DVDs in near high-definition resolution. 1080 up-conversion lets you take full advantage of your HDTV by sending high resolution signals to it. The result is lifelike, vivid visuals and crystal-clear details.

superior quality surround sound

Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD compatibility deliver the highest quality Blu-ray audio experience. Enjoy richer audio with 7.1 channels of incredible, high-definition sound. 1100 W total output gives you all the power you need. Plus, four wall-mountable towers and a subwoofer add to the amazing home theater experience.

HDMI connectivity

Remote controls cluttering your coffee table? Simplify your home entertainment experience. Control all of your High Definition Multimedia Interface™ (HDMI) connected devices with one-touch control in a single universal remote.

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Eos wireless system

Eos Core System bundle

Get ready to enjoy the experience of true multi-room audio without any of the hassles. Just plug in your Eos base station/transmitter anywhere and get ready to enjoy your music everywhere. The Eos system supports any iPod with a dock connector.

With Eos, you can broadcast music from your iPod or connect to Eos’ auxiliary analog input to broadcast audio from any audio source (XM or Sirius Satellite radio, San Disk or Zune MP3 players, computers, CD players, stereos… anything with an audio output.)

The Eos base station transmits interference free, digital, CD quality audio from your iPod or other audio source to up to 4 Eos wireless stereo speakers, inside or out -- up to 150 ft from the Eos base station.

Includes:

• Base Station/Transmitter
• Wireless Stereo Speaker
• Infrared Remote Control
• iPod dock adapters
• Auxiliary audio cable
• Available in Black or White

Features:

• iPod Docking base station/transmitter w/2.1 stereo sound
• One wireless satellite stereo speakers w/2.1 stereo sound
• GigaWave® wireless technology - interference-free, 150 ft. range
• SRS WOW!™ sound enhancement technology
• Auxiliary audio input - broadcast any audio signal
• One-year warranty
• Risk-Free 30-Day money back guarantee

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Samsung innov8

SAMSUNG UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE MOBILE ENTERTAINER WITH 8 MP CAMERA

Samsung Announces Global Launch of First 8-megapixel Camera Phone, Designed for Powerful Mobile Photography and Multimedia Experience

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, announced the launch of the almighty entertaining mobile phone, Samsung innov8, which is to be made available in the global market from August 2008.

Samsung innov8 (Model name: i8510; pronounced [in-uh-veyt]) takes mobile handset photography and multimedia experience to new heights. It offers users top of the range camera technologies, a surround-sound cinematic video experience, the best mobile Internet browsing experience and mobile gaming capabilities.

Efficiently designed for mobile multimedia, Samsung innov8 provides devout tech addicts with the most innovative 24/7 multimedia entertainment features. It also offers a fun, easy to use experience for those who want to get the most of their mobile phones.

Having globally launched the first 5-megapixel camera-phone in 2004, 7-megapixel camera-phone in 2005, and the groundbreaking 10-megapixel SCH-B600 in the Korean market in 2006, the launch of a long awaited 8-megapixel camera-phone for GSM market, Samsung innov8 reinforces Samsung’s renowned leadership in camera-phone.

Samsung innov8 is made for tech-savvy users who wants to enjoy the best possible multimedia entertainment with their mobile phone. With the 8-megapixel camera, pre-embedded 3D games, high speed data connections and much more other features will help users gain the true benefits of mobile entertainment, said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung Telecommunication Business.

" I expect Samsung innov8 to be a revolutionary milestone for Samsung for opening a new era of mobile multimedia,” Mr. Choi added.


A groundbreaking multimedia and Internet experience

Recognized as Samsung’s first ever 8-megapixel camera phone, the Samsung innov8 is ideal for users who want to capture and store precious memories in style. Using the latest in imaging applications such as smile shot, blink shot and face recognition, the memorable moments can be stored in their best quality. Users can enjoy personalizing and editing their photos, videos and music with Movie Maker and Story Board applications. The handset also acts as a digital photo frame, allowing users to display their favorite images

Samsung innov8‘s crystal clear 2.8” 16M color LCD is perfectly designed to provide users with the best possible photography, video and gaming experience on-the-go. The 8G or 16GB Flash memory and external memory slot upto additional 16G provides sufficient contents storage. 1200mAh battery provides a long enough battery life to enjoy all the multimedia experience without worrying about limits on size and time.

Supporting a wide range of video player formats including DivX, WMV, Real Player and MPEG4, users can enjoy an exciting pocket cinema experience. Its external dual speakers and 3D surround sound supported by DNSe 2.0, make every video clip and movie more realistic than ever.

Samsung innov8 is also ideal for enthusiastic gamers. It comes pre-embedded with two of the world’s most famous games, Asphalt and FIFA 08. The handset has been chosen as the official phone for the World Cyber Games 2008, which begins on 25th July.

Samsung innov8 offers the best ever mobile web browsing experience. With an optical mouse and 4-way navigation key, users can enjoy PC-like browsing experience. Both HSDPA high speed Internet and WiFi connection offer convenient and seamless internet experience wherever users are.

The phone is equipped with A GPS technology, offering navigation and geo-tagging service. It also comes with the Symbian OS V9.3, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2, which helps users to easily download various ready-made applications for Symbian mobiles.

Samsung innov8 is going to be launched in Europe in August, and then expanded to other markets during September.
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Soulcalibur® IV

SOULCALIBUR® IV IS NOW AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE
Souls and Swords Collide as Premier Fighting Franchise Delivers Robust Features with Franchise Firsts and Unparalleled Combat

Leading video game developer and publisher, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that Soulcalibur® IV, is now available at retailers throughout North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The premier weapon-based fighting franchise returns with an evolution of its highly celebrated fighting system with more than 30 characters, new gameplay mechanics, and stunning high definition graphics.

In Soulcalibur IV the origins of the ongoing saga are set to be revealed as new and familiar faces from all around the galaxy seek the rival swords for their own goals. Special fighters enter the fray to add a new layer of challenge and mystery, including legendary STAR WARS™ characters Darth Vader for the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title; Jedi Master Yoda for the Xbox 360; and Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice from LucasArts' hotly anticipated Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™, who will make an appearance on both platforms.

Continuing the franchise’s legacy of delivering a rich gaming experience and robust features, Soulcalibur IV has been retooled from the ground up to provide a true next generation experience. Now the wages of battle are shown as protective armor can be broken off and visible lacerations of clothing can be seen with the inclusion of the equipment destruction feature. Adding depth to the unrivalled combat system, players can unleash Critical Finish moves to defeat opponents in one stunning blow. An improved dynamic character creation mode allows players to customize their favorite fighter or create an original warrior with nearly infinite possibilities. Not only can players change their character’s costumes, but also adjust the build and voice to suit their tastes.

Also for the first time in the series’ history, fighting enthusiasts can compete online against opponents from around the world. Choose fan-favorite Soulcalibur warriors or bring a customized character into online matches for global domination


Soulcalibur IV is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and carries a suggested MSRP of $59.99. A limited Premium Edition with exclusive content will be available for $79.99, while supplies last. For more information please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com or www.soulcalibur.com

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HP Officejet Pro L7590

All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier

Officejet Pro L7590 All-in-One offers impressive results at a color cost per page of up to 50% less than with laser printers¹. You'll be able to print, copy, scan, and fax, plus cut your paper usage in half by printing on both sides of the page.

Economical

• Get professional-quality color at a color cost per page of up to 50% less than with laser printers (when using HP Officejet inks)¹
• Save money from the outset with the purchase price that's lower than prices for comparable color laser printers²
• Stand out create your own Marketing Material using the included In-House Marketing Starter Kit
• Cut costs for your marketing materials with our Officejet Brochure Value Pack
• Save paper using the automatic two-sided printing

Fast and versatile

• Print fast at maximum speeds of 35 pages/min black, 34 in color^##, laser-quality speeds³ of up to 12 pages/min black, 10 in color
• Get four functions in one: print, copy, scan, and fax
• Improve productivity with the 50-sheet automatic document feeder
• Share with a group using the embedded wired networking
• Scan directly to memory devices ⁴ or to USB storage devices⁵
• Reduce your impact on the environment with this ENERGY STAR® qualified printer

Impressive results

• Get laser-quality black and graphics, plus business-quality photos (with HP Officejet inks)
• Get outstanding scans of photos and documents with the 2400 x 4800 dpi CCD optical scanning⁶

First-class supplies and support

• Reduce your expenses with our high-capacity cartridges that yield twice as many black-and-white pages⁷
• Get exclusive offers and discounts on supplies and get free next-day shipping with our "My Print Rewards" program
• Rely on printing excellence: HP has won PC Magazine's Readers' Choice Award for service and reliability for 16 years in a row
• Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty plus our Total Care advice and support
• Get questions answered toll-free, 24 x 7, or via e-mail in as little time as an hour
• Recycle your cartridges—it's free and easy⁸

Note: This printer does not ship with printer-to-computer USB cable.

1. Majority of laser AiOs <$750, printers <$300, using Officejet Pro products with XL cartridges; for details: hp.com/go/officejet
2. Based on manufacturers' retail prices as of 9/07.
3. Compared with color laser multifunction AiOs less than $1,000. Laser Quality Speed is an HP measurement method representing print speed of typical office documents in default mode. Compared with published speeds by laser manufacturers as of 8/06. Test methods may vary.
4. Memory card slots support Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card.
5. Compatibility: www.hp.com/support.
6. Maximum resolution limited by available computer memory, disk space, other system factors.
7. High-capacity cartridges sold separately. Declared yield values for HP 88XL black and color Officejet cartridges in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711.
8. HP cartridge return/recycling available in 42 countries and territories.

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iLook 300

Instant Video Web Cam

It’s time to enjoy face-to-face live video calls with the latest web cam from Genius, iLook 300, which works with Windows Vista, XP and 2000 and is compatible with the most popular instant messenger programs. Using VGA CMOS sensor technology, iLook 300 produces clear images for online chatting and video blog, and sharp images for sharing on a digital photo album.

Using the bundled software, the Genius application WebMate lets you edit photos, take movies and execute monitor security function. With CrazyTalk Avatar, you can make interesting animated characters from still images and output them into video clips or an e-card. CrazyTalk Cam Suite lets you change talking avatars and facial expressions or add face accessories while online chatting. For the new iLook 300 web cam from Genius, check your local sales person how you can pick up the iLook 300

Key features:

• Maximum 8.0 mega pixel still image capture in Genius Application
• Up to 1.3 mega pixel video
• Instant video for Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, and AIM
• Clipping base design for desktop, LCD panel and Notebook
• Video file sharing for YouTube (http://www.youtube.com
• Software: CrazyTalk Avatar Creator and Cam Suite

Specifications

Image Sensor type	300k pixel CMOS image sensor
Lens type	Manual focus
Interface	Compatible with USB1.1/1.0
File format	JPEG/WMV
Still Image in Genius Application	3360 x 2520, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 800 x 600 (Software interpolation), 640 x 480, 352 x 288, 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160 x 120 pixels
Video resolution	CIF / up to 30fps VGA / up to 30fps
View angle	Up: 25 degrees / Down: 25 degrees

System Requirements:

Intel Pentium 4 1.2GHz compatible PC or faster
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000 Operation System 
128MB RAM 
CD-ROM 
Available USB 1.1 or 1.0 port
60MB free hard disk space (260MB recommended) 
DirectX 9.0 or above
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BYON W5211 G/SR

The Most User Oriented Notebook

Common Building Block (CBB)
Common Building Blocks (CBB) is a standardization of notebook components that offers a great compatibility, configurability, and upgradeability. Currently, there are 7 (seven) standardized components: LCD, keyboard, battery, power adapter, ODD, hard disk, and CNP (Customizable Notebook Panel). These components are chosen to be standardized because of their limited using period. CBB allows users to find these notebook parts easier with affordable value. BYON offers more efficient solutions and freedom from proprietary in this new notebook era.

The World's Mobile Alliance
BYON notebook owner is in a good hand. BYON notebooks have a guaranteed quality from the world’s top manufacturers. This will only means that the quality of BYON notebook is no more a question mark. It is a certain assured world quality!

Configurable & Upgradeable*
From now on, to configure and to upgrade a notebook is not a big deal anymore. BYON notebooks are configurable and upgradeable to specifications that you need. Feel the convenient to adapt the latest technology easier and faster with BYON notebook.

* terms and conditions are applied

Specification

Model Name	W5211 G/SR – T2390	W5211 G/SR – T5850
LCD	12.1" Wide Screen	12.1" Wide Screen
Processor	Intel® Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86 GHz / 1 MB L2 Cache / 533	Intel® Core 2 Duo T5850 2.16 GHz / 2 MB L2 Cache / 667
Memory	1GB DDR2/667 (2 x Slots SODIMM up to 2 GB)	1GB DDR2/667 (2 x Slots SODIMM up to 2 GB)
HDD	160GB/5400 rpm S.ATA	160GB/5400 rpm S.ATA
Chipset	Intel® 965GM	Intel® 965GM
Graphic	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA X3100
Display LCD	Vibrant Visual Display TFT-LCD XGA, 1280x800	Vibrant Visual Display TFT-LCD XGA, 1280x800
ODD	DVD SuperMulti (DVD-RAM Support)	DVD SuperMulti (DVD-RAM Support)
Wifi	Wifi Included	Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 A/B/G
Audio Port	Built-in High Definition Audio 2 Stereo Speakers	Built-in High Definition Audio 2 Stereo Speakers
Camera	1.3 MP CMOS	1.3 MP CMOS
USB 2.0 Port	3x USB2.0	3x USB2.0
LAN And Modem 56K	√	√
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
PC Card	Express CardBus	Express CardBus
TV Tuner	Optional	Optional
Card Reader	3-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS-Pro)	3-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS-Pro)
Battery	4-cells	4-cells
Size	303 x 231.5(229.5 w/o battery) x 16~29.5 mm	303 x 231.5(229.5 w/o battery) x 16~29.5 mm
Weight	1.8 Kg w/ Batt & ODD	1.8 Kg w/ Batt & ODD
Kensington Lock	√	√
OS	Optional	Optional
Security Devices	Finger Print	Finger Print
Free carry case	Carrycase L	Carrycase C
Misc	Free Shield	Free Shield
Warranty	1 Year (Service, Spare-parts, Battery)	1 Year (Service, Spare-parts, Battery)
Availability	Ready Stock	Ready Stock

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Acer X1160 digital projector

Practical value, expressive details
Indulge in cinematic entertainment and high-intensity gaming right in the comfort of your own home. Whether for SMB use, family entertainment, or education, the Acer X1160 digital projector is designed to bring colors to life with its 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness and 2000:1 contrast ratio. This value projector features a 6-segment color wheel accompanied by Acer ColorBoost and SmartFormat technologies for rich, vibrant imagery and complete wide format support.

Brilliant presentation

• Unique, elegant design with stylish surface, soft texture and smooth rounded curves portrays cool sophistication.
• The sleek, glossy black surface presents a refined, sophisticated look.
• Angled lines wrap the projector and are integrated with the ventilation slots for a sleek, overall appearance.
• The three-mold case increases stability.
• The handy remote control docks to the bezel, so there is no need for buttons on the projector itself, adding to the streamlined look.
• Advanced Acer ColorBoost technology depicts vivid graphics and enhanced details with an optimized six-segment color wheel, maximizing color and brightness without the rainbow effect.
• 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio project crystal clear images from a long distance on a large screen.
• Native SVGA (800 x 600) resolution renders attention-grabbing PowerPoint presentations and mainstream entertainment like DVDs, games and TV broadcasts.
• DLP®system design reduces pixelation and produces higher-contrast video with deeper blacks, making fast-moving images come alive with smooth precision.

Uncomplicated usability

• Featured on the detachable remote control, the Empowering Key provides instant access to Acer Empowering Technology tools:
• Acer eView Management helps you adjust projector settings to suit any presentation environment and content type. With the innovative Blackboard Mode, you can instantly project onto a traditional green chalkboard -- you don't have to set up a separate white screen.
• Acer eTimer Management provides an onscreen visual cue, keeping presentations on schedule. Simply set a time limit to your presentation, and a timer and reminder are displayed onscreen.
• Acer SmartFormat technology ensures support for a variety of display standards and resolutions, and makes setup easy, freeing you from complicated resolution settings.
• With Acer InstantPack technology you can safely unplug the power cord right after the projector is turned off -- you don't have to wait for a cooling period, so you can pack up and go immediately!
• The projector automatically performs a safety shutdown if there is no input for an extended period of time.
• The Acer X1160 detects input as soon as a source is connected, eliminating time spent signal scanning.

Dynamic functionality

• Up to 4000 hours of lamp life saves lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term, dependable projector use.
• Digital zoom and pan let you magnify details with ease and move the magnified image to a preferred location.
• Forty-degree vertical keystone correction alleviates the display distortion of an image with a wider top or bottom -- best for environments with limited space, like a small room or office.
• A detachable remote control provides solid defense against theft -- the buttonless projector cannot be used without the remote control.

Projection Size

	A : Screen size (Diagonal)	Screen size (W x H)	B : Distance
	30"	0.61 m x 0.46 m	1.2 m
	60"	1.22 x 0.91 m	2.4 m
	80"	1.63 x 1.22 m	3.2 m
	100"	2.03 x 1.52 m	4.0 m
	200"	4.06 x 3.05 m	7.9 m
	300"	6.10 x 4.57 m	11.9 m

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Solar Sailing in Space

NASA prepares to test a satellite that can be propelled by light particles from the sun bouncing off its sails.

For the first time, NASA is preparing to send into orbit a small satellite that can be propelled by solar sails. When light particles from the sun strike the surface of the sail, the energy is transferred to it, providing a propulsive force that moves the satellite through space.

NASA's goal is to test the complex deployment mechanism of the 10-square-meter sails, says Dean Alhorn, an engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, AL, and the lead engineer on the project. "A successful flight will not only make for a unique historical event, but will show that we have a reliable mechanism to deploy a solar sail in space for future missions," says Alhorn.

The satellite, called NanoSail-D, is scheduled to launch from Omelek Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on July 29 onboard the Falcon 1 rocket developed by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), of Hawthorn, CA. The NanoSail-D satellite's main frame is only 30 centimeters long and weighs nine pounds. Its solar sail is made of a custom polymer that is thinner than a piece of paper and coated with aluminum to reflect the photons. "It looks like Saran Wrap with a metalized surface but is stronger and suited for the space environment," says Alhorn.

In theory, a solar sail could be used as propulsion for round-trip missions in the solar system. In friction-free space, the tiny propulsive force of photons could conceivably get a craft up to about 100 miles per hour. Changing the sail's angle can change the craft's trajectory. "There is a lot of potential for solar-sail propulsion once we show that this can be deployed in space," says Alhorn. "Already we are working on ways to maneuver the sails, and we can theorize better designs that are based on proven technology."

The concept of solar sailing was invented in the 1920s by two Russian scientists, and it has been the subject of a few projects over the years, says Louis Friedman, the executive director of the Planetary Society, a public space organization based in Pasadena, CA. The Russians deployed a large reflective sheet of material outside their Mir space station in 1992, and the Japanese did something similar in 2004, but neither was used for solar-sail propulsion.

The most recent effort was led by Friedman, whose team from the Planetary Society and from Cosmos Studios, a media company based in Ithaca, NY, actually built a solar-sail-powered spacecraft in Russia called Cosmos 1. It did not launch because of rocket failures. Now, Friedman is working on a satellite called Cosmos 2 that is similar to NASA's design but uses inexpensive Mylar, a basic plastic material. "Mylar is easy to get, is manufactured in large quantities, and is adequate for short flights," says Friedman. "If you want to do an interplanetary mission, which is part of NASA's future plans, you would need something longer lasting and more ultraviolet resistant, so you would use a more exotic material."

But the most complex part may be deploying sails after a spacecraft has been launched out of the earth's atmosphere. Once the NASA satellite is aloft, a computer will command a heater to burn a high-strength fishing line to open four spring-hinged panels, exposing the solar sail. Fifteen seconds later, another so-called burn-wire system will cause four booms to unfold. The booms will pull the solar sail off a center spindle, unrolling it in four different quadrants, says Alhorn. The satellite will remain in low earth orbit for between five days and two weeks, during which researchers will track and analyze the satellite.

The deployment mechanism is the most interesting part of the spacecraft, says Friedman. His craft will use an inflatable deployment system to expand the sail to a diameter of 30 meters. Unlike with NanoSail-D, his plan is to control the satellite with the sail.

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Genius G-Pen M609

9” x 5.5” dual-mode & multi media tablet

The G-Pen M609 from Genius is an exquisite tablet is more advanced and creative than other tablets and features multimedia functions. The 4000 LPI high resolution provides the best graphic performance for professional design. The unique dual mode function can switch the active area from wide to standard and back. The 9” x 5.5”(wide) / 7.25” x 5.5”(standard) working area and one cordless pen is ideal for Windows and MAC users to write, draw, sketch and sign emails. Using the pen tablet gives you better convenience and control than your mouse. The cursor moves precisely where you position the pen.

The two rolling pads at the top of the tablet are convenient for either hand. As you press the hot keys (Scroll, Zoom, Volume), the blue LED will blink and you can use the rolling pad to easily operate the 4D scrolling, zoom in /out and volume up/down functions. The sleek elegant-black design with dual mode active area is a perfect fit for wide and standard screens. There are twenty six fast shortcut keys you can select with the pen for instant access to Office, Internet and Vista functions. The cordless pen features two buttons and 1024 level pressure sensitivity for drawing or writing. While you draw or write with the digital pen, you can control the shapes and thickness easily.

Just plug it in and you can use the built-in Vista functions like personal note taking, email signing, handwriting recognition, handwritten emails and pen flick navigation. The G-Pen M609 is the right choice for your writing and drawing. Just ask your salesperson how you can pick this device up.

Key features:

• 9” x 5.5” and 7.25” x 5.5” switchable working area for wide/4:3 screens
• Creative rolling pad for scrolling in four directions, zooming in/out and volume up/down
• 4000 LPI high accuracy and sensitivity for a highly reactive cursor
• 1024-level pressure sensitivity for all shapes and thickness control
• Make handwriting notes/drawings efficiently in e-mail, MSN, documents, or any application program
• Vista plug and play; handwriting recognition compatible, pen flicks, digital inking in Office and snipping functions for convenient operation

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Benq V2400W monitor

Behind every extraordinary design, there's a beautiful story.
It all began with a blueprint of an LCD monitor that’s simple yet extraordinary from every angle, a monitor that’s crafted with sinuous lines, carrying

The strength of the confident,
The power of the achieved,
The style of the sophisticated,
And the elegance of a noble mind.

The designers at the BenQ Lifestyle Design Center founded the concept of Kinergy Design aspiring to execute such a monitor. The term Kinergy refers to a feeling of kinetic energy, a force released and embodied by the contour rim of the V Series monitors, a force so powerful that dominates time and space.

With Kinergy Design, people will be able to stand witness to the power and elegance of simplicity, to the extent that it becomes a centerpiece of design. Enjoy the difference.

Kinergy Design. The All Around Beauty of Kinetic Energy. BenQ V Series.
The Face of Modern Perfection
Built on the Kinergy Design, the BenQ V2400W makes a bold yet charming statement of modern simplicity.
Born in the imagination and designed with kinetic beauty, the V2400W is the crafted face of modern perfection.

A Feeling of Movement and Energy
Breaking through traditional thinking about symmetry, the BenQ V2400W’s asymmetric base stand design brings an end to “staid” design.
The beauty of movement has now been captured for you to enjoy.

Smooth Curves
BenQ boldly adapts to the new injection technology, RHCM (Rapid Heat cycle Molding) processing, in forming the sheer and glossy curved rear of the V2400W.
Unlike traditional injection processes, RHCM can create an exceptional weld-free surface appearance.

A Clever Touch of Luminous Delight
The luminous LED touch pads add a sense of balance to the V2400W design.
Make the adjustments to your screen with the tip of your finger and get ready for a beautiful and modern visual journey of pleasure.

The Perfect Linear Expression
BenQ brings you the world’s slimmest 24” widescreen LCD monitor.
Slenderized by its elegant contour lines, the V2400W features an ultra-thin width of only 24mm.

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Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty soundcard

Features

Get the Pro Gamer's Choice for Sound

• Realistic EAX® 5.0 sound effects that pull you into the game
• Accurate 3D positional audio - even with headphones
• Accelerated audio for unbeatable game performance
• Clearer voice chat for better voice communications
• Works with PCI Express equipped PCs

Chosen by professional gamers, the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series sound card delivers the ultimate PC gaming audio experience. You'll hear realistic EAX® 5 sound effects and 3D positional audio that's so accurate you can locate opponents by sound - even over headphones. Plus, get unbeatable performance in your games with hardware accelerated audio and X-RAM.

Looking for more connectivity?
If you're seeking the ultimate gaming experience with advanced connectivity options, the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Champion Series sound card includes the same feature set as the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro Series plus a Gaming X-Fi I/O Drive featuring additional connectivity options, a recessed front panel volume control, and backlit buttons.

Realistic EAX® 5.0 sound effects in games
Hear crackling gunfire and earth-shattering explosions, EAX® 5.0 delivers sound effects that pull you into the game.

Accurate 3D positional audio with X-Fi CMSS®-3D
Locate enemies by sound alone - you'll get amazing surround sound, even with normal stereo headphones.

Dolby Digital Live encoding
Connects directly to your home theater system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound.

Hardware accelerated performance
Get unbeatable performance in your favorite games with hardware accelerated audio that blows motherboard audio away.

X-RAM
Boost performance even further in games like Quake 4, Battlefield 2, Prey, Unreal Tournament 3 and others that take advantage of X-RAM.

Clearer voice chat
Plug in your headset or microphone and hear the difference. With high quality inputs and hardware audio processing, your teammates will hear you loud and clear.

Cinematic surround sound from DVD movies
Watch your DVDs in cinematic surround sound with PowerDVD software featuring DTS™ and Dolby Digital®-EX decoding.

Perfect for music
Make all of your music sound better with Xtreme Fidelity audio technology that restores the detail and clarity to compressed music files like MP3s.

Record your own music
PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium has fantastic inputs and low-latency ASIO drivers for great music recording.

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U.S. MMORPG Companies Need To Offer More Free Games

U.S. MMORPG Companies Need To Offer More Free Games – Not Subscription Models – To Grow Market

Parks Associates

Massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) publishers may have to start giving away playing time to attract more players into online role-playing worlds, according to Parks Associates’ Electronic Gaming in the Digital Home II

This consumer study of 2,000+ U.S. Internet gamers found only power gamers are interested in subscribing to an MMORPG service, whereas social, dormant, and leisure gamers all show significant interest in a free-to-play, microtransaction-based model. The MMORPG market will be difficult to enter with a subscription model at this stage.

“World of Warcraft, with over 10 million players, exceeded expectations for subscription-based MMORPGs, but it’s unlikely any other publishers will achieve the same in the near term using a subscription model,” said Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, Director, Broadband and Gaming, Parks Associates.

Fourteen percent of gamers not currently playing MMORPGs would be interested in playing if they could play for free. Only 2% of gamers from the same group were interested in adopting an MMORPG with the traditional subscription-based model. The good news for MMORPG companies is they can recoup their investment over time through microtransactions, where game publishers and operators make money through sales of in-game items.

The barriers to entry, in terms of time and money, are simply too high for many potential customers, according to Cai. “Free-to-play models offer flexibility, and players can choose how much they want to invest based on interest level and play patterns. Microtransaction models have the best potential to grow the U.S. MMORPG audience.”
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Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results

Revenue Up 38 Percent Year-Over-Year Mac Sales Reach All-Time High

Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended June 28, 2008. The Company posted revenue of $7.46 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.07 billion, or $1.19 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $5.41 billion and net quarterly profit of $818 million, or $.92 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 34.8 percent, down from 36.9 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 42 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

Apple shipped 2,496,000 Macintosh® computers during the quarter, representing 41 percent unit growth and 43 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 11,011,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 12 percent unit growth and seven percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone™ units sold were 717,000 compared to 270,000 in the year-ago-quarter.

“We’re proud to report the best June quarter for both revenue and earnings in Apple’s history,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We set a new record for Mac sales, we think we have a real winner with our new iPhone 3G, and we’re busy finishing several more wonderful new products to launch in the coming months.”

“We’re extremely pleased with the growth of our business and the generation of almost $5.4 billion in cash in the first three quarters of fiscal 2008,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we expect revenue of about $7.8 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $1.00.”

Apple will provide live streaming of its Q3 2008 financial results conference call utilizing QuickTime®, Apple’s standards-based technology for live and on-demand audio and video streaming. The live webcast will begin at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, July 21, 2008 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsQ308/ and will also be available for replay.

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Qnap NVR-1012 video surveillance system

Overview
The NVR-101 is an instant surveillance system providing professional grade live video recording and real-time remote monitoring/playback service. The complete system is built-on the Linux OS for its proven superb performance yet power-saving feature. In order to simplify the installation process and enable user to activate the home surveillance system in seconds, QNAP has launched NVR-1012 which includes an NVR-101 and two value-plus IP surveillance cameras.

All the system configuration and recording/monitoring functions of the NVR are carried out through Internet Explorer and absolutely no complicated software installation is ever required. Besides the built-in Ethernet connection these cameras also provide a great alternative for home users to connect wirelessly!

What's more, the state-of-the-art 2-way communication system supports synchronized video and audio monitoring and recording. You can speak directly for the instant conversation or even use the camera to perform voice-broadcast. The real-time remote monitoring service that is viewable on IE browser can now even stream the live video to any 3GPP-enabled handset.

The unique infrared designed on the camera is enabled automatically during the night time to ensure continuous recording and monitoring together with the intelligent motion detection feature that if a moving object is detected, direct recording will be triggered and an alert email is sent at the same time to assure you of fast, efficient alarm notification. Moreover, precious timestamp is embedded on every single recording for easy video navigation and playback. You can also use it as an evidence for police investigation! The NVR-1012 is the new generation digital surveillance solution which provides immediate effective protection yet affordable and it is perfect for home and office.

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AVerTV Hybrid STB 1080i

AVerTV Hybrid STB 1080i is new digital Set-Top-Box that allows you to access free-to-air terrestrial digital TV, Analog TV. You can enjoy high quality TV programs not only on your PC but also on your PC monitor without turning on the PC

Major Description
Being a digital Set-Top-Box, it is compatible with all DVI/VGA LCD monitors. The AVerTV Hybrid STB 1080i offers vigorous and clear video quality and support high resolution of up to 1920×1200.

The specially functions such as “Color/Edge Enhancement”, “Advanced Progressive Scan” and “3D-monitor Adoptive De-interlace” Technology deliver a sharper, clearer picture. Beside, it features a “Picture Pause” function and you won’t miss any information such as Lottery numbers and recipe. Moreover, the component (YPbPr, 1080i) input on the AVerTV Hybrid STB 1080i also allows you to enjoy high quality entertainment with advanced video camcorder and game console

Feature
* Watch TV in your DVI & VGA* monitor
* Support resolution up to 1920x1200 (PIP only support resolution up to 1680x1050 60Hz)
* Analog TV system: NTSC/ PAL/SECAM
* Transparent Picture-in-Picture
* Auto Power-off
* Picture Pause
* Teletext/Subtitle (DVB-T only)
* Provides user-friendly OSD (on screen display) to control functions
* Color/Edge Enhancement
* EPG(DVB-T only)
* Stereo Sound

Specification
* Input Signal
o DVI-I（DVI：Single-link only）
o PC Audio
o RF
o S-Video
o AV (RCA)
o Component（YPbPr,1080i）
* Output Signal
o DVI-I（DVI：Single-link only）
o Audio（Earphone & Speaker）
o S-Video（DVB-T only）
o A/V（RCA）（DVB-T only）

System Requirement
* LCD/Plasma monitors with DVI & VGA* input

* When you use the monitor with VGA input, please prepare the DVI to VGA connector.

Package Included
* AVerTV Hybrid STB 1080i
* Vertical Stand
* Remote Control (Batteries Included)
* Power Adapter
* S/Component 2-in-1 Cable
* DVI-D Cable
* Audio Cable
* User Manual

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Microsoft Windows Live Onecare security software

Windows Live OneCare: What's new?
With this new version of Windows Live OneCare, our aim was to help consumers better manage their home environment. Our research has shown that most homes now have approximately 2.5 computers. This means that in addition to securing and maintaining multiple PCs, consumers now need to do the extra work associated with connecting devices and securing networks. To ease this burden, features such as multi-PC and home network management as well as printer sharing have been added to OneCare to help address the needs of the modern home environment.

This new version also establishes a foundation to better fill the needs of small businesses. Many small businesses need to protect and maintain a number of PCs, but may not have the resources for extensive onsite IT support. To help solve this problem, centralized backup has been added to OneCare so local backup on a small business network is a simple step instead of a time consuming hassle.

Here’s a quick overview of the new features added to OneCare version 2.0 to help keep users’ PCs and networks safe, reliable, and performing well:

• Multi-PC and home network management: Helps ease management of multiple-PC environments by providing a single navigation bar for monitoring the security and maintenance of networked computers. Also enables one-click actions to resolve issues among computers within a home PC network.
• Printer sharing support: Makes it easy to connect printers to local networks so all users in the vicinity can use the same printer.
• Start time optimizer: Speeds PC boot time by removing rarely used applications from start-up menu. This helps to address one of the main areas of frustration for PC users as time goes on.
• Proactive fixes and recommendations: Windows Live OneCare constantly monitors the specific configuration of the user’s system and makes proactive fixes and recommendations to improve the computing experience.
• WiFi security: Keep your home or small business wireless network safe with the new OneCare WiFi security feature.
• Centralized backup: Enables users to centrally configure and monitor backups for all PCs covered under the same OneCare subscription, with the data from all PCs backed up to a central location.
• Online photo backup: Keeps precious photos safe from theft or accidental loss by backing them up to a secure, offsite location in Windows Live (available to OneCare subscribers at an extra cost in the final v2.0 release).

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Intel Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation

World Mural Project Empowers Globe's Youth to Envision the Future of Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 18, 2008 – Intel Corporation celebrates a milestone anniversary today by looking 40 years in the past and 40 years into the future. To celebrate this milestone, Intel unveiled the World Mural Project, a digital artwork that captures the vision of young people on how computers will transform the globe over the next 40 years.

Since its founding in 1968, Intel has introduced countless examples of technology innovation -- its crowning breakthrough being the introduction of the microprocessor. Commonly referred to as the "brain" of a computer, the microprocessor has led to unimagined advances in entertainment, education and business productivity.

"Intel has a 40-year history of serial technology breakthroughs and innovation," said Intel CEO and President Paul Otellini. "When we introduced the microprocessor no one could have predicted that the market for PCs would be greater than 350 million units a year. Over the next 40 years Intel technology will be at the heart of breakthroughs that solve the big problems of health and environment. For Intel this is just the beginning of its journey."

The World Mural Project, unveiling on the day of the anniversary, is a Web-based digital art piece that includes visual and written contents from the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network – a worldwide after-school community-based technology learning program that enables youth in underserved communities to acquire skills necessary for personal and professional success. Working closely with about 300 Intel volunteers at 70 Clubhouses around the world, more than 500 young people in 21 countries submitted graphic design "tiles" that were incorporated into an overall mural design. The project weaves together the individual submissions into one expansive and exciting digital mural that speaks to the youth's creativity and passion about technology.

The World Mural Project exemplifies how computers can provide youth in underserved communities with powerful tools to express themselves creatively and connect with other communities globally. The project is also one of the volunteer activities that support Otellini's commitment to giving back a million volunteer hours in 2008 in commemoration of Intel's 40th anniversary. Intel employees have a long history volunteering in local schools and communities through the Intel Involved Program and raising matching grants from the Intel Foundation for the organizations they volunteer.

Through this project, youth all around the globe are telling us that they expect computers will continue to change the world in positive ways for the next 40 years and beyond.

"As an industry, we have a responsibility to fulfill these expectations," said Bruce Sewell, senior vice president for corporate social responsibility at Intel. "By providing opportunities for young people in underserved communities to learn technology literacy and problem-solving skills, we hope to secure the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and role models."

Intel engaged renowned digital muralist Favianna Rodriguez to oversee the creative process and provide guidance to the project. Common themes represented in the mural include the trend toward smaller, more mobile computing, green technology that improves our environment, more responsive technology in health care and education, and virtual travel.

Intel researchers are already working on a number of technology areas that are similar with what some of the youth envisioned. The company will continue focusing in new areas where the company believes the application of highly integrated Intel® architecture will create a better future for the world, including energy-efficient, affordable mobile Internet devices, high-performance visual computing solutions, and low-cost PCs designed to meet the needs of first-time computer users in emerging markets.

Intel's global presence now spans 60 countries and about 500 offices and facilities, with 80 percent of revenue coming from outside the United States. The Intel family includes approximately 85,000 employees globally who help earn the company top spots on lists such as Fortune's Most Admired Companies, CRO Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.

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Oakley Split Thump MP3 sunglasses

Split THUMP is your favorite pair of sunglasses with the added benefit of an MP3 player. The sunglasses are designed to fit in your world and the MP3 player is there to rock it. Listen to music virtually anywhere with speakers that adjust easily and come out when you don’t need them. Quickly control the music with buttons that only you know are there, because they’re seamlessly blended into the icons. Forget about wires that dangle, snag and tangle, because the age of wires is over. Split THUMP is a total grab-and-go solution that puts your music into something you already take with you, and it comes with the razor sharp clarity and protection of Oakley’s HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®).

Split THUMP gives you benefits that no other portable music player can match:

• Unique versatility for everyday use. With hidden controls and removable speakers, your favorite sunglasses are also the best wearable MP3 player.
• Grab-and-go convenience. Your MP3 player is built into something you already take with you.
• Style. The clean, uncomplicated look is inspired by the lifestyles of athletes from surf and skate, creating a true work of art that reflects their approach to life.
• Music in motion. With no wires, Split THUMP lets you truly wear your music instead of dangling it.
• All-day bliss. It’s so comfortably lightweight, you’ll probably forget you have it on.
• Simplicity. The controls are right where you need them and nobody knows they are there.
• Performance. Sound quality that rocks is combined with the world’s best optics.

The sweat-resistant frame can stand up to the most grueling workouts, and with the Overdrive feature, you can instantly cue a favorite song before dropping into the halfpipe. As far as music, Split THUMP is compatible with the iTunes® Plus Music Store* and it’s AudibleReady® so you can listen to your favorite audio books and podcasts. It’s also compatible with AAC (.m4a), MP3, WMA, WMA with DRM 9.0, and WAV formats.

All that performance and convenience comes with the art of Oakley style. Sculptured after one of the most popular frames in the company’s Square O collection, Split THUMP is inspired by the lifestyles of Oakley athletes who dominate surf and skate. The music and art that fuels their approach to life has been crystallized into a clean, uncomplicated style that’s as aggressively original as the person who wears it.

Here’s why Split THUMP is your favorite pair of sunglasses with the added benefits of the best wearable MP3 player:

• Removable speakers plus hidden controls that seamlessly blend into the icons, allowing Split THUMP to look like normal sunglasses.
  

• Absolute music freedom with no wires or cords to tangle, snag or get in the way.
  

• HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®) for clarity and precision that exceeds all ANSI Z87.1 standards of optical performance.
  

• Sweat-resistant design to withstand your toughest workouts.
  

• Incredible sound quality that has to be experienced to be believed.
  

• Ability to store up to 500 songs on the 2 GB version, 250 songs on the 1 GB version, or 125 songs on the 512 MB version.
  

• Up to 7 hours of playback time on a single charge, enough to last through even a marathon session.
  

• Easy-to-use interface that gives you full, instant control of your music without having to fumble through your pockets, bag or backpack.
  

• Custom Mylar® speakers designed to be fully adjustable for an adaptable fit that lets you control the balance of music and environment.
  

• Patented XYZ OPTICS® to give you razor-sharp vision across the full lens contour, not just straight ahead like ordinary sunglass lenses.
  

• Pure PLUTONITE® lens material to filter out 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm.
  

• Materials and geometries engineered to meet all ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact protection.
  

• Durable and comfortably lightweight O MATTER® frame material for an overall weight that’s less than an empty CD jewel case.
  

• Compatibility with the iTunes® Plus Music Store*, Windows® Media Player®, WinAMP® and other popular music jukebox programs that use AAC, MP3, WMA and Audible® file formats.
  

• Ability to store data files — like your work files — along with songs.
  

• Skip-free music from solid-state NAND flash memory with no moving parts.
  

• Three-color indicator light to show battery level.
  

• Included Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable for transferring song files easily from Mac® or Windows® PC.
  

• For more information on Split THUMP, please call 1.800.969.2895.

Note: Songs purchased from the iTunes® Plus section of the iTunes® Music Store and songs transferred to iTunes® from CDs are compatible with Split THUMP. Songs purchased from outside the iTunes® Plus section of the iTunes® Music Store are in the .m4p format and are not compatible with Split THUMP because Apple® reserves that format for iPod® use only. Also note that song capacities listed are based on 128 Kbps AAC files, and that battery life depends on volume level, song file compression rate, and other factors.

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Firefox 3.0.1

Security and stability update now available for download
mozilla.org

As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Firefox 3.0.1 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com/.

We strongly recommend that all Firefox users upgrade to this latest release. If you already have Firefox 3.0, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. This update can also be applied manually by selecting “Check for Updates…” from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Firefox 3.0.1 Release Notes.

Note: All Firefox 2.0.0.x users are encouraged to upgrade to Firefox 3.0.1 by downloading it from http://getfirefox.com/.

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Irex Iliad Book Edition ebook reader

What is the iLiad?

The iLiad is a portable device that lets you read and write as you do on paper everywhere you go.

Everything you like to read, like books, newspapers and documents, you can now take along on a device as small and light as a single book. Even in bright sunlight the display of the iLiad offers you perfect readability. With the iLiad can you also send, receive and share documents with family, friends or business colleagues.

More than just reading
Just as with normal paper, you're able to make notes and annotate existing documents, but unlike paper your annotated documents and notes can easily be transferred to a PC or another iLiad. Your friends and colleagues can also add remarks or edit your notes and return them to you. The iLiad is not just about serious stuff, you can also do Sudoku and Crossword puzzles, read comics and sketch or draw on it.

What can you do with the iLiad?

• Anything you can print from your PC can be read on the iLiad. You can also download books and other information from the internet. You can even receive digital subscriptions to international newspapers on an iLiad.
• The iLiad has a wireless connection to automatically download content and updates over the Internet. You can also connect the iLiad directly to any PC with a USB cable. The iLiad Companion software enables you to easily transfer and manage the documents between your PC and the iLiad.
• The iLiad can hold dozens of books and documents. Memory capacity can be increased simply by inserting a Compact Flash or MMC card, just as with digital camera. You can even insert your USB-stick into the iLiad to quickly read content.

Easy on the eyes, easy on the environment
The paper-like display of the iLiad produces a stable image, unlike a flickering PC screen. So the reading experience with the iLiad is much more comfortable, enabling you to go on for hours without tiring your eyes.

The display only consumes power when a page is turned so the power consumptions is very low. And just think of the paper you can save. You no longer need to rely on printed editions of newspapers, books or your own printed documents and notes!

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