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HANDS-FREE HELPER

LarssonSymbol Technologies has introduced a new wearable mobile computer and scanner system for high-performance computing in extreme environments. Designed for warehouse and distribution customers that require hands-free operation, the WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers deliver increased productivity to industrial applications including distribution centre order picking, receiving, replenishment, loading, maintenance and repair, the firm claims. It is well-suited for logistics applications including package sorting and handling. Worn on either the wrist or the hip, Symbol's WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers allow users to move freely and scan data, access business-critical information, and accurately perform data entry in real-time. For maximum flexibility, Symbol's new wearable mobile computer also offers headset support for voice picking. highlighted the increased chance of exposing sensitive information with staff becoming more mobile.

SMART AND STYLISH

Samsung’s i320, a slim QWERTY smart phone, signals the firm's entry into the smart phone market. It is a sleek and stylish super-slim bar-type handset, measuring just 11.5mm in depth and 95g in weight with an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard. The i320 operates with 'Windows Mobile 5.0 Smart phone Operating System' providing users with a familiar interface that is easy to navigate and use. It allows users to write and store texts, exchange emails in real-time, the firm claims. The i320 offers MS push e-mail support for wide compatibility, including instant messaging (IM). It is the first smart phone in its category and in the region to have a built-in mega pixel camera, the company claims. Its 1.3 megapixel resolution with auto flash and 2x digital zoom is enhanced by the large 2.2-inch LCD screen.

Samsung has also taken into consideration the need to localise its products to the Middle East market and has added an additional option of full arabisation. It is a tri-band GSM phone capable of GPRS/EDGE and supports Bluetooth too.

WIDESCREEN WONDER

HP has announced the availability of the HP Designjet 10000s printer, a new low-solvent super-wide-format printing systems that produces durable high-quality signage up to 264cm wide. The printer is the widest in the HP Designjet line and is compatible with raster image processing (RIP) programs from leading vendors for quick integration with existing large- and super-wide-format workflows, the firm claims. Capable of printing 16.35 square metre/h, the HP Designjet 10000s prints signs, banners, billboards, wall murals, and window and vehicle graphics in colour up to 720x720 dpi.

Users can broaden the span of applications they produce and provide more options to customers, all while printing on economical uncoated media for lower running costs and greater returnon- investment, HP claims.

Equipped with a sophisticated media handling system, the HP Designjet 10000s Printer enables dual-sided, dual-roll printing as well as printing on unlined mesh, providing users with the increased productivity and value needed to help enhance profitability, the firm says.

FAN FAVOURITE

Asustek has debuted the ASUS EAX1950PRO graphics card series in the region. It features an advanced fan sink that lowers temperature by 10°C compared to reference designs, the firm claims. The smooth contour and elegant curves of the fan sink further make the graphics card series perfect for gamers that demand their system to perform well and look good at the same time. The series, based on ATI’s Radeon X1950PRO GPU, balances high performance and stability, and packs the latest specifications to support the next-generation Vista operating system (OS), Asus says. The series supports Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, an exclusive feature found only on ASUS solutions. With Splendid, images enabled by Asus graphics cards are fine-tuned to deliver vibrant visual representations in conditions most favourable to the human eye. The EAX1950PRO series is available in two solutions: the EAX1950PRO CrossFire/HTDP/256M and the EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M.

COOL CUSTOMER

BenQ’s CP120 is one of a growing number of presentation devices that are throwing off the shackles of the bulky VGA cable. With the CP120 the wireless adaptor is built-in rather than available via a separate module. The CP120 is capable of receiving data at a rate of up to 54Mbyte/s and is compatible with a, b and g networks. The CP120, BenQ claims, is the smallest wireless projector you can buy and weighs just 1.3kg. It is well built and thoughtfully designed. The tilt leg at the front is sturdy and there is an integrated lens cap that slides neatly back into place when you've finished your presentation. The CP120 boasts a feature called quick cool, which lets you switch it off, unplug it and pack it away at the end of your presentation all in around 30 seconds. Picture is driven by Texas Instruments’ DLP technology and a 132 user-replaceable lamp. Users can connect a laptop to the CP120 via the D-sub input or a video source via the S-Video connection (component video connection is also available with a special VGA cable) the projected image is both consistently bright, and wellfocused across the screen.

POWERFUL SOLUTION

APC has introduced the Mobile Power Pack (UPB 10) to the Middle East, a device that, it claims, is a one-stop power solution for all mobile devices. Targeted at both the business & home market, the pack's sophisticated design complements today’s mobile devices including MP3 players, mobile phones, digital cameras and portable gaming systems, APC states. Smaller than a deck of cards, UPB 10 utilises lithium polymer battery technology to reduce size and weight while providing extended runtimes.

The UPB 10 can generate up to 55 hours of additional music time for an MP3 device such as the iPod Nano and between eight to ten hours of additional e-mail and talk time for smartphones, such as a BlackBerry or Palm Treo, APC claims. Weighing just over 3oz, the UPB 10 is a necessity for any mobile user, the company claims. The universal mobile battery allows users of mobile devices to have “extra” power - whether to play tunes and games on a long trip, or to make sure the phone doesn't fail you when you need it the most.

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