Archive for the ‘Business Tools’ Category

NEC outs 22-inch “green” screen for businesses

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

NEC MultiSync EA222WMeNEC has just announced the MultiSync EA222WMe, a 22-inch LCD desktop monitor that’s highlighted by it’s eco-friendly features. Designed for businesses, the EA222WMe features a LED-backlit panel that keeps the brightness while lowering power consumption by 20% and heat emissions by 61%.

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Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre all-in-one desktop targets the workplace

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z

Lenovo has introduced a new all-in-one desktop along their ThinkCentre line, the A70z. The first all-in-one to specifically target the needs of small to large businesses, this compact desktop comes with a wide range of configurations with a price that starts out at $499.

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Iomega intros 4-drive StorCenter multifunction NAS

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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Storage company Iomega has released the StorCenter Pro ix4-200d, a network-attached storage (NAS) device that can pack in up to four SATA hard drives to the small office or home network. Available in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities, the StorCenter Pro i4x-200d connects to the network via dual gigabit Ethernet ports, and an LCD screen up front that provides quick info on the drives’ status.

The ix4-200d offers easy file sharing, iSCSI block access and multiple RAID configurations for protection, and can also function as a print server and disaster recovery device for businesses. Backups are also a must, and this drive supports Apple’s Time Machine feature, and comes with a built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that can do safe, automated shutdowns when the power suddenly goes out.

For home users, the NAS device can also function as a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) AV Media Server for streaming photos, audio and video to connected PCs and network-attached devices. It also supports the DLNA standard for connecting to other DLNA media players such as an Xbox 360 or PS3. It can also download Torrent files on its own, and supports Bluetooth uploads. Three USB ports allow for adding network printers, or even more storage.

Available now, the 2TB model sells for $700, 4TB for $900, and the 8TB model costs $1,900.

ViewSonic intros compact projector and wireless display bridge

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Viewsonic PJD2121

ViewSonic has introduced two new devices for the traveling presenter to pack. The first is the PJD2121, a very compact DLP projector (8 x 4.75 x 2.5 inch, 2 pounds), and the WPG-350 Wireless Presentation Gateway, which acts as a wireless bridge between the projector and the source.

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Active Media Products intros 2-in-1 USB Pen

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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Active Media’s new device fuses two everyday basics by fitting a flash drive inside a premium ballpoint pen. Tagged as the Executive I (which might mean that there’s more to come), the device is designed with premium materials that include a carbon fiber barrel and a chrome-plated upper half. The chromed upper unscrews to reveal a 4GB USB 2.0 drive that should work on Macs and PCs.

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Epson intros new Wi-fi-equipped all-in-ones, the Artisan 810 and 710

Friday, August 21st, 2009

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Epson has just introduced two new photo all-in-ones, the Artisan 810 and Artisan 710. Both all-in-ones feature fast, premium-quality photo prints, built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, wireless printing from an Apple iPhone, and a number of other useful applications.

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Logitech outs two new wireless PowerPoint presenters

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Logitech R800

This may not be that much of a big deal to the average Joe, but to those road warriors and cubicle slaves whose financial and professional fates hinge on the results of a PowerPoint presentation, we have two things we want to say to you: first, good luck. Second, Logitech just released a pair of devices just for you. No, they won’t really spice up a boring presentation or help you make that sale (unless you’re selling wireless PowerPoint presenters, in which case, these babies sell themselves), but they’re designed to make your job easier.

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