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A-Z Computer Liquidators Offer corporate liquidation solutions, recycling eWaste partnership

A-Z Computer Liquidators has branched out to recycling ewaste partners nationwide. Headquartered in Anaheim California and serving both northern and southern California has partnered with Electronic Waste Management, Los Angeles, California. A-Z Is now able to better serve its corporate clients needing to recycle and dispose of used and outdated Pac’s & laptops, computer parts & supplies, CRT’s & LCD monitors, all sizes printers, copiers, scanners, used servers and data center network hardware.

In today's ever-changing technology marketplace, companies are feeling the pinch when desperately trying o remove unwanted used IT equipment. Select businesses throughout California choose A-Z Computer Liquidators to provide full service disposal, recycling, and remarketing for their obsolete IT assets.

A-Z Computer Liquidators protects an organizations data on existing IT assets. When upgrading their IT infrastructure, companies need cost-effective and an effective EPA process to dispose of obsolete IT assets. A-Z is able with Electronic Waste Management to serve all the recycling requirements of its corporate America clients.

“With the many recycling, liquidation requirements from our business customers, IT assets such as used computers, used monitors, servers and hard drives sitting idle, clients need an organization that can be trusted to adhere to all e-waste environmental regulations” said Holly Wild, Director of Asset Recovery Services at A-Z Computers. "We offer a range of full services and will continue to seek out effective recycling partners so that we can expand out regions and services nationwide.

ZOTAC Unleashes New Affordable GeForce 9 series

ZOTAC International, a leading manufacturer of NVIDIA-based graphics cards, today unleashes its latest entry-level GeForce 9 series graphics cards for budget gamers on the second day of NVISION 08 – the ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 and GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE Edition. The new ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 series enables users to bring their PCs to life with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology and NVIDIA unified architecture for smoother high-definition video playback and realistic gaming capabilities.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology empowers the ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 series with high-definition playback capabilities that’s low on CPU utilization and low on power consumption, freeing up the system processor for more mundane tasks and reducing your power bill. PureVideo HD technology also enhances standard-definition content with inverse telecine, high-quality scaling, noise reduction and edge enhancement algorithms to produce vivid visuals that rivals high-definition content.
“Video playback capabilities are becoming a vital part of graphics cards as more and more users make their PCs the center of their entertainment center, using their PC to playback high-definition Blu-ray and standard-definition videos. Our ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 series with PureVideo HD technology will instantly enhance their video playback capabilities at a fairly low-cost,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
The ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 series features NVIDIA unified architecture with 16 programmable stream processors for high-performance 3D graphics processing. Full support for Microsoft DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1 standards ensure maximal compatibility with current and next-generation 3D games and applications.
The powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT graphics processor is paired with 512MB of fast DDR2 memory connected via 128-bit wide bus for phenomenal visuals and performance. The fast graphics processor and high-speed memory connects to the rest of the system via a PCI Express 2.0 interface for up to 5GT/s transfers between the system processor and memory to the graphics card.
The ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE Edition replaces the conventional single-slot active cooler on the GeForce 9400GT DDR2 with a silent dual-slot passive cooler. The ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE Edition cooler caters to the noise needs of quiet PC users while delivering the same performance users expect from a ZOTAC GeForce series graphics cards.
“Quiet computing has become quite popular as users find different ways to reduce overall system noise. Our ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE Edition delivers the silence quiet PC users need with no performance compromises,” Mr. Berger said.
It’s time to play with the new affordable ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 and silent GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE Edition.

General details

• New ZOTAC GeForce 9400GT DDR2 and GeForce 9400GT DDR2 ZONE
Edition
• Affordable and high performance
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT
• 512MB of GDDR2 memory
• 16 stream processors
• Passive cooling (ZONE Edition)
• PCI Express 2.0 interface (Compatible with 1.1)
• DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
• OpenGL 2.1 compatible
• PureVideo HD technology with hardware decoding of high-definition video
formats
• Dual-link DVI – up to 2560x1600
• DVI to HDMI dongle included
• DVI Audio (HDMI) compatible

Website: http://www.zotac.com/

CHECK POINT SHIPS FIRST SINGLE AGENT FOR ENDPOINT SECURITY

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has began shipping a new version of Check Point Endpoint Security™, the first single agent for endpoint security to combine the highest-rated firewall, network access control (NAC), program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection. The new release, Check Point Endpoint Security R70, features a newly enhanced and streamlined interface as well as additional tools for enterprise deployment.

By creating a single endpoint security agent with a single client interface, deploying and managing endpoint security is dramatically simplified. A single tray icon on the endpoint device makes reviewing security status and settings easier and eliminates interoperability conflicts. Consequently, Check Point Endpoint Security’s single agent and client interface reduces the time and costs associated with endpoint security.

“Rather than having to deploy and manage multiple solutions to mitigate each type of endpoint risk, Check Point Endpoint Security provides customers a single easy-to-manage endpoint security solution,” said Dr. Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point. “By combining endpoint security into one comprehensive solution, Check Point eases the burden placed on security administrators.”

“Security administrators are always dealing with the challenge of having to increase network security levels in more efficient, cost effective ways,” said Joe Luciano, chief executive officer at AccessIT. “Check Point Endpoint Security solves the dilemma, by giving enterprises a solution that combines all the endpoint security they need in one solution that can be managed centrally through one console.”

Check Point Endpoint Security R70 features and benefits include:
· Single agent with combined firewall, NAC, program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection provides superior security and eliminates the need to deploy and manage multiple agents, reducing total cost of ownership.
· Single client interface for all local endpoint security administration assures compatibility of endpoint security technologies and simplifies end-user experience
· Unique distribution utility lets administrators deploy customized installations quickly and easily
· Windows Vista support allows new Vista-based PCs to seamlessly plug into a customers IT environment

More information on Check Point Endpoint Security can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/endpoint_security/index.html.

EnterTo™ Launches Innovative New Version of Email Technology

EnterTo Inc., a provider of free hosted email services announced the release of Version 3 of its spam-free email system. Version 3 is already in use by over 15,000 private users and adds various selectable user browser interfaces as well as POP3 for other email client. In all cases the system eliminates spam without spam filters or junk folders or any ‘lost’ emails.

“It is astounding that only one in every twenty eight emails received are legitimate and the scale of the problem continues to get worse (the quarterly Sophos IT security report says spam sent to businesses reached 96.5% in the June 2008 quarter),” said Jay Fink, COO of EnterTo Inc. ”The existing industry approach of filtering out spam into junk folders is swamped, despite huge investments of human effort trying to keep spam filters up-to-date and working correctly. Users still have to check their ‘junk’ location for any false positives or else ‘lose’ emails. EnterTo has a far better solution – and it’s free to private users – financially supported by ads at the bottom of the email. We invite you to try it for yourself - free.”

EnterTo’s technological approach to eliminating spam allocates, in the background, unique email addresses to every email correspondent. Email from all these addresses ends up in the recipients single inbox and there is no need for a ‘junk’ email box. If a spam email is ever received via one of these email addresses that address is simply eliminated any legitimate user of that address is allocated a new one. Email sent to eliminated addresses simply ‘bounces’ back to the sender as a non-existent address. There are no filters to manage or update and no ‘false positives’ or ‘lost’ emails.

E-mail spam, also known as "bulk e-mail" or "junk e-mail," involves nearly identical messages sent to numerous recipients by e-mail – the key aspects are that the email is unsolicited and is sent in bulk. E-mail spam grew exponentially to over 100 billion emails per day as of April 2008. Laws against spam have been sporadically implemented but haven’t solved the problem which continues to frustrate and annoy e-mail users as it wasted their time. In cost terms lost US productivity reached $71 billion annually in 2007, $712 per employee, according to a study conducted by Nucleus Research Inc. With legal approaches unable to solve the problem the solution has been largely left to technology. Complex techniques have been implemented to filter and refuse spam based on the content of the e-mail, DNS-based blackhole lists, greylisting, spamtraps, enforcing technical requirements of e-mail (SMTP), checksumming systems to detect bulk email, and by putting some sort of cost on the sender via a proof-of-work system or a micropayment. Each method has strengths and weaknesses and each is controversial due to its weaknesses but all end up redirecting suspected spam to a ‘junk’ location. A July 2008 article in the Wall Street Journal reported that for one of their journalists, “some 46% of their ‘junk’ was legitimate messages that had been flagged as spam”. Website: http://www.enterto.com/

Hoover Color Selects DEACOM as Catalyst for Continued Business Growth

Deacom, Inc. announced today that Hoover Color Corporation, a supplier of iron oxide pigments for the paint and coating, building product, and plastic industries, has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System. Hoover Color will implement DEACOM in place of three non-integrated software systems to support the company's accelerated growth.

Hoover Color was founded in 1923 with the purpose of providing its customers with precise pigment colors in a variety of types. Through advances in processing technology and a historic passion for color, the company has experienced steady growth over the years. In order to meet demand, the company recently underwent a major renovation and expansion project at its Hiwassee, VA, plant. Hoover Color's selection of the DEACOM System was prompted to improve upon its business processes.

"Our former software systems weren't integrated, so there was a great deal of manual entry, from our formulation process to the nightly data uploads required by our accounting system," Chief Operating Officer Chuck Hoover says. "Meeting our customers' coloring demands requires us to operate as efficiently as possible, which means we need total business integration."

The DEACOM ERP System was selected to manage all aspects of the company, including formulation and lab management, Quality Control (QC), regulatory reporting, sales order entry, purchasing, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory and lot control, production, and accounting.

Hoover Color will go live on the DEACOM System in January of 2009. With one point of control, data adjustments will be updated across all departments in real-time. This access to current data will eliminate many of Hoover Color's manual processes, including its nightly data uploads.

"Product quality and consistency are just two reasons why our company has been so successful for more than 80 years. Now [with DEACOM] we will have the technology to handle both our current business requirements and those as we evolve," Hoover says.

To learn more about the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software System or to schedule an online demonstration, call 610-971-2278 ext. 15 or visit www.deacom.net.

iDTRONIC will present at RFID World in Las Vegas its complete and expanded UHF Range of Products

iDTRONIC will present at RFID World in Las Vegas its complete and expanded UHF Range of Products, including UHF Reader/Writers, UHF Antennas and all kinds of UHF Tags.

iDTRONIC offers several UHF development kits specially configured for developing UHF applications. These are complete hardware solutions, including software tools with drivers, demo applications and source code. The Software Development Kit (SDKs) include everything necessary to easily develop your unique implementation.

The innovative and versatile UHF Long Range Gate Starter Kit consists of the high-performance iDTRONIC UHF Long Range Reader / Writer, four Long Range Antennas UHF “A1”, two stands, all required mounting equipment and cables, as well as a full Software Development Kit on CD-ROM.

iDTRONIC´s new UHF RFID Reader/Writer covers the global UHF frequency range, and is designed as a Multi-tag UHF Reader capable of reading tags that conform to the EPC Generation Two (Gen2) and ISO 18000-6 B/C standards. This multi-protocol, multi-regional UHF RFID Reader supports the very important Dense Reader Mode (DRM) the Listen before talk feature. With its Anti-self Jamming (ASJ) technology, the reader supports a Multi-Reader Environment for several readers simultaneously.

The new UHF-LRA circular polarized UHF antenna covers both European and US RFID bands and reading Distances of up to 10 metres are easily achieved. The antenna is entirely waterproof and is very easy to install. The circular polarization allows tags to be read in multiple 3D orientations.

iDTRONIC is also introducing as a premier at RFID World in Las Vegas its new UHF USB Stick. iDTRONIC´s new UHF USB Stick is the world’s first UHF reader to meet the market’s requirements for this unique form factor. It is an easy to handle RFID Reader to be used with USB equipped Terminals and Laptops. Its light weight and compact design, in combination with the latest technology and a robust ABS housing, make it perfectly suited to a very wide range of identification applications.

The reader includes a multi-color LED indicator to easily monitor the reading status. The linearly polarized built-in antenna allows a maximum reading distance of up to 80cm. The USB V2.0 type A ensures reliable, high-speed data transfer. The reader uses the 5V USB power supply, and the power output is adjustable up to 20dBm. Moreover, the Reader offers a reader sensitivity well over 90 dBm.

Logistics management, track–and-trace, distribution systems, and inventory control environments all benefit from the high performance of this innovative stick reader. Able to operate at temperatures of up to 60°C, it can even be used in very rough environments. iDTRONIC’s USB Stick - UHF is packaged with a full SDK and Demo software for Windows.

The newest member of iDTRONIC´s Compact Flash Reader Family is the CF UHF RFID Reader. It has been designed and developed to allow Pocket PCs, PDA’s, Handheld Terminals and other mobile devices to access to ISO 18000-6 Part B + C (Gen1-Gen2) UHF smart labels, tags and ISO transponders.

Weighing just 30 grams, and measuring just 95mm x 60mm x 12 mm in combination with a robust ABS housing, the new reader fits in anywhere. Efficient power management is ensured by the 3.3 Volt Power supply, with power consumption of just 20 mA in Stand-by mode and 250 mA in Active mode. The reading distance for the CF Reader can be up to 50cm, depending on the type of transponder.

iDTRONIC´s CF device is packaged with a CD ROM containing PDA & PC SDKs for development in Windows environment, or with an optional PCMCIA to CF adaptor.

iDTRONIC´s new UHF Handheld Terminal Ezit II delivers maximum performance and reliability in a lightweight and extremely rugged design. It allows the capture of a comprehensive range of data - from RFID tags and bar codes to images – even in remote areas, where fixed RFID readers can´t reach.

iDTRONIC’s EzIT II is IP54-rated, exceeding military specifications for resistance to drops, dust, vibration and both high and low temperatures. These features give users the ability to work in nearly any environment and dramatically reduces repair and downtime costs. The ease of use and portability of the Ezit II combine to deliver exceptional ergonomics, ensuring reliable performance wherever and whenever you need it.

iDTRONIC´s UHF Adhesive Labels and UHF Hardtag Transponders complete iDTRONIC´s UHF Family. The UHF Adhesive Labels are specially suited for supply chain and logistics application, where long operating distances are required. They have blank matt paper on the top, which protects the chip and the antenna underneath.

The iDTRONIC UHF Hard Tags come in a very robust ABS housing and have been designed for rough environment. The on-metal Tags has a 3M durable adhesive layer with release paper on the backside of the tag. They are available in 3 different dimensions with different UHF chip versions and frequencies of 868 and 915MHz.

For more information about all UHF Readers and UHF Transponders, email us or visit our website. Please visit us also at the RFID World in Las Vegas at our booth # 630.

iDTRONIC Electronic Identification
Andreas Jaeger
Donnersbergweg 1
67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Germany
Phone: +49 621 66 90 09 – 46
Fax: +49 621 66 90 09 – 49

eMail: andreas.jaeger@idtronic.de
Internet: www.idtronic-rfid.com

AmeriVault Launches Accelerated Disaster Recovery Service for iSeries (AS400, System i) Servers

AmeriVault (amerivault.com) – a recognized leader in data protection managed services, including remote online data backup, offsite recovery services, email archiving, and data lifecycle solutions – today announced the availability of an advanced, hardware-free, hosted disaster recovery service for iSeries servers (also known as AS400 or System i) that allows remote access to a virtualized recovery environment following a disaster.

Since iSeries is known for being an extremely stable and reliable system, many organizations use it for mission-critical applications that cannot withstand downtime or reboots. However, despite the importance of the data on iSeries servers, they are often neglected when it comes to data protection – particularly from a disaster recovery standpoint.

Challenges to Fast iSeries Disaster Recovery

A cornerstone of disaster recovery planning is to ensure that backup data is stored securely offsite, geographically separated from the primary systems in case of a regional disaster like a hurricane. Many SMBs, however, simply do not have the time, budget, or personnel to manage offsite data protection or to ensure proper safeguards are in place.

The most common solution for offsite data protection involves an employee transporting backup tapes to an offsite location. In this scenario, data is often unencrypted and subject to loss, theft, or damage. In addition, an employee’s home is almost never far enough away from the primary data to provide adequate data protection in the event of a regional disaster.

The second challenge for iSeries data protection is fast recovery. Even when courier services are employed to transport backup tapes to an offsite datacenter (a process that is still at risk of loss or theft), it may take several days to receive backup tapes if requested after a real disaster.

Another roadblock preventing fast recovery is the process of sourcing, purchasing, and deploying replacement iSeries servers following a disaster or server failure. This process could take a week or more because the administrator must ensure the replacement server is patched and upgraded to precisely duplicate the configuration of the primary server before recovery can begin.

Accelerated iSeries Disaster Recovery – Removing the Roadblocks

But what if all of these roadblocks were removed by a service that also improves security and reliability? AmeriVault’s new Virtual Disaster Recovery service for iSeries servers, RestartIT-VDR iSeries, does just that – while providing an offsite failover site so administrators and end users can remotely access AmeriVault’s managed, virtualized iSeries recovery environment while the primary site and systems are rebuilt.

When a server houses mission-critical data – as is often the case with iSeries servers – three, four, or more days is just too long for most businesses to wait for system availability. RestartIT-VDR for iSeries is an advanced recovery service that allows iSeries server recovery within a day. RestartIT-VDR for iSeries allows clients to remotely access AmeriVault’s virtualized iSeries environment for up to 30 days following the declaration of a disaster – for no additional charge – providing plenty of time for a company to rebuild its primary systems following a disaster.

The foundation of RestartIT-VDR for iSeries consists of online backup and virtualized standby recovery servers hosted at one of AmeriVault's secure, world-class datacenters.

Should a client encounter an outage or suffer a disaster, rapid recovery commences: the backup data is recovered to AmeriVault's standby iSeries server – all achieved remotely for the client. With iSeries' excellent compression and with Gig-E connectivity in AmeriVault’s datacenters, the recovery process to AmeriVault's recovery servers can take just a few hours. End users can then VPN-in to resume operations while the primary systems are rebuilt. Full recovery is typically achieved in 10 hours or less.

Practical & Testable Disaster Recovery for iSeries Servers

Most importantly, RestartIT-VDR for iSeries is a testable disaster recovery service. Many disaster recovery plans lack true testability or are not completely practical when a real disaster occurs.

After helping several clients recover from 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, AmeriVault realized that IT professionals - not just the businesses for which they work - needed a better solution. Protecting data safe distances offsite is the best practice – but when a real disaster strikes, it is just not feasible to ask an administrator to leave his or her family to begin recovery at the remote site. The practicality of their disaster recovery solution, then, goes right out the window.

RestartIT-VDR for iSeries not only provides remote recovery so administrators can stay with their families during a disaster, but it is also a fully testable solution. With annual testing included with the service, RestartIT-VDR for iSeries provides advanced, cost-effective disaster recovery readiness for iSeries servers.

Virtual Disaster Recovery for iSeries: Benefits

» Virtual, Warm Recovery Servers
» Rapid, Economical Recovery
» No Capital Expense for Recovery Servers
» Remote Recovery Initialization Capability
» Avoid Travel to Datacenter for Recovery & Skip a Time-Consuming Step
» Remote User Access to Virtual Recovery Environment following Disaster
» World-Class Datacenters
» Easy Recovery Testing
» Technical Support
» Training Included

Learn More About Virtual Disaster Recovery for iSeries

AmeriVault has partnered with iSeries specialist SafeData to provide Virtual Disaster Recovery services for iSeries. Learn more about iSeries Virtual Disaster Recovery by visiting AmeriVault and SafeData at Disaster Recovery Journal’s “Fall World 2008” tradeshow (Sep. 14 – 16, booth 52).

AXIGEN Releases New Version for Windows Based Platforms

AXIGEN (axigen.com), the professional messaging solution vendor, announces today the commercial release of its new version of the AXIGEN Mail Server for Windows operating systems. Version 6.1 runs on Windows Server 2003 and on Windows XP platforms, bringing all the high-end functionalities of the AXIGEN messaging solution to Windows users.

The inclusion of Windows platforms in the already wide range of popular Linux and BSD distributions comes to support companies of all sizes that can now switch their mail server freely between Windows, Linux and hybrid platforms, while also taking full advantage of AXIGEN’s advanced messaging capabilities.

“In our ongoing efforts to permanently adapt our solutions to current business demands and following customers’ requests and market feedback, the AXIGEN Mail Server is now readily available for Windows users. In addition to value added messaging and collaboration features, our customers and all those evaluating AXIGEN will also benefit from our technical support team’s expertise in both Windows and Linux/UNIX based implementations”, said Oana Bornaz, AXIGEN CEO.

The new Windows version will be available for all AXIGEN product editions - Business, Enterprise, Service Provider and the free Office Edition. The prices for AXIGEN licenses running on the newly introduced platforms will be the same as those for already supported platforms.

Winner of the ServerWatch 2007 Product Excellence Award for the Communications Server category, the AXIGEN Mail Server also runs on several Linux and BSD distributions, on Solaris, on PowerPC and SPARC architectures and is becoming the messaging solution of choice for a growing number of service providers and enterprises worldwide.
www.axigen.com

Fry’s Stores Add 32GB, 64GB and 128GB Ridata Ultra-S Plus MLC SSD

Advanced Media, Inc., is a manufacturer and marketer of the popular Ridata brand of recordable DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories. The company announced today that its Ridata Ultra-S Plus Series of Solid State Drives (SSD) are now available at Fry’s Electronics. Ultra-S Plus MLC SSD’s feature a Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA configuration for fast read and write speeds plus larger storage capacities.

"We are pleased Fry’s is expanding their retail selection of Ridata SSD’s for laptops and other mobile computing devices. The Ridata Ultra-S Plus MLC SSD is an affordable alternative to Hard Disk Drives (HDD). SSD drives offer many benefits for notebooks. Cool and silent running, low battery usage, fast data access, dependable performance and resistance to temperature, shock, vibration and humidity make SSD ideal for mobile computing,” remarked Harvey Liu, Advanced Media President.

Data Integrity
Featuring no moving parts, Ridata SSD’s are resistant to vibration, shock, humidity and temperature extremes. They are very reliable with up to 1,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). Data integrity is ensured by static wear leveling and Reed-Solomon ECC (8bit BCH). With SMART features and write endurance cycle (P/E) up to 1,000,000 times (depending on capacity used), the Ridata SSD drive keeps data safe and secure.

Technology
The Ridata 32, 64 GB and 128 GB Ridata Ultra-S Plus MLC stores two bits of data per cell, providing consistent, fast performance and extremely low-power consumption. Its lightweight is ideal for the performance-driven and rugged environments that laptops and other mobile computing devices experience. Laptop compatibility is ensured by a traditional Serial ATA (SATA) connection with 7-pin signal segment and 15-pin power segment.

Performance
User time on a laptop or other mobile computing application is dramatically extended, due to the drive’s low-five-volt power consumption. With no mechanical parts, low battery usage and minimal heat generation the Ridata SSD
Drive is a natural alternative for a greener environment. Meeting bus interface industry standard Serial ATA (SATA) ensures no host compatibility or upgrading issues. The Ridata SSD offers reliable temperature (0 to 70C) resistance, assuring long-lasting data storage.

Availability
All capacities of the Ridata Ultra-S Plus SSD Series MLC are now available at Fry’s. Visit www.ritekusa.com or www.frys.com for more product information and retail availability.

New Visual Rules 4.2 for Business Rules Management

Innovations Software Technology today announces the new 4.2 version of Visual Rules Business Rules Management System (BRMS). It supports the platform Eclipse 3.4. New features such as the Rule Dependency Graph empower the business users to create and manage their business rules in a transparent and auditable manner.

Business Rules Management for Agile Enterprises
Organizations such as the US Navy and Volkswagen Bank manage their business rules e.g. for their credit risk rating application with the Visual Rules Business Rules Management System. Visual Rules provides the capability for these organizations to dynamically adapt to and optimize for changing business and market requirements.

What´s New in Visual Rules 4.2 ?

• Eclipse 3.4 support
• Dependencies between rules, rule packages and rule models can now be visualized in a rule dependency graph (see graphics below: Rule Dependency Graph).
• Easy import of rule statistics from production and test environments into Visual Rules for graphical display.
• Ability to visually compare test results and expected results simplifies the process of testing rules.
• Ability to copy values from Excel documents and easily paste them into Visual Rules decision tables.

Testing Visual Rules
Different ways lead the interested business person to get to know Visual Rules quickly and easily. The product website www.visual-rules.com provides demos, webcasts, individual web confe-rences, a free test version of the software, customer stories, and much more.

Version 4.2 is now available for testing.

Innovations Software Technology
Ziegelei 7
88090 Immenstaad
www.innovations-software.com

The NAS 2-way SATA hard disk housing from DIGITUS® makes multimedia contents on the network accessible

DIGITUS® extends its HDD housing range by a high-performance Network Attached Storage (NAS) housing. Thanks to the ease of operation, back-up of personal and business data is now child’s play. The NAS can be connected directly to the computer by USB, or offers fast and convenient access to data by means of a Gigabit connection. Copying of data is started at the simple touch of a button.

The housing is equipped with two SATA connections, which are installed in removable hard disk frames. The integrated RAID system 0 and 1 enables combination into one drive. A built-in FTP and Samba Server provide further convenience and enable access to the data via FTP or network.

The unit supports CIFS, FAT32, ext2 and ext3 file systems, as well as P2P BitTorrent, FTP/HTTP Download Manager. The Media and iTunes servers are simple to configure over the Web. The easiest way to make multimedia contents or data available on the network.

The recommended retail price for the hard disk housing DN-7024 is €189,90.

AFP launches mobile news, multimedia service

Agence France-Presse announced Friday the launch of a new service providing mobile phone users with access to its global news coverage and incorporating multimedia and messaging options.

The AFP Mobile Journal service will provide round the clock access to the international news agency's production in text, photographs and videos.

AFP Mobile Journal is a multimedia feed covering major news from across the globe in a variety of diverse categories, available now in English and French, and with Spanish and Arabic versions expected by year's end, the company said.

Editorial formats of Mobile Journal are specifically designed for mobile screens, it said.

Search for the Best Blu ray Players at Bluraydeal.net

It is not difficult to understand why blu ray players have come to dominate the market with their cutting-edge features, and at bluraydeal.net you are sure to find the latest blu ray players from some of the world?s best consumer electronics brands. The categories on the home page allows for easy searching, whether you are looking for the most in demand blu ray player brand or any other blu ray merchandise. The blu ray technology has undoubtedly revolutionized the function and feature of most electronics products, from laptops and media discs to burners and players.

Bluraydeal.net is an easily navigable site that takes you from one search to another quite effortlessly. You simply click by category, choose a sub-category for your specification, and view the items available on record. You can click on the player category for instance, and sub categories of various brands of blu ray players will be shown for your inspection. All of the blu ray merchandises are listed with a popularity percentage and the corresponding market prices.

The blue and white shades combination throughout all the web pages is elegant to the viewing senses. The web lay out however, is quite complex with categories and sections dominating each web page. The letter fonts are quite small in size, although this is not much of a problem since any site visitor can increase or decrease the text sizes right from their PCs. The site is already an inexhaustible source of products with the popular blu ray feature, and if the categories can be streamlined further to avoid a rather cramped lay out, then this online portal should work to be one of the finest.

For a comprehensive search of products with the blu ray technology, this site is a veritable source of information and merchandise descriptions. You can search through brand categories, price range, or popularity. Find the best blu ray players at bluraydeal.net, and you will surely be far from disappointed.

Western Digital WDXMS1200TN Passport 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. This hard drive is simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter. It is powered directly through the USB cable. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install. The included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in. Sharing large files between office and home, between Mac and PC Backing up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety System Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher, available USB port Dimensions (LengthxWidthxHeight) - 5.110 x 3.14 x 0.590 Inches / Weight - 0.23 Pounds

Samsung LNT4671F 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

For those who are ready for the clearest, brightest picture on the market today, Samsung presents the LN-T4671F. LCD HDTV Full 1080p resolution is just the beginning: Samsung's incredible Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology reduces motion blur for crisp, precise action. The color-saturated 46" picture boasts a 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, displaying rich blacks and capturing subtle nuances. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion. SRS TruSurround XT™ sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices, with 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of inputs. And the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote.

Garmin nüvi 200W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

This is entry-level automotive GPS from Garmin. That means it lacks "advanced" functions as FM transmitter, bluetooth connectivity or MP3 player. However, in my opinion, a stand-alone GPS unit doesn't need any of that, and certainly not at a $200+ cost.

Widescreen makes 200W/250W so much better than other 200 series models. Getting directions from the unit is the same, regardless of the screen size, but you will be able to see a lot more of what is around you as you drive with these units - places off a highway, gas stations, restaurants. It's also easier to use the touch screen, as icons are quite larger.

Comparing 200W/250W with new the 700 series clearly shows these units as entry level, but again, the price gap is huge and I believe it's simply not worth it. One might consider 770 which includes European maps over 200/250, as buying them separately is quite expensive.

Toshiba HD-A3 720p/1080i HD DVD Player, Fantastic Sleek Player !

I just got my A3 and it's absolutely fantastic. The load times are fast, start-up is fast and it's an aesthetically pleasing device. Sleek new slim design, lightweight and includes non-combo edition of 300 and The Bourne Identity HD DVDs, fully packaged in red elite cases.

I also have the A2, and prefer this third generation unit but the A2 is still a solid, and great machine. The A3 upconverts DVDs beautifully, watching DisneyDVDs is great and they look amazing. Of course HD DVDs also look great, especially Troy Directors Cut, Transformers looks beyond words - just an amazing movie experience, and The Matrix is gorgeous. I also recommend Shrek the Third next week, that will be gorgeous too.

Finally, the A3 is a solid player, better load times than the A2, slightly smaller, a beautiful chassis that really compliments your HT and Toshiba REGZA or any piano finished black TVs, and a great value. I recommend it.

Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player

The Digital Media Player reinvented. With the new Microsoft Zune you can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your home-grown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. Listen to those received full-length songs up to three times in three days, with the option to flag the ones you like to easily purchase them the next time you sync up. Browse the Zune Marketplace for access to millions of songs, old and new. Use the bright 3" LCD screen to watch your favorite videos or browse pictures of your family and friends. 30GB of storage means plenty of space for your music, photos, and videos. Never grow tired of your music with a built-in FM tuner for access to local FM radio broadcasts. Reinvent your digital media experience with the Microsoft Zune! Import unprotected music, photos and videos in WMA, MP3, AAC, JPEG, WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 from iTunes and Windows Media Player Purchase music from the continually updated Zune Marketplace using 79 Microsoft Points to purchase individual songs, or use a Zune Pass subscription for unlimited access to millions of songs for just $14.99 a month (Microsoft Points cards sold separately for purchasing music without a credit card) Optional Zune Car Pack allows you to play your tunes in your car with an FM transmitter with AutoSeek and Car Charger (Sold separately) Easily update your Zune via your PC when updates become available to add more features! Up to 12 hour battery life playing music with WiFi off Dimensions - 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.58 Weight - 5.6 ounces 1 Year limited manufacturer's warranty Requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and High Speed Internet Connectivity

Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device

Introducing Kindle™

Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle.

We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both "lefties" and "righties" can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.

We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read.

With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand.

And because we know you can't judge a book by its cover, Kindle lets you download and read the beginning of books for free. This way, you can try it out—if you like it, simply buy and download with 1-Click, right from your Kindle, and continue reading. Want to try a newspaper as well? All newspaper subscriptions start with a risk-free two-week trial.

Kindle’s paperback size and expandable memory let you travel light with your library. With the freedom to download what you want, when you want, we hope you’ll never again find yourself stuck without a great read.

We're very proud to introduce Amazon Kindle and we hope you like it as much as we do.

- The Amazon Kindle Team

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Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

LINKSYS WPC54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) products found in homes, businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment. View product details

Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500GB Hi-speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Iomega's 33654 is simply a great external drive for fast USB connectivity with either a Macintosh or Windows PC computer. Iomega's Limited Edition Desktop Hard Drive is the affordable way to save precious memories. It has 500GB storage for lots of data. Apart from written files, 500GB translates to lots of other file types - Save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. Not only is this drive economical but it is very easy-to-use and preformatted for simple set up - just plug and play. AC-powered, it's a fast, efficient way to add storage to your current desktop. It's also a great way to transfer files from one computer to the next, solving data-transfer difficulties when upgrading to a new computer. It's from Iomega, a name you've grown to trust and rely on. Add the Iomega 33654 500GB Limited Edition Silver Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive to your PC or Mac for storage today that'll remain true for many tomorrows. 8MB or higher Cache Buffer Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) - 8.75? L x 4.75? W x 1.375? H One-year limited warranty View product details at Amazon

Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera

Chic, simple. Canon looked to the very first ELPH for inspiration when designing the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH, and came up with a quintessential iteration of the icon: slim, clean-lined and fully flat. Inside, the SD1000 Digital ELPH looks only to the future: 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and advanced DIGIC III ensure top-quality images, while focus is fast and sharp and red-eye is automatically corrected. The large and more colorful LCD screen now has a tough, anti-reflective coating that makes it as durable as it is beautiful. Shutter Speed - 15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. Metering - Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection Shooting Modes menu - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets), Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Image Files - Still Image - Exif 2.2 JPEG / Movie - AVI (Image - Motion JPEG; Audio - WAVE (Monaural) Selectable image resolutions - Still Image - 640 x 480 (Small), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen); Movie - 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 4GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps), 640 x 480 (2 hrs. at 0.5 fps/1 fps. Playback at 15 fps) Play modes - Still Image - Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Sound Recorder, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction; Movie - Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume Video output is NTSC and PAL compatible Has USB 2.0 port for image transfer to PC or Mac Unit Dimensions WHD - 3.38 x 2.11 x 0.76 in. / 85.9 x 53.5 x 19.4mm; Weight - About 4.41 oz. / 125g View product details at Amazon

Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard

Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard is the newest release of Apple's innovative, stable and compatible operating system for Macintosh computers. This new release includes an elegant new interface and over 300 new innovations designed to help customers accomplish any task. Improvements have been included for all your favorite Mac programs like iChat and Mail, as well as all-new features such as Quick Look, which lets you peruse the contents of a multiple-page document or video without opening the whole file, and Time Machine, which can recover files in seconds. OS X 10.5 has all this, as well as the exceptional search technology, stunning graphics, rapid connectivity and solid stability you've come to expect from the OSX family of operating systems. iChat now lets you present movies, presentations and virtually any document during your chtas with iChat Theater. You can even save your audio and video chats for sharing or synching with an iPod to play on the go. Communicate with 30 professionally designed stationary template, keep important notes and track to-do items in Mail You can now group applications into Spaces and move between each Space with keyboard shortcuts to organize your windows and reduce clutter View product details at Amazon

Panasonic BB-GT1540B Globarange Expandable Cordless Telephone

Do you want the convenience and flexibility of both a landline and peer-to-peer internet calling in one easy to use cordless phone? With the revolutionary new Panasonic Globarange BB-GT1540 cordless phone system you get both a regular landline phone and an peer-to-peer Internet phone line--utilizing joip telephony service--that lets you make free domestic and international calls between Globarange phones around the world for three years with joip service.1 That's a total of two lines: one landline and one peer-to-peer Internet phone line. View product details at Amazon

PlayStation 3 (60GB)

MODEL- 98000 VENDOR- SONY PLAYSTATION FEATURES- PlayStation 3 Console- 60GB The PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience. Featuring the powerful Cell Broadband Engine, PLAYSTATION 3 system delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built-in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 system invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and digital entertainment. Whether its high-definition gaming, Blue-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 invites you to Play Beyond. Includes PlayStation 3, Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash slots, WiFi, and a 60GB Hard Disk Drive. * Includes a Blu-ray Disc player, the latest in high-definition video, Bluetooth, four USB ports, 1080p video, HDMI (cable not included), and the advanced microprocessor, the Cell Broadband Engine. * Blu-ray Disc (BD) is the next-generation media format that delivers the ultimate high-definition entertainment experience. Just like the DVD format offered a technological leap over CDs, Blu-ray Disc is the next leap forward in the natural advancement of data storage and digital entertainment. - Blu-ray Disc offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc. - Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high-definition resolution 1080p. - Blu-ray Disc gives consumers a smooth way to transition to high- definition by protecting their DVD investments; Blu-ray Disc players are compatible with DVD so existing DVD collections can be enjoyed on Blu-ray hardware. - NOTE: Video output View product details at Amazon

Apple 80 GB iPod classic

The iPod classic features an updated design on the digital media player you already know and love. Some of the new bits include a sleek all-metal enclosure, a massive increase in storage space, a thinner body, and a brand-new user interface featuring Cover Flow. Cover Flow allows you to easily browse through your music collection by flipping through each album's cover art using the Click Wheel. When you find the album you want, you can flip it over for the track listing. Just like you'd do with a real CD or vinyl. Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) Charge Time - about 4 hours (2 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimensions - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 Unit Weight - 4.9 oz. Color - Black View product details at Amazon

Apple 4 GB iPod Nano with Video

iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. It features an anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. It'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. iTunes provides music, movies, TV shows, games and more. All those features within a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano a tiny big attraction you'll just love carrying around! 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch Compact and lightweight - Unit Size 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches (103.5 x 61.8 x 10.5 mm)/ Weighs 4.9 ounces Photo support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Internal rechargeable battery delivers up to 24 hours audio or 5 hours video per charge / Recharges in about 3 hours (1.5-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Includes Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter View product details at Amazon

HDMI 2M (6 Feet) Super High Resolution Cable

These cables are designed to carry digital-only signals from a source to a display. Along with this, digital audio is transmitted over the HDMI cable, making it a versatile alternative to DVI. View product details at Amazon

Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router

LINKSYS WRT54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) products found in homes, businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Operates as a DHCP Server NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders Supports VPN pass-through Easy configuration with web browser based configuration utility. View product details at Amazon

Apple 16 GB iPod Touch

With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone's revolutionary multi-touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That's right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built-in Wi-Fi support. There's even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you're on the road. Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimensions - 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 Unit Weight - 4.2 oz. View product details at Amazon

Canon CLI-8 4-Pack Color Ink Tanks for Pixma printers

Just an FYI; the ink set shown here (CLI-8BK, CLI-8M, CLI-8C, and CLI-8Y) also match what's needed in the Canon PIXMA MP530, save for the Canon PGI-5BK 2PK (sold separately). (As of this writing, the MP530 is not listed in the compatible printer list, though the MP500 is. Considering how confusing all this typically gets, I thought I'd mention it.) View product details at Amazon

SanDisk Micro Secure Digital 2 GB Memory Card (SDSDQ-2048-A11M) Retail Package

This was the perfect accessory to my new Sandisk Sansa Express 1 GB MP3 Player! I prefer an inexpensive player with removable storage, especially SD or SD Micro, because I can use the card in my phone, laptop, or whatever ... this card is exactly what the description says, nothing more, nothing less: 2GB of inexpensive storage for your Micro SD capable device. View product details at Amazon

TomTom ONE Portable GPS Vehicle Navigation System

Coming to the United States after making a splash across Europe, the TomTom ONE is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features. A sleek design, comprehensive wireless capabilities, and a sharp display combine to make the TomTom ONE a vital companion on the road. Like TomTom's other navigation systems, ONE gives you coverage in all fifty of the United States. View product details at Amazon

Garmin Nuvi 350 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator with Maps for North America

What if one device could help you navigate anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, while offering travel tips, storing your favorite tunes and photos, providing translation assistance, and more? That device is here, and it's not much bigger than a deck of cards. The Garmin nüvi 350 is set to revolutionize what we expect from a GPS navigation device, or from any device for that matter. View product details at Amazon

Navi-Navi NAV7 Car Navigation GPS And MP3 Player

Listen to music and find your way all with one device, the NAV7 car navigation GPS system. It has a giant 7 inch digital touch screen with a color display, 20GB hardrive for plenty of music and map storage, and turn-by-turn voice navigation. Use all these features and more, at a Vann's-exclusive price. View product details at Amazon

Garmin Nuvi 650 Personal Travel Assistant for North America

Get widescreen navigation at a price that won't break your budget with nuvi 650. This affordable Personal Travel Assistant is perfect for everyday navigation, featuring a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback (subscription to Audible.com required). The landscape display has a white backlight and a touchscreen for easy use. It comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards allows you to customize your nuvi for your travel needs. Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras with POI Loader Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MP3s, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nüvi SD card slot / USB interface for loading data Please note - Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nuvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Unit dimensions - 4.9W x 2.9H x. 9D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm) Weight - 6.2 ounces (190 g) NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA - State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used View product details at Amazon

Garmin StreetPilot c550 Vehicle GPS Navigator

The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements. Garmin Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. Features exclusive to the StreetPilot c550 include Bluetooth technology integrated with a microphone and dual speakers for hands-free mobile phone calls on a compatible phone. View incoming calls on your c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling Voice announces streets by name Configurable car icons Preloaded maps for all of North America Fingertip touch-screen interface Look up addresses and points of interest Choose 2D or 3D map perspective Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams Add optional software with SD memory card expansion slot Voice - Navigation instructions and warnings with TTS (text-to-speech) Waypoints - 500 with name and graphic symbol Trip computer - Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds Phone book - Stores contact numbers from paired phones that support book transfer GPS Performance Receiver - SiRFstarIII high-sensitivity GPS receiver Interfaces - USB 2.0 full-speed Power Input - 12/24v Dc Usage - 15w maximum at 13.8v Dc Battery life - up to 8 hours Unit Dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch (11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Unit Weight - 0.59 pounds (269 grams) View product details at Amazon

Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator with Maps for North America

The Garmin's nuvi 360 is one versatile little GPS. This pocket-sized Personal Travel Assistant operates as a navigator, translator, entertainer & tour guide. The hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology lets you place hands-free calls. Easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's extensive points of interest database -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions. Voice announces streets by name Preloaded with maps for all of North America Fingertip touch-screen interface Look up addresses and points of interest Choose 2D or 3D map perspectives Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety-cams Built-in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MP3 files, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator, and more SD memory card expansion slot USB interface for loading data Built-in lithium ion battery -- between 4-8 hours of battery life, depending on use Unit Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 (98.3 x 73.9 x 22.1 mm) Weight - 5.1 ounces (144.6 grams) View product details at Amazon