High-Resolution Monitor Series

Many new multimedia applications only work their best with high-resolution monitors. Doctors, engineers and graphic artists have a true need for Samsung’s new widescreen monitors — 2493HM and 2693HM. As for everyone else, online gaming or watching movies on the web is a lot more enjoyable on a high res screen.

The new monitors feature ultra high resolution of 1920x1200 with a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for the 24’’ 2493HM and 3000:1 for the 26’’ 2693HM. The monitors have a fast response time of 5ms (BTW) that ensures stable viewing of moving pictures. Additionally, users can enjoy content with the DVI interface (HDCP supported). The monitors are equipped with a Down Falling Speaker (DFS) System delivering clear sound that can be heard without headphones. Their detachable stands provide wall or arm mounting options.

First HSUPA USB Stick in ME

Huawei’s E170 is the first HSUPA USB stick to be launched in the Middle East. It has a compact design, only 6.68 cm in length, and can support various systems such as HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM. Systems such as HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps allow end-users to watch on-line streaming videos, download or upload large files and surf on the Internet. The E170 supports Windows and MAC operating systems.

Save as DAISY XML

The new “Save as DAISY XML” add-in, designed for Microsoft Office Word 2007, Word 2003 and Word XP, will allow users to save Open XML-based text files into DAISY XML. This will enable easier, cost-effective creation of documents and content that will be accessible for blind and print-disabled individuals. Download the add-in free from www.openxmlcommunity.org/daisy.

Also just released, is the newest version of the Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) Pipeline, a free downloadable transformation suite that supports the seamless conversion of DAISY XML into DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB) format. Together these technologies provide a comprehensive solution for converting text documents into accessible formats for people with print disabilities. Users can download the DAISY Pipeline from the DAISY Project page at http://www.daisy.org/projects/pipeline/. Information about other technologies that can convert DAISY XML into DAISY DTB format and other products that support the DAISY standard is available on the DAISY website at http://www.daisy.org/tools/index.shtml.

Upgrade Your Hard Drive Easily

Does your notebook need a new or bigger Hard Drive? Apricorn (www.apricorn.com) has released a dual interface version of its popular EZ Upgrade Notebook Hard Drive Upgrade Kit, a solution that in three easy steps allows the painless transfer of all data, applications, documents, address books, e-mail, settings, OS and preferences from an old PATA/IDE or SATA notebook hard drive.

Compatible with both PC and Mac notebooks and featuring a high-quality metal enclosure, the EZ Upgrade’s dual SATA/PATA interface connects with any 9.5mm PATA/IDE or SATA notebook hard drive. Simply slide the easy open switch to release the hard drive tray, attach your notebook hard drive to the appropriate SATA or PATA connector, slide the tray closed and connect to your computer’s USB port. Then run Apricorn’s Upgrade Suite cloning software and install the new hard drive into the notebook. After the upgrade is complete, the old drive can be re-used in the EZ Upgrade enclosure as a portable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 backup system.