In Stores Now: the New FRITZ!Box Generation by AVM

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 by the Berlin communication specialist AVM is now available in stores. The new FRITZ!Box model offers unparalleled variety for your DSL connection in a single device. The new WLAN N standard ensures optimum data, voice and film transmission. For the first time FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 integrates a DECT base station for Internet and fixed-line network telephony with ports for analog and ISDN telephony. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 can tackle a variety of applications thanks to a comprehensive software package, which includes a fax function, answering machine and VPN.

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 – New Class of Routers by AVM

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 has opened up a brand-new class of routers and provides a platform for networked applications such as IP TV, video on demand and music streaming thanks to its powerful processor. It has ports for analog telephones, ISDN telephones and cordless telephones to meet all Internet and fixed-line network telephony needs. The integrated DSL modem, four LAN ports and wireless connections that comply with the new WLAN N (Draft 2.0) standard let you connect all PCs and multimedia devices in your home to the network and the Internet. The new FRITZ!Box offers internal broadband management for parallel applications such as VoIP and HD video streaming. The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 USB 2.0 port and integrated media server enable new applications in your network. Music data is available in the entire network even if your PC is off. The international version of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 can be used with both Annex A and Annex B lines.

Fast WLAN N Connections with Automatic Security

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 enables WLAN connections with the WLAN N standard, which is ideal for simultaneously transmitting data, voice and multimedia and which supports gross data transfer rates up to 300 Mbit/s. Multiple antennas with MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology increase data throughput and expand wireless coverage. WLAN connections can be used in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. FRITZ!Box is secure straight out of the box thanks to its activated WPA/WPA2 encryption. WLAN communication can be switched on and off automatically or manually using a pushbutton, while WLAN Eco Mode optimizes output power even when the device is in use.

Integrated Base Station for Cordless Telephones – New Sound with HD Telephony

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 makes placing calls over the Internet or your fixed-line network easy and convenient. Existing telephones can be connected to FRITZ!Box. Cordless calls are also possible thanks to the new integrated DECT base station, which lets you use up to six mobile components. You can assign each mobile component its own number and answering machine. DECT handsets are paired easily with FRITZ!Box using a button. DECT enables up to three simultaneous cordless conversations. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 already complies with the first phase of the new DECT wireless standard (CAT-iq), which offers such improvements as significantly better voice quality during cordless calls. In future, new voice transmission standards for HD telephony will enable brand-new sound quality even for calls over the Internet. Using important familiar features from ISDN, such as toggling, call waiting, call divert and three-way conference calls, is intuitive with AVM’s new FRITZ! product whether for Internet or fixed-line network calls.

Extensive Software Package – Low Energy Consumption

The new FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 features an extensive software package, including an integrated answering machine, fax machine, telephone book, alarm clock, firewall, child lock, integrated VPN function, and WLAN timer or WLAN autochannel. Development of the latest FRITZ!Box model focused on low energy consumption from the very beginning. The Eco Mode uses various methods to cut power consumption considerably. With its low energy needs FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 fulfils the recommendations of the European Commission on energy efficiency in broadband devices.

Perfect Complement: FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N

The new FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N by AVM is the perfect complement to the new FRITZ!Box and also supports WLAN N. The AVM Stick & Surf function makes it easy to automatically establish a secure connection between FRITZ!Box and FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N.

In Stores Now – Five-Year Warranty

The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 and FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N are available in stores now. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 is available at suggested retail price of EUR249 (including VAT), and FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N at a suggested retail price of EUR89 (including VAT). As always, AVM offers a five-year warranty. Support and firmware updates are free of charge.

FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 at a Glance

Fast WLAN N with automatic security

  • IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) wireless standard: ideal for simultaneous data, voice and film transmission
  • MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology for higher data throughput and larger range
  • WLAN wireless connections in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency band
  • Automatically secure straight out of the box thanks to activated WPA/WPA2 encryption

Integrated base station – new sound with HD telephony

  • Makes placing calls over the Internet and fixed-line network (analog and ISDN) easy and convenient
  • ntegrated DECT base station for up to six mobile components
  • Up to three simultaneous conversations using DECT
  • Ready for the new DECT CAT-iq wireless standard
  • HD telephony

Total flexibility – comprehensive software package

  • Supports Annex A and Annex B lines with a single device
  • Language can be selected during setup: German, English, Italian and Spanish, with French coming soon
  • Additional functions integrated: answering machine, fax machine, telephone book, alarm clock, firewall, child lock, VPN function, WLAN timer or WLAN autochannel, and Eco Mode.

Source: AVM GmbH


iSkin Inc. today introduced the iSkin Vibes and Duo: two fun, stylish protectors with an artistic flair for the iPod nano 4G.

The iSkin Vibes features a soft and flexible glass-like finish reflecting one of seven original artistically-designed patterns, allowing the underlying iPod nano 4G’s color to shine through and creating a truly unique style. It also offers all-around protection including integrated screen protection, full Click Wheel and docking port coverage. The iSkin Vibes is offered in seven designer choices: Croc, Enchanted, Ivy, Orbitz, Tao, Argyle and Camouflage, and retails now at http://www.iskin.com/ for 24.99US.

The iSkin Duo for iPod nano 4G snugly wraps the device in a bulk-free layer of quality soft silicone, and fortifies it with Microban(R)* antimicrobial protection to help prevent odor and stain causing bacteria on the product**. The iSkin Duo also features a scratch-resistant clear ViSOR, a Click Wheel protection film, and an attachable docking port insert. And because iSkin protection never comes at the cost of aesthetics, each iSkin Duo package — Chill, Cruise and Groove — arrives with three stylish skins. Each day iPod nano 4G fans can simply choose the color option they wish to stylishly protect their valuable iPod nano 4G investment. The iSkin Duo retails now at http://www.iskin.com/ for 34.99US.

As a bonus, customers can “band together” either the iSkin Vibes or iSkin Duo with the innovative iSkin Armband. Arriving with a silicone comfort zone and adjustable armband, the iSkin Armband lets customers easily insert/remove their iPod nano 4G from the armband bracket anytime they want — without first having to remove it from its safe iSkin Vibes or iSkin Duo bodyguard. The iSkin Armband retails now at http://www.iskin.com/ for 14.99US.

For additional iSkin Vibes, iSkin Duo or iSkin Armband information, contact Kristian Ward, iSkin Marketing Manager at marketing@iSkin.com, or visit http://www.iskin.com/.

Source: iSkin Inc.


New Multimedia Drive Features Ethernet and Wireless Capability For Moving Content from the Home Network to the Home Theater

Iomega, an EMC company and a global leader in data protection, added to its ScreenPlay(TM) series of multimedia drives with the new Iomega(R) ScreenPlay(TM) Pro HD 1.0TB* Multimedia Drive.

The new ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive creates a convenient link between the home network and the home theater, giving users a convenient way to show off their family photos, play music, and enjoy their videos from the best seat in the house.

New features in the ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive include 10/100 Fast Ethernet for true network storage and more convenient access to files on the home network; wireless capability (USB WiFi dongle sold separately); new 1TB capacity (as well as a 500GB model in EMEA); better support for native high definition 720p and 1080i video; an Energy Star qualified adapter; a USB 2.0 connector for accessing additional storage from a portable hard drive or a USB Flash drive; as well as support for an even broader selection of formats for enjoying photos, music, and video selections.

The Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive comes with a remote control and holds up to 4 million photos, 18,500 hours of music, or 1500 hours of video**, enabling family and friends to share high-resolution photos, music, and video clips in the comfort of the living room, without a computer. A key feature for many users is a built-in basic video recording capability from a set-top box, letting users save a standard definition video clip for later viewing.

“With the Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive, consumers can make the most of the video, photos, and music on the home network and enjoy them in their living room in all their high definition glory,” said Loren Bryner, global product manager, Iomega Corporation. “Now that mainstream home entertainment products have gone high-def, the ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia drive lets consumers leverage that investment. With this multimedia drive attached to a home theater system, it becomes as easy to browse the home network for viewable content as it is to put in a DVD.”

Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive Technical Description

The ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive weighs just 2.16 pounds (0.98 kg) and measures 5.7″ by 3″ x 7.26″ (145 x 76 x 184 mm, L x W x H).

Inside the ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive is a 1.0TB 3.5 inch 7200 RPM hard drive formatted with the NTFS file system. PC connectivity options include 10/100 Fast Ethernet and USB 2.0. Video connection options include HDMI, component and composite video. Audio connection options include composite RCA and coaxial S/PDIF outputs. Contents include cables for USB, HDMI video, and composite video, along with a remote control.

Using the HDMI or component outputs, the user can choose video settings from 480i/480p/720p/1080i. Supported media formats include MP3, AC3 (Dolby(R) Digital Encoding), DTS, PCM, AAC, WAV, WMA, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (HL/ML), MPEG-4 (AVI/DiVX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x/XViD), mov, iso, vob, mp4, mkv, JPEG, and BMP.

System Requirements

The Iomega (R) ScreenPlay(TM) Pro HD Multimedia Drive is designed for use with the following PC operating systems: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64, Windows Vista(TM).

Availability

The Iomega (R) ScreenPlay(TM) Pro HD 1.0 TB Multimedia Drive USB 2.0/AV is now available in the Americas for $299.99 (Price is U.S. suggested retail.) In Europe, the 500GB model will retail for 199.00 EUR, and the 1TB model will retail for 249.00 EUR.

* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes; 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.

** Examples refer to 3-megapixel JPEG photos (at 4 photos/MB), 128 Kbps MP3 audio (at 1.1 min/MB), and 720 x 480 MPEG 2 video (at 11MB/min).

Source: EMC Corporation