Wireless Projectors With Mac OS Support Available with Audio and Control

InFocus® Corporation, the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, announced a major enhancement to its wireless solution that eliminates the need to have wired connections between laptops and select InFocus projectors, with support for Mac OS and audio.

Based on wireless technology from Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based UWB and Wireless USB solutions, the InFocus DisplayLink(TM) Wireless system, allows presenters to easily connect to InFocus DisplayLink-enabled projectors and share HD content on the big screen without wires.

Successfully launched in August 2009 with initial support for Windows OS platforms, the system is now made available for MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air platforms with audio support. These enhancements enable broader deployment of the InFocus DisplayLink Wireless system to educational and additional markets, where Mac platforms are widely used.

MacBook platforms do not have VGA or HDMI connectors, which are the most common connectors in Projectors. For a complete audio-video experience today, Mac users need to connect at least 3 cable adapters: (1) a mini-DisplayPort or mini-DVI to VGA adapter cable (2) a VGA cable that connects to the projector for the video and (3) yet another cable for the audio.

The new InFocus wireless solution allows Mac users to transfer video, audio and also the projector’s control, via a single wireless link with a single adapter that connects to a USB port, available in ALL MacBook platforms.

The system will be available with Mac OS support at the end of March 2010.

User’s Benefits:
Convenience - travelling salespeople, teachers and lecturers using Mac mobile platforms are no longer bound to projectors by cables and no longer require a bunch of wires for audio and video connectivity – this along with the projector control are transferred over the wireless link with an adapter that connects to a USB port on the Mac platform.
Simplicity – the Wireless DisplayLink adapter contains all the necessary software in an onboard Flash driver, supporting a true plug and project experience. Both Wireless DisplayLink adapters are powered via the USB connectors so no external power is required.
Flexibility – Because they are about the size of your average USB thumb drive, they’ll fit into any briefcase, laptop bag or accessory pouch. Both male and female adapters are designed to connect and rotate to three different positions for maximum flexibility in tight spaces.
Performance – with a one-to-one connection between any MacBook and InFocus DisplayLink enabled projector, the Wireless DisplayLink adapters provide crisp and clear images delivered with fast and reliable Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology.
Complete – enjoy presentations, video and online content projection with audio playback on the projector’s built-in speakers for complete audio visual experience. In addition, the system supports the InFocus laptop control application, enabling users to control the projector over the wireless link without the need to physically access the projector.
Security – the USB compliant adapters have a proprietary relationship and are factory pre-paired to ensure secure transmissions over a 128 bit encryption protocol – project seamlessly and securely.

Wireless System’s key features:
– Point to point wireless connectivity based on reliable UWB radio link
– Universal solution for MacBook platforms with an adapter that connects to a USB port for audio, video and control
– Connectivity from anywhere in the boardroom, classroom or lecture hall, from distances of up to 30 ft
– Pre-paired adapters (MacBook Adapter and projector are already associated with each other upon purchase) for hassle-free, plug and project operation
– Onboard Flash driver in the MacBook Adapter contains all the required drivers and speeds up software installation
– High speed connectivity that does not load the WiFi network in the office or at home and does not degrade its performance, for simultaneous operation and projection of Internet content
– Wireless audio and video (wireless system supports up to 2048×1152 and 720p video, actual resolution depends on the projector model)
– Mac Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) OS support

Source: Wisair


First-of-its-Kind Wireless Management Suite Sets New Bar for Price/Performance for Businesses with Up to 1,500 Users

NETGEAR®, Inc. introduced a unique family of ProSafe® Wireless Management solutions to meet the demands of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and enterprises with up to 1,500 users. As the first solution set in the market designed specifically for growing businesses, this NETGEAR family of products will, for the first time, enable growing businesses to easily and affordably manage their wireless network from one place, with a clear upgrade path as their company grows and their needs change.

The suite of ProSafe Wireless Management Products includes:
– ProSafe 5-AP Wireless Management Software WMS105;
– ProSafe 16-AP Wireless Management System WMS5316;
– ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520.

The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Management Suite will be on display for the first time this week at BETT, the world’s largest educational technology trade show, opening today at the Olympia exhibition center in London.

“Most wireless networking vendors offer either expensive solutions designed for the FORTUNE 500 or single AP solutions – neither of which is suitable for a growing business,” said Laurent Masia, NETGEAR product line manager for managed infrastructure products. “The management of wireless networks has been identified as a top priority for growing businesses, and NETGEAR has responded to this request with leading price/performance solutions. We are now the only company delivering a family of wireless management products that exceed the requirements of the majority of businesses worldwide.”

The ProSafe Wireless Management Suite of products enables growing businesses and mid-size enterprises to easily and affordably deploy a scalable, secure, feature-rich wireless network. They deliver enterprise-class connectivity and secure wireless LAN functionality, as well as the ability to configure, control and manage seven different access points (APs) ranging from SOHO-class IEEE 802.11g APs to professional-caliber dual-band IEEE 802.11n APs. The ease-of-use simplifies wireless deployments and network expansion with best-in-class wireless reliability, coverage, bandwidth and performance. These new management products also provide centralized management and robust security, but are installable in minutes.

“As the IT administrator of a growing business where wireless networking is critical, I need a lot more than standalone AP vendors can provide in terms of management. On the other hand, previous solutions designed for a much larger environment have not been cost-effective to implement,” said Chris Hemmings of Penguin Internet. “NETGEAR has bridged the gap between the ‘all or nothing’ choice I previously had to make, with a very easy to manage solution. At this affordable price point, a centrally managed solution will very quickly pay for itself due to the immediate labor savings in routine maintenance and management of access points.”

ProSafe 5-AP Wireless Management Software WMS105

Installable in minutes with automatic wireless access point discovery, the WMS105 Software is specifically designed for small businesses with five to 50 users. Features include:

– Centralized configuration for up to five APs, including Wireless-N;
– Easy to set up and use, APs are automatically discovered anywhere on the network;
– Mass firmware upgrade for APs;
– Extensive support for existing NETGEAR access points, including WNDAP350, WNDAP330, WNAP210, WG302v2, WG103, WN802Tv2, and WG602v4.

The ProSafe 5-AP Wireless Management Software WMS105 will be available worldwide in May at an MSRP in the U.S. of $50.

ProSafe 16-AP Wireless Management System WMS5316

At approximately one-third the price of a typical wireless controller meant for larger businesses, the ProSafe Wireless Management System offers reliable, secure and simple central wireless management for businesses and schools with 50 to 200 users. Features include:

– Central wireless management system for up to 16 APs, including Wireless-N;
– Easy to set up and use, APs are automatically discovered anywhere on the network to facilitate configuration of the central wireless network;
– Load-balancing of clients across the wireless network, so that no one AP is overwhelmed;
– Rogue AP detection;
– Guest access enables restricted access to the network, ensuring protection of sensitive data;
– Intuitive web-browser interface offers central wireless network management, making it a snap to monitor wireless performance with network mapping and AP firmware upgrades;
– Extensive support for existing NETGEAR access points, including WNDAP350, WNDAP330, WNAP210, WG302v2, WG103, WN802Tv2, and WG602v4.

The ProSafe 16-AP Wireless Management System WMS5316 will be available worldwide in March at an MSRP in the U.S. of $910 — one-third the price of competing products.

ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520

NETGEAR designed the enterprise-class, ProSafe Wireless Controller specifically for mid-size enterprises, and it scales up to 1,500 users. The WC7520 Controller enables businesses to grow their wireless network as needed with a high return on investment. Features include:

– Central wireless management based on full-featured enterprise-class wireless controller;
– Expandable to support up to 50 APs on a single unit;
– Stackable up to three controllers and 150 APs; features controller redundancy;
– Enterprise-class wireless security with rogue AP detection, heat maps and triangulation;
– Guest access enables restricted access to the network, with a captive portal;
– Voice over Wi-Fi® support with fast roaming and SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) QoS compliance;
– Support for existing NETGEAR access points, including WNDAP350 and WNAP210.

The ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520 will be available worldwide in July at an MSRP in the U.S. of $6,280, up to 30 percent less than typical competing wireless controllers. The Wireless-N License upgrade WC75NL and 10-AP Incremental License upgrade WC7510L for the ProSafe Wireless Controller will be sold for $4,200 each.

“Wireless solutions have rapidly become the most convenient and cost-effective network connectivity method for employees and guests alike,” said Matthias Machowinski, directing analyst of enterprise voice and data at Infonetics Research, an international market research and consulting firm specializing in data networking and telecom. “But for many SMBs, centrally managing this infrastructure is simply cost-prohibitive. NETGEAR’s new wireless management offering changes that, by providing the right price/performance ratio even for small-scale access point deployments.”

Source: NETGEAR, Inc.


Jabra CRUISER Eliminates Street Sounds, Offers Hands-Free Driving Solution

GN Netcom announced the Jabra CRUISER, the first Bluetooth® wireless speakerphone for mobile phones to feature Noise Blackout(TM) technology, a dual microphone system that eliminates street and traffic sounds while optimizing voice quality. Joining Jabra’s successful and critically acclaimed line of speakerphones, the CRUISER offers superior audio quality, a sleek design, and in-car convenience, allowing drivers to keep both hands on the wheel in compliance with hands-free driving laws. The Jabra CRUISER will be shown for the first time this week at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Currently, six states prohibit all drivers from talking on handheld cell phones while driving, and additional states are following suit. Violation of such laws could result in a ticket; however, there are a number of wireless solutions to help keep both hands on the wheel and savings in the bank. The Jabra CRUISER includes features that keep users informed of incoming calls, battery level, and connectivity status – all without the touch of a finger. The device features caller ID in the form of voice announcements, which intelligently accesses a paired phone’s address book to announce the name of an incoming caller. StatusDisplay LED indicators on the speakerphone display multi-colored lights that correspond to the headset’s battery level and Bluetooth connection status so users can gauge their status with just one glance.

The Jabra CRUISER also conquers one of the biggest limitations with car speakerphones: ambient noise. The proprietary Noise Blackout technology identifies the direction of various sounds – including traffic and backseat chatter – and reduces only surrounding noise without distorting a user’s voice. The technology uses dual microphones to capture the sound and then intelligently filters the ambient noise only. Used together with advanced DSP technology for echo reduction, the technology allows both sides of a call to be heard in natural sounding voice quality.

Featuring Multiuse(TM) connectivity, the Jabra CRUISER allows two Bluetooth-enabled devices – including mobile phones, smartphones, and MP3 players – to be paired simultaneously via a turnkey auto-pairing function for instant usability. Ideal for both family road trips or business travel, the CRUISER detects an incoming call and connects to the respective device. MP3 tracks can even be remotely controlled from the CRUISER with simple play, pause and rewind buttons on the speakerphone. In addition, a built-in FM transmitter allows calls and MP3s stored on a mobile device and played via the Jabra CRUISER to be heard through a car’s stereo system. Ensuring that users won’t miss phone calls while listening to music, the CRUISER even fades out music to allow for incoming calls.

The Jabra CRUISER is available online and at Verizon and AT&T retail stores for a suggested retail price of $99.99.

Key product specifications of the Jabra CRUISER include:
– Bluetooth 2.1, including EDR and eSCO
– A2DP and AVRCP for music streaming
– Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones and echo cancellation (DSP)
– FM Transmitter for listening to calls and music through car stereo speakers
– Caller ID voice announcements via phone book access profile (PBAP)
– StatusDisplay LED indicators for battery level and Bluetooth connection status
– Multiuse – connects to 2 devices at the same time
– Auto-pairing to mobile phone
– Up to 14 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time
– Dimensions – 5in (L) x 2.4in (W) x 0.6in (H)
– Weight – 3 ounces
– Includes a Micro USB cable, universal car charger, clip for visor and quick start manual

In fall 2009, GN Netcom launched the Jabra STONE, a revolutionary wireless headset that delivered a new era in style and broke the mold of the traditional Bluetooth headset. Eliminating the standard on-face microphone, the Jabra STONE combines both style and functionality and features a wireless portable charger that also functions as a compact carrying case. The Jabra STONE, currently available for $129.99 at AT&T retail stores, will be available at other retail outlets nationwide beginning February 1, 2010.

Source: Jabra


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