SMARTFIT Technology is the easy and fast way to create and share life’s most precious memories

KODAK Gallery — the only online photo service designed for your KODAK MOMENTS, announced today the launch of KODAK Photo Books with SMARTFIT Technology – an auto-fill system designed to organize and lay out a Photo Book in minutes. This modern technology is intelligent, easy and fast, allowing people to share their favorite memories in a fun and creative way.

Kodak’s latest innovation, Photo Books with SMARTFIT Technology is a cutting-edge technology that organizes, creates and customizes photo books with speed and ease. The new Photo Books offer a wide variety of layout and design options for creating, customizing, preserving and sharing special memories and KODAK MOMENTS.

This tool’s innovative capability provides users with an affordable luxury of professional design and page layout backed by Kodak’s exceptional quality standards.

SMARTFIT Technology automatically arranges pictures based on event and date creation, and adjusts to accommodate landscape, portrait and panoramic shots. The customer can focus on the fun in the Photo Book creation process such as choosing page themes, writing captions and adding personal touches with just a few clicks. This new technology also provides a multi-page view of an entire Photo Book, allowing users to drag and drop photos to give the book a truly unique and personalized feel. Users can view a product demo of KODAK Gallery’s Photo Books with SMARTFIT Technology on KODAK Gallery’s YOUTUBE Channel.

“With the touch of a button, KODAK SMARTFIT Technology instantly brings your story to life. Photo Books with SMARTFIT Technology changes the photo book creation process with an intuitive, fun and time-saving tool that helps to create a beautiful book of memories instantly,” said Victor Cho, General Manager of KODAK Gallery, Eastman Kodak Company.

KODAK Gallery continuously strives to provide users with ground-breaking products and innovations that make it easier for people to share their most precious memories in a personalized way.”

Photo Books using SMARTFIT Technology will be available in small and medium soft covers and medium and large hard covers. Photo books use professional and premium quality paper and materials, and are printed with fade-resistant inks– free of harmful VOC’s.

Initially KODAK Gallery will offer 25 new designs and page layouts for vacation, travel, holiday, baby and everyday themes, and will add an additional 45 designs for this holiday season to assist in Photo Book creations.

KODAK Gallery is the only online photo service designed for KODAK MOMENTS. KODAK Gallery allows users to share photos and projects through FACEBOOK Site and email instantly and supports dozens of photo products and hundreds of stylish designs. On KODAK Gallery, users can personalize the perfect photo book, card or gift in a few simple clicks or enhance photos through scientific imaging technologies such as KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

New audiophile-grade media player connects to the home network and provides the management of all connected devices and media via the television

HDI Dune announced HDI Dune Pro, the company’s new upscale high-definition media center and the first product to feature HDI Dune Home Technology–a Connected Home Services platform, developed in conjunction with 4Home, that allows home monitoring, media management, and control of all networked cameras, thermostats, lights, etc. from the television.

HDI Dune Pro is the world’s first Blu-ray player to support Connected Home Services. “Consumer excitement for Connected Home Services is fueling demand for A/V products that offer superior networking and control functionality,” said Konstantin Dyshlevoy, CEO of HDI Dune. “When consumers buy a product with HDI Dune Home technology they’ll be able to adjust their digital thermostat or see who is at the front door just as easily as they can enjoy high-definition movies from the comfort of their couch.”

HDI Dune has partnered with 4Home to develop HDI Dune Home Technology as the standard for delivering Connected Home Services to A/V products. The technology allows these products to connect to the home network and display a control interface for monitoring and managing all connected devices and media via the television.

“HDI Dune is constantly innovating with consumer electronics, and their culture of being first to market with the latest technology was paramount to our joint development of HDI Dune Home Technology,” said Leon Hounshell, CEO of 4Home. “This technology represents the culmination of HDI Dune’s experience with innovative A/V product development and 4Home’s expertise in advancing software for Connected Home Services. Together, we’ve led the way for a new generation of smart A/V devices that will become increasingly pervasive in the home.”

HDI Dune Pro

HDI Dune Pro is the ultimate HD entertainment center. Designed with the discerning and tech-savvy consumer in mind, HDI Dune Pro features a true audiophile-grade power supply and internal components for superior quality with both 7.1-channel digital and 2-channel analog playback. It also comes standard with a Blu-ray disc drive, a 3.5″ SATA HDD rack, Ethernet and WiFi networking capabilities, and HDI Dune Home technology for Connected Home Services.

HDI Dune Pro will be on display at the IFA exhibition in Berlin on September 3rd in HDI Dune’s booth (Hall 3.2 Stand 111). Product availability is scheduled for the end of October with an MSRP of EUR 1990 (incl. VAT). For a list of global retailers, visit: www.dune-hd.com/where_to_buy

HDI Dune Home

HDI Dune Home technology taps into the value of the home network to allow users to control and manage all connected devices over a unified interface. In the case of HDI Dune Pro, this interface is presented on the television and accessed using the supplied remote control and a simple setup wizard. The following service capabilities are standard:

MONITORING

The HDI Dune Home Monitoring service lets users monitor and manage IP cameras with the capability to stream live video, record it to local and remote storage, manage camera streaming options, share IP cameras and recordings, in addition to basic functionality such as playback, fast forward, tagging, and archiving to a hard drive. This service provides users with home security when they are on vacation, at work, or away.

CONTROL

The HDI Dune Home Control service lets users control lights, appliances, HVAC systems & thermostats, motion detectors, door locks, and a variety of other home devices compatible with supported standards.

MOBILE

The HDI Dune Home Mobile user interfaces let users enjoy the full spectrum of Connected Home Services from their smart phone. Alerts and notifications promptly alert users to events in their home and are available on any mobile phone with SMS capability.

Genuine leather case offers the full benefits of a traditional keyboard and provides faster and easier work output

California-based luxury leather accessory designer, Sena Cases, announces the debut of its new high-end leather Folio Keyboard case for the Apple iPad. Known for designing innovative, luxurious leather cases for the entire iPhone series, including the new iPhone 4 and 7 existing iPad cases, Sena reveals a new Folio case for the iPad with integrated Bluetooth keyboard. Made from the finest quality European leather, the new Sena Keyboard Folio masters the marriage of style and function.

Sena Cases CEO, Ramsey Oten, Ph.D., is proud of the new case design. “We have seen an amazing interest to our Sena Folio case which is available in Apple Retail and Online Stores Worldwide. The Sena Keyboard Folio is the same great design with an added Bluetooth keyboard for those who prefer a traditional keyboard,” he said.

The Sena Keyboard Folio Case for the Apple iPad: The Keyboard Folio offers protective functionality with an integrated keyboard and a stylish, streamlined designer style. The keyboard Folio features Sena craftsmanship coupled with classic modern protection. The case offers a book style, side folding design with cutouts for play-thru functionality which allows the device to be fully functional within the case and features an integrated recessed collapsible back stand which folds flush to act as a stand while holding the iPad at an ideal angle to watch videos, surf the web, view slideshows, photos, and presentations and both offer the ability to use the iPad without removing it from the case.

This leather portfolio book design is comprised of premium leather providing a soft layer to gently protect your iPad. The integrated Bluetooth keyboard allows you to work and type faster ergonomically.

The Folio Keyboard case also features a soft velvet protective lining on the inside, as well as multiple pockets for cards, IDs and even checkbooks. It is secured with a strap and snap closure for total protection when not in use. Offered in classic genuine leather, the Folio Keyboard case is perfect for the professional business environment and meetings. The secure flap with snap closure provides a snug fit to your iPad. Its rigid protective layer reinforces additional backbone support for durability. Retail Price: $149.99, but available on pre-order for $129.99.

Keyboard Features: Integrated Bluetooth keyboard (V2.0) with 45 hours of use, or 55 hours of standby time and features function and sound/music control buttons. The keyboard is ergonomically sound with its low profile and soft buttons and the Silicone face is resistant to water and spills. The Keyboard also features charge and connectivity indicators and complies with FCC regulations and will not cause any interference.

Sena’s cases are precisely hand-crafted by leather artisans and showcase Sena’s well-known quality and strong attention to detail. Every design offers exceptional details to enhance the functionality of each specific device while providing protection.

Sena’s iPad cases are available at http://www.senacases.com/apple/apple-ipad-cases

New UTM50 Appliance Stops More Threats than the Competition while adding Active Directory Integration and Increased Throughput to Serve Growing Businesses

NETGEAR announced the introduction of the NETGEAR ProSecure UTM50 Unified Threat Management Appliance (UTM50). The UTM50 is the latest addition to NETGEAR’s award winning ProSecure UTM line, which protects businesses from the exponentially growing number of virus and malware threats, dangerous websites, spam emails, and hackers that threaten business environments today. Optimized for larger businesses and built with scalability in mind, the UTM50 enables businesses to protect themselves through a wide array of tools including firewall, SSL and IPSec VPN, URL filtering, network antivirus, and antispam. Widely lauded and recognized worldwide in 2010 by leading security publications as a producer of industry-leading UTMs, NETGEAR continues to outpace the competition and challenge the existing order of small and mid-market business security solutions.

The ProSecure UTM50 is an extension of the award-winning ProSecure UTM10 and UTM25 Unified Threat Management series. In addition to the benefits of these appliances, the ProSecure UTM50 integrates with Microsoft Active Directory enabled environments for single-sign-on security policies – an almost universal requirement for larger businesses around the world.

“The integration of the UTM50′s security policies with Microsoft Active Directory made the solution a great fit for our business,” said Frank Burnham, O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig, LLP, a professional services firm that specializes in Accounting, Tax, and Audit. “Given the dynamic threat environment facing organizations today, we found the ProSecure UTM50 to be the most effective device in offering us a full featured, centralized, and flexible security component essential for network operations. We were able to achieve increasing employee productivity on the Internet through the URL filtering features and reduce our threat exposure substantially.”

“Businesses need a UTM that performs without having to make concessions on security checking or consuming administration time. We find that many vendors’ solutions are too big, over-featured and complex for their customers’ own good,” said Eric Ogren, principal analyst at the Ogren Group. “With the addition of the UTM50 to their ProSecure line, NETGEAR addresses what businesses up to 100 users need to safely use public networks with security tasks performed at optimum efficiency.”

In recent testing during August 2010, The Tolly Group in partnership with AVTest GmBH evaluated the ability of the UTM50 to stop malware threats entering over web traffic via the HTTP protocol. The test found NETGEAR ProSecure to be particularly effective at stopping zoo malware, threats that appliance manufacturers often choose not to concentrate on for reasons of cost and complexity. NETGEAR ProSecure UTM50 dominated the test at 92.29 percent efficacy, followed by SonicWall with 50.19 percent and Fortinet with 39.43 percent. Other test case scenarios are ongoing and a complete report on the findings will be available in September 2010.

“Our test results determined that NETGEAR’s ProSecure UTM50 surpassed the other UTM models in this test in stopping threats. Because the malware universe is huge, most appliance vendors concentrate on a limited subset of threats. UTM vendors typically do very well against such wildlist threats – NETGEAR included,” said Kevin Tolly, founder of the Tolly Group. “However, zoo malware, which often mutates into new forms that threaten networks worldwide, is a clear and present danger, a danger that vendors often ignore at their customers’ peril. NETGEAR shows exceptional strength at stopping both wildlist and zoo malware threats.”

“NETGEAR has drawn on its unparalleled expertise in business and consumer internet user patterns to develop the industry-leading ProSecure UTM product line for business,” said Jason Leung, senior product line manager, security solutions at NETGEAR. “The line in most work environments is definitely blurred between personal and business use of the web – and since 80 percent of all threats come from web surfing, businesses need smart products to protect from potential threats while keeping their core IT functions operating at the highest efficiency.”

The NETGEAR ProSecure UTM50 is available now in the US for $899.00 MSRP and includes one year of web and email subscription services, 24/7 technical support and an advanced exchange warranty. It is available from leading value-added resellers, direct marketers and e-commerce sites with a novel risk-free 30-Day trial program that allows customers to try the appliance in their specific environment first before purchase.

Advanced KODAK printing system with proprietary pigmented inks delivers high quality, one-touch simplicity and intelligent features, while maintaining low total running ink costs

Eastman Kodak Company announced the newest addition to its innovative line of All-in-One (AiO) Inkjet Printers, that are intelligently designed to deliver superior performance while maintaining Kodak’s Best-In-Class overall print permanence(1), low-cost ink system. With the introduction of the KODAK ESP 9250 AiO Printer, Kodak delivers an advanced printing system to consumers seeking professional-quality photos and documents without compromise.

“From low running costs to no-compromise, high-quality output and one-touch simplicity, the ESP 9250 Printer is a high-caliber printing machine designed to improve every aspect of the printing experience,” said Susan Tousi, General Manager, Inkjet Systems, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “Consumers demand printing excellence and Kodak delivers with this new, advanced system.”

QUALITY – Kodak’s Proprietary Ink System

The KODAK AiO Inkjet portfolio produces KODAK Lab Quality photos,(2) documents that last a lifetime,(3) and low total running costs. Whether displayed on a wall or simply tacked on a refrigerator, KODAK Prints are designed not to fade.

– The KODAK ESP 9250 Printer features Kodak’s proprietary pigmented inks for brilliant colors and permanence to last a lifetime.(3) Only Kodak offers proprietary pigmented inks to the average customer, which are designed to deliver richer, more vibrant colors that bond more effectively with paper to provide a significant fade resistance advantage over other ink systems, particularly the dye-based ink systems used by the majority of consumer inkjet manufacturers.
– Using KODAK Ink and Photo Papers, prints dry instantly, don’t smear or smudge and are water resistant(4), even when using a highlighter on documents. Kodak’s propriety ink system has achieved Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) Display Permanence and album / dart storage ratings of greater than 120 years and WIR Unprotected Ozone Resistance ratings of more than 100 years.(5)
INTELLIGENCE – Kodak’s ‘You Push the Button, We Do the Rest’ Performance

Kodak has always been about delivering smart design to consumers, combining one-touch simplicity with high-end performance and features. The new KODAK ESP 9250 Printer brings this promise to the inkjet printer market.

– Like others in Kodak’s full line of home inkjet printers, the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer features an intelligent bar code system that optimizes settings for superior printing performance using Kodak’s versatile proprietary pigmented ink system. KODAK Printers automatically detect and adjust for printing documents or photos and feature a bar code reader that works seamlessly with KODAK Photo Paper to customize the printer’s ink output to produce the ideal result for the selected paper. This intelligent design ensures customers receive exceptional image quality time after time.
– Kodak AiO Printers are the only consumer printers on the market that actively monitor and display how much ink and paper are available both on the printer LCD screen and remotely on the computer screen, so consumers can simply hit print and walk away. Kodak’s intelligent paper tray also features an auto-engaging photo tray that holds three sizes of paper.
– With the latest Wi-Fi and networking capability, consumers can effortlessly print with Kodak printers including the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer, from anywhere in their home or even from an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad device.(6) An intuitive control panel and built-in templates make it easy and convenient to print a variety of forms, including graph paper, line paper, wide-ruled paper, tic-tac-toe, to do lists, grocery lists and even sheet music.
– To reduce paper use, the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer seamlessly handles double-sided, duplex printing.

With other printers, consumers waste time thinking about settings and modes, but the Kodak ESP 9250 Printer ensures a high-quality print every time without the guesswork.

VALUE – Print & Prosper with Kodak

With the new KODAK ESP 9250 Printer, Kodak maintains its commitment to delivering the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry.(7)

– Up to 425 black text pages for only $9.99 msrp(8) using KODAK Black Ink Cartridge 10B(9)
– Up to 770 black text pages for only $17.99 msrp(8) using KODAK Black Ink Cartridge 10XL(9)
– Up to 420 color pages for only $17.99 msrp(8) using KODAK Color Ink Cartridge 10C(9)

With Kodak’s industry-leading approach to delivering fair-priced ink without compromising quality, consumers have the freedom to print everything from documents to color photos without worrying about overpaying for ink.

“Over the past three years, Kodak has established itself as the consumer champion in the inkjet printer market, bringing fair pricing to ink while delivering high-quality output and ease of use,” said Susan Tousi, General Manager, Inkjet Systems, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the introduction of the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer, we are building on that promise by unveiling advanced functionality and quality enhancements that continue to challenge the industry for performance and value.”

Kodak’s new printer announcement is coupled with exciting advancements to its KODAK All-in-One Printer Home Center Software (v 5.4), including social media photo printing from FACEBOOK, PICASA, PHOTOBUCKET, FLICKR sites, and KODAK GALLERY enabling consumers to manage these photos from one place. Additionally, the software also features Perfect Page Image Processing Technology that maximizes image quality right at the scanner, and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology which allows consumers to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and enhance facial features.(10)

Available in August 2010, the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer retails for $249.99 U.S.MSRP. Learn more about Kodak’s inkjet portfolio and see how much you’re overpaying for ink at www.printandprosper.com.

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(1) Based on Kodak ESP 7250 testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR). WIR’s image fade resistance testing included the five major longevity testing factors: light, temperature, unprotected exposure to ambient ozone, high humidity and contact with water. For more information, visit http://www.wilhelmresearch.com/

(2) Using KODAK Ultra Premium and KODAK Premium Photo Papers

(3) Under all common consumer display and storage environments. Based on testing by Wilhlem Imaging Research (WIR)

(4) Based on testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) and Kodak internal testing on Kodak photo papers.

(5) WIR’s image fade resistance testing included the five major longevity testing factors: light, temperature, unprotected exposure to ambient ozone, high humidity and contact with water. For more information, visit http://www.wilhelmresearch.com/.

(6) Compatible with iPhone (with OS 2.2 or later) and iPod Touch (2nd generation).

(7) Results based on average ink costs of leading consumer inkjet printers using an average page mix of 52% black text documents, 35% mixed-color graphics and 13% photos (printed on KODAK Ultra Premium Paper, glossy finish & highest quality photo papers from other manufacturers) utilizing manufacturers’ recommended standard ink cartridges available in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions) as of June 2010. Actual results may vary. For more information and a list of all printers tested, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/inkdata for details

(8) Pricing as of June 1, 2010

(9) Ink yield values obtained by continuous printing in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (black text documents using ISO/IEC 19752 test target), utilizing KODAK All-In-One Printers. Actual results may vary.

(10) Not available on Macintosh OS

Gives Consumers Instant 200 Mbps High-Speed Network Connections Anywhere in the Home

Plug-and-play Device Uses Existing Electrical Outlets to Stream HD Video to the Connected Home Theater

WD introduced its new WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit, a HomePlug AV compatible solution that enables consumers to use their existing electrical outlets to extend secure and reliable high-speed Internet connections throughout the home.

Complementing the WD TV line of media players, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit enables consumers to easily and affordably deliver HD video streams to the home theater, transfer large files or play multi-player online games, all without running network cables around the home. With four ports on each of two adapters included in the kit, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers users the ability to connect their router and up to seven additional devices to their high-speed network.

According to research from Parks Associates, an increasing number of consumers own connected devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, game consoles and digital media players such as the WD TV Live Plus HD media player (Home Networks for Consumer Electronics 2009). By the end of 2010, Parks Associates forecasts consumers will own 111 million of these devices, with 37 million Internet-capable devices in the U.S. alone, but “connecting” them can be challenging and costly. In a recent Parks Associates survey, 42 percent of respondents unwilling to connect their TVs to the Internet indicated that either their router was too far from the device or it would be too complicated to set up or both (Digital Media Evolution II 2010).

Featuring HomePlug AV technology, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit provides users with data transfer speeds up to 200 megabits per second (Mbps), enabling glitch-free playback of Full-HD 1080p video streams on up to seven connected devices. Setup is as easy as plugging in a lamp. Consumers do not need to undertake home improvement projects to route new wiring between rooms. They simply plug one of the two adapters in the kit into their router and an electrical outlet then plug the other adapter into another outlet where they need access to wired network connections. Users can stream video to four connected devices in the home theater and also gain an additional three network ports by their router.

For an integrated entertainment solution, users can store digital media on WD’s My Book® World Edition(TM) home network drive and stream photos, music and HD video via the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit to one of the WD TV line of media players or other DLNA®-compliant devices located throughout the home.

“Consumers are accumulating an increasing number of Internet-capable connected TVs, video game consoles and media players providing access to exciting online content through services such as Netflix®, YouTube(TM) and Pandora®,” said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD’s branded products group. “Wireless networks, while popular, don’t always deliver the reliable high-speed connections needed to sustain HD video streaming. Meanwhile, drilling holes for new Ethernet cables is complicated, expensive and messy. With the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit, it’s truly easy to enjoy all the HD streaming and broadband Internet capabilities of these great new devices anywhere there is an electrical outlet.”

WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit features:
– Easy set-up and instant network expansion anywhere in the home;
– Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters;
– Two Ethernet cables;
– Two power cables;
– Quick install guide;
– CD with WD Livewire utility software;
– Warranty and support guide; and,
– A 1-year limited warranty.

Compatibility

The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is HomePlug AV certified and is IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant. The kit requires an Ethernet router and AC power outlets.

Price and Availability

The new WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit has a 1-year limited warranty and is available now at select retailers and online at wdstore.com. MSRP is $139.99 USD.

New 7750 Platinum debuts at the 2010 Great American Trucking Show

Cobra Electronics Corporation announced the debut of the 7750 Platinum, its new 7″ navigation unit specifically designed for the professional driver. The new 7750 Platinum features enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane Assist, State Mileage Log, and Hours-of-Service Log. In addition, the new 7750 Platinum features the industry’s best last-mile routing, offering superior road coverage on secondary highways. The 7750 Platinum is on display in the Cobra booth, #16074, at the upcoming Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, TX August 26-28, 2010.

The enhanced graphics and menu options on the 7750 Platinum provide maximum visibility in sunlight and optimized efficiency when scrolling through searches and settings of the unit. The new Quick-Tabs allow drivers to see critical information such as the distances to weigh stations, travel centers, rest areas and mile markers at a glance. The new Junction View with Lane Assist provides drivers with 3D images of upcoming highway junctions as well as lane guidance and enhanced turn-by-turn directions. Also, new on the 7750 are the State Mileage Log that tracks miles within a state for IFTA reporting and the Hours-of-Service timer that enables drivers to easily track their On-Duty, Off-Duty and Driving Time.

“As a leader in the trucking industry, it is our job to do what we can to simplify the lives of the professional driver,” said Sally Washlow, senior vice president of marketing and sales, Cobra Electronics. “The new features of the Cobra 7750 Platinum not only provide additional information to get drivers to their destination in the most efficient way, but it also helps them with responsibilities such as mile tracking and hour logging.”

The 7750 Platinum also features the map rated highest in route quality and reliability, based on the results of certified quality testing. The TeleAtlas map in the 7750 Platinum delivers more than 1 million additional miles of road coverage in the US than the competing map. In addition to more miles of road coverage, the 7750 Platinum map provides drivers 17x more last mile (dock-to-dock) coverage and 4x more trucking attribute coverage on secondary highways.

Like its predecessor, the Cobra 7750 Platinum includes the 33,000 ProMiles® Software Development Corporation and TruckDown(TM) Info International, Inc. truck-specific points of interest (POIs) such as routable travel center locations, detailed amenity information, fueling stations, restaurants, heavy duty towing, truck and trailer repair shops, truck-friendly hotels, weigh stations and certified scales, the most truck-specific POIs in the industry. It also features more than 12 million standard Tele Atlas POIs and branded icons, which visually represent participating businesses as instantly recognizable logos so users can accurately identify specific brands of interest. Lastly, the 7750 Platinum includes 3 months of unlimited downloads from Cobra’s exclusive AURATM Camera & Driving Hazard Database, which alerts drivers to the locations of fixed speed and red-light cameras, dangerous intersections and known speed traps.

The Cobra 7750 Platinum will be available at travel centers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $499.95. For more information, stop by the Cobra Electronics booth, #16074 or at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, August 26-28, 2010, or visit www.cobra.com.

PowerLite 1220 and 1260 Offer Easy-to-Use Features and True-to-Life Color at Affordable Price

Epson announced two affordable, feature-packed, easy to use projectors for small and medium-sized businesses that will be sold exclusively through distribution, value-added reseller and direct market reseller channels. The Epson PowerLite 1220 ($649) features XGA resolution and the PowerLite 1260 ($749) features widescreen WXGA resolution (16:10 aspect ratio) to fully utilize the capabilities of a widescreen notebook; both projectors offer 2600 lumens color and white light output for bright presentations and true-to-life color.

“Small and medium-sized businesses want their projectors not only to be easy-to-use and affordable, but also to deliver bright, true-to-life image quality,” said Jason Meyer, product manager, Epson America. “Epson designed the PowerLite 1220 and 1260 specifically to meet SMB needs and is making them available through the distribution channel to simplify integration into business environments.”

The Epson PowerLite 1200-series offers features normally found in higher end models, including USB Plug ‘n Play Instant Setup, which instantly projects images and presentations from a PC or Mac computer via a USB connection – eliminating the hassle of dealing with bulky VGA cables and toggling between computer keys. In addition, both models have an additional USB port for direct connection of a USB memory device, enabling PC-free slideshow capabilities and eliminating the need to carry a computer. The PowerLite 1260 also features an HDMI audio/video connection to provide high-definition video content for powerful entertainment possibilities.

More about the PowerLite 1220 and 1260

The new PowerLite 1200-series offers several performance and convenience features for entrepreneurs, small businesses and mobile professionals, including:

– Positioning Flexibility: Automatic keystone correction and 1.2x optical zoom for easy setup
– Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed projector to be powered on and off with a flip of a wall switch; Instant On/Off enables presenters to avoid delays when starting and finishing presentations and be up and running in only five seconds; A/V Mute Slide instantly turns off the sound and images to create a quick pause in the presentation, conserving lamp life and energy, and helping to save costs
– Easy Portability: Sleek, compact design and included carrying case offers easy portability and protection
– 3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; the 3LCD light engine efficiently uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness
– Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson’s exclusive E-TORL lamp technology, the lamp life can last up to 5,000 hours(4) in economy mode, helping to maximize presentation time

Availability and Support

The Epson PowerLite 1220 and 1260 are currently available through national resellers, mail order, and distribution and are part of Epson ImageWay Partner Program. Epson’s PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services – two-year Epson PrivateLine phone support where projector owners can directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a phone card that is included with the product, and a two-year Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day. For additional information about the new PowerLite 1200-series projectors, visit www.epson.com.

New models include a 320GB PS3 Featured in the PS3 Sports Champions Move Bundle and a 160GB model PS3 Core SKU; Consumers Will Have 1/3 More Hard Drive Space to Store Games and Digital Content from PlayStation®Network

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that the PlayStation 3  will be offered in North America with 160GB or 320GB Hard Disk Drives (HDD), offering more capacity to download games and entertainment content from PlayStationNetwork along with personal digital content, such as music, photos, and videos. The new models will continue to offer the same advanced features and functions of the current models, but with approximately 33 percent more capacity and at compelling price points. This increased HDD space addresses the growing demand for the digital content offered on PlayStationNetwork, where more than 1 billion pieces of content have been downloaded as of July 2010.

At $299.99 (MSRP), the 160GB model PS3 system offers tremendous value to consumers and is now shipping to retailers at the same price as the existing PS3 model. As part of the September 19 launch of PlayStation®Move, the new and innovative motion gaming experience that delivers precise, intuitive control, the PS3(TM) Sports Champions(TM) Move bundle will introduce the 320GB model PS3 system along with one PlayStation®Move motion controller, PlayStation®Eye camera, a copy of Sports Champions, and bonus Blu-ray game demo disc all in one complete package for $399.99 (MSRP).

“With the launch of PlayStation Move just around the corner, we’re expecting many new consumers to join the PlayStation® family. The PS3(TM) Sports Champions(TM) Move bundle provides those families with everything they need to get into motion control gaming at a great value, with the 320GB model PS3 system as the centerpiece of the package,” said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president of product marketing. “Also, as PlayStation Network continues to evolve with exciting new services, the hunger for digital content grows; these larger storage capacities address that demand and encourage consumers to take full advantage of the complete PS3 experience.”

With more than 52 million accounts registered worldwide, PlayStation Network is fueling momentum for PS3 and providing more value to consumers. An integral part of the PS3 system’s rich digital entertainment offering, PlayStation Network is the premier destination for content, with a compelling library of downloadable games, more than 23,000 HD and SD movies and TV episodes, exclusive programming, and PlayStation®Home, a social game network where users can meet friends and play games. Key games launching on PlayStation Network this year include PixelJunk(TM) Shooter 2, and Dead Nation(TM), as well as PlayStation Move titles such as echochrome(TM) ii, Tumble, and Beat Sketcher.

For nearly 15 years, the PlayStation brand has been redefining entertainment, fueling innovation and providing more reasons for families to gather in their living rooms. With the recent introduction of stereoscopic 3D gaming and the upcoming launch of PlayStation Move, the PS3 system is set to revolutionize gaming once again. Those innovations — combined with the relentless line-up of blockbuster games launching this year, the built-in Blu-ray player that will be updated for 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) movies later this year, and the expanded digital entertainment options on PlayStation Network — truly position the PS3 system as the entertainment hub of the family room this holiday and beyond.

Razer announced the Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard engineered for gamers who demand superior tactile feedback and comfort while playing.

Most mechanical keyboards in the market today are standard mechanical keyboards rebadged as gaming keyboards that feature stiff keys that cause key actuation fatigue. Such keyboards are inherently worse off for gamers as it actually decreases gameplay performance as opposed to enhancing it. As a result, most professional gamers eschew such marketing gimmicks for regular membrane keyboards.

For the past 3 years, Razer’s design and engineering teams have been working on a mechanical keyboard – developed for gamers from the ground up, resulting in the Razer BlackWidow.

The Razer BlackWidow features a uniquely tactile mechanical key architecture that provides each key on the keyboard with a crisp response and tactile feedback similar to a mouse click. Coupled with a unique key actuation point halfway through the full travel distance, the optimized mechanical key structure found in each of the Razer BlackWidow’s keys provide for greater precision and accuracy versus other traditional mechanical keyboards.

The keys on the Razer BlackWidow also feature one of the lightest actuation forces for all keyboards. The key actuation force has been optimized by the Razer design team from readily available components but sorted with the rigorous quality standards that Razer is known for. As a result, this enhanced key force allows gamers to type and click much faster than other mechanical keyboards in the industry.

“The Razer BlackWidow is the world’s first mechanical keyboard that has been engineered from ground up for gaming,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer. “Imagine every single key on the keyboard with the precision of a mouse click – no more pressing of keys without knowing for certain if they have been actuated. Precision clicking coupled with an optimized lighter key actuation force, this changes the way gamers will play from now on.”

The Razer BlackWidow is the only mechanical keyboard that features fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording as well as five additional gaming keys, further leaving other mechanical keyboards in the dust when it comes to gaming compatibility and performance.

The revolutionary Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard will be available in September 2010. Also available in the same month is the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, a step up from the original edition with the added features of individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting, 3.5″ audio and microphone out jacks as well as an additional USB port.

Razer BlackWidow

The Razer BlackWidow’s full mechanical key architecture provides a distinctive tactile feedback that simulates the experience and precision of performing a mouse click, giving gamers an entirely new feel with this keyboard. With its optimized actuation force of 50g and an actuation point halfway down the full travel distance of 4mm, the Razer BlackWidow’s keys deliver crisp response with exceptional actuation speed. An ultra robust construction, fully programmable keys, 5 additional macro keys, and on-the-fly macro recording round off this revolutionary gaming keyboard.

Razer BlackWidow
PRICE: US $79.99 / euro 79.99

AVAILABILITY:
Razerzone.com – September
Worldwide – September

Product Features:
– Mechanical key architecture for faster actuation and extended lifespan
– Fully programmable keys + 5 additional gaming keys with on-the-fly macro recording
– 10 Customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
– 1000Hz Ultrapolling(TM) for a blistering fast 1ms response time
– Gaming optimized key matrix
– Easy access media keys
– Gaming mode option
– Approx. size in mm: 475(L) x 171(W) x 30(H)

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate

The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate is a step up from the original edition with the added feature of individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting, so players will never miss a step in the dark while giving them the cutting edge to launch assaults and flank foes even in low light conditions. Its full mechanical key architecture with an actuation point halfway through the full travel distance of 4mm, combined with its distinct tactile feedback that simulates a mouse click, allows the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate to provide gamers a keyboard that responds like no other. The ultra robust construction, fully programmable keys, 5 additional macro keys, and on-the-fly macro recording round off this revolutionary gaming keyboard. The Ultimate keyboard also includes 3.5″ audio and microphone out jacks as well as an additional USB port. Now, the fate of your game is all at your fingertips with the BlackWidow Ultimate.

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate
PRICE: US $129.99 / euro 129.99

AVAILABILITY:
Razerzone.com – September
Worldwide – September

Product Features:
– Mechanical key architecture for faster actuation and extended lifespan
– Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
– Fully programmable keys + 5 additional gaming keys with on-the-fly macro recording
– 10 Customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
– 1000Hz Ultrapolling(TM) for a blistering fast 1ms response time
– Gaming optimized key matrix
– Easy access media keys
– Gaming mode option
– Audio-out / mic-in jacks
– USB pass-through
– Approx. size in mm: 475(L) x 171(W) x 30(H)