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04th March 2002

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PRODUCTS

ASUS

Ultra Series Graphics Card
ASUS Announces Comprehen -sive Graphics Card Lineup Based on NVIDIA GeForce4 GPUs. ASUS V8460Ultra series is powered by the most advanced graphics processing unit on earth - the GeForce4 Ti 4600. A core clock speed of 330MHz and memory clock speed of 660MHz, combined with 128MB DDR SDRAM provide the ultimate graphics experience with revolutionary technologies such as: nFiniteFX II engine for complex geometry and animation, Accuview Antialiasing for unbeatable visual quality and frame rate, as well as nView for multiple display flexibility and user control.

ASUS V8440 Series is powered by the GeForce4 Ti 4400 GPU. A core clock speed of 300MHz and memory clock speed of 550MHz, combined with 128MB DDR SDRAM provides exceptional performance in all the latest games and applications. Also included are revolutionary technologies such as: nFiniteFX II engine for complex geometry and animation, Accuview Antialiasing for unbeatable visual quality and frame rate, as well as nView for multiple display flexibility and user control.

With the most integrated GPU, the GeForce4 MX Pro, the V8170 delivers best performance and value for mainstream PCs. 64MB of DDR SDRAM integrated with 300MHz core clock speed and 550MHz memory clock speed provide ample performance for all multimedia applications.

The V8170DDR leverages the GeForce4 MX DDR GPU with 64MB DDR SDRAM to provide competitive performance and value for mainstream PCs. Core clock speed runs at 270MHz and memory clock speed is 400MHz.

The V8170SE provides reliable and cost-effective GeForce 4 MX performance for mainstream PCs. Using the GeForce4 MX SDR GPU and 64MB of SDRAM, the V8170SE has a core clock speed of 250MHz and a memory clock speed of 166MHz.

Contact:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc
Taiwan.
Tel: 886 2 28907758
E-mail: carol_chang@asus.com.tw

Logitech
Cordless Freedom OpticalLogitech has recently unveiled a radically new industrial design for desktop peripherals with the introduction of the Cordless Freedom Optical, the flagship product in the company's new fall line-up of desktops.

Cordless Freedom Optical combines Logitech's top-selling Cordless MouseMan Optical, with a sleek, low-profile keyboard featuring Logitech's custom Zero Degree Tilt design. A smoked translucent finish and brushed-steel special-function keys complement the industrial design. In addition, select keys are labeled with the most popular Windows keyboard shortcuts.

iNav - A key feature of the Cordless Freedom Optical desktop is Logitech's new iNav zone, located on the left side of the keyboard. The iNav zone includes a "go" button for instant access to any Web site, a "back" button, and a special iNav scrolling wheel that speeds up common tasks by combining left- and right-handed navigation. With the iNav scrolling wheel, users can easily:

  • Switch between open applications by simply scrolling the wheel
  • Use the scroll as a zoom in Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer
  • Scroll vertically through web pages or documents
  • Easily locate and launch music files and play lists saved on the hard drive
  • Navigate and view digital images that you have saved on the hard drive
  • Scroll through Internet favorites or book marked web sites
  • Edit documents easily with cut, copy and paste; and Use the wheel as an easy-to-reach volume control.

In addition, Cordless Freedom Optical has dynamic multimedia controls for MP3's, CD's and DVD's emulate those found in consumer electronics multimedia products, bringing a sense of familiarity to the desktop setting. This intuitive key layout makes it easy to operate the volume dial, fast-forward with pause and stop buttons. An additional multimedia key allows the user to easily select the media player of choice, eliminating the frustration of defaulting to the last-installed player. All keyboards in the new line-up include Musicmatch Jukebox for playing favorite music files.

The new Cordless Freedom Optical includes iTouch Internet keys on the keyboard and the iTouch WebWheel utility in the mouse. This iTouch technology allows users to seamlessly connect and navigate the Internet with one press of a key or mouse button. Initial settings within iTouch will offer instant access to popular locations. All of the iTouch hot keys are easily programmed to individual preferences and can launch frequently used desktop applications or instantly access favorite web sites.

The Advanced Digital Radio Technology ensures reliable performance within a six-foot radius of the receiver with no line-of-sight requirement. The receiver can be set off the desk or even behind the computer without affecting performance. For the cordless desktop combinations, - keyboard and mouse - one single receiver handles both the mouse and the keyboard. The latest generation of radio technology includes multi-channel RF with encryption to protect the privacy of the data transmitted between the keyboard and the receiver. In addition Logitech's cordless devices utilize a 12-bit digital secure ID code that enables multiple cordless devices to operate in close proximity without risk of interference.

Contact:
Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd.
105, Unique House, Chakala X Road, Andheri (E),
Mumbai-400099. E-Mail: ho@rptechindia.com

Monarch Video Vision
The New Tarapin CD Recorder Pro Pack
Monarch Video Vision has introduced the New Terapin CD Recorder Pro pack, which is as simple to use as a VCR. It has the capability to record straight from the camcorder, from broad-based programs, or transfer old old recordings from video tapes to CD.

Users can play the CD on all multimedia computers, VCD and DVD players that can play CD-R's or CD-RW's, and of course on the New Terapin CD Recorder Pro pack. It can be played again and again without the risk of deteriorating quality. Users can quickly and affordably make copies of these moments for friends and family.

The New Terapin CD Recorder Pro Pack is latest version with additional features making the unit totally user friendly - so that it can run for hours together recording the CDs with unmatched quality.

Contact:
Monarch Video Vision, 8 / 16 M.K. Amin Marg,
Fort, (Behind Central Camera Bldg), Mumbai-400001.
Tel (022) 2619022/2641024/2630688 . Fax (022) 2618706
Email: viren@bom2.vsnl.net.in

Home Trade

Fast Moving Financial Goods
In an attempt to demystify the process of financial transactions for the layman, Home Trade recently launched FMFG (fast moving financial goods), which promises to transform the way people perceive and consume financial services. By productising financial solutions and providing them in packaged boxes, Home Trade aims to provide consumers with the ability to touch, feel and buy what they require. Currently Home Trade has two products on offer, namely, LLAM-Investing for Beginners (lets learn about money) and Home Trade ONE (HT ONE). LLAM, priced at Rs 375, is a comprehensive beginners kit, comprising a book, compact disc and audio cassette, which is educating as well as entertaining. HT ONE, which comes in two versions HT ONE Regular and HT ONE Super is priced at Rs 375 and Rs 975 respectively. HT ONE is a pre-activated, ready-to-use investment account that enables a consumer to carry out transactions across various investment instruments-from mutual funds to shares to bonds to company deposits, using a single account. These two products, which have initially been launched in Pune and Hyderabad, will soon be available off the shelf throughout the country.

Contact:
Home Trade Ltd,
Tower 4, 5th Floor, Vashi Rly. Station Complex,
Navi Mumbai - 400 703 Tel: 781 2441-44. Fax: 781 2548

Best-IT World

Keyboards
Best-IT World has recently announced the availability of its new keyboard series. Christened Maxi Key, Soft Key and Power Key respectively, these keyboards comes with most advanced features keeping user's comfort in mind.

To enable Internet users to surf the net in a most comfortable way, the Power Key comes with eight pre-programmed Internet keys and eight clipboard keys plus one wheel.

The Maxi Key comes with three unique three way keyboard height adjuster and 21 hot keys (Internet, Multimedia & power functions) and palm rest is included.

The Soft Key with metal back cover for ruggedness & stability and sleek design.

Contact:
Best IT World, 87, Mistry Industrial Complex,
MIDC Cross Road "A", Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093.
Tel: 8251820. E-Mail: sales@bestitworld.com

New Products

All product informations featured on this page has been extracted from brochures and statements sent in by manufacturers/ dealers. Items appear for information purpose only. Please note that none of the products have been formally reviewed by Express Computer.

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E-Mail: ec@express-computer.com

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