SuperLoader with SDLT 320Ô drives
Quantum, a leading provider of data protection systems, recently annou-nced availability of the SuperLoaderT with SDLT 320Ô drives. The SuperLoader with SDLT 320 claims to allow customers to take advantage of unbeatable density, capacity and performance all in a 2U rack mount form factor, lowering total cost of ownership while protecting customers’ storage investment. The SuperLoader with SDLT320 offers approximately 45 percent more maximum capacity at a price lower than the earlier model. The SuperLoader is ideal for smaller businesses, remote offices and workgroups, providing data protection through remotely managed and automated backup. Combined with leading backup and recovery software, the SuperLoader allows significant cost savings by consolidating multiple backup targets into a single shared, automated system. By adding SDLT 320 drives, the SuperLoader scales up to 5.12TB (with 2:1 compression) of data protection and transfer rates of 115GB/hour. The SDLT 320 drive provides backward read compatibility with DLTtapeÔ IV media and uses the same Super DLTtape I media as the SDLT 220, preserving the customer’s data storage investments. In addition, existing SuperLoader customers can easily upgrade from existing DLT1 or SDLT 220 SuperLoaders to SDLT 320 drives quickly and affordably without a service call. The SuperLoader with SDLT 320 is available for purchase from Quantum’s network of qualified resellers in India.

Contact:
Quantum India
C-207, Sapphire,
Amrutha Halli,
Bangalore 560092 India
Tel: 080 353 2610/363 5689 Fax: 080-363-6879
E-mail: sunny.john@quantum.com

Indus Business Systems
eOffice
Hyderabad-based Indus Business Systems recently launched e-Office, a solution, which the company claims, will make paperless enterprises a reality. The software comes with unlimited flexibility and can be easily be integrated with an organisations existing ERP system. The application suite is a genuine blend of workflow, work management, mail management, document warehousing, knowledge repository, communication, and a host of other services. eOffice provides a safe centralised, consistent and structured electronic data repository to ensure dependable storage management of all captured correspondence, knowledge, and documents for any number of years. The solution also authenticates users of the system to protect corporate data from being leaked.

Software requirements:

• Windows NT/2000
• NT Workstation/Windows 98/95
• Oracle 8i/8/7.x, SQL Server

Hardware requirements:

• Server-P III Server
• 450 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 10 GB or of higher configuration
• Workstation-P I or above
• 166 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 2.0 GB or of higher configuration

Features:

• Dashboard that keeps you updated of things to do
• Mail management
• Work management including work assignment, work report and workflow
• Document warehousing
• Integration with PLC, DCS and weighing machines
• Voice recognition

Contact:
Indus Business Systems
8-2-268/K/12, Navodaya Colony,
Road No 2,
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad 400 034

PROLINK Microsystems
PixelView Play TV Box
Rashi Peripherals has announced the launch of PixelView PlayTV Box from VGA and Multimedia manufacturer, PROLINK Microsystems. This box claims to allow you to experience full-screen, high-resolution video entertainment with or even without your desktop PC. With a built-in TV tuner and various connections for VCD, VCR, DVD, or PS2/X-Box, one can view multi-programmes or turn your CRT or LCD monitor into a multimedia centre. No driver needs to be installed as the product allows you to simply plug-in the proper application and play. The product, priced at Rs 7,900 is available for sale at most leading multimedia stores in the country.

Features:

• Watch live TV programmes with remote control even when your PC is powered-off.
• No driver installation required.
• User-friendly OSD (on screen display) interface for you to adjust the screen quality.
• High-quality resolution up to 1024x768.
• Connect VCR, VCD, DVD, and watch movies on your CRT/LCD monitor.
• Link to PS2 or X-Box.
• Remote control included.
• Supports YCbCr Video input and Teletext function (optional).
• Supports Multi-TV systems (optional).

Contact:
Rashi Peripherals,
105, Unique House,
Chakala Road,
Andheri East

Philips
Streamium MC-i 200
Philips India recently launched Streamium MC-i 200, a broadband Internet audio system, which can access multiple online music services. Via a broadband Internet connection, the Streamium connects to a huge number of music services from the world’s major Internet audio content providers including AOL Music, Radio Free Virgin, Musicmatch, MP3.com, Andante, and iM Networks—all at the touch of a button. Consumers can now create their own virtual radio station playing their favourite artists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and has access to thousands of online music services on a dedicated stereo system. To make access even easier, Philips has launched My.Philips.com—a dedicated Web-based user interface enabling simple personal selection and management of favourite music. My.Philips.com, created specifically for Streamium and future Philips A/V products, is based around an infrastructure of protocols and servers developed by Philips. The premium, stylishly designed Philips Streamium MC-i 200 is available at an MRP of Rs 34,990 in select consumer electronics outlet in key cities across the country.

Contact:
Philips India Limited,
Consumer Electronics Division,
Tel: (022) 691 2000 Extn: 2276
E-mail: gauri.ambedkar-raje@philips.com

Samsung
CD-RW drive SW-248 & Combo Drive SM-348
Samsung has announced the launch of two new Optical products—the high-speed CD-RW drive (compact disk-writer) SW-248 and the Combo Drive SM-348. Priced at Rs 7,000, the SW-248 comes with 8 MB buffer memory. This feature helps this writer to free more memory of the PC to do other tasks, thus increasing the speed of data transfer and making it the fastest 48x writer in the market. Priced at Rs 10,000, the SM-348 is a 48x COMBO drive, which combines a DVD-ROM and CD-Writer into one drive. The product is simultaneously being launched in India as well as across the world.

Contact:
Samsung Electronics
47, Ring Road,
Lajpat Nagar III,
New Delhi 110024
E-mail: tina@samsungindia.com

Palm
Palm Tungsten T
Palm recently introduced the Palm Tungsten T handheld, the most compact Palm branded handheld in the market today. The Tungsten T’s design and software integration deliver smooth, one-handed data management, while new processing power and a new OS supercharge applications makes them faster and more efficient. Integrated Bluetooth wireless communication capabilities enable users to communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as printers, PCs or other handhelds. Users can customise and extend the capabilities of the device with Palm’s dual-expansion technology, which includes the Palm expansion slot for SD Cards, SDIO and MultiMediaCard media and the Palm universal connector for hardware add-ons. Palm’s dual-expansion technology enables users to back up their handhelds on the go; add new software, business applications, or memory; and attach peripherals, such as a keyboard, a GPS receiver, or a Microsoft PowerPoint presenter. The Palm Tungsten T handheld comes bundled with 16 productivity, communication, and entertainment applications.

Features:

• Built with Palm OS 5 and Texas Instruments’ OMAP1510 processor
• Ultra-Thin Keyboard, a full-size, collapsible touch-typeable keyboard.
• High-resolution 320x320 colour display
• 14 MB of storage capacity
• Internal, rechargeable lithium ion battery

Contact:
Tech Pacific Technology (India)
Gate No. 1A, Godrej Soaps Premises, Pirojshanagar,
Eastern Express Highway,
Vikhroli (E),
Mumbai 400 079
Tel: 91 (22) 55960101

Best IT world
Opti Sleek, Opti Scroll and Vibrance 850
Mumbai-based Best IT world, a leader in the computer peripheral space recently launched new products in its Opti mouse category. Christened Opti Sleek and Opti Scroll, these latest offerings from Best’s product stable, comes as part of the company’s initiative to “provide superior technology” under the iBall brand name. Opti Sleek incorporates the patented 4D Ball Mouse technology and comes in attractive colours, including the popular Pearl colour. This is a five button mouse, which ensures higher flexibility and more options to the user. Opti Scroll, the other product launched in this series comes with the patented 3-D wheel technology but has five buttons similar to Opti Sleek. Vibrance 850, a part of the iSound series, is the third major product range introduced in Best’s ‘i’ series. The Vibrance technology for headsets provides an experience, which claims to go beyond listening to music. It claims to help you to feel every single beat. The Vibrance 850, comes with a built-in MIC and genuine leather ear cups, that add to the experience of excellent sound quality. It provides effects similar to that of sitting next to the speakers at a rock concert. The two levels of vibration can be adjusted by the control panel provided along-with the headsets and microphone. There is also an option to use the headset without the vibrations. With the introduction of Vibrance i850 iSound now offers three different categories of headsets for different usage, including i660MV and i860MV. Best also introduced i2-600 - a 2 pc speaker with unparalleled sound quality. Its sound quality and affordability makes it one of the best products available in the sub-500 category. This model is available in a strikingly black shade that makes it look much better than any other speaker in this category.

Contact:
Best IT world,
87/93, Mistry Industrial Complex,
MIDC Crossroad A,
Andheri East,
Mumbai 400 093
Tel: 5693 2981
Fax: 5693 6262
E-mail: lata@bestitworld.com
Website: sales@bestitworld.com

Creative
2.1 Megapixel Camera
Creative Technology, a leader in digital entertainment products for users of the personal computer and the Internet, has announced the addition of Creative PC-CAM 750 to its existing product line. With a 2.1 megapixel image capacity and an XGA CCD sensor, the new Creative PC-CAM 750 claims to offer image quality to produce 5- x 7-inch prints, along with dual-cam functionality for use with the PC or on-the-go. With 16 MB of internal, non-volatile memory, the Creative PC-CAM 750 can hold 85 high-resolution images, or 200 images at 640x480 resolution, and the intelligent flash with red eye reduction allows for quality pictures in any light. The Creative PC-CAM 750 shares the ergonomic form factor with others in the Creative PC-CAM family. It has been designed specifically to fit into one hand for convenient and comfortable use. Creative PC-CAM 750 also serves as a desktop PC web camera while attached to the PC. The included Ulead Photo Express 4.0 MCE software empowers consumers to easily edit and retouch captured images in an easy-to-navigate programme while Ulead VideoStudio 5.0 SE DV software helps enhance video e-mail and videoconferencing handiness over the Internet. The Creative PC-CAM 750 is slated for immediate shipment to India at a suggested end-user price of Rs 13,399. The camera comes bundled with a swivel stand, USB cable, wrist strap and four AAA batteries.

Features:

• Image Quality: 2.1 megapixel with an advanced XGA CCD sensor and 4-element lens
• Built-in Memory: 16 MB memory allows for storage of up to 85 high-resolution images, or 200 images at 640x480 resolution;
• Video and Voice Recording: Built-in microphone enable users to capture up to 75 seconds of full-motion video with audio or up to 60 minutes of audio;
• Form Factor: Award winning design with a stylish ergonomic form factor, which fits comfortably into one’s hand;
• Flexibility: Combines the convenience and flexibility of a desktop PC webcam and portable digital camera in one product;
• Focus-free lens: High-quality glass lens with range of two feet to infinity
• Bundled software: Software bundled for videoconferencing, Web publishing, photo editing, etc.

Contact:
Compuage Infocom
Tel: 9122 830 5500
Fax: 9122 823 8619
E-mail: info@compuageindia.com
www.asia.creative.com

JetFlash
Notebook Lab
JetFlash is a small and versatile rewritable storage device ideal for transporting data and backing up files at home, work, or on the road. Plug this tiny device in a USB port and it becomes an additional drive, ready to store data and even run applications. Unplug it, and it will retain your data for years to come. JetFlash comes with two-year warranty and comes with a write-protect switch.

System Requirements:

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 or later, Linux kernel version 2.4.0 or later
• Desktop or notebook computer with USB Port

Features:

• JetFlash measures 2.80”x0.50”x1.00” (71x12x25mm) and weighs a petite 15g
• USB 1.1 compliant and 2.0 compatible
• Maximum Transfer speed of 1.5MB (12M bit) per second
• Data Retention: up to 10 years
• Comes in capacities ranging from 16MB to 1GB
• Write-protect switch
• Security and boot-up functions

Contact:
Notebook lab
2nd Floor, Vidyarthi Bhuvan,
Tribhuvan Road,
Mumbai - 400004.
Tel: (022) 23828100/ 8200/ 3200
Fax: (022) 23877418
E-mail: mediaman@bom3.vsnl.net.in