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Printer: HP Deskjet F730

Features: This single function printer purportedly offers a cost per page of 69 paisa. Featuring HP’s Dual-Drop Volume ink cartridge technology that delivers laser-quality output; it gives 600 pages of black text and 250 pages of color graphics from just one set of ultra-low-cost cartridges; and has print speeds of up to 28 ppm black and 22 ppm color.

It also comes with HP Smart Web Printing software that allows users to print only the content they want from Web pages and you can get more vivid color output if you use paper treated with HP ColorLok technology. The printer has an ink-level gauge and a one-touch print-cancel button.

Price: Rs. 6,295
Contact: Seema Dawar
Telephone: 124-30304499, 1600 444999 (toll free)
E-mail: seema.dawar@hp.com
Web site: www.hp.com/in

Hard drive: Hitachi GST Deskstar 7K2000

Features: This 2 TB, 7200 RPM hard disk drive has a 32MB cache and supports SATA. Designed with relaxed bit density and perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology, it also features 512-byte sector formatting, a patented ramp load/unload design to increase shock protection, and Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) to maintain a consistent fly-height during the read/write process for added data reliability.

The drive leverages Hitachi’s eighth-generation power management technology, including Hitachi Voltage Efficiency Regulator and offers 10% idle power savings over previous generations, and on a watt-per-GB basis, idle power has improved by over 120% according to the vendor.

Price: Rs. 11,000 plus VAT
Contact: Ramesh Rajamani
Telephone: 011-40605232
E-mail: ramesh@hitachi.co.in
Web site: www.hitachigst.com  

Memory Card: Transcend 600X CompactFlash Card

Features: These cards come with Turbo MLC technology supporting transfer speeds of up to 92 MBps read and 87 MBps write. They operate in quad-channel mode with Ultra DMA (UDMA) 6. In addition, each card contains a built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) that automatically detects and corrects errors during data transfer, and utilizes a wear-leveling algorithm for consistent long-life operation.

It’s other features include 600x performance, CompactFlash 4.0 compliance, ATA interface, RoHS compliance, multi-platform compatibility, and conformation to CF Type 1 standards.

Price: Rs. 8,000 for 8 GB and Rs. 16,000 for 16 GB
Contact: Dushyant
Telephone: 022-23823100/3200
E-mail: dm@mediamangroup.com
Web site: www.transcendusa.com

UPS: APC BR550CI-IN

Features: This 550 VA UPS offers 21 minutes of backup time for a 17-inch LCD monitor computer with a 7.5 Ah battery. It supports Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) and intelligent battery management to extend battery life. Other features include recharge in 8 to 10 hours, RoHS compliant design, automatic diagnostic testing and a Resettable Circuit Breaker that allows easy recovery from an overload or short circuit. It comes with a two year warranty covering both the UPS and the battery.

Price: Rs. 2,475
Contact: Elizabeth Jacob
Telephone: 080-39872000
E-mail: Elizabeth.jacob@apcc.com
Web site: www.apc.com

Desktop Security Software: Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

Features: This security software suite integrates Safe Run functionality based on Sandbox technology and implements a virtual keyboard that enables you to enter usernames and passwords securely. It comes with an upgraded firewall, heuristic analyzer, parental control module, and an anti-spam module.

It also has the Security Application Monitor that gives you a complete picture of the programs installed on your PC. Other features include the Identity Information Controller that provides an extra layer of protection, Kaspersky Toolbar, an Urgent Detection System to stop fast emerging threats, and a Special Game Mode that suspends alerts, updates, and scans while you are playing games on your PC.

Price: Rs. 999 for single user and Rs. 1,795 for three users
Contact: Quresh Tapia
Telephone: 09849011495
E-mail: quresh@zoomgroup.com
Web site: www.zoomgroup.com