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Quantum LTO-3 A-Series

Features: Quantum LTO-3 A-Series Data Tape drives includes gigabit Ethernet interface and built-in FTP that makes them accessible to the workstation and server through Windows Explorer and standard browsers. The system can be used in stand-alone, rack mount and table-top configurations and the new SuperLoader 3A can be integrated into the full range of robotic tape libraries. 

The data tape format of the A-Series data tape drives includes a file system on the tape, making any cartridge readable anywhere, anytime. A-Series drives are used for serving the full range of video applications from hand-carrying video content out to a truck for live production to a facility-wide, long-term and secure archive. It enables partial restores of sub-clip files by time code or even metadata.

Price: Starts at Rs 4.5 lakhs
Contact: Sunny John
Telephone: 080 41735610/11/12
E-mail: sunny.john@quantum.com
Website: quantum.com

Asus’s MW221U LCD Monitor

Features: This widescreen monitor delivers a resolution of 1680 x 1050, wide viewing angles, can fit two A4 size pages side by side on screen and complements the new functions of Windows Vista such as Windows Sidebar and Internet Explorer 7.0. It supports HDPC, has a built-in DVI input and is coupled with built-in stereo speakers and earphone jacks. The MW221U incorporate ASUS’s exclusive Trace Free Technology which accelerates response time to 2 ms. The monitor displays 16.7 million colours and adopts ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology.

Price: Rs 28,000
Contact: Francis Kao
Telephone: 022 67668800
E-mail: media_india@asus.com
Website: asus.com

Plustek’s PlusServer MFA1000S

Features: This multi-function server for SOHO and SME environments offers functionalities like Web-based e-mail, anti-virus, anti-spam, firewall, Quality of Service (QoS), Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG), (VoIP), SMS and system recovery. It also functions as a Web server, e-mail server, FTP server, PHP MySQL server, NAT server, Samba server, DHCP server, DNS server and Dynamic DNS server.   

PlusServer MFA1000S allows the company to run their own e-mail services. It leverages on the strengths of Linux operating system to maximise safety and prevent intrusions and leakages. Encrypted data transmission (Secure Socket Layer or SSL mechanism) prevents the password from being captured thereby adding to the security.

Price: Rs 1,10,000
Contact: Girijesh Mishra
Telephone: 9868501615
E-mail: girijesh@telexcell.com
Website: plustek.com

Kingston DataTraveler Reader

Features: Kingston DataTraveler Reader is a USB 2.0 Flash memory drive that provides up to 2 GB of Flash storage. It includes an onboard SD/MMC expansion slot for reading nine different Flash memory card formats, including the new Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) format.

The DataTraveler Reader helps to capture, save and share pictures, music, videos and documents in a safe and ultra-compact device. Available in storage capacities of 1 GB and 2 GB, DataTraveler Reader is compatible with both Mac (OS 10.x or higher) and Windows (2000, XP and Vista) platforms.

When inserted into a computer’s USB port, the DataTraveler Reader is assigned two drive letters (for example, G:\ and H:\). One drive letter is assigned to the Reader’s internal storage, while the other is designated for the expansion slot.

Price: Rs 2,500 (DTCR/2GB)
Contact: Rajesh Panicker
Telephone: 044 42015215/1800 425 4515
E-mail: techsupport_india@kingston.com.tw
Website: kingston.com/india

i-mate JAQ3

Features: i-mate JAQ3 supports GPRS, EDGE and Wi-Fi connectivity for data download rates. The true Microsoft Direct Push e-mail experience with i-mate JAQ3 extends to attachments for viewing and editing documents. It is a messaging device with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch QVGA touch screen display.

It’s a Window Mobile phone and comes with multi-lingual 24/7 support and built-in i-mate Suite, device management and file sharing solution that provides IT support, safeguards data and allows secure access and information transfers while on the go. 

Its other features include i-mate Configurator which detects the SIM card and configures the GPRS and MMS settings according to the network as soon as the device boots up. It also has a search application to search the device for various files, messages, calendar entries, notes, e-mail messages and the like. The third is the Voice Commander, which recognizes voice prompts.

Price: Rs 25,500
Contact: NeeruYadav
Telephone: 011 41081012/ 9899024256
E-mail: neeru.yadav@imate.com
Website: imate.com

EPSON EMP-1815

Features: The projector has an integrated USB 2 port which connects to a wide range of compatible input devices including digital cameras, thumb-drives and media players. It supports multi-screen display, and movie-sending with sound.  It has a second USB 2 port to establish projector-to-computer connections using a USB cable instead of VGA. The multi-screen display option gives users the capability of displaying images from up to four networked projectors at the same time.  The projectors can also display images from different software concurrently. EPSON EMP-1815 features a wireless file transfer technology to enable the projector to receive and play MPEG 2 movie files.  Together with built-in speakers, the projector can display full screen videos complete with sound.  

Price: Rs 142,700
Contact: Tushad Talati
Telephone: 080 30515040
E-mail: tushad@eid.epson.co.in
Website: epson.com