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Cables To Go - IDE / EIDE cable - 40 pin IDC (F) - 40 pin IDC (F) - 1.5 ft

Connect your IDE hard drive to the motherboard. Each cable features 40 pin socket-to-socket connections, and meets or exceeds all industry specifications. If connecting floppy or hard drives, choose from the assortment of styles and lengths CTG has available. If you are upgrading your desktop or tower system, you'll find the length you need. Check out the internal cabling kits which provide all the necessary items you'll need to make an appropriate connection.

Price: 3.25

Targus Leather Notebook Case - Notebook carrying case - black

The newly re-designed Leather Notebook Case combines the most popular features of Targus' original Leather Notebook Case, such as the zip down workstation and reliable notebook protection, with increased functionality and a removable mesh accessory pouch for added storage. The nyflex-lined notebook compartment accommodates notebooks with screens up to 15.4". The workstation includes pockets for a PDA, pens, business cards and other mobile necessities.The Leather Notebook Case's front zip-down workstation houses business card holder, key clip, pen loops, accessory pockets and file section.

Price: 42.52

Targus Mobile 70 Universal Auto/Air Adapter - Power adapter - car / airplane ( e

At just 7.5 ounces, Targus Mobile 70 Universal Auto/Air Adapter is lightweight, compact and ideal. Power your mobile devices wherever you go, in your car, on an airplane, boat or RV.

Price: 74.12

Fujitsu - Scanner pick roller (pack of 2 )

Around the world, the Fujitsu name stands for advanced technology, quality, creativity and reliability. Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, high reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed.

Price: 68.59

Kingston - Memory - 512 MB - DIMM 168-pin - SDRAM - 100 MHz - 3.3 V

Kingston, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, has over 2,000 memory products. In today's performance driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for Apple iMac 350, iMac 400 DV (Digital Video), iMac 400 Special Edition.

Price: 71.94

Panasonic - Print cartridge - 1 x black

Panasonic offers the black seamless ribbon for its KX dot-matrix printers. This Panasonic nylon ribbon will deliver sharp black text.

Price: 12.45

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server - License + 1st year PrimeSu

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server provides content security for all documents, files, Web content, and document stores. McAfee PortalShield provides comprehensive protection from viruses, enterprise policy management and graphical reporting, secure content management, lower total cost of ownership. With PortalShield, users of Microsoft SharePoint are able to securely access, find and share the information they need to be productive in business, regardless of the physical location of information on the portal. PortalShield's capabilities go beyond traditional anti-virus and content security solutions to protect Microsoft SharePoint servers by detecting, cleaning and removing viruses, as well as searching for banned content within the documents that are stored in SharePoint workspaces, a capability not available with traditional anti-virus or content security solutions.

Price: 8.86

Sennheiser RS 110 - Headphones ( ear-cup ) - wireless - radio

The RS 110 is an open, supra-aural wireless RF headphone system. Its transparent and well-balanced sound with great bass response makes this system an ideal choice for all types of music and TV applications. Enjoy total freedom of sound without a physically restricting cable at an affordable price. The ideal entry into the cordless world of sound.

Price: 52.98

Brother TN5000PF - Toner cartridge - 1 x black

This black toner cartridge will bring original-looking results to printouts on Brother MFC printers and faxes.

Price: 22.92

Plantronics S11 - Headset ( semi-open ) - with amplifier

Plantronics S11 Telephone Headset System offers hands-free convenience and comfort, and includes an over-the-head headset for stability with a noise-canceling microphone for superior sound clarity.

Price: 48.46

Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS SMI - Switch - 48 ports - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Ba

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches is a line of fixed configuration, enterprise-class, IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches in Fast Ethernet configurations that provide availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) to enhance network operations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise wiring closets or branch office environments that are using their LAN infrastructure for the deployment of new products and applications such as IP telephones, wireless access points, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Embedded in the Catalyst 3560 is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. Cisco CMS Software provides configuration wizards that greatly simply the implementation of converged networks and intelligent network services.The Catalyst 3560 Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. Power over Ethernet removes the need for wall power to each PoE-enabled device and eliminates the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and wireless LAN deployments. Taking advantage of Cisco Catalyst Intelligent Power Management, the 48-port version can deliver the necessary power to support 24 ports at 15.4W, 48 ports at 7.7W, or any combination in-between. Maximum power availability for a converged voice and data network is attainable when a Catalyst 3560 Switch is combined with the Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675) for seamless protection against internal power supply failures and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to safeguard against power outages.The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is available in the standard multilayer software image (SMI) or the enhanced multilayer software image (EMI). The SMI feature set includes advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), and basic static and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routing functionality.

Price: 4593.26

Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter - Network adapter - PCI - 802.11b

The Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter provides high-performance 54 Mbps connectivity in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Whether configured to support single 802.11b coverage, single 802.11g coverage, single 802.11a coverage, dual-mode 802.11a/g coverage or tri-mode 802.11a/b/g coverage, the Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter is Wi-Fi compliant and combines the freedom of wireless connectivity with the performance, security, and manageability that businesses require.The low-profile form factor and two-meter cable length provide significant flexibility for installation in low-profile devices, such as slim desktops and point-of-sale (POS) devices. For versatility, both a low profile and a standard profile bracket frame are included with the adapter. The attached dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 1 dBi effective gain antenna has a two-meter cable allowing for optimal placement and maximum performance.

Price: 176.89

OKI - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 1500 pages

Quality OKI accessories and supplies are the perfect match for OKI printers and fax machines because they are developed by the same engineers and manufactured to OKI strict specifications.

Price: 20.94

HP - SCSI external cable - 68 pin VHDCI (M) - 68 pin VHDCI (M) - 6 ft

Compaq continues to deliver its best connectivity products following the most modern technologies, keeping pace with time. Cables and adapters from Compaq give the most reliable connection and interaction of attached devices.

Price: 53.93

OKI - Printhead - 1 - 200 million characters

Founded more than a century ago, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer. Oki Electric provides customers with top-notch products and technologies for telecommunication systems, information systems and electronic devices.Designed for exact compatibility with OKI products, only OKI consumables and supplies ensure maximum performance, longevity and ultimate cost-effectiveness. The performance of all OKI products is the outcome of extensive research and testing.

Price: 96.72

Brother MFC 8220 - Multifunction ( B/W ) - laser - copying (up to): 21 ppm - pri

The MFC-8220 is a 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center machine that truly outperforms any other laser sheetfed all-in-one product in its class! The MFC-8220 is not only a laser printer and a feature-rich standalone fax, but also a full function copier and B/W scanner. Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes via your desktop PC. In addition to producing sharp, laser print quality of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200), the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 ppm/cpm. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available. Both USB and parallel ports are standard and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows, Mac and DOS Operating Systems.

Price: 300.66

McAfee Gold Technical Support - McAfee Active VirusScan 1 node - TSP, Silver - t

You rely on your information systems to complete the transactions critical for business success. Because it is your job to make sure your information systems run smoothly, you select the best products. Network Associates' PrimeSupport program is essential for making the most of your investment in Network Associates' products. This program gives you the technical support that's necessary to ensure that your product is installed correctly and is working properly.PrimeSupport Priority Plus provides customers priority telephone access to Network Associates experienced technical support team. After business hours, telephone access is available for emergency product assistance when critical operations are affected.

Price: 5.02

Samsung - OPC drum - 1

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

Price: 157.31

Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 25 ft - ( CAT 5e ) - gray

What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the houses on your block and all the destinations in town. This cable is used to connect all the hardware destinations on a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 Molded Cat 5e Patch Cable is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks. It comes complete with RJ45 male-to-male connectors and snagless molded strain relief.PRODUCT FEATURES: Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T; 50 micron gold plated connectors to ensure a clean and clear transmission; Premium snagless-type molding to protect the connection; Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.

Price: 6.47

Digi - Serial cable ( DTE ) - RJ-45 (M) - DB-25 (M) - 4 ft

RJ-45 to DB-25 cable adapters can be purchased from Digi. These adapters consist of a Digi 10-pin RJ-45 plug connected through a two- or four-foot cable to a DTE-configured DB-25 male connector. You can use DB-25 modem cables with the adapters for longer cable runs. Because these adapters use the standard Digi 10-pin RJ-45 plug and DB-25 connector configurations, they provide full modem support (Ring Indicator and Data Carrier Detect are available only on 10-pin RJ-45 connectors).

Price: 10.85

Digi DataFire SYNC 570i - Serial adapter - PCI - Frame Relay, PPP, serial - V.35

The Digi DataFire SYNC/570i family of synchronous WAN communication adapters is a very cost-effective line of products for LAN-to-LAN, client-to-LAN and client-to-IBM host connectivity. This family of products is ideal for branch office and enterprise solutions where two to 16 ports per server are required. As a complete hardware and software solution, the DataFire SYNC/570i provides tightly integrated remote LAN connectivity for major operating system environments including Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP.The product family offers a universal interface bus (UIB) capable of supporting a different interface on each individual port. No jumpers or switches are needed-simply connect the cable for the selected interface. All models have an advanced feature set allowing them to support line speeds up to T1/E1. These features include a design based on the Hitachi HD64570 Serial Communications Adapter (SCA) chip. This highly integrated sub-system supports two synchronous serial ports and four DMA channels, plus interrupt and timer logic. In addition, it has many protocol-specific features designed to maximize performance by minimizing driver overhead.The key to the performance of the DataFire SYNC/570i is its Direct Memory Access (DMA)-to-shared memory architecture. Its on-board 256K memory is directly addressable by both the system and the DMA of the SCA. Program-initiated DMA transfers operate at DMA/memory speed independently of other system activity. This results in reduced system overhead and aggregated hardware line speeds of up to 5 Mbps.

Price: 757.79

HP 98A - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 6800 pages

Bring out the best in your printer and your work - by using Hewlett-Packard printer accessories and supplies. They're designed and manufactured to meet the same high standards as your Hewlett-Packard printer. They'll work with your printer to deliver exceptional print quality and years of reliable performance.The HP LaserJet 92298A print cartridge is ideal for the average user in home or office. It offers microfine toner for the HP LaserJet printers, for clear and sharp results. This cartridge is a standard choice for average use in office or home.

Price: 88.61

HP Designjet CP Ink System UV - Printhead with cartridge and tubing - 1 x pigmen

HP Designjet CP Ink Systems UV are part of HP's large-format durable printing solution that includes HP Designjet CP series printers and HP printing material that all work precisely together to produce lightfast outdoor and indoor prints that are always clear and sharp. And the ink systems are easy to use - swapping between dye-based ink systems and pigment-based UV ink systems takes only minutes. Displayed indoors, prints made with HP Designjet CP Ink Systems UV (pigment inks) on HP Designjet CP series printers can last more than 200 years on a variety of printing material without noticeable fading.

Price: 177.67

TRENDnet TE100 P1U - Print server - USB - EN, USB, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Base-T

TRENDnet's TE100-P1U 10/100 Mini USB Print Server is an ideal network solution designed to transform any conventional USB printer into a shared resource on your network. TE100-P1U has a 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 port, which connects to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps network. With its "Automatic IP" feature, the Print Server will automatically configure its IP address, making installation quick and easy. For advanced management, you can configure the print server using the Windows-Based Wizard, Admin Software or Web Browser. Also, the TE100-P1U supports Internet Printing Protocol, so users can print remotely to the USB printer via the Internet. Compact in design, but packed with features the TE100-P1U is the most cost effective way to add a USB printer anywhere on your network!

Price: 42.01

OKI - Serial adapter - RS-232 - serial - serial

This network adapter is designed for OKI Microline 184 Turbo printer. This adapter will allow you to plug your printer to the local network and the printer will be available for a number of users.

Price: 69.19

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Computer Virus Protection Software Can Save Your Life

Right now you're already thinking, "computer virus protection software can't save my life, it only protects my computer". Well, you're sort of correct.

As the tech-guy who often gets called by friends and relatives when their PC's are in trouble, and after spending six hours last night removing a virus and tons of spyware from a friend's machine--a friend who didn't have any sort of protection software installed--trust me when I say his life now depends upon him keeping the protection software I got him up to date from here on.

Obviously his life isn't really in danger, but if I have to go through the same thing again with him in the future it could be a real strain on our friendship.

There's simply no reason for anyone to be running their PC without proper spyware and computer virus protection software installed. There are great programs available which are extremely easy to install, and they cost next to nothing. Not having them is like refusing to ever put air in your car tires because it's too much of an effort or you can't part with the few quarters. Eventually your tires will go flat and then your car is just a giant paper-weight in the driveway. Same goes for the PC on your desk, and that's one expensive paper-weight.

For your own good, because the tech-guy friend you call might not be as easy-going as I am, spend a few minutes and get yourself a decent firewall, along with spyware and computer virus protection software. Not only will it help keep your PC running more smoothly and faster, but it just might save your life.

Sean Wallace is a support technician in the web hosting industry, and fanatic of all gadgets and toys technology related.
Check out Sean's informative Blog of reviews, hints and tips at scbp.net for more good advice.

Industrial Computers ? How to Save Money

This article explores
a cheaper alternative to expensive industrial computers

With the credit
crunch and economic uncertainty, saving money in manufacturing has never been
more vital. Costs of raw materials, fuel and power are all rising and many
companies are now finding their backs to the walls.

?IT is an
expensive necessity that most businesses simply couldn?t afford to do with out.
Many processes in modern industry are now computer controlled making
productivity more efficient.

?Unfortunately
with the various demands of industry not being suitable for a conventional PC specialist
industrial computers are used to cope with the excessive temperatures, dust,
vibrations, water and shocks that these machines have to endure.

?However, industrial
computers are highly expensive and not just in their initial outlay either,
which in itself can be exorbitant. Every time a machine fails or needs
upgrading, these specialist machines that are intrinsically sealed have to be
serviced by an engineer. And this costs in downtime as well as any maintenance costs.

?Industrial computers
suffer from being outdated almost before they are bought too. Because of the
demands and lack of accessibility, these machines have to run stable hardware
and software systems often years out of date. And even if they are not, with
the exponential rate computers advance they soon will be and without an easy
way to upgrade them these machines can soon become outmoded.

?Fortunately,
a solution that could save both money and production downtime is readily
available in the shape of computer enclosure. These industrial PC enclosures
can house a conventional PC but also protect it from the hostile elements of
both manufacturing and industry.

?Built from
a range of materials including food grade stainless steel these enclosures can
deal with virtually any environment a conventional industrial computer can with
the advantage of being able to house generation after generation of computers.

Even
off-the-shelf desktop computers can be situated in hazardous environments even
containing high levels of water and can be hosed down with impunity. Whilst
these enclosures can protect a PC from the hazards of manufacturing they also
allow any repairs and upgrades to be carried out without the need to call an
engineer or have the production line grind to a halt. The entire PC can even be
replaced in moments.

?If your
company needs new industrial computers or is in dire need of an upgrade then
maybe money could be saved by investing in an industrial computer enclosure.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard N Williams is a technical author and a
specialist in the industrial computer industry helping to develop industrial computer
enclosures and protection for all environments.
Please visit us for more information about computer enclosure
solutions.

Understanding How Firewalls Protect Your Computer

Not many of us intentionally leave our cars unlocked or the front of our homes open to strangers.
But we often leave our computers wide open to anyone and everyone that may want to snoop.

To get and keep our computers safe from hackers,or anyone wanting to have a look in our
computers,we need the aid and assistance of something commonly called Firewalls.

A Firewall can be hardware or software that acts as a gatekeeper to your computer.It does this
by monitoring all internet traffic coming in and going out of our computers.

They not only allow the passage of this traffic but inspects all,making sure it is safe and do not
contain viruses,any spyware,or other malicious software.

Firewalls control internet traffic in two methods,Packet filtering and stateful inspection.A Packet is
a chunk of data and it contains the address of the computer it comes from and a destination address.

Ok,so you're wondering what on earth is an IP Address.Well,it is an identifier for your computer
device.The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers
separated by periods.
If the Firewall recognizes the Packet and its IP Address,or its Internet Protocol Address,it allows the
Packet to pass.
The Stateful Inspection method look at the some data in the Packet and compares key chunks of
data to a large area that contains known,trusted information.

to see if it is safe or if your computer is expecting the data.It also allow safe passage of data if all
seems well.The Stateful Inspection method is preferred since it checks the data that have passed
through your computer before.
What About Those Hardware Firewalls
Hardware Firewalls are devices that are designed to run software Firewalls.So why are there hardware
firewalls,you ask.One big advantage of having a Hardware Firewall is that the computer don't have to
do any work.
The hardware running the software does all work,thereby leaving the CPU in the computer free to get
on with other tasks.The CPU,or Central Processing Unit should be free as much as possible to
keep the computer running at peak performance.

Explaining The Software Firewalls

There are many creative ways that people use to access or abuse your computer when its not protected.
Someone is able to connect to your computer and control it in some form.
This can range from being able to view or access your files to actually running programs on your computer.
Some of the software Firewalls protect your computer from are the following.
Email Bombs.Someone sends you the same e-mail hundreds or thousands of times until your e-mail
system cannot accept any more messages. If you spend time on the internet often you will most likely
experience this.
Viruses. This is no doubt the most well known threat.A Virus is a small file which reproduces itself on
other computers.Viruses may be harmless to wiping your hard drive clean.
Firewalls may not protect you from all viruses.It would be worth your while to invest in good anti virus
software as added protection.Once you invest in a Firewall,study its owner's manual to set it up.
Once the Firewall has been installed and setup complete,take a minute to be sure its working.Test the
Firewall by going online and visiting a security site.Go to grc.com and give their free Shields Up
security test a try.
If the Firewall pass,you will have the comfort of knowing your PC will have that added protection from
someone stealing your credit card information or any valuable information.
If you have not invested in a Firewall,won't wait to give one a try.Your critical files and programs will be
much safer and you will have the knowledge of being able to install Firewalls on the PC
of your friends,enemies,and everyone else in between.
Keep your computer safe from hackers and other intruders by fully understanding how firewalls
operate in the background of your computer.

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Fujitsu LifeBook P1630, Um Tablet PC Leve e Compacto

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:51:40 -0800
A Fujitsu está lançando o sucessor do tablet LifeBook P1620, o LifeBook P1630, que é basicamente o mesmo, mas com algumas diferenças interessantes. Assim como o modelo anterior, o P1630 tem uma tela touchscreen de 8.9” com uma resolução de 1280 x 768 pixels, mas o processador é um Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU9300 com 1.2GHz. Ele vem com 1GB de RAM, que pode ser aumentada até 2GB. O LifeBook P1630 tem uma placa gráfica Intel GMA 4500HD e conectividade Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, além da opção de Bluetooth 2.1.

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More people now choosing laptops

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