New Lasermouse from Microsoft its the 6000

Microsoft just released the Lasermouse 6000, it has a stylish design and a lot of functions, hereamong 2.4GHz wireless technology.

Specifications :

		Microsoft High Definition Laser Technology
		Microsoft® High Definition Laser Mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.
		2.4 GHz Wireless Technology
		Connect in confidence with up to 30-foot range—even in crowded wireless environments.
		Windows® Flip 3D Key
		Display a 3D overlay of all open windows, and cycle through them.
		Magnifier
		Point and click to enlarge and edit detail using the Magnifier*.
		4-Way Scrolling
		Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology.
		Longer Battery Life
		Work with less interruption with longer battery life.
		Snap-in Transceiver
		Plug in the snap-in receiver when you’re ready to work, then snap it into your mouse when you travel, preserving battery life.
		5 Year Warranty
		Wireless Freedom
		Give yourself room to move—wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires.

Swiss Combo adapter from Lenovo

Lenovo today announced its new ThinkPad and IdeaPad 90W slim AC/DC combo adapter, the company’s first all-in-one adapter designed to charge other electronic devices such as most cell phones and PDAs; and many mobile music devices (using optional connector tips.) At about a half-inch thick and 33 percent smaller than Lenovo’s previous combo adapter, it’s roughly the size of a deck of playing cards – small enough to easily fit into a shirt pocket.

Traditionally, the power adapter for a notebook PC has been referred to as a “brick;” a weighty, bulky necessity that is inconvenient to travel with. A further inconvenience for business travelers, particularly those who fly a lot and spend time in airport security lines, is the need for multiple adapters for multiple devices. Lenovo’s new ThinkPad and IdeaPad 90W slim AC/DC combo adapter is 25 percent lighter than the company’s previous model, and helps business travelers cut down on the number of devices they must carry.

“The introduction of the Lenovo Combo adapter will help to significantly improve the mobility of our notebook PC customers,” said Bob Galush, vice president of software and peripherals, Lenovo. “We’ve made staying connected easier for the business traveler. Our new adapter allows users to charge current and legacy ThinkPads, IdeaPads, most major PDAs and phones and even two devices at once. It”s the new ‘must have’ for the mobile professional.”

Also available is an optional dual-charging cable allowing more than one device to be charged at the same time and optional power tips which enable users to customize the adapter to whatever devices need to be charged.

Pricing and availability
The ThinkPad and IdeaPad 90W slim AC/DC power adapter is priced at $119.

HP Innovates “Closed Loop” Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program

HP today announced it has developed an engineering breakthrough that enables the use of post-consumer recycled plastics in the production of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges.

More than 200 million cartridges have been manufactured using the process thus far. HP used more than 5 million pounds of recycled plastic in its inkjet cartridges last year, and the company is committed to using twice as much in 2008

HP inkjet cartridges returned through HP’s Planet Partners program undergo a multi-phase recycling process that reduces them to raw materials such as plastics and metals. HP combines plastic from the inkjet cartridges with recycled bottle resin and a suite of compounding additives to ensure all recycled materials meet HP’s high-performance standards.

The amount of recycled content in these HP inkjet cartridges may vary between 70 to 100 percent of the total plastic used, but the reliability results for each product are stringently tested and consistent across the lineup.

And unlike companies that simply remanufacture cartridges, HP has found a way to mold these recycled plastic components into new Original HP inkjet cartridges.

Kodak release new 130 pages per min Beast of a Document scanner, its the i780

Racing stripes are not included, but consider the new KODAK i780 Scanner a performance tuned vehicle that any business can use to drive mission critical document processes and meet its core demands in real time. Improved accuracy and productivity allows documents to be captured at optimal speed with exceptional image quality and ease of use.

Current business demands, driven by increased information-based processes and a need to meet heightened government regulations, require that critical information be pulled from a wide range of documents and sources. With a set of market leading features, the KODAK i780 Scanner allows its users to aggressively meet the rapidly escalating requirements of production level, intelligent information capture, making it a natural choice for forms processing operations.

“The KODAK i780 Scanner elevates mid-volume production scanning by making it efficient for end users to obtain real, usable data with every scan regardless of a document’s original quality or structure,” said Tony Barbeau, Director of Scanner Business, Document Imaging, Graphic Communications Group, Eastman Kodak Company. “The combination of competitive performance features, including full compatibility with MICROSOFT WINDOWS operating systems 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and VISTA 32-bit, with Kodak’s advanced image processing and paper handling, provides businesses with a precision tool to cut through the clutter.”

Document throughput provides image capture speeds up to 130 pages per minute (ppm) and image resolution up to 300 dots per inch (dpi) at rated speed, in color, grayscale and black-and-white, in dual stream mode and with all advanced features enabled. This performance raises the bar for mid-volume production scanning standards, further enhancing return on investment.

The i780 Scanner provides an array of cutting edge image processing features to deliver outstanding image quality:

Automatic orientation based on document content, saving labor and time required for presorting.

Perfect Page image processing technologies for optimal image quality with readability equal to or better than the original native document.

Auto color detection for automatic color scanning.

Electronic color dropout eliminates the form color and captures only the information needed for processing.

Auto cropping captures only the actual document and straightens every image and page to avoid distorted processing.

Five output options meet virtually all imaging requirements—black-and-white, color or grayscale, plus two dual stream options, color and black and white, or grayscale and black and white.

Versatile paper handling through Kodak’s SurePath technology provides the flexibility to easily scan mixed batches of business documents, photo prints, tear sheets and graphics—from 2½ inches by 2 ½ inches to 12 inches by 34 inches. An ultrasonic multi-feed paper detection system ensure that all documents and their content are captured by recognizing labels, stick-on notes and stuck together documents.

Rounding out image processing and paper handling performance is the i780 Scanner’s compatibility with available KODAK Capture Software, which offers many additional features including OCR and Barcode recognition, more than 40 different output formats, versatile batch scanning solutions, digital signature capabilities, and other useful production features.

The i780 Scanner has a U.S. list price of $39,995 and is available for immediate delivery from Kodak’s channel partners. 

Philips teams with Rhapsody to launch new lines of portable and in-home audio products

New Streamium In-Home Audio Systems and GoGear Portable Devices to Feature Integrated Rhapsody Music Experience 

LAS VEGAS - Philips and RealNetworks®, Inc., today announced a new alliance to bring Rhapsody®, the award-winning digital music service from Real and MTV Networks, to consumers both on the go and in the home with Philips’ new portable MP3 GoGear™ players and Philips’ Streamium™ home audio product line.

The first digital audio devices from the Philips/Rhapsody collaboration are expected in early 2008 and can be previewed beginning January 7 and throughout the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in the RealNetworks booth (South 4 36200) or in Philips’ booth (Central 12124).

“Following the dramatic growth of the global MP3 digital music player market, we have identified an opportunity to deliver high quality music content to consumers both at home and on the go,” said Wiebo Vaartjes, General Manager, Audio & Multimedia Applications, at Philips Consumer Electronics. “Rhapsody has proven itself to be the ideal ally to achieve this, by helping us launch Rhapsody-enabled GoGear and Streamium products to the market. This content-led direction underlines Philips’ commitment to offering consumers a market leading, robust music subscription model, aimed at delivering music enjoyment, whether at home or on the go.”

Philips’ Rhapsody-enhanced Streamium home audio products give consumers access from their living room to Rhapsody’s catalog of over 4.5 million songs, professionally programmed music channels, personalized recommendations and thousands of themed playlists via their home stereo systems. Philips’ Streamium NP1100, the first device in the line to launch with Rhapsody, also features a built-in PC Link, a black and white display, internet radio connectivity and streaming from other PCs on the same Wi-Fi network.

“Rhapsody DNA technologies give our partners the ability to create a rich, unlimited digital music experience for consumers with their products,” said Robert Williams, SVP of music products, RealNetworks. “We are excited to be teaming with Philips to bring that Rhapsody-enhanced experience to every device in their new Streamium and GoGear products lines.”

Philips’ new GoGear portable players will be optimized to work with the Rhapsody service to give consumers a seamless, interactive music experience. The players will let users rate and save songs to their Rhapsody library, flag songs for later purchase and access Rhapsody’s critically acclaimed editorial content, all while on the go. The GoGear portable series of players will also ship with enhancements ranging from a larger screen size and better battery efficiency, to built-in Bluetooth and larger memory capacity.

Philips’ Streamium home audio product and Philips’ GoGear portable player lines will both ship with a 30-day free trial of the Rhapsody service. At the conclusion of the free trial, consumers can extend their Rhapsody service by signing up for Rhapsody Unlimited ($12.99/month) for throughout-the-home access to Rhapsody or Rhapsody To Go ($14.99/month) to take music anywhere with the GoGear portable players. Current Rhapsody subscribers can get started immediately with an enhanced music experience with both lines of Philips’ new devices.

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