With 85 percent of the global enterprise workforce expected to be mobile by 2015,⁽¹⁾ the HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer and HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer allow business customers and mobile professionals to produce professional-quality documents in the office and on the go.

“The mobile workforce and trends in telecommuting have altered the business landscape and technology requirements in recent years, and customer expectations have never been higher when it comes to printing,” said Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “The HP Officejet value proposition is resonating with customers of all sizes, and HP has once again strengthened its industry-leading portfolio with reliable, high-performing inkjet solutions to help these customers succeed.”

Impressive features bundled in one mobile product

Time-pressured mobile professionals can print with confidence and increase efficiency while on the go with the HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer, a compact, durable device that offers:

• A powerful, long-life lithium ion battery – print up to 500 pages when the battery is fully charged and the included 65-watt AC power adapter is compatible with selected HP Notebooks.
• Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology to print high-quality documents on the go from selected mobile devices including notebooks, netbooks and Windows Mobile®, BlackBerry, HP webOS and Nokia Symbian smartphones.⁽²⁾
• A 50-sheet paper tray and the ability to print at up to 22 ppm black/18 ppm color and ISO print speeds up to 5 ppm black/3.5 ppm color.⁽³⁾
• Ability to connect to a PictBridge compatible device and print lab-quality, borderless 4 x 6-inch photos on the go.^{(2, 4)}
• Energy savings and extended battery life ­– ENERGY STAR® qualified, the device automatically powers down when idle.

Easy integration and impressive management features

To help address the IT challenges associated with printing support for remote workers as well as the space constraints of satellite offices and telecommuters, HP is offering its first Officejet Pro inkjet printer for the enterprise with built-in support for HP’s print management tools. The network-enabled HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer offers several benefits to enhance a company’s printing capabilities, including:

• HP Universal Print Driver and HP Web Jetadmin to easily integrate the device into managed printing environments, increasing productivity and reducing IT management costs.
• Compatibility across existing IT infrastructures and operating environments with support for SAP, Windows Cluster Server, Citrix Server and more.
• Professional color documents for up to 50 percent lower cost per page and energy use than laser printers.⁽⁵⁾ The HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer is ENERGY STAR qualified and uses up to 50 percent less paper with automatic two-sided printing, and up to 80 percent less supplies and packaging by weight compared with color laser printers.⁽⁶⁾
• Support for HP ePrint Enterprise, which gives users the ability to print from BlackBerry or HP webOS devices to any networked enterprise printer or thousands of HP ePrint Mobile Print locations.^(7,
• Enhanced efficiency of business processes with features like ISO print speeds of up to 13ppm black and 8.5ppm color,⁽³⁾ automatic two-sided printing, a 15,000-page monthly duty cycle, a 250-sheet paper tray expandable up to 500 sheets, standard networking with built-in Ethernet and Hi-speed USB 2.0, and commercial support.
• Increased printing options with support for HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP Postscript 3 and 80 scalable TrueType fonts.⁽⁹⁾ Additional fonts can be downloaded directly to the printer.
• Great value for frequent printing and less intervention with high-capacity cartridges and individual inks. Documents are water-resistant with HP Officejet pigment inks and ColorLok® papers.
• Security management, including the ability to configure features such as a password-protected Embedded Web Server (EWS), SSL/HTTPS redirection, device firewall and Syslog for device events.

Pricing and availability

The HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer is available worldwide for $279 through HP and HP authorized resellers, and as a telecommuter bundle through HP Easy Print Service for customers in the United States.

The HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer is available worldwide for $199 through HP, HP authorized resellers and pay-per-use HP Managed Print Services contracts.

Additional information on the HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer and HP Officejet Pro 8000 Enterprise Printer is available at www.hp.com/officejetpro.

The Logitech Keyboard Case is made of precision-cut aircraft-grade aluminum and features military-grade, high-density padding.

The protective case wraps around the iPad 2 to cover the screen and sides. So you can go from Face Time® to e-mail in no time, the Logitech Keyboard Case offers a flexible, folding hinge, which makes it easy to place your iPad 2 in either portrait or landscape mode.

And for your convenience, the Logitech Keyboard Case uses Bluetooth® connectivity to pair the included wireless keyboard quickly and easily and the keyboard charges over USB, so you never need to worry about replacing batteries.

Offered in Collaboration with ZAGG

The Logitech Keyboard Case has been developed in partnership with ZAGG (NASDAQ: ZAGG), a market leader in providing innovative mobile device accessories.

The two companies have entered into an agreement that provides Logitech with exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the ZAGGmate™ case design for the iPad2 and other tablets.

“The Logitech Keyboard Case combines style and function in one great package,” said Azmat Ali, Logitech senior director for tablet products. “This is the first of several products we plan to introduce this year designed specifically to enhance the way people create, consume and communicate using their tablet.”

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Keyboard Case is expected to be available in the U.S. in April 2011 for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (U.S.). Visit http://www.logitech.com for more information.

Maintaining the form factor and affordability of previous DDS media, Maxell’s new DAT 320 expands the popular and cost-effective tape format. In addition to the larger storage capacity, the DAT 320 has a transfer rate of up to 24MB/sec.

It also utilizes a high-performance metal evaporated tape with superior recording characteristics, such as high output and low error rate. Simultaneously, the DAT 320 format features encryption capabilities currently employed by the LTO Ultrium format, helping protect the storage and transport of sensitive information.

A diamond-like protective layer, along with a strong, wear-resistant and high-performance lubricant coating, ensure superior tape durability and excellent reliability.

An effective tool for disaster control, this removable tape media is available for data backup and exchange. Because it is compact in size, the DAT 320 can be easily stored locally or offsite as a disaster countermeasure. It provides lower costs per GB as compared with other storage media, and is very cost effective in backup operations and maintenance.

The DAT 320 drive is backwards compatible with DAT 160, allowing small- and medium-size businesses to upgrade and take advantage of the increased storage capacity, while maintaining access to previously recorded data. The backwards compatibility also allows for previous investments in DDS media to be extended into the future by utilizing the same form factor.

Maxell is widely recognized as a major supplier in the data storage media industry and has remained at the forefront of the data recording business, with an emphasis on quality, reliability and innovation. In addition, Maxell is in the process of developing higher capacity tape products utilizing its cutting edge technologies.

Maxell DAT 320 data cartridge Specifications

• Item – DAT320 XJ B
• Cartridge color – Black
• Storage capacity  (2:1compressed) – 160 (320) GB
• Maximum transfer rate (2:1 compressed) – 12 (24) MB/sec
• Tape length – 153M
• Tape thickness – 5.9 μm
• Tape width – 8.0 mm
• Cartridge dimensions (W x H x L) -  73.0 x 54.0 x 14.7 mm

Both Toshiba BDX2500 and BDX2700 blu-ray players include Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing consumers to connect to a wide range of streaming content. With BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, consumers can watch the latest movies the same day they are released on DVD/Blu-ray with no monthly fee.

Instant streaming from Netflix allows Netflix members to instantly watch tens of thousands of TV episodes and movies, many in high definition, directly on their HDTV. VUDU Movies offers true 1080p HD and gives viewers access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand.

The BDX2500 and BDX2700 also stream a wide array of music from Pandora internet radio. A standard Ethernet connection is also included with both models.

With their ability to play Blu-ray Discs in Full HD 1080p at a smooth, theater-like 24fps, and upconvert standard DVDs to near HD quality, the players are capable of showing movies, concerts, and more with richness and detail. The BDX2500 and BDX2700 can also play home videos, photos, and music on the HDTV from a USB or SD/SDHC card.

With the players connected to the internet, and a touch of the remote, consumers can easily access bonus features on select Blu-ray Discs (BD-Live and Bonus View), from interactive games and sites to unique trailers and commentary.

To match the exceptional visual quality, the Toshiba BDX2500 and BDX2700 provide built-in decoding of the latest HD audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio / Essential via analog 7.1 Channel audio outputs or pass through via HDMI digital out interface for outboard decoding.

For greater convenience and usability, the players’ HDMI connection is HDMI-CEC compatible, which lets users control both the Blu-ray player and most connected HDTVs with just one remote.

High quality meets high design in Toshiba’s new players. Both the Toshiba BDX2500 and BDX2700 are designed with subtle sophistication, courtesy of a deep, gloss black finish with brushed metallic trim, and a blue LCD display next to the primary function buttons. The BDX2700 includes metallic-trimmed foot pedestals, and a light-up Blu-ray logo for added distinction.

Toshiba BDX2500 and BDX2700 blu-ray Feature Highlights:

• Full HD 1080p / 24fps Blu-ray Disc playback, with standard DVD upconversion
• Access to online content from Netflix, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, VUDU, and Pandora internet Radio, using either wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection BDX2500 requires optional wireless adapter — sold separately; BDX2700 includes built-in Wi-Fi capability
• HD audio support, including Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential™
• BD-Live (BD Profile 2.0) and Bonus View compatible
• AVCHD video, HD JPEG/JPEG photo, and MP3/WMA audio file playback
• HDMI connection with HDMI-CEC control
• 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs
• USB port and SD/SDHC card slot

Pricing and Availability:

• Toshiba BDX2500 Blu-ray disk system is available now for MSRP $179.99
• Toshiba BDX2700 Blue-ray disk system is available now for MSRP 249.99

Only 19 mm thick, the Sony DRX-S77U is slim, lightweight and versatile enough to be your convenient everyday companion.

Weighing in at only 300 g and with a height of only 19 mm, it is ultra-portable and its elegant design makes it more than stylish. Available in black, white, pink and gold.

The Sony DRX-S77U is equipped with award-winning Nero software and it is fully Windows 7 and Mac compatible and works perfectly with USB 2.0.

The device is equipped with tray load mechanism, 2 MB cache memory and faster USB 2.0 interface offering upto 480 Mbits per second burst transfer rate.

The box includes:

- DRX-S77U Drive
- USB cable, AC adapter and AC cable
- Software disc with online User Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Nero Express 9 Essentials DVD/CD mastering softwar

The Sony DRX-S77U External DVD/CD Writer is available in India for Rs. 5,500 with one year standard warranty.

The new HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf multifunction printer is designed to simplify one’s everyday office tasks like print, copy, scan and fax from one compact machine with Ethernet connectivity and energy saving features.

The new HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf Multi-function printer features HP’s Auto-On/Auto-Off technology that makes this printer more cost effective and helps save energy without sacrificing speed.

The printer is capable of upto 18 ppm with the first page can be printed out in just 8.5 seconds, even while the printer switches on automatically from the Auto-Off mode.

The printer offers duty cycle (defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output) of upto 8000 pages and allows monthly page volume of upto 2000 pages.

Offering maximum 600 x 600 dpi (1200 dpi effective) resolution, the HP Laserjet Pro M1213nf multi-function printer allows upto 150-sheets input tray, 100 sheets face down output, maximum 10 envelopes, and allows Paper (plain, laser), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock, postcards as print media.

The copy function allows upto 18 cpm in upto 600 x 400 dpi resolution and its fax function offers 33.6 kbps transmission speed in 300 x 300 spi resolution with upto 500 pages memory storage.

This MFP is best suited for business users with small and medium size offices, who require an affordable, full-featured device to meet their multiple requirements at work.

HP said the most crucial point is that this versatile printer comes with an investment that pays an SMB back, equivalent of its purchase price in less than two months and thus adds to SMB’s savings considerably.

The HP Laserjet Pro M1213nf multifunction printer is available in India at an MRP of Rs. 16,499/-.

The SharkRack’s new cabinets will be 84 inches tall accommodating up to 44U of usable rack space. The data center cabnets will also feature a width of 30 inches and a depth of 48 inches.

Key features of the new Integrity line of Data Center Cambets:

(1) EIA-310-D compliant- meaning that all equipment certified under this standard is “Integrity Cabinet Ready” including equipment from leading manufacturers of servers and networking gear.

(2) Can accommodate cabinet power strips with lengths up to 78 inches permitting the increased use of Smart and Switched units.

(3) Dynamic and static load ratings of 2500 pounds.

(4) European Commission RoHS compliant.

(5) Will feature SharkRack’s patented “SharkFin” perforation pattern.

SharkRack’s engineering team has advised the new cabinets have already been made available for order and claims that this new line of cabinet will help meet the demand of their customers who utilize denser high computing environments and the Integrity line not only supports blade and other high density servers but also high density and high range switches as well.

For more information about the Integrity cabinets, visit www.sharkrack.com.

Most servers are mission critical and must be built with exactly the same BOM components that were used during the qualification process. Kingston’s Server Premier program ensures that the modules are built to the same spec, every time.

DRAM and motherboard manufacturers build their components to conform to JEDEC specs. However, it is not uncommon for a particular combination of DRAM and motherboard to be within spec but just on the edge of a particular tolerance that under the right conditions could result in erratic behavior.

The new line of ValueRAM server memory is made specifically for mission-critical server systems that require maximum uptime and reliability. These modules offer full BOM control (down to the chip die revision) for peace of mind when designing server memory into essential hardware for high availability systems such as:

• Casino gaming/monitoring
• Medical equipment (non life support)
• Database servers
• High performance computing
• Networking products
• Retail kiosks
• Storage systems
• Video on demand servers

The Kingston ValueRAM server parts memory module has additional levels of control to ensure product consistency on each and every order:

• Fully controlled bill of materials (die revision control)
• 100% tested
• Advanced product change notification (PCN) in the case of product changes
• Motherboard compatible

The Kingston ValueRAM Server Premier DDR3 Memory modules PC3-8500 and PC3-10600 are currently available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities.

Kingston ValueRAM Server Premier modules have a lifetime warranty, are backed by 24/7 technical support and are tested to the same stringent requirements as Kingston’s standard ValueRAM server memory modules.

The Qualcomm’s first-generation Snapdragon processors were all single-core devices which could handle up to 1 GHz of speed, and featured in the Google Nexus One, the Droid Incredible, and the HTC Evo 4G.

While Intel has unveiled plans for its dual-core version of ATOM range of processors, Apple is still building its next-generation hardware iPhone 4 and iPad devices around Apple A4 single-core processor.

Besides, The Apple’s A4 processor does not contain RAM, but the top package of the PoP contains two low-power 128 MB DDR SDRAM chips, which are connected to the processor using a 64-bit-wide data bus, twice the width of the RAM data bus used in the iPhone and iPod touch devices, to support the greater need for graphics bandwidth in the iPad.

The Mobile Station Modem (MSM) MSM8260 and MSM8660 solutions integrate two of the Company’s enhanced cores running at up to 1.2GHz. Targeted at enabling high-end smartphones, the MSM8x60 solutions are third-generation chipsets from the Company’s expanded Snapdragon platform, which has been powering smartphones, tablets and smartbook devices in markets around the world.

The Qualcomm MSM8260 and MSM8660 are designed to cater high-end smartphones devices, and will boost Web application and multi-media performance. These dual-core processors will allow for 1080p video, low-power GPS and audio engines, and include support for 24-bit WXGA 1280-by-800 resolution displays.

“Qualcomm’s first-generation Snapdragon chipsets set a new standard for advanced smartphones and smartbook devices, and our second-generation solutions are already shipping in volume,” said Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president of Qualcomm and president of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. “We are very excited by the innovation our customers are already showing as they begin designing products based on our dual-core MSM8260 and MSM8660 chipsets.”

The MSM8260 for HSPA+ and MSM8660 for multi-mode HSPA+/CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. B feature two enhanced CPU cores running at up to 1.2GHz for high levels of Web application and multimedia performance, including a powerful GPU with 3D/2D acceleration engines for Open GLES 2.0 and Open VG 1.1 accelration, 1080p video encode/decode, dedicated low power audio engine, integrated low power GPS, and support for 24-bit WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution displays.

All these 3rd gen platforms, like their predecessors, also integrate GPS and are based on the Scorpion series CPU.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon family of chipset solutions includes:

• First-generation : QSD8x50™ with 1GHz enhanced core
• Second-generation : Mobile Station Modem MSM8x55™ and QSD8x50A™ with 1GHz enhanced core, including multimedia optimizations and 1.3GHz enhanced core, respectively
• Third-generation : Mobile Station Modem MSM8260, MSM8660 and QSD8672 with dual-CPU architecture featuring enhanced cores running at up to 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz, respectively

Qualcomm did not reveal when its new dual-core chips would be available on the market, however.

This is the strictest memory testing standard in the industry, designed for dedicated gamers and overclockers, but becoming increasingly popular with more mainstream audiences. Few pass XMP with such flying colors, demonstrating the quality and sheer capabilities of ASUS hardware.

ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard features ASUS Xtreme Design, aimed at enthusiasts, gamers and benchmarkers. Testing has established its great performance and stability, explaining the achievement of the new record.

The X58 chipset-based P6X58D Premium boosted the triple channel DDR3 to 2333MHz together with an Intel Core i7-980X processor and Kingston HyperX triple-channel DDR3 memory.

In another milestone, the Intel P55-based ASUS P7P55D-E Series of motherboards recently hosted record-breaking dual-channel DDR3 memory clocked at 2.5GHz, the fastest ever of its type.

The AMD 890FX-based Republic of Gamers Crosshair IV Formula motherboard has also gained from extreme testing and envelope pushing, featuring the first high performance dual channel DDR3 for AMD users.