product registry

Office World News, Mar/Apr 2005

1 Phone Headsets

The MX500 mobile headset from Plantronics features pivoting WindSmart voice tubes, Flex Grip design, in-line, one-touch controls, and WindSmart wind noise reduction technology. The MX500 comes with two interchangeable lengths of WindSmart voice tube that allows users to customize their wearing style. The MX500 offers in-line volume, mute, call answer/end, and voice-activated dialing for access to the phone's features.

Plantronics

www.plantronics.com

4 ID Card/Biometric Readers

Three new swipe-style models have been added to Datastrip's DSVII family of handheld ID card/biometric readers. Like the original DSVII-SC(SmartCard Edition), each of the new models includes a built-in 500 dpi fingerprint sensor, smart card slot, contactless components, and 3.5" high-resolution color touchscreen that is readable in direct sunlight or low-light conditions for viewing decoded photographs, biographic information and/or signatures. The three new readers add a motorized 600 dpi swipe-style scanner and swipe slots of varying sizes for different uses.

Datastrip

800.548.2517*www.datastrip.com

2 Powers Up Mobile Travelers

The Universal Notebook Battery weighs less than 28 ounces and provides up to eight hours of continuous runtime. There is a power level button and LED capacity indicators to allow the user to check the remaining battery power. The Universal Notebook Battery offers 15-24 volt options that users can set via a rotary voltage switch. An input/output power port provides a simple way to charge and power the battery using a laptop's power adapter. The battery includes tips and jacks that provide compatibility with most notebooks on the market today.

APC

800.877.4080 * www.apc.com

5 Desktop Videoconferencing

Sony Electronics' PCS-TL50 series of videoconferencing solutions feature a pan-tilt-zoom camera embedded in a 20-inch wide LCD display that doubles as a PC monitor. In addition, the PCS-TL50 includes an embedded codec, microphone, speakers, and a remote control that directs the camera. An optional tabletop microphone is available, and optional multipoint capabilities that can accommodate up to six sites are also available for both IP and ISDN calls.

Sony Electronics

800.883.6817 * www.sony.com

3 Multifunction Fax

The new Xerox FaxCentre F110 multifunction fax machine combines faxing with direct connect printing, scanning and copying. Features include a 33.6 Kbps modem for fax transmission in as little as three seconds per page; 10 ppm walk-up, and direct-connect printing with 600 dpi resolution. The F110 automatically reduces a document to fit the loaded paper size in tray. A protected memory saves faxes and device settings if power is interrupted and a keypad allows users to create cover sheets from program settings.

Xerox

www.xerox.com

6 Fashionable Notebook Case

The HP Signature Series of notebook carrying cases come in two color options for two designs. The case interiors contain business card holders, file folder sections, key clips, cell phone pockets, PDA sleeves, and zipper pockets. Both cases include detachable mini bags for storage of smaller items such as money, ID cards or makeup. The Signature Series cases meet carry-on guidelines of all major airlines, and their top-loading design gives users access to the notebook compartment for security removal.

Targus

www.targus.com

7 USB Drives

Verbatim's Store 'n' Go USB Drives are about the size of a AA battery, and are instantly recognized when plugged into a USB port. Housed in translucent plastic shells, the devices can be used to store any type of digital data. With support for Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems, Verbatim Store 'n' Go Drives provide cross-platform compatibility and provide a maximum write speed of 14MB/sec speed and a maximum read speed of 23MB/sec.

Verbatim

800.421.4188 * www.verbatim.com

10 More Portable laptops

The Table Tote gives business travelers and consumers a portable workspace to carry with them at any time. When folded, the Table Tote is a 13 x 11 inch composite stand that, at only one inch thin, fits into a briefcase, laptop case or backpack. When in use, the table is adjustable to a height of up to 36 inches tall and the surface work area extends to a width of 18 inches to allow for optimum desk workspace. The Table Tote weighs less than three pounds and sets up in seconds.

PC Tables, LLC

530.751.2765 * www.pctabletote.com

8 Laptop Desktop USB

Designed for notebooks 16" and smaller, the Laptop Desktop USB allows users to slip their notebook computer into the glove-like holder that doubles as a docking station. By using a separate keyboard and mouse that connects directly to the Laptop Desktop USB, notebook users convert their mobile PC into a desktop computer, complete with a screen that is automatically raised for optimal viewing and ergonomie adjustability.

Kensington

www.kensington.com

11 Out-of-the-Box Navigation

The Magellan RoadMate 300 is a color touch screen vehicle navigation system with built-in map offering turn-by-turn text and voice-prompted street navigation. Using the Magellan RoadMate manager PC application, users can download, street-level NavTeq map data and save detailed maps to 110MB internal memory. The memory allows drivers to access detailed maps using optional secure Digital memory cards. The Magellan RoadMate 300 is packaged with a windshield mount, a cigarette lighter adapter, an AC adapter, and a USB cable for PC connectivity.