Santa Ana, CA (ContentDesk) September 28, 2004 -- DAT Optic, Inc. announces the availability of the highly anticipated eRAID, an external five drive component. The eRAID System provides RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3 and 5 or JBOD configurations featuring 1394a, 1394b, USB2.0 and Serial ATA connectivity.DAT Optic Inc., a renowned developer and manufacturer of Optical/Data storage and CD/DVD duplication products, introduces the newest addition to their innovative product lines, the eRAID System, an external five drive RAID system.The eRAID System utilizes high-performance 64bit RISC processor, 64bit memory architecture, built-in 64MB SDRAM cache buffer and 66MHz/32bit path at burst rate up to 266MB/sec to control five (5) hot-swaps ATA-133 HDD (no size limit) with unprecedented performance whether in Share or Independent Volume configuration thru Serial ATA, USB2.0 and/or 1394a/b interfaces.With the eRAID System, RAID level 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5 and JBOD can be controlled and managed through a front LCD control panel or by a platform-independent embedded management utility through RS-232 or USB port. This platform-independent method allows end-users (IT) to implement VT-100 console and/or HTTP proxy browser-base utilities.The eRAID System's capabilities include redundant flash image, the firmware mirror provides a unique redundancy feature, which ensures the system controller availability, as well as online RAID expansion, online RAID level and Stripe size Migration, automatic Failed Driver detection and Rebuilding, Global Online Spare, HDD hot-swap, Instant Availability and Background Initialization. The eRAID System is the most cost-effective IDE disk drive array up to 1.5GB system, with completely integrated high performance and data protection capabilities, which are easily hot-plug/integrated into servers and workstations.
It can also meet and exceed the rapidly growing demand from the Small to Medium Businesses
and Audio/Video Editing market. DAT Optic's eRAID System is fully compatible with Win98, SE, ME, 2K, XP, MAC OS 9.2, Linux, and FreeBDS. Ordering Info:eRAID ? Now shippingOur authorized reseller/distributor, FireWire Depot (http://www.fwdepot.com), is offering a special on the eRAID for the month of May, priced at only $1399.99!Services and WarrantyDAT Optic Inc. offers technical services Mon- Fri: 9:00 - 6:00 (PST)One year limited warranty from original date of purchase of item. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.
Press Contact: Anh Quach DAT Optic, Inc. (714) 558 1808 ext. 112email: e-mail protected from spam bots.
'Xtreme Cyber Mania at Navy Pier Chicago' DDR Dance Dance Revolution & Halo 2 Competition featured in the largest public venue in the United States
Lincolnshire, IL (ContentDesk) August 28, 2005 -- Focusing on the hottest dancing trends since Travolta and the disco 1970s, Xtreme Cyber Mania at Navy Pier Chicago will highlight DDR Dance Dance Revolution and Halo 2 Competitions. Grand Prize for 4 Events is the Hot Ride Scion's 2006 xB.Xtreme Cybermania 2005-2006 is the ultimate Gamers' Expo where attendees can test drive games, engage in friendly play and compete in an atmosphere featuring the real 3D world of light and sound effects as well as optical illusions.
Xtreme Cybermania 2005-2006 will feature its innovative Gamer Table with NEC LCD 32" Displays for an enriched gamer experience in conjunction with both Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo GameCube consoles. Spectators can enjoy viewing NEC LCD 46" Displays. See both the real-time videogame and the gamer's elation and chagrin during competitions on our split-screen vivid displays.
Witness the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Demonstrate your gamer skills...
'Xtreme Cyber Mania at Navy Pier Chicago' DDR Dance Dance Revolution & Halo 2 Competition featured in the largest public venue in the United States
TV Remote Controls
Today sitting on a couch, we can flip through hundreds of T.V. channels, tune the T.V. to suit our requirements and perform a host of other operations without moving an inch. The T.V. remote control has become an indispensable gadget.
The first T.V. remote, called Lazy Bones, was made in 1950 by the Zenith Corporation. It had a wire attached to it, which connected it to a motor inside the T.V. By pressing the buttons on the remote, viewers could move the motor in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to move up or down channels. But the remote wire caused plenty of accidents, with people constantly tripping over them.
Subsequent developments led to the manufacture of the wireless remote, which used ultrasonic sound, and then the modern T.V.
remote, which uses infrared light to send signals to the T.V. The low-frequency infrared light is invisible to the human eye and can only be detected by the T.V. receiver.
The appearance...
Rentacomputer.com Wins 2004 NCRA Computer Rental Industry Innovation Award
The National Computer Rental Association, NCRA Award of Innovative Excellence is for the company or companies that have brought the best ideas for creating more business opportunities to the 35 NCRA worldwide member companies. NCRA member companies are encouraged to share new ideas for promoting business in the technology rental industry.Examples of Rentacomputer.com innovations include: Tablet PCs featuring XP Windows Tablet PC Edition for Rent, re: http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/tablet-pc.asp; Technology Travel Agent Service for fast technology reservations in over 1000 US, UK and Canadian Cities, re: http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/contact.asp; Delivery Plus technology installation services, re: http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/fast-delivery.asp;...
Rentacomputer.com Wins 2004 NCRA Computer Rental Industry Innovation Award
Computer Monitor Sales
f you are shopping for a new computer, you usually look at the size of the hard disk first, but you should also know what monitor you are purchasing. The monitor displays the messages and data that are processed and utilized as the CPU (central processing units) speed or hard disk size.
There are two kinds of monitor technologies available on the market ? the CRT (cathode-ray tubes) monitors and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors.
CRTs are bigger and bulkier than the LCD, and they consume a lot more power. The screen also tends to flicker. The LCD monitors are more expensive than the CRT and have less color replication.
However, LCD technology has advanced, and its viewing quality is comparable to CRT. Most people still choose the CRT monitor.
For many years, the CRT monitors were the only choice consumers had for monitor technology. CRT technology is used in most televisions and computer monitors. It works by moving an electron beam back...
MP3 Players ? Many Capable Underdogs vs. the 800-lb. Gorilla
Anyone lover of gadgets and portable electronics knows what an Ipod is ? and in fact, many people who have no interest in personal electronics know exactly what they are. With over 21 million units shipped, and over 75 per cent of the personal Digital Audio Player (DAP) market worldwide, it's no surprise ? Apple Computer Inc. has become the 800-lb. gorilla of portable music players.
What most people don't know is the variety of alternatives to the Ipod ? devices which can play music, videos, and more, and which accept Secure Digital (SD) cards, Compact Flash, and Memory Sticks, and replaceable (or rechargeable) AAA batteries, often for a lower price than a comparable Ipod. The iRiver devices offered by South Korean manufacturer Reigncom range from small players intended to hang on a keychain or as wearable jewelry style devices to full-fledged hard-drive based units pointed squarely at the Ipod's market.
SanDisk (a maker of Secure Digital flash memory)...
New Airport Screening Makes it More Difficult to Travel With Laptop Computers
Many company managers are concerned about delays and loss of data over the Transportation Security Agency's latest iteration of the airline-passenger and baggage screening systems.The two major concerns are:1. Screening delays caused by executives traveling with laptop computers and other technology such as portable LCD Projectors.2. Theft of computers with sensitive corporate data.Fear of the Unknown VariablesHow many additional delays will be caused for employees traveling with technology? How many people will have access to sensitive corporate information in the airport screening process? That is the thought on the minds of many company managers.Granted, many passengers worry about safety and welcome stringent inspections. The question, say experts, is how to balance safety with practicality while keeping delays to a minimum. The business community's concerns are the same as that of the airlines.
No one wants delays, but how can you avoid them. Rentacomputer.com Rental SolutionsMany...
New Airport Screening Makes it More Difficult to Travel With Laptop Computers