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Canon launches ultra-short
throw projectors
Canon has responded to growing demand for
ultra-short throw projectors with the launch
of the LV-WX300UST and LV-WX300USTi
portable projectors.
Designed for small meeting rooms, they can
project images 80-100 inches in size when placed
just 28cm from the screen, reducing the problems
of glare and shadows when presenting.
The interactive model, the LV-WX300USTi,
has a built-in camera and supports the use of up
to four infrared pens simultaneously. Projected
information can also be controlled by touch.
Both models offer WXGA (1280x800)
resolution and 3,000 lumens output and include
two HDMI ports. In Eco mode, they have a lamp
life of up to 8,000 hours.
Loud & clear presentations
The Presenter case from the Aluminium
Company is the ideal accessory for
presenting with an iPad without
compromising on sound quality or volume.
The case holds an iPad and built-in UE
Ultimate Ears speaker.When open, the iPad
fits into a recess in the lid where it is held
upright for easy viewing; the speaker stands
up in the base aperture and gives surround
sound. The case costs £645.
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Integrated Chip & PIN
Sharp has joined forces with Chip & PIN Solutions,
a provider of card payment solutions, and created
Europe’s first mid-range electronic cash register with fully
integrated Chip and PIN payment.
Designed with licensed hospitality and small and medium
sized retailers in mind, the Sharp ERA421 and ERA411 all-in-
one cash register and payment solutions also have the option
of a portable card terminal for use behind a bar or till point.
The ERA411 has a traditional key button facia, while the
ERA421 has a pre-programmed splash- and dust-resistant flat
keyboard of the sort favoured by bars and restaurants.
While integrated solutions have been available before, the
ERA411 and ERA421 are claimed to be the first to combine
the convenience and greater reliability they offer with simple
operation and an affordable price tag.
Chip & PIN Solutions managing director David Maisey said: “The launch of this new integrated
cash register will have a huge impact on small- to medium-sized businesses. The demand for the
product is there but until now integrated Chip and PIN terminals have only been available for large
businesses with sophisticated EPOS systems such as large restaurant chains and supermarkets.”
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Underfloor security
Securikey is filling a niche in the safe market
with the launch of a new top opening safe for
positioning beneath seats or floors.
The Euro Vault Gas Strut has a £1,500 overnight
cash cover protection rating, equivalent to £15,000 in
valuables.
Locking is via a motorised lock
with keypad for entering a user
code that can be changed
each time the safe is
used. A management
override master code enables
emergency entry at any time.
01252 311888
PicoPix brighter
than ever
Philips has increased the brightness of its
new range of PicoPix multimedia pocket
projectors to 140 lumens and launched its
first model with a built-in free-to-air TV
receiver (the PPX 3614TV).
Both developments make the projectors
more suitable than ever for showing films,
games, photos and TV in sizes up to 120
inches, at home or on-the-road.
For business presenters, a useful Office
Viewer function enables all kinds of file
formats, including .pdf, .ppt/.pptx, .xls/.
xlsx and .doc/.docx, to be projected from a
memory stick, PC or directly from the 4GB
internal memory of the PPX 3414. Files can
be opened, edited and saved without the
need to use a PC, enabling users to work on
the move.
The new models are the:
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PPX 3414, with built-in speakers, HDMI
and USB connectivity, and the option of
mains or battery power for autonomous
operation;
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PPX 3614, also with built-inWiFi for
wireless connection to the internet, a PC,
smartphone, tablet or other DLNA-enabled
device; and
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PPX 3614TV, with a built-in Free-to-Air
TV receiver, so you can watch your favourite
shows without an additional device (subject
to reception and region).
Affordable IP phone
Panasonic has launched a low cost IP desktop phone
for businesses that require a flexible but economical
communications solution.
The KX-HDV130 series
combines a low cost of
ownership, high quality
and a range of value-add
features including HD
sound with wideband
audio, a full-duplex
speaker phone, two
SIP accounts, two LAN
ports and Power over
Ethernet.
