Business Info - issue 139

01732 759725 05 magazine World’s smallest Claimed to be the world’s smallest 6000 Lumens portable LCD laser projectors, the five models in Panasonic’s new VMZ60 and VMZ50 series weigh just 7.2kg.The three WUXGA and twoWXGA models provide 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation and come with a 1.6x zoom lens for short throw-distances, in addition to a wide V/H lens-shift, making them ideal for use in small classrooms and meeting rooms. Four of the models are compatible with DIGITAL LINK, for the simultaneous transmission of video, audio and control signals through a single LAN cable across distances of up to 150m. For flexibility, the projectors have a USB Memory Viewer function and the ability to share content with a projector wirelessly via an app. https://business. panasonic.co.uk/visual-system/ Three years’ supply Brother UK is simplifying printer purchases for its small office, home office (SOHO) customers by giving them everything needed for three years of trouble-free printing. Covering two inkjet machines (the DCP-J1100W and MFC-J1300W) and four laser products (the HL-1210W/1212W and DCP-1612W/1610W), the economical ‘All in Box’ promotion includes the print device, up to three years’ worth of ink or toner and a three-year warranty. www.brother.co.uk/all-in-box Giving it some leather HEX has brought out two leather cases for the iPhone XS/XS Max/XR in a choice of five designs – Black, Tan, Camo/Burnt Orange, Stingray andWicker. The slimline ShieldWallet boasts two RFID-blocking card slots and a camera cut-out. The IconWallet has up to five RFID-blocking card slots, a camera cut-out and an elastic strap. hexbrand.com Whiteboard on a roll Drytac ‘whiteboards on a roll’ can be used to create a whiteboard on any flat surface or to resurface an existing whiteboard. An ideal replacement for whiteboards and flip charts in temporary or dynamic environments, Drytac ReTacWipeErase film is coated with a scratch- and stain-resistant lacquer (guaranteed for up to 10 years) and backed with ReTac Permanently Peelable Adhesive that can be re-positioned multiple times with no residue or loss of adhesion. For long-term use in the same position, Drytac’s WipeEraseWhite features a permanent adhesive. This, too, leaves no residue when removed or replaced years later. www.drytac.co.uk Watch your fitness Samsung has expanded its line-up of Galaxy wearables with the Galaxy Watch Active. This offers broadly similar features to the GalaxyWatch, but with a thinner, sportier design and extra health and wellbeing features including blood pressure monitoring, stress monitoring and automatic fitness and activity tracking. For people who don’t require a smartwatch, Samsung offers Galaxy Fit/Galaxy Fit e smartphone-linked activity trackers. World’s greenest monitor MMD, license partner for Philips monitors, describes the Philips 241B7QGJEB as the world’s greenest monitor. The 24in Full HD LCD monitor is made from 85% post-consumer recycled plastic and is entirely free of lead, mercury, halogen, PVC/BFR and other harmful substances. All plastic body parts, metal chassis parts and packaging materials are 100% recyclable. Among many energy-saving features is a Zero Power Switch that prevents latent energy consumption when the monitor is switched off. www.mmd-p.com Touch and go Ideal for shared workstations, the Cherry MC 4900 wired three-button mouse incorporates a fingerprint reader for secure authentication and easy log-ons. The plug-and-play solution is fully compatible with Windows Hello, enabling users to log ontoWindows 10 devices using only their fingerprint, with no requirement for a password. Suitable for left- handed and right-handed use, the MC 4900 costs £100. INNOVATIONS Five-year warranty Riello has introduced a standard five-year warranty on all its single-phase UPS units up to 3kVA, including interactive, offline and online solutions like the Sentinel Pro (SEP) and Sentinel Dual Low Power (SDH). The warranty covers any mechanical fault in the first five years after purchase and follows Riello’s recent introduction of guaranteed emergency response and fix times of four and eight hours respectively for customers on a Diamond UPS maintenance contract. www.riello-ups.co.uk