Thursday, February 26, 2009
Guest Bloggers
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Hewlett Packard - HP
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HP’S PRODUCT BULLETIN (Online) - Use to look up systems, networking and accessories
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/North_America/North_America.html#intro
HP’S FAST ATTACH - Use to look up system accessories
http://www.hpfastattach.com/default.aspx
HP’S NoteBook Finder - Use to look notebook systems
http://www.hp.com/sbso/buyguides/pg_notebooks/notebook-finder.html
HP’s SUPPLIES FINDER (Ink, Toner, Paper and Storage Tapes) - used to look up all printer and storage supplies.
http://www.hpsupplieslink.com/
HP’s CARE PACK SERVICES (warranty/services) - Use to look up HP warranties by mfg#
http://h30125.www3.hp.com/csn/salesmktg/elfpack/elf_nonlkup_ctrylang.asp?code=ELNL::-USA
HP’s PARTS STORE (spare parts) - Use to look up HP spare, discontinued accessories by mfg#, model, or product #
http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/default.asp
HP’s MAIL IN FORMS (End user Mail In Rebates) - Use to look up current mail in rebates
http://h71016.www7.hp.com/dstore/html/mir/index.asp?jumpid=ex_r2910_go/rebate/kim032704
HP’s ENHANCED TRADE-IN PROMOTIONS (End user trade-in programs) - Use to look up current trade in programs all HP products
http://www.hp.com/united-states/tradein/promotions.html
HP’s SUPPLIES RECYCLING (free recycling) - Use to look up details on free prepaid supplies recycling
https://h30248.www3.hp.com/recycle/supplies/index.asp?__cc=us
HP’s HARDWARE RECYCLING SERVICES (recycling fees applicable) - Use to look up details on hardware recycling
https://warp1.external.hp.com/recycle/index.asp?__cc=us
HP’s BUSINESS CENTER (All HP Products) - Use to look up details on hardware software and drivers by Model#, Self Repair, FAQ, Diagnostics
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Internet Ready Notebook PC
Loaded with popular applications from Google, Mozilla, Skype, OpenOffice.org and more, you'll find a simple, fun and intuitive computing experience. Everex makes it easy and affordable for everyone (Everex and its products, the gBook and gOS, are not affiliated with or sponsored by Google Inc.)."
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Oscars
Bravia 52" W Series LCD HDTV 120Hz
16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel Motionflow 120Hz - clear, smooth motion DVDs, TV DMe x compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades Enhanced XMB with 3D graphics
PC Mall Part #7494660
Mfr. Part #KDL52W4100
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Blackberry Storm vs iPhone
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Point of Sales Systems
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Gobi
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Phone Computer
HDMI Connectors
Connectors
There are three HDMI connector types with Type A and Type B defined since the HDMI 1.0 specification and Type C defined since the HDMI 1.3 specification.
The Type A connector has 19 pins with bandwidth to support all SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV modes. The plug's outside dimensions are 13.9 mm wide by 4.45 mm high. Type A is electrically compatible with single link DVI-D.
The Type B connector has 29 pins (21.2 mm by 4.45 mm) and can carry double the video bandwidth of Type A for use with very high-resolution future displays such as WQUXGA (3840x2400). Type B is electrically compatible with dual link DVI-D but has not yet been used in any products.
The Type C mini-connector is intended for portable devices. It is smaller than the Type A connector (10.42 mm by 2.42 mm) but has the same 19 pin configuration. (The number of pins are the same but the signal assignment is different because of the different shielding requirements due to the signals being in a single row. The differences are:
All positive signals of the differential pairs are swapped with their corresponding shield,
DDC/CEC Ground is assigned to pin 13 instead of 17,
CEC is assigned to pin 14 instead of 13,
The reserved pin is assigned to pin 17 instead of 14.)
It can be connected to a Type A connector using a Type A-to-Type C connector cable.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI
Picture source http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hdmi.htm/printable
Monday, February 16, 2009
So I won this robot
Full-function arms with 2 types of grippers- Fluid motions and gestures: fast dynamic 2-speed walking and turning; full-function arms with two types of grippers
- 67 pre-programmed functions: pick-up, throw, kick, dance, kung-fu, fart, belch, rap and more; 3 demonstration modes
- Fully programmable by remote control: Up to 84 program steps with 4 program modes for advanced operations; programmable "reflexes" to sound and touch stimuli
- Remote controlled functions
- 4 programming modes
- Robosapien is programmable to "react" to touch, pick up, kicks or sound
- Remote controlled functions
- Fluent international "caveman" speech
- Auto power-off
- Extended battery life
Video Conferencing Set up
I had a few questions for this client:
- is customer looking for to get a desktop based video conferencing solution or LCD TV type of set up?
- let me know how many people they will have in each conf room, if they have TVs with RCA/HD15 ports?
- how many sites they will need to conference in at the same time?
- how will they connect between those sites for video conferencing?
- type of WAN connections, T1s, dual T1s, ethernet, etc.
- do they have a budget?
Which he responded to:
- Conference room, not desktop. Would be very nice to have the ability to have a desktop user or 2 if needed.
- No real number of people per site, but I’d imagine no more than 5.
- They currently have 1 projector.
- 3 sites linked via T1 (frame relay) Looking at upgrade to MPLS 2 bonded T’s at 2 of the sites and a single T at the 3rd.
- No budget, getting idea of money needed.
So it was decided that the Polycom would be their best option:
they will need VGA or S-video input on the TVs/projectors
- QDX6000 bundles for 2 sites: PC Mall Part #7744195 Mfr. Part #7200-30831-001 q.2
QDX 6000
The perfect balance of quality, performance,simplicity and affordability.
PC Mall Part #7744195
Mfr. Part #7200-30831-001
- installation: 7744289 ON SITE INSTALL QDX 6000 q.2
- warranty 1y: 7744290 PREMIER 1YR QDX 6000-VIA SCHEDULED PHON q.2
- and for one site we need HDX with 4 port MCU to accommodate for connectivity between the other two sites:
Polycom
HDX 7001 XLP STD DEF-VIDCONF
HDX 7001 XLP STD DEF-VIDCONF
PC Mall Part #7383238
Mfr. Part #7200-27690-001
- installation: 7381115 ON SITE INSTALL HDX 7000-SERIES q.1
- warranty 1y: 7381116 PREMIER 1YR HDX 7000-SERIES q.1
- for desktop solution:
things to note:
there is a limitation of 4 sites per conference, with 4 port MCU that comes with HDX 7001
- plus a few screens
Sharp
PNS525 52IN LCD 1920X1080-3YR WTY DIGTL
PNS525 52IN LCD 1920X1080-3YR WTY DIGTL
PC Mall Part #7673898
Mfr. Part #PNS525
Other Options
Of course every laptop nowadays comes with a built in microphone, speaker, and camera. 5 laptops per location plus Acrobat Connect and 3 TVs gets you there as well.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Video Conferencing
VSX 8800 Presenter MP
Rack mount, easy-to-install, high performance video conferencing system for integrated and custom room environments. Adds People+Content and MultiPoint licenses and ImageShare II collaboration device.
PC Mall Part #699316
Mfr. Part #7200-22750-001
QDX 6000
The perfect balance of quality, performance,simplicity and affordability.
PC Mall Part #7744195
Mfr. Part #7200-30831-001
Friday, February 13, 2009
IT Info Guy Forum
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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