PCI-Approved Payment Terminals

Hypercom has expanded its Optimum family of 32-bit multi-application electronic payment terminals. The new PCI PED-approved Optimum T4200 family will be available in three EMV and three non-EMV models. The new products can be used in either merchant-facing or hand-over payment environments globally.

The six Optimum T4200 models are each 8 1/4-inch long, 3 1/2-inch wide and 2 1/2-inch and come with a 19-key keypad layout. All the new models incorporate a 160x80 pixel monochrome display and 24MB of memory. They can process debit, credit, smart card and value-added transactions such as gift/loyalty and dynamic currency conversion.

All six units are built around a 32-bit ARM 9 processor and have a V.34 modem for fast dial downloads or dial backup to IP and wireless. The PCI PED (Payment Card Industry — PIN Entry Device) approved Optimum T4200 platform also offers an optional privacy shield, supports DES and Triple DES DUKPT encryption to protect cardholder PINs and utilizes Hypercom’s RSA-based security infrastructure to prevent the introduction of fraudulent applications or competitor “slamming.” The Optimum T4200 models will be available in Q3 2007.

New Multimedia Gift Cards

EnXnet (www.enxnet.com) is demonstrating the first production units of its Multimedia Gift Cards, utilizing their proprietary ThinDisc technology. With ThinDisc technology, gift cards can now be fully interactive. The cards can provide detailed product information including new features and services, Internet connectivity, special online promotions, printable coupons and many other special features.

Shoot the Perfect Golf Game

Golf enthusiasts looking for expert advice on improving their game should click to ON Networks’ www.golftipswithjoe.tv. The website offers viewers direct access to the best golf techniques available, delivered on demand over the Internet.

Hosted by Joe Beck, a seasoned PGA professional with 20 years in the game, Golf Tips provides detailed instruction designed to appeal to a broad range of viewers — from beginners looking to learn the sport to scratch players interested in picking up a tip or two. Beck tackles a different technique in each three- to four-minute episode, breaking it down into simple steps which he then walks viewers through, such as navigating the green, setting up to the ball or escaping a bunker.

Beck’s pointers to the audience are illustrated and reinforced with added graphics and instant replays to allow for maximum viewer retention. Golf Tips also provides mental exercises and helpful routines to further enhance golfers’ performance on the course or during practice.

5th Generation P-Series Smart Phone

Sony Ericsson has introduced the P1 smartphone Tri-Band GPRS and UMTS 2100 handset with Wi-Fi 802.11b to its P-series range. The Sony Ericsson P1 supports a wide variety of push e-mail solutions and web browsing applications. It is based on the Symbian operating system (v9.1) and UIQ 3.0, an open platform that offers broad potential for multimedia applications from operators/carriers, content owners and third party developers.

The P1 comes with a dual function keyboard allowing full alpha-numeric (QWERTY) text input combined with one hand phone usability. There is a choice of text input method including handwriting and word completion. The P1 has a two megapixel camera with business card scanner. The smartphone lets you read and edit Microsoft documents on the move. It also ships with a desk stand and USB cable in-box, making it straightforward to synchronize with your PC.