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Author: 
Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News
Publication Date: 
Tue, 2006-03-14 03:00

Verto GeForce Extreme HD Gaming & Video

Take extreme HD gaming and video on the PC to the limit with the Verto GeForce 7900 GTX (Overclocked) Limited Edition and Verto GeForce 7900 GT graphics cards from PNY Technologies. Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 7 series of graphics processing units (GPUs), the graphics cards are SLI-ready for up to 2x the performance of a single GPU.

The Verto GeForce 7900 GTX (Overclocked) Limited Edition: The card is overclocked to 675MHz and provides support for two of the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600. The 7900 GTX features a 256-bit memory interface, fast 512MB of GDDR3 memory and includes DVI+DVI+HDTV/S-Video outputs. Available now from the PNY Technologies web store (http://www.pny.com) MSRP $524.99.

The Verto GeForce 7900 GT: Enjoy high-definition, home-theater quality video and DVD playback with a 450MHz core clock, 256-bit memory interface and 256MB of GDDR3 memory. The Verto GeForce 7900 GT supports 2560x1600 display resolutions and enables maximum frame rates and image quality. Built for Microsoft Windows Vista, the card comes equipped with DVI+DVI+HDTV/S-Video outputs. Run two cards in SLI mode for the leading edge gaming experience and environment. MSRP $299.

New Journal for Men in Nursing

Men in Nursing has launched as the first professional journal dedicated to addressing the issues and topics facing the growing number of men who work in the nursing field. Men in Nursing addresses clinical, technology, career and personal areas as well as strategies to successfully collaborate with a health care team. Articles, which are peer reviewed and support evidence-based practice, focus on advocacy for continued research and education at local and national levels. The journal also includes articles written to help inform and educate nurses who teach, recruit and manage men in the field. Continuing education credits are available in each issue and on the journal’s website www.meninnursingjournal.com.

Skype Unveils Small Business Solution

Skype has introduced Skype for Business, a solution designed to help small businesses easily manage communications, improve productivity and reduce costs. Skype for Business expands existing Skype small business offerings to include: Skype for Business website, a resource dedicated to business support; new Skype hardware from Plantronics; and new features in the Skype for Business Control Panel (formerly named Skype Groups) to simplify management of grouped users and prepaid services.

Skype for Business introduces a dedicated website aimed at simplifying global communications and group administration for companies with fewer than 10 employees, a market represented by more than 50 percent of businesses already using Skype. This new resource, available now at the website skype.biz, makes it easy for companies to use Skype and find valuable resources to maximize security and improve productivity. Other useful features include integration with the Microsoft Outlook toolbar and new products optimized for small businesses are also available through Skype for Business.

8GB Hard Disk Embedded Smartphone

Samsung breaks the storage limit in mobile phones by introducing the world’s first mobile phone equipped with a 8GB hard disk drive (model: SGH-i310). With the large storage of 8GB, SGH-i310 will change the way people manage and use mobile phones.

The i310 combines a phone, a digital camera and an MP3 player with its immense storage capacity. It enables users to carry around 2,000 songs (4MB/song) wherever they go. The i310 comes with the latest version of Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphones. It also offers a USB2.0 and Plug & Play feature which allows the phone to be utilized as a removable hard disk. Businessmen and students can easily store and transfer files to/from their computers in any format.

The i310 features a 2 megapixel camera with flash, microSD slot, document viewer and TV output. Users can record video with the 2 megapixel camera in high-quality resolution. It also supports enhanced music function with Bluetooth stereo (A2DP), digital power amp and dual speakers. Users can download music conveniently using an online music store from their personal computer or directly via air.

SGH-i310 Specifications: GSM/GPRS (900/1800/1900MHz) + EDGE; Size 111.9x48.5x19.8 mm, Weight 120g. The handset will be introduced in the European market during the second half of 2006.

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