Thumb-sized USB accessory turns the Inspiron Mini into a digital TV
Receives live and free over-the-air digital and HD television signals
Unique product recognized with 2009 CES Innovations Honoree award

Dell unveiled a USB digital TV tuner that allows individuals to watch broadcast TV on the Inspiron Mini. Dell will offer region-specific versions, designed to receive local broadcast standards. Dell expects the tuner to be available later this quarter, first in Europe, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific and China.

  • The Dell USB Digital TV Tuner is designed to connect to the Inspiron Mini, turning it into a Digital TV.
  • Starting at $50, the Dell USB Digital TV tuner will receive live and free over-the-air local digital and HD TV broadcasts where available.
  • Dell plans to offer regional-specific versions of the Digital TV Tuner, designed to receive local broadcast standards, including mobile digital television standards like ATSC in the U.S., DVB-T in Western Europe, ISDB-T 1-seg (a.k.a. One Seg) in Japan, and the emerging CMMB standard in China.
  • The USB Digital TV Tuner works with the Dell customized version of Ubuntu Linux (8.04), Windows XP and Windows Vista Basic.
  • Similar in size to a USB key or “thumb drive,” the Digital TV tuner includes a built in telescoping and articulating antenna that retracts into the sleek glossy black case.
  • The Dell USB Digital TV Tuner received a 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Honoree Award.
  • The Dell USB Digital TV Tuner is ready for the digital TV switch-over in the U.S. starting February 2009.
  • Dell teamed with Siano Mobile Silicon and Hauppauge Computer Works to design the USB Digital TV Tuner

Starting at 2.50 Euros per month per user the right users are protected by strong and advanced authentication solutions.

The identity of the user can be verified with one-time-password authentication based on mobile phones or OTP hardware token or verification of the user’s typing behaviour during login, before granting access after checking the permission rights.

Most organizations that operate online, offer their clients, partners, suppliers or employees access to private or sensitive online services and information or let them perform transactions. Controlling the identity and access of the users to systems, networks and applications are ranked high in priority on the list of security measures nowadays.

Strong authentication is based on the principle of “something you know (password/PIN)” and “something you have (authentication token)”, or “something you are (biometrics)” and is therefore more secure than only username and password. With a secure and affordable identity assurance service the organization decides on the strong authentication needs, demands and wishes to be managed while paying only on a monthly basis for the usage of the service.

With the online Identity Assurance of ID Control no implementation and maintenance of an authentication infrastructure is required, by making use of the already existing and pluggable infrastructure and expertise of ID Control’s broad partner network. All hardware, security, infrastructure and software components and services needed for implementing and maintaining the authentication management environment are taken care of. This means ID Control Server software, web based management interface, ID Control authentication tokens like HandyID, MessageID, KeystrokeID and ID Control OTP Key and the maintenance and support by an external highly qualified engineer are included or optional.

Hans Kortekaas, CEO ID Control, indicates that ID Control provides this managed strong authentication service with standard integration to existing web mail, server based computing, SSL VPN, web applications and network environments, while taking away the hassle and burden of its management. The customer does not need to invest in hardware, authentication tokens, software, implementation, trainings, helpdesk, maintenance and support and can adapt to authentication needs in the future. With ID Control’s online Identity Assurance you are secured by the best and most advanced identity and access management solutions and services in the industry while diminishing the risks and threats related to online identity theft and fraud.

ID Control, www.idcontrol.com located in The Hague, provides next to One Time Password generating hardware tokens with OTP the “ID Control OTP Key”, OTP based on mobile phones with “MessageID” a generated OTP by SMS , ”HandyID” a mobile OTP application and PKI the “ID Control USB Token”, , but can also recognize users on the basis of their typing behaviour with “KeystrokeID” while logging in. All tokens are managed by ID Control Server hosted at the partner’s or customer’s side, by which user are strongly authenticated. Above all organizations with different authentication methods and tokens for a variety of systems, applications, users and services can manage all of them in one web based central authentication environment with the “ID Control Server”.


US Digital Media Inc. has introduced a signature plastic case for packaging and distributing USB drives. The FlashPac™ case provides a sturdy yet inexpensive means for distributing USB flash drives with promotional literature and additional content such as discs and additional flash drives.

The FlashPac™ case has several advantages over existing USB packaging products. It is the same height as a Blu-ray case and the same depth as a standard DVD case, which makes it compatible with existing shelves, store displays, and wrapping equipment. This reduced-size format is growing in popularity in the video game and home entertainment industries and is quickly becoming a favorite choice with consumers.

Additionally, the dimensions of the FlashPac™ case make it compatible with existing printable materials such as covers and inserts. The FlashPac™ can accommodate an outer entrapment and it has plastic clips inside for securing inserts or booklet materials.

The FlashPac™ case brings order to the non-standardized world of USB flash drives. It provides a safe and secure means to distribute USB drives in one-drive, three-drive, and one drive plus one full size (120mm) disc configurations. An internal slot fits almost every USB drive, including those with removable caps. This case gives the media storage industry a much-needed packaging option that is both practical and easy to use.

US Digital Media has a long standing in the CD and DVD industry with years of industry experience and knowledge of data storage products and services. They offer a wide selection of custom USB flash drives, USB packaging, USB printing, data copying and more. They also offer a full line of duplication equipment and supplies in stock and at competitive prices. Count on US Digital Media for Complete Media Solutions.

For additional information on the FlashPac™ case, please visit usdigitalmedia.com


Miniature Load Button with USB Ouput

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) is now offering its LLB130 Miniature Load Button with a USB Output option. With the integration of the USB Kit, the need for amplifiers, filters, and multi-meters is eliminated.

The USB output would give the LLB130 Miniature Load Button the ability to interface efficiently with a Data Storage Device (PC). Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, the LLB130 is available in 5 lbs to 50 lbs, with a subminiature 0.38 inch outside diameter.

FUTEK’s Subminiature Load Button Load Cell (LLB) Series are manufactured in the U.S.

The miniature load cells of this type are of a made of sturdy construction and made of 17-4PH stainless steel. Application of this unique model varies from fully automatic production centers, measuring and controlling equipment to precision mechanics, tool manufacturing and apparatus engineering.

With small dimensions, the LLB130 can be used in various fields on industry and laboratories. The miniature Load Cell is easy to handle and enables a relatively uncomplicated installation. Because of the small dimensions, they are well suited for the use in very restricted structures for both static and dynamic measurements.

The standard LLB130 Miniature Load Button can be modified or customized to meet your requirements and most capacities are in their inventory, making them available for quick delivery.


Joins USB, AA, and foldable solar chargers for remote and portable power solutions

PowerFilm, Inc., the developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar panels today announces the launch of its expanded line of rollable solar chargers. The rollable solar chargers recharge cell phones, laptops, gps units, and other consumer electronics devices via a standard car adapter. The rollable solar chargers also can recharge 12 volt batteries. PowerFilm’s rollable chargers are water resistant and especially well suited for the marine environment, for recharging while kayaking, boating, and yachting. The chargers are now commercially available in four sizes: 7, 14, 21, and 28 Watts.

The solar chargers are made of thin film on plastic solar technology and are encapsulated in a durable water resistant and UV tolerant fluoropolymer coating, allowing for use in many applications including the charging of 12 volt marine batteries, boating accessories and many other marine uses. Each charger comes equipped with a 15 foot extension cord with an O-ring battery terminal connector and a 12 volt car adapter. The ultra durable and flexible design allows for easy storage, as it can be rolled up and stowed with ease.

The remote usage combined with the weather resistant design allows consumers to charge their electronics in areas where electrical outlets are not available, like boating, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities. With proper adapters, cell phones, digital cameras, GPS systems, satellite phones, laptops and other small electronic devices can be charged when used in combination with a 12 volt car adapter.

Joins USB, AA, and foldable chargers for portable and remote power solutions

The product launch of the expanded line of PowerFilm Rollable Solar Chargers complements the launch of PowerFilm’s USB +AA and AA Solar Chargers that was announced at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City in 2008, and was presented at CES 2009. The USB + AA Solar Charger is ultra compact and lightweight and used for recharging an iPod or other consumer electronics via its USB port, or for charging AA batteries directly. The USB+AA Solar Charger weighs only 4.9 ounces without batteries and folds to fit in a pocket. PowerFilm’s portable solar charger line also includes a AA charger that charges 4 AA rechargeable batteries. The foldable solar charger line offers 5, 10, 20, 30 and 60 watt sizes.

PowerFilm Rollable Solar Charger Availability

The expanded line of rollable solar chargers, along with all other portable chargers will be available for ordering at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah January 22 through the 25th. Please visit our booth #84 at this year’s show.

Source: PowerFilm, Inc.





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