The new Zoom Player v.6 products form the most advanced and capable performers for any mission that involves processing, display and control of Digital Media on any computer – from Media Center PCs for entertainment, High Grade Home Theatre Systems for the ultimate HD video and DVD experience or professional to Digital Signage Systems for commercial applications.

New Zoom Player v.6 brings three new product lines: Business Edition, Home Edition and Zoom Player Mobile.

Business Edition is targeted at business users who need a rich variety of options, powerful features and high-grade stability and reliability for critical business and commercial applications. Business Edition offers several products:

DS was created specifically for serving Digital Signage applications. It processes and displays any combination of media files in any screen formation. DS drives any type of display from indoors screens to outdoors electronic billboards and it can use one or multiple display areas concurrently on one screen or across a cluster of screens. Business Edition DS offers unparalleled performance, perfect stability under any condition and the level of support you need for professional Digital Signage projects.

MC is the perfect Media Processing, Playback, Control and Management software for entertainment PCs, from high grade Media Centers to top-notch Home Theater PC Applications. It offers perfect reliability and delivers the highest levels of performance, usability and configuration flexibility that just until recently were part of only the high-cost professional entertainment hardware-only gear.

FLEX is the ultimate, all-inclusive toolset for professional users who will not compromise on power, performance or features and demand the best in all categories. This “Swiss Army Knife” for media processing, display and management combines all the best and most powerful features, functionality, playback and display options, configuration options and navigation interfaces of MC and DS models.

Home Edition is intended for private users, serious hobbyists and media enthusiasts who demand on using the best and most versatile set of tools and controls for any task on an entertainment system like playback of high quality audio and top quality, high definition (HD) DVDs and videos. Home Edition contains the following models:

Professional offers full DVD playback and control and extensive media and navigation control functions and more.

Premium comes with a host of additional features such as DVD Password Protected Parental Control, full DRM Support, Closed captions, Scene-cut editing, Display over multiple monitors, Enhanced playlist management, Safe navigation mode, File download tracker and many more.

MAX is for serious, no-compromise users looking for pure playback perfection, total control of media files, the latest in video and audio processing technologies and the maximum flexibility in usage and configuration.

Zoom Player Mobile v.6 is a special version of Zoom Player for portable USB U3 based devices (U3 Flash Drives) designed for people on the move who need their reliable and familiar media player with them at all times. With a small footprint, extremely fast response, top reliability and most of the features of its big brothers, Zoom Player Mobile is THE top choice for all media playback tasks while away from home or office.

Features & New Functionality of Zoom Player Products (partial list):

- Superior system stability and reliability
- User friendly interface, intuitive menus & functions
- Multiple display devices, multiple display areas
- Easily accessible controls
- The shortest media load times in the industry
- Display spanning across multiple monitors
- Vista compatible
- Selection from multiple audio and video decoders
- Flexible non-linear 16:9/4:3 video scaling (EVR)
- Guard-Dog function, Auto-Restart upon lock-up
- Choice of display output/configuration options
- Full control over media processing settings
- Flash Interactivity
- Easy, intuitive configuration & fast set-up
- Fast control using smart Navigators
- Comprehensive set of Smart Play controls
- Comm. & Control API (TCP/IP or WinAPI’s)
- Flexible interactivity with HTML environment
- Onscreen Display (OSD) fixing & locking options
- Full control over all DVD/media file PB params.
- Multiple PB speeds + custom speed settings
- DVD bookmarking functionality w/autoload
- Individual DVD position memory for every disc
- Autoexec of apps by user definition, per disc
- App. Auto-exec upon disc detection/ prior to playing
- Flexible DVD language selection (A/V/Subs/Menus)
- Full support of external DVD sub files in any format
- Auto detection of A/R, video and blanking per DVD
- Playback of partial/incomplete AVI files, locked files
- Recording of current play position to the clipboard
- Full DVD playback & control w/variable PB speed
- DVD playback from USB/cards/disk on key/HD/more
- Pattern calibration system w/White Wash support
- Windows Media (WMV/WMA) DRM support
- Control over secondary monitors
- Friendly full-screen navigation
- Definitions auto save per-disc
- Auto media file stream select for audio & subs
- Comprehensive language & subtitle support
- Audio re-sync function
- Remember/resume from last media position
- Play history logging & display
- Playback of incomplete AVI files
- Auto playback of multi-segment files
- Auto extract & play of archived media files
- Category-based media library w/smart navigation
- Video chaptering system
- Fast Go-To w/instant access to any location in file
- Smart screensaver & damage-prevention options
- Infinite OSD modes including child-proof & safe
- Closed captions support in media files
- Easy scene-cut tools for virtual audio/video editing
- Comprehensive playlist editing and control options
- Extensive command-line options & parameters
- Endless automated operation & playback options
- Network path mapping into navigation interface
- Password-protected parental control
- Monitoring & display of file download progress

Superseding previous Zoom Player products was not an easy task for Inmatrix and they have worked hard to provide the most advanced and up to date software products. The result is three product lines with the most capable and affordable software of its kind, intended to handle any type of professional media processing, playback and management task that can be utilized for either personal or business use under any MS Windows OS.

Zoom Player Home and Business Edition products are available from the Inmatrix website: www.inmatrix.com


Maxell Europe Limited, the technology brand leader is delighted to launch their revolutionary portable Solid State Drive (SSD), the world’s first dual storage device that combines rapid eSATA technology and robust USB connections.

SSD has been developed to replace existing Hard Disk Drive’s (HDD) that are commonly used in today’s PCs and notebooks. More and more notebooks are being produced with built in SSD’s over HDD, the new Mac Air is a prime example, this looks set to be the way the market is moving. Maxell now offer a portable solution for your SSD needs.

So, how does it work? It’s simple really. The conventional USB connection lies at one end of the SSD and the eSATA connection, which plugs directly into your PC or notebook, is found on the other. With its plug and play attribute, the SSD simply works in the same way as a USB, but integrated eSATA as well as an indestructible model is what distinguishes this exclusive technology.

While many of us are familiar with USB as an external data transfer and storage device, the eSATA technology is fast becoming the new phenomenon for almost everyone.

eSATA, meaning External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment is being regarded as the next generation of internal bus interfaces for hard drives giving greater read/write speeds compared to USB connection and USB Flash Drives, and is a new technology that is steadily being introduced on many new PCs and Laptops.

One of the fundamental advantages of eSATA is its exceptional download speed — it is capable of transferring speed around three times faster than USB 2.0

As an advanced technological leader, Maxell has ingeniously utilised both eSATA and USB to create a unique storage device that works instantly, rapidly and reliably. The limitations of HDD are becoming increasingly frustrating for us all and Maxell’s portable SSD is set to be the solution.

So what are the actual weaknesses of HDD and what makes SSD so special? Current drawbacks with HDD include its high power consumption, inadequate data retention, considerable production of noise and heat and, crucially, extreme vulnerability to damage. SSD conquers every one of these concerns. It is power free, lightweight, works quickly but quietly, it will not overheat and, most importantly, its comprehensive shock resistance and extensive data retention makes the SSD the most efficient and reliable way of storing and protecting information.

SSD is the revolutionary means of storing data, essential for those who have ever experienced the stress and frustration of a slow, damaged or broken USB, or for those who are merely dedicated admirers of state-of-the-art technology. You can throw it in your bag, move from office to office, classroom to classroom, country to country, without even the slightest worry. If you are looking for the most reliable, rapid and robust portable storage device, this SDD is unquestionably for you!


Tiny USB flash drive sure to delight road warriors this holiday season

The tiny Imation Atom Flash Drive packs a big punch as Computer Shopper magazine’s Editors’ Choice, making it a great gift for last-minute holiday shoppers. Imation Corp., a worldwide leader in the removable data storage, A/V consumer electronics and accessories markets, received Editors’ Choice honors for the Atom, its smallest USB flash drive. Featuring a unique ultra-compact design, high performance and storage capacities, combined with password protection and partitioning software, the Atom Flash Drive is an ideal gift for those who live their digital life on the go.

Affordable with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) ranging from $17.99 to $99.99 U.S., based on capacity, the Atom Flash Drive is roughly the size of a paperclip and weighs less than an ounce. According to Computer Shopper, “Don’t let the small size fool you — Imation’s Atom USB flash drive is one solid performer.”

Attach the drive directly to other mobile devices to easily manage and transfer digital files. At less than 1.5 inches long and .5 inches wide, the sleek black and aluminum finish makes the Atom Flash Drive a stylish and professional choice for the road warrior on your holiday list.

“It’s an honor to receive such a high rating from an influential technology publication like Computer Shopper,” said Tom Lally, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Imation Corp. “As shoppers consider holiday gifts for the digitally driven people in their lives, the Imation Atom Flash Drive deserves to be at the top of the list.”

Utilizing the Imation system in package (SIP) module, the Atom drive allows you to store 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB of data, while the password protection and drive partitioning capabilities safely and efficiently manage your information.

A definitive answer for digital files, the ultra-compact Imation Atom Flash Drive is available through authorized Imation resellers in the United States and Latin America, including CDW.com and Staples.com. For more information about the Imation Atom Flash Drive and Imation’s complete line of USB flash drives, please visit www.imation.com/flash. You also can read Computer Shopper’s complete review of the Atom Flash Drive at: http://computershopper.com/peripherals/reviews/imation-atom.


Visteon’s next generation of in-vehicle audio, infotainment and entertainment systems meets the challenge of combining rapidly changing consumer requirements with the long automotive lifecycle.

Targeting the fast changing world of consumer electronics, Visteon Corporation’s next generation in-car entertainment systems offers vehicle manufacturers a fast and flexible route to introduce the latest consumer technology in their vehicles.

Designed to offer a gateway for consumer electronics into the automotive environment, Visteon’s family entertainment systems (FES) provide vehicle manufacturers with an opportunity to offer new and differentiating features that deliver value.

Visteon employs two core strategies to offer manufacturers a fully scalable and upgradable platform — an open software framework that allows secure yet simple upgrades of the latest consumer interfaces, and a scalable hardware solution containing a powerful micro processor core with an open interface to allow additional enhancements.

Visteon’s entertainment system is leading the automotive implementation of open software interfaces by introducing a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) into its platform. The JVM enables software developers to write one application for mobile phones or the internet that can easily be ported to work in Visteon’s various entertainment systems. As a result, little incremental engineering is required and development time is significantly reduced.

The system’s browser utilizes data compression technology that reduces both the time and amount of data to be downloaded to the vehicle. Visteon is also designing a range of additional software features including a Java-based chat client, enabling users to access their existing MSN Messenger, Skype or Google Chat accounts from the vehicle.

The scalable architecture is designed to allow for flexibility in the choice of applications and connectivity means. The design achieves this by maintaining a powerful and stable central processing core, but leveraging powerful USB ports to offer a wide range of options in the final application.

As part of the concept, the vehicle manufacturer can select two devices for initial implementation with additional choices for the future. The overall design therefore remains relevant for the latest consumer trends and updates, requiring only software updates to the central processing core and new automotive grade devices designed by Visteon to be connected via USB.

“Visteon’s decision to enable Java in the entertainment system and focus the hardware design around a scalable solution positions the design perfectly for integrating new features and functions as they become available,” said Christian Feltgen, global director, audio and infotainment systems. “More importantly, it allows the vehicle manufacturer to stay competitive with frequent and inexpensive updates as the market evolves.”

Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has facilities in 26 countries and employs approximately 35,500 people.


USB Man 4-port Hub

The Man with the USB Hands

  • USB Man. USB Man.
  • He does whatever a powered hub can.
  • His heart lights up; he’s got four ports.
  • He might be naked, ’cause he’s not wearing shorts.
  • Look ooooout. It’s USB Man!

It’s USB Man – the cutest little four port hub around. He’s got a USB port in each extremity and is ready to connect to your goodies. Wait…that sounds kinda wrong, but you know what we mean.

Each USB Man 4-port Hub comes with an AC power adaptor, so your power-hungry USB goodies won’t starve. And his little heart lights up green when you plug him in. Apart from being cute, he’s pretty flat, meaning he won’t stand out on your office desk too much (in case frivolity is frowned upon where you work), but he will provide you with unlimited smiles during your slow work day. USB Man to the rescue!

USB Man 4-port Hub

  • His hands and feet are USB ports, and his heart lights up to let you know he’s powered on.
  • USB 2.0
  • Includes: USB Man and AC adaptor
  • Cord length: 45″
  • Hub Dimensions: 4.5″ x 4″ x 1.75″

Price: $27.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com





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