About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's Web site at www.logitech.com.

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Print USB (www.PrintUSB.com) will place any company logo or personal message on its variety of flash drives giving businesses a new way to reach customers and people a new way to keep in touch with family and friends. In addition, Print USB can place a company's data on the flash drives, such as multi-media presentations, giving businesses a unique way to market their services and products.

Colleges and universities, motion picture studios including Miramax Films, large and small businesses, as well as private citizens are customizing flash drives and using them to market products and store important data in a safe, convenient method.

The customized flash drives aren't only for marketing businesses and products. Anyone can customize a flash drive with a special message on the outside and store their pictures, videos and other data on the inside and send them to family and friends all over the world.

Flash drives carry much more data than many e-mails services allow, giving corporations and private citizens the ability to send large files of pictures and videos, all on a customized flash drive.

Print USB uses only high quality materials and their flash drives have a lifetime guarantee. They come in a variety of shapes and styles, including: memory sticks, keys, pens, and thumbs. The company recently introduced its 'green' product line of flash drives made from sustainable wood.

For more information, go to: www.PrintUSB.com.

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Boston - Demonstrating its ability to improve efficiency, control and security for financial institutions and their customers through the use of its check transports and scanning hardware, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced digital imaging technologies and supplier of check capture devices, will showcase the versatility and benefits of its check transports and digital document scanners, including the top-of-the-line imageFORMULA CR-180II and CR-55 Check Transports, at the Bank Administration Institute (BAI) Retail Delivery Show, beginning today in Boston, Booth # 438.

"Today's financial marketplace is at a critical crossroad of finding ways to streamline business practices while keeping overhead costs down and still improving the payment and transaction process," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "As a recognized provider of advanced image capture and scanning solutions, we will demonstrate how our document scanners and check transports offer customers and financial institutions a practical solution to meet the real-world needs of the financial marketplace at BAI's show."

"Canon continues to provide ophthalmologists with the latest digital imaging technology, allowing eyecare professionals to continue to provide comprehensive, high-end care to their patients," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Medical Systems Division, Canon U.S.A." At AAO, ophthalmologists will witness how the CX-1 Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera can play a significant role in helping them to efficiently operate their practices."

Canon solutions on display during this year's show include:

# imageFORMULA P-150 Personal Scanner: Launching later this year, the P-150's compact size and simple use liberates document capture by taking it beyond the walls of the office to the convenience of any user location. Its innovative design and outstanding value make it ideal for use by "road warriors" and office users for general-purpose distributed document scanning applications to improve personal efficiency and productivity, as well as check scanning in remote deposit capture applications. Measuring only 11 inches long, 3.7 inches wide and 1.6 inches high and weighing just over two pounds, the P-150 redefines the minimum dimensions of a document scanner with automatic document feeder. The Canon P-150 can scan a batch of up to 20 letter-sized documents at up to 15 pages-per-minute (ppm) and 30 images-per-minuteI (ipm), yet still fits easily into a briefcase. For quick use and minimal setup, the P-150 can use electrical power via a single USB cable connected to a PC, and when first connected will immediately launch Canon CaptureOnTouch Lite. This "Plug-and-Scan" capability lets users easily and instantaneously start scanning without installing drivers or imaging applications, decreasing the time needed to initiate a scan and simplifying the scanning process.

# imageFORMULA CR-180 II Check Transport: Offering a fast, reliable solution for batch conversion of paper checks into electronic images, the CR-180II is perfect for high-volume distributed or branch capture, and remittance / lockbox processing applications. It can scan up to 180 double-sided checks per minuteII (cpm), while simultaneously reading Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) data. The CR-180II delivers high-quality images compliant with Check 21 and features two output pockets for easier post-scan sorting, and a built-in endorser. It comes bundled with Silver Bullet Ranger Transport API software that allows users to mix and match the types of item processing software and hardware they select.

# imageFORMULA CR-55 Check Transport: The CR-55 is a convenient, compact solution to decentralize payment processing from the first point of presentment to settlement. Ideal for teller and branch capture, it offers high-quality scanning, at speeds of up to 55 cpm,II and is compliant with Check 21. The CR-55 simultaneously reads MICR data and features a built-in endorser. It is bundled with the Silver Bullet Ranger Driver as well as Infrared Double Feed Detection and Paper Thickness Adjustment capabilities for reliable paper feeding and image capture.

# imageFORMULA CR-25 Check Transport: Compactly designed, the CR-25 is an easy-to-use solution perfect for remote deposit/merchant capture applications. It can scan up to 25 cpm,II and is compliant with Check 21. The CR-25 reads MICR data, comes bundled with the Silver Bullet Ranger Driver, and includes features such as Infrared Double Feed Detection and Paper Thickness Adjustment capabilities for reliable check feeding.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all products. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.

I Examples based on typical settings, rated in pages/images per minute with letter- sized documents, landscape feeding direction, up to 200 dpi. Actual processing speeds may vary based on PC performance and application software.

II Examples are rated in checks/images per minute with U.S. personal checks at 200 dpi in black-and-white or grayscale.

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LAKE FOREST, Calif. - WD® (NYSE: WDC), known for its hard disk drive leadership in the desktop, mobile and consumer marketplaces, today announced its entry into the traditional enterprise market segment with volume production shipments of its first 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch, small form factor, SAS interface hard drives. The WD S25 provides up to 300 GB of high-performance storage suitable for both mission-critical enterprise server and enterprise storage applications, such as high-I/O-driven applications and configurations, as well as data centers and large data arrays.

"Our entry into the traditional-enterprise market continues the strategic expansion and diversification of WD's broad market and product portfolio, and significantly increases our addressable revenue opportunity," said John Coyne, president and CEO of WD. "As with our previous market expansion and diversification efforts, WD will approach the traditional enterprise space with the same focus on quality, customer service, technology and value that has earned us strong positions in every market we serve."

The WD S25 delivers ultra-high performance with its 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s SAS interfaces and a sustained sequential data rate of 128 MB/sec. In addition to all the speed required to service any enterprise need, the WD S25 also provides a 1.6 M hour MTBF rating.

The WD S25 is now available to select OEMs and shipments have begun to the two largest OEMs in the industry. "We are thrilled to launch a mission-critical-class hard drive to these high-end OEM customers," said Tom McDorman, vice president and general manager of WD's enterprise storage solutions business unit. "This new family of SAS products adds to our existing large capacity SATA near-line enterprise product portfolio. This first product is the foundation upon which we will expand into the previously untapped traditional enterprise market."

More information about WD S25 enterprise SAS hard drives may be found on the company's Web site at http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=677.

About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning WD's expansion into and approach to the enterprise space. The foregoing forward-looking statements are based on WD's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including: the impact of recent uncertainty and volatility in global economic conditions; supply and demand conditions in the hard drive industry; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; uncertainties related to the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; business conditions and growth in the various hard drive markets; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; changes in the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components that WD does not make internally; and other risks and uncertainties listed in WD's recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 14, 2009, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Being an authorized Dealer of Creston products, McCann Systems, applauds the achievements of Crestron, the world's leading manufacturer of advanced audio/visual control and automation systems. 'The Crestron Experience Center brings the awesome power and technology of Crestron to life by demonstrating how the Crestron touchpanels and other interfaces can make the user experience simple, intuitive and enjoyable", says Jonathan Shor, Director of Technology for McCann Systems.

Hardware developed by Crestron includes control processors, touchpanels, keypads, lighting control systems, amplifiers and audio servers. 'Crestron is the definitive source for control and management of automative systems - all from an intuitive easy-to-use touchpanel, remote or custom keypad', explains Chris Lelli, Sales Executive for McCann Systems.

McCann Systems is proud to support Creston and is pleased to integrate Creston control systems into a variety of corporate environments, including:

Conference Facilities
http://www.mccannsystems.com/audio_visual_portfolio_conference_facilities.html

Museums & Exhibits http://www.mccannsystems.com/audio_visual_portfolio_museums_exhibits.html

Retail & Hospitality venues
http://www.mccannsystems.com/audio_visual_portfolio_hospitality_retail.html

and Broadcast studios.
http://www.mccannsystems.com/audio_visual_portfolio_broadcast_large_venue.html

For a complete view of custom integrations by McCann Systems, a premier AV design-build integrator, please visit: www.mccannsystems.com. To learn more about the new Crestron Experience Center go to: http://www.crestron.com/experiencecenter

Background:

McCann Systems was founded by Frank McCann in 1996 as an audio visual design-build company. For 13 years, McCann Systems has delivered audio visual communication solutions for companies world-wide. As a leading audio visual design integration specialist, McCann Systems offers strong technical expertise, complemented by high levels of creativity and precision. McCann environments can be found in almost every major industry, such as advertising, broadcast, education, entertainment, finance, government, retail, institutional, hospitality, insurance and transportation. Projects include CNN Communication Center in the Time Warner Center in New York City, CNN International in London, Barclays Sales Center in New York City, Bethel Woods Museum in Bethel NY, Sports Museum of America in downtown Manhattan, Elizabeth Arden on Fifth Avenue, NASDAQ's OMX MarketSite studio in Times Square, NHL Powered by Reebok retail store and corporate offices in mid-town Manhattan, Nintendo World at Rockefeller Center, Medco Health, Client Solution Center in Franklin Lakes NJ, Empire BlueCross BlueShield in Brooklyn NY, JP Morgan Chase Manhattan Bank Command Center; and Boston University Visitors' Center in Boston MA.

For more information, please go to http://www.mccannsystems.com

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ROUND ROCK, Texas.– Dell today unveiled the industry's smallest 12.1-inch rugged convertible tablet PC that is the first with a multi-touch display, the Latitude XT2 XFR. The system is designed to meet the unique and demanding needs of customers in the military, police, border patrol, field service organizations, factory fulfillment and first responders.

The Latitude XT2 XFR adds to Dell's Rugged Mobility Solution offering that includes the fully rugged Latitude E6400 XFR and the semi-rugged Latitude E6400 ATG laptops. It also joins purpose-engineered products like the Latitude Z, Latitude 2100 netbook for education and Dell Precision™ M6400 mobile workstation as another step in Dell's strategy to develop differentiated form factors and solutions that meet specific customer usage needs.

The News:

* Inspired by discussions with the defense, law enforcement, homeland security communities, field service departments and utility companies, Dell developed a convertible tablet that can adapt to changing mission requirements and withstand harsh environments. Features of the Latitude XT2 XFR include:
o At 1.5 inches (38.1 millimeters) it is the thinnest 12.1-inch rugged convertible tablet and starts at 5.4 pounds (2.45 kilograms) with four -cell battery and solid state drive[i], it is engineered and independently tested to meet MIL-810G standards for operation in harsh environments.
o Compression-sealed and rugged I/O doors, LCD, and keyboard, provide an IP54 level of Ingress Protection, or resistance to moisture and dust
* The Latitude XT2 XFR can be installed in police or first-responder vehicles where critical information can be accessed with one hand. The Latitude XT2 XFR is also ideal for field-service and industrial manufacturing workforces who need an easy to carry, rugged system that can stand up to drops, spills and temperature extremes.
* The Latitude XT2 XFR is available with Dell's optional remote management capabilities and next business day service and support.[ii]
* The rugged tablet shares common images and components with the Dell Latitude XT2 tablet for easy integration into existing environments. The Latitude XT2 XFR also includes:
o Intel Core 2 Duo processors with up to 5GB[iii] of DDR3 1066 MHz memory.[iv]
o QuadCool Thermal Management System enables excellent performance, even in extreme temperatures from minus 10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit .
o Four -, six - and nine-cell battery options.
o Standard data security features that include Dell ControlVault and Dell ControlPoint, as well as optional solid state and spinning disk drives with full disk encryption.
o Impact resistant, sunlight viewable, 12.1-inch wide LED display with capacitive multi-touch gestures-enabled or optional resistive touch screen.
o Optional hot-swappable modules including GPS (in the coming weeks) and webcam.
o Optional expansion sliver provides camera/light, serial, and RJ11 inputs.
o An extensive range of optional accessories and services that include mobile rugged docking and mounting solutions in the coming weeks .
o A full complement of wireless connectivity options including wireless LAN 802.11 a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and mobile broadband.
* The XT2 XFR will be available in the U.S., Canada, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, online and via Dell's PartnerDirect program. It starts at $3,599 and more information is available here.

Quotes:

'The Latitude XT2 XFR is more than a laptop, it's a key part of our mobile command and data-center solutions for field service, defense and first-responder customers,' said Paul Bell, president, Dell Global Public-Sector Business. 'These unique solutions, coupled with our service model, make those communities more effective, enabling them to focus on their core missions instead of managing technology.'

'We are listening and delivering purpose-engineered products based on unique usage models within customers' environment,' said Steve Lalla, vice president and general manager, Business Client Product Group, Dell, Inc. 'The Latitude XT2 XFR is a perfect example where feedback told us that customers needed the innovative functionality of the Latitude XT2 with the ability to perform in rugged environments.'

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - ProSecure™, the specialist network security brand by NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the superior position of their products in the preliminary findings of an in-depth, independent industry assessment of spam filtering products conducted by Miercom. The ProSecure™ STM family of Web/Email Threat Management Appliances for medium-sized businesses proved in testing to stop over 50 percent more threats than competitive products tested. Testing focused on the ability of the solution to stop a variety of threats, including spam, email threats, URL filtering, and Miercom's Offensive Security Testing Suite. Preliminary testing is complete considering products from Cisco, NETGEAR and Barracuda Networks. Complete test findings for all products submitted for testing will publish on the Miercom website, http://www.miercom.com, in November 2009.

"This Spam Filtering Industry Assessment allows each vendor to submit best-of-breed products to compete in this independent test review. The test results provide customers with honest, objective and meaningful data by way of a competitive comparison matrix. We are impressed with the NETGEAR ProSecure product and its ability to thwart over 50 percent more threats than products tested to date. This superior security effectiveness score is a testament to the relative security the appliance provides compared to products from well established security vendors," said Robert Smithers, CEO of Miercom.

The preliminary findings by Miercom compared the ProSecure STM600 against the Cisco Spam & Virus Blocker, the Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall, and the Barracuda Web Filter, and reveal that:

* Miercom's Security Testing Suite, which measured Barracuda and ProSecure resistance against viruses, worms, trojans, vulnerability exploits and malware attacks over web protocols, showed ProSecure STM to outperform Barracuda in the assessment by a margin of at least 50 percent.
* Miercom's Email Threat Test, which measured Barracuda and ProSecure resistance against email threats, showed ProSecure STM successfully thwarted 99.4 percent of threats over email, including threats in the wild, outperforming Barracuda by a margin of 20 percent.
* Miercom's Anti-Spam Test, which measured Barracuda, Cisco, and ProSecure in resistance to spam, showed ProSecure to stop 99.8 percent of all spam, which was on par with both Cisco and Barracuda.

Detailed results of the Miercom testing are forthcoming in November 2009 and will be published on the Miercom website at http://www.miercom.com.

ProSecure customers fully appreciate the effectiveness with which STM appliances stop threats. "Implementing the ProSecure STM security appliance at the network's gateway has allowed us to establish a multi-layered IT security model. We found this to be an exceptionally easy security upgrade to implement," says John Pompay, CFO of Financial Services Volunteer Corps. "Since its deployment, the ProSecure STM Web/Email Threat Management Appliance has significantly reduced the number of malware and spyware infestations in our network. We are no longer spending hours every day troubleshooting malware-related issues on our systems. This has allowed Financial Services Volunteer Corps to focus on doing what it does best: building strong financial systems in emerging market countries, not mitigating IT security threats."

The STM300 and the STM600 are designed for networks hosting up to 300 and 600 users respectively. The STM appliance family is designed to sit in-line and filter all potential threats via email and the Web, as well as give administrators control over which sites can be visited. In addition to a wide range of security functions - including an enterprise-class anti-malware engine, zero-hour threat protection, the industry-leading anti-spam engine and an enterprise-class URL filter - the STM series now incorporates the following features:

Active Directory Integration – This feature enables network administrators to use active directory groups and users to create levels of URL filtering. In some cases, administrators may wish to deny access to particular websites for some employees, while enabling others to view them for specific purposes.

Email Quarantine – This feature enables administrators to store emails identified by the STM as spam on the appliance. Users may then retrieve these emails from the appliance when it is convenient to do so.

"Mid-sized businesses are an enormous opportunity for our channel partners and the STM solves a pressing need for their customers' networks," said Jason Leung, NETGEAR's senior product line manager for SMB Security. "The test results speak for themselves. ProSecure is serious about security. The fact that we can beat the established players at their own game shows that we bring performance, effectiveness, and value to the medium business space."

Pricing and Availability
With full 24/7 technical support that connects SMBs directly with experienced security experts, the ProSecure STM Series of Security Appliances are changing the face of business security. The STM300 and STM600 are available now through CDW and ProSecure authorized value added resellers with a street price starting at $2,599. More information on the STM product line can be found at http://prosecure.netgear.com.

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PLYMOUTH, MN, USA .— Primera Technology, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc Publishers, today announced its PTPublisher for Mac software.

PTPublisher for Mac is a new, easy-to-use yet fully-featured burning and printing software program written specifically for use with Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard®) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard®). It is powered by the popular Roxio® burn engine and works with any of Primera's Bravo-Series Disc Publishers (DP-Series Disc Publishers in Europe, Scandinavia and Middle East).

Features of PTPublisher for Mac include:

* Intuitive user interface for multiple job types, including audio, video, data and copy jobs
* Wizard-style navigation
* Integrated DiscCover™ Label Design Software for direct-to-disc printing
* Media levels and robot status monitored on-screen and in real time
* Automatic updater (active Internet connection required)

"Mac users represent a large and growing segment of our customer base," said Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and marketing. "PTPublisher for Mac sets a new industry standard for ease of use and reliability. We're excited to be able to offer it at no charge to our valued Mac users."

PTPublisher for Mac is available now at: http://primera.com/downloads/support/PTPMac/PTPublisherMac.html.

Primera's disc publishers automate the burning and direct-to-disc printing of quantities of discs. Many models with different capacities and numbers of burners
are available. They are used by thousands of businesses, schools and universities, government agencies, churches, video and audio production studios and much more. Full details can be found at www.primera.com.

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The structure, located in an employee parking lot, will shade 50 parking spaces and provide two charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles. See the structure and photos from its construction here.

'Dell now sources more than 25 percent of our global electricity needs from renewable sources, and we're committed to doing more,' said Dane Parker, Dell's director of Americas Facilities and Global Environment, Health and Safety. 'We're launching solar pilot projects like this one in every region where we do business. We recently completed, for example, a solar project at our manufacturing site in Brazil that uses solar power to heat water for the building's kitchen and cafeteria areas.'

Dell partnered with McBride Electric Inc., Envision Solar and BP Solar to design and build the structure, the latest example of Dell's commitment to environmental sustainability. Dell is also participating in Oncor's 'Take a Load Off, Texas' solar photovoltaic program, which helps customers meet a portion of their electric energy needs with solar photovoltaic systems.

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Milan, Italy – October 21, 2009. Village Tronic, one of the leading pioneers of multi-display solutions, has launched a new member of its ViBook family of display extenders that provide computer users with a simple way to run several displays from a Windows or Mac computer or laptop. The ViBook Plus is one of the first devices to use DisplayLink's new DL195 chip enabling it to support higher resolution screens of up to 1920x1200 and up to 28' with faster graphics and improved video playback that includes HD video streams.

'Our original ViBook is perfect for emails, word processing, web browsing etc,' explained Ascanio Orlandini, Village Tronic's CTO, 'but it is stretched when it comes to fast moving videos and high resolution. For this, and for people who want larger monitors, the ViBook Plus is now the perfect solution for increasing their desktop work area up to 1920x1200 with the unparalleled simplicity of DisplayLink USB graphics, for more fun and more efficiency as there is more to see all at once.'

Andre Bouwer, Head of Worldwide Sales, DisplayLink, added, 'DisplayLink is excited to be able to support Village Tronic in being one of the first companies to bring a first class product to market based on our latest chip.'

The new ViBook Plus USB display extender costs €129 in Europe, which includes VAT and free shipping to mainland Europe if ordered from the website www.vibook.it In USA and Canada, the ViBook Plus costs US$129 from the website linked at http://www.villagetronic.com/vibook/buynow.html.

The ViBook Plus enables additional displays to be added to desktops and laptops very easily using the universal USB port, available in any PC or laptop, to provide a low cost and easy-to-use way to increase work screen area and productivity. It is supplied with the Village Tronic multi-screen software that makes it easy to arrange programs on the screens exactly how the user wants them to improve their efficiency. For example, one or two programs can be dedicated to each screen so that they are always viable or a spreadsheet can be run seamlessly across all the displays. Everything the user needs to work effectively can be always on display to multi-task without the delay of having to scroll or open and close panes, which really improves productivity for very little cost.

Technical details for ViBook Plus
Designed and manufactured to high quality standards in Italy, ViBook Plus is extremely small at only 4.3cm by 7cm by 2.4cm (1.7 in by 2.8 in by 0.9in) and has a three year warrantee. Up to six displays can be driven by one Windows based computer and up to four for a Mac OS one. Each display is driven by an ultra compact ViBook Plus that plugs directly into the DVI socket of the display and the other end of the cable goes to the USB port of the desktop or notebook.

ViBook Plus is supplied as a complete USB Graphics System that includes a DVI to VGA cable for high quality analog output to displays, a VESA mounting cradle and Village Tronic's sophisticated multi-screen software for an enhanced user experience - VT MultiDisplay software for Windows and VT Voilà for Mac. Other cable options are available as optional extras.

The ViBook Plus is compatible with any computer system with an USB 2.0 port running Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 on Intel-based Mac; and Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit). It can support displays up to 28' in size, with a resolution of up to 1920x1200 in 16 and 32 bit color. As it draws its power from the USB within the USB power rating, no additional power adapters are required and it can even work via a USB hub. It can be used with or independently of the video card already installed in the computer and can even drive projectors and HDTV displays.

Pictures
Illustrations and pictures are available at http://www.villagetronic.com/e_me_pics.html

ViBook Reviews
http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/village-tronic-vibook/
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/11/the-vibook-additional-displays-via-usb/
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/244438
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2009/01/07/2009-will-be-the-year-of-displaylink/
http://macmegasite.com/node/5567
http://jonpeddie.com/reviews/details/villagetronics_vibook/
http://www.gizmag.com/vibook-usb-plug-extra-displays/11394/
http://db.tidbits.com/article/10308
http://www.technologyinvestor.com/login/2004/May27-09.php
http://www.gizmodesk.com/add-displays-to-your-computer-using-vibook/comment-page-1/
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/05/vibook-add-six-displays-to-your-computer-via-usb/

About Village Tronic
Village Tronic is an international, multi-display Company and has been pioneering multi-display solutions since 1993. In 1996, it became the world market leader for independent graphics cards for Motorola based Work Stations. In 2004, Village Tronic started the multi-display revolution for notebook workstations with the introduction of VTBook for the Windows, Macintosh & Linux platforms. For further information about Village Tronic and their products, please visit the website: http://www.villagetronic.com or www.vibook.it for details on the ViBook range.

About DisplayLink
DisplayLink Corp. (www.displaylink.com) is a chip and software company that enables easy connectivity between computers and displays over standard interfaces like USB, Wireless USB and Ethernet. Its innovations make it easy to incrementally expand the desktop visual workspace at significantly lower cost and power than traditional solutions. DisplayLink technology can transmit graphically rich content between a single device and multiple displays over relatively low-speed busses and networks. Leading global manufacturers have integrated DisplayLink USB graphics – a 2008 PC Magazine Technical Excellence Award winner – into an array of PC accessories including monitors, docking stations, display adapters and projectors.
ViBook is a trademark of Village Tronic.

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LONGMONT, CO – October 21, 2009 - Rebit Inc., the company dedicated to relieving the burden of backup for PC users, today announced that Paul Guerin has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Guerin has succeeded Lew Frauenfelder, who has chosen to step down from day-to-day management and will continue to serve as chairman of Rebit's Board of Directors.

Mr. Guerin has more than 20 years of leadership experience with companies including IBM, Lotus, and GTSI Corporation. He has held senior executive positions at technology startups Beyond Incorporated, Torrent Systems, and Digital Archaeology. Most recently, he served as CEO of Jabber Inc., which was successfully sold to Cisco/Webex.

'Rebit's product line is impressive and innovative, and the company's employees are highly experienced industry professionals and leaders,' commented Mr. Guerin. 'I am thrilled to be joining this exemplary team and taking the next steps toward growing the company from the strong foundation that Lew Frauenfelder built.'

'Paul Guerin's long track record of building successful software companies will be of great benefit to Rebit,' commented Lew Frauenfelder. 'I look forward to the broadening of Rebit's industry leadership under Paul's expert guidance.'

Rebit's award-winning backup and recovery is so simple, it actually gets used. Rebit provides complete and continuous backup of Windows-based computers. No setup. No configuration. No scheduling. No buttons. Unlike competing products that only copy data, Rebit also protects applications, individual settings, and the entire operating system. It even maintains multiple versions of files as they change. In the event of a complete hard drive failure, a virus, or the accidental deletion of a file, Rebit provides painless recovery using the familiar 'drag and drop' feature of Windows Explorer. Rebit software CDs and appliances are available to computer retailers and resellers through ASI Computer Technologies (www.asipartner.com) and D&H Distributing (www.dandh.com), and to consumers at Rebit's web site store (www.Rebit.com).

About Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc. is a software company committed to delivering fully-automatic and complete PC backup and recovery, removing the burden of managing backup from users. Rebit has earned the Editor's Choice Awards from Computer Times and Dragon Steel Mods, was named a 2009 CRN Emerging Vendor and 2008 '25 Coolest Emerging Tech Vendors,' by Computer Reseller News. Contact Rebit at www.Rebit.com, or call 1-866-635-5784.

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Rebit and the Rebit logo are trademarks of Rebit Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.

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'The new MacBook includes many of the great features found on the innovative MacBook Pro, such as an LED-backlit display, glass Multi-Touch trackpad and built-in long-life battery,' said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. 'With the only lineup of notebooks all featuring unibody enclosures, LED-backlit displays and long-life battery technology, there's never been a better time to switch to a Mac.'

The new MacBook features a unibody, polycarbonate enclosure that makes it lighter and more durable. The new design includes a unique non-skid bottom surface and at just 4.7 pounds, the sleek MacBook slides easily into a backpack or briefcase. MacBook comes standard with a bright, LED-backlit display with the same wide-angle viewing technology used in the MacBook Pro line. The new MacBook has a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics.

The new MacBook includes Apple's innovative built-in notebook battery for up to seven hours of wireless productivity on a single charge, and up to 1,000 recharges.* At nearly three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries, Apple's built-in battery results in fewer depleted batteries and less waste. Depleted batteries can be replaced for $129, which includes installation and environmentally responsible disposal of your old battery.

The energy-efficient MacBook joins the industry's greenest lineup of notebooks, with every Mac notebook achieving EPEAT Gold** status and meeting Energy Star 5.0 requirements. The entire Mac notebook line now comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, use internal cables and components that are PVC-free and are constructed of recyclable materials.

Every Mac comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto®, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand® which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.

Pricing & Availability
The new MacBook is available immediately through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The new MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $999 (US), includes:

* 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;
* 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 1066 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
* 250 GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
* built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in iSight® video camera;
* two USB 2.0 ports;
* one audio line in/out port, supporting optical digital out and analog in/out;
* glass Multi-Touch trackpad;
* built-in, 60WHr lithium polymer battery; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe® Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, or 320GB 5400 rpm, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

*A properly maintained MacBook battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbook/features.html.

**EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

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In an effort to help IT departments evaluate and better secure their network endpoints, such as desktops, notebooks, smart phones, MP3 players and thumb drives, Novell today announced initial results from its Threat Assessment survey which show that many enterprises are still highly vulnerable to preventable security threats. To date, the survey has revealed significant vulnerabilities, particularly in the areas of inadequate data protection, insufficient mobile access policies, and lack of application control and system integrity for endpoint devices.

Inadequate Data Protection

* 71 percent of companies said they do not encrypt data on laptops, while 73 percent of companies do not encrypt data on removable storage devices, exposing the company to significant risk if these devices are lost or stolen.
* 72 percent of respondents said they do not control the data that is copied to removable storage devices or optical writers, and 78 percent do not report what data is written to removable storage devices, creating the potential for inappropriate data distribution and compliance issues.

Insufficient Mobile Access Policies

* 90 percent of respondents said their end users access open, non-secured wireless networks when outside of the office (i.e. hotspots, hotels, coffee shops), leaving endpoints and data vulnerable to attacks.
* 76 percent of companies said that they cannot ensure system health, integrity, and compliance of their endpoint devices when they go beyond the perimeters of the organization.

Lack of Application Control and System Integrity

* 53 percent of respondents are not able to prevent peer-to-peer traffic like Bit Torrent and Gnutella from accessing their networks, thereby draining precious IT resources and creating risk that corporate data will be accessed.
* 65 percent of respondents were unable to prevent user from accessing the corporate network if the user lacked system integrity verification tools, such as anti-virus software. Further, 73 percent could not stop an out-of-compliance endpoint from propagating infections or becoming infected.

'Endpoint security threats are evolving at a rapid pace,' said Grant Ho, senior solution manager for Endpoint Management at Novell. 'Every day, vital customer data is lost due to lax security practices. The Threat Assessment survey is designed to give enterprises a better idea of their security vulnerabilities as well as provide guidance to ensure they are doing everything they can to secure their endpoints and protect sensitive corporate and customer data.'

Endpoint Security Management Best Practices
Based on the results of its Threat Assessment survey, Novell identifies the three best practices for endpoint security as data protection, mobile access control and system health.

* First, organizations should simplify their endpoint security needs and reduce IT costs by combining point security solutions under a single management console.
* Second, IT administrators should secure their mobile endpoints and protect their data with IT solutions that control removable media, storage or Wi-Fi enabled devices while maintaining system integrity 24/7 whether endpoints are connected to the network or not.
* Third, employing network access control technology can help an organization prevent security threats from entering the network and contaminating other devices without stifling business.

The survey results were gathered from responses to the Novell® Threat Assessment Tool, an online test that offers IT administrators and decision makers the opportunity to evaluate their endpoint security practices, procedures and risks. From managing removable storage and VPN usage to data encryption and advanced personal firewalls, the Novell Threat Assessment Tool helps enterprises identify areas of security vulnerability and offers recommendations to assist businesses in shoring up the integrity of their endpoints. To access the free Threat Assessment Tool, visit http://www.novell.com/systemsmanagement/secure-desktop/threat-assessment/threatassessment.html.
About Novell

Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit www.novell.com.

Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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"Personalized, full-color direct-marketing campaigns are recession fighters; we've seen our customers and their clients succeed in these tough economic times with highly-targeted, customized projects that touch the consumer in a personal, direct way," said Shelley Sweeney, vice president, Direct Mail and Service Bureau Segment, Xerox Corporation.

Sixteen members of Xerox's Premier Partners Global Network, a community of more than 800 leading digital communications services providers, are displaying their marketing campaigns and discussing the benefits of personalization with attendees in Xerox's booth (No. 2113). Participants include: Anderson Direct Marketing, Aspen Marketing Services, Associates Graphic Services, Avanzado, Budco, Cathedral Corporation, DME, EOS, EU Services, FSSI, Lexinet, The Mahoney Company, Mar Graphics, Quantum Group, Specialist Printing & Direct Mail and The Total Mailing System.

A sampling of the Premier Partners' marketing campaigns on display - all printed on Xerox iGen3™ Digital Production Presses - include:

* Cathedral Corporation- planned and produced a full-color direct-mail marketing program for prospective students of San Antonio-based St. Mary's University. The project was personalized by gender, residency, desired course of study and activities and generated a 40 percent increase in inquiries from interested students.
* Quantum Group - developed a personalized variable postcard campaign, including a PURL Web site link and fulfillment kit for a medical testing company. The campaign increased responses from 4,000 the previous year to more than 16,000 through the use of personalization.
* The Total Mailing System - created an online ordering system for a senior living facility allowing them to produce daily personalized direct-marketing pieces targeting new residents at 400 different retirement settings. Produced on demand, the pieces invited residents to attend a variety of different events - from jazz shows to educational health programs - and led to an increase in attendance up to 25 percent.

XMPie®'s Innovation Showcase will also be featured. The presentation allows attendees to experience a multi-phase, multi-touch point, viral cross-media campaign developed right in front of their eyes. The finished campaign incorporates marketing tactics for customer acquisition and retention, as well as up- and cross-selling.

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Rochester, NY.- To address the specific needs of transactional and commercial printers offering check printing and security printing services, Kodak is adding an MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) printing capability to its KODAK VERSAMARK VL2000/2200 and VL4000/4200 Series Printing Systems. Different from other solutions on the market because it relies on a separate MICR accessory rather than replacing the standard black ink, Kodak's MICR technology provides a more productive, affordable solution.

With the KODAK Solution, the MICR printing takes place in-line at speeds ranging from 246 fpm to 492 fpm. By imaging MICR in-line with a dedicated accessory, printers are able to reduce turnaround time and realize cost savings.

'MICR printing requires high quality and conformance to exacting standards,' said Ronen Cohen, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. 'Kodak's unique approach of separating the MICR printing process from the rest of the black printing in-line gives our customers a significant cost advantage, as well as greater production efficiencies.'

The new solution is ideal for a variety of applications including the production of business checks, personal checks, coupons, convenience and balance transfer checks, and other transactional documents. MICR printing is typically offered by TransPromo and transactional printers as well as commercial printers that support direct mail, transactional, loyalty, and check printing clients.

Kodak's MICR solution will be commercially available in the first half of 2010.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support.KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

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In advance of the worldwide launch of Windows 7 next week, Dell is unveiling a new series of Windows 7 consulting, management and support services to help companies and organizations better prepare migration plans to the new operating system. The consulting and services offerings are designed to help businesses of any size efficiently migrate to Windows 7 with fixed-scope consulting engagements to help them save money and time.

The company also announced that Dell Latitude laptops, Dell OptiPlex desktops and Dell Precision workstations are ready to ship with Windows 7 on Oct. 22. Dell also said that it would begin taking preorders of commercial laptops and desktops with Windows 7 installed beginning Oct. 18.

The News:

Best Practices for Windows 7 Deployment

Dell has designed, deployed and supported select customers in Windows 7 early adopter programs including Baker-Tilly, Betfair and Hoover City Schools. In addition, Dell currently has more than a thousand Windows 7 pilot users internally. The Dell Global Services organization documented these early migration experiences to enhance its consulting and services offerings with key learnings, proven methods and reference architectures that customers will benefit from as they consider migrating to the new operating system.

Windows 7 Readiness Consulting

Dell's Windows 7 Readiness Assessment helps organizations understand the requirements and challenges of migrating to a new platform and jointly creates a plan to efficiently deploy Windows 7. Part of the Dell ProConsult services portfolio, the new assessment service uses electronic discovery, Web-based surveys, best practices, comparative data and reference architectures for a short, effective consulting engagement.

Dell works with customers to assess if their systems are capable of running Windows 7, which applications are being used and which are compatible with Windows 7. Ensuring application compatibility is critical to a smooth migration, especially for browser-based applications, and Dell can assist customers in compiling and creating an inventory, assessment, remediation, and finally packaging and deployment of a solution. Dell also helps customers understand the impact of migrating on critical business processes, end users, as well as server and network infrastructures. Using the results of the assessment, Dell works with customers to design an implementation plan, including providing training for end-users & IT support staff.

Dell services are fine-tuned to address the specific IT pain points of OS migrations and have significant, proven experience in OS and data migrations. Dell patented technologies can help provide scalable and simplified image management, increased end user productivity and satisfaction, visibility and velocity of problem resolution, and process and tool flexibility for both deployment of new systems and re-deployment of existing assets.

These services are available through Dell and members of Dell's Partner Direct program.

Commercial Laptops and Desktops Ready for Windows 7

Dell's announced that its line of OptiPlex desktops, Latitude laptops and Dell Precision workstations are tested and compatible with Windows 7. In addition, the company offers drivers for many of its laptops and desktops so that volume license customers can deploy or test them in their IT environment. Dell will offer commercial laptops and desktops with Windows 7 beginning Oct. 22 and will begin to take pre orders on Oct. 18.

It's well documented that the current economic environment has led to a very frugal approach to IT spending. However, keeping laptops and desktops in circulation for more than four years can lead to higher maintenance and energy costs and can reduce employee productivity. According to IDC, IT organizations may be incurring operating costs as much as 20.5 percent higher than necessary to acquire, manage and decommission their desktop and notebook PC equipment when comparing tightly managed three-year life cycles with less systematic, longer-span life cycle management strategies.[1]

Also, J. Gold Associates says that keeping a laptop in circulation for years four and five can cost organizations $9,600 in lost end-user productivity and the cost to fix a laptop not under warranty can reach $1,425. [2]

To provide evidence of lost employee productivity, Dell commissioned a performance study that compares current Latitude laptops products to similar models that are three and four years old. Examples of the results include:

* The battery life of a Latitude E4300 laptop running Windows 7 lasts up to 85 percent longer than a Latitude D620, a 3-year-old system, running Windows XP.[3]
* The Latitude E6400 running Windows 7 offers up to 63 percent better performance than a Latitude D620 running Windows XP.[4]
* With a Dell Latitude E6400 E-family laptop you can reduce boot time by up to 29% compared to a previous generation Latitude laptop[5]

Quotes

'We're pushing the boundaries with the number of transactions we're processing through our website. Our IT environment has to be reliable. We were confident that the benefits of moving to Windows 7 would improve our business, and that the combined input of Dell and Microsoft would make the project a success. The deployment and migration process went perfectly. And now we have more time to spend on strategic work to further improve the tools available to Betfair staff.' - Ian Burgess, Head of Microsoft and Data Centre Platforms at Betfair

'Response to Windows 7 from our staff and students has been great since we started the roll out on our Dell Latitude XT tablets and 2100 netbooks. Working with the Dell Services and Microsoft team made the migration easy and manageable. We're really looking forward to seeing how Windows 7 will help drive greater efficiencies within our district.' -- said Keith Price, chief technology officer of Hoover City Schools, Birmingham, Alabama.

'With Windows 7, we want to deliver technology to help customers grow their business and reduce their IT costs with the technology that is easy to deploy, manage and use. We are seeing customers realize this value today as they deploy Windows 7. We know this is important to Dell as well, as evidenced by the readiness programs they are rolling out to support Windows 7 deployments and migrations.' – Rich Reynolds, general manager of commercial marketing for the Windows Business Group at Microsoft Corp.

'We hear consistently around the world that Dell customers are excited about the pending release of Windows 7, but many are unsure a bout when and how to migrate to the new platform. Some are concerned because deploying a new client platform historically requires a significant investment of time and resources. To help customers ease and streamline the process, Dell is leveraging our own extensive experience with client migration and refresh to deliver efficient migration, management and support for Windows 7. The end result is Dell has the right products and services to help businesses assess, plan and deploy Windows 7 and capture the benefits of the latest technology.' – Don Mann, vice president and general manager, Dell Global Services

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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of LCD display products, today announced the release of its Lapfit monitors, LD220G & LD190N, for use as a secondary display for notebook PCs. Now available through Samsung resellers and retailers at an estimated street price of $249.99 and $149.99 respectively, Lapfit offers notebook users the benefits of having dual displays to view multiple web sites, documents, tool palettes and widgets.

'With the strong growth in the laptop and netbook categories, our Lapfit monitors offer a great synergy for users needing multiple screens,' said Doug Albregts, vice president, Information Technology Division, Samsung Electronics America Inc. 'Lapfit enables users to be more productive by eliminating the awkward external monitor configuration that comes with pairing standard LCD monitors with a notebook.'

DUAL DISPLAY HARMONY
With more consumers migrating to laptops, the Lapfit is a convenient display solution that complements and enhances the laptop. Lapfit enables multiple applications to run simultaneously or display movies and games in 16:9 widescreen high definition format and 1080p (LD220G) picture quality. Settings, such as brightness, backlight and color effects, can be quickly customized with a touch of a key using the MagicColor, MagicBright, Color Effect and Image Size functions. It also maintains 100% image integrity and eliminates distortion using its intelligent image size function to accommodate normal and widescreen content.

SIMPLE AND QUICK CONNECTIONS
The Lapfit requires minimal set up and offers the simplicity of being instantly functional. The LD190N installs quickly with a standard VGA cable. The LD220G has the added benefit of USB connectivity with Samsung's UbiSync technology, which allows users to quickly plug-in and manage multiple monitors without using additional video cards or changing system settings. The LD220G also serves as a USB hub to attach additional UbiSync monitors or peripherals.

ELEGANT AND VERSATILE FORM
The Lapfit features sleek, clean contours and high-glossy black casings that can be placed almost anywhere. Weighing less than 10 pounds and possessing an integrated kickstand, the Lapfit maintains a thin profile taking up minimal space on the desk or on the go. While the uneven positioning of most external monitors can cause eye or neck strain, the Lapfit's low profile remains level with the notebook, creating a more convenient view in addition to the benefit of multiple monitors. The adjustable stand can tilt from 10 to 40 degrees to match the laptop screen's angle.

'For laptop users in the academic environment or mobile power users, the Lapfit is a great tool to boost productivity and the laptop's capabilities,' said Young Bae, director, Information Technology Division, Samsung Electronics America Inc. 'For netbook users that want to watch video in HD formats, the LD220G is an affordable solution for screens that are too small.'

LD190N & LD220G
•1360 x 768 (LD190N) and 1920x1080 (LD220G) resolution
•250 cd/m2 brightness
•Dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1
•16:9 Aspect Ratio
•5ms response time
•UbiSync technology for connectivity via USB (LD220G)
•Low power consumption
Monitors are available through Samsung resellers and distribution channels, which can be located by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG or by visiting www.samsung.com. Samsung Power Partners receive special promotions, lead referrals, training and technical support, as well as collateral and marketing materials. Samsung also recycles all monitors through the Samsung Recycling Direct SM Program. To find out more about becoming a Samsung Power Partner or the Samsung Recycling Direct Program, visit www.samsungpartner.com.

About Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division
Samsung's Information Technology Division (ITD) is one of the fastest growing IT companies in the U.S., and is committed to serving the IT needs of consumers ranging from the home user to the Fortune 500 elite, and supports the valued channel partners who serve our customers. Offering innovative solutions and award-winning designs, Samsung ITD presents a complete line of award-winning color and mono-laser printing solutions, desktop monitors, notebook computers, digital signage solutions and projectors. Based in Ridgefield Park, N.J., ITD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). For more information, please visit www.samsung.com or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.

About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Phoenix, Arizona -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced that it has, with effect from October 5, 2009, acquired a controlling interest in Vanda Group from Hutchinson Whampoa Limited, expanding its presence and customer base across China. Founded in 1982, Vanda Group is a leading IT solutions and services provider covering major cities in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Vanda Group provides systems integration services and solutions incorporating hardware and software from major suppliers including IBM, Lenovo, Cisco, SUN, Nokia and Oracle. With more than 600 employees and nine major offices across China plus Hong Kong and Macau, Vanda Group provides leading edge technologies and solutions to clients from diverse industries including major banks, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, utilities and government departments. In 2008, Vanda Group revenue was approximately US$50 million. Vanda Group will operate as an Avnet company while maintaining its current operations, management team and the Vanda brand.

KP Tang, president of Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia Pacific, noted that this investment is a significant step in expanding Avnet's business in the China market: "Adding a recognized leader like the Vanda Group will allow us to expand into new markets in Hong Kong and Macau while complementing our recently launched value-add distribution business in China. With Vanda's strong local brand and technical resources we will be able to leverage the strengths of both organizations to address additional growth opportunities in greater China."

The transaction will also provide Avnet Technology Solutions with a strong solutions practice in the banking and financial sector where Vanda's flagship product, VisionBanking Suite, is recognized as an award winning solution. KP Tang added, "Vanda Group's vertical solutions expertise is a strong fit with Avnet Technology Solutions' strategy to expand into technical and vertical market solutions. By increasing the value we deliver in the market we can develop stronger relationships with our customers and accelerate growth in the region."

Andrew So, managing director of Vanda Group said, "The new relationship with Avnet Technology Solutions is very strategic for both organizations. Working as part of a global organization dedicated to technology services and solutions like Avnet will allow us to leverage its scale and scope and accelerate our growth."

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SAN ANTONIO -- At its Ignition '09 conference for IBM business partners, Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), introduced its Think Software business development tools. Think Software is an integrated set of tools and methodologies designed to help IBM-focused value-added reseller business partners in the U.S. and Canada increase solutions-based sales by providing them with business planning resources to develop new and expand existing software business practices.

"Software plays a critical role in enabling partners to develop complete solutions that address their customers' business needs," said Brad Wilson, vice president of software sales, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, IBM Solutions group. "Avnet's new Think Software tools will help ensure our IBM partners have the necessary strategies and certifications in place to accelerate their software sales as we enter the new year. We'll work hand-in-hand with our partners to help them determine the opportunities that exist in the software market and implement comprehensive strategies to capitalize on those opportunities."

Through Think Software, Avnet provides partners with a comprehensive analysis of IBM software opportunities, related investment requirements such as certifications, and return on investment potential in expanding their software practices. Additionally, partners can leverage the following to further accelerate their success around software-related opportunities:

* Think Strategy: Avnet will work with the partner to create a detailed, strategic business development plan mapped to the partner's specific software business goals. The plan details not only the investments that will need to be made by the partner, but also pinpoints Avnet and IBM programs that can be leveraged to reach business goals.
* Think Skills: This Web-based tool will help partners build and manage a certification roadmap. It will allow partners to easily determine the skills required to reach their software business goals, as well as IBM resources and education development programs that can be leveraged to obtain the necessary certifications.
* Think Sales: Avnet and IBM will provide partners with detailed marketing collateral designed to assist partners in minimizing the time and cost to generate leads.
* Think Portfolio: This tool is designed to assist partners in maximizing annuity revenue by helping them manage renewals and upgrade opportunities within their install base.

"Avnet's new Think Software tools provide us with an easy-to-use resource to manage all of the complexities of an IBM solutions practice. It can help us quickly identify incremental areas of the software market that have strong return on investment potential, validate our strategy, and ensure we are positioned with the necessary certifications for IBM value-add partner programs," said Devi Gupta, vice president, Prolifics.

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SAN ANTONIO -- Avnet Ignition '09 - Based on the success of its Road2 Virtualization seminars, Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced that it has expanded its demand generation offerings for IBM business partners to include Road2 Security and Road2 Information Optimization events. The new events are designed to enable Avnet's IBM value-added reseller (VAR) business partners in the U.S. and Canada to quickly and effectively make connections with end users and secure new business leads in the high-growth markets of security and storage.

"The Road2 events present a tremendous opportunity for our partners to get in front of new customers, while reducing the amount of their own time and resources required to manage events of this caliber," said Mark Martin, vice president of product marketing, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, IBM Solutions group. "Not only does Avnet provide our partners with the industry insights needed to develop new prospects in high-growth markets such as virtualization, security and storage, but we also enable them to make the end-user connections they need to identify opportunities for growth, and ultimately close new business."

The one-day events, managed by Avnet on behalf of their partners, help VARs establish relationships with new customers and detail how technology solutions address a variety of end-user business challenges. The events feature insights from industry leaders, such as Asa Hutchinson - the first U.S. undersecretary of Homeland Security. Additionally, the events include applicable market trend information developed through Avnet's solutions practices, such as Avnet VirtualPath™, Avnet SecurePath™ and Avnet StoragePath™, coupled with business assessments and real-world examples. Each event is designed to enable Avnet's partners to assist end-user customers in effectively preparing for their future technology needs. Avnet also facilitates the event management process, including content development, meeting planning, invitations and recruitment, post-event lead generation and attendee follow up.

"Avnet's Road2 events have significantly accelerated our sales cycle by putting our team at the table with our top prospects," said Michael Ritsema, president, i3 Business Solutions, llc. "Avnet's Road2 Virtualization and new Road2 Security events have created new customer relationships for us and deepened our relationships with existing customers. They've been a true home run, resulting in more than $300,000 in sales and pipeline opportunities. These events have been so effective that we're focusing our marketing efforts moving forward on high-end education events."

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