StarTech.com (http://www.startech.com), a manufacturer of
connectivity and technology parts, has released the USB 2.0 Console
Adapter for Laptops, which essentially turns a laptop computer into a
portable KVM console.
The adapter provides users with portable KVM control of a machine
with no keyboard, mouse or monitor attached (also referred to as a
“headless” server/computer), from the laptop over a standard USB 2.0
connection.
Apricorn, (http://www.apricorn.com) has released the Aegis Padlock
Secure Hard Drive, a portable hardware encrypted drive and secure
storage system. With a keypad design and software-free design, the
Aegis Padlock offers customers access to the drive using a customized
personal identification number.
Offering a choice of AES-128 or 256 bit hardware encryption, the
Aegis Padlock provides seamless real-time encryption to keep data
secure even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure,
according to Mike McCandless, Apricorn’s vice president of Sales and
Marketing.
Adobe has released the Photoshop Camera Raw 5.5 plug-in and DNG
Converter 5.5 Release Candidates available immediately for download
at http://labs.adobe.com.
The update extends raw file support to four of the latest popular
camera model releases, including the Nikon D300s, Nikon D3000,
Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic DMC-FZ35.
Epson America has expanded its line of Artisan all-in-ones with the
Artisan 710 and Artisan 810. They sport built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet
networking, automatic two-sided printing, printing from an iPhone and
more. What’s more, the Artisan 810 offers built-in color fax with an
auto document feeder and a 7.8-inch touch screen.
Using the convenient front panel features on both models, consumers
can preview, select, enhance, and print photos without a computer.
Simplify Media (http://www.simplifymedia.com) has released Simplify
Photo for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as laptops. It’s
available at an introductory price of US$0.99 at the Apple App Store
(http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319704302).
Simplify Photo for the desktop is a free app.
With Simplify Photo you can share you photos anytime while avoiding
the hassles of synching or uploading your files with multiple
devices, according to Simplify Media CEO Bill Bradford.