Airport International is proud to announce a new feature to its online
B2B airport platform: the virtual trade show area.
Airport International - Winning You New Contracts
Airport International hosts a series of great online features including,
an airport suppliers [http://www.airport-int.com/suppliers ] directory,
contracts and tenders database, the latest airport news
[http://www.airport-int.com/news ] and developments reported daily, recent
airport / aviation job vacancies and now the virtual trade show area.
If you already attend trade shows you will be aware of the costs and
time commitments required to increase brand awareness and make connections
leading to sales and profit from trade show events. Trade show costs include
the event fee for the floor space, booth expenses, show services,
transportation plus all of the peripheral costs. Additionally it can often
be impossible to track how successful the event was for your company.
For only a tiny cost compared to that of the usual trade show, you can
now invest in a 'virtual trade show booth', which will remain online for all
365 days of the year, reaching to an international audience of highly
relevant airport professionals. All leads can be tracked back to your booth
and give your company the brand awareness that can help you launch into a
new market or find new clients and contracts.
To invest in an Airport International booth apply online and simply
click on the booth that you want: Virtual Airport Trade Show
[http://bit.ly/pTd4cy%20 ]
Andrew Fields, Managing Director of the Copybook Group of companies,
explains, "For a successful marketing campaign the traditional trade show
should not be forgotten, however online virtual trade shows can provide a
great additional source of revenue." The benefits are as follows:
Online Trade Show Advantages
- Greatly reduced costs compared to traditional trade shows.
- Small amount of time / man hours to set up and run the booth
- Gain enquiries whilst you are asleep in bed
- Reach new international markets
- Reach relevant audiences all year round
- Environmentally friendly helping your company achieve a lower
carbon footprint
- Easy to track leads
- Save an abundance of money on staff costs.
So why wait? Get in touch with Airport International
[http://www.airport-int.com ] today to book your virtual trade show booth.
Contact: Barry McIntyre, Editor, Airport International, +44(0
)1392-281080, production@copybook.com
Global Travel Management: The Easy Way to Consolidate Worldwide Business Travel Transactions
NEU-ISENBURG, Germany, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- New AirPlus Solution Enables Central Processing of Electronic
Transaction Data from Various Financial Service Providers//Simplified
Processes for Multinational Companies
AirPlus, a global provider of corporate travel payment and analysis
solutions, has expanded its global data consolidation solution and thereby
extended its services. OneFile has been designed for multinational customers
and enables them to centrally process the electronic transaction data from
different financial service providers and credit card providers throughout
the world. AirPlus acts as the central point of contact for the customer,
irrespective of the number and location of financial service providers. The
new solution works with various credit card providers, networks and types of
card. The data can be fed from various sources into the "Expense Management
Systems" (EMS) or "Enterprise Resource Planning Systems" (ERP) of AirPlus
customers via the OneFile interface.
In response to the general trend toward globalization, even medium-sized
enterprises now have multinational operations. "More and more often,
business trips therefore have to be managed on a global basis. Our aim is to
provide the best solutions for the continuously evolving processes involved
in travel management," says AirPlus Chairman and Managing Director Patrick
W. Diemer. "Our OneFile solution enables global consolidation of travel
expenditure, independently of the financial service provider and location."
The OneFile data format is fully compatible with the software used by
AirPlus customers. This means technical interfaces can be reduced and data
flow harmonized, enabling problem-free use. The companies' financial service
providers also benefit from this solution, since OneFile reduces the number
of interfaces on their side too. What is more, development costs are cut, as
is the time and organizational effort involved, because AirPlus
International manages the implementation process and coordination.
About AirPlus International:
AirPlus International is a key provider of savings to over 35,000
customers worldwide through a suite of business travel payment solutions
which include central bill accounts, corporate cards and online management
tools. AirPlus is travel agency neutral, the leading issuer of UATP
worldwide and the preferred partner of various airlines such as Air China,
British Airways (NYSE:BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL), Luxair,
Lufthansa German Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines,
TAP Portugal and Singapore Airlines. For more information, please visit
online at http://www.airplus.com.
farfetch.com Launches First Facebook Competition in Style
LONDON, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
-A new social competition gives farfetch.com fans the chance to win a
shopping spree worth GBP3000-
farfetch.com [http://www.farfetch.com ], which gives customers access to
the best designer boutiques in one easy to shop website, has launched its
first social competition giving its Facebook fans the chance to win a
GBP3000 shopping spree on the website this autumn. farfetch.com's
competition winner will be able to choose items from over 70 boutiques
around the world and have their winnings shipped to their home.
Paul Brine, spokesperson for farfetch.com, comments: "farfetch.com are
delighted to announce the launch of our first competition through social
media and we think the prize on offer is fantastic. Not only will the winner
have GBP3000 to spend in some of the best boutiques in the world, they will
also have their pick from over 1,500 well-known labels, such as Burberry,
Givenchy, Dolce and Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Gucci as well as new
up-and-coming designers.
"The prize will give the lucky winner the perfect opportunity to get
their hands on a piece they may have been coveting for a long time. The
winner will have their pick from every piece available to farfetch.com with
no limitations including our fantastic selection of designer dresses
[http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/dresses/items.aspx ], shoulder bags,
jeans, tops, shoes, accessories and more. This is the first social
competition farfetch.com has held and we're very excited about holding even
more in the future."
The competition is open now and will conclude with a draw held on Friday
30th September 2011. Full terms and conditions are available on the
farfetch.com Facebook page.
About farfetch.com:
http://www.farfetch.com unites the world's best independent fashion
boutiques, so that you can buy from the most interesting designer fashion
brands globally in one easy-to-shop website. Our aim is to provide an
exciting range of designers and labels, while maintaining the personality of
unique, independent boutiques. This new concept means you can shop from
boutiques in Paris, London, Como, Copenhagen, California and New York in
just a few seconds, all from the comfort of your own home or office.
Tinypay Raises $1 Million to Expand Globally From Silicon Valley
ISTANBUL, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Tinypay is an e-commerce startup that makes it easy to sell just about
anything online. The company has raised $1 million from Aksoy Internet
Ventures in order to expand globally. Since its launch in the Netherlands
last year, Tinypay has attracted thousands of sellers from all over the
world and now it's moving the headquarters to San Francisco.
"We want to be in Silicon Valley because it offers a lot more
opportunities to grow our company", says Melvin Tercan, the CEO of the young
company. "Our mission is to conquer the world and there's no better place to
start than here."
Tinypay simplifies the hassles of e-commerce and makes online selling
accessible to everyone. Anyone can share products on Facebook and Twitter
within minutes just by going to http://www.tinypay.me and filling out a
single form. Sellers receive instant payments directly in their PayPal
account. It's a great place to sell second-hand items, hand-made crafts, and
even digital files like e-books and mp3s from a personalized, fully
customizable shop. For more information, visit http://www.tinypay.me
Aksoy Internet Ventures Chairman Taner Aksoy, commented "We are proud to
support Tinypay with our vision and experience as well as funding. As
founders of sahibinden.com, the #1 classifieds and e-commerce platform in
Turkey, we are very excited being part of this game changing team in
e-commerce. We are certain that Tinypay will be a big hit globally". Aksoy
Internet Ventures actively seeks out and makes early stage investment in
promising Internet companies regionally and globally. For more information,
visit http://www.aksoyinternetventures.com
Professional Drivers Get Leading Edge Help With New BELTRONICS STi Magnum(TM) Radar and Laser Detector
BELTRONICS Inc., a manufacturer of industry leading radar and laser detectors, has released a new level of radar and laser performance and protection in a completely invisible radar detector
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BELTRONICS Inc., maker of the world's best performing radar and laser detectors, today announced the release of its newest 'completely invisible' radar and laser detector, the BELTRONICS Professional Series STi Magnum(TM). "We were the first radar detector company to help drivers, who didn't want others to know when they were using a detector, with the world's only radar detector designed to be electrically, completely invisible. The new STi Magnum(TM) is superior detection built on our original world's best invisible STi design," said Don Rich, Vice-president of Sales, BELTRONICS. "The new STi Magnum(TM) provides class leading range in a completely stealth operational package," he added.
When it comes to radar and laser protection, BELTRONICS radar detectors stand alone, with innovation and technological improvements spanning multiple decades.
Five years ago, BELTRONICS underscored its leadership position in radar detection technology with the introduction of the revolutionary STi DRIVER(TM) radar and laser detector. At that time, all radar detectors were susceptible to being discovered by radar detector detectors. The original STi DRIVER(TM), along with the sister brand ESCORT REDLINE, are the only radar detectors that can't be picked up by radar detector detectors used by law enforcement. And now the new STi Magnum(TM) improves both the stealth capability of the original and, has a 60% performance improvement in range - the STi Magnum(TM) has the best range available for professional drivers in a completely invisible performance package.
"The STi Driver is the only detector completely invisible to all radar detector detectors, while maintaining blistering sensitivity to all radar bands." - Speed Measurement Labs
Professional drivers require professional tools and the STi Magnum(TM) is the industry's most advanced radar and detection tool. Now a part of BELTRONICS Professional series STi Magnum(TM)'s dual antenna design with 60% improved performance, assures processing of X band signals separate from the critical K and Ka bands for superior range. By separating and then specializing each band, the STi Magnum(TM)'s unique dual low noise amplifier, twin antennae, provides category leading X-band range and, superior world-class sensitivity on the difficult higher-frequency K and Ka- radar bands. The STi Magnum(TM) includes BELTRONICS patented TotalShield(TM) Technology which simply eliminates all radio frequency emissions which make the STi Magnum(TM) completely undetectable to any radar detector - especially all VG2 and Spectre series law enforcement receivers.
And STi's magnesium construction helps secure stealth performance with state-of-the-art metal housing that provides invisible performance and durability for years to come. Multiple laser sensors are strategically placed to let Magnum search for laser gun signals including off-axis signals, the most difficult to detect. Digital signal processing, a patented industry first, delivers the ultimate in frequency accuracy and low noise oscillator performance under all operating conditions. Intelligent brightness control give STi Magnum(TM) four levels of brightness, plus automatic adjustment based on the ambient light in the vehicle. And STi's high definition ultra-bright text display is easy to read from any angle.
The STi Magnum(TM)'s user controls are backlit for easy nighttime operation and offer a full complement of BELTRONICS advanced features, including Tech Display and Threat Display modes that can show the exact frequency received and the number of simultaneous threats detected. And the STi Magnum(TM) is engineered with the professional driver in mind - operate STi Magnum(TM) "out of the box," or make selections based on your specific driving style. Other user selectable features include:
-- Pilot Mode: Operate in Highway, Voltage Meter or two different City
modes depending upon your area of travel. Or choose AutoScan(TM) - the
perfect balance of sensitivity and selectivity.
-- Alert Lamp: The red backlight of the VOLUME/MUTE button flashes when
receiving an alert. Turn this feature on or off.
-- 64 Digital Voice Alerts: Clear voice announcements for X, K, Ka bands,
Laser and 60 Safety Warning System® Messages or unique audio tones.
-- Alert Meter: Standard visual alert, Tech Display(TM) or Threat
Display(TM) alert.
-- AutoMute: Automatically mutes extended audio encounters.
-- Radar/Laser/SWS(TM) on or off: Choose any configuration of X, K, Ka
radar, laser, POP mode and Safety Warning System® detection on or off,
depending upon your driving environment.
-- Inverted Display Function: Mount the unit "upside down" (great for visor
mounting) and the display will maintain all text in its "right reading"
orientation.
No matter what you drive, there's only one detector up to professional standards. The new BELTRONICS STi(TM) Magnum is designed for drivers who insist on the best. From its magnesium case to advanced circuitry and superior range, it leads the way--every time. TotalShield(TM) technology makes it the best performing professional driver detector that's totally undetectable.
The new BELTRONICS STi Magnum(TM) is available through national travel centers, 12 volt specialists or factory direct. For more information on BELTRONICS STi Magnum(TM) or other BELTRONICS products, call 1.877.GET.1.BEL (1.877.438.1235) or visit online at BELTRONICS.com.
About BELTRONICS
BELTRONICS Inc. is a major brand under the ESCORT name who is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. BELTRONICS manufactures products under the STi Magnum(TM), BELTRONICS and Vector brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
CAMO Software Announces the Release of Their Real-Time Process Monitoring Solution, the Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse
OSLO, Norway, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Real-time process monitoring software helps manufacturers avoid
process failures, improve product quality and reduce time to market
CAMO Software today released the Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse
real-time process monitoring software. The solution allows users to identify
drifts in a process as it is running, and correct issues before they become
problems that could cause the process to fail.
The Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse can help companies reduce process
related costs, improve end-product quality, minimize process delays and
reduce time to market for their products. It is designed to be used in R&D,
quality control and manufacturing environments in industries such as
chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, oil and gas, mining, food and beverages,
industrial manufacturing, medical devices, semi-conductors and more.
"Our clients told us they needed a flexible, easy to use, affordable
solution for monitoring process data in real-time to reduce process
failures. Most systems on the market are either too expensive, too
complicated or lack the power of multivariate analysis, so we developed
Process Pulse to meet this need. It gives our clients a solution that is
cost-effective, easy to implement and easy to run," says Paal Braathen, CEO
of CAMO Software.
The Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse is extremely flexible and can be used
either as a stand-alone process monitoring tool or integrated into a control
system. It accepts a wide range of data formats, including scientific and
analytical instruments as well as ASCII and Excel formats.
The solution offers powerful real-time quality predictions and
classifications with results displayed in a choice of plots. Outlier
diagnostics allow the user to identify the root cause of process problems,
resulting in more consistent end-product.
It is intuitive to use with configurable dashboards and alarms to alert
process operators of potential issues. There is an option to drill down into
plots to investigate variables that contribute or cause a process to
deviate. Reports can be exported in .csv format to view historical data.
The Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse is underpinned by the powerful
multivariate analytics of CAMO's market leading data analysis software, The
Unscrambler(R) X. In many cases multivariate statistics offer more powerful
analysis and prediction capabilities than traditional Statistical Process
Control (SPC) methods commonly used today.
Key benefits of the Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse are:
- Reduced waste and scrap resulting in lower production costs
- More consistent end-product quality
- Less forced shut-downs and process failures
- Improved process understanding resulting in faster time to
market
The Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse is available through CAMO Software's
international sales offices, selected resellers and OEM partners. A free
trial of the Unscrambler(R) X Process Pulse can be downloaded at http://www.camo.com
About CAMO
Founded in 1984, CAMO Software is a recognized leader in multivariate
data analysis and Design of Experiments software and solutions. Our flagship
software, The Unscrambler(R) X, is known for its ease of use, outstanding
visualization and powerful analytical tools. More than 25,000 people in
3,000 organizations worldwide use our solutions for analysis and predictive
modeling of complex data, saving time and money, and making better decisions
based on more accurate information. Our in-house experts advise on data
analysis across all industries as well as Process Analytical Technology
(PAT) and Quality by Design (QbD) initiatives. For more information please
visit http://www.camo.com
Press contacts:
Nathan Bray
Vice President Marketing and Communications
CAMO Software
Direct: +47-22-39-63-00
Email: nb@camo.com
Brad Swarbrick
Vice President Business Development
CAMO Software
Tel: +47-22-39-63-00
Email: bswarbrick@camo.com
China's Leading Location-based Social App Jiepang Partners with Nokia to Promote NFC Check-ins
Jiepang teams up with Nokia to introduce faster and verified ways to "check-in" and share locations with friends using a special Jiepang app designed for the new NFC-enabled Nokia smartphones, which run Symbian Belle.
HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading location-based social app, Jiepang is teaming up with Nokia to promote NFC check-ins, a faster and verified way to "check in" and share locations with friends using a special Jiepang app preloaded on the newly launched Nokia smartphones: Nokia 600, Nokia 700 and Nokia 701, which are NFC-enabled and run the latest operating system Symbian Belle.
Nokia yesterday held a global launch event in Hong Kong and invited a hundred guests to get a hands-on experience of Symbian Belle and the respective new smartphones, which emphasize ease of use, speed and fun. These benefits have been perfectly echoed by NFC check-ins as guests could instantly check-in to designated venues by swiping the NFC-enabled Nokia smartphones across Jiepang posters.
"We're grateful to team up with Nokia to explore more convenient and authentic ways to share locations with friends," said Jiepang CEO, David Liu. "NFC check-ins has a lot of user benefits. And we think our merchant partners will feel really comfortable rewarding check-ins, as they will know for sure that Jiepang users are actually physically in their stores."
Jiepang today also announces plans to send NFC window stickers to merchant partners in six cities of the Greater China Region, which include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Taipei and Hong Kong. Consumers will be able to check-in and share locations simply by swiping an NFC-enabled smartphone over the Jiepang sticker.
"Jiepang is really a good social and customer loyalty solution that can best leverage Nokia smartphones and Symbian Belle. We are happy to work with Jiepang in bringing a new NFC service to everyday life," said Hubert Huang, Head of Ecosystem Developer Experience, Greater China at Nokia.
Jiepang is the first location-based service in Greater China to use NFC for check-ins. Previously, in April 2011, Jiepang distributed over one thousand NFC stickers at the Strawberry Music Festival in Beijing, one of the largest music festivals in China, to invite users to check in at the event as well as nearby venues partnered with the special NFC activity. Users were rewarded discounts and gifts for their verified NFC check-ins.
On a separate note, Jiepang has filmed a short romantic story about a young man leveraging Jiepang's NFC check-ins to propose to his girlfriend. The video can be found at http://vimeo.com/28067168
About Jiepang
Jiepang (jiepang.com) is a location-based social mobile app that helps friends share where they are offline and in real-time. By "checking in" with Jiepang's iPhone, Android, or other mobile application, users share that they've arrived at specific venues, as well as share tips, photos, and comments around those venues. Merchants and brands can use Jiepang to reach, engage, and learn about their customers in both the offline and online worlds. To date, over 300 brands have partnered with Jiepang including Starbucks, McDonalds, Nike, Louis Vuitton and more. Jiepang is available for download in the iPhone App Store and Android Market, as an HTML5 or WAP mobile website at Jiepang.com, and also preloaded on all new HTC, Sony Ericsson, Nokia and other smartphone brands in China. Jiepang is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei, and other cities as it serves its over 1M users in the major cities of greater China region.
Latest updates about Jiepang are available from the official blog and Sina Weibo (Chinese language):
Latest Adaptation of Chart-Topping Franchise Adds Game Center Support with 29 Game Achievements & an In-App Purchase Option for Peggle Nights
SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the global launch of Peggle® HD for the iPad®. A franchise first, Peggle HD includes Game Center support with 29 achievements and an in-app purchase option for the complete Peggle Nights game. For a limited time only, Peggle HD will be available for a special introductory price of $2.99 from the Apple App Store with the in-app purchase option of Peggle Nights for US$.99. Thereafter, the games will be available for US$4.99 and US$1.99, respectively.
"We're bringing Peggle in all of its glory to mobile gamers everywhere with this fully optimized adaptation, exclusively for the iPad," noted Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. "Peggle HD delivers riveting game action familiar to millions of fans of the original PC blockbuster, and is enhanced with Game Center achievements, like First Bjorn and Circus Daredevil, an in-app purchase option for Peggle Nights, as well as vibrant high-definition color and detail that offers the best of on-the-go entertainment to scores of iPad gamers."
Since its first introduction in March 2007, Peggle has been downloaded more than 30 million times and garnered more than a dozen awards from leading industry associations and trade journals.
Peggle combines elements of pinball, pool and pachinko to create a completely different kind of game experience. The game challenges players to use skill, strategy and luck to clear progressively more difficult levels of orange pegs by firing a small silver ball from the top of the screen. Stationary and moving obstacles along with numerous power-ups and special effects combine with dynamically-assigned peg colors to make each level unique every time it's played.
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
SOURCE PopCap Games
PopCap Games
CONTACT: North America, Laurie Thornton of Radiate PR, +1-650-654-2660, laurie@radiatepr.com, for PopCap Games, or UK/EMEA, Cathy Orr of PopCap Games, +353 1 480 6286, corr@popcap.com
Mountain Dew® and Call of Duty® Announce Return of Mtn Dew Game Fuel® and Unveil Groundbreaking "Rank Up Your Game with Double XP" Promotion for Modern Warfare® 3 Fans
Mountain Dew joins forces with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to reward players when they purchase Mountain Dew products
PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Dew (DEW) and Activision Publishing's (Nasdaq: ATVI) Call of Duty(®) are joining forces this fall to deliver a first-of-its-kind promotion - "Rank Up Your Game with Double XP" - to Call of Duty(®): Modern Warfare(®) 3 gamers and DEW fans. Starting in October, Mountain Dew will deliver Call of Duty(®): Modern Warfare(®) 3 fans double experience time (Double XP) with every purchase of specially marked Mountain Dew products. The promotion will also mark the much anticipated return of Mtn Dew Game Fuel as a limited-time offer, giving DEW fans the chance to stock up on original Mountain Dew Game Fuel - a citrus cherry flavor - AND a brand new tropical flavor of Mountain Dew Game Fuel that was created in collaboration with the Call of Duty team specifically for Modern Warfare 3.
"DEW fans have been clamoring for the return of Mountain Dew Game Fuel, so we wanted to really fire them up with a partnership that gets to the core of what DEW is all about," said Brett O'Brien, vice president marketing, Mountain Dew. "Our fans know that when DEW does something, we go big - and there is no bigger entertainment property than Call of Duty, so we are thrilled to partner with Activision to launch the newest editions of these two iconic brands. Moreover, with this partnership we get to make sure that Mountain Dew fuels both the fans and their Call of Duty gameplaywhile they play Modern Warfare 3."
During the promotion period, specially marked packages of Mountain Dew varieties will feature the codes that will deliver Double XP time to players in the multi-player mode of Modern Warfare 3 when the game launches in November. The Double XP promotion will also be included on specially marked packages of Doritos tortilla chips through a PepsiCo Power of One program.
"For many of our gamers, Call of Duty and Mountain Dew go hand in hand, and together we wanted to deliver gamers a one-of-a-kind program around the epic Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer," said Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer of Activision Publishing, Inc. "Mtn Dew Game Fuel will already be available for our fans when Modern Warfare 3 hits shelves in November - and they can jump onto thegame's multiplayer experience while enjoying Double XP time."
To kick-off the program, Mountain Dew will be onsite at Call of Duty XP 2011 in Los Angeles on September 2(nd) & 3(rd), where attendees will have the chance to taste the brand new Mountain Dew Game Fuel before it is available in stores and be the first to earn Double XP on special limited edition Mountain Dew cans available only to attendees. At the "DEW Bunker," located in the Modern Warfare-themed section of the gaming floor, fans will be able to learn more about the Double XP promotion and have the chance to win an exclusive, limited-edition gold Mountain Dew/Call of Duty XP collectable can.
About Mountain Dew
With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, Mountain Dew exhilarates and quenches with every sip. In addition to original Mountain Dew(®) and Diet Mountain Dew(®), the permanent DEW product line includes Mountain Dew Code Red(®), Mountain Dew LiveWire(®), Mountain Dew Throwback(®), Mountain Dew Voltage(®) and Mountain Dew White Out(®). For more information, check out http://www.mountaindew.com or http://www.facebook.com/mountaindew or on twitter @mtn_dew.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales each. Our main businesses -- Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi Cola -- also make hundreds of other enjoyable and wholesome foods and beverages that are respected household names throughout the world. With net revenues of approximately $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Call of Duty, Modern Warfare and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
CONTACT:
Andrea Foote
PepsiCo Beverages Americas
(914) 253-2628
andrea.foote@pepsico.com
Andrea Kurtz
Ruder Finn, Inc.
(212) 583-2725
kurtza@ruderfinn.com
John Rafacz
Activision Publishing, Inc.
(310) 496 5207
John.rafacz@activision.com
AT&T Launches Microsite to Show Metro Detroit Consumers Recent Network Upgrades
Hyper-Local Site Also Offers Store Locations, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Tips and Device Reviews
DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to customer feedback, AT&T* is offering metro Detroit consumers a unique peek behind the curtain of AT&T's wireless network enhancements.
Beginning today, AT&T customers can see recent network enhancements in the Detroit area. An industry first, the microsite gives customers an unparalleled view of what AT&T is doing to enhance the customer experience.
Visitors to the new "Focus: Detroit" microsite immediately view a map of the Detroit area, and are prompted to select the city or town they're most interested in. The hyper-local map displays specific network enhancements that AT&T has made in the area since the beginning of 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
In the Detroit area, year to date through August 5, 2011, AT&T has:
-- Built 14 new cell sites, providing more bars in the area.
-- Upgraded 26 cell sites, providing faster mobile broadband speeds.
-- Added 322 carriers to increase spectrum on area cell sites, providing
extra capacity to reduce dropped calls and improve service quality at
busy times.
-- Expanded 470 network connections with fiber lines at area cell sites,
helping reduce dropped calls and enable 4G data speeds for compatible
devices.
Above the map, a "Stores" tab provides visitors mapped locations and phone numbers for AT&T stores in their area, and a "Wi-Fi Hotspots" tab shows Wi-Fi locations, right down to the local coffee shop.
In addition, AT&T has created a dedicated Twitter handle that visitors can follow for up-to-date information on what is going on in the Detroit area. Tweets from the @ATT_Detroit handle are featured on the microsite.
The microsite also includes a "Did You Know?" section that provides helpful tips and suggestions for smartphone users. These tips include advice on how to extend the battery life of devices, how to manage data consumption more efficiently and much more. Third-party device reviews as well as reviews by AT&T will also be featured in this section.
All of these sections will be updated every Thursday, helping AT&T connect with its Detroit area customers on a more personal, hyper-local level.
In addition to the Detroit area, AT&T has launched microsites for the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Philadelphia.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
MEXICO CITY,Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced the availability of AdEffx Campaign Essentials(TM) in Latin America. Campaign Essentials is comScore's campaign audience validation tool, which is used by digital marketers, agencies and publishers alike to verify the accuracy of audiences targeted in digital campaigns. The service features an interactive dashboard with several highly sought functions for digital media planning and evaluation, including daily reporting of campaign demographics and traditional post-buy metrics such as Reach / Frequency and GRPs.
"As online advertising spend continues to grow in Latin America, the need for real-time campaign evaluation becomes increasingly important to ensure the best return on digital investment," said Alejandro Fosk, comScore senior vice president for Latin America. "comScore Campaign Essentials enables our clients to confidently verify that their online campaigns were delivered to the intended audience with the desired reach and frequency. True visibility into campaign audiences will benefit advertisers, agencies and publishers alike in this growing digital marketplace."
Recently released figures from the IAB show that a quarter of all UK advertising spend was online in 2010, and with increasing budgets comes a need for real-time reporting and enhanced campaign optimisation capabilities," said Mike Shaw, comScore director of Marketing Solutions. "We understand our clients' desire to continuously validate campaign performance and AdEffx(TM) Campaign Essentials enables them to do that. Digital marketers and agencies can now accurately, quickly and confidently verify that their online campaigns were delivered to the correct audience with the desired reach and frequency."
comScore AdEffx Campaign Essentials was first introduced in 2009 to the United States, and today is also available in Europe, Canada and Latin America. The recent acquisition of AdXpose®, a U.S.-based leader in campaign verification, optimization and brand safety, further enhances comScore's Campaign Essentials offering by enabling the development of a truly comprehensive, end-to-end validation solution. Campaign Essentials and the AdXpose offerings are currently both available in Latin America, providing marketers, agencies and publishers with the ability to leverage key synergistic benefits of the solutions, such as:
-- Measurement of audience reach and the frequency for specific media buys
-- Understanding of the demographic composition of specific audiences
reached by a campaign
-- Effectiveness of impressions that were actually seen, as opposed to
those that were served tracking pixels but never actually seen by a
consumer
-- Optimizing placements and creatives based on performance, using
real-time bidding platforms and online campaign alerting
-- Comparing the performance of online and offline media plans using the
same post-buy measures used in TV, such as reach, frequency and GRPs
-- Creating custom segmentation to allow for reporting of specific audience
target groups
-- Evaluation of the safety of ad placement and effectiveness of brand
messages in different contexts
-- Insight into consumer engagement with ads
Clients Voice Support for Campaign Essentials
"comScore is the most trusted name in digital audience measurement in Mexico. With the introduction of Campaign Essentials, we have no doubt that comScore will bring the same reliable and trusted standards to digital campaign verification and evaluation," said Nelson Ramirez, Digital Sr. Director, Starcom MediaVest Mexico.
"Visibility into the actual demographic composition of campaign audiences will be extremely valuable in optimizing media buys, while the ability to utilize traditional post-buy metrics will provide seamless comparison with offline media plans," said Karina Besprosvan, Regional Director Research & Consumer Behavior Latin America, OmnicomMediaGroup. "Campaign Essentials answers the call for a media planning tool that will help advance the digital advertising industry in Latin America."
For more information about comScore AdEffx Campaign Essentials, please email learnmore@comscore.com.
About comScore
comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital business analytics. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, expectations regarding the impact and benefits to comScore of the comScore AdEffx(TM) Campaign Essentials product, financial or otherwise. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: the features and characteristics of the products, the rate of development of the digital marketing intelligence, Internet advertising and e-Commerce markets; the growth of the Internet as a medium for commerce, content, advertising and communications; and the acceptance of new products and methodologies by the industry, including existing and prospective clients.
For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to comScore's most recent respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and from time to time other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available on the SEC's Web site (http://www.sec.gov).
Stockholders of comScore are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. comScore does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Get Connected Charity Competition To Celebrate 10 Year Partnership With The Carphone Warehouse
LONDON, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
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This week The Carphone Warehouse is celebrating its 10 year anniversary
of partnership with charity Get Connected - the UK's free and confidential
helpline service for children and young people who need help but don't know
where to turn. http://www.getconnected.org
The Carphone Warehouse is helping Get Connected raise GBP100,000 to
support the UK's 19 million young people with an exciting competition to win
a Home Entertainment Package worth GBP1,500, including a 3D TV, PS3, Home
Theatre System and much more. All you need to do to enter is simply answer
this question:
How long has Get Connected been The Carphone Warehouse's charity
partner?
A) 3 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years.
Just Text: GCWIN A, GCWIN B or GCWIN C to 84424. You can enter as many
times as you like and all correct entries are entered into the prize draw.
Texts cost GBP3 plus your standard text message charge. For more details
visit:
Since the partnership began in 2001, The Carphone Warehouse has raised
over GBP2 million for the charity, Get Connected with a wealth of
initiatives, including handset recycling. Get Connected receive GBP5 for
every phone recycled. Old phones in any condition with or without chargers
can be recycled at any The Carphone Warehouse store.
Get Connected provides a support team of trained Helpline Volunteers who
give each young person under the age of 25 the emotional support and
information they need to choose the best help from the thousands of services
from 13,500+ recognised organisations in the UK. Crucially, the young person
can then be connected for free to their chosen source of support, without
the phone call showing up on their bill. The service is totally confidential
and available by phone, email, webchat, text and Webhelp 24/7 for online
self-help.
About The Carphone Warehouse
The Carphone Warehouse is the largest independent mobile phone retailer
in the UK, with over 800 stores nationwide. To find out more go to http://www.carphonewarehouse.com or call 0800 925 925
IPNETZONE and Voxel Partner to Launch Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC)
MEP Customers Gain "Wire Speed" Access to Voxel's Flexible, Highly Scalable Private Cloud Environment
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. and VOXEL DOT NET today announced a partnership to offer MPLS Exchange Platform (MEP) customers a flexible and highly scalable Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC) solution. With EPC, tens of thousands of business customers will have layer2/3 connectivity to both dedicated VoxSERVERS and virtual VoxCLOUD servers over their existing IPNetZone based access connections, and all from within their private cloud network.
With EPC, enterprises will be able to provision dedicated or cloud servers running a wide range of operating systems by the hour or by the month. EPC provides burstable web and application hosting giving organizations the ability to scale their server infrastructure exponentially in a matter of hours or provision short term, on-demand testing environments, without purchasing expensive infrastructure that then sits idle. And because Voxel's cloud services are now directly accessible through a customer's existing network from IPNetZone, cloud resources will be accessible at "wire speed" and within the existing security policies already on each customer's network.
James Karimi, CTO at IPNetZone, says that "Bringing cloud services such as Voxel's EPC 'on-net' is just the beginning of where the IPNetZone network differs from other backbone providers. In essence, we have created a private Internet, connecting enterprises with the applications and solution providers that they really need."
"Enterprises today are increasingly moving corporate data and applications to centralized datacenters that offer greater security and connectivity," said Raj Dutt, Founder and CTO, Voxel. "Voxel has been in the managed hosting space for over 10 years providing customers with flexible Internet infrastructure that scales fluidly and cuts costs. Now customers are able to access the Voxel infrastructure stack over their secure and high-performance MEP from IPNetZone."
IPNetZone's CEO, Allan Schwartz, continues, "We've been hard at work bringing applications into our network so that our resellers and partners have real value to sell to their channels. Voxel's product set fits perfectly into that equation -- it's flexible, global, functional, cost-effective, and perhaps most importantly, relevant to enterprises today. Voxel is a perfect partner to add to our product portfolio and we expect this addition to positively impact revenue as early as next quarter."
ABOUT IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS
IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS INC., is a rapidly growing, privately-held global network provider based in New York and provides international data, Internet, MPLS, and managed network and monitoring solutions to enterprise and carrier clients internationally. Founded in 2007, IPNETZONE has provided data circuits ranging from business class cable to 10 gigabit metro Ethernet circuits globally as well as a full suite of converged IP communications products and network management solutions. Most recently IPNetZone has launched the MEP, the world's first global MPLS Exchange Platform, a series of interconnection points allowing for the construction of MPLS networks across multiple carriers, thus enabling seamless and immediate connectivity to global markets and facilities. IPNetZone has overlaid their network with a VPLS mesh as well, and is adding valuable on-line properties into its mix, making the IPNetZone backbone a preferred network of choice for CLEC's, ITSP's, and international carriers alike. For more information please visit: http://www.ipnetzone.com/featured/mpls-exchange-platform/, email sales@ipnetzone.com or call an IPNETZONE Sales Representative today at: +1 (646) 254-6800 or +1 (877) 500-4IPZ (4479).
About Voxel dot Net Inc.
Voxel (http://www.voxel.net) delivers high-performance Internet infrastructure that is scalable, fully-supported and cost-effective. The company offers industry leading hosting services via VoxSTRUCTURE, its open Infrastructure automation platform, and its unique Universal Transfer bandwidth aggregation model. Services include on-demand dedicated and virtual cloud servers, the VoxCAST Global Content Delivery Network (CDN), and a full suite of Managed Services for complex hosting deployments. The company is headquartered in New York City and maintains strategic global hosting and network points of presence across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://voxel.net/enterprise-private-cloud, email sales@voxel.net or call 212-812-4190.
Eurotech, Ltd. Announces Purchase of FilmRookie.com
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurotech, Ltd. (EUOT.PK), specializing in creative problem solving for online properties that utilize video streaming, distribution, and networking, announces its first acquisition of 2011 with the purchase of FilmRookie.com.
FilmRookie is the first video network of its kind which pays users for their uploaded video content. The social networking site connects makers and sharers of internet video with advertisers, and rewards them for doing what they do best. FilmRookie.com is also a video sharing community where members can have a full personal profile and unlimited channels of their own to share. Members of the network simply upload a video to FilmRookie, where an advertisement gets attached and tracked using the unique tracking technology. The site will keep track of the number of views each video and its attached advertisement receives on a monthly basis. Any advertising revenue generated by the video is split 50:50 between the creator of the video and FilmRookie.com and is paid out to the PayPal account which the user links to their profile.
"This is a very exciting step for the company. I have had my eye on this online property for quite some time," stated Eurotech CEO Andrew Muzii.
FilmRookie.com, originally conceived back in 2006, was ahead of its time. First popping onto the internet scene when YouTube was in its infancy, FilmRookie.com was just not feasible at the time due to limitations on integration of video uploading and ad tracking technology.
Mr. Muzii continued, "I was actually involved with FilmRookie.com in its early days when it was owned by Camera Crew, even before Camera Crew was purchased by Encounter Technologies. The concept was always amazing however I knew it was just not ready. With the rapid growth of online video technology and the continued innovation that has occurred since the site was originally developed, FilmRookie.com is poised to be a major contender in the social networking space. Video uploading and sharing is more seamless than ever when crossing over between the numerous browsers, both on computers and mobile devices, and we fully intend to roll out a much more improved and fluid user experience for FilmRookie.com users."
The scheduled re-launch date of FilmRookie.com will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Eurotech, Ltd. (EUOT)
Eurotech's strategic mission is to identify and creatively solve the challenges facing today's businesses that utilize the internet for online video streaming, distribution, and networking. Eurotech Ltd. looks to seize new or existing, but previously unrecognized, web-ideas, and manage these in a manner that ensures their commercialization by bringing them to the forefront of their industries. Eurotech strives not to duplicate existing models, but go far beyond the expectations of the internet consumer, with mind-blowing technology and new dimensions of interactivity, never before experienced. Eurotech like everyone else, recognizes the current, aggressive climb of the social media explosion and are at the forefront of this rocketing trend.
Contact: Andrew Muzii, 361-444-3876, info@eurotechnet.com
CharTec Improves Functionality of Leading SMB Solution with Latest Release of BDR Appliance
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CharTec, the SMB channel's leading "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS)/sales training provider, today announced the latest version of its industry-leading backup and disaster recovery solution featuring improved restore times, reporting functionality and offsite transfers to help enable MSPs with the ability to deliver more rapid, reliable recovery of clients' computing environments.
Version 2 of the CharTec BDR (Backup Disaster Recovery) appliance provides a stronger product offering for MSPs to protect their client's data through a reliable, easy-to-use solution that allows resellers to take advantage of improved virtualization and cloud features. Built upon the success of the original BDR appliance, CharTec's latest offering further fortifies the continuity of end users' business-critical infrastructures by ensuring maximum uptime through real-time onsite data protection as well as fortified offsite backups.
"With the BDR appliance, CharTec has provided us with a solution that helps us deliver more efficient, reliable and higher-quality IT to customers looking for a better way to protect their data," said John Pyron of IBNS Inc. "CharTec is continually improving their product offerings to ensure that we have access to the latest technologies available on the market today. By enhancing what was already a solid backup and recovery solution, they help us eliminate client risk and downtime while helping us grow recurring revenue and increase profits."
The CharTec BDR appliance leverages the disaster recovery and business continuity strengths of StorageCraft's Image Manager Enterprise by using the Head Start Restore feature, which greatly improves virtualization times and dramatically shrinks the time needed for system recovery by restoring most servers in 30 minutes or less. Utilizing the latest StorageCraft release of 4.1.5 allows MSPs to backup their clients' systems and data on Windows servers and recover it to any kind of environment - a virtual machine, physical hardware or to the cloud.
A newly designed partner portal provides increased functionality, improved partner satisfaction, and is brandable with the partner's logo. An RMM agent enables the CharTec BDR appliance to deliver rapid and reliable restore of any backup image remotely at any time. Reporting functionality on the portal allows partners to see detailed information about their backups and virtualization and will allow them to show their clients a detailed report on the status of their BDR.
An upgrade to the latest Doyenz offsite agent improves offsite transfer from the previous BDR release. Data is automatically stored and sent offsite with cloud virtualization included in all BDRs in the event of total site loss. These innovative new service offerings help MSPs gain a competitive advantage while realizing better ROI with high-margin recurring revenue.
"Innovative product offerings are a hallmark of CharTec and with the latest release of our BDR appliance, we remain ahead of the curve in providing partners with the means to offer clients the ultimate business continuity in the market," said Alex Rogers, CharTec's CEO. "By providing a stronger product offering, we help strengthen the relationship between MSPs and clients by ensuring that data is fully backed up and available in times of disaster. CharTec BDR remains the best solution in the SMB channel today."
CharTec is making these improvements available to existing BDR's previously deployed for no out of pocket expense to CharTec Partners. Unlike other vendors in the industry, CharTec deployment teams will log in and complete the software upgrades for partners with the intent of eliminating the complexity and time needed to process the upgrade by the Partner. CharTec will schedule these upgrades in roll out phases and contact partners to notify them of scheduled upgrade times. CharTec will also notify partners via email 24 hours before beginning the upgrade process.
CharTec also offers an industry thought leading "Trade In and Trade Up" program, allowing partners to stay in line with technology advances and keep up with internal client growth. The program was created to assist Partners with clients who have outgrown their current BDR appliance. CharTec Partners can upgrade to a new larger appliance under the terms of a new agreement and return the previous device to CharTec or defer payment on the previous BDR appliance for two months to be given time to redeploy to another client.
Additional information about the CharTec BDR and becoming a CharTec Partner is available online at http://www.chartec.net/bdr-info.
CharTec is the SMB channel's leading provider of Hardware as a Service and MSP sales training. We have designed and built the largest MSP Training Facility in North America, a 20,000 sf building where Partners can receive sales and technical training as well as experience nearly every key component of what MSPs can include in their offerings in a live environment: HaaS - BDR - Tele-presence - Digital Signage - Mobile Computing - Email, Network, Internet and IP Security - Engineer Consulting and Training - Help Desk and NOC Services - RMM Solutions
With CharTec, hardware is no longer obstacle. Our HaaS program allows Partners to acquire workstations, servers, firewalls, even 24x7 helpdesk all at no upfront cost to you or your client. We even private label hardware and provide an award winning tool that allows you to price your offering in 5 minutes or less.
CharTec was voted one of the Best Channel Vendor and Best Channel Products in 2011 by Business Solutions Magazine, received three Channel Insider Bull's Eye Awards and a Best Hardware Product Award from CompTIA in 201, and remains part of the Inc. 500/5000 companies. Our products and trainings are created, developed, and tested for MSP's by a Master MSP practice.
CharTec is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. For more information please visit http://www.chartec.net.
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
AT&T Launches Microsite to Show Metro Philadelphia Consumers Recent Network Upgrades
Hyper-Local Site Also Offers Store Locations, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Tips and Device Reviews
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to customer feedback, AT&T* is offering metro Philadelphia, including southern New Jersey, consumers a unique peek behind the curtain of AT&T's wireless network enhancements.
Beginning today, AT&T customers can see recent network enhancements in the Philadelphia area. An industry first, the microsite gives customers an unparalleled view of what AT&T is doing to enhance the customer experience.
Visitors to the new "Focus: Philadelphia" microsite immediately view a map of the Philadelphia area, and are prompted to select the city or town they're most interested in. The hyper-local map displays specific network enhancements that AT&T has made in the area since the beginning of 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
In the Philadelphia area, year to date through August 5, 2011, AT&T has:
-- Built 13 new cell sites, providing more bars in the area.
-- Upgraded 15 cell sites, providing faster mobile broadband speeds.
-- Added 552 carriers to increase spectrum on area cell sites, providing
extra capacity to reduce dropped calls and improve service quality at
busy times.
-- Expanded 381 network connections with fiber lines at area cell sites,
helping reduce dropped calls and enable 4G data speeds for compatible
devices.
Above the map, a "Stores" tab provides visitors mapped locations and phone numbers for AT&T stores in their area, and a "Wi-Fi Hotspots" tab shows Wi-Fi locations, right down to the local coffee shop.
In addition, AT&T has created a dedicated Twitter handle that visitors can follow for up-to-date information on what is going on in the Philadelphia area. Tweets from the @ATT_Philly handle are featured on the microsite.
The microsite also includes a "Did You Know?" section that provides helpful tips and suggestions for smartphone users. These tips include advice on how to extend the battery life of devices, how to manage data consumption more efficiently and much more. Third-party device reviews as well as reviews by AT&T will also be featured in this section.
All of these sections will be updated every Thursday, helping AT&T connect with its Philadelphia area customers on a more personal, hyper-local level.
In addition to the Philadelphia area, AT&T has launched microsites for the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis and Atlanta.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Taurus Infoworld/GRID2020 Announce Strategic Alliance for India
Leaders Join Forces to Support Rapidly Emerging Smart Grid-Broadband over Power Lines Market in India
PUNE, India, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Taurus InfoworldPvt.Ltd. and GRID2020, Inc. today announced they have entered into a multi-year strategic alliance to deliver valuable Smart Grid solutions within the fast growing Indian innovation-driven marketplace via the Broadband over Power Line (BPL) route. These market leaders from India and the United States combine practical experience, innovative technologies, and the ability to properly understand the infrastructure needs of a region that is rapidly embracing and deploying cleantech technologies.
Taurus Infoworld Pvt. Ltd. of Pune is an OGALE Group company based out of India. The Group, with its flagship companies, OCB Engineers and INPAC Projects, is a respected engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) group in the power sector and is an infrastructure contractor in India. GRID2020, Inc. is a leading energy management, control, and communications solutions company based in Richmond, Virginia (USA).
Chandrashekhar Ogale, Director of Taurus Infoworld, stated, "From the first day we visited their corporate headquarters in 2010, we knew IBEC Global/GRID2020's product line and tremendous level of expertise in the Broadband over Power Line market would be an excellent match for our company. Our vision of bringing life-changing services and solutions such as high-speed broadband and Smart Grid capabilities to the fast growing Indian market, electrical utilities, and urban and rural underserved populations in India, will be achieved as a result of our strategic alliance."
In the past year, GRID2020 has secured licensing agreements to use IBEC Global's ground-breaking Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) technology and platform.
"GRID2020 is extremely excited to formalize an agreement with Taurus Infoworld," said Alan Snook, President of GRID2020. "This strategic alliance sets the stage for strong growth and market leadership within India. We feel our two companies represent a leading-edge team that possesses vision, flexibility, quickness, and efficiency to successfully deliver a viable Smart Grid solution in the Indian marketplace. Clearly, the fine people of India realize the tremendous value in embracing technologies that will advance their society in many ways."
Using GRID2020's solutions and technology, utilities will have a two-way, real-time Smart Grid communications network that will improve their internal energy system efficiencies, identify pilferage, reduce operating and capital costs, and remotely monitor, control, and capture real-time data on energy usage. With this BPL communications technology in place, utilities and communities will then have the ability to provide high-speed Internet services.
Snook remarked, "We are convinced that by leveraging the existing infrastructure presented by utility grids, Taurus Infoworld and GRID2020 will rapidly deploy cost effective solutions in many developing and emerging countries like India."
The newly formalized strategic alliance will assist utilities and communities across India and yield an advancement of communications services to heighten the quality of life for citizens, and maximize the efficiencies of utilities by using the same FCC-approved BPL technology that has been successfully deployed in rural America (25,000 line miles) through $60 million in U.S. Government loans.
Ogale added, "We have invested tremendous energies and resources into properly understanding the needs of this market space, and we are now poised to commence with proofs of concept and commercial deployments which will solve our customer's needs. We will add to India's progress, and attract positive national attention in pursuit of nationwide rural deployment to serve the underserved, and empower the farmers and rural populace--which constitutes 70 percent of the Indian population--by bringing the Information Highway to their doorstep."
Blio Now Available on Android Smartphones and Tablets
Baker & Taylor and K-NFB Reading Technology make Blio's e-reading experience available for Android users through the Android Marketplace
WELLSELEY HILLS, Mass., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- K-NFB Reading Technology announced today that Blio, a leading interactive and flexible e-reading application, is now available for download from the Android Marketplace onto any tablet or smartphone running Android 2.2 and higher. Baker & Taylor, the world's largest distributor of print and digital books powers Blio's Android digital storefront, which includes millions of paid and free titles directly from the application, offering a seamless buying and reading experience.
"With Blio, people don't just read books, they experience books. Now more readers can immerse themselves in the topics they love and see their books come to life," said Ray Kurzweil, inventor and founder of K-NFB Reading Technology. "Blio offers the most versatility for readers, and making Blio available on Android devices lets many more readers take their library wherever they go."
Readers with an existing Blio account can now read all their books on their Android device by downloading the app from the Android Marketplace and entering their Blio username and password. Books that have been previously purchased through Blio will be automatically available.
"Because of our unique relationship with both large and specialty publishers, Blio offers one of the most robust digital libraries available to consumers," said Bob Nelson, President of Baker & Taylor's Digital Group. "One of the greatest advantages of Blio is that consumers can access the reading application, a full store and their virtual library from whatever device they want to use at any given moment. It doesn't require a dedicated reading device, and it doesn't tie your library to a single device. That's the kind of flexibility consumers want."
Connect with Blio and Baker & Taylor on Twitter at twitter.com/Blioreader and twitter.com/BakerandTaylor.
About K-NFB Reading Technology Inc.
A joint venture between Kurzweil Technology and the National Federation of the Blind, K-NFB Reading Technology Inc. has propelled reading technology forward for the last 30 years through the invention of omnifont OCR, flatbed scanners, text-to-speech technology and reading machines for the blind. K-NFB once again is redefining the boundaries of the printed word through Blio, which promises to set the standard for digital reading. This free application works across platforms and presents books as they were intended - in full color and as laid out by the publisher. K-NFB is headed by CEO Ray Kurzweil, a 30-year innovator and pioneer in assistive technologies. The National Federation of the Blind is the largest, most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.
About Baker & Taylor
Baker & Taylor Inc. (http://www.baker-taylor.com) is the world's largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products. The company leverages its unsurpassed worldwide distribution network to deliver rich content in multiple formats, anytime and anywhere. Baker & Taylor offers cutting-edge digital media services and innovative technology platforms to thousands of publishers, libraries and retailers worldwide. Baker & Taylor also offers industry-leading customized library services and retail merchandising solutions. Baker & Taylor is proud to power Blio (blioreader.com), the world's most flexible, engaging and revolutionary e-reading application. Charlotte, N.C.-based Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity fund managed by Castle Harlan, Inc., a leading private equity investment firm.
Baker & Taylor and the Baker & Taylor logo are trademarks of Baker & Taylor Inc. Blio is a trademark of K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned for identification purposes may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Follow Blio and Baker & Taylor on Twitter at @Blioreader and @BakerandTaylor.
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Unlocking the Next Generation of Apps: 2011 Verizon Developer Community Conference
Event to Take Place Sept. 13-14 in Las Vegas Bringing Together Developers, Network, Technology and Marketing Experts
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is hosting its third annual Verizon Developer Community (VDC) Conference on Sept. 13 and 14 at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The program features information for developers about ongoing innovation in the mobile application ecosystem, as well as practical, real-world examples of how to bring apps to market on a wide range of wireless devices for 3G and 4G LTE networks.
Marni Walden, chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless, will keynote the opening session and will be joined onstage by a panel of developers who will share their stories with attendees. Educational sessions at the 2011 VDC Conference will provide attendees with an update of Verizon Wireless' strategy around apps and the developer portal, and a host of in-depth sessions on topics ranging from mobile commerce, connected devices, application programming interfaces (APIs) and other network enablers to opportunities for developers in vertical markets.
Other sessions at the conference include:
-- Future of online m-commerce: A panel including executives from American
Express, Payfone and Verizon will discuss how developers and merchants
can take advantage of phone number checkout on PCs, smartphones and
tablets for ticketing, transportation and other forms of mainstream
commerce.
-- M2M: nPhase, Vodafone, Intel, Bug Labs and Verizon Wireless executives
will participate in an informative, interactive roundtable examining the
future of machine-to-machine (M2M), impact of 4G, economics of customer
support and other issues in the evolution of M2M.
-- The rise of HTML5: Forward-thinking developers, including
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), ngmoco and AOL will deep-dive
into Verizon Wireless' strategic vision of Web apps and HTML5.
Verizon Wireless leaders and other partners will also talk about marketing, merchandising and technical resources available to members of the VDC. Special sessions devoted to the company's recently opened LTE Innovation Center in Waltham, Mass., and Application Innovation Center in San Francisco will also be offered.
Register Now
To register for the conference, please visit http://www.vdcconference.com. Developers can also get updates on the conference by following Verizon Wireless on Twitter (@VZWnews). The 2011 VDC Conference is sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent, Sony Ericsson and Qualcomm.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519, Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com, or Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3019, Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com
New Ebook Genre Backed by Major Names in Publishing, Literature, Music and Technology
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Park Road Post, and Full Fathom Five Launch First Synchronized Book Soundtrack For The Power of Six
Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Facebook Director, Among Booktrack(TM) Investors
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Booktrack(TM), the creator of a new and engaging way to read by matching synchronized music, sound effects and ambient sound to the text of your favorite ebooks, launched today with its technology fully integrated in the new novel, The Power of Six, by Pittacus Lore, published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Working in collaboration with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Park Road Post, and Full Fathom Five, Booktrack represents a first in the publishing and music industries and a new genre of entertainment: soundtracks for books.
The company also announced its management team and investors--including Peter Thiel, the co-founder and former CEO of PayPal and a member of Facebook's board of directors who was Facebook's first external investor--as well as best-selling authors who will be collaborating with Booktrack.
Booktrack's synchronized soundtracks represent a new and important milestone in publishing that both increases entertainment value and boosts readers' engagement and imagination. The company's proprietary technology automatically recognizes an individual's reading speed and paces the soundtrack with the corresponding text.
"It's difficult to imagine a movie with no soundtrack; yet, until today, the technology did not exist to synchronize music and sound within an ebook," said Paul Cameron, Booktrack's co-founder and CEO. "Consider the reality of tens of millions of commuters around the world listening to a playlist that's disconnected from what they're reading --perhaps a sad song with an upbeat story. Instead, they can now instantly replicate a movie-like sound experience with Booktrack that fundamentally transforms their reading experience."
Readers can access Booktrack editions on many of their favorite devices by going to the Apple App Store and downloading The Power of Six and other ebooks powered by Booktrack on their iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch at http://goo.gl/rcD1r. Booktrack will be coming soon to Android and other devices. A product demo and video is available at http://www.booktrack.com.
In the coming weeks and months, Booktrack will publish a specially-curated compendium of short stories from some of the top authors in the world--every month consecutively for an entire year--starting in September with In the South by Salman Rushdie followed in October with the short story Solace by Jay McInerney. Booktrack will also release editions of many beloved classics, including titles such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Romeo and Juliet and more.
The company is working with several of the biggest names in the music industry to produce Booktrack soundtracks including Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Park Road Post Production, whose Academy Award winning credits include The Lord of the Rings. The soundtrack for The Power of Six Booktrack edition, which includes more than 70 originally scored compositions, was produced under the direction of John Neill, the head of sound at Park Road Post.
"It's always exciting to witness the creation of a new form of media," said Booktrack investor Peter Thiel. "Booktrack's technology promises to captivate readers in a way that will seem intuitive in hindsight, and compelling ever after."
Other initial investors in and advisors to Booktrack include Mark D'Arcy, Director of Global Creative Solutions at Facebook, and Derek Handley, CEO and Co-Founder of The Hyperfactory, who will also serve as Booktrack's Chairman. The company has also received financial support from the Government of New Zealand's Ministry of Science and Innovation, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the government's national economic development agency. Booktrack is headquartered in New York City, with research and development in Auckland, New Zealand.
Along with Co-Founder and CEO Paul Cameron, Booktrack's management team includes Brooke Geahan, the founder of the high-profile author launchpad The Accompanied Literary Society, who will serve as Booktrack's VP of Publishing, and Mark Cameron, a company Co-Founder and inventor.
The company also unveiled a new and equitable business model whereby Booktrack and respective publishers share profits with participating authors, composers, and musicians.
"The technology is strong, and I admire what Booktrack is doing to spark the imagination of readers," said James Frey, founder of Full Fathom Five, the transmedia production company behind the New York Times #1 and international bestseller I Am Number Four. "Fans of Pittacus Lore have a lot to look forward to."
Booktrack also announced the results of research recently commissioned by Booktrack and conducted by Professor of Communications Liel Leibovitz at New York University. The study concluded that Booktrack's innovative technology provides a significant benefit in terms of increased, clarity, focus and retention of information over traditional ereading.
About Booktrack(TM):
Booktrack(TM) represents a new chapter in the evolution of storytelling, and an industry "first" in publishing, by creating synchronized soundtracks for ebooks that dramatically boost the reader's imagination and engagement. The company's proprietary technology combines music, sound effects and ambient sound automatically paced to an individual's reading speed. Funded by investors including Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of PayPal, and member of Facebook's board of directors -- and in partnership with major publishing houses, best-selling authors, and award-winning composers and musicians - Booktrack is already well on its way to creating a new genre of entertainment. Download Booktracks in the Apple App store for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Tier 3 Automates Deployment of Complex, "Best Practice" Environments into Enterprise Cloud
Toolset creates best practice-optimized, reusable "Blueprints" of complex environments for automated deployment and IT self-service delivery models
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tier 3, Inc., an enterprise cloud platform provider, today announced the Environment Engine, a platform agnostic toolset that automates the design and deployment of complex environments and applications onto the Tier 3 Enterprise Cloud. From network and storage layer all the way through OS and application, the toolset turns complex environments into best practice-optimized, reusable "Blueprints" for deployment via new IT self service delivery models. The company also announced an initial, robust set of cross-platform Blueprints that Tier 3 will make available to its Enterprise Cloud Platform customers at launch.
While third-party scripting tools automate only at the top (application deployment) or bottom (server image configuring) of the platform stack, the Tier 3 Environment Engine integrates these functions into a simple toolset built to interface with every aspect of the Tier 3 cloud platform. The Environment Engine toolset consists of a Blueprint Designer, Blueprint Library and Blueprint Builder that together create a seamless automation workflow to manage creation and storage of Blueprints as well as discovery and rapid deployment of these tested configurations.
"Deploying complex environments and applications into the cloud can be just that - complex - with words like 'consuming,' 'costly' and 'error prone' coming to mind for many. Automation, on the other hand means simplicity and agility for both IT and the business," said Jared Wray, chief technology officer, Tier 3. "The Environment Engine greatly simplifies deployment of cloud-based services and, combined with the already robust automation in our Enterprise Cloud platform, opens up new IT service delivery models for our customers."
The Environment Engine Cloud Automation Process
-- Utilizing the Blueprint Designer, the application or environment owner
scripts core Blueprint building blocks, including (but not limited to)
all aspects of host configuration, network configuration, firewall and
firewall rules, load balancing and autoscale rules, and the sequenced
events based on scripts and task lists to provision applications based
on upstream or downstream dependencies. The Blueprint is then uploaded
to the Tier 3 Blueprint Library.
-- Browsing the Blueprint Library, users select the Blueprint best suited
to their requirements based on variables including categories, keyword,
characteristic filters such as OS or sizing, Blueprint maturity, or
social feedback.
-- Leveraging the Blueprint Builder tool, users can then configure
pre-defined variables in the selected Blueprint to deploy complete,
hardened, best practice-optimized environments in the Tier 3 Enterprise
Cloud in just minutes.
Automation use cases for the Tier 3 Environment Engine
The Environment Engine facilitates the onboarding of complex environments onto Tier 3's Enterprise Cloud, a true enterprise-class cloud platform with 99.999 percent ("five nines") SLA across server, network and storage; security; built in disaster recovery and predictive optimization technologies for uncompromising performance across the entire stack. Use cases in beta include:
-- Enterprise IT leverage Blueprints to be more agile and responsive to
business demands via IT as a Service models. By enabling customer
self-service of complete application environments (such as SharePoint,
etc.) hosted in the Tier 3 Enterprise Cloud, IT departments speed
deployment while reducing demand on IT ops resources.
-- Independent software vendors (ISVs) can accelerate adoption and
deployment of their applications by publishing optimized Blueprints to
the Tier 3 library for customer use.
-- Developers can integrate into the system via a full API and XML schema,
integrating their systems directly with Tier 3 to automate provisioning
of complex applications. Not only does this reduce operational support
costs, but it dramatically improves customer experience.
Cost & Availability
The Environment Engine toolset is in private beta today, with general availability expected in October. The toolset is a value-added service at no extra charge to existing Tier 3 customers. At launch, Tier 3 will make available a core set of some of the most common and complex Blueprints for enterprises, including:
-- Microsoft SharePoint® Server
-- Microsoft Exchange® Server (Single Server)
-- Microsoft Exchange® Server HA: Using data availability groups
-- Microsoft SQL Server 2008
-- Active Directory
-- Team Foundation Services
-- ASP.NET & SQL Web App: Single Node
-- ASP.NET 2 Node Web Application: Contains front end web server and
backend SQL server
-- LAMP Stack
See the Tier 3 Blueprint Engine Demo in booth 213 at VMworld August 29 -Sept 1 in Las Vegas
About Tier 3
Tier 3, based in Bellevue, Wash., goes beyond traditional cloud offerings to provide an agile, self-optimizing enterprise cloud platform. Enterprises large and small depend on the company's secure, intelligent platform to run their mission-critical, production applications and services so they can focus on their core business. They realize the cloud benefits of lower TCO and dynamic scaling delivered on an enterprise-class platform with SLAs, security, and built-in disaster recovery. Innovative technologies deliver predictive optimization for unprecedented performance at all layers. For more information, visit http://www.tier3.com.
Ready for Extreme Adventure: The AW100 is the First Nikon COOLPIX Built to Challenge the Elements
Nikon's Newest COOLPIX Camera Goes Extreme with Compact Rugged Body, CMOS Sensor for Superior Image Quality and GPS Capability
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX AW100, a camera that can stand up to the rigorous expectations of those with an appetite for adventure who demand incredible image quality within a strong, durable body. The waterproof, freeze proof and shockproof COOLPIX AW100 is forged with features for adventure seekers who need amazing image quality and Full High Definition (HD) movie recording to keep pace with their active lifestyle.
The COOLPIX AW100's newly designed rugged chassis is built to withstand harsh environments, yet is compact and lightweight enough to pack for a weekend on the trail. Ready to conquer the rocks, the ice and the waves, the AW100 hosts a myriad of Nikon core technologies aimed at providing stunning images and Full HD 1080p movie recording as well as new GPS technologies for outdoor enthusiasts.
"With detailed engineering and advanced technology, the COOLPIX AW100 is the rugged compact camera for the adventure enthusiast who never slows down and needs a camera that delivers amazing images and stunning Full HD movies without a second thought," said Lisa Osorio, General Manager of Marketing at Nikon Inc. "The AW100 is as tough as the user that needs it, and it offers a sturdy exterior and advanced technology that enables users to capture life's triumphant moments."
Adventures Captured with Stunning Detail
The fast and compact AW100 can be used underwater to a depth of 33 feet, is shock resistant from a drop of five feet and weather resistant down to a frigid 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether staring in the face of a raging monsoon or kayaking down the rapids, the battery-chamber, SD card slot, HDMI mini connector and USB/audio video connector are securely covered to prevent intrusion from the elements. Because every extra ounce matters when packing for a trek, the COOLPIX AW100 is one of the thinnest and lightest among true water-proof cameras at approximately 0.9-inches thin and 6.3 ounces light.
Image quality is what sets the COOLPIX AW100 apart from the pack, and the camera features a 16.0-megapixel backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor for improved picture quality even in challenging low-light conditions. Whether scrambling a cliff face in scorching sunlight or carefully treading underneath a dense jungle canopy, users can confidently capture images in a variety of light. The camera uses a high sensitivity mode to capture the action in low-light and also features a maximum ISO of 3200 for the ability to capture images where lesser cameras do not make the cut. For added versatility, the COOLPIX AW100 also features a 5x Wide Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (35mm equivalent of 28-140mm) to let users shoot wild POV angles and zoom in on the action. When the action starts moving fast, the AW100 helps to create blur free images with the use of Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) to minimize camera shake to capture sharp images and HD movies.
Engineered with Adventure in Mind
The COOLPIX AW100 is born to be extreme and includes features created for the adventurer. The new GPS function and internal map display allow photos to be displayed via location information and saves latitude and longitude information in the image data. Consumers can now shoot and track their route with the included Nikon ViewNX2 software, Nikon's picture sharing site mypicturetown.com or Google Earth(TM) to pinpoint the exact orientation at the top of a ski slope or display thumbnails together with a map of the terrain. The camera will also track location while not in use so the user can show an accurate map of their travels up the mountain or kayaking down a river. The AW100 also includes an E-compass, allowing the user to orientate via the LCD screen.
The COOLPIX AW100 also features a new Action Control operation, which allows photographers to assign a function to a swinging motion to swiftly select specific settings such as scene mode by simply shaking the camera, avoiding the need to remove gloves in situations like skiing, diving or hiking. The camera has a large 3.0-inch, bright LCD screen with Clear Color Display and anti-reflective coating, providing the ability to see in difficult lighting conditions. Users are also able to mount the camera securely to various mounting systems via the built-in standard tripod mount.
Full HD Movie Recording
Adventure happens fast, and the AW100 is ready to capture Full HD video to document the day's climb, hike, bike or dive. The COOLPIX AW100 can capture stereo audio and has the ability to optically zoom during video recording. In addition to Full HD, the camera features a dedicated movie-record button enabling fast, one-touch recording on the fly. Creative movie making can happen with slow and fast action recording options; shoot slow-motion movies at 60, 120 and 240 frames-per-second (fps) or capture fast motion movies at 15 fps.
COOLPIX Technology
The new COOLPIX AW100 also includes Nikon's EXPEED C2(TM) image processing engine resulting in enhanced image quality and processing speed. With the high-speed continuous shooting performance of the camera's CMOS sensor, combined pictures are used for challenging lighting conditions. When HDR controls are accessed in Backlighting Scene Mode, the camera combines consecutive images of different exposure so that a wide tonality is achieved.
Additionally, the COOLPIX AW100 includes Easy Auto Mode, which automatically recognizes the shooting situation and adjusts camera settings accordingly for great pictures. The Smart Portrait System incorporates a series of automatic functions including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM), Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, Skin Softening and Pet Portrait mode. Additionally, the COOLPIX AW100 comes with the UE-E23, an attachable 40.5mm thread filter mount adapter.
Price and Availability
The new COOLPIX AW100 is scheduled to be available in early September 2011 and will have an estimated selling price * of $379.95. It will be available in black, blue and a distinctive, highly visible orange.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. In 2011, production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 60 million, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @Nikon_USA.
*Estimated selling price listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time
Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Specifications:
Effective
pixels 16.0 million
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79
Image sensor million total pixels
5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens;
5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent
to that of approx. 28-140 mm lens in
35mm format); f/3.9-4.8, Digital
Zoom: up to 4× (angle of view
equivalent to that of approx. 560 mm
Lens lens in 35mm format)
Focus range [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm) to
(from lens) infinity
[T]: Approx. 3 ft 4 in. (1m) to
infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in.
(1 cm) to infinity (wide-angle
position)
3.0-inch (7.5 cm), approx. 460k-
dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD
monitor with anti-reflection
coating and 5-level brightness
Monitor adjustment
Internal memory (approx. 83 MB), SD/
Storage media SDHC/SDXC memory card
ISO
sensitivity ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 800)
Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
Power sources EL12* (included)
AC Adapter EH-62F (available
separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 250 shots
Movies****: 1 h 35 min (HD 1080pP
(EN-EL12) (1920×1080))
Approx. 110.1 × 64.9 × 22.8 mm (4.4 ×
Dimensions 2.6 × 0.9 in.) (excluding
(WxHxD) projections)
178 g (6.3 oz) (including battery and
Weight SD memory card)
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Camera Strap AN-CP23, Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Battery
Charger MH-65, USB Cable UC-E6,
Supplied Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Filter
accessories*** Attachment UR-E23, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit).
** Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
*** Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
****When recording a single move, the maximum recording time is 29 minutes and the file size is up to 4GB even when there is enough free space on the memory card.
Financial Services Provider Calls on EMC VNX and VNXe for 100% Virtualized Environment
Chooses EMC VNX Over NetApp and HP in 100% Virtualized Environment; Achieves 40-Percent Smaller Footprint Adopting a 'FLASH 1st' Strategy
HOPKINTON, Mass., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced that Safe Systems, Inc., a managed service provider for community financial institutions, selected EMC® VNX® unified storage over NetApp and HP. Safe Systems is using EMC VNX and EMC VNXe unified storage and VMware vSphere® virtualization solutions to meet fast-growing demand for its managed and network-based services through a 100% virtualized private cloud infrastructure.
Customer Benefits:
-- Better efficiency and simplicity--Storage management time was reduced by
90%. Storage administration, which once required 10 hours per week, now
only requires an hour per week -- freeing more resources for development
of client services.
-- Increased agility--Storage can now be scaled out to support fast-growing
databases in just 10-minutes.
-- Consolidated infrastructure--Data center footprint was reduced by 40%
with the FAST Suite, Flash drives and high capacity NL-SAS drives in a
100% virtualized infrastructure.
Safe Systems was looking to help its clients operate more efficiently when using their services. To enable their clients to optimize the desired efficiency, Safe Systems decided to deploy a private cloud computing model by virtualizing its IT environment.
Brendan McGowan, Vice President of Technical Services, Safe Systems, said, "We began our private cloud journey with virtualization but found that our old storage infrastructure was holding us back because it wasn't scaling cost-effectively. We evaluated EMC, NetApp, HP and other vendors and concluded that EMC VNX unified storage offered the richest feature set at a very competitive price--with the best integration with VMware software."
"Since moving to EMC VNX, we're able to deliver our very predictable service levels and response times even though our workloads are constantly fluctuating. We manage everything from network monitoring systems that shoot out anti-virus updates to 20,000 endpoints as well as spikes in our SQL Server and Exchange environments. EMC VNX is able to support our unpredictable IT infrastructure with ease. Additionally, we've deployed a 'FLASH 1st' strategy where, with just a few Flash drives and the FAST Suite, we're able to automatically manage ensure that the most highly active data is served from Flash drives using FAST Cache or FAST VP. Lastly, we save on 'physical' space in our data center. Without 'FLASH 1st' and virtualization, we'd require about 40-times more real estate to deliver our current level of services," said McGowan. "For example, seven Flash drives replaced 100 x 15k spindles--that's a dramatic savings!"
Safe Systems decided to use VNX for its enterprise infrastructure to deliver hosted services to customers and its internal operations, while using VNXe for its on-premise solution for customers.
"The shared storage options that were available to us before VNXe made it difficult for our customers to afford an entire solution," said McGowan. "With VNXe, we can now offer services with the features and scalability that our customers demand."
Safe Systems also implemented EMC Unisphere across its complete VNXe and VNX infrastructure to help focus developing new services for its customers while decreasing the time spent on storage administrative tasks.
McGowan stated, "Simplicity was a key benefit that we saw from implementing our VNX, from basic storage administration to scalability. We spend about an hour a week on basic storage admin now--compared with at least 10 hours before we moved to the VNX family. It's just a whole lot simpler to manage with Unisphere. We've had certain databases that overwhelmed our old infrastructure. The ability to scale out the storage behind them quickly was a requirement for us. With VNX and VMware software, it's simple to add more disks or create a new storage location, and then move that workload to the new location--in just a few clicks," said McGowan.
McGowan added, "Safe Systems is a small company. We don't have the resources to be experts on every technology. EMC has helped us to develop our business and accelerate our adoption of cloud. And as EMC and VMware develop new features and technologies, we know they'll be integrated before any other vendor."
Safe Systems relies on EMC VNX and VMware vSphere to deliver services to clients and support its own operations. Safe Systems' most demanding applications, such as Microsoft SQL Server databases, run on EMC VNX unified storage, and leverage the benefits of Flash drive and EMC FAST Cache for performance optimization. Safe Systems provides clients on-premise solutions based on EMC VNXe unified storage and VMware. EMC Unisphere® software provides a simple and intuitive interface for provisioning, monitoring and managing storage.
Additional Resources
-- View the customer video
-- Learn more about EMC VNX
-- Learn more about EMC VNXe
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, VNX, VMware, vSphere and Unisphere are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation. VMware and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
AdoTube Partners With Evidon to Give Consumers True Third-Party Privacy Assurance in the Video Stream
AdoTube is the first to implement an approved third-party solution to ensure in-player advertising practices are in compliance with the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) program
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdoTube(TM), the in-stream video advertising technology leader, today announced they are using Evidon's Assurance Platform, Evidon InForm, to execute the first in-stream in-player Advertising Choices ("Ad Choices") icon for Behavioral Targeting with true third-party assurance.
A modified version of Evidon's industry-standard method for demonstrating display and website advertising compliance is being used for all of AdoTube's in-stream ad formats such as pre-roll, overlay, Polite Pre-Roll®, and other more interactive formats. Working with a broad array of interactive formats that are often more highly targeted gives consumers true access to and control over how all of their information is collected and used. The program is currently live with examples viewable here: http://bit.ly/InStreamPrivacy
With the partnership, Evidon is now AdoTube's exclusive provider of privacy compliance services for the DAA-managed, U.S. self-regulatory initiative continuing its commitment to full third-party transparency for all constituents.
"Last year, AdoTube announced the Polite Pre-Roll®, giving consumers choice and control over their ad experience. Now, we're giving consumers full choice and control over their data," said Steve Jones, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer of AdoTube. "We chose Evidon due to their commitment to ensuring full compliance for advertisers, publishers and consumers."
Evidon was the first company designated by the Digital Advertising Alliance as an Approved Provider of compliance services for the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising (Principles). This includes the ability to deliver the Advertising Option (or Forward I) icon on behalf of companies who are participating in the self-regulatory program. The company's Assurance Platform is operating at scale, delivering the Advertising Option Icon and corresponding notice in billions of monthly advertising impressions across the Internet for leading brands.
"AdoTube is the first in-stream video advertising company to deploy this self-regulatory program with an approved provider of compliance services," said Scott Meyer, founder and CEO of Evidon. "As online video continues to grow in importance, we see AdoTube as a very strategic partner, and we're thrilled to be working with their team."
About Evidon
Selected by the Digital Advertising Alliance to power its online behavioral advertising self-regulatory program, Evidon (formerly Better Advertising) enables a more trusted environment for everyone in the online ecosystem. It gives businesses an easy, standard way of providing evidence of compliance with industry guidelines, and consumers more transparency into and control over how their information is used online. By empowering consumers and earning their trust, businesses build their brands, participate in OBA with confidence and generate better results. For more information, please visit: http://www.evidon.com.
About AdoTube
AdoTube(TM) is the leading global in-stream advertising technology company. AdoTube's powerful and flexible technology provides a centralized end-to-end digital video solution offering publishers and advertisers easy and efficient access to in-stream video advertising across all media platforms. An early pioneer, AdoTube spearheaded the Polite Pre-Roll® and has continually spurred innovation in the online video ecosystem. With its sophisticated and comprehensive video ad management platform combined with a full service video ad network, and third party media measurement system, AdoTube is simplifying the complex world of digital video for publishers and marketers, while delivering engaging experiences for consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.adotube.com and follow AdoTube on Twitter.
Alliance Benefits Funny Or Die and Klout Users, Social Media Influencers, and Advertisers
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Klout, the Standard for Influence, and Funny Or Die, the top destination for comedy on the web, have formed a strategic partnership: Funny Or Die is now the exclusive comedy publisher offering Klout Perks, special rewards for the most influential people across the social web. Perks enable brands to connect with influencers in their area of expertise, and influencers get first access to advanced content previews, products, exclusive events and experiences that they can share with their friends.
"Funny Or Die has been in the forefront of social media from the beginning and partnering with Klout is another important step to staying ahead of the curve," said Dick Glover, CEO of Funny Or Die. "We will now be able to provide even more exclusive value to our content providers, users and advertisers," he added.
Funny Or Die's Klout Score is 83, which puts Funny Or Die in the top 1% of over 90 million Klout Scores worldwide. The high score is a result of Funny Or Die's prolific social media and marketing division that has over 2.2 million Twitter followers, approximately 3.4 million Facebook fans across the two accounts it manages, and devoted followers on numerous social networking and sharing sites.
Together, Funny Or Die and Klout will work with top brands to produce exciting, custom campaigns that are precisely targeted to the social web's most influential participants.
"We look forward to bringing Funny Or Die's creativity to Klout Perks, allowing brands to connect with influencers in new and innovative ways," said Joe Fernandez, CEO and Co-founder of Klout.
About Funny Or Die
Funny Or Die launched in April 2007 and has quickly become the top destination for comedy on the web. At the 2011 Webby Awards Funny Or Die won nine awards, including Best Humor Site. The site has over 11 million unique users per month, over 40 million video views per month, and has grown into a vertically integrated 21st century digital studio that produces high quality content over numerous platforms, operates a social media and marketing division with over 2.2 million Twitter followers, approximately 3.4 million Facebook fans and devoted followers on numerous social networking and sharing sites. Funny Or Die has become the "place to be seen" for comedic celebrities, and the obvious destination for a daily comedy fix. Funny Or Die's founders are Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy. Judd Apatow is also a principal partner in Funny Or Die.
About Klout
Klout measures influence across the social web. Using its core technology, Klout analyzes social network user data and identifies influential individuals based on the impact of their opinions, links, recommendations and other online content. Klout then provides innovative tools to allow companies, including major brands such as Disney, Audi, Nike and Fox, to interact with and interpret this valuable influencer data. Klout is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California.
Press Contacts:
For Funny Or Die -
Dawn Miller; dawn@miller-pr.com
For Klout -
Beth Cook; beth@bestpr.net
SOURCE Funny Or Die
Funny Or Die
CONTACT: Carolyn Prousky of Funny Or Die, +1-323-656-8047, carolyn@prouskypr.com
With Sleek Design and Incredible Functionality, the New COOLPIX "S" Series Sets the Trend for High Quality Images and HD Movies
Whether Looking for Superzoom Capabilities, Fashion-Forward Design or Unique Ways to Share, Nikon's New COOLPIX Digital Cameras Have Something for Everyone
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. introduced four new digital cameras to the COOLPIX S-Series lineup to address the unique lifestyle and needs of the social user who cares about the quality of the images they take and share. The new COOLPIX S-Series puts the "fun" in functionality by delivering enhanced zoom ranges and new ways to share photos and High Definition (HD) video, while being backed by Nikon core technologies like Vibration Reduction (VR) and EXPEED C2(TM) digital image processing.
Expanding on the ultra compact superzoom category, the new COOLPIX S8200 and COOLPIX S6200 deliver high performance zoom with quality NIKKOR optics, while the new COOLPIX S1200pj offers a unique way to share content with a 20-lumen built-in projector and compatibility with the iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. With an enhanced organic LED (OLED) touch screen and chic design, the trendy COOLPIX S100 is the fun to use, stylish camera to see and be seen with.
"The new COOLPIX S-Series cameras combine Nikon's renowned image quality and superior technology in slim, stylish bodies for connected users who love to share their memories with others," said Lisa Osorio, General Manager of Marketing at Nikon Inc. "With easy-to-use features and fun capabilities, these cameras inspire consumers to shoot, record and share, while reflecting their personal style."
Great Photos and Movies Made Easy with COOLPIX Technology
A hallmark of the COOLPIX brand, Nikon remains a trendsetter with its compact cameras in a number of vibrant colors to match any personal style and budget. The new COOLPIX S8200, COOLPIX S6200, COOLPIX S100 and COOLPIX S1200pj incorporate Nikon's world-class NIKKOR optics, delivering accurate detail and brilliant color, as well as Nikon's EXPEED C2(TM) digital image processing engine to help ensure high-quality pictures with stunning tones and sharpness. Additionally, all four COOLPIX cameras include Scene Auto Selector or Easy Auto Mode, which allows the camera to automatically recognize the shooting situation and adjust camera settings accordingly to produce amazing pictures.
To capture flattering portraits, the new S-Series cameras all feature the Nikon exclusive Smart Portrait System, which incorporates a series of automatic functions including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM), Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning and Skin Softening to flatter even the most camera-shy subject. Both the new COOLPIX S8200 and COOLPIX S100 include Nikon's Easy Panorama Mode, which delivers dynamic panorama photos simply with a single press of the shutter button.
The COOLPIX S8200 and COOLPIX S6200: The New Standard for Compact Zoom
The new COOLPIX S8200 ups the ante of pocketable super zooms with an impressive 14x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens integrated into a surprisingly compact body (approximately 1.3-inch depth). To help capture images in challenging lighting conditions, the COOLPIX S8200 includes a 16.1-megapixel backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor for fast and responsive speed and exceptional low-light performance. The COOLPIX S8200's speedy performance is accelerated thanks to its high-speed continuous shooting which can capture five shots at up to six frames-per-second (fps) and a pre-shooting cache that records images before releasing the shutter to capture the action faster than a user's reflexes. From fast-paced action shots to nights out on the town with friends, the COOLPIX S8200 helps to ensure that every moment is captured. Additionally, photos and movies are composed, captured and edited easily on the bright 3.0-inch (921,000-dot) LCD display.
For amazing movies even at the spur of the moment, the COOLPIX S8200 features Full HD (1080p) video with stereo sound and amazing optics that lets the user capture with confidence. For even more dynamic movies, consumers have the ability to zoom during recording. To help further unleash creativity, the COOLPIX S8200 has a host of Special Effects (when shooting movies and stills) and Filter Effects (in playback mode for still images), including Selective Color and Fisheye Effect.
Rounding out the new superzoom lineup, the COOLPIX S6200 packs a versatile 10x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens in a super slim body (approximately 1-inch depth) for an easy-to-carry, yet stylish solution for capturing memorable images in an instant. Beautiful photos are achieved with the help of the COOLPIX S6200's 16.0-megapixel resolution and VR system to eliminate blur. With HD (720p) movie recording, a large 2.7-inch LCD display and a selection of Special Effects, creating unforgettable photos and movies is a breeze.
The COOLPIX S8200 will be available in mid September 2011 for an estimated selling price*** of $329.95 in a choice of colors including black, silver and red, while the COOLPIX S6200 will be available in mid September 2011 for an estimated selling price*** of $229.95 in red, pink, silver, blue and black.
The COOLPIX S1200pj: Share with Flair
Building off of the award winning innovations from its predecessors, the COOLPIX S1200pj encourages a new level of content sharing with a powerful and brighter 20-lumen built-in projector. For added versatility, the COOLPIX S1200pj works with an iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch® allowing users to project images and movies stored on these devices as well as online content. In addition, the camera maintains the ability to project content from a computer, such as presentations of multimedia content. The COOLPIX S1200pj also offers improved operability including illuminated icons and raised controls for easier access, even in the dark. Projecting an image up to 60-inches wide, the COOLPIX S1200pj helps make a big impression, whether in front of clients during a business meeting or at the center of a party.
The COOLPIX S1200pj includes must-have features to help capture great photos and movies including 14.1-megapixel resolution, 5x Optical Zoom, HD (720p) movie capture with stereo sound and a 3.0-inch LCD screen display to help compose at the touch of a finger. The user can also add their artistic touch to their images with a variety of Special Effects and Filter Effects. Compact enough to slip into a pocket, the COOLPIX S1200pj goes wherever life takes it.
The COOLPIX S1200pj will be available in mid September 2011 for an estimated selling price*** of $429.95 in black and pink.
The COOLPIX S100: Smart Features, Beautiful Design
Beauty is now in the hand of the beholder with the stylish COOLPIX S100. The seriously slender COOLPIX S100 has a large 3.5-inch, strikingly bright (820,000-dot) OLED touch screen with an enhanced user interface, so images and movies pop when playing them back. The COOLPIX S100 is a stand-out camera for those who strive to stand out themselves.
For the trendsetting user who requires the top technology, the COOLPIX S100 features a 16.0-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 5x Optical Zoom and Full HD (1080p) recording with stereo sound for impressive images and movies even in low-light. With the new COOLPIX S100, creativity is at the user's fingertips. In addition to a wide selection of Filter Effects, the COOLPIX S100 also features 3D-image recording capability, proving that good looks and intelligent features can live together harmoniously.
The COOLPIX S100 will be available in mid September 2011 for an estimated selling price*** of $299.95 in a choice of attractive colors including red, black, purple and gold.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. In 2011, production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 60 million, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @Nikon_USA.
* iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
*** Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
Nikon COOLPIX S8200 Specifications
Effective pixels 16.1 million
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total
Image sensor pixels
14× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.5-63.0mm (angle
of view equivalent to that of 25-350 mm lens in
35mm format); f/3.3-5.9; Digital zoom: Up to
2× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Lens 700mm lens in 35mm format)
Focus range(from [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
lens) [T]: Approx. 3 ft. 4 in (1.0 m) to infinity,
Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in (1 cm) to infinity
(wide-angle position)
3-in. , approx. 921,000-dot, wide viewing angle
TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-
Monitor level brightness adjustment
Internal memory (approx. 89 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage media memory card
ISO sensitivity ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12*
Power sources (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 250 shots
(EN-EL12) Movies****: Approx. 1 h 10 min (HD 1080p)
Approx. 4.1 x 2.4 x 1.3in (103.7 × 59.3 × 32.7
Dimensions(WxHxD) mm) (excluding projections)
Approx. 7.6 oz. (213 g) (including battery and SD
Weight memory card)
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Supplied Camera Strap CP-19, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
accessories*** EN-EL12,
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6,
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Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Specifications
Effective pixels 16.0 million
1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total
Image sensor pixels
10× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.5-45.0mm (angle
of view equivalent to that of 25-250 mm lens in
35mm format); f/3.2-5.8; Digital zoom: Up to 4×
(angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Lens 1000mm lens in 35mm format)
Focus range(from [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
lens) [T]: Approx. 3 ft 4 in (1.0 m) to infinity,
Macro mode: Approx. 4 in (10 cm) to infinity
(wide-angle position)
2.7-in. , approx. 230,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor
with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
Monitor brightness adjustment
Internal memory (approx. 74 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage media memory card
ISO sensitivity ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800)
Interface Hi-Speed USB, HDMI
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12*
Power sources (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 250 shots
Movies****: 1 hour 40 minutes (HD 720p (1280 x
(EN-EL12) 720))
Approx. 3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 in (93.0 × 56.7 × 25.4
Dimensions(WxHxD) mm)
Approx. 5.7 oz. (160 g) (including battery and SD
Weight memory card)
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Supplied Camera Strap CP-19, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
accessories*** EN-EL12,
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6,
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Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj Specifications
Effective pixels 14.1 million
1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 14.48 million total
Image sensor pixels
5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 5.0-25.0mm (angle
of view equivalent to that of 28-140 mm lens in
Lens 35mm format); f/3.9-5.8;
Digital zoom: Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent
to that
of approx. 560mm lens in 35mm format)
Focus range(from [W]: Approx. 1 ft (30 cm) to infinity, [T]:
lens) Approx. 1 ft 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
Macro mode: Approx. 1.2 in (3 cm) to infinity
(wide-angle position)
3-in. , approx. 460,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor
with anti-reflection coating 5-level
Monitor brightness adjustment
Internal memory (approx. 94 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage media memory card
ISO sensitivity ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800)
Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, 80 to 400)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12*
Power sources (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 220 shots
Movies****: Approx. 1 h 40 min (HD 720p
(EN-EL12) (1280×720))
Approx. 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.9 in. (107.0 × 63.4 × 22.6
Dimensions(WxHxD) mm) (excluding projections)
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Approx. 6.6 oz. (186 g) (including battery and
Weight SD memory card)
Camera Strap CP-19, Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P,
Supplied USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Movie Cable EG-CP16,
accessories*** ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, PC-PJ Transfer CD-ROM
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Nikon COOLPIX S100 Specifications
Effective pixels 16.0 million
Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; 16.79 million total pixels
5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 5.0-25.0mm (angle
of view equivalent to that of 28-140 mm lens in
Lens 35mm format)
f/3.9-4.8; Digital zoom: Up to 4× (angle of
view equivalent to that of approx. 560mm lens
in 35mm format)
Focus range(from
lens) [W]: Approx. 1 ft 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
[T]: Approx. 3 ft 4 in. (1m) to infinity,
Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in (1 cm) to infinity
(wide-angle position)
3.5-in , approx. 820,000-dot, widescreen,
organic LED monitor (touch panel) with anti-
reflection coating and 5-level brightness
Monitor adjustment
Internal memory (approx. 71 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage media memory card
ISO sensitivity ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 800)
Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19*
Power sources (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 150 shots
Movies****: Approx. 55 min (HD 1080p
(EN-EL19) (1920×1080))
Approx. 3.9 x 2.6 x 0.8 in (99.0 × 65.2 × 18.1
Dimensions(WxHxD) mm)
Approx. 4.9 oz (138 g) (including battery and SD
Weight memory card)
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Camera Strap CP-19, Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL19, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P,
Supplied USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16,
accessories*** ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12(S6200, S8200, S1200pj) or EN-EL 19 (S100) operated at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).
** Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
*** Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
****When recording a single move, the maximum recording time is 29 minutes and the file size is up to 4GB even when there is enough free space on the memory card.
SOURCE Nikon Inc.
Nikon Inc.
CONTACT: MWW Group, Geoff Coalter, gcoalter@mww.com or Matt Kopacz, mkopacz@mww.com, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com
Superior Image Quality and Versatile Performance Go Full Throttle With the New Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Digital Camera
Nikon's New Flagship COOLPIX Camera Offers Advanced Photo Technologies and Vast Creative Control for the Experienced Photographer
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX P7100, the digital camera that packs stellar image quality, swift performance and a variety of creative manual controls into a compact, lightweight camera body. The 10.1-megapixel COOLPIX P7100 is the ideal camera that advanced photographers will seek as a companion to their D-SLR camera when both portability and superior image quality are a necessity.
The new COOLPIX P7100 easily assumes the role as the new COOLPIX flagship by delivering amazing image quality, stunning High Definition (HD) movies and high speed performance to create an appealing package for professionals and enthusiasts alike. With an overall emphasis on image quality, consumers can expect rapid response in all aspects of camera operation, which also encompasses a new enhanced AF system for tack-sharp images in a variety of lighting conditions. Whether shooting landscapes or action, users have full creative control with the new 3.0-inch tilting vari-angle LCD screen, full manual features and new Special Effects that add a new dimension to images. With the aid of Nikon core technologies and distinctive new features and controls, the COOLPIX P7100 digital camera shifts image quality and performance into overdrive.
"The new COOLPIX P7100 is an enthusiast compact camera that provides stellar image quality, superior mobility and operability, as well as quick response and performance during even the most challenging shooting situations," said Lisa Osorio, General Manager of Marketing at Nikon Inc. "The COOLPIX P7100 will allow users to explore their creative freedom, yet delivers the amazing results that they have become accustomed to with their Nikon cameras."
Emphasis on the Image
Stunning image quality is a hallmark of Nikon products, and the COOLPIX P7100 includes a number of Nikon core technologies such as the high speed EXPEED C2(TM) image processing engine that is designed to deliver stunning results in diverse situations. New image processing technologies maximize the performance of the large 1/1.7-inch, 10.1-megapixel CCD sensor to deliver sharp, low-noise images that explode with vivid color. By expanding the capabilities of the large CCD sensor, images show reduced noise at both low and high ISO sensitivities. The result is a new level of clean, tonal depth to images, creating an enhanced sense of dimension to any subject and amazingly faithful color reproduction.
Building upon a legacy befitting a world class optics manufacturer, the camera comes equipped with a versatile 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (35mm equivalent to 28-200mm). Additionally, a built-in Neutral Density (ND) filter expands the exposure selection range when shooting in slow shutter speeds and in maximum aperture settings. The 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens is constructed with two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to help achieve high reproduction capability with less chromatic aberration when capturing images and videos. Additionally, the COOLPIX P7100 uses optical Vibration Reduction (VR) to produce blur free photos while shooting images or HD video handheld or in low-light.
Rapid Response When it Counts
With enhanced high speed performance and quick response, the COOLPIX P7100 can capture decisive moments with confidence. The new Nikon P7100 features a new intuitive user interface that reacts seamlessly for high quality results in the blink of an eye. With blazing fast start-up, imperceptible release lag and enhanced shot to shot buffering, the P7100 promises to be ready at a moment's notice. Operational workflow speed has been enhanced, such as switching time for various functions including playback, shooting, menu and button operation as well as navigation. The camera can also capture full resolution JPEG images at up to 1.2 frames-per-second (fps), and gives shooters enhanced response when shooting NRW (RAW) images both as a single frame and consecutively. Additionally, the COOLPIX P7100 is compatible with the latest high speed SDXC memory cards for maximum performance.
The 7.1x NIKKOR lens has been paired with an enhanced AF system to deliver sharp images and HD movies in a variety of shooting scenarios. Whether tripod mounted to capture a distant vista or shooting a candid portrait, the result is amazingly fast focus acquisition that is consistently sharp throughout the entire focal range, even on a moving subject.
Superior Creative Control for the Advanced User
Detailed engineering led to the authentic styling of the COOLPIX P7100, which calls upon many of the features that Nikon D-SLR cameras are known for, including easily accessible mode dials, rounded curves and friendly ergonomics, all housed within a compact form factor. Consumers can compose through the bright optical viewfinder or by the vivid 3.0-inch 921,000-dot tilting vari-angle LCD screen. The new tilt screen enables more flexible shooting at creative angles, including down low, overhead or for ease-of-use when mounted on a tripod. The clear color vari-angle LCD display with anti-reflective coating produces high resolution and faithful color reproduction with a wide viewing angle.
The camera's four exposure modes (Program, Shutter, Aperture and Manual) provide creative control over image capture. For added versatility, the COOLPIX P7100 has a sensitivity range up to ISO 3200, but can also be set to Hi 1 at full resolution (ISO 6400 equivalent). The P7100 also offers functions that enable superior rendering when shooting at high sensitivities, including a Low Noise Night Mode and a Noise Reduction Filter. ISO sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12,800 in Low Noise Night Mode) to ensure sharp, crisp images when shooting in low-light or photographing fast-moving subjects.
For further creative control, the camera offers multiple new Special Effects and Filter Effects to create truly inspiring images. The new Zoom Exposure automates this typically difficult technique to create dynamic images with a slow shutter. Consumers can also choose the Defocus Filter to produce intentional, artful blur or use the Cross Process to create nostalgic and imaginative color tones in images. A new Creative Monochrome Filter can also be implemented to create a solarized look and feel to images or affect grain size in monochrome photos. Shooters can capture a wide tonal range in their images by utilizing the built-in High Dynamic Range (HDR) function as part of the Backlighting Mode, and can shoot in High/Low Key, Sepia and Painting Modes. While in Playback Mode, images can also be altered with a Fisheye Effect or Cross Screen Filter.
The design and interface of the COOLPIX P7100 has been created with the shooter in mind. It boasts two command dials including a new front mounted sub-command dial, which can be used to access settings and adjustments while holding the grip of the camera. The dials provide advance control and a sense of analog operation when using the camera for an enjoyable photographic experience. This control is implemented to simplify various operations using minimal controls. The COOLPIX P7100 also features a quick menu dial on the top of the camera. Through the quick menu dial, controls like ISO sensitivity, White Balance, advanced bracketing functions, My Menu, Picture Control and image size can be swiftly selected to capture desired results. Additionally, the camera's Zoom Memory function enables the selection of a desired focal length during shooting.
For those shooting movies, the COOLPIX P7100 records High Definition (HD) movies at 720p (30 fps) with stereo sound through the built-in microphone. Users can also attach an optional external microphone, such as Nikon's ME-1 microphone, via the stereo microphone jack. The P7100 also incorporates new movie recording features such as lens zooming during recording, a gain-up function to adjust the optional external microphone and an AE/AF lock available during recording, which is similar to that of a D-SLR camera. Additionally, the camera includes a mini HDMI connector that enables playback on HD televisions and other HDMI-enabled devices.
The COOLPIX P7100 can be connected to the optional 0.75x Wide-Angle Convertor WC-E75A, which allows for focal lengths as wide as 21mm (35mm format equivalent). P7100 users can also take advantage of Nikon's Creative Lighting System with the built-in accessory shoe that supports Nikon's i-TTL flash control, including compatibility with the SB-400, SB-700 and SB-900 speedlights.
Price and Availability
The Nikon COOLPIX P7100will be available throughout the United States beginning mid September 2011 at an estimated selling price* of $499.95. For more information, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. In 2011, production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 60 million, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @Nikon_USA.
*Estimated selling price listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time
Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Specifications
Effective pixels 10.1 million
Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CCD, approx. 10.39 total million pixels
7.1x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 6.0-42.6mm (angle of
view equivalent to that of 28-200 mm lens in 35mm
format); f/2.8-5.6, Digital Zoom: up to 4x (angle of
view equivalent to that of approx. 800 mm lens in 35mm
Lens format)
Focus range [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity, [T]:
(from lens) Approx. 2 ft. 8 in. (80cm) to infinity,
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.8 in (2 cm) to infinity
(wide-angle position)
3.0-inch (7.5 cm), approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing
angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
and 5-level brightness adjustment, tiltable approx.
Monitor 81 degrees downward, approx. 105 degrees upward
Internal memory (approx. 94 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
Storage media card
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to
ISO sensitivity 6400)
Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 800)
High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 100 to 1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 200, 100 to 400)
Low noise night mode (ISO 400 to 12800)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14* (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-5b (used in combination with the Power
Connector EP-5A both available separately)
Battery life Still pictures**: Approx. 350 shots
(EN-EL14) Movies****: Approx. 2 h 55 min (HD 720p (1280×720))
Dimensions Approx. 4.6 × 3.1 × 1.9 in. (116.3 × 76.9 × 48.0 mm)
(WxHxD) (excluding projections)
Approx. 14 oz (395 g) (including battery and SD memory
Weight card)
Supplied Camera Strap AN-CP21, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
accessories*** EL14, Battery Charger MH-24
USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2
CD-ROM
*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-
charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 operated at an ambient
temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).
** Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards
for measuring the life of camera batteries.
*** Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
**** When recording a single movie, the maximum recording time is 29
minutes even when there is enough free space on the memory card.
SOURCE Nikon Inc.
Nikon Inc.
CONTACT: Geoff Coalter, gcoalter@mww.com, or Matt Kopacz, mkopacz@mww.com, both of MWW Group, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com
Stay Cool With Back-To-School Deals From Verizon Wireless
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BTW September is around the corner and Verizon Wireless has back-to-school promotions to keep students and families connected. From sending LOLs to organizing group projects, Verizon Wireless has the phones students want with the capabilities they need.
Basic Phone Trade-In
There's no better time than now for students to take the leap from a basic phone to a smartphone. For a limited time, Verizon Wireless basic phone customers will receive a $100 Verizon Wireless gift card when they upgrade to any smartphone and trade in their basic phone through the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program. Students can upgrade to a smartphone like the HTC Trophy(TM) and make last minute edits to a research paper or browse the Web for movie times. The HTC Trophy with Windows Phone 7 is available for an online-only promotional price of $99.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers who are interested in the $100 basic phone trade-in promotion can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/tradeinpromo.
Share the Funwith Parents
Parents can be as cool as their children with Verizon Wireless' buy one, get one free promotion for the DROID X2 by Motorola. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 3G nationwide network, the DROID X2 allows students and parents to download research and business tools from V CAST Apps. The DROID X2 is available for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
All Work and All Play
Students can check school email and then slide-out the built-in game pad to defend the galaxy with the Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) PLAY. Powered by Android(TM) 2.3 Gingerbread, the Xperia PLAY has a front-facing camera so students can video chat with family or friends. The Xperia PLAY is available at the promotional price of $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer agreement.
Customers can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/backtoschool to see all the back-to-school promotions offered by Verizon Wireless. Customers who purchase a smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. Customers eligible for a rebate will receive one in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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Kobo Specialists on Hand to Help Educate Best Buy Customers on the Company's Innovative eReader Touch Edition, Kobo eReading Experience
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a leading global eReading service with over 4.5 million users in more than 100 countries worldwide, has announced that the Kobo eReader Touch Edition is now available at Best Buy as part of its strategy to deliver eReading to everyone, everywhere. To support the launch of the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition at Best Buy, Kobo specialists will be alongside Best Buy's Blue Shirts to demo the eReader to consumers, providing them with a hands-on experience to see, touch and try the slim, light and innovative touch screen eReader.
The Kobo Wireless eReader has been available in-store and online at Best Buy for the last four months. Best Buy is now expanding its Kobo offering by carrying the Kobo eReader Touch Edition, which is available online through http://www.bestbuy.com and at select Best Buy stores nationwide. This in-store roll out allows consumers to gain an in-depth, hands-on comparison of the Touch Edition against competing eReaders. Kobo is currently expanding the Touch Edition availability through multiple retail channels on a number of continents, and Best Buy is one of several planned launches in the United States for Q3 and Q4.
AMAZING NEW TOUCH EXPERIENCE
The new Kobo eReader Touch Edition was designed in partnership with leading design firm IDEO, with months spent listening to reader feedback to build a truly advanced reader that delivers a 'true to life' experience. With the Kobo-signature soft quilted back and travel friendly size, the new Kobo eReader Touch offers the ultimate reading experience. The beautifully designed Touch Edition uses infrared touch technology to make the experience of reading on the Kobo Touchjust like that of reading a real book. Using a simple swipe, tap or slide on the Pearl E Ink(TM) display, readers can easily turn pages, highlight phrases for lookup in the Touch Edition's onboard dictionary, zoom, rotate, jump through chapters of the book and more.
The new eReader was the first to be powered by the new Freescale(TM) i.MX508 processor, a high performance engine designed to enable fast page turning for electronic paper displays. A reader's dream, the new device boasts storage of up to 30,000 books with expandable memory, and battery life of up to one month.
A CUSTOMIZABLE READ
With the latest Pearl E Ink technology, reading on the new Kobo eReader is just like reading print on paper -- it is glare free and easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight. Featuring seven fonts, the ability for users to load unlimited fonts (each with 25 size settings), adjustable line spacing and adjustable margins, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition is fully customizable to fit individual reading styles.
DISCOVER SOCIAL READING -- WITH READING LIFE(TM)
Kobo extends Reading Life to the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition -- Reading Life is the most comprehensive social eReading experience and an industry-first social platform. Consumers can discover their reading style, and gain insight into their unique eReading fingerprint with Reading Life Stats -- track the minutes per reading session of a current read, the number of pages turned, plus see an overview of books completed in their library. Readers can also earn fun and exciting awards, and connect and share their Reading Life with friends on Facebook and Twitter.
ACCESS MILLIONS OF TITLES
Kobo offers one of the largest stores worldwide, consumers can easily connect via Wi Fi or USB and access over 2.5 million eBooks, with titles ranging from the New York Times' Bestseller List, the hottest new releases, thrillers, romance, Oprah's Picks, newspapers, magazines and more -- there is something to read for everyone. The new Kobo Touchcomespre-loaded with 15 hand-picked FREE previews of the hottest new books, so consumers can read right out of the box. Plus, Kobo offers over 1 million engaging classics from Anna Karenina, to Pride and Prejudice, to Dracula -- for consumers to download and read for free.
SUPPORTS THE MOST CONTENT
The Kobo eReading service is built on an open platform, allowing consumers to read eBooks from other stores that use the ePub format -- plus read PDF documents, and books. The versatile Kobo eReader Touch Edition lets users read EPUB, PDF and MOBI format eBooks; view JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF images; review TXT, HTML and RTF materials; and enjoy CBZ and CBR comic book formats. Consumers can also easily borrow and read eBooks from the local public library.
SHOP AND READ ON ANY DEVICE WITH KOBO
Kobo offers free eReading apps so users can read on most popular devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, Android(TM) phones, iPhones®, iPads®, Blackberry® Smartphones and Blackberry® PlayBooks -- in addition they can browse and shop the Kobo store. Plus, with Kobo Sync you can read from one device to another and pick up from the page that you last read -- your library will always be kept up to date.
About Kobo, Inc.
Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers -- one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world. Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100 countries across the globe. Kobo has top ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablet OEMs. Kobo eReaders are also available at leading retailers including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, WHSmith, Collins Booksellers and Whitcoull's. Kobo's innovative Reading Life is an industry-first comprehensive social eReading experience -- Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent reading and encouraging others to read. Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung Kong Holdings, and institutional investors.