Strobe Scan
The
Visioneer Strobe 400 duplex color scanner measures 11.6x2.5x2 inches and weighs 22 ounces. When used in duplex mode, the device scans both sides of a page in six seconds. The Strobe 400 offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface and can produce documents at resolutions up to 600 DPI. The device may be powered through a computer's USB port or via an electrical outlet. The Auto Launch technology allows the device to scan a document as soon as it's inserted into it.
In Sync
The
Samsung NC190 PC-over-IP (PCoIP) all-in-one monitor lets users connect to centralized servers without the need for workstations on their desks. The fanless screens contain no operating system, drivers or hard drives and the NC190 integrates into existing systems that use PCoIP-enabled rack workstations, towers or blade PCs. The NC190 has a Tera1100 PCoIP processor, 64 MB XDR memory, 1280x1024 resolution and four USB 1.1 ports. The NC190 also has VGA in connectivity (for a PC monitor), DVI out connectivity (for dual video) and 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet connectivity.
Tough Tadpole
General Dynamics' rugged Tadpole Topaz notebook computer has an Intel T9400 Core2 Duo Mobile Processor (6M L2 Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz front-side bus) and up to 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM. It features a 15.1-inch (1400x1050) daylight viewable display and optional touchscreen. The laptop is tested to pass MIL-STD-810F environmental operating specifications, and MIL-STD-461E for electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility. The Tadpole Topaz includes an integrated, weather-sealed keyboard and mouse.
Miriam Jones is a former chief copy editor of Government Technology, Governing, Public CIO and Emergency Management magazines.
