Featured computer hardware Items
Cables To Go Velocity - Video / audio cable - component video / audio - RCA (M)

Velocity Component Video Interconnects from Impact Acoustics offer high-quality vivid detail and color for today's video and home theater applications. These cost-effective performance cables give you maximum picture and sound quality compared to ordinary "out of the box" cables. Low-loss 75ohm oxygen-free copper center conductors and foam dielectric provides improved picture quality and performance. Twisted pair oxygen-free copper wire and foam dielectric provide optimized audio clarity. The 100% Mylar foil and OFC braid shield protects against unwanted noise and interference. The color-coded molded connectors attach to an ultra flexible jacket allowing for easy installation and identification. The 24K gold plated, durable connectors ensure long lasting, corrosion-free connections. Component Video Interconnects connect video equipment with component video output jacks to televisions, projectors with component video input jacks. By using Component Video Cables, you bypass the TV's Y/C separator and Color Decoder, routing the color (Y Pr Pb) information directly into the TV's matrix decoder. By sending the pure DVD component video signal directly to a component video input-equipped display device, the DVD signal forgoes the extra processing that normally would degrade the image. The result is a vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail.

Price: 44.42

Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x yellow - 6400 pages

Epson manufacture all their cartridges to the highest possible specification to ensure the maximum efficiency of the Epson printer. This yellow ink cartridge is specially designed for use with Epson Stylus Pro 9000 printer.

Price: 59.51

Panasonic KX-P 2130 - Printer - color - dot-matrix - 360 dpi x 360 dpi - up to 2

The Panasonic KX-P2130 is a low-cost 24-pin quiet printer with color capabilities that was designed for the home/home office or small business that needs professional quality output.The KX-P2130 features a flat-belt push tractor to facilitate easy forms loading, a 20 page built-in sheet feed and a noise level of only 46.5 dBA.The KX-P2130 also features the EZ SetTM operator panel and setup disk (IBM PC/ compatibles) that lets you control all of the printer's features. The KX-P2130 also offers you a low-cost color option , so you can give all your documents and presentations affordable eye-catching color.

Price: 220.10

Harman/kardon SoundSticks II - PC multimedia speaker system - 40 Watt (total)

Harman Kardon's SoundSticks II three-piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for Music, MP3's, movies and gaming experiences.SoundSticks II encourages consumers to step out of the ordinary speaker world and offers sound in an original and unique package. The system, described as curvy, sleek and sexy, provides consumers with sound that is loud and clear. SoundSticks II employs a new computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization and Harman's unique "capacitance touch" control buttons on the right satellite allow for direct access to volume control.

Price: 120.47

APC Smart-UPS 700VA Shipboard - UPS ( external ) - AC 120 V - 450 Watt - 700 VA

Smart-UPS protects your data by supplying network-grade battery backup when power fails. With PowerChute plus software the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will safely store data and shut down your network operating system before the battery is fully discharged, whether youre there or not. SmartSlot internal accessory slot allows you to install optional accessories to enhance the performance of your UPS. APC Smart-UPS is the perfect UPS for fileservers, minicomputers, UNIX CPUs, Internet hubs, telecommunications systems and other mission-critical applications.

Price: 520.74

Epson - Print ribbon black

Epson supplies quality ribbons for all its dot matrix printers. Considerable research and development has gone into the production of Epson original ribbons.Epson manufacture all their ribbons to the highest possible specification to ensure the maximum efficiency of the Epson printer. This black ribbon is specially designed for use with EPSON LQ-2500 /LQ2550/LQ670/LQ860 Dot-Matrix printers

Price: 13.57

Targus Mobile 70 Universal Auto/Air Adapter - Power adapter - car / airplane ( e

At just 7.5 ounces, Targus Mobile 70 Universal Auto/Air Adapter is lightweight, compact and ideal. Power your mobile devices wherever you go, in your car, on an airplane, boat or RV.

Price: 74.12

D-Link DKVM 4K - KVM switch - 4 ports - 1 local user

The D-Link DKVM-4K is a 4-port PS/2 based KVM switch for controlling up to 4 computers using a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The DKVM-4K minimizes clutter on your desktop with its sleek, compact design. Ready to work right out of the box, the DKVM-4K requires no drivers, extra power supplies, or accessories and is compatible with all Windows Operating Systems.The DKVM-4K is convenient and simple to use with features such as: at a glance LED indicators for computer status, hot keys and push buttons for switching between computers, included 6' standard cables, and an autoscan mode for automatically detecting computers connected to the switch. You get added flexibility with the DKVM-4K's hot plug capability - add or disconnect computers simply by unplugging the cables without having to power down your computers! Versatile, portable, and convenient, the D-Link DKVM-4K can be easily integrated into your existing desktop environment at home or in the office.

Price: 48.57

APC SurgeArrest Network - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 7 output co

Lightning and power surges can permanently ruin your electronic equipment. Changes in voltage cause lockups and loss of work. This unit will protect your equipment from the threat of bad power. The Network SurgeArrest series provides maximum protection for network and business computer equipment including workstations and network modems.

Price: 26.44

Cables To Go - SCSI external cable - 68 pin VHDCI (M) - HD-68 (M) - 3 ft

Ultra-2 (sometimes spelled "Ultra2") uses a 40MHz clock rate to get maximum data transfer rates up to 80 MBps. It provides a longer possible cabling distance (up to 25 meters) by using Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling. Earlier forms of SCSI use a single wire that ends in a terminator with a ground. Ultra-2 SCSI sends the signal over two wires with the data represented as the difference in voltage between the two wires. This allows support for longer cables. A low voltage differential reduces power requirements and manufacturing costs.

Price: 23.74

Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x magenta - 2100 pages

This replacement magenta ink cartridge is for the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer. It has a print life of 2100 pages.

Price: 48.98

FUJIFILM - DDS-3 - 12 GB / 24 GB - storage media

Back-up is the single best way for Mac/PC users to protect themselves from the loss of important and irreplaceable information that is stored on the hard drive of their computer. Smart PC users regularly back-up newly generated files from their computer onto a set data tapes for safe keeping.Fuji 4mm tapes feature small footprint, fast file search. They make up an excellent choice for PC Workstation back-up as well as WAN/LAN back-up. They are an easy to use solution for beginners to experts alike.

Price: 4.50

HP Premium - Glossy photo paper - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) - 50 sheet(s)

HP Premium Photo Paper lets you print your own photographs at home or the office - professional looking results with the satisfaction of having done it yourself.

Price: 22.71

Verbatim - 100 x CD-R - 700 MB 52x - white - spindle - storage media

Now you can push the performance limits of CD writing - it's easy with 52X CD-R media from Verbatim. Tested and certified by today's leading drive manufacturers, Verbatim 52X CD-R discs deliver reliable, error-free recording even at blazing speeds. PRODUCT FEATURES: Backward compatibility with existing 1x-40x drives; White label surface ideal for CD labels; Compatible surface for use with CD markers.

Price: 23.82

APC Personal Biometric USB Pod - Fingerprint reader - USB

APC Personal Biometric USB POD is a simple and secure way to remember passwords. It includes: CD with software, USB cable, user manual.

Price: 41.60

HP - Coated paper - Roll (54 in x 50 ft) - 1 roll(s)

HP Banners with Tyvek is an economical solution for durable indoor and outdoor promotional banners providing waterfastness and lightfastness up to 3 months outdoors when used with HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV.

Price: 217.23

D-Link DGS 1216T - Switch - 16 ports - EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - 10Base-T, 100Ba

The DGS-1216T Smart Switch presents a cost-effective solution for the small and medium business to economically implement high-speed Gigabit packet switching with easy fine tuning of network performance and security. This switch comes with 16 copper Gigabit ports and 2 combo SFP (Mini GBIC) for fiber connection. Port trunks are provided for server deployment and network backbone attachment, while functions important for bandwidth-intensive applications such as Priority Queues and VLANs are supported to enable you to implement Quality of Service (QoS) and security without having to go through complex network management usually found in other managed switches.16 copper Gigabit ports provide an inexpensive alternative solution to fiber-optic. Using your existing low-cost Cat. 5 copper twisted-pair wires as the transmission media, these ports allow you to instantly upgrade to Gigabit capability without requiring you to install new, expensive fiber cables. All ports support plug-and-play connections with auto-sensing of 10/100/1000Mbps network speeds, full/half duplex auto negotiation and MDI/MDIX cross over.Gigabit ports can be combined together to create multi-link load-sharing aggregated bandwidths to a server or a network backbone. To expand the network, you can also make use of the port trunks to eliminate bottlenecks between the cascaded switches.The switch support VLANs to let you improve security and bandwidth utilization by limiting the broadcast domains and confining intra-group traffic within their segments. To segment up the network, VLAN-supported workstations and servers that are connected to the switch can be grouped into different Virtual LANs (VLANs).The switch supports not only Layer 2 802.1p Priority Queue control, but also other ways to prioritize network packets. Classification of users data priorities can be based on a data packet Priority Queue or the TOS field in the IP header. This QoS function support allows you to run bandwidth-intensive/delay-sensitive applications and to attach video servers to the switch for video conference. VLANs for Enhanced Security & Performance.

Price: 248.94

APC SurgeArrest Professional - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 8 outp

Lightning and power surges can permanently ruin your electronic equipment. Changes in voltage cause lockups and loss of work. This unit will protect your equipment from the threat of bad power. The Professional SurgeArrest series offers a great value for high-end home equipment and business applications such as small office/home office computers, high-performance stereo equipment, laser printers and modems.

Price: 24.07

Kentrox Q2200 T1 QoS Access Router - Router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, Frame

Combining the features of an IP router, QoS appliance, IPSec VPN appliance, firewall, T1 DSU/CSU, and Ethernet switch, the Q2200 QoS Access Router saves you money right out of the box. Setup and maintenance become far less time-consuming and expensive with an integrated device. And the Q2200 router's intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) helps remote offices get up and running quickly.

Price: 792.69

Lexmark - Toner cartridge - 1 x yellow - 6600 pages

Lexmark delivers high-powered solutions, services and supplies that meet or exceed the needs of customers ranging from the small office to the large corporate enterprise. Years of printing industry leadership, coupled with a close relationship with its customers, allow Lexmark to develop high-quality, easy-to-use business products and services.

Price: 208.62

Kingston ValueRAM - Memory - 1 GB - DIMM 184-pin - DDR - 400 MHz / PC3200 - CL3

ValueRAM is Kingston's value-priced line of industry-standard, generic memory intended for customers who have white box or generic computer systems, or who plan to purchase memory by specification. ValueRAM is designed to industry specifications tested, is 100% tested and is available at competitively low prices.

Price: 49.36

Brother TZ221 - Printer tape - black on white - Roll (0.35 in x 26.3 ft) - 1 pcs

This TZ221 tape features Brother's exclusive laminated tape process and a standard adhesive. Perfect for everyday applications. These glossy labels stay on under normal indoor and outdoor use, including hot and cold environments. Best suited for smooth flat surfaces.

Price: 8.23

OKI Microline 186 - Printer - B/W - dot-matrix - 240 dpi x 216 dpi - 9 pin - up

Whatever the need or the workload, the ML186 sets an impressive pace. Select any of four speed settings and get a quality product in less time. Fastest is the blazing 375 cps "Super Speed" Draft mode, followed by the 333 cps High-Speed Draft, 250 cps Utility, and the Near-Letter Quality of 62.5 cps.The printer's small footprint makes it ideal for use in your system configuration. And the operator panel control of character sets, form length, and other frequently used functions makes the ML186 quite easy to use. (The printer has a "lockout" feature to prevent unauthorized setting changes.)Demand only the best. Put the rugged, affordable MICROLINE 186 to work in the shop or behind the counter. Today.

Price: 310.66

Macally IceCam - Web camera - color - USB

Macally IceCam is a light, portable USB video web camera. It works with Yahoo! Messenger and iChatAV, etc. Macally IceCam gives you endless way to have fun.

Price: 22.95

Belkin Cord Concealer - Cable concealer - tan

Functionally they are exquisite, your cords power and connect all your precious devices. But aren't you tired of tripping over them? The Belkin Cord Concealer allows you to hide cords that run across the floor or counter. Includes double-sided adhesive tape to keep your Cord Concealer secure and flat at all times. Flexible material allows you to cut the Cord Concealer to any desired length.

Price: 7.38

Another Great computer hardware Article
Computer Headsets

Headsets have become an integral part of the computer. They are useful while chatting, for voice recognition, listening to music and gaming. Looks and the price are generally the only things considered while buying a headset. But most people do not realize that there are other aspects to a computer headset than just the basic functionality.

Use of computers in offices has become the norm, and this has increased the need for the right kind of equipment to accompany those computers. VoIP applications and video conferencing are two applications, which can be enhanced by the use of superior quality headsets. Use of headsets reduces neck, back and should strain considerably resulting in fewer workers' compensation claims and increasing productivity.

There are two kinds of computer headset connections: analog and digital. Computer headsets that use the USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology are currently much in demand. USB technology is more advanced than the sound card. providing very good digital sound quality.

Aspects to be taken into account when buying a computer headset are: the external noise level; the cost of the headset and possible parts and repair costs and warranties, the brand, the product range available. Whether you need corded or wireless, the kind of ear piece (monaural/ binaural), the kind of phone or computer connection used with the headset (Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm/ Analog), the compatibility (to music), the kind of computer usage (VoIP, Computer Gaming), the range of bass/treble, the power of the speakers, sound quality, durability and comfort.

The basic aspects to be considered while buying a computer headset are: is it comfortable? Does it stay securely in place for long hours? Is the microphone flexible and unobtrusive? Is the cord long enough for easy movement? Are the volume and other controls easily accessible? Is the sound quality on both the lines clear? Etc.

The leading manufacturers of headsets are Plantronics, GN Netcom, Headsets.com, Sennheiser, Jabra, and Sony. Headsets are also very inexpensive, depending on the kind of model. A good decent pair of headphones would cost around $10 though an extremely advanced model with all the works may go up to $150-$200 or beyond. The Internet is a good source for locating the ideal headset. There are several web sites that provide comprehensive information about the wide range of headsets available in the market today.

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Computer Gaming Online Role-Playing

Computer gaming online role-playing is quite a fun spin on the old favorite of role-playing games that have been sold in comic shops for years. In a way, this is consistent with the expanding world of were our leisure activities are going as computers become more and more ingrained in our society and culture.

Role-playing games started in the 1970's with Dungeons and Dragons and quickly grew to include virtually any type of game or scenario one could imagine including games that revolved around action-adventure, science fiction, espionage, horror, sports and a ton of other genres.

The Computer Version Of Role-Playing Games

Role-playing games eliminated the traditional cause effect method that board games utilized and turned games into an improvisational exercise that proved intriguing. In time, people started to use computer gaming online to expand how role playing games can be conducted. In the computer gaming online variant of role-playing, players will write/type their 'scenarios' and submit them via email to the person running the game. The game master then weighs all the emails from the various players to decide how these scenarios play off against each other in order to further the game. Sounds fun, huh?

So How Do The Role Playing Game Producers Feel About This?

Now, while one would assume that the role-playing game companies would love the fact that there are computer gaming online means of playing the games and expanding their customer base, some role-playing game companies have some misgivings about this computer gaming online expansion.

In a way, the computer gaming online role-playing has hurt sales of game packages because people no longer have the need for a role-playing set as they are not playing in a room together and are connected electronically from all over the globe. It would be doubtful that the bottom will fall out on many of these game producing companies as the product that they offer is still very popular, but there have been some dollars lost due to the free competition that the computer gaming online role-playing provides.

Granted, many of these companies offer their own free online role-playing services as a means of promoting their product. They have also offered fee based subscription online role-playing games so the internet provides a solid revenue stream for the companies. There is a paradoxical relationship between the role-playing game companies and the internet, but ultimately, the internet has been good to these companies and will continue to benefit them provided the companies evolve accordingly.

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History of Computer Aided Manufacturing

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is one of the software automation processes that directly convert the product drawing or the object into the code design that enables the machine to manufacture the product. It is used in various machines like lathes and milling machines for the product manufacturing purposes. It allows the computer work instructions to communicate directly to the manufacturing machines.

The mechanism of CAM developed from the Computer Numerical Machines (CNC) in the early 1950?s. These systems were directed by a set of coded instructions in a punched paper tape. The proposal to develop the first numerically controlled machine was commissioned to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from the US Air Force in the year 1949. The entire proposed idea of developing this machine was demonstrated in the year 1952.

The motivation factor in developing these kinds of numerically automated machines involves the expensive costs in manufacturing the complex curved geometries in 2D or 3D constraints mechanically. The development of these machines considers the factors like easier programming in CAM and easy storage of programs. A program can be changed easily and avoid manual errors. Numerically controlled machines are safer to operate, and the complex geometry comes at a reasonable price.

James T. Parsons proposed the concept of the numerical control operations during the year of 1948. In 1950, the MIT servo mechanism lab developed the Numerical Control (NC) milling project. The remaining program parts were released in the later period of 1952 along with the first successful demo version. After 1955, major companies in the industry developed their own machine designs.

IBM?s Automatic Tool Changer in the year 1955, G & L?s first production of the skin-miller in the year 1957, and the machining center developed by K & T have all been considered to be major developments to promote the technology with more benefits. CAD drafting and the sculptured surfaces were developed in the year 1965; 7,700 NC?s were also installed during the same year.

During the year 1967, the concept of developing the CNC machine was proposed. The existence and the major development of the CAD/CAM machines evolved during the year 1972. 3D CAM/CAD systems were introduced in 1976. Expert CAM/CAD systems were developed in the year 1989. The major development of the CAM systems provides you with easier manufacturing of objects with high efficiency.

Computer Aided Manufacturing provides detailed information on Applications of Computer Aided Manufacturing, Cam And Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Design , Computer Aided Design Scanners and more. Computer Aided Manufacturing is affliated with Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.

Discount Notebook Computers are Easily Affordable

Mobile computing is getting to a rather large industry. With Wi Fi(wireless internet) and many features a laptop computer can do it's no wonder everyone is buying them. Discount notebook computers offer high quality standards with a price that's easy to afford.

Owning a notebook computer has never been easier and cheaper. Most of us that buy laptops will only use them for a few basic functions. Mostly, surfing the internet, using Microsoft Word, keeping notes for school, or for business purposes. New laptops come with everything, even the kitchen sink, but hardly anyone will use all the operations.

Discount notebook computers from the same big name companies like IBM, Dell, HP and more offer the same high quality standards, but with a lower price tag, so that everyone can afford one. Discount notebook computers come with an operating system already installed and all you have to do is turn it on and get started.

Buying a notebook computer has many advantages for everyone from kids, students, to busy professionals. You can take the entire office with you without wires to play educational software, do schoolwork in class, connect to the internet and connect to all your clients. Imagine what that could do for your business.

Picture this for a moment, you have a notebook computer that weighs about five pounds in a nice case. You can be anywhere in the world and connect to the internet. Checking your favorite websites, e-mail, staying in touch with clients, or whatever. Maybe you're a student. Taking a laptop in class and keep track of notes, create documents and make learning a little more fun with the technology of a portable computer. What about the kids. Why spend all that money on an expensive computer when a discount notebook computer has the same technology, but a lower price. They can play educational games, even watch DVD movies(with optional DVD-ROM drive).

There is literally no end to what laptops can do for you. It is very practicle because there are no wires, no bulky equipment and light enough to put them in a backpack, or a case and take it anywhere. The world is never going to operate without computers again. In fact, it's only going to get more advanced and technical. It is very necessary to learn to operate a computer because almost every job will have some type of computer technology. Notebooks are a great tool to use in your everyday life and they are getting easier to operate.

Discount notebook computers offer all these advantages plus more! The main difference is the price. You could save up to 60% off the retail price and still get a great mobile computer. You no longer have to spend large amounts of money to get a great deal. By spending wisely, you'll save big. Discount notebook computers offer the best technology at the best price!

Online Crazy Deals has more information about getting ahead in the world of computers. Be amazed at technology, but don't fear it. The more advanced laptops become, the more practical they get and operating them gets easier.

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