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On August 25, 2008 IOGEAR introduced a new generation USB Cable with the advanced facility. This USB Cable can be used for splitting screens and Sharing files between two computers. This device is very useful for those people, who routinely use two machines at the same time via K.V.M. (keyboard, video,mouse). Via K.B.M you can switch between PC’s by using the same keyboard,video,mouse but the main drawback is, PC’s are not linked and connected to each other.

So now to overcome this problem IOGEAR, launched a new U.S.B. Laptop switch. IOGEAR is a leading connectivity manufacturer that provides complete KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Connectivity, Networking, Digital Audio/Video, Mobility, and Desktop solutions. Logear’s new USB Laptop KBM switch is one double ended cable, that connects two machines (PC’s/Laptops) together with single keyboard and mouse. By this USB cable from one machine you can access another system files and folders and even drag also. If you connect your Laptop with desktop PC via USB cable then you can synchronize and share files between them, can also use peripherals between machines access by both.

Additional feature is you can split monitor screen and select the screen among them(PC’s/Laptops) according to your task, You can get this Iogear’s new USB laptop switch by paying only 130$.

Irvine, CA – August 25, 2008 – Consumers can now easily access another computer using their laptop with IOGEAR’s USB Laptop KVM Switch. The product is the first KVM switch that enables a laptop to replace the traditional keyboard, mouse and monitor on a second computer. The product is on display at RetailVision, August 25-28, 2008, at booth #603.

For on-the-go users, the USB Laptop KVM Switch provides file transfers and convenient switching between a desktop or a secondary laptop. The product simply connects two computers via USB 2.0 ports and enables individuals to manage both computers with the laptop. The product also comes with built-in file transfer utility software that lets consumers drag and drop files or create backup copies between machines.

In addition, the USB Laptop KVM Switch contains an integrated USB 2.0 port to connect devices, such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, digital cameras, speakers, MP3 players and Webcams, which users can access directly from the laptop. Using a laptop as the console eliminates energy- and space-consuming desktop keyboards, monitors and mice. The USB Laptop KVM Switch also features desktop scaling that modifies the desktop computer’s resolution to be compatible with a laptop screen.

Miranda Su executive vice president at IOGEAR Said

Our USB Laptop KVM Switch provides laptop users a simple space- and device-saving solution compared with traditional KVM switches. It also makes file sharing easy, sparing users from having to set up a network. We strive to develop innovative technologies that address growing consumer needs. The laptop is the preferred device for mobile computing and we make it easier for road warriors to bridge the gap between their on-the-go, home and work lives.

The USB Laptop KVM Switch is compatible with Windows® 2000, XP and Vista operating systems. The product is available immediately for $129.95 MSRP from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets.

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For many first time laptop buyers deciding how to go about buying a laptop is indeed a very tricky process. ReadersZone comes to the rescue of many such harried buyers by providing them with a detailed and easy to understand description of the various important specifications

Processor: Sometimes referred to as CPU or central processing unit of your laptop. This is the most important part of your laptop It’s always better to go with the fastest processor that you can afford. AMD’s mobile processors are usually more affordable than Intel’s.

Memory: Always look for laptops that have easy-to-access memory slots because memory is the first thing that a user would generally want to upgrade. Having more main memory is vital for system performance and more main memory lets you run more applications simultaneously.

Display Size: Unlike the desktop computer laptops are shipped with thin LCD screens. Wide-screen notebooks, which have an aspect ratio of 16:9, offer larger, sharper, and all-round better image than their 4:3 standard-screen cousins. 17-inch wide-screen laptop is a nice luxury if you’re not planning on traveling with it.

Hard Drive: Hard drive provides you the space for storing your personal data on magnetic disk. Generally a 160GB hard drive is good unless and until you are planning to store a huge amount of multimedia content like songs and movies. Hard Drive capacity alone does not make a good hard drive. The hard disk’s rotational speed also makes a big difference; a 7,200rpm laptop disk delivers significantly faster performance than a 5,400rpm model. The faster the disk spins, the better your notebook will perform overall, though a faster disk will also shorten your laptop’s battery life.

PC Cards and Express Cards: PC Card can plug into a slot on your notebook and can provide you with a number of connection types including modems, USB connections and wireless WAN radios which are all available in PC Card form. PC Cards are handy because they’re easy to upgrade and because you can buy third-party PC Card solutions after you purchase your notebooks. It’s always better to look for a laptop that has more number of PC Card slots. PC Cards and slots come in three sizes: Type I, II, and III. Type I cards are normally used for memory, Type II for input/output devices, and Type III for mass storage and firewalls. Express cards are the successor of PC Cards. Express Cards are smaller then the PC Cards and provides the twice the data transfer rate as compared to PC Cards.

Networking Options: Wireless networking has now become an essential part of any laptop. Most notebooks ship with a choice of 802.11b or 802.11b/G. Capable of data throughput of 11Mbps, 802.11b is fine for ordinary use. Public hotspots typically use 802.11b or 802.11g.

Video RAM: If you are not planning to play 3D games or do some graphics work then shared video memory is best suited for you otherwise if you are high end graphics user then go for a graphics chipset that at least share 64MB of system Memory.

Battery Life: If you do a lot of traveling with your laptop then it’s always good to have a battery that has the longest battery life available in all your models. Look for Battery capacity (measured in milliamp hours, or mAh), and the number of cells. Typical batteries have a mAh rating between 2,000mAh and 6,000mAh; higher the better. Cells are the actual compartments where power is produced and can range from four to 12; the more the better.

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