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Field-Ready Portable Computer with Expansion Slots and Four Drive Bays Now Available

Arcadia, CA (ContentDesk) July 12, 2006 -- Contemporary MicroSystems adds a lunch box style portable computer to its line of field service, testing, data acquisition computers.The MPC-9000 is a self-contained, portable computer designed for field service, data acquisition, testing, and other mobile applications. It features a lunch box style system enclosure that supports an industry standard ATX, Micro-ATX form factor motherboard, four storage device bays for hard drives and optical drives, a fold-down keyboard, a choice of 15.4" or 17" LCD monitor, and a 400 watt power supply. The MPC-9000 provides a totally integrated portable computer system ready to be deployed in industrial environments such as telecom field service and test applications. And with its substantial expansion capabilities through on-board PCI-Express and PCI slots, integrated input/output capabilities, and four drive bays for storage devices, the MPC-9000 offers flexible configurations using commercial-off-the-shelf components.The field-ready MPC-9000 is constructed of aluminum alloy for light weight and durability. Hard drive is mounted on shock absorbers.

Expansion cards are securely held down in their slots with add-on card clamps. Rubber bumpers on all corners provide additional shock and vibration resistance. There is a durable, rubber-clad carrying handle on the top that makes carrying the system easy. A padded carrying case with wheels and telescopic handle is included for long-distance transportation of the system.The MPC-9000 handles cooling and ventilation of the internal components through six intake and exhaust cooling fans. A unique design that incorporates two of the fans and an air duct over the motherboard CPU efficiently expels heat generated by the processor.The MPC-9000 comes in base configurations with either Intel or AMD dual-core processors and 1 GB system memory.

Integrated graphics controller, gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, SATA hard drive interface are standard. And if additional functionality or graphics processing power are required, there are PCI-Express x16, PCI-Express x1, and PCI slots to upgrade the system.The MPC-9000 is available now. For additional information, visit: http://www.ipctechnology.comAbout Contemporary MicroSystems:Contemporary MicroSystems is a provider of industrial computing, automation and control products and solutions for the manufacturing and business sectors. Contemporary MicroSystems' line of products includes portable computers, rugged tablet PC, industrial rack mount LCD monitors, rack mount pull-out drawer with integral LCD monitor and keyboard, server management KVM console switch, industrial networking hardware. These products are configured with host computer systems, human-machine interface, or general purpose server and workstations for production automation, process control, data acquisition, data storage in data centers and the factory floor..

Field-Ready Portable Computer with Expansion Slots and Four Drive Bays Now Available

Keyboard > Field-Ready Portable Computer with Expansion Slots and Four Drive Bays Now Available

SESAC Takes Manhattan with "Writers on the Storm" Songwriter Showcase

New York, NY (ContentDesk) July 12, 2006 -- SESAC will present another installment of its ongoing "Writers on the Storm" songwriter series on Wednesday, July 19th at the Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan.
Four of SESAC's finest songwriters will perform original material including Bob Delevante, Jodi Shaw, Marianne Osiel, and Jodelle.Currently celebrating its 76th year of operation, SESAC is the second oldest performing rights organization in the United States.
SESAC operates offices in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles and London.This not-to-be-missed showcase will include a performance by singer-songwriter Jodelle, who uses both her classical training and a variety of more current influences to create her signature sound.
The June 2006 issue of Keyboard Magazine named Jodelle "Unsigned Artist of the Month," and Jodelle was featured as a "Top 12 DIY Pick" in Performing Songwriter Magazine's special Salute to Independents issue (December 2005).The Rockwood Music...

SESAC Takes Manhattan with "Writers on the Storm" Songwriter Showcase

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Office Organization: How to Use the Tool Professional Organizers Love

Many professional organizers don't leave either home or office without one tool. What is it? Drum roll please??The answer is a labelmaker. "Most organizers favorite tool is the electronic labelmaker," confirms Diane Hatcher, president of Timesavers Professional Organizing Services, Cooper City, Florida (www.timesaversusa.com). "I particularly use a Brother PT65. It's a portable labelmaker.

And almost everybody that sees mine wants one." So why the love affair between professional organizers and labelmakers? It's because of what you can do with this little inexpensive object (which is less clunky and more portable than its fading cousin, the typewriter). Essentially, a labelmaker spits out self-adhesive tape with the words and phrases you type onto its keyboard. (A label printer that attaches to and works in conjunction with your computer would use your computer keyboard as the input device). You can view what you're inputting on a tiny screen on portable labelmakers, usually an...

Office Organization: How to Use the Tool Professional Organizers Love

Keyboard > Office Organization: How to Use the Tool Professional Organizers Love

Home Office Tip 2...Computer Health Hazards!

Computer Health Hazards.....Home Office Tips 2by (C)2003Home office stress related injuries are escalating.Along with carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strains, neck strains, back related problems. Let's face it, if you are behind the keys more than a few hours a week you will suffer one or more of the above problems.Neck Strains.Have you noticed that your neck is stiff after a longday at the computer? Well, the trouble might be yourmonitor height. Your monitor should be eye level so youwill not have to constantly lower, raise, and crook yourneck to view the screen. Exercise Tip:Try rotating your your shoulders back several times and then forward for several more times to reduce stress. Then slowly turn your head side to side several times.Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAlso called repetitive motion injury is on the increase.

Why? Because of the new technology, computers are fasterthan ever. This leads to more keystrokes which equalsmore injuries. That numbness in your wrist or hands mightbe...

Home Office Tip 2...Computer Health Hazards!

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You Lost Your Debit Card -- How Much Do You Pay?

You stop at the grocery store for just a few items, but the next thing you know, you have a cart full of food and only a few bucks in you pocket. That when you notice that you left your checkbook at home, but it's not a problem you have your debit card with you. You slide your card, punch in a few numbers and your on your way. A few days later you notice that you don't have your debit card and now instead of enjoying its convenience, you're worried about how much in fraudulent charges you'll be responsible for. Debit cards have become extremely popular as the plastic of choice for paying for many types of purchases.

According to consumer experts more than 2/3rd of Americans have a debit card in their wallet and, in 2003, debit card purchases topped $1.48 trillion, outpacing credit card purchases by nearly $300 million. The convince of sliding a card instead of writing a check has been a boon for retailers, but its also been a boon for debit card fraudsters and identity thieves....

You Lost Your Debit Card -- How Much Do You Pay?

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