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The EonNAS 3210 is a unified storage system that enables SMBs, remote/branch offices or enterprise departments to efficiently deal with file and block-based applications. The EonNAS 3210 provide enterprise-level scalability, strong data protection, maximized resource utilization and excellent cost efficiency.

The EonNAS 3220 is a unified storage system that enables SMBs, remote/branch offices or enterprise departments to efficiently deal with file and block-based applications. The EonNAS 3220 provides optimized performance, enterprise-level scalability, strong data protection and maximized resource utilization.

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The Sandberg USB Share Link PC-MAC allows you to easily transfer files between a Windows PC and a MAC. The Go! Suite program is located on a chip in the USB connector itself and starts automatically so that you can select and copy files immediately. You can also use the cable between two MAC computers and two Windows PCs. With the latter you get access to more functions, including sharing internet connections as well as synchronising data and e-mails in Microsoft Outlook. The cable is a vital and a time-saving shortcut when you need two computers to communicate across operating systems and platforms.

Visit the Sandberg website for more information.

The new iMac features next-generation quad-core processors and the fastest graphics ever in an all-in-one computer. It also brings Thunderbolt I/O technology to the desktop for lightning-fast data transfer. And a new FaceTime HD camera lets you make full-screen HD video calls.* All from a beautiful widescreen LED-backlit display that takes up just a sliver of your desk. It’s everything you want in a desktop. Now more powerful, more advanced, and even more incredible than before.

Key Features

• Quad-core Intel Core i5 processors across the line

• All-new, next-generation AMD Radeon HD graphics processors

• Thunderbolt port on every model (two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch model)

• FaceTime HD camera

*FaceTime requires a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection or a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection and FaceTime for Mac software (may require separate purchase).

QuarkXPress 9 is built to help designers create content that can be published to digital devices — e-readers, smartphones, and tablets — with one tool, and without coding. Whether a designer needs to publish directly from QuarkXPress to the iPad, create content for an e-book, or reach an expansive audience through the Blio eReader, QuarkXPress 9 can help.

New Features: Export to ePUB, Design for the Blio eReader, Publishing to the iPad, Conditional Styles, Callouts, Story Editor, Cloner, Linkster, ShapeMaker, ImageGrid

Sonnet has launched new storage products with Thunderbolt connections.

• Fusion™ F2TBR: 2-drive portable SSD storage system with Thunderbolt™ technology harnesses the power of ultra-fast 2.5″ solid state drives to deliver unparalleled read and write performance.
• Fusion™ E400TBR5: 4-drive RAID 5 desktop storage system featuring Thunderbolt™ technology includes an internal RAID controller that supports RAID 5 for great performance
• Fusion™ D800TBR5: 8-drive RAID 5 desktop storage system featuring Thunderbolt™ technology includes a high-performance internal RAID controller that supports RAID 5
• Echo™ Express: PCIe 2.0 Expansion Chassis with Thunderbolt™ Ports enable you to connect high-performance PCI Express® 2.0 adapter cards to any computer with a Thunderbolt port.
• Presto™ : Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt™ Adapter.

Visit the Sonnet website for more information.