Friday 11 November 2011

Product release for this year

Targus release new WiFi PAN-equipped Laser Mouse, flips Bluetooth the bird

Back in 2008, Ozmo Devices paired up with Intel to get its WiFi PAN (WiFi Personal Area Network) tech into low-power devices. Fast-forward to a few years later, tack on a new partnership with Targus and get ready for the first of those Bluetooth-less peripherals to hit the market. The company's new accessory teammate is planning to rollout a line of WiFi Laser mice that incorporate the OZMO2000 chip, with the first mouse to hit sometime this year. The AMW58US model will connect directly to your computer's WiFi receiver and packs a four-way scroll wheel, laser sensor and compatibility for Windows 7 -- batteries included.


                                   Targus® and Ozmo Devices Partner to Develop Wi-Fi Mice

With A New Wi-Fi Laser Mouse as Its Inaugural Product, Targus' New Line of Wi-Fi Laser Mice Will Be Based on Ozmo's Industry Leading Wi-Fi PAN Technology

ANAHEIM, Calif. and PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Targus® Inc., maker of the world's top-selling laptop computer cases and accessories and Ozmo Devices, the leading provider of low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions, announced today a technology partnership for Targus' new line of Wi-Fi Laser mice. The new mice will be based on Ozmo's OZMO2000 solution, which is the industry's first Wi-Fi PAN solution, enabling peripherals to connect directly to a laptop's built-in Wi-Fi receiver. Targus' new Wi-Fi Laser Mouse will be one of the first to implement Ozmo's unique wireless solution.

"Wi-Fi is ubiquitous today, and we are excited that our next generation of mobile PC peripherals is powered by Wi-Fi technology," said Carolyn Perrier, vice president of product management, accessories at Targus. "Our new line of Wi-Fi Laser mice with Ozmo's unique Wi-Fi technology offers a hassle-free connection to bring you optimal comfort, performance and usage."

"We are thrilled to see a brand name like Targus embrace Wi-Fi peripherals," said Bill McLean, Chief Executive Officer, Ozmo Devices. "This further illustrates the rapid market adoption of Ozmo's innovative and cost-effective solution. Ozmo is quickly establishing itself as a formidable player in the wireless HID (Human Interface Devices) market."

The new Targus Wi-Fi Laser Mouse (AMW58US) offers all the functionality of Targus' other mice, but without the need for wires or wireless receivers. It simply connects using your computer's Wi-Fi connection. The high-precision laser sensor allows for accurate performance on almost any surface. The integrated four-way scroll wheel allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically. The mouse instantly supports Windows® 7 task switching with the touch of one button. The mouse comes equipped with two high-quality Energizer batteries and is designed to provide up to 9 months of battery life depending on usage

Targus Rotating Monitor Stand with Height Adjustable Legs and Rotating Platform | Desk Stand 


Almost 90% of the users who have a desk job find themselves staring at a computer screen for more than half the day, be it one of the old or the latest technology flat screen monitors or an LCD laptop screen. While offices in Australia are increasingly adopting ergonomic principles in today's workspace, fact remains that prolonged usage of Computers without adequate ergonomic accessories causes long term heath issues. Health issues are not limited to headaches or neck sprains anymore, but serious long term side effects include stress on the verebrae and spinal discs.



This sleek & lightweight rotating monitor stand from Targus allows you to place your monitor / laptop at a comfortable viewing height, so you can sit upright in a more natural relaxed position. Doing this will reduce strain on your back, improve posture and prevent those groggy late afternoon headaches and strains. The stand has adjustable legs, which allows one to adjust the viewing angle to the desired position. Legs can be manually adjusted between 9.5 and 11.3 cms to the desired height and works on any flat surface.

Folks who work in an office environment, would like the fact that the monitor stand comes with a swivel base (90 degree rotation). This allows you to sit comfortably in your chair and share your screen with colleagues without moving at all. While the monitor stand is extremely light-weight, it hold nearly 12 times it's weight ! Yes - its true. Targus recommends using this stand for monitors upto 23kgs in weight. (I personally use this rotating stand as a TV Stand and my 42" Flat Screen Samsung TV, which holds up just fine and I'm able to rotate and adjust the viewing angle of the TV, to view it from anywhere in my room).

Apart from the general ergonomic benefits, the stand helps organise your desk space. Space underneath the montor stand can be used to organise papers or even keep your laptop computer (incase if you use both your laptop and your desktop). Additionally - the base for the rotating monitor stand is wider than most stands available in the market today. This gives you the added benefit of keeping your personal stuff (e.g. stapler / pen stand / coffee cup) etc by the side of the monitor.

Lastly, the engineers at Targus have been mindful of integrating a cable organiser within the stand design itself - which helps you keep your workspace clutterfree.