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Resolution Evolution

At the forefront of projector technology, Dell delivers a newer and better projector with the latest release of its 5100MP model. The high-performance, high-brightness projector features a 3,300 ANSI lumens rating, SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 resolution, and 2,500:1 contrast ratio. Great for educators, the projector can present complex visual models with sharp detail and rich color in large conference rooms or lecture halls, say company spokespeople. Price: Under $3,500. www.dell.com/projectors.

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Research Made Easy

With more than 60,000 full-text books and other authoritative documents in tow, a new version of ebrary’s ebrary Reader makes its debut. Reader is the company’s free software application designed to turn static PDF files into researchready documents that can be cross-referenced and searched online. The product is also a key component of the ebrary Dynamic Content Platform (DCP), which combines the patent-pending reader technology with the repository. Reader enables PDF documents to be delivered to a user’s desktop one page at a time, eliminating the need for cumbersome document downloading. There are now more features for viewing, searching, and navigating through online documents, and as an added bonus, Reader also supports Firefox and Mozilla Web browsers. Reader is free to registered users; subscription is required to use the ebrary service. View a demo at www.ebrary.com/corp/ebraryflash.htm.

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Safeguard Against Blended Threats

With continued efforts to provide security solutions, Symantec announced its next-generation line of security solutions. According to company spokespeople, Symantec Gateway Security 5600 is a multi-function network security appliance designed to proactively protect against blended threats. The series integrates antispam, antivirus, clientless SSL and IPSec VPN, full-inspection firewall, intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, dynamic document review, and URL list-based content filtering. Price starts at $4,000. www.symantec.com.

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