50 Days of Giveaways to Celebrate Over 100 Years of Hitachi

Hitachi, one of the world’s largest brands, is launching a new online interactive promotion – 100 Years of Hitachi – to celebrate a century in business.

We’re sure you’ll agree that one hundred years is an impressive milestone for any business to reach. Over the course of the last century, Hitachi has created a wide variety of products; ranging from electric motors, refrigerators and televisions through to high-end power systems, construction machinery, information & telecommunication systems and transportation solutions. Hitachi is firmly committed to continuing their contribution to society through the advancement of technology and dedicated to creating products that are both superior in quality and environmentally friendly.

Hitachi is especially proud to have been a leader in the technological breakthroughs made since 1910. The last century saw the world embrace technology in all aspects of life and Hitachi is proud to have been at the forefront of these advances.

To celebrate the achievements of the past century, Hitachi will launch the 100 Years of Hitachi competition 100Years.Hitachi.com.au on Thursday February 3rd 2011.

Interactive, fun and easy to use, the 100 Years of Hitachi competition takes place within the virtual World of Hitachi. This specially-designed interactive map provides a visual rundown of Hitachi’s achievements over the last century and gives an overview of the various divisions of the company. Hitachi’s virtual world doesn’t just highlight their history; it provides visitors with the chance to share in thousands of prizes. Thousands of dollars’ worth of Hitachi products will be given away over 50 days.

Every afternoon, from February 3rd to March 24th, a random spot will be chosen on the World of Hitachi map. The winner will be drawn from users who have logged in and have a valid pin on the map. Each daily winner will receive a prize pack full of Hitachi products and merchandise (details follow). There are also random GetMusic spot prizes drawn throughout the day.

Each valid pin placed on the map is entered into the grand prize draw for a Flight Center voucher that can be used for a dream trip for two to Japan, valued at $9900.00.

The World of Hitachi and 100 Years of Hitachi promotion has two main goals. The first is to introduce and educate visitors about the rich and dynamic history of this iconic brand and the second is to provide a unique and innovative way to celebrate this outstanding corporate milestone.

Join us in the World of Hitachi and win!

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About the Prize packs
Daily Prize Pack 1 – Hitachi Product Pack 1 valued at $635.00

• 1 x DS18DFL(HL) – 13mm 18V Li-Ion cordless driver drill
• 1 x 0S00464 – ST/500GB-APAC Simple Tough 500GB external USB hard drive
• 1 x A001011 – Hitachi Zaxis 35U Mini Excavator 1/30 Die Cast Scale Model
• 1 x PMH121 – Black Cap with orange Hitachi logo

Daily Prize Pack 2 – Hitachi Product Pack 2 valued at $631.00

• 1 x DS18DVF3 – 13mm Cordless Drill, 18V Ni-Cad, with Torch and driver bit set
• 1 x 0S00464 – ST/500GB-APAC Simple Tough 500GB external USB hard drive
• 1 x A001003-1 – Hitachi ZX200-3 200LC Excavator 1/40 Die Cast Scale Model
• 1 x PMH123 – Grey Cap with black Hitachi logo

Daily Prize Pack 3 – Clarion Automobile Navigation Pack valued at $2266.00

• 1 x NX509A Multimedia Station consisting of 2-Din 7″ Navigation & Multimedia station; includes DVD, DivX, MP3, WMA Playback, Direct iPod audio control via USB, Full touch screen navigation (iPod video control via CCA748 cable not included)
• 1 x 4WDSD Off-road mapping compilation
• 1 x SRQ1631R – Pair 6″ 3-way Co-axial Speakers 280W
• 1 x SRQ6932R – Pair 6×9″ 3-way Multi-axial Speakers 450W

Grand Prize – trip to Japan for 2 valued at $9900.00

• Winner will receive a $9900.00 travel voucher, thanks to Flight Centre

Conditions apply, see promotion website. Open to eligible Aust. & NZ residents. Starts: 1.55pm on 03/02/2011 & closes at 1.55pm on 24/3/2011. All times based on Sydney time. 500 instant win spot prizes (10 per day): AU$10 Getmusic.com.au eVoucher. All prizes valued in AU$. Daily Prize draws open at 1.55pm & close on the following day at 1.55pm, with the last closing at 1.55pm on 23/3/2011. Daily Prize draws at L 3, 4-16 Yurong Street, East Sydney, NSW 2010 on the same day as entries close at 1.57 pm. Grand Prize Draw at same location at 1.55 pm on 24/3/2011. All winners published online. Any Victorian winners of a Daily Prize or Grand Prize published in The Australian on 31/03/2011. Promoter: Hitachi Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 34 075 381 332) of Level 3, 82 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113.
NSW Permit No. LTPS/11/428

VIC Permit No. 11/80
ACT Permit No. TP11/143
SA Permit No. T11/81

iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless Available Pre-Order Today

Apple® today announced an exclusive opportunity for Verizon Wireless’ 94 million customers to pre-order iPhone® 4 online beginning on Thursday, February 3 through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and at www.verizonwireless.com/iphone. Due to high demand, customer orders will be fulfilled on a first come, first served basis.

Beginning on Wednesday, February 9, all qualified customers will be able to order an iPhone 4 on Verizon through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) for delivery or reserve for in-store pick up beginning February 10.

Beginning at 7 a.m. local time on Thursday, February 10, iPhone 4 on Verizon will be available to all qualified customers at Apple’s retail stores. iPhone 4 will also be available at more than 2,000 Verizon Wireless Communication Stores nationwide.

iPhone 4 is the most innovative phone in the world, featuring Apple’s stunning Retina™ display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone resulting in super crisp text, images and video, and FaceTime®, which makes video calling a reality. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip and a beautiful glass and stainless steel design like no other mobile phone. Verizon Wireless customers will also enjoy new Personal Hotspot capabilities allowing them to use iPhone 4 to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network will be available for a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model with a new two year agreement. iPhone 4 will be available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPhone 4 will also be available at more than 2,000 Verizon Wireless Communication Stores nationwide, online at www.verizonwireless.com/iphone, select retail partners, and by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

Keeping Your Xbox 360 Cool and Secure On the Road!

CTA Digital (http://www.ctadigital.com) just announced two peripherals for avid Xbox gamers who care about keeping their console protected and cool. The Cooling Fan Console Stand cools the main console plus provides controller storage, while the Carrying Case makes traveling with your system safe and easy.

Keeping the Console Cool & Your Games Uninterrupted

The custom designed Cooling Fan Console Stand in black blends perfectly with the sophisticated Xbox Slim tower design while enhancing and protecting it. The fan keeps the Xbox’s internal circuitry nice and cool while in use, helping to prevent overheating when playing hours at a stretch with friends. For efficient and hassle-free use, it is powered by the system’s USB, unlike many other AC powered units. This accessory also has two built in controller cradles, one on each side of the base.

Hassle-free Travel with Your Xbox Slim

This custom-designed bag is a great carrying case for traveling with the Xbox 360 slim. A stylish but rugged exterior of zippered heavy-duty nylon defends your system from bumps and scrapes. Well-planned storage accommodates 12 game discs in dedicated slots as well as room in extra pouches for cables, controllers and accessories. It also has a strong built-in strap inside the bag for extra security. This carrying bag comes with a 50 inch adjustable shoulder strap for easy hands-free travel.

The cooling fan stand and the carrying case are available online at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and other retailers that carry CTA Digital products.

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New And Improved SpeedUpMyPC 2011 Boost Your Computer’s Output And Efficiency

Uniblue’s popular computer performance software has been released with new and improved functionality. The 2011 version of SpeedUpMyPC has just been launched and combines a professional range of tools to boost a computer’s speed and output, all via an easy-to-use interface.

First launched in 2003, Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC is an award-winning software utility aimed at the home PC-user, and is user-friendly even for novice users. SpeedUpMyPC has proved useful to countless PC users worldwide who have been annoyed by slow start-up, shut down and program opening times, PC crashes and a general deterioration in computer performance. The software optimizes system settings, clears the junk, improves memory function shuts down unnecessary processes and synchronizes tasks for better execution. After scanning the PC to identify files, processes and settings that cause slowdowns, SpeedUpMyPC undertakes a number of effective tweaks to boost system resource management, to optimize network settings and to remove junk files that can have a negative effect on PC performance.

The 2011 version includes a number of extra features, is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP and is available in 19 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, Turkish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

New features include:

• Improved proxy settings page
• Stop scan functionality
• Improved scan scheduling functionality
• New tweaks and active rules including enabling boot defragmentation, speeding up the closure of non-responsive applications and even faster start-up times

SpeedUpMyPC 2011 is $29.95 and is available from Uniblue.com.

For more information about SpeedUpMyPC, go to http://www.uniblue.com/software/speedupmypc/howitworks/.

Dwayne Ferguson’s Mutant ABCs to Land on Planet in 2011

Diehard Studio Entertainment is pleased to announce that Dwayne Ferguson’s newest eBook, Mutant ABCs, will be released in February, 2011. The ABC-learning book is about a team of mutant ABCs from outer space whose spaceship crashes on Earth. It will be released as a children’s book app and will be available for download at the iTunes App Store.

“Learning the alphabet is the important first step in learning how to read,” says Ferguson. “I want to engage kids and entertain them and while I’m doing so, trick them into learning. “That’s why I’ve created memorable characters in the shape of letters. Bright, colorful, whimsical, fun letters with lots of personality to help kids along the path to reading.”

The Mutant ABCs eBook is more than just fun mutant letter designs and colors. “Electronic books are the perfect platform for an ABC book,” says Ferguson. “Certainly the colors are bolder than printed books, but that’s only one of the advantages. I’ve carefully chosen entertaining and engaging words based on images kids can relate to and enjoy. Then I’ve literally brought them to life with sound effects and recorded a voiceover that provides a guide for pronouncing each letter correctly.”

Ferguson, who has written over 40 books, mostly for children, wrote, illustrated and recorded the voiceovers for the book app, which includes characters such as “D” for “Dragon,” “H” for Howl and “L” for Lizard. Having created artwork for popular franchises such as Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Ghostbusters, Transformers and California Raisins, Ferguson knows the importance of a visual that can attract and hold a kid’s attention.

Best known as being the Art Director of the fan favorite hit animated TV series Mutant League, Ferguson knows his mutants. He also knows kids, having written and illustrated numerous books and his own comic book series, Hamster Vice. In addition he’s created artwork for entertainment companies such as Walt Disney, Sony Music, Warner Bros. and Macmillan Publishing.

For more information and preview artwork, visit http://www.diehardstudio.com.

Also available on the iTunes App Store is Dash & Everest: a Very Kitten Christmas. Available in the Apple iBooks Store and on the Amazon Kindle, is the scary fun Screamer’s Kinda Scary Tales for children ages 8 to 12.

The Secret of Doubling Your iPhone 4 Battery Life

Innovative global iPhone accessories brand PADACS today launches two iPhone 4 cases that double the battery life of the power-hungry devices.

The PADACS PowerCase PD-126-16 (US$49.95) and PowerCase PD-126-22 (US$59.95) weigh just 0.15lbs and 0.19lbs respectively, fitting snugly to boost the iPhone 4 handset’s battery life without making it bulky.

As well as providing up to seven hours talk time on a 3G mobile network, the PADACS PowerCases greatly extend the time available for Internet access or playing video and audio content on the iPhone 4.
In addition to boosting the battery life, the PADACS PowerCases also provide a protective casing for the handset’s back and sides.

As a bonus, PADACS is including a free iPhone 4 screen protector with each PowerCasepurchased.

The PADACS PowerCase PD-126-16 (1600mAh) and PowerCase PD-126-22 (2200mAh) are available immediately from http://www.padacs.com.

Can Your iPhone Support Five Languages? With WhosHere It’s Possible

Incredibly popular iOS social networking application, WhosHere, adds Arabic, Dutch, German, Italian and Thai language support. The two million-plus WhosHere user community can select any of eleven languages.

myRete, Inc. added German and Italian to its iOS application, WhosHere®, in its most recent release. The incredibly popular iOS mobile social networking application will add Arabic, Dutch and Thai next.

The German and Italian versions of WhosHere were released on January 25. The next version of WhosHere, version 2.8.1, will include Arabic, Dutch and Thai, and has been submitted to Apple. This version will be on the app store soon. In addition to the new languages, WhosHere 2.8.1 also includes performance enhancements.

Bryant Harris, founder & CEO said, “The adoption of WhosHere overseas has been sensational. As a result we continue to apply resources to improve the experience for our international users. We will be adding several more languages in the coming months.”

WhosHere is the first mobile social networking app for the iPhone to let you meet new people and interact based on proximity. The application introduces you to people that you have something in common. When you find someone interesting, you can send them free text and image messages and make free VOIP calls. All this is done without disclosing any personal information unless the user chooses to provide it.

The most common uses of WhosHere include dating, making new friends, chatting with like-minded people, looking for jobs, selling stuff, looking for clients, promoting bands, practicing foreign language skills with native speakers and virtual tourism.

WhosHere was a Social Networking finalist in Mashable’s 2009 Open Web Awards and is a 2010 Hot Ticket nominee for Best Bootstrap by the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

WhosHere runs on all Apple iOS devices: the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It is available for free download on Apple’s iTunes App Store and can easily be found at myRete.com/download. Users of WhosHere can find online help at myRete.com/support and on YouTube (http://YouTube.com/WhosHerebyMyRete).

Newest Sony Effio DSP Security Camera Available Now From SecurityCameraKing

SecurityCameraKing.com is among the first CCTV (closed circuit television) distributors to offer the newest Sony Effio DSP security camera, which uses the most recent Sony ExView II CCD.

The result is an unbelievable super high 650tvl resolution in full color and an amazing 700tvl resolution security camera in black and white. According to Technical Director for SecurityCameraKing Jesus Ragusa, “This is currently the newest and best CCTV security camera on the market today.”

SecurityCameraKing began importing these new cameras about 30 days ago and according to their sales department, they have been hard to keep in stock. Additionally, they now offer an industry leading 2 year warranty with all of their Elite Series security cameras.

Their new Elite series security cameras utilize all of the newest technologies available. Currently these cameras are available as either a Vandal Dome Cameras or an Indoor Dome. They are all equipped with a 2.8-12mm lens to provide great flexibility in aperture. With the built in On Screen Display (OSD), you can control many features, including Day/Night functionality, Mirror, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Automatic Tone Reproduction (ATR), and much more. The OSD is controlled by a mini joystick built directly into the security camera’s video cable. This provides convenience while configuring each of the OSD’s settings.

“We have compared our newest Elite Series 650tvl security cameras against the most recent 600tvl Sony Super HAD II security camera, and the improvements are absolutely remarkable! Color reproduction is dramatically improved, as are the day/night low Lux capabilities.” says Brad Besner, President and CEO of SecurityCameraKing.

Their Elite and Ultimate Series DVRs continue to be in high demand because of their quality and value. They have been a top choice for security dealers and installers for many years because they feature H.264 compression, large internal storage capabilities, alarm and audio input / output, and are able to be viewed remotely with free applications from iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry and Nokia.

SecurityCameraKing has also added other new security cameras to their lineup. Among their best values is the OB-LX550IR200L922, which features a high quality Sony Super HAD CCD with 550tvl and a 9-22 mm lens. This camera can see up to 200 hundred feet in complete darkness and is weather proof. Additionally, the new ID-LX550IR50 is a great looking interior dome infrared security camera that can see 50′ft in complete darkness and features a Sony Super HAD CCD with 550tvl and a 3.6mm lens for a nice wide view.

SecurityCameraKing prides itself in providing outstanding technical support. When a customer chooses them as a supplier for their CCTV equipment, they can be sure that there is someone available to help them during the installation process.

“Our team of experts is here for our dealers and our customers. We assist clients from the planning phase all the way to the installation phase. While we provide the most competitive prices and highest product quality in the industry, it is our customer service, technical support and ultimately, our employees who make the greatest distinction between us and our competitors.” says CEO Brad Besner.

The addition of the Sony Effio ESP to their line-up and the fact that they are flying through the door certainly backs up that claim.

SecurityCameraKing is an industry leader that provides high quality security DVRs and surveillance cameras to the public and to wholesale customers.

Aperion Audio Unwraps Verus Forte Home Theater Speakers

Aperion Audio, a direct-to-consumer maker of award-winning home theater speakers, today launches the Aperion Verus Forte line. The new Verus Forte delivers the immersive, true-to-life experience and sleek looks of the acclaimed Verus Grand series—but its petite stature and slender curves remind you this is the powerful younger sibling. The Verus Forte was engineered from the start for highly accurate sound reproduction that transports movie and music lovers into a performance.

“We worked to produce uncolored, authentic sound in a small form-factor speaker by achieving a flat frequency response, a power response that slowly and evenly rolls off toward the highs and the lowest possible distortion,” says Ken Humphreys, Aperion’s lead speaker engineer and a 25-year-veteran of speaker and component design for the audio industry’s most respected brands. “The Axially Stabilized Radiator tweeter we developed specifically for the Verus family handles a range beneath most tweeters, supporting the mid-range driver so the mid-high frequencies are as crystal clear as those at the top of the range.”

The ASR tweeter also figures in a key innovation for the Verus Forte line: the Aperion PhaseSync Driver used in the center channel and bookshelf speakers. By combining the ASR and a woofer in a single space-saving package, the Verus Forte optimizes on- and off-axis performance in the smallest size possible.

The audio enthusiast can configure a well-matched high-performance home theater system by combining a pair of tower speakers, a center channel and a pair of bookshelf speakers for surrounds, all from the Verus Forte family. All Aperion Verus Forte speakers are housed in curved cabinets finished in gloss real cherry-wood veneer or piano-black lacquer.

Like the Verus Grand series, the new Verus Forte line is a high-end complement to Aperion Audio’s award-winning Aperion Intimus® line of home theater speakers.

Key Features of the Aperion Verus Forte Tower

• 3-way, ported, curved cabinet design
• 1-inch Aperion Axially Stabilized Radiator silk dome tweeter
• One 4.25-inch woven Kevlar® mid-range driver with aluminum phase plug
• Two 4.25-inch woven Kevlar® woofers with butyl rubber surrounds
• Bi-ampable 5-way gold-plated binding posts
• Furniture-grade gloss real cherry-wood veneer or gloss piano-black finish
• Anti-resonant MDF cabinet with internal bracing
• Acoustically transparent cloth-covered metal grille

Specifications of the Aperion Verus Forte Tower

• Frequency response: (+/- 3 dB) 53-20,000 Hz; (+/- 6 dB) 47-22,000 Hz
• Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Recommended power: 20-300 watts
• Driver configuration: 3-way
• Bass alignment: ported
• Dimensions: 35 inches high by 6 inches wide by 8.25 inches deep
• Weight: 30 pounds

Pricing, Availability and Warranty:
Pricing for the new Aperion Verus Forte line of home theater speakers is $990 per pair for the Verus Forte Tower; $350 for the Verus Forte Center; and $350 per pair for the Verus Forte Bookshelf. All Verus Forte models will be available to ship on February 22, 2011. A 10-year limited warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship.

All Aperion Audio speaker products also include:

• Risk-Free 30-Day In-Home Audition™
• Free shipping

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