13/05/2009 by john.

46 PER CENT OF BRITAIN’S SMALLEST ENTERPRISES STILL WITHOUT A WEBSITE

12 May 2009, London: 46 per cent of Britain’s smallest enterprises are still without a website and many seek assistance in getting one, according to research released today by 1&1 Internet Ltd., the world’s largest web host by known servers. A study of 530 small enterprises found that from those without a website, 41 per cent recognise that a web presence could increase their sales, but believe they are prevented by factors including the time, cost and skill required to keep a website. The data suggests that such companies are misinformed over the true cost and time needed to build a website themselves. Significantly, a further 47 per cent of firms still off-line believe that a website could not benefit their business. This is in direct contrast with a further survey of 152 similar businesses with websites, where 80 per cent gain revenue from their sites, and 80 per cent would be willing to build their next website themselves using a DIY-style website package.

Whilst many British companies achieve increased visibility and sales online,
1&1’s ‘Smaller Business Online Survey’(1) finds that an alarming number of small sized enterprises have been left behind. The study of 530 enterprises employing 1 to 5 people (including tradesmen, entrepreneurs, small retailers, self-employed and home workers), finds that today some 46 per cent are still without a website on the Internet to promote their business. Whilst the business owners involved are likely to use the Web in their personal lives, their enterprise activities remain out of sight of millions of potential customers. Some 41 per cent of those off-line desire a web presence to increase their sales, but first need concerns over the costs, time and skill to be addressed. For 1 in 5 owners, the worry that a lack of a website may be losing them business has caused negative emotions such as “stress” and “anxiety”.

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13/05/2009 by john.

New MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 – The Easiest Way to Create Prefect Slideshows?

MAGIX AG, one of the leading international providers of software, online services, and digital content, announces the launch of Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8. Get started in the world of living images! In just three steps, you can liven up your pictures: Import images and video, add effects, text, and music, and present it all in cinema-quality! With the help of practical wizards, numerous templates, and 1-clickautomations, you can create multimedia slideshows quickly and easily. Slideshows can be burned not only as DVDs with decorative menus, but also uploaded directly from within the program to YouTube to share with everyone.

1. Select photos & videos
Import your photos and videos from camera phones, digital cameras, memory cards, the Internet,
and other sources – simply at the touch of a button.
2. Add effects & music
Edit your projects yourself or let the software do it automatically for you – you have the choice!
Practical wizards turn your photos and videos into cinema-quality shows almost without any work,
including interactive, custom DVD menus!
3. The result: A moving photo experience!
Enjoy the show with your whole family, friends, and acquaintances: You can experience your
memories once again using a DVD player or present it to the world by uploading it directly from the program to YouTube.

Price and Availability:

MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD is available at £29.99 inc from all major UK retailers and online partners including Amazon and PC World.

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13/05/2009 by john.

May 13, 2009 - SAPPHIRE technology has just announced its ATOMIC Edition of the HD 4890 - delivering the fastest single GPU graphics card available based on ATI/AMD technology. Building on its success with Special Editions based on its Vapor-X Vapor Chamber Cooling technology introduced over a year ago, the SAPPHIRE HD 4890 ATOMIC Edition will be a limited edition product aimed at the enthusiast looking for the maximum performance straight out of the box.

The SAPPHIRE HD 4890 ATOMIC achieves the fastest speeds available on current technology. It is the first card on the market with a core clock speed of 1GHz as well as 1GB of GDDR5 memory with clocks of 1050MHz, making it the fastest ATI-based single core graphics card on the market. Its distinctive silver box features an enhanced accessory bundle including HDMI cable for connection to a suitable display. A launch promotion on www.sapphireatomic.com gives users a chance to win one of these exciting cards as well as related prizes.

The SAPPHIRE HD 4890 series is based on a new GPU core from the ATI division of AMD. This features the same graphics architecture as the successful HD 4870 series, with 800 stream processor units, 256-bit GDDR5 memory interface and integral hardware video decoder. It also features improved memory management architecture, and technical innovations that allow higher clock speeds and reduce standby power levels.

This series uses the PCI-Express Gen2 interface, and features dual connectors for CrossFireX cables, allowing two or more cards to be used together on a CrossFireX compatible mainboard for even higher graphics performance.

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13/05/2009 by john.

Seashell Notebook

ASUS have announced the UK launch of the new Eee PC™ Seashell netbook which presents a user-centric blend of timeless design and effortless mobility.

Nature has a way of creating elegance of out simplicity and ASUS has followed the same philosophy for its latest Eee PC™. Inspired by the sleek shape of the humble seashell, the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell combines a striking slimline design with the latest mobile technology.

The Seashell’s slender case is less than 1in at its thickest point and artfully curves to a razor-thin edge. This stunning low profile is made possible by a new ASUS motherboard that takes up very little space, and the integral lithium-polymer cell removes the need for an unsightly, bulbous battery. The incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel® Atom™ N280 processor provides an unmatched combination of performance and power-efficiency. Furthermore, despite weighing just 1.1kg, the Seashell lasts for up to six* hours away from a plug socket.

ASUS is also giving one away per week during the launch period; please visit www.asus.co.uk/seashell for further details of the competition.

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