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Think Touch with Tablet The ThinkPad X201 tablet from Lenovo offers dual functionality as a pen or finger-based slate and a full-size laptop with keyboard. The Energy-Star qualified tablet has a 12.1-inch multitouch screen and Microsoft Windows 7 Business operating system optimized for touch. A SimpleTap navigation application allows for the tablet’s screen to be operated via two fingers for tasks such as file searches and moving icons. A wide-angle screen enables viewing it up to a 185-degree turn. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ethernet connectivity is included. Security tools involve a fingerprint reader, self-encrypting hard drives and other anti-theft prevention technologies. The tablet has multiple USB ports and a 54mm Express Card Slot and starts at $1,549. Visit www.lenovo.com/us/en. Historical Documents at Your Fingertips Making Waves in Wireless Networks AirWave 7, the latest version of the Aruba Networks’ wireless network management suite, contains new features for helping IT personnel better supervise their institution’s network by managing mobile devices. Solutions in the suite can aid in quicker and more effective troubleshooting and resolving the root cause of network problems. A mobile device manager module aids in organizing and monitoring handheld devices and wireless printers. Administrators also can customize dashboards to provide specific data to the help desk and other staff members, as well as create customized reports. The suite is available in a choice of three models: as software, as an appliance, or via Software as a Service. For example, tier-based licensing can start at $4,995. Learn more at www.arubanetworks.com. American Dreams from MultiEducator is an iPhone (and iPod touch) app that offers a wealth of historical documents from each period of our nation’s history from the Mayflower Compact to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address earlier this year. In addition to text from 90 Supreme Court decisions, every U.S. president’s inaugural address, the U.S. Constitution and dozens of key laws, the app includes audio recordings of famous figures dating back to Theodore Roosevelt. Easily searchable, documents can also be shared via e-mail. American Dreams sells for $2.99 at the Apple iTunes Store. Learn more at http ://bit.ly/c74agX. Low Light, Bright Images Bosch Security Systems has introduced the VDC-480 FlexiDomeXF Indoor series. The cameras in this series were made to deliver sharp, detailed surveillance images in low or harsh lighting conditions. They are ideal for interior locations such as stairwells, building entrances, and reception areas. The series includes surface or flush-mount models with a choice of three different varifocal lenses and offer 15-bit digital video processing. A Smart Backlight Compensation feature can optimize light levels for objects of interest and automatically adjusts deep shadow areas, thus enhancing important details, such as facial features. Pricing ranges from $590 to $650. Visit www.boschsecurity.us. universitybusiness.com April 2010 | 47 http://www.lenovo.com/us/en http://bit.ly/c74agX http://www.arubanetworks.com http://bit.ly/c74agX http://www.boschsecurity.us http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - April 2010

University Business - April 2010
Contents
Editor's Note
College Index
Company Index
Advisory Board
Behind the News
Sense of Place
Viewpoint
Financial Aid
Internet Technology
Certified for Safety
Managing the Enterprise on Limited Resources
A New Chapter for Campus Bookstores
Independent Outlook
What's New
End Note

University Business - April 2010