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If you’re setting up a network, you are going to need a switch to sit at the centre of your network amd direct communications between computers. Netgear’s Platinum Series 5 Port 10/100 Switch FS605 is a five-port switch, so you can connect up to five computers. It supports fast Ethernet, running at 100 Mbps, but is also compatible with the slower Ethernet standard at 10 Mbps.

A switch is a device to which all computers in a network or section of a network send their data. A switch works out which computer should receive the data and sends it out to just that port. This is different from a hub, which directs everything it receives to all available ports, leaving it up to the receiving computers to work out if the data is intended for them.

It shouldn’t be hard to see that a switch is a lot quicker than a hub. All ports on a switch have the potential to run at the full speed of the network to which they’re connected. In a hub, the top speed of any port is the speed of the network divided by the number of ports in the hub. There’s also a limit to the number of hubs you can connect together to extend a network–there’s no such limit when connecting switches.

The FS605, about the size of a Pocket PC or portable CD drive, has a set of six LEDs on its front edge. The first shows when the power from the separate mains power pack is connected, while the other five show when individual ports in the switch are active. They shine yellow for an Ethernet connection and green for a fast Ethernet one, and flash as data passes through them.

You can position this Netgear switch horizontally on the desktop or vertically using the stand provided or wall-mounting. With all recent versions of Windows, all the software you need to set up a network is built into the operating system and no extra programs are needed or supplied by Netgear.

Should you need to connect the FS605 to another switch to extend your network, you don’t need to worry about using special cables or designating one of the ports as an uplink between the two switches. This device is intelligent enough to work it out itself and any of the five ports will automatically switch to an uplink mode as required. –Simon Williams

Netgear FS605 Platinum Series 5 Port 10/100 Unmanaged Switch

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Belkin Switch2 for PC USB with AudioTwo computers. One monitor. No Problem. Business professionals who bring home their laptops spend countless evenings in front of a small display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Switch2 for PC, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and home computer. It’s simple. Just press the remote to switch your monitor from one computer to the next. Switch2 for PC is also great for connecting your old and new desktop computers, so you can access files and programs effortlessly using the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Two computers. One monitor. No Problem. Business professionals who bring home their laptops spend countless evenings in front of a small display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Switch2 for PC, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and home computer. It’s simple. Just press the remote to switch your monitor from one computer to the next. Switch2 for PC is also great for connecting your old and new desktop computers, so you can access files and programs effortlessly using the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Features:Shares one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse between computers Connects instantly to notebook computers Shares one set of speakers between computers Supports notebook and desktop computers Supports high video resolutions up to 2048×1536 Supports monitors with VGA connections Comes with a Belkin 3-Year Warranty

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Belkin Switch2 KVM for PC – USB Only With Audio

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The 5 in 1 car kit for ipod is a light weight portable charger for users on the go. Simply plug it into your car’s cigrette lighter and connect it directly to your data/charging port on your iPod to charge. Digital Wireless Radio Tranmitter wirelessly connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the FM transmitter into the headphone jack of your ipod or any audio source including your PDA, MP3, CD or cassette player or connect it to your computer or Laptop. Tune your car or home stereo or receiver to the clearest FM Frequency and enjoy your digital music with full stereo sound and convenience. The digital tuner locks digitally into the clearest available radio station. Our products have been tested by industry professionals to ensure they are of the highest quality and long lasting.

• Charges your ipod while you are driving
• Holds the ipod firmly with comfortable grip
• Transmits music through your car stereo using FM frequencies
• Easy to use, Use with any audio source (Does not support charge on Nano 4G, Touch 2G & 3G)
• Make sure there is at least 5cm clearance from cigarette jack and gear stick.

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Super short length cable designed for clutter free connection of portable devices to docks and AV equipment. Great for connecting iPods to stereos

• Chrome metal plugs
• Gold plated connectors
• Shielded cable
• Fits all 3.5mm sockets such as those found on MP3 players and computer sound cards.
• Can be used in any headphone socket for outputting audio to external PC type speaker systems

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Have a lost or broken cable? This is the perfect replacement at a very low cost. The cable is compatible with all Kodak printers.

Compatible with:

Kodak ESP 3250
Kodak ESP 5250
Kodak ESP-3
Kodak ESP-5
Kodak ESP-7
Kodak ESP-9
Kodak PPM200

Kodak PPMPM100

• Cable Length: 2m
• USB A to B Connection
• Compatible with ALL Kodak Printers
• 12 Month Warranty

Kodak Printer USB Computer PC Cable Lead 2m for ALL Kodak Printers

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Integral USB 2.0 xD Card Readers are a fast and convenient way of transferring data between a xD Card and your PC or Mac. Insert your xD Card into a connected reader and view your files instantly. The perfect partner for your Fuji or Olympus digital camera. Features: Full pass in the official xD-Picture Card Compliance Program. USB 2.0 specification, will work in any USB port. xD Card port appears as a removable drive. Up to 40X faster than using your camera’s serial cable (Depending on system configuration). Draws power from the USB port to save your camera batteries. Backup camera images and videos onto your computer hard drive. Installs in seconds. System Requirements: USB Port, One of the following operating systems: Windows ME/200/XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 8.6/9.x and X (from 10.1.2). Comes with a 2 year warranty.

• Insert your xD Card into a connected reader and view your files instantly
• The perfect partner for your Fuji or Olympus digital camera

Single Slot XD Reader

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One of the best corded Skype phones available – by top Skype phone manufacturer. This proven Skype solution has earned Skype Certification – giving you peace of mind that the phone met or exceeded all of Skype’s sound requirements. The multi-character LCD display allows any language to be displayed. Skype contacts are displayed within the LCD screen with their current online status therefore you can make calls without referring to your Skype window. Simple to install – just download the driver from the disc and connect to your computer’s USB port. Simple to use – phone rings for all incoming calls, dial Skype contacts and SkypeOut numbers from the phone without referring to Skype window on PC. Features: keypad, ringer, LCD graphic display, headset jack aperture.

Phone features

– Full control over Skype using the phone handset
– Large blue-backlit LCD graphic screen displays any language
– Headset jack for hands-free calling
– Caller ID function
– Choice of ring tones

System requirements

– Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
– 400MHz processor or higher
– 128 MB RAM or higher
– Free compatible USB 2.0 or 1.1 port

Package Contents

– USB phone
– Manual
– CD driver
– Warranty

• Skype phone compatible with Windows 7/VISTA/XP/2000
• Echo cancellation, noise reduction, full duplex communication
• Adjustable ring volume/mute, caller ID, 199 incoming call and 199 dialed call lists
• Back-lit LCD screen shows incoming caller Skype ID, call history, driver and sound card built-in
• In the box: USB handset, manual, latest CD driver for Windows 7/VISTA/XP

Sogatel – USB Skype certified VoIP internet phone Graphic blue lit LCD display – Windows 7, Vista, XP

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Kingston USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media ReaderDesigned to support 19 popular types of Flash memory cards without the use of adapters or a power cable, Kingston’s hi-speed Media Reader is incredibly versatile, whether used for personal or business use. While on the go, its unique sliding chassis hosts a compact USB cable for use with a notebook or other portable devices’ USB port. In the office or at home, just plug and play the reader into the USB port using the ample three-foot USB cable to conveniently connect to your desktop or tower computer. The 19 media card formats supported include: CompactFlash Type I and II, SD SDH, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus, MMCmicro, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Nothing goes better with digital media than an external reader for your desktop or laptop at home or on the road. Kingston’s Media Reader opens a direct gateway between your digital media and a USB port by simply using expandable storage cards to move photos, music, data and more between devices and eliminating the need to carry cables to connect multiple devices Features:Built-in LED indicator and self-contained 3′ USB cable (Type A plug) Convenient small size; no power cable required Includes an additional three-foot USB cable for stationary use Versatile with four slots, works with 19 different Flash card formats: CompactFlash Type I and II, SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus, MMCmicro, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo Complies with USB 2.0 specification standards and backwards compatible with USB 1.1 Plug-and-play into any USB 2.0 or 1.1 port

• System: MPF
• Sprache: D
• Garantie: 60

Kingston Media Reader – Card reader – 19 in 1 – Hi-Speed USB

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Kingston USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media ReaderDesigned to support 19 popular types of Flash memory cards without the use of adapters or a power cable, Kingston’s hi-speed Media Reader is incredibly versatile, whether used for personal or business use. While on the go, its unique sliding chassis hosts a compact USB cable for use with a notebook or other portable devices’ USB port. In the office or at home, just plug and play the reader into the USB port using the ample three-foot USB cable to conveniently connect to your desktop or tower computer. The 19 media card formats supported include: CompactFlash Type I and II, SD SDH, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus, MMCmicro, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Nothing goes better with digital media than an external reader for your desktop or laptop at home or on the road. Kingston’s Media Reader opens a direct gateway between your digital media and a USB port by simply using expandable storage cards to move photos, music, data and more between devices and eliminating the need to carry cables to connect multiple devices Features:Built-in LED indicator and self-contained 3′ USB cable (Type A plug) Convenient small size; no power cable required Includes an additional three-foot USB cable for stationary use Versatile with four slots, works with 19 different Flash card formats: CompactFlash Type I and II, SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus, MMCmicro, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo Complies with USB 2.0 specification standards and backwards compatible with USB 1.1 Plug-and-play into any USB 2.0 or 1.1 port

• System: MPF
• Sprache: D
• Garantie: 60

Kingston Media Reader – Card reader – 19 in 1 ( CF I, CF II, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MMC, SD, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, MMCmobile, microSD, MMCmicro, SDHC, miniSDHC, MS Micro, microSDHC ) – Hi-Speed USB

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Belkin E-Series 6 Socket 3 Metre SurgeStripThis SurgeStrip provides basic protection in a white, hard-plastic casing sure to blend well with a number of gaming and peripheral devices. It keeps your entry-level computer and peripherals protected from power surges, spikes, and lightning strikes. The unit provides six protected AC sockets. Belkin E-Series SurgeStrips provide basic protection in a white, hard-plastic casing. They keep your entry-level computers and peripherals protected from power surges, spikes, and lightning strikes. SurgeStrips come with a lifetime product warranty. Features:Features a 476 Joule energy rating to provide basic protection for entry-level computers, peripherals, and household electronics Grounds AC power with 3-line protection through all 6 outlets Delivers power through a 3-metre, heavy-duty cable 476 Joules Maximum Spike Current: 13,000 Amps Lifetime Warranty 6 Surge Protected Outlets 3-Metre Heavy-Duty Cable

• 6 way power surge strip with 3 metre cable
• The E-series offers protection from power surges, AC contamination and spikes
• Hard-wearing casing
• Lifetime product warranty.

Belkin 6-Way Economy Surge Protector, 3m Cable

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