• Dabs store has one of the best selections of electrical goods and home audio products of any UK Electronics store
• The Dabs Online Store has an outstanding collection of unique Electronics products - and the best prices!
• At Dabs, you'll find a strong commitment to great prices throughout
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• At Dabs Website, as with any Dabs transaction, you'll find well-trained staff committed to quality service

The world of technical communication is changing. Technical communicators must meet new demands for efficiency and new time-to-market constraints. They must create and combine both static and interactive content in the form of conventional technical publications, training materials, and eLearning publications. They must create interactive, engaging content for different audiences and purposes, often in multiple languages, and in different delivery formats.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite meets the challenges of the world of technical communication. Adobe Technical Communication Suite provides capabilities and efficiencies to improve the workflow of technical communicators, enhance the abilities of technical communicators, and make technical communicators more effective.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite software is a complete solution for authoring, managing, and publishing technical information and training content in multiple languages and formats. Using this suite, you can create and maintain technical documentation, user assistance systems, knowledge bases, simulations, software demonstrations, and other support information. Integrate images, interactive 3D models, and rich media, and create engaging demos and simulations without programming or multimedia skills. Employ efficient single-source workflows for authoring and publishing technical information in multiple languages for different audiences and purposes.

Ideal for medium and large venues, the CP-X809 is an affordable solution for both corporate and education markets. High performance coupled with advance networking capabilities and simple user functionality makes the CP-X809 a cost effective solution for a multitude of installation requirements.

Relentless performance for your heaviest workflow needs!

Now you can propel your business forward with a powerhouse Lexmark T644 Series printer offering outstanding performance that keeps up with all your high-volume needs. And expand your possibilities thanks to a wide range of input and output options.

Highlights of the Lexmark T644DTN Mono Laser Printer

• Bookmark capability for easy on-demand printing from the Internet or intranet
• USB Direct interface for quick walk-up printing from USB flash memory drive
• Extra High Yield 32,000-page toner cartridge reduces user interventions
• Numeric keypad for easy entry of confidential printing PINs

Empower work teams with print, copy, scan, fax, and digital sending functionality in one convenient device: the HP LaserJet M3035 MFP series.

Brace yourself for the newest 2P half-height blade that provides power-efficient compute power, integrated iLO-2 management, expanded memory and I/O. Make a difference in your data center with HP ProLiant BL460c, which is optimized for space constrained deployments of high performance systems installations. What's more, the BL460c steps up the fault tolerant in a dense platform with mirrored-memory, online spare memory, memory interleaving, embedded RAID capability, and enhanced remote Lights-Out management.

Sophisticated information and electronics technologies, while already fundamental to virtually every aspect of modern life, will become even more critical in the future. With a wealth of accumulated technological expertise, Hitachi has the solutions to meet its customers' needs.

Canon started out as a company with a handful of employees and a burning passion. That company soon became a world-renowned camera maker and is now a global multimedia corporation. However, the origins of its success remain unchanged: the passion of the early years and technological expertise amassed over more than 60 years. Canon will continue using its technologies to benefit people as it pursues its objective of becoming a company that is loved by people throughout the world. Canon offers all kind of accessories for its products to make them even more attractive and more functional.

Offered is a professional-quality B&W viewfinder for the XL1 that uses a 1.5" CRT. This high-resolution monochrome CRT broadcast viewfinder transforms the XL1 into a production tool to meet the needs of the most discerning professional. The extremely sharp, bright black and white viewfinder unit makes it easy for the photographer to see critical focus.

Introducing the D300 - the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR.

Highlights of the Nikon D300 SLR Body Only

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
• Two LiveView shooting modes
• New Picture Control settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction

Still with the quality, speed and economy of the Epson STYLUS PRO 9400, the floor-standing Epson STYLUS PRO 7400 is the perfect printer for environments where print widths of up to 24-inches (610mm) are needed.

Double the pixel density and resolution in a plasma display. The highest resolution you can get in a 50-inch flat screen - in fact, it's a world-first. The PDP-5000EX has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and is capable of displaying the entire range of High Definition sources, including 720p, 1080i and 1080p - this is the first plasma display capable of 1080p.

What this means is that you get the ultimate in High Definition image detail, color accuracy and fast moving image clarity - made possible by the displays higher pixel count and faster refresh rate (of 720p). Again, the best you'll find in a 50-inch flat screen. The PDP-5000EX accepts both standard and high definition sources and will automatically "smart" convert these to give you the highest resolution picture possible.

The Toughbook T7 laptop is lightweight, yet durable with a built-in hand strap and a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Built with legendary Toughbook reliability and unparalleled portability, the Toughbook T7 keeps up with today's busiest mobile professionals. Whether drafting a sales proposal inside a cafe, searching the Internet from the road or making patient rounds in a hospital, this lightweight wonder is as versatile as it is stylish.

Highlights of the Panasonic CF-T7 C2D 1 80 12.1" XPP HSDPA

• Mobile broadband-ready
• Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
• 12.1" touchscreen LCD
• Ultra-thin design
• Full magnesium alloy case
• Shock-mounted hard drive
• Drop- and spill-resistant

ZyXEL GS-4000 series is an intelligent Gigabit multilayer (L2/L3/L4) Ethernet switch that provides enterprise-class availability, resilient and redundant architecture with OSPF, VRRP, RSTP and port trunking. The GS-4000 series offers many advanced features to make it the preferred choice for real-routing network in the enterprise. Advanced functionalities like QoS, rate-limiting, rule-based access control lists, multicasting support, wire-speed, high-performance IP routing and simplified management software (iStacking) highly improve network operation.

The GS-4000 series delivers wire-speed full-dynamic IP routing, like OSPF and RIP using a hardware-based IP routing engine and sophisticated multilayer operating software. In addition to dynamic IP multicast, the GS- 4000 series supports Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping to perfectly handle a variety of datagrams making the ZyXEL GS-4000 series ideal for today's multi-service network environment.

The GS-4000 series works with ZyXEL exclusive iFlow technology, a set of advanced QoS mechanisms, to insure noteworthy service, and smooth operation via a series of QoS processes to prevent customers' networks being negatively impacted by network congestion. With intelligent multilayer capability, the GS- 4000 series offers wire-speed flow control which can classify, police, and prioritize the incoming packets according to predefined QoS policies. In classification, Differentiated Services Code Point field (DSCP) and the 802.1p class of service (CoS) field are identified to assess the priority of incoming packets. Classification and reclassification can be based on criteria as specific as rule-based on IP, MAC addresses, VLAN ID, TCP/UDP port number, on the other hand, for bandwidth management, the GS-4000 series is loaded with powerful traffic management tools. For instance, the GS-4000 series provides eight priority queues per port for different types of traffics, allowing administrators to set rule-based rate limiting which takes full advantage of limited network resources and guarantees the best performance.

Setting the standard for high-performance color laser printers, the Xerox Phaser 6360 leads the industry with best-in-class print speed and exceptional color performance. Easy to operate and engineered to meet the exacting demands of high-volume office environments, the Phaser 6360 laser printer isn't just an obvious choice; it's the only choice.

Highlights of the Xerox 6360V_DN Colour Laser Printer-Duplex, 256MB Memory

• First-page-out time of as fast as 9 seconds in color
• Up to 2400 dpi resolution
• 1 GHz processor
• Network connectivity standard on all models
• True Adobe PostScript 3
• Maximum duty cycle of 100,000 pages per month

The HP StorageWorks FC2242SR 4Gb PCI-E DC HBA for Windows and Linux now supports customers currently running ProLiant Servers that have PCI-Express I/O slots in them. This HBA is the first 4Gb product to support this new I/O bus architecture. This product now gives customers the ability to use the higher performance I/O bus to connect to their HP StorageWorks arrays.

Designed for installation in medium and large venues, the CP-X605 is an ideal solution for the corporate and education market.

With high performance (4000 Lumens, 1000: 1 Contrast Ratio) and easy to use features including manual lens shift, optional lenses and advanced networking. Combined with a common sense design and simple user functionality the CP-X605 is a cost effective solution for day-to-day use.

Christie is the pioneer of projection technology, it continues to lead the way in the design and the development of emerging technologies and applications. Offering Christie's customers tomorrow's technology - today.

High productivity, robust desktop printer. With its neat desktop footprint and low running costs, the Epson Stylus Pro 4450 is ideal when speed, reliability and high quality colour are essential. It produces outstanding results on a wide range of cut sheet and roll media up to A2+. It's ideal for POS and CAD, while the Stylus Pro 4450 - Film is perfect for screen printing, providing the density and durability of print required on film substrate. Intuitive control panel offers trouble-free operation.

With its high-capacity ink cartridges and the ability to print on media up to 1.5mm thick, the Stylus Pro 4450 offers low cost per print and ensures maximum productivity. It can also print overnight or unattended. Perfect printing down to the finest detail with Epson's 3.5pl Ultra Micro Dot, Variable-sized Droplet Technology and Micro Piezo drop on-demand inkjet technology. Features the established 4-colour Epson UltraChrome ink system for professional quality results on a wide range of media every time.

Highlights of the Epson Stylus Pro 4450

• Prints up to A2+
• Epson UltraChrome ink
• High capacity ink cartridges, 110ml or 220ml
• 1440x720dpi max resolution
• High speed USB 2.0
• Ethernet connectivity
• HDI driver support
• 1 year repair or replace warranty

The high-security Magicard Rio 2 printers print a fully customizable HoloKote card watermark. These professional ID card printers are designed to handle all volumes of card throughput.

The 16-port DSR 2020 KVM over IP switch provides two simultaneous digital paths for remote access to devices; the ability to remotely power cycle connected devices; external modem support when the network is down. The DSR2020 switch also gives you BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices from any location. The switch features an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox or Netscape for access and control of your servers over IP.

DSView 3 management software is required for more advanced features such as hub and spoke failover, SNMP notifications, scheduling, Virtual Media support, and access to IPMI-enabled servers. The DSView 3 software hub and spoke architecture provides failover authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes).

When you need simplicity, reliability and the most value for your money in a tape autoloader, the Quantum SuperLoader 3 is the right choice. Whether you want to keep up with application data growth, replace older units within your existing infrastructure or implement a new application, it offers technological excellence you can afford - from the worldwide leader in autoloader systems.

This product includes two eight-cartridge removable magazines, Symantec Backup Exec QuickStart software, 30 data and five cleaning barcode labels, one HD68 male SCSI terminator, one 6.6ft (2m) SCSI cable with HD68 male connector at library end and VHDCI connector at server end, and one 10ft (3.1m) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors. Shipments to EMEA include European and UK power cords. Shipments to other regions include a North American power cord.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications. Improve availability with clustering and hot-add processor capabilities. Improve security with consolidated identity management features. Reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with virtualization licensing rights. Windows Server 2008 Enterprise provides the foundation for a highly dynamic, scalable IT infrastructure. This product does not include Windows Server Hyper-V.

For budget and space-constrained IT environments, the Quantum LTO-2 HH provides exceptional performance and reliability in a half-height form factor. This intelligently designed 400GB solution protects your valuable data and conserves valuable space at a price you can afford.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

SmartVerify virtually eliminates the need for a traditional verify pass during backup, reducing the backup window and increasing data integrity; FastSense matches tape drive speed to that of the host, optimizing performance and increasing reliability; Dynamic PowerDown protects the tape drive and data cartridge during unexpected power loss.

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the next generation of the Windows Server operating system that helps information technology (IT) professionals maximize control over their infrastructure while providing unprecedented availability and management capabilities, leading to a significantly more secure, reliable, and robust server environment than ever before. Windows Server 2008 delivers new value to organizations by ensuring all users regardless of location are able to get the full complement of services from the network. Windows Server 2008 also provides deep insight into the operating system and diagnostic capabilities to allow administrators to spend more time adding business value.

Windows Server 2008 is far more than a refinement of predecessor operating systems. Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide organizations with the most productive platform for powering applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the datacenter with exciting, valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications. It helps improve availability with clustering and hot-add processor capabilities; improve security with consolidated identity management features; and reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with virtualization licensing rights. Windows Server 2008 Enterprise provides the foundation for a highly dynamic, scalable IT infrastructure.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new family of fixed-configuration standalone devices that provide desktop Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, and branch office networks. The Catalyst 2960 Series offers integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), and resiliency to deliver intelligent services for the network edge.

Designed to meet the most demanding graphic arts applications, the EPSON Expression 10000XL is an exceptional A3 graphic arts scanner featuring high resolution, fast scanning speeds, excellent functionality and advanced networking capability.

With a resolution of 2400dpi and high optical density of 3.8 DMax, the EPSON Expression 10000XL boasts excellent quality up to a full A3. Easy to use, the EPSON Scan driver has both automatic and professional modes, the optional A3 transparency unit enables easy film batch scanning and advanced connectivity is built-in with USB 2.0 Hi Speed and IEEE1394 (FireWire) together with optional networking.

Highlights of the Epson Expression 10000XL

• Optical scanning resolution of 2400x4800dpi
• Optical Density of 3.8 Dmax
• Dual scanning lamp Transparency Unit
• Comprehensive software bundle
• USB 2.0 & FireWire connectivity
• Optional A3 automatic document feeder
• One year on-site warranty

MGE UPS SYSTEMS is a global provider of power quality solutions designed to increase the availability and uptime of mission-critical applications or processes, from a simple desktop PC to a large Internet Data Center or a semi-conductor manufacturing plant.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Hot-swappable battery and UPS modules without interrupting the secured system;

Bypass included as standard to achieve the highest level of availability;

Redundant power feed from 2 independent sources (AC normal and bypass inputs can be common or separate);

Automatic battery test and protection against deep discharges.

Management through various protocols (HTTP/SNMP/XML/Telnet);

Integration with popular Network Management Systems (HP Openview, IBM Tivoli, CA Unicenter...);

Battery Integration System option to optimize the footprint of extended runtime solutions (automatic battery module detection);

Compatibility with all types of genset;

Integration with Building Management Systems (Jbus), 6 voltage-free contacts for remote supervision;

Simple set-up (network or industrial mode) to give priority to system shutdown or service continuity in case of overload or short-circuit;

Event log for easy fault detection;

Easy to achieve hot standby system through two single units (N+2).

Highlights of the MGE UPS Systems MGE COMET EX11 RT NETWORK PACK

• Hot-swappable battery and UPS modules without interrupting the secured system;
• Bypass included as standard to achieve the highest level of availability;
• Redundant power feed from 2 independent sources (AC normal and bypass inputs can be common or separate);
• Automatic battery test and protection against deep discharges.
• Management through various protocols (HTTP/SNMP/XML/Telnet);
• Integration with popular Network Management Systems (HP Openview, IBM Tivoli, CA Unicenter...);
• Battery Integration System option to optimize the footprint of extended runtime solutions (automatic battery module detection);
• Compatibility with all types of genset;
• Integration with Building Management Systems (Jbus), 6 voltage-free contacts for remote supervision;
• Simple set-up (network or industrial mode) to give priority to system shutdown or service continuity in case of overload or short-circuit;
• Event log for easy fault detection;
• Easy to achieve hot standby system through two single units (N+2).

The CP-X4020 is ideal for medium to large venues, featuring 16 Watts of built-in audio that eliminates the need for external speakers. Additionally, the CP-X4020 boasts a high contrast ratio of 2000:1.

The CP-X4020 projector offers numerous advanced features proprietary to Hitachi projectors. The CP-X4020 also offers blackboard/whiteboard mode and daytime mode. The CP-X4020 offers closed captioning and input source naming, allowing users to rename input sources to fit their needs. In addition, the CP-X4020 features a transition detector, requiring a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X4020 also offers PIN Lock and MyScreen functions, along with a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.

The CP-X4020 is ideal for medium to large venues, featuring 16 Watts of built-in audio that eliminates the need for external speakers. Additionally, the CP-X4020 boasts a high contrast ratio of 2000:1.

The CP-X4020 projector offers numerous advanced features proprietary to Hitachi projectors. The CP-X4020 also offers blackboard/whiteboard mode and daytime mode. The CP-X4020 offers closed captioning and input source naming, allowing users to rename input sources to fit their needs. In addition, the CP-X4020 features a transition detector, requiring a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X4020 also offers PIN Lock and MyScreen functions, along with a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.

Finally, an 11x17 MFP your office can afford. Fulfill work team 11x17 printing and copying needs and provide send-to-e-mail functionality right at their fingertips - with a tool that makes processes simple and efficient.