More notes from CES 2008

My colleague Ed Crowley and The Photizo Group have some worthwhile observations of their own from Day One and Day Two of CES. Day Ones notes point to Photizos interest in three smaller companies, InPlay, Ality, and Pictometry, with Day Twos update featuring more of the large company action, including notes on the Samsung laser MFP and printer (SCX-4500...

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How to use Telnet command to check if network IP and Port is accessible

How to use Telnet command to check if network IP and Port is accessible through your internet connection. Follow the step below to check.Step 1: Go to command prompt Go to Start>Run>Type cmd and press ENTER. Or you can go to Start>All programs>Accessories>Command PromptStep 2: Once in command prompt get the IP and Port of the network...

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Google Docs now with enhanced print capability

With the holidays, the new year, CES, etc, its been a distracting and busy time, so this one got by me for a few weeks but still deserves mention. In an important development in the world of web-based apps, Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Docs has added new print-related enhancements, including granting user control over margins, page numbers and paper sizes -- really just the basics as far as printing needs,...

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Managed Print Services MPS highlights

“Managed Print Services: A Necessity in Today’s Business Climate” Steve Reynolds of Lyra was back this afternoon for the MPS Segment, tracking the history of Managed Print Services going back to at least 2003, from Office Document Assessments through the current rush to get involved by many categories of hardware and software companies, services...

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How to open Compaq Presario 2500 LCD Monitor

Tools Required:1 x Piece of Philips screwdriver2 x Flat screwdriverSteps How to Open Compaq Presario 2500 LCD Monitor1. Remove the Rail screws and LCD screws from the rear end2. Open up the Rail using 2 flat screwdrivers3. Remove the LCD screws using Philips screwdrivers4. Pull out the LCD monitor connector cable from the motherboardThis basic guide...

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Zink makes news from CES 2008

Zink, the company with the "inkless" printers that I began following starting with their Demo2007 appearance nearly a year ago, made a splash at CES this week, announcing their partnership with Polaroid, among others. The Polaroid connection (actually an ongoing one that goes back to the roots of the Zink technology) resulted in a rarity of sorts for...

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Andy Lippman Lyra Research Inkjet Supplies deep dive

Andy takes up where Charlie Brewer left off and drills down into the details of the inkjet market and implications for supplies vendors. Presentation is titled "Making Sense of a Complex Ink Jet Cartridge Market: Examining Worldwide Product Mix Trends".Some highlights:Canon has taken up a stronger low-end presence with a broadening product line and...

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