The Margin rounds up the latest products: A dashboard mounted camera, a new running watch, and a utility power monitor.
Dash Cam 35
Category: Cameras
Brand: Garmin
RRP: R2 999
Distributor: Garmin Southern Africa, Michelle Hohls, michelle.hohls@garmin.com
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* Easy-to-see 3” LCD display
* High-definition GPS standalone driving recorder
* Wide-angle lens captures the entire road
* Includes GPS for detailed time and location data
* Record your drive in 1080p or 720p
USPs
* Dash cam records in a continuous loop, using the included replaceable microSD card
* Play back the footage right on the display or review later on a computer
* Driver awareness alerts include forward collision warning and speed camera warning
* GPS-enabled footage records location, direction, speed, date and time to show exactly where and when accidents and incidents occur
* Incident detection (G-Sensor) automatically saves footage of collisions and incidents
* Excellent field of view with high video quality, even in low-light conditions.
Forerunner 25Forerunner 25
Category: Wearables
Brand: Garmin
RRP: R 3 099
Distributor: Garmin Southern Africa, 011 251 9999
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* Tracks distance, pace, heart rate and calories
* Instantly share runs and activity tracking progress via social media
* Activity tracking counts steps and calories and reminds the user when it’s time to move
* Between eight and ten hours of battery life with GPS on or eight to ten weeks in watch/activity tracking mode
* Water resistant to 50 meters USPs
* Stay connected on runs with call and text alerts when paired with a smartphone
* Heart rate compatibility means customised training based on heart rate zones
* Upload activities to the Garmin Connect online fitness community and map the run, get more detail on each kilometre, and see a daily summary of activities
* Join online challenges and earn virtual badges for extra motivation
* Live tracking allows family and friends to follow a run in real time.
Selphy CP1000
Selphy CP1000
Category: Printers
Brand: Canon
RRP: R1 199
Distributor: Drive Control Corporation, Heinrich Pretorius, 011 201 8927
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* Dye-sublimation thermal transfer printing system
* Maximum resolution 300x300 dpi
* Three colour inks with protective over coating, 256 levels per colour (24-bit colour depth)
* Supported card types: CF, Microdrive, SD, SDHC, SDXC
* USB flash memory
* Supported via an adapter: miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, xD-picture card
USPs
* Direct printing from cameras, memory cards or USB sticks
* Quality dye sublimation for lab-quality photos in less than one minute
* Choice of glossy or three semi-gloss print finishes without changing photo paper
* Defined, low cost per print
* Easy operation and viewing with large tilting LCD
* Extensive ID photo function with dual ID printing, face frame guide and a wide range of accepted sizes
* Print a wide range of sizes and formats
* Auto Image Optimize intelligently corrects your images
* Print on the move with optional battery.
700 Series700 Series
Category: Security
Brand: Check Point
RRP: Starting at R8 000
Distributor: AxizWorkgroup, Tommy Thompson, 011 237 7000; Tarsus SecureData, Nico Goodall, 011 790 2500
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* Pre-loaded features include: firewall, VPN, anti-bot, intrusion prevention, anti-virus, anti-spam, application control, URL filtering network security monitoring
USPs
* Delivers enterprise-class security optimised and simplified for small businesses
* Sophisticated protection – firewall protection and advanced intrusion prevention and detection to better protect against cyberattacks * Check Point’s Security Management Portal and SMB Cloud Management provide complete internet protection, along with automated detection and prevention technology
* Businesses can remotely monitor security incidents around-the-clock to ensure their network stays protected, despite a sophisticated and ever-changing threat landscape
* Security without complexity – a low-maintenance solution that is easy to configure, provides simple monitoring and reporting, and has options for zero-touch installation.
Multipad Colour 2Multipad Colour 2
Category: Tablet
Brand: Prestigio
RRP: R1 499.99
Distributor: Sithabile Technology Services, Werner Bruwer, 011 848 9041
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* 7.0” WXGA 1280*800 IPS HD screen
* Intel Atom X3 X3230 Quad Core up to 1.2 Ghz
* 1 GB Ram + 8 GB storage
* Android 5.1 Lollipop
* Front: 0.3MP + Rear 2.0Mpx
* 3G data W-CDMA
* 802.11 WiFi
USPs
* Prestigio has been certified by Google and Google Play Store, which means over a million applications can be downloaded
* Tablet replacement for hardware or software fault
* Free Mobisystems Office Suite 8 with every tablet
* Free firmware upgrades when available from Google.
Simple GSM Power Monitor PH1Simple GSM Power Monitor PH1
Category: Power management
Brand: Netshield
RRP: Available on request
Distributor: Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, Luke Bainbridge, Luke.Bainbridge@westcon.com
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
* Integrated South African three-pin plug
* Utility mains power detector, single phase
* GSM unit with micro SIM socket, externally accessible
* Internal GSM antenna
* Internal lithium-ion polymer rechargeable backup battery and charger
* Status LED indicators
* Minimum input voltage: 85VAC (Battery will operate below this voltage)
* Maximum input voltage: 264VAC
* Dimensions: 95mm x 58mm x 54mm (LxBxH)
* Operating temperature: -40 to +85 degrees Celsius
* The mains power will detect as OFF when below +- 46VAC.
USPs
* The GSM single phase utility power monitor is used to track the mains power at a premises, by simply plugging the unit into one of the power plugs
* Install a SIM and the unit will send SMS notifications when there are power failures
* SMS-based status requests and front mounted visible LED indicators indicate network and functional statuses
* Four LED indicators with different meanings: Red indicates power on or off and a weak GSM signal indicator. White is the GSM network indicator. Green is the diagnostic indicator. Yellow signals battery charging.