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CLICKFREE
Storage Appliance Corp. announced the new Transformer USB cable, which turns any external hard drive into a Clickfree automatic backup device. Like all Clickfree products, there is no software to install or configure. Clickfree drives search, organize, and back up user PC data and digital files. For more information visit www.goclickfree.com 

PENTAX
Pentax Imaging Company announced two stylish, colorful, compact digital cameras: the Optio P70 and Optio E70. With 12 megapixels for large, detailed images, a 4X optical zoom (equivalent to 27.5-110mm), plus a wide angle 28mm lens that is ideal for landscape, indoor, and group photos. The Optio P70 is available in multiple colors. Additional features include a 2.7-inch high resolution, wide-angle view LCD panel, and new Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology. The Optio P70 also offers Advanced Face Recognition that tracks up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, Smile Capture, and Blink. Digital Shake Reduction sets the sensitivity up to ISO 6400 to prevent subject blur, HD movie captures vivid video in widescreen 720p at 15 FPS, and a Vertical Snap mode allows image capture with the ease of a cellphone camera.

Featuring a 10 megapixel CCD and a 3X wide zoom lens, the new Optio E70 is designed with a 2.4-inch color LCD. Other features include Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Advanced Face Recognition, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection. For more information visit www.pentaximaging.com.

LENMAR
Lenmar released the PowerPort Solar, a portable Lithium-ion battery with its own built-in solar panel. When fully charged, this ultra-compact external battery will use its own power for portable electronic devices, including cellphones, PDAs and media players without access to an AC plug. The PowerPort Solar will even provide devices with hours of backup power while charging. For more information visit www.lenmar.com.

LEXAR MEDIA
Lexar Media announced a new line of memory cards specifically designed for extended, standard- and high-definition (HD) video capture. The Lexar Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Full-HD and the Lexar Memory Stick PRO Duo Full-HD Video memory cards give consumers a wide selection of easy-to-use memory solutions for capturing and storing more videos in 1080 resolution full-HD video. Lexar Full-HD video memory cards also offer high-speed video transfer from the card to a computer for backup and sharing on popular user-generated websites. The Lexar SDHC Full-HD Video memory card is available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities, with the ability to record up to 90, 180, and 360 minutes of content. The Lexar Memory Stick PRO Duo Full-HD Video memory card comes in capacities of 4GB and 8GB, and can record up to 90 and 180 minutes of content. For more information www.lexar.com.

CANON U.S.A.
Canon U.S.A., Inc announced a new line of five VIXIA high definition and six standard definition camcorders, which are available in a variety of different recording formats, including Flash Memory. All VIXIA camcorders feature Canon's trinity of core technologies that create the highest level of high definition image quality--a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens; Canon designed and manufactured HD CMOS Image Sensor for Full HD image capture; and Canon-developed DIGIC DV II and DIGIC DV III Image Processors. Additional features found on select VIXIA models include Instant AutoFocus, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and 24Mbps Recording--the highest bit rate in AVCHD. For more information visit www.usa.canon.com.

NESCHEN AMERICAS
Neschen Americas announced the launch of their new dye-sublimation textile media. DirectTex products feature special coatings that allow printing direct to the fabric before sublimation, eliminating the need for transfer paper. DirectTex and TransferTex dye-sublimation media are available in roll sizes ranging from 61-inches to 122-inches wide, with roll lengths of 164-ft to 328-ft, depending on the material; 35-inch x 23-ft sample rolls are also available.For more information visit www.neschenamericas.com.

PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY
Primera Technology, Inc., announced its new FX400 Foil Imprinting System. FX400, an optional accessory to Primera's LX-Series Color Label Printers, works in-line to apply shiny gold and silver borders, fonts and other graphics to inkjet-printed labels. Clear film for FX400 is also available, which adds UV resistance to printed output and allows longer exposure to natural and artificial light sources. Primera's exclusive PTFoil Software is included with FX400. The software makes it easy to combine two different graphics--one for inkjet printing and the other for foil imprinting--on the same label. Also included in the system is a stand for holding the LX-Series inkjet printer and the FX400 imprinter. For more information visit www.primera.com.

THINK TANK PHOTO
Think Tank Photo released three new backpack lines: the Shape Shifter, StreetWalker, and Pixel Sunscreen 2.0. The first backpack to expand and contract to fit DSLR equipment, the Shape Shifter can be compressed to 3-inches in width once equipment is removed. It's designed with a rear compartment for up to 17" laptops, with medium padding for protection and comfort. The Pixel Sunscreen 2.0 features a small, portable spring-loaded sunscreen that instantly pops open for quick access. The three new StreetWalker backpacks are designed to hold a Pro Size DSLR with 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached. It includes a monopod/tripod mounting system, a contoured harness and air channel for increased comfort, and lots of pockets and organizers. For more information visit www.thinktankphoto.com.

DEMB FLASH PRODUCTS
Demb Flash Products announced a new version of the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro. The hinged reflector, along with a tiltable and removable front diffuser, allows for maximum control of flash diffusion in shooting environments with and without a ceiling. The new soft collar and Velstretch attachment strap provide easy mounting on either the short or long side of the flash. It fits all brands of flashes and folds flat for easy storage. For more information visit www.dembflashproducts.com.