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Cole-Parmer specialty infrared thermometers for glass; sighting type; scope
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DescriptionSpecialty infrared thermometers have optimized spectral responses for glass, plastics, or metals applications. The glass model is designed for use in glass manufacturing. Use the plastics models in thin film (under 0.4 mm) plastics applications such as lamination and film orientation. The metals models are ideal for forging, forming, and extruding operations. Note: The metals models are not recommended for use with aluminum. Each model provides a precise sighting system. The glass model 39800-40 and metals model 39800-46 feature scope sighting. They have a through-the-lens optical system and a circular reticle to precisely define target area. The plastics models 39800-42 and -43 and metals models 39800-47 and -48 feature single lasers that indicate the center of the area you are measuring. Choose from two laser types-class IIIa laser models for maximum brightness, or class II models where regulations require use of low-power lasers. Lock the trigger for long-term monitoring. Store up to 100 temperature readings at selectable time intervals with built-in clatalogger. Configure output as either RS-232 or as a one millivolt per degree analog output (cables and software sold separately below). Thermometers display minimum, maximum, differential temperature, and average temperature in °F or °C and feature adjustable emissivity and memory recall. Other features include backlit display and an audible and visual alarm that signals overrange and underrange temperature conditions. Each thermometer includes four AA batteries, padded nylon carrying case, shoulder strap, and instructions. Adapters for 115 or 230 VAC operation are available-order below. Shpg wt 5.0 lb (2.3 kg). Features
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Spotting Scopes Terminology - Best Spotting Scopes For Birding
Spotting Scopes Terminology
Spotting scopes are used when more magnification is needed or wanted than binoculars provide. Spotting scopes are used widely for birding, viewing wildlife and landscapes and other objects at a great distance. Much of the terminology and technical specifications specific to spotting scopes are similar to binoculars. For example, a 20-60x82 spotting scope has a zoom magnification range of 20-60x (20 to 60 times larger than the size of an image as would be seen by the naked eye) with a front lens diameter of 82mm.
The significant increased magnification of spotting scopes can take you well beyond the capabilities of conventional binoculars. That said, two factors, the atmosphere and the optical system of the spotting scope, should be kept in mind. Heavy air, dust, humidity, glare and wind and air currents during the day can all reduce image quality and the greater the magnification, the more drastic the reduction in image quality will be. Few locations allow you to use more than 60-80x during the day, so most spotting scopes stop at 60x. The optical system of a spotting scope will impact magnification also. As magnification is increased, some decrease in image quality will result, no matter the model. In this key area, as the old saying goes...you get what you pay for. So yes, if you want a spotting scope that is as clear and sharp at 60x magnification as it is at 20x, then expect to pay more. Keep in mind though that most spotting scopes are used at lower magnifications, usually around 30x-40x. This is more than enough for most applications and all but the least expensive and cheapest model will produce reasonable images in this magnification range.
Objective Diameter
Assuming that you are comparing two models of similar quality, the larger the objective lens, the more detail you can see and the better image quality your scope will deliver, especially at higher magnifications. However, a large lens of mediocre quality, no matter how large, will never equal the performance of a smaller, quality lens. If you aren't sure, opt for quality, not size.
Close Focus
Although not an absolute necessity, a spotting scope with a close focus of 20 ft or less can be useful, especially if you plan to use a spotting scope with a camera.
Eye Relief
As with binoculars, this is the distance your eye can be from the eyepiece and still see the entire field of view. As a general rule, you will need at least 14mm of eye relief to see the entire field of view with eyeglasses and people with thick glass lenses in their eyeglasses will probably need more.
Waterproofing
While not a necessity, a waterproof scope is terrific to have. The seals in a waterproof model also prevent the infiltration of dust and dirt and therefore add to the lifespan of the spotting scope.
Tripods
Due to its high magnification, handholding a spotting scope and expecting to maintain a clear, non-blurry image is virtually impossible. A spotting scope requires that it be supported to keep it steady. You may be able to sneak by at lower magnifications with a monopod or shoulder stock, but above 40x, you must use a tripod. And the larger and heavier the scope, the larger and heavier the tripod should be. As all spotting scopes are threaded in the same fashion as a camera and therefore should fit on any standard camera or video tripod, unless you prefer, you will not need to purchase a special tripod for your spotting scope.
Best Spotting Scopes for Birding
Most agree that the best magnification range for birding with a spotting scope is 20-40x. Much higher than 40x and the field of view is too narrow to be practical, with the added drawback of a dimmer image. Keep in mind that problems such as heat waves will increase at higher magnifications. If you do a lot of dawn or twilight bird observation, or if your area is often overcast and dim, a wider objective lens will give you a better image. So you will want to choose a lens of 77-82mm. However, a larger objective lens also translates to increased size and weight. Birders who are out mostly during the day and don't relish the thought of carrying a heavier instrument will want to consider an objective lens size of 60-65mm.
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why are sniper scopes so long looking?
ive seen pictures of sniper scopes and wondering what that is. is it so there is no reflection from the glass? what are they called?
what you are referring to is called a sunshade, a long piece of plastic that extends past the objective lens in order to keep glare off the lens. To properly block reflection, though, you need a mesh filter that keeps sunlight from bouncing off and exposing your position. Here is an example of one of those:
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 Barska Magnus 390x65 ED Glass Spotting Scope  US $349.99
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 Barska Magnus 560x80 ED Glass Spotting Scope US $449.99
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Cole-Parmer specialty infrared thermometers for glass; sighting type; scope
Sale Price: $2,940.00 |
DescriptionSpecialty infrared thermometers have optimized spectral responses for glass, plastics, or metals applications. The glass model is designed for use in glass manufacturing. Use the plastics models in thin film (under 0.4 mm) plastics applications such as lamination and film orientation. The metals models are ideal for forging, forming, and extruding operations. Note: The metals models are not recommended for use with aluminum. Each model provides a precise sighting system. The glass model 39800-40 and metals model 39800-46 feature scope sighting. They have a through-the-lens optical system and a circular reticle to precisely define target area. The plastics models 39800-42 and -43 and metals models 39800-47 and -48 feature single lasers that indicate the center of the area you are measuring. Choose from two laser types-class IIIa laser models for maximum brightness, or class II models where regulations require use of low-power lasers. Lock the trigger for long-term monitoring. Store up to 100 temperature readings at selectable time intervals with built-in clatalogger. Configure output as either RS-232 or as a one millivolt per degree analog output (cables and software sold separately below). Thermometers display minimum, maximum, differential temperature, and average temperature in °F or °C and feature adjustable emissivity and memory recall. Other features include backlit display and an audible and visual alarm that signals overrange and underrange temperature conditions. Each thermometer includes four AA batteries, padded nylon carrying case, shoulder strap, and instructions. Adapters for 115 or 230 VAC operation are available-order below. Shpg wt 5.0 lb (2.3 kg). Features
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Ute Lemper - Punishing Kiss
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DescriptionDespite her roles in mainstream musicals such as Cats and Chicago, Ute Lemper has never been a typical Broadway baby. Her long association with the works of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, as well as her one-woman shows based on the repertoires of Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich, has always marked her as a maverick in a world overpopulated by bland belters and cute ingénues. Lemper's distinctive voice isn't an instrument for easy listening. At full tilt, it's dangerous and edgy. In subdued mode, it's dark, ironic, and despairing. The cruelty that runs through many of her interpretations is taken on the chin. Lemper deals in defiance rather than submission. With just one, edgily updated Weill song ("Tango Ballad") and a host of contributions from Nick Cave, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Philip Glass, and the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, Punishing Kiss is a modern, bleak look at love in the 21st century. At times the tone is murderous, even apocalyptic ("The Case Continues"). The duet "Split," sung with Hannon, is a grimly humorous riot of punches and counterpunches in a disintegrating relationship. There's fleeting, poignant beauty too, in tracks like Waits's "Purple Avenue." Essential listening for anyone who likes their torch songs blood-stained, not just dampened by a few tears. --Piers Ford LEMPER UTE PUNISHING KISS Features
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Black Metal 290 Degree Wide Angle Peephole Door Viewer Scope
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DescriptionReplace your existing or purchase your first peephole with one of our 290 degree view door viewer. Having the most expensive security system is of no use if you open your door to somebody you don't know. Don't put yourself and your family at risk. WARNING! Don't be fooled by an imposter selling this product other than New-Vue that are claiming to be New-Vue Brand and are selling for $1.99 they are poor quality copies and you will be cheated. Features
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Smith & Wesson SW911B First Respon Knife with Magic Assisted Opening Serrated Blade, Black
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DescriptionATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: ComboEdge Blade Length (inches): 3.50 Blade Material: Stainless Black Carry System: Pocket Clip Handle Material: Nylon Lock Style: Button Lock Overall Length (inches): 8.30 Special Features: Glass Breaker Features
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Wide Angle Peephole Door Viewer Doorscope 2- 3/8" Silver Metal
Sale Price: $24.99 |
DescriptionThese Wide angle door viewers are made of high quality aluminum with a polished finish. They are manufactured with the highest quality prisms and optical lenses available. Unlike competitors which use ordinary glass lenses and inferior prisms which makes a clouded image. We use only the highest quality material available. Each door viewer comes with its own installation instructions. For an easy installation. Features
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Carson Optical Lighted Magnifold Magnifier
Sale Price: $9.89 |
DescriptionThe MJ-50 LED Lighted MagniFold from Carson Optical represents the latest in Handheld Magnifier design. Its rectangular lens is shaped for the way you naturally view things, and a collapsible handle locks into any of six different positions for the most comfortable alignment. Fold the handle flush for easy storage. The MJ-50 Lighted MagniFold Magnifier has built-in LED illumination. Features
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Fertile Focus Ovulation Microscope
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DescriptionFertile-Focus is the first affordable, high-quality saliva fertility test that allows you to predict ovulation with accuracy and ease-of-use. And best of all, its completely re-usable! To predict ovulation, simply place a drop of saliva on the lens and let it dry. With the sharp, focalizable 60X magnification lens, Fertile-Focus allows you to confidently pinpoint when you are most likely to conceive. When a woman is about to ovulate, a distinct crystal "ferning" pattern becomes present in her saliva due to hormonal changes. With Fertile-Focus you receive: Quality: A sturdy metal body & quality lens means Unlimited Tests! Clarity: A powerful 60X magnification lens for 98% accuracy and ease-of-use.Discretion: Fertile-Focus looks like an attractive lipstick case! Convenience: Test anytime and anywhere. Results in just five minutes. Affordability: At just $24.95, Fertile-Focus is the best value on the market! Features
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Resident Evil 5
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DescriptionExperience the thrill and terror all over again with Resident Evil 5, now for PC. Featuring Chris Redfield of the original Resident Evil and new partner Sheva Alomar, a West African agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), this sci-fi survival game is staged in a remote desert colony packed with hordes of fast-moving, quick-thinking enemies that represent a whole new breed of evil. It features an exciting two-player co-op mode, new costumes, an improved Mercenaries Mode with multiple times as many enemies than the console version of the game, and another first, stereoscopic 3D out of screen effects. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } Co-op play with a new character. View larger. Explosive action. View larger. A new level of terror. View larger. Stereoscopic 3D graphics. View larger. Hot in-game costumes. View larger. Improved Mercenaries Mode. View larger. Story From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (B.S.A.A.), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSSA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Exciting Two-Player Co-op Mode The new cooperative gameplay element focuses on the realities of a dual-agent mission, highlighting the ways in which Redfield and Alomar must work together to survive the unexpected, while still allowing them to split up and work alone. To help you maximize the potential of this setup, two-player online and off-line co-op modes ensure that you have options when aligning yourself with a partner. Stereoscopic 3D with the PC Version PC gamers will get the ultimate Resident Evil package in the new PC version as new features will include NVIDIA's new GeForce 3D Vision technology (wireless 3D Vision glasses sold separately). Fans that pick up the PC version of Resident Evil 5 will be the first to experience stereoscopic 3D out of screen effects as their living rooms are transformed into the world of Kijuju. Infected Majini coming at players from every angle, dust flying in and out of screen and the scariest bosses to date are taken up a notch. Resident Evil 5 for PC represents a whole new level of fear that players will never forget. Stereoscopic 3D is also supported in all of the game's cut scenes - an industry first. An Unprecedented Level of Fear Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachika Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleash an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated video games in history according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, Resident Evil 5 is certain to bring new fans to the series. These incredible changes to both the gameplay and world of Resident Evil make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe. Key Features Two Playable Characters – Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic. Two Player Online Co-op – New cooperatively-focused gameplay revolutionizes the way that Resident Evil is played. Chris and Sheva must work together to survive new challenges and fight dangerous hordes of enemies. Next Generation of Fear – Features groundbreaking graphics that utilize an advanced version of Capcom’s proprietary game engine, MT Framework, which powered the hit titles Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet and Dead Rising. "Quick-Select" Inventory System – Improved inventory system allows items to be traded between characters. To add to the intensity, all inventory management is done in real time; items can even be assigned to the directional pad for instant access. New Control Schemes – Features new modernized third-person action game control variations as well as the return of the traditional Resident Evil 4 control schemes. New Enemies Bring New Challenges – Enemies boast increased speed and intelligence, making them as dangerous alone as they are in groups. Powerful New Weapons – The number of weapon variations has been greatly increased providing new ways to keep enemies at bay. Fear Light as much as Shadow – Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense as players attempt to survive in both harsh sunlight and extreme darkness. System Requirements: Minimum Specifications: Recommended Specifications: OS: Windows XP / Vista. Processor: Intel Pentium D Processor or higher, AMD Athlon64 X2 or higher. Intel Core 2 Quad Processor or higher, AMD Phenom X4 or higher. RAM: XP: 512MB or more / Vista: 1GB RAM or more. XP: 1GB or more / Vista: 2GB RAM or more. Disc Drive: DVD9 compatible drive. Hard Drive: 8.0GB or more. Monitor: 800 × 600 or higher. 1280 x 720 or higher. Video Card: 256MB VRAM*3 or more, DirectX 9.0c/Shader 3.0 or higher, *1 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or higher, *2 ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro or higher. 512MB VRAM*3 or more, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series or higher, ATI Radeon HD 4800 or higher recommended. Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 or higher. Input Device: Mouse and keyboard Gamepad (Xbox 360 controller for Windows recommended). Other: A broadband Internet connection is required for online play. *1 Operations on board fall outside the scope of the warranty. Also, when VRAM is used in common with the main memory, it falls outside of the warranty. *2 Other than NVIDIA GeForce 7300 series. *3 Outside of warranty when used with main memory. Resident Evil 5 PC Features
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Microsoft Windows Vista Business Upgrade Additional License Pack - 1 PC
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DescriptionThe Microsoft Windows Vista Business Upgrade Additional License Pack (no DVD media included) lets you run Vista Business on one additional computer, so you can manage your business more efficiently than ever before. Designed to keep your network running smoothly and securely without excessive reliance on dedicated IT support, Vista Business is the primary edition of Windows Vista for business desktop and mobile PCs. Windows Sidebar gives you quick access to gadgets like picture slide shows, Windows Media Player controls, or news headlines. You pick the gadgets you want to see in Windows Sidebar. View larger. Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. View larger. Use Flip 3D to navigate through open windows using the scroll wheel on your mouse. View larger. Windows Vista Aero provides spectacular visual effects such as glass-like interface elements that you can see through. Compare Windows Vista editions. Security alerts enable you to quickly resolve potentially damaging issues that can harm your Windows Vista PC. View larger. Use the new Sync Center to manage the synchronization of your data with other PCs or the devices you connect to your PC. View larger. Starting and managing file sharing and application collaboration is easy and intuitive. View larger. Windows Vista Provides a single destination where you can access all of the related Backup and Restore features. View larger. Windows Fax and Scan simplifies your document handling and communication needs. View larger. Ideal for organizations of all sizes, this software provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling IT staff to spend more time adding strategic value to the business and less time troubleshooting glitches. Vista Business also offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information, while helping people stay better connected in the office and on the road. Update Eligibility You can upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000) to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista by purchasing and installing this upgrade license of Windows Vista. Depending on which edition of Windows you are running and the edition of Windows Vista you would like to install, you have two options for the installation process: You can upgrade in-place, which means you can install Windows Vista and retain your applications, files, and settings as they were in your previous edition of Windows or you can do a clean install. If you are currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional x64, you are eligible for an upgrade copy to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista, but a clean install is required. For versions of Windows earlier than Windows 2000, upgrade copies are not available. These earlier versions of Windows require you to install a full copy of Windows Vista. Easier, Faster Access to Information Vista Business features Windows Aero, a new interface that delivers higher levels of efficiency for any business user. This easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. Most importantly, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. In addition to these navigation improvements, Vista Business makes it easier than ever to manage huge volumes of business documents. By integrating search throughout the operating system and providing new ways to organize files, this software helps you quickly find exactly what you are looking for. Collaborate and Communicate More Effectively Vista Business helps your work teams collaborate and communicate more effectively, regardless of their location. By helping users find and use information quickly and easily, this software can dramatically improve how people in your organization access and apply essential knowledge and resources on PCs, in e-mail, from corporate servers, and on the Internet. Improved Security and Compliance Protecting your business information and complying with regulations places increased demands on your IT staff. Vista Business' more sophisticated data protection and auditing capabilities help simplify IT management and can help lower costs for regulatory compliance. In addition, with features like the Encryption File system, Windows Vista helps organizations manage security risks by protecting information and services in a more controllable and secure environment. Safe Operation For businesses of any size, Vista Business makes it possible for your IT department to configure users' systems so that they can log onto their PCs as standard users instead of as administrators. This helps minimize compatibility and usability issues that might have occurred in previous versions of Windows, while also making those issues easier to resolve. Moreover, this new capability significantly reduces the likelihood of a malicious attack causing damage to your organization's PCs. Keep Your Network Running Smoothly For small businesses, Vista Business includes new technology and tools to ensure your PCs are always up-to-date, more secure, and running smoothly. For instance, this software helps make your PCs safer with built-in protection against malicious software, or malware. And because Vista Business warns you of impending hardware failures early on, you don't have to worry about the devastating loss of any important business data. No matter what potential problems arise, an array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. When it comes to management, features like Domain Join and Group Policy support improve the efficiency of your workgroups. Small Business Resources And for those who are not full-time IT professionals but have roles that require them to support their organizations' PCs, Vista Business includes Small Business Resources. This built-in how-to guide leads you through everyday tasks and troubleshooting in easy-to-follow, non-technical language. By giving you the ability to solve problems as they arise, you can help keep your business efficient. Vista Business also provides business specific features like fax and scan that increase productivity. Image-Based Installation For larger organizations, Vista Business has been designed from the ground up to improve the deployment and management of the central operating system. For instance, image-based installation is now the default method for installing the Windows Vista operating system, and the images are no longer hardware-dependent. These two key design principles enable your organization to dramatically reduce the number of images you are required to manage and streamline the process of deploying new PCs and updating existing PCs. The end result is faster, easier operation than ever before, which helps improve the overall productivity of your business. More Mobile and Better Connected Today, more businesses rely on an ever-expanding mobile workforce as a way to enhance their scope of service and reduce enterprise costs associated with supporting a large on-site staff. Vista Business gives mobile professionals easier and more secure access to corporate resources so they can readily collaborate with colleagues-- both on and off the network. Employees and colleagues will also find it easier to make wireless connections and synchronize mobile devices. The success of any business depends on communication, and Vista Business helps you easily and quickly connect with your organization, your customers, and your partners, whether you are in the office or on the road. This software package includes all of the essential infrastructure required to more securely connect you to your business information whether you are sitting at your desk, working at home, connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, or even if you are using your cell phone to connect to the Internet. To help you be more productive when you're away from your desk, Vista Business includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology, so you can interact with your Tablet PC by using a digital pen, your fingertip, or a keyboard. Improved handwriting recognition and easier ways to browse documents and programs without using a keyboard give you added flexibility and convenience. Easy Accessibility Computers that include Vista Business and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access critical business information even when your computer is turned off. You can also share documents and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and customers--even if a network is not available. Additionally, Vista Business helps you get the most out of your portable PC by making it quick and easy to manage key mobility settings. Cost Effective Meeting the increasingly complex demands that are placed on your IT systems doesn't have to be expensive. Designed to be less expensive to deploy and support, Vista Business offers you a better return on your IT investments. By empowering people to work more efficiently, this system helps keep both productivity and morale high. Microsoft Windows Vista Business Upgrade Additional License Features
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Microsoft Windows Vista Business Additional License Pack - 1 PC [Old Version]
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DescriptionThe Microsoft Windows Vista Business Additional License Pack (no DVD media included) lets you run Vista Business on one additional computer, so you can manage your business more efficiently than ever before. Designed to keep your network running smoothly and securely without excessive reliance on dedicated IT support, Windows Sidebar gives you quick access to gadgets like picture slide shows, Windows Media Player controls, or news headlines. You pick the gadgets you want to see in Windows Sidebar. View larger. Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. View larger. Use Flip 3D to navigate through open windows using the scroll wheel on your mouse. View larger. Windows Vista Aero provides spectacular visual effects such as glass-like interface elements that you can see through. Compare Windows Vista editions. Security alerts enable you to quickly resolve potentially damaging issues that can harm your Windows Vista PC. View larger. Use the new Sync Center to manage the synchronization of your data with other PCs or the devices you connect to your PC. View larger. Starting and managing file sharing and application collaboration is easy and intuitive. View larger. Windows Vista Provides a single destination where you can access all of the related Backup and Restore features. View larger. Windows Fax and Scan simplifies your document handling and communication needs. View larger. Vista Business is the primary edition of Windows Vista for business desktop and mobile PCs. Ideal for organizations of all sizes, this software provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling IT staff to spend more time adding strategic value to the business and less time troubleshooting glitches. Vista Business also offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information, while helping people stay better connected in the office and on the road. Easier, Faster Access to Information Vista Business features Windows Aero, a new interface that delivers higher levels of efficiency for any business user. This easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. Most importantly, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. In addition to these navigation improvements, Vista Business makes it easier than ever to manage huge volumes of business documents. By integrating search throughout the operating system and providing new ways to organize files, this software helps you quickly find exactly what you are looking for. Collaborate and Communicate More Effectively Vista Business helps your work teams collaborate and communicate more effectively, regardless of their location. By helping users find and use information quickly and easily, this software can dramatically improve how people in your organization access and apply essential knowledge and resources on PCs, in e-mail, from corporate servers, and on the Internet. Improved Security and Compliance Protecting your business information and complying with regulations places increased demands on your IT staff. Vista Business' more sophisticated data protection and auditing capabilities help simplify IT management and can help lower costs for regulatory compliance. In addition, with features like the Encryption File system, Windows Vista helps organizations manage security risks by protecting information and services in a more controllable and secure environment. Safe Operation For businesses of any size, Vista Business makes it possible for your IT department to configure users' systems so that they can log onto their PCs as standard users instead of as administrators. This helps minimize compatibility and usability issues that might have occurred in previous versions of Windows, while also making those issues easier to resolve. Moreover, this new capability significantly reduces the likelihood of a malicious attack causing damage to your organization's PCs. Keep Your Network Running Smoothly For small businesses, Vista Business includes new technology and tools to ensure your PCs are always up-to-date, more secure, and running smoothly. For instance, this software helps make your PCs safer with built-in protection against malicious software, or malware. And because Vista Business warns you of impending hardware failures early on, you don't have to worry about the devastating loss of any important business data. No matter what potential problems arise, an array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. When it comes to management, features like Domain Join and Group Policy support improve the efficiency of your workgroups. Small Business Resources And for those who are not full-time IT professionals but have roles that require them to support their organizations' PCs, Vista Business includes Small Business Resources. This built-in how-to guide leads you through everyday tasks and troubleshooting in easy-to-follow, non-technical language. By giving you the ability to solve problems as they arise, you can help keep your business efficient. Vista Business also provides business specific features like fax and scan that increase productivity. Image-Based Installation For larger organizations, Vista Business has been designed from the ground up to improve the deployment and management of the central operating system. For instance, image-based installation is now the default method for installing the Windows Vista operating system, and the images are no longer hardware-dependent. These two key design principles enable your organization to dramatically reduce the number of images you are required to manage and streamline the process of deploying new PCs and updating existing PCs. The end result is faster, easier operation than ever before, which helps improve the overall productivity of your business. More Mobile and Better Connected Today, more businesses rely on an ever-expanding mobile workforce as a way to enhance their scope of service and reduce enterprise costs associated with supporting a large on-site staff. Vista Business gives mobile professionals easier and more secure access to corporate resources so they can readily collaborate with colleagues-- both on and off the network. Employees and colleagues will also find it easier to make wireless connections and synchronize mobile devices. The success of any business depends on communication, and Vista Business helps you easily and quickly connect with your organization, your customers, and your partners, whether you are in the office or on the road. This software package includes all of the essential infrastructure required to more securely connect you to your business information whether you are sitting at your desk, working at home, connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, or even if you are using your cell phone to connect to the Internet. To help you be more productive when you're away from your desk, Vista Business includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology, so you can interact with your Tablet PC by using a digital pen, your fingertip, or a keyboard. Improved handwriting recognition and easier ways to browse documents and programs without using a keyboard give you added flexibility and convenience. Easy Accessibility Computers that include Vista Business and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access critical business information even when your computer is turned off. You can also share documents and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and customers--even if a network is not available. Additionally, Vista Business helps you get the most out of your portable PC by making it quick and easy to manage key mobility settings. Cost Effective Meeting the increasingly complex demands that are placed on your IT systems doesn't have to be expensive. Designed to be less expensive to deploy and support, Vista Business offers you a better return on your IT investments. By empowering people to work more efficiently, this system helps keep both productivity and morale high. Microsoft Windows Vista Business Additional License Features
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