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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Branded PC cards from DSE
There are literally thousands of PC upgrade cards
available out there. But
do you know what you’re
getting? For the most part,
they’re either unbranded
or carry a very obscure
brand. Trying to buy another card the same as one
you like can be daunting, if not
impossible!
Dick Smith Electronics have decided to change that by introducing a
range of name-branded cards. Prominent
in the USA, the “Dolphin” cards are
new to the Australian market and are
exclusive to DSE.
They range from standard parallel
and serial ISA and PCI
cards through network
cards to advanced
USB and Firewire PCI
cards. While intended
for self-installation,
DSE can also supply
local installer details
or do it for you at
a DSE Power-House
‘Computer Upgrade Centre’.
Contact:
Dick Smith Electronics
2 Davidson St, Chullora NSW 2190
Phone: (02) 9642 9100
Fax (02) 9642 9153
Website: www.dse.com.au
SMD R-G-B point-source LEDs
A new line of point-source redgreen-blue surface-mount LED pixels
have been released by Lumex (USA).
These appear as full-colour point
sources to the human eye and are
able to generate any mix of the three
primary colours. They’re idea for
high-end indoor and outdoor signage, full-colour video displays or
anywhere multi-colour lights are
needed in strips or clusters.
There are three individually-ad-
dressable chips (R,G,B)
in each SMD package.
Built-in reflectors and/
or lenses combine the
output to what appears to be a pointsource pixel, even at just 10cm away.
Contact:
Lumex Inc
290 E Helen Rd, Palatine, Il 60067 USA
Phone: (0011) 1 847 2790
Website: www.lumex.com
Double-insulated DMM
from Jaycar
Jaycar Electronics
has released a new,
auto-ranging Digital
Multimeter that is
designed to IEC1010
specifications. The
unit is double insulated and can be
used on 600V category III and 1000V
category II installations at voltages up
to 750AC and 1000V
DC (relative to earth).
The meter, Cat QM-1540, has an
attractive modern styling and features
Auto Power Off, Data Hold, Relative
Measurement, Frequency and an audible overload warning as well as the
normal Voltage, Current, Resistance
and Capacitance ranges.
Recommended retail price is $89.95
For more information, contact your
nearest Jaycar store or visit the Jaycar
website.
Contact:
Jaycar Electronics
100 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128
Phone: (02) 9741 8555
Fax (02) 9741 8500
Website: www.jaycar.com.au
FREE
SPEAKER PROJECT
Authorised
Distributors
in Australia &
New Zealand
DOWNLOADS
visit
www.mass.com.au
PLUS all the data, info and price lists you need
on world-famous VIFA and ScanSpeak drivers:
Build-your-own or buy ready-made speakers.
sales<at>mass.com.au
Ph: (08) 9434 4030 Fax: (08) 9434 9423
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Programmable arms,
walkers and mobiles
from robot-Oz
“Hexapod 1”
BASIC Stamps®
and ®
Muscle Wire
www.robotoz.com.au
Ph: (08) 9370 3456
NEW!
HC-5 hi-res Vid
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Distribution
Amplifier
DVS5
Video & Audio
Distribution
Amplifier
Fax: (08) 9370 2323
VGS2
Graphics
Splitter
MicroZed Computers
GENUINE STAMP PRODUCTS
FROM
Five identical Video and Stereo outputs
plus h/phone & monitor out. S-Video &
Composite versions available.
Professional quality.
For broadcast, audiovisual and film industries.
Wide bandwidth, high output and unconditional stability with hum-cancelling circuitry,
front-panel video gain and cable eq adjustments. 240V AC, 120V AC or 24V DC
High resolution 1in/2out VGA splitter.
Comes with 1.5m HQ cable and 12V
supply. Custom-length HQ VGA
cables also available.
Check our NEW website for latest prices and MONTHLY
SPECIALS
www.questronix.com.au
Email: questav<at>questronix.com.au
Video Processors, Colour Correctors, Stabilisers, TBC’s, Converters, etc.
QUESTRONIX
All mail: PO Box 548, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Ph (02) 9477 3596 Fax (02) 9477 3681
Visitors by appointment only
Scott Edwards Electronics
microEngineering Labs & others
Easy to learn, easy to use, sophisticated
CPU based controllers & peripherals.
PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350
(296 Cook’s Rd)
Ph (02) 6772 2777 – may time out to
Mobile 0409 036 775 Fax (02) 6772 8987
http://www.microzed.com.au
Most Credit Cards OK
TOROIDAL POWER
TRANSFORMERS
Manufactured in Australia
Comprehensive data available
HARBUCH
ELECTRONICS
Pty Ltd
9/40 Leighton Pl.
HORNSBY NSW 2077
Ph (02) 9476-5854
Fx (02) 9476-3231
EasyJack turns a power point into a phone socket
With computer users needing closeby phone line sockets for Internet access, a new product released by Smart
Connect is sure to find a ready market.
It’s a device which allows phone
signals to be sent around the home or
office via existing 240V wiring. Called
EasyJack, the Austel-approved system
has a “base unit” which is plugged
into any existing phone outlet and
240V outlet. An extension unit can
then be plugged into any power outlet
and any phone device, whether an
actual phone, a modem, fax machine,
etc, can simply be plugged into that
extension unit.
Suggested retail price will be around
$239, which is similar to the retail
price of the unit in the USA. Sold
under various well-known brands, it
has been on the US market for four
years and has been popular with both
home and business users. It is being
marketed to retailers in Australia by
Brilliant Marketing.
Contact:
Brilliant Marketing
Phone: (02) 9715 5966
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