Major Software Update Brings Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay & AirPrint to iPad

SYDNEY, Australia – 23 November, 2010 – Apple® today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is now available for iPad™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay® and AirPrint.

“iOS 4.2 makes the iPad a completely new product, just in time for the holiday season,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Once again, the iPad with iOS 4.2 will define the target that other tablets will aspire to, but very few, if any, will ever be able to hit.”

iPad users can now run their favourite apps and switch between them instantly, while preserving iPad’s legendary battery life. Users can organise their apps with drag-and-drop simplicity using Folders, and Mail now features a Unified Inbox, fast inbox switching and a threaded message view.

Game Center allows iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to challenge and play friends or be matched automatically with new opponents, showcase their scores and achievements, and discover new games their friends are playing.

AirPlay is a new feature for streaming music, video and photos wirelessly from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to Apple TV®, transforming Apple TV into a great accessory for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS users also will be able to use AirPort Express® and AirPlay to stream wirelessly to any stereo or powered speakers, or directly to AirPlay-enabled speakers coming to market in the months ahead.

AirPrint is a next-generation Wi-Fi print architecture that dramatically simplifies printing by completely eliminating printer drivers. A selection of AirPrint enabled printers including the HP Photosmart, HP LaserJet Pro and HP Officejet will be the first to support printing direct from iOS devices. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can simply tap to print their documents or photos wirelessly to any printer that supports AirPrint.

The Find My iPhone (or iPad or iPod touch) feature is now free to use without a MobileMe? subscription and helps you locate your missing device.* The Find My iPhone app is a free download on the App Store? and lets users easily locate a missing device on a map and have it display a message or play a sound. Users can even remotely lock or wipe data from a lost device to protect privacy.

Other new features that iOS 4.2 brings to the iPad include: the ability to easily find and highlight specific words and phrases on web pages in Safari®; enhanced enterprise support so businesses can take advantage of stronger security features, new device management capabilities and improved enterprise integration; industry-leading accessibility enhancements; and support for 25 additional languages, including Korean, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese.

The revolutionary iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. You can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, using the innovative Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad weighs just 680 grams making it easy to carry and use anywhere.

Today, customers have downloaded more than seven billion apps from the groundbreaking App Store and more than 300,000 apps are available to consumers in 90 countries, with more than 40,000 native iPad apps. Over 125 million iOS users around the world can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.

Availability
The iOS 4.2 update is available today to download to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch by syncing the device with iTunes 10.1. iOS 4.2 is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, second and third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) and new iPod touch. Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) or later.

*The free Find My iPhone feature is available for iPhone 4, iPad or new iPod touch (4th generation).

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Company Research Reveals Disconnect between SMB Security Awareness and Level of Protection – One in Seven Small Businesses are not Protected against IT Security Threats

MELBOURNE and AMSTERDAM, 23 November 2010 – AVG (AU/NZ), the Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific distributor of AVG Technologies’ small- and medium-sized business (SMB) and consumer anti-virus security products, today announced the launch of its web-based Business Resource Centre. The Resource Centre provides SMB business owners and IT managers with informative guides, blog posts, videos, demos and tools to help them protect their businesses from Internet and network security threats.

AVG’s Business Resource Centre was designed in response to the AVG SMB Market Landscape Report 2010, which shows that despite the fact that 83 percent of businesses surveyed recognise the need to protect against Internet security threats, a surprisingly high proportion, 1 in 7, are not deploying any IT security solutions.

The Resource Centre, developed in partnership with GFK Roper, is a one-stop-shop for SMB Internet security and anti-virus needs. The site features downloadable AVG Small Business Security Guides that provide SMBs with a blueprint for creating effective, secure business environments. The site also offers a vibrant SMB blog with topical commentary and intelligence on emerging threats.

For those who like to work interactively, the Resource Centre offers sales support via phone or email to help SMBs make the right decisions for their businesses. It also provides case studies, downloads and tutorials, many of which are illustrated with instructional videos to bring the online learning experience to life.

“As our research shows, small businesses have a fundamental understanding that Internet security threats can be a hazard to their businesses, but they obviously lack the time or the resources to adequately protect their businesses from cyber criminals who may try to steal valuable company information,” said Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist, AVG (AU/NZ). “AVG’s Small Business Resource Centre is designed to educate small- and medium- sized business owners about online threats to their businesses and provide them with a myriad of resources to help protect themselves from these threats.”

AVG (AU/NZ)’s small business resource centre is located online at AU: www.avgatwork.com.au and NZ: www.avgatwork.co.nz

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About AVG Technologies

AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of Web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defence when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!.

About AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd — www.avg.com.au

Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers — documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more — all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety.

AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.

Melbourne, 23 November 2010 – AVG (AU/NZ), the Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific distributor of the award-winning AVG anti-virus and Internet security products, has launched a ‘Make the Switch’ campaign aimed at getting SMBs to upgrade their existing business anti-virus security licence to the AVG 2011 Business Edition family of products. The offering is designed to give AVG resellers greater leverage with companies that feel they are “locked” into other agreements.

Under this lead generation program, which is available until 31 December 2010, new customers who trade in their existing non-AVG security licence (up to 24 months) for AVG 2011 Business Editions get their new AVG licence extended by the remaining term on their previous licence. For example, if an SMB is dissatisfied with their existing, two-year security licence and is only six months into the agreement, the company can opt for a two year AVG licence which AVG (AU/NZ) will extend for the remaining 18 months. That’s three years and six months of AVG protection!

“Our research into the global SMB sector showed there are three drivers for business owners to switch security vendors: end of their contractual agreements, new solutions and the need to react to security breaches,” explained Michael Dowling, Corporate Sales Director for AVG (AU/NZ). “Yet with the majority of these businesses being only six to 12 months into their existing licence, many will miss out on the added protection and security features that the latest anti-virus and Internet security products offer.”

“AVG has been a surprising success for our company and the SMB sector. It has simplified vendor engagement, allowing my team to spend more time selling and managing customers,” said Peter Archer, Director of Queensland-based ECS Computer Solutions. “Their product is the perfect fit as it’s specifically created with SMBs in mind, unlike other security vendors who start off with an enterprise product and reverse engineer something for smaller operations, meaning greater complexity, management and support costs. AVG (AU/NZ)’s honest approach, support of the reseller community and discount structure ensures they will be our security vendor of choice for many years to come.”

AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2011 is an ideal solution for businesses with a high reliance on the Internet, offering support for a wide range of business-critical operations including online transactions, email communications and protecting sensitive customer data. The new Edition offers exceptional real-time protection against the latest online threats, keeping critical business data safe and computers and networks running smoothly so business owners can focus on what’s important – running their businesses.

Trade-In Offer

To ensure that SMB owners do not miss out on the added protection of its latest security offering, AVG (AU/NZ) is offering them the chance to trade in up to 24 months of their current non-AVG security solution. After confirming proof of competitor security coverage and the expiration date for coverage, AVG (AU/NZ) will round up the length of their existing licence to the nearest month. For example, a business with six months and 10 days remaining will be given seven months of additional protection.

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About AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd — www.avg.com.au

Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers — documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more — all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety.

AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.

Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 Delivers Big-Time Sound and Comfort for the Small Screen

Sydney, Australia — Nov. 23, 2010 — Bringing rich, stereo sound for a compact laptop or netbook, today Logitech announces the imminent Australian availability of the the Logitech® Speaker Lapdesk N550, a comfortable lapdesk that creates a theatre-like entertainment experience around the home. A follow-on to the popular Logitech® Speaker Lapdesk N700, which is designed for laptops up to 16-inches, the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 delivers premium sound and comfort to people with laptops that are 14.1-inches or smaller.

“Lapdesks solve the most common complaints of Notebook and Netbook users today,” said George Saad, Director at Logitech Australia. “Lapdesks really are the unsung heroes of the laptop world, serving to correct the poor audio quality and shielding customers from laptop heat, the adverse effects of which have recently been all over the press. Even our own local research highlighted heat as a primary concern for consumers. Using the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550, customers can dramatically improve their laptop experience.”

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 features precisely placed integrated stereo speakers that sit on either side of your laptop and deliver rich, full stereo sound. The lapdesk’s 4-layer, heat-shielding design, combined with the soft, air-mesh fabric, helps make laptop use more comfortable. The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550’s angled base raises the laptop screen to a comfortable viewing position, and integrated foldable bumpers on the lapdesk surface help keep the computer in place. The cushioned base and heat-shielding design will protect  laptop users from laptop heat.

Logitech’s newest lapdesk is also easy to use. There’s no software to install — you simply plug a single cable into your laptop or netbook USB port to power the speakers. The Logitech Speaker Logitech Launches Speaker Lapdesk for People with Compact Laptops and Netbooks

Lapdesk N550 is another high quality addition to the existing range of Logitech lapdesks and will serve to broaden the scope of audio solutions available from Logitech.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 is expected to be available in Australia in December for a recommended retail price of $99.95 at logitechshop.com.au, JB Hi Fi, Dick Smith Electronics, Officeworks, Big W, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, KMart, Myer, WOW, Bing Lee and Dell stores nationally.

Check out Logitech’s full range here http://www.logitech.com/en-au/notebook-products/cooling-pads

About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global
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BRISBANE, Queensland– Nov. 23, 2010—EB Games, Australia’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that for the first time ever, customers can trade their toy cars towards their purchase of Gran Turismo 5.

In what is believed to be a first for Australian retail, EB Games will be offering customers the opportunity to trade in their toy cars towards their purchase of a video game. This very special offer will be valid for 1 day only, Thursday the 25th November to coincide with the much anticipated launch of Gran Turismo 5.

When asked the motivation behind this unique offer, EB Games National Brand & Marketing Manager Debra McGrath replied “We are all extremely excited about the release this Thursday of GT5. This game has been over 5 years in the making and will revolutionise racing games as we know them. So in order to celebrate, we wanted to do something different that was fun, easy and allowed all customers to get involved”.

Debra continued “I think you would be hard pressed to find many people that don’t have at least one toy car hanging around not being used. These can now be put to good use- not only will customers save on the cost of their game- they will also be helping out a good cause, with all cars traded going to local charities.”

EB Games will be offering 50c per toy car that is traded in towards the purchase of Gran Turismo 5 on Thursday 25th November. Customers can trade a maximum of 20 cars. All cars traded will be donated to local charities to help with their Christmas fundraising efforts.

To find your local EB Games store visit www.ebgames.com.au or contact our customer service team on

133 930.

About EB Games

EB Games Australia head office is located in Queensland, with retail stores operating in every Australian State and Territory. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp. Currently EB Games have 400 retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. The Company sells new and preowned video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.

Sydney – 23 November, 2010: Laptop cooling products such as chill mats are set to be popular this summer, and not only because many of us want to stay cool when curled up on the lounge. The use of cooling devices will also help avoid potential skin damage that comes with prolonged heat exposure from laptops.

Avoid overheating with the newly enhanced cooling range from Targus, which offers three different solutions to suit all laptop users, including the brand’s first ever chill mat for gamers.

Designed to cool high-performance gaming laptops, the HD3 Gaming Chill Mat (RRP: $99.95) features three ultra-quiet, highly efficient fans with sealed shafts that have twice the rated lifespan of standard cooling device fans. You can adjust the fan speed without taking your eyes off the screen (and game!), thanks to a finely tuned tactile control system. The chill mat delivers a stable grip with four non-skid elastomer feet.

Targus has also released its award winning Lap Chill Mat (RRP: $59.95) in silver, offering the same ingenious features as the original black model which was honoured in the CES Innovation 2010 Design and Engineering Awards. The chill mat has a comfortable and ergonomic work surface that makes typing easy. The device disperses heat and aids ventilation via dual USB powered fans which are whisper quiet. The soft neoprene base provides cushioned comfort on your lap and the four rubber stops prevent the laptop from slipping.

The Chill Mat for Laptops (RRP: $39.95) is a basic cooling solution featuring two fans that generate cool air to prevent laptops from overheating. It will also minimise heat exposure to work surfaces, from laps to desks and dining room tables. Sturdy rubber grips on the chill mat keeps laptops in place, while a compact body ensures that it is light enough to travel around with. The chill mat is available in either black or white.

The new cooling range by Targus is available through leading retailers nationwide. For information about Targus, please visit www.targus.com.au or call customer service free call line 1800 641 645.

BitDefender offers expert advice for staying safe while shopping online

Increasingly, holiday online shopping is expected to take place increasingly on mobile devices instead of home and office computers. According to the Mobile Marketing Association, 59 percent of consumers plan to use their mobile device for holiday shopping and planning. A separate study by Stamps.com found 54 percent of retailers plan to use social media to reach consumers during the holidays this year. With so much holiday activity happening around mobile and social media sites, just as consumers need to know about deals, they also need to know how to avoid scams. Follow these tips to stay safe:

Be wary of the small screens on mobile devices:
The small screen on mobile devices make it hard to see a full URL. A link may begin with a legitimate store name but actually redirects you to a malicious site.

Avoid unknown messages on social media sites:
Don’t click unsolicited links that come through social media sites. Social media messages are no different to email inboxes – treat messages from friends or strangers that direct you to another website as spam.

Keep private info to yourself:

Don’t share personal information like phone numbers and addresses and be selective when choosing friends and followers. Set the strictest privacy settings available.

Social research not referrals:

Social media is a great resource for researching gift ideas, but be weary of clicking links. More than 50 percent of people recommend a product or service on social media sites and hackers take advantage of this. Be aware there’s a big difference between “the iPad is a great gift!” and “click here for a free iPad.”

Too good to be true? Run a background check:
Found a price or product from an unknown site that’s too good to be true and you’re not sure if the site is legit? Check it out on respected review sites such as Choice.

Avoid purchases while surfing on public Wi-Fi:

It’s fine to search for gifts while sipping your afternoon latte at the coffee shop, but don’t enter personal information while you’re out and about – open networks mean a hacker could easily steal information like usernames, passwords and credit card numbers. And if you have to do it, make sure “HTTPS” appears in the URL before adding any payment details.

Be charitable, give reputably:
Social media messaging and text messaging are great ways to donate to your favourite charities during the holidays. However, hackers have proven they can quickly take advantage of these methods to set up fake charities and divert your donation to their bank account, or to convince you to perform some malicious actions, like visiting a certain website or installing a certain application. Double check that your gift is going to a reputable charity by checking out the website, and by searching the internet for any scams that might be associated.

Use protection:

While preparing for the holidays – whether planning a party, shopping for gifts or posting photos – protect yourself against malware and privacy leaks with BitDefender’s safego Facebook security app, which scans for viruses in messages and on your wall, as well as alerts you to privacy settings that may be exposing information. It’s the best way to stay safe on Facebook this holiday season

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