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W H AT ' S N E W Looking for higher-education and technology products and services? Start here. Edited by Ann McClure A Little Dab Will Do Ya W h e n only a small amount of data needs to be shared, and it doesn't matter if the disc comes In Line Online back, the FlashDisc storage de- vice offers 16 to 32 MB of space, PeopleCube has released its web-based enough room for 400 text docu- meeting room and resource management ments, 10 presentations, 40 digital application, Resource Scheduler, as an on- photos, or 15 minutes of music. It will connect to any computer with a USB de ma nd solution, so users can now use port, doesn't require special software, and is rewritable. With a tough plas- it either through a hosted service or via tic exterior, a snap-on protective cap, and a compact 2.35-inch-diameter a standard software licensing model. This size, it is easy to transport. msystems is selling the device under the brand latest version offers two new add-on mod- names of Memorex and Verbatim for $14.99 for a three-pack. Learn more at ules. The services module supports requests www.m-systems.com. such as catering, AV, video conferencing and security. The asset management mod- ule allows organizations to more effectively James Bond's Pen? manage large groups of resources, such as chairs, tables, projectors, company cars, Tired of lugging around a full-size scanner, or taking tiny cell phone pic- loaner laptops, and other assets generally tures? Then the DocuPen RC800 may well be for you. While most mini scan- stocked in large numbers or checked out ners capture a line at a time, this model can scan an entire page of text for extended periods of time. For on-de- and graphics in about four seconds. It's 8 inches long, weighs 2 ounces, and mand delivery, pricing starts at $3 per user, has 2 MB of flash memory, allowing it to store up to 100 pages. The battery plus applicable start-up fees based on cus- recharges when the unit is plugged into a computer USB port. Planon Sys- tomer requirements. Pricing for a standard tems Solutions is unleashing your inner gadget geek for a suggested price software license model starts at $40 per of $299. Visit www.planon.com for more information. user. Visit www.peoplecube.com. Color Copiers Database Darling Sharp has a new line of color copiers, which range For a database program with lots of bells and in speed from 23 to 45 PPM with models MX-2300N whistles, consider FileMaker Pro 8.5. This new ver- [shown], MX-2700N, MX-3501N and MX-4501N sion allows users to put a live web browser right and offer cost-effective color as well as advanced in the database. A Mac Universal Application, it functionality. Both mid-sized MFPs MX-3501X and features a learning center so users can learn MX-4501N complete jobs quickly with standard fea- the program at their own pace and offers more tures like Sharp's Color Scan2 technology designed control of object functions and scripts. Existing to minimize paper handling while maximizing per- FileMaker Pro 8.0 users can upgrade for $99, while formance and providing faster scan speeds. To keep new users would pay $299. License discounts for print and copy jobs processing efficiently, these net- education organizations are available. worked MFPs have a high online paper capacity up In mid-August FileMaker will release Cam- to 5,600 sheets. Users can also print color or black-and- pus Productivity Kit. A free, stand-alone down- white files directly from a USB memory device, such as a thumb drive, load for students, it features five ready-to-use or scan a document on the MFP and save it to a USB memory device in database solutions to help them manage con- popular formats such as TIFF, JPEG, PDF, and encrypted PDF. The MX- t a c t s, organize research and lecture notes, 2300N is listed at $11,295. Learn more at www.sharpusa.com. track group project assignments, coordinate events, and prioritize to-do items. For more in- To link to any of these companies, visit www.university- formation, visit www.filemaker.com. business.com/ProductInfo. universitybusiness.com August 2006 | 81 18 ddni.VER608weNs'tahW MP 74:15:21 60/42/7 http://www.m-systems.com http://www.planon.com http://www.peoplecube.com http://www.sharpusa.com http://www.universitybusiness.com/ProductInfo http://www.filemaker.com http://www.universitybusiness.com/ProductInfo http://universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - August 2006

Contents
College Index
Advisory Board
Company Index
Editor's Note
People Watch
Sense of Place
Stats Watch
Viewpoint
Financial Aid
On the Hill
Admissions
Future Shock
An Education in AV Technology
Retention Intentions
Endowment Management
Good Data In, Good Data Out
Sticking with the Tried & True
Home, Sweet Home
Faculty Issues in Online Education
Internet Technology
What's New
Calendar of Events
Direct Connect
End Note

University Business - August 2006