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Inspector Gadget 2010 Presented by: David Cieslak, CPA.CITP, GSEC Arxis Technology, Inc. 805‐306‐7800 www.ArxisTechnology.com
Agenda • • • • • •
Hardware Peripherals Software Cloud Computing Communications Gadgets
Hardware
Solid State Drives • • • • • •
Plug & play in existing slots 5x faster than HDDs (40,000 vRPM) 50% less power 6x more reliable (MTBF) than HDDs Pricing starts at $149 for 60GB Select vendors – – – –
OCZ SanDisk Patriot Intel
USB 3.0
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) • Very fast system booting – replaces BIOS • Started by Intel, now an open spec. • v2.3 currently • Processor independent • May appear in end user devices in 2011?
Perfect device? • • • • • • •
Desktop – NOT! Notebook Netbooks Tablet Smartbook Smartphone E‐Readers
Notebook • Lenovo T410 or T510 – Core i5 or i7 – Up to 8GB RAM – SSD drive options – WiMax
Notebook • Apple MacBook Air – – – – – – –
11 inches – 1440 x 900 resolution 2.3 pounds 4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB RAM 128GB flash storage 2 USB ports 5 hrs. of battery life
Netbook • Samsung NF310‐A01 – – – – – –
Intel 1.5 GHz dual core Atom Win 7 Starter 1GB RAM 250GB HD 2.8 lbs $399
• HP – – – – – –
Intel Atom Win 7 Starter or Premium 2 GB RAM 160GB HD 3 lbs $329
Apple iPad • $499 for 16GB with Wi‐Fi only • $629 for 16GB with Wi‐Fi and 3G • $829 for 64GB – – – – – – – –
1GHz 9.7 inch 1.5 lbs 256MB RAM 802.11n No camera(s) No phone No Flash support
HP Tablet 1.86GHz Intel Atom 2GB RAM 8.9 inch display Two cameras (web cam on front & 3.0 back) • 2 USB ports • Win7 OS (WebOS coming) • $799
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Samsung Galaxy • Google Android 2.2 OS • 1GHz • 7 inch TFT multi‐touch display • 13 ounces • 32GB internal / MicroSD expandable up to 64GB • 802.11n • Bluetooth • Two cameras (1.3 front & 3.0 back) • Flash support • Multi‐tasking • PressDisplay, Zinio & Kobo included • $400 ‐ $599 (depending on data plan)
Amazon Kindle • Kindle WiFi ‐ $139 – 8.5 oz – 1 month battery life
• Kindle WiFi 3G + WiFi ‐ $189 – 8.5 oz – 1 month battery life
• Kindle DX ‐ $379 – 19 oz – 2‐3 week battery life
• Note: Amazon now sells more ebooks than hardcovers
Kobo Wireless eReader • • • • •
$139 100 pre‐loaded e‐books 802.11 b/g 6 inch display Bookmarks across devices
Kobo • iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Palm Pre, Desktop
Barnes & Noble nookcolor • • • • • •
$249 7 inch color touchscreen 1 pound 2 million titles WiFi Browse the web, play games & listen to music
EnTourage Pocket eDGe • “Dualbook” • E‐notepad • Audio/video play & record • 802.11 & 3G • 3 lbs. • 3GB RAM • SD & 2 USB • Android OS • $399
Peripherals
CINQ • 10.1” USB companion monitor • $249 • Avail 4Q10
iPad Air Display • Wireless 2nd display for Windows XP, Vista or 7 • 32‐bit & 64‐bit support • $10 from iTunes
Monitors • Dell LED‐backlit LCD • 21.5” with multi‐ touch
USB to DVI/VGA • Sewell ‐ $79 • StarTech ‐ $46 • IOGear ‐ $64
Iomega • Iomega eGo – 320GB ‐ 1TB capacity – FireWire, USB 2.0 & 3.0 – Drop tested to 51” – Backup software – Start at $89
Iomega • V.Clone – complete, portable PC image – Automatic re‐syncing
Seagate GoFlex • 1.5TB • USB 3.0 • 192‐bit Triple DES encryption • Windows & Mac OS support • $249
Western Digital • 3TB capacity • USB 3.0 + 2.0 • $249
SDHC & SDXC cards • HC – up to 32GB capacity • XC – up to 2TB!
Tuff‐n‐Tiny • 2GB ‐ 16GB USB Drive • $22 ‐ $92 • Tiny!!
Pico‐C 64GB • 24k gold plated! • USB 2.0 • $165
Iomega iConnect • Connect to your network wired or wireless, then • Access USB devices across the network • Also access via the Internet • $89
Netgear DGN2200M ‐ $179 • Wireless‐N 300 Router with DSL Modem ‐ Mobile Broadband Edition ‐ combines 802.11n wireless and 3G/4G/WiMAX support with a built‐in ADSL2+ modem
Optoma PK102 • Portable ‐ pocket‐sized, lightweight and rechargeable • VGA cable adapter included • Stores up to 6000 pictures or 8 hours of video on 4GB of internal memory • Project large images of up to 60” diagonal • 2000:1 contrast ratio for detailed images • LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours while producing excellent color • $250
Software
Adobe Acrobat X • • • • • • • •
Improved UI Floating toolbars Optimized viewing mode On‐line file sharing at Acrobat.com Integration with SharePoint Smaller file sizes for scanned documents Convert Excel files to PDF Available late 2010
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Windows 7 and Vista Only Better screen layout Much faster! New Tab page Download Manager Search in the address bar Notification Bar Pinned Sites Add‐on Performance Advisor • HTML 5 support • • • • • • • • •
Google Chrome Extension • IE Tab Classic
• Focus on usability • Improved, consistent ribbons across all apps
Cloud Computing
MS Office Web Apps
• Latest version of Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), which has millions of business users today • Anywhere‐access to email, documents, contacts, and calendars on nearly any device* • Work seamlessly with Microsoft Office • IT‐level phone support, guaranteed 99.9% uptime, geo‐redundancy, and disaster recovery • Pay‐as‐you‐go pricing
• Small Business – 1‐25 users – $6/mo./user
• Enterprise – $24/mo./user
• Kiosk users – $2/mo./user
• Education – TBA
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File Sync across multiple computers, and the Web Automatically syncs when files change 2GB free / up to 100GB paid Windows, Mac & Linux Secure – – Transmitted via SSL – Stored with AES‐256 encryption
• SAS 70 certified • Mobile apps available
• http://bit.ly – Shortens links – Available for one off use or Side bar – Real time click stats and analytics – Free
• Designed to detect and resolve PC performance issues that develop over time • Low level driver technology detects when you’re frustrated by your PC and tells you which application is causing it. • Soluto harnesses the power of the crowd to learn which actions really eliminate frustrations and improve user experience, and leverages this user wisdom for the benefit of all PC users.
Communications
Mobile Market • Today: – 13% smartphones – Avg. data consumption ‐ 85MB/mo. (Android – 148 MB/mo., iPhone – 196MB/mo.) – Generating 2/3 of all traffic on cellular networks
• Next 5 years – Est. 700% increase, i.e. 1GB/mo.!
Mobile Market • Why the increased use? – Introduction of next generation wireless broadband technologies at scale by end of 2010. Sprint, T‐Mobile, MetroPCS and Verizon will have started introducing their WiMAX, HSPA+ and LTE based networks. – The availability of new smartphones powered by dual core processors, which have longer battery life, better screens and bigger memory footprints. – The rise of more and more web services and apps written specifically for mobiles.
Phones • Numerous cool devices, but users should focus on preferred “platforms”, aka OS • Popular options – Blackberry – Apple iPhone – Microsoft Windows Phone 7 – Google Android – Web OS
Phones • What to look for? – Connectivity to e‐mail, calendar, address book? – Carriers? Also, 3G & 4G network coverage – WiFi – RAM – Physical or virtual keyboard – Camera (how many mega‐pixels?) – International coverage
Torch
Bold
Storm
Curve
iPhone
Google Android Motorola Droid X
HTC EVO 4G
HTC Incredible
Web OS 2.0 1 GHz processor True multitasking Card stacks Built in integration with MS Exchange, LinkedIn, Google, Yahoo & Facebook • Quick Office – view & edit • Touchstone charger • • • • •
Windows Phone 7
Verizon MiFi • Portable wireless hotspot • Operates on Verizon Wireless 3G networks To provide 802.11b/g wireless connectivity for up to 5 wireless devices • 2‐way text messaging capable In USB mode for chatting. • Auto Connect options With VPN compatible, dial‐up and NDIS support modes. • Compact and lightweight form Fits conveniently in your pocket • Rechargeable lithium‐ion battery Provides 4 hours of usage time and up to 40 hours standby.
DataJack • $39.99 Unlimited 3G internet access on a prepaid basis with no contracts for 30 days.
Clearwire Rover Puck • Share 4G connection with up to 8 WiFi connected devices • $149 for the Puck • Data use ‐ $5/day, $20/week or$50/mo.
Spracht Aura Mobile BT • Conference calls from cell phone or PC • 3 watt amplifier and dual speakers • Rechargeable • Visor clip for car • Bluetooth or direct cable connectivity • VoIP with PC or Mac • $93
Bose Bluetooth Headset • $179
Zomm • • • •
Bluetooth leash Speaker phone 911 panic button $59
Gadgets
Powermat • $99
Power • Kensington Wall/Air/Auto Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter ‐ $130
iGo Green • Reduce phantom power consumption up to 85% • Input 100‐240V • Output 90W • Wall / Auto / Air • Simultaneous USB charging • $129
Square • Accept major credit cards for payment • Compatible with iOS and Android • Links directly to your checking account • Complies with PCI‐ DSS Level 1 standard
Mobile DTV • Open Mobile Video Coalition • 35 stations already on line • Simple & inexpensive for stations to implement • FREE for consumers! • Inexpensive to retrofit to small devices – think cell phones!
LG Mobile DTV • Free DTV • DVD player
Vizio Class (7 inch diagonal) Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD Portable TV • 7 inch diagonal • 1 inch thick • 800x480 Widescreen High Resolution LED • Doubles as a picture frame • $159.99
Valups • • • • •
Mobile DTV receiver Content pushed to any device via WiFi 3 hr. battery life $99 No subscription
DLNA • Digital Living Network Alliance – Product certification supported by increasing number of vendors – Four different digital media “roles” • • • •
Services Players Controllers Renderers
– Devices include PCs, Windows 7, NAS, flat screen TVs, video game boxes, cameras, music players, photo printers, etc.
Apple TV • • • •
720p $.99/show $99 Control w/ iPhone, iPad or iTouch
• Netflix, Pandora, Flickr, Amazon VOD & Hulu Plus ($10/mo.) • Standard TV or Hi‐Def (720 or 1080P) • Wired or wireless (Wi‐Fi) • Instant replay • $59 ‐ $99
D‐link Boxee Box • Download content from sites like Netflix, CNN, Digg, Pandora, YouTube, etc., as well as network TV! • 1080p playback (HDMI)! • $200 • No monthly fee! • Q4/2010
Ceton InfiniTV 4 – Quad Tuner Card • Watch and/or record 4 live standard or HD channels • Switched Digital Video (SDV) compatible • PCI Express Low Profile card • Requires Multi‐Stream CableCARD (M‐Card) from cable provider • $400
Sony Dash • Personal Internet Viewer • 1,000+ free apps • 7” LCD • Stereo speakers • 802.11 • $199
Archerfish • Solo wireless IP video monitoring and recording • Program for “unexpected events” • SmartPortal subscription • $399 • Avail Q2/2010
Smartshopper • Magnetically adheres to most refrigerators or mounts on wall • Voice recognition • Pre‐programmed with nearly 2,500 items and errands (you can add your own unique items and brands) • Prints list by category (i.e Deli, Frozen Foods, Spices, produce, etc) • Flags coupons and can designate quantities • Operates on 4 standard AA batteries and uses thermal paper rolls • $150
Thermapak HeatShift • $30
Jawbone Jambox • $199 • Wireless (Bluetooth) connectivity • Also use as a speakerphone • 12oz • 10 hours of continuous use • Rechargeable
Inspector Gadget 2010 Presented by: David Cieslak, CPA.CITP, GSEC Arxis Technology, Inc. 805‐306‐7800 www.ArxisTechnology.com
David M. Cieslak, CPA.CITP, GSEC
Phone: 805‐306‐7800
[email protected] www.arxistechnology.com Twitter: dcieslak
• Principal at Arxis Technology, Inc. • Frequent speaker for AICPA, Flagg Management, Sleeter Group, K2 & numerous state accounting societies • Currently serves on the CalCPA Board of Directors & Sage Mid‐Market ERP Partner Advisory Council • Named one of Accounting Today’s 100 Most Influential People in Accounting eight times • AKA “Inspector Gadget”
Arxis Technology – Overview • Established in 1994; merger of two CPA firms • Locations: Simi Valley, Huntington Beach, Chicago, Phoenix • 28 employees; 18 consultants • Charter member: Information Technology Alliance • Resellers of Sage, SAP, Intuit & Microsoft software
David M. Cieslak, CPA.CITP, GSEC David Cieslak is a Principal with Arxis Technology, Inc., a computer consulting firm with offices in Southern California, Chicago and Phoenix. He specializes in microcomputer accounting systems, information security, the Windows operating environment, systems development and project management. He is currently an instructor for K2 Enterprises and frequent speaker for the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and other state accounting societies. He has taught micro-computer classes for California State University at Northridge and written articles for The Quantum PC Report for CPAs, CSCPA Outlook, California CPA, and the AICPA InfoTech Update. He is currently on the editorial board of the CPA Technology Advisor and the California CPA. He is a Sage ACCPAC ERP and Sage Contact Information
ACCPAC Plus Certified Consultant, a Windows Certified Professional and holds the
Phone: (805) 306-7800 Fax: (805) 306-7808 Web: www.arxistechnology.com
[email protected]
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC). Mr. Cieslak currently serves on the CalCPA Board of Directors and Sage Mid-market ERP Business Partner Advisory Council. He is the past Chair of the AICPA IT
Certifications
Executive Committee and past president of the California CPA Education Foundation.
Certified Public Accountant
He is an active participant with the CalCPA State Technology Committee and
Certified Information Technology Professional
Westside Micro-computer Users Discussion Group. He is past chairman of the
GIAC Security Essentials Certified
Technology Practices Sub-Committee and previously served on the Information
Microsoft Certified Professional Certified Consultant – Sage ACCPAC ERP & Sage ACCPAC Plus
Education 1982 – University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
CalCPA State Technology Committee, former member of the AICPA Information Technology Alliance board of directors. He is a member of various other AICPA and CalCPA planning committees for courses, conferences and computer shows. AWARDS: Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting – 2001, 2002, 2005 – 2010 Accounting Today Technology Pacesetter – 1998, 2000-07 Accounting Technology Killer VAR - 2001 San Fernando Valley Business Journal Top 25 CPAs in greater San Fernando Valley – 2002 Sage President’s Circle – 2005, 2009 ACCPAC International 1997 U.S. Qualified Installer of the year
