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JP Distribution is pleased to announce the TriGrip Stand Clamp from award winning manufacturer Lastolite.

Since its launch in 2002 the TriGrip has gone from strength to strength and is still an extremely popular product in the market today. This new bracket offers new and existing TriGrip users even more versatility when positioning their reflector or diffuser panel. The bracket will be particularly useful for photographers who work alone and need to support their TriGrip on a handle, lighting stand or tripod.

East to use, the moulded handle on the TriGrip simply slots into the bracket and is then secured firmly using the attached strap. The ball joint connector then allows the photographer to position the TriGrip at whatever position or angle they wish.

An extra feature of the bracket is a flash gun attachment arm so that the photographer can bounce light off the reflectors surface or shoot through a diffuser panel.

JP Code: 192275 Las Code: 2430 SRP £69.99 Inc vat
Available from January 2009

JP Distribution is pleased to announce the UpLite 4:1 from award winning manufacturer Lastolite.

The UpLite 4:1 is ideal for photographers who work alone and need to support a reflector at an angle on the floor to bounce light up into the subject, particularly useful for shadow fill under the chin and eyes when shooting portraits.

The UpLite 4:1 features two 120cm x 90cm (4’ x 3’) double sided reflectors which attach together to form a hinge on one side and on the opposite side an adjustable support bracket attaches to create a ‘wedge’ shape. The bracket can be used to adjust the reflector angle from 30ْ to 90ْ. A black waterproof cover is also supplied to protect the reflective surface touching the floor when the UpLite is used outdoors.

The UpLite is available in two different versions

UpLite ‘Cool Tone’ (White, SoftSilver, Silver and SunLite reflective surfaces)
JP Code: 192277 Las Code: 3498 SRP£ 134.99 Inc vat

UpLite ‘Warm Tone’ (White, Silver, Sunfire and Gold reflective surfaces)
JP Code: 192260 Las Code: 3499 SRP £134.99 Inc vat

Available from January 20009
             

Thales UK today announces the successful first system flight trials of the WATCH-KEEPER unmanned air vehicle (UAV), with the autonomous flight taking place under the system guidance of the WATCHKEEPER ground control software and fully integrated within the ground control station (GCS).

These trials of the UAV, which operates with dual payloads, will continue into 2009, and will validate the key mission system capa¬bility of the WATCHKEEPER system.

This is another significant step forward in the WATCHKEEPER programme and follows closely from the first successful flight trials of the WATCHKEEPER air vehicle in April 2008 and the demonstration of the WATCHKEEPER Automatic Take-Off and landing (ATOL) capability in August 2008

The control software has been produced by Thales UK at its Crawley facility. The GCS has been designed and manufactured in the UK by UAV Tactical Systems Ltd (U-TacS), the Thales UK/Elbit Systems joint company site in Leicester.

During the first successful flight trials at Elbit’s facilities in Israel, the WATCHKEEPER UAV was controlled by the WATCHKEEPER GCS using Thales-developed software and performed an automatic take-off and landing. This initial stage of systems trials will pro-vide an essential link between the various sub-system level trials and the full WATCHKEEPER systems trials to be undertaken in the UK next year.

The WATCHKEEPER system test programme includes:

• System command and control of UAV from WATCHKEEPER GCS
• Initial assessment of system data link performance
• Dual payload installation
• Generation and exploitation of payload imagery (the ‘imagery chain’)
• WATCHKEEPER avionics system trials (IFF and airborne radio assessment)
• Further systems ATOLS assessment
• Electrical power system performance with dual payloads installed
Mark Barclay, Managing Director of Thales UK’s aerospace business, says: “This is another major step forward on the WATCHKEEPER programme and one of a number of trials that are scheduled over the coming months. We have made steady progress since the contract was signed in 2005 and I am particularly pleased that Thales and our external partners continue to deliver in line with the agreed customer schedule. ”

WATCHKEEPER will provide the UK armed forces with an essential Intelligence, Sur-veillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability, and will be a key component of the UK's network enabled capability (NEC). Thales UK, as Prime Con¬trac-tor for the WATCHKEEPER programme, will deliver equipment, training and facil¬ities, with the capability planned to enter service from 2010.

Production of the WATCHKEEPER system will take place at U-TacS (UAV Tactical Sys¬tems Ltd), the Thales UK and Elbit Systems joint company, based in Leicester.

About Thales and Thales UK
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales’ leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. To this end, the group’s civil and military businesses develop in parallel and share a common base of technologies to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. The group builds its growth on its unique multi-domestic strategy based on trusted partnerships with national customers and market players, while leveraging its global expertise to support local technology and industrial development. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues in excess of £8.3 bn.

Thales UK employs 9,000 staff based at more than 50 locations. In 2007 Thales UK's revenues were over £1.2 bn.

Escape the doom and gloom and relive your amazing holiday memories with Linx Memoire
                           
                 
BASINGSTOKE – 24th November 2008 – Dodge the cold, rain and credit crunch this winter with Linx! Buy any stylish and sleek Linx Memoire frame starting at only £49.99 including VAT and get a £150 travel voucher towards your next holiday!* Imagine packing your bags and jetting off to some exotic far flung location to lap up the sunshine, saving money for the more important parts of the holiday such as relaxing drinks by pool or a local tourist attraction. For those who love the cold then it’s perfect for skiing or snowboarding holidays! But the digital dazzle doesn’t stop there; Linx is also including a FREE family portrait voucher in each box, redeemable at hundreds of photographic outlets nationwide. Snap your suntan before it becomes a hazy memory!
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Beat the credit crunch, buy any Linx Memoire frame and be part of two amazing promotions with a combined gift value in excess of £250!

The range comprises of three stylish cutting edge, high definition models (7”, 8” and 10.2”). The Memoire range of photo frames are packed with the latest technology delivering a range of slideshow modes including the new Life transition mode. This function allows you to literally ‘bring your old photo’s and memories back to Life’ by using a variety of pan and zoom transitions between images.
Relive your old memories with Linx!

The Linx Memoire series ups the ante in the style stakes and offers dramatic image and movie playback in any stylish home or office location. You can even customise your frame courtesy of Linx Skins – a simple press on - peel off frame surround in wide a variety of colours and designs. www.linxskins.co

The frames display pictures, videos and broadcast audio and come complete with a remote control handset to enable ease of use and up to the minute image management, at the touch of a button**.

The remote control receiver is located in the front panel of the screen. An in-built rechargeable battery enables the frames to be placed anywhere in the home or office without the need for power sockets.

All frames include a 4 in 1 card reader to enable the data to be viewed quickly and without hassle. Users can choose to only feature one image at a time or they have the facility to run the frame in a looped sequence, offering hours and hours of fun and enjoyment, time and time again. An integrated calendar and clock further add to the functionality of each frame*.

Users can enjoy superior stereo sound on the 8” and 10.2” models thanks to two built in speakers encased within the frames and witness crisp movie playback courtesy of MPEG1, MPEG2 and MPEG4 and MP3 file support.

For ultimate convenience, the 8” and 10.2” frames can be powered by the built in battery or powered through an AC cable, included as standard. The sleek, streamlined design along with the amazing quality, technology and excellent price make it a must have for any stylish home or office location.

For further information please visit www.amazon.co.uk  www.argos.co.uk  or to request review units and hi resolution images please contact Jackie Seear at Verbal Communications on jackie@verbalcomms.com

Is That A Cinema In Your Pocket?

Aiptek introduces the latest in Pico projectors, the Pocket Cinema V10, a compact projector with built-in media player. This latest innovation from market leading Aiptek is designed as a stand alone media player or for use in conjunction with an iPod, DV, DSC, games console or mobile phone (via AV-out).

The Pocket Cinema’s integral media player will play Mpeg4 movies, Jpeg Photos and MP3 music files. When connected to an external device the Pocket Cinema will project movies and images from any video source with an AV out and gaming graphics.

Measuring just 125mm x 55mm x 23mm the Pocket Cinema V10 is designed for ultimate portability and is convenient for use in or away from the home. The 50 inch projected screen will enhance bedroom gamers’ experience and also provides an impressive outdoor cinema for camping trips or festivals. Due to its small footprint and scalable screen size the Pocket Cinema is also ideal for use on aircraft, in the car or in a hotel room.

Product features:

• A mobile media player mini-projector playing back picture, MP3, and video clips
• Projects image up to 50” within distance from 21cm to 180cm.
• Projects image from connecting to iPod, DV, DSC, game console or mobile phone (via AV-out) or from playback in embedded flash memory or SD/MMC memory card.
• Resolution - 640 x 480 Pixels (VGA)
• A convenient tool for business meetings and presentations
• White LED light source
• 3M technology
• Li-Ion battery, Tripod and Remote control supplied
• Cradle with speaker & power charging (Optional)

With 1GB of internal memory and a further 8GB of storage available with optional 8GB HDSC card the Pocket Cinema will beam movies and photo’s up to 50 inches within a distance of 21cm to 180cm.

The Pocket Cinema V10 will be available from November at Amazon.co.uk and Firebox.com at an SRP of £299.99. Also included in the box is ArcSoft Media Converter, ArcSoft Total Media Extreme, Li-Ion battery, AC adapter, USB cable, AV Cable (3-in-1 AV jack), Tripod, Pouch, Application CD, Quick start guide.