Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Professional USB to Serial Adapter
Watch for the upcoming press release announcing the official launch of our ICUSB2321X Professional USB to Serial Adapter. Aside from being able to connect serial devices to a computer using a USB connection, this product offers ideal configurability, including COM Port Retention, Device Renaming, Loopback Testing, Data Traffic Logging and more.
View the ICUSB2321X here!
Posted by Ken @ 11:00 AM
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Heading Back To School!
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out of the office this week as I’m heading back to school! I am honored to have been selected as one of 40 entrepreneurs to participate in the “Quantum Shift” program put on by The Richard Ivey School of Business and KPMG Enterprise.
The program focuses on topics such as how to lead an enterprise through exponential growth; how to attract and retain the best employees; uncovering obstacles that may limit growth and how to build a strong network of entrepreneurial peers to share best practices.
I’m looking forward to learning from the very best instructors and entrepreneurs around. I hope to take back some ideas that will make StarTech.com even better for our customers and employees, which in turn will make it a more successful company.
The bell is ringing, better get back to class!
Paul Seed
Posted by Paul Seed @ 3:04 PM
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
StarTech.com Supports Earth Day
Over the past week, we've been excercising our commitment to being an environmentally conscious company, in observance of Earth Week.
While Earth Week/Earth Day is crucial to raising awareness of environmental turmoil, as a company, we do our best to promote Earth Day awareness every day. The phrase "Think Globally, Act Locally" is certainly something that applies to StarTech.com; last week, for example we held a staff-wide "clean up" of the marsh and neighboring areas around our London (Ontario) office. As well, we've implemented electronic pay statements, in place of the conventional paper statements.
On a Global scale, we excercise our environmental awareness through the products we offer. While the majority of our products adhere to the RoHS directive (73% and growing) and other green friendly initiatives, we also "empower" our customers to make an eco-friendly choice by offering 80 Plus Certified Power Supplies. Our WattSmart Power Supply series provides three different models, that suit a broad range of system configurations and power requirements, while minimizing wasted energy.
Happy Earth Day!
Posted by Ken @ 1:04 PM
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Friday, April 18, 2008
CAT5 KVM Switches Now Available!
You may recall my posting in January, titled Lab Makeover - StarTech.com Edition, in which I detailed some of the upgrades we made to our test lab.
One of the additions to the lab was at that time in prototype form - specifically, the SV1631DUTP 16 Port StarView CAT5 KVM Switch.
Since the CAT5 KVM Switch debuted in the lab, feedback from our Product Development team has been very positive (after much use), regarding the convenience it offers in being able to connect the switch using CAT5 cable. Given the configuration of the lab to include multiple patch panels, running cable to slave devices is much easier, not to mention neater than conventional switch connections.
The CAT5 KVM Switches are now available, and in stock!
View the 8 Port StarView CAT5 KVM Switch.
View the 16 Port StarView CAT5 KVM Switch.
Posted by Ken @ 5:15 PM
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Friday, April 04, 2008
We Want Your Feedback!
As our website is in a state of constant revision and enhancement, we've added a Site Feedback feature that allows you to let us know how we are doing!
Our goal is to continue offering a highly accessible and engaging website that makes your purchases and purchasing decisions easier, so your feedback is vital...and much appreciated!
The link to leave Site Feedback is always located along the very bottom of each page, in the left corner.
Click here to leave feedback!
Posted by Paul @ 5:07 PM
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
StarTech.com Launches USB Rocket Shoes
It is with immeasurable excitement that I announce the upcoming release of one of StarTech.com's finest, most original products - USB Rocket Shoes!
Although the project has come under a great deal of scrutiny from some of the world's most influential security agencies, we opted to keep the intended result under wraps until we had completed the necessary research and development. Finally, our work is nearing completion on this project, following roughly 11 years.
It's important to note that this project entailed nearly half of a billion dollars of funding from privately held investor groups, and a great deal of effort and teamwork from the company as a whole; sadly, no fewer than a dozen employees gave their lives (literally) to the testing and development of this product, which will (finally) become available in the coming weeks.
The StarTech.com USB Rocket Shoes (USBROCKET)offer 15lbs of initial upward thrust, and can supply users with speeds of up to 240km/h when fueled and used accordingly. Weighing less than 5lbs a piece, the Rocket Shoes can be charged via USB 2.0 connection to a host PC or Mac. Future models of USBROCKET will include a built-in, 5 port USB hub - so you will be able to take your peripherals with you wherever you go.
Click here to see the first-ever StarTech.com USB Rocket Shoes.
Posted by Andrew Stephen @ 9:00 AM
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Micro USB Cables Now Available
Our selection of USB products and cables was updated this week to include the much anticipated Micro USB cables.
There has been a great deal of chatter about the importance of this technology, including the Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP) recommendation that Micro USB be standardized as the common interface for connecting mobile devices (e.g. Smart Phones, Cell Phones etc.).
One major benefit with which the Micro USB interface provides mobile device manufacturers (and end users), if implemented cross-industry, is that the Micro USB connector is very small (hence the name). This will allow for devices to be designed based on a more compact form factor...in other words, a step towards smaller mobile devices!
Another advantage of the Micro USB connector becoming a cross-industry standard is that it would mean not having to worry about cable compatibility for devices from different manufacturers. From a convenience standpoint, having to carry a single cable to connect a multitude of devices makes a great deal more sense than a cable for each device.
Our initial selection of Micro USB cables is of 3', 6' and 10' lengths.
Check out the 3' USB A to Micro USB B Cable here!
Posted by Ken @ 5:47 PM
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
StarTech.com receives Global Expansion Award
Last evening, we were privileged to have been recognized by the local (London, ON) Chamber of Commerce, with the 2008 Global Traders Market Expansion Award!
From the London, ON Chamber of Commerce Website: The award recognizes the "pioneering spirit of companies that have successfully established themselves in a new export market, in addition to existing markets", based on having demonstrated a significant increase in export sales and job creation as a result of having entered a new market, and/or overcome difficult obstacles in order to establish itself within the market.
Needless to say that we were very proud of this recognition and of course the accomplishments that prompted it, as it's particularly rewarding to be acknowledged by a local organization. My sincere thanks to the London Chamber of Commerce, and congratulations to all of last night's nominees and award recipients!
Posted by Paul @ 2:45 PM
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
6' DisplayPort Cables Now Available!
You may recall my post from 2/5/2008 (see DisplayPort Cables now available!), regarding how impressed I was with Displayport technology and the potential it offers.
I'm pleased to report that our selection of DisplayPort Cables has been expanded to include a 6' Latching Displayport cable, in addition to the 10' DisplayPort Cable originally listed.
In fact, we've created a separate DisplayPort cable category, anticipating the inevitable growth of the technology. Click here to go to DisplayPort Cable section!
Posted by Paul @ 11:15 AM
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