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Christmas Opening Times & Charity Donation

On December 16th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

The festive season is upon us and I thought I would let you know our opening times, should you need us over Christmas and New Year.  Our opening times are as follows:

Opening Times

Thursday 24th December    -    Closed from 1pm

Friday 25th December    –    Closed (Christmas Day)

Monday 28th December    –    Closed (Boxing Day)

Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th December    –    Open as normal

Thursday 31st December    -    Closed from 1pm

Friday 1st January    –    Closed (New Years Day)

Monday 4th January    -   Open as normal

As usual we will not be sending Christmas cards this year, opting to make a donation to a local charity on behalf of our clients and ourselves instead.  This year I am pleased to announce that the chosen charity will be Help a London Child.  More information on the charity and its good work can be found here. I’m sure you will support our decision to help the less fortunate this Christmas and I thank you in advance.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the Barton team to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for all your custom and loyalty over the last year.

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12 Days of Christmas Promotion – Thank You

On December 16th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

I just wanted to blog a quick thank you to everyone who supported our recent 12 Days of Christmas promotion.  It was a resounding success with many new clients gained and plenty of gadgets, services and hardware bargains being delivered in time for Santa’s arrival.  If you were one of the lucky clients to bag a bargain, I hope you enjoy your purchase and if you missed it this time, make sure you sign up to our newsletter via our homepage so we can let you know of the next exciting news and promotions in the New Year.

Merry Christmas

Dominic Jones

Managing Director

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Facebook Virus Warning

On December 16th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

Sky News has reported that users of popular social networking sites such as Facebook should be vigilant for a new computer virus which is being spread in the run up to Christmas.

“Sky News has been told that Facebook users are most at risk from a variant of the Koobface virus, which has been disguised as a Festive greetings video, hosted on a YouTube site.  Security experts say the new virus is “particularly nasty” and compels its victims to participate manually in creating a new Facebook account to help spread the worm. In previous years, variations of this virus have caused chaos across the web. But internet security experts believe the new worm is likely to prove particularly effective in fooling users, because of the growing number of people who now opt to send out electronic greetings cards. The attacks work by posting malicious links on Facebook wall pages, inviting users to click on the Christmas card videos. However, any attempt to play the video turns over control of the PC to the attackers.

The victim then sees a warning message, requiring them to solve a Captcha (Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers And Humans Apart) puzzle within three minutes.

A timer ticks down and if the puzzle goes unsolved after the allotted time, the PC freezes up.

Experts warn that rebooting the computer will not help and the only way to end the loop is to solve the Captcha puzzle.

The victim would then be able to use their PC as normal, but the attacker would still have control.

While those targeted grapple with the unfolding problem, the worm separately uses the victim’s computer to fill out a new account application, unseen by them.

The new account is then used to post more Christmas video worms in a continuing cycle.

Internet security company Panda Security has been tracking the latest variant of the Koobface worm from its labs in Spain.

“There is no doubting that this latest Koobface attack represents a serious threat to social networkers,” the company’s UK managing director Peter Lautin told Sky News.

“If someone runs the infected file on their Facebook or MySpace page, the worm will automatically log in to their account and several other social networking sites, sending malicious messages to all their friends.

“The more people who use an application such as Facebook, or any other means of social networking, the more likely they are to be targeted by bad guys to send out malicious threats such as Koobface.”

The company recommends that users do not reply to or follow links included in unsolicited Facebook messages and users should always carefully check that the URL they are entering is really that of the site they want to access.”


If you have any security concerns relating to your computer systems or networks please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team on 0845 180 0000  or support@barttech.co.uk for advice.

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12 Days of Christmas – 14th Dec – Toshiba Laptop

On December 13th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

Great quality, great value. The Satellite Pro L450 is among our most popular models. Perfect for small businesses and home-office users looking for a well-balanced and good-value laptop, features include 15.6” wide-aspect TruBrite displays, built-in webcams, and added multimedia functionality. The Satellite Pro L450 comes with a Intel® Celeron® processor. A dedicated 4-in-1 media card reader enables quick and convenient document, photo and other file transfers directly from the most-popular storage media, such as SD cards.

Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH)

38.3 cm x 26.7 cm x 3.9 cm

Weight

2.6 kg

Localisation

United Kingdom

System Type

Notebook

Built-in Devices

Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial

Processor

Intel Celeron 900 / 2.2 GHz

Cache Memory

1 MB – L2 Cache

RAM

1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz

Card Reader

4 in 1

Hard Drive

160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM

Display

15.6″ TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) – TruBrite

Graphics Controller

Intel GMA 4500M Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Audio Output

Sound card

Networking

Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Integrated – 0.3 Megapixel

Input Device

Keyboard, touchpad

Power

AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To)

2.2 hour(s)

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year warranty


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OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 14/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

To Order Call our Sales team on 0845 180 0000 or Email

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12 Days of Christmas – 11th Dec – Toshiba REGZA 32″ HD TV

On December 13th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment
Toshibas REGZA 32″ AV series combines HD Ready picture processing with a stylish contemporary black high gloss design. The 32″ Regza AV series includes Resolution+ technology enhancing edge detail and texture to upscale high definition content to near high definition quality providing clearer, sharper, richer images. Toshiba’s acclaimed Active Vision II picture processing technology delivers stunning images from any high definition or standard definition source.

Specifications

Product Description

Toshiba 32AV635DB – 32″ LCD TV

Product Type

LCD TV

Diagonal Size

32″ – widescreen

Dimensions (WxDxH)

78.6 cm x 8.3 cm x 52.5 cm – without stand

Weight

11 kg

Colour

High-gloss black

Digital Television Certification

HD ready

Resolution

1366 x 768

Display Format

720p

Input Video Formats

1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p, 480/60i, 576/50i

Video Interface

Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video, SCART

PC Interface

VGA (HD-15), HDMI

Technology

TFT active matrix

Progressive Scan

Yes

Image Aspect Ratio

16:9

TV Tuner

1x analogue, 1x digital

Analogue TV Tuner

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Features

On/off timer, video noise reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Energy Save, Meta Brain, Audio Description (AD), Active Vision II, DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing), front panel lockout, brightness sensor, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, game mode, AutoView, Resolution Plus, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)

Sound Output Mode

Stereo

Speaker System

2 speakers, amplifier

Sound Effects

Bass Boost, StableSound

Stereo Reception System

NICAM

Remote Control

Remote control – infrared




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OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 11/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

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12 Days of Christmas – 10th Dec – TV HD Mini Media Player

On December 9th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

WD TV Mini is an easy, affordable way to super size your digital media on your big screen TV. Simply connect the player to your TV, plug a USB drive into the player and youre ready to enjoy all your digital media in DVD quality playback, including RealVideo.

Specifications

Product Description

WD TV Mini WDBAAM0000NBK – digital AV player

Device Type

Digital AV player

Dimensions (WxDxH)

9.1 cm x 9.1 cm x 2.1 cm

Weight

113 g

Localisation

Middle East, Africa, Europe

Key Features

Digital audio player, digital photo viewer, digital video player

TV Output Resolution

1080p, 720p, 1080i

Supported Still Images Formats

BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF

Supported Audio Formats

WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, FLAC, LPCM, APE (Monkey’s Audio)

Video Playback Formats

MPEG-4, XviD, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MOV, AVI, RM, VOB, RMVB, ISO

External Control Devices

Remote control

PC Interfaces

Hi-Speed USB

Included Accessories

AV cable, remote control, component video cable

Manufacturer Warranty

2 years warranty



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OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 10/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

To Order Call our Sales team on 0845 180 0000 or Email

sales@barttech.co.uk

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12 Days of Christmas – 9th Dec – BenQ MP515 Projector

On December 8th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

BenQ has made improvements all around – from re-designing their color wheel for maximum noise and vibration absorption to creating a smoother airflow that enables exhaust fans to run at lower speeds. The BenQ advantage: sweet silence!MP515 boasts high contrast ratio with 2600:1. High contract ratios translate to razor-sharp detail definition and a broader range of subtle color differences, which makes text is sharper, cleaner, and easy to read and in turn grab audiences attention and interest.A 2500 ANSI lumens projection lamp ensures great viewing even is location with ambient light. MP515 is ideal for small meeting room with under 25 people.

Specifications

Product Description

BenQ MP515 – DLP Projector

Device Type

DLP Projector

Built-in Devices

Speaker

Dimensions (WxDxH)

25.5 cm x 21.4 cm x 9 cm

Weight

2.2 kg

Image Brightness

2500 ANSI lumens

Image Contrast Ratio

2600:1

Resolution

SVGA (800 x 600)

Native Aspect Ratio

4:3

Colour Support

24-bit (16.7 million colours)

Bulb type

220 Watt

Bulb life cycle

2000 hour(s) / 3000 hour(s) (economic mode)

Video Input

RGB, composite video, component video ( NTSC, SECAM, PAL )

Video Modes

480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 576p

Video Output

RGB

Audio Output

Speaker(s) – integrated

Sound Output Mode

Mono 2 Watt

Input Device

Remote control

Vista Certification

Works with Windows Vista

Power

AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Power Consumption Operational

275 Watt

One Day Special Offer Only £249.99


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OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 09/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

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12 Days of Christmas – 8th Dec – Fujitsu ESPRIMO P2550 PC

On December 7th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

The ESPRIMO P2550 is designed for price-conscious customers and is equipped with state-of-the-art standard Intel technology. These systems meet every office requirement – especially those typical for small and medium-sized businesses.

Specifications

Product Description

Fujitsu ESPRIMO P2550 – P E5300 2.6 GHz

Type

Personal computer

Form Factor

Micro tower

Dimensions (WxDxH)

17.5 cm x 42.5 cm x 35.3 cm

Weight

11 kg

Processor

1 x Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory

2 MB L2 Cache

Cache Per Processor

2 MB

RAM

1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz – PC2-6400

Storage Controller

Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )

Hard Drive

1 x 160 GB – standard – Serial ATA-300

Optical Storage

DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM

Monitor

None.

Graphics Controller

NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Audio Output

Sound card – 5.1 channel surround

Networking

Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Power

AC 230V ( 50/60 Hz )

OS Provided

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition / XP Professional TwinLoad

Microsoft Office Ready

Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a License to activate the software.


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excluding VAT & delivery

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12 Days of Christmas – 7th Dec – HP Color LaserJet

On December 6th, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

Easily produce high-quality color output fast with HPs most affordable color LaserJet ever! Watch your business documents shine with the vibrant color of HP ColorSphere toner. Rely on its convenient print features to make your job easier.

Specifications

Product Description

HP Color LaserJet CP1215 – printer – colour – laser

Printer Type

Workgroup printer – laser – colour

Dimensions (WxDxH)

39.9 cm x 45.3 cm x 25.4 cm

Weight

17.6 kg

Localisation

English / United Kingdom

Max Media Size (Standard)

A4

Min Media Size (Custom)

76 mm x 127 mm

Max Media Size (Custom)

216 mm x 356 mm

Print Speed

Up to 12 ppm – best – A4 (210 x 297 mm) ? Up to 8 ppm – colour – A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Max Resolution ( B&W )

600 dpi x 600 dpi

Max Resolution ( Colour )

600 dpi x 600 dpi

Image Enhancement Technology

HP ImageREt 2400

Interface

USB

Processor

264 MHz

RAM Installed ( Max )

16 MB ( 16 MB )

Media Type

Envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, glossy paper, cards, recycled paper

Total Media Capacity

150 sheets

Media Handling

150-sheet input tray

Monthly Duty Cycle

25000 pages

Power

AC 230V

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista

Vista Certification

Windows Vista Ready

Environmental Standards

EPA Energy Star

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year warranty


One Day Special Offer Only £119.99


excluding VAT & delivery

OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 07/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

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12 Days of Christmas – 4th Dec – Apple Macbook

On December 3rd, 2009   /   News   /   Leave a comment

The MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space in a whole new way. A traditional computer logic board contains multiple components: the CPU, two chips that control communication throughout the computer, and the graphics processor. The logic board in the MacBook contains only two components: the CPU and a graphics processor with all of the core logic built into a single chip.Open your MacBook and youre instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. Anything you view, including the glossy widescreen display itself, is a spectacular experience. The LED-backlit display is more power efficient. And it’s mercury- and arsenic-free, so it’s greener than ever.

Specifications

Product Description

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz – 13.3″ TFT

Dimensions (WxDxH)

33 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.7 cm

Weight

2.1 kg

Localisation

English / United Kingdom

System Type

Notebook

Built-in Devices

Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory

3 MB – L2 Cache

RAM

2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM – 1066 MHz ( 2 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive

250 GB – Serial ATA-300 – 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

DVD?RW (?R DL) – integrated

Display

13.3″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

Graphics Controller

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Audio Output

Sound card

Networking

Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Notebook Camera

Integrated

Input Device

Keyboard, trackpad

Power

AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Lithium polymer

Run Time (Up To)

7 hour(s)

Operating System

Apple MacOS X 10.6

Environmental Standards

EPA Energy Star

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year warranty


One Day Special Offer Only £712.99


excluding VAT & delivery

OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE 04/12/09 UNTIL 5PM. LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER

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