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Sony BDPS6200 3D Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi and 4K Upscaling
This Sony BDPS6200 Blu-ray player supports 4K Ultra HD images. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products. Continue reading
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (256 GB, Intel Core i5)
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Surface Pro 3The tablet that can replace your laptop.The new Surface Pro 3 is in a category of its own. With a stunning 12″ display in a sleek magnesium frame, Surface Pro 3 has all the power and performance of a laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form. It may just be the ultimate device. |
The power and performance of a laptop with the convenience of a tabletSurface Pro 3 is the thinnest and lightest in our Pro family with a 12″ laptop-sized screen for ultimate productivity. The 4th generation Intel Core Processor provides insanely fast performance. With the multi-position Kickstand, optional click-in keyboard,2 and multiple ports, Pro 3 gives you unmatched versatility as a tablet or laptop. |
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Runs Windows, Office, desktop apps & browsersSince Surface Pro 3 runs Windows 8.1 Pro, you can install your favorite desktop software, including the full Microsoft Office Suite,3 and open apps side-by-side. Get the best of Microsoft like Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Music and more, on one device. |
Best writing and drawing experienceWith a flexible Kickstand, Palm Block technology, and Surface Pen, Surface Pro 3 was designed to give you the most natural writing experience on a tablet. Click Pen once for OneNote, even if your screen is locked, to capture your thoughts instantly. |
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Big screen entertainment, anywhereStay entertained with the bigger, beautiful 12″ Full HD screen, Kickstand, and Dolby-enhanced speakers. Easily expand your music or movie library and share between devices with the microSD card and USB port. With up to 9 hours of web browsing,4 our battery keeps going as long as it needs to. |
Make the most of SurfaceClick in to the Surface Pro Docking Station for an instant desktop workstation. Add the efficiency of a click-in keyboard and the precision of a wireless mouse. Share content to the big screen with video adapters. Screen protectors and sleeves help keep your Surface safe.5 |
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Amazing AppsSurface Pro 3 comes with apps that help you socialize, stay in touch, share and view documents, organize photos, listen to music, and watch movies. You can find even more apps in the Windows Store. |
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Surface 2 | Surface Pro 3 | |
Operating system | Windows RT 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
Software | Runs touch-optimized Windows Store apps | Runs desktop software like browsers, iTunes and Adobe Photoshop (sold separately) |
Applications | Access to Windows Store | Access to Windows Store |
Office | Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & OneNote apps are included.7 | Runs the full Microsoft Office suite (sold separately) |
Screen | 10” display 1920×1080 resolution |
12” display 2160×1440 resolution |
Processor | NVIDIA Tegra 4 | 4th generation Intel processor for ultimate performance |
Storage options1 | 32GB or 64GB with 2GB RAM | 64GB or 128GB with 4GB RAM 256GB or 512GB with 8GB RAM |
Battery life | Up to 10 hours of video playback | Up to 9 hours of web browsing4 |
Kickstand | 2-position | Multi-position |
Surface pen included | Palm block technology and 256 levels of pressure sensitivity | |
Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Headset jack Cover port |
Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Headset jack Cover port With docking station:5 |
HD video | HD Video out port | Mini DisplayPort |
In the box | Surface 2 24W Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
Surface Pro 3 Surface Pen 36W Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
Compatible accessories | Type Cover 2 or Touch Cover 2 Arc Touch Mouse HD Digital AV Adapter VGA Adapter Wedge Mouse |
Type Cover 3 Arc Touch Mouse MiniDisplay Port to HD adapter MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter Surface Pro Docking Station Ethernet Adapter Wedge Mouse |
Specification Details
Technical Specifications | |
Software | Windows 8.1 Pro |
Exterior | Dimensions: 201.3 mm x 292 mm x 9.1 mm (7.93 in x 11.5 in x .36 in) Weight: 1.76 lbs (800g)6 Casing: Magnesium Color: Silver Physical buttons: Volume, Power |
Storage1 | 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB |
Display | Screen: 12″ ClearType Full HD Plus display Resolution: 2160 x 1440 Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Touch: Multi-touch |
CPU & Wireless | 4th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Processor System memory: 4GB or 8GB memory options TPM Chip for enterprise security Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy technology |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours web browsing4 |
Cameras, Video & Audio | Two 5MP HD cameras, front and rear-facing, with 1080p HD video recording Dual microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby sound |
Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port |
Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Surface Pen | Dimensions: 135 mm (length), 9.5 mm (diameter) Weight: 20 grams |
In the box | Surface Pro 3 Surface Pen 36W Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
- System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.
- Keyboard sold separately.
- Office sold separately.
- Testing consisted of full battery discharge while Internet browsing over Wi-Fi. Internet browsing was tested browsing 25 popular webpages. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network, auto-brightness disabled, and Bluetooth radio was turned off. Battery life varies with settings, usage, and other factors.
- All accessories are sold separately.
- Surface Pro 3 is 11.9mm and 2.4lbs with Type Cover attached.
- Some functionality may be limited. See Office.com/OfficeRT
Brother HL-3170CDW Digital Color Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex
The HL-3170cdw is an affordable, fast, reliable Digital Color Printer for small businesses. It features automatic two-sided printing, wireless networking and prints high-impact color and crisp black documents at up to 23ppm. It’s compact and offers versatile paper handling with a 250-sheet capacity letter/legal paper tray and a single-sheet manual feed slot for envelopes or thicker media. This energy-efficient printer has a deep sleep mode for conserving energy when not in use (uses <1W). The optional high yield color toners (approx. 2,200 pgs. each^) can help lower your cost per page, and its top-loading design makes it easy to replace and install toner cartridges. You can also print wirelessly from your mobile device via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Wi-Fi Direct. Requires connection to a wireless network. See brother.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility. Approximate yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 (Letter/A4). Continue reading
Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
The Canon 8469B002 EOS 70D 20.2MP Digital Camera Body Only (lens sold separately) features an APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processor to ensure high-resolution images and excellent low-light sensitivity. Both the sensor and processor work together to produce well-detailed, clear imagery that exhibits natural tonality and color gradations with minimal noise when working in difficult lighting conditions. The processor also provides notable speed throughout the camera system, including the ability to record up to 7 fps in full-resolution, quickened AF speeds, and full HD 1080p video recording. The 3.0-inch Clear View II touchscreen LCD monitor profits greatly from the advent Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and its ability to utilize Touch AF focusing for finely controlled selection of the point of focus. The monitor’s vari-angle design also enables more efficient shooting and viewing from both high and low angles and an anti-reflective, smudge-resistant coating allows for clear well-detailed viewing. In addition, the camera is compatible with Canon STM lenses for smooth, quiet AF performance. Continue reading
Asus VG248QE 24-Inch LED-Lit Monitor
Clear Out the Chaos Featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time, the 24-inch VG248QE LED Full HD monitor delivers the best performance for fluid gaming and movie playback. Now with GamePlus, keep track of game times with the built-in timer function overlay and also enable a crosshair onscreen.
Key Features
- 24-inch Full HD LED-backlit 144Hz display 1920×1080for brilliant HD-quality visuals in both 2D and 3D
- GamePlusdisplays a crosshair overlay and in-game timers to enhance your gaming experience
- 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms Trace Free II Technologyfor smooth motion playback for movies and games
- 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratiodelivers the darkest blacks and brightest whites for true-to-life images
- Full height, tilt, and swivel adjustmentsfor the most versatile 3D monitor to provide the most comfort
- DisplayPort, Dual-link DVI-D, and HDMI portsfor multi device connectivity
Features

Play as fast as you can
The ASUS VG248QE monitor shortens the time it takes for rendered frames to display on the screen. Lower monitor latency improves the signal processing between your system and monitor for quicker response time. The 144Hz rapid refresh rate speeds up the frames per second to deliver ultra-smooth motion in even the most chaotic action scenes. The response time is also reduced to 1ms to eliminate tracers by controlling voltage levels when driving liquid crystals thus ensuring fluid and clear video playback—more than twice the frame rates of standard LCDs.

ASUS GamePlus—get the edge in your game
The VG248QE monitor features the exclusive GamePlus hotkey with crosshair overlay and timer functions. Select from four different crosshairs to suit your gaming environment, and keep track of spawn and build times with the on-screen timer.

Expand your visual horizons
The VG248QE monitor features extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort, HDMI, and Dual-link DVI. An ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments make the VG248QE an ideal choice for a multi-display gaming set-up. With 3D enabled*, experience the ultimate in immersive gaming with NVIDIA 3D surround.

3D Playback
The VG248QE monitor delivers the finest 3D gaming experience*. NVIDIA 3D LightBoost Technology increases the brightness of the LED backlight for better 3D with zero increase in total energy consumption. And with over 700—and growing—3D Vision ready game titles already available, enjoy your extensive game, 3D Blu-ray movies and YouTube 3D playback support. See everything in a new dimension.

Relax, we got you covered
Should something happen to your VG248QE, rest assured, it comes with a 3-year system and panel warranty to protect it from the unfortunate. For even greater convenience, ASUS Rapid Replacement cross-shipping sends you a replacement unit as soon as the defective unit is in the mail—shortening your waiting time.
What’s in the box
- ASUS VG248QE LED Full HD Monitor
- Dual-link DVI Cable
- Audio Cord
- Power Cord
- Quick Starter Guide
- Warranty Information Card
Specifications
Display Panel Type |
Wide Screen 24.0″(61.0cm) 16:9 |
Color Saturation | 72%(NTSC) |
Panel Backlight / Type |
WLED/ TN |
True Resolution | 1920×1080 |
Full HD 1080P | Yes |
Pixel Pitch | 0.2768mm |
Brightness(Max) | 350 cd/㎡ |
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) |
80,000,000:1 |
Viewing Angle (CR≧10) |
170°(H)/160°(V) |
Response Time |
1ms (Gray to Gray) |
Display Colors |
16.7 |
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes | 6 Modes |
Skin-Tone Selection |
3 Modes |
Color Temperature Selection | 4 Modes |
GamePlus (modes) |
Yes (Aim point/Timer) |
Audio Features Stereo Speakers | 2W x 2 Stereo RMS |
Convenient Hotkey |
SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection Brightness Adjustment Input Selection GamePlus |
Signal Input |
HDMI , DisplayPort, Dual-link DVI-D (support NVIDIA 3D Vision |
PC Audio Input | 3.5mm Mini-Jack |
AV Audio Input | HDMI, DisplayPort |
Earphone jack |
3.5mm Mini-Jack (for HDMI & DisplayPort Only) |
Digital Signal Frequency |
30~140 KHz(H)/ 50~144 Hz(V) |
Power Consumption Typical | <45 |
Power Saving Mode |
<0.5W |
Power Off Mode | <0.5W |
Voltage |
100-240V, 50/60Hz |
Chassis Colors | Black |
Tilt | +15°~ -5° |
Swivel | Yes |
Pivot | Yes |
Height Adjustment | Yes |
VESA Wall Mounting | 100x100mm |
Security Kensington lock | Yes |
Phys. Dimension with Stand (W x H x D) | 569.4 x 499.9x231mm / 22.4 x 19.7 x 9.1 inches |
Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D) |
569.4 x 340.4 x 57.3mm (for VESA Wall Mount) / 22.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 -inches |
Net Weight (Esti. ) | 5.5kg / 12.1lbs |
All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. (*) 3D playback can only be activated via Dual-link DVI cable connection with a NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit sold separately, a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card, a PC with Microsoft Windows Vista/7 OS, and NVIDIA 3D Vision drivers installed. Moreover, the resolution/timing must be set at 1920×1080@144/120/110/100Hz.
Samsung UN60H7150 60-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D Smart LED TV
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Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax
The Canon PIXMA MX922 Energy Star Wireless Inkjet Office All-in-One Printer prints in black and white at 15 ipm, in color at 10 ipm, and can output a borderless 4.0 x 6.0-inch photo in 21 seconds. Print borderless photos right at home using the 9600 x 2400 color dpi. Use the automatic double-sided print feature to print on both sides of the page and cut your paper consumption by as much as 50%. The built-in disc tray lets you design and print your own custom CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. Its Full HD Movie Print feature takes a frame from an HD movie recorded on a compatible EOS, PowerShot, or VIXIA camera or camcorder and prints it as a photo, ensuring you never miss a photo opportunity while shooting video. The MX922 features a scan resolution of up to 2400 x 4800 dpi optical. Plus use the built-in copy function to duplicate photos as well as documents. Continue reading
CANON PIXMA iP110 Wireless Mobile Printer With Airprint(TM) And Cloud Compatible
Sophisticated and Sleek Mobile Printer for business professionals on the go Continue reading
Brother DCPL2540DW Wireless Compact Laser Printer
Monochrome laser multifunction copier. Connect via wireless networking or USB. Print/ copy speed up to 30 ppm. Adjustable 250 sheet capacity paper tray. 35 page auto document feeder. Mobile device printing over wireless network. Continue reading
LG Electronics 55LB5900 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED TV
Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of LG’s LB5900 TV. With Full HD 1080p resolution you get double the pixel resolution of standard HD, making your HD channels and Blu-ray movies look amazing. And, because this TV has LED backlighting, colors are bright and clear with detailed color that enhances your viewing experience. Have pictures, movies or audio stored on a USB? With USB 2.0, you can just plug and play your JPEG, MP3 and DivX HD content. And if you have fast moving content like action and sports, it will look virtual blur free with LG’s Motion Clarity Index 240 that lets you get into the action. Continue reading