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OCZ Technology 60 GB Solid 2 Series Solid State Drive (SSD)

OCZ Solid 2 Series (S2) SSDs provide the best of both worlds — the performance and advantages of solid-state technology at an incredible value. Based on the reliable Indilinx controller, the Solid 2 Series delivers an enhanced computing experience, such as faster application loading, snappier data access, shorter boot-ups and longer battery life. Solid 2 SSDs also feature 64 MB of cache and unique performance optimization to keep the drives operating at peak performance. Ideal for both notebooks and desktops, the S2 solid state drives are an exceptional upgrade solution and are more efficient and durable alternative to conventional hard disc drives.

OCZ Technology 60 GB Solid 2 Series Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2SLD60G

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Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Norton 360 offers the industry's most comprehensive, all-in-one protection against digital dangers. Its groundbreaking new reputation service provides unmatched real-time threat detection to guard against viruses, worms, spyware, bots, Trojans, rootkits, and other digital dangers. Automated set-it-and-forget-it local and secured online backup let you quickly and easily back up and restore digital photos, downloaded music, financial documents, and other important files in case of loss or damage. It even automatically tunes up your PC to help keep it running well. Plus it helps you keep your PC performing at its best by providing easy-to-understand information about files and applications that may be impacting performance.

Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Keeps your PC running at peak performance. Click to enlarge.

Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Start-up Manager lets you reduce your PC's start up time. Click to enlarge.

Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Protects your identity when you buy, bank, and browse online. Click to enlarge.

Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Web-based access to backup files allows you to retrieve and download your backup files anytime, anywhere. Click to enlarge.

Ultimate protection, performance, and peace of mind against digital dangers.

Norton 360 Version 4.0 1 User/3 PC [DOWNLOAD]

Norton 360 offers the industry's most comprehensive, all-in-one protection against digital dangers. Click to enlarge.

Protects your identity when you buy, bank, and browse online
Identifies fraudulent websites and validates authentic ones so you can safely surf, shop, and bank online.

Blocks viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, bots, and rootkits
Guards your PC against all kinds of cyber-threats with comprehensive, award-winning protection.

Uses intelligence-driven technology for fast, accurate scans
Quickly and accurately scans your PC for threats using the industry-leading online intelligence system.

Analyzes new files and applications for threats before you install or run them
Proactively alerts you to potential dangers in newly downloaded files and applications before you install or run them on your PC.

Prevents hackers from taking control of your PC
Blocks access to your private information and stops hackers from using your PC to launch cyber-attacks on other PCs.

Identifies unsafe websites and suspicious online sellers
Surf and shop with confidence knowing you won't accidentally provide your information to a cyber-criminal.

Keeps your PC running at peak performance
Cleans and repairs the registry, removes unnecessary Internet clutter and temporary files, defragments your hard drive, and optimizes your PC to keep it performing at its best.

Automated back up of your important files
Your files can be quickly retrieved and restored in case of a loss.

PC Security

  • Intelligent, industry-leading protection guards your PC against identity theft, online fraud, viruses, Trojans, spyware, worms, bots, and the latest cyber-threats.
  • Improved--Norton Protection System featuring new reputation service threat detection technology provides multiple layers of security that work together to proactively catch and stop all types of Internet threats.
  • New--Reputation service adds an additional layer of protection by providing unprecedented and unmatched detection of viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other threats. Using "cloud-based" online intelligence, Norton's reputation service technology scrutinizes different attributes and/or characteristics of files and applications such as age, download source, digital signature and prevalence in real-time to determine if a file or application is safe.
  • Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes provide up-to-the-minute protection against new threats. Updates more frequently than any other security solution.
  • New--Download Insight proactively warns of you potential dangers in newly downloaded files and applications. Plus it tells you how they'll impact your PC's performance before you install or run them.
  • New--File Insight reports let you know where files and applications came from and if they can be trusted before you use them. They also tell you how files and applications may be impacting your PC's performance.
  • Application Monitoring: Norton Insight Advisor lets you review the security status of every application process running on your PC so you can see which are safe and which are at risk.
  • Smart Two-Way Firewall keeps hackers from stealing your personal information from your PC without annoying firewall alerts.
  • Improved--Vulnerability Protection patches security holes (vulnerabilities) in your operating system, applications, browsers, and browser plug-ins to prevent threats from sneaking in.
  • New--SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses real-time online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect the latest breaking threats and stop today's aggressive rapid-fire attacks.
  • Network Mapping and Monitoring shows you all the devices connected to your wireless home network. Plus it helps you spot uninvited guests piggybacking onto your network and stealing bandwidth.
  • Deep Cleaning Technology provides an extra thorough level of scanning when necessary to scrub heavily infected machines and eliminate the most persistent infections.
  • Improved--Norton Bootable Recovery Tool removes deeply rooted infections and restores your PC to normal operation, even if viruses make your computer unbootable.

Identity Protection

  • Improved--Anti-phishing protects your identity online by quickly confirming safe web sites and identifying dangerous web sites.
  • Improved--Anti-spam protection prevents spammers, phishers and unwanted email from flooding your inbox.
  • Improved--Norton Safe Web with new Norton Safe Search identifies unsafe web sites and suspicious sellers right in your search results so you can surf and shop with confidence.
  • Improved--Norton Identity Safe protects against identity theft by preventing key loggers from stealing your information. It also speeds up log-ins and makes online shopping more convenient.
  • Improved--Expanded and enhanced cookie detection gets rid of hard to find Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies.

Backup

  • Automated backup lets you quickly retrieve and restore important files in case of loss.
  • New--Web-based access to backup files allows you to retrieve and download your backup files anytime, anywhere.

PC Tuneup

  • PC Tuneup keeps your PC performing at its best by removing unnecessary clutter and optimizing your hard drive.
  • Improved--Start-up Manager lets you reduce your PC's start up time.
  • New--Norton System Insight provides tools and easy-to-read graphs to help you improve and maintain PC and application performance.

    • Optimizes applications so they open faster and perform better.
    • Gives you clear, easy-to-understand insight into recent activities on your PC. Identifies activities that impact your PC's performance, making it easier to keep your PC running at its best.
    • Performance graphs and reports help you pinpoint what's causing your computer to slow down.

User Experience

  • Defends against digital dangers without slowing down your computer or eating up system resources.
  • FREE 24x7 Support gives you the help you need, the way you want it--by phone, email, live chat or our extensive online knowledge base. (Not available in every country. Please refer to the support matrix for country-by-country specifics.)
  • Automatically switches to Silent Mode when your PC is in full-screen mode so you can watch movies and play games without interruption.
  • New--Power Saver Settings help you extend laptop or notebook battery life by allowing you to put off power-intensive activities until your PC is plugged-in.
  • New--Monthly Report gives you the peace of mind of knowing Norton has been actively working in the background to defeat attempted attacks.
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SystemSuite10 ProfessionalSystemSuite10 Professional

Why Choose SystemSuite? Tired of your PC's slow performance? Sick of programs freezing and not working? With just one click, SystemSuite runs 250+ tests to uncover the problems that slow down your computer and fixes them so your computer runs like new again. With SystemSuite, anyone can maintain, repair and protect their PC themselves. "Consistently better than any all-in-one-system-maintenance suite -Laptop Magazine. Automatically Fix, Speed Up and Protect Your PC - SystemSuite is a comprehensive system repair suite that includes everything you need to keep your PC safe, healthy and error-free. SystemSuite's easy-to-use interface lets you diagnose and fix WindowsA problems, clean out hard drive clutter, optimize daily performance and remove viruses and spyware - all from inside one window. One-Step Wizards: One-Click PC performance -clean-up and security wizards maintain, fix and repair your PC automatically. Fix Windows Problems - Runs 250+ tests to uncover problems that slow down your PC and fixes all of them so your computer runs like new again. PC Diagnostics & Repair - Improve system performance, diagnose and fix problems, and detect hard drive problems early. Windows Registry Repair - Cutting edge detection engine safely identifies, cleans and repairs the Windows registry for improved system performance. Optimizes Daily Performance - Frees up system memory resources, optimizes Internet and download speeds and removes unnecessary startup programs. Virus & Spyware Removal - Removes viruses, spyware worms, Trojans and scans emails & attachments as they arrive. Real-Time Monitoring - Automatically monitors the health, performance and security of your PC ensuring you are always protected. Internet Speed Optimizer - Automatically configures, optimizes and speeds up file downloading and surfing on the Internet. Improved Gaming Experience - SystemSuite's gaming mode optimizes your PC to play high-performance games at maximum speeds. Windows Rescue CD - Built-in Windows Rescue CD restores your PC when Windows won't start. Free Unlimited Tech Support by phone & email. Auto Update technology ensures you get the latest version of System Suite10 (free for one year).

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Kingston 4 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/4GBET

The SDHC card offers larger-volume data storage and optimized recording performance with support for FAT 32 file formats. In addition, Kingston's SDHC card uses speed "class" ratings known as Class 2, 4 and 6 that deliver a minimum data transfer rate for optimum performance with SDHC devices.Although identical in size to today's standard SD card, the SDHC card is designed differently and is only recognized by SDHC host devices. To ensure compatibility, look for the SDHC logo on cards and host devices.For added reliability and durability, the solid-state SDHC memory card is built of nonvolatile memory components and has no moving parts that could wear out or break.

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HP Pavilion DV4 2161NR 14.1 Inch Laptop (Black)

For those who want an all-in-one performance notebook with rich multimedia features, the HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment series delivers mobile performance that looks as great as it runs. Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, it delivers optimal mobile performance to support your lifestyle.

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Norton 360   ( v. 3.0 )   complete package

Norton 360 Version 3.0 is a comprehensive software suite that eliminates the need for any additional security, performance optimization and data backup and restore products providing a hassle-free user experience. It includes the strengths of Norton Antivirus 2009 with Antispyware for online threat protection and powerful features similar as those of Norton SystemWorks Premier Edition for backing up your data securely as well as continuously optimizing your PC for peak performance.

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Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3 Inch Laptop

MacBook Pro brings high performance and precision design to everyone. Every new MacBook Pro features a breakthrough, long-lasting battery that delivers up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000 times—nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. The new LED-backlit display has a 60 percent greater color gamut than that of previous generations, giving you richer, more vibrant colors. Every MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding graphics experience for everyday tasks. Power your way through the latest 3D games—including Call of Duty and Quake—and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork, iLife, and everything you do in Mac OS X. And with the latest 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it’s the most powerful Mac notebook ever. All in a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that’s less than an inch thin.

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McAfee Total Protection 2011 3 User

McAfee Total Protection instantly detects and blocks viruses and has been reengineered for the fastest PC performance ever. The innovative design simplifies your ultimate security experience.

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HP Pavilion DV6 2162NR 15.6 Inch Black Laptop  Up to 4.25 Hours

For those who want an all-in-one performance notebook with rich multimedia features, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series delivers mobile performance that looks as great as it runs. Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, it deliver the features you need to support your digital lifestyle.

HP Pavilion DV6-2162NR 15.6-Inch Black Laptop--Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life

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HP Pavilion DV6 2150US 15.6 Inch Laptop (Black)

For those who want an all-in-one performance notebook with rich multimedia features, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series delivers excellent mobile performance that looks as great as it runs. Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, it delivers the features you need to support your digital lifestyle.

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Toshiba Satellite L505 GS5037 TruBrite 15.6 Inch Laptop (Black)

Offering impressive everyday performance and affordability, the Satellite L505 laptop brings you the Toshiba quality you deserve for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work. This easy-to-use, all-purpose, eco-conscious laptop gives you ample processing power, memory and storage for surfing the Net, downloading video, checking email, managing household finances or studying for finals. It also offers wireless broadband connectivity to keep you plugged into what’s happening, along with ports for enjoying and sharing your media. A stunning diagonal 15.6” high-def display lends a whole new visual dimension to whatever you’re doing. New Toshiba productivity help you master your day. And beautiful styling design means you’ll not only be multitasking like mad, but traveling in style.

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Paintshop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate

Get everything you need to create fantastic photos amazing photo effects and stunning digital paintings with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate your complete photo-editing software collection. Now enhanced for superior speed and performance this special value package offers more than $200 worth of creative extras. Easily organize edit and share high-quality photos with the renowned PaintShop Photo Pro editor. Then get ready to have some real fun with Corel KPT Collection 24 plug-in filters that let you quickly create incredible photo effects and Corel PainterJ Essentials 4 the digital art studio that lets you sketch draw and turn your photos into paintings.Key Features and Benefits: Powerful photo editing plus over $200 worth of extras - Take your photography to the next level! Get everything you need to easily create professional-looking photos amazing image effects and stunning digital paintings all at one low price. A $300 value for just $99. Enhanced for superior performance - This release includes the latest PaintShop Photo Pro version X3.2 featuring enhanced performance for superior photo-editing speed and stability. Easy and powerful photo editing - Fix common photo problems automatically or quickly edit groups of photos with the enhanced Express Lab. Express Lab has been updated with a new interface to make photo editing faster than ever. Quickly adjust contrast apply local tone mapping remove noise and sharpen images. Advanced photo-editing tools - Get professional results with advanced photo-editing features like the Smart Carver which seamlessly removes objects from an image and Vibrancy which boosts color in select image areas. Also includes HDR Photo Merge levels and curves lens distortion depth of field and more. New Photo Organizer - Manage your growing photo collection quickly and intuitively with the new PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Photo Organizer. Use thumbnails and image previews to quickly select your photos for ed

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