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Swann Launches High Res 7-inch LCD Intercom

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International security monitoring and do-it-yourself video surveillance specialists, Swann Communications, has launched a colour video High Resolution Intercom that delivers crystal clear day/night images to a 7-inch LCD screen.

By utilising a pinhole colour camera that can easily be mounted in doorways, this affordable Intercom system provides 24-hour protection. It also features infrared night vision, automatically switching to black and white to enable viewing short distances in low light.


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According to Swann’s Vice President of Global Marketing, Jeremy Stewart, the High Resolution Intercom is advancing point-of-entry security.

“Video door-phones or intercoms have proven to be extremely popular video surveillance solutions. They deliver genuine comfort to people who are worried about who they let past the front door,” Stewart said. “What this product has done is to package all the capture and display benefits of high resolution colour video technology into a neat, easy-to-use solution.”

The company’s day/night camera that comes with this solution is small and unobtrusive and connects to a High Resolution 7-inch colour monitor via the 15 metre cable provided in the kit. Once installed, two-way audio allows the user to see and talk to visitors by using simple push button controls.

A range of customisable settings have also been built into the Intercom including different doorbell tones and adjustable picture and volume settings to suit different living areas. The pack includes mounting screws, plugs and everything needed to get started. A second monitor, providing the convenience of upstairs and downstairs viewing, can also be added.

Swann’s High Resolution Intercom is available in Australia from Dick Smith and Bunnings with a recommended retail price of $299 and can be self-installed without the need for an electrician or security expert. It is also available as a special order item through Swann’s Sales Centres and Showrooms, BSR and Leading Edge. 

Qantas To Receive First B787-8 Fleet In 2012

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Qantas will receive the first of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners – a B787-8 series aircraft – in mid-2012, two years ahead of schedule.

The Boeing 787-8 aircraft
The change follows an agreement reached with Boeing to bring forward the delivery of eight B787-8s by around two years. The first aircraft will be used by Jetstar for its low fare international operations, to accommodate 313 passengers in two classes that include its international business class, Star Class.

Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said the Qantas Group had firm orders for 50 B787s in place, and remained the second largest airline customer for the Dreamliner.

“Today’s announcement confirms that the B787, with its new technologies and improved fuel efficiency, is still very much the right aircraft – for both Qantas and Jetstar,” Mr Joyce said.
“It will be ideal for point-to-point flying on medium density routes, both short and long haul and will allow Jetstar to move into southern Europe as well as build on its Asian network. It will also be suitable for Qantas services into Asia, and even for high traffic routes on Qantas’ domestic network.”

Mr Joyce continued: “The phased delivery of 50 B787s will deliver lower operating and maintenance costs, greater fuel efficiency and improved environmental performance to both airlines. The 787s will also deliver benefits for passengers with larger windows, higher humidity and a lower cabin altitude pressure improving the flying experience.”

The airline’s fleet order will comprise 15 B787-8s and 35 B787-9s. The delivery of the first eight B787-8s in 2012 will enable Jetstar’s international growth, while the remaining fleet will follow on from 2014. The new schedule allows for the transfer of Jetstar’s A330-200s to Qantas, and the retirement of Qantas’ current B767-300ER fleet. Qantas also retain the ability to purchase up to 50 additional aircraft.