Hi everyone,

How are your computers going? Last month, we invited you to give us your feedback on PF Systems computers through our online survey to help us improve our design and make you happier. Not many of you have got back to us so… Well, this month, we would really like you to take a few seconds to fill in this survey.

What's in this issue?

PF Systems news

Double your memory for free

Buy one of our systems and double your memory for free. This offer lasts until 31/10/05.

Budget	Value	Performance
256MB 512MB	512MB 1GB	1GB 2GB

Antivirus update

PF Systems recommends Trend Micro PC Cillin to protect your computer. This software is available for $55. For those who have purchased a copy and need to renew it, an update is available from PF Systems for $45 (instead of $55).

PF direct

Broadband

$0 connection for 24 months Plan Name Download Quota Excess MB Charge Email Inboxes Monthly Charge 256/64 kbps 256k Easy 1 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $29.95 512/128 kbps 512k Easy 1 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $39.95 512k Plus 15 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $49.95 512k Power 25 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $59.95 1500/256 kbps 1500k Plus 15 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $79.95 1500k Power 25 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $89.95 512/512 kbps 512 Pro 15 GB 0.5 ¢ 10 $99.95 To sign up, please ring 03 5568 1709 or 0417 566 134 or email info@pfsystems.com.au.

Click on the logos to sign up online or see below for specials currently running and plans available.

Wireless Broadband

Bigpond Wireless Broadband uses Telstra’s mobile network to deliver broadband Internet access without the need for a wired network connection into your home or office. Two options are available.

1. Wireless Broadband Modem gives you easy, convenient access to the Internet. Just run the install CD, plug in the power cord and connect the modem to your PC. There is no need for a phone line, it requires only one power point connection. These plans are designed for EVDO services which are available mostly in capital city CBDs. However, by purchasing the modem shown here instead the service will reach anywhere with a CDMA mobile reception. From $34.95 a month on a 12 month plan, plus your own wireless modem for $199. Speed Usage Allowance Additional usage Price per month (12 month plan) 256/64kbps 200MB $0.15 per MB $34.95 256/64kbps 1GB $0.15 per MB $44.95

2. Wireless Broadband Card gives you the convenience of access to the internet while you're on the move. With this option, there is no need for a phone line or batteries. From $69.95 a month on a 12 month plan, plus a wireless mobile card for $299. Speed Usage Allowance Additional usage Price per month (12 month plan) 256/64kbps 200MB $0.30 per MB $69.95 256/64kbps 1GB $0.30 per MB $99.95 512/64kbps 400MB $0.30 per MB $99.95 512/64kbps 1GB $0.30 per MB $129.95

iPOD vs iPAQ

This article is extracted from the September issue of the PC Authority magazine and definitely confirms our position in regards to iPODs.

VoIP

Broadband internet access is now standard in the workplace and home. And with this increase in speed comes increased opportunities in the ways we can use the Net. One important opportunity is the use of the internet for telephone calls, or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).

Voice data is unique to other data when being transmitted over the internet. For your conversation to be comprehensible to your listener your voice must arrive both ‘on-time’ and ‘in-order’. If these requirements are not met your voice will arrive to your listener in a jumbled mess.

For both these requirements to be achieved your voice data must be given priority throughout the pathway it takes across the internet. This means that through every networking device which your voice passes it must be given flow priority compared to other traffic. In this situation only other voice data displaces your priority and that drastically reduces the chances of jumbling.

Already many low cost international calling cards are using this sort of technology and, as backpackers, many of us have taken advantage of it. But now the opportunity to take advantage of this technology in our own homes is nigh. Now you can make a phone call from your normal telephone and pass your call straight through your broadband connection until it ‘hops off’ onto the POTS (plain old telephone system) somewhere close to your destination, providing you with costs a fraction of what you normally pay.
In order for you to start using this system and start saving money off your telephone bill you will need the following equipment: a telephone…voice priority on your network…and an adapter for you telephone.

+ + Engin offers such a system and resells it to other internet phone companies. Currently Engin only has ‘hop-off’ points around the capital cities in Australia and so you’ll only be able to use your internet phone number for incoming calls if you live in these areas. If you live in the country then you’ll retain your standard telephone line for incoming calls and all your outgoing calls will be made over the internet – all using your normal telephone system. You’ll especially notice the difference if you spend a lot on long distance calls. The table and graph on the right show your savings on a typical phone bill and the graph shows that as your percentage of national calls go up so do your savings. Also, if you don’t mind changing your number to a Melbourne or Geelong number you can save another $41 a month, but your friends might not like it! Please email us any feedback or suggestion in regards to our newsletter. Best regards, Ben Druitt & Phuong-Dung Hoang – PF Systems

PS: If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, fill in the form in the Mailing List section on our homepage www.pfsystems.com.au and we will remove you from our list or send an email to unsuscribe@pfsystems.com.au.