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The Cultures Collide Film Festival, presented by The American Theatre of Harlem (ATH), began last evening. The festival, featuring multi-cultural films and filmmakers and an industry panel, runs until February 26th. The activities begin each night at 7pm in The Great Room of the South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, located in the arts community of Fort Greene (near downtown Brooklyn, NY).

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A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Prostate Cancer research and recovery programs in honor of Hal DeWindt, founder and father of ATH.

 

More films have been added to the festival schedule and a synopsis of each film is listed below:

 

Tuesday, February 22nd

 

Free Reading of The Mogul by Carla Alleyne presented by the ATH ensemble. A drama about the transformation of a power-driven, self absorbed, hip-hop record label mogul.

 

Wednesday, February 23rd

 

Driving Lessons Dir. Susan Chiu, 24 min., 16mm

 

There is more to life than chili dogs and grape Snapple once Shirley realizes that parents are two people, not one.

 

Next Tuesday Dir. Michael Dennis, 35 min.

 

Mack, 30, decides to visit his son Andre for the first time since his birth 13 years ago.

The International AIDS Vigil, a public memorial to those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, will take place Thursday, August 17, 9 PM, rain or shine, at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto, Canada. The event, a project of the 519 Church Street Community Centre, brings to an end the week-long activities of the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006).

 

“We believe this is a unique opportunity for the local community to join together with conference delegates for a moment of remembrance and reflection,” says Jocelyn Watchorn, Co-Chair of The International AIDS Vigil Committee.

 

The AIDS International Vigil will begin at dusk with a symbolic candle lighting ceremony and end with the illumination of thousands of glow sticks. The event is expected to attract many of the political, scientific and community leaders working on the front lines of the pandemic as well as a wide representation of people from affected communities. Along with music and readings, the hour-long memorial features the “naming of names”, a poignant moment where the names of the deceased are called aloud from the stage, and from the audience.

 

The format of the AIDS International Vigil follows a tradition established by the Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil, one of the longest running AIDS vigils in the world and a highlight of local Pride Week festivities. Established in 1985 as a humble gathering of friends and family members behind the 519 Church Street Community Centre, the Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil has developed into an annual event, which takes place in Cawthra Square Park, in the heart of Toronto’s gay village. The park is home to a permanent AIDS Memorial. Over 2,500 names are etched into the pillars of the memorial, including the name of the man who was the driving force behind the project – Michael Lynch.

 

The International AIDS Vigil acknowledges the profound devastation HIV/AIDS has wrought within the gay and lesbian community and salutes the leadership role played by that community in the fight to overcome this deadly disease. At the same time, it recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on people all over the world. To that end, organizers of the

 

vigil welcome anyone who may have experienced a personal loss or losses due to HIV/AIDS.

 

The International AIDS Vigil will be sign language interpreted and wheelchair accessible. Donations will be accepted. All proceeds go to the Ontario AIDS Network Positive Action Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance to people with HIV/AIDS.

 

The International AIDS Conference takes place in Toronto, Canada from August 13 to August 18, 2006. It is expected to attract 20,000 expert participants from around the world.

 

About the International AIDS Vigil Committee:

 

The International AIDS Vigil Committee is an official project of the 519 Church Street Community Centre. The Committee represents a diverse group of agencies, as well as the overall diversity of the Toronto AIDS Community.

 

About the International AIDS Conference:

 

The International AIDS Conference is convened every other year by the International AIDS Society (IAS), the world’s leading independent association of HIV professionals, with more than 7,000 members in 153 countries. The Toronto Local Host is a not-for-profit organization created specifically to host the Conference, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of leaders engaged in the Canadian response to HIV/AIDS.

Sony announces 10.3 Effective Megapixel Digital Camera with Zeiss 24mm Wide-Angle Lens.

 

Professional image quality, integral wide angle – telephoto lens, revolutionary shooting style

 

All-in-One professional quality solution

 

The Sony Cyber-shot R1 is the world’s first digital camera that combines a large 10.3 effective Megapixel CMOS sensor, and a high quality 24mm – 120mm (35mm) ZEISS Zoom lens in the same body, allowing ‘live’ viewing with the free-angle LCD screen. It is the latest breakthrough in high-class image quality at an affordable price.

 

Full story at http://products.sony.co.uk/sony_dsc-r1_asp.asp

 

Large Size 10.3 effective Megapixel CMOS

 

Top-class image quality is guaranteed through the inclusion of a large-sized Sony CMOS image sensor (effective 21.5mm x 14.4mm), uniquely designed to significantly improve dynamic range, sensitivity, and signal-to-noise ratio. The large Sony CMOS sensor is able to capture more light, reducing noise levels, allowing higher shutter speeds, and therefore reducing the effects of handshake for beautifully clear, true to life pictures. Picture blur is significantly reduced because of the camera’s high sensitivity capability, with noise being simultaneously reduced as a result of the newly developed Clear RAW NR feature. The signal is amplified within each pixel, resulting in ultra-fast signal transfer, no smear and ultra low power consumption.

 

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* quality and flexibility

 

The dedicated 24mm-120mm (35mm) wide-angle zoom lens of the Cyber-shot R1 is integrated into the body of the camera. With its F2.8-4.8 aperture, the camera is designed to exacting specifications for optimum performance, reduced internal reflections and fast, quality photography, even at low light levels. Images taken by the Cyber-shot R1 are razor-sharp with excellent colour and contrast rendition.

 

The unique ‘short back focus design’ of the Cyber-shot R1 also allows the last lens to be positioned immediately in front of the CMOS sensor, contributing to a reduction in chromatic aberration. On the Cyber-shot R1 this distance has been reduced to an astonishing 2.1mm.

 

The flexibility of the lens design also means there is no need to change lenses to capture the shot you want. This allows the Cyber-shot R1 to be exceptionally fast in use – faster than most other high-end cameras. For example, the Cyber-shot R1 is capable of taking a macro of a butterfly, zooming in on an object in the distance, and then taking a wide-angle landscape shot, all within a few seconds without the need for changing lenses.

 

The fixed-lens design of the Cyber-shot R1 provides enhanced durability, reducing the risk of dust or foreign bodies scratching or damaging the sensor as a result of multiple lens changes. The lens block designed specifically for the Cyber-shot R1 is made up of 10 groups of 12 elements, four of which are aspherical.

 

Sony and Carl Zeiss in partnership

 

Working with Carl Zeiss, Sony has developed a highly qualified high performance lens to realise a higher contrast and resolution even at the edge of images. The lens of the Cyber-shot R1 has been designed through simulating MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) and chromatic aberration. Additionally, the Carl Zeiss T* multi layer coating, already appreciated by professional photographers the world over, ensures higher quality images with vastly reduced ghosting and flare.

 

Real Imaging Processor for ultimate performance

 

The Real Imaging Processor has been further enhanced for the Cyber-shot R1 to provide more detailed, purer and vivid colours. The white balance accuracy has also been improved to differentiate between indoor and outdoor shooting, producing more precise colour. The microprocessor has been further customised for the large CMOS image sensor, resulting in a much shorter response time and greatly reduced image noise. With it’s ultra-low power consumption, STAMINA power efficiency, and the use of an intelligent InfoLITHIUM battery, the Cyber-shot R1 can carry on shooting for an amazing 500* shots, without the need for recharging the battery.

 

Free-Angle LCD to shoot like no other

 

The inclusion of a large 2.0-inch “Over Head” free-angle LCD screen, facilitates a revolutionary approach to shooting with the Cyber-shot R1, unique in its class. Combined with the ultra-bright (luminance 600 Cd/m2) screen, the swivel action allows you to shoot from horizontal or vertical levels, high or low angles or waist height, to maximise creativity.

 

High sensitivity for reduced blur

 

Picture blur is significantly reduced because of the high sensitivity capability of the Cyber-shot R1. Traditionally this would lead to an increase in noise, however with the use of the large size CMOS sensor, and the newly developed Clear RAW NR feature, the signal to noise ratio is improved. The Clear RAW NR original algorithm system reduces colour and luminance noise, enabling shooting with significantly higher sensitivity than current Cyber-shot models, using a selectable ISO sensitivity mode (up to ISO 3200). This ensures images with less noise and finer detail. This especially benefits customers when they shoot in low-light conditions, or when shooting moving objects.

 

A.G.C.S for rich colours and optimal contrast

 

The Cyber-shot R1 features an Advanced Gradation Control System to obtain optimal image contrast. The capability to evaluate distribution of the brightness on-screen and apply an appropriate Gamma curve (luminance distribution) means that images can be altered in real-time for a clearly defined image. For example shooting in difficult conditions such as a poorly lit subject and brightly lit background is not a problem for Cyber-shot R1 – using the A.G.C.S. feature, brightness can be balanced out, ensuring an evenly lit image.

 

Advanced display for live preview

 

You can view a ‘live’ preview of the shot you are framing, so you can clearly see what the end result will look like before you take the shot. The improved display layout on the Cyber-shot R1 shows the basic camera settings such as shutter speed, F number, and EV diagram in the bottom area of both LCD and EVF without overlapping the subject in the image area. In addition to the basic settings, the following functions provide further assistance when shooting:

 
Histogram

The display shows a live histogram when shooting, ideal for adjustment of brightness. Additionally, in playback a histogram also appears for each of the three separate RGB colours, this is ideal for checking the detailed balance of each colour and then making necessary adjustments.

 

Zebra Pattern
This uses black and white stripes (Zebra Pattern) to indicate areas where the brightness exceeds a certain level resulting in burnt-out highlights. The exposure can then be adjusted accordingly.

 

Grid lines
This helps when photographing a horizontal or vertical subject. It can also be used artistically and creatively when composing a picture to a particular pattern.

 

Enlarged Focus
The focusing point appears in an enlarged image when the manual focus ring is used, for more accurate focusing.

Choose your JPEG colour mode

 

Users now have a choice of three colour modes on the Cyber-shot R1:

 

Standard (sRGB): a Sony-developed colour arithmetic process used on all Cyber-shot cameras, giving natural and true colour reproduction.

Vivid (sRGB): lowers brightness and emphasises primary colour depth for impressive results with Reds, Greens and Blues, rather like a saturated slide film. Scenes like a deep blue sky, an intense red flower, and spectacular green scenery will be expressed with lively vivid colour.

Adobe RGB: increased gamut (colour range) for a larger colour space and better reproduction, to meet professional and high quality picture environments such as desktop publishing with Adobe Photoshop.

Image Data Converter SR for picture adjustment flexibility

 

Of course, RAW mode is also available for the most demanding users, allowing the highest picture quality with no compression, and preserving the original RGB data and camera settings. The supplied RAW development software (Image Data Converter SR) is particularly versatile compared to competitors’ software. It incorporates fast processing, display and development, with improved operability such as dual view and navigator windows. The software allows adjustment of the white balance and exposure, colour modes such as Vivid or Standard, and provides high compatibility with Adobe Photoshop.

 

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The Cyber-shot R1 also features PictBridge, the standard for printing directly to photo printers, such as the Sony DPP-FP50. Pictures can be printed conveniently with the USB Direct Print option.

 

The next stage

 

The Cyber-shot R1 has a range of dedicated optional accessories to further extend the shooting possibilities, from wide and tele lenses, to ND and PL filters, from cases and bags to versatile external flash units.

 

Your language

 

Sony has increased the choice of local menu languages to a staggering 15 on the Cyber-shot R1, another great solution to ensure easier operation. Menu languages now include: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

 

The Cyber-shot R1 will be available throughout Europe from mid- November 2005.

 

NOTES FOR EDITORS

 

Please find below further details about products and services highlighted in the Press Release:

 

Shooting style revolution

 

The Cyber-shot has been designed from the ground up with picture quality and operability number one priorities. The Free Angle LCD screen allows shooting from angles not possible with digital SLRs. The shutter release has been positioned in an ergonomic location, and creative flexibility controls such as ISO, WB, Flash Mode, AF Mode and one-push AF are all positioned within easy reach of the left thumb area. Primary shooting controls (shoot, playback, magnify, move/check focus, and delete) have all been placed around the right thumb area.

 

Fast response

 

The Real Imaging Processor at the heart of the Cyber-shot R1 has been enhanced further so in Preview mode the camera is ready to shoot a remarkable 0.68 seconds after it is switched on. The shutter time lag is only 0.29 seconds, shutter release lag is only 0.0075 seconds and the camera can take up to three photographs in quick succession at a speed of 3 fps in high speed burst mode.

 

Storage and Connectivity

 

Compact memory storage is provided by optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO, alternatively the Compact Flash (Type I/II) slot allows storage on Compact Flash or Micro Drive media. Connectivity options include Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and an enhanced version of the PictBridge interface provides a way for the Cyber-shot R1 to connect directly to a compatible printer without the need for a PC.

 

Time (Bulb) Exposure

 

In addition to the manual shutter speed ranging from a flexible 30 seconds to 1/2000 second, the Cyber-shot R1 has a Time Exposure function which enables the user to control exposure time depending on their requirements – up to 3 minutes.

 

Rear Synchro

 

With Rear Synchro mode, the flash fires just before the shutter closes so that any light traces grow towards the back of a moving subject. This function can be combined with the regular Slow Synchro mode (flash produces a light trace in the direction of movement) for original and creative flash photography.

 

Accurate Manual Focusing with one-push AF

 

When focusing with Manual Focus mode, the one-push AF (PUSH AUTO) button on the left side of the camera body can help focus the subject more easily and quickly. The focusing area can be adjusted using the focus frame and multi-selector that appears on the LCD screen, finally the focus can then be manually adjusted.

 

Improved Electronic Viewfinder

 

The new EVF on the Cyber-shot R1 has an improved optical system with three lenses, for a lower distortion and aberration and better eye position. The image resolution is also higher than on previous models. The camera seamlessly switches between the EVF and the LCD using an eye sensor. Both can show zebra stripes as well as the newly designed information display.

 

Monitoring Mode

 

The Cyber-shot R1 offers two different monitoring modes, Framing and Preview. The Framing Mode reduces flicker under fluorescent light, and the screen is brightened to view the subject more easily, so is ideal for use indoors or in low light conditions. Preview Mode, on the other hand, reflects the true camera settings such as the aperture and shutter speed so that you can confirm the real depth of field before shooting.

 

Linear Focus

 

Sony has developed an ultra-efficient Linear Focus system for the Cyber-shot R1. This direct drive system uses a motor without gears, resulting a super-fast response and extremely accurate focus.

 

Silent Operation

 

As the Cyber-shot R1 does not have a mirror and there is no shutter sound, you can discretely use the camera in situations where you would hesitate with a traditional camera, such as at a concert, in a museum, or on safari.

 

Advanced Accessory Shoe

 

This shoe supports wireless connections, pre-flash and automatic adjustment for the best exposure. It can also be used with conventional flash units for analogue cameras if they have compatible connections. Of course, the Cyber-shot R1 also incorporates a strong pop-up flash unit for convenient low-light shooting on the go.

 

Supplied accessories

 

Sony also includes a variety of accessories with the Cyber-shot R1. These include InfoLITHIUM Battery, AC adaptor, video cable, USB Cable, shoulder belt, flower hood and Software.

 

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Representatives of Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. and Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday inducted two golf industry leaders into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club held June 21. The Hall of Fame was created in 2009 to honor the men and women who have played significant roles in all aspects of the Myrtle Beach area golf industry, including teaching, playing, course design, construction, marketing and administration.

 

The Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame is a place where everyone can come to learn about the rich golf history of Myrtle Beach, said Bob Swezey, executive vice president of resort operations for Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. Its physical location is here at the first golf course built in Myrtle Beach and it’s the perfect place to reflect upon the contributions that our area has made to both the game of golf and the economy of South Carolina.

 

The 2011 inductees are Charles Charlie W. Byers, one of the Grand Strand’s most visionary golf course developers, and Paul Himmelsbach, one of Myrtle Beach’s most creative marketers and golf entrepreneurs.

 

Charlie Byers pioneered the opening of golf courses on the outskirts of the town of Myrtle Beach, stretching the Grand Strand to new boundaries.

 

Byers moved to North Myrtle Beach in 1947 and soon became a founding member of The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. He was among a group of five men who opened The Surf Golf and Beach Club, the first golf club in North Myrtle Beach. Next, he opened Seagull Golf Club in Pawley’s Island and Quail Creek Golf Club in Conway. Despite criticism that no one would drive that far from Myrtle Beach to play golf, he found success, which encouraged him to then build Burning Ridge Golf Club west of the Intracoastal Waterway toward Conway, Indian Wells Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, and other courses.

 

Byers encouraged Grand Strand golf owners to cooperate for the betterment of Myrtle Beach as a whole. He became an important influence on the foundation of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. Over the years, that organization has successfully promoted and branded Myrtle Beach worldwide, increasing local business opportunities, area wide employment, and the number of visiting golfers. Byers was also a force behind the creation of the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association and gained a measure of worldwide fame when he was featured on the Saturday Evening Post’s July 8, 1961 cover, Clubhouse Rainy Day.

 

My father was a visionary, said Robbie Byers, who is the son of Charles Byers. He saw that Myrtle Beach could become a great golf destination. He was willing to reach to the north, west and south to make that happen, and he began to stretch into areas that people said just would not draw the golfers. But they did. My father not only expanded the options available to Myrtle Beach golfers, but the size, scope and the very landscape of what we had to offer. And, because Dad believed that if we all pulled together and marketed the area as one destination, we would all benefit and as such organizations like Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association were born.

 

Golf entrepreneur Paul Himmelsbach leveraged his personal relationships with national media to position Myrtle Beach among the world’s premier golf vacation destinations. After moving to Myrtle Beach from New York in 1977, he founded On The Green magazine and its sister publication, On The Beach. In partnership with his brother, Jack, he formed Himmelsbach Communications which later partnered with Golf Digest to create a Myrtle Beach advertorial supplement that appeared in both Golf Digest and On The Green twice a year. The supplement informed millions of golfers about Myrtle Beach and the quality, quantity and affordability of its golf courses.

 

Himmelsbach was also a partner in Himmelsbach, Wilson & Hearl advertising agency until it merged with Lesnik Himmelsbach Wilson Hearl Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) in the late 1980′s. Over the years, LHWH has launched golf equipment products for national manufacturers, as well as promoted golf courses and resorts throughout the Carolinas.

 

Himmelsbach co-created the World Amateur Handicap Championship which annually attracts competitors and golf vendors from every state and many foreign countries for a week of golf on the Strand, generating millions of dollars for the economy and worldwide publicity for Myrtle Beach golf. A golf course developer, he partnered with his brother and others to create The Glens Golf Group, known for award-winning golf courses like Heather Glen, Glen Dornoch and Shaftesbury Glen. He is also a partner in Wicked Stick Golf Links and Rivers Edge.

 

Paul has a deep love for the game of golf and for the Myrtle Beach golf industry, said Mitch Laurance, ESPN commentator, golf journalist and long-time friend of Himmelsbach.  He knows the business at every level. He started in golf retail. He’s a long-time member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He’s a highly respected publisher, golf course owner and creative thinker who has generously helped other golf courses up and down the Strand when they requested his insights into the business. He’s always ready to share ideas that can help others grow. Through his relationships with national media and golf writers, he put a spotlight on our town and inspired millions of golfers to make annual trips to Myrtle Beach to play golf.

 

About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association of 77 championship golf courses, 115 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization has been and continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the Myrtle Beach area golf market. The originator of the Stay and Play Package, Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about the area accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation.

 

Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help grow the game of golf and attract golfers to the Grand Strand during slower times of year. In addition to hosting the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship the world’s largest on-site golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Spring and Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing.

SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, serial/parallel I/O, etc.) is proud to announce the release of the first four products from their new line of ExpressCard connectivity adapters.

 

Growing Family

 

Among the leaders in the development of ExpressCard connectivity solutions, SIIG is expanding its offerings with the release of two new ExpressCard products. The newly released ExpressCard products include:

 
ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer (SIIG part # CE-E01012-S1) – ExpressCard/34 module size, adds multi-format (SD/miniSD, MMC/RS-MMC, XD, MemoryStick/Duo/Pro/Pro Duo/MagicGate/MagicGate Duo) memory card reader/writer.

CyberSerial ExpressCard (SIIG part # JJ-EC1012-S1) – ExpressCard/34 module size, includes one 16550 UART (DB9) port.

As Dolly Chao, SIIG’s Director of Sales and Marketing, states, “As one of the first manufacturers to offer ExpressCard connectivity solutions, SIIG is reinforcing its history of being one of the first manufacturers to bring next-generation technology to the market. SIIG’s ExpressCard product family offers the same world-class quality that people have come to rely on in all of our products, all backed by an industry leading warranty.”

 

SIIG’s initial release of ExpressCard products included:

 

FireWire 2-Port ExpressCard (SIIG part # NN-EC2012-S1) – ExpressCard/34 module size, includes 2 external FireWire 400 6-pin ports

Serial ATA II Express Card (SIIG part # SC-SAE512-S1) – ExpressCard/54 module size, two-port host adapter with two eSATA ports, data transfer rates of up to 3Gb/sec, NCQ (native command queuing), & more.

Serial ATA II ExpressCard RAID (SIIG part # SC-SAE612-S1) – ExpressCard/54 module size, two-port host adapter with two eSATA ports, RAID 0 (striping) & RAID 1 (mirroring), data transfer rates of up to 3Gb/sec, NCQ (native command queuing), & more.

CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard (SIIG part # JJ-EC2011-S1) – ExpressCard/34 module size, includes two 16550 UART (DB9) port.

Future ExpressCard products are expected to include an expanded selection of serial port adapters, additional FireWire (800 & 400) adapters, Serial ATA II controllers (RAID & non-RAID), & more for both PC & Mac.

 

About ExpressCard(i)

 

The ExpressCard standard was developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), along with technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, and representatives from all other parts of the PC Card industry in order to offer a new standard for hot swappable systems and modules that dramatically improves the I/O performance of both desktop and notebook computers by supporting both the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 standard.

 

ExpressCard advantages include:

 

A Smaller & Faster PC Card Solution

Suitable for Mobile and Desktop Systems

Supports USB 2.0 and PCI Express Applications

Lower System and Card Complexity

Company Profile

 

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including serial and parallel port adapters, USB (1.1 & 2.0), Serial ATA & Ultra ATA controllers, FireWire (400 & 800), Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories. They are the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, user-friendly features, and most products are backed by a lifetime warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in many computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs. Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., SIIG is a privately held, US-owned and operated company.