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The NEW iQ Traveler. Better than ever.

With the help of our friends at PELICAN, we have been able to improve the strength and durability of the iQ Traveler Cases, with out affecting the functionality that we know you love.

Pelican is the global leader when it comes to the design and manufacture Cases. Their Cases are used and proven in the most demanding and extreme environments They’re used by firefighters, police, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial, consumers and now…….education.  Pelican products are built to last a lifetime.

For more information, visit the iQ Traveler 16 or iQ Traveler 20 page. Alternatively you can contact us directly. 

James Symons, CEO of Lock’n'Charge Technologies, PC Locs and Global Avenue, will be presenting on how the company built an iPad storage, charging, syncing and transport solution for the iconic Australian airline company, Qantas, and for planes in general.

Qantas Airlines is leading the way with domestic in-flight entertainment by providing an iPad to each passenger that travels domestically within Australia or on the international Honolulu sector on their fleet of Boeing 767 jets, free of charge. The latest TV shows, movies and in-flight magazine are wirelessly streamed on-demand to each iPad in both economy and business class (equivalent of coach and first class in the US).

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By David Swan at IT Wire
IT equipment designer and manufacturer LocknCharge – PC Locs today announced it will deliver a fleet of customized galley carts to support Qantas’ new in-flight entertainment and Apple iPad Q-Streaming service.

By Chris Griffith at THE AUSTRALIAN

IT equipment firm has forged a deal with Qantas to supply in-flight galley carts that will charge up to 5000 Apple iPads.

LocknCharge – PC Locs says the company has contracted to deliver a fleet of galley carts to support the airline’s new in-flight entertainment and Apple iPad Q-Streaming service.

LocknCharge – PC Locs will supply Qantas with the necessary equipment to store, transport, sync and charge up to 5000 Apple iPad devices, the firm said in a statement.

These would be deployed on the airline’s Boeing 767 fleet, which will operate on flight routes across Australia and between Australia and Honolulu, Hawaii.

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By Rust Report

PC Locs is a company dedicated to the design, manufacture and distribution of the highest quality and most functional security, charging and transport solutions for storing iPad devices and notebook computers.  PC Locs has grown and evolved as Australia’s largest manufacturer of Laptop Trolleys, iPad Carts, Laptop Work Cages, Powered Laptop Lockers and other ICT security products.  In 2010 PC Locs expanded its operations into the USA and Europe, trading as Lock’n’Charge Technologies.  PC Locs products are used in a variety of different environments including hospitals, libraries, training centres and business hot desk environments.
www.pclocs.com.au

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By AVIATION BUSINESS Asia Pacific

IT equipment designer and manufacturer, LocknCharge – PC Locs, has today announced a new partnership with Qantas Airways Limited that will see the Company deliver a fleet of customized galley carts to support the airline’s new in-flight entertainment and Apple iPad Q-Streaming service.

LocknCharge – PC Locs will supply Qantas with the necessary equipment to store, transport, sync and charge up to 5000 Apple iPad devices.

These will be deployed on the airline’s Boeing 767 fleet, which will operate on flight routes across Australia and between Australia and Honolulu, Hawaii.

Passengers will be able to stream over 200 hours of on demand entertainment wirelessly direct to the iPad provided to every customer in Business and Economy. James Symons, CEO of LocknCharge and PC Locs, said the partnership is the result of a six month collaboration between the company and Qantas to design and deliver a hi-tech sync and charge galley cart.

Each airplane will carry four of these carts providing 256 iPads for passengers to enjoy.

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Due to ongoing feedback from previous products, the iQ 16 Cart has been designed to offer even more choice in bay quantities. Being just as versatile as the bigger brother (iQ 32 Cart™), the iQ 16 Cart offers the ability to transport up to 16 iPad devices at once but with a smaller foot print. The smaller design of the cart makes accessibility and transportation of devices a much easier task. It also utilises carry baskets/ Pods so that iPad devices can be transported independently of the cart. The integrated Sync Charge Box™ (iQ 16 SCB Sync Station™) lets you charge or sync all 16 devices simultaneously.

The first sample of the iQ 16 Cart has just arrived. Check out our latest photo shoot.

For more information Click here.

By Raymond Kollau at airlinetrends.com

Hot on the heels of the announcement that Qantas has started the rollout of its new Q-Streaming wireless inflight entertainment service comes an interesting look behind the scenes. Qantas’ Q-Streaming service will see every seat on Qantas’ B767 aircrafts get an iPad that provides passengers with access to more than 200 hours of content, streamed from an onboard server. Passengers who own an iPad, laptop or smartphone will also be able to view the same content through a separate application, but it is unclear when this feature will be introduced.

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By Mitch Crowe-Hardy at WA Business Review

THE growing use of iPads by airlines for passengers has created a growth market for LocknCharge, which has just won its largest contract with Qantas.

The local company has discovered a lucrative niche, developing products to helps schools, universities , businesses and now airlines deal with the growing use of laptops and tablet computers. 

Photo by Annaliese Frank

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What is the Warranty on this product?
Structural warranty is 10 years.
Electronics warranty is 1 year

How quickly can I expect to receive my (product name)?
Typically, any product will ship within two-three days of receipt of purchase order

Is there a discount available for non-profits?
We don’t have discounts specifically for non-profits.  Discounts may be available through your preferred reseller.  Volume discounts may apply. Please call for information 1 800 306-4335.

Are there volume discounts?  
Discounts may apply. Please call for information 1 800 306-4335.

Do you have a price list you could send me?
We don’t currently have a price list. You can easily request a quote or submit a question on the Lock’n’Charge website at www.dev.lockncharge.com

Is there a catalogue available?
We do not have a catalogue but our products are clearly listed on our website at www.dev.lockncharge.com

How do I become a reseller for your products?
The Douglas Stewart Company is the distributor for the Lock’n’Charge products in the U.S.  The process to become a reseller is easy.  Simply send us a request and the process begins.

What voltage does the (product name) require?
All LocknCharge products for the U.S.  run on regular 110 voltage. The Sync Station operates on less than 4 amps when fully loaded.

How do I make a purchase?  
Making a purchase is easy.  If your preferred reseller is already a reseller with The Douglas Stewart Company, you can work directly with the reseller of your choice.  If you don’t have a preferred reseller, you can also purchase directly.

• Can I use a credit card?
  You may be able to use a credit card with your preferred reseller.  Through us, you can use a credit card through your PayPal account.
• Do you have net terms?
  If you want to purchase using Net 30 terms, you would need to complete a New Customer Profile and send that to us along with your PO and resale exemption certificate.

What pieces/parts are included with the purchase of the product? 

The iQ 32 cart includes:

•             Instructions
•             32 USB connecting cables 
•             Master keys for Digilock
•             4 separate baskets with foam inserts
•             2 iQ 16 Sync Stations (sync and charge boxes)-packaged separately
•             Secure bolting system for floor connection

The FUYL station includes:

•             Instructions and Templates
•             3 Fuyl Cells with 2 USB and one 110 outlet in each slot (5 slots per cell)
•             Pedestal
•             Digital locks
•             Master keys
•             Assembly Hardware
•             Securing rods for connection to walls and/or floor

The iQ Traveler includes:

•             1 Pelican case with custom foam insert (can hold up to 16 or 20 iPad devices)
•             1 iQ 16 Sync Station (sync and charge boxes)-packaged separately
•            1 Power cord and 16 USB connecting cables

The iQ 16 Sync Station includes:       

•             Instructions
•             1 Sync and Charge box
•             1 Power cord
•             1 USB cable

You can also find product descriptions on www.dev.lockncharge.com

Is it possible to purchase the baskets for the iQ 32 Cart separately? 
Yes.  Call 1 800-306-4335 for more information

What size iPad Case can the current baskets hold?
The dimensions of the current basket slots are: 7.875″ wide, .875″ thick, up to 11″ long  The foam inserts can also be removed to accommodate larger iPad case sizes.

Can I use a Windows laptop to sync with my iPad devices?
We recommend using a Macbook as it is able to sync all 32 devices through iTunes simultaneously.  If you are using a laptop with Windows, iTunes for Windows recognizes only seven devices.

Is there an iPad cart option that does charging and storing only?  If not, when will one be available?  
Yes, we are in the process of developing a charge and store cart. Look for this product availability in 2013.  

How can you tell which iPad devices are fully charged?
Our iQ 32 cart charges 32 iPad devices in approximately the amount of time it takes to charge one.  If the iPad devices have been charging for four hours, all should be fully charged.  We do not have a charge state indicator on the outside of the cart.

Can you sync and or charge iPod touch devices or iPhones with an iQ 16 Sync Station (sync and charge box)?  
Yes

Can the Sync and Charge boxes that come with the iQ 32 Cart be removed and used outside of the cart? 
Yes, that is a unique feature of our cart.

Does the iQ 16 Sync Station sync and charge the iPad devices at the same time?  
No, once the syncing process is complete, the MacBook needs to be disconnected for the charging process to begin.

Does the iQ 16 Sync Station sync multiple images at once?  
No, this is not possible when using iTunes.

Does the iQ 16 Sync Station work with the new iPad devices?  
Yes

Does the iQ 16 Sync Station work with the new iPad Mini’s?  
Yes, but the customer would need to supply their own cables.

Does the iQ 16 Sync Station work with Apple Configurator? 
Yes

Do you have to purchase three FUYL cells in the FUYL Station configuration?
Our typical FUYL Cell is a FUYL station consisting of three FUYL cells and a pedestal.  You can buy FUYL cells separately.

Is there a swipe card option for the FUYL Cell?  If not, when will one be available? 
Currently, our FUYL cell solution comes with a digital key lock.  A swipe card option is under development. Stay tuned.

Our facility uses RFID for our employee badges. Can we use these same badges with the FUYL RFID option?
Our RFID works with the MIFARE standard.