Rushden, UK - July 31, 2013 - Linksys today announced the availability of the compact Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit (PLEK500). The new HomePlug AV2 technology allows consumers to create a high speed network connection between two locations that is ready for high-bandwidth applications including HD / 3D video streaming and gaming by simply leveraging their existing power outlets. The new solution connects devices with speeds of up to 500 Mbps* when using computers, tablets, consoles and televisions throughout their home.
Forrester Research (Nasdaq: FORR), a global research and advisory firm reports that 75% of European adults access the internet regularly, with 64% accessing the internet from their living room, 44% from the bed room and 31% from the kitchen.1
"With numerous Internet-enabled devices such as computers, game consoles and set-top boxes entering today's homes, at times these devices require high-speed network connections that cannot be served by wireless network due to a home's construction," said Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president international, Linksys. "Our latest Powerline kit transforms any room's electrical outlet into a stable Internet access point for connected devices and provides the highest streaming and fast throughput speed. It helps eliminate cumbersome wiring throughout a home and serves as an economical, complimentary solution to wireless or Ethernet where Powerline might be the only option."
The Linksys PLEK500 provides a simple way to help extend the home network into rooms that may not have wired Internet connection or have a limited wireless signal due to building materials; such as concrete or steel. With easy setup software and simple plug-and-play technology, users can easily network their devices in minutes by connecting one of the powerline adapters via a gigabit Ethernet cable to a router and plugging it into the wall, then plug the second adapter into a device that needs to be connected to the network and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit uses the latest HomePlug AV2 industry-standard technology to turn any home wall outlet into a powerful network connection. The white, compact, space-saving design of the PLEK500 Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit blends in nicely with the wall and leaves room for other appliances to be plugged into the same outlet or power strip.
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Transcend’s SSD320 Proclaimed One of the Best SATA III SSDs
July 31, 2013 - Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce that its SSD320 2.5" SATA III solid state drive (SSD) has been highly praised by a number of professional reviewers for its outstanding performance and reliability at a competitive price.
Aimed at users looking to boost performance of their notebook or desktop PC, Transcend's SSD320 SATA III SSD provides blazing-fast sequential transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and maximum 4k random file writes of 87,000 IOPS. "For the average user, the performance offered by the SSD320 is very good, I'd say exceptional and a true revolution to the PC for those coming from mechanical drives," praised the tweaktown.com reviewer. In terms of real world usage, an SSD320-equipped computer will boot up quicker, launch applications without delay, and complete file transfers significantly faster than traditional hard disk drives.
In addition to outstanding performance, the reviewers were particularly impressed with the bundled desktop upgrade kit and exclusive System Clone disk cloning software. "The inclusion of a premium disk migration utility and adapter bracket with this drive is one of the best we've seen to date in terms of added value," wrote the reviewer from pureoverclock.com before concluding "The Transcend SSD320 offers fast speeds, a slim and lightweight package, great price, and a robust accessory package that leaves us with an excellent overall value." Transcend's SSD320 2.5" SATA III SSD is currently available in three capacities: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, and all are backed by a three-year warranty.
Aimed at users looking to boost performance of their notebook or desktop PC, Transcend's SSD320 SATA III SSD provides blazing-fast sequential transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and maximum 4k random file writes of 87,000 IOPS. "For the average user, the performance offered by the SSD320 is very good, I'd say exceptional and a true revolution to the PC for those coming from mechanical drives," praised the tweaktown.com reviewer. In terms of real world usage, an SSD320-equipped computer will boot up quicker, launch applications without delay, and complete file transfers significantly faster than traditional hard disk drives.
In addition to outstanding performance, the reviewers were particularly impressed with the bundled desktop upgrade kit and exclusive System Clone disk cloning software. "The inclusion of a premium disk migration utility and adapter bracket with this drive is one of the best we've seen to date in terms of added value," wrote the reviewer from pureoverclock.com before concluding "The Transcend SSD320 offers fast speeds, a slim and lightweight package, great price, and a robust accessory package that leaves us with an excellent overall value." Transcend's SSD320 2.5" SATA III SSD is currently available in three capacities: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, and all are backed by a three-year warranty.
ASUS Unveils ROG Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with Easy All-Core Processor Overclocking and Transforming Chassis
Fully-loaded gaming desktop features the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics and sophisticated liquid cooling
Taipei, Taiwan (31 July, 2013) - ASUS today announced the Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processor and one-click, no-reboot-required, all-core processor overclocking. The Tytan G70 also features NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX780 graphics that supports four displays for fully immersive gaming, a sophisticated multi-vented case design for efficient cooling, built-in wireless battery recharging for mobile devices, and SonicMaster audio.
Instant four-core overclocking and ultra-realistic graphics
ASUS Tytan G70 features one-click Turbo Gear overclocking that allows users to make the most of the 4th generation Intel Core i7-4770K processor without having to reboot. ASUS Turbo Gear technology provides simultaneous four-core CPU overclocking to push the Tytan G70's clock speed from the standard 3.7GHz to two stable levels - Level 1 at 3.9GHz and Level 2 at 4.1GHz.
The latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics card has the capacity to deliver smooth gameplay at the highest in-game graphics settings and can support up to four displays, as well as the option to game in 3D with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround.
Efficient cooling solutions in the heat of battle
The Tytan G70 features a 10-way venting design that takes advantage of its 10 cooling fans. Activating Turbo Gear mode automatically opens the top and side vents to reveal six front-facing and two rear-facing fans. These, along with two fans in the bottom grill and inside the case, work in tandem with the integrated water-cooling system to provide effective thermal management. These cooling solutions make the Tytan G70 ideal for marathon gaming sessions and prolong component lifespan, too. The vents also have sensors to prevent them from closing on fingers.
Tytan G70 sports solid, chiseled lines, with intricate patterns on the chassis as well as lighting effects like the ROG logo and bottom grill LEDs change color from blue to red to reflect overclocking levels.
Enhanced SonicMaster audio
Tytan G70 features ASUS SonicMaster technology. Together with MaxxAudio® from Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, they give Tytan G70 immersive and impactful audio delivery, enhancing the gaming experience with reverberating explosions and gunshots, with even the slightest footsteps giving directional auditory cues on the battlefield. Tytan G70 also comes with the ASUS-exclusive AudioWizard interface that allows users to tailor settings according to their needs.
Real-world usability and convenience
Tytan G70 comes with ASUS Wireless Charger for cable-free charging of smartphones and tablets that are compliant with the Qi inductive power standard. To charge, users simply need to place their Qi-compatible device on the recharging tray built into the top of the case. ASUS also provides Tytan G70 users with 32GB of complimentary ASUS WebStorage for three years.
ASUS desktops - leading in satisfaction with reliability
ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.
Taipei, Taiwan (31 July, 2013) - ASUS today announced the Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processor and one-click, no-reboot-required, all-core processor overclocking. The Tytan G70 also features NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX780 graphics that supports four displays for fully immersive gaming, a sophisticated multi-vented case design for efficient cooling, built-in wireless battery recharging for mobile devices, and SonicMaster audio.
Instant four-core overclocking and ultra-realistic graphics
ASUS Tytan G70 features one-click Turbo Gear overclocking that allows users to make the most of the 4th generation Intel Core i7-4770K processor without having to reboot. ASUS Turbo Gear technology provides simultaneous four-core CPU overclocking to push the Tytan G70's clock speed from the standard 3.7GHz to two stable levels - Level 1 at 3.9GHz and Level 2 at 4.1GHz.
The latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics card has the capacity to deliver smooth gameplay at the highest in-game graphics settings and can support up to four displays, as well as the option to game in 3D with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround.
Efficient cooling solutions in the heat of battle
The Tytan G70 features a 10-way venting design that takes advantage of its 10 cooling fans. Activating Turbo Gear mode automatically opens the top and side vents to reveal six front-facing and two rear-facing fans. These, along with two fans in the bottom grill and inside the case, work in tandem with the integrated water-cooling system to provide effective thermal management. These cooling solutions make the Tytan G70 ideal for marathon gaming sessions and prolong component lifespan, too. The vents also have sensors to prevent them from closing on fingers.
Tytan G70 sports solid, chiseled lines, with intricate patterns on the chassis as well as lighting effects like the ROG logo and bottom grill LEDs change color from blue to red to reflect overclocking levels.
Enhanced SonicMaster audio
Tytan G70 features ASUS SonicMaster technology. Together with MaxxAudio® from Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, they give Tytan G70 immersive and impactful audio delivery, enhancing the gaming experience with reverberating explosions and gunshots, with even the slightest footsteps giving directional auditory cues on the battlefield. Tytan G70 also comes with the ASUS-exclusive AudioWizard interface that allows users to tailor settings according to their needs.
Real-world usability and convenience
Tytan G70 comes with ASUS Wireless Charger for cable-free charging of smartphones and tablets that are compliant with the Qi inductive power standard. To charge, users simply need to place their Qi-compatible device on the recharging tray built into the top of the case. ASUS also provides Tytan G70 users with 32GB of complimentary ASUS WebStorage for three years.
ASUS desktops - leading in satisfaction with reliability
ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.
Samsung Announces GALAXY S4 and GALAXY S4 mini with the world’s first TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE Seamless Handover Technology
Samsung accelerates global LTE market possibilities with world's first commercial dual-mode LTE handover devices
Seoul, Korea - Jul 31, 2013 - Samsung Electronics today announced the world's first commercial devices capable of TDD-LTE (Time-Division Duplex) and FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplex) seamless handover technology. Samsung will launch TDD/FDD Dual Mode LTE versions of the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY S4 mini, which will enable continuous and seamless voice and data communications even as the devices switch between two different types of LTE networks.
"Samsung continues to accelerate global LTE market deployment, addressing technical challenges faster than anyone else. With today'sTDD/FDD LTE seamless handover devices announcement, Samsung again demonstrates the company's commitment to driving better, more convenient customer experiences," said JK Shin, co-CEO and president of the IT & Mobile division of Samsung Electronics. Shin added, "The first commercially available TDD/FDD seamless handover devices will allow customers to fully enjoy the benefits of fast mobile data communications no matter where they are."
While the majority of the global LTE market is based on FDD-LTE technology, TDD-LTE, the alternative LTE technology, is expected to see increased adoption in the US, China, Australia, Middle East, Northern and Eastern Europe, and Southwest Asia, and to gain a more pronounced position in the global LTE market. Seamless handover between FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE networks is a critical feature for end-user customers and mobile operators, especially in markets where the both technologies are deployed.
As a market pioneer in LTE technology, Samsung's new support of seamless handover with the GALAXY S4 will enable even more convenient, ultra-fast mobile data communications, and provide users with smooth and seamless data communication without delays or interruptions while browsing or on calls during network handover. In addition, the seamless handover will enable a true global LTE roaming solution, enabling users to enjoy fast and rich multimedia data communication wherever they are. For mobile operators, use of both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE frequencies can help them effectively manage data traffic and sustain quality of service. For example, mobile operators can allocate data traffic from FDD-LTE frequency to TDD-LTE frequency when FDD-LTE frequency is heavily loaded.
Samsung is the first player in the global mobile industry to provide dual-mode (TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE) smartphones.
Samsung will continue to launch TDD-LTE devices in other markets throughout third quarter.
Seoul, Korea - Jul 31, 2013 - Samsung Electronics today announced the world's first commercial devices capable of TDD-LTE (Time-Division Duplex) and FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplex) seamless handover technology. Samsung will launch TDD/FDD Dual Mode LTE versions of the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY S4 mini, which will enable continuous and seamless voice and data communications even as the devices switch between two different types of LTE networks.
"Samsung continues to accelerate global LTE market deployment, addressing technical challenges faster than anyone else. With today'sTDD/FDD LTE seamless handover devices announcement, Samsung again demonstrates the company's commitment to driving better, more convenient customer experiences," said JK Shin, co-CEO and president of the IT & Mobile division of Samsung Electronics. Shin added, "The first commercially available TDD/FDD seamless handover devices will allow customers to fully enjoy the benefits of fast mobile data communications no matter where they are."
While the majority of the global LTE market is based on FDD-LTE technology, TDD-LTE, the alternative LTE technology, is expected to see increased adoption in the US, China, Australia, Middle East, Northern and Eastern Europe, and Southwest Asia, and to gain a more pronounced position in the global LTE market. Seamless handover between FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE networks is a critical feature for end-user customers and mobile operators, especially in markets where the both technologies are deployed.
As a market pioneer in LTE technology, Samsung's new support of seamless handover with the GALAXY S4 will enable even more convenient, ultra-fast mobile data communications, and provide users with smooth and seamless data communication without delays or interruptions while browsing or on calls during network handover. In addition, the seamless handover will enable a true global LTE roaming solution, enabling users to enjoy fast and rich multimedia data communication wherever they are. For mobile operators, use of both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE frequencies can help them effectively manage data traffic and sustain quality of service. For example, mobile operators can allocate data traffic from FDD-LTE frequency to TDD-LTE frequency when FDD-LTE frequency is heavily loaded.
Samsung is the first player in the global mobile industry to provide dual-mode (TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE) smartphones.
Samsung will continue to launch TDD-LTE devices in other markets throughout third quarter.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
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An additional terminal device can be connected at any time (such as a Smart TV or game console) using the additional fast Ethernet connection.
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The dLAN® 500 WiFi from Devolo brings the future to your home.
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Smartphones, tablets and laptops have full-strength coverage right from the start without any problems.
An additional terminal device can be connected at any time (such as a Smart TV or game console) using the additional fast Ethernet connection.
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AMD Extends Embedded SoC Leadership by Lowering G-Series Energy Consumption
Dual-core x86 System-on-Chip APU offers high performance at approximately 3-watt average power for exceptional visual and fanless designs to further Surround Computing
London, UK - July 30, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new low-power Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in the award-winning AMD G-Series SOC family with the GX-210JA, further reducing x86 power requirements for embedded designs. The new GX-210JA APU, a full System-on-Chip (SoC) design, uses one-third less energy than the previous low-power Embedded G-Series SOC product while providing industry-leading graphics capabilities. At only 6 watts maximum thermal design power (TDP), and approximately 3 watts expected average power1, this new member of the G-Series SOC family will enable additional fanless designs for a variety of applications ranging from industrial controls and automation, digital gaming, communications infrastructure and visual embedded products including thin client, digital signage and medical imaging.
"The advance of APU processor design, the Surround Computing era, and The Internet of Things has created the demand for embedded devices that are low power but also offer excellent compute and graphics performance," said Arun Iyengar, vice president and general manager, AMD Embedded Systems. "AMD Embedded G-Series SOC products offer unparalleled compute, graphics and I/O integration, resulting in fewer board components, low-power use, and reduced complexity and overhead cost. The new GX-210JA operates at an average of approximately 3 watts, enabling a new generation of fanless designs for content-rich,multimedia and traditional workload processing."
With ever faster product design cycle times, engineers are under pressure to quickly deliver compelling solutions to meet fast-paced market dynamics. Engineers need scalable, energy-efficient embedded processing solutions with robust I/O from a proven vendor that combine cutting-edge technology and easy integration with peripheral components to create purpose-built solutions. According to Colin Barnden, principal analyst at Semicast Research: "At only 6W TDP, the GX-210JA adds to the scalable offering of the AMD Embedded G-Series family, and provides engineers with greater design choice and flexibility while keeping software overhead costs at a minimum by leveraging the same architecture across the product family."
The GX-210JA is part of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC processor family that offers superior performance per watt in the low-power x86-compatible product category with 6W - 25W TDP options2. The family includes:
Enterprise-class Error-Correction Code (ECC) memory support;
Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and available with dual- or quad-core CPUs;
Discrete-class AMD RadeonTM GPU;
Integrated I/O controller.
The AMD Embedded G-Series SOC platform, including the GX-210JA, is currently shipping. AMD supports a comprehensive ecosystem of industry-leading embedded solution providers supporting and/or announcing market-ready products powered by the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC.
"AMD multi-core APUs have played a key role in powering our latest cloud client platforms with excellent performance in an extremely compact and efficient form factor," said Kiran Rao, director of Hardware Platforms, Dell Wyse. "As the newest dual-core member of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC family, the AMD GX-210JA offers the right level of performance, low-energy use, I/O integration and operating system support, plus a small footprint that should further simplify build requirements. It's designed to extend the AMD embedded processor legacy to the next level of performance and efficiency which we find especially exciting."
London, UK - July 30, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new low-power Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in the award-winning AMD G-Series SOC family with the GX-210JA, further reducing x86 power requirements for embedded designs. The new GX-210JA APU, a full System-on-Chip (SoC) design, uses one-third less energy than the previous low-power Embedded G-Series SOC product while providing industry-leading graphics capabilities. At only 6 watts maximum thermal design power (TDP), and approximately 3 watts expected average power1, this new member of the G-Series SOC family will enable additional fanless designs for a variety of applications ranging from industrial controls and automation, digital gaming, communications infrastructure and visual embedded products including thin client, digital signage and medical imaging.
"The advance of APU processor design, the Surround Computing era, and The Internet of Things has created the demand for embedded devices that are low power but also offer excellent compute and graphics performance," said Arun Iyengar, vice president and general manager, AMD Embedded Systems. "AMD Embedded G-Series SOC products offer unparalleled compute, graphics and I/O integration, resulting in fewer board components, low-power use, and reduced complexity and overhead cost. The new GX-210JA operates at an average of approximately 3 watts, enabling a new generation of fanless designs for content-rich,multimedia and traditional workload processing."
With ever faster product design cycle times, engineers are under pressure to quickly deliver compelling solutions to meet fast-paced market dynamics. Engineers need scalable, energy-efficient embedded processing solutions with robust I/O from a proven vendor that combine cutting-edge technology and easy integration with peripheral components to create purpose-built solutions. According to Colin Barnden, principal analyst at Semicast Research: "At only 6W TDP, the GX-210JA adds to the scalable offering of the AMD Embedded G-Series family, and provides engineers with greater design choice and flexibility while keeping software overhead costs at a minimum by leveraging the same architecture across the product family."
The GX-210JA is part of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC processor family that offers superior performance per watt in the low-power x86-compatible product category with 6W - 25W TDP options2. The family includes:
Enterprise-class Error-Correction Code (ECC) memory support;
Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and available with dual- or quad-core CPUs;
Discrete-class AMD RadeonTM GPU;
Integrated I/O controller.
The AMD Embedded G-Series SOC platform, including the GX-210JA, is currently shipping. AMD supports a comprehensive ecosystem of industry-leading embedded solution providers supporting and/or announcing market-ready products powered by the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC.
"AMD multi-core APUs have played a key role in powering our latest cloud client platforms with excellent performance in an extremely compact and efficient form factor," said Kiran Rao, director of Hardware Platforms, Dell Wyse. "As the newest dual-core member of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC family, the AMD GX-210JA offers the right level of performance, low-energy use, I/O integration and operating system support, plus a small footprint that should further simplify build requirements. It's designed to extend the AMD embedded processor legacy to the next level of performance and efficiency which we find especially exciting."
Kingston HyperX Announces a Global Sponsorship of Intel Extreme Masters Season 8
Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom -- July 30th, 2013 -- Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced, it is taking its support of eSports to the next level as the newest global sponsor of Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Season 8. Kingston® HyperX® will join Intel Extreme Masters on tour in New York, Singapore, Sao Paulo and at the World Finals in Poland. During the tour, HyperX memory modules will be used globally in over 120 elite pro gaming tournament systems to provide cutting-edge performance for the world's best gamers.
Kingston kicked off its sponsorship at the just-completed ChinaJoy World Mobile Game Conference in Shanghai, China. Continuing throughout the tour, Kingston will give away products including HyperX memory, solid-state drives, USB Flash drives and more online and through social media. Celebrating its 10th anniversary year, HyperX is the high-performance line of Kingston products encompassing memory modules, SSDs and USB Flash drives.
"We're very happy to enter into a relationship with a memory partner with such close ties to eSports," said Michał Blicharz, Director Pro Gaming, ESL. "HyperX is all about gamers so I'm looking forward to having a fantastic IEM season together."
"It is a very exciting time for Kingston HyperX as we align ourselves with one of the world's leading eSports tournaments to deliver top-quality competitions paired with the highest performance hardware to gamers around the world," said Ann Keefe, Regional Director UK and Ireland, Kingston. "We are proud to celebrate 10 years of HyperX and look forward to making this season's competition the best tour yet."
Kingston HyperX has supported the world of competitive gaming via sponsorships of organisations with professional teams including Evil Geniuses, SK-Gaming, Team SoloMid, World Elite, Taipei Assassins and many others.
HyperX has also sponsored major eSports tournaments such as the DreamHack series, IGN Pro League, North American Star League and many other LAN events throughout the world. Kingston has supported gaming with the purpose of helping eSports grow and providing gamers with quality products that enhance their playing experience. Please visit the Kingston HyperX Website for more information.
Kingston kicked off its sponsorship at the just-completed ChinaJoy World Mobile Game Conference in Shanghai, China. Continuing throughout the tour, Kingston will give away products including HyperX memory, solid-state drives, USB Flash drives and more online and through social media. Celebrating its 10th anniversary year, HyperX is the high-performance line of Kingston products encompassing memory modules, SSDs and USB Flash drives.
"We're very happy to enter into a relationship with a memory partner with such close ties to eSports," said Michał Blicharz, Director Pro Gaming, ESL. "HyperX is all about gamers so I'm looking forward to having a fantastic IEM season together."
"It is a very exciting time for Kingston HyperX as we align ourselves with one of the world's leading eSports tournaments to deliver top-quality competitions paired with the highest performance hardware to gamers around the world," said Ann Keefe, Regional Director UK and Ireland, Kingston. "We are proud to celebrate 10 years of HyperX and look forward to making this season's competition the best tour yet."
Kingston HyperX has supported the world of competitive gaming via sponsorships of organisations with professional teams including Evil Geniuses, SK-Gaming, Team SoloMid, World Elite, Taipei Assassins and many others.
HyperX has also sponsored major eSports tournaments such as the DreamHack series, IGN Pro League, North American Star League and many other LAN events throughout the world. Kingston has supported gaming with the purpose of helping eSports grow and providing gamers with quality products that enhance their playing experience. Please visit the Kingston HyperX Website for more information.
McAfee Mobile Security offers enhanced privacy protection and app ‘safe zone’ for kids
McAfee Mobile Security now available in basic and premium versions
LONDON, UK.-30th July, 2013 - McAfee today announced an updated version of McAfee® Mobile Security offering new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function which allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or "safe zones" on one device with customised or restricted access to apps. The new version of the award-winning software also features the option to choose between a basic or premium version. The premium version provides a full range of security and best-in-class privacy features on top of the basic version capabilities; the basic version provides select antivirus, backup and anti-theft capabilities at no cost.
In 2011/12, around 2 per cent of UK mobile phone owners experienced a phone theft, with an estimated 826,000 phone thefts occurring. McAfee Mobile Security basic provides consumers with an easy way to protect themselves from theft and the loss or invasion of their personal data.It protects users' privacy as it allows them to back up, wipe and restore contacts remotely through an easy-to-use web portal, as well as locate a lost or stolen device on a map, and remotely sound an alarm.
"When consumers contemplate securing their smartphones and tablets, they often think in terms of their susceptibility to mobile malware, overlooking the very real threat to their privacy should their devices become lost or stolen," said Ari Jaaksi, senior vice president and general manager, mobile engineering and operations at McAfee. "With McAfee Mobile Security basic we're helping consumers protect their privacy at a baseline level at no cost, which we hope will help encourage users to take a more proactive role in securing their mobile devices and employ secure computing practices and protections."
Supported by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, the premium version of McAfee Mobile Security is an all-inclusive solution that includes the industry's best-in-class app privacy features including app privacy reporting and call and SMS filtering. In the Mobile Security: McAfee Consumer Trends Report - June 2013, McAfee found that more than one quarter of mobile apps are likely more than just adware and may be collecting and handing over precise GPS location, account, and activity information to criminals.
To protect consumers against the abusive permissions of these risky apps, McAfee Mobile Security premium now features the Multi-user App Profile function that allows users to create a "safe zone" for kids, friends, family members or even strangers that may pick up or misuse their devices. It also includes new Data Exposure Analysis, which gives consumers the ability to see for themselves the level of risk their apps may pose.
In addition, the premium version will include a Hidden Device Admin Detector feature, which protects users from Trojans such as the newly discovered Obad. This feature is also included as part of the McAfee Mobile Innovations app available to Android users at no cost on Google Play.
LONDON, UK.-30th July, 2013 - McAfee today announced an updated version of McAfee® Mobile Security offering new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function which allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or "safe zones" on one device with customised or restricted access to apps. The new version of the award-winning software also features the option to choose between a basic or premium version. The premium version provides a full range of security and best-in-class privacy features on top of the basic version capabilities; the basic version provides select antivirus, backup and anti-theft capabilities at no cost.
In 2011/12, around 2 per cent of UK mobile phone owners experienced a phone theft, with an estimated 826,000 phone thefts occurring. McAfee Mobile Security basic provides consumers with an easy way to protect themselves from theft and the loss or invasion of their personal data.It protects users' privacy as it allows them to back up, wipe and restore contacts remotely through an easy-to-use web portal, as well as locate a lost or stolen device on a map, and remotely sound an alarm.
"When consumers contemplate securing their smartphones and tablets, they often think in terms of their susceptibility to mobile malware, overlooking the very real threat to their privacy should their devices become lost or stolen," said Ari Jaaksi, senior vice president and general manager, mobile engineering and operations at McAfee. "With McAfee Mobile Security basic we're helping consumers protect their privacy at a baseline level at no cost, which we hope will help encourage users to take a more proactive role in securing their mobile devices and employ secure computing practices and protections."
Supported by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, the premium version of McAfee Mobile Security is an all-inclusive solution that includes the industry's best-in-class app privacy features including app privacy reporting and call and SMS filtering. In the Mobile Security: McAfee Consumer Trends Report - June 2013, McAfee found that more than one quarter of mobile apps are likely more than just adware and may be collecting and handing over precise GPS location, account, and activity information to criminals.
To protect consumers against the abusive permissions of these risky apps, McAfee Mobile Security premium now features the Multi-user App Profile function that allows users to create a "safe zone" for kids, friends, family members or even strangers that may pick up or misuse their devices. It also includes new Data Exposure Analysis, which gives consumers the ability to see for themselves the level of risk their apps may pose.
In addition, the premium version will include a Hidden Device Admin Detector feature, which protects users from Trojans such as the newly discovered Obad. This feature is also included as part of the McAfee Mobile Innovations app available to Android users at no cost on Google Play.
Monday, 29 July 2013
LAPTOP OF THE DAY: Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 39.6 cm (15.6") LED Laptop - Intel Core i5 i5-3230M 2.60 GHz, 750GB HDD, 6GB RAM, W8 - Black ONLY £413.03 at Okobe.co.uk
LAPTOP OF THE DAY: Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 39.6 cm (15.6") LED Laptop
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Friday, 26 July 2013
StarTech’s New Universal Laptop Docking Stations Provide High Performance Workstation Connectivity for Hot Desking and Hotelling
Versatile dock adds multiple SuperSpeed USB 3.0, high speed Gigabit LAN and high quality display adapter ports, along with audio connections, to create an efficient multi-purpose or shared desk space
Northampton, UK - July 26, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station (USB3SDOCKHDV), which enables users to add HDMI and DVI-D, or HDMI and VGA dual video, as well as audio and Gigabit Ethernet connections to a laptop through a single USB 3.0 port.
The universal docking station allows laptops and Ultrabooks to be connected to peripherals such as monitors, keyboards and mice through a single USB port unlike manufacturer-specific laptop docks, which require that users' laptops connect through a proprietary dock connector. This release adds to StarTech.com's broad range of universal laptop docking stations, which provide users with an efficient and convenient way to transition between a fully mobile environment and a static workstation, especially in the case of workplaces that rely on hot-desking or hotelling desk space.
"This latest universal docking station significantly expands the functionality and connectivity of a desktop-stationed laptop or UltraBook, while taking advantage of the latest connectivity technologies" said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Laptop Accessories product line. "Our laptop docks make it much easier for users to connect their laptop to the peripheral devices they need, without the disruption of having to connect multiple cables".
Northampton, UK - July 26, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station (USB3SDOCKHDV), which enables users to add HDMI and DVI-D, or HDMI and VGA dual video, as well as audio and Gigabit Ethernet connections to a laptop through a single USB 3.0 port.
The universal docking station allows laptops and Ultrabooks to be connected to peripherals such as monitors, keyboards and mice through a single USB port unlike manufacturer-specific laptop docks, which require that users' laptops connect through a proprietary dock connector. This release adds to StarTech.com's broad range of universal laptop docking stations, which provide users with an efficient and convenient way to transition between a fully mobile environment and a static workstation, especially in the case of workplaces that rely on hot-desking or hotelling desk space.
"This latest universal docking station significantly expands the functionality and connectivity of a desktop-stationed laptop or UltraBook, while taking advantage of the latest connectivity technologies" said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Laptop Accessories product line. "Our laptop docks make it much easier for users to connect their laptop to the peripheral devices they need, without the disruption of having to connect multiple cables".
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Intel Chip Shot: What Do Intel® Inspired Ultrabooks™, Toshiba, Harvey Keitel and Alien Mustaches Have in Common?
They are all cast members of the new social film “The Power Inside.” This is the third year that Intel and Toshiba have partnered to produce a studio-quality film, and last year’s film picked up a Daytime Emmy. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon of “Blades of Glory” fame, the film stars Harvey Keitel as well as Craig Roberts and Analeigh Tipton. Global viewers can visit the Facebook* page to watch the trailer and audition to be in the film by uploading photos or videos.
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Now TV to Launch on LG's Smart TV Platform
LG and NOW TV Partner to bring NOW TV to Smart TV, exclusively with LG
LG is the first and only TV manufacturer to offer Sky's new internet TV service "NOW TV"- allowing customers to enjoy instant live and on demand access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies with no contract
UK, 25th July 2013 - LG Electronics (LG) today announced that it is introducing NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky, to its Smart TV platform. LG will be the only Smart TV provider to offer access to NOW TV for a minimum of 12 months.
The new partnership means that LG becomes the first TV manufacturer to offer access to NOW TV to its customers, letting them instantly enjoy Sky Sports and Sky Movies without a contract. The service will be available from August 2013 and marks another first for the LG brand's industry-leading Smart TV offering.
Owners of LG's 2012/2013 range of TVs and 2013 Blu-ray players and Home Cinema Systems will be able to enjoy the full benefits of the NOW TV offering including pay-as-you-go access to Sky Sports and monthly access to Sky Movies. The service includes a customised NOW TV card that will sit on the Smart User Interface and will curate content according to major upcoming releases and events.
For only £9.99 consumers can make sure they've got access to the biggest live sporting events with a 24-hour pass to all six Sky Sports channels. This summer marks an exciting time for sports fans, with highlights on Sky Sports in the next month alone including the climax of the Investec Ashes Test series, the return of the Barclay's Premier League and Sky Bet Football League, the Formula 1® Belgium Grand PrixTM, the start of Andy Murray's defence of the US Open title, plus much more.
Film fans can enjoy a 30 day free trial of the Sky Movies Pass enabling them access to a library of hundreds of blockbusters from across Sky's movie channels. Currently on offer for £8.99 a month for the first 3 months, Sky Movies on NOW TV offers access to more of the latest and biggest releases. This includes the likes of "Skyfall", "Argo" and "The Dark Night Rises" over the next month, and up to four new premieres every single week. These films are exclusive to Sky and will not be on any other subscription service for at least a year.
Craig West, Head of Marketing, LG Consumer Electronics UK, comments: "2013 has been a fantastic year for LG and we were recently named Best Audio Visual Brand by Which? for our impressive line-up of TVs and AV products that represent reliability and quality for consumers. The LG / NOW TV joint multi-million pound investment to develop, launch and market the service demonstrates LG's continued commitment to bringing the best in home entertainment and is proud to be the first and only TV brand to offer consumers the benefits of the NOW TV service"
This marks a significant step for consumer choice, offering them contract-free Sky content, when they want it and for as long as they want it, and now available to directly stream on an LG Smart TV".
Gidon Katz, Director of NOW TV, comments: "We're constantly working to offer NOW TV on new platforms to meet the ever-increasing appetite for access to great content across a range of internet-connected devices. As a result, we're delighted to be partnering today with LG to give our customers another way to enjoy great blockbuster movies and the best live sport -including exclusive action from the Barclay's Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Ashes Test cricket, US Open tennis, the 2013 Formula 1® season - all on their main TVs."
NOW TV is the latest addition to LG's already impressive line-up of Smart TV services-and will further enhance the LG Smart TV viewing experience presenting further choice for existing and future customers. All apps are easily navigated thanks to LG's unique Magic Remote Control which uses point, motion, wheel and voice gesture to control the user interface for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
LG is the first and only TV manufacturer to offer Sky's new internet TV service "NOW TV"- allowing customers to enjoy instant live and on demand access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies with no contract
UK, 25th July 2013 - LG Electronics (LG) today announced that it is introducing NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky, to its Smart TV platform. LG will be the only Smart TV provider to offer access to NOW TV for a minimum of 12 months.
The new partnership means that LG becomes the first TV manufacturer to offer access to NOW TV to its customers, letting them instantly enjoy Sky Sports and Sky Movies without a contract. The service will be available from August 2013 and marks another first for the LG brand's industry-leading Smart TV offering.
Owners of LG's 2012/2013 range of TVs and 2013 Blu-ray players and Home Cinema Systems will be able to enjoy the full benefits of the NOW TV offering including pay-as-you-go access to Sky Sports and monthly access to Sky Movies. The service includes a customised NOW TV card that will sit on the Smart User Interface and will curate content according to major upcoming releases and events.
For only £9.99 consumers can make sure they've got access to the biggest live sporting events with a 24-hour pass to all six Sky Sports channels. This summer marks an exciting time for sports fans, with highlights on Sky Sports in the next month alone including the climax of the Investec Ashes Test series, the return of the Barclay's Premier League and Sky Bet Football League, the Formula 1® Belgium Grand PrixTM, the start of Andy Murray's defence of the US Open title, plus much more.
Film fans can enjoy a 30 day free trial of the Sky Movies Pass enabling them access to a library of hundreds of blockbusters from across Sky's movie channels. Currently on offer for £8.99 a month for the first 3 months, Sky Movies on NOW TV offers access to more of the latest and biggest releases. This includes the likes of "Skyfall", "Argo" and "The Dark Night Rises" over the next month, and up to four new premieres every single week. These films are exclusive to Sky and will not be on any other subscription service for at least a year.
Craig West, Head of Marketing, LG Consumer Electronics UK, comments: "2013 has been a fantastic year for LG and we were recently named Best Audio Visual Brand by Which? for our impressive line-up of TVs and AV products that represent reliability and quality for consumers. The LG / NOW TV joint multi-million pound investment to develop, launch and market the service demonstrates LG's continued commitment to bringing the best in home entertainment and is proud to be the first and only TV brand to offer consumers the benefits of the NOW TV service"
This marks a significant step for consumer choice, offering them contract-free Sky content, when they want it and for as long as they want it, and now available to directly stream on an LG Smart TV".
Gidon Katz, Director of NOW TV, comments: "We're constantly working to offer NOW TV on new platforms to meet the ever-increasing appetite for access to great content across a range of internet-connected devices. As a result, we're delighted to be partnering today with LG to give our customers another way to enjoy great blockbuster movies and the best live sport -including exclusive action from the Barclay's Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Ashes Test cricket, US Open tennis, the 2013 Formula 1® season - all on their main TVs."
NOW TV is the latest addition to LG's already impressive line-up of Smart TV services-and will further enhance the LG Smart TV viewing experience presenting further choice for existing and future customers. All apps are easily navigated thanks to LG's unique Magic Remote Control which uses point, motion, wheel and voice gesture to control the user interface for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
AMD Powers Visual Computing Experiences with Industry Leaders at SIGGRAPH 2013
AMD FirePro professional graphics showcase content creation backed by outstanding hardware and software companies
ANAHEIM, Calif. - July 23, 2013 - Today at the 40th SIGGRAPH 2013 International Conference and Exhibition, AMD (NYSE: AMD) powered visual computing experiences for content creation with outstanding industry leaders Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell, and Optis. AMD FireProTM professional graphics demonstrations featured unique animation, display, simulation and other creative hardware and software collaborations for attendees from around the world.
With strong adoption of OpenCLTM, AMD FirePro graphics have gained positive momentum in the months leading up to SIGGRAPH 2013. Recent highlights and wins for AMD FirePro graphics include:
Acknowledgement as the dual graphics solution for the forthcoming Apple Mac Pro;
Optimisation and certification of Maxon Cinema 4D application;
Certification for The Foundry's MARI application;
Optimisation of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, backed by OpenCLTM standards.
"The amazing positive response for AMD FirePro makes this SIGGRAPH 2013 exhibit even more worthwhile as we're excited to showcase our efforts to attendees from around the world," said David Cummings, senior director and general manager, Professional Graphics at AMD. "With top-notch collaboration from companies such as Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell and Optis, we're committed to enabling creators with AMD FirePro graphics as a critical part of their visual computing experiences to bring ideas to life."
"At the AMD booth, artists will have the chance to check out Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max 3D animation and visual effects software running on workstations powered by AMD FirePro graphics," said Rob Hoffmann, senior product marketing manager, Autodesk Media & Entertainment. "The powerful combination of AMD hardware and Autodesk software can help increase productivity and creativity to complete tasks faster and give artists more time to try new ideas."
"Christie is pleased to provide the world's first and only 4K 3-chip DLP® projector, the Christie D4K2560, running at 60Hz, for the AMD booth at SIGGRAPH this year," said Larry Paul, senior director, Technology and Visualization Solutions, Christie. "As a global leader in the visualization market, Christie understands the high standards required by digital content creators to ensure images are properly displayed for a variety of applications including immersive visualization solutions."
"Dell and AMD continue to collaborate to deliver powerful workstation solutions that creative users demand," said Efrain Rovira, executive director, Dell Precision workstations. "At SIGGRAPH 2013, attendees will have the opportunity to see the combined power of Dell and AMD at work. Whether it's the Dell Precision T7600 tower workstation or the Dell Precision M6700 mobile workstation, superior visual quality and graphical performance are critical factors for reliable, dependable results matched with creative imaginations."
"We're proud to have THEIA-RT from Optis at the AMD exhibit to demonstrate physics-based rendering for highly accurate rendered images," said Nicolas Dalmasso, VP Manager R&D, Optis. "The combination of THEIA-RT with AMD FirePro graphics offers advanced texture mapping, active/passive stereo support, hybrid shading, raytracing, rendering and many more key features that professional users demand."
AMD will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2013 from July 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in booth 521. AMD is a participant in Siggraph's Real-Time Live July 23 with "Adding More Life to Your Characters with TressFX" - the world's first implementation of real-time, per-strand hair physic system. AMD will conduct two presentations in the Tech Talk theater: "Real-Time ACES Decoding and AMD FirePro GPU-Enabled RRT/ODT Processing at 4K" July 23 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and "AMD FirePro Technologies for Visual Computing" July 24 from 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - July 23, 2013 - Today at the 40th SIGGRAPH 2013 International Conference and Exhibition, AMD (NYSE: AMD) powered visual computing experiences for content creation with outstanding industry leaders Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell, and Optis. AMD FireProTM professional graphics demonstrations featured unique animation, display, simulation and other creative hardware and software collaborations for attendees from around the world.
With strong adoption of OpenCLTM, AMD FirePro graphics have gained positive momentum in the months leading up to SIGGRAPH 2013. Recent highlights and wins for AMD FirePro graphics include:
Acknowledgement as the dual graphics solution for the forthcoming Apple Mac Pro;
Optimisation and certification of Maxon Cinema 4D application;
Certification for The Foundry's MARI application;
Optimisation of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, backed by OpenCLTM standards.
"The amazing positive response for AMD FirePro makes this SIGGRAPH 2013 exhibit even more worthwhile as we're excited to showcase our efforts to attendees from around the world," said David Cummings, senior director and general manager, Professional Graphics at AMD. "With top-notch collaboration from companies such as Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell and Optis, we're committed to enabling creators with AMD FirePro graphics as a critical part of their visual computing experiences to bring ideas to life."
"At the AMD booth, artists will have the chance to check out Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max 3D animation and visual effects software running on workstations powered by AMD FirePro graphics," said Rob Hoffmann, senior product marketing manager, Autodesk Media & Entertainment. "The powerful combination of AMD hardware and Autodesk software can help increase productivity and creativity to complete tasks faster and give artists more time to try new ideas."
"Christie is pleased to provide the world's first and only 4K 3-chip DLP® projector, the Christie D4K2560, running at 60Hz, for the AMD booth at SIGGRAPH this year," said Larry Paul, senior director, Technology and Visualization Solutions, Christie. "As a global leader in the visualization market, Christie understands the high standards required by digital content creators to ensure images are properly displayed for a variety of applications including immersive visualization solutions."
"Dell and AMD continue to collaborate to deliver powerful workstation solutions that creative users demand," said Efrain Rovira, executive director, Dell Precision workstations. "At SIGGRAPH 2013, attendees will have the opportunity to see the combined power of Dell and AMD at work. Whether it's the Dell Precision T7600 tower workstation or the Dell Precision M6700 mobile workstation, superior visual quality and graphical performance are critical factors for reliable, dependable results matched with creative imaginations."
"We're proud to have THEIA-RT from Optis at the AMD exhibit to demonstrate physics-based rendering for highly accurate rendered images," said Nicolas Dalmasso, VP Manager R&D, Optis. "The combination of THEIA-RT with AMD FirePro graphics offers advanced texture mapping, active/passive stereo support, hybrid shading, raytracing, rendering and many more key features that professional users demand."
AMD will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2013 from July 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in booth 521. AMD is a participant in Siggraph's Real-Time Live July 23 with "Adding More Life to Your Characters with TressFX" - the world's first implementation of real-time, per-strand hair physic system. AMD will conduct two presentations in the Tech Talk theater: "Real-Time ACES Decoding and AMD FirePro GPU-Enabled RRT/ODT Processing at 4K" July 23 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and "AMD FirePro Technologies for Visual Computing" July 24 from 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Monday, 22 July 2013
PRINTER OF THE WEEK! Canon PIXMA MG2250
PRINTER OF THE WEEK! Canon PIXMA MG2250
PIXMA Inkjet All-in-One Printers- Compact and stylish All-In-One for the home.
All-In-One printer, scanner and copier with stylish, space-saving FastFront design. Software for smart web printing as well as organising and printing photos, even from Facebook.
Compact All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
Fast document & photo printing
Easy and efficient web printing
Print more with optional XL inks
My Image Garden software
App for printing photos from Facebook
Auto power on & off settings
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
Compact, stylish All-In-One
Ideal for everyday printing, scanning and copying, this speedy All-In-One includes the FINE quality cartridge system. With the compact and stylish FastFront design, it takes up less space and ensures effortless paper loading and ink replacement.
Save money on ink
XL FINE cartridges deliver significantly more pages and last longer between ink replacements –¬ ideal if you print frequently. Print more for less, with cost effective XL cartridges that deliver up to 50% savings per page compared to their standard equivalents.
My Image Garden
One-stop software, which uncovers the full PIXMA experience, with solutions for organising and printing your photos, scanning and accessing online services. Advanced features like face recognition make it easy to search through all the photos on your PC, even those long forgotten, and use them to create attractive new designs for printing.
Print photos from Facebook
Produce a vivid, eye-catching reminder of memorable times by printing your, and your friends’, images directly from Facebook. Select an individual photo or arrange multiple images into a beautiful collage using Canon’s Print Your Days app.
Fast home printing
With A4 ISO ESAT speeds of 8.4ipm mono/4.8ipm for colour and output of a 10x15cm borderless photo print in approx. 44 seconds, there’s almost no waiting for photos or documents to print.
Smart web printing
The Auto Clip function of the Easy-WebPrint EX plug-in makes it simple to print only what you need from the web. You can also clip selected information from multiple web pages to print on one sheet or save as PDF.
Save energy
Auto Power Off automatically turns the printer off after a selected time allowing you to save energy. For your convenience, Auto Power On will switch it back on when you start printing.
CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM
This online service allows you to download and print photos, illustrations and craft designs from internationally recognised photographers and artists. Create professional looking greeting cards, calendars or amazing 3D paper crafts, such as the space shuttle Endeavour.
Capture movie moments
Full HD Movie Print lets you print quality photos from your movies shot on a Canon digital camera or camcorder. You can select and print individual frames or, for even more striking effects, merge several frames into one.
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
PIXMA Inkjet All-in-One Printers- Compact and stylish All-In-One for the home.
All-In-One printer, scanner and copier with stylish, space-saving FastFront design. Software for smart web printing as well as organising and printing photos, even from Facebook.
Compact All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
Fast document & photo printing
Easy and efficient web printing Print more with optional XL inks
My Image Garden software
App for printing photos from Facebook
Auto power on & off settings
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
Compact, stylish All-In-One
Ideal for everyday printing, scanning and copying, this speedy All-In-One includes the FINE quality cartridge system. With the compact and stylish FastFront design, it takes up less space and ensures effortless paper loading and ink replacement.
Save money on ink
XL FINE cartridges deliver significantly more pages and last longer between ink replacements –¬ ideal if you print frequently. Print more for less, with cost effective XL cartridges that deliver up to 50% savings per page compared to their standard equivalents.
My Image Garden
One-stop software, which uncovers the full PIXMA experience, with solutions for organising and printing your photos, scanning and accessing online services. Advanced features like face recognition make it easy to search through all the photos on your PC, even those long forgotten, and use them to create attractive new designs for printing.
Print photos from Facebook
Produce a vivid, eye-catching reminder of memorable times by printing your, and your friends’, images directly from Facebook. Select an individual photo or arrange multiple images into a beautiful collage using Canon’s Print Your Days app.
Fast home printing
With A4 ISO ESAT speeds of 8.4ipm mono/4.8ipm for colour and output of a 10x15cm borderless photo print in approx. 44 seconds, there’s almost no waiting for photos or documents to print.
Smart web printing
The Auto Clip function of the Easy-WebPrint EX plug-in makes it simple to print only what you need from the web. You can also clip selected information from multiple web pages to print on one sheet or save as PDF.
Save energy
Auto Power Off automatically turns the printer off after a selected time allowing you to save energy. For your convenience, Auto Power On will switch it back on when you start printing.
CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM
This online service allows you to download and print photos, illustrations and craft designs from internationally recognised photographers and artists. Create professional looking greeting cards, calendars or amazing 3D paper crafts, such as the space shuttle Endeavour.
Capture movie moments
Full HD Movie Print lets you print quality photos from your movies shot on a Canon digital camera or camcorder. You can select and print individual frames or, for even more striking effects, merge several frames into one.
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
SanDisk announces new SanDisk Connect line of wireless flash storage products
London, UK, 22nd July, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced SanDisk ConnectTM, a line of wireless flash memory storage devices including the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive. These new wireless devices represent the next generation of portable storage, delivering an easier way to access and share content across multiple mobile devices.
"Today's consumers own an increasing number of mobile devices and accessing content across them can be a challenge," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With the new SanDisk Connect product line, we're raising the bar on what consumers can expect from personal storage. We combined the portability of small flash memory storage devices with the convenience of wireless streaming and sharing functionality."
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive provides a convenient and affordable way for consumers with a variety of devices to wirelessly store, share and stream content, across mobile devices and computers. As the smallest wireless USB storage device available to date, the drive allows users to enjoy up to 32GB1 of extra storage for their devices without the need for an Internet connection or cables. Users can simultaneously access photos, movies, music and documents on their drive from multiple devices around the house or on the go, with up to four hours of continuous streaming on a single charge2.
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive is the perfect companion for road warriors or parents who need entertainment ready to enjoy. Users can easily take content such as high-definition (HD3) movies, videos, music and photos with them wherever they go. This stylish pocket-sized device is designed for convenience and portability, and offers up to eight continuous streaming hours on a single charge2. It is available in capacities up to 64GB and has an SDHCTM/SDXCTM memory card slot which allows users to store or share more content, or conveniently view high-quality photos on a mobile device from a camera's memory card4. The media drive wirelessly connects up to eight mobile devices and can stream up to five different HD movies at once.
"Today's consumers own an increasing number of mobile devices and accessing content across them can be a challenge," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With the new SanDisk Connect product line, we're raising the bar on what consumers can expect from personal storage. We combined the portability of small flash memory storage devices with the convenience of wireless streaming and sharing functionality."
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive provides a convenient and affordable way for consumers with a variety of devices to wirelessly store, share and stream content, across mobile devices and computers. As the smallest wireless USB storage device available to date, the drive allows users to enjoy up to 32GB1 of extra storage for their devices without the need for an Internet connection or cables. Users can simultaneously access photos, movies, music and documents on their drive from multiple devices around the house or on the go, with up to four hours of continuous streaming on a single charge2.
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive is the perfect companion for road warriors or parents who need entertainment ready to enjoy. Users can easily take content such as high-definition (HD3) movies, videos, music and photos with them wherever they go. This stylish pocket-sized device is designed for convenience and portability, and offers up to eight continuous streaming hours on a single charge2. It is available in capacities up to 64GB and has an SDHCTM/SDXCTM memory card slot which allows users to store or share more content, or conveniently view high-quality photos on a mobile device from a camera's memory card4. The media drive wirelessly connects up to eight mobile devices and can stream up to five different HD movies at once.
Thursday, 18 July 2013
New Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 Deliver Premium Design and High-Performance Audio
Latest Logitech Stereo Speakers Offer Simple Wireless Connectivity for up to Three Devices at the Same Time
London - July 18, 2013 - Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and UltrabookTM computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another.
"The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultrathin laptops," said Charlotte Johs, Logitech global vice president of brand development and portfolio for PC accessories. "And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today's wireless, multi-device lifestyle."
Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, playing a game or video chatting, the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 deliver clear, well-defined audio. With 3 drivers in each speaker, this system is engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.
The controls on the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are another integral component of the clean design. The entire top panel of the right speaker is a smooth, responsive touch disc. To dial the volume up or down, simply glide a finger around the edge. The other controls - power, Bluetooth pairing and 3.5 mm input - are hidden discreetly in the back. And because every detail is important, even the power cord has been carefully considered. Specially designed, lay-flat cables run between the speakers and the power adapter, so there's never an unsightly tangle of wires on your desk, table or countertop.
A USB Bluetooth transceiver is included with the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to ensure the best wireless experience with computers. Connecting through native Bluetooth may be possible, but some computers may not permit audio streaming or smooth device switching. The included USB Bluetooth transceiver also allows you to connect wirelessly to computers that don't support Bluetooth. In addition, you can connect the speakers to any device with an audio output using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.
London - July 18, 2013 - Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and UltrabookTM computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another.
"The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultrathin laptops," said Charlotte Johs, Logitech global vice president of brand development and portfolio for PC accessories. "And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today's wireless, multi-device lifestyle."
Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, playing a game or video chatting, the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 deliver clear, well-defined audio. With 3 drivers in each speaker, this system is engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.
The controls on the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are another integral component of the clean design. The entire top panel of the right speaker is a smooth, responsive touch disc. To dial the volume up or down, simply glide a finger around the edge. The other controls - power, Bluetooth pairing and 3.5 mm input - are hidden discreetly in the back. And because every detail is important, even the power cord has been carefully considered. Specially designed, lay-flat cables run between the speakers and the power adapter, so there's never an unsightly tangle of wires on your desk, table or countertop.
A USB Bluetooth transceiver is included with the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to ensure the best wireless experience with computers. Connecting through native Bluetooth may be possible, but some computers may not permit audio streaming or smooth device switching. The included USB Bluetooth transceiver also allows you to connect wirelessly to computers that don't support Bluetooth. In addition, you can connect the speakers to any device with an audio output using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
A Show of Innovation with Philips Monitors at IFA 2013
Discover the new Philips 144 Hz gaming display, Touch displays, Smart All-in-ones, superb Miracast and USB connectivity, as well as the stunning Moda 2 design
Amsterdam, 16 July 2013 - Summer's just begun - but the countdown for this year's IFA in Berlin from 6 to 11 September is well underway. And the Philips stand, where MMD is presenting monitor innovations for gaming, design, Smart All-in-ones, Touch capabilities and USB and Miracast connectivity, is certain to be an unforgettable waypoint on your tour of the 2013 event.
Touch: try the brand-new Windows-certified 23-inch display by Philips with 10-point capacitive touch and full-glass screen.
Smart All-in-one: discover Philips smart touch displays featuring Android-integrated apps for exciting multimedia, gaming and quick Internet access.
Gaming: true gaming aficionados can look forward to an immersive experience with the new outstanding refresh rate of the 144 Hz, 1-ms gaming Philips display in an authentic playground setting.
Connectivity: check out the brand new Philips display with wireless connectivity based on the Miracast standard, enabling you to stream mobile content wirelessly for 23-inch display viewing.
Great design: be sure not to miss the 27-inch Philips QHD display, which will be making its first appearance in the new stunning Moda 2 design with glossy white finish.
The Philips monitors are on show at one stand together with the Philips large signage displays, which complete the innovative line-up in every area. All these innovations are making their debut at IFA 2013. So please take the time to join us in Berlin, where there'll be plenty of opportunity to try out the displays for yourself. You can find the brand-new Philips monitors at the Philips stand in Hall 22.
Amsterdam, 16 July 2013 - Summer's just begun - but the countdown for this year's IFA in Berlin from 6 to 11 September is well underway. And the Philips stand, where MMD is presenting monitor innovations for gaming, design, Smart All-in-ones, Touch capabilities and USB and Miracast connectivity, is certain to be an unforgettable waypoint on your tour of the 2013 event.
Touch: try the brand-new Windows-certified 23-inch display by Philips with 10-point capacitive touch and full-glass screen.
Smart All-in-one: discover Philips smart touch displays featuring Android-integrated apps for exciting multimedia, gaming and quick Internet access.
Gaming: true gaming aficionados can look forward to an immersive experience with the new outstanding refresh rate of the 144 Hz, 1-ms gaming Philips display in an authentic playground setting.
Connectivity: check out the brand new Philips display with wireless connectivity based on the Miracast standard, enabling you to stream mobile content wirelessly for 23-inch display viewing.
Great design: be sure not to miss the 27-inch Philips QHD display, which will be making its first appearance in the new stunning Moda 2 design with glossy white finish.
The Philips monitors are on show at one stand together with the Philips large signage displays, which complete the innovative line-up in every area. All these innovations are making their debut at IFA 2013. So please take the time to join us in Berlin, where there'll be plenty of opportunity to try out the displays for yourself. You can find the brand-new Philips monitors at the Philips stand in Hall 22.
Monday, 15 July 2013
TRENDnet® Ships N600 Dual Band Router
TORRANCE, Calif. - July 15, 2013 - TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the N600 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-751DR - which offers an attractive mixture of wireless dual band performance and value.
Manage two 300 megabit per second Wireless N bands - a 2.4 gigahertz band for your everyday devices and a less congested 5 gigahertz band to stream HD content. For additional security, the router's wireless network comes pre-encrypted. A handy guest network can restrict guest access to the internet only, thereby shielding personal content on a network from guest wireless users. Hardwire computers, printers and storage drives to the four Ethernet ports on the back of the router. The TEW-751DR is also environmentally friendly, with up to 50% GREENnet technology energy savings.
"If you're looking for a performance oriented dual band router at a reasonable price, take a closer look at TRENDnet's TEW-751DR," stated Sonny Su, technology director for TRENDnet.
Manage two 300 megabit per second Wireless N bands - a 2.4 gigahertz band for your everyday devices and a less congested 5 gigahertz band to stream HD content. For additional security, the router's wireless network comes pre-encrypted. A handy guest network can restrict guest access to the internet only, thereby shielding personal content on a network from guest wireless users. Hardwire computers, printers and storage drives to the four Ethernet ports on the back of the router. The TEW-751DR is also environmentally friendly, with up to 50% GREENnet technology energy savings.
"If you're looking for a performance oriented dual band router at a reasonable price, take a closer look at TRENDnet's TEW-751DR," stated Sonny Su, technology director for TRENDnet.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Antec launches NeoECO C power supply series in Europe
Rotterdam, 11 July 2013 - Antec is pleased to announce the launch of its new NeoECO C power supply series to all European markets and channels.
NeoECO C is a series ranging from 400-620W made for casual gamers and SOHO users, who want a silent and efficient solution, which reliably and safely powers their system.
NeoECO C has 80 PLUS® BRONZE certified efficiency and features Japanese heavy-duty capacitors for tightly regulated DC output. The high-quality double ball bearing fan is made whisper-quiet by the Thermal Manager fan control, whilst CircuitShieldTM protection IC works to prevent most possible damages to the PSU and system in case of 3rd party failure.
NeoECO C is a series ranging from 400-620W made for casual gamers and SOHO users, who want a silent and efficient solution, which reliably and safely powers their system.
NeoECO C has 80 PLUS® BRONZE certified efficiency and features Japanese heavy-duty capacitors for tightly regulated DC output. The high-quality double ball bearing fan is made whisper-quiet by the Thermal Manager fan control, whilst CircuitShieldTM protection IC works to prevent most possible damages to the PSU and system in case of 3rd party failure.
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BenQ Sponsors Gfinity Gaming Tournament in London
Teams play for prize funds worth $110,000
BenQ UK, July, 2013 - BenQ, the internationally renowned monitor expert, today announced their sponsorship of the Gfinity event in London 12-14th July 2013. As teams arrive to do battle, BenQ's award winning professional gaming monitors will be in full force throughout the tournament.
Over the three day competition gaming teams will battle it out in a series of highly skilled rounds playing either; Call of Duty Black Ops II or League of Legends experiencing the benefits of BenQ's gaming monitors while they play. Over 54 gaming monitors have been provided to the Gfinity tournament organisers. As one of the main sponsors, players will be able to see first-hand how passionate BenQ are about gaming and supporting events like these across Europe.
The XL Series Professional Gaming Monitors are widely regarded as the No. 1 Choice for Ultimate FPS Gaming. Providing pro gamers with the ultimate gaming experience thanks to 120Hz response rate, Black eQualizer, S Switch, FPS mode, Display Mode, Smart Scaling, 1ms and 2ms GTG and 12M:1 DCR. It's the ideal training monitor for many of the world's most successful gaming teams.
BenQ UK, July, 2013 - BenQ, the internationally renowned monitor expert, today announced their sponsorship of the Gfinity event in London 12-14th July 2013. As teams arrive to do battle, BenQ's award winning professional gaming monitors will be in full force throughout the tournament.
Over the three day competition gaming teams will battle it out in a series of highly skilled rounds playing either; Call of Duty Black Ops II or League of Legends experiencing the benefits of BenQ's gaming monitors while they play. Over 54 gaming monitors have been provided to the Gfinity tournament organisers. As one of the main sponsors, players will be able to see first-hand how passionate BenQ are about gaming and supporting events like these across Europe.
The XL Series Professional Gaming Monitors are widely regarded as the No. 1 Choice for Ultimate FPS Gaming. Providing pro gamers with the ultimate gaming experience thanks to 120Hz response rate, Black eQualizer, S Switch, FPS mode, Display Mode, Smart Scaling, 1ms and 2ms GTG and 12M:1 DCR. It's the ideal training monitor for many of the world's most successful gaming teams.
Kingston Technology Ships Memory Solutions for Growing x86 and ARM Microserver Markets
1.35v ECC SO-DIMMs, Unregistered DIMMs Available in 1600MHz, 1333MHz Frequencies and 8GB, 4GB Capacities
Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom -11 July, 2013 - Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping server memory solutions for microservers, a new and growing segment of the server market. Kingston® has both 1.35v low-voltage ECC SO-DIMMs and unregistered DIMMs in 1600MHz and 1333MHz frequencies to support both x86 or ARM-based processors and system-on -chip (SoC) designs.
Microservers are quickly gaining in popularity as companies seek powerful, yet more energy- and physical-space efficient solutions that serve specific data center needs or cloud applications. Examples include web and cloud hosting, and big data where terabytes or petabytes of information sets are analyzed per second. Kingston's low-voltage, high-performing microserver memory modules are the perfect match to help accomplish these tasks.
"New low power SoC designs such as Intel's Avoton and ARM-based designs from Calxeda, Applied Micro and Marvell have allowed early adopters to bring microservers to the server market," said Ann Kefee, Regional Director UK & Ireland, Kingston. "As the microserver ecosystem and marketplace develops and grows, we are here to serve our partners and customers with low-power, high-performance memory offerings.
"Kingston is celebrating 25 years in the memory industry. The company was founded on October 17, 1987, and has grown to become the largest third-party memory manufacturer in the world. The 25th anniversary video and information including a timeline of Kingston's history can be found here. In addition, HyperX memory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first HyperX high-performance memory module was released in November 2002.
Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom -11 July, 2013 - Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping server memory solutions for microservers, a new and growing segment of the server market. Kingston® has both 1.35v low-voltage ECC SO-DIMMs and unregistered DIMMs in 1600MHz and 1333MHz frequencies to support both x86 or ARM-based processors and system-on -chip (SoC) designs.
Microservers are quickly gaining in popularity as companies seek powerful, yet more energy- and physical-space efficient solutions that serve specific data center needs or cloud applications. Examples include web and cloud hosting, and big data where terabytes or petabytes of information sets are analyzed per second. Kingston's low-voltage, high-performing microserver memory modules are the perfect match to help accomplish these tasks.
"New low power SoC designs such as Intel's Avoton and ARM-based designs from Calxeda, Applied Micro and Marvell have allowed early adopters to bring microservers to the server market," said Ann Kefee, Regional Director UK & Ireland, Kingston. "As the microserver ecosystem and marketplace develops and grows, we are here to serve our partners and customers with low-power, high-performance memory offerings.
"Kingston is celebrating 25 years in the memory industry. The company was founded on October 17, 1987, and has grown to become the largest third-party memory manufacturer in the world. The 25th anniversary video and information including a timeline of Kingston's history can be found here. In addition, HyperX memory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first HyperX high-performance memory module was released in November 2002.
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
SanDisk announces high-performance USB 3.0
Transfers Files Up To Four Times Faster Than Regular USB 2.0 Drives
London, UK, July 10, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 flash drive, enabling users to transfer and share large files with speeds up to 80MB/sec. This drive is ideal for handling documents, photos, movies and more, allowing users to safely and effortlessly carry important information with them wherever they go.
"In a data driven world, we recognize the importance of continuously expanding our portfolio of fast, reliable and stylish flash drives," said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. "We're excited to be offering a new USB 3.0 enabled flash drive, which allows users the extra storage capacity needed for their important files."
The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive enables users to enjoy more of their favorite files with less waiting. The drive's fast performance speeds allow for handling documents, hi-res photos, HD videos and other large files with ease. The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
London, UK, July 10, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 flash drive, enabling users to transfer and share large files with speeds up to 80MB/sec. This drive is ideal for handling documents, photos, movies and more, allowing users to safely and effortlessly carry important information with them wherever they go.
"In a data driven world, we recognize the importance of continuously expanding our portfolio of fast, reliable and stylish flash drives," said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. "We're excited to be offering a new USB 3.0 enabled flash drive, which allows users the extra storage capacity needed for their important files."
The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive enables users to enjoy more of their favorite files with less waiting. The drive's fast performance speeds allow for handling documents, hi-res photos, HD videos and other large files with ease. The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Lenovo Packs Big Power Into Next Generation “Tiny” Desktop with ThinkCentre M93p
New Environmentally Friendly M-Series and E-Series Desktops Enhance Performance and Maximize Productivity
London, UNITED KINGDOM - July 9, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announce the latest generation of its "Tiny" ThinkCentre desktop PC - the ThinkCentre M93p, which packs powerful performance into an impressively small form factor measuring just the width of a golf ball (34.5 mm). Lenovo also introduced the latest generation all-in-one (AIO), the ThinkCentre M93z AIO and the ThinkCentre M83 and E93 desktops. Designed with businesses in mind, all of the new ThinkCentre desktops optimize productivity and reduce costs with 4th generation Intel Core processors and top-notch energy efficiency.
"While the world believed that desktop PCs would become extinct, Lenovo believed in the desktop's evolution. This is how the original Tiny came into being," said Vincent Fauquenot, VP Products and Channels, Lenovo EMEA. "The new Tiny takes this evolution to the next level. We are leading the industry trend of desktop miniaturisation, offering new and innovative form factors, like Tiny and the new M93z all-in-one, that are still among the most powerful and energy efficient in the commercial space."
ThinkCentre M93p, Tiny is the New Big
With up to the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors with Intel® vProTM, the ThinkCentre M93p packs huge performance into a tiny form factor, accommodating even the smallest of workspaces without sacrificing power. The compact M93p also offers 64GB SSD and an optional Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) to boost system performance and can be conveniently mounted to the wall to save additional space with a VESA mount. Lenovo's unique patented "Smart Power On" feature allows the user to power up the desktop directly from a wired or wireless keyboard and an Always On USB port with RapidCharge technology allows fast charging of connected devices, even when in sleep mode. The Citrix Ready ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is the most energy efficient ThinkCentre desktop ever.
Also available in a new Small Form Factor Pro model with dual graphics and hard disk drive support, the M93 offers expandability and functionality of a mini-tower at just 50% of the size.
ThinkCentre M93z, a Premium Experience All-in-One PC
The ThinkCentre M93z is built for business collaboration with its full HD 23-inch LED display. With a wide viewing angle, anti-glare and optional 10-point multi-touch screen, the Windows 8 certified offers uncompromised desktop performance in a sleek all-in-one package. Business professionals can engage in crystal-clear conference calls with Microsoft 1080p Lync qualified VoIP solutions and easily work together on presentations, demos and other collaborative projects. The M93z also offers an optional 1GB AMD Radeon HD Discrete Graphics for advanced 3D graphics and stunning visuals.
Equipped with up to 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and SSHD1, the ThinkCentre M93z packs fast, powerful performance into a compact, space-saving design. Intel® vProTM Technology enables increased manageability and security with speedy data encryption and decryption, protection from unauthorised access and remote management. Combined with Lenovo's tried and tested Trusted Platform Module security chip, support for the latest software security and robust physical chassis protection, the ThinkCentre M93z is a true professional business tool.
ThinkCentre M83 Enterprise Desktop
The ThinkCentre M83 is built for enhanced business productivity with up to 4th generation Intel Core processors, 64 GB SSD and optional SSHD for improved performance. Available in the small form factor pro model, the M83 provides tower expansion ability.
Gold Standard for Green
The latest ThinkCentre desktops highlight Lenovo's commitment to environmental energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR® 5.2 compliance and EPEAT® Gold ratings. The M93p, M93z and M83 were also awarded UL Environment Gold ratings, and are Cisco EnergyWise compatible and offer 92 percent energy efficient use2. Additionally, the M93z is TUV Green Mark Certified, TCO Certified Edge Qualified and EuP 2013 certified.Added green features on the M93z include 65 percent post-consumer components and an optional auto brightness control for increased energy efficiency and reduced costs.
London, UNITED KINGDOM - July 9, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announce the latest generation of its "Tiny" ThinkCentre desktop PC - the ThinkCentre M93p, which packs powerful performance into an impressively small form factor measuring just the width of a golf ball (34.5 mm). Lenovo also introduced the latest generation all-in-one (AIO), the ThinkCentre M93z AIO and the ThinkCentre M83 and E93 desktops. Designed with businesses in mind, all of the new ThinkCentre desktops optimize productivity and reduce costs with 4th generation Intel Core processors and top-notch energy efficiency.
"While the world believed that desktop PCs would become extinct, Lenovo believed in the desktop's evolution. This is how the original Tiny came into being," said Vincent Fauquenot, VP Products and Channels, Lenovo EMEA. "The new Tiny takes this evolution to the next level. We are leading the industry trend of desktop miniaturisation, offering new and innovative form factors, like Tiny and the new M93z all-in-one, that are still among the most powerful and energy efficient in the commercial space."
ThinkCentre M93p, Tiny is the New Big
With up to the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors with Intel® vProTM, the ThinkCentre M93p packs huge performance into a tiny form factor, accommodating even the smallest of workspaces without sacrificing power. The compact M93p also offers 64GB SSD and an optional Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) to boost system performance and can be conveniently mounted to the wall to save additional space with a VESA mount. Lenovo's unique patented "Smart Power On" feature allows the user to power up the desktop directly from a wired or wireless keyboard and an Always On USB port with RapidCharge technology allows fast charging of connected devices, even when in sleep mode. The Citrix Ready ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is the most energy efficient ThinkCentre desktop ever.
Also available in a new Small Form Factor Pro model with dual graphics and hard disk drive support, the M93 offers expandability and functionality of a mini-tower at just 50% of the size.
ThinkCentre M93z, a Premium Experience All-in-One PC
The ThinkCentre M93z is built for business collaboration with its full HD 23-inch LED display. With a wide viewing angle, anti-glare and optional 10-point multi-touch screen, the Windows 8 certified offers uncompromised desktop performance in a sleek all-in-one package. Business professionals can engage in crystal-clear conference calls with Microsoft 1080p Lync qualified VoIP solutions and easily work together on presentations, demos and other collaborative projects. The M93z also offers an optional 1GB AMD Radeon HD Discrete Graphics for advanced 3D graphics and stunning visuals.
Equipped with up to 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and SSHD1, the ThinkCentre M93z packs fast, powerful performance into a compact, space-saving design. Intel® vProTM Technology enables increased manageability and security with speedy data encryption and decryption, protection from unauthorised access and remote management. Combined with Lenovo's tried and tested Trusted Platform Module security chip, support for the latest software security and robust physical chassis protection, the ThinkCentre M93z is a true professional business tool.
ThinkCentre M83 Enterprise Desktop
The ThinkCentre M83 is built for enhanced business productivity with up to 4th generation Intel Core processors, 64 GB SSD and optional SSHD for improved performance. Available in the small form factor pro model, the M83 provides tower expansion ability.
Gold Standard for Green
The latest ThinkCentre desktops highlight Lenovo's commitment to environmental energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR® 5.2 compliance and EPEAT® Gold ratings. The M93p, M93z and M83 were also awarded UL Environment Gold ratings, and are Cisco EnergyWise compatible and offer 92 percent energy efficient use2. Additionally, the M93z is TUV Green Mark Certified, TCO Certified Edge Qualified and EuP 2013 certified.Added green features on the M93z include 65 percent post-consumer components and an optional auto brightness control for increased energy efficiency and reduced costs.
SanDisk introduces world's fastest 64GB microSDXC card - Ideal for the latest smartphones, tablets and cameras
LONDON, UK, 9th July, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Extreme® microSDHCTM and microSDXCTM UHS-I memory cards, the ideal companions for users who want fast expanded memory for the newest smartphones, tablets and cameras.
"The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card allows users to do more with their devices," said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. "Our high-performance and high-capacity microSD cards enable consumers to take advantage of the high-quality HD video and imaging capabilities in the latest 4G smartphones, tablets and action cameras."
The microSDXC card is equipped with the fastest speeds available on the market, with up to 80MB/sec read and up to 50MB/secwrite speeds, allowing faster shot-to-shot performance, rapid data transfer, fast action photography, continuous burst mode and quick file transfers. Additionally, this memory card is an ideal choice for AndroidTM-powered devices with the 64GB3 of capacity, providing an instant storage upgrade for capturing and keeping data.
Also compatible with the latest cameras and sport/action Full HD camcorders, the card's extreme speed allows users to capture amazing pictures and videos. The card's UHS Speed Class 1 (U1)4 and Speed Class 10 video recording ratings ensure users will enjoy higher performance than ordinary memory cards can deliver for Full HD5 and even 4K HD video recording and playback.
"Most high-end smartphones are now driven by high-speed quad-core processors, which deliver Full HD content and applications to large, high-resolution external displays," said Stuart Robinson, director, handset component technologies service, Strategy Analytics. "Such applications require high memory bandwidth which is ideal for the SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card, the world's fastest microSDXC memory solution."
The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I cards are built for and tested in harsh conditions6. They are waterproof, shockproof and resist x-rays. In addition, the new cards include:
An adapter for compatibility with full size SDTM/SDHCTM/SDXCTM supporting devices
A downloadable offer for RescuePro® Deluxe data recovery software for bringing accidentally deleted images back to life
A lifetime limited warranty
"The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card allows users to do more with their devices," said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. "Our high-performance and high-capacity microSD cards enable consumers to take advantage of the high-quality HD video and imaging capabilities in the latest 4G smartphones, tablets and action cameras."
The microSDXC card is equipped with the fastest speeds available on the market, with up to 80MB/sec read and up to 50MB/secwrite speeds, allowing faster shot-to-shot performance, rapid data transfer, fast action photography, continuous burst mode and quick file transfers. Additionally, this memory card is an ideal choice for AndroidTM-powered devices with the 64GB3 of capacity, providing an instant storage upgrade for capturing and keeping data.
Also compatible with the latest cameras and sport/action Full HD camcorders, the card's extreme speed allows users to capture amazing pictures and videos. The card's UHS Speed Class 1 (U1)4 and Speed Class 10 video recording ratings ensure users will enjoy higher performance than ordinary memory cards can deliver for Full HD5 and even 4K HD video recording and playback.
"Most high-end smartphones are now driven by high-speed quad-core processors, which deliver Full HD content and applications to large, high-resolution external displays," said Stuart Robinson, director, handset component technologies service, Strategy Analytics. "Such applications require high memory bandwidth which is ideal for the SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card, the world's fastest microSDXC memory solution."
The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I cards are built for and tested in harsh conditions6. They are waterproof, shockproof and resist x-rays. In addition, the new cards include:
An adapter for compatibility with full size SDTM/SDHCTM/SDXCTM supporting devices
A downloadable offer for RescuePro® Deluxe data recovery software for bringing accidentally deleted images back to life
A lifetime limited warranty
Monday, 8 July 2013
GIGABYTE Introduces FORCE K7 Stealth Gaming Keyboard
Pilot the stealth fighter to execute your patrol mission!
Taipei, Taiwan, 08 July, 2013 - GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of premium hardware, is pleased to announce a new gaming keyboard - FORCE K7 Stealth Gaming Keyboard, the embodiment of stealth fighter. The scissor-key structure completes its' slim and solid body, and also achieve the extreme short actuation distance and stable key presses. With 3-color switchable backlighting, gamers never need to worry about not being able to locate your keys precisely in dark conditions. Anti-ghosting capability around WASD cluster guarantees the general gaming combination keys are registered and executed without conflict. Intuitive twin wheels offer prompt control of keyboard backlight and volume during your intense gaming session. Now, are you ready to pilot FORCE K7 to eliminate the enemies?
Scissor-key structure comfort gamers with the best tactile feedback
Built with slim scissor-key structure, FORCE K7 ensures extreme short actuation distance and stable key presses. Ultra-slim keycaps also minimize the typing effort in keyboarding.
Anti-ghosting capability around WASD Cluster
Anti-ghosting capability around the WASD cluster on FORCE K7 guarantees the general gaming combination keys are registered and executed without conflict. Never have to worry about the missing signal failure during you press multiple keys simultaneously for the gaming commands. FORCE K7 supports up to 7 simultaneous key-presses without conflict including Q, W, A, S, D, left shift and space.
3-color backlight illumination & dynamic volume and backlit controller
Lighting up in the darkness, FORCE K7 offers 3 switchable illumination color options, blue, green and cyan. Furthermore, gamers can stepless adjust the backlit to find the optimum brightness level based on your background conditions. FORCE K7 features with intuitive wheel based volume and backlit illumination controller for easy hassle-free adjustments during intense gaming sessions.
Windows lock functionality & hot-link function keys
The Win-lock key with independent indicator allows you to disable the Windows key and prevent accidental activation of the Windows Start function during gaming session. Gamers will never be worried about throwing your game by hitting the wrong keys. The convenient function keys, F1 to F12, offer you a quick and easy access to the most common functions and social networking sites.
Taipei, Taiwan, 08 July, 2013 - GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of premium hardware, is pleased to announce a new gaming keyboard - FORCE K7 Stealth Gaming Keyboard, the embodiment of stealth fighter. The scissor-key structure completes its' slim and solid body, and also achieve the extreme short actuation distance and stable key presses. With 3-color switchable backlighting, gamers never need to worry about not being able to locate your keys precisely in dark conditions. Anti-ghosting capability around WASD cluster guarantees the general gaming combination keys are registered and executed without conflict. Intuitive twin wheels offer prompt control of keyboard backlight and volume during your intense gaming session. Now, are you ready to pilot FORCE K7 to eliminate the enemies?
Scissor-key structure comfort gamers with the best tactile feedback
Built with slim scissor-key structure, FORCE K7 ensures extreme short actuation distance and stable key presses. Ultra-slim keycaps also minimize the typing effort in keyboarding.
Anti-ghosting capability around WASD Cluster
Anti-ghosting capability around the WASD cluster on FORCE K7 guarantees the general gaming combination keys are registered and executed without conflict. Never have to worry about the missing signal failure during you press multiple keys simultaneously for the gaming commands. FORCE K7 supports up to 7 simultaneous key-presses without conflict including Q, W, A, S, D, left shift and space.
3-color backlight illumination & dynamic volume and backlit controller
Lighting up in the darkness, FORCE K7 offers 3 switchable illumination color options, blue, green and cyan. Furthermore, gamers can stepless adjust the backlit to find the optimum brightness level based on your background conditions. FORCE K7 features with intuitive wheel based volume and backlit illumination controller for easy hassle-free adjustments during intense gaming sessions.
Windows lock functionality & hot-link function keys
The Win-lock key with independent indicator allows you to disable the Windows key and prevent accidental activation of the Windows Start function during gaming session. Gamers will never be worried about throwing your game by hitting the wrong keys. The convenient function keys, F1 to F12, offer you a quick and easy access to the most common functions and social networking sites.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Cooler Master announces the new ultra cooling fan - JetFlo 120
Venlo, The Netherlands - 03 July, 2013 - Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today announced the unveiling of a high-performance, long-lasting LED fan, the JetFlo 120. It enters the market as the first premium quality LED fan.
High Quality Design
JetFlo 120 was created to be a single, no compromise solution to cooling computer systems. Designers and engineers focused on "Performance", "Style", and "Silence" as core principles that should be tuned and brought to the forefront of the JetFlo 120 experience.
Performance
JetFlo 120 fans each contain ultra-thin, yet surprisingly strong fan blades that minimize resistance and maximize performance. These advanced fan blades cut through the air at speeds ranging between 800 - 2000RPM and produce up to 95CFM when operating at full power.
Power is nothing without a strong foundation. Fortunately, JetFlo 120 is built to last far longer than traditional case fans. It features a high-efficiency motor with a low starting voltage. The motor is even protected by a Smart Jam Protection design that automatically stops operation when obstructions are present. The fan motor auto-starts when these obstructions have been cleared. The JetFlo 120 motor is even protected against reverse polarity.
Utilizing exclusive Cooler Master POM bearing technology, JetFlo 120 is nearly dustproof and will last up to 160,000 hours. This extended lifespan is owed to POM bearings being self-lubricating and experiencing little friction during operation.
Style
JetFlo 120 fans come equipped with high quality LED lighting that spreads evenly from the motor, creating a more clean and consistent ambiance. Models will be available in Red, White, and Blue. Those with more discrete tastes will be able to procure a stealth black fan blade model with no LEDs.
Silence
Despite producing up to 95CFM, JetFlo 120 still only registers in at 36 dBa. This is attributed to a completely re-imagined mounting system and the exclusive POM bearing. The mounting corners are now constructed of a durable rubber that contains threaded steel inserts. These corners assist in absorbing much of the vibrations and noise produced by the fan. The POM bearings low friction operation means that less vibrations and noise will be produced overall. All JetFlo 120 fans fully support BIOS or software control of fan speed via PWM functions. Should users not want to hassle with software, two silent mode adapters are included to lock the fan speed at 1600 RPM and 1200 RPM, respectively.
High Quality Design
JetFlo 120 was created to be a single, no compromise solution to cooling computer systems. Designers and engineers focused on "Performance", "Style", and "Silence" as core principles that should be tuned and brought to the forefront of the JetFlo 120 experience.
Performance
JetFlo 120 fans each contain ultra-thin, yet surprisingly strong fan blades that minimize resistance and maximize performance. These advanced fan blades cut through the air at speeds ranging between 800 - 2000RPM and produce up to 95CFM when operating at full power.
Power is nothing without a strong foundation. Fortunately, JetFlo 120 is built to last far longer than traditional case fans. It features a high-efficiency motor with a low starting voltage. The motor is even protected by a Smart Jam Protection design that automatically stops operation when obstructions are present. The fan motor auto-starts when these obstructions have been cleared. The JetFlo 120 motor is even protected against reverse polarity.
Utilizing exclusive Cooler Master POM bearing technology, JetFlo 120 is nearly dustproof and will last up to 160,000 hours. This extended lifespan is owed to POM bearings being self-lubricating and experiencing little friction during operation.
Style
JetFlo 120 fans come equipped with high quality LED lighting that spreads evenly from the motor, creating a more clean and consistent ambiance. Models will be available in Red, White, and Blue. Those with more discrete tastes will be able to procure a stealth black fan blade model with no LEDs.
Silence
Despite producing up to 95CFM, JetFlo 120 still only registers in at 36 dBa. This is attributed to a completely re-imagined mounting system and the exclusive POM bearing. The mounting corners are now constructed of a durable rubber that contains threaded steel inserts. These corners assist in absorbing much of the vibrations and noise produced by the fan. The POM bearings low friction operation means that less vibrations and noise will be produced overall. All JetFlo 120 fans fully support BIOS or software control of fan speed via PWM functions. Should users not want to hassle with software, two silent mode adapters are included to lock the fan speed at 1600 RPM and 1200 RPM, respectively.
FujiFilm FinePix S4800 ONLY £133.66 at Okobe.co.uk
FujiFilm FinePix S4800 ONLY £133.66 at Okobe.co.uk
The S4800 is a great choice for people that want the features and flexibility of a DSLR camera but without the weight and hassle. Take wide panoramic photos of landscapes, close up action shots of your pets or capture super macros in your garden.
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
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