Tuesday, 24 September 2013

WD®’s new line of external desktop drives offer extreme capacities and data protection features

New My Book Family of Drives offers up to 4 TB for Rich Content Collectors and Protects that Data with WD SmartWareTM Pro Auto Backup with DropboxTM Cloud Backup and Complete System Backup

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, has redesigned its popular My Book and My Book for Mac lines of external desktop drives to provide as much as 4 TB storage capacity and enhanced data protection for those who create and collect large volumes of video, music and photos.

With USB 3.0 for speed, the new My Book lines are available in 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB capacities for the largest content collections. At any point in time, anything can happen to one's data. Whether it's a lost notebook or destructive virus, it's critical to keep data safe and maintain a backup of important documents and valued content.

The new drives' data protection features are perfect for backing up content collections. WD SmartWareTM Pro automatic back-up software with DropboxTM integration offers cloud backup capabilities, and the WD Edition of Acronis® True ImageTM enables users to execute a full system backup and securely delete digital files and programmes.

"The new generation of My Book external hard drives provides greater speed, flexibility, content safety, and system security for our customers," explains Scott Steffens, general manager of WD's consumer storage products group. "Consumers are creating, downloading, and storing more digital content than ever before and our line of desktop drives are equipped with capacities and security measures to keep it all backed-up and protected against system disaster, damage or theft."

Security measures against unauthorised access to the drive are handled through WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software with hardware encryption and password protection. To protect files against theft, fire, flood or other natural disaster, My Book integrates Dropbox[1] to store files in the cloud.  For full system backup and secure deletion of files, My Book includes Acronis True Image (ATI) WD Edition.  ATI WD Edition is an integrated software suite that ensures security of all information on the PC and can be used to securely delete any confidential data no longer needed. ATI WD is also used for disaster recovery in case of a fatal system crash, recovering the entire PC including files, software and preferences.

The WD My Book for Mac will also incorporate SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and UAS connectivity for increased speed and flexibility.  Available in 2TB / 3TB capacities, My Book for Mac is compatible with Apple's Time MachineTM for safe and effective backup of files.  The drive is equipped with WD Security software for password protection and hardware encryption to protect files from unauthorised access, and comes with WD Utilities, which allows users to register drives, run diagnostics, and more.

Corsair Announces Obsidian Series 750D Full-Tower PC Case

New Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Full-Tower PC Case Brings Black Metal to the Masses

Fremont, California - September 24, 2013 - Corsair®, a designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced the immediate availability of the Obsidian Series® 750D performance full-tower PC case. Like all Obsidian Series cases, the 750D features an elegant black monolithic design, brushed aluminum and solid steel construction, and generous expansion flexibility.

The Obidian Series 750D's rigid, rugged exterior surrounds a frame that has ample room for high-performance components as well as sophisticated cooling for users who want to push their components to the limits. The case is designed to make building a PC fast and simple with features such as tool-free side panels and drive bays, cable routing grommets and mount points, and motherboard rear CPU access and alignment pegs.

"When we launched our enormously successful, supersized Obsidian 900D case, enthusiasts raved about its sleek design, solid metal construction, and expandability, but not everyone needs so much room," said Xavier Lauwaert, Director of Product Marketing at Corsair. "Obsidian 750D is built for those users that demand full-on Obsidian quality in a standard full-tower form factor with plenty of innovative features and cooling options."

OCZ Introduces new Enterprise SATA III SSDs based on 19nm NAND Flash Process Geometry to Its Popular Deneva 2 Series

New Deneva 2 Models Deliver Improved Features and Superior Total Cost of Ownership

 SAN JOSE, CA - September 24, 2013 - OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced the latest addition to the popular Deneva 2 Series which now utilizes 19 nanometer (nm) NAND flash.  The new models are 2.5-inch, 6Gbps SATA III-based Multi-Level Cell (MLC) drives that implement the Deneva 2 SSD Series feature-set and are built around a smaller NAND flash process geometry.  This cutting-edge drive solution also features a completely new power architecture that was designed from the ground up to optimize server back plane functionality, providing enhanced management of in-rush current and power fluctuation.  The result is an advanced SSD series that delivers superior storage performance, enterprise-class endurance, reliability and quality, and excellent total cost of ownership for customers.

"Our Deneva 2 has been a popular SSD series among IT professionals not only as an HDD replacement but to dramatically accelerate I/O access of such popular enterprise applications as OnLine Transaction Processing, database warehousing,  read intensive data caching and server boot-ups," said Daryl Lang, SVP of Product Management for OCZ Technology.  "By implementing new features and the latest NAND flash process geometry we are able to deliver an optimal balance of I/O performance and cost-efficiency to our customers."

The new Deneva 2 SSDs continue to utilize the proven and effective LSI SandForce® SF-2281 processor and delivers exceptional performance with 19nm toggle mode NAND flash.  The performance specifications support read bandwidth up to 550 MB/s, write bandwidth up to 520 MB/s, random read throughput (4K blocks) over 45,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS), and random write throughput (4K blocks) over 34,000 IOPS.  It provides consistent sustained performance over time so that users can achieve faster file transfers, boot-ups and benefit from a more responsive storage experience. With a priority on reliability and flash-optimized enterprise endurance, the new Deneva 2 includes advanced features such as data fail recovery, intelligent block management, wear leveling and robust error correction.  Additionally, power consumption has also been lowered in the new models as well.

Friday, 20 September 2013

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AMD Helps Power Performance of All-Star Cast in Upcoming Hollywood Thriller

Director Robert Rodriguez harnesses AMD technology to produce latest cinematic release "Machete Kills"

London, UK. - Sept. 20, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced its role in the much-anticipated major motion picture sequel "Machete Kills." Written and directed by award-winning Robert Rodriguez of Quick Draw Studios, "Machete Kills" sees actor Danny Trejo reprising his role as the international spy known as Machete.

The film plot centers around Machete's mission to help the President of the United States, played by Carlos Estevez - better known as the actor Charlie Sheen - take down an international crime ring. To help get the job done, Machete and his counter-surveillance team rely on systems powered by AMD technology, which are featured in the film.

In addition to Trejo and Estevez, the movie also stars some of Hollywood's biggest actors including Mel Gibson, Sofia Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez, Antonio Banderas, Cuba Gooding Jr., and marks the cinematic debut of performer Lady Gaga.

"We believe this film is going to be one of the fall's biggest hits, and AMD is proud to be part of the magic," said Colette LaForce, senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer, AMD. "It's exciting to see what AMD technology can do in the hands of one of the most innovative filmmakers of our time, and the fact that our brand helps Machete achieve his mission in the story itself underscores our commitment to delivering technology that helps push the limits of what is possible in our world."

Quick Draw Studio's visual effects division, Troublemaker Digital, uses AMD OpteronTM processors and AMD FireProTM graphics accelerators on many of its productions, including "Machete Kills." Rodriguez is well known as an early pioneer in the use of computing technology to produce larger-than-life graphics and high fidelity imagery in major motion pictures.

"Editing, content creation and special effects were all made easier with AMD technology in our studios," said Robert Rodriguez of Quick Draw Studios. "We just had to put AMD's brand in the film as a special shoutout to a great technology partner, and we had a lot of fun bringing this sequel to life. ‘Machete Kills' is action-packed and very visually rich, and we pushed our creative process even further on this release."

Rodriguez has used AMD technology to create a number of his previous films, including "Machete," "Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams," "Spy Kids 3D: Game Over," and "Sin City" to name a few.

A special showing of "Machete Kills" will take place at the ninth annual Fantastic Fest Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 in Austin, Texas. Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Buffalo Technology enhances NAS flexibility with TeraStation 4000 additions

Three new Enclosure devices offer high-speed, huge storage capacity to SMBs

London, UK, September 17 2013: Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking solutions, is providing SMBs with greater flexibility in their data storage requirements with the launch of three new Enclosure network attached storage (NAS) devices.

The new additions see Buffalo enhance its TeraStation 4000 family with the 2-bay TeraStation 4200 Enclosure, 4-bay TeraStation 4400 Rackmount Enclosure and 8-bay TeraStation 4800 Enclosure.

The devices enable small business to add 1, 2, 3 or 4TB of storage capacity as and when it's required. With data transfer speeds of up to 1000 Mb/s, each device offers highly customisable NAS storage and file access from multiple computers, via its powerful Intel® AtomTM D2550/D700 Dual-Core Processor.

These latest additions to the TS400 family provide additional benefits such as a 3-year warranty, 10 free NovaStor NovaBACKUP® licenses and protection with RAID and hot swap functionality, allowing users to change disks without suffering downtime.

Paul Hudson, Sales Director for Northern Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "We want to give SMBs as much flexibility in their date storage requirements as possible. These three new Enclosure additions to our TeraStation 4000 family enable users to add or remove capacity as and when their business requirements fluctuate. This provides high-speed and hugely powerful storage options."

Monday, 16 September 2013

Transcend Wins National Award and Earns Top 50 Spot in US Patent Quality Ranking

September 16, 2013 - Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), is proud to announce that one of its memory device patents has been awarded the prestigious "Silver Medal" for its exceptional innovation at the 2013 National Invention and Creation Award (NICA) competition organized by Taiwan's Intellectual Property Office. This cutting-edge patent, which pertains to the data access circuit and access method within non-volatile memory devices, has already been implemented throughout Transcend's SSD product range, including industrial SSDs.

National Invention and Creation Award

This year's "Silver Medal" marks Transcend's fourth National Invention and Creation Award. The award-winning invention allows faster data block management in SSD products by assigning a weight value to each storage area based on its error history and usage status. This means that storage areas can be quickly classified and given different data access priority. Additionally, any disabled blocks will be classified in the disabled block area to prevent data storage, thereby reducing the probability of failure and extending the life span of the storage device.

This invention has not only obtained a key patent in Taiwan, but has also won crucial patent certificates in both China and the USA. The technology has already been applied to the controller designs of Transcend's current consumer and industrial-grade SSD products.

Taiwan's Top 50 Companies in US Patent Quality Ranking

Transcend has been recognized as one of Taiwan's Top 50 companies based on US patent quality among an enterprise IP survey conducted jointly by the Science and Technology Law Institute of Taiwan and Ocean Tomo, LLC. Transcend's R&D team is well known for its superior innovation and design capability. With over 20 years of technical experience and expertise, Transcend has obtained 73 granted patents and filed more than 70 additional patent applications. The survey found Transcend to be one of the Top 50 Taiwanese companies that showed outstanding performance on perceived patent quality.

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Friday, 13 September 2013

SanDisk launches world's first CFast 2.0 memory card

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Memory Card is The World's Fastest Memory Card For High-Performance Professional Photo and Video Capture

London, Sept. 13, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Extreme Pro® CFastTM 2.0 memory card, designed for professional broadcast, cinematography and next-generation professional photography.

The 120GB1 SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card is the world's fastest memory card, with read speeds of up to 450MB/s2 (3000X) for maximum workflow efficiency and write speeds up to 350MB/s2 (2333X) for faster recording performance. The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card's industry leading transfer speeds offer up to double the shot speed of today's fastest cards. With the new card, industry professionals are able to manage large files faster than ever. For example, a 100GB file takes nearly 20 minutes to transfer from CompactFlash at 90MB/s. With the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card, it takes only four minutes to transfer at 450MB/s3.

"With the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card, we are enabling a next generation card format to meet the needs of high-end professional cinematographers," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "These cards will enable new digital solutions for professional filmmakers looking to embrace technologies such as high-quality 4K video, and are another example of SanDisk's innovation and leadership in flash memory storage."

The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast card is the first to utilize the CFast 2.0 specification. This specification was a collaboration of leading CompactFlash Association members to meet the demanding requirements of professional video and photography applications. Early adopters and endorsers include SanDisk, Canon, ARRI and Codex. The result of this alliance is the CFast 2.0 specification, delivering a new level of performance for next generation professional video and photography cameras.

Leading motion picture equipment manufacturer ARRI, will be the first to implement CFast 2.0 as recording media in a camera. The new documentary-style ARRI AMIRA will record to in-camera CFast 2.0 cards, and ALEXA XT camera users will be able to use a new CFast 2.0 adapter, allowing ALEXA XT cameras, as well as ALEXA Classic cameras upgraded with the XR Module, to do the same. Stephan Schenk, general manager of ARRI's camera and DI systems business unit said, "SanDisk's new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards deliver tremendous performance, allowing professionals to record ProRes 4444 up to 200Fps with AMIRA, and up to 120Fps with ALEXA XT/XR cameras, on cost-effective recording media."

Canon is also a supporter of the CFast 2.0 standard. Masaya Maeda, managing director and chief executive of image communication product operations at Canon said, "With extremely fast performance, CFast 2.0 memory cards will enable us to develop next-generation cameras with more powerful features, enabling future 4K Ultra HD video recording capability."

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Thursday, 12 September 2013

Buffalo further enhances its leading wireless range

New wireless devices boost network and connectivity speeds for homes and businesses

London, UK, 12 September 2013: Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of market-leading storage and wireless networking solutions, today announces the latest additions to its pioneering AirStation wireless family.

The new products consist of the AirStation Wireless N300 Router; the Wireless N600 Dual Band Router, the Wireless N300 USB Dual Band Adaptor, as well as the Wireless AC866/N300 and the Wireless AC1300/N450 Gigabit Dual Band Routers.

AirStationTM Wireless N300 Router

Buffalo's latest wireless innovation delivers 802.11gn speeds and HighPower WiFi, allowing seamless and secure connectivity to multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets, without compromising on security levels. The router can also be used as a WDS extender, meaning home and office users are provided with maximum coverage levels, penetrating even the hardest to reach corners.

AirStationTM N600 Dual Band Router

Similarly, the new and affordable dual band Wi-Fi router operates on both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands, allowing faster browsing and streaming. The N600 Dual Band Router enables users to connect multiple internet-enabled devices securely, including gaming consoles, TVs and laptops with no risk to performance or speed.

AirStationTM Wireless AC866/N300 and Wireless AC1300/N450 Gigabit Dual Band Routers

Both HighPower 11ac Gigabit Dual Band Routers feature the latest in wireless technology, capable of delivering outstanding transfer speeds over 700Mbps, enabling more effective and efficient multi-device management and connectivity for home and office users.

The products are versatile, 3-in-1 devices that can be used as a dual-band Wi-Fi Router, bridge or network extender, perfect for high speed data streaming and gaming with no effect on overall performance or speed. They offer users enhanced wireless experiences with the support of beamforming technology. Beamforming optimises signal energy and enhances the operation of the wireless device, and then specifically targets supported mobile devices and laptops that are connected to the router.

The devices allow users' to connect up to five network-enabled devices to their existing wireless network, making them perfect for high-speed data streaming and gaming.

AirStationTM Wireless N300 Dual Band USB 2.0 Adaptor

The latest addition to Buffalo's dual-band router line-up is a compact and cost-effective solution to efficient cable-free networking. Supporting AOSS and WPS, the device promises a user-friendly and secure setup, delivering stable and uninterrupted 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz network connections.

Paul Hudson, Sales Director for Northern Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "These new products further enhance Buffalo's wireless offering and are a testament to our guarantee of delivering innovative and high-performing wireless products. All of these devices significantly improve both home and office users' wireless networking and connectivity options."

SanDisk offers world's first high capacity 256GB CompactFlash card supporting the latest video performance guarantee specification

London, Sept. 12, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the availability of the 256GB1 SanDisk Extreme Pro® CompactFlash® memory card, the world's first high-capacity, high-performance CompactFlash card with the latest Video Performance Guarantee (VPG-65)2 specification. Also being announced by SanDisk today are faster speeds across all other capacities of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash line of memory cards.

"SanDisk has been at the forefront with storage solutions that enable the broader adoption of new video capture technologies. We always design our SanDisk Extreme Pro cards with professional photographers and videographers in mind," said Susan Park, director, mobile and imaging worldwide retail product marketing, SanDisk. "Cinema-quality 4K video capture demands tremendous performance and capacity, which is exactly what we have delivered with the new 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card."

The card delivers minimum sustained write speeds of 65MB/s2, optimized to capture 4K and Full HD video3. The 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card has industry-leading transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s4, designed to dramatically improve workflow efficiencies, and delivers fast shot speeds of up to 140MB/s4 for advanced functions such as fast action and continuous burst mode shots.

"The speed and capacity of SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, as well as the ability to shoot and store 4K video directly to a CompactFlash card, are a major step forward for professional photographers and videographers," said Sam Nicholson, founder, Stargate Studios. "My work rarely allows for a second chance to capture a big shot or important footage, so when I select SanDisk memory cards, I'm trusting them with assets that are essential to me and my clients."

SanDisk Extreme Pro memory cards are designed for professionals and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty5. The cards are durability tested, include RTV silicone coating inside for added protection against shock and vibration, and perform in extreme temperatures from minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. The cards also include a one year downloadable offer for RescuePRO® media recovery software6, which lets photographers recover their images in case of accidental deletion.

Increased Speeds Across the Product Line

To coincide with the launch of the 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card, SanDisk is increasing the speed across each capacity of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash line. The other SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, will now feature read speeds of up to 160MB/s4 and write speeds of up to 150MB/s4, as well as the same VPG as the 256GB card.

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Lenovo Introduces New User-Inspired Design to the High Performance, Full Function Line of ThinkPad Notebooks

New Performance Notebooks are Thinner and Lighter with up to 13.7 hours of battery life

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - September 11th, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced new enhancements to its ThinkPad performance and value portfolio. Improvements include new user inspired designs and longer battery life while continuing to support full connectivity capabilities that commercial customers depend on. The new performance systems are thinner and lighter devices with clean designs and maintain MIL-SPEC tested ThinkPad durability and reliability.

"As the No. 1 commercial notebook PC maker in the world1, we remain committed to our core business line of legendary ThinkPad notebooks - and to the customers who use them," said Dilip Bhatia, vice president, Marketing, Think Business Group, Lenovo. "These latest ThinkPad models raise the bar for business class notebooks with new high resolution displays, processor upgrades and powerful graphics delivering exceptional performance and proven security features, in a simpler, cleaner design."

ThinkPad T440p and T540p: Premium Business Notebooks

The T440p and T540p offer the ultimate combination of performance and mobility. Powered by up to Intel Quad Core i7 processors, the T440p and T540p offer high performance combined with mobility features. With battery life up to 13.7 hours on the T440p and up to 12.6 hours on the T540p, with the Extended Battery Pack, workflow is continuous even with the most strenuous of computing tasks.

Powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT730M graphics on select systems combined with up to 16GB SDRAM ensures high performance is always on tap. Solid State Drives (SSD) and Hard Disk Drives (HDD) up to one terabyte means storage needs are easily met. Full connectivity options including 4G along with mini-DisplayPort, VGA, 4 x USB 3.0 ports and an SD Card reader guarantee compatibility with existing accessory investments.

ThinkPad W540: Lenovo's Most Powerful and Mobile Workstation Ever

Featuring the best ThinkPad display ever, the 15.5 inch 3K IPS panel, the W540 answers the demand for a portable, independent software vendor (ISV) certified mobile workstation. With an eye catching 2880x1620 resolution and the wide viewing angles of IPS Technology, the new W540 delivers the ultimate display for business professionals. At just 27mm and 2.47 Kg, the W540 is the thinnest and lightest mobile workstation in its class.

Powered by the latest Intel Quad Core i7 processors, up to 32GB of memory and using the ThinkPad Precision backlit keyboard with number pad provides faster processing for complex and detailed spreadsheets and large data sets. In addition, the W540 delivers the ultimate mobile graphics power with NVIDIA Quadro graphics with Optimus 2D and 3D content creation. Storage options up to two terabytes ensure plenty of local space and RAID options guarantee full data backup and protection.

Customers can take advantage of high speed data transfer with the on board Thunderbolt port, and can calibrate their display with the integrated X-Rite colour calibrator. A full array of ports and connectivity options are available including 4G.

ThinkPad L Series: Entry Business Notebooks - Best Value ThinkPad

The L440 and L540 deliver mainstream business notebook performance at highly competitive price points. The new modern design will appeal to value conscious buyers who want ThinkPad durability and the latest technologies. Powered by Intel's 4th generation Core processors, the L Series also feature vPro technology and are optimized for easy integration into new or existing IT infrastructures.

Both the ThinkPad L440 and L540 include WiFi, Ethernet and 4G/LTE connectivity for virtually continuous connectivity. Offering dual HD noise cancelling microphones, HD Camera and HD+ on the L440 and Full HD on the L540, these systems are Microsoft Lync Certified for robust video calls and conferencing. In addition, L series is our greenest ThinkPad.

ThinkPad E Series: Optimized Small Business Value

Offering one of the best value full function Windows 8 notebook experiences, the new affordable ThinkPad E440 and E540 feature a new thinner, lighter, and more elegant design with the enhanced performance of the latest 4th Generation Intel Core Processors and full function to provide a perfect combination of price, performance and style for demanding small business users. With up to Quad Core Intel Processors, optional NVIDIA discrete graphics, storage up to one terabyte, memory up to 16GB, and optical drive, the E440 and E540 ensures lightening fast responsiveness and plenty of storage space for documents, music and movies. The Windows 8 experience is further enhanced by screen resolutions up to 14 inch HD+ and 15.6 inch Full HD antiglare displays with touch screen options and larger gesture trackpads. Voice over IP (VoIP) is significantly improved for small business owners with new multi-function noise cancelling microphones and the ability to switch between conference mode or single voice mode. Dolby® Advanced AudioTM improves engaging multimedia content and offers the best entertainment experience for those moments of downtime.

The ThinkPad E series also includes Lenovo's unique OneLink technology allowing a single cable connection to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock completes the solution. In addition to powering the system, the OneLink Dock also provides driver-free video connection, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and audio, all through a single cable.

Friday, 6 September 2013

Lexar Announces New JumpDrive V20 USB Multipacks to Easily Archive and Organize Files

Available in a Variety of Colours and with Write-on Labels for Easy Organization
Features write-on-labels and pen to easily organize or archive important files*
Sports a slim design in a variety of colours


Berlin, Germany, September 6, 2013 - Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar® JumpDrive® V20 USB multipack, a storage solution designed for users who need to stay organized. Many times, it's hard to remember what is actually stored on a flash drive. The JumpDrive V20 takes the guessing out of the equation, letting users easily organise and archive important files. Available in packs of two, three, or four, each drive comes with write-on labels (and a pen*), and features a protective, clear cover so users can slide in and swap out labels as needed to keep stored files organised. Each drive also sports an LED activity light that blinks during data transfer, so you know when the job is complete.

"The JumpDrive V20 USB multipack is designed for consumers who want a fireproof and safe way to store and archive files and know at a glance what's on each drive," said Yeon Kim, product marketing manager, Lexar. "With this solution, there's no need to stop and plug in each drive to identify the contents. Whether it's vacation photos, music, tax documents, or other important files, the JumpDrive V20 lets users quickly identify the contents of their flash drives."

Thursday, 5 September 2013

WD® My Passport® Slim™ first 2 TB thin drive with metal case and hardware encryption

Exclusive WD SmartWareTM Pro Data Protection with Local and Cloud Storage Backup via Dropbox Provides ‘Ultimate Mobile Storage Solution'

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, today announced the availability of its My Passport® SlimTM line of portable hard drives, the first thin drives to offer up to 2 TB capacity, a metal enclosure, and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.  The included WD SmartWare Pro data protection software allows users to back up their data to their My Passport Slim and keep an extra copy in their Dropbox account for peace-of-mind. The software also lets users back up their Dropbox[1] account to the My Passport Slim. These features make the My Passport Slim an ideal choice for protecting, storing, and enjoying digital content on the go.

Available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the My Passport Slim measures a scant 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.48-inches*, giving mobile consumers an easy and convenient way to transport their favourite music, movies, photos and documents.

*Measurement for 1TB. 2TB measures 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.7-inches

The My Passport Slim also incorporates super-fast USB 3.0 connectivity for quick transfer speeds of high resolution digital files.

"WD's My Passport Slim drives are setting a new industry standard for portability, capacity, and file protection," explained Scott Steffens, general manager of WD's consumer storage solutions group. "Its beautiful metal exterior, combined with up to 2 TB of storage, hardware encryption, and WD SmartWare Pro backup protection make it the only storage device today's mobile consumers will ever need to bring with them."

Lenovo Expands Multimode Family with New Yoga Convertibles and Flex Dual Mode Devices

Infuses Distinctive Mode Design in Laptops and Desktops and Creates ThinkPad Yoga for Business   
Continues leadership in multimode computing with next-generation Yoga devices and brings dual mode benefits to laptops and desktops
Introduces a smarter, strikingly brilliant screen Yoga 2 Pro and a business-ready ThinkPad Yoga with exclusive "lift and lock" system
Flex 14 and 15 laptops defy laptop expectations with dual mode experience and workhorse Flex 20 AIO doubles and delights as completely flat interactive console

BERLIN, GERMANY - September 5, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), creator of multimode computing, today announced at the 2013 IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, a broad expansion to its portfolio of multimode devices. The new lineup starts with two new Yoga convertibles: the Yoga 2 Pro, successor to the original 360° flip and fold 13.3-inch Yoga, and the new ThinkPad Yoga, built to take business users to new heights with its multimode design and business-heavy features. Additionally, Lenovo is bringing multimode computing to mainstream laptops and desktops with the new dual mode Lenovo Flex 14 and 15-inch laptops and Flex 20 all-in-one (AIO) desktop. These machines give consumers all the productivity of a PC plus one extra mode, essentially giving them two powerful devices at one affordable price.

Yoga 2 Pro: Picture Perfect in Any Mode

Users will instantly notice the Yoga 2 Pro's impressive, eye-popping 13.3-inch display: Its QHD+ super high resolution 10-finger touchscreen displays images in 3200X1800 resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio, equivalent to four times the visual clarity of the original Yoga's HD+ (1600X900) screen and the highest screen resolution on the market today. The 350-nit screen features IPS 178° wide angle viewing for great views from nearly any line of sight.

Unbelievably thinner and lighter than  before at 15.5 mm thin and 1.39 kg, the extra mobile Yoga 2 Pro lets users easily enjoying computing in each of its four modes: laptop, tablet, stand and tent. Yoga 2 Pro also features advanced technologies including choices of up to Intel 4thgeneration Core i7 ULT processors, Windows 8.1, up to 512 GB SSD, Intel WiDi for streaming content wirelessly to a TV, Dolby Home Theatre v4 and up to nine hours of battery life1. It also features a new backlit keyboard and comes in its signature Grey or Clementine Orange color. The recently introduced Yoga 11S will also be adding choices of up to 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors.

A full-function laptop and tablet, Yoga 2 Pro infuses new smart features including Yoga Picks, a concierge-like tool that suggests suitable apps based upon the device's mode, custom apps and voice control. For example, in tablet mode, Yoga Picks suggests apps like Birizzle, a popular touch game, and Zinio, an e-reader. In tent mode, it offers the painting app, Fresh Paint and Rara music streaming. Additionally, Yoga 2 Pro comes with apps created especially for its four modes. In laptop mode, Phone Companion lets users copy content from documents or websites/pages and send the information to their phones as a text message. Yoga Photo Touch allows users in tablet mode to edit or retouch photos using their fingers on the 10-point multitouch screen. Built for stand mode, Yoga Camera Man lets users take photos with effects like lomo, 4-in-1, macro, GIF and more to photos, and Yoga Chef in tent mode taps into Yoga 2 Pro's motion control and voice control to advance recipes from cooking apps. Also available for Yoga 2 Pro is the N700 multimode wireless mouse, sold separately, that rotates 180° to double as a pointer so users can switch between desktop work and presentations.

Monday, 2 September 2013