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Thursday 31 October 2013
ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches Rampage IV Black Edition Motherboard
X79-based board supports Intel LGA 2011 Core i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors, eight DRAM and quad-GPUs to maximize gaming and overclocking possibilities
Taipei, Taiwan (31st October, 2013) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Rampage IV Black Edition, an E-ATX gaming motherboard designed to unleash the full power of Intel® LGA 2011 CoreTM i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors.
Based on the Intel X79 Express chipset, Rampage IV Black Edition boasts loads of the best ROG technologies and the latest innovations to improve gaming and maximize overclocking possibilities - all served up in an attention-grabbing black design that's complemented by gorgeous silver and red highlights.
Rampage IV Black Edition has eight DIMM sockets for up to 64GB of DRAM (DDR3 2800MHz+, overclocked), supports up to 4-way graphics card (multi-GPU) setups, includes Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM) for ultra-stable power delivery and benefits from SupremeFX Black, for audio that's as great as a high-end dedicated sound card. Bundled with a free copy of Assassin's Creed® IV: Black FlagTM, it is a truly formidable package.
To watch Rampage IV Black Edition in action, view the product video at http://bit.ly/Rampage4BE.
ROG assembled the best to break the limits
Rampage IV Black Edition has been modeled to delight overclockers. The motherboard is bundled with OC Panel, a real-time system-monitoring and tuning console that's great for gamers and a huge advantage for overclockers. It can be mounted internally for everyday monitoring of temperatures, base clock and fan speeds with one-click CPU Level Up for an instant speed boost, or used externally for hardcore tweaking to monitor and control multiple parameters via on-machine buttons in real-time. Extreme overclocking has never been easier.
Rampage IV Black Edition has plenty of room for multi-GPU setups, with support for both 4-way NVIDIA® SLITM and AMD CrossFireXTM - so gamers can also unleash the full power of the latest graphics technologies.
To break the limits, ROG engineers combined thoughtful design with superior quality components. Rampage IV Black Edition's Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM) provides highly precise and stable power delivery by employing NexFET MOSFETs, 60A (amp) chokes and high-endurance Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors. As well, the motherboard's awesome black-themed heat-sink is exclusively cleverly integrated with the MOSFET area and extends to the input/output (I/O) cover for even better cooling and stability.
With such masterful design, it is no surprise that Rampage IV Black Edition has already broken many world records. It currently holds world-beating scores in 3DMark11 Entry (E39244), 3DMark11 Performance (P41531), 3DMark11 Extreme (X22531), 3DMark Fire Strike (34246) and 3DMark Vantage (P96500). As well as setting new top scores in these exacting benchmark tests, Rampage IV Black Edition has also claimed numerous other world records on X79 platform, overclocking an i7-4820k processor to 6943MHz and G.Skill quad-channel DDR3 kit to 4072MHz. It has also generated the highest base clock (BCLK) yet for the X79 platform - an astonishing 197.16MHz - and pushed the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility all the way up to 1924 marks.
Built for the most demanding games and gamers
Rampage IV Black Edition is packed with features that will delight the hardest of hardcore gamers. Built-in SupremeFX Black technology provides sound quality that's on a par with high-end dedicated sound cards. Premium components such as ELNA® audio capacitors and German-made WIMA® film capacitors deliver impeccable performance, while high-fidelity op-amps (operational amplifiers) and a Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC (digital/analog converter) deliver lossless audio and a brilliant 120dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). A Hi-Fi-quality Texas Instruments® TPA6120A2 600ohm headphone amplifier boosts every sound detail for personal listening, too. Exclusive EMI (electromagnetic interference) isolation technology and a newly-upgraded NEC/TOKIN UC2 audio relay protects electrical circuits from overload and reduces ‘pops' enabling Rampage IV Black Edition to deliver warm, clear and natural audio.
ROG's Sonic Radar on-screen overlay provides fans of first-person shooter (FPS) games with an ear to the ground, as it displays the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs - giving ROG gamers a foot-up when trying to pinpoint the enemy.
Ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ROG's GameFirst II utility optimizes network traffic to keep latency to minimum and reduce all-important ‘ping' times, while the ROG RAMDisk utility allows up to 80% of a computer's available RAM to be dedicated as a high-speed virtual drive - lending a strong performance boost to the many modern games that regularly read or write data during play.
Stunning style to the core
Rampage IV Black Edition is undoubtedly stunning to behold - and the sensational black styling runs deeper than surface beauty. The new motherboard includes a UEFI BIOS that displays a friendly graphical interface styled with the gorgeous new black theme.
As well as looking fantastic, Rampage IV Black Edition's new UEFI BIOS is brilliantly easy to use with tons of powerful tuning options and the ability to set up overclocking profiles. Built in to the UEFI BIOS is Secure Erase, a feature that lets users quickly restore SSDs to a factory-fresh condition for the best possible performance.
Taipei, Taiwan (31st October, 2013) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Rampage IV Black Edition, an E-ATX gaming motherboard designed to unleash the full power of Intel® LGA 2011 CoreTM i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors.
Based on the Intel X79 Express chipset, Rampage IV Black Edition boasts loads of the best ROG technologies and the latest innovations to improve gaming and maximize overclocking possibilities - all served up in an attention-grabbing black design that's complemented by gorgeous silver and red highlights.
Rampage IV Black Edition has eight DIMM sockets for up to 64GB of DRAM (DDR3 2800MHz+, overclocked), supports up to 4-way graphics card (multi-GPU) setups, includes Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM) for ultra-stable power delivery and benefits from SupremeFX Black, for audio that's as great as a high-end dedicated sound card. Bundled with a free copy of Assassin's Creed® IV: Black FlagTM, it is a truly formidable package.
To watch Rampage IV Black Edition in action, view the product video at http://bit.ly/Rampage4BE.
ROG assembled the best to break the limits
Rampage IV Black Edition has been modeled to delight overclockers. The motherboard is bundled with OC Panel, a real-time system-monitoring and tuning console that's great for gamers and a huge advantage for overclockers. It can be mounted internally for everyday monitoring of temperatures, base clock and fan speeds with one-click CPU Level Up for an instant speed boost, or used externally for hardcore tweaking to monitor and control multiple parameters via on-machine buttons in real-time. Extreme overclocking has never been easier.
Rampage IV Black Edition has plenty of room for multi-GPU setups, with support for both 4-way NVIDIA® SLITM and AMD CrossFireXTM - so gamers can also unleash the full power of the latest graphics technologies.
To break the limits, ROG engineers combined thoughtful design with superior quality components. Rampage IV Black Edition's Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM) provides highly precise and stable power delivery by employing NexFET MOSFETs, 60A (amp) chokes and high-endurance Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors. As well, the motherboard's awesome black-themed heat-sink is exclusively cleverly integrated with the MOSFET area and extends to the input/output (I/O) cover for even better cooling and stability.
With such masterful design, it is no surprise that Rampage IV Black Edition has already broken many world records. It currently holds world-beating scores in 3DMark11 Entry (E39244), 3DMark11 Performance (P41531), 3DMark11 Extreme (X22531), 3DMark Fire Strike (34246) and 3DMark Vantage (P96500). As well as setting new top scores in these exacting benchmark tests, Rampage IV Black Edition has also claimed numerous other world records on X79 platform, overclocking an i7-4820k processor to 6943MHz and G.Skill quad-channel DDR3 kit to 4072MHz. It has also generated the highest base clock (BCLK) yet for the X79 platform - an astonishing 197.16MHz - and pushed the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility all the way up to 1924 marks.
Built for the most demanding games and gamers
Rampage IV Black Edition is packed with features that will delight the hardest of hardcore gamers. Built-in SupremeFX Black technology provides sound quality that's on a par with high-end dedicated sound cards. Premium components such as ELNA® audio capacitors and German-made WIMA® film capacitors deliver impeccable performance, while high-fidelity op-amps (operational amplifiers) and a Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC (digital/analog converter) deliver lossless audio and a brilliant 120dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). A Hi-Fi-quality Texas Instruments® TPA6120A2 600ohm headphone amplifier boosts every sound detail for personal listening, too. Exclusive EMI (electromagnetic interference) isolation technology and a newly-upgraded NEC/TOKIN UC2 audio relay protects electrical circuits from overload and reduces ‘pops' enabling Rampage IV Black Edition to deliver warm, clear and natural audio.
ROG's Sonic Radar on-screen overlay provides fans of first-person shooter (FPS) games with an ear to the ground, as it displays the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs - giving ROG gamers a foot-up when trying to pinpoint the enemy.
Ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ROG's GameFirst II utility optimizes network traffic to keep latency to minimum and reduce all-important ‘ping' times, while the ROG RAMDisk utility allows up to 80% of a computer's available RAM to be dedicated as a high-speed virtual drive - lending a strong performance boost to the many modern games that regularly read or write data during play.
Stunning style to the core
Rampage IV Black Edition is undoubtedly stunning to behold - and the sensational black styling runs deeper than surface beauty. The new motherboard includes a UEFI BIOS that displays a friendly graphical interface styled with the gorgeous new black theme.
As well as looking fantastic, Rampage IV Black Edition's new UEFI BIOS is brilliantly easy to use with tons of powerful tuning options and the ability to set up overclocking profiles. Built in to the UEFI BIOS is Secure Erase, a feature that lets users quickly restore SSDs to a factory-fresh condition for the best possible performance.
Tuesday 29 October 2013
Lenovo Unveils Its First Multimode Yoga Tablet
Debuts three innovative modes and up to 18 hours of battery life
MILAN, ITALY - October 29, 2013: Multimode computing leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today debuted its first multimode Yoga Tablet at a livestream launch event with Ashton Kutcher, the company's newest product engineer. Known for pioneering innovative multimode devices like the Yoga convertible laptop, Lenovo now brings people a new way to get the most out of their tablet experience.
The game-changing Yoga Tablet features three unique modes, giving consumers a better way to use a tablet. With hold, tilt and stand modes, the tablet adapts to the way people use it instead of forcing people to adapt to the technology. Additionally the Yoga Tablet has an amazing up to 18 hours of battery life1 to truly fit users' ultra mobile lifestyles.
"Watching and discovering that people frequently use tablets in three main ways allowed us to break the mold on the current ‘sea of sameness' designs, giving them a better way to read, browse, watch and interact with content," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Lenovo Business Group, Lenovo. "As consumers' continue to demand innovative multimode designs we're thrilled to have Ashton Kutcher on board with us to help further develop the immersive and complementary hardware and rich content experience."
Yoga Tablet: Three Modes And Longer Battery Life Give Tablets A Better Way
One size does not fit all, especially when it comes to tablets. Lenovo designers and engineers identified three challenges tablet users face: fatigue when holding and using the tablet; no self-supporting mechanism when laid on a flat surface; and an inadequate viewing angle when set on a table. These scenarios inspired Lenovo to break the mold on the "sea of sameness" design and to create Yoga Tablet's unique modes.
With its exclusive cylindrical handle, hold mode is designed to fit an individual's hand, so the Yoga Tablet is easier to hold and offers more control over the device whereas other tablets require two hands. Hold mode makes reading, checking social media and browsing the web easy and parallels how people hold magazines when reading.
To convert the Yoga Tablet into stand mode, simply rotate the side cylinder 90° so that the tablet stand deploys, allowing the tablet to stand by itself on a desk or table. Users can change the viewing angle to fit what's comfortable for them from 110° to 135°. Stand mode makes it easy for users to comfortably watch movies, place video calls and interact with the ten-finger touchscreen without having to rely on add-on accessories.
Users can lay the Yoga Tablet down in tilt mode to type directly on the tablet, play games and just surf the Internet with a better viewing angle. To further enhance the rich content and multimode tablet experience, users can enable the tablet's auto-detection software that automatically brings up frequently used apps inhold and stand modes.
The Yoga Tablet's multimode design not only provides a better usability experience, it offers dramatically longer battery life of up to 18 hours1, which is significantly more than the amount of typical tablets. Its cylindrical handle packs in powerful, dual batteries and unlike most tablets, it uses batteries typically found in laptops. The Yoga Tablet can even charge other devices such as smartphones via its USB on-the-go2. The 10 inch and 8 inch models run on MT8125 for Wi-Fi models and MT8389 Quad Core processors for 3G models with 16 or 32 GB capacity and feature Android 4.2. Also equipped with Dolby® audio, Yoga Tablet's front-facing speakers create a powerful surround sound experience through the device speakers and with headphones.
Extremely mobile, both models are featherweights weighing in at 605 grams for the 10-in model and 400 grams for the 8-in model. They feature high definition 1280 x 800 displays, a 5 MP auto focus rear camera plus an additional front camera, a micro SD expansion slot, allowing up to 64 GB of total storage, Wi-Fi and optional 3G in select countries and a micro USB connection and Dolby DS1 for rich audio. Lenovo offers an optional Bluetooth keyboard for the 10-in model that functions as a cover and even wakes up the tablet when it's removed and puts the tablet to sleep when it's attached. Users can also opt for a WD100 dongle in select countries to stream video content from the tablet wirelessly to a TV. Lenovo also offers a portfolio of services solutions for the Yoga Tablet including warranty extensions, upgrades and premium technical support.
MILAN, ITALY - October 29, 2013: Multimode computing leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today debuted its first multimode Yoga Tablet at a livestream launch event with Ashton Kutcher, the company's newest product engineer. Known for pioneering innovative multimode devices like the Yoga convertible laptop, Lenovo now brings people a new way to get the most out of their tablet experience.
The game-changing Yoga Tablet features three unique modes, giving consumers a better way to use a tablet. With hold, tilt and stand modes, the tablet adapts to the way people use it instead of forcing people to adapt to the technology. Additionally the Yoga Tablet has an amazing up to 18 hours of battery life1 to truly fit users' ultra mobile lifestyles.
"Watching and discovering that people frequently use tablets in three main ways allowed us to break the mold on the current ‘sea of sameness' designs, giving them a better way to read, browse, watch and interact with content," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Lenovo Business Group, Lenovo. "As consumers' continue to demand innovative multimode designs we're thrilled to have Ashton Kutcher on board with us to help further develop the immersive and complementary hardware and rich content experience."
Yoga Tablet: Three Modes And Longer Battery Life Give Tablets A Better Way
One size does not fit all, especially when it comes to tablets. Lenovo designers and engineers identified three challenges tablet users face: fatigue when holding and using the tablet; no self-supporting mechanism when laid on a flat surface; and an inadequate viewing angle when set on a table. These scenarios inspired Lenovo to break the mold on the "sea of sameness" design and to create Yoga Tablet's unique modes.
With its exclusive cylindrical handle, hold mode is designed to fit an individual's hand, so the Yoga Tablet is easier to hold and offers more control over the device whereas other tablets require two hands. Hold mode makes reading, checking social media and browsing the web easy and parallels how people hold magazines when reading.
To convert the Yoga Tablet into stand mode, simply rotate the side cylinder 90° so that the tablet stand deploys, allowing the tablet to stand by itself on a desk or table. Users can change the viewing angle to fit what's comfortable for them from 110° to 135°. Stand mode makes it easy for users to comfortably watch movies, place video calls and interact with the ten-finger touchscreen without having to rely on add-on accessories.
Users can lay the Yoga Tablet down in tilt mode to type directly on the tablet, play games and just surf the Internet with a better viewing angle. To further enhance the rich content and multimode tablet experience, users can enable the tablet's auto-detection software that automatically brings up frequently used apps inhold and stand modes.
The Yoga Tablet's multimode design not only provides a better usability experience, it offers dramatically longer battery life of up to 18 hours1, which is significantly more than the amount of typical tablets. Its cylindrical handle packs in powerful, dual batteries and unlike most tablets, it uses batteries typically found in laptops. The Yoga Tablet can even charge other devices such as smartphones via its USB on-the-go2. The 10 inch and 8 inch models run on MT8125 for Wi-Fi models and MT8389 Quad Core processors for 3G models with 16 or 32 GB capacity and feature Android 4.2. Also equipped with Dolby® audio, Yoga Tablet's front-facing speakers create a powerful surround sound experience through the device speakers and with headphones.
Extremely mobile, both models are featherweights weighing in at 605 grams for the 10-in model and 400 grams for the 8-in model. They feature high definition 1280 x 800 displays, a 5 MP auto focus rear camera plus an additional front camera, a micro SD expansion slot, allowing up to 64 GB of total storage, Wi-Fi and optional 3G in select countries and a micro USB connection and Dolby DS1 for rich audio. Lenovo offers an optional Bluetooth keyboard for the 10-in model that functions as a cover and even wakes up the tablet when it's removed and puts the tablet to sleep when it's attached. Users can also opt for a WD100 dongle in select countries to stream video content from the tablet wirelessly to a TV. Lenovo also offers a portfolio of services solutions for the Yoga Tablet including warranty extensions, upgrades and premium technical support.
Thursday 24 October 2013
TRENDnet® Launches AC600 Wireless USB Adapter
Newbury, UK. - Oct. 24, 2013 - TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the AC600 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter, model TEW-804UB - which upgrades a Windows® or Mac® computer to Wireless AC.
TRENDnet's compact TEW-804UB connects to a high performance Wireless AC network at up to 433 Megabits per second (Mbps) or to a common Wireless N network at 150 Mbps. An intuitive installation process takes less than five minutes and the adapter is powered by the computer's USB port. A convenient utility stores multiple network settings and prioritizes network connections. A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), connects the adapter to a wireless network at the touch of its button, when connecting to a WPS compliant device.
TRENDnet's compact TEW-804UB connects to a high performance Wireless AC network at up to 433 Megabits per second (Mbps) or to a common Wireless N network at 150 Mbps. An intuitive installation process takes less than five minutes and the adapter is powered by the computer's USB port. A convenient utility stores multiple network settings and prioritizes network connections. A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), connects the adapter to a wireless network at the touch of its button, when connecting to a WPS compliant device.
GIGABYTE Releases Radeon(TM) R9 290X Graphics Card
Experience the new power of HD gaming enjoyment with the world's fastest graphics card!
Taipei, Taiwan, 24th Oct 2013 - GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to introduce the latest Radeon R9 290X graphics card (GV-R929XD5-4GD-B). Engineered to be among the world's most advanced graphics cards, RadeonTM R9 290X GPUs feature award-winning GCN Architecture for unrivalled performance and efficiency. Packed with groundbreaking features like AMD PowerTune technology and AMD CrossFireTM technology, gamers should never settle for anything less. GV-R929XD5-4GD-B is equipped with 28nm GCN architecture graphics processor, 4GB GDDR5 memory and 512-bit memory interface, and also exclusively supports GIGABYTE OC GURU II software. GV-R929XD5-4GD-B is primed to enable astonishing performance and breathtaking image quality, making it a top choice for gamers who expect the best.
OC GURU II, liberates the overclocking limitation
GV-R929XD5-4GD-B provides gamers an unlimited experience by using GIGABYTE OC GURU II to adjust maximum core voltage and synchronize the GPU temperature and power consumption. These main features deliver an extremely performance to make gamers enjoy the amazing gaming experience.
AMD Eyefinity Technology
AMD Eyefinity technology is here to deliver the unfair advantage you deserve. With new modes and features, like gaming across five displays, AMD HD3D technology and universal bezel compensation, the world's best multi-display gaming technology just got better.
GCN Architecture
Engineered as the world's most advanced graphics, the GCN Architecture is the industry's first 28nm GPU design. Built from the ground up to enable more than unprecedented gaming performance, Graphics Core Next is also the world leader in GPU compute performance.
App Acceleration
With advanced video features like color correction, image sharpening, video stabilization and noise removal, AMD App Acceleration sets the bar for beautiful movies. And when it's time to multi-task, the optimized GCN Architecture is more than ready to make quick work of everyday applications like Adobe CS6 and Corel WinZip.
4K Ultra resolution gaming
Leave HD in the dust by gaming on displays much, much larger. Whether using a 4k monitor or combining multiple HD monitors, you'll get an expansive experience that's truly out of sight.
Taipei, Taiwan, 24th Oct 2013 - GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to introduce the latest Radeon R9 290X graphics card (GV-R929XD5-4GD-B). Engineered to be among the world's most advanced graphics cards, RadeonTM R9 290X GPUs feature award-winning GCN Architecture for unrivalled performance and efficiency. Packed with groundbreaking features like AMD PowerTune technology and AMD CrossFireTM technology, gamers should never settle for anything less. GV-R929XD5-4GD-B is equipped with 28nm GCN architecture graphics processor, 4GB GDDR5 memory and 512-bit memory interface, and also exclusively supports GIGABYTE OC GURU II software. GV-R929XD5-4GD-B is primed to enable astonishing performance and breathtaking image quality, making it a top choice for gamers who expect the best.
OC GURU II, liberates the overclocking limitation
GV-R929XD5-4GD-B provides gamers an unlimited experience by using GIGABYTE OC GURU II to adjust maximum core voltage and synchronize the GPU temperature and power consumption. These main features deliver an extremely performance to make gamers enjoy the amazing gaming experience.
AMD Eyefinity Technology
AMD Eyefinity technology is here to deliver the unfair advantage you deserve. With new modes and features, like gaming across five displays, AMD HD3D technology and universal bezel compensation, the world's best multi-display gaming technology just got better.
GCN Architecture
Engineered as the world's most advanced graphics, the GCN Architecture is the industry's first 28nm GPU design. Built from the ground up to enable more than unprecedented gaming performance, Graphics Core Next is also the world leader in GPU compute performance.
App Acceleration
With advanced video features like color correction, image sharpening, video stabilization and noise removal, AMD App Acceleration sets the bar for beautiful movies. And when it's time to multi-task, the optimized GCN Architecture is more than ready to make quick work of everyday applications like Adobe CS6 and Corel WinZip.
4K Ultra resolution gaming
Leave HD in the dust by gaming on displays much, much larger. Whether using a 4k monitor or combining multiple HD monitors, you'll get an expansive experience that's truly out of sight.
Monday 21 October 2013
NETGEAR launches new Prosafe Gigabit smart switch specifically for SMBs
GS516TP is the first switch specifically for SMBs that is both powered by PoE and able to pass PoE power to connected devices
Bracknell, UK - October 21, 2013 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (www.netgear.co.uk), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, announced immediate availability of the new ProSAFE® 16-port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch (GS516TP) with PD (PoE Powered Devices) capability for small and medium businesses (SMBs), educational institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and other networks supporting fewer than 500 users (www.netgear.com/smart-switches). The GS516TP offers network managers an affordable switching solution combined with advanced features and flexible powering options. PoE and PD capability on the same device - an industry first for the SMB market - enables the GS516TP to make network switch deployment truly free from AC power outlets, providing maximum flexibility for network build-up, modifications and re-layout.
NETGEAR offers a comprehensive portfolio of PoE switches and is the industry's leading provider of both Unmanaged and Smart Switches. The GS516TP is part of the NETGEAR family of second-generation Gigabit PoE/PoE+ Smart Switches, which offers powerful L2 and L2+ features, better PoE functions, and enhanced performance and usability. This new family is purposely designed for converged networks where voice, video, and data are carried on a single network platform, and is optimised to provide network efficiency, operational cost savings, and ease of management.
The GS516TP is a 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch with PoE and PD features, designed for small and medium-sized networks. It offers simultaneously operational PoE and PD capability. It comes with two PD ports that receive PoE power from any PoE source. At the same time, through its eight PoE ports, it can also deliver power to other connected devices such as WiFi access points, IP phones and IP cameras - the first switch specifically designed for SMBs to come to market with this capability.
"The GS516TP is the most cost-effective solution for converged networks requiring maximum flexibility in deployment options, especially where a power outlet is not conveniently available," said Maggie Wu, senior product line manager for NETGEAR Switching Products. "We are confident that SMB network managers will be delighted with the value and deployment flexibility offered by the GS516TP, which also comes with a comprehensive list of advanced features at a price that is attractive to cost-conscious businesses."
Bracknell, UK - October 21, 2013 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (www.netgear.co.uk), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, announced immediate availability of the new ProSAFE® 16-port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch (GS516TP) with PD (PoE Powered Devices) capability for small and medium businesses (SMBs), educational institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and other networks supporting fewer than 500 users (www.netgear.com/smart-switches). The GS516TP offers network managers an affordable switching solution combined with advanced features and flexible powering options. PoE and PD capability on the same device - an industry first for the SMB market - enables the GS516TP to make network switch deployment truly free from AC power outlets, providing maximum flexibility for network build-up, modifications and re-layout.
NETGEAR offers a comprehensive portfolio of PoE switches and is the industry's leading provider of both Unmanaged and Smart Switches. The GS516TP is part of the NETGEAR family of second-generation Gigabit PoE/PoE+ Smart Switches, which offers powerful L2 and L2+ features, better PoE functions, and enhanced performance and usability. This new family is purposely designed for converged networks where voice, video, and data are carried on a single network platform, and is optimised to provide network efficiency, operational cost savings, and ease of management.
The GS516TP is a 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch with PoE and PD features, designed for small and medium-sized networks. It offers simultaneously operational PoE and PD capability. It comes with two PD ports that receive PoE power from any PoE source. At the same time, through its eight PoE ports, it can also deliver power to other connected devices such as WiFi access points, IP phones and IP cameras - the first switch specifically designed for SMBs to come to market with this capability.
"The GS516TP is the most cost-effective solution for converged networks requiring maximum flexibility in deployment options, especially where a power outlet is not conveniently available," said Maggie Wu, senior product line manager for NETGEAR Switching Products. "We are confident that SMB network managers will be delighted with the value and deployment flexibility offered by the GS516TP, which also comes with a comprehensive list of advanced features at a price that is attractive to cost-conscious businesses."
Friday 18 October 2013
NVIDIA Introduces G-SYNC Technology for Gaming Monitors; Tears, Stutters, Lag Become Artifacts of the Past
Game Developers, Display Makers, System Builders Express Broad Support
MONTREAL - Oct. 18, 2013 - Solving the decades-old problem of onscreen tearing, stuttering and lag, NVIDIA today unveiled NVIDIA G-SYNCTM technology which, for the first time, enables perfect synchronisation between the GPU and the display.
The result is consistently smooth frame rates and ultrafast response not possible with previous display technologies.
Several years in the making, G-SYNCTM technology synchronises the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU's render rate, so images display the moment they are rendered. Scenes appear instantly. Objects are sharper. Game play is smoother.
"Our commitment to create a pure gaming experience led us to G-SYNC," said Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of the GeForce business unit at NVIDIA. "This revolutionary technology eliminates artifacts that have long stood between gamers and the game. Once you play on a G-SYNC monitor, you'll never want to go back."
Since their earliest days, displays have had fixed refresh rates - typically 60 times a second (hertz). But, due to the dynamic nature of video games, GPUs render frames at varying rates. As the GPU seeks to synchronise with the monitor, persistent tearing occurs. Turning on V-SYNC (or Vertical-SYNC) eliminates tearing but causes increased lag and stutter as the GPU and monitor refresh at different rates.
G-SYNC eliminates this tradeoff. It perfectly syncs the monitor to the GPU, regardless of frame rate, leading to uncompromised PC gaming experiences.
MONTREAL - Oct. 18, 2013 - Solving the decades-old problem of onscreen tearing, stuttering and lag, NVIDIA today unveiled NVIDIA G-SYNCTM technology which, for the first time, enables perfect synchronisation between the GPU and the display.
The result is consistently smooth frame rates and ultrafast response not possible with previous display technologies.
Several years in the making, G-SYNCTM technology synchronises the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU's render rate, so images display the moment they are rendered. Scenes appear instantly. Objects are sharper. Game play is smoother.
"Our commitment to create a pure gaming experience led us to G-SYNC," said Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of the GeForce business unit at NVIDIA. "This revolutionary technology eliminates artifacts that have long stood between gamers and the game. Once you play on a G-SYNC monitor, you'll never want to go back."
Since their earliest days, displays have had fixed refresh rates - typically 60 times a second (hertz). But, due to the dynamic nature of video games, GPUs render frames at varying rates. As the GPU seeks to synchronise with the monitor, persistent tearing occurs. Turning on V-SYNC (or Vertical-SYNC) eliminates tearing but causes increased lag and stutter as the GPU and monitor refresh at different rates.
G-SYNC eliminates this tradeoff. It perfectly syncs the monitor to the GPU, regardless of frame rate, leading to uncompromised PC gaming experiences.
Thursday 17 October 2013
Lenovo Unveils New ThinkServers for Demanding Virtualization and Cloud Deployments
Next-gen ThinkServer Rack Servers Offer Higher Performance, Expanded Storage and I/O with Advanced Power Management
BARCELONA, Spain - October 16, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the global conference for virtualization and cloud computing VMworld 2013 two new performance-optimized rack servers, the ThinkServer RD540 and ThinkServer RD640. Armed with the latest Intel® Xeon E5 processors, these highly efficient and flexible servers are designed for easy integration into existing IT infrastructures that handle demanding virtualization, cloud and compute-intensive workloads.
Lenovo's ThinkServer RD540 and RD640 are an ideal choice for educational institutions seeking affordable options that pack a punch. The RD540 and RD640 provide the performance, security and reliability needed to support large university workloads and operations. When optionally equipped with Stoneware's webNetwork software, school administrators, students and staff can access data, applications and services from a multitude of devices and platforms using just a browser. With low price points, built-in redundancy, high reliability components and sophisticated cooling technology, the RD540 and RD640 deliver outstanding value for higher education.
With high-performance hardware RAID for data protection, web-enabled remote management and a powerful, easy-to-use management tool suite all offered as standard equipment, the budget-friendly RD540 and RD640 provide uncompromising performance ideal for scale-out data analytics, virtualized business workloads, and compute intensive applications.
The ThinkServer RD540 and RD640 rack servers come equipped with up to 320GB memory and the latest Intel® Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors, which offer impressive compute power-per-watt -- up to 24 cores -- delivering 27 percent faster performance than the previous generation award winning RD servers. Both of these servers feature balanced design, flexible configurations and expansive I/O to handle demanding deployments. Powerful new network adapter, storage controller and sophisticated RAID choices increase scalability, reliability and input/output (I/O) capacity to handle growing requirements for large and compute intensive scale-out applications. RAID options from LSI® include the ThinkServer RAID 710 adapter with 1GB write-back cache and available LSI® MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 and Fastpath for outstanding reliability and IOPs performance.
Available in either 1U (RD540) or 2U (RD640) configurations with included tool-less rail kits for easy installation, both of these new ThinkServers are based on open standards and management protocols and fit seamlessly into any hybrid network environment. Innovative Lenovo Smart Grid power management technology uses Intel Node Manager® to scale power management to the data center level, simultaneously managing as many as 1,000 server nodes. Smart Grid can be used at each level of the data center hierarchy-rack, row, room or group-to provide IT policy-based, power management that increases server utilization while significantly lowering energy consumption and operating costs.
The Lenovo ThinkServer® RD540 server supports flexible configurations including 16TB hard disk capacity and new I/O expansion choices to handle business analytics, web server or virtualized workloads. The RD540 delivers highly efficient performance with 80PLUS Gold power supplies and low volt memory choices.
ThinkServer RD640 features enormous I/O expansion with an additional PCIe slot and 32TB storage capacity for the most demanding cloud, compute or virtualization deployments. The RD640 is ideal for business process or decision support deployments that demand rich performance, flexible system configurations and an optimized mix of storage and memory.
BARCELONA, Spain - October 16, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the global conference for virtualization and cloud computing VMworld 2013 two new performance-optimized rack servers, the ThinkServer RD540 and ThinkServer RD640. Armed with the latest Intel® Xeon E5 processors, these highly efficient and flexible servers are designed for easy integration into existing IT infrastructures that handle demanding virtualization, cloud and compute-intensive workloads.
Lenovo's ThinkServer RD540 and RD640 are an ideal choice for educational institutions seeking affordable options that pack a punch. The RD540 and RD640 provide the performance, security and reliability needed to support large university workloads and operations. When optionally equipped with Stoneware's webNetwork software, school administrators, students and staff can access data, applications and services from a multitude of devices and platforms using just a browser. With low price points, built-in redundancy, high reliability components and sophisticated cooling technology, the RD540 and RD640 deliver outstanding value for higher education.
With high-performance hardware RAID for data protection, web-enabled remote management and a powerful, easy-to-use management tool suite all offered as standard equipment, the budget-friendly RD540 and RD640 provide uncompromising performance ideal for scale-out data analytics, virtualized business workloads, and compute intensive applications.
The ThinkServer RD540 and RD640 rack servers come equipped with up to 320GB memory and the latest Intel® Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors, which offer impressive compute power-per-watt -- up to 24 cores -- delivering 27 percent faster performance than the previous generation award winning RD servers. Both of these servers feature balanced design, flexible configurations and expansive I/O to handle demanding deployments. Powerful new network adapter, storage controller and sophisticated RAID choices increase scalability, reliability and input/output (I/O) capacity to handle growing requirements for large and compute intensive scale-out applications. RAID options from LSI® include the ThinkServer RAID 710 adapter with 1GB write-back cache and available LSI® MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 and Fastpath for outstanding reliability and IOPs performance.
Available in either 1U (RD540) or 2U (RD640) configurations with included tool-less rail kits for easy installation, both of these new ThinkServers are based on open standards and management protocols and fit seamlessly into any hybrid network environment. Innovative Lenovo Smart Grid power management technology uses Intel Node Manager® to scale power management to the data center level, simultaneously managing as many as 1,000 server nodes. Smart Grid can be used at each level of the data center hierarchy-rack, row, room or group-to provide IT policy-based, power management that increases server utilization while significantly lowering energy consumption and operating costs.
The Lenovo ThinkServer® RD540 server supports flexible configurations including 16TB hard disk capacity and new I/O expansion choices to handle business analytics, web server or virtualized workloads. The RD540 delivers highly efficient performance with 80PLUS Gold power supplies and low volt memory choices.
ThinkServer RD640 features enormous I/O expansion with an additional PCIe slot and 32TB storage capacity for the most demanding cloud, compute or virtualization deployments. The RD640 is ideal for business process or decision support deployments that demand rich performance, flexible system configurations and an optimized mix of storage and memory.
Tuesday 15 October 2013
New Jabra Motion Bluetooth headset means business
Using the latest motion sensor technology, the Jabra Motion provides maximum mobility and the most superior user experience to the mobile worker, whether on the road, in the office or at home.
London, UK, 15th October 2013 - Jabra, the world's leading manufacturer of wireless audio solutions, today announces their new state-of-the-art Bluetooth headset, the Jabra Motion. Designed to suit the rapidly growing group of mobile workers, the Jabra Motion provides a solution for multi-tasking at the office, in the car or at home using smart phones, tablets or laptops with "presence everywhere" apps and Unified Communication (UC) solutions.
According to a recent forecast from IDC*, the mobile worker population is set to increase to 1.3 billion in 2015, accounting for 37.2% of the workforce. This indicates that workers everywhere are leaving 9-to-5 days in the office behind and working remotely, traveling and collaborating via the cloud. Much of this increase is driven by the popularity of laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
The intuitiveness of the Jabra Motion allows mobile workers to concentrate on the job at hand, not having to give second thought to the surroundings when picking up a call. With a combination of motion sensors and intelligent microphones, the Jabra Motion automatically adapts to the sound environment and adjusts to ensure optimal and clear sound throughout a conversation, whether in a noisy office or on the road.
The headset registers any movement instantly. When a user picks up the headset the call is answered simultaneously, and when they start walking the speaker volume is automatically adjusted. Additionally it will also go into sleep mode when placed on a flat surface. Providing superior audio capabilities, the Jabra Motion also features HD voice, Noise Blackout 3.0 and Wind Noise Reduction technology.
The Jabra Motion boasts a ‘behind-the-ear' circular shape, mimicking the back of the ears' semi-circle outline. The height of the speaker house is adjustable and three sizes of ear gels provide optimal comfort. The folding boom makes it easy for users to carry it in a pocket without breaking the boom arm, which can be used to take and end calls with a simple flip.
The Jabra Motion will keep users up to speed and in touch, anytime and everywhere. It intuitively follows the wearer's every move with a range of 100m. Also using the latest Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for fast pairing, the user can simply tap the headset with their NFC enabled device to connect.
The Jabra Motion joins a portfolio of UC hands-free audio solutions, which are all optimised and certified for Microsoft Lync. Jabra has a continued collaboration with Microsoft and Gold Certified Partner status since 2007 when the first headset was launched for Microsoft Office Communicator.
London, UK, 15th October 2013 - Jabra, the world's leading manufacturer of wireless audio solutions, today announces their new state-of-the-art Bluetooth headset, the Jabra Motion. Designed to suit the rapidly growing group of mobile workers, the Jabra Motion provides a solution for multi-tasking at the office, in the car or at home using smart phones, tablets or laptops with "presence everywhere" apps and Unified Communication (UC) solutions.
According to a recent forecast from IDC*, the mobile worker population is set to increase to 1.3 billion in 2015, accounting for 37.2% of the workforce. This indicates that workers everywhere are leaving 9-to-5 days in the office behind and working remotely, traveling and collaborating via the cloud. Much of this increase is driven by the popularity of laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
The intuitiveness of the Jabra Motion allows mobile workers to concentrate on the job at hand, not having to give second thought to the surroundings when picking up a call. With a combination of motion sensors and intelligent microphones, the Jabra Motion automatically adapts to the sound environment and adjusts to ensure optimal and clear sound throughout a conversation, whether in a noisy office or on the road.
The headset registers any movement instantly. When a user picks up the headset the call is answered simultaneously, and when they start walking the speaker volume is automatically adjusted. Additionally it will also go into sleep mode when placed on a flat surface. Providing superior audio capabilities, the Jabra Motion also features HD voice, Noise Blackout 3.0 and Wind Noise Reduction technology.
The Jabra Motion boasts a ‘behind-the-ear' circular shape, mimicking the back of the ears' semi-circle outline. The height of the speaker house is adjustable and three sizes of ear gels provide optimal comfort. The folding boom makes it easy for users to carry it in a pocket without breaking the boom arm, which can be used to take and end calls with a simple flip.
The Jabra Motion will keep users up to speed and in touch, anytime and everywhere. It intuitively follows the wearer's every move with a range of 100m. Also using the latest Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for fast pairing, the user can simply tap the headset with their NFC enabled device to connect.
The Jabra Motion joins a portfolio of UC hands-free audio solutions, which are all optimised and certified for Microsoft Lync. Jabra has a continued collaboration with Microsoft and Gold Certified Partner status since 2007 when the first headset was launched for Microsoft Office Communicator.
Friday 11 October 2013
QNAP Launches TS-x70 Tower Series Turbo NAS with Scale-up Solutions to Meet Data Growth Demands
Taipei, Taiwan, October 11, 2013 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the business-class TS-x70 series Turbo NAS. Available in 4, 6 and 8-bay tower models; the TS-x70 series with scale-up support is the perfect solution for the growing data needs of modern business environments.
Businesses are constantly seeking extra storage space to keep up with the demands of today's IT environments. The TS-x70 series' high-scalability design supports online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1200U-RP / REXP-1600U-RP) to expand total storage to 100TB raw capacity. With this flexibility, businesses can expand their storage as needed and have more control over their storage deployment.
Powered by a Dual-Core Intel® 2.6 GHz Processor and 2GB DDR3 RAM with the availability of four Gigabit LAN ports, the TS-x70 offers business users an ultra high-performance NAS solution for day-to-day operations. Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP, states "QNAP's internal testing shows that the reading speed is up to 450MB/s and writing speed up to 423MB/s in typical Windows environments in network trunking mode." In addition, the TS-x70 series supports 10GbE high-speed networking making it an ideal solution for applications such as real-time HD video editing and data center environments.
Even with this high scalability and performance, administrating the TS-x70 series is effortless with QNAP's QTS 4.0 operating system. With an intuitive user interface, IT administrators can easily find desired functions, monitor system information and run multiple tasks simultaneously. In addition, the QTS 4.0 offers a full range of applications for business use, including file management, sharing, backup, multimedia applications and more.
The TS-x70 series is a proven storage unit for server virtualization via iSCSI/IP-SAN deployment, and is compatible with a range of solutions including VMware® vSphereTM, Citrix® XenServerTM, Microsoft® Hyper-VTM and Windows Server 2012. The support of VMware VAAI, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in further enhances the efficiency of operations & management in virtualization applications.
The TS-x70 series also provides businesses with flexible backup solutions. Windows and Mac users can use the QNAP NetBak Replicator and Apple Time Machine respectively to easily back up their data. The series also supports disaster recovery solutions including Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) for real-time or scheduled data replication backup to cloud storage including Amazon® S3, ElephantDrive®, Symform® , Dropbox®, and Google® Drive and third-party backup software such as Veeam® Backup & Replication and Acronis® True Image.
Users can also increase the functionalities of the TS-x70 series with QNAP's built-in App Center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers. Including backup/sync, business tools, content management, communications, download, entertainment and more; QNAP's development platform also allows developers to create various applications, adding even more value to the TS-x70 series and providing near-unlimited functionality for users.
Businesses are constantly seeking extra storage space to keep up with the demands of today's IT environments. The TS-x70 series' high-scalability design supports online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1200U-RP / REXP-1600U-RP) to expand total storage to 100TB raw capacity. With this flexibility, businesses can expand their storage as needed and have more control over their storage deployment.
Powered by a Dual-Core Intel® 2.6 GHz Processor and 2GB DDR3 RAM with the availability of four Gigabit LAN ports, the TS-x70 offers business users an ultra high-performance NAS solution for day-to-day operations. Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP, states "QNAP's internal testing shows that the reading speed is up to 450MB/s and writing speed up to 423MB/s in typical Windows environments in network trunking mode." In addition, the TS-x70 series supports 10GbE high-speed networking making it an ideal solution for applications such as real-time HD video editing and data center environments.
Even with this high scalability and performance, administrating the TS-x70 series is effortless with QNAP's QTS 4.0 operating system. With an intuitive user interface, IT administrators can easily find desired functions, monitor system information and run multiple tasks simultaneously. In addition, the QTS 4.0 offers a full range of applications for business use, including file management, sharing, backup, multimedia applications and more.
The TS-x70 series is a proven storage unit for server virtualization via iSCSI/IP-SAN deployment, and is compatible with a range of solutions including VMware® vSphereTM, Citrix® XenServerTM, Microsoft® Hyper-VTM and Windows Server 2012. The support of VMware VAAI, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in further enhances the efficiency of operations & management in virtualization applications.
The TS-x70 series also provides businesses with flexible backup solutions. Windows and Mac users can use the QNAP NetBak Replicator and Apple Time Machine respectively to easily back up their data. The series also supports disaster recovery solutions including Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) for real-time or scheduled data replication backup to cloud storage including Amazon® S3, ElephantDrive®, Symform® , Dropbox®, and Google® Drive and third-party backup software such as Veeam® Backup & Replication and Acronis® True Image.
Users can also increase the functionalities of the TS-x70 series with QNAP's built-in App Center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers. Including backup/sync, business tools, content management, communications, download, entertainment and more; QNAP's development platform also allows developers to create various applications, adding even more value to the TS-x70 series and providing near-unlimited functionality for users.
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Arriving in More Countries on Friday, October 25
Thursday 10 October 2013
Acer C720 Chromebook Launches with Sleek Design, Speed and Security
Customers will enjoy fast, responsive performance and up to 8.5 hours of long battery life with new Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture
30 percent thinner, lighter design paired with anti-glare display that reduces reflection for a better visual experience
Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting
Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students
BIOGGIO, Switzerland, (Oct. 10, 2013) - Acer today debuts its new Acer C720 Chromebook that features a processor based on the Haswell micro-architecture for faster performance and up to 8.5 hours of battery life.(1)
This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. It's also lighter and for the first time, it features an anti-glare display, making it ideal for families and students who want a Chromebook that can be enjoyed in a range of settings, even outdoors in sunlight.
"The Acer C720 is a significant step forward for our highly-acclaimed Acer Chromebook line, as it delivers speedy performance, quick boot times, a matte anti-glare display and a slimmer design that is portable enough for anywhere use," said John Miedema, director product marketing, Acer Europe. "These key advances allow families and students to continue collaborating, learning and playing in exciting ways, all while staying secure since Chrome OS includes multiple layers of protection from online threats."
The new Acer C720 Chromebook builds on the popular Acer C710 Chromebook, which was lauded for its performance and integration of Google's Chrome operating system at a ground-breaking affordable price. It meets the needs of students, families, anyone on a budget, and the growing number of customers who enjoy the Google ecosystem for school, work and entertainment.
Speedy Performance and Long Battery Life
Customers can begin their online fun, research and social networking quickly with the Acer C720. It boots up in less than 7 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode thanks to the 16GB Solid State Drive.(2) The new Chromebook is powered by an Intel Celeron 2955U processor based on the Intel Haswell micro-architecture, so it delivers a noticeable boost in both performance and battery life. The battery keeps customers productive for up to 8.5 hours, ideal for all day productivity and fun.(1) Customers can power through web pages and docs, and will also enjoy fluid HD video and apps with the support of up to 4GB of DDR3L memory.(2) Plus, the Acer C720 quickly connects to hotspots and wireless networks via 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi.
Security for Multiple Users, Collaboration
Customers will appreciate that the Chrome OS is updated automatically, so it always has the latest features. Multiple layers ofsecurity features including data encryption and verified boot defend the Acer C720 Chromebook against online threats, malware and viruses. This is especially useful for parents and school administrators who are responsible for protecting students. IT administrators can also manage the Chromebooks remotely for speedier app roll-outs and increased efficiency.
The Acer C720 Chromebook also keeps data safe when the device is used by multiple users, such as for collaboration in the classroom and for projects for home, school or work. Users can have separate accounts to ensure their project, Gmail and other information is kept safe if the Chromebook is lost, stolen, or lent to a friend. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available. Customers can also access files offline, and even open and edit MS Office documents as well as Google Documents. Schools will appreciate that the Acer C720 Chromebooks have a Kensington lock to secure them to a classroom or mobile cart.
Customers can easily access their content at home or on the go-with 100 GB(2) of free storage on Google Drive for two years. (3) By visiting the Chrome Web Store users can customize their Acer C720 Chromebook with applications for work or play.
New Thinner, Lighter Design with all the Extras
The new Acer C720 has a design that is more than 30 percent thinner than its predecessor, measuring only 19.05 mm thick. It still includes a full-sized keyboard, so customers can comfortably create and edit documents and spreadsheets. The device weighs only 1.3 kg, so it's easy to carry in a backpack or bag. The slim and sleek size of the Acer C720 still provides room for a vibrant 11.6-inch ComfyViewTM HD display with a 1366x768 resolution that keeps websites, images and video crisp and clear. Plus, the display has a matte, anti-glare property, enabling students and families to enjoy the Chromebook outside in sunlight for classwork, reading, playing games and more.
The Acer C720's integrated HD webcam delivers sharp and detailed images and rich colour saturation. Combined with the microphone, the Chromebook is great for video chatting as well as capturing video and photos for sharing online. Plus, the dual speaker design ensures crisp and clear stereo audio for enjoying music, video and more. The Acer C720 connects to popular consumer electronics devices such as camcorders, digital cameras and smart phones via its fast USB 3.0 port as well as a USB 2.0 port. It also has an HDMI port for pushing video and content to external displays and HDTVs. In addition, customers can access other media and files through the SD card reader that supports up to a 32GB SD card.(2)
30 percent thinner, lighter design paired with anti-glare display that reduces reflection for a better visual experience
Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting
Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students
BIOGGIO, Switzerland, (Oct. 10, 2013) - Acer today debuts its new Acer C720 Chromebook that features a processor based on the Haswell micro-architecture for faster performance and up to 8.5 hours of battery life.(1)
This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. It's also lighter and for the first time, it features an anti-glare display, making it ideal for families and students who want a Chromebook that can be enjoyed in a range of settings, even outdoors in sunlight.
"The Acer C720 is a significant step forward for our highly-acclaimed Acer Chromebook line, as it delivers speedy performance, quick boot times, a matte anti-glare display and a slimmer design that is portable enough for anywhere use," said John Miedema, director product marketing, Acer Europe. "These key advances allow families and students to continue collaborating, learning and playing in exciting ways, all while staying secure since Chrome OS includes multiple layers of protection from online threats."
The new Acer C720 Chromebook builds on the popular Acer C710 Chromebook, which was lauded for its performance and integration of Google's Chrome operating system at a ground-breaking affordable price. It meets the needs of students, families, anyone on a budget, and the growing number of customers who enjoy the Google ecosystem for school, work and entertainment.
Speedy Performance and Long Battery Life
Customers can begin their online fun, research and social networking quickly with the Acer C720. It boots up in less than 7 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode thanks to the 16GB Solid State Drive.(2) The new Chromebook is powered by an Intel Celeron 2955U processor based on the Intel Haswell micro-architecture, so it delivers a noticeable boost in both performance and battery life. The battery keeps customers productive for up to 8.5 hours, ideal for all day productivity and fun.(1) Customers can power through web pages and docs, and will also enjoy fluid HD video and apps with the support of up to 4GB of DDR3L memory.(2) Plus, the Acer C720 quickly connects to hotspots and wireless networks via 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi.
Security for Multiple Users, Collaboration
Customers will appreciate that the Chrome OS is updated automatically, so it always has the latest features. Multiple layers ofsecurity features including data encryption and verified boot defend the Acer C720 Chromebook against online threats, malware and viruses. This is especially useful for parents and school administrators who are responsible for protecting students. IT administrators can also manage the Chromebooks remotely for speedier app roll-outs and increased efficiency.
The Acer C720 Chromebook also keeps data safe when the device is used by multiple users, such as for collaboration in the classroom and for projects for home, school or work. Users can have separate accounts to ensure their project, Gmail and other information is kept safe if the Chromebook is lost, stolen, or lent to a friend. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available. Customers can also access files offline, and even open and edit MS Office documents as well as Google Documents. Schools will appreciate that the Acer C720 Chromebooks have a Kensington lock to secure them to a classroom or mobile cart.
Customers can easily access their content at home or on the go-with 100 GB(2) of free storage on Google Drive for two years. (3) By visiting the Chrome Web Store users can customize their Acer C720 Chromebook with applications for work or play.
New Thinner, Lighter Design with all the Extras
The new Acer C720 has a design that is more than 30 percent thinner than its predecessor, measuring only 19.05 mm thick. It still includes a full-sized keyboard, so customers can comfortably create and edit documents and spreadsheets. The device weighs only 1.3 kg, so it's easy to carry in a backpack or bag. The slim and sleek size of the Acer C720 still provides room for a vibrant 11.6-inch ComfyViewTM HD display with a 1366x768 resolution that keeps websites, images and video crisp and clear. Plus, the display has a matte, anti-glare property, enabling students and families to enjoy the Chromebook outside in sunlight for classwork, reading, playing games and more.
The Acer C720's integrated HD webcam delivers sharp and detailed images and rich colour saturation. Combined with the microphone, the Chromebook is great for video chatting as well as capturing video and photos for sharing online. Plus, the dual speaker design ensures crisp and clear stereo audio for enjoying music, video and more. The Acer C720 connects to popular consumer electronics devices such as camcorders, digital cameras and smart phones via its fast USB 3.0 port as well as a USB 2.0 port. It also has an HDMI port for pushing video and content to external displays and HDTVs. In addition, customers can access other media and files through the SD card reader that supports up to a 32GB SD card.(2)
GIGABYTE launches the P34G - Lightest 14in gaming laptop in the world
14-inch Gaming Laptop at 21mm thin with GeForce® GTX 760M Graphics
October 2013: The 14" P34G Ultrablade gaming laptop from GIGABYTE is a revolutionary machine. It is extremely thin at just 21mm and light at 1.67 kg, housing a 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 Quad-Core processor and a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M gaming level discrete graphics makes it the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world. The P34G stays cool and stable even with a high end CPU and GPU in it slim body due to the unique Supra-Cool technology featuring dual heat pipes plus unique dual fans for CPU & GPU respectively by GIGABYTE. The Ultrablade gaming laptop P34G is poised to usher in a new generation of gamers looking for true mobility and entertainment without compromising on performance.
Elegant yet powerful
Designed with an ultrasmooth sandblasted aluminum matte finish, the P34G feels extremely smooth that exudes elegance and sophistication. The P34G is perfect for gamers, businesspeople or students yearning for mobility, entertainment and productivity. Packing the slim P34G with powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M graphics and the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 Quad-Core processor is no mean feat. Thermal cooling is of utmost importance for any laptop and this one is no exception. . The Supra-Cool cooling system efficiently eliminates heat from both the CPU and GPU, keeping your P34G cool and stable. Plus with the latest Ultra Boost technology you can enjoy unrivaled power with an impressive score of up to P16,525 on 3DMark Vantage!
Massive Storage, Mobile Entertainment Center
The P34G supports up to a 256GB mSATA SSD and a large 1TB HDD in its incredibly slim and lightweight chassis. The AHVA FHD 1080p display panel with 72% wide color gamut makes for excellent viewing pleasure delivering 170° wide-angle view perfect for sharing the screen and comfortable viewing angles for entertainment or productivity and bringing images to life. Experience incredible sound with the Dolby Home Theater v4 Sound Quality Optimization Technology and immerse yourself in the environment whether gaming, music or movies. The P34G provides an automatic light sensing backlit keyboard that makes typing and gaming in dimly lit rooms easier and better.
That Extra Performance with GIGABYTE Innovative Technology
In addition to the hardware of the P34G, GIGABYTE innovative technology integrates and optimizes software applications providing an even better gaming experience. Gamers have a choice to overclock the GPU for that extra performance with the latest Ultra Boost technology. With Ultra Boost comes the fear of instability. Never fear with the GIGABYTE Smart Fan ready to keep your system stable and running cool. Overclocking your laptop GPU for gaming has never been so risk-free. Enjoy twice the network speed for gaming through GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer. It helps the user choose the best network package priority under different user scenario modes. Gamers understand the importance of mistyping or mis-hitting that important key while gaming. Therefore, to ensure no mishaps occur the exclusive LockWin Key function disables the Windows key ensuring gamers enjoy a seamless gaming experience without switching to desktop while gaming on the P34G.
October 2013: The 14" P34G Ultrablade gaming laptop from GIGABYTE is a revolutionary machine. It is extremely thin at just 21mm and light at 1.67 kg, housing a 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 Quad-Core processor and a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M gaming level discrete graphics makes it the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world. The P34G stays cool and stable even with a high end CPU and GPU in it slim body due to the unique Supra-Cool technology featuring dual heat pipes plus unique dual fans for CPU & GPU respectively by GIGABYTE. The Ultrablade gaming laptop P34G is poised to usher in a new generation of gamers looking for true mobility and entertainment without compromising on performance.
Elegant yet powerful
Designed with an ultrasmooth sandblasted aluminum matte finish, the P34G feels extremely smooth that exudes elegance and sophistication. The P34G is perfect for gamers, businesspeople or students yearning for mobility, entertainment and productivity. Packing the slim P34G with powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M graphics and the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 Quad-Core processor is no mean feat. Thermal cooling is of utmost importance for any laptop and this one is no exception. . The Supra-Cool cooling system efficiently eliminates heat from both the CPU and GPU, keeping your P34G cool and stable. Plus with the latest Ultra Boost technology you can enjoy unrivaled power with an impressive score of up to P16,525 on 3DMark Vantage!
Massive Storage, Mobile Entertainment Center
The P34G supports up to a 256GB mSATA SSD and a large 1TB HDD in its incredibly slim and lightweight chassis. The AHVA FHD 1080p display panel with 72% wide color gamut makes for excellent viewing pleasure delivering 170° wide-angle view perfect for sharing the screen and comfortable viewing angles for entertainment or productivity and bringing images to life. Experience incredible sound with the Dolby Home Theater v4 Sound Quality Optimization Technology and immerse yourself in the environment whether gaming, music or movies. The P34G provides an automatic light sensing backlit keyboard that makes typing and gaming in dimly lit rooms easier and better.
That Extra Performance with GIGABYTE Innovative Technology
In addition to the hardware of the P34G, GIGABYTE innovative technology integrates and optimizes software applications providing an even better gaming experience. Gamers have a choice to overclock the GPU for that extra performance with the latest Ultra Boost technology. With Ultra Boost comes the fear of instability. Never fear with the GIGABYTE Smart Fan ready to keep your system stable and running cool. Overclocking your laptop GPU for gaming has never been so risk-free. Enjoy twice the network speed for gaming through GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer. It helps the user choose the best network package priority under different user scenario modes. Gamers understand the importance of mistyping or mis-hitting that important key while gaming. Therefore, to ensure no mishaps occur the exclusive LockWin Key function disables the Windows key ensuring gamers enjoy a seamless gaming experience without switching to desktop while gaming on the P34G.
WD® introduces new ultra-compact network storage plus servers
WD SentinelTM DS5100 and DS6100 Provide Small Businesses with an Intel-based Windows Server, Pre-populated with WD Enterprise-Class Hard Drives at an Affordable Price
WD®, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC) and world leader in digital storage solutions, today expanded its small- and medium-sized (SMB) storage solution portfolio with the introduction of the new WD SentinelTM DS5100 and WD Sentinel DS6100 (S-series) ultra-compact network storage plus servers. The WD Sentinel S-series feature high-performance Intel® Xeon® processors and are pre-installed with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. All WD Sentinel network storage products feature WD enterprise-class hard drives and these 4-bay WD Sentinel S-series desktop appliances offer up to 16 TB of raw storage. Additionally, unlike traditional NAS systems, the WD Sentinel S-series allow small businesses to run line-of-business applications on their network storage platform.
"WD is using enterprise-class components to build a new family of network appliances for small businesses," said Bill Evans, general manager of WD's business storage solutions group. "The WD Sentinel S-series network appliances are engineered with Intel Xeon processors, pre-populated with WD Se® datacenter 3.5-inch hard drives for rapid deployment, and feature dedicated 2.5-inch boot drives for maximum reliability. No other vendor offers a comparable network storage plus server in an equally small form factor. With a small footprint and quiet fan, an S-series appliance can be deployed anywhere."
WD®, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC) and world leader in digital storage solutions, today expanded its small- and medium-sized (SMB) storage solution portfolio with the introduction of the new WD SentinelTM DS5100 and WD Sentinel DS6100 (S-series) ultra-compact network storage plus servers. The WD Sentinel S-series feature high-performance Intel® Xeon® processors and are pre-installed with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. All WD Sentinel network storage products feature WD enterprise-class hard drives and these 4-bay WD Sentinel S-series desktop appliances offer up to 16 TB of raw storage. Additionally, unlike traditional NAS systems, the WD Sentinel S-series allow small businesses to run line-of-business applications on their network storage platform.
"WD is using enterprise-class components to build a new family of network appliances for small businesses," said Bill Evans, general manager of WD's business storage solutions group. "The WD Sentinel S-series network appliances are engineered with Intel Xeon processors, pre-populated with WD Se® datacenter 3.5-inch hard drives for rapid deployment, and feature dedicated 2.5-inch boot drives for maximum reliability. No other vendor offers a comparable network storage plus server in an equally small form factor. With a small footprint and quiet fan, an S-series appliance can be deployed anywhere."
Wednesday 9 October 2013
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Tuesday 8 October 2013
AMD Unleashes R9 Series Graphics Cards with AMD Radeon R9 270X and AMD Radeon R9 280X
Armed with the award-winning, industry-standard Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture and supercharged by Mantle, AMD Radeon R9 270X and AMD Radeon R9 280X GPUs are built for gamers who demand the best
London, UK. - Oct. 8, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched AMD RadeonTM R9 270X and AMD RadeonTM R9 280X, GPUs engineered from the bottom up to enable a new era of hyper-realistic ultra resolution gaming. AMD RadeonTM R9 Series graphics cards are designed for enthusiast gamers who demand high-performance hardware that shatters the boundaries of realism and performance.
Based on AMD's award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, the AMD Radeon R9 Series graphics cards receive a boost from Mantle[i], an industry-acclaimed technology developed by AMD to enable today's top game developers to harness the GCN-powered cores of both PCs and consoles. Mantle delivers a streamlined development process and games enabled with Mantle will be able to speak the native language of the GCN architecture, benefiting from hardware optimisation that unlocks revolutionary performance and image quality.
"With GCN architecture and now Mantle, fully unlocked graphics performance and unrivaled quality is entrenched in the DNA of all AMD-powered GPUs and soon all of our APUs as well," said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit, AMD. "With our new line of R9 Series graphics cards, tailor-made to perform with the next generation of PC games, AMD has proved that RadeonTM is gaming."
AMD Radeon R9 Series graphics cards enable ultra-resolution gaming through both UltraHD (4K) and AMD Eyefinity technology, providing industry-leading visual experiences for gamers playing current and upcoming PC titles. AMD Radeon R9 270X graphics card is ideal for 1080p gaming with the highest quality settings. AMD Radeon R9 280X graphics card is ideally suited for 2560x1440 resolution and loaded with 3GB of memory, built to play graphically demanding upcoming titles like "Battlefield 4".
London, UK. - Oct. 8, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched AMD RadeonTM R9 270X and AMD RadeonTM R9 280X, GPUs engineered from the bottom up to enable a new era of hyper-realistic ultra resolution gaming. AMD RadeonTM R9 Series graphics cards are designed for enthusiast gamers who demand high-performance hardware that shatters the boundaries of realism and performance.
Based on AMD's award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, the AMD Radeon R9 Series graphics cards receive a boost from Mantle[i], an industry-acclaimed technology developed by AMD to enable today's top game developers to harness the GCN-powered cores of both PCs and consoles. Mantle delivers a streamlined development process and games enabled with Mantle will be able to speak the native language of the GCN architecture, benefiting from hardware optimisation that unlocks revolutionary performance and image quality.
"With GCN architecture and now Mantle, fully unlocked graphics performance and unrivaled quality is entrenched in the DNA of all AMD-powered GPUs and soon all of our APUs as well," said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit, AMD. "With our new line of R9 Series graphics cards, tailor-made to perform with the next generation of PC games, AMD has proved that RadeonTM is gaming."
AMD Radeon R9 Series graphics cards enable ultra-resolution gaming through both UltraHD (4K) and AMD Eyefinity technology, providing industry-leading visual experiences for gamers playing current and upcoming PC titles. AMD Radeon R9 270X graphics card is ideal for 1080p gaming with the highest quality settings. AMD Radeon R9 280X graphics card is ideally suited for 2560x1440 resolution and loaded with 3GB of memory, built to play graphically demanding upcoming titles like "Battlefield 4".
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Matrix R9 280X Graphics Cards
Exclusive VGA Hotwire feature and 20%-better cooling enable latest AMD Radeon R9 280X GPU to be overclocked and overvolted safely and simply
Taipei, Taiwan (08 October, 2013) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the launch of Matrix R9 280X Platinum edition and Matrix R9 280X standard edition, two new graphics cards powered by the latest AMD RadeonTM R9 280X graphics-processing unit (GPU).
As dedicated gamers have come to expect from ROG, the new Matrix R9 280X graphics cards are tricked out with exclusive technologies and tools including an efficient copper-based thermal design for faster performance at lower temperatures, VGA Hotwire connections for voltage control, DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) for smooth and stable power and GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use tuning software that allows users to squeeze every last drop of performance out of their graphics card.
Cool, quiet and faster than the fastest
The Matrix R9 280X graphics cards benefit from a copper-based thermal design that conducts heat away from the GPU with extreme efficiency. Compared with reference Radeon R9 280X designs, ROG Matrix R9 280X cards allow the latest AMD Radeon GPU to run up to 20% cooler and three times (3X) quieter. Coupled with dual 100mm cooling fans, gamers can enjoy ultra-stable, ultra-cool play with very low noise. R9 280X's GPU is clocked at 1000MHz, while R9 280X Platinum's core is cranked up to a blistering 1100MHz - 100MHz higher than reference.
Overclock even more with easy overvolting
Matrix R9 280X graphics cards have exclusive ROG VGA Hotwire technology built in for even more overclocking headroom. By wiring the Matrix R9 280X's VGA Hotwire terminals to header connections on the motherboard, users are able to overvolt right away.
In conjunction with the TweakIt utility and the plus and minus buttons fitted to some ASUS ROG motherboards, VGA Hotwire puts overvolting adjustments at users' fingertips - so they can gradually and safely increase power for higher speeds and smoother gaming. With Matrix R9 280X cards, TweakIt offers a wider voltage-modulation range than ever before and it's also possible to immediately activate the dual 100mm fans - enabling maximum airflow and instant cooling at the touch of a button.
Matrix R9 280X cards also include an overclocking ‘safe mode' that can be used to quickly restore default settings - so enthusiasts can restore stability easily at any time. As well, an illuminated Matrix logo allows users to gauge a card's loading at a glance because, cleverly, the lamp changes color to indicate the current load level.
Unmatched stability with DIGI+ Super Alloy Power
Matrix R9 280X graphics cards benefit from exclusive ASUS DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power technology. Super Alloy Power's solid-state capacitors, concrete-core chokes and hardened MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials - increasing reliability and overall card lifespan. DIGI+ VRM delivers 20-phase power and digital voltage regulation ensuring ample room for experimental performance tuning - to levels unmatched by other graphics cards.
DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power technology also reduces power noise such as buzzing and increases the graphic card's longevity: compared to reference cards, power noise is reduced by as much as 30% and the card's expected lifespan by up to two-and-a-half times (2.5X).
Taipei, Taiwan (08 October, 2013) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the launch of Matrix R9 280X Platinum edition and Matrix R9 280X standard edition, two new graphics cards powered by the latest AMD RadeonTM R9 280X graphics-processing unit (GPU).
As dedicated gamers have come to expect from ROG, the new Matrix R9 280X graphics cards are tricked out with exclusive technologies and tools including an efficient copper-based thermal design for faster performance at lower temperatures, VGA Hotwire connections for voltage control, DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) for smooth and stable power and GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use tuning software that allows users to squeeze every last drop of performance out of their graphics card.
Cool, quiet and faster than the fastest
The Matrix R9 280X graphics cards benefit from a copper-based thermal design that conducts heat away from the GPU with extreme efficiency. Compared with reference Radeon R9 280X designs, ROG Matrix R9 280X cards allow the latest AMD Radeon GPU to run up to 20% cooler and three times (3X) quieter. Coupled with dual 100mm cooling fans, gamers can enjoy ultra-stable, ultra-cool play with very low noise. R9 280X's GPU is clocked at 1000MHz, while R9 280X Platinum's core is cranked up to a blistering 1100MHz - 100MHz higher than reference.
Overclock even more with easy overvolting
Matrix R9 280X graphics cards have exclusive ROG VGA Hotwire technology built in for even more overclocking headroom. By wiring the Matrix R9 280X's VGA Hotwire terminals to header connections on the motherboard, users are able to overvolt right away.
In conjunction with the TweakIt utility and the plus and minus buttons fitted to some ASUS ROG motherboards, VGA Hotwire puts overvolting adjustments at users' fingertips - so they can gradually and safely increase power for higher speeds and smoother gaming. With Matrix R9 280X cards, TweakIt offers a wider voltage-modulation range than ever before and it's also possible to immediately activate the dual 100mm fans - enabling maximum airflow and instant cooling at the touch of a button.
Matrix R9 280X cards also include an overclocking ‘safe mode' that can be used to quickly restore default settings - so enthusiasts can restore stability easily at any time. As well, an illuminated Matrix logo allows users to gauge a card's loading at a glance because, cleverly, the lamp changes color to indicate the current load level.
Unmatched stability with DIGI+ Super Alloy Power
Matrix R9 280X graphics cards benefit from exclusive ASUS DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power technology. Super Alloy Power's solid-state capacitors, concrete-core chokes and hardened MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials - increasing reliability and overall card lifespan. DIGI+ VRM delivers 20-phase power and digital voltage regulation ensuring ample room for experimental performance tuning - to levels unmatched by other graphics cards.
DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power technology also reduces power noise such as buzzing and increases the graphic card's longevity: compared to reference cards, power noise is reduced by as much as 30% and the card's expected lifespan by up to two-and-a-half times (2.5X).
Monday 7 October 2013
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QNAP Launches SAS-Enabled Turbo NAS and 2.5” High-Density Turbo NAS Delivering Breakthrough Performance
Taipei, Taiwan, October 3, 2013- QNAP® Systems, Inc. today officially launched five business-class, SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models, including TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP and TS-EC1279U-SAS-RP which support both SAS and SATA 6Gbps hard drives, and the 2.5" high-density SS-EC2479U-SAS-RP, SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP and SS-EC1279U-SAS-RP. The support of SAS hard drives increases disk input/output performance and offers high reliability for data transmission and storage. The new models offer storage expansion port(s) allowing seamless capacity expansion with QNAP RAID expansion enclosures to easily fulfill mission-critical storage needs of small and medium businesses, with persistent throughput to balance resource-demanding applications.
The new SAS-enabled models are equipped with a Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 3.4GHz processor with 8GB DDR3 ECC RAM, feature 10GbE-ready network connectivity, and support SSD caching to greatly boost IOPS performance, perfect for improving overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization and data center deployment. "The new SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models support enterprise-level SAS hard drives that will greatly satisfy performance-demanding businesses," said David Tsao, product manager of QNAP. "The new models also support lower cost high-capacity SATA hard drives for large data archiving and high-speed, high stability SSDs for I/O-intensive operations. With the new SAS-enabled Turbo NAS, businesses can enjoy great flexibility in hard drive selection."
The new models feature high scalability, supporting online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1600U-RP and REXP-1200U-RP) to expand the total storage to over 400TB raw capacity in order to meet increasing data requirements. With this flexibility, businesses can gradually expand their storage on demand and therefore have more control over storage deployment.
Being certified by major virtualization solutions in the market, the SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models are proven to be reliable storage units for server virtualization. They support VMware® vSphereTM 5.1 and Citrix® XenServerTM, and are compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-VTM and Windows Server 2012. The support of VMware VAAI, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in, Microsoft ODX, and QNAP SMI-S provider further enhances the efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications.
The new models offer flexible backup and recovery solutions. Windows and Mac users can use the QNAP NetBak Replicator utility and Apple Time Machine respectively to easily back up data. Disaster recovery solutions include Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) for real-time or scheduled data replication and backup to cloud storage including Amazon® S3, ElephantDrive®, Symform® and Google® Drive. Third-party backup software such as Veeam® Backup & Replication and Acronis® True Image are also supported, making the SAS-enabled Turbo NAS a great foundation to secure valuable business data.
The cross-platform file sharing for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux/UNIX users makes the new models ideal centralized storage solutions for SMBs with a large number of users. The Windows AD and LDAP directory services greatly save IT administrators time and effort in account setup. The Windows ACL (Access Control List) feature offers sophisticated shared folder permission settings that simplifies IT management and privilege control.
The new SAS-enabled models are equipped with a Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 3.4GHz processor with 8GB DDR3 ECC RAM, feature 10GbE-ready network connectivity, and support SSD caching to greatly boost IOPS performance, perfect for improving overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization and data center deployment. "The new SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models support enterprise-level SAS hard drives that will greatly satisfy performance-demanding businesses," said David Tsao, product manager of QNAP. "The new models also support lower cost high-capacity SATA hard drives for large data archiving and high-speed, high stability SSDs for I/O-intensive operations. With the new SAS-enabled Turbo NAS, businesses can enjoy great flexibility in hard drive selection."
The new models feature high scalability, supporting online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1600U-RP and REXP-1200U-RP) to expand the total storage to over 400TB raw capacity in order to meet increasing data requirements. With this flexibility, businesses can gradually expand their storage on demand and therefore have more control over storage deployment.
Being certified by major virtualization solutions in the market, the SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models are proven to be reliable storage units for server virtualization. They support VMware® vSphereTM 5.1 and Citrix® XenServerTM, and are compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-VTM and Windows Server 2012. The support of VMware VAAI, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in, Microsoft ODX, and QNAP SMI-S provider further enhances the efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications.
The new models offer flexible backup and recovery solutions. Windows and Mac users can use the QNAP NetBak Replicator utility and Apple Time Machine respectively to easily back up data. Disaster recovery solutions include Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) for real-time or scheduled data replication and backup to cloud storage including Amazon® S3, ElephantDrive®, Symform® and Google® Drive. Third-party backup software such as Veeam® Backup & Replication and Acronis® True Image are also supported, making the SAS-enabled Turbo NAS a great foundation to secure valuable business data.
The cross-platform file sharing for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux/UNIX users makes the new models ideal centralized storage solutions for SMBs with a large number of users. The Windows AD and LDAP directory services greatly save IT administrators time and effort in account setup. The Windows ACL (Access Control List) feature offers sophisticated shared folder permission settings that simplifies IT management and privilege control.
Thursday 3 October 2013
QNAP Updates QTS 4.0 for Its Business-class Turbo NAS Models with Scale-up Solution, Powerful Storage Manager and More
Taipei, Taiwan, October, 2013 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. today updated QTS 4.0, Turbo NAS operating system, for its business-class Turbo NAS models, featuring advanced functions for SMB users, including 400TB scale-up solution, intelligent Storage Manager, flexible volume management with thin-provisioned volume supported, SSD cache, SMART data migration, VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX support and more, and greatly enhancing the efficiency in storage management, expansion, data process, and management in virtualization environments.
"Our previous release of QTS 4.0 for home-class Turbo NAS models has been a great success with tremendous positive feedback from our users," said Tony Lu, product manager of QNAP. "Now we are pleased to bring forth the QTS 4.0 for QNAP's business-class Turbo NAS models that we believe will greatly benefit business applications of the Turbo NAS," added Lu.
400TB scale-up solution
The newly launched QNAP RAID expansion enclosures, REXP-1200U-RP and REXP-1600U-RP, are designed to expand the Turbo NAS storage capacity over 400TB raw capacity to cope with the growing data of businesses. "The storage expansion solution is economical and it helps businesses invest only for the storage capacity needed at initial setup, and have the flexibility to expand the storage capacity on demand," said Lu.
Flexible volume management
QTS 4.0 introduces the Storage Pool that allows IT administrators to aggregate multiple RAID groups of different levels as a big storage pool to flexibly utilize the storage capacity as a whole. In the Storage Pool, multiple volumes can be created, coupled with features including block-level iSCSI LUN, online capacity expansion, thin-provisioned volume, and space reclaim. Through the intuitive graphical interface, provided by QTS 4.0 Storage Manager, IT administrators can easily manage storage systems on a centralized platform.
Proactive data protection
QTS 4.0 provides enhanced features to secure important business data, including RAID Hot Spare and Global Hot Spare drives, SMART data migration, Time-Limited Error Recovery and Error Recovery Control, and advanced RAID read error recovery technology. The proactive data protection makes the Turbo NAS a reliable storage for businesses' mission-critical needs.
New virtualization experience
QNAP business-class Turbo NAS is a virtualization-ready storage solution supporting VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. Advanced hypervisor offload features are supported, including VMware VAAI for iSCSI and NAS, and ODX in Microsoft Windows Server 2012. These hypervisor offload features brought by QTS 4.0 highly increase performance in the virtualization environment. Moreover, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) remarkably increase management productivity and efficiency.
Performance acceleration
QTS 4.0 supports SSD caching, which can greatly boost IOPS performance of volumes, and 10GbE network bandwidth, increasing operation efficiency for intensive database environments that require fast data transmission, such as data center or a virtualized IT environment.
The support of SMB 2.0 improves Microsoft Networking performance. Windows users will enjoy faster transmission speeds and read performance even though there are multiple concurrent users or in a high latency network environment such as VPN between two offices.
A well-rounded NAS system
Apart from these enhanced business features, QTS 4.0 provides versatile functions such as file synchronization with Qsync utility, cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions with QNAP NetBak Replicator utility, Apple Time Machine support, Real-Time Remote Replication (RTRR), rsync and cloud storage support, and advanced privilege settings with Windows AD/ACL and LDAP, performing as a powerful and comprehensive Turbo NAS system.
"Our previous release of QTS 4.0 for home-class Turbo NAS models has been a great success with tremendous positive feedback from our users," said Tony Lu, product manager of QNAP. "Now we are pleased to bring forth the QTS 4.0 for QNAP's business-class Turbo NAS models that we believe will greatly benefit business applications of the Turbo NAS," added Lu.
400TB scale-up solution
The newly launched QNAP RAID expansion enclosures, REXP-1200U-RP and REXP-1600U-RP, are designed to expand the Turbo NAS storage capacity over 400TB raw capacity to cope with the growing data of businesses. "The storage expansion solution is economical and it helps businesses invest only for the storage capacity needed at initial setup, and have the flexibility to expand the storage capacity on demand," said Lu.
Flexible volume management
QTS 4.0 introduces the Storage Pool that allows IT administrators to aggregate multiple RAID groups of different levels as a big storage pool to flexibly utilize the storage capacity as a whole. In the Storage Pool, multiple volumes can be created, coupled with features including block-level iSCSI LUN, online capacity expansion, thin-provisioned volume, and space reclaim. Through the intuitive graphical interface, provided by QTS 4.0 Storage Manager, IT administrators can easily manage storage systems on a centralized platform.
Proactive data protection
QTS 4.0 provides enhanced features to secure important business data, including RAID Hot Spare and Global Hot Spare drives, SMART data migration, Time-Limited Error Recovery and Error Recovery Control, and advanced RAID read error recovery technology. The proactive data protection makes the Turbo NAS a reliable storage for businesses' mission-critical needs.
New virtualization experience
QNAP business-class Turbo NAS is a virtualization-ready storage solution supporting VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. Advanced hypervisor offload features are supported, including VMware VAAI for iSCSI and NAS, and ODX in Microsoft Windows Server 2012. These hypervisor offload features brought by QTS 4.0 highly increase performance in the virtualization environment. Moreover, QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) remarkably increase management productivity and efficiency.
Performance acceleration
QTS 4.0 supports SSD caching, which can greatly boost IOPS performance of volumes, and 10GbE network bandwidth, increasing operation efficiency for intensive database environments that require fast data transmission, such as data center or a virtualized IT environment.
The support of SMB 2.0 improves Microsoft Networking performance. Windows users will enjoy faster transmission speeds and read performance even though there are multiple concurrent users or in a high latency network environment such as VPN between two offices.
A well-rounded NAS system
Apart from these enhanced business features, QTS 4.0 provides versatile functions such as file synchronization with Qsync utility, cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions with QNAP NetBak Replicator utility, Apple Time Machine support, Real-Time Remote Replication (RTRR), rsync and cloud storage support, and advanced privilege settings with Windows AD/ACL and LDAP, performing as a powerful and comprehensive Turbo NAS system.
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Toshiba takes back the TV control with its new 1GB storage TV kit
The new STOR.E ALU TV KIT with universal mounting feature allows for quick and easy programme storage
1st October 2013, Neuss - Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG), Storage Peripheral Division, is today announcing the launch of its 1TB STOR.E ALU TV KIT[1] adding to its extensive hard disk drive (HDD) range. The STOR.E ALU TV KIT has been specifically developed by Toshiba to not only boost TV recording space with its 1TB[2] storage capacity, but also make recording and storing simple with its plug and play technology.
Non-linear viewing has increased considerably over the past few years[3]. 51 per cent of UK households now own a TV recorder[4] and 31 per cent of Italians[5] and 32 per cent of Germans regularly watched time shifted TV programmes in 2012[6]. With our increasingly busy lifestyles, TV viewing no longer revolves around scheduled programming. Viewers want to watch what they want, when they want and the demand for extra storage to record and save these time-shifted programmes is rapidly growing.
The STOR.E ALU TV KIT provides the capacity needed for our ever expanding digital libraries. Its 1 terabyte storage capacity is now capable of storing up to 820 movies, meaning consumers will have the vital extra storage capacity needed to record their favourite TV shows and movies.[7]
In addition to this, the universal TV Kit, which fits most TV, allows the HDD to be easily mounted to the back of a TV, stand or wall mounted TV to keep the TV set up neat and cables out of the way. The HDD is preformatted with the FAT 32 file system, assuring compatibility with virtually all TV sets equipped with a USB recording function.
Arnaud Bonvarlet, General Manager Europe, Storage Peripheral Division, Toshiba Europe GmbH said: "As consumers are constantly trying to balance demands from their work, social and personal lives, getting home to relax and watch the latest episode of their favourite TV show can be difficult to achieve. Toshiba has used its extensive expertise to create storage products that meet the demands of this digital generation and the STOR.E TV ALU TV KIT has been developed so users can quickly and easily store all their favourite programmes. Its 1TB capacity will accommodate even the biggest media hoarder and viewers never have to worry about missing their favourite TV shows."
The 2.5 inch hard drive measures 120.3(L) x 77(W) x 14.5(H)mm and its robust aluminium casing is innovatively designed to be mounted elegantly behind most TV screens, keeping all cables out of sight. In addition to this, with dramatic black casing, the hard drive fits in perfectly with current living room entertainment and Hi-Fi set ups. The one metre cable also allows for any set up requirements.
1st October 2013, Neuss - Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG), Storage Peripheral Division, is today announcing the launch of its 1TB STOR.E ALU TV KIT[1] adding to its extensive hard disk drive (HDD) range. The STOR.E ALU TV KIT has been specifically developed by Toshiba to not only boost TV recording space with its 1TB[2] storage capacity, but also make recording and storing simple with its plug and play technology.
Non-linear viewing has increased considerably over the past few years[3]. 51 per cent of UK households now own a TV recorder[4] and 31 per cent of Italians[5] and 32 per cent of Germans regularly watched time shifted TV programmes in 2012[6]. With our increasingly busy lifestyles, TV viewing no longer revolves around scheduled programming. Viewers want to watch what they want, when they want and the demand for extra storage to record and save these time-shifted programmes is rapidly growing.
The STOR.E ALU TV KIT provides the capacity needed for our ever expanding digital libraries. Its 1 terabyte storage capacity is now capable of storing up to 820 movies, meaning consumers will have the vital extra storage capacity needed to record their favourite TV shows and movies.[7]
In addition to this, the universal TV Kit, which fits most TV, allows the HDD to be easily mounted to the back of a TV, stand or wall mounted TV to keep the TV set up neat and cables out of the way. The HDD is preformatted with the FAT 32 file system, assuring compatibility with virtually all TV sets equipped with a USB recording function.
Arnaud Bonvarlet, General Manager Europe, Storage Peripheral Division, Toshiba Europe GmbH said: "As consumers are constantly trying to balance demands from their work, social and personal lives, getting home to relax and watch the latest episode of their favourite TV show can be difficult to achieve. Toshiba has used its extensive expertise to create storage products that meet the demands of this digital generation and the STOR.E TV ALU TV KIT has been developed so users can quickly and easily store all their favourite programmes. Its 1TB capacity will accommodate even the biggest media hoarder and viewers never have to worry about missing their favourite TV shows."
The 2.5 inch hard drive measures 120.3(L) x 77(W) x 14.5(H)mm and its robust aluminium casing is innovatively designed to be mounted elegantly behind most TV screens, keeping all cables out of sight. In addition to this, with dramatic black casing, the hard drive fits in perfectly with current living room entertainment and Hi-Fi set ups. The one metre cable also allows for any set up requirements.
WiFi performance soars with new NETGEAR “Nighthawk” router
Next Gen Gigabit 802.11ac performance combines world's fastest WiFi and greatest range to optimise the gaming, streaming and mobile experience.
Bracknell, UK - October 1st 2013 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (http://www.netgear.co.uk/), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, has launched its newest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router, Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R7000). Soaring above the competition to provide the best performance with the world's fastest Gigabit WiFi speed, Nighthawk combines a powerful 1GHz dual core processor with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and NETGEAR Beamforming+ to boost speed, reliability and range for unmatched connectivity in the home.
Nighthawk's blazing-fast combined WiFi connection speeds up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps*) make it ideal for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming, video streaming, and for supporting the increasing number of mobile WiFi devices in the home. High-power WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas provide outstanding coverage around the home, inside and out - even in the garage and back yard. Wireless HD streaming can be enjoyed at its best thanks to Nighthawk features such as downstream Quality of Service, Beamforming+ and built-in iTunes® server compatibility.
Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled by the way Nighthawk's AC1900 WiFi, 1Ghz dual core processor and advanced upstream Quality of Service are optimised for online gaming with exceptionally low-lag game play, making milliseconds count. Nighthawk automatically gives bandwidth priority to Xbox®, for a frustration-free gaming experience.
"NETGEAR designed Nighthawk to be the best WiFi router in the world today, bar none. Our goal was to make the best router for data-intensive activities such as online gaming and video streaming," said Sandeep Harpalani, NETGEAR director of product marketing for Core Networking. "We've listened to the demands of high bandwidth users and packed Nighthawk with features to surpass their expectations for speed, range, sharing, reliability, ease of use and security - the must-haves for enabling an increasingly connected digital lifestyle. Simply put, Nighthawk is for anyone who wants the best."
Nighthawk includes a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Content on a storage device attached to the USB 3.0 port can be accessed and transferred quickly across the network, making it ideal for streaming video to DLNA enabled screens around the home. Content can also be kept safe with NETGEAR ReadySHARE VaultTM, free software for automatic backup to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk. Mac users will be pleased to know that Time Machine is also supported.
Bracknell, UK - October 1st 2013 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (http://www.netgear.co.uk/), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, has launched its newest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router, Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R7000). Soaring above the competition to provide the best performance with the world's fastest Gigabit WiFi speed, Nighthawk combines a powerful 1GHz dual core processor with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and NETGEAR Beamforming+ to boost speed, reliability and range for unmatched connectivity in the home.
Nighthawk's blazing-fast combined WiFi connection speeds up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps*) make it ideal for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming, video streaming, and for supporting the increasing number of mobile WiFi devices in the home. High-power WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas provide outstanding coverage around the home, inside and out - even in the garage and back yard. Wireless HD streaming can be enjoyed at its best thanks to Nighthawk features such as downstream Quality of Service, Beamforming+ and built-in iTunes® server compatibility.
Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled by the way Nighthawk's AC1900 WiFi, 1Ghz dual core processor and advanced upstream Quality of Service are optimised for online gaming with exceptionally low-lag game play, making milliseconds count. Nighthawk automatically gives bandwidth priority to Xbox®, for a frustration-free gaming experience.
"NETGEAR designed Nighthawk to be the best WiFi router in the world today, bar none. Our goal was to make the best router for data-intensive activities such as online gaming and video streaming," said Sandeep Harpalani, NETGEAR director of product marketing for Core Networking. "We've listened to the demands of high bandwidth users and packed Nighthawk with features to surpass their expectations for speed, range, sharing, reliability, ease of use and security - the must-haves for enabling an increasingly connected digital lifestyle. Simply put, Nighthawk is for anyone who wants the best."
Nighthawk includes a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Content on a storage device attached to the USB 3.0 port can be accessed and transferred quickly across the network, making it ideal for streaming video to DLNA enabled screens around the home. Content can also be kept safe with NETGEAR ReadySHARE VaultTM, free software for automatic backup to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk. Mac users will be pleased to know that Time Machine is also supported.
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