My Passport® Pro, Featuring Bus-Powered, User-Selectable RAID Storage in Capacities
Up to 4 TB, Delivers High Speed and True Portability for Creative Pros on the Go
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions for the connected life, today introduced My Passport® Pro, the first portable, ThunderboltTM-powered dual-drive solution, providing creative professionals and enthusiasts high performance and capacity in a truly mobile solution. For Mac systems, My Passport Pro has user-selectable RAID functionality to deliver needed performance for the most demanding applications in the field, without the need for power adapters or extra cables. My Passport Pro is available in 2 TB and 4 TB capacities.
"The only Thunderbolt dual-drive solution that's bus-powered, WD's My Passport Pro enhances the workflow of mobile creative professionals by providing fast transfers and data protection for the large amounts of digital content they generate outside the studio," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president of branded products and worldwide sales, WD. "From photographers, videographers and musicians to graphic designers and architects, people who depend on portable storage for their livelihood will find My Passport Pro defines a new level of performance, reliability and especially portability."
"ThunderboltTM technology makes new approaches possible for high-performance workflows," said Jason Ziller, Intel's Director of Thunderbolt Marketing. "By combining dual storage drives on a portable, bus-powered device, the My Passport Pro from WD is a uniquely powerful storage solution with high capacity for today's demanding users."
Directly powered via the integrated Thunderbolt cable - a design unique to WD - performance of My Passport Pro clocks in at speeds up to 233 MB/s, providing super-fast transfer, edit and backup capabilities. Another key feature of the dual-drive My Passport Pro is its user-selectable RAID function, which lets users choose data striping (RAID 0) for high performance or mirroring (RAID 1) for data redundancy, depending on the user's needs. Superior to both FireWire 800 and USB 3.0, the integrated Thunderbolt technology of My Passport Pro makes video manipulation quick and easy-with the ability to copy a 22 GB high-definition video file in half the time typically required by a USB 3.0 drive working in RAID 0 format.
Consisting of two 2.5-inch hard drives housed in a sleek aluminium enclosure, My Passport Pro is thoroughly shock-tested for extra durability to perform reliably when working on the go.
Thursday 27 March 2014
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Toshiba announces highest capacity STOR.E Canvio Desktop HDD
Toshiba's latest 4TB and 5TB external HDDs are easy to set up and ideal for expanding storage needs
19 March 2014, Neuss - Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG), Storage Peripheral Division, is today announcing the launch of its highest capacity external HDD, the 5TB STOR.E Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive[1]. The 4TB and 5TB models will complete Toshiba's extensive hard disk drive (HDD) range, offering the highest capacities with the best levels of performance. The HDD's built-in USB 3.0 interface and compatibility with previous generations of USB 2.0 devices, significantly improves large file transfer performance and minimises waiting time for backup.
With our increasingly digital lifestyles, more and more people are relying on their electronic devices to store and save important files - from banking passwords, confidential emails to photographs and movies. However, a recent survey revealed that 2,000 laptops are stolen or lost every day and 32% of data loss is caused by human error showing just how important it is to have precious data backed up.
The STOR.E Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive is preloaded with software to streamline the backup process making it as fast and simple for the user as possible. The included NTI® Backup Now EZTM[4] software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Users have the choice of backing up files and folders to their STOR.E Canvio Desktop Hard Drive or backing up everything saved on your computer, or choosing both options for the most comprehensive coverage. And, by utilising the password-protection capability, users have an added level of protection to keep their precious data secure and prevent unauthorised access.
The STOR.E Canvio will enable users to better manage their data with a Drive Space Alert. The add-on feature will keep an eye on your drive and let you know when it's getting full and when it's time for data spring clean. The drive also offers users the option to customise their backup routines, from what type of files they want to back up; to how often they want to back them up.
If even the worst happens, users can click the restore button and instantly recover a file or folder. What's more, if you boot directly from your STOR.E Canvio Desktop Hard Drive, it will restore all the files saved on your computer. Toshiba has now even included the ability to burn a boot CD/DVD, making the process even simpler.
"In 2014 we'll continue to see thousands of consumers increasing their data footprint. However, the very nature of the online world is unpredictable and usually very risky business, which is why consumers can no longer just rely on popular social networks and electronic devices to store their sensitive data," said Arnaud Bonvarlet, General Manager Europe, Storage Peripheral Division, Toshiba Europe GmbH. "Here at Toshiba, we have been developing reliable and efficient storage devices for back-up, which help consumers overcome the risks associated with data loss and hacking; giving users total peace of mind over their information."
The STOR.E Canvio External HDD has been perfectly designed to adapt to any desktop. With its fan-less design, the HDD will make drive operation whisper quiet while efficiently keeping the drive cool. Additionally, supporting both horizontal and vertical orientation it is the perfect accessory to fit any space; whether it's in a home or an office.
19 March 2014, Neuss - Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG), Storage Peripheral Division, is today announcing the launch of its highest capacity external HDD, the 5TB STOR.E Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive[1]. The 4TB and 5TB models will complete Toshiba's extensive hard disk drive (HDD) range, offering the highest capacities with the best levels of performance. The HDD's built-in USB 3.0 interface and compatibility with previous generations of USB 2.0 devices, significantly improves large file transfer performance and minimises waiting time for backup.
With our increasingly digital lifestyles, more and more people are relying on their electronic devices to store and save important files - from banking passwords, confidential emails to photographs and movies. However, a recent survey revealed that 2,000 laptops are stolen or lost every day and 32% of data loss is caused by human error showing just how important it is to have precious data backed up.
The STOR.E Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive is preloaded with software to streamline the backup process making it as fast and simple for the user as possible. The included NTI® Backup Now EZTM[4] software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Users have the choice of backing up files and folders to their STOR.E Canvio Desktop Hard Drive or backing up everything saved on your computer, or choosing both options for the most comprehensive coverage. And, by utilising the password-protection capability, users have an added level of protection to keep their precious data secure and prevent unauthorised access.
The STOR.E Canvio will enable users to better manage their data with a Drive Space Alert. The add-on feature will keep an eye on your drive and let you know when it's getting full and when it's time for data spring clean. The drive also offers users the option to customise their backup routines, from what type of files they want to back up; to how often they want to back them up.
If even the worst happens, users can click the restore button and instantly recover a file or folder. What's more, if you boot directly from your STOR.E Canvio Desktop Hard Drive, it will restore all the files saved on your computer. Toshiba has now even included the ability to burn a boot CD/DVD, making the process even simpler.
"In 2014 we'll continue to see thousands of consumers increasing their data footprint. However, the very nature of the online world is unpredictable and usually very risky business, which is why consumers can no longer just rely on popular social networks and electronic devices to store their sensitive data," said Arnaud Bonvarlet, General Manager Europe, Storage Peripheral Division, Toshiba Europe GmbH. "Here at Toshiba, we have been developing reliable and efficient storage devices for back-up, which help consumers overcome the risks associated with data loss and hacking; giving users total peace of mind over their information."
The STOR.E Canvio External HDD has been perfectly designed to adapt to any desktop. With its fan-less design, the HDD will make drive operation whisper quiet while efficiently keeping the drive cool. Additionally, supporting both horizontal and vertical orientation it is the perfect accessory to fit any space; whether it's in a home or an office.
Tuesday 18 March 2014
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti
New graphics cards deliver breathtaking performance that's up to 13% faster than reference for ultimate overclocking and future-proof gaming
Taipei, Taiwan (18 March, 2014) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Matrix R9 290X and Matrix GTX 780 Ti, two new graphics cards that squeeze breathtaking performance from the latest R9 290X and GeForce® GTX 780 Ti graphics-processing units (GPUs).
ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti build on the renowned and highly-trusted ROG Matrix legacy as the coolest, quietest and most-readily-overclocked graphics cards available. DirectCU II cooling and CoolTech fan technologies combine with the brand-new Memory Defroster feature to create the perfect balance between spectacular power and out-of-the-box simplicity - all dressed up in the seductive ROG wardrobe.
With support for next-generation 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) gaming resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti deliver incredible gaming experiences today and far into the future.
Hand-picked quality for breathtaking performance
Both ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti benefit from hand-chosen cores to deliver clock speeds that are streets ahead. Respectively, the cards speeds along at 1050MHz and 1072MHz (boosted) - that's an incredible 50MHz and 144MHz faster than reference designs.
For serious games-players this means a significant performance boost of up to 13% for super-smooth frame rates that refuse to stutter. With up to 4GB of high-speed DDR5 video memory on board, Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti enable gamers to enjoy very high resolutions and detail levels.
Engineered for extreme, user-friendly tuning and overclocking
The new ROG Matrix series cards are brimming with advanced and exclusive hardware and software features designed to make overclocking as simple and safe as possible.
Memory Defroster is a brand-new feature that's designed to excite extreme overclockers. This clever technology quickly defrosts the graphics card's memory during below-zero overclocking to ensure sustained stability. Extreme overclockers will also appreciate the Matrix series' liquid-nitrogen (LN2) jumper switch, as it enables even more overvolting options - allowing the most adventurous users to unleash maximum greater power from their graphics cards.
The ROG Matrix series' Safe Mode allows users to overclock with complete confidence, as a single button push will restore default BIOS settings instantly.
To support stable overclocking, the ROG Matrix cards are also equipped with exclusive DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) with Super Alloy Power technology. The DIGI+ VRM delivers 14-phase power and digital voltage regulation, while Super Alloy Power's Japanese-made 10k black-metallic capacitors, 14 ultra-high-amperage full-molded chokes and extremely-efficient MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials.
The combination DIGI+ VRM and super-strength Super Alloy Power components mean that Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti are forged for high-load performance and extreme overclocking without annoying whines and buzzes noises - so hardcore overclockers can enjoy plenty of headroom for experimental performance tuning without creating gameplay distractions.
Coolest of the cool and finished with renowned ROG panache
ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti stay ultra-cool at all times, thanks some highly advanced and unique technologies - DirectCU II and CoolTech fan technology.
DirectCU is an innovative thermal technology that's exclusive to ASUS. It puts highly-conductive 10mm copper cooling pipes in direct contact with a card's GPU, so heat is dissipated quickly and with extreme efficiency. As well, the new ROG Matrix series introduces a new heat-sink that's finished in a stunning matt black, so the cards look as great as they're kept cool.
The ROG Matrix cards also feature CoolTech fan technology. The CoolTech fan employs a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades to provide multi-directional airflow that accelerates heat removal to ensure high-end graphics performance that's highly stable. The fan's ramp is carefully tuned to ensure minimal noise.
For a final dash of style that's loaded with substance, ROG Matrix even features a gorgeous color-coded LED: this shines brightly and changes shade to reflect the GPU's load level, providing a useful visual guide for both casual and hardcore gamers.
Safe and intuitive software overclocking and sharing with GPU Tweak
The new ROG Matrix cards include GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use utility that gives users intuitive control over GPU and video-memory clock speeds and voltages, cooling-fan speeds and power-consumption thresholds, so they can overclock easily and with high confidence.
The exclusive ROG edition of GPU Tweak adds detailed GPU load-line calibration and VRM-frequency tuning, allowing incredibly fine control over multiple parameters for maximum overclocking and the potential to break world records.
As well, the GPU Tweak Streaming tool lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time - so others can watch live as games are played. It's even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.
Taipei, Taiwan (18 March, 2014) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Matrix R9 290X and Matrix GTX 780 Ti, two new graphics cards that squeeze breathtaking performance from the latest R9 290X and GeForce® GTX 780 Ti graphics-processing units (GPUs).
ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti build on the renowned and highly-trusted ROG Matrix legacy as the coolest, quietest and most-readily-overclocked graphics cards available. DirectCU II cooling and CoolTech fan technologies combine with the brand-new Memory Defroster feature to create the perfect balance between spectacular power and out-of-the-box simplicity - all dressed up in the seductive ROG wardrobe.
With support for next-generation 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) gaming resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti deliver incredible gaming experiences today and far into the future.
Hand-picked quality for breathtaking performance
Both ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti benefit from hand-chosen cores to deliver clock speeds that are streets ahead. Respectively, the cards speeds along at 1050MHz and 1072MHz (boosted) - that's an incredible 50MHz and 144MHz faster than reference designs.
For serious games-players this means a significant performance boost of up to 13% for super-smooth frame rates that refuse to stutter. With up to 4GB of high-speed DDR5 video memory on board, Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti enable gamers to enjoy very high resolutions and detail levels.
Engineered for extreme, user-friendly tuning and overclocking
The new ROG Matrix series cards are brimming with advanced and exclusive hardware and software features designed to make overclocking as simple and safe as possible.
Memory Defroster is a brand-new feature that's designed to excite extreme overclockers. This clever technology quickly defrosts the graphics card's memory during below-zero overclocking to ensure sustained stability. Extreme overclockers will also appreciate the Matrix series' liquid-nitrogen (LN2) jumper switch, as it enables even more overvolting options - allowing the most adventurous users to unleash maximum greater power from their graphics cards.
The ROG Matrix series' Safe Mode allows users to overclock with complete confidence, as a single button push will restore default BIOS settings instantly.
To support stable overclocking, the ROG Matrix cards are also equipped with exclusive DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) with Super Alloy Power technology. The DIGI+ VRM delivers 14-phase power and digital voltage regulation, while Super Alloy Power's Japanese-made 10k black-metallic capacitors, 14 ultra-high-amperage full-molded chokes and extremely-efficient MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials.
The combination DIGI+ VRM and super-strength Super Alloy Power components mean that Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti are forged for high-load performance and extreme overclocking without annoying whines and buzzes noises - so hardcore overclockers can enjoy plenty of headroom for experimental performance tuning without creating gameplay distractions.
Coolest of the cool and finished with renowned ROG panache
ROG Matrix R9 290X and GTX 780 Ti stay ultra-cool at all times, thanks some highly advanced and unique technologies - DirectCU II and CoolTech fan technology.
DirectCU is an innovative thermal technology that's exclusive to ASUS. It puts highly-conductive 10mm copper cooling pipes in direct contact with a card's GPU, so heat is dissipated quickly and with extreme efficiency. As well, the new ROG Matrix series introduces a new heat-sink that's finished in a stunning matt black, so the cards look as great as they're kept cool.
The ROG Matrix cards also feature CoolTech fan technology. The CoolTech fan employs a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades to provide multi-directional airflow that accelerates heat removal to ensure high-end graphics performance that's highly stable. The fan's ramp is carefully tuned to ensure minimal noise.
For a final dash of style that's loaded with substance, ROG Matrix even features a gorgeous color-coded LED: this shines brightly and changes shade to reflect the GPU's load level, providing a useful visual guide for both casual and hardcore gamers.
Safe and intuitive software overclocking and sharing with GPU Tweak
The new ROG Matrix cards include GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use utility that gives users intuitive control over GPU and video-memory clock speeds and voltages, cooling-fan speeds and power-consumption thresholds, so they can overclock easily and with high confidence.
The exclusive ROG edition of GPU Tweak adds detailed GPU load-line calibration and VRM-frequency tuning, allowing incredibly fine control over multiple parameters for maximum overclocking and the potential to break world records.
As well, the GPU Tweak Streaming tool lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time - so others can watch live as games are played. It's even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.
Wednesday 12 March 2014
Intenso 6026535 500GB Memory Home External Hard Drive- Blue ONLY £39.25 at Okobe.co.uk
Intenso 6026535 500GB Memory Home External Hard Drive- Blue
ONLY £39.25 at Okobe.co.uk
Thursday 6 March 2014
QNAP Silent NAS Series Wins iF Design Award 2014
Taipei, Taiwan, March 6, 2014 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced that the QNAP Silent NAS series has won the honorable iF Product Design Award 2014 for excellence in the computer category.
"The recognition from the iF award means outstanding achievements in design, and we are proud that our innovation in the Silent NAS series makes this list alongside other celebrated tech products," said Meiji Chang, general manager of QNAP.
QNAP Silent NAS series is fanless, silent NAS for the living room, designed with a stylish and silent set-top design to sit alongside HDTVs, consoles and other elements of a digital lifestyle. With a revolutionary thermal design that intelligently dissipates heat, the Silent NAS series runs smoothly even under heavy load. It is also eco-friendly with power saving features such as hard disk standby and power management scheduling options. The user-friendly QTS operating system also makes system setup, maintenance and day-to-day usability extremely easy.
"The recognition from the iF award means outstanding achievements in design, and we are proud that our innovation in the Silent NAS series makes this list alongside other celebrated tech products," said Meiji Chang, general manager of QNAP.
QNAP Silent NAS series is fanless, silent NAS for the living room, designed with a stylish and silent set-top design to sit alongside HDTVs, consoles and other elements of a digital lifestyle. With a revolutionary thermal design that intelligently dissipates heat, the Silent NAS series runs smoothly even under heavy load. It is also eco-friendly with power saving features such as hard disk standby and power management scheduling options. The user-friendly QTS operating system also makes system setup, maintenance and day-to-day usability extremely easy.
Tuesday 4 March 2014
AMD Announces New AM1 Platform
Brings Graphics Core Next (GCN) graphics to AMD Athlon and AMD Sempron APU products to Worldwide Component Channel platforms enabling new power-efficient and feature-rich small form factor PCs
LONDON, UK. - Mar. 4, 2014 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the introduction of its AM1 platform featuring the AMD quad-core and dual-core "Kabini" APU into the component channel for system builders. Combined with motherboards from leading manufacturers, the new AM1 platform will deliver award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture and AMD "Jaguar" CPU cores, and bear the AMD AthlonTM and AMD SempronTM APU brands. This will create an ecosystem of flexible and upgradable platforms at compelling price points that also feature USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s support, and microATX and miniITX motherboards for sleek and power-efficient small form factor PCs. Availability of "Kabini" desktops and components are slated to be on-shelf in select regions beginning early April, with global availability expected on April 9.
"AMD continues our APU technology leadership by introducing the AM1 platform with ‘Socketed Kabini', an APU designed for the mainstream market," said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. "The AM1 platform gives us a great opportunity to deliver a flexible infrastructure environment, and provides a multitude of options for consumers and system builders looking for upgradeability packed into an extremely affordable solution."
LONDON, UK. - Mar. 4, 2014 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the introduction of its AM1 platform featuring the AMD quad-core and dual-core "Kabini" APU into the component channel for system builders. Combined with motherboards from leading manufacturers, the new AM1 platform will deliver award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture and AMD "Jaguar" CPU cores, and bear the AMD AthlonTM and AMD SempronTM APU brands. This will create an ecosystem of flexible and upgradable platforms at compelling price points that also feature USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s support, and microATX and miniITX motherboards for sleek and power-efficient small form factor PCs. Availability of "Kabini" desktops and components are slated to be on-shelf in select regions beginning early April, with global availability expected on April 9.
"AMD continues our APU technology leadership by introducing the AM1 platform with ‘Socketed Kabini', an APU designed for the mainstream market," said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. "The AM1 platform gives us a great opportunity to deliver a flexible infrastructure environment, and provides a multitude of options for consumers and system builders looking for upgradeability packed into an extremely affordable solution."
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