New Seagate media channel on Roku platform streams multimedia content from Seagate storage devices to the television
24th July, 2014 - Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) today announced the addition of a new capability for connecting Seagate Central personal cloud storage or Seagate Wireless Plus to a RokuÒ streaming player.
Now with the new Seagate Media Channel on Roku, pictures, video and music saved to a Seagate Central or Seagate Wireless Plus is available to enjoy from the comfort of the living room.
The Seagate Media Channel on Roku allows visual browsing of content on the drive with cover art for movies, albums, song titles for music and thumbnails for photos. Millions of people use Roku players every day to watch their favorite entertainment on demand. Now Seagate has made it easy to enjoy a personal library of music, movies, photos, and more on the big screen.
"Streaming of entertainment content continues to grow - two-thirds of U.S. broadband households currently connect a CE device to their TV sets - meaning that consumers have a wide variety of viewing options beyond traditional broadcast and pay-TV," said Barbara Kraus, Director of Research for Parks Associates. "Roku is the most-used streaming media player in the U.S.. While Roku provides more than 1,500 channels, the new Seagate channel will enable consumers to also easily access owned content, including music, home videos, photos, and licensed movies from the same interface.
Thursday 24 July 2014
Tuesday 22 July 2014
NVIDIA Launches World's Most Advanced Tablet Built for Gamers
SHIELD Family Expands as World's Most Advanced Mobile Processor, 192-Core Tegra K1, Serves Up Unmatched Tablet Experience, Amazing Gaming
SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/22/14 -- NVIDIA today launched the newest members of the NVIDIA® SHIELDTM family: the SHIELD tablet and the SHIELD wireless controller.
Designed and built by NVIDIA, the SHIELD tablet is first and foremost a high-performance tablet that is packed with exceptional features. Powered by the world's most advanced mobile processor -- the NVIDIA Tegra® K1, with 192 GPU cores -- SHIELD tablet is supplemented by regular, over-the-air software upgrades that bring new capabilities and levels of performance.
The SHIELD tablet is unique in that it was built specifically for gamers. It features a bright, 8-inch, full HD display, booming front-facing speakers with rich sound, and an optional cover that both protects the screen and can be used as a kick-stand to prop up the device at the best viewing angle.
To transform it into a complete gaming machine, NVIDIA has built the SHIELD wireless controller, which provides the precision, low latency and ergonomics that serious gamers demand. The SHIELD tablet also offers optional LTE for gamers to take their online gaming anywhere.
"If you're a gamer and you use a tablet, the NVIDIA SHIELD tablet was created specifically for you," said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA's co-founder and chief executive officer. "It delivers exceptional tablet performance and unique gaming capabilities to keep even the most avid gamers deeply immersed, anywhere they play."
As with the original member of the SHIELD family, the SHIELD portable, the SHIELD tablet is the portal to compelling content that gamers will love, including the best SHIELD-supported Android games, as well as the ability to wirelessly stream users' PC gaming libraries.
The SHIELD tablet's gaming capabilities are powered by its Tegra K1 mobile processor, which taps into the same NVIDIA KeplerTM architecture that drives the most extreme gaming PCs.
SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/22/14 -- NVIDIA today launched the newest members of the NVIDIA® SHIELDTM family: the SHIELD tablet and the SHIELD wireless controller.
Designed and built by NVIDIA, the SHIELD tablet is first and foremost a high-performance tablet that is packed with exceptional features. Powered by the world's most advanced mobile processor -- the NVIDIA Tegra® K1, with 192 GPU cores -- SHIELD tablet is supplemented by regular, over-the-air software upgrades that bring new capabilities and levels of performance.
The SHIELD tablet is unique in that it was built specifically for gamers. It features a bright, 8-inch, full HD display, booming front-facing speakers with rich sound, and an optional cover that both protects the screen and can be used as a kick-stand to prop up the device at the best viewing angle.
To transform it into a complete gaming machine, NVIDIA has built the SHIELD wireless controller, which provides the precision, low latency and ergonomics that serious gamers demand. The SHIELD tablet also offers optional LTE for gamers to take their online gaming anywhere.
"If you're a gamer and you use a tablet, the NVIDIA SHIELD tablet was created specifically for you," said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA's co-founder and chief executive officer. "It delivers exceptional tablet performance and unique gaming capabilities to keep even the most avid gamers deeply immersed, anywhere they play."
As with the original member of the SHIELD family, the SHIELD portable, the SHIELD tablet is the portal to compelling content that gamers will love, including the best SHIELD-supported Android games, as well as the ability to wirelessly stream users' PC gaming libraries.
The SHIELD tablet's gaming capabilities are powered by its Tegra K1 mobile processor, which taps into the same NVIDIA KeplerTM architecture that drives the most extreme gaming PCs.
Friday 18 July 2014
QNAP Announces Support for HGST 6TB Helium SAS Hard Disk Drives for Business Turbo NAS and Expansion Enclosures
Taipei, Taiwan, July 18, 2014 - QNAP® Systems, Inc., a professional network attached storage (NAS) provider, today announced that its Enterprise and SMB class Turbo NAS products support the 6TB HGST Ultrastar® He6 helium-filled SAS hard disk drive (HDD). By incorporating HGST's HelioSeal platform technology, business users receive enhanced NAS performance with maximized storage capacity and low power for reduced total cost of ownership.
The inherent benefit of helium, which is one-seventh the density of air, helps reduce the turbulence caused by spinning disks in a HDD, thereby cutting power consumption and lowering drive temperature, making the HGST Ultrastar He6 HDD an ideal large-capacity 3.5-inch HDD solution for enterprises and SMBs to store and secure growing business data.
The 6TB HGST Ultrastar He6 SAS hard disk is compatible with the Turbo NAS TS-x79U-SAS series, and QNAP expansion enclosures REXP series.
"QNAP constantly strives to provide business users with reliable and scalable NAS solutions for storage, backup, iSCSI and virtualization applications, and many other practical business applications," said David Tsao, product manager of QNAP. "We are very excited to see that HGST's revolutionary 6TB He6 HDD can benefit our users by offering high-capacity storage and energy-efficient performance with lower total cost of ownership."
"The deluge of data is causing enterprise and SMB customers to look for ways to reduce TCO in their storage infrastructures," said Brendan Collins, vice president of product marketing, HGST. "As the industry's first HelioSeal helium-filled HDD, our new Ultrastar hard drive is helping QNAP Turbo NAS users solve their increasing storage needs and protect mission-critical business data. By utilizing HGST's low power, highly reliable 6TB storage solution, QNAP customers can improve storage density in the same footprint, while reducing power and cooling."
The inherent benefit of helium, which is one-seventh the density of air, helps reduce the turbulence caused by spinning disks in a HDD, thereby cutting power consumption and lowering drive temperature, making the HGST Ultrastar He6 HDD an ideal large-capacity 3.5-inch HDD solution for enterprises and SMBs to store and secure growing business data.
The 6TB HGST Ultrastar He6 SAS hard disk is compatible with the Turbo NAS TS-x79U-SAS series, and QNAP expansion enclosures REXP series.
"QNAP constantly strives to provide business users with reliable and scalable NAS solutions for storage, backup, iSCSI and virtualization applications, and many other practical business applications," said David Tsao, product manager of QNAP. "We are very excited to see that HGST's revolutionary 6TB He6 HDD can benefit our users by offering high-capacity storage and energy-efficient performance with lower total cost of ownership."
"The deluge of data is causing enterprise and SMB customers to look for ways to reduce TCO in their storage infrastructures," said Brendan Collins, vice president of product marketing, HGST. "As the industry's first HelioSeal helium-filled HDD, our new Ultrastar hard drive is helping QNAP Turbo NAS users solve their increasing storage needs and protect mission-critical business data. By utilizing HGST's low power, highly reliable 6TB storage solution, QNAP customers can improve storage density in the same footprint, while reducing power and cooling."
Friday 4 July 2014
Transcend Introduces CFast 2.0 CFX650/600 Memory Cards for Professional 4K UHD Video Recording
July 4, 2014 - With the rapid development in cinematography, the audience has also increased their demand for image quality. Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce the launch of its CFast 2.0 CFX650 and CFX600 Memory Cards. Designed to support high-end 4K cameras and camcorders from the leading manufacturers and to meet the extreme demands of professional cinematography, Transcend's CFX650 memory cards feature the fastest transfer speeds available on the current market, while CFX600 boast the highest storage capacity. Both cards are best suited for the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution 4K and Full HD videos.
Unprecedented Transfer Speeds and Capacities
Supporting the next generation CFast 2.0 specification with a SATA III interface, CFX650 memory cards boast the remarkable read and write speeds of up to 510MB and 370MB per second, more than three times faster than today's CompactFlash cards. Saving 4K Ultra High Definition and Full HD video recordings requires a massive storage space; Transcend's CFX600 cards fix the problem by offering the vast capacities of up to 512GB, surpassing the capacity limit of any existing card. With such space, the professional cinematographers can record all the high resolution videos at ease, saving the trouble to switch memory devices.
Full HD & 4K Cinema Recording for High-end Cameras
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) provides 3840 x 2160 and 4096 x 2160 resolutions of standards, offering 4 times the pixel resolution of 1080p Full HD video recording and revealing vivid images with much more nuances and details. Designed to support the top-notch cameras and camcorders, CFX650 and CFX600 memory cards are fast enough to record high resolution videos and meet the demands of high-speed 4K video recording. The exceptional transfer speeds and capacities can increase the workflow efficiency of the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution Full HD and 4K UHD videos. Besides the stunning performance, each CFX650 and CFX600 card contains the built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) technology which automatically detects and corrects transfer errors, enhancing overall reliability.
Transcend Exclusive RecoveRx Software
For added value, each Transcend memory card includes a free download of Transcend's exclusive RecoveRxTM photo recovery software - an extraordinarily effective tool that allows the users to recover accidentally deleted or lost files from Transcend's brand storage and multimedia products.
Unprecedented Transfer Speeds and Capacities
Supporting the next generation CFast 2.0 specification with a SATA III interface, CFX650 memory cards boast the remarkable read and write speeds of up to 510MB and 370MB per second, more than three times faster than today's CompactFlash cards. Saving 4K Ultra High Definition and Full HD video recordings requires a massive storage space; Transcend's CFX600 cards fix the problem by offering the vast capacities of up to 512GB, surpassing the capacity limit of any existing card. With such space, the professional cinematographers can record all the high resolution videos at ease, saving the trouble to switch memory devices.
Full HD & 4K Cinema Recording for High-end Cameras
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) provides 3840 x 2160 and 4096 x 2160 resolutions of standards, offering 4 times the pixel resolution of 1080p Full HD video recording and revealing vivid images with much more nuances and details. Designed to support the top-notch cameras and camcorders, CFX650 and CFX600 memory cards are fast enough to record high resolution videos and meet the demands of high-speed 4K video recording. The exceptional transfer speeds and capacities can increase the workflow efficiency of the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution Full HD and 4K UHD videos. Besides the stunning performance, each CFX650 and CFX600 card contains the built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) technology which automatically detects and corrects transfer errors, enhancing overall reliability.
Transcend Exclusive RecoveRx Software
For added value, each Transcend memory card includes a free download of Transcend's exclusive RecoveRxTM photo recovery software - an extraordinarily effective tool that allows the users to recover accidentally deleted or lost files from Transcend's brand storage and multimedia products.
Thursday 3 July 2014
AMD Announces New A-Series APUs
Based on the Award-Winning GCN Architecture with HSA Features, the AMD A10-7800 is the Latest Addition to AMD's High Performance APU Product Line
London, UK. - July 3, 2014 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the introduction of the AMD A10-7800 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) to its industry acclaimed A-Series 4th generation APU lineup. With up to 12 Compute Cores (4CPU + 8 GPU) unlocking full APU potential and Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) features, the AMD A10-7800 boasts a powerful AMD RadeonTM R7 Series graphics for peak performance across applications[1]. Combined with AMD's acclaimed Mantle API, the AMD A10-7800 APU can enable accelerated performance across select AMD Gaming Evolved partner titles.
"The 2014 AMD A-Series APUs are the most advanced and developer friendly performance APUs from AMD to date," said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. "The compute and graphics technologies in our APUs lead the way for consumers to leverage the best technology in their gaming, office and multimedia applications, and raise the bar on the desktop PC experience."
Taking the visual experience further, the AMD A10-7800 APU offers support for UltraHD (4K) resolutions and new video post processing enhancements that will make 1080p videos look outstanding when upscaled on an UltraHD-enabled monitor or TV. In addition, with a configurable thermal design power option (cTDP), the A10-7800 allows enthusiasts to fine-tune for maximum performance. The AMD A10-7800 APU will be available for purchase in Japan starting today, with worldwide availability at the end of July.
In addition, AMD also announced the introduction of the AMD A6-7400K and AMD A4-7300 APUs, ideal for consumers looking to upgrade their application and office experience on the PC. With the unifying FM2+ infrastructure for AMD APUs, users are enabled to build smaller form factors for gaming and home theatre PC (HTPC) systems that sip power while offering peak performance.
London, UK. - July 3, 2014 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the introduction of the AMD A10-7800 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) to its industry acclaimed A-Series 4th generation APU lineup. With up to 12 Compute Cores (4CPU + 8 GPU) unlocking full APU potential and Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) features, the AMD A10-7800 boasts a powerful AMD RadeonTM R7 Series graphics for peak performance across applications[1]. Combined with AMD's acclaimed Mantle API, the AMD A10-7800 APU can enable accelerated performance across select AMD Gaming Evolved partner titles.
"The 2014 AMD A-Series APUs are the most advanced and developer friendly performance APUs from AMD to date," said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. "The compute and graphics technologies in our APUs lead the way for consumers to leverage the best technology in their gaming, office and multimedia applications, and raise the bar on the desktop PC experience."
Taking the visual experience further, the AMD A10-7800 APU offers support for UltraHD (4K) resolutions and new video post processing enhancements that will make 1080p videos look outstanding when upscaled on an UltraHD-enabled monitor or TV. In addition, with a configurable thermal design power option (cTDP), the A10-7800 allows enthusiasts to fine-tune for maximum performance. The AMD A10-7800 APU will be available for purchase in Japan starting today, with worldwide availability at the end of July.
In addition, AMD also announced the introduction of the AMD A6-7400K and AMD A4-7300 APUs, ideal for consumers looking to upgrade their application and office experience on the PC. With the unifying FM2+ infrastructure for AMD APUs, users are enabled to build smaller form factors for gaming and home theatre PC (HTPC) systems that sip power while offering peak performance.
WD TV® simplifies personal content playback on any TV
New WD TV Media Player Gives Users the Freedom to Enjoy Virtually Any Media File Format on Their TV
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, has unveiled the new WD TV - Personal Edition, an easy to use Wi-FiTM enabled media player that plays virtually any media file stored on USB and network storage devices or any computer on the home network.
"Consumers have increasingly large libraries of disparate personal content types on a variety of storage devices, from portable USB to network attached storage and personal computers," explains Jim Welsh, executive vice president, WD Content Solutions Business and worldwide sales. "WD's ecosystem of apps and media players ensures that viewing that content is seamless on all screens, from mobile devices to the HDTV. WD TV personalises the entertainment experience, providing the easiest way for consumers to playback all of their personal videos, photos and music."
WD TV- Personal Edition allows users to enjoy a wide range of personal media such as photos, video and music on their home entertainment systems by supporting many file formats, including MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV and more. Files can be streamed from any connected USB drive like the My Passport® UltraTM and My Book® product families, personal cloud and network attached storage drives like WD's My Cloud product family, digital camcorder or cameras, and any networked PC or Mac® computer in the home.
The new WD TV media player features WD's newest intuitive user interface that allows users to take control of their entertainment by customising the home page with their favourite apps, setting shortcuts to favourite content folders for quick access, and setting auto-run for preferred apps to begin at start-up. Additionally, WD TV now supports MiracastTM, so that users can project their Miracast enabled mobile device onto their TV in up to Full HD 1080p. WD TV also allows customers to easily stream hit movies, view the latest viral videos, catch up on TV shows and stay connected to social networks through apps such as YouTube®, Hulu PlusTM, VUDU®, SlingPlayer®, Spiffy®, Pandora® and Facebook, among many others.
The WD® TV RemoteTM app improves the navigation experience for WD TV users by turning their iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or AndroidTM compatible mobile device into an advanced feature remote control for their media player.
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, has unveiled the new WD TV - Personal Edition, an easy to use Wi-FiTM enabled media player that plays virtually any media file stored on USB and network storage devices or any computer on the home network.
"Consumers have increasingly large libraries of disparate personal content types on a variety of storage devices, from portable USB to network attached storage and personal computers," explains Jim Welsh, executive vice president, WD Content Solutions Business and worldwide sales. "WD's ecosystem of apps and media players ensures that viewing that content is seamless on all screens, from mobile devices to the HDTV. WD TV personalises the entertainment experience, providing the easiest way for consumers to playback all of their personal videos, photos and music."
WD TV- Personal Edition allows users to enjoy a wide range of personal media such as photos, video and music on their home entertainment systems by supporting many file formats, including MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV and more. Files can be streamed from any connected USB drive like the My Passport® UltraTM and My Book® product families, personal cloud and network attached storage drives like WD's My Cloud product family, digital camcorder or cameras, and any networked PC or Mac® computer in the home.
The new WD TV media player features WD's newest intuitive user interface that allows users to take control of their entertainment by customising the home page with their favourite apps, setting shortcuts to favourite content folders for quick access, and setting auto-run for preferred apps to begin at start-up. Additionally, WD TV now supports MiracastTM, so that users can project their Miracast enabled mobile device onto their TV in up to Full HD 1080p. WD TV also allows customers to easily stream hit movies, view the latest viral videos, catch up on TV shows and stay connected to social networks through apps such as YouTube®, Hulu PlusTM, VUDU®, SlingPlayer®, Spiffy®, Pandora® and Facebook, among many others.
The WD® TV RemoteTM app improves the navigation experience for WD TV users by turning their iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or AndroidTM compatible mobile device into an advanced feature remote control for their media player.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
TomTom GO 600 EU 6" Sat Nav, Full European Lifetime Maps, Lifetime Traffic Updates
TomTom GO 600 EU 6" Sat Nav, Full European Lifetime Maps, Lifetime Traffic Updates
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The all new TomTom GO has been completely re-designed to put you in control of your drive. Make the smartest driving decisions by knowing precisely what is going on around you and what lies ahead.
Features:
NEW-Interactive Maps
Lifetime TomTom Traffic via Smartphone
Lifetime Maps
3D Maps
Features:
NEW-Interactive Maps
Lifetime TomTom Traffic via Smartphone
Lifetime Maps
3D Maps
Interactive Map
Interactive Map. Put the world at your fingertips. Simply zoom in and out to find and explore places on the map with your fingertips. Tap on the map to get an instant route to your destination.
Tap & Go
Tap on the map and you're on your way. Use Tap & Go to instantly get a route to your destination. Save time and get moving faster.
Lifetime TomTom Traffic
Drive with world-class traffic information for the life of your device. Get to your destination faster with precise and accurate, real-time information. TomTom Traffic pinpoints exactly where delays start and end so you always know your fastest route.
Lifetime Maps
Always drive with the latest map. Get to your destination faster with Lifetime Maps. For the life of your product, you can download 4 or more full updates of the map on your device every year. You receive all updates to the road network, addresses and Points of Interest.
Quick Search
Find your destination faster with intuitive search results. Quick Search starts to find your destination as soon you start typing.
Europe map
Detailed map seamlessly covering 45 European countries.
IQ Routes
The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!
QuickGPSfix
QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!
QuickGPSfix
QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
Pinch to Zoom
Zoom in and out to explore the map with your fingertips. Simply Pinch to Zoom on the interactive map to find places and explore more of the world around you.
Route Bar
Essential traffic and travel information at a glance. The Route Bar shows precise traffic and speed camera information on the road ahead.
Smartphone Connected
Get TomTom Traffic via your smartphone with Bluetooth connection. Your TomTom device is ready to receive TomTom Traffic by connecting to your smartphone via Bluetooth. More information
3D Maps
See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D. With 3D Maps, you'll always know exactly where you are.
3 months TomTom Speed Cameras
Drive more relaxed with alerts for speed cameras ahead. TomTom Speed Cameras provides alerts for fixed speed cameras and average speed zones and when your device is connected, mobile camera locations.
My Places
See your favourite locations on the map. Personalise your map with My Places so you can easily find and navigate to your favourite locations again and again.
15 cm (6") touch screen
Safe and easy navigation on the BIG SCREEN. See your next instruction better on our biggest and sharpest screen yet. Bigger menus and buttons on the extra-large 15 cm (6"), high-resolution screen make input a touch simpler.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don't miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.
Package Contents:
GO 600 Automobile Portable GPS Navigator
EasyPort Mount
Car Charger & USB Cable For Computer
Documentation
Zoom in and out to explore the map with your fingertips. Simply Pinch to Zoom on the interactive map to find places and explore more of the world around you.
Route Bar
Essential traffic and travel information at a glance. The Route Bar shows precise traffic and speed camera information on the road ahead.
Smartphone Connected
Get TomTom Traffic via your smartphone with Bluetooth connection. Your TomTom device is ready to receive TomTom Traffic by connecting to your smartphone via Bluetooth. More information
3D Maps
See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D. With 3D Maps, you'll always know exactly where you are.
3 months TomTom Speed Cameras
Drive more relaxed with alerts for speed cameras ahead. TomTom Speed Cameras provides alerts for fixed speed cameras and average speed zones and when your device is connected, mobile camera locations.
My Places
See your favourite locations on the map. Personalise your map with My Places so you can easily find and navigate to your favourite locations again and again.
15 cm (6") touch screen
Safe and easy navigation on the BIG SCREEN. See your next instruction better on our biggest and sharpest screen yet. Bigger menus and buttons on the extra-large 15 cm (6"), high-resolution screen make input a touch simpler.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don't miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.
Package Contents:
GO 600 Automobile Portable GPS Navigator
EasyPort Mount
Car Charger & USB Cable For Computer
Documentation
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Tuesday 17 June 2014
Buffalo Technology launches next generation portable hard drives
MiniStationTM Air 2 wirelessly reads and writes contents to Wi-Fi DAS
London, UK, 17 July 2014: Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking solutions, today extends its portable hard drive offering with MiniStation Air 2 (HDW-PDU3 series). The device offers ease of use and flexibility, enabling users to expand their storage capacities without the hassle of wires, cables, or Internet connection.
The HDW-PDU3 offers 500 GB or 1 TB worth of storage and up to 12 hours of battery life. Using integrated Wi-Fi to create its own hotspot and stream data, the device also doubles as a portable battery charger for charging smartphones. Movies, pictures and music can now be shared with DLNA supported devices, and allows up three simultaneous HD streams.
Its new and improved user interface provides an enhanced consumer experience across its app, available for iOS and Android®, mobile, tablet and laptop devices. The MiniStation Air 2 includes SuperSpeed USB 3.0 when directly connected to any PC or Mac® computer.
Frederic Frati, Director Western Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "The MiniStation Air 2 is the latest addition to the Buffalo MiniStation family, and offers multi-functionality; doubling as a smartphone charger, whilst expanding your existing storage capacity and enabling users to share content.
The MiniStation Air 2 eliminates the hassle of wires and gives users the freedom to manage their data without an Internet connection. If a connection is available, connected devices can have access to both, the drive's content and the Internet, without the disturbance of wires.
The MiniStation Air 2 is compatible with all popular operating systems, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS 10.4 - 10.9.
London, UK, 17 July 2014: Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking solutions, today extends its portable hard drive offering with MiniStation Air 2 (HDW-PDU3 series). The device offers ease of use and flexibility, enabling users to expand their storage capacities without the hassle of wires, cables, or Internet connection.
The HDW-PDU3 offers 500 GB or 1 TB worth of storage and up to 12 hours of battery life. Using integrated Wi-Fi to create its own hotspot and stream data, the device also doubles as a portable battery charger for charging smartphones. Movies, pictures and music can now be shared with DLNA supported devices, and allows up three simultaneous HD streams.
Its new and improved user interface provides an enhanced consumer experience across its app, available for iOS and Android®, mobile, tablet and laptop devices. The MiniStation Air 2 includes SuperSpeed USB 3.0 when directly connected to any PC or Mac® computer.
Frederic Frati, Director Western Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "The MiniStation Air 2 is the latest addition to the Buffalo MiniStation family, and offers multi-functionality; doubling as a smartphone charger, whilst expanding your existing storage capacity and enabling users to share content.
The MiniStation Air 2 eliminates the hassle of wires and gives users the freedom to manage their data without an Internet connection. If a connection is available, connected devices can have access to both, the drive's content and the Internet, without the disturbance of wires.
The MiniStation Air 2 is compatible with all popular operating systems, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS 10.4 - 10.9.
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Lenovo Serves Up New Budget-Friendly ThinkServer Rack for Small-to-Medium Sized Businesses
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - June 10, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkServer RS140, a powerful yet affordable entry-level single-processor 1U rack server ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses (SMB) and remote office deployments. Available with a range of processor choices including the latest next-generation Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 series processors, customisable options, and Intel® AMTTM 9.0 for remote manageability, this highly versatile rack server can accommodate a variety of workloads, including distributed enterprise and datacenter edge, as well as standalone applications such as retail, collaboration, and IT infrastructure.
The ThinkServer RS140 offers a generous collection of standard features and expansion options essential for flexible deployments in diverse environments. The RS140 supports the entire line of Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 series processors with integrated graphic processing, perfect for data center edge systems serving streaming media, games, and other graphic intensive web content. Optionally, for additional cost savings while delivering server features and reliability, the RS140 can be configured with Intel CoreTM i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® family desktop processors. The RS140 supports up to 32GB of RAM and 8TB of internal storage, and comes equipped with one full-height, half-length x8 Gen 3 PCIe slot for optional RAID protection or network expansion. At only 16.2 inches deep, the ThinkServer RS140 can be deployed in space constrained environments including wiring closets and two post racks.
The RS140 supports open network management standards and can be managed in a multi-vendor environment for simplified deployment and maintenance. Ideal for SMB deployments, the RS140 features Intel's AMT 9.0 remote network management tool for simple, easy-to-use server maintenance. Intel AMT provides secure, worry-free remote access for diagnostics, maintenance and remote monitoring. Intel's AMT technology is certified with popular MSP ecosystem management consoles enabling MSPs to manage end-user networks remotely and more cost effectively.
Convenient and Flexible Enterprise Service Offerings
Lenovo has a suite of service offerings that help customers accurately budget for the level of protection required to keep their businesses up and running. Optional upgraded services are available to help maximise uptime and productivity. Priority Level Support provides access to priority call routing, escalation management and basic software support.
The ThinkServer RS140 offers a generous collection of standard features and expansion options essential for flexible deployments in diverse environments. The RS140 supports the entire line of Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 series processors with integrated graphic processing, perfect for data center edge systems serving streaming media, games, and other graphic intensive web content. Optionally, for additional cost savings while delivering server features and reliability, the RS140 can be configured with Intel CoreTM i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® family desktop processors. The RS140 supports up to 32GB of RAM and 8TB of internal storage, and comes equipped with one full-height, half-length x8 Gen 3 PCIe slot for optional RAID protection or network expansion. At only 16.2 inches deep, the ThinkServer RS140 can be deployed in space constrained environments including wiring closets and two post racks.
The RS140 supports open network management standards and can be managed in a multi-vendor environment for simplified deployment and maintenance. Ideal for SMB deployments, the RS140 features Intel's AMT 9.0 remote network management tool for simple, easy-to-use server maintenance. Intel AMT provides secure, worry-free remote access for diagnostics, maintenance and remote monitoring. Intel's AMT technology is certified with popular MSP ecosystem management consoles enabling MSPs to manage end-user networks remotely and more cost effectively.
Convenient and Flexible Enterprise Service Offerings
Lenovo has a suite of service offerings that help customers accurately budget for the level of protection required to keep their businesses up and running. Optional upgraded services are available to help maximise uptime and productivity. Priority Level Support provides access to priority call routing, escalation management and basic software support.
Tuesday 3 June 2014
Toshiba STOR.E Partner 2.5 500GB External Hard Drive Green - ONLY £37.50 at Okobe.co.uk
Toshiba STOR.E Partner 2.5 500GB External Hard Drive Green - ONLY £37.50 at Okobe.co.uk
Introducing STOR.E PARTNER -- stylish external drives for storing your data! Subtle metallic reflections and engraved dots accent its fresh look in a robust, rubber-textured casing.
Tuesday 13 May 2014
Lenovo’s Relentless Innovation Delivers Power and Portability with Two New Think Products
Versatile ThinkPad 10 tablet and powerful ThinkStation P300 boost productivity for performance-minded professionals
Multimode ThinkPad 10 tablet offers superior versatility and a dynamic experience in a sleek form factor for business users on the go
Redesigned ThinkStation P300 entry-level workstation features unparalleled flexibility and is ideal for professionals requiring ISV application certification without breaking the bank
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - May 13, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today, announced two new additions to its product portfolio, both ideally suited for business users. The ThinkPad 10, Lenovo's ten inch premium multimode business tablet, offers a full PC experience and uncompromised productivity with a range of business features, no matter the working environment. The redesigned ThinkStation P300 workstation features the ultimate in usability and performance at an affordable price point.
ThinkPad 10: The Best Business Tablet gets Better
Pioneering for a superior user experience, ThinkPad 10 is optimised for business professionals seeking the ultimate in flexibility and connectivity. Constructed from premium aluminium with Gorilla glass to protect its ten inch full HD vivid display, the ThinkPad 10 tablet delivers a premium mobile experience with enhanced productivity capability in a purposeful lightweight design. Users can be creative with four flexible modes - Tablet, Stand, Laptop and Desktop. When connected to the optional ThinkPad Tablet Dock or USB3.0 docking station, users can add an external display, mouse, and either the Compact Bluetooth keyboard or directly attach the ThinkPad 10 Ultrabook full sized keyboard, making the transition from a highly mobile tablet to a resourceful office environment seamless. The Quickshot Cover makes photo taking a breeze. Whether for personal or business use, a quick flip of the cover protecting the eight megapixel camera launches the app automatically, ready for that dramatic landscape or the insurance assessment.
"Customers want a versatile device that adapts to their way of life and offers uncompromised productivity whether in the office or on the move," said Luis Hernandez, vice president and general manager, ThinkPad, Lenovo. "Our new ThinkPad 10 tablet marries business optimised features with a unique multimode design to offer an exceptional computing experience that allows users to work, play and create in virtually any environment. ThinkPad 10 is engineered for quality you can touch and measure and is designed to adapt to be what you need, when you need it."
Boasting an unmatched range of business features and accessories, the ThinkPad 10 comes with a digitizer pen for pinpoint accuracy and natural writing input, Windows 8.1 including 64-bit support, up to 4GB of memory and up to 128GB of storage. Wireless options including 3G/4G LTE1 ensure access to data virtually anywhere and up to ten hours of battery life provides productivity throughout the day. IT managers will also appreciate VPN access control, application deployment management and can prevent users from installing prohibited apps. In addition, Lenovo Services offer a complete suite of packages, including sealed battery warranties, accidental damage protection and laser etching and tagging.Class leading security featuring discrete TPM (Trusted Platform Module) encryption safeguards end user data and an integrated Fingerprint Reader ensures biometric system protection (available in selected models).
ThinkStation P300: Engineered with Quality
The ThinkStation P300 entry-level workstation boasts an intuitive new purposeful design that delivers unprecedented flexibility. The redesigned chassis no longer features a bulky handle, but rather intuitive red touch points and extended lip in the front and the back for easy carrying and deployment. Additionally, the new FLEX module gives users the option to add only the components they need, allowing customised productivity-boosting configurations with added cost savings for vertical workflows. The FLEX module supports a combination of an ultra-slim optical drive, 29-in-1 media card reader, IEEE 1394 Firewire, and eSATA.
"Professional workstation users run very advanced, specialised applications. The ThinkStation P300 features the processing power, graphics capabilities and ISV certifications, needed to run these applications smoothly," said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager, Workstation, Lenovo. "But the ThinkStation P300 also gives these users a new level of customisation. The new FLEX module provides a Fully Loaded Experience, offering customers truly unique configurations that match their specific project needs and goals."
The ThinkStation P300 is available with the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200v3 product family as well as new 4th Generation Intel® Core processor and ECC memory support for improved productivity and reliability.
"The new Lenovo P300 with our latest Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200v3 product family, including Intel® HD P4600 Graphics, delivers workstation performance and graphics demanded by design engineers engaged in advanced 3D mechanical designs and workloads", said Frank Soqui, Intel General Manager of Technical Compute Cloud and Client. "Now professional users who may have previously purchased a desktop client with hard drives can afford a real workstation with advanced graphics and solid state drives."
Regardless of the industry - Oil & Gas, Media & Entertainment, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Medical & Science - workstations run mission critical workloads and users are running very specific, high performance applications. They demand that the software runs fast and without error. The ThinkStation P300 delivers on all fronts. Extensive ISV certifications ensure application reliability and the P300 is engineered for superior dependability. The broad selection of processor, graphics and memory configurations safeguard investment and boost performance and productivity.
Lenovo Services
Businesses can opt for a variety of service and support solutions to fit their needs. With a committed focus on customer, quality and responsiveness, Lenovo Services offers innovative and integrated solutions to ensure maximum productivity. Warranty Extensions, Upgrades, Accidental Damage Protection, Keep Your Drive, Priority Technical Support and a complete set of factory and automated deployment services help organizations effectively bridge the gap between consumer and business.
Multimode ThinkPad 10 tablet offers superior versatility and a dynamic experience in a sleek form factor for business users on the go
Redesigned ThinkStation P300 entry-level workstation features unparalleled flexibility and is ideal for professionals requiring ISV application certification without breaking the bank
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - May 13, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today, announced two new additions to its product portfolio, both ideally suited for business users. The ThinkPad 10, Lenovo's ten inch premium multimode business tablet, offers a full PC experience and uncompromised productivity with a range of business features, no matter the working environment. The redesigned ThinkStation P300 workstation features the ultimate in usability and performance at an affordable price point.
ThinkPad 10: The Best Business Tablet gets Better
Pioneering for a superior user experience, ThinkPad 10 is optimised for business professionals seeking the ultimate in flexibility and connectivity. Constructed from premium aluminium with Gorilla glass to protect its ten inch full HD vivid display, the ThinkPad 10 tablet delivers a premium mobile experience with enhanced productivity capability in a purposeful lightweight design. Users can be creative with four flexible modes - Tablet, Stand, Laptop and Desktop. When connected to the optional ThinkPad Tablet Dock or USB3.0 docking station, users can add an external display, mouse, and either the Compact Bluetooth keyboard or directly attach the ThinkPad 10 Ultrabook full sized keyboard, making the transition from a highly mobile tablet to a resourceful office environment seamless. The Quickshot Cover makes photo taking a breeze. Whether for personal or business use, a quick flip of the cover protecting the eight megapixel camera launches the app automatically, ready for that dramatic landscape or the insurance assessment.
"Customers want a versatile device that adapts to their way of life and offers uncompromised productivity whether in the office or on the move," said Luis Hernandez, vice president and general manager, ThinkPad, Lenovo. "Our new ThinkPad 10 tablet marries business optimised features with a unique multimode design to offer an exceptional computing experience that allows users to work, play and create in virtually any environment. ThinkPad 10 is engineered for quality you can touch and measure and is designed to adapt to be what you need, when you need it."
Boasting an unmatched range of business features and accessories, the ThinkPad 10 comes with a digitizer pen for pinpoint accuracy and natural writing input, Windows 8.1 including 64-bit support, up to 4GB of memory and up to 128GB of storage. Wireless options including 3G/4G LTE1 ensure access to data virtually anywhere and up to ten hours of battery life provides productivity throughout the day. IT managers will also appreciate VPN access control, application deployment management and can prevent users from installing prohibited apps. In addition, Lenovo Services offer a complete suite of packages, including sealed battery warranties, accidental damage protection and laser etching and tagging.Class leading security featuring discrete TPM (Trusted Platform Module) encryption safeguards end user data and an integrated Fingerprint Reader ensures biometric system protection (available in selected models).
ThinkStation P300: Engineered with Quality
The ThinkStation P300 entry-level workstation boasts an intuitive new purposeful design that delivers unprecedented flexibility. The redesigned chassis no longer features a bulky handle, but rather intuitive red touch points and extended lip in the front and the back for easy carrying and deployment. Additionally, the new FLEX module gives users the option to add only the components they need, allowing customised productivity-boosting configurations with added cost savings for vertical workflows. The FLEX module supports a combination of an ultra-slim optical drive, 29-in-1 media card reader, IEEE 1394 Firewire, and eSATA.
"Professional workstation users run very advanced, specialised applications. The ThinkStation P300 features the processing power, graphics capabilities and ISV certifications, needed to run these applications smoothly," said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager, Workstation, Lenovo. "But the ThinkStation P300 also gives these users a new level of customisation. The new FLEX module provides a Fully Loaded Experience, offering customers truly unique configurations that match their specific project needs and goals."
The ThinkStation P300 is available with the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200v3 product family as well as new 4th Generation Intel® Core processor and ECC memory support for improved productivity and reliability.
"The new Lenovo P300 with our latest Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200v3 product family, including Intel® HD P4600 Graphics, delivers workstation performance and graphics demanded by design engineers engaged in advanced 3D mechanical designs and workloads", said Frank Soqui, Intel General Manager of Technical Compute Cloud and Client. "Now professional users who may have previously purchased a desktop client with hard drives can afford a real workstation with advanced graphics and solid state drives."
Regardless of the industry - Oil & Gas, Media & Entertainment, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Medical & Science - workstations run mission critical workloads and users are running very specific, high performance applications. They demand that the software runs fast and without error. The ThinkStation P300 delivers on all fronts. Extensive ISV certifications ensure application reliability and the P300 is engineered for superior dependability. The broad selection of processor, graphics and memory configurations safeguard investment and boost performance and productivity.
Lenovo Services
Businesses can opt for a variety of service and support solutions to fit their needs. With a committed focus on customer, quality and responsiveness, Lenovo Services offers innovative and integrated solutions to ensure maximum productivity. Warranty Extensions, Upgrades, Accidental Damage Protection, Keep Your Drive, Priority Technical Support and a complete set of factory and automated deployment services help organizations effectively bridge the gap between consumer and business.
Thursday 8 May 2014
Samsung unveils NX3000 smart camera
New device blends retro design, excellent performance and easy connectivity
8 May 2014, London, UK - The new NX3000 is the latest edition to Samsung's award winning NX series of compact system cameras. Featuring state-of-the-art technical specifications and a retro design, the premium NX3000 is the perfect choice for photography enthusiasts who want a stylish camera to capture life's most important moments in stunning detail.
The NX3000 comes with a powerful 20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, 1/4000 shutter speed and 5fps continuous shooting, allowing you to capture beautiful photos in perfect clarity, at any time from any location.
The Samsung NX3000 features a convenient 3.0-inch Flip-up Display with Wink Shot. By simply opening the screen and turning the device towards your face and winking, you can capture the perfect selfie in one hassle-free motion.
As is standard for all of Samsung's recently released SMART cameras, the NX3000 features industry-leading Tag & Go integration so you can seamlessly share images via Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity as well as take advantage of advanced features including; Photo Beam, Remote Viewfinder Pro and Mobile Link.
The NX3000 will be available in White, Black and Brown, and will feature Samsung's new compact 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Lens. This powerful yet compact, lightweight lens offers easy and convenient zoom-shooting, delivering stunning detail in every shot. Additionally, with the 16-50mm Power Zoom lens, you can control the camera's zoom function on a mobile device via Remote Viewfinder Pro, allowing you to be even more creative with your shots. Available from mid June, RRP TBC.
8 May 2014, London, UK - The new NX3000 is the latest edition to Samsung's award winning NX series of compact system cameras. Featuring state-of-the-art technical specifications and a retro design, the premium NX3000 is the perfect choice for photography enthusiasts who want a stylish camera to capture life's most important moments in stunning detail.
The NX3000 comes with a powerful 20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, 1/4000 shutter speed and 5fps continuous shooting, allowing you to capture beautiful photos in perfect clarity, at any time from any location.
The Samsung NX3000 features a convenient 3.0-inch Flip-up Display with Wink Shot. By simply opening the screen and turning the device towards your face and winking, you can capture the perfect selfie in one hassle-free motion.
As is standard for all of Samsung's recently released SMART cameras, the NX3000 features industry-leading Tag & Go integration so you can seamlessly share images via Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity as well as take advantage of advanced features including; Photo Beam, Remote Viewfinder Pro and Mobile Link.
The NX3000 will be available in White, Black and Brown, and will feature Samsung's new compact 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Lens. This powerful yet compact, lightweight lens offers easy and convenient zoom-shooting, delivering stunning detail in every shot. Additionally, with the 16-50mm Power Zoom lens, you can control the camera's zoom function on a mobile device via Remote Viewfinder Pro, allowing you to be even more creative with your shots. Available from mid June, RRP TBC.
Tuesday 22 April 2014
TP-LINK N600 Entertainment Adapter Connects any Wired Ethernet-enabled Device to your Wireless Home Network
SAN DIMAS, CA (April 22, 2014) - TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced its new N600 Universal Wireless Dual Band Entertainment Adapter (TL-WA890EA), which connects any Ethernet-enabled device to your wireless home network.
Providing 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz frequency or 300Mbps on the 5.0GHz frequency, the TL-WA890EA has ample bandwidth for smooth HD video and music streaming and online gaming.
It simultaneously connects up to four devices to your Wi-Fi network with the four built-in Fast Ethernet ports, giving you the freedom to locate your Blu-ray Players, Gaming Consoles, DVRs, IPTV Set-Top-Boxes, Smart TVs, and other home entertainment devices.
The TL-WA890EA has a built-in WPS button for a quick and easy setup process. Users that prefer more customization may use its web-based management page. After setup, it will remain connected to your wireless network.
Providing 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz frequency or 300Mbps on the 5.0GHz frequency, the TL-WA890EA has ample bandwidth for smooth HD video and music streaming and online gaming.
It simultaneously connects up to four devices to your Wi-Fi network with the four built-in Fast Ethernet ports, giving you the freedom to locate your Blu-ray Players, Gaming Consoles, DVRs, IPTV Set-Top-Boxes, Smart TVs, and other home entertainment devices.
The TL-WA890EA has a built-in WPS button for a quick and easy setup process. Users that prefer more customization may use its web-based management page. After setup, it will remain connected to your wireless network.
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Lenovo Flexes Multimode Muscle with New Dual Mode Laptops
FLEX 2 Packs More Flexibility and Features into Affordable Devices
New optional full high definition screens and discrete graphics for "life-like" content experience
Affordable "convertible-like" PC with two unique modes: Laptop and Stand
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - April 16, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today introduced two new additions to its FLEX family of dual mode laptops with the new FLEX 2 laptops available in 14 and 15.6-in models. Not only do the laptops give users 300° flexibility with two great modes, Laptop and Stand, they improve upon the original models in compelling new ways with an enhanced visual experience offering full HD screen and discrete graphics models.
Shaping Higher Performance
Available in either a 14 or 15.6-in screen, the laptops take Lenovo's family of dual mode devices to the next level with new design and performance features. The black or silver1 FLEX 2 laptops catch attention for their 300° rotation and their optional backlit keyboard, which finishes the look on this beautiful device.
Inside the laptop, consumers will love the eye-popping visuals with a noticeably brighter full HD 1920X1080 widescreen display on select models. Users can choose NVIDIA GeForce graphics on models with up to 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors for a rich entertainment experience, making images in games and videos display quickly and smoothly. Or they can opt for models with dynamic AMD RadeonTM R5 M230 discrete graphics and AMD APU processors all the way up to AMD A8 models2 with on-chip Radeon graphics.
Equipped with Dolby Advanced Audio v2 technology, the FLEX 2 laptops make sound from movies, games and music come across its stereo speakers louder with greater clarity, consistent tone and less distortion. And for users who like to video chat, the laptops come with an optional dual array digital microphone for truer to life calls when using the 720p HD webcam.
The FLEX 2 further provides an overall better user experience over its predecessor thanks to several advancements for processing, storage and memory. For fast and efficient operations, the FLEX 2 laptops offer choices of the latest Intel and AMD processors, come with a range of three storage options - up to 1 TB of HD or hybrid SSHD storage or up to 256 GB SSD storage - and long battery life.
New optional full high definition screens and discrete graphics for "life-like" content experience
Affordable "convertible-like" PC with two unique modes: Laptop and Stand
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - April 16, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today introduced two new additions to its FLEX family of dual mode laptops with the new FLEX 2 laptops available in 14 and 15.6-in models. Not only do the laptops give users 300° flexibility with two great modes, Laptop and Stand, they improve upon the original models in compelling new ways with an enhanced visual experience offering full HD screen and discrete graphics models.
Shaping Higher Performance
Available in either a 14 or 15.6-in screen, the laptops take Lenovo's family of dual mode devices to the next level with new design and performance features. The black or silver1 FLEX 2 laptops catch attention for their 300° rotation and their optional backlit keyboard, which finishes the look on this beautiful device.
Inside the laptop, consumers will love the eye-popping visuals with a noticeably brighter full HD 1920X1080 widescreen display on select models. Users can choose NVIDIA GeForce graphics on models with up to 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors for a rich entertainment experience, making images in games and videos display quickly and smoothly. Or they can opt for models with dynamic AMD RadeonTM R5 M230 discrete graphics and AMD APU processors all the way up to AMD A8 models2 with on-chip Radeon graphics.
Equipped with Dolby Advanced Audio v2 technology, the FLEX 2 laptops make sound from movies, games and music come across its stereo speakers louder with greater clarity, consistent tone and less distortion. And for users who like to video chat, the laptops come with an optional dual array digital microphone for truer to life calls when using the 720p HD webcam.
The FLEX 2 further provides an overall better user experience over its predecessor thanks to several advancements for processing, storage and memory. For fast and efficient operations, the FLEX 2 laptops offer choices of the latest Intel and AMD processors, come with a range of three storage options - up to 1 TB of HD or hybrid SSHD storage or up to 256 GB SSD storage - and long battery life.
Monday 14 April 2014
Platinum 103101 Red External Hard Drive 2.5 320GB USB 2.0 ONLY £35.89 at Okobe.co.uk!
Platinum 103101 Red External Hard Drive 2.5 320GB USB 2.0 ONLY £35.89 at Okobe.co.uk!
Tuesday 8 April 2014
Hauppauge introduces mySelfie, a wireless camera shutter for phones and tablets
The newest member of Hauppauge's myWireless devices, mySelfie makes it easy to take digital camera pictures on an iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet
Hauppauge Digital Inc., April 08, 2014, London, UK -- Hauppauge Digital Inc. today announced the release of mySelfie, a wireless remote control camera shutter for Apple and Android smart phones and tablets. mySelfie allows you to capture single or multiple photos up to 30 feet away from your smart phone or tablet, giving users wireless control for making self photographs.
mySelfie is part of Hauppauge's myWireless family of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices for Apple and Android smart phones and tablets. Small and lightweight, mySelfie has a built-in long life battery so it can be used anywhere. Mobile users can take photos wirelessly their iPhone or Android devices by launching the free app from the app or Google play store, then pressing a capture button from mySelfie.
mySelfie supports single remote and continuous capture modes. The mySelfie app for both Apple iPhones and iPads and the mySelfie app for Android devices can be downloaded from the respective Apple and Google app stores.
"When we showed my mySelfie to our early beta testers, they loved the idea of taking selfies by simply pushing a remote control button. Normally when taking selfies, you need to get that perfect angle on your phone and then you have to fiddle around with the phone to press the snapshot button. With mySelfie, you can hold the phone or tablet in one hand and use mySelfie to wirelessly click the camera shutter with the other hand, making the taking of selfies much easier," said Ken Plotkin, President of Hauppauge Computer Works.
The setup of mySelfie is simple. Launch the mySelfie app, select the camera icon in the app, point your phone to your object, then click the capture button. mySelfie will then capture a picture wirelessly. Taking multiple photos is also simple- press the mySelfie capture button repeatedly on the mySelfie device. This will capture multiple photos repeatedly and add them to your mobile phone photos directory.
Hauppauge Digital Inc., April 08, 2014, London, UK -- Hauppauge Digital Inc. today announced the release of mySelfie, a wireless remote control camera shutter for Apple and Android smart phones and tablets. mySelfie allows you to capture single or multiple photos up to 30 feet away from your smart phone or tablet, giving users wireless control for making self photographs.
mySelfie is part of Hauppauge's myWireless family of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices for Apple and Android smart phones and tablets. Small and lightweight, mySelfie has a built-in long life battery so it can be used anywhere. Mobile users can take photos wirelessly their iPhone or Android devices by launching the free app from the app or Google play store, then pressing a capture button from mySelfie.
mySelfie supports single remote and continuous capture modes. The mySelfie app for both Apple iPhones and iPads and the mySelfie app for Android devices can be downloaded from the respective Apple and Google app stores.
"When we showed my mySelfie to our early beta testers, they loved the idea of taking selfies by simply pushing a remote control button. Normally when taking selfies, you need to get that perfect angle on your phone and then you have to fiddle around with the phone to press the snapshot button. With mySelfie, you can hold the phone or tablet in one hand and use mySelfie to wirelessly click the camera shutter with the other hand, making the taking of selfies much easier," said Ken Plotkin, President of Hauppauge Computer Works.
The setup of mySelfie is simple. Launch the mySelfie app, select the camera icon in the app, point your phone to your object, then click the capture button. mySelfie will then capture a picture wirelessly. Taking multiple photos is also simple- press the mySelfie capture button repeatedly on the mySelfie device. This will capture multiple photos repeatedly and add them to your mobile phone photos directory.
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Lenovo Announces New A-Series Android Tablets
Series includes new functionality and various configurations, tailored for distinct customer segments
A7-30 delivers an exceptional audio experience with Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers in an ultra-portable form factor
A7-50's 7-inch, wide-view HD display reveals sharper text and web pages for the optimal reading and viewing experience
A8 comes in a range of bold color options to suit different personalities and styles, while providing total entertainment on the go
A10 provides an amazing video watching experience, without staying at home, with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and smooth video playback all day long
PC+ leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announces a line-up of new A-series Android tablets, offering configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers. The portfolio, which also boasts quad-core computing power for a responsive, smooth tablet experience, will be available starting in the second quarter 2014.
The new range starts with the A7-30 seven-inch devices, designed for optimal music or multimedia enjoyment through exceptional Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers while still packing a performance punch. The A7-50 is the affordable on-the-go reading companion with a 7-inch, wide-view HD display for sharper text and web pages, while the larger screen A8 is the mobile "home entertainment" center that comes in a variety of bold colors to suit different personalities and lifestyles. Rounding up the new A-series is the A10, which is equipped with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers for an amazing movie watching experience on the move.
A7-30, Pocket Studio with Dolby®: The Lenovo TAB A7-30 delivers an audio experience normally reserved for more expensive tablets in a seven-inch device. Armed with exceptional Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers, it is an ultra-portable tablet that music lovers will want to take everywhere. The brilliant 7-inch display and powerful quad-core processor make it a versatile performer for everything you do on the go, while SIM card support means it can be used to stay connected constantly with friends and family.
A7-50, Crystal Clear Multimedia Reader: The Lenovo TAB A7-50 is the ultra-portable on-the-go reading companion for those on a budget. The 7-inch, wide-view HD display reveals sharper text and web pages. Powered by a quad-core processor and equipped with a 2MP front-facing camera and rear camera, it's the perfect companion to read, surf, and stay connected with friends with optional 3G connectivity. It is also available as the A7-40, which comes in a stylish Ebony color, 8Gb capacity and front-facing camera only.
A8, "Home Entertainment" On the Move: The Lenovo TAB A8 comes in a range of bold color options to suit different personalities and styles, while providing total entertainment on the go. The sharp, colorful 8" HD display plus Dolby® audio and responsive quad-core power make it the perfect choice for playing games, watching videos, listening to music, socializing with friends and more.
A10, Mobile Home Theater System: The Lenovo Tab A10 provides an amazing video watching experience, without staying at home. Watch full-length high quality movies on the go with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers. The responsive quad-core processor ensures smooth video playback all day long. This is the tablet for movie lovers.
"Lenovo's latest A-series tablet family is designed to meet the demands of today's young, active users who are always on the go, and have lifestyle requirements that are as diverse as their own personalities. With these latest additions to our tablet portfolio, we've introduced devices that speaks directly to each consumer's habits, whether it's enjoying music, reading e-books or watching videos on the go," said Shao Tao, vice president Lenovo and head of Mobile BU, "Our Android family of tablets will appeal to users around the world as we've built our products to be highly flexible to serve multiple needs and budgets."
A7-30 delivers an exceptional audio experience with Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers in an ultra-portable form factor
A7-50's 7-inch, wide-view HD display reveals sharper text and web pages for the optimal reading and viewing experience
A8 comes in a range of bold color options to suit different personalities and styles, while providing total entertainment on the go
A10 provides an amazing video watching experience, without staying at home, with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and smooth video playback all day long
PC+ leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announces a line-up of new A-series Android tablets, offering configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers. The portfolio, which also boasts quad-core computing power for a responsive, smooth tablet experience, will be available starting in the second quarter 2014.
The new range starts with the A7-30 seven-inch devices, designed for optimal music or multimedia enjoyment through exceptional Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers while still packing a performance punch. The A7-50 is the affordable on-the-go reading companion with a 7-inch, wide-view HD display for sharper text and web pages, while the larger screen A8 is the mobile "home entertainment" center that comes in a variety of bold colors to suit different personalities and lifestyles. Rounding up the new A-series is the A10, which is equipped with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers for an amazing movie watching experience on the move.
A7-30, Pocket Studio with Dolby®: The Lenovo TAB A7-30 delivers an audio experience normally reserved for more expensive tablets in a seven-inch device. Armed with exceptional Dolby®-enhanced dual-front speakers, it is an ultra-portable tablet that music lovers will want to take everywhere. The brilliant 7-inch display and powerful quad-core processor make it a versatile performer for everything you do on the go, while SIM card support means it can be used to stay connected constantly with friends and family.
A7-50, Crystal Clear Multimedia Reader: The Lenovo TAB A7-50 is the ultra-portable on-the-go reading companion for those on a budget. The 7-inch, wide-view HD display reveals sharper text and web pages. Powered by a quad-core processor and equipped with a 2MP front-facing camera and rear camera, it's the perfect companion to read, surf, and stay connected with friends with optional 3G connectivity. It is also available as the A7-40, which comes in a stylish Ebony color, 8Gb capacity and front-facing camera only.
A8, "Home Entertainment" On the Move: The Lenovo TAB A8 comes in a range of bold color options to suit different personalities and styles, while providing total entertainment on the go. The sharp, colorful 8" HD display plus Dolby® audio and responsive quad-core power make it the perfect choice for playing games, watching videos, listening to music, socializing with friends and more.
A10, Mobile Home Theater System: The Lenovo Tab A10 provides an amazing video watching experience, without staying at home. Watch full-length high quality movies on the go with a superb 10.1" wide HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers. The responsive quad-core processor ensures smooth video playback all day long. This is the tablet for movie lovers.
"Lenovo's latest A-series tablet family is designed to meet the demands of today's young, active users who are always on the go, and have lifestyle requirements that are as diverse as their own personalities. With these latest additions to our tablet portfolio, we've introduced devices that speaks directly to each consumer's habits, whether it's enjoying music, reading e-books or watching videos on the go," said Shao Tao, vice president Lenovo and head of Mobile BU, "Our Android family of tablets will appeal to users around the world as we've built our products to be highly flexible to serve multiple needs and budgets."
Thursday 27 March 2014
WD® introduces first Thunderbolt™-powered portable dual-drive
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.
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.
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
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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."
Thursday 27 February 2014
D-Link Wins Two Prestigious iF design awards 2014
London, 27th February, 2014 - D-Link is proud to bring home two iF design awards. The EyeOnTM Baby Camera (DCS-825L) and 4G Portable LTE Router (DWR-930) were selected as winners from amongst more than 3,200 entries.
"We are delighted to receive the prestigious iF design award this year," said Paul Routledge, Senior Business Manager, D-Link UK&I. "It's a great recognition of D-Link's leadership in design as well as features and functionality. Our EyeOnTM Baby Camera looks great, does more, and is easier to use thanks to our mydlinkTM cloud service, which is unique in the networking industry. Our sleek and compact 4G Portable LTE Router offers more high-speed connectivity and fun at home or on the go."
Launched at the end of last year, the EyeOnTM Baby Camera turns a smartphone or tablet into a versatile, easy to use baby monitor that can be viewed over the home Wi-Fi network or remotely over the Internet. The distinctive round shape has visual appeal and the switchable blue and pink accent rings look great in any nursery. The EyeOnTM can be powered from a USB battery pack so it can be placed anywhere. Built-in night vision means parents can check on their baby without turning on sleep-disturbing lights. The Baby Camera also features motion, sound and temperature sensors, as well as push alerts, automatic snapshots and recording. It can even play gentle lullabies to help ease a baby to sleep.
Small enough to slip into a pocket or purse, the 4G Portable LTE Router turns any 4G/LTE connection into a personal Wi-Fi network, perfect for connecting multiple smartphones, tablets, and laptops on the go without the complexity or cost of separate connections. The contemporary design and futuristic LCD readout are sophisticated, practical as well as professional, and the built-in battery provides all-day mobility.
"We are delighted to receive the prestigious iF design award this year," said Paul Routledge, Senior Business Manager, D-Link UK&I. "It's a great recognition of D-Link's leadership in design as well as features and functionality. Our EyeOnTM Baby Camera looks great, does more, and is easier to use thanks to our mydlinkTM cloud service, which is unique in the networking industry. Our sleek and compact 4G Portable LTE Router offers more high-speed connectivity and fun at home or on the go."
Launched at the end of last year, the EyeOnTM Baby Camera turns a smartphone or tablet into a versatile, easy to use baby monitor that can be viewed over the home Wi-Fi network or remotely over the Internet. The distinctive round shape has visual appeal and the switchable blue and pink accent rings look great in any nursery. The EyeOnTM can be powered from a USB battery pack so it can be placed anywhere. Built-in night vision means parents can check on their baby without turning on sleep-disturbing lights. The Baby Camera also features motion, sound and temperature sensors, as well as push alerts, automatic snapshots and recording. It can even play gentle lullabies to help ease a baby to sleep.
Small enough to slip into a pocket or purse, the 4G Portable LTE Router turns any 4G/LTE connection into a personal Wi-Fi network, perfect for connecting multiple smartphones, tablets, and laptops on the go without the complexity or cost of separate connections. The contemporary design and futuristic LCD readout are sophisticated, practical as well as professional, and the built-in battery provides all-day mobility.
Thursday 20 February 2014
SAPPHIRE adds Vapor-X model to mainstream series - Two new models bring advanced features to affordable R-Series
SAPPHIRE Technology has just announced two new models in the successful R-series of graphics cards, bringing the company's industry leading cooling technologies into the mainstream. The SAPPHIRE R7 250X Vapor-X and SAPPHIRE R7 250X are based on the successful graphics GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD and deliver advanced features at new affordable price levels.
The SAPPHIRE R7 250X Vapor-X has 1GB of the latest DDR5 memory clocked at 1300MHz (5.2GB/s effective) and a GCN architecture with 640 stream processors and core clocks of 1100MHz to deliver new levels of performance in its price segment. It features a dual fan SAPPHIRE exclusive Vapor-X cooler, which delivers quiet and efficient cooling even under load. SAPPHIRE pioneered the use of Vapor Chamber cooler technology in graphics cards and has received industry acclaim for its use in previous models.
For users on a tighter budget, SAPPHIRE has introduced the SAPPHIRE R7 250X standard model. It shares the same architecture as the Vapor-X model, but with the slightly reduced clocks of 1125 MHz (4.5GB/s effective) for the memory and 950MHz for the core. It has a single fan heatsink cooler.
Performance of both models is optimised with the latest version of AMD's PowerTune technology and can be further enhanced with SAPPHIRE TriXX software, available free to download from the SAPPHIRE website. Both models support all the features offered by the GCN architecture, including multi-screen use for work or play with AMD Eyefinity, AMD HD3D support and native support for video decoding, performance enhancement with AMD CrossFire as well as APP acceleration.
APP Acceleration is the name given to the enhanced performance of a wide range of applications using the stream processing capabilities and specific hardware features of the GCN graphics architecture. The R-series has been optimised for this type of task. Typical applications include Video encoding and decoding, compression and multiplexing for media distribution, gaming and video conferencing. APP acceleration can also enhance everyday tasks such as Internet browsing, Office applications and file compression with supported software suites.
The SAPPHIRE R7 250X Vapor-X has 1GB of the latest DDR5 memory clocked at 1300MHz (5.2GB/s effective) and a GCN architecture with 640 stream processors and core clocks of 1100MHz to deliver new levels of performance in its price segment. It features a dual fan SAPPHIRE exclusive Vapor-X cooler, which delivers quiet and efficient cooling even under load. SAPPHIRE pioneered the use of Vapor Chamber cooler technology in graphics cards and has received industry acclaim for its use in previous models.
For users on a tighter budget, SAPPHIRE has introduced the SAPPHIRE R7 250X standard model. It shares the same architecture as the Vapor-X model, but with the slightly reduced clocks of 1125 MHz (4.5GB/s effective) for the memory and 950MHz for the core. It has a single fan heatsink cooler.
Performance of both models is optimised with the latest version of AMD's PowerTune technology and can be further enhanced with SAPPHIRE TriXX software, available free to download from the SAPPHIRE website. Both models support all the features offered by the GCN architecture, including multi-screen use for work or play with AMD Eyefinity, AMD HD3D support and native support for video decoding, performance enhancement with AMD CrossFire as well as APP acceleration.
APP Acceleration is the name given to the enhanced performance of a wide range of applications using the stream processing capabilities and specific hardware features of the GCN graphics architecture. The R-series has been optimised for this type of task. Typical applications include Video encoding and decoding, compression and multiplexing for media distribution, gaming and video conferencing. APP acceleration can also enhance everyday tasks such as Internet browsing, Office applications and file compression with supported software suites.
Wednesday 19 February 2014
GIGABYTE Launches The Next Generation Gaming GPU, GeForce® GTX TITAN BLACK Gaming Graphics Card
High-speed double precision and super gaming performance provide an awesome gaming experience!
Taipei, Taiwan, 19th February 2014 - GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium gaming hardware manufacture, is pleased to introduce the latest super gaming graphics card, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B. Built with the highly anticipated GeForce® GTX TITAN BLACK GPU, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B utilizes the latest 28nm fabrication process, features 6GB GDDR5 memory and adapts 2880 CUDA cores. GIGABYTE GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B not only supports Microsoft DirectX® 11.2 and PCI-Express 3.0 architecture, but also supports NVIDIA® 3D Vision Surround, G-SyncTM, PhysX®, and GPU Boost 2.0 technology. With the use of GIGABYTE OC GURU II software, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B can increase the overclocking capacity by unlocking the hardware limitation and brings hardcore gamers an ultimate gaming experience base on the GPU Boost 2.0 technology.
OC GURU II, liberates the overclocking limitation
According to the latest NVIDIA® technology "GPU BOOST 2.0", GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B provides gamers an unlimited overclocking capability by using GIGABYTE OC GURU II to adjust maximum core voltage and synchronize the GPU temperature and power consumption. These main features not only increase the overclocking ability but also deliver an extremely performance to make gamers enjoy the amazing gaming experience.
4K Ultra HD Gaming Experience
GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B can support 4K ultra HD monitors or multiple monitors gaming with high-speed double precision and 6GB of frame buffer memory. Besides, with NVIDIA 3D VisionTM Surround. Usrs can experience broader, richer gaming environments with the latest technological advancements. Bring games to life with NVIDIA Surround multi-monitor gaming on a single card, supercharged PhysX and 3D Vision, plus the unbeatable power of SLI.
Taipei, Taiwan, 19th February 2014 - GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium gaming hardware manufacture, is pleased to introduce the latest super gaming graphics card, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B. Built with the highly anticipated GeForce® GTX TITAN BLACK GPU, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B utilizes the latest 28nm fabrication process, features 6GB GDDR5 memory and adapts 2880 CUDA cores. GIGABYTE GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B not only supports Microsoft DirectX® 11.2 and PCI-Express 3.0 architecture, but also supports NVIDIA® 3D Vision Surround, G-SyncTM, PhysX®, and GPU Boost 2.0 technology. With the use of GIGABYTE OC GURU II software, GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B can increase the overclocking capacity by unlocking the hardware limitation and brings hardcore gamers an ultimate gaming experience base on the GPU Boost 2.0 technology.
OC GURU II, liberates the overclocking limitation
According to the latest NVIDIA® technology "GPU BOOST 2.0", GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B provides gamers an unlimited overclocking capability by using GIGABYTE OC GURU II to adjust maximum core voltage and synchronize the GPU temperature and power consumption. These main features not only increase the overclocking ability but also deliver an extremely performance to make gamers enjoy the amazing gaming experience.
4K Ultra HD Gaming Experience
GV-NTITANBLKD5-6GD-B can support 4K ultra HD monitors or multiple monitors gaming with high-speed double precision and 6GB of frame buffer memory. Besides, with NVIDIA 3D VisionTM Surround. Usrs can experience broader, richer gaming environments with the latest technological advancements. Bring games to life with NVIDIA Surround multi-monitor gaming on a single card, supercharged PhysX and 3D Vision, plus the unbeatable power of SLI.
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Samsung introduces the Galaxy Core LTE
New Galaxy smartphone combines the most advanced LTE experience with premium features
18 February 2014, London, UK - Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy Core LTE, offering an optimised and enhanced performance, a premium design and a wealth of innovative smart features. Backed by an advanced LTE experience, this device offers a seamless and effective mobile experience.
The Galaxy Core LTE is the perfect device for faster downloading and media speeds thanks to advanced LTE on the LTE Category 4 network. Equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, the Galaxy Core LTE supports seamless multitasking and faster webpage loading.
All of this is complemented by a large 4.5-inch qHD display that is optimised for 16:9 video content, and a long-lasting 2,100mAh battery for extended usage. The Galaxy Core LTE also comes equipped with superior connectivity features including NFC technology with S Beam, so it is possible to share large music files, images and video files with other people as well as Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS + GLONASS.
The Galaxy Core LTE sports a premium design with a leather and soft-feel back making it comfortable to grip. The device boasts a 5 megapixel camera with smart features including Sound & Shot, Best Photo, Continuous Shot, Panorama and Buddy Photo Share for flawless photos. Additional smart features include Easy Mode, Adapt Sound, Safety Assurance, Motion UI, Smart Alert, S Voice, S Translator, and S Travel. A range of smart services including ChatOn, and Drop Box are also available.
18 February 2014, London, UK - Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy Core LTE, offering an optimised and enhanced performance, a premium design and a wealth of innovative smart features. Backed by an advanced LTE experience, this device offers a seamless and effective mobile experience.
The Galaxy Core LTE is the perfect device for faster downloading and media speeds thanks to advanced LTE on the LTE Category 4 network. Equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, the Galaxy Core LTE supports seamless multitasking and faster webpage loading.
All of this is complemented by a large 4.5-inch qHD display that is optimised for 16:9 video content, and a long-lasting 2,100mAh battery for extended usage. The Galaxy Core LTE also comes equipped with superior connectivity features including NFC technology with S Beam, so it is possible to share large music files, images and video files with other people as well as Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS + GLONASS.
The Galaxy Core LTE sports a premium design with a leather and soft-feel back making it comfortable to grip. The device boasts a 5 megapixel camera with smart features including Sound & Shot, Best Photo, Continuous Shot, Panorama and Buddy Photo Share for flawless photos. Additional smart features include Easy Mode, Adapt Sound, Safety Assurance, Motion UI, Smart Alert, S Voice, S Translator, and S Travel. A range of smart services including ChatOn, and Drop Box are also available.
Linksys re-enters business wireless networking market
Linksys Business portfolio expanded with first Wi-Fi Access Points shortly after introducing first switches, VPN routers and IP surveillance products
Rushden, UK - February 18, 2014 - Linksys® today announced the expansion of its business networking line-up with the first of its business grade wireless access points. The new access points are ideal for businesses to deploy a fast, highly secure and reliable wireless network or to upgrade an existing wireless infrastructure. The new access points can be deployed as an access point, or range extender. Many businesses are facing a rapid increase of connected notebooks, smartphones and tablets and an increase in use of multimedia on their networks. The Linksys Business Wireless-N Access Points use the widely adopted 802.11n wireless technology to provide a fast and reliable wireless network and support advanced features such as Power over Ethernet for flexible placement, plus Rogue AP Detection and 802.11X supplicant for enhanced security.
"Wi-Fi is far more crucial to businesses these days - and is being deployed for many reasons. Wireless internet allows employees to work anywhere, have fast and free access to the web on mobile devices and enables new experiences such as voice over IP and video conferencing. At the same time hotels, retail stores and restaurants use Wi-Fi for hospitality purposes and in production, and logistics facilities it is used to connect handheld devices for real-time inventory control," said Steven Lin, director of product management for Linksys Business. "All businesses have one thing in common though: they all want their business processes to run smoothly which requires reliable solutions like we are offering with Linksys Business."
The Linksys Wireless-N Access Points can be deployed as a Wi-Fi access point or range extender to connect notebooks, smartphones, tablets, and other Wi-Fi devices to the network and the Internet.
Rushden, UK - February 18, 2014 - Linksys® today announced the expansion of its business networking line-up with the first of its business grade wireless access points. The new access points are ideal for businesses to deploy a fast, highly secure and reliable wireless network or to upgrade an existing wireless infrastructure. The new access points can be deployed as an access point, or range extender. Many businesses are facing a rapid increase of connected notebooks, smartphones and tablets and an increase in use of multimedia on their networks. The Linksys Business Wireless-N Access Points use the widely adopted 802.11n wireless technology to provide a fast and reliable wireless network and support advanced features such as Power over Ethernet for flexible placement, plus Rogue AP Detection and 802.11X supplicant for enhanced security.
"Wi-Fi is far more crucial to businesses these days - and is being deployed for many reasons. Wireless internet allows employees to work anywhere, have fast and free access to the web on mobile devices and enables new experiences such as voice over IP and video conferencing. At the same time hotels, retail stores and restaurants use Wi-Fi for hospitality purposes and in production, and logistics facilities it is used to connect handheld devices for real-time inventory control," said Steven Lin, director of product management for Linksys Business. "All businesses have one thing in common though: they all want their business processes to run smoothly which requires reliable solutions like we are offering with Linksys Business."
The Linksys Wireless-N Access Points can be deployed as a Wi-Fi access point or range extender to connect notebooks, smartphones, tablets, and other Wi-Fi devices to the network and the Internet.
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Wednesday 5 February 2014
Buffalo Technology launches next generation Windows Storage Server series and enhances its market-leading wireless range
New TeraStation WSS 2012 R2 offers businesses a cost-effective solution to IP storage.
London, UK, 5 February 2014 - Buffalo Technology, the global manufacturer of storage and networking solutions, today announces the launch of its economical and high performing Windows Storage Server R2 and iSCSI solution for small and medium sized businesses or test environments with the TeraStation WSS 2012 (WS5000R2 series).
The new TeraStation WSS 2012 R2 series combines high-performance NAS with the power and convenience of Windows operating system, providing a seamless, efficient and secure solution to network integration and BYOD. The fully populated series, in either Rackmount or Desktop formats, is available with various capacities from 4 to 24TB. Itcomes equipped with powerful Intel Atom Dual-Core processors -either the D2550 for 2 and 4 bay models, or the D2700 for 6 bay and Rackmount - providing a scalable solution that can support even the most demanding business requirements.
Once deployed, the WS5000R2 enables Active Directory integration, enabling networks to automate access and manage storage in the same way as they do their Windows Server. PowerShell and Microsoft Systems Center are ready-to-use, as well as a flexible choice of storage protocols.
Supported by RAID the device provides a secure backup function, ensuring data is never compromised. In addition hot swap functionality allows users to change disks without the need for downtime.
AirStationTM wireless AC866 / N600 Dual Band Router
Buffalo's new Dual Band Gigabit router (WHR-1166D-EU) further enhances Buffalo's wireless offering. The WHR-1166D-EU provides simultaneous transfer speeds of up to 300MBps in both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bandwidths. The device comes with a USB 2.0 port, media server, device server, and BitTorrentTM for easy file sharing across all connected devices. Buffalo's latest offering also includes parental control by Symantec ConnectSafe, making this router essential for the home.
Julia Molzen, Senior Manager Marketing & PR Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "The latest Windows Storage Server R2 series delivers convenience and ease of use especially in Windows environments, without compromising on performance. Making it perfect for small to medium businesses. New features, such as work folders, facilitate BYOD by enablingusers to access work files from their personal computers and mobile devices. The WS5000R2 provides all the features; ease of use and backup capabilities needed for a high performing and secure solution to data storage.
"Our new wireless AC866 / N600 Dual Band Router expands on our extensive AirStation range. With super-speed transfer speeds, our latest offering enables simplicity across all connected devices, providing users with a seamless wireless experience. Parental control by Symantec ConnectSafe is a fundamental feature for families."
London, UK, 5 February 2014 - Buffalo Technology, the global manufacturer of storage and networking solutions, today announces the launch of its economical and high performing Windows Storage Server R2 and iSCSI solution for small and medium sized businesses or test environments with the TeraStation WSS 2012 (WS5000R2 series).
The new TeraStation WSS 2012 R2 series combines high-performance NAS with the power and convenience of Windows operating system, providing a seamless, efficient and secure solution to network integration and BYOD. The fully populated series, in either Rackmount or Desktop formats, is available with various capacities from 4 to 24TB. Itcomes equipped with powerful Intel Atom Dual-Core processors -either the D2550 for 2 and 4 bay models, or the D2700 for 6 bay and Rackmount - providing a scalable solution that can support even the most demanding business requirements.
Once deployed, the WS5000R2 enables Active Directory integration, enabling networks to automate access and manage storage in the same way as they do their Windows Server. PowerShell and Microsoft Systems Center are ready-to-use, as well as a flexible choice of storage protocols.
Supported by RAID the device provides a secure backup function, ensuring data is never compromised. In addition hot swap functionality allows users to change disks without the need for downtime.
AirStationTM wireless AC866 / N600 Dual Band Router
Buffalo's new Dual Band Gigabit router (WHR-1166D-EU) further enhances Buffalo's wireless offering. The WHR-1166D-EU provides simultaneous transfer speeds of up to 300MBps in both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bandwidths. The device comes with a USB 2.0 port, media server, device server, and BitTorrentTM for easy file sharing across all connected devices. Buffalo's latest offering also includes parental control by Symantec ConnectSafe, making this router essential for the home.
Julia Molzen, Senior Manager Marketing & PR Europe at Buffalo Technology, said: "The latest Windows Storage Server R2 series delivers convenience and ease of use especially in Windows environments, without compromising on performance. Making it perfect for small to medium businesses. New features, such as work folders, facilitate BYOD by enablingusers to access work files from their personal computers and mobile devices. The WS5000R2 provides all the features; ease of use and backup capabilities needed for a high performing and secure solution to data storage.
"Our new wireless AC866 / N600 Dual Band Router expands on our extensive AirStation range. With super-speed transfer speeds, our latest offering enables simplicity across all connected devices, providing users with a seamless wireless experience. Parental control by Symantec ConnectSafe is a fundamental feature for families."
Tuesday 4 February 2014
ViewSonic Unveils New Super Ultra Short Throw Projector at ISE 2014
Company showcases new 0.18m Ultra Short Throw 1080p laser projector
London, UK - February 04, 2014 - ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today presented its newest innovations for Projectors and Commercial displays at ISE 2014. ViewSonic's latest projectors fortify the company's already strong product line. ViewSonic's continued effort to develop new technologies has paved the way towards greater innovations and products which fit specific requirements and often complicated environments. These products provide complete solutions for businesses and institutions looking to effectively meet the demands of today's changing working environment. ViewSonic continues to lead the display trend with super ultra-short throw projectors and interactive touch technology meeting the demands of today's display-centric world.
Super Ultra Short Throw Projector
ViewSonic's new Pro9800HD laser projector displays an image from just 0.18 meters making it ideal for use in situations where the space is limited or where the audience will get close to the screening area. Built with the advanced laser light engine, the Pro9800HD is a lamp-free projector that can operate 20,000 hours of light life, with filter-less design making it virtually zero maintenance. The Full HD 1080p resolution makes this super ultra short throw projector great for High Definition content. With 3000 ANSI lumens, Pro9800HD project bight and clear image, which provides a brilliant solution for exhibition rooms, museums, installations and, with 360° projection, it can be mounted anywhere to project easily on walls, ceiling and floors.
84" 4K Interactive Display
ViewSonic's new ViewBoard series, a large-format touch display solution is ideal for the modern classrooms, meeting roomsand show rooms. The Windows® 8 compatible ViewBoard series features ultra-high resolution and is embedded with multiple advanced infrared sensors, and built-in PCs with powerful CPUs. These displays enable you to work directly on-screen with a higher level of touch accuracy for efficient learning and presentation. Plus, these displays come with an interactive software enabling users to draw and annotate easily on the ViewBoard, while recording all notes and contents. The ViewBoard series is available in 55'', 65'', 70'' and 84".
Motion activated ePoster
ViewSonic's EP1031r is a 10" multimedia display featuring built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity for easy content loading,and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for convenient one-wire installation. Boasting an exclusive integrated motion sensor, 6 touch-screen control keys, and bundled Signage Manager Express software, the EP1031r effectively delivers customized messaging to target audiences. Its integrated media player enables video, photo and music playback from a USB hard drive or SD/SDHC memory card. This solution allows for content to be displayed automatically in the presence of an audience, and, with integrated speakers, help grab the attention of passers-by.
Narrow bezel commercial display
This Full HD 1080p and 450 Nits brightness commercial display is ViewSonic's latest addition to their CDP series, the CDP5560-L. Optimised for video wall displays thanks to its narrow bezel, this 55" screen is built for 24/7 continuous operation with a 50,000 hours lifespan. The efficient and user friendly content scheduling and setting, as well as the 5 x 5 Daisy-Chain capabilities, make the CDP5560-L a great tool for business wanting to display and update advertisements, offers and multimedia content easily.
Wireless presentation gateway
Whether at home, work, school or a public area the ViewSync WPG-370 provides wireless connectivity for new or existing displays from many devices such as desktop computers, laptops / notebooks, and even tablets and Smartphones. Whether the user is projecting from Windows, Mac, iOS or Android, this solution makes it easy to send content wirelessly from preferred devices.
Smart Android base Signage display
ViewSonic's CDS245 is a 24" (23.8" viewable) touch display with 1920x1080 Full HD resolution. The CDS245 features an NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.7GHz processor and Android Jelly Bean OS. The platform allows you to easily manage your visual promotions without the need for a dedicated server. It is built for easy management of content play-out of images, videos and HTML templates in local networks from an Android tablet or Smartphone and consists of an Android Manager and Player App. The solution is ideal for many vertical market segments such as retail, hospitality, gastronomy, campus areas and cinemas, where the easy update of content is a requirement.
London, UK - February 04, 2014 - ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today presented its newest innovations for Projectors and Commercial displays at ISE 2014. ViewSonic's latest projectors fortify the company's already strong product line. ViewSonic's continued effort to develop new technologies has paved the way towards greater innovations and products which fit specific requirements and often complicated environments. These products provide complete solutions for businesses and institutions looking to effectively meet the demands of today's changing working environment. ViewSonic continues to lead the display trend with super ultra-short throw projectors and interactive touch technology meeting the demands of today's display-centric world.
Super Ultra Short Throw Projector
ViewSonic's new Pro9800HD laser projector displays an image from just 0.18 meters making it ideal for use in situations where the space is limited or where the audience will get close to the screening area. Built with the advanced laser light engine, the Pro9800HD is a lamp-free projector that can operate 20,000 hours of light life, with filter-less design making it virtually zero maintenance. The Full HD 1080p resolution makes this super ultra short throw projector great for High Definition content. With 3000 ANSI lumens, Pro9800HD project bight and clear image, which provides a brilliant solution for exhibition rooms, museums, installations and, with 360° projection, it can be mounted anywhere to project easily on walls, ceiling and floors.
84" 4K Interactive Display
ViewSonic's new ViewBoard series, a large-format touch display solution is ideal for the modern classrooms, meeting roomsand show rooms. The Windows® 8 compatible ViewBoard series features ultra-high resolution and is embedded with multiple advanced infrared sensors, and built-in PCs with powerful CPUs. These displays enable you to work directly on-screen with a higher level of touch accuracy for efficient learning and presentation. Plus, these displays come with an interactive software enabling users to draw and annotate easily on the ViewBoard, while recording all notes and contents. The ViewBoard series is available in 55'', 65'', 70'' and 84".
Motion activated ePoster
ViewSonic's EP1031r is a 10" multimedia display featuring built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity for easy content loading,and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for convenient one-wire installation. Boasting an exclusive integrated motion sensor, 6 touch-screen control keys, and bundled Signage Manager Express software, the EP1031r effectively delivers customized messaging to target audiences. Its integrated media player enables video, photo and music playback from a USB hard drive or SD/SDHC memory card. This solution allows for content to be displayed automatically in the presence of an audience, and, with integrated speakers, help grab the attention of passers-by.
Narrow bezel commercial display
This Full HD 1080p and 450 Nits brightness commercial display is ViewSonic's latest addition to their CDP series, the CDP5560-L. Optimised for video wall displays thanks to its narrow bezel, this 55" screen is built for 24/7 continuous operation with a 50,000 hours lifespan. The efficient and user friendly content scheduling and setting, as well as the 5 x 5 Daisy-Chain capabilities, make the CDP5560-L a great tool for business wanting to display and update advertisements, offers and multimedia content easily.
Wireless presentation gateway
Whether at home, work, school or a public area the ViewSync WPG-370 provides wireless connectivity for new or existing displays from many devices such as desktop computers, laptops / notebooks, and even tablets and Smartphones. Whether the user is projecting from Windows, Mac, iOS or Android, this solution makes it easy to send content wirelessly from preferred devices.
Smart Android base Signage display
ViewSonic's CDS245 is a 24" (23.8" viewable) touch display with 1920x1080 Full HD resolution. The CDS245 features an NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.7GHz processor and Android Jelly Bean OS. The platform allows you to easily manage your visual promotions without the need for a dedicated server. It is built for easy management of content play-out of images, videos and HTML templates in local networks from an Android tablet or Smartphone and consists of an Android Manager and Player App. The solution is ideal for many vertical market segments such as retail, hospitality, gastronomy, campus areas and cinemas, where the easy update of content is a requirement.
Friday 31 January 2014
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