Gamers Who Purchase a Qualifying GPU to Receive Free PC Edition of the Game
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Aug. 30, 2013 - NVIDIA today announced it is working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and WB Games Montréal to make BatmanTM: Arkham Origins, the next installment in the blockbuster Batman: Arkham videogame franchise, a technically advanced and intensely realistic chapter in the award-winning saga for PC players.
Gamers who purchase a qualifying GPU(1) from a participating partner will receive a free PC edition of Batman: Arkham Origins, which will be released worldwide on Oct. 25, 2013.
Developed by WB Games Montréal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young Batman as he faces a defining moment of his early career and sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight.
Batman has immense power, strength and speed-the same attributes that make a GeForce GTX GPU the ultimate weapon to take on Gotham's dark underworld. The NVIDIA Developer Technology Team has been working closely with WB Games Montréal to incorporate an array of cutting-edge NVIDIA gaming technologies including DirectX tessellation, NVIDIA TXAATM antialiasing, soft shadows and various NVIDIA PhysX® engine environmental effects, such as cloth, steam and snow. Combined, these technologies bring the intricately detailed worlds of Gotham to life.
"The Batman: Arkham games are visually stunning and it's great that we are able to continue building upon the amazing graphics with Batman: Arkham Origins," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "With NVIDIA's continued support, we are able to deliver an incredibly immersive gameplay experience."
NVIDIA will be unveiling a sneak peek of Batman: Arkham Origins at PAX Prime in Seattle, during the NVIDIA stage presentation at the Paramount Theater on Monday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. PT. Entry is free.
Additionally, any PAX attendees that purchase a qualified bundle from the special kiosk at the NVIDIA booth on the show floor will receive for free a limited edition Batman lithograph - one of only 1,000 being produced.
Friday, 30 August 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Acer Aspire V3-571-53236G50Makk (15.6") LED Laptop Intel Core i5 2.60GHz, 6GB, 500GB, W8: SPECIAL PRICE: £470.26
Acer Aspire V3-571-53236G50Makk (15.6") LED Laptop Intel Core i5 2.60GHz, 6GB, 500GB, W8: SPECIAL PRICE: £470.26
Acer's Aspire Series offers a diverse range of notebooks with the performance, graphics and communication tools to maximize your digital entertainment, complete your daily tasks, and keep you in touch with friends and family, whether you're at home or on the go.
Monday, 26 August 2013
BANK HOLIDAY GADGET: Trust Wireless Digital TV & Radio on your iPad ONLY £24.39
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Friday, 23 August 2013
Bamboo™ Paper 2.0 – the advanced Digital Notebook
Bamboo Paper has been updated for the iPad® in a major redesign which works intuitively with the Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus
23rd August 2013 - Already a successful app in its first version, receiving more than five million downloads, Bamboo Paper 2.0 has evolved significantly. Originally an app focused on note taking, it now offers a broad range of writing and drawing tools, such as a watercolour brush and pencil, that enable users to create particularly individual digital notebooks.
Bamboo Paper 2.0 still remains in its unrivalled, uncluttered, clean design but offers much more versatility through three additional new notebook styles that differ in paper types and covers. This way, different demands and use cases find their specific expressions. A ‘Writer' notebook, for instance, may be used for note-taking or creative writing, whereas an ‘Artist' notebook could be used for more elaborate sketching and drawing.
The app now features an improved, near perfect palm-rejection, eliminating almost all accidental marks while sketching or drawing. Combined with the Intuos Creative Stylus, the new digital stylus from Wacom, Bamboo Paper 2.0 provides an even more natural and intuitive drawing experience. The Creative Stylus offers 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity and comes close to a natural pen-on-paper feeling.
23rd August 2013 - Already a successful app in its first version, receiving more than five million downloads, Bamboo Paper 2.0 has evolved significantly. Originally an app focused on note taking, it now offers a broad range of writing and drawing tools, such as a watercolour brush and pencil, that enable users to create particularly individual digital notebooks.
Bamboo Paper 2.0 still remains in its unrivalled, uncluttered, clean design but offers much more versatility through three additional new notebook styles that differ in paper types and covers. This way, different demands and use cases find their specific expressions. A ‘Writer' notebook, for instance, may be used for note-taking or creative writing, whereas an ‘Artist' notebook could be used for more elaborate sketching and drawing.
The app now features an improved, near perfect palm-rejection, eliminating almost all accidental marks while sketching or drawing. Combined with the Intuos Creative Stylus, the new digital stylus from Wacom, Bamboo Paper 2.0 provides an even more natural and intuitive drawing experience. The Creative Stylus offers 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity and comes close to a natural pen-on-paper feeling.
Thursday, 22 August 2013
New Lenovo Workstation Built for High-End Performance on a Budget
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - August 21, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkStation E32, an entry-level workstation ideal for professionals working in computer-aided design, product development and architecture. The ThinkStation E32 is available with Intel Xeon® E3 and 4th generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors so applications run fast and reliably, as well as enhanced memory and graphics capabilities to provide users more choices for superior performance and productivity. On select models, the E32 also comes with a 60 day free trial1 of Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® 2014 drafting software, which helps design professionals create precise 2D CAD drawings that can be easily edited and shared.
"The ThinkStation E32 is built for the design and engineering community and is an ideal workstation for running AutoCAD LT," said Sheila Parker Tolle, senior director of ecommerce and small business marketing at Autodesk. "Having a trial of AutoCAD LT factory installed and ready to go for 60 days on the Lenovo ThinkStation E32 makes it easy for customers to start their AutoCAD LT evaluation, and gives them the powerful, responsive computing power they need to create complex designs quickly and effectively."
Top-Shelf Performance on a PC Budget
Available as a tower or small form factor (SFF), the ThinkStation E32 features Intel's® Xeon® E3 1200 v3 product family - delivering powerful performance, reliability and support for specialized modeling and product design at an entry-level budget. The performance and value also make the E32 a great option for the medical-imaging, media and entertainment and financial services industries, where users work with basic models and streaming data sets.
In addition to the Autodesk AutoCAD LT trial, the ThinkStation E32 is equipped with Microsoft's Windows 8 Pro and is certified to run many key applications from professional independent software vendors (ISV), including Adobe, PTC, SolidWorks and Siemens PLM. ISV certification protects user investment by ensuring a tried and tested solution with full application support from the software vendor. Users also benefit from the workstation's Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory to drastically reduce the possibility of memory-related errors and critical data loss. Its 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory DIMMs capability seamlessly provide users with application responsiveness and the dependability needed to start and finish a project without missing a beat.
"Modeling and design work can be extremely time intensive. Many design revisions and iterations take place, with data running in the background, to get to a final product," says Rob Herman, director of Product and Vertical Marketing, ThinkStation business unit, Lenovo. "The ThinkStation E32 is a design workhorse, giving users workstation level performance and effortless productivity on a PC-sized budget."
Both ThinkStation E32 models offer professional graphics capabilities with the option of NVIDIA's latest Quadro graphics cards (up to K4000 in the tower and K600 in the SFF) as well as Intel P4600 HD graphics. In addition, the E32 easily supports users' large memory needs with up to 32 GB in both models and sports six USB 3.0 ports which provide 10x faster transfer rates over USB 2.0 for increased productivity and usability.
"The ThinkStation E32 is built for the design and engineering community and is an ideal workstation for running AutoCAD LT," said Sheila Parker Tolle, senior director of ecommerce and small business marketing at Autodesk. "Having a trial of AutoCAD LT factory installed and ready to go for 60 days on the Lenovo ThinkStation E32 makes it easy for customers to start their AutoCAD LT evaluation, and gives them the powerful, responsive computing power they need to create complex designs quickly and effectively."
Top-Shelf Performance on a PC Budget
Available as a tower or small form factor (SFF), the ThinkStation E32 features Intel's® Xeon® E3 1200 v3 product family - delivering powerful performance, reliability and support for specialized modeling and product design at an entry-level budget. The performance and value also make the E32 a great option for the medical-imaging, media and entertainment and financial services industries, where users work with basic models and streaming data sets.
In addition to the Autodesk AutoCAD LT trial, the ThinkStation E32 is equipped with Microsoft's Windows 8 Pro and is certified to run many key applications from professional independent software vendors (ISV), including Adobe, PTC, SolidWorks and Siemens PLM. ISV certification protects user investment by ensuring a tried and tested solution with full application support from the software vendor. Users also benefit from the workstation's Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory to drastically reduce the possibility of memory-related errors and critical data loss. Its 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory DIMMs capability seamlessly provide users with application responsiveness and the dependability needed to start and finish a project without missing a beat.
"Modeling and design work can be extremely time intensive. Many design revisions and iterations take place, with data running in the background, to get to a final product," says Rob Herman, director of Product and Vertical Marketing, ThinkStation business unit, Lenovo. "The ThinkStation E32 is a design workhorse, giving users workstation level performance and effortless productivity on a PC-sized budget."
Both ThinkStation E32 models offer professional graphics capabilities with the option of NVIDIA's latest Quadro graphics cards (up to K4000 in the tower and K600 in the SFF) as well as Intel P4600 HD graphics. In addition, the E32 easily supports users' large memory needs with up to 32 GB in both models and sports six USB 3.0 ports which provide 10x faster transfer rates over USB 2.0 for increased productivity and usability.
Corsair Announces Force Series LS SSD Line
Corsair Brings Cost-Effective Solid-State Storage to Notebook and Desktop PCs
FREMONT, California - August 22, 2013 - Corsair®, a worldwide designer of high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced the release of the Force Series® LS solid-state drive (SSD) line. Available in 240GB, 120GB, and 60GB capacities, Force Series LS SSDs provide consumers a cost-effective way to upgrade their notebook or desktop PCs to faster, more reliable solid-state storage.
The 7mm-high Force Series LS SSDs can be installed into most desktop or notebook PC with a standard 2.5" or 3.5" drive bay (3.5" bays require optional adapter). The drives feature SATA 3 6GB/s support for optimal performance with the latest systems, and are backward compatible with SATA revision 1.0 and 2.0 for maximum compatibility. A copy of the powerful Corsair SSD Toolbox software utility is included as a free download.
Force Series LS SSDs feature a Phison 6Gb/s SSD controller with Toshiba NAND which delivers high speed file transfer speeds of up to 555MB/s read and 535MB/s write, up to 10 times faster than standard hard drives. The new drives support TRIM, garbage collection, and S.M.A.R.T commands and include built-in an advanced dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithm to extend the lifespan of the drive flash memory.
Corsair offers a comprehensive line of SSDs, with a wide selection of controllers, uniquely positioning Corsair to offer the latest, fastest technology. Corsair backs up this performance with warranties that, on average, are the longest of any major SSD manufacturer.
FREMONT, California - August 22, 2013 - Corsair®, a worldwide designer of high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced the release of the Force Series® LS solid-state drive (SSD) line. Available in 240GB, 120GB, and 60GB capacities, Force Series LS SSDs provide consumers a cost-effective way to upgrade their notebook or desktop PCs to faster, more reliable solid-state storage.
The 7mm-high Force Series LS SSDs can be installed into most desktop or notebook PC with a standard 2.5" or 3.5" drive bay (3.5" bays require optional adapter). The drives feature SATA 3 6GB/s support for optimal performance with the latest systems, and are backward compatible with SATA revision 1.0 and 2.0 for maximum compatibility. A copy of the powerful Corsair SSD Toolbox software utility is included as a free download.
Force Series LS SSDs feature a Phison 6Gb/s SSD controller with Toshiba NAND which delivers high speed file transfer speeds of up to 555MB/s read and 535MB/s write, up to 10 times faster than standard hard drives. The new drives support TRIM, garbage collection, and S.M.A.R.T commands and include built-in an advanced dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithm to extend the lifespan of the drive flash memory.
Corsair offers a comprehensive line of SSDs, with a wide selection of controllers, uniquely positioning Corsair to offer the latest, fastest technology. Corsair backs up this performance with warranties that, on average, are the longest of any major SSD manufacturer.
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
WD® Founds New Storage Association To Promote The Critical Role Of Magnetic Storage Technologies
WD®, a Western Digital® (NASDAQ: WDC) company, has announced that it has founded the Storage Products Association (SPA) with other hard drive companies to promote the merits and value of rotating magnetic storage technologies, as well as to make consumers and professionals aware of how critical hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state hybrid drives (SSHDs) are to their digital lives.
SPA members include HGST, Seagate, Toshiba and WD. The organisation helps storage manufacturers and users understand and support current and future storage needs, including the key role of hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state hybrid drives, in an effective storage mix for all consumer and business environments. SPA will provide education to its customers, partners, members and users of HDDs and SSHDs. SPA will also participate in industry and user events, and will publish materials about end users' storage needs and effective usage of a mix of storage technologies.
"Driven by continued, rapid expansion of digital content production, demand for storage is expected to grow in the mid-30s per cent range annually through 2020," said Tim Leyden, WD president. "While, in that timeframe, a mix of technologies will be deployed to appropriately serve customers, about 75 per cent of the capacity is still expected to be rotating magnetic storage devices. Every user of smart phones, tablets and personal computers today depends on the value and reliability of HDDs or SSHDs to secure their precious data, whether the storage is in their device or in the cloud. SPA will help consumers and businesses appreciate the value of their growing content storage needs and the remarkable rotating magnetic technologies that save and protect that content."
SPA made its debut at the Flash Memory Summit, yesterday at the Santa Clara Convention Center. A SPA member companies participated in a panel titled, "Solid State Hybrid Drives Help Meet Today's Storage Requirements" to discuss the role of hard disk drives and solid state hybrid drives. John Rydning, IDC research vice president for hard disk drives, moderated the panel.
SPA members include HGST, Seagate, Toshiba and WD. The organisation helps storage manufacturers and users understand and support current and future storage needs, including the key role of hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state hybrid drives, in an effective storage mix for all consumer and business environments. SPA will provide education to its customers, partners, members and users of HDDs and SSHDs. SPA will also participate in industry and user events, and will publish materials about end users' storage needs and effective usage of a mix of storage technologies.
"Driven by continued, rapid expansion of digital content production, demand for storage is expected to grow in the mid-30s per cent range annually through 2020," said Tim Leyden, WD president. "While, in that timeframe, a mix of technologies will be deployed to appropriately serve customers, about 75 per cent of the capacity is still expected to be rotating magnetic storage devices. Every user of smart phones, tablets and personal computers today depends on the value and reliability of HDDs or SSHDs to secure their precious data, whether the storage is in their device or in the cloud. SPA will help consumers and businesses appreciate the value of their growing content storage needs and the remarkable rotating magnetic technologies that save and protect that content."
SPA made its debut at the Flash Memory Summit, yesterday at the Santa Clara Convention Center. A SPA member companies participated in a panel titled, "Solid State Hybrid Drives Help Meet Today's Storage Requirements" to discuss the role of hard disk drives and solid state hybrid drives. John Rydning, IDC research vice president for hard disk drives, moderated the panel.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
New USB 3.0 Drive Adapter from StarTech makes it Easy to Connect a Hard Drive without Installing in a computer or need to dock
Versatile USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE drive adapter saves time by providing users fast access to bare drive contents without having to dock the drive or install in an enclosure or computer chassis. The adapter offers a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 host connection for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA or IDE drives, helping to eliminate data transfer bottlenecks
Northampton, UK - August 13, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Drive Adapter (USB3SSATAIDE), which enables users to connect a 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive or SSD to a computer, externally through SuperSpeed USB. The adapter, which supports the full data transfer speeds of SuperSpeed USB 3.0, is backward compatible with USB 2.0, and provides users with a time-saving workaround that eliminates the need to use a drive docking station or install the drive in an enclosure or computer chassis.
The USB 3.0 drive adapter is compatible with both SATA and IDE drive types, which makes it a more convenient alternative than similar adapters which support only SATA or only IDE.
"This adapter is a must-have for anyone who needs to test or access a variety of types and sizes of hard drives or solid state drives" said Juliet Wei, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Hard Drive Accessories product line. "Because the adapter supports both IDE and SATA, as well as both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, so system builders and technicians only have to have a single, portable adapter on-hand for USB access to the most common drives".
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Northampton, UK - August 13, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Drive Adapter (USB3SSATAIDE), which enables users to connect a 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive or SSD to a computer, externally through SuperSpeed USB. The adapter, which supports the full data transfer speeds of SuperSpeed USB 3.0, is backward compatible with USB 2.0, and provides users with a time-saving workaround that eliminates the need to use a drive docking station or install the drive in an enclosure or computer chassis.
The USB 3.0 drive adapter is compatible with both SATA and IDE drive types, which makes it a more convenient alternative than similar adapters which support only SATA or only IDE.
"This adapter is a must-have for anyone who needs to test or access a variety of types and sizes of hard drives or solid state drives" said Juliet Wei, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Hard Drive Accessories product line. "Because the adapter supports both IDE and SATA, as well as both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, so system builders and technicians only have to have a single, portable adapter on-hand for USB access to the most common drives".
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Friday, 9 August 2013
TRENDnet® Releases Compact Outdoor Bullet IP Camera
TORRANCE, Calif. - August 7, 2013 - TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the Outdoor Megapixel PoE Day / Night Internet Camera, model TV-IP302PI, which provides powerful HD 720P night vision in complete darkness for distances up to 15 meters (50 feet).
This camera is outdoor ready with an IP66 weather rated housing. The compact aluminum bullet enclosure, a mere 4 inches long (10 cm), comes with an adjustable sun visor. No need to install this camera near a power source, power and data are received through a single network cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology.
Bottom and back mounting points and an adjustable mounting bracket provide installation flexibility. Other hardware features include: an optional power port (for non-PoE installations); I/O ports to network to an alarm system; audio in / out ports for a third party microphone and speakers; and an analog video out port to connect directly to a television.
Record HD 720P megapixel video (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) in the space saving H.264 compression format. Additional camera features include a multi-language interface, motion detection windows, privacy masks, camera usage logs, date-and-time overlays, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, and Samba client support. Manage up to 32 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. View this camera on your mobile device with TRENDnet's free mobile app.
This camera is outdoor ready with an IP66 weather rated housing. The compact aluminum bullet enclosure, a mere 4 inches long (10 cm), comes with an adjustable sun visor. No need to install this camera near a power source, power and data are received through a single network cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology.
Bottom and back mounting points and an adjustable mounting bracket provide installation flexibility. Other hardware features include: an optional power port (for non-PoE installations); I/O ports to network to an alarm system; audio in / out ports for a third party microphone and speakers; and an analog video out port to connect directly to a television.
Record HD 720P megapixel video (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) in the space saving H.264 compression format. Additional camera features include a multi-language interface, motion detection windows, privacy masks, camera usage logs, date-and-time overlays, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, and Samba client support. Manage up to 32 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. View this camera on your mobile device with TRENDnet's free mobile app.
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
PNY® completes its professional SSD range with the sleek and durable PNY Prevail 5K
BORDEAUX, France - 7th August, 2013 - PNY Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of memory, imaging and graphics solutions, today introduces the sleek and durable SSD Prevail 5K, the latest in PNY's new line designed for the high-performance, enterprise market. Like its predecessors, PNY's SSD Prevail 5K delivers a solid combination of performance, price and endurance.
The PNY SSD Prevail 5K, is equipped with high performance features such as eMLC NAND memory modules. This drive is designed for use in a professional environment such as CAD/CAM workstations or video editing, RAID server storage or cloud computing.
Immediate benefits for workstations
Professionals, such as engineers or designers, have the highest demands for reliability and performance when they use the most complex applications. Whereas other conventional HDDs display standard read/write speeds, the PNY SSD Prevail 5K displays faster, more powerful read/write speeds.
The PNY SSD Prevail 5K, is equipped with high performance features such as eMLC NAND memory modules. This drive is designed for use in a professional environment such as CAD/CAM workstations or video editing, RAID server storage or cloud computing.
Immediate benefits for workstations
Professionals, such as engineers or designers, have the highest demands for reliability and performance when they use the most complex applications. Whereas other conventional HDDs display standard read/write speeds, the PNY SSD Prevail 5K displays faster, more powerful read/write speeds.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
ASUSTOR NAS Receives Impressive Upgrades with ADM 2.0
All ASUSTOR NAS devices will be upgraded to ASUSTOR's ADM 2.0 NAS operating system, fully optimized user interface is easy to use with zero learning curve, newly added features include original technology such as Searchlight search engine, Mission Mode backup, FTP Explorer and more; App Central also receives updates in App Central V2, along with the launch of two new mobile apps AiMaster and AiData, effectively combining cloud storage with multimedia applications.
Taipei, Taiwan, August 6th, 2013 - ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices will be upgrading to the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.0 operating system. ADM was the first NAS operating system in the world to be designed around the use of Apps and features an intuitive graphical interface that provides users with a familiar experience closely resembling the simplicity enjoyed on mobile and tablet devices. ADM also features the App Central App repository which contains over 100 unique NAS Apps. Users with needs ranging from business to SOHO to home and personal will all find Apps that they can use to create a customized NAS device for themselves.
ADM 2.0 features a substantially optimized user interface that increases operational efficiency. Newly added features allow users to freely upload their own desktop wallpaper, pin frequently used Apps to the ADM menu bar and organize the order of their Apps, giving each user the ability to create their own customized desktop. Many new and original functions have also been added including the industry's first Searchlight search engine which can help users find required files in a large database, and Mission Mode backup which helps to ensure the completion of each backup job. Additional new features include FTP Explorer, the first FTP client designed for NAS use that offers an intuitive user experience similar to most file managers as well as SoundsGood Web music player and a VPN client. ADM 2.0 will also include App Central V2, the newly styled version of ASUSTOR's renowned App library platform. Furthermore, users of ASUSTOR's 3 series NAS devices will also get to enjoy the use of the new XBMC multimedia player App. 3 Series users can also use XBMC with ASUSTOR's exclusive infrared remote control to create a complete digital entertainment experience.
"We are very proud to be launching ADM 2.0, which comes loaded with unique features to meet the diverse demands of our users," said James Su, Product Manager at ASUSTOR. "ADM 2.0 features an array of exclusive ASUSTOR technology, helping users to create a secure personal cloud while redefining the capabilities of NAS. Combined with ASUSTOR's excellence in hardware design, ADM 2.0 brings users a dynamic experience that is sure to delight."
Taipei, Taiwan, August 6th, 2013 - ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices will be upgrading to the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.0 operating system. ADM was the first NAS operating system in the world to be designed around the use of Apps and features an intuitive graphical interface that provides users with a familiar experience closely resembling the simplicity enjoyed on mobile and tablet devices. ADM also features the App Central App repository which contains over 100 unique NAS Apps. Users with needs ranging from business to SOHO to home and personal will all find Apps that they can use to create a customized NAS device for themselves.
ADM 2.0 features a substantially optimized user interface that increases operational efficiency. Newly added features allow users to freely upload their own desktop wallpaper, pin frequently used Apps to the ADM menu bar and organize the order of their Apps, giving each user the ability to create their own customized desktop. Many new and original functions have also been added including the industry's first Searchlight search engine which can help users find required files in a large database, and Mission Mode backup which helps to ensure the completion of each backup job. Additional new features include FTP Explorer, the first FTP client designed for NAS use that offers an intuitive user experience similar to most file managers as well as SoundsGood Web music player and a VPN client. ADM 2.0 will also include App Central V2, the newly styled version of ASUSTOR's renowned App library platform. Furthermore, users of ASUSTOR's 3 series NAS devices will also get to enjoy the use of the new XBMC multimedia player App. 3 Series users can also use XBMC with ASUSTOR's exclusive infrared remote control to create a complete digital entertainment experience.
"We are very proud to be launching ADM 2.0, which comes loaded with unique features to meet the diverse demands of our users," said James Su, Product Manager at ASUSTOR. "ADM 2.0 features an array of exclusive ASUSTOR technology, helping users to create a secure personal cloud while redefining the capabilities of NAS. Combined with ASUSTOR's excellence in hardware design, ADM 2.0 brings users a dynamic experience that is sure to delight."
TRENDnet® Ships Next Generation AC1200 Wireless Media Bridge
TORRANCE, Calif. - August 6, 2013 - TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Media Bridge, model TEW-800MB, which connects up to four devices around a TV to the Internet using a revolutionary Wireless AC network.
Only a Wireless AC router, such as TRENDnet's TEW-812DRU or TEW-811DRU, is able to deliver Wireless AC speeds of up to 867 Mbps. Once the media bridge is connected to a Wireless AC network, simply connect a smart TV, media player, gaming console, and receiver to the four Gigabit ports for instant internet access. Wireless AC easily handles multiple HD streams simultaneously. The TEW-800MB can also connect to a Wireless N network at up to 300 Mbps.
"The TEW-800MB is an extreme performance product which expands the capabilities of a Wireless AC network," said Zak Wood, director of global marketing for TRENDnet. "It brings the internet experience to your TV over the fastest wireless speeds available today."
Only a Wireless AC router, such as TRENDnet's TEW-812DRU or TEW-811DRU, is able to deliver Wireless AC speeds of up to 867 Mbps. Once the media bridge is connected to a Wireless AC network, simply connect a smart TV, media player, gaming console, and receiver to the four Gigabit ports for instant internet access. Wireless AC easily handles multiple HD streams simultaneously. The TEW-800MB can also connect to a Wireless N network at up to 300 Mbps.
"The TEW-800MB is an extreme performance product which expands the capabilities of a Wireless AC network," said Zak Wood, director of global marketing for TRENDnet. "It brings the internet experience to your TV over the fastest wireless speeds available today."
Thursday, 1 August 2013
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The Spruce EcoSmart Backpack is designed to protect up to 15.6" widescreen laptops and is constructed with polyester material made from recycled plastic bottles. The case also features nickel-free hardware and recyclable plastic components. To store your essentials, the backpack features a key clip, water bottle holder, MP3 player, business card holder, pen loops and accessory compartments. Quick-access front pocket provide a convenient place to store items while on the go. The padded back panel and adjustable shoulder strap allow for a customized, comfortable fit. A colorful green interior lightens the case, making items stored inside more visible. Both sleek and sporty, the Spruce line offers a durable eco-friendly option with tasteful color accents.
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Linksys Introduces HomePlug AV2 Powerline Networking Kit
Rushden, UK - July 31, 2013 - Linksys today announced the availability of the compact Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit (PLEK500). The new HomePlug AV2 technology allows consumers to create a high speed network connection between two locations that is ready for high-bandwidth applications including HD / 3D video streaming and gaming by simply leveraging their existing power outlets. The new solution connects devices with speeds of up to 500 Mbps* when using computers, tablets, consoles and televisions throughout their home.
Forrester Research (Nasdaq: FORR), a global research and advisory firm reports that 75% of European adults access the internet regularly, with 64% accessing the internet from their living room, 44% from the bed room and 31% from the kitchen.1
"With numerous Internet-enabled devices such as computers, game consoles and set-top boxes entering today's homes, at times these devices require high-speed network connections that cannot be served by wireless network due to a home's construction," said Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president international, Linksys. "Our latest Powerline kit transforms any room's electrical outlet into a stable Internet access point for connected devices and provides the highest streaming and fast throughput speed. It helps eliminate cumbersome wiring throughout a home and serves as an economical, complimentary solution to wireless or Ethernet where Powerline might be the only option."
The Linksys PLEK500 provides a simple way to help extend the home network into rooms that may not have wired Internet connection or have a limited wireless signal due to building materials; such as concrete or steel. With easy setup software and simple plug-and-play technology, users can easily network their devices in minutes by connecting one of the powerline adapters via a gigabit Ethernet cable to a router and plugging it into the wall, then plug the second adapter into a device that needs to be connected to the network and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit uses the latest HomePlug AV2 industry-standard technology to turn any home wall outlet into a powerful network connection. The white, compact, space-saving design of the PLEK500 Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit blends in nicely with the wall and leaves room for other appliances to be plugged into the same outlet or power strip.
Forrester Research (Nasdaq: FORR), a global research and advisory firm reports that 75% of European adults access the internet regularly, with 64% accessing the internet from their living room, 44% from the bed room and 31% from the kitchen.1
"With numerous Internet-enabled devices such as computers, game consoles and set-top boxes entering today's homes, at times these devices require high-speed network connections that cannot be served by wireless network due to a home's construction," said Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president international, Linksys. "Our latest Powerline kit transforms any room's electrical outlet into a stable Internet access point for connected devices and provides the highest streaming and fast throughput speed. It helps eliminate cumbersome wiring throughout a home and serves as an economical, complimentary solution to wireless or Ethernet where Powerline might be the only option."
The Linksys PLEK500 provides a simple way to help extend the home network into rooms that may not have wired Internet connection or have a limited wireless signal due to building materials; such as concrete or steel. With easy setup software and simple plug-and-play technology, users can easily network their devices in minutes by connecting one of the powerline adapters via a gigabit Ethernet cable to a router and plugging it into the wall, then plug the second adapter into a device that needs to be connected to the network and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit uses the latest HomePlug AV2 industry-standard technology to turn any home wall outlet into a powerful network connection. The white, compact, space-saving design of the PLEK500 Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit blends in nicely with the wall and leaves room for other appliances to be plugged into the same outlet or power strip.
Transcend’s SSD320 Proclaimed One of the Best SATA III SSDs
July 31, 2013 - Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce that its SSD320 2.5" SATA III solid state drive (SSD) has been highly praised by a number of professional reviewers for its outstanding performance and reliability at a competitive price.
Aimed at users looking to boost performance of their notebook or desktop PC, Transcend's SSD320 SATA III SSD provides blazing-fast sequential transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and maximum 4k random file writes of 87,000 IOPS. "For the average user, the performance offered by the SSD320 is very good, I'd say exceptional and a true revolution to the PC for those coming from mechanical drives," praised the tweaktown.com reviewer. In terms of real world usage, an SSD320-equipped computer will boot up quicker, launch applications without delay, and complete file transfers significantly faster than traditional hard disk drives.
In addition to outstanding performance, the reviewers were particularly impressed with the bundled desktop upgrade kit and exclusive System Clone disk cloning software. "The inclusion of a premium disk migration utility and adapter bracket with this drive is one of the best we've seen to date in terms of added value," wrote the reviewer from pureoverclock.com before concluding "The Transcend SSD320 offers fast speeds, a slim and lightweight package, great price, and a robust accessory package that leaves us with an excellent overall value." Transcend's SSD320 2.5" SATA III SSD is currently available in three capacities: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, and all are backed by a three-year warranty.
Aimed at users looking to boost performance of their notebook or desktop PC, Transcend's SSD320 SATA III SSD provides blazing-fast sequential transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and maximum 4k random file writes of 87,000 IOPS. "For the average user, the performance offered by the SSD320 is very good, I'd say exceptional and a true revolution to the PC for those coming from mechanical drives," praised the tweaktown.com reviewer. In terms of real world usage, an SSD320-equipped computer will boot up quicker, launch applications without delay, and complete file transfers significantly faster than traditional hard disk drives.
In addition to outstanding performance, the reviewers were particularly impressed with the bundled desktop upgrade kit and exclusive System Clone disk cloning software. "The inclusion of a premium disk migration utility and adapter bracket with this drive is one of the best we've seen to date in terms of added value," wrote the reviewer from pureoverclock.com before concluding "The Transcend SSD320 offers fast speeds, a slim and lightweight package, great price, and a robust accessory package that leaves us with an excellent overall value." Transcend's SSD320 2.5" SATA III SSD is currently available in three capacities: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, and all are backed by a three-year warranty.
ASUS Unveils ROG Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with Easy All-Core Processor Overclocking and Transforming Chassis
Fully-loaded gaming desktop features the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics and sophisticated liquid cooling
Taipei, Taiwan (31 July, 2013) - ASUS today announced the Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processor and one-click, no-reboot-required, all-core processor overclocking. The Tytan G70 also features NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX780 graphics that supports four displays for fully immersive gaming, a sophisticated multi-vented case design for efficient cooling, built-in wireless battery recharging for mobile devices, and SonicMaster audio.
Instant four-core overclocking and ultra-realistic graphics
ASUS Tytan G70 features one-click Turbo Gear overclocking that allows users to make the most of the 4th generation Intel Core i7-4770K processor without having to reboot. ASUS Turbo Gear technology provides simultaneous four-core CPU overclocking to push the Tytan G70's clock speed from the standard 3.7GHz to two stable levels - Level 1 at 3.9GHz and Level 2 at 4.1GHz.
The latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics card has the capacity to deliver smooth gameplay at the highest in-game graphics settings and can support up to four displays, as well as the option to game in 3D with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround.
Efficient cooling solutions in the heat of battle
The Tytan G70 features a 10-way venting design that takes advantage of its 10 cooling fans. Activating Turbo Gear mode automatically opens the top and side vents to reveal six front-facing and two rear-facing fans. These, along with two fans in the bottom grill and inside the case, work in tandem with the integrated water-cooling system to provide effective thermal management. These cooling solutions make the Tytan G70 ideal for marathon gaming sessions and prolong component lifespan, too. The vents also have sensors to prevent them from closing on fingers.
Tytan G70 sports solid, chiseled lines, with intricate patterns on the chassis as well as lighting effects like the ROG logo and bottom grill LEDs change color from blue to red to reflect overclocking levels.
Enhanced SonicMaster audio
Tytan G70 features ASUS SonicMaster technology. Together with MaxxAudio® from Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, they give Tytan G70 immersive and impactful audio delivery, enhancing the gaming experience with reverberating explosions and gunshots, with even the slightest footsteps giving directional auditory cues on the battlefield. Tytan G70 also comes with the ASUS-exclusive AudioWizard interface that allows users to tailor settings according to their needs.
Real-world usability and convenience
Tytan G70 comes with ASUS Wireless Charger for cable-free charging of smartphones and tablets that are compliant with the Qi inductive power standard. To charge, users simply need to place their Qi-compatible device on the recharging tray built into the top of the case. ASUS also provides Tytan G70 users with 32GB of complimentary ASUS WebStorage for three years.
ASUS desktops - leading in satisfaction with reliability
ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.
Taipei, Taiwan (31 July, 2013) - ASUS today announced the Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processor and one-click, no-reboot-required, all-core processor overclocking. The Tytan G70 also features NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX780 graphics that supports four displays for fully immersive gaming, a sophisticated multi-vented case design for efficient cooling, built-in wireless battery recharging for mobile devices, and SonicMaster audio.
Instant four-core overclocking and ultra-realistic graphics
ASUS Tytan G70 features one-click Turbo Gear overclocking that allows users to make the most of the 4th generation Intel Core i7-4770K processor without having to reboot. ASUS Turbo Gear technology provides simultaneous four-core CPU overclocking to push the Tytan G70's clock speed from the standard 3.7GHz to two stable levels - Level 1 at 3.9GHz and Level 2 at 4.1GHz.
The latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 graphics card has the capacity to deliver smooth gameplay at the highest in-game graphics settings and can support up to four displays, as well as the option to game in 3D with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround.
Efficient cooling solutions in the heat of battle
The Tytan G70 features a 10-way venting design that takes advantage of its 10 cooling fans. Activating Turbo Gear mode automatically opens the top and side vents to reveal six front-facing and two rear-facing fans. These, along with two fans in the bottom grill and inside the case, work in tandem with the integrated water-cooling system to provide effective thermal management. These cooling solutions make the Tytan G70 ideal for marathon gaming sessions and prolong component lifespan, too. The vents also have sensors to prevent them from closing on fingers.
Tytan G70 sports solid, chiseled lines, with intricate patterns on the chassis as well as lighting effects like the ROG logo and bottom grill LEDs change color from blue to red to reflect overclocking levels.
Enhanced SonicMaster audio
Tytan G70 features ASUS SonicMaster technology. Together with MaxxAudio® from Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, they give Tytan G70 immersive and impactful audio delivery, enhancing the gaming experience with reverberating explosions and gunshots, with even the slightest footsteps giving directional auditory cues on the battlefield. Tytan G70 also comes with the ASUS-exclusive AudioWizard interface that allows users to tailor settings according to their needs.
Real-world usability and convenience
Tytan G70 comes with ASUS Wireless Charger for cable-free charging of smartphones and tablets that are compliant with the Qi inductive power standard. To charge, users simply need to place their Qi-compatible device on the recharging tray built into the top of the case. ASUS also provides Tytan G70 users with 32GB of complimentary ASUS WebStorage for three years.
ASUS desktops - leading in satisfaction with reliability
ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.
Samsung Announces GALAXY S4 and GALAXY S4 mini with the world’s first TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE Seamless Handover Technology
Samsung accelerates global LTE market possibilities with world's first commercial dual-mode LTE handover devices
Seoul, Korea - Jul 31, 2013 - Samsung Electronics today announced the world's first commercial devices capable of TDD-LTE (Time-Division Duplex) and FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplex) seamless handover technology. Samsung will launch TDD/FDD Dual Mode LTE versions of the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY S4 mini, which will enable continuous and seamless voice and data communications even as the devices switch between two different types of LTE networks.
"Samsung continues to accelerate global LTE market deployment, addressing technical challenges faster than anyone else. With today'sTDD/FDD LTE seamless handover devices announcement, Samsung again demonstrates the company's commitment to driving better, more convenient customer experiences," said JK Shin, co-CEO and president of the IT & Mobile division of Samsung Electronics. Shin added, "The first commercially available TDD/FDD seamless handover devices will allow customers to fully enjoy the benefits of fast mobile data communications no matter where they are."
While the majority of the global LTE market is based on FDD-LTE technology, TDD-LTE, the alternative LTE technology, is expected to see increased adoption in the US, China, Australia, Middle East, Northern and Eastern Europe, and Southwest Asia, and to gain a more pronounced position in the global LTE market. Seamless handover between FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE networks is a critical feature for end-user customers and mobile operators, especially in markets where the both technologies are deployed.
As a market pioneer in LTE technology, Samsung's new support of seamless handover with the GALAXY S4 will enable even more convenient, ultra-fast mobile data communications, and provide users with smooth and seamless data communication without delays or interruptions while browsing or on calls during network handover. In addition, the seamless handover will enable a true global LTE roaming solution, enabling users to enjoy fast and rich multimedia data communication wherever they are. For mobile operators, use of both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE frequencies can help them effectively manage data traffic and sustain quality of service. For example, mobile operators can allocate data traffic from FDD-LTE frequency to TDD-LTE frequency when FDD-LTE frequency is heavily loaded.
Samsung is the first player in the global mobile industry to provide dual-mode (TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE) smartphones.
Samsung will continue to launch TDD-LTE devices in other markets throughout third quarter.
Seoul, Korea - Jul 31, 2013 - Samsung Electronics today announced the world's first commercial devices capable of TDD-LTE (Time-Division Duplex) and FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplex) seamless handover technology. Samsung will launch TDD/FDD Dual Mode LTE versions of the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY S4 mini, which will enable continuous and seamless voice and data communications even as the devices switch between two different types of LTE networks.
"Samsung continues to accelerate global LTE market deployment, addressing technical challenges faster than anyone else. With today'sTDD/FDD LTE seamless handover devices announcement, Samsung again demonstrates the company's commitment to driving better, more convenient customer experiences," said JK Shin, co-CEO and president of the IT & Mobile division of Samsung Electronics. Shin added, "The first commercially available TDD/FDD seamless handover devices will allow customers to fully enjoy the benefits of fast mobile data communications no matter where they are."
While the majority of the global LTE market is based on FDD-LTE technology, TDD-LTE, the alternative LTE technology, is expected to see increased adoption in the US, China, Australia, Middle East, Northern and Eastern Europe, and Southwest Asia, and to gain a more pronounced position in the global LTE market. Seamless handover between FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE networks is a critical feature for end-user customers and mobile operators, especially in markets where the both technologies are deployed.
As a market pioneer in LTE technology, Samsung's new support of seamless handover with the GALAXY S4 will enable even more convenient, ultra-fast mobile data communications, and provide users with smooth and seamless data communication without delays or interruptions while browsing or on calls during network handover. In addition, the seamless handover will enable a true global LTE roaming solution, enabling users to enjoy fast and rich multimedia data communication wherever they are. For mobile operators, use of both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE frequencies can help them effectively manage data traffic and sustain quality of service. For example, mobile operators can allocate data traffic from FDD-LTE frequency to TDD-LTE frequency when FDD-LTE frequency is heavily loaded.
Samsung is the first player in the global mobile industry to provide dual-mode (TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE) smartphones.
Samsung will continue to launch TDD-LTE devices in other markets throughout third quarter.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
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The dLAN® 500 WiFi from Devolo brings the future to your home.
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An additional terminal device can be connected at any time (such as a Smart TV or game console) using the additional fast Ethernet connection.
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AMD Extends Embedded SoC Leadership by Lowering G-Series Energy Consumption
Dual-core x86 System-on-Chip APU offers high performance at approximately 3-watt average power for exceptional visual and fanless designs to further Surround Computing
London, UK - July 30, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new low-power Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in the award-winning AMD G-Series SOC family with the GX-210JA, further reducing x86 power requirements for embedded designs. The new GX-210JA APU, a full System-on-Chip (SoC) design, uses one-third less energy than the previous low-power Embedded G-Series SOC product while providing industry-leading graphics capabilities. At only 6 watts maximum thermal design power (TDP), and approximately 3 watts expected average power1, this new member of the G-Series SOC family will enable additional fanless designs for a variety of applications ranging from industrial controls and automation, digital gaming, communications infrastructure and visual embedded products including thin client, digital signage and medical imaging.
"The advance of APU processor design, the Surround Computing era, and The Internet of Things has created the demand for embedded devices that are low power but also offer excellent compute and graphics performance," said Arun Iyengar, vice president and general manager, AMD Embedded Systems. "AMD Embedded G-Series SOC products offer unparalleled compute, graphics and I/O integration, resulting in fewer board components, low-power use, and reduced complexity and overhead cost. The new GX-210JA operates at an average of approximately 3 watts, enabling a new generation of fanless designs for content-rich,multimedia and traditional workload processing."
With ever faster product design cycle times, engineers are under pressure to quickly deliver compelling solutions to meet fast-paced market dynamics. Engineers need scalable, energy-efficient embedded processing solutions with robust I/O from a proven vendor that combine cutting-edge technology and easy integration with peripheral components to create purpose-built solutions. According to Colin Barnden, principal analyst at Semicast Research: "At only 6W TDP, the GX-210JA adds to the scalable offering of the AMD Embedded G-Series family, and provides engineers with greater design choice and flexibility while keeping software overhead costs at a minimum by leveraging the same architecture across the product family."
The GX-210JA is part of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC processor family that offers superior performance per watt in the low-power x86-compatible product category with 6W - 25W TDP options2. The family includes:
Enterprise-class Error-Correction Code (ECC) memory support;
Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and available with dual- or quad-core CPUs;
Discrete-class AMD RadeonTM GPU;
Integrated I/O controller.
The AMD Embedded G-Series SOC platform, including the GX-210JA, is currently shipping. AMD supports a comprehensive ecosystem of industry-leading embedded solution providers supporting and/or announcing market-ready products powered by the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC.
"AMD multi-core APUs have played a key role in powering our latest cloud client platforms with excellent performance in an extremely compact and efficient form factor," said Kiran Rao, director of Hardware Platforms, Dell Wyse. "As the newest dual-core member of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC family, the AMD GX-210JA offers the right level of performance, low-energy use, I/O integration and operating system support, plus a small footprint that should further simplify build requirements. It's designed to extend the AMD embedded processor legacy to the next level of performance and efficiency which we find especially exciting."
London, UK - July 30, 2013 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new low-power Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in the award-winning AMD G-Series SOC family with the GX-210JA, further reducing x86 power requirements for embedded designs. The new GX-210JA APU, a full System-on-Chip (SoC) design, uses one-third less energy than the previous low-power Embedded G-Series SOC product while providing industry-leading graphics capabilities. At only 6 watts maximum thermal design power (TDP), and approximately 3 watts expected average power1, this new member of the G-Series SOC family will enable additional fanless designs for a variety of applications ranging from industrial controls and automation, digital gaming, communications infrastructure and visual embedded products including thin client, digital signage and medical imaging.
"The advance of APU processor design, the Surround Computing era, and The Internet of Things has created the demand for embedded devices that are low power but also offer excellent compute and graphics performance," said Arun Iyengar, vice president and general manager, AMD Embedded Systems. "AMD Embedded G-Series SOC products offer unparalleled compute, graphics and I/O integration, resulting in fewer board components, low-power use, and reduced complexity and overhead cost. The new GX-210JA operates at an average of approximately 3 watts, enabling a new generation of fanless designs for content-rich,multimedia and traditional workload processing."
With ever faster product design cycle times, engineers are under pressure to quickly deliver compelling solutions to meet fast-paced market dynamics. Engineers need scalable, energy-efficient embedded processing solutions with robust I/O from a proven vendor that combine cutting-edge technology and easy integration with peripheral components to create purpose-built solutions. According to Colin Barnden, principal analyst at Semicast Research: "At only 6W TDP, the GX-210JA adds to the scalable offering of the AMD Embedded G-Series family, and provides engineers with greater design choice and flexibility while keeping software overhead costs at a minimum by leveraging the same architecture across the product family."
The GX-210JA is part of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC processor family that offers superior performance per watt in the low-power x86-compatible product category with 6W - 25W TDP options2. The family includes:
Enterprise-class Error-Correction Code (ECC) memory support;
Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and available with dual- or quad-core CPUs;
Discrete-class AMD RadeonTM GPU;
Integrated I/O controller.
The AMD Embedded G-Series SOC platform, including the GX-210JA, is currently shipping. AMD supports a comprehensive ecosystem of industry-leading embedded solution providers supporting and/or announcing market-ready products powered by the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC.
"AMD multi-core APUs have played a key role in powering our latest cloud client platforms with excellent performance in an extremely compact and efficient form factor," said Kiran Rao, director of Hardware Platforms, Dell Wyse. "As the newest dual-core member of the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC family, the AMD GX-210JA offers the right level of performance, low-energy use, I/O integration and operating system support, plus a small footprint that should further simplify build requirements. It's designed to extend the AMD embedded processor legacy to the next level of performance and efficiency which we find especially exciting."
Kingston HyperX Announces a Global Sponsorship of Intel Extreme Masters Season 8
Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom -- July 30th, 2013 -- Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced, it is taking its support of eSports to the next level as the newest global sponsor of Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Season 8. Kingston® HyperX® will join Intel Extreme Masters on tour in New York, Singapore, Sao Paulo and at the World Finals in Poland. During the tour, HyperX memory modules will be used globally in over 120 elite pro gaming tournament systems to provide cutting-edge performance for the world's best gamers.
Kingston kicked off its sponsorship at the just-completed ChinaJoy World Mobile Game Conference in Shanghai, China. Continuing throughout the tour, Kingston will give away products including HyperX memory, solid-state drives, USB Flash drives and more online and through social media. Celebrating its 10th anniversary year, HyperX is the high-performance line of Kingston products encompassing memory modules, SSDs and USB Flash drives.
"We're very happy to enter into a relationship with a memory partner with such close ties to eSports," said Michał Blicharz, Director Pro Gaming, ESL. "HyperX is all about gamers so I'm looking forward to having a fantastic IEM season together."
"It is a very exciting time for Kingston HyperX as we align ourselves with one of the world's leading eSports tournaments to deliver top-quality competitions paired with the highest performance hardware to gamers around the world," said Ann Keefe, Regional Director UK and Ireland, Kingston. "We are proud to celebrate 10 years of HyperX and look forward to making this season's competition the best tour yet."
Kingston HyperX has supported the world of competitive gaming via sponsorships of organisations with professional teams including Evil Geniuses, SK-Gaming, Team SoloMid, World Elite, Taipei Assassins and many others.
HyperX has also sponsored major eSports tournaments such as the DreamHack series, IGN Pro League, North American Star League and many other LAN events throughout the world. Kingston has supported gaming with the purpose of helping eSports grow and providing gamers with quality products that enhance their playing experience. Please visit the Kingston HyperX Website for more information.
Kingston kicked off its sponsorship at the just-completed ChinaJoy World Mobile Game Conference in Shanghai, China. Continuing throughout the tour, Kingston will give away products including HyperX memory, solid-state drives, USB Flash drives and more online and through social media. Celebrating its 10th anniversary year, HyperX is the high-performance line of Kingston products encompassing memory modules, SSDs and USB Flash drives.
"We're very happy to enter into a relationship with a memory partner with such close ties to eSports," said Michał Blicharz, Director Pro Gaming, ESL. "HyperX is all about gamers so I'm looking forward to having a fantastic IEM season together."
"It is a very exciting time for Kingston HyperX as we align ourselves with one of the world's leading eSports tournaments to deliver top-quality competitions paired with the highest performance hardware to gamers around the world," said Ann Keefe, Regional Director UK and Ireland, Kingston. "We are proud to celebrate 10 years of HyperX and look forward to making this season's competition the best tour yet."
Kingston HyperX has supported the world of competitive gaming via sponsorships of organisations with professional teams including Evil Geniuses, SK-Gaming, Team SoloMid, World Elite, Taipei Assassins and many others.
HyperX has also sponsored major eSports tournaments such as the DreamHack series, IGN Pro League, North American Star League and many other LAN events throughout the world. Kingston has supported gaming with the purpose of helping eSports grow and providing gamers with quality products that enhance their playing experience. Please visit the Kingston HyperX Website for more information.
McAfee Mobile Security offers enhanced privacy protection and app ‘safe zone’ for kids
McAfee Mobile Security now available in basic and premium versions
LONDON, UK.-30th July, 2013 - McAfee today announced an updated version of McAfee® Mobile Security offering new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function which allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or "safe zones" on one device with customised or restricted access to apps. The new version of the award-winning software also features the option to choose between a basic or premium version. The premium version provides a full range of security and best-in-class privacy features on top of the basic version capabilities; the basic version provides select antivirus, backup and anti-theft capabilities at no cost.
In 2011/12, around 2 per cent of UK mobile phone owners experienced a phone theft, with an estimated 826,000 phone thefts occurring. McAfee Mobile Security basic provides consumers with an easy way to protect themselves from theft and the loss or invasion of their personal data.It protects users' privacy as it allows them to back up, wipe and restore contacts remotely through an easy-to-use web portal, as well as locate a lost or stolen device on a map, and remotely sound an alarm.
"When consumers contemplate securing their smartphones and tablets, they often think in terms of their susceptibility to mobile malware, overlooking the very real threat to their privacy should their devices become lost or stolen," said Ari Jaaksi, senior vice president and general manager, mobile engineering and operations at McAfee. "With McAfee Mobile Security basic we're helping consumers protect their privacy at a baseline level at no cost, which we hope will help encourage users to take a more proactive role in securing their mobile devices and employ secure computing practices and protections."
Supported by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, the premium version of McAfee Mobile Security is an all-inclusive solution that includes the industry's best-in-class app privacy features including app privacy reporting and call and SMS filtering. In the Mobile Security: McAfee Consumer Trends Report - June 2013, McAfee found that more than one quarter of mobile apps are likely more than just adware and may be collecting and handing over precise GPS location, account, and activity information to criminals.
To protect consumers against the abusive permissions of these risky apps, McAfee Mobile Security premium now features the Multi-user App Profile function that allows users to create a "safe zone" for kids, friends, family members or even strangers that may pick up or misuse their devices. It also includes new Data Exposure Analysis, which gives consumers the ability to see for themselves the level of risk their apps may pose.
In addition, the premium version will include a Hidden Device Admin Detector feature, which protects users from Trojans such as the newly discovered Obad. This feature is also included as part of the McAfee Mobile Innovations app available to Android users at no cost on Google Play.
LONDON, UK.-30th July, 2013 - McAfee today announced an updated version of McAfee® Mobile Security offering new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function which allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or "safe zones" on one device with customised or restricted access to apps. The new version of the award-winning software also features the option to choose between a basic or premium version. The premium version provides a full range of security and best-in-class privacy features on top of the basic version capabilities; the basic version provides select antivirus, backup and anti-theft capabilities at no cost.
In 2011/12, around 2 per cent of UK mobile phone owners experienced a phone theft, with an estimated 826,000 phone thefts occurring. McAfee Mobile Security basic provides consumers with an easy way to protect themselves from theft and the loss or invasion of their personal data.It protects users' privacy as it allows them to back up, wipe and restore contacts remotely through an easy-to-use web portal, as well as locate a lost or stolen device on a map, and remotely sound an alarm.
"When consumers contemplate securing their smartphones and tablets, they often think in terms of their susceptibility to mobile malware, overlooking the very real threat to their privacy should their devices become lost or stolen," said Ari Jaaksi, senior vice president and general manager, mobile engineering and operations at McAfee. "With McAfee Mobile Security basic we're helping consumers protect their privacy at a baseline level at no cost, which we hope will help encourage users to take a more proactive role in securing their mobile devices and employ secure computing practices and protections."
Supported by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, the premium version of McAfee Mobile Security is an all-inclusive solution that includes the industry's best-in-class app privacy features including app privacy reporting and call and SMS filtering. In the Mobile Security: McAfee Consumer Trends Report - June 2013, McAfee found that more than one quarter of mobile apps are likely more than just adware and may be collecting and handing over precise GPS location, account, and activity information to criminals.
To protect consumers against the abusive permissions of these risky apps, McAfee Mobile Security premium now features the Multi-user App Profile function that allows users to create a "safe zone" for kids, friends, family members or even strangers that may pick up or misuse their devices. It also includes new Data Exposure Analysis, which gives consumers the ability to see for themselves the level of risk their apps may pose.
In addition, the premium version will include a Hidden Device Admin Detector feature, which protects users from Trojans such as the newly discovered Obad. This feature is also included as part of the McAfee Mobile Innovations app available to Android users at no cost on Google Play.
Monday, 29 July 2013
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Friday, 26 July 2013
StarTech’s New Universal Laptop Docking Stations Provide High Performance Workstation Connectivity for Hot Desking and Hotelling
Versatile dock adds multiple SuperSpeed USB 3.0, high speed Gigabit LAN and high quality display adapter ports, along with audio connections, to create an efficient multi-purpose or shared desk space
Northampton, UK - July 26, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station (USB3SDOCKHDV), which enables users to add HDMI and DVI-D, or HDMI and VGA dual video, as well as audio and Gigabit Ethernet connections to a laptop through a single USB 3.0 port.
The universal docking station allows laptops and Ultrabooks to be connected to peripherals such as monitors, keyboards and mice through a single USB port unlike manufacturer-specific laptop docks, which require that users' laptops connect through a proprietary dock connector. This release adds to StarTech.com's broad range of universal laptop docking stations, which provide users with an efficient and convenient way to transition between a fully mobile environment and a static workstation, especially in the case of workplaces that rely on hot-desking or hotelling desk space.
"This latest universal docking station significantly expands the functionality and connectivity of a desktop-stationed laptop or UltraBook, while taking advantage of the latest connectivity technologies" said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Laptop Accessories product line. "Our laptop docks make it much easier for users to connect their laptop to the peripheral devices they need, without the disruption of having to connect multiple cables".
Northampton, UK - July 26, 2013 - StarTech, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station (USB3SDOCKHDV), which enables users to add HDMI and DVI-D, or HDMI and VGA dual video, as well as audio and Gigabit Ethernet connections to a laptop through a single USB 3.0 port.
The universal docking station allows laptops and Ultrabooks to be connected to peripherals such as monitors, keyboards and mice through a single USB port unlike manufacturer-specific laptop docks, which require that users' laptops connect through a proprietary dock connector. This release adds to StarTech.com's broad range of universal laptop docking stations, which provide users with an efficient and convenient way to transition between a fully mobile environment and a static workstation, especially in the case of workplaces that rely on hot-desking or hotelling desk space.
"This latest universal docking station significantly expands the functionality and connectivity of a desktop-stationed laptop or UltraBook, while taking advantage of the latest connectivity technologies" said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Laptop Accessories product line. "Our laptop docks make it much easier for users to connect their laptop to the peripheral devices they need, without the disruption of having to connect multiple cables".
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Intel Chip Shot: What Do Intel® Inspired Ultrabooks™, Toshiba, Harvey Keitel and Alien Mustaches Have in Common?
They are all cast members of the new social film “The Power Inside.” This is the third year that Intel and Toshiba have partnered to produce a studio-quality film, and last year’s film picked up a Daytime Emmy. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon of “Blades of Glory” fame, the film stars Harvey Keitel as well as Craig Roberts and Analeigh Tipton. Global viewers can visit the Facebook* page to watch the trailer and audition to be in the film by uploading photos or videos.
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Now TV to Launch on LG's Smart TV Platform
LG and NOW TV Partner to bring NOW TV to Smart TV, exclusively with LG
LG is the first and only TV manufacturer to offer Sky's new internet TV service "NOW TV"- allowing customers to enjoy instant live and on demand access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies with no contract
UK, 25th July 2013 - LG Electronics (LG) today announced that it is introducing NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky, to its Smart TV platform. LG will be the only Smart TV provider to offer access to NOW TV for a minimum of 12 months.
The new partnership means that LG becomes the first TV manufacturer to offer access to NOW TV to its customers, letting them instantly enjoy Sky Sports and Sky Movies without a contract. The service will be available from August 2013 and marks another first for the LG brand's industry-leading Smart TV offering.
Owners of LG's 2012/2013 range of TVs and 2013 Blu-ray players and Home Cinema Systems will be able to enjoy the full benefits of the NOW TV offering including pay-as-you-go access to Sky Sports and monthly access to Sky Movies. The service includes a customised NOW TV card that will sit on the Smart User Interface and will curate content according to major upcoming releases and events.
For only £9.99 consumers can make sure they've got access to the biggest live sporting events with a 24-hour pass to all six Sky Sports channels. This summer marks an exciting time for sports fans, with highlights on Sky Sports in the next month alone including the climax of the Investec Ashes Test series, the return of the Barclay's Premier League and Sky Bet Football League, the Formula 1® Belgium Grand PrixTM, the start of Andy Murray's defence of the US Open title, plus much more.
Film fans can enjoy a 30 day free trial of the Sky Movies Pass enabling them access to a library of hundreds of blockbusters from across Sky's movie channels. Currently on offer for £8.99 a month for the first 3 months, Sky Movies on NOW TV offers access to more of the latest and biggest releases. This includes the likes of "Skyfall", "Argo" and "The Dark Night Rises" over the next month, and up to four new premieres every single week. These films are exclusive to Sky and will not be on any other subscription service for at least a year.
Craig West, Head of Marketing, LG Consumer Electronics UK, comments: "2013 has been a fantastic year for LG and we were recently named Best Audio Visual Brand by Which? for our impressive line-up of TVs and AV products that represent reliability and quality for consumers. The LG / NOW TV joint multi-million pound investment to develop, launch and market the service demonstrates LG's continued commitment to bringing the best in home entertainment and is proud to be the first and only TV brand to offer consumers the benefits of the NOW TV service"
This marks a significant step for consumer choice, offering them contract-free Sky content, when they want it and for as long as they want it, and now available to directly stream on an LG Smart TV".
Gidon Katz, Director of NOW TV, comments: "We're constantly working to offer NOW TV on new platforms to meet the ever-increasing appetite for access to great content across a range of internet-connected devices. As a result, we're delighted to be partnering today with LG to give our customers another way to enjoy great blockbuster movies and the best live sport -including exclusive action from the Barclay's Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Ashes Test cricket, US Open tennis, the 2013 Formula 1® season - all on their main TVs."
NOW TV is the latest addition to LG's already impressive line-up of Smart TV services-and will further enhance the LG Smart TV viewing experience presenting further choice for existing and future customers. All apps are easily navigated thanks to LG's unique Magic Remote Control which uses point, motion, wheel and voice gesture to control the user interface for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
LG is the first and only TV manufacturer to offer Sky's new internet TV service "NOW TV"- allowing customers to enjoy instant live and on demand access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies with no contract
UK, 25th July 2013 - LG Electronics (LG) today announced that it is introducing NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky, to its Smart TV platform. LG will be the only Smart TV provider to offer access to NOW TV for a minimum of 12 months.
The new partnership means that LG becomes the first TV manufacturer to offer access to NOW TV to its customers, letting them instantly enjoy Sky Sports and Sky Movies without a contract. The service will be available from August 2013 and marks another first for the LG brand's industry-leading Smart TV offering.
Owners of LG's 2012/2013 range of TVs and 2013 Blu-ray players and Home Cinema Systems will be able to enjoy the full benefits of the NOW TV offering including pay-as-you-go access to Sky Sports and monthly access to Sky Movies. The service includes a customised NOW TV card that will sit on the Smart User Interface and will curate content according to major upcoming releases and events.
For only £9.99 consumers can make sure they've got access to the biggest live sporting events with a 24-hour pass to all six Sky Sports channels. This summer marks an exciting time for sports fans, with highlights on Sky Sports in the next month alone including the climax of the Investec Ashes Test series, the return of the Barclay's Premier League and Sky Bet Football League, the Formula 1® Belgium Grand PrixTM, the start of Andy Murray's defence of the US Open title, plus much more.
Film fans can enjoy a 30 day free trial of the Sky Movies Pass enabling them access to a library of hundreds of blockbusters from across Sky's movie channels. Currently on offer for £8.99 a month for the first 3 months, Sky Movies on NOW TV offers access to more of the latest and biggest releases. This includes the likes of "Skyfall", "Argo" and "The Dark Night Rises" over the next month, and up to four new premieres every single week. These films are exclusive to Sky and will not be on any other subscription service for at least a year.
Craig West, Head of Marketing, LG Consumer Electronics UK, comments: "2013 has been a fantastic year for LG and we were recently named Best Audio Visual Brand by Which? for our impressive line-up of TVs and AV products that represent reliability and quality for consumers. The LG / NOW TV joint multi-million pound investment to develop, launch and market the service demonstrates LG's continued commitment to bringing the best in home entertainment and is proud to be the first and only TV brand to offer consumers the benefits of the NOW TV service"
This marks a significant step for consumer choice, offering them contract-free Sky content, when they want it and for as long as they want it, and now available to directly stream on an LG Smart TV".
Gidon Katz, Director of NOW TV, comments: "We're constantly working to offer NOW TV on new platforms to meet the ever-increasing appetite for access to great content across a range of internet-connected devices. As a result, we're delighted to be partnering today with LG to give our customers another way to enjoy great blockbuster movies and the best live sport -including exclusive action from the Barclay's Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Ashes Test cricket, US Open tennis, the 2013 Formula 1® season - all on their main TVs."
NOW TV is the latest addition to LG's already impressive line-up of Smart TV services-and will further enhance the LG Smart TV viewing experience presenting further choice for existing and future customers. All apps are easily navigated thanks to LG's unique Magic Remote Control which uses point, motion, wheel and voice gesture to control the user interface for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
AMD Powers Visual Computing Experiences with Industry Leaders at SIGGRAPH 2013
AMD FirePro professional graphics showcase content creation backed by outstanding hardware and software companies
ANAHEIM, Calif. - July 23, 2013 - Today at the 40th SIGGRAPH 2013 International Conference and Exhibition, AMD (NYSE: AMD) powered visual computing experiences for content creation with outstanding industry leaders Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell, and Optis. AMD FireProTM professional graphics demonstrations featured unique animation, display, simulation and other creative hardware and software collaborations for attendees from around the world.
With strong adoption of OpenCLTM, AMD FirePro graphics have gained positive momentum in the months leading up to SIGGRAPH 2013. Recent highlights and wins for AMD FirePro graphics include:
Acknowledgement as the dual graphics solution for the forthcoming Apple Mac Pro;
Optimisation and certification of Maxon Cinema 4D application;
Certification for The Foundry's MARI application;
Optimisation of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, backed by OpenCLTM standards.
"The amazing positive response for AMD FirePro makes this SIGGRAPH 2013 exhibit even more worthwhile as we're excited to showcase our efforts to attendees from around the world," said David Cummings, senior director and general manager, Professional Graphics at AMD. "With top-notch collaboration from companies such as Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell and Optis, we're committed to enabling creators with AMD FirePro graphics as a critical part of their visual computing experiences to bring ideas to life."
"At the AMD booth, artists will have the chance to check out Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max 3D animation and visual effects software running on workstations powered by AMD FirePro graphics," said Rob Hoffmann, senior product marketing manager, Autodesk Media & Entertainment. "The powerful combination of AMD hardware and Autodesk software can help increase productivity and creativity to complete tasks faster and give artists more time to try new ideas."
"Christie is pleased to provide the world's first and only 4K 3-chip DLP® projector, the Christie D4K2560, running at 60Hz, for the AMD booth at SIGGRAPH this year," said Larry Paul, senior director, Technology and Visualization Solutions, Christie. "As a global leader in the visualization market, Christie understands the high standards required by digital content creators to ensure images are properly displayed for a variety of applications including immersive visualization solutions."
"Dell and AMD continue to collaborate to deliver powerful workstation solutions that creative users demand," said Efrain Rovira, executive director, Dell Precision workstations. "At SIGGRAPH 2013, attendees will have the opportunity to see the combined power of Dell and AMD at work. Whether it's the Dell Precision T7600 tower workstation or the Dell Precision M6700 mobile workstation, superior visual quality and graphical performance are critical factors for reliable, dependable results matched with creative imaginations."
"We're proud to have THEIA-RT from Optis at the AMD exhibit to demonstrate physics-based rendering for highly accurate rendered images," said Nicolas Dalmasso, VP Manager R&D, Optis. "The combination of THEIA-RT with AMD FirePro graphics offers advanced texture mapping, active/passive stereo support, hybrid shading, raytracing, rendering and many more key features that professional users demand."
AMD will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2013 from July 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in booth 521. AMD is a participant in Siggraph's Real-Time Live July 23 with "Adding More Life to Your Characters with TressFX" - the world's first implementation of real-time, per-strand hair physic system. AMD will conduct two presentations in the Tech Talk theater: "Real-Time ACES Decoding and AMD FirePro GPU-Enabled RRT/ODT Processing at 4K" July 23 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and "AMD FirePro Technologies for Visual Computing" July 24 from 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - July 23, 2013 - Today at the 40th SIGGRAPH 2013 International Conference and Exhibition, AMD (NYSE: AMD) powered visual computing experiences for content creation with outstanding industry leaders Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell, and Optis. AMD FireProTM professional graphics demonstrations featured unique animation, display, simulation and other creative hardware and software collaborations for attendees from around the world.
With strong adoption of OpenCLTM, AMD FirePro graphics have gained positive momentum in the months leading up to SIGGRAPH 2013. Recent highlights and wins for AMD FirePro graphics include:
Acknowledgement as the dual graphics solution for the forthcoming Apple Mac Pro;
Optimisation and certification of Maxon Cinema 4D application;
Certification for The Foundry's MARI application;
Optimisation of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, backed by OpenCLTM standards.
"The amazing positive response for AMD FirePro makes this SIGGRAPH 2013 exhibit even more worthwhile as we're excited to showcase our efforts to attendees from around the world," said David Cummings, senior director and general manager, Professional Graphics at AMD. "With top-notch collaboration from companies such as Adobe, Autodesk, Christie, Dell and Optis, we're committed to enabling creators with AMD FirePro graphics as a critical part of their visual computing experiences to bring ideas to life."
"At the AMD booth, artists will have the chance to check out Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max 3D animation and visual effects software running on workstations powered by AMD FirePro graphics," said Rob Hoffmann, senior product marketing manager, Autodesk Media & Entertainment. "The powerful combination of AMD hardware and Autodesk software can help increase productivity and creativity to complete tasks faster and give artists more time to try new ideas."
"Christie is pleased to provide the world's first and only 4K 3-chip DLP® projector, the Christie D4K2560, running at 60Hz, for the AMD booth at SIGGRAPH this year," said Larry Paul, senior director, Technology and Visualization Solutions, Christie. "As a global leader in the visualization market, Christie understands the high standards required by digital content creators to ensure images are properly displayed for a variety of applications including immersive visualization solutions."
"Dell and AMD continue to collaborate to deliver powerful workstation solutions that creative users demand," said Efrain Rovira, executive director, Dell Precision workstations. "At SIGGRAPH 2013, attendees will have the opportunity to see the combined power of Dell and AMD at work. Whether it's the Dell Precision T7600 tower workstation or the Dell Precision M6700 mobile workstation, superior visual quality and graphical performance are critical factors for reliable, dependable results matched with creative imaginations."
"We're proud to have THEIA-RT from Optis at the AMD exhibit to demonstrate physics-based rendering for highly accurate rendered images," said Nicolas Dalmasso, VP Manager R&D, Optis. "The combination of THEIA-RT with AMD FirePro graphics offers advanced texture mapping, active/passive stereo support, hybrid shading, raytracing, rendering and many more key features that professional users demand."
AMD will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2013 from July 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in booth 521. AMD is a participant in Siggraph's Real-Time Live July 23 with "Adding More Life to Your Characters with TressFX" - the world's first implementation of real-time, per-strand hair physic system. AMD will conduct two presentations in the Tech Talk theater: "Real-Time ACES Decoding and AMD FirePro GPU-Enabled RRT/ODT Processing at 4K" July 23 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and "AMD FirePro Technologies for Visual Computing" July 24 from 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Monday, 22 July 2013
PRINTER OF THE WEEK! Canon PIXMA MG2250
PRINTER OF THE WEEK! Canon PIXMA MG2250
PIXMA Inkjet All-in-One Printers- Compact and stylish All-In-One for the home.
All-In-One printer, scanner and copier with stylish, space-saving FastFront design. Software for smart web printing as well as organising and printing photos, even from Facebook.
Compact All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
Fast document & photo printing
Easy and efficient web printing
Print more with optional XL inks
My Image Garden software
App for printing photos from Facebook
Auto power on & off settings
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
Compact, stylish All-In-One
Ideal for everyday printing, scanning and copying, this speedy All-In-One includes the FINE quality cartridge system. With the compact and stylish FastFront design, it takes up less space and ensures effortless paper loading and ink replacement.
Save money on ink
XL FINE cartridges deliver significantly more pages and last longer between ink replacements –¬ ideal if you print frequently. Print more for less, with cost effective XL cartridges that deliver up to 50% savings per page compared to their standard equivalents.
My Image Garden
One-stop software, which uncovers the full PIXMA experience, with solutions for organising and printing your photos, scanning and accessing online services. Advanced features like face recognition make it easy to search through all the photos on your PC, even those long forgotten, and use them to create attractive new designs for printing.
Print photos from Facebook
Produce a vivid, eye-catching reminder of memorable times by printing your, and your friends’, images directly from Facebook. Select an individual photo or arrange multiple images into a beautiful collage using Canon’s Print Your Days app.
Fast home printing
With A4 ISO ESAT speeds of 8.4ipm mono/4.8ipm for colour and output of a 10x15cm borderless photo print in approx. 44 seconds, there’s almost no waiting for photos or documents to print.
Smart web printing
The Auto Clip function of the Easy-WebPrint EX plug-in makes it simple to print only what you need from the web. You can also clip selected information from multiple web pages to print on one sheet or save as PDF.
Save energy
Auto Power Off automatically turns the printer off after a selected time allowing you to save energy. For your convenience, Auto Power On will switch it back on when you start printing.
CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM
This online service allows you to download and print photos, illustrations and craft designs from internationally recognised photographers and artists. Create professional looking greeting cards, calendars or amazing 3D paper crafts, such as the space shuttle Endeavour.
Capture movie moments
Full HD Movie Print lets you print quality photos from your movies shot on a Canon digital camera or camcorder. You can select and print individual frames or, for even more striking effects, merge several frames into one.
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
PIXMA Inkjet All-in-One Printers- Compact and stylish All-In-One for the home.
All-In-One printer, scanner and copier with stylish, space-saving FastFront design. Software for smart web printing as well as organising and printing photos, even from Facebook.
Compact All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
Fast document & photo printing
Easy and efficient web printing Print more with optional XL inks
My Image Garden software
App for printing photos from Facebook
Auto power on & off settings
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
Compact, stylish All-In-One
Ideal for everyday printing, scanning and copying, this speedy All-In-One includes the FINE quality cartridge system. With the compact and stylish FastFront design, it takes up less space and ensures effortless paper loading and ink replacement.
Save money on ink
XL FINE cartridges deliver significantly more pages and last longer between ink replacements –¬ ideal if you print frequently. Print more for less, with cost effective XL cartridges that deliver up to 50% savings per page compared to their standard equivalents.
My Image Garden
One-stop software, which uncovers the full PIXMA experience, with solutions for organising and printing your photos, scanning and accessing online services. Advanced features like face recognition make it easy to search through all the photos on your PC, even those long forgotten, and use them to create attractive new designs for printing.
Print photos from Facebook
Produce a vivid, eye-catching reminder of memorable times by printing your, and your friends’, images directly from Facebook. Select an individual photo or arrange multiple images into a beautiful collage using Canon’s Print Your Days app.
Fast home printing
With A4 ISO ESAT speeds of 8.4ipm mono/4.8ipm for colour and output of a 10x15cm borderless photo print in approx. 44 seconds, there’s almost no waiting for photos or documents to print.
Smart web printing
The Auto Clip function of the Easy-WebPrint EX plug-in makes it simple to print only what you need from the web. You can also clip selected information from multiple web pages to print on one sheet or save as PDF.
Save energy
Auto Power Off automatically turns the printer off after a selected time allowing you to save energy. For your convenience, Auto Power On will switch it back on when you start printing.
CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM
This online service allows you to download and print photos, illustrations and craft designs from internationally recognised photographers and artists. Create professional looking greeting cards, calendars or amazing 3D paper crafts, such as the space shuttle Endeavour.
Capture movie moments
Full HD Movie Print lets you print quality photos from your movies shot on a Canon digital camera or camcorder. You can select and print individual frames or, for even more striking effects, merge several frames into one.
Buy now from Okobe.co.uk: Canon PIXMA MG2250
SanDisk announces new SanDisk Connect line of wireless flash storage products
London, UK, 22nd July, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced SanDisk ConnectTM, a line of wireless flash memory storage devices including the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive. These new wireless devices represent the next generation of portable storage, delivering an easier way to access and share content across multiple mobile devices.
"Today's consumers own an increasing number of mobile devices and accessing content across them can be a challenge," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With the new SanDisk Connect product line, we're raising the bar on what consumers can expect from personal storage. We combined the portability of small flash memory storage devices with the convenience of wireless streaming and sharing functionality."
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive provides a convenient and affordable way for consumers with a variety of devices to wirelessly store, share and stream content, across mobile devices and computers. As the smallest wireless USB storage device available to date, the drive allows users to enjoy up to 32GB1 of extra storage for their devices without the need for an Internet connection or cables. Users can simultaneously access photos, movies, music and documents on their drive from multiple devices around the house or on the go, with up to four hours of continuous streaming on a single charge2.
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive is the perfect companion for road warriors or parents who need entertainment ready to enjoy. Users can easily take content such as high-definition (HD3) movies, videos, music and photos with them wherever they go. This stylish pocket-sized device is designed for convenience and portability, and offers up to eight continuous streaming hours on a single charge2. It is available in capacities up to 64GB and has an SDHCTM/SDXCTM memory card slot which allows users to store or share more content, or conveniently view high-quality photos on a mobile device from a camera's memory card4. The media drive wirelessly connects up to eight mobile devices and can stream up to five different HD movies at once.
"Today's consumers own an increasing number of mobile devices and accessing content across them can be a challenge," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With the new SanDisk Connect product line, we're raising the bar on what consumers can expect from personal storage. We combined the portability of small flash memory storage devices with the convenience of wireless streaming and sharing functionality."
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive provides a convenient and affordable way for consumers with a variety of devices to wirelessly store, share and stream content, across mobile devices and computers. As the smallest wireless USB storage device available to date, the drive allows users to enjoy up to 32GB1 of extra storage for their devices without the need for an Internet connection or cables. Users can simultaneously access photos, movies, music and documents on their drive from multiple devices around the house or on the go, with up to four hours of continuous streaming on a single charge2.
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive is the perfect companion for road warriors or parents who need entertainment ready to enjoy. Users can easily take content such as high-definition (HD3) movies, videos, music and photos with them wherever they go. This stylish pocket-sized device is designed for convenience and portability, and offers up to eight continuous streaming hours on a single charge2. It is available in capacities up to 64GB and has an SDHCTM/SDXCTM memory card slot which allows users to store or share more content, or conveniently view high-quality photos on a mobile device from a camera's memory card4. The media drive wirelessly connects up to eight mobile devices and can stream up to five different HD movies at once.
Thursday, 18 July 2013
New Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 Deliver Premium Design and High-Performance Audio
Latest Logitech Stereo Speakers Offer Simple Wireless Connectivity for up to Three Devices at the Same Time
London - July 18, 2013 - Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and UltrabookTM computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another.
"The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultrathin laptops," said Charlotte Johs, Logitech global vice president of brand development and portfolio for PC accessories. "And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today's wireless, multi-device lifestyle."
Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, playing a game or video chatting, the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 deliver clear, well-defined audio. With 3 drivers in each speaker, this system is engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.
The controls on the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are another integral component of the clean design. The entire top panel of the right speaker is a smooth, responsive touch disc. To dial the volume up or down, simply glide a finger around the edge. The other controls - power, Bluetooth pairing and 3.5 mm input - are hidden discreetly in the back. And because every detail is important, even the power cord has been carefully considered. Specially designed, lay-flat cables run between the speakers and the power adapter, so there's never an unsightly tangle of wires on your desk, table or countertop.
A USB Bluetooth transceiver is included with the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to ensure the best wireless experience with computers. Connecting through native Bluetooth may be possible, but some computers may not permit audio streaming or smooth device switching. The included USB Bluetooth transceiver also allows you to connect wirelessly to computers that don't support Bluetooth. In addition, you can connect the speakers to any device with an audio output using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.
London - July 18, 2013 - Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and UltrabookTM computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another.
"The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultrathin laptops," said Charlotte Johs, Logitech global vice president of brand development and portfolio for PC accessories. "And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today's wireless, multi-device lifestyle."
Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, playing a game or video chatting, the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 deliver clear, well-defined audio. With 3 drivers in each speaker, this system is engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.
The controls on the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are another integral component of the clean design. The entire top panel of the right speaker is a smooth, responsive touch disc. To dial the volume up or down, simply glide a finger around the edge. The other controls - power, Bluetooth pairing and 3.5 mm input - are hidden discreetly in the back. And because every detail is important, even the power cord has been carefully considered. Specially designed, lay-flat cables run between the speakers and the power adapter, so there's never an unsightly tangle of wires on your desk, table or countertop.
A USB Bluetooth transceiver is included with the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to ensure the best wireless experience with computers. Connecting through native Bluetooth may be possible, but some computers may not permit audio streaming or smooth device switching. The included USB Bluetooth transceiver also allows you to connect wirelessly to computers that don't support Bluetooth. In addition, you can connect the speakers to any device with an audio output using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
A Show of Innovation with Philips Monitors at IFA 2013
Discover the new Philips 144 Hz gaming display, Touch displays, Smart All-in-ones, superb Miracast and USB connectivity, as well as the stunning Moda 2 design
Amsterdam, 16 July 2013 - Summer's just begun - but the countdown for this year's IFA in Berlin from 6 to 11 September is well underway. And the Philips stand, where MMD is presenting monitor innovations for gaming, design, Smart All-in-ones, Touch capabilities and USB and Miracast connectivity, is certain to be an unforgettable waypoint on your tour of the 2013 event.
Touch: try the brand-new Windows-certified 23-inch display by Philips with 10-point capacitive touch and full-glass screen.
Smart All-in-one: discover Philips smart touch displays featuring Android-integrated apps for exciting multimedia, gaming and quick Internet access.
Gaming: true gaming aficionados can look forward to an immersive experience with the new outstanding refresh rate of the 144 Hz, 1-ms gaming Philips display in an authentic playground setting.
Connectivity: check out the brand new Philips display with wireless connectivity based on the Miracast standard, enabling you to stream mobile content wirelessly for 23-inch display viewing.
Great design: be sure not to miss the 27-inch Philips QHD display, which will be making its first appearance in the new stunning Moda 2 design with glossy white finish.
The Philips monitors are on show at one stand together with the Philips large signage displays, which complete the innovative line-up in every area. All these innovations are making their debut at IFA 2013. So please take the time to join us in Berlin, where there'll be plenty of opportunity to try out the displays for yourself. You can find the brand-new Philips monitors at the Philips stand in Hall 22.
Amsterdam, 16 July 2013 - Summer's just begun - but the countdown for this year's IFA in Berlin from 6 to 11 September is well underway. And the Philips stand, where MMD is presenting monitor innovations for gaming, design, Smart All-in-ones, Touch capabilities and USB and Miracast connectivity, is certain to be an unforgettable waypoint on your tour of the 2013 event.
Touch: try the brand-new Windows-certified 23-inch display by Philips with 10-point capacitive touch and full-glass screen.
Smart All-in-one: discover Philips smart touch displays featuring Android-integrated apps for exciting multimedia, gaming and quick Internet access.
Gaming: true gaming aficionados can look forward to an immersive experience with the new outstanding refresh rate of the 144 Hz, 1-ms gaming Philips display in an authentic playground setting.
Connectivity: check out the brand new Philips display with wireless connectivity based on the Miracast standard, enabling you to stream mobile content wirelessly for 23-inch display viewing.
Great design: be sure not to miss the 27-inch Philips QHD display, which will be making its first appearance in the new stunning Moda 2 design with glossy white finish.
The Philips monitors are on show at one stand together with the Philips large signage displays, which complete the innovative line-up in every area. All these innovations are making their debut at IFA 2013. So please take the time to join us in Berlin, where there'll be plenty of opportunity to try out the displays for yourself. You can find the brand-new Philips monitors at the Philips stand in Hall 22.
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