13 August 201513 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

POWERCOLOR Devil R9 390X Graphics Card Released

The One and Only Hybrid Cooling R9 390X on the Market TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has released the Devil R9 390X 8GB GDDR5. It is based on the latest GCN architecture to help deliver outstanding and extraordinary graphics performance and image quality. Devil R9 390X utilizes 8GB of GDDR5 memory, 2816 stream processors, comes with a core clock speed at 1100MHz, and 1525MHz memory clock speed which is connected via a new high speed 512-bit memory interface. For enhancing power efficiency and preventing losses, Digital PWM solution is provided to work at a higher frequency in order to support fine tuning adjustment and low ripple at an output voltage. Moreover, the […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SanDisk CloudSpeed Ultra Gen. II SATA SSD Introduced

CloudSpeed Ultra Gen. II SSD Powers Elastic Cloud Agility for Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Environments SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced its new CloudSpeed Ultra™ Gen. II SATA SSD for cloud service provider (CSP) and software-defined storage (SDS) vendor environments. Offering up to 1.6TB* of usable capacity, CloudSpeed Ultra™ Gen. II SATA SSD provides the storage performance and density needed for mixed-use, latency-sensitive transactional workloads—such as e-commerce and collaborative online services. Expanding on SanDisk’s existing portfolio of cloud-focused flash solutions, CloudSpeed Ultra™ Gen. II delivers unmatched price/performance leadership at a little over $0.04 per IOPS versus $3.50 per IOPS typically inherent with conventional SATA HDDs. Additionally, CloudSpeed Ultra Gen. […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba NVMe Solid State Drive Families Unveiled

Toshiba’s new line of NVMe, PCIe SSDs leverage low latency and power efficiency to deliver high SSD performance Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced three distinct families of PCIe® (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) solid state drive (SSD) products using NVMe™ (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol, targeted for various applications including high performance notebooks; thin notebooks, 2-in-1/convertible notebooks and tablets; and server and storage applications. All three SSD product lines are optimized for high performance and low latency and utilize the PCIe interface, which provides point-to-point links with the processor, reducing system bottlenecks. Each SSD family is designed for its target segment with capacity, optimized form factor, and security capabilities. Samples of the Toshiba’s newest lines of NVMe, […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thonet & Vander Kugel and Koloss Bluetooth Speakers Debut

German professional audio now available for your home Thonet & Vander, the German audio company that specializes in merging technology and design for state of the art sound, are adding their flagship high-end speakers, Kugel and Koloss, to their product selection now available to U.S. consumers. The top of the line speakers are a result of years of research and artistic development to be able to deliver the ultimate clarity in audio. Built from the best materials available, including HDAA (High Density Acoustic Absorber) wood, both the Kugel and Koloss are active bookshelf speakers, featuring Hi-Fi technology sound and Bluetooth capabilities. Kugel, has an MSRP of $369.99, with a special introductory price of $299.99 on Amazon.com”>_tmp_url_2_.com and NewEgg.com. This Bluetooth […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Innodisk UDIMM and SODIMMS 16GB DDR4 Memory Modules Launched

High Capacity Unbuffered DRAM Modules Unlock Higher Performance for Memory-constrained Embedded and Industrial Applications Innodisk, the service-driven flash and DRAM provider, announces higher capacity 16GB versions of its DDR4 embedded and server unbuffered DRAM series. These 2133MHz UDIMMs and SODIMMS now come in industry-leading 16GB capacities, allowing more memory to be installed within space constrained embedded systems, industrial PCs and servers. Offering higher performance with lower power consumption compared to DDR3, the new DRAM modules have ECC available for reliability, as well as industrial strength features from Innodisk such as 30µ” Gold Finger connectors, thermal sensors, and protective conformal coatings. The new 16GB modules make Innodisk’s range of DDR4 products the most complete line o f embedded and server DDR4 […]

12 August 201513 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cellular Outfitter OTG 8GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Released

Offers Direct Transfers of Data Between Devices Cellular Outfitter, a discounted online reseller of both factory-direct and Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) mobile accessories, debuted an external USB 3.0 flash drive that makes for convenient transfers of important data between devices a simple process for storing important documents. No need to transfer data with data cables or over Wi-Fi, just plug the Cellular Outfitter Micro USB Memory flash drive into your smartphone or desktop PC to transfer files. It works great as a backup to hold memory-hungry files like photos and videos on your phone. Store up to hundreds of photos and music files with 8 GB of capacity. Being USB 3.0 means you can transfer large files at lightning quick […]

12 August 201512 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Music Flow HS8 Wireless Curved Sound Bar Introduced

Home Viewing Experience with Theater-Quality Surround Sound, Intuitive Controls, Convenience-enhancing Features The stunningly beautiful Music Flow HS8 Wireless Curved Sound Bar from LG Electronics (LG) is the perfect companion to the company’s latest cutting-edge curved TVs. Available to European customers beginning next week, the 360W, 4.1 channel speaker system, does more than just upgrade the home TV viewing experience, it lets users experience audio in a whole new way. The curved shape of the sound bar is for more than just looks, it contributes to an incredibly immersive experience. The sweet spot has been expanded, as the tweeters are positioned on both sides of the sound bar to expand the range of sound. Design and technology come together to make […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Giada USA F200 Fanless Mini PC Announced

Ultra Compact Mini PC Easily Mounts on Back of Displays for Thin Client and Digital Signage Applications Giada Technology, a provider of Servers, Mini-PCs and embedded motherboards, announces the F200 Thin Client Series Mini-PC for the North American Market. The F200 is an ultra compact 4.6” x 4.2” x 1.2” Mini-PC which can easily mount on the back of monitors and Digital Signage displays. Featuring extremely low 5W power consumption, a dustproof metal chassis, reliable fanless design and 2GB of onboard eMMC flash memory, the F200 is a durable mini-pc suitable for thin client, digital signage, and industrial control applications. Low Power Consumption Thin PC The F200 Mini-PC uses just 5W of power at full load. With most desktop PCs […]

11 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus N8900PRO Rackmount NAS Server Launched

Thecus Technology Corp. today announced the expansion of its rackmount NAS line up with the addition of the N8900PRO. Embedded with the Intel Xeon E3-1275 Quad Core 3.4GHz processor, 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM (offered up to 32 GB), and an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, the N8900PRO offers business users with a powerful, full-featured solution for file management, data back-up and protection, along with a comprehensive set of business applications to ensure a highly efficient working environment. “For businesses in need of a powerful, all-purpose NAS server, the N8900PRO provides a robust hardware platform to handle the rigorous day-to-day operations in the workplace,” said Florence Shih, CEO of Thecus Technology Corp. “With the 8-bay, N8900PRO, users are able to deploy a […]

11 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless TAP-R3 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router with Touch Screen Announced

Get a blazing-fast, whole-home Wi-Fi network in minutes with a few taps of your finger Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, is shipping the next model in its TAP Series of Touch Screen Wi-Fi devices, the TAP-R3. The TAP-R3 is the first of its kind, a High Power Touch Screen AC1750 Wi-Fi Router. Designed to deliver whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, coupled with an incredibly fast and simple setup process that requires nothing but a few taps of your finger to complete. This addition to the Amped Wireless TAP series will transform the average consumers experience with Wi-Fi and the typical network setup process. The TAP-R3 is effortlessly sleek and doesn’t […]

11 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Nytro XF1440, Nytro XM1440 M.2 NVMe SSDs and the Nytro XP6500 Flash Accelerator Card Introduced

Products Designed for Demanding Enterprise and Cloud Applications Demonstrated at Flash Memory Summit Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, announced today at the Flash Memory Summit conference the new Nytro® XF1440 2.5”, Nytro XM1440 M.2 non-volatile memory express (NVMe) Solid State Drives (SSDs) and the Nytro XP6500 Flash Accelerator Card. These products extend Seagate’s portfolio of flash-based solutions, which are designed to work in conjunction with Seagate storage products to meet nearly any data storage need. For enterprise and cloud end users as well as cloud original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system partners, these new products feature the highest level of reliability and endurance. The drives and the accelerator card are best suited for demanding enterprise […]

10 August 201510 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 and P70 Mobile Workstations Released

Expanded Mobile Workstation Portfolio Features Best-in-Class Speed, Reliability and Display for the Most Demanding Professional Users Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today unveiled the beginning of a new family of mobile workstation innovations, the ThinkPad P50 and P70, at the SIGGRAPH 2015 Conference and Exhibition. These new ThinkPad P Series systems are the best-performing and most reliable mobile workstations available and are designed to run the most demanding Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. “We’ve built features into these machines that were previously unachievable in a notebook, making them the most versatile and highest-performing mobile workstations ever,” said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager, Workstations, Lenovo. “We’re focused on making sure users have the tools necessary to drive innovation. That […]

7 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Creative Sound BlasterX Professional Gaming Audio Gear Announced

Premium Line of Gaming Audio Peripherals is Committed to Delivering Exhilarating Gaming Audio Experiences with Comfort, Durability and Performance at Their Core Creative Technology Ltd today announced at gamescom 2015 the Sound BlasterX Gaming Series, a new line of gaming audio peripherals designed for today’s generation of discerning gamers. Gaming content in this day and age encompasses immensely compelling graphics, expansive environments and incredibly detailed audio, akin to a full cinematic experience, delivered on multiple platforms, from mobile, to consoles and PCs. Famous for pioneering gaming audio on PCs and launching the multimedia revolution with the Sound Blaster line of sound cards, Creative continues to innovate and improve the gaming audio experience for today’s gamers. The Sound BlasterX line is […]

7 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Philips Brilliance 27″ Monitor Introduced

Today EPI (North America brand license partner for Philips Monitors) announces the new Philips Brilliance 27″ Monitor with PerfectKolor Technology (272P4APJKEB) for professionals, with full Adobe RGB color. In graphic design, video-making, digital prepress and post-production, there is no room for a display that gets creative on how it represents colors. Uniformity and accuracy are critical. Professional users need to be certain their display speaks the same color language as their printers and other devices in the workflow. With PerfectKolor technology the factory-calibrated 27-inch Quad HD display can cover over 100% sRGB and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut. This gives professional users the confidence that the colors on the display are consistent with industry standards for color precision throughout the […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Orbweaver Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keypad Released

Razer refreshes its top-of-the-line, mechanical gaming keypad, featuring adaptable ergonomics and Chroma lighting for maximum control and customizability Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Orbweaver Chroma, a customizable, mechanical, ergonomic gaming keypad that is specifically designed for tournament-grade controls and color synchronization with other Chroma-enabled devices. Building on the success of the original Razer Orbweaver, the all-new Razer Orbweaver Chroma provides gamers with 20 fully programmable Razer Mechanical Switches; an eight-way directional thumb-pad; adjustable hand, thumb and palm modules; and now, with all of the beloved lighting features first seen on the Razer BlackWidow Chroma keyboard. The built-in green Razer Mechanical Switches come with a required actuation force […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer DeathStalker Chroma Gaming Keyboard Launched

The all-new Razer DeathStalker Chroma offers professional gaming-grade performance and 16.8 million color options on fully programmable slim chiclet keycaps Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer DeathStalker Chroma, a high-performance gaming keyboard featuring fully programmable slim chiclet keycaps and three customizable backlighting zones. Known for its sleek design that requires a travel distance of only 2mm to actuate, the Razer DeathStalker Chroma provides superior performance when compared to traditional rubber dome membrane switches that require the entire travel distance just to register a keystroke. The ergonomic wrist rest has been designed with the sole purpose of comfortable typing on this low profile keyboard, ensuring countless hours of gameplay […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EVGA Z170 Motherboards Introduced

Performance Refined Introducing the EVGA Z170 motherboard lineup. These motherboards take performance to another level with next generation features such as high performance native SATA 6G ports, next generation USB 3.1*, up to NVIDIA 4-Way SLI support*, Creative Core3D Audio*, and more. A reimagined board and color layout with the latest EVGA GUI BIOS that focuses on functionality make the EVGA Z170 lineup a top choice for gamers, performance users and hardware enthusiasts. *Available on EVGA Z170 Classified Intel Z170 Platform Unlocks Incredible Efficiency · Intel Z170 Chipset o Supports 8 CPU threads (4-core) o Supports DDR4 Memory o First to support PCI-E 3.0 from PCH · Performance Leadership o Up to 11% Faster CPU (SPECint_rate_base2006) o 22% Lower TDP […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SPEEDLINK ULTOR and VELATOR Mechanical Keyboards Introduced

Jöllenbeck GmbH continues to expand its current PC gaming range with its own brand SPEEDLINK. At today’s gamescom day, the company is presenting two mechanical keyboards for the first time. The full-size VELATOR keyboard (RRP € 69.99) not only has a driver, but also ten macro-enabled keys and other features. The keyboard (€ 99.99) is based on a robust aluminium plate and offers extra LED lighting in addition to driver software. The launch of both keyboards is planned for the first quarter of 2016. This year, SPEEDLINK continues to focus on functional accessories for PC gamers. At this year’s gamescom, the northern German company is celebrating a première: For the first time, two mechanical keyboards will expand the current range. […]

5 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EA Need for Speed Game Announced

An Immersive Narrative Inspired by the Heroes of Today’s Car Culture Brings an Emotional and Authentic Experience to Need for Speed Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, announced today the car culture icons who have inspired the narrative behind the reboot of Need for Speed™, and revealed how technology is blurring the lines between live action film and in-game. Play as yourself in Need for Speed and witness the action from your own point of view as your entourage of friends and the icons entice you into the Five Ways to Play. Make choices that will determine your path through Ventura Bay as you build your reputation through the different styles of driving and progress on your journey […]

5 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Game Drive for Xbox Announced

Add 50+ Games and Even Take the Games with You Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced at Gamescom the new 2TB Game Drive for Xbox®, the result of a strategic marketing relationship with Microsoft. This new external drive is designed to complement the Xbox color scheme and is set up for an easy plug-and-play connection with an Xbox One™ or Xbox 360® gaming console. “With all of the new and amazing titles expected for this holiday season and a ton more games coming in the future, Xbox gamers will need even more storage and portability,” said Matt Kesselring, business development manager for Microsoft’s designed for Xbox partner program. “Microsoft is privileged to be working […]

5 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

WD My Passport Cinema 4K Ultra HD Movie Storage Device Announced

WD and 20th Century Fox Partner to Offer 4K UHD Movies for Instant Purchase and Enjoyment WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today announced the new My Passport® Cinema 4K Ultra HD (UHD) movie storage device, an easier and faster way to organize, store and enjoy high-definition digital movies and TV shows – including new releases in up to full 4K UHD resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) – on Samsung SUHD TVs and other VIDITY™-enabled devices. The new My Passport Cinema drive utilizes VIDITY technology to allow users to experience movies in crystal-clear, true 4K UHD picture and immersive audio. Users are able to enjoy 8.3 million pixels of stunning entertainment in minutes […]

5 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Wine Smart Flip Smartphone Launched

Flip Phone with Android Lollipop Supports the Latest Apps and Multimedia Functions LG Electronics (LG) brings global consumers with its newest hybrid smartphone designed especially for a generation of users who are more accustomed to the feel of flip ― also known as folder or clamshell ― phones. Originally announced in the domestic Korean market as LG Gentle, the all-new LG Wine Smart will make its international debut later this month in target countries including France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Kazakhstan, Japan and the United Kingdom. The Wine Smart combines the familiarity of a folder phone with an easy-to-use touchscreen and the connectivity and power of a smartphone. Thanks to the positive response to the original Wine Smart introduced in Korea […]

5 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ROCCAT Nyth Gaming Mouse and Sova Modular Gaming Board to Debut at Gamescon 2015

• The hyper-modular gaming mouse and innovative gaming board to be front and center in Cologne • New ROCCAT Swarm driver software downloadable now Hamburg, 4 August 2015 – ROCCAT’s ambitious MMO-hybrid gaming mouse is here. With its completely hot-swappable side button grid, the ROCCAT Nyth represents a new standard in gaming gear customization. The Nyth adapts to the individual preferences of every gamer, regardless of genre. With loads of out-of-box configurations, the Nyth is a modular marvel with unlimited combinations tailored to gamer specificity. In its out of the box configuration the Nyth offers 36.738 different combinations using 33 buttons, plus side-grips “We’ve loved cracking the challenge of the Nyth,” says René Korte, founder and CEO of ROCCAT Studios. […]

5 August 20155 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Gaming Z170X Motherboard Introduced

High Sensory Experience BIOSTAR a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to announce the release of its top-end Gaming Z170 series, the Gaming Z170X. Based on Intel’s next-gen Skylake processors, this ATX form factor sports a 2Gbe LAN capability. The Z170X features onboard USB 3.0 with dual front and back connectors for convenient use. The backward compatible USB 3.1 doubles the data transfer rate from 5Gbps to 10Gbps, making transferring your favorite games, music and movies even faster. Touch OC The Gaming Z170X features the Touch OC, exclusively developed by BIOSTAR allowing overclockers to enjoy the best performance from their system with a touch of a finger. Audio Featuring Super Hi-Fi Audio with 30uF ‘Golden’ plated audio […]