20 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock AM1H-ITX, AM1B-ITX and AM1B-M AM1 Motherboards Unveiled

AMD has recently announced their AM1 platform which comes up with a brand new APU and socket combination. The soon to be released APUs consists of four CPU cores along with the perfect integrated graphics architecture, supports up to DDR3 1600MHz, and bears the AMD Athlon™ and AMD Sempron™ APU brands. To welcome this new platform, ASRock releases 3 AM1 motherboards today, including AM1H-ITX, AM1B-ITX and AM1B-M (Two Mini-ITX and one Micro ATX board). The top of the line board of the innovative AM1 Series APU motherboards – AM1H-ITX is unprecedentedly equipped with dual power input options. Replacing the traditional power supply connector with a DC-In jack that draws power from 19V power adapters. Plus a 24-pin ATX power connector […]

20 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Kinivo’s WID380 Wireless Enhanced USB Adapter Introduced

USB adapter adds Wi-Fi capability to your computer and boosts connectivity speed, signal and reliability Kinivo, producer of quality mobile accessories, today announces their WID380 Wireless Enhanced USB Adapter, an all-in-one solution for enhancing existing Wi-Fi capabilities or adding the freedom of wireless Internet to your desktop or later laptop models. Kinivo’s WID380 Wireless Enhanced USB Adapter adds dimension, increases speed, improves signal strength and heightens overall wireless Internet performance, establishing a more reliable network between your Internet router and laptop or desktop. The new WID380 delivers your device’s best wireless connection, maximizing performance and providing your signal a boost with speeds up to 300 Mbps for immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work or hotspot locations. The WID380 is […]

19 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Rapoo 6080 Mouse and 6610 Mouse Announced

Rapoo announces the availability of the Bluetooth Optical Mouse 6080 and Dual Mode Optical Mouse 6610 – the newest additions to its collection of wireless peripheral products. Designed for an enhanced experience and smooth user control, the 6080 and 6610 are ideal for browsing the web, playing games, office applications, and more. The Bluetooth Optical Mouse 6080, $19.99 (pictured above left), utilizes Bluetooth 3.0 technology to connect with a range of devices like most notebooks and Ultrabooks with up to 33-feet of working wireless range. This means that it does not need a USB adapter to establish connection leaving the device’s USB ports open for other needs. The 6080 boasts a comfortable grip, and smooth, responsive cursor control because of […]

19 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZENS Qi Wireless Power Bank Launched

ZENS, developer of innovative wireless charging solutions that meet and exceed the most stringent consumer demands, announces the launch of its next generation wireless charging products. As a market leader in the field of wireless charging, we are adding two unique products to our offering. The ZENS Qi Wireless Portable Audio Speaker and the ZENS Qi Wireless Power Bank are intended for those consumers who want to enjoy wireless charging on the go, making sure they will never be out of power when traveling. The new Samsung Galaxy S5 does support Qi wireless charging using the optional Samsung ‘Wireless Charging Cover’ or Samsung ‘S View Cover Wireless’ for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Especially now that the micro USB is covered […]

19 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE9 FunBox Home Entertainment Console Released

‘FunBox’ to offer users superior all-in-one gaming, video-chatting and online video experience from ZTE and The9; online sales to start on JD.com next month ZTE9 Limited today released the FunBox, the world’s fastest home entertainment console, bringing consumers and families a unique high-performance all-in-one gaming, video-chatting and online video experience. “The FunBox has opened up new possibilities in the home entertainment space” The FunBox combines the world-leading engineering of ZTE and the video game development expertise of The9 to deliver genuine innovation to the consumer electronics industry, shaking up the home entertainment market in China. ZTE9 is a joint venture between ZTE Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile devices, and The9 Limited, one of China’s foremost video […]

18 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

AOC’ 4 TAA Approved Monitors Introduced

AOC unveils four new user-friendly displays designed for home, government and education workplaces AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces four new Trade Agreement Act (TAA) approved monitors ideal for home office, government and education environments. Ranging from 20 to 24 inches, the user-friendly LED displays feature AOC’s exclusive productivity enhancing and energy-saving software that allows users to customize power consumption configuration and viewing conditions. Not only are the monitors eco-friendly and Energy Star certified, they also offer slim and modern designs, and can be mounted to the wall for maximum space efficiency. The four AOC TAA approved monitors include the 20-inch class e2060Swda-TAA display, the 22-inch class e2260Swda-TAA and e2260Swdn-TAA models, and the 24-inch e2460Sd-TAA display. […]

18 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G Pro 2 Smartphone Released

First LG Smartphone with Knock Code™ and OIS+ Makes its Debut Overseas LG Electronics (LG) today announced the start of sales of G Pro 2 in the Asia Region in markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippine, Vietnam and Indonesia among others. The device was first introduced to a global audience at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month where the smartphone was well received for its innovative UX features, superb display and advanced camera functions. “With its 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display, versatile camera functions and user-oriented UX features, we expect the LG G Pro 2 to make a strong impression with Asian customers.” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Asian consumers […]

15 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Nikon 1 V3 and 1 NIKKOR VR Cameras Unveiled

The world’s fastest*1 continuous shooting rate with AF tracking, performance with tracking of moving subjects that exceeds that of digital SLR cameras, and capable of full-scale operation The first Nikon 1 camera to be equipped with a vari-angle touch screen LCD monitor and Wi-Fi® capability Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new Nikon 1 V3, the latest addition to the V series of Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses that propose new forms of imaging expression. Along with the Nikon 1 V3, Nikon is also releasing the new 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM, a normal zoom lens compatible with the CX format and covering the 10-30mm range of focal lengths. The 1 NIKKOR VR […]

15 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR J1800NH Motherboard Introduced

BIOSTAR has announced the J1800NH motherboard with the on-board Intel Dual-Core Celeron J1800 processor in a mini ITX form factor size of 17x17cm for flexible use. The J1800NH boards come with the Intel Celeron J1800 Dual-Core processor already installed and it supports one DDR3L 1333/1066MHz memory slot for a maximum of 8GB of memory. It features an integrated graphics chip with enough performance for most home and office applications. The J1800NH board is ready for building a universal multimedia system due to its HDMI and analog VGA-out, and high definition audio with the Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio chip. The boards are equipped with modern high quality solid capacitors, the X.D.C (eXtreme Durable Capacitors). These are low ESR and high […]

15 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sceptre X505BV-FMDR 50-inch LED HDTV Announced

Sceptre increases its selection of Roku Ready, energy efficient HDTVs with the new 50-inch LED HDTV featuring SRS TruSurround HD Sound technology and an estimated yearly energy cost of only $16.7. Sceptre’s X505BV-FMDR is the ideal choice for users seeking an outstanding multimedia experience in a thin, elegant and affordable HDTV. Packed with features, Sceptre’s newest HDTV has ultra-slim borders, brushed textured bezel and incorporates technologies such as SRS TruSurround HD Sound to enhance user audio enjoyment and MHL technology to connect mobile devices to the HDTV. MHL technology directly connects mobile devices to the HDTV using a single MHL cable, transmitting up to 1080P high-definition video and surround sound audio while simultaneously charging the connected mobile device. By using […]

14 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS AM1M-A and AM1I-A Motherboards Announced

High-value AMD AM1-socket-based SoC motherboards packed with exclusive ASUS technologies including 5X Protection, UEFI BIOS and USB 3.0 Boost ASUS today announced AM1M-A and AM1I-A, two exciting new motherboards that support the latest AMD AM1-socketed SoC (system-on-a-chip) Athlon™ and Sempron™ series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). These revolutionary APUs with AMD R Series graphics combine high processing power, advanced Microsoft® DirectX® 11.1 graphics, and Fusion controller hubs (FCHs) in one small, efficient package — improving performance by over 50% compared to the previous (‘Brazos 2.0’) generation of AMD APUs. With low power consumption and excellent graphic performance from the APUs, both AM1M-A and AM1I-A are great-value choices for desktops and home-theater PCs (HTPCs). High-endurance quality and ASUS-exclusive features AM1M-A and AM1I-A […]

13 March 201413 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Blade Pro Notebook Released

With More Than 40 SBUI Touchscreen Applications, the Full-HD, 17-Inch Razer Blade Pro Improves Professional and Gaming Performance Razer™, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced it has enhanced its award-winning Razer Blade Pro laptop with next-generation graphics capabilities and a suite of new applications designed for professionals and gamers. At the heart of the Blade Pro is a full-HD, 17-inch LED main display working in-tandem with the award-winning Razer Switchblade User Interface (SBUI), the latter of which provides users with one-click access to program tools, macros, key binds and other customizable functions, as well as full Internet capabilities independent of the main display. Features of the Razer SBUI include 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys, a cell […]

13 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Blade 14-inch Laptop Debuts

Updated with the Next Generation NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M, the Razer Blade is the Highest Power-Per-Cubic-Inch Laptop in the World Razer™, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced the latest Razer Blade now comes with the highest resolution 14-inch display available in a laptop. The stunning 3200×1800 touchscreen display features a record 5.76 megapixels, sharply exhibiting even the finest details and text with 262 pixels per inch. The Razer Blade’s state-of-the-art IGZO/IPS (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide/In-Plane Switching) display panel technology provides unmatched color and image quality. The result is a 250 percent increase in contrast ratio over its predecessor, with high brightness LED backlighting optimized for outdoor use, wide viewing angles, and dramatically improved video propagation and […]

13 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI GT Dominator and GE Apache Gaming Notebooks Released

Lineup of high performance notebooks now available with XSplit Gamecaster and SteelSeries Engine MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the immediate availability of the devastatingly powerful GT Dominator and performance driven GE Apache gaming notebooks. GT Dominator powerhouse notebooks armed with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M and 880M GPU’s MSI’s new GT Dominator and GE Apache lineups are now equipped with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 800M Series Graphics, 4th Gen Intel® Core i7 processor, Killer Gaming Networking, SteelSeries gaming backlit keyboard with customization engine, Sound Blaster Cinema, Dynaudio Technology and XSplit Gamecaster. Available in 17-inch and 16-inch, the GT Dominator and GE Apache offers both professional and amateur gamers unmatched mobile gaming performance. GE Apache […]

13 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Digital Storm VANQUISH II Gaming PC Introduced

Digital Storm is excited to unveil the new VANQUISH II, a gaming PC built to play the most demanding games with maximum detail, speed, and power without breaking the bank. “Starting at just $699, VANQUISH II delivers an incredible value with the ability to play the most graphic intensive games at max settings,” said Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. “That is still obviously more expensive than purchasing a console, but we believe delivering graphics up to three times the resolution is well worth the extra $100-200 investment.” From a “Good” configuration with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 1GB graphics card and Intel Core i3 4330 processor to an “Ultimate” build with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB […]

12 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Grace Digital 3-Play Audio Receiver Unveiled

3-Play Bluetooth Audio Receiver allows you to connect three phones simultaneously to your stereo Grace Digital Inc, a leading brand of wireless internet radios, unveils the 3-Play Bluetooth Audio Receiver with the unique capability to connect three phones to your stereo. You and your friends can share music you all love without having to worry about disconnecting and reconnecting mobile devices. Just hit play on any of the three Bluetooth enabled devices and the playlist takes over the party immediately. For further versatility, you can connect your 3-Play to your car stereo for mobile, on-the-go use, making it a premium companion for road trips. The portable 3-Play features expanded memory storing up to 7 devices and plays over 10 hours […]

12 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BlueAnt PUMP HD Sportsbuds Headphones Launched

Groundbreaking wireless multi-sport headphones deliver unrivaled HD Audio in a rugged Aussie design BlueAnt Wireless, a leading innovator in Bluetooth audio solutions, announces the launch of PUMP HD Sportbuds – delivering unrivaled audio for intense activity and extreme conditions. Featuring best-in-class wireless range, PUMP delivers crystal clear audio and is currently the only set of wireless sport earbuds to carry the IP67 waterproof distinction. The military-grade, rugged design protects the premium audio components from rain, dust, debris, sweat and even a rinse under the tap at the end of workouts. Developed under Australian conditions over the span of nearly three years and in collaboration with extreme athletes and performance fitness enthusiasts, PUMP delivers deep, thumping sound that is designed to […]

12 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LaCie Little Big Disk Portable External Storage Solution Released

LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX), announced today the availability of the fastest portable external storage solution ever – the new LaCie™ Little Big Disk, featuring Thunderbolt™ 2. It delivers speeds up to 1,375 MB/s* and fits in a laptop bag. With these advances, professionals finally have a truly portable solution for editing 4K video in the field. STORAGE FOR THE 4K ERA To achieve the full potential of Thunderbolt 2** speeds, LaCie engineered the Little Big Disk™ with some of the best-performing solid state drives on the market – a pair of 500 GB PCIe Gen 2 SSDs. It’s possible to push the boundaries of the technology even further by daisy chaining two LaCie Little Big […]

12 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Fractal Design Node 804 Micro ATX Chassis Announced

The Node 804 is a Micro ATX chassis which focuses on cooling performance and maximum configurability, all packed in an interesting new form factor with an elegant design. The dual chamber layout separates hot running components from the cooler ones and allows unrestricted airflow over the motherboard, processor and graphic cards. The case comes with three Silent Series R2 120mm fans but can be upgraded with an additional 7 fans if desired. There are also plenty of options for placing water cooling components, tall heat sinks and hard drives. The flexibility of this case really gives the user the possibility to create their optimal system build. Key features Highly effective dual chamber case layout for best possible cooling. Minimalistic design […]

12 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless REC15A WI-FI Range Extender Introduced

Industry’s first high power, compact 802.11ac range extender, the REC15A boosts Wi-Fi signal extending it up to 5,000 square feet Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long-range wireless solutions for the home and office, today announced the availability of its REC15A High Power Compact 802.11ac Wi-Fi Range Extender. The discreet, wall-plug unit extends the signal of any standard 802.11a/b/g/n or ac Wi-Fi router by repeating, amplifying, and redistributing the signal in a new extended location, such as a far bedroom, backyard, or upstairs office. The Amped Wireless difference starts with High Power technology. Standard Wi-Fi devices have an output power of a mere 50 milliwatts (mW). While the REC15A packs up to 500 milliwatts (mW) of Wi-Fi output […]

11 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR Enterprise Class 7 Series Models Unveiled at CeBIT 2014

ASUSTOR exhibiting full range of network storage solutions designed for both home and business use, featuring excellent price to performance ratios. New ADM 2.2 operating system features comprehensive Windows ACL support, integration of cloud storage services Google Drive and HiDrive, exclusive SearchlightTM search engine, 2-way backup and mission mode, revolutionary MyArchive technology, innovative ASUSTOR Portal, Mail Server, Photo Gallery, Surveillance Center, Takeasy, AiMusic, AiWatch and AiPhoto mobile apps and Download Helper web browser add-on. ASUSTOR will be exhibiting in Hall 17, D23 from March 10th 2014 to March 14th 2014. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, is showcasing its unique series of NAS devices at CeBIT 2014 in Hannover, Germany. ASUSTOR’s 2/3/6 series devices come […]

11 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BRAVEN BRV-X TrueWireless Outdoor Speaker Launched

Award-Winning HD speaker wirelessly pairs with a second unit to deliver left and right stereo sound both indoors and outdoors BRAVEN announces the immediate availability of the BRV-X, the world’s first rugged Bluetooth speaker featuring TrueWireless™ technology and an exclusive frequency tuning ability to maximize sound quality and volume in indoor and outdoor environments. BRAVEN’s TrueWireless™ technology enables easy wireless pairing with a second BRV-X for an amazing left and right stereo sound using two BRV-X speakers. Designed for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, the BRAVEN BRV-X takes the next step in outdoor HD wireless speaker design by combining the latest in audio technology with the ruggedness needed to withstand drops, bumps, rain and more. Perfect for beach outings, camping trips […]

11 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Kinivo’s M2 Speakers Debut

Kinivo’s new M2 Bluetooth-enabled 2.1 speaker system delivers robust base and superior performance at an affordable price Via Max Borges Agency Kinivo, producer of quality mobile accessories, is helping you move into the world of wireless with the new M2 Bluetooth-enabled 2.1 speaker system for the home or office. The M2 packs room-filling sound into two compact, sleek speakers that communicate with the system’s active subwoofer, producing superior, deep bass, which can be discreetly hidden and controlled remotely. Designed for simple setup and to seamlessly blend with any home or office décor, the M2 speaker features a smooth black finish with a hint of copper accent on the subwoofer’s volume controls. Kinivo’s new home entertainment system or office audio staple […]

10 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Addonics 6G RAID Tower Family of External Storage Solutions Unveiled

Ideal for Video Storage and Large Data Apps Addonics Technologies (www.addonics.com) today announced the 6G RAID Tower family of external storage solutions, which connect multiple drives to any system at 6Gbps speed. Prices start at $189. The new Addonics solution is ideal for video storage or large data applications. It is a simple way to expand the storage capacity of servers or any computing equipment with terabytes of storage space without sacrificing the full speed capability of the high performance hard drive or SSD. Depending on the model, as much as 60 terabytes can be installed into one 6G RAID Tower. With the exception of the RAID Tower Mini, which uses a simple screw mount, drives are added or removed […]

10 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

G.SKILL F3-2133C11D-16GRSL DDR3L SO-DIMM 2133MHz 16GB Memory Kit Announced

With validation screen on GIGABYTE BRIX Pro G.SKILL International Co. Ltd., the leading high performance memory designer and manufacturer, is excited to announce the release of a high performance, high capacity DDR3L SO-DIMM 16GB (2x8GB) memory kit at 2133MHz! Requiring only 1.35V of low operating voltage with a timing of 11-11-11-31, this Ripjaws SO-DIMM memory kit will provide a much needed performance boost to your small form factor PC or high performance laptop. The following is a test screenshot completed on the GIGABYTE BRIX Pro (GB-BXi7-4770R), showing fast processing and stable performance. Dubbed the F3-2133C11D-16GRSL, this Ripjaws DDR3L SO-DIMM memory kit is best used with the latest Intel i5 and i7 Haswell processors. Let the overclocking continue! About G.SKILL Established […]