8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Roku Streaming Stick Player Announced

Tiny Player Packs Complete TV Streaming Experience with Best Entertainment Selection, TV User Interface Featuring Roku Search; Wi-Fi Remote and Mobile Control Options Roku Inc. today announced the new Roku® Streaming Stick™ (HDMI® version), a tiny Roku player that gives consumers the easiest way to enjoy the best selection of streaming entertainment on TV. The Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI version) features the compact stick design pioneered by Roku and plugs discreetly into an HDMI port for a streamlined look that’s ideal for wall-mounted TVs. For the best TV experience, the entire household can use the included remote control to access the sleek Roku user interface with shortcuts to movies, TV shows, news, the Roku Channel Store, Roku Search and more. […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI R9 290X LIGHTNING Video Card Introduced

Built to be perfect The all new MSI R9 290X LIGHTNING has been upgraded and improved to deliver the fastest single GPU graphics experience. With dozens of improvements across the board, the R9 290X LIGHTNING epitomizes the no-holds-barred overclocking attitude that drove the development of world’s fastest single GPU graphics card. The design reminisces of MSI’s greatest Lightning series graphics cards, like 2x 8-pin and 1x 6-pin power connectors on board guaranteeing a minimum of 450W available for overclocking. The TriFrozr Thermal Design has been optimized to more efficiently dissipate heat from the GPU and on-board components to ensure class-leading results. The GDDR5 memory on the R9 290X LIGHTNING has been optimized in cooperation with AMD to deliver the best […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech Harmony Keyboard Unveiled

New Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard and Harmony App Feature One-Touch Activities, Plus Closed-Cabinet Control of Game Consoles and Streaming Devices Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the Logitech Harmony® Smart Keyboard, a keyboard and touchpad combination specially designed for controlling streaming media in your living room. This new keyboard simplifies text entry, so you can search for shows, navigate menus and browse the Web on a PC or Mac® connected to your TV or Internet-connected media devices, such as Apple TV®, Roku® or Xbox® One. “Internet-connected and streaming-media devices seem to deliver limitless entertainment options, however their accompanying remotes struggle to keep up with the text entry needed to search for selections,” said Chad Thompson, senior director of worldwide […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HTC Desire 310 Smartphone Debuts

HTC packs HTC BlinkFeed, Video Highlights and super-fast processing power into its latest entry-level smartphone HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled the new HTC Desire 310, bringing seamless multi-tasking, smooth browsing and effortless video creation to the entry-level market. Fusing a sophisticated navy blue design with a powerful quad-core processor, HTC BlinkFeed, and Video Highlights, the latest addition to the HTC Desire family, makes some of the celebrated HTC One series’ most popular features available to those who want a more affordable handset without compromising on performance. “Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE GA-6PXSVT Single 2011 Socket Motherboard Introduced

GIGABYTE Technology, a leading creator of high performance server hardware, is proud to announce the GA-6PXSVT, its first single 2011 socket based workstation motherboard featuring an integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller. Following the ever increasing need for bandwidth at every level, GIGABYTE offers with the GA-6PXSVT a strong solution for professional users. Regrouping on an ATX form factor ultra-fast networking, a large storage platform, the support of Intel® Xeon® E5-1600 V2 & E5-2600 V2 processors, and support for up to 256GB of ECC memory, all the features required for a rock-solid workstation or a high performance rack server are gathered. 10 Gigabit Onboard Integrating a single SFP+ 10GbE port coupled with two additional GbE ports, the GA-6PXSVT is capable […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS R9 280 DirectCU II Graphics Card Announced

Exclusive DirectCU II and CoolTech cooling technologies and DIGI+ voltage-regulator module deliver performance that’s up to 20% cooler and 3X quieter ASUS today announced R9 280 DirectCU II, a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 280 graphics-processing unit (GPU) and fitted with exclusive DirectCU II technology for cooler, quieter and faster performance. With ASUS DirectCU II technology on board, R9 280 DirectCU II runs up to 20% cooler and up to three times (3X) quieter than reference designs — and that means faster, quieter and more stable gaming. The new card has a base clock speed of 874MHz, which climbs all the way up to 980MHz when boosted. The latest addition to the ASUS graphics card […]

7 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Mechanical Switch Keyboard Launched

Tested by top eSports athletes globally, the all-new Razer™ Mechanical Switch has been designed and engineered in-house from the ground up for gaming vs. traditional mechanical keyboard switches designed for typing Razer™, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced the launch of the world’s first mechanical switch designed by Razer specifically for gaming – the Razer Mechanical Switch. While traditional mechanical switches were originally designed for typing, the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches have been designed and engineered from the ground up for gaming. In order to achieve that, Razer decided to go back to the drawing board to completely re-engineer the traditional mechanical switch. After extensive research, Razer’s multi-award winning engineers identified the optimal actuation distance for […]

7 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

TRENDnet AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router Released

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the extreme performance AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-818DRU – which offers unmatched performance, powered by a 1 GHz processor, high power radio amplifiers for extended wireless coverage, and Gigabit Wireless AC networking speeds. The TEW-818DRU is designed to provide the optimum wireless experience in a busy connected home. TRENDnet’s TEW-818DRU creates two extreme performance wireless networks – an ultimate performance 1.3 Gigabits per second (Gbps) Wireless AC network, to connect all Wireless AC devices over the fastest wireless speeds available today; and an extreme performance 600 Megabits per second (Mbps) Wireless N band, to connect everyday wireless devices such as tablets, smart phones, and […]

7 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Urban T81 Computer Chassis Introduced

Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units today officially releasing the new adoption of the Urban with the new Urban T81 –Thermaltake presents an update of its Urban line with the new Urban T81 – an elegant, high-impact design. Beautifully architectured, the T81 is engineered for one solid purpose: To provide enthusiasts with the ability to build the highest performing systems while retaining a simple, elegant, and commanding appearance. It is not merely a PC chassis; it is an exemplar of modernist design. Dual Swing Door Design Inspired by automotive “suicide doors” , the T81’s novel door panels are an innovative and inspired design that sets it apart from any other chassis . […]

6 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI SteelSeries Engine and XSplit Gamecaster Full Keyboard Customization Tools Debut

MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the availability of SteelSeries Engine and XSplit Gamecaster in all upcoming gaming laptops, including the ultra-portable GS series, the power-packed GT Dominator series, and the performance GE Apache series. The ultimate customization tool, SteelSeries Engine delivers an unparalleled level of personalization and programming power to the gamer, from advanced macro programming to providing key usage statistics. Key features include: Macro Editor – programs individual or a combination of keys to launch an application or game, simulate mouse and keyboard inputs, copy and paste selected text and disable the keyboard when needed Buttons – assigns custom actions to any programmable button and provides an image layout of your […]

6 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

StarTech.com Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure Announced

New dual-drive Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure lets users connect two 2.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs to their Mac or PC, delivering a high-capacity, high-speed data storage solution for faster external backups, graphics-intensive applications StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts has announced the availability of their new 2-Bay Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure (SKU: S252SMTB3), which lets users add reliable, high-speed external storage to a Mac® or PC computer through a Thunderbolt port. The Thunderbolt enclosure is the first external drive enclosure from StarTech.com to feature a Thunderbolt host connection, and features two drive bays which allows users to maximize external storage capacity while ensuring the best possible data transfer rates with the host system. The Thunderbolt enclosure offers […]

6 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LUXA2 GroovyT Magic Boom Box Speaker Released

Beauty in simplicity has always been at the forefront of LUXA2’s unique products, and in sticking with tradition they have unveiled the new GroovyT Magic Boom Box Speaker- What does the ‘T’ stand for you might be asking, it stands simply for ‘Touch’ and that is exactly how it works. The GroovyT requires no cables of any sort to use therefore you’ll never need to worry about locating, untangling messy cables, nor does it require any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection to operate. Simply turn on the speaker and place your smartphone device with audio playing to automatically have crisp clear enhanced sound fill your immediate environment. With its high quality 800mAh battery cell, it can provide up to 5.5 hours […]

6 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG L90 Smartphone Launched

L90 Offers a Modern Design, Premium UX Feature and Best-in-Class Hardware On the heels of Mobile World Congress 2014, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of the first smartphone in its popular L SeriesIII family, the LG L90. Designed for mobile users looking for the perfect balance of performance, personality and price, the L90 will begin rolling out starting this week. As the premier model in LG’s latest L Series lineup, the L90 features a simple yet stylish aesthetic that the L Series is known for, as well as the most up-to-date UX features. The L90 offers the most competitive hardware in its category with its 4.7-inch qHD IPS display and high capacity 2,540mAh battery. L90 users will be […]

5 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Pioneer DJE-2000 and DJE-1500 Enclosed Inner Ear Headphones Unveiled

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division today unveiled the DJE-2000 and DJE-1500 enclosed inner ear headphones, designed and sound-tuned for use by today’s advanced DJs. With the clear understanding that DJs have specific audio characteristic requirements and traditionally listen to music differently, paying closer attention to the particular beats of music, Pioneer’s new inner-ear headphones were made for both their leisure music listening and for music preparation while on the go. Both models have unique design features including large high quality 9.4 millimeter drivers, replaceable and detachable cables, and interchangeable earphone tips that dampen external noise. “Conventional DJ headphones are great for use when connected to a system, but not always ideal when you’re listening to music […]

5 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

WD My Cloud EX2 2-Bay Prosumer Personal Cloud Storage NAS Revealed

New My Cloud® EX2 Delivers Advanced NAS Features with Up to 8 TB[1] of Capacity for Creative Professionals, Prosumers and Workgroups WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, today expanded its prosumer personal cloud solutions with My Cloud EX2, a high-performance two-bay network attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 products are designed from the ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to reliably save, share, back up, stream and manage large amounts of digital data. WD Introduces 2-Bay Prosumer Personal Cloud Storage “WD is committed to providing a comprehensive portfolio of personal cloud solutions as the need for digital data storage continues to dramatically […]

5 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SAPPHIRE R9 280 Dual-X and R9 280X Vapor-X Graphics Cards Unveiled

NEW R9 280 Dual-X and R9 280X Vapor-X models Building on the success of its graphics solutions based on the latest GCN (graphics core next) architectures from AMD, SAPPHIRE Technology has just announced two new models in the successful R9-Series of graphics accelerators for the PC. The SAPPHIRE R9 280 is a new model from SAPPHIRE that features the company’s Dual-X cooler. Dual-X, with its two aerofoil fans, and graduated heatpipes, is an efficient and quiet cooler design which received industry acclaim in the previous generation of products. This new model has 3GB of the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 1250MHz (5GB/s effective) and a GCN core with 1792 stream processors clocked at 850MHz (up to 940MHz with Boost). With […]

5 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Hauppauge myMusic-Bluetooth Wireless Music Receiver Debuts

myMusic-Bluetooth is a wireless audio link between the most popular mobile devices and home sound systems Hauppauge Digital Inc. March 4, 2014, London — Hauppauge today announced its new myMusic-Bluetooth wireless music receiver. myMusic-Bluetooth wirelessly connects to Apple and Android smart phones and tablets via Bluetooth and can receive any music content such as Spotify, internet radio and songs from your music library. myMusic-Bluetooth connects to an home audio system though a stereo audio jack. myMusic-Bluetooth is part of Hauppauge’s myWireless family of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. myMusic-Bluetooth has embedded NFC (near field communication) to make the setup with NFC equipped mobile devices easy. For example, the Samsung S5 has NFC capability […]

5 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor TurboDuo R9 280 OC Video Card Announced

All new design with Gold Power Kit & TurboDuo cooling technology TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, expands its R9 series with latest PowerColor TurboDuo R9 280 OC, promising no-compromise performance and flawless image quality for the most demanding games. The TurboDuo R9 280 OC feature awarding-winning GCN Architecutre for unrivalled efficiency, and enable astonishing performance and breathtaking image quality, making it a top choice for enthusiasts who eager for the best. The TurboDuo R9 280 OC has a new architecture with a total of 1792 stream processors, delivering massively parallel computing power for graphics. Its core clock speed of 855MHz, even up to 960MHz with boost, together with a high speed interface to 3GB of GDDR5 […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

OCZ Storage Solutions Z-Drive 4500 PCIe SSD Series Launched

New Z-Drive 4500 Series, utilizing Toshiba 19nm NAND, is OCZ’s Most Advanced, Robust and Affordable PCIe Edge Card to Date and Includes OCZ’s New WXL Software OCZ Storage Solutions – a Toshiba Group Company and leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced the introduction of the enterprise-class Z-Drive 4500 PCI Express (PCIe) SSD Series. The new Z-Drive 4500 Series delivers even higher performance in comparison to OCZ’s Z-Drive R4 Series, leverages 19 nanometer (nm) MLC NAND flash, and features a more robust architectural design covering 800GB, 1.6TB and 3.2TB usable capacities. Each model within the Z-Drive 4500 Series is integrated with OCZ’s new Windows Accelerator (WXL) Software — a flash management and caching […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Chromebook 2 Series Laptops Unveiled

Leading Provider of Chromebooks in Education Introduces New Models to Further One-to-One Learning in K-12 Schools and Enhance Mobility and Productivity for Consumers Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series. The new models, available in 11.6- and 13.3-inch configurations, improve on the popular Samsung Chromebook line with faster performance, longer battery life and a slim, light build enhanced by a durable textured lid and elegant stitched design. The 13.3-inch model also features a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution screen, enabling users to enjoy vibrant visuals for work, teaching and learning, and entertainment. Samsung was the leading Chromebook brand in the U.S. in 2013, accounting for more than 60 percent of overall market share, according to […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba AL13SXB and AL13SXQ Series Hard Disk Drives Introduced

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced new additions to its lineup of enterprise performance hard disk drives (HDD), the AL13SXB series and the self-encrypting AL13SXQ series, which are suitable for mission-critical enterprise applications. Sample shipping will start from the middle of March. The AL13SX series offers capacities up to 600GB[1], the largest-class storage capacity[2] in a 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch design, double the maximum capacity of previous generation drives[3]. The drives provide lower latency and power savings compared with legacy 3.5-inch 15,000 RPM 600GB models. Customers have the choice of AL13SX drives that support 512n (native), 512e (emulation) or 4Kn storage formats. The long sector models (512e and 4Kn) reach sustained transfer rates up to 243 MiB/s[4] – an increase of 27% […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

D-Link DAP-2695 and DAP-1665 Dual Band Access Points Announced

DAP-2695 and DAP-1665 are First in New Line of AC Standalone Access Points for Small and Medium Businesses D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, today announced its first 802.11ac solutions in a new line of standalone business-class access points – the AC1750 Concurrent Dual Band Access Point with PoE (DAP-2695) and the AC1200 Dual Band Access Point (DAP-1665). The DAP-2695 offers network administrators secure and manageable dual-band wireless LAN options utilizing the cutting-edge speed of 802.11ac wireless technology, along with premium features such as support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a plenum-rated housing. Designed for budget conscious IT managers, the DAP-1665 offers cutting-edge 802.11ac performance without the premium features. “More and more […]

3 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Spire Lugen 1603 ATX Chassis Introduced

The Lugen series are solid ATX chassis with contemporary looks. The Lugen 1603 tower structure is all about style and functionality. The sleek light brushed front panel is minimal and timeless. The internal structure enables flexible and neat assembly. Sufficient cooling through the multiple fan space positions in the front, side and back of the chassis (not pre-installed). The Lugen 1603 is pre-installed with the Spectra series 420W ATX power supply unit. Providing everything entry-level systems require – reliable power, hi-efficiency, optimal cooling and long life span. The Lugen 1603 chassis is backed by our solid 2 year warranty and service program. Select the brand with the industry experience: Spire – Powered by Innovation. Main Features: •Sturdy 0.35mm SGCC steel […]

3 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

D-Link DIR-510L Wi-Fi AC750 Portable Router and Charger Released

802.11ac Wi-Fi Router Allows Travelers to Create an Instant Hotspot and Stream Media to a Range of Devices Anywhere, Anytime D-Link today announced that it is now shipping the world’s first portable 11AC router, the Wi-Fi AC750 Portable Router and Charger (DIR-510L). This latest addition to the D-Link® family of connectivity solutions allows mobile users to quickly and easily create a Wi-Fi hotspot from an existing internet connection, whether that be 3G/4G, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, while on-the-go. For added convenience, the Portable Wi-Fi Router also features a high-capacity 4,000mAh rechargeable battery that can charge mobile devices. Additionally, with the free mydlink™ SharePort® mobile app, users can upload, download and stream multimedia and documents to a storage drive attached to one […]

28 February 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI A58-G41 PC Mate, MSI A58M-E35 and MSI A58M-E33 Motherboards Launched

Meet the best cost / performance solution MSI, world leader in motherboards, launches 3 new AMD A58 series FM2+ socket based motherboards, the MSI A58-G41 PC Mate, MSI A58M-E35 and MSI A58M-E33. The MSI A58 motherboards support the new AMD Kaveri APU and are backwards compatible with FM2 processors (Richland and Trinity). Featuring onboard LAN, PCI Express 3.0 and multiple display support, the MSI AMD A58 series motherboards presents a rich blend of features and technologies offering the most stable and best cost/performance solution available. The best solution for small, efficient internet & office PC’s MSI A58 series motherboards are available in ATX and microATX form factors and offer a great choice in connectivity with a Dothill RAID controller, onboard […]