18 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BenQ Announces Sponsorship of World-Leading Pro Gaming Team Evil Geniuses

Partnership Cements BenQ’s Commitment to the Gaming Community With XL and RL Series Monitors That Help the Pros ConQuer the Game BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and LED gaming monitor expert, today announced a partnership with Evil Geniuses (EG), a world-leading pro gaming team and new media agency. The partnership will equip the pro gamers at EG with the latest display solutions from BenQ’s gaming-centric XL and RL series of monitors built specifically for eSports, and will further the team’s ability to travel the world competing in the most famed gaming tournaments. Recently featured in The New York Times and considered the “Yankees of video games,” Evil Geniuses represents more than thirty internationally known […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Panasonic LUMIX GM1 DSLM Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-GM1 Debuts

Panasonic is proud to announce the new fashionable compact line GM series to its LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras. The new DMC-GM1 boasts not just its iconic and stylish compact profile; it boasts high functional performance with large Digital Live MOS Sensor based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The Lumix GM1 provides the perfect balance of style and photographic hybrid performance on-the-go with outstanding image quality.

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Essence III Preamplifier USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Debuts

Audiophile-grade USB digital-to-analog converter with a fully balanced design, remote-controlled stepped attenuator and DSD playback ASUS today announced Essence III, a USB digital-to-analog (DAC) converter with a fully balanced design and the latest Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback designed for those who demand the purest audio quality and listening flexibility. High-precision clocks and asynchronous USB virtually eliminate jitter, while separate printed-circuit boards for digital, analog and power ensure that the Essence III’s audio delivery is crystal-clear and free of crosstalk. Remote-controlled volume driven by stepped attenuators allow output levels to be set with great precision – even from the far side of the listening room. “Essence III is more than the flagship product of our audio range,” said Ives Chiu, […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Ematic EM63 Tablet Announced

1.5GHz Dual Core processor coupled with a Multi-Core GPU for a faster web experience and complete ease of use Ematic expands its line of HD tablets with the EM63, a 7” Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Dual Core tablet for improved productivity, faster web browsing, and optimal performance. This powerful tablet boasts Google Play for access to more than one million popular apps, and will keep you connected to your business, personal and mobile life anytime, anywhere. “We want to bring a professional tablet experience to our consumers at an affordable price point. The EM63 meets the needs of those looking for high end specs while staying wallet-friendly,” says Roy Rayn, President of Ematic. “Our top priority is to deliver desirable […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Digital Treasures PowerBall Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Introduced

12 Hours of Continuous Play for Your Next Epic Party Tiny yet powerful speaker blasts out crystal clear music from a full range mono speaker Digital Treasures introduces its little beat blaster, the PowerBall, an essential item for an impromptu party or dorm room dance session. This wireless, portable party-starter can really rock despite its small size, and you can enjoy its beautifully, clear tunes for up to 12 hours per charge! It’s available now at www.digitaltreasures.com. “We wanted to create a speaker that would outlast your next party. Long after you call it a night, the PowerBall continues to play,” says Brian Austin, President of Digital Treasures. “Don’t let the small size fool you either. The PowerBall fits into […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA DashDrive Elite SE720 SSD Launched

Gleaming and Wafer-Thin External SSD Combines the Best of Solid-State and Portable Disk Drive Technology ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, has launched an ultra-thin external solid state drive (SSD) with a SuperSpeed USB interface. Named the DashDrive Elite SE720, it combines the slim stainless steel chassis of the company’s award-winning DashDrive Elite HE720 portable hard drive, with the performance of ADATA’s market-proven NAND Flash storage solutions. The advantages of SSDs include high shock resistance, noiseless operation, and low-power consumption. When these features are implemented in a portable USB 3.0 device, the result is a remarkably durable storage option with speeds that far outpace those of mechanical HDDs. The SE720 has read […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Team Group M132 USB Drive Introduced

M132 with dual interfaces shows stunning transfer experience! At a time when the mobile phone has become a daily necessity and smartphone addicts are everywhere on the street, smartphones and tablets now form part of human life, whether for work or for entertainment. As the scope of applications for smartphones and tablets expand, insufficient storage space or low data transfer speed have become an annoying trouble for consumers. After hearing your needs, Team Group specially developed the Mobile USB storage series. The newest M132 UFD is equipped with dual interfaces for smartphones and tablets supporting the OTG function. The lightweight style from the COB package and the steady black tone as its cover are the shared features of all mobile […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ROCCAT Ryos Series Gaming Keyboard Released

German manufacturer’s first mechanical gaming keyboard in stores now US gamers will be the first to get their hands on ROCCAT’s highly acclaimed mechanical gaming keyboard series. In terms of build quality, design and innovation, the German leading manufacturer of professional gaming peripherals sets a new standard with the release of the Ryos series. Three varying models offer popular features like Easy-Shift[+], ROCCAT Talk™, innovative per-key illumination and high quality Cherry MX© key switches, therefore providing the perfect fit for any kind of gamer. “PC gamers all over the world have been wishing for ROCCAT to come up with a mechanical keyboard – and finally here it is” says René Korte, ROCCAT founder and CEO. “Congratulations to everyone who has […]

16 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA DashDrive Durable UD320 USB Flash Drive Debuts

ADATA™ Technology has announced the release of the DashDrive Durable UD320 USB Flash drive, the company’s first implementation of the USB On-The-Go (OTG) specification. USB OTG allows devices such as smartphones and tablets to act as a host, allowing USB flash drives to be connected directly for data transfer.

16 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master HAF Stacker Computer Case Debuts

Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today officially makes available to the world the first stackable computer case series, the HAF Stacker Series. Launching with three connectable and stackable models, HAF 915F, HAF 915R, and HAF 935. Series Convergence Joining together two titans among Cooler Master case series, HAF Stacker takes the essence of the widely popular High Air Flow and Stacker series and elevates them to new heights as a single, cohesive line. The large drive storage and interior space of the Stacker series meets the Water and Air cooling design of the HAF series. The result is the first modular and expandable full tower with smaller companion cases that all stack […]

16 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Spire Odyssey 345 Laptop Stand and Cooler Announced

Introducing the Odyssey 345 laptop base-cooler and ergonomic stand is equipped with a large 140mm cooling fan. Additional laptop/notebook cooling is a must have these days, especially when working with the laptop on your lap. When no base-cooler is used the notebook may overheat and shut down. Also research from Yefim Sheynkin at the State University of New York has found that the heat from your laptop can elevate the temperature of your scrotum by up to 2.8 degrees which demonstrated link between high testicular temperature and infertility. The Odyssey 345 laptop base is formed out of lightweight plastic, topped with an aluminum black mesh for unrestricted dissipation of the laptop/notebook heat. The ergonomic design and anti-slip features of the […]

15 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Corsair Graphite Series 230T PC Case Unveiled

Graphite Series 230T PC Mid-Tower Case Available in Three Colors Corsair®, a worldwide designer of high-performance components for the PC hardware market, today announced the new Graphite Series™ 230T mid-tower PC case. Available in three colors, Battleship Grey, Rebel Orange, and Black, the new case combines dramatic, angular styling and the builder-friendly features, expandability, and flexibility that Corsair cases are known for. The Graphite Series 230T case features a sculpted, aggressively styled steel exterior with color coordinated LED intake fans and a tinted side panel window. Inside, the matte black interior has plenty of room for multi-GPU configurations and mass storage with seven expansion slots along with four 2.5”, four 3.5”, and three 5.25” drive bays. The case also includes […]

15 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Deepcool GABRIEL CPU Cooler Released

A SFF cooler for your Mini ITX build Deepcool, the leading manufacturer of CPU cooler, VGA cooler, DC case fan and Notebook cooler, officially releases a small form factor CPU cooler—GABIERL under the sub-brand GAMER STORM. GABRIEL is ideal for HTPC, Mini ITX and MATX build due to its low profile design. Based on the concept of designing a SFF cooler for Mini ITX boards, the overall dimension of GABRIEL is 120X118X60mm including the 20mm thick fan. GABRIEL consists of a copper base with four copper heatpipes soldered and aluminum fins. The full set of heatsink is nickel plated in order to keep away from oxidization to ensure a long lifespan. GABRIEL is equipped with a high performance 120mm cooling […]

15 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Rosewill THRONE Gaming Case Introduced

The ultimate full-tower with extreme cooling, Claim your THRONE – Available in 4 models THRONE Black, THRONE White, THRONE-Window Black, & THRONE-Window Gunmetal The THRONE gaming case has all the features that you have come to expect from a top ranking gaming case including pre-installed 5x 140mm fans and a 230mm fan (with the ability to support up to 12 fans), 4x USB 2.0 and 2x 3.0 ports, 10x expansion slots, 10x HDD trays, wide bottom dust filter. This case has all of the features that all modern gamers need and more. With wide support from our fans, we listened and we are introducing a THRONE Black with a windowed side panel. We are also introducing a brand new color […]

15 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Talo Acoustics Esscerion Tower Speaker Debuts

Every once in a while a creation comes along that is so in tune with the inner human spirit that interacting with it transcends the physical world into a visceral emotional experience, defiant of complete logical understanding. It could be said that the Talo Acoustics Mk1 Esscerion tower speaker, is an example of such a creation. The experience begins with its design, which in itself, is an example of form following function done the right way. The fluid shape of the body is the result of years of acoustic resonance studies resulting in a sound that is likely more full than any other tower speaker you have ever heard. The high end frequency response goes well in excess of the […]

14 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi H81S3 Micro ATX Motherboard Released

BIOSTAR has released their newest micro-ATX motherboard based on the Intel H81 chipset, the “Hi-Fi H81S3”. The board supports the Intel 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors. It features Intel single chip architecture with HD 4600Graphics, along with a new integrated memory controller that will run at speeds up to 1600MHz. The H81 chipset has two SATA 6Gb/s ports (plus four SATA 3Gb/s ports), and two USB 3.0 headers. The “Hi-Fi H81S3” supports one DIMM per memory channel for a maximum of two sticks of RAM for up to 16Gigs. The “Hi-Fi H81S3” is a great option for small form factor systems where you rarely have more than one discrete card and two SATA drives. Being Intel based […]

14 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Acer C720 Chromebook Laptop Launched

Summary: •Customers will enjoy fast, responsive performance and up to 8.5 hours of long battery life with new Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture •New 30 percent thinner design pairs with anti-glare display that reduces reflection for a better visual experience •Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting •Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students Acer today debuts its new Acer C720 Chromebook line that features processors based on the Haswell micro-architecture for faster performance and up to 8.5 hours of battery life.1 This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. It’s also lighter and for the first time, it features an anti-glare display, making […]

12 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ECS L337 GANK DRONE Gaming Motherboard Released

For Intel 4th Generation Core Processors ECS today releases the L337 (Leet) Z87H3-A3X GANK Drone Series motherboard, the first motherboard in the GANK Drone Series. This new entry level gaming motherboard brings together both great gaming features and an incredible value for aspiring hardcore PC gamers. The Z87H3-A3X GANK Drone Series motherboard is based on the Intel® Z87 Express Chipset, enabling support for some of the fastest processors available, including the new Intel® 4th generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors. All GANK Drone Series motherboards ship with an exclusively crafted L337 heatsink design, M.I.B X overclocking software tool, 8-Channel HD Audio with Sound Blaster Cinema software, and Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN optimized for gaming. The GANK Drone Series and […]

12 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Nikon D610 Digital SLR Camera Introduced

Excellent mobility, and an effective pixel count of 24.3-million pixels for superior rendering capability Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the D610, its latest Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera. The D610 offers an effective pixel count of 24.3-million pixels, the superior rendering capability of the Nikon FX format, as well as the mobility of high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 6 fps*1. Despite its compact size and light weight, it is capable of the rich expression of tones, broad dynamic range, and low noise characteristics with shooting at high sensitivities expected of an FX-format camera. It also offers the beautiful blur characteristics, and superior image quality and rendering performance that challenges that of top end models like the […]

12 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EverQuest: Call Of The Forsaken Expansion Pack Launched

By Sony Online Entertainment Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today launched EverQuest®: Call of the Forsaken™, the unprecedented 20th expansion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), including an all-new featured storyline, new zones to explore, significant enhancements to the game’s mercenary system, and special in-game items and rewards. “The launch of EverQuest’s 20th expansion is a testament to the dedication of all of the talented people, developers and members of our awesome community, who have contributed to the game over the years,” said Thom Terrazas, Senior Producer, EverQuest. “As we approach the 15th anniversary of EverQuest in 2014, the influence of the franchise is unparalleled in the MMO genre. This latest expansion demonstrates our continued commitment to bring […]

12 October 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Synology RackStation RS2414(RP)+ NAS Released

Synology America Corp. today announced the successors to its popular and expandable 2U rack-mounted models. The RS2214+/RS2214RP+ offer business users high performance and scalable storage with enterprise storage features at small and medium business price. The new models are designed with small and medium business users in mind. Both models have modular designs, and can scale up to 24 drives by taking advantage of the RX1214/RX1214RP. That makes for up to 96TB of high-performance storage. “These new RackStations make for an excellent value proposition, offering a blend of high-performance and scalability at an attractive price,” said Jason Bonoan, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp. “When coupled with Synology’s DiskStation Manager 4.3, they will make for a valuable addition to […]

12 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Grand S Smartphone Debuts

Available for Preorder Oct 5, ZTE’s Slimmest Smartphone is Elegant, Stylish and Open ZTE USA, the fastest-growing smartphone provider in the United States, today announced the U.S. pricing and availability of the award-winning Grand S, a beautifully-crafted smartphone decorated with the 2013 iF International Design Award. First introduced globally at CES 2013, the 0.27-inch Grand S is ZTE’s slimmest smartphone available in the United States, and is compatible for use with GSM/UMTS carriers. The phone is available for preorder on Saturday, October 5 with an MSRP of $399.99, through Amazon and other channels. With a large, eye-catching five-inch display and 13 megapixel camera, the Grand S caters to today’s design-conscious consumer by providing the perfect combination of aesthetics and technology. […]

12 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TS-x70 Tower Series Turbo NAS Launched

With Scale-up Solutions to Meet Data Growth Demands QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the business-class TS-x70 series Turbo NAS. Available in 4, 6 and 8-bay tower models; the TS-x70 series with scale-up support is the perfect solution for the growing data needs of modern business environments. Businesses are constantly seeking extra storage space to keep up with the demands of today’s IT environments. The TS-x70 series’ high-scalability design supports online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1200U-RP / REXP-1600U-RP) to expand total storage to 100TB raw capacity. With this flexibility, businesses can expand their storage as needed and have more control over their storage deployment. Powered by a Dual-Core Intel® 2.6 GHz Processor and […]

11 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Silicon Motion SM3267 USB3.0 Controller Announced

Ultra High-Performance & Cost-Effective Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion” or the “Company”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, today announced that it has begun sampling its new, single-channel, ultra high performance and cost-effective controller solution for USB 3.0 flash drives, the SM3267. By integrating an embedded crystal oscillator and all power ICs, SM3267 reduces the customers’ overall system cost. In addition, SM3267 delivers an industry-leading data transfer rate of up to 160MB/s read, a 30% to 50% improvement from most single-channel USB 3.0 flash drive controllers in the market today. “We are very excited to introduce SM3267, our first crystal-less USB 3.0 solution with integrated power ICs,” said […]

11 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BioWare Galactic Starfighter Digital Expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic Unveiled

The Galactic War between the Republic and Empire Takes to the Skies with Epic 12v12 Space Battles Subscribe by November 1 to Secure Early Gunship Unlock and Custom Gunship Paint Jobs By Electronic Arts Join the battle and customize the ultimate starship to become a legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ universe! Today, BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat in the Free-to-Play Digital Expansion, Galactic Starfighter. With a variety of unique starships, a wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12v12 space battles to Star Wars: […]