LaCie NAS OS 3 Updated

New Version Increases NAS Speeds, Expands Hybrid Cloud, and Adds Professional Features By LaCie LaCie today announced an update to its NAS OS 3 software, increasing RAID 5 write speeds by 25 percent, expanding hybrid cloud capabilities, and adding more professional features. NAS OS 3 powers the LaCie 5big NAS Pro and 2big NAS professional storage solutions. These improvements advance LaCie’s commitment to providing its customers with innovative and user-friendly NAS. RAID 5 SPEED BOOST With this update, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro now features RAID 5 write speeds up to 100MB/s on a single LAN, a 25 percent increase from the previous NAS OS version. This speed boost enables admins to easily back up several computers at the same […]

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LG Electronics LA9700 Series ULTRA HD TV Models Introduced

With NANO FULL LED Backlighting and Tru-ULTRA HD Engine, LG’s Newest ULTRA HD TVs Deliver Unmatched Picture Quality By LG Electronics Expanding on the strong interest surrounding its 84-inch ULTRA High Definition TV, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the addition of 55- and 65-inch ULTRA HD TV models in markets around the world, enabling even more consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4K technology. Initially introduced in South Korea last month, the two LA9700 series ULTRA HD TVs were rolled out in the United States this week and will be followed by introductions in overseas markets such as the U.K., Russia and Australia. “When we first unveiled our 84-inch ULTRA HD TV at CES last year, the reception we received […]

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Samsung Series 7 SC770 and SC750 Monitors Released

Optimal interactive experiences, premium screens and ergonomic features offer consumers the choice of ultimate displays By Samsung Electronics America, Inc. via Business Wire Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the current availability of two new consumer monitors: the Series 7 SC770 Touch Monitor, the company’s first consumer multi-touch display; and the Series 7 SC750 monitor, featuring an ergonomic rotating display. “As the market for devices continues to grow rapidly, consumers are expecting more in terms of performance, convenience and interactive functionality,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of consumer IT product marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung is building on our celebrated design heritage and expanding consumer options with our newest display lineup, specifically with Samsung’s new Series 7 Touch […]

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Nokia Lumia 1020 Features 41MP Camera and Windows Phone 8 OS

Includes 41 Megapixel Image Sensor with ZEISS Optics By Nokia Today, Nokia established a new benchmark in smartphone imaging with the arrival of the Nokia Lumia 1020, boasting a second generation 41 megapixel sensor. Unlike any smartphone in the market today the Nokia Lumia 1020 reinvents zoom, enabling people to discover more detail than the eye can see. With Nokia’s innovative PureView technology, including optical image stabilization, the device is able to produce some of the sharpest images possible by any digital camera. This is made possible by leading hardware technology combined with a new application called Nokia Pro Camera, which makes it easy for anyone to take professional quality images. Either before a picture is taken or after it […]

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Cooler Master Sponsors Engadget+gdgt Live in San Diego CA

By Cooler Master Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components, mobile accessories, and more, today proudly announced their Gold sponsorship of Engadget+gdgt Live in San Diego on July 19th from 7:00PM to 10:00PM PST. Cooler Master, being a company full of tech geeks of different stripes, is excited to be able to sponsor such a unique tech show. Engadget+gdgt Live allows Cooler Master and other technology companies a forum to communicate directly with other brands and gadget lovers in an exciting environment that is brimming with innovation. Cooler Master will be contributing beyond its sponsorship by showcasing some of its latest and award-winning mobile accessories for Apple and other devices. Engadget+gdgt Live is a free event […]

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5 Ways to Realize Server Room Profitability

By Paul Stennett With servers responsible for storing and distributing data among employees and customers, alike, they are the backbone of just about every modern business. Of course, this type of mission critical power comes at a cost but, if you strategize your server farm with a budget boosting mindset, you can realize great cost savings in the long run without sacrificing efficiency or performance. Here’s are five ways to squeeze more ROI out of your server room. 1. The Big Number One: Proper Cooling Cooling is extremely important to the overall energy costs of your server room. With all the power a server generates, it’s going to take more than the integrated fan to keep it cool! There are […]

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Samsung F9000 Series Ultra High-Definition TV Lineup Announced

New 55- and 65-inch UHD Models Offering Brilliant Picture Quality and Superior Upconverting Technology Are Available for Pre-Order from July 21 By Samsung Samsung’s best-in-class Ultra High-Definition (UHD) TV family is expanding in the United States. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced its next wave of UHD TV models with the introduction of the F9000 line. They will be available for pre-order starting July 21. Offered in 55- and 65-inch models, the F9000 UHD TVs take home entertainment to a new level by delivering the highest resolution and best-in-class picture quality, regardless of video source. Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Samsung S9 UHD TV introduced earlier this year, the F9000 series offers four times the resolution of Full […]

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Kingston Technology Memory Solutions for Growing x86 and ARM Microserver Markets Shipped

1.35v ECC SO-DIMMs, Unregistered DIMMs Available in 1600MHz, 1333MHz Frequencies and 8GB, 4GB Capacities By Kingston Technology Company, Inc. Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping server memory solutions for microservers, a new and growing segment of the server market. Kingston® has both 1.35v low-voltage ECC SO-DIMMs and unregistered DIMMs in 1600MHz and 1333MHz frequencies to support both x86 or ARM-based processors and system-on -chip (SoC) designs. Microservers are quickly gaining in popularity as companies seek powerful, yet more energy- and physical-space efficient solutions that serve specific data center needs or cloud applications. Examples include web and cloud hosting, and big data where terabytes or petabytes of information sets are analyzed […]

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LG Display Introduces World’s Slimmest Full HD LCD Panel for Smartphones

New panel will enable sleeker Full HD smartphones delivering superior viewing experience By LG Display LG Display [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220], a leading innovator of display technology, today announced that it will unveil the world’s slimmest Full HD LCD panel for smartphones. The state-of-the-art 5.2-inch panel is an exciting advancement for the premium mobile device market enabling sleeker Full HD smartphones featuring better “grip-ability” and a superior viewing experience. Only 2.2mm thin with a 2.3mm bezel, LG Display’s new panel is both slimmest and narrowest among existing Full HD LCD panels designed for mobile devices. This world’s slimmest Full HD LCD panel will provide larger visible display space on smartphones, critical as mobile devices are used for multimedia viewing more […]

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Digital Storm VELOCE Intel Haswell Gaming Notebook Debuts

Digital Storm Unveils the 13.3” VELOCE Gaming Notebook – The Ideal Balance of Power and Portability VELOCE is the first Haswell based slim gaming notebook to feature a full HD 1080 display By Digital Storm Digital Storm today unveiled VELOCE, a slim 13.3” gaming notebook that packs a serious punch. Despite weighing in at a mere 4.6 pounds (including battery) and only 1.26 inches thick, the portable VELOCE is ready to do battle anytime, anywhere. “VELOCE is the gaming notebook the industry has been waiting for,” said Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. “The notebook strikes the optimal balance of power and portability without sacrificing gaming performance and is the first Haswell based slim gaming notebook to offer […]

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BRAVEN 850 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers Available

By BRAVEN BRAVEN announces the launch of the highly-anticipated BRAVEN 850, the biggest and most audiophileistic BRAVEN yet. BRAVEN 850 pumps out hair-raising high-fidelity audio, charges mobile devices including tablets and wirelessly pairs with a second 850 speaker for a true left and right wireless stereo experience. At less than 10 inches long and 4 inches tall, the BRAVEN 850 delivers unprecedented portable sound – enough power to fill larger rooms and outdoor parties with stunning audio. BRAVEN 850 utilizes class-leading extended-range aluminum cone drivers and dual passive radiators for a powerful and rich sound, capable of pleasing even the most discerning audiophile. The BRAVEN 850 retains the classic BRAVEN design, accentuated by a stunning unibody aircraft-grade aluminum construction. In […]

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ASUS N Series Notebooks with Quad-Speaker Array Launched

Completely new design, 4th generation Intel Core processors and immersive SonicMaster Premium audio culminate in powerful and stylish multimedia notebooks By ASUS ASUS today announced new N Series multimedia notebooks with fine-treated metallic surfaces throughout, including the underside. The elegant design, which uses light and durable aluminum, also retains the ripple-like speaker mesh seen on previous N Series models. The notebooks are the first-ever to feature a quad-speaker array and use ASUS SonicMaster Premium to deliver rich surround audio. N Series notebooks now ship with 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processors and also feature NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics for outstanding visual performance. Non-reflective screens are available throughout the range, while IPS displays and capacitive multi-touch are also optionally available for vibrant images with […]

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Cooler Master N400 and N600 Computer Cases Launched

By Cooler Master Cooler Master, a designer, manufacturer, and innovator of leading PC components, today announced two new additions to the N series, a new series of compact and fully featured cases. The N series improves upon traditional mainstream chassis by offering future proof value. The N400 and N600 add liquid cooling support at even the mini tower level to make it easier to access and use for all. Industrial. Effortless. Future-ready. With the addition of the N400/N600 series cases joining the existing N200, the N Series stands apart from the competition. It does so with a full array of exciting options that have been designed specifically with cooling performance in mind, especially liquid cooling. Its full mesh front panels […]

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CYBERPOWERPC Zeus HTPC Series Announced

Lets You Build the Ultimate Home Theater System — The Perfect PC, Ultimate Home Theater, and DVR in One Sleek Design By CyberPower Inc. CyberPower Inc. www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming PCs, today announced the Zeus HTPC, a sleek new series of Windows-based home-theatre PCs that can double as your primary desktop. The Zeus HTPC combines the compact and stylish design of a home theatre system with the power and performance of a gaming PC. The Zeus HTPC is your DVR, enthusiast home theatre PC, gaming console and DVD/Blu-Ray Player all in one thin micro-ATX chassis that fits perfectly in your home theatre stack or on your desk. The chassis utilizes a passive cooled heatsink technology paired with […]

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be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 Tower Heat Pipe CPU Cooler Introduced

By be quiet! be quiet!, market leader of power supplies in Germany for seven consecutive years*, today announces an extension to its successful CPU cooler series. With ”Shadow Rock 2“ the German company is adding a square tower heat pipe cooler to their portfolio, which is able to cope with up to 180 watts of power and so can disperse the heat of all current high-end processors. 1.25 square meters of cooling surface achieved by fins The symmetrical heat sink consists of 51 aluminum fins that together give over 1.25 square meters of cooling surface for immediate heat dissipation. The fins have a wave contour on the cooler’s exterior to reduce air turbulence and lower the noise level of the […]

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Sapphire Radeon HD 7730 2GB Graphics Card Debuts

By Sapphire Technology SAPPHIRE adds new models to HD 7700 Series Two new models deliver affordable HD 7000 series features with a choice of performance and UEFI BIOS support SAPPHIRE Technology has just introduced two new models to the successful HD 7700 series of graphics cards delivering an even more affordable choice of graphics cards based on the revolutionary new graphics GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD. The SAPPHIRE HD 7700 series is an extensive family of graphics cards targeting the enthusiast on a budget and mainstream users looking for increased graphics performance. It is based on the latest generation of GPU’s from AMD built in its 28nm process and featuring the highly acclaimed GCN graphics processing architecture. The […]

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist Video Game Free with NVIDIA Cards

By NVIDIA NVIDIA today announced it is working with Ubisoft to deliver the most dramatic and intense gaming experience possible for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Blacklist™. And starting today, gamers who purchase a GeForce GTX 660, 660 Ti, 670, 680, 760, 770, or 780 from a participating partner will receive a free copy of Splinter Cell Blacklist Deluxe Edition for PC, which will be released on August 20, 2013 in North America. NVIDIA engineers are working closely with the Ubisoft Toronto development team to incorporate an array of cutting-edge gaming technologies for Splinter Cell Blacklist including Direct X tessellation, NVIDIA HBAO+, TXAA antialiasing and surround technologies to ensure gamers can experience smooth frame rates and awesome visuals in all of […]

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JVC Kenwood Corporation ADIXXION Wearable Action Camera Announced

The JVC GC-XA2 Action Camera lets anybody “Be Action Ready” since it requires no protective housing and has built-in LCD and Wi-Fi so there’s nothing to add – just grab it and get going at a moment’s notice. By JVC KENWOOD Corporation via PR Newswire JVC KENWOOD Corporation is introducing the JVC GC-XA2 ADIXXION action camera which offers “Born Tough” Quad-Proof Design so it’s ready for action right out of the box, no external housing necessary. With an LCD screen and Wi-Fi built into the camera, there are no extra modules to add either. Powerful recording functions include 1920 x 1080 60p/50p Full HD video as well as 120fps/100fps 1280 x 720 high-speed recording for excellent slow motion. Wi-Fi enables […]

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3VR 5000-Series NVRs/HVRs Hybrid Video Recorder Launched

By 3VR via Business Wire 3VR, the video intelligence company, announced today the launch of the 5000-series of network and hybrid video recorders (NVRs/HVRs), the company’s most powerful and scalable recording solution to date. The new line of 3VR’s NVRs and HVRs easily scales from medium-sized installations with the 5000 model, to large-scale installs with 128 cameras using the horsepower of the 5500 model. Optimized for the bundled 3VR VisionPoint™ VMS video management software, this turnkey solution is packed with unmatched forensic search and case management capabilities. It is also designed to be used with 3VR retail marketing analytics, making it a complete solution to provide marketing professionals with business intelligence and to make searching for suspects faster than ever. […]

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Great Lakes Case & Cabinet Closed Loop Water Cooled Server Rack Introduced

By Great Lakes Case & Cabinet Servers have a greater chance of overheating during summer months. A water cooling server rack by Great Lakes Case & Cabinet will ensure this never happens. Closed-Loop Water-Cooled Rack Enclosure While employees may be the most vocal about it, they aren’t the only ones in the office affected by the summer heat. Server enclosures are in danger of overheating and damaging the equipment they hold. As smaller and more powerful servers are placed together in large configurations there is an increased risk of overheating. Even with costly floor space and air conditioning additions, companies still struggle with uneven cooling and hot air recirculation resulting from heat exhaust from other enclosures. Telcom & Data provides […]

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PureGear Retro Game Cases for Samsung Galaxy S4 Launched

A great conversation-starter, the PureGear Retro Game Case line, released first for the iPhone 5, now combines playful diversion and protection for the Galaxy S4 By PureGear Experience old school retro gaming fun this summer with the newly inspired Retro Game Case product line by PureGear. Galaxy S4 users can now experience a mind-bending twist as they maneuver the ball through colorful winding mazes or a pinball game all from the back of their phone. “At PureGear, we believe that wireless technology should simplify your life and be fun, not weigh it down,” says Christine Manlapeg, Brand Director. This is why we design reliable mobile device accessories with added features and benefits that make sense – for work or play.” […]

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NETGEAR R6100 WiFi Router Introduced

R6100 WiFi Router with AC1200 dual-band offers easy and economical transition to superior wireless network performance for video, gaming and voice calls By NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) ( www.netgear.com ), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is expanding its market-leading family of next-generation 802.11ac wireless products ( www.netgear.com/fastestwifi ) with the R6100 WiFi Router. The R6100 is a dual band router that supports combined WiFi speeds up to 1200 Mbps* with Fast Ethernet wired connections, providing secure and reliable Internet connections for fast downloads, clearer voice calls, uninterrupted HD video, and lag-free gaming . At only $99.99, the NETGEAR R6100 WiFi Router offers the best value and enhanced features […]

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SteelSeries Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset Released

The Black Glossy Headset Features Orange Illuminated Earcups, Powerful Speakers and Retractable Noise-Cancelling Microphone System By SteelSeries SteelSeries, the industry leader in competitive gaming peripherals today announced the newest edition of the iconic Siberia headset, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition is now available around the globe. The new edition headset glows with orange LED lights on the outside of each ear cup that can be customized to exact user specifications via the SteelSeries Engine. The headset is equipped with large, premium driver units for the loudest and clearest sound while the circumaural earcups are wrapped in soft leather for comfort and increased passive noise reduction. The Siberia v2 Headset is used by competitive players from around the globe, because […]

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BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W 3D AMD FM2 APU Motherboard Introduced

By BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT’L CORP BIOSTAR, maker of embedded/IPC solutions, graphics cards, and motherboards, has introduced their latest motherboard that supports AMD’s FM2 APU family (Trinity / Richland), the Hi-Fi A85W 3D. It comes with BIOSTAR’s own in-house audio technology called “Hi-Fi 3D”. The Hi-Fi A85W 3D is an ATX form factor board that features AMD socket FM2 APU support and 4 DDR3 memory slots. It includes the usual high-end motherboard features like USB 3.0, HDMI and PCI-E slots. Additional utilities from BIOSTAR including: Watch Dog, BIO-Relife, BIO-Flasher, e-Hotline, BIO-Watch, T-Overclocker, GPU (Green power uitlity), and Smart Speed LAN. But being a BIOSTAR board, there is a premium set of features such as the company’s new “3D Hi-Fi” technology. All […]

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CM Storm QuickFire XT Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Launched

By Cooler Master Full-Sized and Super-Thin Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components, mobile accessories, and gaming peripherals, today announced the long awaited QuickFire XT, the full 104 key sibling to the top-rated QuickFire Rapid. Exhibiting the same extremely solid construction that won the hearts of QuickFire Rapid owners, QuickFire XT is sure to impress gamers once again. Sleek, Comfortable, & Durable Featuring a smooth and clean aesthetic, QuickFire XT includes laser-marked keycaps and a non-glossy matte finish. This is complemented by a set of extra keycaps (includes a key puller) that give the keyboard, and its user, a bit of individuality that provides a striking outlook. A response time of 1ms, in USB mode, offers […]

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