3 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Backup Plus Drives Introduced

Backup Plus Offers More with Lyve Image Management, Mobile and Social Media Backup First paragraph, last sentence of release dated June 23, 2015, should read: Seagate also announced a new high capacity for its Backup Plus portable at 4TB in a sleek 20.5mm form factor in a single portable drive enclosure. Reimagine Storage with Seagate Backup Plus Drives Featuring 200GB of Cloud Storage Provided by OneDrive. Backup Plus Offers More with Lyve Image Management, Mobile and Social Media Backup Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced that its popular award-winning Backup Plus family of external storage offerings will now include 200GB of OneDrive cloud storage, an unmatched value for the category, and the addition of […]

2 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung LEVEL U Wireless Bluetooth Headset Announced

Samsung’s latest LEVEL headset integrates stylish design and premium sound quality for perfect listening on the go Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung), today announced the Samsung LEVEL U as the newest member of its LEVEL headset lineup. Incorporating the latest in Samsung technology, this new Bluetooth™ headset pairs a stylish design and a comfortable fit with crystal-clear call quality and a premium sound experience. With a flexible neck band and soft ear grips, Samsung’s LEVEL U offers exceptional wearing comfort and a simplified experience. Samsung’s latest LEVEL headset is equipped with built-in controls that allow wearers to conveniently adjust volume, pause, play or skip a track without having to reach for their paired device. In addition, the LEVEL U provides […]

High-Rely RAIDFrame 5000 Backup DAS Device

1 July 201519 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

120TB High-Rely RAIDFrame Backup Device Available

Highly Reliable Systems, the innovative American-made server backup storage experts, today announced production of their highly anticipated 120-Terabyte RAIDFrame 5000 server backup device and 96TB network-attached RAIDFrame 4000 NAS backup system. Utilizing the latest 8TB HGST Helium hard disk drive technology, High-Rely RAIDFrame backup appliances now deliver unprecedented storage capacities for computer backup and long-term retention.

1 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

IndieVice Inc. Universal SmartBody Smartphone Video and Photography Accessory Announced

Turning your Smartphone into a Professional Camera IndieVice announces the introduction of the first universal SmartBody for video and photography. Smartphones are Evolving “Smartphones have drastically advanced in lens and processor technology during the past 4 years with Nokia’s 41 megapixel camera and Sony’s 4K video recording capability” said Jesse Roberts, IndieVice’s Co-Founder. “Smartphone owners want to take high quality video and photos like a professional DSLR camera, but they want to shoot, edit and post all on one device. The IndieVice now takes the game to a whole other level, putting smartphones on the center stage in the film and photo industry overnight.” Universal for Smartphones and GoPro, Sony QX-100, Olympus Air Compatible IndieVice, which designs, manufactures and distributes […]

1 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin Edge 520 GPS Bike Computer Introduced

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Edge 520, the first GPS bike computer with Strava Live Segments. The Edge 520 boasts a myriad of advanced analysis features including time in zone, functional threshold power, cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time1, indoor trainer2 support, cycling dynamics3 and in-ride segments through Strava and Garmin Connect™. Additional connected features4 and a high-resolution, color display offer cyclists a complete package of cutting-edge features in a compact, lightweight device. “We’re excited to announce the Edge 520 and our strategic relationship with Strava – providing cyclists with the first GPS bike computer to have Strava Live Segments,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “The Edge 520 […]

30 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Philips 55PUF6850/T3 Quantum Dot TV with Color IQ Technology Introduced

Manufacturer is first to offer quantum dot displays for both TVs and monitors Philips has expanded its portfolio of quantum dot displays with the launch of a 55” 4K TV with QD Vision Color IQ™ optics. The superior color performance of Color IQ quantum dots, combined with Philips Ambilight technology, delivers premium picture quality and a truly immersive TV experience. QD Vision leads the industry with the largest number of manufacturers adopting its quantum dot solution for LCD displays. Philips now offers a suite of quantum dot products to consumers using QD Vision’s Color IQ technology, including high-performance 27” LCD monitors. Color IQ optics produce natural, finely-tuned colors that enable better color saturation and color rendering than other technologies. QD […]

29 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EVGA SuperNOVA 850, 750 and 650 P2 Power Supplies Unveiled

The unbeatable performance of the EVGA SuperNOVA P2 power supply line is now available in 850, 750 and 650 watt versions. Based on the award winning P2 power supplies, these units feature 80 Plus Platinum rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component. The ECO Control Fan system offers fan modes to provide absolutely zero fan noise during low to medium load operations. Backed by an award winning 10 year warranty, and 100% Japanese capacitor design, the EVGA SuperNOVA 850, 750 and 650 P2 power supplies offer unbeatable performance at an unbeatable value. · 80 PLUS Platinum certified, with 92% (115VAC) / 94% (220VAC~240VAC) efficiency or higher under typical loads · Unbeatable 10 Year Warranty and unparalleled EVGA Customer […]

29 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI GAMING SLI Bridge Launched

Link the Force in Style As game developers continue to push the boundaries of epic in-game graphics, the popularity of 4K gaming is also on the rise. To fully enjoy this spectacular gaming experience, hardware requirements are also pushed higher than ever. Gamers running multiple powerful graphics cards in SLI are enjoying ever more benefits. As the leading brand in Gaming, MSI is excited to unveil a brand new premium GAMING SLI bridge which forms the perfect link for any MSI GAMING SLI setup. The bridge features a premium LED illuminated GAMING logo that can be controlled by the exclusive MSI Gaming App and is forged out of high quality materials. It supports 2-Way SLI for NVIDIA GTX 900 series […]

29 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Acer Chromebase DC221HQ All-in-One Desktop Released

Acer Chromebase all-in-one desktops– simple, secure, space-saving Acer America has announced the expansion of its Chrome OS line in the United States to include the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ series. Featuring two models, one with touch and another without, both Acer Chromebase configurations are ideal for customers wanting simplicity, security and speed in an affordable and space-saving form factor. These all-in-one desktops with a 21.5-inch display round out Acer’s Chrome OS offering, which already includes Chromebooks and Chromebox compact desktops. Furthering Acer’s leadership in the Chrome OS market, the touch-enabled model is the industry’s first all-in-one Chrome OS desktop with a touch display.1 Acer launched the first 15.6-inch display Chromebook earlier this year and also offers the fastest-performing commercial Chromebook.2 […]

26 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin Rino 650t Two-Way Radio Handhelds Introduced

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a new model of rugged two-way radio handhelds, the Rino 650t. Boasting a built-in 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio for a communication range of up to 20 miles, the Rino 650t comes preloaded with detailed TOPO U.S. 100K maps and a one-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite imagery 1. Like previous Rino models, the new 650t features a 2.6” glove-friendly color display and a full navigational toolset with high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and NOAA weather radio. The Rino 650t is ideal for anyone who wants to navigate safely, easily communicate, and share position information and more without relying on sporadic cell service […]

26 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ARCHOS PC Stick Portable Computer Unveiled

ARCHOS unveils the ultimate portable computer, the ARCHOS PC Stick. The future of portable mobile computing, ARCHOS PC Stick packs the power of a personal computer in a compact HDMI-connected drive that fits into any pocket. “Companies have constantly pushed boundaries to make computers smaller, and we’’ve taken this challenge to the next level by offering a matchbox-sized PC for less than $100,” says Loic Poirier, CEO of ARCHOS. “Mobility is at the center of our lifestyles and the PC Stick allows us to be on-the-go and productive.” Pocket-sized Power ARCHOS PC Stick can be plugged into any HDMI equipped screen, including monitors, projectors and televisions. Once inserted, the PC Stick will automatically boot to reveal a full computer with […]

25 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ROCCAT Taito Control Gaming Surface Released

New mid-size cloth mousepad with exceptional glide and control For serious gamers who thrive with a cloth mouse surface with more control ROCCAT adds a new gaming surface to its Taito Series. The expertly crafted Taito Control takes the award-winning blueprint of the original Taito and re-develops it with an emphasis on more precise control. At a comfortable mid-size of 400 X 320mm and a design focused on extended durability, the Taito Control is a high-spec pad that won’t let you down. Most cloth mousepads try to provide gamers with a balance between glide and control, excelling at neither. For gamers who want a cloth pad with more control, there is no more need to compromise. The Taito Control features […]

25 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tesoro Thyrsus Optical MMO and MOBA Mouse Announced

Keep a hand on the mouse at all times Tesoro Technology USA Inc., a manufacturer of high-tech gaming peripherals, announces the Thyrsus optical gaming mouse. Named after the staff of Dionysus, the Thyrsus features comfortable, ergonomic design, a high-precision optical sensor, and 6 fully programmable thumb buttons for MMO and MOBA games. 6 Programmable Thumb Buttons for Macro Control Instead of the ordinary 1 or 2 thumb buttons, the Tesoro Thyrsus has 6 buttons positioned for thumb control, making a total of 10 fully independent and programmable buttons. The 64Kb of onboard memory allows users to configure up to 5 gaming profiles, 35 macro keys and 1600 recordable actions. The Tesoro Thyrsus is easy to control in the new, specifically […]

24 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Backup Plus Drives Updated

Backup Plus Offers More with Lyve Image Management, Mobile and Social Media Backup, and 200GB of Cloud Storage Provided by OneDrive Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced that its popular award-winning Backup Plus family of external storage offerings will now include 200GB of OneDrive cloud storage, an unmatched value for the category, and the addition of Lyve’s photo and video management app. Seagate® Backup Plus drives come equipped with Seagate Dashboard software for easy plug-and-play PC backup as well as the addition of mobile and social media backup. Seagate also announced a new high capacity for its Backup Plus portable at 4TB in a sleek 20.5mm form factor using a single platter portable drive. […]

24 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Insensi ILY Family SmartPhone Introduced

Giving family young and old the power to stay connected Imagine your children video calling their grandparents every day after school, or swapping pictures with their cousins whenever they wanted. Now, imagine them doing it in a safe, controlled environment without the help of an adult. Technology start-up Insensi is making that possible with the introduction of ILY, the new Family Phone that provides a safe, simple way for family members to connect through voice, video and messaging. ILY is available for pre-order at www.ily.co. “Even with multiple smartphones and tablets, families still have difficulty making sure the youngest and the oldest family members talk regularly, much less use video or share pictures. We struggled with this in our house. […]

24 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TS-563 NAS Unveiled

Powerful, Reliable, Scalable The TS-563 is the most affordable 10GbE ready NAS built for data backup, file sharing, virtualization applications. The TS-563 delivers up to 819 MB/s sequential read throughput with one 10GbE configuration. The TS-563’s hardware-accelerated encryption engine provides unmatched encryption performance in its class, up to 435 MB/s with AES-256 bit full NAS volume encryption, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the TS-563. Cross-Platform File Share The TS-563 supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX network. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using an existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or built-in LDAP service. Comprehensive […]

24 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MAINGEAR AMD Radeon R9 Fury X GPU Introduced

Ultra high-end, water-cooled graphics powerhouse delivers mind-blowing 4K and VR gaming experience MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming desktops, ushers gamers into the next generation of 4K and virtual gaming with the AMD Radeon R9 FuryX GPUs. Available immediately on select MAINGEAR desktops, AMD’s R9 Fury X GPU pumps out astounding graphics with a revolutionary High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) technology with 60% more bandwidth than GDDR5. HBM stacks DRAM vertically to maximize space and speeds, resulting in enormous advantages in latency as well as throughput that guarantees smooth visuals even at maxed out settings. “AMD Radeon R9 Fury X blows away all benchmarks right out of the box and is the absolute beast in gaming graphics,” says Wallace […]

24 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor R9 Fury X 4GB HBM Graphics Card Released

True GPU Paradigm Shift and the Most Innovative Total Solution GPU Available Today TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has released a new graphics card with the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) from AMD’s latest invention. HBM is a new type of memory chip with low power consumption, ultra-wide communication lanes, and a revolutionary new stacked configuration. HBM’s vertical stacking and fast information transfer open the door for truly exciting performance in innovative form factors, not to mention that GPU applications are just the start – look for HBM’s superior power efficiency and space savings to spark industry-wide innovation. PowerColor R9 Fury X easily handles the most graphically intense games today due to its […]

23 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE and Uros Goodspeed MF900 4G Mobile Hotspot Unveiled

ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, announced today at the LTE World Summit 2015 the launch of a new 4G mobile hotspot in partnership with Uros. The ZTE Goodspeed 4G mobile hotspot MF900 is manufactured under a technology license from Uros and will offer Goodspeed mobile internet service for affordable international data roaming. “We are excited to join forces with Uros to unveil this brand new roaming solution, which we believe busy international travelers will find incredibly handy,” said Adam Zeng, CEO of ZTE Mobile Devices. “The manufacturing of the Goodspeed MF900 is already underway and we expect to see strong shipments for this product.” “Developing an innovative product like this with ZTE has been swift, and the end […]

23 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amazon Echo Voice Activated Computing Device Released

Echo is a new category of device designed around your voice–it’s always on, hands-free, and fast–just ask for information, music, news, weather, and more from across the room and get answers instantly Seven months ago, Amazon introduced Echo, a new category of device designed around your voice. Echo was available on an invitation basis to customers who wanted to help shape the device as it evolved. Today, Amazon is excited to announce that Echo is now available for all customers. Order now for $179.99 atwww.amazon.com/echo. Echo will start shipping July 14. “The customer response to Amazon Echo has been incredibly positive, and we’ve been working hard to build more as quickly as possible. We are grateful to our […]

23 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo ideacentre Stick 300 Mobile Computing Device Introduced

Lenovo’s new compute stick delivers powerful computing and big savings in a small package Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the company’s first compute stick, the Lenovo™ ideacentre™ Stick 300. Designed for consumer usage in the home and on-the-go, the new pocket-sized compute stick is powerful enough for entertainment and web browsing, while affordable enough for existing PC owners to justify owning a second or third mobile PC option. The ideacentre™ Stick 300 expands the mobile computing experience and options for savvy shoppers and is suitable for use in the home, dorm or office, while simultaneously offering portability and convenience for travelers. Thumbs Up on Price For the wallet friendly starting price of US $129, this plug and play […]

23 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TVS-471U 4-bay Turbo vNAS Introduced

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the new 10GbE-ready TVS-471U Turbo vNAS series, including the TVS-471U-RP and TVS-471U. Featuring high performance, scalable design, reliability and rich business applications, the TVS-471U series is designed for SMBs to ensure smooth daily file operations with low total cost of ownership. The exclusive QvPC Technology introduces more hands-on usage for directly accessing stored data, monitoring live surveillance feeds, watching multimedia, and much more with a keyboard, mouse, and HDMI display. By using Qsirch, users can quickly search through all of their files on the QNAP NAS to find specific items with better productivity. The 4-bay rackmount TVS-471U series is powered by Intel® Haswell Pentium® and Core™ i3 processors that are capable of […]

22 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR N3150NH Mini-ATX Motherboard Unveiled

BIOSTAR is offering the N3150NH motherboard with the on-board Intel® N3150 1.6G Quad-core processor, using a Mini-ATX form factor with a size of 17x17cm, builders are able to make creative designs for many different uses that fit into small enclosures. The N3150NH boards comes with the Intel® Celeron N3150 1.6G Quad-core processor with turbo boost up to 2.08G already installed and it supports up to 8GB Memory for DDR3L-1600 OR 16GB Memory for DDR3L-1066. With the integrated GPU, watching HD content and playing games is no sweat. Expansion includes 1 PCI-E 2.0 slot. Indeed, the N3150NH board is ready for building all kinds of multimedia systems with its HDMI and analog VGA-out, and high definition audio with the Realtek ALC662 […]

22 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Tartarus Chroma Gaming Keypad Launched

WHAT: The Razer Tartarus Chroma gaming keypad comes with 25 anti-ghosted, fully programmable keys, including an 8-way thumb-pad for complete control and manoeuvrability. Now with Chroma customizable lighting, the latest version of this gaming keypad has access to the full spectrum of 16.8 million color options. For more information visit www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-tartarus-chroma WHY: As a gaming keypad, the Razer Tartarus Chroma provides a comfortable and efficient alternative to keyboards for PC gaming, especially real-time strategy MMOs and other key-intensive games where left- and right-hand independence is useful. The Razer Tartarus Chroma offers infinite commands with its 25 fully programmable keys allowing users to bind all their preferred skills, macros and hotkeys for a personalized gaming experience. The precise 8-way directional thumb-pad […]

22 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Kingston Digital SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 Flash Cards Released

128GB, 256GB Capacity Added to Kingston’s Fastest SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) Card Range Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the addition of 128GB and 256GB capacities to its line of SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) cards. The UHS-I U3 (Ultra High-Speed Bus, Speed Class 3) specification guarantees performance of at least 30MB/s read and write, and enough bandwidth to record and playback 4K video without interruption. Kingston’s SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 card provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write, which is up to 9x faster (read) and up to 8x faster (write) than standard Class 10 SD cards. The faster […]