10 March 201510 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

6TB WD Re+ Hard Drive Introduced

New WD Re+ Hard Drive Offers 6 TB While Consuming Only 6 Watts and Is Key Component of Company’s Expanding Capacity Storage Portfolio WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and world leader in storage today introduced new datacenter hard drives that deliver to today’s modern datacenter architects the lowest power consumption of any high-capacity 3.5-inch hard drive available today. The WD Re+™ hard drive family is the newest component of WD’s full, tiered portfolio of high-capacity datacenter storage devices. Further expanding that portfolio will be 6 terabyte (TB) capacities for WD’s popular WD Re™ and WD Se™ datacenter product lines, providing customers a spectrum of capabilities, tiered to their varied demands of application intensity, power optimization and cost efficiency. […]

9 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR TA970 Plus AMD Mainboard Launched

BIOSTAR has released an AMD socket AM3+ motherboard, the TA970 Plus with AMD OverDrive™ and the ACC (Advanced Clock Calibration) feature. This AMD 970 chipset board supports AMD multi-Core (x8, x6) and Socket AM3 processors including the AMD FX/ Phenom II and Athlon II versions. This is a powerful platform for gamers and enthusiasts. The TA970 Plus is a full sized ATX board with 4 DDR3 DIMM slots and mSATA/Mini PCI-E combo connector. It supports SATA 6Gb/s speeds, which are two times the speed of current SATA 3G. Of course there is USB 3.0 support as well. Powerful graphics are supported with AMD’s CrossfireX capability. To get every power advantage the TA970 Plus features the AMD OverDrive™ and the ACC […]

9 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

COUGAR CMD Digital Power Supply Unit Released

COUGAR™, a leading player in the computer gaming hardware market, announces today the release of its first 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Digital Power Supply Unit, the COUGAR™ CMD™ Digital Power Supply Unit. Its arrival marks a radical change for Digital PSUs, freeing them from their current status of niche product and putting digital power in the right direction towards becoming the mainstream option for PC gaming. This is due to the emphasis on practical functionality put during its development, which has led to a product whose specifications all target real user needs. CMD™ is fully integrated with COUGAR™ UIX™ System The basis of the CMD™ is the state of the art technology and quality materials COUGAR™ is already well known […]

9 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Kingston ValueRAM 2133MHz DDR4 ECC SO-DIMMs Memory Modules Announced

Receive Validation for Upcoming Intel Xeon Processor D-1500 Product Family Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its forthcoming 4GB and 8GB ValueRAM® 2133MHz DDR4 ECC SO-DIMMs have received Intel validation. The memory modules are validated for use on the upcoming Intel® Xeon® D-1500 Processor Family (formerly Broadwell-DE). The Xeon D-1500 SoC (System on Chip) Processor family is designed for microservers, networking and storage systems. Kingston’s DDR4 ECC SO-DIMMs offer the low power and high performance needed to support high-density systems as companies seek powerful, yet more energy- and space-efficient solutions that serve specific data center needs. The soon-to-be released DDR4 ECC SO-DIMMs will join previous Kingston DDR3 ECC SO-DIMMs that began shipping in […]

7 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo TAB 2 A8 and A10-70 Tablets Introduced

A Series Tablets Package LTE Connectivity, Dolby Atmos Cinema Sound and Affordability, Even More Choice with A Series Android and MIIX 300 Windows Tablets As a leader in building devices for the uniquely personal ways people use technology today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has created three new consumer tablet choices: a pair of A Series Android tablets, the Lenovo TAB 2 A8 and A10-70, and a Windows tablet, the ideapad MIIX 300. Debuting at Mobile World Congress 2015, these different devices help meet consumers’ desire for entertainment and portability at prices set for universal appeal. The all-new A Series proves affordable tablets can go big for entertainment capabilities with their high speed LTE connectivity and Dolby Atmos® technology. These […]

7 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE X99 Champion Series Motherboards Released

4 New Motherboards with Higher Frequency Memory Support for Champion-Level Performance GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to announce today the addition of 4 new high performance motherboards to their comprehensive Intel® X99 chipsets offering with the X99 Champion series. The new motherboards consist of the X99-Gaming 5P, X99-UD4P, X99-UD3P and the already famous X99-SOC Champion. “Since its launch in January, the GIGABYTE X99-SOC Champion motherboard has become the undisputed performance leader for X99 motherboards with over 30 top overclocking scores under its belt including 10 World Records, commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. “With the launch of our latest X99 Champion series of motherboards, we wanted to […]

7 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Acer Liquid Jade Z Smartphone Announced

Lightest 5-inch LTE smartphone with award-winning design goes mainstream Acer announces the Liquid Jade Z that brings premium features and award winning Jade design to the mainstream. Beautiful in its HD definition, viewable from any angle with its IPS Technology, readable in all circumstances with Zero Air Gap technology reducing unwanted reflections, and durable as protected under a beautifully Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 panel. The special Read Mode feature protects the eyes by eliminating the blue-light emissions from the image processing engine. Speedy browsing, streaming and downloading almost anywhere in the world is guaranteed with 4G LTE (Cat. 4) connectivity and a 64-bit quad-core Mediatek processor. The Liquid Jade Z will be on display at Acer’s booth (Hall 1, stand […]

7 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA IHSS312 Industrial Half-Slim SSD Launched

Low-Cost High-Performance MO-297 Comes with Value-Added Software ADATA® Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launches the IHSS312, a high-performance SATA III 6Gbps 22-pin half-slim SSD of MO-297 form factor, which is available in 8/16/32/64/128/256GB capacities to meet the varying needs of IPC embedded systems, healthcare, medical devices, kiosk/POS and factory automation. Rugged Reliability and Durability at SSD Speed Utilizing high-speed MLC NAND flash, ADATA’s IHSS312 provides excellent performance and reliability with a sequential read/write speed up to 500/125MB per second and MTBF of up to 1 million hours. Thanks to its industrial-grade operable temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, the IHSSS312 is ideal for harsh environments requiring long-term operation. To fulfill […]

6 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mad Catz and Harmonix Music Systems Rock Band 4 Announced

Legendary Music Franchise Returns with New Features, New Music and All-New Music Game Controller Hardware Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today an agreement with Harmonix Music Systems™, Inc. (“Harmonix”) to launch Rock Band 4, the next generation of the award-winning social and interactive music-gaming platform, later this year for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. “Harmonix understands music gaming better than anyone, and we are confident that the unrivalled music selection and next generation features will prove incredibly enticing to passionate gamers and music fans alike.” Mad Catz will develop and manufacture a new generation of wireless Rock Band 4 music game controllers. The […]

5 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Gaming Mouse Unveiled

Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Features Our Best Optical Sensor for Maximum Tracking Accuracy Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), a leading innovator of gaming peripherals, today introduced its newest Logitech G mouse, the Logitech® G303 Daedalus Apex Performance Edition Gaming Mouse. Designed based on feedback from the gaming enthusiast and eSports community, the Logitech G303 features the Logitech G exclusive Delta Zero™ optical sensor technology for precision targeting, and metal spring button tensioning system in a lightweight, compact form. “The community sent us a clear message that they wanted the lightweight, symmetrical design of our G302 combined with the amazing sensor in our G502,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of the Logitech gaming business. “We took this feedback and built […]

5 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless REC33A Compact Wi-Fi Extender Launched

Now shipping the First Ever, High Power AC1750 Plug-In Wi-Fi Range Extender Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, today announced the availability of the first of its kind, high power, ultra-fast AC1750, plug-in Wi-Fi range extender. The REC33A is easy to install, simply plug it into any wall outlet, and after a few minutes of set up it will boost Wi-Fi coverage by up to 10,000 sq ft, eliminate dead spots and improve Wi-Fi connections at ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds never before available from a plug-in Wi-Fi range extender. Most homes have numerous laptops and mobile devices that connect to the in-home Wi-Fi network on a daily basis, often at […]

5 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

FinalWire AIDA64 Mobile Edition Software for Android Released

FinalWire released the mobile edition of its industry-leading system information software for Android devices. With the new app, users of smartphones, tablets, Android TV devices and Android Wear smartwatches, running Android 2.1 or newer, can learn everything about both the hardware and the software under the hood. AIDA64 for Android synthesizes the company’s extensive experience in developing system information tools, as a result the app provides the breadth of information and the level of detail AIDA64 users are accustomed to. The app is available for free in the Google Play store. “Tech-savvy users desire to know every minute detail not only about their PCs, but about their mobile devices as well. This is why we started to develop an app […]

4 March 20154 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI Z97 & X99 GAMING Motherboards Unveiled

Innovation at its finest with new MSI USB 3.1 motherboards, 3K & 4K Gaming All-in-One PCs, GT80 Titan & GS30 notebooks and new Gaming VGA SLI bridge MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, showcases a devastating lineup of gaming solutions during PAX East 2015 at Booth #4188 from March 6 to 8 in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. MSI’s new GAMING products are being showcased at this year’s PAX East event, including the GT80 Titan SLI, the award-winning gaming laptop with the world’s first integrated mechanical keyboard, the GS30 Shadow laptop with a gaming docking station and as well as the GE62 Apache with NVIDIA’s latest GTX 965M graphics and a dual exhaust […]

4 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HyperX FURY DDR4 Memory Released

HyperX FURY DDR4 Offers Plug-and-Play Functionality Optimized for Intel X99 Chipset and Haswell-E Processors Predator DDR4 Line Expands with New 32GB and 64GB Kits HyperX®, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced HyperX FURY DDR4 memory. HyperX FURY DDR4 is the first product line to offer automatic overclocking via plug-and-play functionality for the next generation of high-end desktops featuring the Intel® X99 chipset and Haswell-E processors. HyperX FURY DDR4 is available in 2133MHz, 2400MHz and 2666MHz frequencies, and in various kits configurations from 8GB to 64GB. HyperX FURY DDR4 memory is a cost-efficient high-performance upgrade for Intel 6- and 8-core processors and helps to provide faster video editing, 3D rendering, gaming […]

4 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MAINGEAR DRIFT Ultra-Compact STEAM Machine and Gaming PC Unveiled

Fully customizable, devastatingly powerful and incredibly compact PC brings 4K gaming to any location MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming desktops, notebooks, and workstations, unveils the DRIFT, a STEAM machine and gaming PC designed to bring unparalleled gaming performance to compact spaces. Powered by the latest in gaming technology, including Intel® Core™ i7-4790K CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 980 or AMD Radeon R9 290X GPUs, MAINGEAR’s DRIFT delivers pixel-shredding performance that rivals full-sized desktops in a console-sized unit. The DRIFT is a compact speedster with an F-1 engine featuring a stylish uni-body aluminum chassis that is whisper quiet thanks to an Epic 120 Liquid Cooling system and superbly designed airflow. “The DRIFT packs the muscle and performance […]

4 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SuperSC Video Card Updated

Now Equipped with 4GB of GDDR5 Memory The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 delivers incredible performance, power efficiency, and gaming technologies that only NVIDIA Maxwell technology can offer. This is the perfect upgrade, offering 60% faster performance and twice the power efficiency of previous-generation cards*. Plus, it features VXGI for realistic lighting, support for smooth, tear-free NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, and Dynamic Super Resolution for 4K-quality gaming on 1080P displays. These new versions come outfitted with 4GB of high speed GDDR5 memory giving you higher texture qualities and better 4K performance! The new EVGA ACX 2.0+ cooler brings new features to the award winning EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling technology. A Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate (MMCP) reduces MOSFET temperatures up to 11°C, and […]

3 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EA and Visceral Games Battlefield Hardline Premium Announced

Own More and Be More with Four New Super Features, Early Access to Story-Themed Multiplayer Expansion Packs, and Exclusive In-Game Items and Events for Only $50 Visceral Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, today announced Battlefield™ HardlinePremium*, an exclusive membership program delivering new content and early access to Battlefield Hardline fans to fuel their cops and criminals fantasies all year long. Battlefield Hardline Premium members will enjoy four new super features – Masks, Gun Bench, Competitive Play, and Legendary Status – as well as two weeks early access to four story-themed digital expansion packs. In addition, members will receive monthly rewards and access to exclusive in-game events and items that ensure players execute heists and roll into high-speed chases […]

3 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

1DataWorld and Macate Group Corporation Cyberphone Mobile Phone Unveiled

A New Line of Mobile Devices Delivering Built In Identity Protection With Customized Encryption Software for Security Conscious Customers 1DataWorld, Inc., in association with Macate Group Corporation — a Silicon Valley technology company specializing in security services, biometric encryption, business communication management and hardware — announces their new Cyberphone™ line of mobile phones with built-in identity protection. Say Good Bye to Security Risk, Say Hello to Peace of Mind In an era of heightened concerns about the safety of personal information, due to a spike in consumer identity theft and global security breaches, there has never been a better time for the ultra-secure Cyberphone™ line of mobile devices. In a class by themselves, Cyberphones feature sleek designs, outstanding performance, and […]

3 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BenQ RL2755HM Gaming Monitor Released

Company Now Shipping Blazing-Fast Professional Gaming Monitor BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and gaming monitor pioneer, today announced the availability of its ultra-fast, 27-inch RL2755HM professional gaming monitor. Selected as the official console gaming monitor of both Major League Gaming (MLG) and UMG, the rapid-action display is designed to give both FPS and fighting console gamers a sharper edge over their opponents — packing features such as a 1-ms response time, dual HDMI® ports, BenQ’s signature Black eQualizer, RevolutionEyes™ technology, and more. “Our new RL2755HM uses breakthrough innovations to bring more action-based control to today’s competitive gamers,” said Bob Wudeck, Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at BenQ America Corp. “Designed using feedback […]

3 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum Mechanical Keyboard Announced

Game in Your Own Spectrum of Colors Tesoro Technology USA Inc., announces the Excalibur Spectrum mechanical keyboard, featuring individual key-specific customizability in 16.8 million colors. Full Spectrum, Full Customization The Excalibur Spectrum allows gamers to individually customize virtually any color, to any key. With 8 different LED effects, such as dimming, full zone, trigger, ripple, firework, radiation, rainbow wave, and per key customized mode as well as 5 levels of brightness and 5 distinct profiles to store them, there are endless combinations for a truly unique configuration. Switchable N-Key Rollover / USB 6 Key Rollover Allowing gamers to switch between N-Key Rollover (NKRO) and USB 6 Key Rollover, the Excalibur Spectrum has no ghosting or jamming issues to speak of, […]

2 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Smartphones Announced

Equipped with first-of-its-kind technology, Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are the most advanced smartphones on the market Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its entirely redefined smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Creating a new standard for design, craftsmanship and performance, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge seamlessly blend premium materials with the most advanced Samsung technology to offer consumers an unmatched mobile experience. “With the all new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is offering what’s next in mobility, along with a new standard to drive the global mobile agenda,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “By listening to our customers, and learning from […]

2 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Star 2 Smartphone Launched at Mobile World Congress 2015

ZTE Star 2 upgraded to feature English-language GPS and speech-to-text input that supports British English ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today began to showcase a range of smart devices at Mobile World Congress 2015 that are soon to be launched in markets across Europe. Flagship products on show include the smart voice ZTE Star 2, Smart Sense ZTE Blade S6, and the innovative Spro 2, the only smart projector with a touchscreen Android operating system. “We are very excited to confirm the upcoming European availability for several of our hottest new products,” said Kan Yulun, CEO of EMEA & LATAM, ZTE Mobile Devices, and Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “We will continue to bring our latest smartphones to […]

2 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo VIBE Shot Camera Smartphone Crossover Device Debuts

Live Life Larger with New Lenovo Pocket Projector and A7000 Multimedia Smartphone; First Smartphone with Dolby Atmos Technology To help capture and share more of life’s moments on-the-go, Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today at Mobile World Congress 2015 introduced three new exciting devices to the smartphone portfolio: the new VIBE Shot and A7000 smartphones and the Lenovo Pocket Projector. With connectivity and mobility driving consumers to record and share more of life’s moments, we designed the VIBE Shot to help them capture every moment. Our first 2-in-1 camera smartphone, we developed the Lenovo VIBE Shot to be a true crossover device. It’s first a fabulous camera that shutterbugs will love, and secondly, a performance-laden, standalone smartphone. Recognizing the trend that […]

2 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo A7000 Smartphone Announced

The Lenovo A7000 smartphone and TAB 2 A8 and A10-70 tablets to feature Dolby Atmos sound Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Lenovo (HKSE: 992) today announced the launch of three new mobile devices with Dolby Atmos® sound at Mobile World Congress® 2015: the Lenovo® A7000 smartphone and two tablets, the Lenovo TAB 2 A8 and the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70. Dolby Atmos creates a whole new mobile headphone experience with breathtaking moving audio that flows above and around the user. This makes the Lenovo A7000 the world’s first smartphone with Dolby Atmos. The Lenovo TAB 2 A8 will be the first Android™ Lollipop tablet to feature Dolby Atmos, and the TAB 2 A10-70 will be the first 10-inch Android tablet […]