10 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Acer Chromebook 15 Labtop Debuts

Acer expands Chromebook offering with new large display in several options; Chromebook 13 line now available with touchscreen Acer today continues to lead the Chromebook space with the debut of the industry’s first Chromebook with a 15.6-inch display. The new Acer Chromebook 15 delivers the ideal balance of large screen size, outstanding Chrome performance and sleek, portable design, making it an excellent primary computing device. The Acer Chromebook 15 is the company’s first Chromebook that uses 5th Generation Intel Core i3 and next generation Intel® Celeron™ processors1 based on Intel 5th Generation Core micro-architecture. The new Acer Chromebook 15 will be on display at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! Event on Jan. 5th at The Mirage in Las Vegas. “The Acer Chromebook […]

9 January 201512 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

72TB RAIDFrame BDR NAS Available with 18TB RAIDPac

Highly Reliable Systems, Inc., the innovative American-made backup and disaster recovery hardware experts, at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announced the immediate availability of their latest 2-bay and 4-bay RAIDFrame-series BDR NAS server appliances capable of RAID 0+1 or RAID 5+1 using self-replicating 18-Terabyte managed RAIDPac modules. RAIDFrame +Plus NAS appliances feature reliable Intel Xeon processors with up to 32GB DDR3 system memory and failover hot-swap power supply units. RAIDPac storage modules enable the largest removable drives on the market, each equipped with its own independent RAID-0/1/5 controller.

9 January 20159 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

NUU Mobile NU3S and XI Smartphones Launched

NUU Mobile, creators of high-quality, affordable unlocked smartphones, are proud to unveil their first two devices in North America. The smartphones are being released in the United States in an effort to expand the successful brand, which launched in Asia in 2012. They will be showcased during CES 2015 at Westgate Hospitality Suite 969. The NU3S and XI smartphones are designed to provide users with a full array of popular features, including Android KitKat 4.4, and Qualcomm® Snapdragon processors. Noise-cancelling audio technology creates crisp clarity when making and receiving calls, high-quality front cameras with wide-angle lenses allow for perfect group shots and rear cameras with BSI sensors make shooting in low-light settings simple. “After the level of success we’ve had […]

9 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Rapoo VPRO Gaming Peripherals Released

Three gaming mice and two keyboards on display at the Wynn Tower Salon Suite in Las Vegas, January 6th 9th The highly anticipated VPRO Gaming series, powered by Rapoo, is designed to help the serious gamer take their play to the next level. The collection is comprised of three precision wireless mice and two keyboards for the ultimate gaming experience. The expertly designed peripherals ensure the users have complete control and confidence, and the VPRO series is expected to begin shipping in Spring 2015. V200 Optical Gaming Mouse ($39.99): This sleek and powerful mouse is ready for action at a moment’s notice with its onboard memory that can store seven customizable game profiles for the perfect configuration on any computer. […]

9 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Philips Fidelio NC1L On-Ear Headphones Introduced

Philips Fidelio world first: NC1L on-ear headphones with Active Noise Cancellation go battery-free with direct digital connection to your iOS device The Philips Fidelio NC1L on-ear headphones are the first ever Active Noise Cancelling headphones to go battery-free with a direct digital connection to your iOS device via the Lightning™ connector. 24-bit Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC), amplification and noise cancellation take place in the headphones themselves, ensuring an immersive musical experience that enables you to hear every detail, just as the artist intended. “The Philips Fidelio NC1L headphones combine advanced Active Noise Cancelling technology with all the advantages of a direct digital connection to your iOS device,” said Wiebo Vaartjes, CEO of WOOX Innovations. “Following the launch of our […]

9 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

TRENDnet THA-103AC Home Smart Switch with AC750 WiFi Extender Introduced

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces two new home control products: the Smart Switch Powerline Kit, model THA-102PLK, and the Home Smart Switch with AC750 WiFi Extender, model THA-103AC. “Both products complement the Home Smart Switch with Wireless Extender, model THA-101, which we launched in December,” stated Sonny Su, TRENDnet technology director. “The fact that users can manage all of our home control devices from our free app adds installation and management flexibility.” THA-102PLK Smart Switch Powerline Kit -Quick app-based setup -Turn a device on/off from any mobile internet connection -Create a daily on/off schedule -Includes the TPL-406E and THA-102PL Powerline adapters -Simply plug in the adapters-they auto-connect out of the box -Connect the TPL-406E […]

9 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

OCZ JetExpress SSD Controller Unveiled

OCZ Storage Solutions, a Toshiba Group Company and the most awarded solid state drive (SSD) brand of all time, today announced plans to showcase the highly anticipated JetExpress SSD controller at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada to be held January 6 – 9, 2015. Designed and developed in-house, JetExpress will be the heart and soul of OCZ’s future product line. JetExpress silicon is native SATA and PCIe/NVMe and will support multiple form factors including M.2, 2.5-inch SATA, and SFF-8639 which enables PCI Express speeds in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. The flexible and advanced architecture of JetExpress is designed to offer superior flash endurance empowering SSDs to continue down the path to ubiquity in both […]

8 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Divoom Voombox-Party Speaker Released

Experience the Voombox-Party’s monstrous sounds and design at CES in the North Hall, booth 6336 Divoom, a leading provider of innovative audio products with superior aesthetic design and audio performance, has released the Voombox-Party speaker at CES. Divoom’s Voombox-Party is fearless by nature, rugged by design, and powerful by sound. Packed with an audio punch, this little powerhouse includes a built-in subwoofer with dual passive radiators, creating a spectacular bass for musical enjoyment. The speaker boasts sounds from five mind-blowing drivers that feature high-performance 2″ full-range drivers, one 3″ subwoofer and dual passive radiators, prepped and ready to deliver 20 Watts of room-filling, thrilling sounds. Created with the latest Near Field Communication (NFC), the speaker effortlessly pairs with NFC-enabled devices […]

8 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mushkin STRIKER 2.5″ Solid State Drive Announced

Mushkin Enhanced MFG, an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance and mission-critical computer storage products, today announced at CES 2015 its new STRIKER series of solid state drives. Boasting top-tier performance specifications, the STRIKER 2.5” SSD is an important step forward for Mushkin to offer the most well-rounded SSD lineup – producing solutions for high value, performance, and capacity. The STRIKER SSD provides sequential read and write throughput of up to 565 and 550MB/s respectively, with random performance of up to 90,000 4K IOPS. Launching in 240-960GB capacities, the new STRIKER SSD series will be available at retail channels in Q1 2015. Striker-DX7-2.png “Mushkin is committed to giving our customers the best performing and most reliable SSDs and our new […]

8 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Crucial MX200 and BX100 Solid State Drives Introduced

New Crucial MX200 and BX100 SSDs Offer Performance and Features to Suit a Range of Needs and Budgets Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today announced two new solid state drives (SSDs): the Crucial® MX200, built to deliver leading speeds and features, and the Crucial® BX100, designed to offer substantial yet affordable performance gains compared to a hard drive. Crucial MX200 SSD Available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB capacities with respective MSRPs of $139.99, $249.99, and $469.99, the new Crucial MX200 delivers sequential reads and write up to 555MB/s and 500MB/s, along with random reads and writes up to 100k and 87k IOPS on all file types. Additionally, with an endurance rating up to 320 TBW […]

8 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Curie Module for Wearable Devices Unveiled at CES 2015

Intel disclosed plans for the Intel® Curie™ module, a tiny hardware product based on the company’s first purpose-built SoC for wearable devices: the Intel® Quark™ SE SoC. The Intel Curie module is a complete low–power solution for the wearable space with compute, motion sensor, Bluetooth Low Energy and battery charging capabilities. The module runs on open source RTOS. About Intel Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo VIBE VB10 Smartband Released

Ultra-fast P90 smartphone with latest Intel™ 64- bit processor and Intel LTE-Advanced modem, VIBE X2 Pro limited edition with selfie flash accessory and VIBE VB10 smartband wearable Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today announced at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show alineup of full featured devices and accessories designed to enhance the mobile experience of consumers on-the-go. The Lenovo P90 makes its debut appearance as the first smartphone powered by the newest 64-bit Intel® Atom™ processor and Intel XMM™ 7260 LTE-Advanced modem for outstanding mobile performance and speeds, while the award-winning VIBE X2 gets a bigger, bolder look with the X2 Pro limited edition smartphone and VIBE Xtension™ Selfie Flash. The Lenovo VIBE Band VB10 wearable accessory rounds up the lineup […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung SUHD TV Lineup Introduced at CES 2015

SUHD TV dictates a new era for TV with proprietary Samsung display technology, SUHD re-mastering engine and Smart TV functions powered by Tizen Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in Home Entertainment for nine consecutive years, today unveiled an extensive lineup of SUHD TVs – setting a new standard in premium UHD content and elevating the viewing experience to new levels. The innovative SUHD TV celebrates a major milestone in the UHD era. It surpasses the limitations of previous displays, delivering superior picture quality with stunning contrast, striking brightness and spectacular color. Additionally, Samsung’s SUHD TVs have a number of new and exciting features–its SUHD re-mastering engine delivers an unrivaled viewing experience; its stylish curved design provides viewers with a […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mad Catz R.A.T. PROX Gaming Mouse Announced

Next-Generation Mouse Redefines User Customization Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the R.A.T. PROX, the next-generation of the Company’s popular series of R.A.T. ™ gaming mice. Conceived to be the most advanced gaming mouse in the world, the R.A.T. PROX includes a magnesium alloy chassis to reduce weight and enhance strength and a completely reinvented Scroll Wheel system delivering new ways to play. With numerous patents pending, the R.A.T. PROX is compatible with PC and expected to ship spring 2015. Designed to offer a future proof upgradable solution, the R.A.T. PROX is capable of growing with the gamer, incorporating Modular Sensor Units (MSU), allowing gamers to swap out the sensor of their R.A.T. PROX to […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Patriot Ignite SATA III SSD Introduced

Ignite your PC’s performance with the new Patriot Ignite SSD Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, USB/flash, SSDs and mobile accessories, today launched its latest addition to the solid-state drive (SSD) market, the Patriot Ignite SATA III SSD. One of the fastest drives available, the Ignite has record shattering speeds and impressive capacities to boost PC performance at a cost efficient value. Boasting Patriot’s largest capacity SSD yet, the Ignite will be available to consumers in capacities of 480GB and 960GB meeting an ever-growing demand for larger and faster storage solutions. The Patriot Ignite is a first-rate option for content creators, gamers and performance enthusiasts looking to upgrade their system response time without spending thousands of dollars on a […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

TRENDnet TEW-828DRU AC3200 Tri Band Wireless Router Launched

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the AC3200 Tri Band Wireless Router, model TEW-828DRU, a next generation WiFi router featuring three concurrent wireless networks-two separate ultra-performance 1,300 Mbps WiFi AC networks and a 600 Mbps WiFi N network. The average North American home has almost 10 WiFi-networked devices. Globally, there are currently 16 billion WiFi devices connected to the internet and that number is projected to more than double by 2020 1. TRENDnet’s TEW-828DRU is designed to effortlessly and intelligently manage the tremendous growth of WiFi devices in the home. SmartConnect technology virtually combines the router’s two separate 1,300 Mbps WiFi AC bands, so that only one WiFi AC network is visible, while managing each […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Canvio Connect II Portable Hard Drive Unveiled

New USB Portable Hard Drive Features Expanded High Capacity, Iconic Design, and Vibrant Color Options Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Canvio® Connect II portable hard drive, a device that takes portable storage to the next level. Available with up to 3TB1 of storage capacity, remote access capabilities, local and cloud backup and the ability to share and stream content, the Canvio Connect II portable hard drive is an all-in-one portable storage solution2,3. The Canvio Connect II portable hard drive makes it simple to back up not just files and folders, but a complete system—or customize backups to your exact needs and specifications. Users can secure backups with user defined […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Digital Storm AVENTUM 3 PC Unveiled

Third generation of flagship system to ship in Q2 2015 Digital Storm gave CES 2015 attendees a sneak peak of the new AVENTUM 3, enthusiast class PC today. The third iteration of Digital Storm’s, award-winning, flagship tower line features innovative airflow methods, power delivery and liquid cooling to raise an already high bar set by previous generations referred to as an enthusiast’s dream machine.’ “Our (Digital Storm) engineers redesigned Aventum 3 from the ground-up with a goal of redefining how users interact with a high performance PC,” said Harjit Chana, Chief Brand officer, Digital Storm. ” New features include proprietary, pre-routed cooling liquid and power distribution systems that require zero modifications when hardware is upgraded. A unique exhaust chamber design […]

6 January 20156 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Kingston HyperX Predator PCIe SSD Launched

Powered by Marvell Controller Bootable via Standard AHCI Drivers Speeds up to 1400MB/s Read and 1000MB/s Write PCIe Gen. 2×4 Interface in M.2 Form Factor (with optional Half-Height, Half-Length Adapter) HyperX®, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the HyperX Predator PCIe SSD. Shipping in February, HyperX Predator PCIe SSD will be the highest-end SSD with the fastest speeds in the HyperX lineup. HyperX Predator PCIe SSD offers large capacities (240GB, 480GB) and incredible speeds to take systems to the edge. A 960GB version will ship in later Q1/Q2. Faster than SATA-based SSDs, the generation 2.0 x4 interface delivers speeds up to 1400MB/s read and 1000MB/s write for ultra-responsive multitasking and […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sceptre SoundBase TV Audio System Announced

Ultra-slim, sturdy, stylish speaker fine-tuned to enhance the audio entertainment experience Sceptre SoundBase on display at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino during CES 2015 from January 6th to 9th Sceptre, superior manufacturers of world class LED and LCD HDTVs and PC monitors, announces the availability of their newest speaker, the SoundBase TV Audio System. An attractive blend of Bluetooth speaker and sound bar, the Sceptre SoundBase TV Audio System transforms TV programming into an amazing audio entertainment experience and connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth device for music streaming. Sceptre’s SoundBase features a combination of four speakers and a subwoofer for a combined 75 watts of lifelike surround sound audio. The perfect addition to any room, the SoundBase is capable of […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Optoma NE750M and NE800M Earphones Introduced

Optoma, a leading international projector brand, announces the addition of two new earphones, the NE750M and NE800M, to its NuForce line of audio products. Optoma will debut and demonstrate these new earbuds, as well as its current and expanded NuForce product line, at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, Venetian Tower – Suite 29-331. “When we decided to move into the audio space, we knew NuForce had the experience in the market we wanted,” said Jon Grodem, Senior Director of Product Management. “We’ve expanded the NuForce offerings by creating the NE750M and NE800M in order to continue the NuForce commitment and legacy in creating affordable and high-quality earphones for all musical tastes.” The earpieces on both these earphones feature new Brilliance […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

TRENDnet TEW-817DTR AC750 Wireless Travel Router Announced

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the AC750 Wireless Travel Router, model TEW-817DTR-the first WiFi AC travel router with interchangeable power plugs which ensures operability on every continent. TRENDnet’s AC750 Wireless Travel Router, model TEW-817DTR, is a powerful travel router with concurrent 433 Mbps WiFi AC and 300 Mbps WiFi N bands, for on the go professionals. Users quickly convert a single wired or wireless internet connection into a shared WiFi network for all Wireless AC and Wireless N devices. The compact TEW-817DTR plugs directly into a power outlet and is held off the ground by the outlet. Swappable North American, European, and United Kingdom power plugs ensure the travel router will work on every […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EPI 34″ Philips Brilliance Curved UltraWide LCD Display Released

Demo the 34″ Brilliance Curved UltraWide LCD Display at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, January 5-8, at Venetian, Lvl 2 – Titian 2206 Today EPI announces the new 34″ Philips Brilliance Curved UltraWide LCD Display. The UltraWide screen with a gentle curve provides a pleasant yet subtle immersion effect, which focuses on you at the center of your desk. The gentle arc and UltraWide QHD 3440 x 1440 resolution and Panoramic 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio envelops users who seek a natural media viewing experience. The display also features built-in stereo speakers and MultiView technology that makes complex multi-tasking work a breeze. The Brilliance Curved UltraWide LCD Display (BDM3490UC) will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, January 5-8, at […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G Flex2 Smartphone Debuts at CES 2015

LG G Flex2 Features Dynamically Curved Design Optimized with Sharper Display, Powerful Hardware, Intuitive Software LG Electronics (LG) continues to push the industry boundaries with the unveiling of the new G Flex2 at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. The original G Flex earned positive reviews for its innovative design and outside-the-box thinking. One year later, the G Flex2 improves upon its predecessor in every way possible with a more advanced design, faster performance and most importantly, greater convenience. The LG G Flex2 boasts sleeker, more stylish curves and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 810 processor with Octa-Core 64-bit capable CPUs for a nimbler and smoother performance. Its 5.5-inch display gets a bump up to Full HD, while the updated […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless Athena HighPower AC2550 Router Unveiled

Equipped with MU-MIMO for handling multiple high-activity users at once Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, announced its newest innovation and the next generation of Wi-Fi performance, the new Athena Router. This HighPower™ AC2550 Wi-Fi® Router with MU-MIMO delivers unmatched Wi-Fi coverage coupled with next generation Wi-Fi technology in the form of MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) and AC2550. Delivering up to four times the coverage of other routers, the Athena features Amped Wireless’ award winning high power technology for maximum Wi-Fi output power to push Wi-Fi signals through obstructions and into areas where standard routers can’t reach. With enough bandwidth to handle many, heavy data streaming users at once, the […]