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Philips PowerSensor Monitor Introduced

New 24- and 27-inch monitors have built-in sensors to automatically reduce brightness when not in use, cutting energy costs and prolonging display life Philips announces two new PowerSensor displays that use intuitive human sensor technology to detect user presence and automatically reduce monitor brightness when users step away, reducing energy consumption by up to 80 percent while prolonging the life of the monitor. The eco-friendly 24- and 27-inch displays utilize the LCD backlight for better dimming control and offer superior color reproduction. The EPEAT GOLD certified monitors are not only highly energy efficient, but also feature PVC-BFR free housing. The displays come in 24-inch (model 241B4LPYCB) and 27-inch (model 271S4LPYEB) screen sizes and are available now through distributors for $249.99 […]

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BIOSTAR TB85 Motherboard Announced

The newest motherboard based on the Intel B85 chipset by BIOSTAR is ready for work, play or to even literally make you money. The TB85 supports the Intel’s 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1150 package using the Intel B85 single chip architecture. The TB85 includes many features that are useful for IT departments in larger companies as well as small firms. BIOSTAR’s TB85 boards deliver a business-rich option at a value price compared to the other companies. The TB85 also offers a perfect choice for “Bitcoin Mining” with six PCI-E slots for users who wish to create a dedicated mining machine. With the TB85’s PCI-E slots you get a value oriented motherboard that can be […]

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QNAP TS-ECx80U-RP Series Turbo NAS Launched

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today officially launched four new business-class Turbo NAS models: TS-EC880U-RP, TS-EC1280U-RP, TS-EC1680U-RP, and TS-EC2480U-RP. Delivering high-performance, extreme scalability options and a wide array of applications to drive businesses, these models easily fulfill mission-critical storage needs of businesses, with persistent throughput to balance resource-demanding applications. Equipped with a Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 3.4GHz processor, 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM and with 10GbE-readiness and SSD caching options (including up to two internal mSATA slots), these models are capable of providing up to 3,700 MB/s throughput and 410,000 IOPS to boost the workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization and data center deployment. With a scalable design, administrators can gradually expand their total storage to over 680TB raw capacity (depends on models) […]

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D-Link DCS-2136L Wireless 11ac IP Camera with Color Night Vision Released

First Color Night Vision Wireless AC Day/Night Camera Provides SMBs Advanced Surveillance D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced that the D-Link® Wireless AC Day/Night Camera (DCS-2136L) is now shipping. The DCS-2136L camera offers consumers and small business owners advanced networking and viewing capabilities, including a white light LED which allows the camera to produce color video even in complete darkness. The DCS-2136L also features 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity for longer range and increased bandwidth. “D-Link is dedicated to providing its customers with the most advanced IP solutions that offer convenient connectivity, viewing performance, flexibility, and expanded accessibility,” said Vance Kozik, director of marketing, IP Surveillance, D-Link Systems, Inc. “As the demand for affordable, yet powerful […]

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SP/ Silicon Power Diamond D06 USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Launched

SP/ Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today launches the new designed USB 3.0 portable hard drive—Diamond D06. Well-known for its infinite creativity, SP can always amaze users with distinctive and impressive product designs. This time, SP introduces Diamond D06 that takes on a whole new twist for ordinary storage devices with classic diamond-check pattern and extremely light-weighted design. Not just a drive, Diamond D06 is an expression and a statement of your impeccable taste for fashion. Along with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer interface and large capacities, Diamond D06 fulfills all the desires for beauty and superiority. Stay Classic, Get in Vogue Featuring classic diamond-check pattern, SP Diamond D06 is suffused with elegance and luxury. Out […]

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ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 Series Graphics Card Released

ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 series enhances everyday computing experience ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today releases the GeForce GT 730 series graphics cards that enhance your everyday computing experience. The ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 series arrives in a variety of configurations with DDR5 or DDR3 memory, standard or low-profile, and active or passive cooled to upgrade the visual computing experience in any PC. “ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 series graphics cards are an easy upgrade to expand the features and capabilities of a PC,” says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International. “It instantly adds triple display support, high-quality HD video playback and high-speed video transcoding capabilities quickly.” The ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 series […]

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Polaroid PMID Series Tablets Launched in Mexico

Digital TV Enabled Tablets Available Just in Time for the FIFA World Cup Polaroid is providing consumers in Mexico a new way to watch TV on-the-go with their new tablet line. The line marks the first tablets to feature ATSC receivers able to receive digital or HD TV in Mexico, allowing consumers to enjoy access “out-of-the-box” to their favorite TV shows, newscasts and sporting events, such as this summer’s FIFA World Cup, anywhere so they’ll never miss a minute of the action. “We are excited to introduce consumers to a new way to view and share content anywhere using our Polaroid tablets,” said Polaroid President and CEO, Scott W. Hardy. “Today’s world is all about instant gratification and sharing those […]

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ROCCAT Kone Pure Military Mouse Introduced

ROCCAT hits the ground running with new entries into their peripheral catalogue with a military edge ROCCAT Studios, German manufacturer of high-quality gaming peripherals, proudly introduces the latest in our Kone series, the Kone Pure Military gaming mouse. The Kone Pure Military presents a series of themed visual styles for players to select, from Camo Charge and Naval Storm, to the Desert Strike variant, with all of the excellent features gamers would expect in a Kone mouse. It comes standard with our patented Easy-Shift[+] technology, highly customizable illumination via LED lights with brilliant 16.8 million discrete colors, in a sleek, compact package that’s smaller than the instant classic Kone XTD, but with all of the durability and ergonomic function you’d […]

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ARCHOS Smart Home Starter Pack Announced

ARCHOS Smart Home enhances home connectivity like never before, providing real time information and control over your home from anywhere on your smartphone thanks to ARCHOS’ unique technology & proprietary connected objects. ARCHOS, a pioneer in Android™ devices, announces the availability of its highly-anticipated Smart Home. Thanks to its unique technology, the firm enters the Connected Home scene and transforms users’ houses. The ARCHOS Smart Home Concept With the ARCHOS Smart Home, connectivity has taken a big step forward as users can define actions based on specific triggers to meet their individual needs, creating as many possibilities as they can imagine. For example, a program could take a picture when someone opens the front door and then send a notification […]

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EVGA SuperNOVA 1200 P2 Power Supply Released

Backed by EVGA’s outstanding 10 Year Warranty Introducing the EVGA SuperNOVA 1200 P2 power supply. This 80 PLUS® Platinum power supply raises the bar with 1200W of continuous power delivery and greater than 92% energy efficiency. A fully modular design reduces case clutter and 100% Japanese Capacitors ensures that only the absolute best components are used. What does that mean? The best stability, reliability, overclockability and unparalleled control. The EVGA SuperNOVA 1200 P2 is the ultimate tool to eliminate all system bottlenecks and achieve unrivaled performance. Key Features: · Platinum Rated Efficiency · ECO Thermal Control · Single +12V Rail with up to 99.9A · Fully Modular Design · Highest Quality Japanese Solid State Capacitors · Double Ball Bearing Fan […]

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Scosche smartBOX Charger Launched

2-in-1 Retractable Charge & Sync Cable for Lightning and Micro-USB Powered Devices Scosche is excited to announce the availability of smartBOX, a 2-in-1 retractable charge & sync cable for Lightning and Micro USB powered devices. Compact and portable, the smartBOX is the ideal way to keep smartphones, tablets, cameras and more fueled while on the go. The cable conveniently extends up to three feet and a sliding adapter allows users to switch between Lightning and Micro USB devices. smartBOX is retracted by pulling on both ends and the charging adapter is magnetically held in place when closed. A slim barrel design allows users to plug either connector into their phone without having to remove a case. “When I’m headed out […]

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Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON ZX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Introduced

Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard at a great price TteSPORTS, the leading expert in professional e-Sports gaming peripherals is releasing the new POSEIDON ZX tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard. The POSEIDON ZX ditches the number pad area found in a standard full sized keyboard, to help reduce length to 80% of a regular one. The POSEIDON ZX, as with all keyboards in the POSEIDON Z series, feature Tt eSPORTS Certified Mechanical switches. The POSEIDON ZX will come in Tt certified blue switches, with full LED backlighting, N-Key rollover via USB, dedicated key to disable windows key, accessible media keys, and adjustable brightness. It is fully plug-and-play, requiring no drivers and software. The tenkeyless form factor is especially useful for gamers who could benefit […]

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QNAP IS-400 Pro Turbo NAS Launched

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the IS-400 Pro Turbo NAS – a robust all-in-one industrial, 2.5” SSD/hard drive compatible four-bay NAS designed for reliable operation. Reacting to the growing demand for networked storage in factories, warehouses, vehicles, shop floors and other non-office settings, QNAP’s new IS-400 Pro – built with a rock-solid fanless design – represents the ideal choice for organizations looking for a dependable NAS and surveillance solution with high performance, durability with persistent throughput. Non-office settings require a NAS designed to operate perfectly across varying temperatures, environments and conditions. “The IS-400 Pro is fanless and built with high-quality aluminum materials to maximize heat dissipation, ensuring reliable operations between -25°C and 50°C (-13°F to 120°F) when […]

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D-Link DIR-880L AC1900 Wi-Fi Router Released

Ultra-Fast Dual Band Router Provides Maximum Performance for Lag-Free Gaming, Smooth HD Streaming and Reliable Connectivity for Mobile Devices (BUSINESS WIRE)–D-Link today expanded its line of award-winning wireless routers with the new AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-880L), the company’s highest end wireless router to-date. Delivering extremely fast 11AC Wi-Fi speeds, this top-of-the-line router creates a maximum performance wireless network that can handle high-bandwidth activities, like HD streaming and lag-free gaming, even in the farthest corners of the house. To eliminate Wi-Fi interference for faster and more reliable Internet, the AC1900 Wi-Fi Router also features dual-band technology, enabling users to perform simple Internet activities on the 2.4GHz band, and more demanding activities on the cleaner, interference-free 5GHz band. The router also features […]

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Amazon Fire Smartphone Unveiled

(NASDAQ: AMZN)–Amazon today unveiled Fire, the first smartphone designed by Amazon. Fire is the only smartphone with Dynamic Perspective and Firefly, two new breakthrough technologies that allow you to see and interact with the world through a whole new lens. Dynamic Perspective uses a new sensor system to respond to the way you hold, view, and move Fire, enabling experiences not possible on other smartphones. Firefly quickly recognizes things in the real world–web and email addresses, phone numbers, QR and bar codes, movies, music, and millions of products, and lets you take action in seconds–all with the simple press of the Firefly button. See what people are already saying about Fire at www.amazon.com/Fire-Phone-Customers. “Fire Phone puts everything you love about […]

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DEEPCOOL STEAM CASTLE Micro ATX Computer Case Announced

Steam Punk Series For DIY Build Enthusiasts and Gamers DEEPCOOL, the leading manufacturer of desktop CPU cooler, DC case fan and Notebook cooler, officially released its first Micro ATX computer case with side window version of the Steam Punk Series – STEAM CASTLE. Colorful Mod & Gaming Choice The STEAM CASTLE Micro ATX case is designed as gaming case for hardware enthusiasts with the very impressive appearance, which is compatible to both Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards. Also to meet various requests of colorful motherboard themes, DEEPCOOL provides choices with fours colors as Black (the always classic one), White (Popular with APPLE), Red and Yellow. The case offers quite large space besides the Micro body, which is available for […]

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EVGA GeForce GT 730 Video Card Introduced

Speed up your PC experience when you upgrade from integrated graphics to the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730 dedicated card. Enjoy all your videos and pictures at HD resolutions, with faster video editing, faster photo editing, and faster web browsing compared to integrated graphics. Discover faster gaming performance than integrated graphics, making all your gameplay richer and smoother. You can even get the latest drivers and optimize game settings with a single click using GeForce Experience™. The GeForce GT 730 is everything you need for a better, faster PC experience. · Available in 1GB and 2GB versions in both GDDR5 and DDR3 · Available in low profile and full height · Single slot versions available The EVGA GeForce GT 730 […]

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EA SPORTS UFC Video Game Released

Free Roster Updates Post-Launch Will Include New Fighters Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ UFC® is now available at retail stores throughout North America and will be in stores June 20 in Europe for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system. Heralded by USA Today as a “must buy” and credited for “setting the standard for next generation fighting games” by Sports Illustrated, EA SPORTS UFC is built from the ground up exclusively for the new consoles and captures the human athleticism, physiology and emotion of the athlete like nothing before it. To make sure the game stays connected to the sport, post-launch, players will receive free roster […]

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Watch Dogs Video Game Review

What happens when you combine the Grand Theft Auto series with a near future world where big brother is indeed always watching you? You get the new game from Ubisoft, Watch Dogs. Watch Dogs has been highly anticipated by many gamers since it was revealed at E3 2012, but due to production delays it didn’t hit retail until May 27th of this year. Watch Dogs takes advantage of many of the latest advances in graphics from NVIDIA, including HBAO+, to create a stunning, ambient world full of light and shadow.. In this techplayboy.com article, I will discuss the main features of Watch Dogs as well as the graphics before delivering my overall rating of the game.

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Thecus C10GTR 10GbE Network Interface Card Announced

10G NIC with aTehuti TN4010 processor Thecus® today launches the 10GbE Network Interface Card (NIC) with a Tehuti TN4010 processor – C10GTR. A followup to the successful C10GT card, the C10GTR is ideal for backend throughput for multiple clients, and with the widespread adoption of 10GbE environments, proves Thecus’ commitment to staying on top of market trends. Under the Hood Powered by an advanced Tehuti TN4010 processor, the new 10Gb Ethernet PCI Express Adapter from Thecus is compatible with both x4 and x8-sized PCIe slots as well as 100M, 1G, and 10G networks. Software supported by the C10GTR includes Windows Storage Server 2012, WSS 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows 7, Linux 2.6, Linux 3.x, VMWare 5.x, and Hyper-V. This low […]

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Lian Li PC-B16 and PC-A61 Brushed Aluminum Mid-Tower Chassis Released

Modular 5.25” Cage and Removable HDD Bays for Maximum Customization Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today announces the release of PC-B16 and PC-A61 – two new brushed aluminum mid-tower chassis featuring a modular 5.25” cage and removable HDD bays, allowing for maximum customization. These two models share the same spacious internal design – with the PC-B16 focusing on silent operation. HDD/SSD Mounting System Adapts to Users’ Needs Both the PC-B16 and PC-A61, 59.7L and 57.5L respectively, boast Lian Li’s tool-less HDD bay system, allowing DIY builders to mount either a 3.5” or 2.5” drive on the six individually removable hard drive bays. To free up space or to enhance airflow from the two front 120mm fans, all six bays can be […]

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SANYO FVD48P4 48″ 1080p LED HDTV Introduced

Celebrate Dad with SANYO’s new sleek and stylish LED 1080P television with stylish, narrow bezel and aluminum stand with re-engineered sound SANYO Manufacturing Corporation (SANYO), a leader in providing high quality TVs in America for over 35 years, introduces a new Full HD LED 48” class TV, the SANYO FVD48P4, just in time for Father’s Day, and available at select Sam’s Club stores. The FVD48P4 features a 1080p Full HD crisp and brilliant LED display and re-engineered sound together in a new, sure-to-impress stylish design highlighted by its narrow bezel and robust aluminum stand. Last month, SANYO introduced the FVD3924 (39” class) and the FVF5044 (50” class) to Sam’s Club customers; all models including the new 48” class FVD48P4 are […]

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Sceptre 24-inch Color Series LED All-In-One HDTV Unveiled

24-inch Color Series LED HDTV with Built-in DVD player ideal for college dorms, kitchens, RVs, kid’s rooms, and bathrooms Sceptre unveils their newest 24-inch LED HDTV, an all-in-one unit with built-in DVD player designed to bring a touch of color and outstanding graphics into the most compact spaces. Designed with convenience in mind, Sceptre’s newest 24-inch Color Series eliminates the need for a separate DVD player and its unsightly wires by integrating it into the HDTV. Sceptre’s newest HDTV is also the only 24-inch HDTV in the market with a swivel base to magnify viewable angles. Sceptre further enhances the HDTV’s convenience by equipping the HDTV with multiple HDMI ports, including an easy access side HDMI port, that deliver superior […]

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Rapoo 3920P Compact Wireless Laser Mouse Introduced

Rapoo 3920P Provides a Smooth Navigating Experience The Rapoo 3920P Wireless Laser Mouse is the ideal computer accessory for users who yearn for a smooth, wireless and hassle-free navigation experience. The compact mouse features a sleek, ergonomic design that not only adds a touch of beauty to any desktop, but also provides a comfortable computing experience. The 3920P operates on a reliable 5 GHz wireless connection, avoiding interference from other wireless devices. The mouse features an adjustable laser sensor which can be adjusted between 800 DPI for maximum precision and 1600 DPI for maximum speed with the touch of a button. The ambidextrous mouse has a 4D scroll wheel to make surfing the web or navigating large documents a breeze. […]

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Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 Single-Processor 1U Rack Server Announced

Lenovo(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkServer RS140, a powerful yet affordable entry-level single-processor 1U rack server ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses (SMB) and remote office deployments. Available with a range of processor choices including the latest next-generation Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 series processors, customizable options, and Intel® AMT™ 9.0 for remote manageability, this highly versatile rack server can accommodate a variety of workloads, including distributed enterprise and datacenter edge, as well as standalone applications such as retail, collaboration, and IT infrastructure. The ThinkServer RS140 offers a generous collection of standard features and expansion options essential for flexible deployments in diverse environments. The RS140 supports the entire line of Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 series processors with integrated graphic processing, […]

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