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PeripheralsBy Jason Vaught

Ducky Shine 3 Mechanical Keyboard Review

The Ducky Shine Series, arguably one of the best mechanical keyboards on the market, has released the Ducky Shine 3 DK9008S3. Often referred to as the YOTS or “Year of the Snake”, the 2013 Shine 3 is the offshoot descendant of the 2012 Year of the Dragon Shine 2 DK9087 (a tenkeyless version in the shine series). This model, like it’s predecessor, comes with a wide array of switch options including Cherry MX Black, Blue, Brown, and Red, and a wide array of LED color options including: Blue, Red, Green, White, Magenta, and Orange. With so many options, there is really no reason not to find the perfect fit for you in the Ducky Shine 3 DK9008S3-CUSALAAG1.

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MSI SteelSeries Engine and XSplit Gamecaster Full Keyboard Customization Tools Debut

MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the availability of SteelSeries Engine and XSplit Gamecaster in all upcoming gaming laptops, including the ultra-portable GS series, the power-packed GT Dominator series, and the performance GE Apache series. The ultimate customization tool, SteelSeries Engine delivers an unparalleled level of personalization and programming power to the gamer, from advanced macro programming to providing key usage statistics. Key features include: Macro Editor – programs individual or a combination of keys to launch an application or game, simulate mouse and keyboard inputs, copy and paste selected text and disable the keyboard when needed Buttons – assigns custom actions to any programmable button and provides an image layout of your […]

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StarTech.com Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure Announced

New dual-drive Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure lets users connect two 2.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs to their Mac or PC, delivering a high-capacity, high-speed data storage solution for faster external backups, graphics-intensive applications StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts has announced the availability of their new 2-Bay Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure (SKU: S252SMTB3), which lets users add reliable, high-speed external storage to a Mac® or PC computer through a Thunderbolt port. The Thunderbolt enclosure is the first external drive enclosure from StarTech.com to feature a Thunderbolt host connection, and features two drive bays which allows users to maximize external storage capacity while ensuring the best possible data transfer rates with the host system.   The Thunderbolt enclosure offers […]

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LUXA2 GroovyT Magic Boom Box Speaker Released

Beauty in simplicity has always been at the forefront of LUXA2’s unique products, and in sticking with tradition they have unveiled the new GroovyT Magic Boom Box Speaker- What does the ‘T’ stand for you might be asking, it stands simply for ‘Touch’ and that is exactly how it works. The GroovyT requires no cables of any sort to use therefore you’ll never need to worry about locating, untangling messy cables, nor does it require any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection to operate. Simply turn on the speaker and place your smartphone device with audio playing to automatically have crisp clear enhanced sound fill your immediate environment. With its high quality 800mAh battery cell, it can provide up to 5.5 hours […]

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LG L90 Smartphone Launched

L90 Offers a Modern Design, Premium UX Feature and Best-in-Class Hardware On the heels of Mobile World Congress 2014, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of the first smartphone in its popular L SeriesIII family, the LG L90. Designed for mobile users looking for the perfect balance of performance, personality and price, the L90 will begin rolling out starting this week. As the premier model in LG’s latest L Series lineup, the L90 features a simple yet stylish aesthetic that the L Series is known for, as well as the most up-to-date UX features. The L90 offers the most competitive hardware in its category with its 4.7-inch qHD IPS display and high capacity 2,540mAh battery. L90 users will be […]

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Pioneer DJE-2000 and DJE-1500 Enclosed Inner Ear Headphones Unveiled

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division today unveiled the DJE-2000 and DJE-1500 enclosed inner ear headphones, designed and sound-tuned for use by today’s advanced DJs. With the clear understanding that DJs have specific audio characteristic requirements and traditionally listen to music differently, paying closer attention to the particular beats of music, Pioneer’s new inner-ear headphones were made for both their leisure music listening and for music preparation while on the go. Both models have unique design features including large high quality 9.4 millimeter drivers, replaceable and detachable cables, and interchangeable earphone tips that dampen external noise. “Conventional DJ headphones are great for use when connected to a system, but not always ideal when you’re listening to music […]

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WD My Cloud EX2 2-Bay Prosumer Personal Cloud Storage NAS Revealed

New My Cloud® EX2 Delivers Advanced NAS Features with Up to 8 TB[1] of Capacity for Creative Professionals, Prosumers and Workgroups WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, today expanded its prosumer personal cloud solutions with My Cloud EX2, a high-performance two-bay network attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 products are designed from the ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to reliably save, share, back up, stream and manage large amounts of digital data. WD Introduces 2-Bay Prosumer Personal Cloud Storage “WD is committed to providing a comprehensive portfolio of personal cloud solutions as the need for digital data storage continues to dramatically […]

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SAPPHIRE R9 280 Dual-X and R9 280X Vapor-X Graphics Cards Unveiled

NEW R9 280 Dual-X and R9 280X Vapor-X models Building on the success of its graphics solutions based on the latest GCN (graphics core next) architectures from AMD, SAPPHIRE Technology has just announced two new models in the successful R9-Series of graphics accelerators for the PC. The SAPPHIRE R9 280 is a new model from SAPPHIRE that features the company’s Dual-X cooler. Dual-X, with its two aerofoil fans, and graduated heatpipes, is an efficient and quiet cooler design which received industry acclaim in the previous generation of products. This new model has 3GB of the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 1250MHz (5GB/s effective) and a GCN core with 1792 stream processors clocked at 850MHz (up to 940MHz with Boost). With […]

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Hauppauge myMusic-Bluetooth Wireless Music Receiver Debuts

myMusic-Bluetooth is a wireless audio link between the most popular mobile devices and home sound systems Hauppauge Digital Inc. March 4, 2014, London — Hauppauge today announced its new myMusic-Bluetooth wireless music receiver. myMusic-Bluetooth wirelessly connects to Apple and Android smart phones and tablets via Bluetooth and can receive any music content such as Spotify, internet radio and songs from your music library. myMusic-Bluetooth connects to an home audio system though a stereo audio jack. myMusic-Bluetooth is part of Hauppauge’s myWireless family of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. myMusic-Bluetooth has embedded NFC (near field communication) to make the setup with NFC equipped mobile devices easy. For example, the Samsung S5 has NFC capability […]

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PowerColor TurboDuo R9 280 OC Video Card Announced

All new design with Gold Power Kit & TurboDuo cooling technology TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, expands its R9 series with latest PowerColor TurboDuo R9 280 OC, promising no-compromise performance and flawless image quality for the most demanding games. The TurboDuo R9 280 OC feature awarding-winning GCN Architecutre for unrivalled efficiency, and enable astonishing performance and breathtaking image quality, making it a top choice for enthusiasts who eager for the best. The TurboDuo R9 280 OC has a new architecture with a total of 1792 stream processors, delivering massively parallel computing power for graphics. Its core clock speed of 855MHz, even up to 960MHz with boost, together with a high speed interface to 3GB of GDDR5 […]

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OCZ Storage Solutions Z-Drive 4500 PCIe SSD Series Launched

New Z-Drive 4500 Series, utilizing Toshiba 19nm NAND, is OCZ’s Most Advanced, Robust and Affordable PCIe Edge Card to Date and Includes OCZ’s New WXL Software OCZ Storage Solutions – a Toshiba Group Company and leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced the introduction of the enterprise-class Z-Drive 4500 PCI Express (PCIe) SSD Series. The new Z-Drive 4500 Series delivers even higher performance in comparison to OCZ’s Z-Drive R4 Series, leverages 19 nanometer (nm) MLC NAND flash, and features a more robust architectural design covering 800GB, 1.6TB and 3.2TB usable capacities. Each model within the Z-Drive 4500 Series is integrated with OCZ’s new Windows Accelerator (WXL) Software — a flash management and caching […]

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Samsung Chromebook 2 Series Laptops Unveiled

Leading Provider of Chromebooks in Education Introduces New Models to Further One-to-One Learning in K-12 Schools and Enhance Mobility and Productivity for Consumers Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series. The new models, available in 11.6- and 13.3-inch configurations, improve on the popular Samsung Chromebook line with faster performance, longer battery life and a slim, light build enhanced by a durable textured lid and elegant stitched design. The 13.3-inch model also features a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution screen, enabling users to enjoy vibrant visuals for work, teaching and learning, and entertainment. Samsung was the leading Chromebook brand in the U.S. in 2013, accounting for more than 60 percent of overall market share, according to […]

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Toshiba AL13SXB and AL13SXQ Series Hard Disk Drives Introduced

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced new additions to its lineup of enterprise performance hard disk drives (HDD), the AL13SXB series and the self-encrypting AL13SXQ series, which are suitable for mission-critical enterprise applications. Sample shipping will start from the middle of March. The AL13SX series offers capacities up to 600GB[1], the largest-class storage capacity[2] in a 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch design, double the maximum capacity of previous generation drives[3]. The drives provide lower latency and power savings compared with legacy 3.5-inch 15,000 RPM 600GB models. Customers have the choice of AL13SX drives that support 512n (native), 512e (emulation) or 4Kn storage formats. The long sector models (512e and 4Kn) reach sustained transfer rates up to 243 MiB/s[4] – an increase of 27% […]

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D-Link DAP-2695 and DAP-1665 Dual Band Access Points Announced

DAP-2695 and DAP-1665 are First in New Line of AC Standalone Access Points for Small and Medium Businesses D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, today announced its first 802.11ac solutions in a new line of standalone business-class access points – the AC1750 Concurrent Dual Band Access Point with PoE (DAP-2695) and the AC1200 Dual Band Access Point (DAP-1665). The DAP-2695 offers network administrators secure and manageable dual-band wireless LAN options utilizing the cutting-edge speed of 802.11ac wireless technology, along with premium features such as support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a plenum-rated housing. Designed for budget conscious IT managers, the DAP-1665 offers cutting-edge 802.11ac performance without the premium features. “More and more […]

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Spire Lugen 1603 ATX Chassis Introduced

The Lugen series are solid ATX chassis with contemporary looks. The Lugen 1603 tower structure is all about style and functionality. The sleek light brushed front panel is minimal and timeless. The internal structure enables flexible and neat assembly. Sufficient cooling through the multiple fan space positions in the front, side and back of the chassis (not pre-installed). The Lugen 1603 is pre-installed with the Spectra series 420W ATX power supply unit. Providing everything entry-level systems require – reliable power, hi-efficiency, optimal cooling and long life span. The Lugen 1603 chassis is backed by our solid 2 year warranty and service program. Select the brand with the industry experience: Spire – Powered by Innovation. Main Features: •Sturdy 0.35mm SGCC steel […]

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D-Link DIR-510L Wi-Fi AC750 Portable Router and Charger Released

802.11ac Wi-Fi Router Allows Travelers to Create an Instant Hotspot and Stream Media to a Range of Devices Anywhere, Anytime D-Link today announced that it is now shipping the world’s first portable 11AC router, the Wi-Fi AC750 Portable Router and Charger (DIR-510L). This latest addition to the D-Link® family of connectivity solutions allows mobile users to quickly and easily create a Wi-Fi hotspot from an existing internet connection, whether that be 3G/4G, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, while on-the-go. For added convenience, the Portable Wi-Fi Router also features a high-capacity 4,000mAh rechargeable battery that can charge mobile devices. Additionally, with the free mydlink™ SharePort® mobile app, users can upload, download and stream multimedia and documents to a storage drive attached to one […]

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OCZ Vertex 460 SSD Review

OCZ Storage Solutions, formerly OCZ Technology and now a Toshiba Group Company, was quick to produce its first performance product under the new company banner: Vertex 460 solid state drive. The new OCZ Vertex 460 SSD features an Indilinx Barefoot 3 (BF3-M10) controller and Toshiba 19nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash components with secure AES-256 data encryption and Trim support. Vertex 460 is good for 540 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write speeds over a SATA 6-Gb/s connection, and replaces the Vertex 450 as the fastest solid state drive in the product series. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the 240GB OCZ Vertex 460 SSD, model VTX460-25SAT3-240G, against the leading competition.

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MSI A58-G41 PC Mate, MSI A58M-E35 and MSI A58M-E33 Motherboards Launched

Meet the best cost / performance solution MSI, world leader in motherboards, launches 3 new AMD A58 series FM2+ socket based motherboards, the MSI A58-G41 PC Mate, MSI A58M-E35 and MSI A58M-E33. The MSI A58 motherboards support the new AMD Kaveri APU and are backwards compatible with FM2 processors (Richland and Trinity). Featuring onboard LAN, PCI Express 3.0 and multiple display support, the MSI AMD A58 series motherboards presents a rich blend of features and technologies offering the most stable and best cost/performance solution available. The best solution for small, efficient internet & office PC’s MSI A58 series motherboards are available in ATX and microATX form factors and offer a great choice in connectivity with a Dothill RAID controller, onboard […]

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Razer Game Booster Software Updated

Never Lose Game Data Again with Razer’s Save Game Manager Razer™, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced a new feature for Razer Game Booster that automatically saves game data and settings to the cloud for thousands of titles. In its beta version, Razer Game Booster’s Save Game Manager will back up a user’s game progress to Dropbox. Other cloud storage services will be enabled in the program’s full release. Save Game Manager is compatible for games with local save files and it supports fully automated backup services for more than 2,000 titles. The list of supported games can be continuously updated by Razer’s software engineering team as new titles are released and users may manually add […]

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Intel 730 Series SSD for Gamers and Content Creators Unveiled

Intel unveiled the Intel Solid-State Drive 730 Series, a powerful performance SSD perfect for gamers and workstation users alike. Both the NAND and the third-generation Intel controller have been infused with data center DNA for quality and reliability, and factory tuned for extreme performance. Delivering low latency and consistently high throughput, the 730 Series helps PCs respond quickly. The drive is protected by a 5-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind with stunning performance. The Intel SSD 730 Series is available today for pre-order, and will be available for purchase starting on March 18. No-Compromise Storage Has Arrived The Intel® Solid-State Drive 730 Series combines enthusiast-grade performance with the endurance and dependability that has traditionally been reserved for data center storage […]

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SAPPHIRE R7 240 Low Profile Graphics Cards Unveiled

New R7 240 Low profile model has Media features and Dual HDMI outputs SAPPHIRE Technology has just introduce a new low profile model in the successful R7 Series of graphics cards targeted at small form factor PCs and HTPCs. The SAPPHIRE R7 240 Low Profile card is based on the successful graphics GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD. It unusually features dual HDMI outputs, each supporting HDMI 1.4a with high speed transfer and full 4K display resolution of 4096 x 2160. Both display outputs can be used simultaneously. The SAPPHIRE R7 240 Low Profile model has 2GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 900MHz (1.8GB/s effective). It has a GCN architecture with 320 stream processors and core clocks of 730MHz […]

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WD Purple 3.5-inch Surveillance-Class Hard Drive Line Debuts

New WD Purple™ 3.5-inch Drives Equipped for Home/Small Business Security-system Environments WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and storage industry leader, today announced the availability of WD Purple™, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. Shipping today, WD Purple hard drives are available in capacities from 1 TB up to 4 TB. “By expanding our ‘Power of Choice’ product portfolio with WD Purple, we make it simple for our VARs, integrators and consumers to select the right drive engineered for […]

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TP-LINK TL-WPA4220KIT Wireless Range Extender Kit Released

Delivers Wi-Fi Wherever There’s an Outlet TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, is now shipping their TL-WPA4220KIT, a Wireless Range Extender Kit which uses Powerline and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi technology to spread seamless connectivity in any home or office. The Wireless Range Extender Kit includes two Powerline Adapters, the TL-PA4010 and the TL-WPA4220. The first connects to your router and feeds network connection through your existing electrical circuitry at the rate of 500Mbps, and the latter broadcasts that connection as a 300Mbps Wi-Fi signal while providing two fast Ethernet ports for concurrent wired connectivity. Together they can provide network coverage anywhere on up to 1000 ft of electrical circuitry, proving a great solution for multi-level homes and large offices which […]

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Thermaltake Toughpower Gold Series Power Supply Units Announced

Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units is pleased to announce its high performance power supply line – Toughpower Gold Series (750W/650W/550W). The Thermaltake Toughpower series is a premium 80 PLUS GOLD certified power supply that uses the highest quality components for stable performance, excellent features with unbeatable efficiency vital to the current high-end system in market even in demanding conditions. With the 80Plus Gold certification for its high power efficiency and a single strong 12V rail flexibly routes the maximum available power to your CPU and graphics card, offering maximized power usage and easy setup. Toughpower Gold Series comes with modular design to reduce cable clutter; and ultra-quiet fan delivers silent cooling, […]

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