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Bigpoint “Warframe” Triple A Game Introduced

Bigpoint, a leading developer and publisher of online games, announces the online publishing of the free-to-play, third-person action game Warframe®. Starting today the more than 330 million users registered at bigpoint.com have direct access to the PC-client game developed by the world-renown triple-A developer, Digital Extremes. “We are proud to add Warframe to our online portfolio and believe it has huge potential to become one of our most played games. Warframe boasts incredibly rich graphics and a spectacular gameplay experience with close combat mechanics as well as a fantastic co-op mode,” says Marcus Behrens, Head of Publishing at Bigpoint. Through Bigpoint, Warframe is linked to more than 180 payment methods for 200 countries and will be promoted to a core […]

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Panasonic SC-NA30 and SC-NA10 Portable Wireless Speaker Systems Announced

The New SC-NA30 and SC-NA10 Wireless Speaker Systems Offer up to 20 hours of playback and provides a smartphone charging feature Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the introduction of the SC-NA30 and SC-NA10 Portable Wireless Speaker Systems which offer the longest playback time currently available on a wireless speaker1, unrivalled sound quality, smart networking and elegant designs that offer ultimate portability. The SC-NA30 and SC-NA10 compact speakers enable users to complement their lifestyle with outstanding portable audio. Both speaker systems can be purchased online at www.shop.panasonic.com. “As Panasonic continues to expand the offerings for home and portable audio systems, we’re pleased to introduce the new NA series which is perfect for enjoying music at home or on-the-go,” said David […]

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MSI W20 3M Windows 8 Tablet Introduced

Leader in performance breakthroughs and innovative user experience, MSI introduces the 11.6” W20 3M tablet computer. Designed for business, the W20 3M comes loaded with AMD’s next-generation dual-core APU processor and Microsoft Windows 8, substantially improving cross-system compatibility. In addition, you can download business and non-business apps from the Windows Store that can be used in conjunction with eight of MSI’s major enhanced features. Featuring the ultimate fusion of superior hardware and software, a light, razor-thin chassis, and extended battery life, this high-performance tablet is built to meet the business and entertainment needs of the on-the-go businessperson. Business Functionality on an Entertainment Platform Eric Kuo, vice president for global sales and marketing, MSI Notebook, points out, “With its innovative construction, […]

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GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Launched

As the Official Motherboard Sponsor of Blizzcon 2013, GIGABYTE Unveils Latest G1.Killer Gaming Platform GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced the launch of its latest gaming motherboard the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 at Blizzcon 2013, one of the biggest US gaming events of the year. The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 combines our signature AMP-UP Audio feature set with Killer™ E2200 networking, gold hardware, ruthless performance and looks that could kill. ”The new G1.Sniper Z87 has PC gaming built-in to its DNA, an utterly compelling choice for any high performance PC built with fragging in mind,” commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. “It’s fantastic to be here as the exclusive motherboard […]

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ASUS GTX 780 Ti Graphics Card Introduced

Exclusive GPU Tweak utility, 25% more CUDA cores, PhysX and TXAA technologies push GTX 780 Ti GPU further for faster, smoother and sharper graphics ASUS today announced GTX 780 Ti, a graphics card powered by the brand-new GeForce® GTX 780 Ti graphics-processing unit (GPU) and boosted by exclusive GPU Tweak technology. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti GPU is powered by 25% more CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) cores and benefits from a boosted clock speed of 928MHz — both significant increases on its predecessor that enable ASUS GTX 780 Ti to deliver superb gaming performance. Exclusive technology for exclusive performance from GTX 780 Ti GTX 780 Ti includes the GPU Tweak utility that’s exclusive to ASUS graphics cards. This easy-to-use […]

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Sceptre X322BV-HDR Energy Efficient 32-inch LED HDTV Announced
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Sceptre X322BV-HDR Energy Efficient 32-inch LED HDTV Announced

Elegant brush pattern design and superb performance delivers an enjoyable home entertainment experience Sceptre, superior manufacturers of world class LED/LCD HDTVs and PC displays, unveils their energy efficient 32-inch LED HDTV designed to provide superb image quality and long term energy savings. Sceptre’s new X322BV-HDR features an ultra slim brush pattern bezel design that perfectly complements the jet black trim and is capable of displaying brighter and more robust colors through a variety of features including a 5,000:1 contrast ratio, 3D Comb Filter and more. The unit also comes equipped with the bells and whistles of more expensive HDTVs, including 5.1 digital audio output capabilities, multiple HDMI and a USB port for easy connectivity and the ability to be wall-mounted […]

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Mad Catz TRITTON Kunai Mobile Stereo Headset Released

New Headset Delivers Premium Audio to Multiple Mobile and Smart Devices Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the TRITTON Kunai Mobile Stereo Headset. The TRITTON Kunai Mobile Stereo Headset is compatible with most popular handheld consoles, Windows® PC, and Mac, as well as smart phones and smart devices. When used with compatible Apple products, the Kunai provides the ability to adjust volume, answer calls, and control music on-the-fly via the convenient in-line audio controller. Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, said, “The TRITTON Kunai range was designed to deliver an ideal balance of performance, value and aesthetics, a combination which has resonated with the passionate gamer. Today’s […]

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Rosewill BLACKHAWK Blue Special Edition Mid-Tower Gaming Case Unveiled

Rosewill Puts Gaming In Focus – Debuts New PC Gear For Gamers Everywhere The leading hardware solutions provider, Rosewill®, will be showing their latest products at BlizzCon® 2013. Rosewill® will debut PC gaming and audio focused products for all to experience hands on. On the gaming front, Rosewill is showing the new BLACKHAWK Blue Special Edition mid tower gaming case. It’s everything our fans love about the BLACKHAWK but with a bit of blue for the additional pop. After a largely successful release of the RK-9000, RK-9000i, RK-9100 illuminated keyboard mechanical keyboards, Rosewill is showing the Apollo RK-9100x Mechanical Keyboard series and STRIKER RK-6000 mechanical keyboard. Apollo RK-9100x will have Cherry MX blue or brown and come illuminated in red […]

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Corsair CS Series Modular PC Power Supplies Announced

Corsair’s New CS Series Modular PSUs Deliver 80 PLUS Gold Efficiency on a Bronze Budget Corsair®, the most awarded PC power supply brand in the world1, today announced the new line of CS Series Modular power supplies (PSUs) in 450, 550, 650 and 750 watt models. Designed to be exceptionally energy efficient and simple to install, the new CS Series are the most affordable 80 PLUS® Gold certified PSUs in Corsair’s line of high-performance PC components. The CS Series Modular PSUs are designed to deliver stable, continuous power with 80 PLUS Gold certified power efficiency to minimize energy waste and lower electrical bills. The new PSUs are cooled with a 120mm sleeve bearing fan that runs at low speeds during […]

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Bigpoint Merc Elite: Assault Class MOBA Game Unveiled

Bigpoint, a leading global developer and publisher of online games, is revealing exclusive details today on the Assault, the fifth of five playable classes in the forthcoming blockbuster Merc Elite. The world’s first military-themed MOBA game (multiplayer online battle arena) entered European Open Beta in autumn 2013 as a free-to-play browser title. The Assault – Elite Fighter and Heavy-Duty Damage Dealer The Assault class specializes in dealing out as much damage as possible in a short amount of time. Armed with a high-powered assault rifle, his versatile skill set allows him to inflict large amounts of damage using his “Grenade Launcher” or the powerful “Death from Above” elite skill, which calls in a helicopter to attack enemies. The Assault can […]

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet Released

Fire HDX 8.9″ is startlingly light–at 13.2 ounces, it is the lightest large-screen tablet (NASDAQ: AMZN)–Amazon.com today announced that the new 8.9″ Kindle Fire HDX–the lightest large-screen tablet–is now shipping. Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ combines groundbreaking hardware, Fire OS 3.0 “Mojito,” and exclusive new features like X-Ray for Music, Prime Instant Video downloads and the revolutionary new Mayday button–and is available for just $379. Order now at www.amazon.com/hdx. “The 8.9″ Fire HDX is startlingly light–at just 13.2 ounces, it’s the lightest large-screen tablet. This is combined with a 339 ppi, perfect-color HDX display, 3x the processing power, 2x the memory, 4x the graphics performance, and backed by Fire OS 3.0, with exclusive features like the revolutionary new Mayday button–and all […]

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OCZ Vector 150 Solid State Drive Series Announced

OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced its new Vector 150 SATA III SSD Series that utilizes the latest cutting-edge 19 nanometer (nm) NAND flash process geometry and an in-house controller design that shatters barriers by delivering OCZ’s highest performing SATA III solid state drive series to date. At the forefront of Vector 150 innovation is OCZ’s proprietary Barefoot 3 controller which was designed completely in-house by the Company’s hardware and firmware teams to enable full design control over the product roadmap while delivering high performance flash-based storage, enhanced endurance, and a host of differentiated features for laptop, desktop and workstation applications.

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VisionTek Radeon R9 290 Introduced

VisionTek Products LLC, (VisionTek®) https://www.visiontekproducts.com, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance upgrades and accessories for PC and Apple Macintosh® computers, announced today the VisionTek Radeonâ„¢ R9 290 graphics card. Featuring similar specifications to the VisionTek R9 290X, the world’s fastest graphics card introduced two weeks ago, the new R9 290 offers up to 947MHz clock speed, 4GB 512bit GDDR5 RAM, over 300GB/s memory bandwidth to support 4K gaming with over 100 layers of effects, and compute performance that nearly exceeds 5.0 TFLOPs. With a $90 lower cost and performance that exceeds the leading competitive brand’s comparable card, the estimated $409MSRP VisionTek R9 290 is the best value in high performance graphics cards and is expected to begin shipping later this month.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Video Card Review

NVIDIA tends to dominate the field when it comes to graphics processing power, leaving AMD scrambling to remain competitive by reducing prices on their products to add value for an aging technology. Recently the AMD Radeon R9 290X was revealed as the brand’s flagship graphics card, virtually occupying future shelf space for around $580 and expected to compete against NVIDIA’s less-expensive GeForce GTX 780 that has been available since May (2013). Not one to allow competition into their high-end territory, NVIDIA pushes back with the introduction of GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Capable of producing the fastest and most efficient graphics power ever available, GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 25% more processing cores than GTX 780 while leaving room to deliver record-level 336 GB/sec GDDR5 memory bandwidth so to leave no doubt who controls the top-end of discreet graphics.

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OCZ Vector 150 SSD Review

Just as technology enjoys an ongoing evolution, OCZ Technology improves upon their design with each new solid state drive series. High-performance hardware enthusiasts were recently offered the Vertex 450 to replace the aging Vertex 4, and now mainstream enthusiasts have the Vector 150 to replace the end-of-life Vector SSD. Featuring an Indilinx Barefoot 3 BF3-M00 controller that supports 19nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash components by Toshiba with secure AES-256 data encryption and Trim support, Vector 150 is good for 550 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write speeds over a SATA 6-Gb/s connection. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the 240GB OCZ Vector 150 SSD, model VTR150-25SAT3-240G, against the leading competition.

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Seagate Spinpoint M9T Samsung HDD Introduced

High capacity and thin design hard drive gives customers the ideal solution for external and mobile applications Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) today announced that its Samsung® HDD division is shipping the new 2.5-inch Spinpoint™ M9T, which at 9.5 mm thin is the world’s thinnest 2TB hard drive. Offered in capacities of 1.5TB and 2TB, the Spinpoint M9T mobile drive gives OEMs, channel system integrators and consumers a thin, high-capacity storage solution ideal for external storage, notebook integration and upgrades, desktop, and gaming system applications. “The M9T combines the highest areal density shipping in a single storage device with an innovative design that fits into mainstream notebook applications. While other 2TB are solutions on the market are 15 mm thick, […]

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Cooler Master JAS Mini Smartphone/Tablet Stand Debuts

Cooler Master, a designer, manufacturer, and innovator of leading PC components and mobile accessories, today announced JAS mini. JAS mini is premium aluminum stand for your iPhone* or iPad* mini. Compact . Foldable . Portable An impressive little wonder, the JAS mini display stand allows you to quickly turn a small space into the focal point of a room. Watch, work, play, and chat from the comfort of the stand. JAS mini elevates your device and positions it at a more comfortable viewing angle so you can focus on what’s important to you. This height can be adjusted between 0°-135°. Its minimalist design ensures that it remains very light and compact for travel. JAS mini weighs in at a featherweight […]

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Thecus N4510U PRO SMB Rackmount Announced

Award-winning 4-bay gets a facelift and internals upgrade Time marches ever on, and Thecus® is ready to keep pace with its latest revision to the award winning SMB 4-bay rackmount line: the N4510U PRO. With a nearly 15% rise in processing speed thanks to the Intel® Atom™ D2701 processor and a stylish new front panel, the new N4510U PRO can begin future-proofing your business this November. Product highlights Intel® Atom™ D2701 Dual-Core Processor (2.13GHz) 2GB DDR3 RAM Redesigned front panel HDMI and VGA output Choice of single or redundant power supply Six USB ports (including two USB3.0) FREE McAfee Antivirus included FREE Acronis True Image license VMWare ready iSCSI thin-provisioning supported https://www.thecus.com/upload_new/news/20131106-2.jpg “Data usage has been increasing exponentially for years,” […]

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Phanteks Enthoo Primo Case Review

When it comes to high-end full-tower cases, a few models immediately come to mind: Corsair’s 900D, Thermaltake’s Level 10 GT, Cooler Master’s HAF-X, and a couple others. There isn’t nearly as much variety for E-ATX compatible cases as there is for cases that support ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards. Perhaps this why Phanteks was keen to release their first case into this category. Enter the Enthoo Primo, A premium full-tower aluminum body case with numerous new features and great compatibility for water-cooling hardware. Phanteks is among the best manufacturers of computer case fans and CPU heatsinks, so one would expect that their genius in cooling innovation would carry over to the Enthoo Primo. It is quite clear that Phankteks aims to make a statement with this new case; It will be competing head on with the already established high-end full-tower cases. Benchmark reviews will take a closer look at the Enthoo Primo (model PH-ES813P) to see whether or not Phantek’s first chassis deserves a place among the very best.

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BRAVEN 710 Portable HD Wireless Stereo Speaker Unveiled

Compact IPX5 water resistant speaker equipped with APTX, NFC and TrueWireless™ Stereo Pairing technology BRAVEN announces the immediate availability of the BRAVEN 710, the ultimate portable water resistant Bluetooth wireless stereo speaker crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum and designed to satisfy even the most demanding audiophiles. The BRAVEN 710 delivers the perfect blend of heart pumping bass, crystal clear highs and ease of use by perfectly incorporating powerful HD audio drivers, TrueWireless™ Technology and NFC. TrueWireless™ Technology allows wireless pairing with a second 710 to create a right and left stereo sound, while NFC enables linking with other NFC enabled devices by simply touching them or bringing them into close proximity. True to BRAVEN’s heritage of speaker design, the BRAVEN 710 […]

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Spire Archer I Ergonomic Computer Mouse Introduced

Did you know that one in six workers are suffering from some form of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, mostly related to intensive use of a traditional computer mouse? As part of our new ergonomic computing product line, Spire is rolling out products which will make your long hours of computing more comfortable and better for your well being. The Archer I is shaped in a way that the position of your arm, elbow and wrist is under less stress then with traditional mice on the market. The Archer I supports your hand and allows for you palm to rest on the mouse. Finger button placement and location are designed to the fullest care for detail and […]

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ARCHOS GEN11 101 XS 2 Tablet Launched

Designed for speed, high performance, multimedia and productivity, this Google Certified 10.1″ tablet offers a complete user experience ARCHOS, a pioneer in Android devices, announces the availability of the ARCHOS 101 XS 2 tablet, the latest device from its new Gen11 range. Improving on the success of last year’s Gen10, this Google Certified tablet includes a Quad-Core 1.6 GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, an HD IPS screen, front facing stereo speakers and dual-cameras. Smartly designed, this feature rich and high performance tablet also includes the innovative Coverboard (introduced in the Gen10 range), a unique magnetic keyboard made to improve content creation. For Speed Powered by a super-fast 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor and 2 gigabytes of RAM, users will experience smooth and […]

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Nikon Df Digital SLR Camera Released

The fusion of responsive, intuitive dial operation and “flagship D4 image quality” in the smallest and lightest FX-format body Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Df, a Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera. The Df combines intuitive, worry-free dial operation with superior image quality over a broad range of sensitivities in the smallest and lightest FX-format body, making the camera extremely portable. Large metal mechanical dials on the top of the camera enable direct, intuitive operation, offering tactile pleasure of shooting with precision mechanics, and allowing users to feel the joy of creating images that reflect their individual intent. The camera also provides a system that allows users to focus on shooting with the security that comes […]

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SAPPHIRE R9 290 Graphics Card Released

New graphics card delivers 4K graphics, AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio SAPPHIRE Technology has just launched the SAPPHIRE R9 290, the latest graphics card in its new R9 enthusiast series. Based on the latest Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture from AMD, the card shares most of the features of the recently released flagship SAPPHIRE R9 290X delivering excellent performance at a more affordable price point. Augmenting the upper end of the R9 series of graphics processors, the new SAPPHIRE R9 290 features 2560 stream processing units and an engine clock of up to 947 Mhz. It is equipped with 4GB of the latest high performance GDDR5 memory on a 512-bit interface and clocked at 1250 MHz (5.0GHz effective) delivering high bandwidth […]

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