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Synology RackStation RS2414(RP)+ NAS Released

Synology America Corp. today announced the successors to its popular and expandable 2U rack-mounted models. The RS2214+/RS2214RP+ offer business users high performance and scalable storage with enterprise storage features at small and medium business price. The new models are designed with small and medium business users in mind. Both models have modular designs, and can scale up to 24 drives by taking advantage of the RX1214/RX1214RP. That makes for up to 96TB of high-performance storage. “These new RackStations make for an excellent value proposition, offering a blend of high-performance and scalability at an attractive price,” said Jason Bonoan, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp. “When coupled with Synology’s DiskStation Manager 4.3, they will make for a valuable addition to […]

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ZTE Grand S Smartphone Debuts

Available for Preorder Oct 5, ZTE’s Slimmest Smartphone is Elegant, Stylish and Open ZTE USA, the fastest-growing smartphone provider in the United States, today announced the U.S. pricing and availability of the award-winning Grand S, a beautifully-crafted smartphone decorated with the 2013 iF International Design Award. First introduced globally at CES 2013, the 0.27-inch Grand S is ZTE’s slimmest smartphone available in the United States, and is compatible for use with GSM/UMTS carriers. The phone is available for preorder on Saturday, October 5 with an MSRP of $399.99, through Amazon and other channels. With a large, eye-catching five-inch display and 13 megapixel camera, the Grand S caters to today’s design-conscious consumer by providing the perfect combination of aesthetics and technology. […]

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QNAP TS-x70 Tower Series Turbo NAS Launched

With Scale-up Solutions to Meet Data Growth Demands QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the business-class TS-x70 series Turbo NAS. Available in 4, 6 and 8-bay tower models; the TS-x70 series with scale-up support is the perfect solution for the growing data needs of modern business environments. Businesses are constantly seeking extra storage space to keep up with the demands of today’s IT environments. The TS-x70 series’ high-scalability design supports online capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures (REXP-1200U-RP / REXP-1600U-RP) to expand total storage to 100TB raw capacity. With this flexibility, businesses can expand their storage as needed and have more control over their storage deployment. Powered by a Dual-Core Intel® 2.6 GHz Processor and […]

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TD02 Vert SilverStone Tundra TD02 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
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SilverStone Tundra TD02 Liquid CPU Cooler Review

Rounding out the Tundra series, the TD02 is SilverStone’s answer to the top performing closed-loop liquid coolers. Sporting the same patented fin design of the TD03 with claims of 40% higher cooling efficiency, new 120mm fans on a 240mm long, 45mm thick radiator and a custom water block, the SilverStone Tundra SST-TD02 All-In-One Liquid CPU Cooler that Benchmark Reviews has received for testing has huge potential. In fact, after the surprising performance of the 120mm push/pull TD03, SilverStone Technology, Co., Ltd. sent out the larger TD02 to go toe-to-toe with the reigning champ of the coolers I’ve tested so far: the Swiftech H220. Can the TD02 take the top spot? Only one way to find out…

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Silicon Motion SM3267 USB3.0 Controller Announced

Ultra High-Performance & Cost-Effective Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion” or the “Company”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, today announced that it has begun sampling its new, single-channel, ultra high performance and cost-effective controller solution for USB 3.0 flash drives, the SM3267. By integrating an embedded crystal oscillator and all power ICs, SM3267 reduces the customers’ overall system cost. In addition, SM3267 delivers an industry-leading data transfer rate of up to 160MB/s read, a 30% to 50% improvement from most single-channel USB 3.0 flash drive controllers in the market today. “We are very excited to introduce SM3267, our first crystal-less USB 3.0 solution with integrated power ICs,” said […]

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BioWare Galactic Starfighter Digital Expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic Unveiled

The Galactic War between the Republic and Empire Takes to the Skies with Epic 12v12 Space Battles Subscribe by November 1 to Secure Early Gunship Unlock and Custom Gunship Paint Jobs By Electronic Arts Join the battle and customize the ultimate starship to become a legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ universe! Today, BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat in the Free-to-Play Digital Expansion, Galactic Starfighter. With a variety of unique starships, a wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12v12 space battles to Star Wars: […]

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XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series Graphics Cards Released

XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series of GPUs powered by AMD Features XFX’s all new Ghost 2.0 Thermal design, Unlocked Voltage and Double Dissipation Cooling Technology designed to take hard-core gaming to the next level. XFX today unveiled the XFX Radeon™ R9 290X, R9 290, R9 280X, R9 270X, R7 260X and R7 250 graphics cards, XFX’s first series of AMD GPUs with AMD’s 2nd Generation GCN Architecture and PowerTune Technology designed for super optimized gaming performance. XFX’s new GPUs also feature AMD’s Mantle and AMD TrueAudio technology, the latest innovations that redefine the GPU by enabling both gamers and game developers with unprecedented audio and performance enhancements for compatible games(1). XFX Ghost 2.0 Thermal Technology The XFX Radeon R9 […]

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Genelec G Two Active Loudspeaker Debuts

Genelec is debuting its new G Two Active Loudspeaker, part of the new Genelec G Series of Active Loudspeakers. Offering an exceptional home audio solution, the G Two (Woofer 4″ + Tweeter 3/4″) joins three other models in the series: G One (Woofer 3″ + Tweeter 3/4″), G Three (Woofer 5″ + Tweeter 3/4″) and G Four (Woofer 6.5″ + Tweeter 3/4″); as well as the complementary F One (6″ active) and F Two (8″ active) subwoofers. The G Series and F Series models are designed to be used together or separately. The G Two and its brethren feature elegant industrial design by award-winning designer Harri Koskinen and Genelec’s R&D team. The G Two active two-way loudspeaker combines an organic, […]

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LG G Pro Lite Smartphone Launched

LG’s Newest Smartphone Combines the Large Display and Large Capacity Battery of LG Optimus G Pro with the Newest Multimedia Features To fulfill the needs of practical smartphone users who want to enjoy the convenience of a large display, LG Electronics (LG) today introduced to the world its latest device, LG G Pro Lite, with a 5.5-inch display and unique UX features. In addition to its large IPS display, LG G Pro Lite features an equally large 3,140mAh battery, embedded Stylus Pen, stereo speakers and Dual SIM with a dedicated Hot Key. The phone is also designed with an ultra-narrow bezel for an incredible edge-to-edge viewing experience, slim design for optimal one-hand grip and convenient UX features shared with LG’s […]

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Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter Debuts

Fits Electrical Outlets in Over 150 Countries & Provides Four Routing Modes for All Wireless Networking Needs The new Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter, available now, is the ideal travel accessory for business professionals, leisure travelers and backpackers alike. Featuring a compact, cube design, the Smart Travel Router & Adapter features four of the most common plug configurations able to fit electrical outlets in over 150 countries including US, Canada, China and most countries in Europe. The convenient accessory doubles as a router able to convert a direct internet connection from a hotel or conference room into a private connection for added security and mobility. It is also able to improve and extend the range of any existing Wi-Fi […]

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ARCHOS GamePad 2 Tablet Announced

A hybrid tablet made for gamers; the GamePad 2 features a faster Quad-Core CPU, a 7” IPS HD screen and the proprietary ARCHOS Game Mapping Tool ARCHOS, a pioneer in Android™ devices, is proud to announce its second generation tablet made for Gamers – the ARCHOS GamePad 2, available in the U.S. at the end of Q4 for $199.99. “Following the success of the GamePad 1, we knew that we could take the gaming-tablet concept further. With our GamePad 2 we have included an HD screen, better controls, a larger battery and a faster processor,” said Loic Poirier ARCHOS CEO, “We’re excited to be working with a leading games company like Gameloft to pre-install two visually stunning titles for an […]

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OWC 8GB FB-DIMM Memory Upgrade Kits for Apple Mac Pro 2008 Released

Other World Computing (OWC®), the world’s leading destination for cutting-edge and easy-to-install Mac and PC upgrades and accessories, announced today through its in-house MaxRAM® testing lab its Certified 800MHz PC6400 FB-DIMM Upgrade Kits for 2008 model (MacPro3,1), a known workhorse in the creative industry. OWC now provides up to 64GB — double the factory maximum installed memory — with up to a 48 percent lower cost. The 8GB per DIMM matched kits are fully tested and certified to meet, if not surpass, all Apple memory design and compatibility specifications and come backed by a Lifetime Replacement Warranty and easy-to-follow, step-by-step installation videos. Maximum Memory Recommended for Optimum OS X and Application Performance To get the full benefit of the Mac […]

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WD Sentinel DS5100 and DS6100 Ultra-compact Network Storage Plus Servers Introduced

WD Sentinel™ DS5100 and DS6100 Provide Small Businesses with an Intel-based Windows Server, Pre-populated with WD Enterprise-Class Hard Drives at an Affordable Price WD®, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC) and world leader in digital storage solutions, today expanded its small- and medium-sized (SMB) storage solution portfolio with the introduction of the new WD Sentinel™ DS5100 and WD Sentinel DS6100 (S-series) ultra-compact network storage plus servers. The WD Sentinel S-series features high-performance Intel® Xeon® processors and are pre-installed with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. All WD Sentinel network storage products feature WD enterprise-class hard drives and these 4-bay WD Sentinel S-series desktop appliances offer up to 16 TB of raw storage. Additionally, unlike traditional NAS systems, the WD Sentinel S-series […]

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MSI R9 270X GAMING 2GD5 Video Card V303 Corner MSI Radeon R9 270X GAMING Video Card Review
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MSI Radeon R9 270X GAMING Video Card Review

When AMD unveiled their latest series of graphics cards, MSI was ready to improve upon their design by adding military-grade components cooled by Twin Frozr dual 10cm propeller fans. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the MSI Radeon R9 270X GAMING 2GB video card. For $199 gamers get a 1120 MHz factory-overclocked UltraHD 4K resolution-ready graphics card with 1280 Stream processors capable of fast frame rates, and support for the upcoming DirectX 11.2 API.

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Lian Li PC-D600 Double Wide Brushed Aluminum Chassis Released

Separate Components into Two Compartments Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today releases the PC-D600 double wide brushed aluminum chassis that was previously announced at COMPUTEX 2013. Supporting EATX, ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards, the PC-D600 with 2mm thick aluminum panels has a two compartment design, supports water cooling setups, and has numerous tool-less features to give absolute freedom to enthusiasts and modders to build a high end system. Two Compartments Separating the internal components into two compartments, the PC-D600 allows DIY enthusiasts to show off high end and intricate setups through the side panel window, while giving plenty of room for the wires and less eye-catching components on the other side of the motherboard tray. Not only does the two compartment design […]

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VisionTek AMD Radeon R7 And R9 Powered Graphic Cards Announced

New graphics card line based on Graphics Core Next architecture priced from $79.00 MSRP to begin shipping October 14 VisionTek Products LLC, (VisionTek®) https://www.visiontek.com, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance upgrades and accessories for PC and Apple Macintosh® computers, announced today five new VisionTek Radeon™ graphics cards built with the recently introduced Advance Micro Devices (AMD) Radeon R7 Series and R9 Series GPUs. Priced from $79.00 MSRP, the new VisionTek Radeon graphics cards will utilize award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, install in any open PCIe 3.0 slot, and will begin shipping Monday, October 14. Expected street price range for the line is from $69.00 to $299.00. Five VisionTek Cards for Every Gaming Desire and Budget With over two decades […]

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NZXT Source 530 Tower Computer Case Debuts

The NZXT Source series was created to offer all of the essentials with a focus on affordability and simplicity. With the new Source 530, NZXT aims to prove that high performance doesn’t have to mean a high price tag.
Along with its sleek mesh design, the Source 530 brings comprehensive air and liquid cooling support. With support for a 360mm radiator on top or 240mm radiator in front, the Source 530 offers native support for the world’s largest all-in-one liquid cooler, the 280mm NZXT Kraken™ X60.

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PowerColor R9/R7 Series Video Cards Released

PowerColor new R9/R7 series offer users a complete solution TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, is proud to introduce a whole new lineup for all PC users, the PowerColor R9/R7 series. Based on AMD’s latest GCN architecture, the new R9/R7 series feature the latest support of DirectX® 11.2, bringing gamers beyond the best gaming experience. Also, the new series uses the high standard PCI-Express 3.0 as interface, together with AMD Accelerated Processing technology, maximizing total performance than before. PowerColor R9 Series Two models are added to R9 series, the 280X and 270X OC. The R9 280X clocks at 850MHz, while arrives at 1000MHz with boost, also equipped with PowerColor exclusive cooling solution, which offers 10% temperature down […]

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Genius DVR-HD500D Dual Lens Vehicle Recorder Launched

Simultaneously capture both the road ahead and behind Genius today announces its DVR-HD500D Dual Lens Vehicle Recorder in North America. With two vehicle recorders connected by a cable, one on the front windshield recording in 720p and one on the rear windshield recording in 480p, the DVR-HD500D can record road conditions both in front and behind the vehicle at the same time. A 130 degree wide angle view and high-definition video capture ensures excellent video quality when you need it most. Easy To Record Both In Front and Back Standard vehicle recorders capture only what happens in front of the vehicle, and leaves users blind to mishaps that may happen behind the vehicle. The DVR-HD500D is able to simultaneously record […]

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Super Talent Technology DuraDrive ZT3 SSD Introduced

Delivers Reliable, Durable Performance Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND flash storage solutions, today announces the addition of the DuraDrive ZT3 to its DuraDrive SSD line. The entire DuraDrive series, including the ZT3, offer enhanced durability, reliability, and performance in environments that require tougher devices than a standard drive. The ZT3 has a ZIF/IDE interface and 1.8″ form factor and is available in both MLC and SLC NAND Flash and capacities of 16GB to 256GB, which gives the a variety of options. With the ability to withstand extreme shocks, humidity, altitude, and temperatures, the ZT3 is ideal for applications such as aerospace, the medical industry, embedded or industrial systems, and enterprise computing. This SSD is ideal for upgrading […]

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Microlab H21 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
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Microlab H21 Bluetooth Powered Speaker Review

For nearly two decades, Microlab has been an industry leader in producing high-quality audio solutions for the latest in cutting-edge technology. One example is its latest development, the Microlab H21 Bluetooth bookshelf speaker, which Benchmark Reviews has recently had an opportunity to put through its paces. Considering that the Microlab H21 is so beautifully constructed, having wooden cabinets wrapped in leather, it is clear that its role is to serve as the primary multi-device audio solution in your home.

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