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Muse Mini DBoom Speaker Announced

Combines Portability, Customization and Remarkable Sound with its Unique Ability to Connect via NFC One speaker, epic possibilities: personalize your DBoom with thousands of designs from today’s top brands, artists or create your own from your favorite picture By MuseMini via Max Borges Agency MuseMini, creators of wireless audio accessories for the active lifestyle, announces the availability of the DBoom. DBoom is the world’s first personalized bluetooth portable speaker that features Near Field Communication (NFC), customizable skins to add individuality to each speaker, daisy-chain capabilities to pair with any audio device and a 12+ hour battery life. “The DBoom takes MuseMini’s audio accessories to a whole new level and encourages users to share music and express their personality with customized […]

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BenQ W770ST 720p HD Digital Projector Introduced BenQ W770ST 720p HD Digital Projector Introduced
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BenQ W770ST 720p HD Digital Projector Introduced

New W770ST Brings Value-Friendly HD Projection to Smaller Settings By BenQ America Corp. BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations and global DLP® projector leader, today introduced the latest addition to its short-throw home entertainment lineup — the W770ST projector. Built to be a complete multimedia solution for today’s smaller home theater spaces, the W770ST enables affordable 720p HD projection; Colorific™ image quality for accurate, crisp, and long-lasting color; and BenQ’s SmartEco™ energy-saving technology to reduce users’ total cost of ownership (TCO). At only $649, the device brings both big-screen immersion and flexible placement options at a value-friendly price. “Our new W770ST projector was designed to bring the most complete value proposition to home theater enthusiasts […]

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PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ70 Digital Camera Debuts with 20-1200mm DC VARIO Lens

By Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Panasonic today unveiled the new LUMIX DMC-FZ70 (FZ70) because life is more than just a single moment captured in time. That’s why the LUMIX DMC-FZ70 is packed full of the best multimedia technologies Panasonic makes. Optically the FZ70 delivers from its amazing 20mm wide-angle to 1,200mm (60X) long zoom, making it a category class leader. With F2.8-5.9 lens brightness, both video and photos will appear bright under low light conditions. Optical image stabilization assures that both long zoom photos and videos are sharp and free from blur. The FZ70 offers amazing Full HD 1080/60i video recording, thanks to Panasonic’s experience as a world leader in professional broadcast video. It boasts crystal clear […]

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Panasonic DMC-FZ72 Wide-Angle Super Zoom Digital Camera Announced

By Panasonic Continuing to push the boundaries, is the new addition to the award winning and well renowned FZ series of cameras – the DMC-FZ72. It comes equipped with an outstanding zoom range with a 20mm ultra wide-angle lens and the industry’s highest 60x optical zoom Super Wide-angle & Super Zoom The FZ72 boasts the industry’s highest 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) making it possible to capture your subject from a distance. Thanks to the exceptionally long zoom, you can confidently capture shots that are not possible with alternative zoom cameras. Exceptionally versatile, the FZ72 also features a stunning LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens, which captures approx. 140% wider angle of view compared with a 24mm […]

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1TB Samsung 840 EVO Solid State Drive Unveiled

New High-speed 1TB SSD to expedite transition to SDDs By Samsung Electronics Co. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today held the 2013 Samsung SSD Global Summit at the Westin Chosun Seoul in celebration of the launch of its new solid state drive (SSD), the Samsung SSD 840 EVO. Along with the announcement of its latest SSD under the theme of “SSDs for everyone”, the Samsung SSD Global Summit also explored the future of the global SSD market, which isquickly replacing the HDD market. “After accelerating the growth of the SSD market by last year’s launch of entry-level, high-performance SSDs we are introducing a much faster SSDs with up to 1TB capacities offering consumers a […]

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Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 Wireless Stereo Speakers Introduced

Latest Logitech Stereo Speakers Offer Simple Wireless Connectivity for up to Three Devices at the Same Time By Logitech Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and Ultrabook™ computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another. “The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the […]

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Samsung SFF-8639 2.5-Inch NVMe SSD Announced

By Samsung Electronics Co. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has developed the industry’s first 2.5-inch (SFF-8639) NVM Express* (NVMe) PCIe solid state drive (SSD), to open up the high-end enterprise storage market. The newly developed high-speed 1.6TB NVMe SSD provides a sequential read speed at 3,000MB/s, which allows it to process 500GB (gigabytes) of data (equivalent to 100 Full HD movies 5GB in length) in less than 3 minutes. When compared to other products with similar specifications, this new SSD is 14 times faster than a high-end enterprise HDD for server use, and six times faster than Samsung’s former high-end enterprise SSD storage. The XS1715’s random read performance reaches up […]

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TRENDnet TEW-751DR N600 Dual Band Router Released

By TRENDnet TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the N600 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-751DR – which offers an attractive mixture of wireless dual band performance and value. Manage two 300 megabit per second Wireless N bands – a 2.4 gigahertz band for your everyday devices and a less congested 5 gigahertz band to stream HD content. For additional security, the router’s wireless network comes pre-encrypted. A handy guest network can restrict guest access to the internet only, thereby shielding personal content on a network from guest wireless users. Hardwire computers, printers and storage drives to the four Ethernet ports on the back of the router. The TEW-751DR is also environmentally […]

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Kobo Arc Android Tablet eReader Review

For many people carrying a book around to read has become a thing of the past, replaced by a phone, tablet, or e-Reader. Kobo’s e-Reader line has been one of the primary competitors for Amazon’s Kindle, that is until Amazon brought out their Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire helped bring an Android tablet to the masses, and allowed Amazon to distribute its music and movies directly to their device. Kobo is fighting back and Benchmark Reviews tests their new 16GB Kobo Arc 7″ Android Tablet eReader (model K107-KBO-16W), which features a 1.5GHz dual core TI OMAP 4470 CPU and a POWERVR SGX 544 GPU.

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Griffin PowerDock 5 Charging and Storage Solution Released

Designed to Store and Charge Up to Five iOS Devices Simultaneously By Griffin Technology via Max Borges Agency Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, launched the PowerDock 5 this week, the ultimate space-saving, countertop charging and storage solution, optimized for iOS devices. PowerDock 5 is built to safely charge and store up to five iPads, iPhones or iPods at the same time, from a single power source. “The PowerDock 5 is ideal for households and work environments that use multiple iOS devices,” said James Finney, Category Manager of Griffin’s power products. “It keeps users’ device cables tucked away and organized, ready for use at any time.” Designed for convenience and efficiency, PowerDock 5 […]

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Razer Hammerhead Series Gaming and Music In-Ear Headsets Unveiled

Razer Hammerhead and Hammerhead Pro Deliver Exceptional Bass and Sound Quality with Unmatched Style By Razer Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the launch of the Razer Hammerhead series of in-ear headsets, two all-new audio solutions for mobile gaming and music. The Razer Hammerhead in-ear headsets offer incredible durability and fantastic audio quality from their 9 mm neodymium drivers, making them excellent choices for music listening on the go. The headsets come in two versions – the Razer Hammerhead and the Razer Hammerhead Pro, with the latter sporting an omni-directional microphone with an in-line remote for phone-call control, perfect for convenient voice communication. Both in-ear headsets are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminium, promising extreme […]

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Cooler Master V8 GTS Cooler Master V8 GTS Horizontal Vapor Chamber CPU Cooler Released
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Cooler Master V8 GTS Horizontal Vapor Chamber CPU Cooler Released

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today unleashes one of the most powerful Air CPU Coolers on the planet, the V8 GTS. It’s powered by the very same Horizontal Vapor Chamber (HVC) Technology that keeps high-end graphics cards cool while containing the sheer raw force of a maelstrom within its huge, powerful fans. Epic Air Cooling Power Seemingly channeling the power of the muscle cars that inspired its design and the wind deities that grant them passage, V8 GTS is without equal. It dissipates large amounts of heat through its marriage of HVC and an optimized fin tower design. V8 GTS is built with triple tower heatsinks and eight high performance heat pipes all […]

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Mad Catz Killer Instinct Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 Game Controller Announced

Licensed Tournament Edition FightStick Expected to Ship Holiday 2013 By Mad Catz Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the Killer Instinct Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2, a premium quality fighting game controller expected to ship Holiday 2013. Previously announced at E3 2013 and used on stage during the E3 Xbox Media Briefing to demonstrate the game, the new FightStick will now carry fully licensed Killer Instinct artwork and feature button mapping tuned specifically for the game. “E3 greeted us with a positive reaction to our Tournament Edition 2 FightStick and we’re pleased that the controller will provide passionate fans of Killer Instinct with an even richer gaming experience,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief […]

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Micron 16-Nanometer Flash Memory Technology Unveiled

World’s Smallest and Most Advanced Semiconductor Process Node Will Feed the Storage Demands of Consumer Applications and Data Centers By Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced that it is sampling next-generation, 16-nanometer (nm) process technology, enabling the industry’s smallest 128-gigabit (Gb) multi-level cell (MLC) NAND Flash memory devices. The 16nm node is not only the leading Flash process, but it is also the most advanced processing node for any sampling semiconductor device. It solidifies Micron’s leadership position in storage technology development and delivers on the company’s vision to provide the most advanced semiconductor solutions. Micron’s 128Gb MLC NAND Flash memory devices are targeted at applications like consumer SSDs, removable storage (USB drives and Flash cards), tablets, ultrathin […]

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Panasonic SC-NT10 Portable Wireless Speaker System Announced

New “Tough” Design Creates Powerful Sound in any Environment By Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America has announced the introduction of the SC-NT10 Portable Wireless Speaker System with Bluetooth™ compatibility. With Quad Proof “tough” performance, the speaker system is ideal for outdoor use and a compact size makes it extremely portable, so users can enjoy high-quality audio performance no matter where they are. “Building on the popularity of other “tough” products in our lineup, Panasonic has created a wireless speaker that is small enough to carry almost anywhere and can handle the elements, but will still produce superior sound quality,” said David Fisher, Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of […]

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Thermaltake Massive 14² (Duo 14cm LED fan) Laptop Cooling Pad Introduced

By Thermaltake Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units introduces from the same Massive series, Massive 14² Laptop cooling pad. Built with two 14cm LED fans at the bottom enables laptop cooling capacity pushed to extreme. The ergonomic design of appearance and the most comfortable viewing angle while using are suitable for 17-inch or relative types of laptop. Dual fan double performance Two 14cm LED fans built in the middle of Massive 14² for maximum speed up to 1200 RPM, enabling laptop to produce cold air and create the best cooling performance. Easy control on the side The fan speed controller and LED lighting switch located at the side of the cooling pad […]

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Genius SP-D150 Notebook Speakers Introduced

The perfect marriage of sound and style By Genius Genius is pleased to announce the launch of SP-D150, a pair of USB-powered cube-shaped speakers, in North America. Now, buyers no longer have to choose between style and sound. These aluminum-finished speakers boast a clean, modern look and feel. Meanwhile, their rich bass and crisp, clear audio will transform notebooks or portable music players into hi-fi stereo systems. Clutter-free The SP-D150 speakers help eliminate clutter, as they only need to be connected to a computer: no other wires or power outlets are needed. The speakers connect through a USB cable and a 3.5mm jack, which means it works PC, Mac, MP3 players, phones and tablets. Volume control at your fingertips The […]

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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite Laptop Launched

Book 9 Lite, now available for pre-sale, offers beautiful design, intelligent performance and affordability in latest iteration of ATIV Book 9 family By Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of the ATIV Book 9 Lite. Taking a page from the celebrated and iconic design of the Book 9 family of PCs, Samsung continues to deliver on the promise of ATIV by offering consumers cutting-edge technology, seamless convergence and unparalleled style in a slim, compact form factor. The sophisticated, yet affordable Book 9 Lite gives users everything they need to stay connected, productive and entertained. It is now available for pre-sale in the U.S. and will be in stores beginning on July 28. “With […]

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Toshiba EXCERIA SD Memory Cards Offering World-Fastest Write Speed Unveiled

By Toshiba Corporation Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will launch a new series of SD memory cards offering the world’s fastest data write speed. The latest edition to its line-up of EXCERIA memory cards designed to offer users of high-end digital cameras an excellent experience, the EXCERIA PRO™1 and EXCERIA™1 cards will be launched in major markets worldwide, starting with Japan in October. EXCERIA cards compliant with UHS-II will be available in two series. The EXCERIA PRO series will offer photographers a data write speed of 240MB/sec2 the world’s fastest3, while the EXCERIA series will write at 120MB/sec. They will allow digital camera users to shoot still images continuously at high speed. The cards are the first in […]

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MotherboardsBy Steven Iglesias-Hearst

ASRock Z87E-ITX Intel Desktop Motherboard Review

Small form factor PC’s have been gaining a lot of momentum and favor with hardware enthusiasts and hardcore gamers these past couple of years. Since more features are integrated into the CPU in recent releases, it means more real estate has been made on ITX form factor motherboards for extras that may well have not fit previously. With the release of Intel Haswell CPU’s and Z87 chipset, motherboard vendors are now more than ever able to condense the features of a full size ATX motherboard into the ITX form factor without much (if any) sacrifice. See for yourself, take a look at an average Z68 or Z77 ATX motherboard and you will start to notice just how much space isn’t occupied. In this article Benchmark Reviews takes an in-depth look at the ASRock Z87E-ITX motherboard, reporting back on special features and performance as well as giving a visual commentary on the aesthetics of this tiny beast.

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Corsair Carbide Air 540 Cube Case Review

Starting with the Obsidian series, Corsair has systematically released a chassis to tackle almost every segment. With most of the segments covered, Corsair has rethought the ATX case and has released something a little… different. Launching at the top of the Carbide series (designed to be focused on performance and high-end features, while still being accessible to every builder), the Carbide Air 540 cube-style computer case brings a unique option to the series. Benchmark Reviews tests to see if it’s worth the $139.99 price of admission.

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LSI 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapters to Enable Higher-Performance Storage Shipped

LSI® SAS 9300 doubles SAS data rate over previous generations and delivers over 1 million IOPS for high-end servers, workstations and external storage systems By LSI Corporation LSI Corporation (NASDAQ: LSI) today introduced the LSI® SAS 9300 host bus adapter (HBA) family, the industry’s first 12Gb/s solution for high-performance servers, workstations and external storage systems. The LSI SAS 9300 HBA family accelerates storage and is designed to meet the high-performance application needs for a range of environments including transactional databases, Web 2.0, data mining, video streaming and editing. The LSI SAS 9300 HBA family has four models with industry-leading performance and delivers over 1 million IOPS, a 50% improvement over the previous generation. Each HBA supports 4 or 8 individual […]

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PowerColor Devil HD7870 Video Card Released

Continuing the Devil Power at HD7870, bring out the demonic performance By TUL Corporation TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, today announced a new member of the Devil family, the Devil HD7870. Being the most renowned and powerful series in the word, PowerColor extends the Devil’s power to HD7870, which operates at 1100MHz core clock and 1250MHz memory clock, offering demonic performance at OC mode. Solid Component with Efficient Cooling Design Built with PowerColor exclusive Platinum Power Kit, it includes 7+1+1 phases, Digital PWM, Super Capacitors, perfectly increases the overall stability and reliable power delivery to GPU. Following the concept of Devil 13, the Devil HD7870 is also equipped with ultra-efficient triple fans, also uses 4 units […]

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ASUSTOR AS 3 Series NAS Featuring Powerful Multimedia Applications Launched

Optimal storage and multimedia platform for Home and SOHO, only devices in its class equipped with Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz dual-core processors, HDMI interface, infrared receiver and audio jack; Comes with the ADM 2.0 operating system, industry-first features Searchlight search engine and Mission Mode backup; App Central NAS App library includes exclusive Apps such as FTP Explorer, XBMC multimedia player, SoundsGood Web music player; Launch of 2 new mobile apps AiMaster and AiData By ASUSTOR Inc. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its brand new AS 3 Series Network Attached Storage (NAS). The AS 3 Series NAS devices feature powerful multimedia applications including support for 1080p high definition video playback […]

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