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JBL Studio 2 and Arena Series Architectural Speakers Introduced

JBL Studio 2 and Arena Series Custom-Installed Home Audio Speakers Match Sleek Aesthetic with Premium, Theater-Quality Sound HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced two new architectural home speaker lines for the custom home audio installation market. The JBL Studio 2 and JBL Arena architectural lines are expertly engineered with a seamless design that blends into any wall or ceiling, and produce best-in-class sound. These new in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are engineered to complement the existing JBL Studio 2 and JBL Arena loudspeakers, providing consumers with several configuration and application options. Designed for the custom installer, the JBL Studio 2 and JBL Arena architectural speaker lines meet homeowners’ needs […]

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Tenda TEF1008P 8-port Desktop Switch Debuts

Brings Power, Ethernet, and Simplicity to Wherever Needed With PoE and Auto-Negotiation Ports Tenda Technology Inc.®, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Tenda – an experienced, global brand of wired and wireless networking hardware – today announces availability of the TEF108P in America. TEF108P is an eight-port 10/100Mbps unmanaged switch that requires no configuration and provides auto-negotiation and four PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports. This desktop switch is designed with ease of installation and management in mind. RJ45 auto-negotiation ports remove the need for a complicated pairing process and the four PoE ports eliminate the need for sockets or drilling. The TEF1008P easily expands any home or office network to reach IoT and Security devices in tricky locations. Easy To Use; Easy […]

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Giada GT400 MicroServer Launched

All-round MicroServer designed for small and medium enterprises Giada’s GT400 MicroServer is a 4-Bay storage system for Windows and Linux OS, built for low power consumption and 24/7 reliability. The GT400 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, and provides convenient & secure file sharing and networking features for small to medium sized enterprises and new startups while facilitating high efficiency and quick sharing functionality. Use case scenarios include small data centers, file servers, web servers, mail servers and print servers. MicroServers are an emerging form factor for servers designed for different scales of data centers and storage systems. Even within the MicroServer category, there is no one-size-fits-all answer for system design or processor choice. The GT400 can be run […]

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Lian Li PC-18 Mid Tower Chassis Announced

A Mid Tower Case With a Short Name, Big Interior, and an Internal Fan/Radiator Mount Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd announces the PC-18 mid tower chassis: designed to feel compact while fitting powerful air and water cooling options inside. The interior arranges the components along the inner wall, leaving the center of the case open for the custom-built swing-out fan bracket that improves cooling performance. Available in silver and black exteriors, this brushed aluminum build harkens back to classic Lian Li minimalism. The dual exterior facing drive bays and twin 120mm fans on the front give it an old school look. The crisp exterior is broken only by the hidden USB/HD audio ports, power button, the 140mm fan grill, and the […]

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Savant Remote Ultimate Universal Remote Released

Simple setup through Savant Instant lets homeowners start enjoying all their entertainment in minutes Savant, a leader in smart home technology, today unveiled the Savant Remote™. Combining the convenience of a universal remote with the power of home automation, the Savant Remote simplifies the entertainment experience for consumers, letting them control devices like Sonos®, Apple TV®, cable boxes, Roku®, and even their lights, from a single device. The Savant Remote is part of Savant’s new family of wireless devices, which also includes the Savant Host, Blaster, and Lamp Controller—all designed in collaboration with award-winning design studio Ammunition, led by renowned industrial designer Robert Brunner. Utilizing the same cutting-edge technology found in Savant’s Pro™ line of luxury products, these affordable new […]

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Poly-Control Danalock V2 Smart Lock Announced

The smartest smart lock ever inspired by user feedback: Poly-Control’s Danalock V2 Smart Lock has more features, more flexibility, and more reliability than any other competing device On October 15, Poly‑Control, a provider of innovative smart technology solutions for homes and businesses, will unveil Danalock Version 2 for the U.S. market from the CEDIA conference. This smart lock solution turns a smartphone into a high-tech digital key for home security. Danalock’s already unrivaled flexibility with Bluetooth (BLE) and Z-Wave compatibility now adds support for Nest, Harmony, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee protocols to expand interoperability with home automation systems, while improving the ability to remotely control door access. In addition, a new lock-state sensor recognizes dead bolt state, ensuring a more intuitive […]

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MSI Nightblade X2 & MI2 Gaming Desktop Barebone PCs Launched

MSI Nightblade X2 & MI2 Gaming Desktop Barebone PCs Launched This is vengeance. This is the night. As the leading gaming hardware brand, MSI is excited to launch a new generation of gaming desktop barebone PC’s: the MSI Nightblade X2 and MI2. The Nightblade series embody what every gamer craves for: victory. The MSI Nightblade barebone PCs stand out – or better said; do not stand out – because of their size. The Nightblade X2 has a volume of only 16 liters and its smaller brother, the Nightblade MI, comes in an astonishing 10 liter sized shell. Despite their nifty dimensions, the Nightblade X2 & MI2 both house a full sized MSI graphics card. Coupled with support for Intel® Core™ […]

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Super Talent 128GB USB 2.0 Pico C Drives Released

Award Winning Super Talent Pico C Has Maximum Capacity Expanded Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, unveils its new high capacity 128GB USB 2.0 Pico C drives. Super Talent’s Pico drives offer very large capacities in a tiny elegant case. Now with 128GB of storage capacity, the Pico C can hold even more of your media and photo files in one place. The Pico C is a shock and water-resistant USB drive about the size of a quarter. It provides great USB 2.0 speeds in a very small form factor. The Pico C is includes space to attach a keychain, lanyard, or other accessory. This versatile flash drive is perfect for […]

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FTZ01 00020 SilverStone Fortress FTZ01 Mini-ITX Case Review
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SilverStone Fortress FTZ01 Mini-ITX Case Review

Generally, a few months after the Raven version is released, a premium Fortress version – sporting clean lines and a few tweaks here and there – will follow. This was the case with the RV01/FT01, RV02/FT02…well, you get the idea. When SilverStone released their first ITX Raven case – the RVZ01 – it was only a matter of time before the Fortress variant emerged. The RVZ01 was a unique chassis even by Raven standards; how would the FTZ01 manage to maintain that premium Fortress look and feel? Well, wrap it in a unibody aluminum exterior for starters. Follow along with Benchmark Reviews as we see what else has changed in the SilverStone Fortress FTZ01.

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ASUSTOR 31 Series 4K Multimedia NAS Launched

Brand new AS3102T and AS3104T models featuring 4K multimedia playback and secure storage for the new cloud generation, classic yet modern diamond plate finished cover, compact size, sliding cover design for easy removal, powered by the newest generation Intel Braswell N3050 1.6 GHz dual-core processors, automatic overclocking to 2.16 GHz, enhanced multitasking, supports AES-NI encryption engine increasing access speeds of encrypted data, built-in 2GB of dual-channel memory, enjoy and ultra-smooth multimedia playback experience. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of the modern diamond plate finished 31 series NAS devices for multimedia prosumers. The 31 series consists of the 2-bay AS3102T and the 4-bay AS3104T. With its compact size and elegant looks, […]

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HyperX Cloud Mav Edition Headset Released

Artistic Design Gives Style to Long Hours of Gaming Comfort, Pro-Gaming Optimized and Multi-Platform Compatible, 53mm Drivers for Superior Audio Performance HyperX®, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of HyperX Cloud Mav Edition, Freestyle Series. HyperX Cloud Mav Edition lets gamers show a “maverick” gaming personality and individual style via intricate, hand-drawn art finished with polished gloss on the ear cups. The limited edition headset is available in select regions and markets. HyperX Cloud Mav Edition delivers rich sound quality with crystal-clear low, mid, and high tones plus enhanced bass reproduction for a fully immersive gaming experience. It is high-fidelity capable utilizing 53mm drivers, a closed cup design […]

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Phanteks PHF-120/140/200 SP and PH-F120/140 MP Series Black Edition Fans Announced

Phanteks today announced the immediate availability of the PHF-120/140/200 SP Series and PH-F120/140 MP Series Black Edition fans. The fans are available in 120mm, 140mm, 200mm sizes with the all new black blades and black frame. MP Series High Static Pressure Fans The MP Series premium fans are designed to overcome the airflow restriction caused by high fin denisty. The MP Series fans produces high static air pressure allowing for a direct and focused airflow making them ideal for the densely packed fins of a radiator. The new seven blade high pressure MVB II blades are precisely angled to generate a silent and controlled airflow. SP Series Premium Fans The SP Series are designed specifically to overcome high static pressure, […]

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be quiet! Silent Base 600 PC Case Debuts

Proven feature set with a compact design be quiet!, the market leader in PC power supplies in Germany for nine consecutive years*, extends its successful case series with the Silent Base 600, offering a more compact version of its silent debut case. In the new model, the manufacturer implements all known features of its larger counterpart. The Silent Base 600 offers excellent cooling performance with whisper-quiet operation and represents an alternative case solution for low-noise, high-end systems. Minimal operating noise thanks to innovative cooling concept As with the Silent Base 800, be quiet! opted for an innovative design for its new case model, inspired by the motto “Form Follows Function”. This means the new model combines excellent cooling efficiency with […]

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ECS Z170-CLAYMORE LEET Gaming Motherboard Announced

Features with LAGFree gaming Ethernet and smooth 60FPS with HDMI 2.0 Leading motherboard manufacture Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) proudly introducing latest LEET gaming motherboard – Z170-CLAYMORE, adopts with Intel® latest Z170 chipset, supporting Intel® 6th Core i processors. ECS Z170-CLAYMORE features with exclusive LAGFree technology and 60FPS 4K UHD resolution output via HDMI 2.0, to provide amazing on-line gaming experience and smooth display. Not only supports 10Gbps USB 3.1 ports, but M.2 and SATA-Express high speed interfaces to connect newest devices. ECS Z170-CLAYMORE LEET gaming motherboard delivers a smart and fast experience, we are ready for Game On! Smart Gaming Ethernet – LAGFree Thanks to Realtek® RTL8110AS gaming Ethernet and exclusive LEET network Manager, supporting auto-prioritize and bandwidth control. Provide […]

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ASRock G10 4T4R 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Router Released

ASRock Gaming’s new router G10 is now available in stores! This 4T4R 802.11a/b/g/n/ac router comes with 8 dipole high power antennas hidden inside the black irregular polygon, providing internet speeds 5G up to 1733 Mbps and 2.4G up to 800 Mbps, and not to mention, tons of additional hardware or software features for gamers to experience stable and lag less online gameplay. Besides features such as Beamforming, Multi-User MIMO and my favorite Self Healing, G10 also promises advanced IoT (Internet of Things) technology. Via the infrared transmitters and receivers hidden inside, it can learn the infrared codes of other devices such as televisions, air conditioners or video game consoles. Allowing users to remotely control those aforementioned devices using the ASRock […]

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ARCHOS and Sikur GranitePhone Smartphone Introduced

ARCHOS today announces the availability of the GranitePhone by SIKUR, allowing both companies to enter the global market of private communications smartphones, where the need for voice and data protection is a growing concern. The GranitePhone, unveiled at MWC, has immediately attracted the attention of government, defense agencies as well as private companies and individual users concerned by their privacy, generating huge quantities of pre-sales on the Granitephone website. With a 5inch screen Full HD, Granite OS, 4G and a 16MP camera the phone has all the latest hardware specs along with an unrivalled focus on security, eliminating loopholes which could allow data theft and spying. The security architecture has been carefully designed with multiple layers of protection to mitigate […]

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NEC X555UNS and X555UNV Displays Released

Broadcasters, Retailers and Command & Control Rooms among Industries Benefitting from Premium Off-angle Viewing and Color Reproduction NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the X555UNS and X555UNV displays, additions to its powerful 24×7 video wall solutions portfolio. The new 55-inch displays use S-IPS panels, which deliver superior off-angle viewing and excellent color reproduction at off viewing angles in both landscape and portrait orientation. The new panel technology is particularly important to industry sectors like broadcast, retail and command & control. The X555UNS and X555UNV displays also boast localized dimming capabilities, enabling their backlights to dynamically change based on content. That means the backlighting behind the panel is controlled based […]

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MSI WS60 and WT72 Laptop Workstations Introduced

World’s first laptop workstations equipped with Intel’s 6th Generation Core-i7 and Xeon processors ideal for CAD and 3D Modeling on-the-go MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, introduces the thin and light WS60 & desktop performance WT72 series, the world’s first mobile workstations equipped with Intel’s 6th Generation Core i7 and Xeon processors and NVIDIA’s newest Quadro mobile GPU. Designed for supreme mobile performance, MSI’s WS60 and WT72 series feature Intel’s Skylake Core-i7 and Xeon processors, widely acclaimed for their power and energy saving capabilities with up to 30% increase in performance compared to previous versions. The both series also come with NVIDIA’s latest Quadro GPU based on the Maxwell architecture, which delivers a 50% […]

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ROCCAT Kova Gaming Mouse Announced

Streamlined ambidextrous mouse is available in black and white ROCCAT kicks off the release season in 2015 with the launch of its all new Kova performance gaming mouse, the successor to the popular Kova[+]. The Kova[+] took the gaming scene by storm when it was released in 2010 and went on to develop a hardcore cult following thanks to its streamlined aesthetics. Forged using the legacy of its predecessor as its blueprint, the new Kova represents a re-imagined fan favorite for gamers who value pure performance above all else. The new Kova features a sleek, ambidextrous design suitable for left- and right-handers alike. Built for power and speed, the mouse places a strong emphasis on raw performance. The result is […]

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Tenda TEG3224P 24 Port Gigabit PoE Switch Introduced

Robust Security, Versatile Port Offerings, and Dynamic Power Over Internet, Make This Ethernet Switch Efficient and Secure Tenda Technology Inc.®, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Tenda – an experienced, global brand of wired and wireless networking hardware – today announces availability for the TEG3224P in America. With comprehensive security features, this stackable, websmart 24 port managed switch is designed to build a safe and smart wired network. Providing 24 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation RJ45 ports and 4 reusable Base-X Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports, it supports both IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at (30 W) standards. Tight Security Measures The TEG3224P supports complete network management via an easy-to-use web interface, including a wealth of security options and features. Beyond its hardware-level security, it offers […]

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Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Mechanical Keyboard Unveiled

Razer’s updated full-size mechanical keyboard has been redesigned to bring advanced lighting controls and an extended two-year warranty, offering more value than ever before Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the latest product in its best-selling keyboard series, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016. The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate has been redesigned from the ground up with an all-new set of features, and is equipped with the multi-award winning Razer™ Mechanical Switches, the first and only mechanical switches designed specifically for gaming. The biggest advancement to the latest edition of the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate is the introduction of the advanced lighting technology from the Chroma line in its individually backlit green LEDs that can each […]

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Bitfenix NOVA PC Chassis Introduced

Bitfenix Nova delivers style, performance and silence at an incredibly competitive price Whether you plan to build a basic office, home or gaming system, Novas simplistic design, aluminum badge, color options and optional window side panel mean it will blend in perfectly. Long air vents running along the sides of its front, hidden behind sleek mesh strips, provide plenty of airflow to cool the system. And as a result allowed us to keep Novas Top and Front panel completely closed to block fan-noise from escaping the enclosure, and dust from building up inside. Noise Shielded To seal fan noise inside the chassis, we developed a closed front panel for NOVA. Concealed behind a our signature mesh strips running along the […]

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NETGEAR ProSAFE WAC730 Business 3×3 and ProSAFE WAC720 Business 2×2 Dual Band Wireless-AC Access Points Introduced

New at IP Expo Europe, Access Points (APs) supporting Ensemble Mode Management offer SMBs a cost-effective pathway from standalone APs to managed solutions NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to businesses, consumers, and service providers, is launching two new quad-mode business-class 802.11ac wireless Access Points (AP) that support four different modes of management. The new ProSAFE® WAC730 Business 3×3 Dual Band Wireless-AC Access Point and ProSAFE WAC720 Business 2×2 Dual Band Wireless-AC Access Point for small to mid-sizedorganizations (SMBs) are on view in Stand 20 of the IP EXPO Europe running today and tomorrow in the ExCeL London exhibition center (www.netgear.com/business/products/wireless/business-wireless). The new ProSAFE Access Points currently operate in standalone mode or the newNETGEAR […]

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AOC’ G2460PF and G2770PF FreeSync Gaming Displays Released

G2460PF and G2770PF feature cutting edge FreeSync technology for immersive and smooth visuals AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces their 24″ and 27″ FreeSync gaming monitors (G2460PF and G2770PF) that eliminate tearing, stuttering and input lag. The monitors let gamers enjoy clear, detailed imagery with Full HD resolution plus sharper action sequences with an ultra-fast 1ms response time and impressive 144Hz refresh rate. Together, these features diminish distractions such as blurring and ghosting that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. The G2460PF and G2770PF are available today at Newegg for $269 and $359 respectively. Designed for serious gamers, the displays deliver an extra smooth playing experience with FreeSync which seamlessly synchronizes the monitor and […]

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Microsoft Surface Book Laptop Unveiled

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled new Surface, Lumia and Microsoft Band devices, taking advantage of powerful and versatile hardware to unlock new Windows 10 experiences, including fast and secured login with Windows Hello1; new Cortana2 experiences that turn Windows 10 devices into a personal assistant; improved touch and pen experiences on Surface; and Continuum for phones, which enables the new Lumia 950 and 950 XL phones to work like PCs3. Showcasing the innovation possible with Windows 10, Microsoft also shared new gaming experiences from Xbox and new details on Microsoft HoloLens, the first fully untethered holographic computer. Now running on 110 million devices around the world, Windows 10 is off to the fastest start in history — seeing upgrades at […]

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