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Zalman To Showcase Many New Products At Computex 2012
Zalman the company that made a name for itself with its high end CPU & GPU coolers, is to showcase a top to bottom lineup of new products at COMPUTEX 2012, Grand Hyatt Hotel, suite rooms 1035 & 1036, June 5-9. They will have something in each category: CPU coolers, PC cases, notebook coolers, power supplies, graphics cards, external HDD case, LED backlight monitors, speakers and finally, gaming-grade keyboards and mice.
New for cooling, we have the CNPS14X dual radiator 140mm cooler, CNPS9900DF dual fan vertical flower cooler and three new models of water cooler, the LQ310, LQ315 & LQ320. Zalman will also present several smart-looking mid tower cases. Other items of interest, include several new PSUs, the ZM1250W Platinum ultra high efficiency, ZM550/650/750-XG ultry high efficiency, plus various new graphics cards, mostly with non-reference Zalman coolers.
On the AMD side, interestingly, Zalman are not showing a HD 7970, but the new range starts with a HD 7950 and continues on down with the HD 7870, HD 7850, HD 7770 & HD 7750. Their NVIDIA presentation is much more limited though. Again the top model, in the shape of the GTX 680 is missing, leaving just a GTX 670, GTX 560Ti and GTX 550Ti in the range. Note that the GTX 670 only has the reference cooler, which seems odd, since other manufacturers have released non-reference cooler versions. Due to an issue with the link to the direct web page not working, please select item number 96 from the menu.
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 03:15 PM | Comments
RunCore Launches InVincible SSD w/ Self-Destruct Feature - Video Shows Smoke!
Last month we told you that RunCore will be releasing an SSD that self-destructs and it looks like that drive has finally come to market. The drive is called the RunCore InVincible Solid State Drive and allows you to control the total physical destruction of your data with with a single click. RunCore posted up a video showing the data detruction and there was a small plume of smoke that came from the SSD when the drive was killed by blowing up the NAND Flash by over-volting it! If you are worried about your data and want to destroy it quickly, this might be one way to do it!
A less subtle method is the physical destruction of your SSD by applying an over-current to the NAND flash memory and thereby physically destroying these. The RunCore InVincible product series is catering to embedded computer systems requiring high-speed serial switched fabric interconnects for rugged design implementation and more flexible power ranges. Delivering optimized storage options particularly in mission-critical fields such aerospace, defense and general industrial applications.
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 01:09 PM | Comments
LaCie Launches 2big NAS For Business Users - 100MB/s Transfer Speeds
LaCie recently announced a new 2-bay network-attached storage solution (NAS) that delivers the ideal combination of speed and security for small businesses – the LaCie 2big NAS, design by Neil Poulton. Powered by a 2GHz processor and improved file system, the 2big NAS delivers speeds up to 100MB/s, ensuring employees can share files from any PC, Mac, or Linux workstation. The LaCie 2big NAS is available now in diskless (0TB) version for $299 and a 6TB version for $649.
"According to data from Research and Markets, network storage is growing in excess of 30 percent annually, increasing the demands placed on network storage devices," said Erwan Girard, Professional Business Unit Manager at LaCie. "The LaCie 2big NAS was developed to scale with the needs of SOHO users, delivering fast file sharing and data security, the two most critical factors for a small business."
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:44 PM | Comments
Zotac Launches GeForce GT 630, GT 620 & GT 610 Video Cards
ZOTAC yesterday expanded their NVIDIA GeForce 600 series by adding the ZOTAC GeForce GT 630, GT 620 and GT 610 video card options. The ZOTAC GeForce GT 630, GT 620 and GT 610 series are available in a variety configurations with 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB memory options in PCI Express 2.0 x16, PCI Express x1 or PCI interfaces. You can also get them active or passive cooled since these are low power entry level DirectX 11 graphics cards. You can see the ZOTAC GeForce GT 630 4GB Synergy Edition video card below. The Zotac GeForce GT 630 comes clocked at 810MHz on the 96 CUDA cores.
“ZOTAC is pleased to bring the GeForce 600 series to value shoppers seeking a superior visual experience discrete graphics brings to computing,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. “By installing one of our ZOTAC GeForce GT 630, GT 620 or GT 610 series graphics cards, users can experience faster video and image processing and perfect high-definition video playback with a simple upgrade.”
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:39 PM | Comments
Dell Introduces 2U Rack Workstation for Virtualized 3D Workloads
Dell announced today it is expanding its client virtualization solutions with the introduction of the first virtualized 2U rack workstation enabling up to four concurrent professional graphics users to work from a single workstation from virtually anywhere. The Dell Precision R5500 rack workstation is the first four-GPU (graphics processing unit) configuration to be certified by Citrix with GPU pass-through on Citrix XenServer 6 using Citrix XenDesktop HDX 3D Pro, and brings additional security, IT resource optimization and end user flexibility to high performance workloads. This new usage model is designed for customers running 3D workloads in the engineering, medical, media and entertainment, scientific, software development and economic and finance market segments looking to support additional users on a single workstation.
“The Dell Precision R5500 offers the highest user density available on a XenServer certified platform for XenDesktop HDX 3D Pro, with four concurrent users per host,” said Derek Thorslund, director of product management, HDX technology at Citrix. “This makes it a very attractive option for customers looking to deliver high-end 3D professional graphics while keeping their intellectual property safe in the data center.”
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:23 PM | Comments
New Trailer Released For The Last of Us - The Truck Ambush Trailer
Developed by Naughty Dog, creators of the best-selling Uncharte series, the upcoming game title called 'The Last of Us' looks like it will be a good one for PlayStation 3 owners! The Last of Us is expected to be released on 12/31/2012 and has an MSRP of $59.99 by Sony Computer Entertainment. Check out the new game trailer below.
Abandoned cities reclaimed by nature. A population decimated by a modern plague. Survivors are killing each other for food, weapons; whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a brutal survivor, and Ellie, a young teenage girl who's braver and wiser beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their journey across the US.
Posted by | Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:18 PM | Comments
End of the Road For Apple Mac Clone Maker Psystar, This Time Permanently
Who remembers Psystar? This was the plucky upstart company that tried making and selling "hackintosh" PCs under the "OpenMac" brand in 2008 - that's regular PCs with Apple's Mac operating system installed on them. However, to do this, they had to get around Apple's DRM which locked Mac OS X to Mac hardware, by using a specially made "Rebel EFI" hack. Unsurprisingly, Apple was unhappy with this - really unhappy and after a surprisingly long delay, they sued Psystar, eventually winning a permanent injunction against them in December 2009 to prevent them selling their computers with Mac OS X on them. The grounds for the injunction were violation of copyrights and of the Mac OS X licence agreement.
During its defence, Psystar hit back at Apple saying that because they had bought the copies of Max OS X on the open market, including Amazon and the Apple store, they could do what they wanted with them. They claimed that Apple was not following fair use guidelines and misusing its copyrights. However, this ignores the fact that software is licenced not sold and Apple are free to impose these restrictions, which was their eventual undoing.
Now, the case has finally been closed, since Psystar had tried to refer it to the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court refused to take the case on, thus letting the lower court's (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) ruling stand. The Supreme Court's appeal rejection can be viewed here (105KB PDF) and makes for depressing reading for Psystar, their lawyers and anyone rooting for them. Apple declined to comment on this ruling.
A U.S. District Court sided with Apple in 2009, saying that Psystar "violated Apple's exclusive reproduction right, distribution right, and right to create derivative works," a decision that led to a permanent injunction against the clone maker in December 2009.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 05:39 PM | Comments
Apple's Upcoming MacBook Pros, Airs and iMacs To Get High Resolution Retina Displays
Apple's recent new iPad has rightly been praised for its innovative high resolution 2048x1536 Retina display. With this launch however, it wasn't hard to see this technology coming to other Apple products. Now, according to some leaked info, this display technology will also make its way into the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops in the near future.
The new MacBook Pro will see major changes in design and functionality, including an ultra thin design and USB 3.0 ports, while the major change in the Air will be the new Retina display, complemented with an Intel Ivy Bridge processor and its improved IGP to drive it. Note that launch of the new Airs are still a little way off, because the power draw from the Retina display combined with the thin and light form factor are posing design challenges for Apple and its manufacturing partners. This isn't a problem for iMac Retina displays however, where panels have been spotted in the supply chain. No release date has been provided, nor the resolution of these Retina displays in any of Apple's upcoming products.
Note that that the current Retina display's resolution is higher than most desktop monitors and way higher than what comes on PC laptops. Of course, PC makers aren't standing idly by while Apple cleans up the market. Starting late 2012 and gaining momentum in 2013, we will see similar display upgrades appearing on PC laptops and desktops, which is very long overdue. In turn, this should spur sales of new, more powerful graphics cards for gaming to drive these displays and may well significantly invigorate the PC market as a whole.
The new Airs will also use improved Apple internal battery technology in order to support the battery life required by high-pixel-density screens such as the Retina Display, according to sources familiar with prototype versions of the super-thin notebook’s internal components.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 04:31 PM | Comments
Upgrade To Windows 8 To Cost a Flat $14.99 From Any Version of Windows 7
When a new operating system is on its way, Microsoft have always offered upgrades to it in order to prevent a preceding PC sales slump. Therefore, Microsoft will launch its upgrade to Windows 8 promotion on June 2, but this time it will work a little differently.
Windows 7 comes in several versions, while Windows 8 comes in just two, "Windows 8" and "Windows 8 Pro". In this instance, the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will cost a flat $14.99 from any version of Windows 7, as confirmed by sources. The picture below shows a "beta" version of the offer without the price. By comparison, for the previous Windows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade, the purchase of a boxed retail copy of Vista would qualify for a completely free upgrade to the equivalent version of the boxed retail copy of Windows 7.
Note that the timing of this offer is approximately the same as when the release of the final Windows 8 Customer Preview version is due, in the first week of June. Windows 8 is expected to be broadly available in Q3 or Q4 of 2012.
In addition to this PC upgrade offer, Microsoft will also provide in-the-box upgrades to Windows 8 users in the form of upgrade "packs" that provide Windows 8 Pro and Windows Media Center capabilities. These upgrade packs replace the old Windows Anywhere Upgrade system and will be available through a new interface called Add Features to Windows 8. No word yet on the upgrade cost for these packs.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 03:27 PM | Comments
NVIDIA GeForce GRID Cloud Gaming Platform Announced
Gaming enters a new era today with the launch of the NVIDIA GeForce GRID cloud gaming platform, which allows gaming-as-a-service providers to stream next-generation games to virtually any device, without the lag that hampers current offerings. With the GeForce GRID platform, gaming-as-a-service providers can deliver the most advanced visuals with lower latency, while incurring lower operating costs, particularly related to energy usage. Gamers benefit from the ability to play the latest, most sophisticated games on any connected device, including TVs, smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android. Also at GTC, NVIDIA and Gaikai demonstrated a virtual game console, consisting of an LG Cinema 3D Smart TV running a Gaikai application connected to a GeForce GRID GPU in a server 10 miles away. Instant, lag-free play was enabled on a highly complex PC game, with only an Ethernet cable and wireless USB game pad connected to the TV.
“Gamers will now have access to seamlessly play the world’s best titles anywhere, anytime, from phones, tablets, TVs or PCs,” said Phil Eisler, general manager of cloud gaming at NVIDIA. “GeForce GRID represents a massive disruption in how games are delivered and played.”
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 02:15 PM | Comments
NVIDIA Takes Kepler To The Cloud - Virtualized GPUs Are Here w/ VGX
NVIDIA today unveiled the NVIDIA VGX platform, which enables IT departments to deliver a virtualized desktop with the graphics and GPU computing performance of a PC or workstation to employees using any connected device.
"NVIDIA VGX represents a new era in desktop virtualization," said Jeff Brown, general manager of the Professional Solutions Group at NVIDIA. "It delivers an experience nearly indistinguishable from a full desktop while substantially lowering the cost of a virtualized PC."
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 01:44 PM | Comments
Corsair Redesigns GS Series Power Supplies - Lower Noise & Power Use
Corsair today announced major upgrades to the GS Series line of high-performance power supply units (PSUs). A new improved design boosts energy efficiency, enabling the new GS Series PSUs to achieve 80 PLUS Bronze certification while also providing quieter, fanless operation at low power loads. The power supplies feature user-switchable red, white or blue LED lights that can also be turned off if desired. Further customization is possible with swappable color insert rings which are available for purchase from the Corsair website. The newly enhanced models are available in three wattage models: the GS600 ($99.99), GS700 ($114.99), and GS800 ($129.99).
"The GS Series line has been popular with PC enthusiasts who demand quiet, good-looking, and affordable power supplies they can count on,” said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager for Components at Corsair. “Now we are proud to deliver the next evolution in the GS Series PSU line, with higher-levels of energy efficiency and a new striking, customizable industrial design."
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 01:21 PM | Comments
NVIDIA Announces Tesla K10 and K20 GPUs - GK110 GPU Being Used
NVIDIA today unveiled a new family of Tesla GPUs based on the revolutionary NVIDIA Kepler GPU computing architecture, which makes GPU-accelerated computing easier and more accessible for a broader range of high performance computing (HPC) scientific and technical applications. The new NVIDIA Tesla K10 and K20 GPUs are computing accelerators built to handle the most complex HPC problems in the world. Designed with an intense focus on high performance and extreme power efficiency, Kepler is three times as efficient as its predecessor, the NVIDIA Fermi architecture, which itself established a new standard for parallel computing when introduced two years ago.
"Fermi was a major step forward in computing," said Bill Dally, chief scientist and senior vice president of research at NVIDIA. "It established GPU-accelerated computing in the top tier of high performance computing and attracted hundreds of thousands of developers to the GPU computing platform. Kepler will be equally disruptive, establishing GPUs broadly into technical computing, due to their ease of use, broad applicability and efficiency."
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 01:06 PM | Comments
Blizzard Launches Diablo III - Action-RPG Fans Rejoice
It has been 12 years since Blizzard launched Diablo II, so you can imagine how happy gamers became when Diablo III finally this morning! Will Diablo III be able to capture hearts and minds the way its two predecessors did, starting back in 1996? It appears that is has as Blizzard says that over two million people pre-ordered the game title! If you are into action—role-playing-game series, then you might want to check out Diablo III. It is now available in retail stores and you can purchase Diablo III digitally via the game's official website for $59.95.
"This launch is a culmination of many years of hard work by our development team, and many years of passionate, dedicated support from gamers around the world," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're grateful for the enthusiasm of our players, and for the help of our beta testers in getting the game ready for release. Now that Diablo III is live, we hope everyone's ready to have a hellishly good time slaying demons and collecting loot in Sanctuary."
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 12:38 PM | Comments
Man Gets Metal Implants For Apple iPod - iDermal
Professional body piercer Dave Hurban is a man attached to his iPod. Literally. Hurban, 21, who works in a tattoo parlor in Newfield, N.J., implanted four metal studs in the skin of his wrist and secured his iPod to them magnetically. He calls the body modification the iDermal.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 10:45 AM | Comments
ROCCAT Launches The Savu Mid-Size Hybrid Gaming Mouse
ROCCAT Studios today announces the release of the Savu – Mid-Size Hybrid Gaming Mouse – a competition device that “fusion welds” an ideal blend of performance and customizable features into a robust, perfectly-balanced, medium-size design. The Savu offers a combination of unprecedented true 4000 DPI optical sensor horsepower, world famous Easy-Shift[+] technology allowing for advanced button configuration, and a customizable lighting system delivering 16.8 million colors. What’s more, it’s the world’s first mouse to feature a stats and trophy system – called the ROCCAT Achievements Display, or R.A.D. – something previously known in similar form only in online gaming. Designed specifically for fans of mid-size gaming mice, the Savu also pampers the hands with an ergonomic right-hand thumb rest and soft-touch surface. The Savu will be available around the globe for a MSRP of 59.99 Euros or 59.99 USD.
“The Savu is the planet’s premiere mid-size gaming mouse – period,” says René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and CEO. “We packed it with not only world-beating speed and comfort, but with a slew of innovations designed to thrill. The Savu represents our continued dedication to giving gamers the exact gear to fit their every desire.”
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 10:34 AM | Comments
NVIDIA GPU Tech Conference Keynote Will Be Live Streamed This Morning
The NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference kicks off today with an opening keynote made by NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang. If you aren't at the event, fear not as NVIDIA will be streaming the event live online. The keynote begins at 10:30 am PT (today) and you can watch the stream happen at gputechconf.com. We have been told by NVIDIA marketing that Jen-Hsun Huang will be making some big announcements at GTC, so you’ll definitely want to tune in. The keynote is expected to last around 80 minutes.
Do not miss the opening keynote, featuring Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO and Co-Founder of NVIDIA. Hear about what’s next in computing and graphics, and preview disruptive technologies and exciting demonstrations from across industries. Jen-Hsun co-founded NVIDIA in 1993 and has served since its inception as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 10:28 AM | Comments
AMD Launches 2nd Generation Trinity APUs
AMD today announced the widely anticipated launch of its 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) for mainstream and ultrathin notebooks, All-in-One and traditional desktops, home theater PCs and embedded designs. The 2nd-Generation A-Series APU, codenamed “Trinity”, is a grounds-up improved design over the previous generation, enabling a best-in-class PC mobility, entertainment, and gaming experience. Our review will be up later this week!
- Double the performance per watt of the previous generation
- The AMD HD Media Accelerator with a unique set of technologies designed to optimize video quality available with premium and Internet video content, and accelerate video file conversion
- An increase in CPU performance of up to 29 percent with higher processor speeds thanks to the next-generation AMD “Piledriver” CPU core with 3rd-Generation AMD Turbo Core technology, where power is dynamically shifted between the CPU and GPU depending on application needs, effectively providing a more responsive experience that can boost CPU frequencies to up to 3.2 GHz
- AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series graphics for an increase of graphics performance up to 56% over the previous generation. Combined, the CPU and GPU cores deliver more than 700 gigaflops of computing performance5 – several times more than the fastest x86 CPUs – to boost performance of hundreds of applications
- Up to 12 hours of battery life through CPU and GPU power enhancements, with clear battery life leadership in notebook form factors.
“The latest OEM notebooks, ultrathins, All-in-Ones and desktops based on the new AMD A-Series APU enable the best video and gaming experiences, highly responsive performance with AMD Turbo CORE, and accelerate an ever-increasing range of productivity and multimedia applications -- in sleek, stylish designs at price points that make sense,” said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and General Manager, AMD Client Business Unit. “Our 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU is a major step forward in every performance and power dimension, allowing users to enjoy a stunning experience without having to give up the things that matter to them most. This experience doesn’t stop at mainstream notebooks. It carries over into affordable ultrathin form factors featuring the latest in AMD Radeon™ graphics.”
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 10:15 AM | Comments
May 15, 2012 News from Around the Web
GIGABYTE GTX680 Windforce 3x OC Review @ Vortez and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
We've seen a few cards now with the Windforce cooler and each has impressed us with its cooling ability and acoustic reduction of reference designs. The 3x Windforce cooler on the GTX680 has been used before, notably on the AMD HD7950 where it performed extremely well so we are hoping for similar results with the GTX680 it is tasked with cooling this time around.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 06:44 AM | Comments
ARCTIC Announces High Performance 140mm Case Fans - F14
Proper case cooling is crucial in maintaining the optimal temperature and stability of your PC system and for some reason it is good to find quality 140mm fans. ARCTIC noticed the gap here and today launched two 140mm fan models under its ARCTIC F PWM and ARCTIC F Series – ARCTIC F14 PWM and ARCTIC F14. The ARCTIC F14 PWM and ARCTIC F14 are each designed to maximize the airflow efficiency within your PC system with minimal noise. Both fans run up to 1300 RPM and push 77.3 CFM of air at this peak speed. These case fans come with a six-year limited warranty and the ARCTIC F14 costs $11.90, while the ARCTIC F14 PWM costs $12.90.
Thanks to our PWM Sharing Technology (PST), the ARCTIC F14 PWM can connect up to five fans (including CPU fans) while sharing the same PWM signal in the BIOS. You can control and optimize on-demand the speed of these fans together efficiently and hassle-free. The ARCTIC F14 PWM and ARCTIC F14 are perfect solutions to enhance the stability of your PC system with a superior cooling efficiency-to-noise ratio.
Posted by | Tue, May 15, 2012 - 06:33 AM | Comments
Leaked: NVIDIA GTX 680M Info
NVIDIA will be presenting their mobile version of the GTX 680 at Computex 2012 on June 5, called the GTX 680M. While it doesn't have anywhere near the processing power of the desktop version, at least it's not a rebrand, like NVIDIA tend to do.
This chip is a highly cut down version of the GK104 Kepler GPU found in the regular GTX 680. Intead of 1536 CUDA cores, it will have just 744 or 768 of them, depending on who you ask. Oddly enough though, the memory amount is purported to be a whopping 4GB of GDDR5. This doesn't make any sense for a cut down laptop variant though, so we're taking this with a pinch of salt. It will have a 256-bit memory bus, like its bigger brother and will consume up to 100W of power, which makes dissipating its heat a non-trivial problem, even in a performance oriented laptop chassis.
This chip is based on second revision A2 silicon, with the chip being marked as N13E-GTX 680M-A2. Performance is claimed to be 37% better than the GTX 670M, which is a rebrand of the Fermi architecture and the first leaked benchmark claims it reaches 4905 3D Mark 11 points. The chip will support SLI and DirectX 11.1.
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 07:13 PM | Comments
Mozilla To Fight Microsoft's Firefox Ban On Windows RT's Classic Desktop Mode
Mozilla, the developer of Firefox, has said that it will fight a third party browser ban by Microsoft on Windows RT, the version of Windows 8 designed to run on ARM powered devices, such as tablets and smartphones. Microsoft is not restricting access to x86/x64 versions of Windows 8 that run on regular PCs, however.
On Windows RT, Microsoft will only allow third party browsers to run in Metro mode, while completely banning them on the "classic desktop" mode, which uses Win32 APIs in Windows RT. However, a special version of Internet Explorer 10 will come bundled with RT and will run on that classic desktop. Microsoft claim that the ban is driven by security, reliability and performance reasons, as Windows chief executive Steven Sinofsky explained, "If we enabled the broad porting of existing code [to Windows RT] we would fail to deliver on our commitment to longer battery life, predictable performance, and especially a reliable experience over time. The conventions used by today's Windows apps do not necessarily provide this." Note that those same Win32 APIs would still be needed in Metro mode to deliver a fully featured web browser by Mozilla. Hence, this restriction effectively prevents them from competing with IE10.
However, Mozilla isn't buying this and claims that Microsoft is returning to the monopoly tactics of old, by locking out competitors which goes against the antitrust ruling against it. However, legal action isn't Mozilla's first choice, but instead believe that the most effective way to resolve this is "through critical discussion and transparency of the issues rather than through legal action", according to Harvey Anderson, Mozilla's top lawyer.
Oddly though, Mozilla hasn't put up much of a fight Against Apple ban to let their browser run on any of their products a while back, whether they be desktop or mobile. This appears to be because Apple have a much smaller share of the total browser market compared to Microsoft, who still have a near monopoly on desktop operating systems and are not a convicted monopolist like Microsoft.
"Apple is not a convicted monopolist that has legally binding commitments to not block access to browser-related APIs [application programming interfaces], like Microsoft," Dotzler wrote in a comment added to his first post. And in another, he said, "Those [legally-binding] commitments don't go away because Microsoft wishes them away."
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 06:39 PM | Comments
Amped Wireless Launches Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Router
Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high-power, long-range wireless communications products for the home andoffice, today unveiled its new flagship, high-performance,long range router – the R20000G High Power Wireless-N Gigabit Dual Band Router. Engineered to deliver exceptional levels of performance, power and flexibility, this new router is designed for use in large homes and offices. The R20000G brings unprecedented, simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi to home and office users of up to 10,000 square feet of coverage or a quarter of an acre, the same size as a major league baseball diamond. The new R20000G High Power Dual Band Router retails for $179.99 (USD) and is available now.
- Dual high power 2.4Ghz 600mW amplifiers, dual high power 5.0GHz amplifiers and dual low noise amplifiers for improving wireless reception
- Dual High Gain 5dBi detachable dual band antennas
- High speed 620MHz internal processor for faster networking
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz dual band 802.11n technology
“Amped Wireless has continued to make strides in the industry with our innovative power amplifying technology and design,” stated Jason Owen, president and CEO at Amped Wireless. “The R20000G is the ideal product for any consumer that wants to outfit their entire office or home and backyard, with a high performance router with the most Wi-Fi coverage on the market today.”
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 01:33 PM | Comments
NZXT Announces Switch 810 Special Edition Case in Matte Black and Gunmetal
NZXT today announced two new color options for the Switch 810 PC case, Matte Black and Gunmetal. The Switch 810 Special Edition in Matte Black and Gunmetal are both priced at $179.99 MSRP. You can read our review on the NZXT Switch 810 case in white here.
NZXT constantly pursues innovative ways to manufacture the best cases possible in the market. During the development of Switch 810, a lot of passion went into the design phase of this chassis and many bold decisions were made. We incorporated more than 16 features in our chassis while keeping an attractive price point consumers would find highly valuable. Without our community’s valuable feedback and criticisms, our products would not be as unique as they are today. We always aim to maintain customer satisfaction through providing high quality products at great prices, which is why we decided to release the Special Edition to feature two of the most demanded color palettes from our loyal fans: Matte Black and Gunmetal. The community voiced their opinion and we responded. This is our way of showing that NZXT cares.
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 01:24 PM | Comments
GoPro HD Camera Dive Housing Now Available For $50
GoPro today announced the launch of the Dive Housing. The new GoPro Dive Housing features a large, flat glass lens that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions. Waterproof to 197ft / 60m, the Dive Housing is ideal for diving, snorkeling and any underwater filming scenario. The GoPro Dive Housing is available now with an MSRP of $49.99.
The Dive Housing is compatible with all HD HERO cameras, GoPro mounts and accessories. Included items: waterproof Dive Housing, protective lens cap, tether string and assorted mounting hardware. This new accessory adds to the HD HERO's reputation as the most versatile camera in the world.
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 10:24 AM | Comments
Buffalo Releases 802.11ac Wireless Networking Solutions
Buffalo Technology today announced that the AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router and WLI-H4-D1300 wireless media bridge are now available for purchase from select retail partners. Based on Broadcom’s 5G WiFi chips and first unveiled on the show floor at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, WZR-D1800H and WLI-H4-D1300 offer speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n and are fully backward compatible with 802.11a, 11b, 11g and 11n to ensure interoperability with legacy devices. The WZR-D1800H and WLI-H4-D1300 are available now at an estimated street prices of $179.99 each. The Buffalo AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router is shown below.
Creating a sanctuary of wireless connectivity, the Buffalo AirStation AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H provides a dependable, high quality signal for simple syncing between mobile devices, data-heavy streaming of HD movies from online services and everything in between. AirStation WZR-D1800H boasts amazing speeds up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, and it integrates a class leading 2.4 GHz 3x3 802.11n radio providing backward compatibility and offering speeds up to 450 Mbps. With a total aggregate wireless throughput up to 1750 Mbps across the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, AirStation WZR-D1800H frees consumers from the conventional networking restrictions of wired Ethernet cables, wireless network bottlenecks and other radio activity, providing the ultimate in wireless performance. Available at a price comparable to current Wireless-N solutions, WZR-D1800H provides fast, simultaneous dual band N900 operation for compatibility with current wireless devices with the future proofed security of next generation wireless networking, 802.11ac, built in.
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 09:42 AM | Comments
May 14, 2012 News from Around the Web
NZXT Switch 810 Special Edition (Gunmetal) Full-Tower Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
"The NZXT Switch 810 Special Edition introduces two new color options for fans of the previously released Hybrid tower case. The NZXT Switch 810 SE in either Gunmetal or Black matte finish maintains the flexible housing options of the original Switch 810 but also includes an updated tool-less HDD caddie that now allows the use of 90 degree SATA and power cables for SSD/2.5" drives. Capable of housing a 65mm thick triple fan push-pull radiator on top as well as a dual-fan radiator at the bottom, the NZXT Switch 810 is a water-cooling enthusiast's dream. Air cooling enthusiasts however also have plenty of options to choose from with 10 fan mounting areas to keep your components cool. "
Posted by | Mon, May 14, 2012 - 09:04 AM | Comments
ASRock Announces New BIOS For Ivy Bridge Processors on Intel P67, H67 & Z68 Boards
ASRock today announced that its entire line of Intel P67, H67 and Z68 series motherboards will support Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs by updating the latest P version BIOS & Drivers! Via an Intel Ivy Bridge CPU, ASRock P67, H67 and Z68 series motherboards are resurrected. Users may expect more powerful processing speed yet lower power consumption by the world’s first 22nm 3-D Transistors. If you own an ASrock motherboard with one of these chipsets you can find the most recent 'P' BIOS for your board listed here.
“Besides pursuing extremes with hardcore hardware enthusiasts and die-hard gamers, making high-end technology easy and accessible for everybody is also one of ASRock's goals.” commented James Lee, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at ASRock. “We have no doubt that users will be thrilled as much as we are with these updates, it will be like experiencing a brand new motherboard all over again.”
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QNAP Launches Two 16-Drive Turbo NAS Models w/ Intel Xeon CPUs
QNAP today announced its new additions for the high-end SMB market segment with two 16-drive 3U rackmount Turbo NAS models with up to 64TB storage capacity using 4 TB drives. The TS-EC1679U-RP and TS-1679U-RP, powered by the Intel Xeon processor and the Intel Core i3 processor respectively, are the highest capacity and highest performing NAS products ever developed by QNAP. Both models feature optional 10GbE networking and 6Gb/sec SATA interfaces, achieving incredible 2,000 MB/sec and 200,000 IOPS throughput; delivering sustained ultra-high performance suitable for demanding data center & high-end SMB environments. The new models feature cable-less disk drive backplanes, hot-swappable power supply, and cooling fan modules for maximum reliability and uptime. No word on pricing, but the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP and TS-1679U-RP are shipping immediately and will be expensive. The QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 3U rackmount NAS unit is shown below. This model comes with a Quad-core Intel Xeon Processor E3-1225 (3.1 GHz), DDR3 ECC RAM, 600W redundant power supply, 2X expansion slots for storage expansion and network expansion, 4X Gigabit LAN ports (several expansion options for Gigabit + 10GbE networking).
"QNAP is making a foray into the data center with these two new Turbo NAS models which deliver stunning 2,000 MB/sec and 200,000 IOPS performance,” said Meiji Chang, general manager of QNAP Systems, Inc. “Performance is only part of the equation though, the new models also raise the bar on reliability and uptime by reducing failure points and maximizing redundancy in critical components so the system administrators have peace of mind they made the right choice for their networked storage.”
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