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GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today launched the new GIGABYTE EG45 Series motherboard - GA-EG45M-DS2H. Featuring the most secure, green and high performing integrated graphics solution on the market and powered by the latest Intel G45 Express chipset with Intel GMA X4500HD graphics core, the GIGABYTE EG45 Series delivers extensive high-definition video and audio capabilities to enable the latest high-definition digital multimedia systems.
The GIGABYTE GA-EG45M-DS2H supports the powerful and energy efficient Intel 45nm Core2 Quad processors and features the new Intel G45 chipset. At the heart of the Intel G45 Express chipset is the Intel X4500HD graphics media accelerator, which features several unique innovations including more Execution Units for enhanced 3D performance breaking 1100+ scores on 3DMark 06 benchmark and Intel Clear Video Technology for sharper images and precise color control. The G45 chipset also supports smoother HD video playback, and includes support for Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats, thanks to built-in hardware video decode acceleration.
The GA-EG45M-DS2H is equipped with several unique GIGABYTE features including Ultra Durable 2 design, the fundamental building block of GIGABYTE motherboards, Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, GIGABYTE's Ultra TPM, and a host of other features that not only maximize performance and energy efficiency, but also provide the highest levels of data security.
GIGABYTE Ultra Secure and Ultra Power Efficient Technologies
New GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver (DES) has once again proven itself as the industry leading energy saving technology with newly introduced Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Featuring improved algorithms that provide a more accurate power saving calculation, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced provides better energy saving capabilities and enhanced system performance. GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is the world's only motherboard energy saving technology with hardware-based Dynamic 4-Gear Switching. With support for VRD 11.1, GIGABYTE's DES Advanced allows the motherboard to switch to 1 Gear phase switching during idle, allowing for a dramatic increase in power savings.
Designed with advanced users in mind, Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced allows users to take advantage of energy savings with or without the use the Dynamic Energy Saver Utility, for always-on, hardware based power savings. GIGABYTE has also retooled Dynamic Energy Saver to allow overclockers to experience the benefits of multi-gear power phase switching while overclocking, providing ultra stable, ultra smooth overclocking performance.
Ultra TPM - Industry's highest level of data Security via onboard TPM
Setting a New standard for Motherboard Security
With a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip built-in, the GA-EG45M-DS2H provides TPM hardware-based encryption and decryption with digital signature keys to ensure a maximum level of data protection with 2048 bit encryption. GIGABTE's Ultra TPM provides an added layer of security by allowing users to store their digital signature key on a USB thumb drive, so that when they step away from their system, they can take the key with them, locking up their data and preventing unauthorized access while they are away. When making the portable user key, GIGABYTE's Ultra TPM auto deletes the user key in the hard drive, ensuring the maximum level of data protection.
Ultra Durable 2 Technology
The GIGABYTE GA-EG45M-DS2H utilizes all Solid, Lower ESR Capacitors from leading Japanese manufacturers, which provide enhanced system stability and longer component lifespan. In addition, the GA-EG45M-DS2H is equipped with Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs, delivering lower power consumption during the switching process, resulting in faster switching with less heat generation. The GA-EG45M-DS2H also utilizes the highest quality Ferrite Core Chokes, whose properties hold energy much longer than common iron core chokes at high frequency, providing reduced core energy loss and lower EMI interference for extended system reliability.
Dual BIOS™- Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection
DualBIOS is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.
106dB SNR ALC889A Audio Controller
GIGABYTE GA-EG45M-DS2H motherboards are equipped with the built-in High-Definition 7.1 + 2 channel Realtek ALC889A sound chip, whose 106dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) significantly reduces noise during signal transmission and supports Blu-ray playback for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.
Dolby Home Theater
In addition, the GA-EG45M-DS2H has also included the powerful Dolby Home Theater® suite of audio technologies, which deliver a vivid surround sound listening experience for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones. Designed to automatically deliver the best possible listening experience, Dolby Home Theater® includes Dolby Pro Logic IIx for maximum surround sound expansion, Dolby Headphone and Sound Space Expander for a virtualized audio experience, and Natural Bass enhancement for the richest quality sound.
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Thursday, July 24 @ 16:40:27 EDT (225 reads) |
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Zimbra, a Yahoo! company, today announced the release of Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop Beta. Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop gives everyone access to a simple, centralized place to manage work, school and personal e-mail even when they are not connected to the Internet. Through internet protocol support called Post Office Protocol (POP) and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail and Gmail can now be accessed offline at the same time, from the same place. Additionally, Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop allows users to use the iCal standard to take their calendar offline.
"Zimbra is focused on creating communication and collaboration solutions that ease the pain points of traditional e-mail, and switching between multiple e-mail accounts is one of the communication headaches that users encounter on a daily basis," said Satish Dharmaraj, Zimbra co-founder and Yahoo! vice president. "With Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop, we have taken our world-class collaboration suite and made it available for everyone for use anywhere, anytime, with any email account."
Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop gives users access to the same sleek Zimbra experience, and showcases the latest technologies that have until now only been available via Web-based applications including:
-- "Mash-ups" with other services; for example, when viewing an e-mail, users can see their schedule by hovering over a date, or see the status of a flight by looking at a flight number;
-- Powerful search that can quickly scan a user's e-mail and pull up relevant content;
-- Built-in organization capabilities including automatically converting e-mails into conversations and advanced tagging; and
-- Advanced calendaring that gives users access to their most important appointments and schedule even when they are on the go.
Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop also includes a number of features designed to help users stay organized, such as document creation, spreadsheets, task management and document storage, giving users a robust alternative to other desktop applications. New features include online and offline access to:
-- Zimbra Documents, a document and spreadsheet program, which gives users the ability to embed complex objects such as photos into documents and spreadsheets. With the addition of Zimbra Documents, Zimbra Desktop users can easily create and edit documents and simple spreadsheets without having to switch between desktop programs or e-mail large attachments.
-- Zimbra Briefcase, which allows users to upload, store, and conveniently access any files including spreadsheets, documents, presentations and others. Instead of keeping all attachments in e-mail you can simply store them in the same place with Zimbra Briefcase, and access them from anywhere, online or offline.
-- Zimbra Tasks, a task management system which allows users to manage to-do lists simply and easily by monitoring start and due dates, priority, progress and percent complete.
Pricing and Availability
Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop Beta Version 3 is available for free download at Zimbra.com/desktop. Anyone with access to Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS), Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail, or an IMAP/POP enabled server can use Zimbra Desktop (www.zimbra.com/desktop ).
Zimbra's Web client and server, the Zimbra Collaboration Suite 5.0 Open Source Edition is free. The commercially supported ZCS 5.0 Network Edition is available for a 60-day free trial on the Zimbra website. Zimbra's Hosted Demo (www.zimbra.com/demo) is available for an immediate test drive of ZCS.
ZCS Network Edition includes product support as well as software subscriptions to new releases, updates and patches. ZCS is available on-premise or as a hosted service and is available at a significant educational or non-profit discount. Please contact sales@zimbra.com for information. Users can discuss topics related to the Zimbra Collaboration Suite and provide feedback at www.zimbra.com/forums.
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Thursday, July 24 @ 16:30:13 EDT (7 reads) |
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 Creative Technology today introduced the Creative ZEN Mozaic portable media player for music, photos and video. Inspired by the artistic expressions of mosaic art, the Creative ZEN Mozaic, available in vivid pink, chic black or cool silver colour, is a bold design statement that reflects the user's sense of fashion and individual style. Attractively priced at S$99.00 for a 2GB model (for up to 1,000 songs*) and S$129.00 for a 4GB model (for up to 2,000 songs*), the Creative ZEN Mozaic lets users flaunt their style, while grooving to their favourite tunes, or enjoying their photos and music videos anytime, anywhere.
The Creative ZEN Mozaic comes complete with an impressive built-in speaker, vibrant 1.8-inch LCD colour screen, FM radio and voice recorder. Weighing just 43g and measuring 79.5mm x 40mm x 12.8mm, the super compact Creative ZEN Mozaic provides up to 32 hours of audio playback with a single charge of the battery. Also available at a later date are 8GB and 16GB models.
"We want to give our latest portable media player a brand new look by going bold with the design of the Creative ZEN Mozaic. The built-in speaker allows you to enjoy your music or videos together with your friends without the use of headphones. This refreshingly unique design concept, together with the superb audio performance that is synonymous with our ZEN series of players, makes the Creative ZEN Mozaic a must-have fashion accessory for music, photos and video on the go!" said Joseph Liow, Vice President, Personal Digital Entertainment Products of Creative Technology Ltd. and General Manager of Creative Labs Asia.
Key Features of the Creative ZEN Mozaic:
* Built-in speaker turns player into a mini boombox so that music can be shared out loud
* Vibrant 1.8-inch TFT LCD colour display shows off details and clarity of photos and video
* Built-in FM radio with up to 32 preset stations
* Built-in microphone for voice recording
* Dimensions: 79.5mm (height) x 40mm (width) x 12.8mm (thickness)
* Bundled with the new Creative Centrale application, a one-stop media management software that organizes and intelligently tags not just music but also photos and video, creates playlists and transcodes video** to the proprietary video format
* Supports audio formats such as MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM 10 and Audible (Format 4) and JPEG format for photos
Creative ZEN Mozaic Accessories
* The Creative TravelSound ZEN Mozaic speaker system docks and charges the player via USB or adapter and comes with a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery for longer playback and a built-in FM radio antenna, available for S$79.00
* A stylish carabiner case to hold the player, available for S$24.00
* A functional armband and skin with clip for a hands-free workout, available for S$29.00
* Silicone skin pack (3 colour choices in a single value pack) to protect the player, available for S$24.00
Pricing and Availability
The Creative ZEN Mozaic is available in black or pink for the 2GB model at S$99.00 and in black, pink or silver for the 4GB model at S$129.00. Available later in August 2008 will be the 8GB model at S$169.00 and the 16GB model at S$249.00 in black colour. The Creative ZEN Mozaic and accessories will be available in Singapore in August 2008 at The CREATIVE Stores at Marina Square, Plaza Singapura and International Business Park, the online store at sg.store.creative.com and authorised dealers.
For more information about the Creative ZEN Mozaic, please visit www.creative.com/zenmozaic.
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Thursday, July 24 @ 16:27:13 EDT (7 reads) |
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Toshiba today announced the new Qosmio F55 laptop series, a 15.4-inch powerhouse that leverages both the Intel Core2 Duo CPU and NVIDIA GPUs with built-in GPS1 to provide an unsurpassed performance in terms of multimedia, gaming and mobile convenience.
Through the combined strength of Intel's next-generation processor technology and the NVIDIA GeForce® 9700M GTS graphics2 card, the Qosmio F55 with GPS is amply built for performance and power. The NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS provides users with the ability to navigate through today's latest DirectX® 10 games by providing razor-sharp graphic details and intricacies.
A unique feature on the Qosmio F55 laptop series is its GPS system powered by Garmin®. Freeing users from the need of an Internet connection, the built-in GPS system allows users to determine their exact location within moments, as well as search for directions to millions of locations.
“Laptops are a vital instrument of the digital lifestyle, and Toshiba is proud that it continues to expand its product line with innovations that increase how we interact with the world around us,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “The Qosmio F55 laptop series is in line with that vision, and through the addition of GPS, gaming-level graphics and a premium design, it's a powerful machine that will turn heads wherever users are.”
Incorporating the all-new Fusion™ finish with Vibe pattern, the Qosmio F55's chassis is built around a stunning 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ high-definition display. To further enhance the visual experience, the Qosmio F55 sports two premium Harman Kardon® stereo speakers, one subwoofer and Dolby Home Theater™ technology, allowing users to experience their content in both virtual and true surround sound environments. The Qosmio can be seamlessly integrated into a user's home theater system for a complete surround sound experience thanks to its REGZA LINK™ HDMI technology, while empowering users with simultaneous instant device configuration and the ability to control REGZA LINK enabled devices, such as Toshiba's REGZA™ HDTVs and Qosmio laptops, with a single remote.
As an added convenience, each Qosmio F55 features Sleep-and-Charge USB ports3, which allow users to charge popular mobile devices such as MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs at any moment, whether the laptop is powered-on, off or in hibernation mode. One of the Sleep-and-Charge ports also doubles as an eSATA port, which enables the transfer of data and multimedia files to and from an external hard drive at speeds up to five times faster than standard USB 2.0.
Additionally, the TOSHIBA Face Recognition software harnesses the Qosmio's built-in Webcam to grant or deny access to the laptop based on a series of recorded images of the user's face.
The Qosmio brand has long been defined by its strong multimedia features, and the Qosmio F55 series is no exception. The Qosmio F55 series sports a DVD SuperMulti Drive that supports 11 different media formats. Additionally, the optical drive is Labelflash™ enabled, which makes it possible to burn images and labels directly onto a Labelflash DVD-R disc for a polished, professional finish. For the first time, Toshiba will offer users the option of configuring their laptops to run either a 32-bit or 64-bit4 version of Windows Vista, depending on a user's preference and intended computer use.
The new Qosmio F55 series is available at a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide or directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com. Detailed product information is available at www.explore.toshiba.com/F55.
The following configurations demonstrate some of the various specifications and price options available within the Qosmio F55 series:
* Qosmio F55-Q502 Unique Specifications (MSRP $1,399.995) OS selection at first boot:
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version) (default)
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit4 version)
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P73506
* 3072MB PC-6400 DDR2 SDRAM7
* 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA HDD8
* DVD SuperMulti (+/-double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GTS with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics2 memory
* Atheros® (802.11 b/g/n)9
* Built-in GPS1 ready
* Qosmio F55-Q503 Unique Specifications (MSRP $1,749.995) OS selection at first boot:
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit4 version) (default)
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version)
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T94006
* 4096MB PC-6400 DDR2 SDRAM7
* 320GB using two (7200 RPM) Serial-ATA HDD8
* DVD SuperMulti (+/-double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GTS with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics2 memory
* Atheros® (802.11 b/g/n)9
* Bluetooth® version 2.1 + EDR
* Built-in GPS1 ready
The Qosmio F55 series is available with a one-year standard limited warranty10, which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country or packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt turnaround service from any of the 4,460 UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations nationwide. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty coverage.
All new Toshiba laptops are RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. During the third quarter of 2008, Toshiba is offering free recycling for all manufacturer's PCs with the purchase of a new Toshiba laptop computer. To learn more about this free PC recycling promotion or to find out how to recycle other consumer electronic products, please visit: www.toshiba.com/recycle.
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Wednesday, July 16 @ 16:26:23 EDT (31 reads) |
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 Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the world’s first laptop PC to feature Cell processor technology. This computing advancement, called the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor1, is available on Toshiba’s Qosmio® G55-Q802 laptop PC and delivers a revolutionary high-definition, multimedia user experience.
“In terms of the Qosmio laptop brand, innovation is the key ingredient,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “The addition of the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor marks a watershed moment in the multimedia and HD segments. Qosmio G55-Q802 laptop PC users now have the power and ability to control and manipulate their personal content with unmatched precision and speed while also enjoying their full DVD collections at resolutions up to 1080i.”
The TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor was designed to better serve the creative process by alleviating the intense burden that’s placed on the CPU while handling a wide range of multimedia tasks, such as video transcoding. The complex task of transcoding and encoding a personal video project monopolizes a majority of the processing power of today’s advanced computer systems. Through the addition of the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor, along with the combined strength of Intel’s latest Core™2 Duo processor1 technology and the NVIDIA GeForce® 9600M2 GT graphics card, tasks that once took hours to complete now are accomplished in a fraction of the time with Toshiba’s Qosmio® G55-Q802 laptop PC.
This revolutionary Cell processor technology was co-developed by Toshiba, Sony and IBM, and is best known for its use within the popular Sony PlayStation® 3 and various supercomputers. Branded the Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor it currently consists of four cutting-edge, distinctive proprietary features:
# Upconvert/Upconversion — Through “Upconvert/Upconversion,” standard-definition video files, such as home videos and DVDs, are upscaled in real time to 720p high-definition. Combined with the use of the Qosmio’s HDMI-CEC port, users can output today’s standard DVDs in stunning clarity up to 1080i on an HDTV.
# Transcoding — The included Ulead® DVD MovieFactory® 5 for TOSHIBA has been optimized to take advantage of the Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor to dramatically reduce the time needed in high-definition video editing. Transcoding video between high-definition formats or converting high-definition video into standard definition for burning to DVD can be completed up to 10 times3 faster on the Qosmio® G55-Q802 laptop PC.
# Video Indexing — “Video Indexing” provides the power to catalog video clips based on an individual’s face in a scene. This unique technology enables quick and easy scene access by eliminating the need to manually search through hours of video content.
# Gesture Control — Using a remote to control DVDs, CDs and PowerPoint is a thing of the past. Through the use of “Gesture Control” and the Qosmio’s Webcam, physical motions, such as extending an arm and simple hand gestures, users can control the play, pause, rewind and fast-forward functions of their movies, music and slides.
The Qosmio G55 series laptop is also available without the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor, but the series was collectively designed to enhance the digital lifestyle by providing cutting-edge innovations that are built upon the backbone of sharp picture quality and pristine sound reproduction. In addition to the technological advancement of the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor, the Qosmio is built around an expansive 18.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® high-definition display that sports a true 16:9 aspect ratio. Users can take advantage of more of the display and enjoy their widescreen movies with less of the black bar letterboxing, which frames a picture on other displays. To further enhance the visual experience, the Qosmio G55 laptop PC sports two premium Harman Kardon® stereo speakers, a sub-woofer and Dolby Home Theater™ technology, which allows users to experience their content in surround sound. The Qosmio can be seamlessly integrated into a user’s home theater system for a complete surround sound experience thanks to its REGZA LINK™ HDMI technology while empowering users with simultaneous instant device configuration and the ability to control REGZA LINK enabled devices, such as Toshiba’s REGZA™ HDTVs and a Qosmio laptop, with a single remote.
The Qosmio G55 laptop PC has several design features that magnify its cutting edge nature, such as its striking Fusion™ finish with Vibe design, white-LED FeatherTouch multimedia buttons and a flush-mounted Touchpad. These external features do much to enhance the overall quality and premium feel of the new Qosmio, which has a starting price of $1,299.994.
For the first time, Toshiba will offer users the option of configuring their laptop to run either a 32-bit or 64-bit5 version of Windows Vista, depending on a user’s preference and intended computer use.
The Qosmio G55 laptop PC is available from a variety of major consumer electronic and computer stores nationwide or directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com. Detailed product information is available at www.explore.toshiba.com/G55.
The Qosmio G55 series is available in the following configurations:
* Qosmio G55-Q802 Unique Specifications (MSRP $1,549.994) OS selection at first boot:
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit5 version)(default)
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version)
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T73501
o 2.0 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB
* TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor1
* 4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM memory6
* 500GB using two 5400 RPM Serial ATA hard disk drives7
* DVD SuperMulti (+/- double layer) drive with Labelflash™ supporting 11 formats
* NVIDIA® GeForce™ 9600M GT with 512MB GDDR2 discrete graphics2 memory
* Atheros® 802.11 b/g/n wireless-LAN8
* Qosmio G55-Q801 Unique Specifications (MSRP $1,299.994) OS selection at first boot:
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit5 version)(default)
o Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version)
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T73501
o 2.0 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB
* 4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM memory6
* 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive7
* DVD SuperMulti (+/- double layer) drive with Labelflash™ supporting 11 formats
* NVIDIA® GeForce™ 9200M GS with 256MB GDDR2 discrete graphics2 memory
* Atheros® 802.11 b/g/n wireless-LAN8
Multimedia: Qosmio G55 Series
The Qosmio G55 series is available with a one-year standard limited warranty9, which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country or packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt turnaround service from any of the 4,460 UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations nationwide. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook’s service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty coverage.
All new Toshiba laptops are RoHS-compatible10, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. During the third quarter of 2008, Toshiba will offer a computer trade-in and recycling program for all manufacturer’s PCs to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. To learn more about this free PC recycling program or to find out how to recycle other consumer electronic products, please visit: www.toshiba.com/recycle
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Wednesday, July 16 @ 16:24:43 EDT (34 reads) |
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 GIGABYTE is introducing a new notebook series with the next generation Intel mobile platform – Intel Centrino2 Processor Technology. The first in series are the 14.1” W476V and the 15.4” W576V. Both come equipped with perfect 16:10 glare type, wide screen TFT LCD display with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800, offering users spectacular visual enjoyment. In addition, a built-in 2M pixels camera with e-SATA interface offers superior data transmission rate, along with HDMI to provide consumers hi-end multimedia performance. With an IMR imprinted top cover and solemn design, these two new notebook models offer exceptional performance and stylish design, simply the best choices for consumers demanding high quality and inclusive functions.
Both W476V and W576V have the most innovative Intel® 45nm processor (FSB 1066MHz), inside, with expendable memory up to 8GB, and support hard disk capacity up to 320GB, providing ultimate storage. The built-in Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100 wireless network module enables Internet connection, email, and instant messaging at anytime, anywhere, for maximum mobility and work performance. At the bottom and both sides of the notebook are ventilation modules, whose exquisite design provides fantastic thermal solution. In addition, these products utilize Easy Upgrade modular design that offers convenient maintenance and upgrades.
These products are equipped with e-SATA/USB combo and HDMI interfaces. e-SATA stands for “extended standard SATA interface”, an external SATA interface with a maximum data transmission rate at 300MB per second, out-performing both USB and FireWire, allowing users to enjoy the same data transmission speed as a hard disk. HDMI is a fully digitized interface that requires no analog/digital conversion, minimizes signal distortion, providing super fast, brighter and more colorful visual enjoyment.
The overall design for W476V and W576V presents a low-key fashion. With a top cover treated with IMR imprint technology, the Champaign colored geometric design delivers a sleek style, along with a carefully crafted metal logo, demonstrating the exquisite quality of the products. The theme color of the product is metallic black, a perfect match to its minimalist appearance. GIGABYTE hopes to offer end users a feeling of style and reliability. The specially designed wrist rest provides extra comfort, and illustrates a taste of luxury and elegance.
The entire product line offers a built-in 2M pixels webcam, with a dual array microphone and dual stereo speaker, which support Intel High Definition technology. With web conferencing and instant messaging functions, users can always stay ahead with the most comprehensive information with obstacle-free web communication. W476V and W576V are equipped with a perfect 16:10 glare type wide screen display, providing users the utmost viewing area. Nevertheless, users can manipulate multiple windows with this wide screen display, optimizing business and entertaining performance.
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:23:17 EDT (30 reads) |
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SanDisk Corporation today introduced the SanDisk SD WORM card, a Write Once Read Many (WORM) digital memory card intended for professional uses such as police investigations, court testimony, electronic voting and other applications where data files must be protected from alteration or deletion.
Analog recording media such as film and audio tape are rapidly becoming obsolete, driving demand for a solution suitable for today’s digital devices. But conventional rewritable memory cards do not meet legal requirements to prevent data tampering.
Digital data written to SanDisk SD WORM cards is effectively locked as soon as it is recorded; there is no physical way to alter or delete individual recorded files. Yet viewing the data is simple, because the cards are readable in any standard SD slot attached to a computer or other SD-compatible device.
SanDisk SD WORM cards also offer 100-year archive life, when kept under appropriate storage conditions.
Applications for the SanDisk SD WORM card include:
* Police photography and witness/suspect interviews, where courts require proof that photos and audio recordings are genuine.
* Court proceedings, such as trials and depositions.
* Electronic voting, where recorded votes must be tamper-proof.
* Cash registers which record transactions for tax collection purposes.
* Event recorders, such as security cameras and “black box” flight-data recorders.
* Medical devices which retain individual patient treatment data.
* Personal digital assistants (PDAs) and similar devices used by physicians and other health-care professionals to track patient interactions.
“As digital media volume has grown and surpassed traditional analog media such as film and audio cassettes in the consumer market, law enforcement agencies and other professionals are facing rising costs and lack of supply,” said Christopher Moore, director of product marketing for OEM memory cards at SanDisk. “SanDisk’s new SD WORM cards offer professionals a one-stop solution for capturing and archiving critical data, along with many other benefits of moving from analog to digital.”
For example, the benefits for photography in these applications include eliminating the expense and delay of film processing, as well as subsequent scanning of negatives into digital files. With voice, in-field recorders become more reliable because they no longer have moving parts, and there are no more tapes that can tangle or break. SanDisk SD WORM cards also open up the possibility of unified storage, with all case data – text, photos, voice recording, etc. – stored on a single durable card that can be easily shared.
SanDisk is now partnering with manufacturers of cameras, digital voice recorders, medical equipment, electronic cash registers and other digital devices to add the firmware required for recording to SanDisk SD WORM cards. SanDisk is also working with the SD Card Association for approval of this new specification as an industry standard.
In addition, third-party resellers of SanDisk SD WORM cards can develop security enhancements for the cards, such as password protection and encryption. One enhancement now under development for the cards is the addition of TrustedFlash™ security technology developed by SanDisk that securely stores sensitive digital data and applications on digital media.
Pricing and Availability
SanDisk SD WORM cards are available now worldwide in 128-megabyte2 capacity and are expected to be available in higher capacities later in the year. Pricing is available on request.
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:18:56 EDT (25 reads) |
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To make it easier for you to communicate with your friends and family on your Wii game console, Logitech today introduced the new Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii – licensed by Nintendo – a must-have accessory for chat-oriented games and the Wii Internet Channel. With its compact, slim design and 2.4 GHz wireless technology, Logitech’s new keyboard for Wii enables a natural typing experience for easy communication, browsing and searching – even from your favorite easy chair.
“One of the big reasons Wii has been so successful is the social element of the games and applications,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “Our new keyboard helps families experience the Internet in the living room – and it will make chatting with online friends simple in popular games, such as Animal Crossing.”
The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii provides special system keys – such as Zoom In/Out, Forward/Back, Quit and OK – making it even easier to use your favorite game console to communicate with your friends, surf the Web, read the news, check the weather, browse Internet videos and send e-mail.
The keyboard complements the clean, stylish appeal of the Wii game console and Wii remote with its polished white finish and elegant, living-room design. And to provide you with a comfortable typing experience, the keyboard’s primary keys are full size. However, the compact, slim design is also small enough to blend into the living room and sit comfortably on your lap.
The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is easy to set up and put away. Just plug the mini-receiver into the console and the keyboard is ready to use. And when you’re finished using it, the receiver snaps into the back of the keyboard.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in August. The suggested retail price in the U.S. is $49.99.
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:16:46 EDT (24 reads) |
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Lenovo today unveiled a complete computing solution for small-to-medium business (SMB) users that includes the new SL series of ThinkPad notebooks, value-added software and unique new services. The trio of notebooks – SL300, SL400 and SL500 - feature cutting-edge technologies, such as built-in high speed mobile broadband connectivity1, excellent multimedia capabilities with an optional Blu-Ray DVD player on select models as well as a black glossy cover for a stylish design. To make the computing experience productive and simple, Lenovo also combined software that helps with everything from data recovery to simplifying Internet connection with a new optional service package featuring on-line data backup and on-site warranty repair.
“The ThinkPad name is synonymous with leadership in notebook computing for the business user,” said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Lenovo. “Now we’re bringing the same quality and reliability that ThinkPad is known for to small business customers with a number of leading technologies like high speed mobile broadband and new services and capabilities. ThinkPad customers expect more from their notebook PCs, and with today’s announcements, we are pleased to continue our tradition of industry-leading innovation.”
Today, Lenovo also announced an additional six new notebooks – the ThinkPad R400, R500, T400, T500, X200 and W500. Lenovo brings many of the technologies first pioneered in the industry-acclaimed ThinkPad X300 notebook, such as solid state drive storage, LED backlit displays and GPS functionality to select models in the line. The new T Series includes models with technologies like switchable graphics and support for Display Port. Using these new technologies, this generation of notebooks offers significant improvements over the previous one, featuring cooler and quieter notebooks with lighter weight and longer battery life. Lenovo offers its first 12-inch widescreen ultraportable notebook, the ThinkPad X200 notebook, in a lighter design than the previous ThinkPad X61 notebook. With a larger keyboard, lighter weight and focus on productivity, the notebook balances performance and portability. Lenovo is introducing the ThinkPad W-Series, the first in a new class of mobile workstations with models offering the mobility of an Open-GL Graphics performance notebook. The newly announced notebooks also expand Lenovo’s portfolio of environmentally-responsible notebooks with many of them being rated Gold by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool. All the newly announced ThinkPad notebooks, including the SL Series, are based on Intel’s latest Centrino 2 processor technology.
Designed for the Unique Needs of the Small Business
Quality, affordability and service and support are critical factors to SMB notebook users, and Lenovo’s SMB solution combines all of those. Lenovo designed the notebooks for the unique way these users work – whether at home, the office, the park or coffee shop. With the need for always-on, 24/7 connectivity growing, select models of all three of the ThinkPad SL notebooks are available with built-in high speed mobile broadband. Lenovo’s program with AT&T and Ericsson makes providing optimized mobile broadband service even more affordable and accessible for customers. The notebooks also feature WiFi, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies.
The number of SMB users is growing dramatically. IDC forecasts that in 2009, the SMB segment will command 31 percent of the total notebook (including ultraportables) PC market worldwide and will grow to 76.6 million in 2011. The growth in this space is outpacing the growth in traditional large volume buyers, the large enterprise and very large enterprise. In the United States, IDC forecasts the SMB space to grow from 7.5 million notebook PCs in 2007 to 11.6 million in 2011.2
The notebooks also excel with their multimedia capabilities. Speakers, microphones and an optional webcam provide excellent support for Internet voice and video conferencing. And support for HDMI/VGA means users can watch video content, like movies in high-definition. The ThinkPad SL Series also combines looks with performance with a glossy black top cover, a first for ThinkPad notebook design.
“Lenovo created the ThinkPad SL notebooks with entrepreneurs like me in mind,” said Sarah Farzam, owner of Bilingual Birdies in New York City. The notebook’s light weight and sleek design makes using it in children's classes easy. The multimedia features are fantastic for meetings with teachers and clients on the go. And its wireless connectivity features are a must have for any small business owner. This notebook will be a vital tool in helping me take my small business to the next level in the children's education industry.”
Known in the industry for hardware reliability, Lenovo designed the notebooks with durability and performance in mind. Lenovo’s Active Protection System, an air-bag like system, protects the hard drive against drops or falls, and an optional fingerprint reader helps protect against unauthorized users. The ThinkPad SL300 notebook also comes with an available LED backlit display. “This is the ThinkPad notebook I’ve been waiting for,” said Kevin Oleksa, President, OTS, Inc. With the SL Series, Lenovo has engineered a notebook that gives me the quality and reliability I trust in Think products but is tailored with the unique technologies small business users need at an affordable price. This will help me better meet my customers’ needs and grow my business with Lenovo.”
Software and services complement the hardware part of the solution. Without dedicated IT support, users often have little help when it come to things such as connecting to the Internet, managing passwords, data recovery and updating their computer. Lenovo’s unique Lenovo Care Tools solve those common issues and help take the frustration and time out of managing one’s computer. The notebooks come with Lenovo’s Access Connections, Client Security Solutions, Rescue and Recovery, Presentation Director and System Update. To help small businesses get the most productivity from their new ThinkPad notebooks, and to meet the growing demand for protection and security, Lenovo is introducing ThinkPlus Secure Business, the first of several new custom service packages designed for the SMB which consists of:
* On-site next-day business warranty upgrade to keep small businesses productive
* ThinkPad protection, providing PC repairs or replacement in the event of liquid spills, drops or electrical surges
* Online data backup, a secure, off-site storage solution for critical business and employee data.
ThinkPlus Secure Business is available for either a one or three year term. In the coming months, Lenovo will introduce ThinkPlus Complete IT3 - a package of services designed exclusively for the SMB without IT support. ThinkPlus Complete IT combines a comprehensive set of services including priority call routing and one-stop hardware and software support with the best of ThinkPlus Secure Business.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 notebooks start at $799 and are available immediately through Lenovo Business Partners and www.lenovo.com. The other notebooks will be available beginning in August with starting prices on select models ranging from $899 on the ThinkPad SL300 notebook to $1,999 on the ThinkPad W500 notebook.
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:15:22 EDT (89 reads) |
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HP today announced new printers and printer technology that enable users to add creative touches to images and produce stunning photos and vivid documents, just like the pros.
Highlights of the announcement include:
* Two stylish, compact and portable photo printers: one that boasts more than 300 creative features and the largest touchscreen available on any portable photo printer, and another that includes an adjustable display and prints photos up to 5 x 7 inches - the only printer at its price to offer photos of this size.
* A new five-ink printing system that achieves the print quality previously only offered by HP's six-ink systems while giving consumers better control over costs by requiring fewer cartridges to manage.
* A home printer that enables printing from the web and features the five-ink printing system to deliver enhanced image quality and permanence, increased versatility and convenience, and the value of individual ink cartridges.
More details are available below and in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/hpprintlikeapro.
New tools for personalizing prints on the go
The HP Photosmart A630 Compact Photo Printer features a 4.8-inch touchscreen - the largest available on any portable photo printer - and includes more than 300 ways to edit, draw, touch up and customize photos up to 5 x 7 inches - with or without a PC.
The HP Photosmart A530 Compact Photo Printer produces personalized, lab-quality, smudge- and fade-resistant photos up to 5 x 7 inches, anywhere. Users can get creative, for example, by adding borders and clip art to create fun photo projects.
These versatile, energy-efficient printers have convenient fold-up paper trays, adjustable displays and built-in handles; plus, with the optional HP Bluetooth® adapter, users can wirelessly transfer photos from a Bluetooth-enabled camera phone or other device.(1)
The HP Photosmart A630 and A530 Compact Photo Printers are expected to be available in August priced at $149 and $99, respectively.(2)
Smart solution for everyday and web printing
The HP Photosmart D5460 Printer prints vibrant, lab-quality photos and laser-quality text documents with ease. The printer includes HP's new five-ink printing system and several convenient features such as a 1.5-inch color display, memory card slots, an auto-engaging photo tray and the ability to print photos and text directly onto CDs and DVDs,(3) making printing photos and projects easier than ever.
The HP Photosmart D5460 also includes HP Smart Web Printing, which enables simple, predictable printing from the web. Customers can use this feature to save ink and paper and reduce their environmental impact by combining multiple web pages onto one printed page.(4)
The HP Photosmart D5460 Printer is currently available for purchase at the affordable price of $99.(2)
Individual ink cartridge technology, additional affordable printing options
Debuting in the HP Photosmart D5460 Printer, HP's new five-ink printing technology gives customers more control over their ink cartridge costs while delivering high-quality output for brilliant photos and quickly prints everyday documents.
The printing system includes a single dual-drop-volume printhead that delivers an extremely small drop size, allowing users to print finely detailed images and graphics with smooth transitions.
The five-ink system includes four HP 564 dye-ink cartridges in cyan, magenta, yellow and photo black for vivid color and black-and-white lab-quality photos. The fifth cartridge contains black pigment ink for laser-quality black text on plain paper and enhanced document quality when printing on ColorLok paper.
With five individual ink cartridges, customers get the right ink combination for each printing project, from photos to presentations. Priced at $9.99 each,(2) the new HP 564 ink cartridges allow customers to replace each ink cartridge separately as needed.
Customers wanting even fewer cartridge changes and a better value for frequent printing can choose high-capacity HP 564XL ink cartridges, which offer three times more black printed pages and two times more color printed pages, for a 40 percent savings on color printing compared with standard Original HP ink cartridges.(5)
The HP 564 Photo Value Pack offers customers increased savings with 150 sheets of 4 x 6-inch HP Advanced Photo Paper and four HP 564 ink cartridges filled with HP Vivera inks in cyan, magenta, yellow and photo black, all in one box. Priced at $35.99,(2) the HP 564 Photo Value Pack creates prints for as little as $0.24 per photo.(6, 7)
Recycled plastics innovation with long-lasting printhead
The HP Photosmart D5460 printer's long-lasting, dual-drop-volume printhead introduces a new use for recycled plastic. The printhead uses 55 percent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) plastic, which is derived from Original HP ink cartridges collected from customers through the HP Planet Partners return and recycling program and other sources, such as water bottles.
HP offers easy recycling of HP 564 cartridges at no extra charge through Planet Partners, available for inkjet supplies in 42 countries and territories around the world.(8) HP ensures that all HP print cartridges collected through Planet Partners are recycled responsibly - never sending them to a landfill.
Enhanced colors and permanence with improved HP Advanced Photo Paper
With HP 564 ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper, customers can enjoy fast-drying prints with improved water and smudge resistance. Now, with improved features such as deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, HP Advanced Photo Paper enables customers to generate lab-quality, highly vibrant color photo prints that dry instantly.
This mid-weight, durable paper has a sturdy photo feel and is available in a wide range of sizes from 4 x 6 inches to 13 x 19 inches, with glossy and soft-gloss finishes. When used with the new HP 564 inks, HP Advanced Photo Paper demonstrates more than 60 years of display fade resistance.(9)
More information about HP's printing solutions launch is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/hpprintlikeapro.
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HP today announced new printers and printer technology that enable users to add creative touches to images and produce stunning photos and vivid documents, just like the pros.
Highlights of the announcement include:
* Two stylish, compact and portable photo printers: one that boasts more than 300 creative features and the largest touchscreen available on any portable photo printer, and another that includes an adjustable display and prints photos up to 5 x 7 inches - the only printer at its price to offer photos of this size.
* A new five-ink printing system that achieves the print quality previously only offered by HP's six-ink systems while giving consumers better control over costs by requiring fewer cartridges to manage.
* A home printer that enables printing from the web and features the five-ink printing system to deliver enhanced image quality and permanence, increased versatility and convenience, and the value of individual ink cartridges.
More details are available below and in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/hpprintlikeapro.
New tools for personalizing prints on the go
The HP Photosmart A630 Compact Photo Printer features a 4.8-inch touchscreen - the largest available on any portable photo printer - and includes more than 300 ways to edit, draw, touch up and customize photos up to 5 x 7 inches - with or without a PC.
The HP Photosmart A530 Compact Photo Printer produces personalized, lab-quality, smudge- and fade-resistant photos up to 5 x 7 inches, anywhere. Users can get creative, for example, by adding borders and clip art to create fun photo projects.
These versatile, energy-efficient printers have convenient fold-up paper trays, adjustable displays and built-in handles; plus, with the optional HP Bluetooth® adapter, users can wirelessly transfer photos from a Bluetooth-enabled camera phone or other device.(1)
The HP Photosmart A630 and A530 Compact Photo Printers are expected to be available in August priced at $149 and $99, respectively.(2)
Smart solution for everyday and web printing
The HP Photosmart D5460 Printer prints vibrant, lab-quality photos and laser-quality text documents with ease. The printer includes HP's new five-ink printing system and several convenient features such as a 1.5-inch color display, memory card slots, an auto-engaging photo tray and the ability to print photos and text directly onto CDs and DVDs,(3) making printing photos and projects easier than ever.
The HP Photosmart D5460 also includes HP Smart Web Printing, which enables simple, predictable printing from the web. Customers can use this feature to save ink and paper and reduce their environmental impact by combining multiple web pages onto one printed page.(4)
The HP Photosmart D5460 Printer is currently available for purchase at the affordable price of $99.(2)
Individual ink cartridge technology, additional affordable printing options
Debuting in the HP Photosmart D5460 Printer, HP's new five-ink printing technology gives customers more control over their ink cartridge costs while delivering high-quality output for brilliant photos and quickly prints everyday documents.
The printing system includes a single dual-drop-volume printhead that delivers an extremely small drop size, allowing users to print finely detailed images and graphics with smooth transitions.
The five-ink system includes four HP 564 dye-ink cartridges in cyan, magenta, yellow and photo black for vivid color and black-and-white lab-quality photos. The fifth cartridge contains black pigment ink for laser-quality black text on plain paper and enhanced document quality when printing on ColorLok paper.
With five individual ink cartridges, customers get the right ink combination for each printing project, from photos to presentations. Priced at $9.99 each,(2) the new HP 564 ink cartridges allow customers to replace each ink cartridge separately as needed.
Customers wanting even fewer cartridge changes and a better value for frequent printing can choose high-capacity HP 564XL ink cartridges, which offer three times more black printed pages and two times more color printed pages, for a 40 percent savings on color printing compared with standard Original HP ink cartridges.(5)
The HP 564 Photo Value Pack offers customers increased savings with 150 sheets of 4 x 6-inch HP Advanced Photo Paper and four HP 564 ink cartridges filled with HP Vivera inks in cyan, magenta, yellow and photo black, all in one box. Priced at $35.99,(2) the HP 564 Photo Value Pack creates prints for as little as $0.24 per photo.(6, 7)
Recycled plastics innovation with long-lasting printhead
The HP Photosmart D5460 printer's long-lasting, dual-drop-volume printhead introduces a new use for recycled plastic. The printhead uses 55 percent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) plastic, which is derived from Original HP ink cartridges collected from customers through the HP Planet Partners return and recycling program and other sources, such as water bottles.
HP offers easy recycling of HP 564 cartridges at no extra charge through Planet Partners, available for inkjet supplies in 42 countries and territories around the world.(8) HP ensures that all HP print cartridges collected through Planet Partners are recycled responsibly - never sending them to a landfill.
Enhanced colors and permanence with improved HP Advanced Photo Paper
With HP 564 ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper, customers can enjoy fast-drying prints with improved water and smudge resistance. Now, with improved features such as deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, HP Advanced Photo Paper enables customers to generate lab-quality, highly vibrant color photo prints that dry instantly.
This mid-weight, durable paper has a sturdy photo feel and is available in a wide range of sizes from 4 x 6 inches to 13 x 19 inches, with glossy and soft-gloss finishes. When used with the new HP 564 inks, HP Advanced Photo Paper demonstrates more than 60 years of display fade resistance.(9)
More information about HP's printing solutions launch is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/hpprintlikeapro.
HP service and support
HP printers are backed by HP Total Care, the company's comprehensive service and support program. With HP Total Care, consumers' choices for convenient support include online support options such as printer diagnostics and software driver updates with HP Printer Check; real-time chat with a support agent; as well as 24/7 toll-free phone support in English or Spanish.
About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $110.4 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com
(1) HP Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter not included. Please purchase separately. Bluetooth capability may vary depending upon device.
(2) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.
(3) Requires printable CD/DVD media. Not included, sold separately.
(4) See operating systems and systems requirements for compatibility.
(5) Compared with HP 564 Black/Color Ink Cartridges. High-capacity cartridges not included; please purchase separately.
(6) Actual cost may vary based on the retail price, printer used, images printed and other factors.
(7) Average based on HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. More information about page yield is available at www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. HP 564 Black Ink cartridge for text printing not included; installation necessary for printer operation.
(8) HP ink cartridge return and recycling is available in 42 countries and territories around the world, covering 89 percent of the addressable market. Details are available at www.hp.com/recycle.
(9) Based on Display Permanence Rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc. or HP Image Permanence Lab. Details are available at www.hp.com/go/printpermanence
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:13:20 EDT (25 reads) |
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Super Talent today announced the PICO-C Gold, a 24-carat gold plated, water resistant USB drive that weighs less than a nickel (~4.7 grams), is smaller than an SD card, and can store over 2,000 MP3 songs.
Super Talent uses chip-on-board (COB) technology to squeeze 8GB of Flash into an impressively small 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm gold plated steel case. The Pico-C Gold is shock resistant, water resistant, and has up to 200X (30MB/sec) transfer speeds. The Pico-C Gold includes a sturdy gold chain, and looks more like a fashion accessory than a high performance Flash drive.
“Is it the speed, the ruggedness, the water resistance, the incredibly tiny size or the pure elegance that people like most in our Pico-C drive? Who knows? But, this combination of features and style is not offered in any other terrestrial storage device, which makes it a real craze”, commented Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James.
All Super Talent USB drives are backed with a lifetime warranty. The 8GB Pico-C Gold drive, part number STU8GPCG, is available from NewBiiz and NewEgg today for under $40.
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Tuesday, July 15 @ 17:11:38 EDT (71 reads) |
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PC enthusiasts, manufacturers, and developers around the world have a lot to be excited about today with NVIDIA Corporation’s announcement that it will be bringing the power and performance of its SLI® multi-GPU technology to Intel’s upcoming line of Bloomfield CPUs. With this winning combination, consumers will have an SLI platform designed for current and future graphics-intensive games and applications; these platforms can be powered by one, two, or even three NVIDIA GeForce® GPUs, including the new, award-winning GeForce GTX 280 and GTX 260 GPUs.
New SLI motherboards will feature the NVIDIA nForce® 200 SLI processor, Intel Bloomfield CPUs, and Tylersburg (X58) chipsets. The nForce 200 SLI processor features patented SLI technology for graphics bandwidth management and multi-GPU peer-to-peer communications, both required to optimize graphics performance.
“With GeForce-based visual computing application, our customers are experiencing exciting new ways to interact with their photos and videos while also experiencing the bone-chilling realism from our latest graphics processors,” said Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of GPU business at NVIDIA. “Our SLI technology allows us to combine the power of hundreds of GeForce processing cores in multi-GPU configurations with Intel’s latest CPUs for platforms that are sure to excite our customers.”
What the Customers Are Saying:
“It’s great to see that NVIDIA opted to enable SLI on the future Intel Bloomfield platform,” said Rahul Sood, CTO Voodoo Business Unit, HP. “Make love not war I say… and NVIDIA’s enablement of Intel chipsets to support SLI will make our jobs much easier in offering a better customer experience as we continue to evolve HP’s award-winning Blackbird 002 and Voodoo Omen platforms.”
“Our clients want the best of everything, and it’s our job to package the best technologies into one complete system for them,” said Kelt Reeves, president of Falcon Northwest. “NVIDIA’s SLI configurations have produced the fastest graphics solutions on the market for years, and the ability to pair SLI with Intel’s upcoming processors will deliver a level of overall system performance no one has ever seen before. We can’t wait to equip Falcon Northwest systems with this solution!”
“NVIDIA`s SLI technology is the outstanding feature of high-end gamer PCs,” says Klaus Rüther, Desktop Product Manager at Atelco. “We are very pleased that the SLI technology will be available for the new line of Intel Bloomfield CPUs. With SLI, the gamer can experience the latest PC games as if they were real.”
“Medion is a highly regarded European OEM as an innovator in enthusiast-based PCs,” said Oliver Soellner, CMO at Medion. “By adding NVIDIA SLI with Intel’s next-generation CPU platform, we can offer the most feature rich Medion Erazer PCs with blistering graphics performance, which is sure to satisfy the most demanding users.”
“Fujitsu-Siemens is excited to see NVIDIA SLI technology associated with Intel Bloomfield CPUs. This combination addresses the innovative gaming market and will bring the best experience to gamers worldwide,” said Michael Hilpert, Senior Product manager at FSC.
“What a great, great move, the ability to have 3-way SLI, with Intel Bloomfield CPUs. The combination will break all the existing performance barriers and deliver a whole new user experience. The wait is over,” Elan Raja III Director Scan Computers.
“Over the last four years, NVIDIA has been recognized for its SLI technology innovation and leadership," said Joe Hsieh, General Manager at ASUS. "This technology is an excellent feature that customers are demanding for their new Intel platforms. We are excited about bringing the power of this platform to our Intel customers.”
“Acer congratulates NVIDIA on its nForce 200 SLI technology platform and we are very interested to bring it to market,” said Brian Bogaard, Product Business Manager, Acer EMEA Desktop PC
The pairing of the NVIDIA nForce® 200 SLI MCP with Intel’s new Bloomfield CPU and Tylersburg core logic chipset will deliver NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology for an unmatched PC gaming experience, providing up to a 2.8× performance boost over traditional single graphics card platforms. When playing the most cutting-edge games, including current titles such as Crysis and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 3-way SLI technology lets gamers ratchet up the resolution to 2500 × 1600, while turning on all of the tasty eye candy, including high-dynamic range lighting, motion blur, and realistic environmental effects.
Motherboards and PC systems featuring support for the NVIDIA nForce 200 SLI processor, NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, and NVIDIA SLI technology will be available from the world’s leading motherboard manufacturers, add-in card companies, and major system builders including: Acer, ASUS, Atelco, Coolmod, Dell, Ditech, Falcon Northwest, Founder, Fujitsu-Siemens Computer, Gigabyte, Haier, Hypersonic PC, Iqon/Commodore, K&M, Komplett, Komputronik , Legend, Maingear, Medion, MSI, Multirama, Next, Scan Computers , Sky Electronics , Tongfang, TS, Velocity Micro, Vigor Gaming, and more.
For further information on NVIDIA nForce products, please visit www.nvidia.com. To view a series of informative videos detailing key features of the GeForce GTX 280 and 260 GPUs, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_gtx_280.html.
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Monday, July 14 @ 15:29:17 EDT (26 reads) |
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 D-Link today announced it is now shipping a full-featured network surveillance camera designed for whole-room monitoring of the home, office and small business, offering superior management over conventional closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras. The new network camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for flexibility to install the camera where coverage is needed rather than where power outlets are available.
The D-Link® SecuriCam™ Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera (DCS-5610) can be configured to record video to a local Network Area Storage (NAS) device such as the D-Link 2-Bay or 4-Bay Enclosures when motion is detected or it can be scheduled to record at certain times throughout the day. The IP-based DCS-5610 offers an auto-start motion detector that can be configured to send an email alert when triggered, and is capable of streaming live feeds to an Internet-ready mobile phone or PDA. The camera features 2.6x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, SIP 2-way audio, and resolution up to 640x480 at 30 frames per second.
"The feature-rich DCS-5610 network camera provides efficiencies not found in conventional CCTV security cameras, offering remote monitoring, real-time alerts and PoE support," said Chris Wong, Director of Product Management, D-Link Systems, Inc. "It represents a premiere digital surveillance solution with all of today's most sought-after features, and includes our free D-ViewCam™ software that lets users manage up to 32 cameras, making it an ideal choice for the home, office or small business."
The D-Link Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera is the ideal whole room surveillance camera because it can be mounted on a ceiling or wall for maximum coverage. Additionally, D-Link offers the compatible IP Camera Outdoor Enclosure (DCS-70) to monitor and survey in harsh outdoor environments.
The DCS-5610 provides support for 3GPP Mobile Surveillance that allows the user to view a live video feed from a compatible Internet-ready mobile phone or PDA with a 3GPP player installed. This extends monitoring capability without requiring the use of a computer, allowing on-the-go monitoring of the camera's video feed. It also includes 2-way audio with a built-in microphone and audio-out port that provides remote communication with anyone within close proximity to the camera.
The DCS-5610 is easily managed using a Web-based interface or with the included D-ViewCam 2.0 management software. D-ViewCam 2.0 management software can manage up to 32 network cameras, send e-mail alert notifications, set recording schedules, and trigger motion detection to record directly to a hard drive on a connected PC or network attached storage device. D-ViewCam 2.0 also allows users to upload a home or office floor plan and create a realistic layout of where the cameras are located, further simplifying the management process.
Offering optimal viewing quality, the DCS-5610 supports simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG (MJPEG) to provide both high quality and bandwidth efficient compression formats. Motion JPEG delivers greater file integrity, making it ideal for detailed monitoring situations. MPEG-4 video utilizes compressed files, useful for extended recording periods or for use in low bandwidth networks.
For more information on the D-Link Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera with PoE, visit www.dlink.com/DCS-5610.
Price and Availability
The D-Link DCS-5610 is available through D-Link's network of retail outlets, value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors, or at the company's online store, www.dlinkshop.com, for the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $769.99.
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Monday, July 14 @ 15:27:33 EDT (24 reads) |
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jmalasko writes "Imagine creating Web-page graphics dynamically using just code. Creating and manipulating images is yours for the doing with the power of PHP. This tutorial steps through using the GD library, showing you how to create and alter images on Web pages. It starts with the GD construct, and then builds on it to showcase graphics techniques."
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Monday, July 14 @ 15:24:50 EDT (22 reads) |
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 D-Link today announced that it is now shipping the new Wi-Fi digital photo frame that lets users quickly and effortlessly display and share photos, as well as popular Internet content, using a convenient website or with a drag and drop widget.
The D-Link 10" Wireless Internet Photo Frame (DSM-210) combines the benefits of a digital photo frame with the convenience of the Internet, letting users easily manage digital photos stored on their computer or photo sharing website such as Flickr, Picasa and Facebook. The D-Link frame also enables streaming of Internet content directly to the frame such as news, weather, sports, trivia, and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds without the need to connect with a PC.
"Bringing this easy-to-use Wi-Fi and Internet-enabled photo frame to market is an important extension of our digital home strategy where the home network serves as a powerful platform to connect together a variety of devices beyond just PCs," said Steven Joe, president and CEO, D-Link Systems, Inc. "This 10" photo frame (DSM-210) is an ideal solution for customers wanting to view not only the hundreds of photos stored on their PCs but those they've uploaded for others to share over the Internet.
"It was also important that we provide our customers the added benefit of accessing content that interests them from the frame such as the latest news, weather and sports scores without the need to turn on the PC."
The D-Link Wireless Photo Frame also is a 'D-Link Green™' product with power saving motion detection so it can automatically turn on when someone enters the room or off if the room is vacant.
D-Link has partnered with FrameChannel™ to provide easy access to a library of interesting content to include in their photo frame. Users can combine their personal photos with over 400 channels of dynamic content in the FrameChannel library. Creating an account at www.internetphotoframe.com allows anyone to personalize the wireless picture frame experience. The ability to manage the frame using the Internet also allows a user to remotely manage a frame over the Internet using the same Web portal, making it the perfect gift for someone who is a novice computer user, letting the giver of the frame remotely manage the photos and content displayed.
With a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, the D-Link Wireless Photo Frame also gives users the choice to simply drag and drop digital photos into the frame via a "widget" located on the computer desktop, which then automatically displays the photos as a slide show on the photo frame.
"Because photos can be updated from the Internet, customers can give this frame as a gift to grandparents and add the latest photos of the grandkids from across the country." Joe added.
Wireless setup is made easy using the built-in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™). In order to connect to the Internet, the user simply pushes the WPS button on the frame and then on the compatible home router.
The D-Link DSM-210 Wireless Photo Frame can also accommodate most standard flash memory formats such as USB thumb drive, SD, MMC, and Memory Stick. Photos may also be accessed from a local UPnP® AV server such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device like the D-Link DNS-323. Additionally, pictures can be saved to the 1GB of internal memory.
The DSM-210 can be displayed the same as any standard photo frame. It can be wall mounted to hang in the living room or proudly displayed next to other photo frames via a rear easel stand.
D-Link also has custom skins available, via a partnership with Skinit, to allow customers to personalize the outer portion frame to whatever color or pattern they choose.
Price and Availability
The D-Link DSM-210 is available through D-Link's network of retail outlets, value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors, or at the company's online store, www.dlinkshop.com, for the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $249.99.
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Thursday, July 10 @ 04:18:48 EDT (27 reads) |
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 Creative Technology Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital entertainment, today announced the Creative ZEN X-Fi and Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN digital media players for music, video and photos. The only players to feature award-winning Xtreme Fidelity X-Fi audio technology, the Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN is available today at The CREATIVE Stores at Marina Square, Plaza Singapura and International Business Park, the online store at sg.store.creative.com and authorised dealers in Singapore. The Creative ZEN X-Fi will be available later this month.
The Creative ZEN X-Fi and Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN provide a breakthrough in sound quality for MP3, WMA and unprotected iTunes music with the X-Fi Crystalizer®, a proprietary audio technology developed at Creative's Advanced Technology Center that restores the highs and lows to music during playback that were lost during the ripping to MP3, WMA or AAC formats. This allows you to listen to your music at a higher quality than was previously possible on any MP3 player.
The Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN introduces a new way to experience music in your home. The Creative ZEN X-Fi's Wireless LAN capability enables you to wirelessly stream and download music from your PC to your player over your wireless home network, and playback in X-Fi audio quality. From the living room to the bedroom, the Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN can access the music on your home PC, which can be played through the built-in speaker, a home speaker system, or even the Creative ZEN X-Fi Docking Speaker System accessory, which provides room-filling X-Fi audio quality in a portable speaker. You can also stream and download your video files in supported formats and your photos directly to your Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN from your PC. In addition, you can stream a variety of ZENcast and podcast channels to the player.
With the Creative ZEN X-Fi, you can really experience your music with the sound quality of the original recordings. To truly deliver the ideal music listening experience, Creative is including a set of premium EP-830 in-ear earphones with every Creative ZEN X-Fi and Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN player.
"We're very excited to achieve this breakthrough of adding our X-Fi audio technology to a ZEN player, setting the highest standard in audio quality for portable music players," said Craig McHugh, President and COO of Creative. "Some of the top recording artists in the music industry are very outspoken about the poor quality of digital music. We addressed the issue of the poor quality of digital music by inventing X-Fi technology, which restores the quality of music that is lost during the digital ripping process, and now for the first time ever we've been able to implement this technology in a ZEN."
"We also give you the freedom and flexibility of being able to listen to music, watch videos and view photos on your Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN that are stored on your PC," continued McHugh. "You can also wirelessly add your favourite music, videos and photos to your player from your PC, so you'll always have them with you wherever you go."
The Creative ZEN X-Fi and Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN also feature:
* A built-in speaker so you can listen to favourite songs with friends
* X-Fi Expand to move and expand the sound forward for a natural listening experience over headphones that simulates the sound from stereo speakers
* An SD card slot so you can add more music, video or photos to the player
* A vibrant 2.5-inch TFT display with 16.7 million colour support for an excellent viewing experience with videos and album art
* Built-in FM radio with 32 presets
* Built-in microphone for voice recording
* The new Creative Centrale application for organising, CD and playlist creation, and transfer of a wide variety of video formats, including WMV, AVI, MJPEG, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4 and 5 and XviD
* Using Creative Centrale, player syncs with Microsoft Outlook - contact, calendar, “To Do” list and more
* Creative ZEN X-Fi Video Converter, which converts video files to formats suitable for wireless streaming, will be made available for web download early August 2008
* Exclusively on the Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN models, enjoy free instant messaging over popular IM services including Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live! Messenger. Chat with friends and express yourself using personalised emotive avatars with different facial expressions and hair styles
Creative ZEN X-Fi Accessories
* The Creative TravelSound ZEN X-Fi Docking Speaker System, available end September for S$79.00
* An elegantly designed leather case, available this month for S$29.90
* A silicone skin which protects the player, available this month for S$19.90
* An armband which holds the player, available this month for S$29.90
* A three-pack of screen protector, available this month for S$12.90
Pricing and Availability
The Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN is available today in a 32GB model for S$399.00 and a 16GB model for S$329.00. The Creative ZEN X-Fi 8GB model which does not include the Wireless LAN function will be available later this month for S$229.00. The Creative TravelSound ZEN X-Fi Docking Speaker System will be available end September for S$79.00.
For more information about the Creative ZEN X-Fi and Creative ZEN X-Fi with Wireless LAN players, please visit www.creative.com/zenxfi.
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Thursday, July 10 @ 04:16:22 EDT (27 reads) |
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 Today Data Robotics launched the second generation of its award-winning Drobo product. Featuring FireWire 800 alongside improved USB 2.0 performance and an upgraded core processor, the new Drobo is the fastest product in its class for managing and storing digital information. The increased read and write performance now makes the product ideal for use as primary storage for media applications such as photography and video editing, as well as secondary storage.
“Years ago Data Robotics set out on a mission: To create a set of technologies that allows storage to be safe, expandable and incredibly simple. Our customers have been asking for a high-performance FireWire connection since we launched Drobo last year, and this new release is the next logical step in providing users with what they need – and have come to expect – in the Drobo product,” said Geoff Barrall, CEO and founder of Data Robotics.
The second generation Drobo incorporates all of the features and functionality that consumers have grown to know and love in its predecessor: unparalleled ease of use, redundant data protection, and instant expandability that allows storage capacity to grow with users over time. New enhancements include an upgraded core processor, two FireWire 800 ports, dramatically increased USB 2.0 performance, and newly optimized firmware. This release addresses the needs of any user seeking a reliable method of managing vast amounts of data without sacrificing performance; from video editors, to heavy down-loaders, to photographers who shoot raw images.
“Our ability to deliver FireWire 800 in the newest version of Drobo gives us even more of an edge with two particular groups: Creative professionals who rely on the speed and performance of their equipment in their day to day work, and the Apple community which has a strong affinity for FireWire products,” adds Barrall.
"When it comes to video editing, the faster the storage, the better, and this is where the new Drobo with FireWire 800 really shines," said Andy Hirsch of Blue Moon Productions. "I had previously used Drobo as a backup solution for Final Cut Pro, but the enhanced performance of the second generation Drobo has allowed me to use it as my primary storage drive for video editing."
Features include:
* Best in class performance
* Redundant data protection
* Hot expansion up to 16TB
* Ability to take advantage of mix and match drive capacities
* Two FireWire 800 ports (FireWire 400 compatible)
* One USB 2.0 port
Pricing and Availability
The second generation Drobo is priced at $499 MSRP and also comes in a 2TB version for $899, and a 4TB version for $1,299. All are available for immediate purchase from drobostore.com and B&H Photo, as well as 750 authorized partners worldwide. For a list of those partners or to learn more about how Drobo is changing the way the world stores and protect its data, please visit www.drobo.com.
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Tuesday, July 08 @ 13:17:17 EDT (33 reads) |
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 After the successful launch of the Bigwater 760i liquid cooling system in 2007; Thermaltake is releasing the new Bigwater 770 to fulfill more demands of DIY players this year! Keeping the easy installation and space saving advantages of Bigwater 760i, Bigwater 770 also allows extremely easy installation process using the front 5.25” expansion bays and intelligent interconnect for tubes; None will need to worry about the difficulties and mess caused by traditional liquid cooling systems anymore. And now with Bigwater 770, you can even fit the liquid cooling system in your middle tower chassis!
Bigwater 770 has included the all cooper waterblock design with the best heat conductivity that is also suitable for high temperature welding. Adding the high quality production technology from Thermaltake, you will not need to worry about leakage problems under long operation hours. The Redundant Micro Channel Design within the waterblock effectively divides water flow into micro channels thus accelerating heat transfer from the heat source.
Other thoughtful designs on Bigwater 770 include the intelligent interconnect with the built-in automatic shut-off valves preventing accidental water leakage during assembly and dismounting; the strong P500 pump pushing 500L/H (131.9G/H) of water to further increase the thermal efficiency of Bigwater 770 and allows powerful operation even with extra upgrading components. The durable ceramic bearing mechanism on the other hand ensures years of uninterrupted operation of the pump. And the radiator too, were equipped with the new Dimple Tube Technology to increase the turbulence within the radiator, effectively enlarging the surface area of coolant contact and elongating the time that the coolant stays in the radiator to be cooled.
Bigwater 770 guarantees a high quality, high performance and high reliability liquid cooling system; and now even fitting with middle tower chassis. With the Thermaltake exclusive drive bay liquid cooling series, you no longer need to worry about the complicated installation and limited space.
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Tuesday, July 08 @ 13:12:38 EDT (39 reads) |
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 D-Link is now shipping the 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure, a secure and powerful solution for storing and accessing documents across the network and over the Internet, offering tool-less drive installation, OLED display and Gigabit connectivity along with scalable features for easy expansion.
The new D-Link 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-343) is designed to enhance file sharing, secure important data, offering unparalleled backup and recovery features for small-to-medium business (SMB). The DNS-343 can operate in a variety of drive configurations including Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, and 5 to offer customers flexibility when configuring their data safeguard strategy.
The 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure rounds out the D-Link family of network storage devices that now include 2-, 4-, 8-, and 15-bay solutions.
With its tool-less installation, the DNS-343 is designed to accommodate up to four SATA drives that can be inserted without any tools or attaching cables. In addition, this Network Storage Enclosure is a scalable solution, allowing users to start with one SATA hard disk drive (HDD) and add three more to accommodate growth.
"This Network Storage Enclosure represents the next-generation of storage performance and protection, offering an extremely powerful, yet easy-to-use solution for storing and sharing digital media across the office network," said AJ Wang, chief technology officer of D-Link. "It addresses the growing market need to store an ever-increasing amount of data, while offering built-in protection to keep valuable data, photos, videos and other important files intact."
The 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure OLED displays important information including IP address, hard drive statistics, temperature, RAID status, and server status (FTP and UpnP).
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Tuesday, July 08 @ 13:07:48 EDT (35 reads) |
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 Canon today announced the introduction of the EOS Rebel XS, a new entry-level digital camera that affordably puts Canon SLR technology such as an Optical Imaged Stabilized lens and easy-to-use professional features into the hands of emerging photographers. Consumers looking to take their photography a step further and begin shooting with an SLR will find the transition easier than ever with Canon's new Rebel XS digital SLR camera. From the parent photographing a little league game, to the tourist shooting a wondrous new city, the Canon Rebel XS camera makes photography easy for everyone. Canon has also introduced the latest model in the EX series of Speedlite flashes: the Canon Speedlite 430EX II.
Ideal for a wide range of photographers from first-time digital SLR users to veteran photo enthusiasts, the new Canon EOS Rebel XS camera was designed to embody what customers have come to expect from the EOS Rebel series – a fast, non-intimidating, lightweight, easy-to-use camera that produces excellent images and starts emerging photographers off on the right foot. Immediately, photographers will take notice of the camera's Optical Image Stabilized kit lens for crisp focus, compensating for camera shake from unsteady hands or a moving vehicle. The new Rebel model also incorporates Canon's DIGIC III image processor, 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Live View, Auto Lighting Optimizer, 7-point wide-area autofocus (AF) sensor and 3.0 frames per second continuous JPEG burst rate where the number of consecutive shots in a burst is only limited by the capacity of the flash memory card in the camerai.
"We are proud to introduce the new EOS Rebel XS camera at a very exciting time in digital imaging. As consumers have fully embraced digital photography, with many consumers purchasing their second or third digital camera models, we see the Rebel XS as the bridge to help photographers cross over from the world of point-and-shoot cameras to digital SLR technology," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
A first in Canon's EOS line-up, the Rebel XS camera's continuous JPEG burst rate allows users to continuously shoot a scene until the memory card is at capacity. This will be particularly helpful for new photographers looking to capture that perfect image of a moving subject.
The Live View function allows users to frame and shoot images in real time via the camera's 2.5 inch LCD screen, a great feature for users accustomed to framing shots via LCD monitors on point-and-shoot digital cameras. The Camera's Auto Lighting Optimizer detects dark areas of an image and automatically adjusts brightness and contrast to ensure optimal image results. The Canon Rebel XS allows greater ease of use through large control buttons and easy-to-see operating panel indications such as ISO settings visible through the viewfinder and Canon Speedlite controls through the camera LCD menu.
The Rebel XS incorporates an APS-C size (22.2 x 14.8 mm) CMOS sensor with 10.1 million pixel images and Canon's exclusive high-performance DIGIC III image processor to help deliver high levels of imaging performance and responsiveness. It also has Canon's exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which features both hardware and software-based dust removal technology. Additionally, weighing less than 1 lb./450 grams, this camera is the lightest body in the EOS digital series camera lineup.
The EOS Rebel XS camera is compatible with Canon's extensive lineup of more than 60 EF and EF-S lenses, including the Image Stabilizer-equipped EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, which is included in the camera's standard zoom lens kit package. The Canon Rebel XS will be available in black or silver colored body variations.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II
The new Canon Speedlite 430EX II, which succeeds the 430EX, realizes an approximately 20 percent reduction in recycling time compared with its predecessor. Like the 580EX II, the 430EX II allows users to control flash functions and input settings using the camera's LCD monitorii, and also offers a quick-lock attachment system and a metal mounting foot for improved contact reliability and durability. The new Canon Speedlite 430EX II will carry an estimated retail price of $329.99.
In the Box
Expected to ship in August 2008 the Canon Rebel XS camera is available in a zoom lens kit version, which includes the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens, a rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neckstrap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD, and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty. The new camera's estimated retail price is $699.99.
Though standard in the EOS Rebel XS kit, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is also available as a stand-alone purchase and carries an estimated retail price of $199.99.
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