Verbatim reveals the MyMedia Server home NAS
There's no doubt that these days you have a lot of network storage options to choose from yet Verbatim thinks that consumers could use new, friendlier solutions to enable them to preserve and share their data. Enter the MyMedia Server, Verbatim's own offer that aims to set itself apart from the crowd and take the storage and sharing to the "next level."
Nice words aside, the MyMedia Server is said to offer features like:
- remote access enabling users to view photos, play music, download or upload files from any internet-connected PC
- ability to upload and share photo albums directly to social networking sites like Facebook and Flickr
- an Easy Transfer button which let you upload content directly to the server from portable hard drives, flash drives and memory cards (USB-connected card reader required)
- Apple Time Machine and Windows Backup support
- streaming to PCs, Macs, media players and consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3)
- simple, user-friendly system interface
- multiple connection options including Gigabit Ethernet, USB and eSATA
"Many homes today have more than one computer, creating the need for consumers to share or access their digital content from either the comfort of a living room or sitting in cafأƒآ© or classroom," said Ron Hanafin, Verbatim Product Manager. "With a user interface and design that creates a more enjoyable experience, MyMedia Server is straightforward for anyone to set up and start saving their important data quickly and easily. From here it only takes a couple of clicks to easily access files, listen to music, or share photos with friends and family."
The MyMedia Server boasts 1TB of storage space and is planned to become available in the US in March priced at $230.
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Corel plans 20% workforce reduction
2010 is starting on a really low note for Paint Shop Pro maker Corel who announced that it will be cutting 20% of its global workforce, the reason given for this unfortunate move being the need to align the company's cost structure with its FY2010 operating plan and to have extra resources for product development.
"For 25 years, Corel has demonstrated an ability to adapt and evolve in order to meet new consumer demands and an ever changing competitive landscape," said Kris Hagerman, Corel CEO. "In building our operating plan for 2010, we are aligning our cost structure so that we have the financial flexibility to continue to innovate and deliver new products to the market, drive broad awareness of our products and global brand, and ensure we are making the best use of our global teams and resources."
The last cuts at Corel were done in spring 2009 when 80 employees were laid off due to cost reduction needs. Other measures to lower expenses were taken throughout 2009 but it seems those couldn't save enough money.
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A-Data announces the G Series v2.0 DDR3 memory line-up
Taiwan's own A-Data Technology has officially introduced its newest XPG-branded DDR3 memory offer, the Gaming Series v2.0. This new line makes use of modules that feature a 2oz copper 8-layer PCB for better stability and lower power consumption, and the Thermal Conductive Technology (TCT) which ensures that every DRAM chip is in direct contact with the newly-designed aluminum heatsink.
"The gaming enthusiasts are seeking for higher PC performance to improve their gaming experiences. We created XPG Gaming Series v2.0 DRAM module to satisfy those gaming enthusiasts for their insatiable thirst of unlimited gaming experience," said Action Chen, Deputy Project Manager of A-DATA XPG Department. "The new XPG Gaming Series v2.0 DRAM module offers an elegant, killer speed, and stability solution for those gaming enthusiasts to achieve their goal in the gaming community."
The first Gaming Series 2.0 products in plan are 2GB and 4GB kits that work at 1600, 1866 and 2200 MHz, that can be used for both Intel and AMD-based systems. Later on, in Q2, A-Data will also introduce 6GB triple channel kits which are to be paired up with X58-powered motherboards and maybe Intel's upcoming Core i7 980X hexa-core processor. All the G 2.0 kits are backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Alex e-reader getting access to Borders' new eBook store
Spring Design and Borders Group have reached and agreement that will see that the upcoming Alex e-reader will feature access to the forthcoming Borders eBook store. Set to be launched later this year, the store is based on technology developed by Kobo Inc. and will provide over two million titles, twice the Google Books offer which has already been confirmed for Alex.
"The combination of Borders' leadership in the book industry and Spring Design's innovation and experience in consumer electronics will create a world class service for eBook readers," said Dr. Priscilla Lu, chief executive officer of Spring Design. "This partnership delivers one of the critical foundations of our business growth going forward."
The Alex ebook reader features dual displays - a 6-inch EPD (electronic paper display) and a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, WiFi, 3G, EVDO/CDMA and GSM connectivity, is powered by the Android OS, and is expected to become available next month at $399.
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Dell serves up the Inspiron 580 and 580s desktops
Beside, well, everything else, Dell has introduced a couple of new compact business desktops that are powered by the 32nm Clarkdale processors, the Inspiron 580 and 580s. Weighting in under 8kg, the machines have a piano black front bezel that provides a more stylish look, and can be equipped with a Core i3 or i5 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a maximum of 1TB in storage space, and integrated graphics or a discrete card (GeForce GT 220 for the 580, GeForce G310 for the 580s).
The two PCs include 19-in-1 card readers, 10/100 LAN, optional WLAN, 5.1 channel audio, and can be pre-loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic, or Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate).
Both the Inspiron 580 and 580s are selling and cost as low as $449.
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Asus AMD 890G-based motherboard pictured
To our (not necessarily justified) excitement, Asus is showcasing at CES the board seen below which goes by the name M4A89GTOD PRO and is powered by the RS890 chip with DirectX 10.1 integrated graphics. Supporting AM3 processors, the ATX motherboard has 10-phase power, four DDR3-1800 memory slots, GPu NOS and TurboV technologies for easy overclocking, two PCI-Express x16 slots (CrossFireX and Hybrid CrossFire included), and a SidePort memory chip for the IGP.
Thanks t the SB800 series southbridge, the M4A89GTOD PRO includes six SATA 6.0 Gbps ports (the seventh connector may be 3.0 Gbps), USB 3.0 , eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 channel audio, and D-Sub, HDMI outputs. Asus will likely announce this board in Q2.
Picture courtesy of ComputerBase.
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MSI adds hexa-core CPU support to its X58 boards
One month has passes since Asus bragged with its 6-core CPU support and now MSI has stepped up to the plate to announce that its entire X58 motherboard line-up is compatible with Intel's upcoming Core i7 980X.
The 3.33 GHz hexa-core is still some two months away (is planned for a March release) but owners of the Eclipse Plus, Eclipse SLI, X58 Platinum SLI, X58 Platinum, X58 Pro, X58 Pro-E or X58M can now visit MSI's website and download new BIOS versions for their boards that enable support for the i7 980X. Download, and wait for the CPU...
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Gateway readies the EC14D ultra-portable notebook
Gateway has this week revealed a new addition to its EC Series of ultra-portable laptops, the EC14D model which weights around 1.6kg and has a thickness of 1.18 inches. This notebook features a 11.6-inch (1366x768) Ultrabright LED-backlit screen, a 1.3 GHz Pentium SU4100 processor, 4GB of RAM, GMA 4500MHD graphics, a 320GB hard drive, and an 8x DVD writer.
"Customers understand how convenient it is to have a notebook PC that is portable enough to take nearly anywhere to stay connected and have fun - and the new EC14 brings a new element of entertainment to customers with the ability to watch DVD movies, play games on CD and DVD and more," said John Nguyen, product marketing manager for Acer America. "The integrated DVD drive in such a compact device will be a huge benefit for customers who want the flexibility to enjoy and share different movies, music, photos and more stored on a DVD or CD."
Acer's machine also packs a a webcam, a multi-card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, a multi-gesture touchpad, and a 6-cell battery enabling up to eight hours of operation. The EC14D will become available later this month with a starting price tag of $630.
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Samsung to deliver six new R-series laptops
Samsung's laptop line-up is about to get significantly beefier as the South Korean company is preparing the introduction of six new R-series models, the 14-inch R480/R430, 15.6-inch R580/R530 and 17.3-inch R780/R730. All these laptops have a Touch of Color crystal finish with a glassy and light inspired gradation, a scratch-resistant enclosure that will keep even fingerprints away, 16:9 HD LED backlit displays, and are powered by Intel's new 32nm mobile processors (the R780, R580 and R480 use the 2.4 GHz Core i5-520M).
The R-series machines boast 4GB of DDR3 memory, a GeForce GT 330M 512MB/1GB graphics card, and include Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a built-on 1.3 megapixel webcam, and both D-Sub and HDMI outputs.
Samsung will ship the R780, R580, R480, R730, R530 and R430 laptops in most of EMEA, the Americas and Asian countries later this month.
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Nvidia GF100 3-way SLI setup rokin' a tech demo at CES
Nvidia still isn't talking much about the GF100 (at least it's confirmed as being in production) but at CES 2010 you can see a few such cards live in various configurations. First, you have the single GF100 wrestling with the DX11 Heaven benchmark, and, better yet, you have three GF100 powering the Nvidia-developed Rocket Sled demo.
The 3-way SLI setup is watercooled and is housed in a Maingear Shift rig that also boasts an EVGA X58 board and a Core i7 processor. The GF100 isn't as connectivity-rich as the Radeon HD 5800 series cards but boasts dual DVI and HDMI, which will be enough for three monitors and the 3D Vision Surround experience.
The GF100 is scheduled for a Q1 2010 release so expect more info in the weeks to come.
Photos courtesy of Hardware Upgrade.
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