Thecus Networked Video Recording Solutions!!! :: Posted by THRASHER2
Today, Thecus® Technology, a leader in digital storage solutions, is proud to announce a completely new lineup of Thecus® Networked Video Recording (NVR) systems. Engineered to deliver lightning-quick performance, robust features and massive storage capacity, Thecus® NVR systems are the number one choice for users who require a powerful yet flexible video recording and surveillance solution.
Thecus® NVR solutions are actually multiple devices in one: a network video recorder, a real-time monitoring system, and a networked storage unit. Available in desktop and rackmount form factors, businesses have the flexibility to choose the configuration they require to meet their specific needs. Each Thecus® NVR device has the ability to work with multiple cameras at once, enabling organizations to monitor multiple locations with a single system. In addition to this, Thecus®’ new NVR solutions feature real-time monitoring and recording as well as support for multiple video file formats, ensuring maximum security and surveillance effectiveness.
Being of Thecus® pedigree, the storage capabilities of Thecus® NVR solutions are naturally second-to-none. All units are equipped with multiple SATA hard disk bays, granting massive storage capacity to handle hours upon hours of professional-quality video footage. Selective RAID modes come standard, and help to safeguard stored video content at all times. And to provide users with the absolute best software interface available, Thecus® NVR solutions will come bundled with NETAVIS Observer surveillance software for an unbeatable combination of best-of-breed hardware and state-of-the-art software.
“With some of the most advanced network storage solutions already on the market, many customers have expressed their desire for a Thecus NVR solution to appear,” said Florence Shih, Thecus® Technology General Manager. “With today’s announcement, users now have an entire lineup of NVR devices engineered with Thecus® performance, quality and functionality.”
For more information on Thecus® NVR Solutions, check out:
http://www.thecus.com
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Razer readies the oh-so-green Orca headphones :: Posted by THRASHER2
Apparently making a tribute to Green Lantern Razer has now launched the Orca headphones which feature a retina-hypnotizing green paintjob and is claimed to deliver the performance required by both hardcore gamers and music lovers.
Seen below, the new phones have a 3.5mm jack at the end of a 1.2 meter long braided cable, an ergonomic design to provide comfort for hours on end, two 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets, an impedance of 32 Ohms at 1kHz and a frequency response of 15 to 21,000 Hz.
"The Razer Orca marks RazerÂ’s foray into the lifestyle audio world," said Robert 'Razerguy' Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "We specifically designed the Razer Orca for the consumer who demands unmatched comfort and the utmost style, who also happens to game. We wanted a pair of headphones that could transition from your gaming den to the subway by adding a cool look to great gaming sound."
Orca is set to become available this month priced at $59.99 / €59.99.
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MSI Wind Top AE2280 all-in-one released in North America :: Posted by THRASHER2
Taiwanese manufacturer MSI has today announced the North American introduction of the Wind Top AE2280, a 21.5-inch Full HD all-in-on PC based on an Intel platform which features DirectX 11 graphics and makes use of THX TruStudio Pro technology to provide a 'theater-like' audio experience.
The new desktop comes with multi-touch support, runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit and packs a Core i3-530/540 or i5-650 CPU, up to 8GB of RAM, a 640GB hard drive, a DVD writer, a Mobility Radeon HD 5430 or Mobility Radeon HD 5730 card, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a 6-in-1 card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and, optionally, a TV tuner.
"The Wind Top AE2280 brings the ultimate in Hollywood-caliber video and audio technology to the desktop," said Andy Tung, vice president of sales, MSI Computer. "It packages the perfect combination of processing power, stunning graphics, HD video, and powerful, crystal-clear audio in a sleek, modern and energy-efficient design. As both a multimedia and home entertainment system, the newest Wind Top sets a new standard for the level of power, functionality and ease-of-use available in All-in-One PCs."
The Wind Top AE2280 is shipping with a starting price tag of $949.99.
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New (and improved) Mac Pro now available for orders :: Posted by THRASHER2
Announced at the end of July, Apple's refreshed Mac Pro workstation has been made added to its website and is awaiting orders. There are three based configurations available, all having an estimated shipping time of 7 to 10 business days.
The cheapest model of the new Mac Pro lot costs $2,499 and packs one 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD and a Radeon HD 5770 graphics card, while the wallet-buster edition is $4,999 and has two 2.66 GHz hexa-core chips, 6GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD and the same DirectX 11 graphics option.
For more info about the Mac Pro line see Apple's Store .
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 launching in the US :: Posted by THRASHER2
Introduced in other markets in Q1, Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 smartphone is finally reaching the US where it will be offered by AT&T, with a two-year plan, priced at $130. The phone unfortunately still runs Android 1.6 but hopefully there's an update to Android 2.1/2.2 in its future.
The X10 makes use of a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 chipset, and has quad-band GSM and HSDPA support, a 4-inch (854 x 480) capacitive touchscreen, an 8.1 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, built-in GPS and an accelerometer, 1GB of internal memory and a microSD slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, plus micro USB, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.
AT&T will start putting this one into customer hands as of August 15.
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MOTOBLUR's days are numbered :: Posted by THRASHER2
MOTOBLUR, Motorola's custom UI (user interface) for Android devices hasn't made a big impact when it was first introduced and it's not looking like it will in the future as its maker has decided to stop promoting this offering.
According to Motorola's Co-CEO Dr. Sanjay Jha, the company is going to "focus on the value proposition of products and not MOTOBLUR as a brand name in its own right." This suggests that MOTOBLUR is on its way out as Motorola will simply be making tweaks to the UI of next-gen Android devices.
Android 3.0 is promising a major visual revamp and apparently Motorola will be happy to work with that. As a side note, HTC is still committed to its Sense UI which is expected to be used for Android 3.0+ phones too.
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HP Mini 5103 netbook released in the US too :: Posted by THRASHER2
Rolled out last week in Europe, HP's new, DDR3-enhanced Mini 5103 businessman-focused netbook has now also become available in the US where it can be found bearing a starting price tag of $399 and paired up with a one-year warranty.
The new Mini features a 95% full-sized spill-resistant keyboard, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, an Atom N455 (1.66 GHz) or N475 (1.83 GHz) processor, up to 2GB of RAM, a 7200 RPM HDD (320GB max) or SSD (128GB max), GMA 3150 integrated graphics, a 2 megapixel webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, 802/11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, optional mobile broadband, a Broadcom Crystal HD Flash accelerator, and a 4- or 6-cell battery.
Those interested can find the Mini 5103 here .
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Pioneer Computers reveals its DreamBook ePad A10 Plus tablet :: Posted by THRASHER2
Australia's own Pioneer Computers is keeping itself in the spotlight by announcing the addition of a new tablet to its product offer. Known as the DreamBook ePad A10 Plus, the upcoming mobile device is 263 by 168 by 18 mm, it weights 980 grams, and is powered by Intel's Pine Trail platform.
The A10 Plus boasts a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED-backlit touchscreen, an Atom N450 (1.66 GHz) processor, 1/2GB of RAM, GMA 3150 integrated graphics a HDD of up to 500GB or an SSD (up to 256GB), 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 10/100 LAN, and includes multiple options - a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 3G and Bluetooth.
The DreamBook ePad A10 Plus start at $546 and is expected to start shipping later this month.
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Verizon roadmap rumors claim Motorola prepping 10-inch table :: Posted by THRASHER2
US carrier Verizon Wireless is said to be prepping a push into the tablet market and for that it has lined up two devices, Samsung's 7-inch Galaxy Tab, which could debut as soon as September, and an unnamed Motorola model boasting a 10-inch touchscreen.
The Motorola tablet is supposed to be powered by a 1 GHz or 1.3 GHz processor, have a front-facing camera for video conferences, video chats, and would run the upcoming Android 3.0 OS (codename Gingerbread). There's no clear release date for the 10-inch tablet but it's possible we'll see it presented at CES 2011 in January and launched later in Q1 (February apparently). Apple's iPad 2.0 should be unveiled in early 2011 too.
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New Asus Radeon HD 5550 cards get you 10% off of Bad Company :: Posted by THRASHER2
Asus has this week revealed two new additions to its graphics card offer, the EAH5550/G/DI/1GD3(LP) and EAH5550 SILENT/G/DI/1GD2 (Radeon HD 5550) models which, although not very capable, are bundled with a coupon for 10% off the purchase of EA's Battlefield Bad Company 2 first-person shooter.
Seen below, the cards in question feature 320 Stream Processors, a GPU clock of 550 MHz, a 128-bit memory interface, 1GB of DDR2 (EAH5550 SILENT) or DDR3 (EAH5550 Low Profile) memory @ 800/1600 MHz, and D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI outputs.
The actively-cooled EAH5550 LP can be found priced at €63.66, while the EAH5550 SILENT costs €64.69.
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Verbatim to release leather wallet-shaped hard drive :: Posted by THRASHER2
If you need more than just a wallet, phone and keys to stuff your pockets with then know Verbatim is preparing the introduction of a new, reasonably-compact portable hard drive that can carry your bytes in style due to its use of a brown or black leather 'enclosure'.
The 'Wallet Drive' has USB connectivity, 320GB or 500GB of storage space, and will be bundled with Nero BackiItUp and Burn and Turbo USB software. No word on other specs or prices yet but go ahead and feel the leather, great texture right?
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MXI Security adds 64GB Stealth series secure flash drives :: Posted by THRASHER2
MXI Security has just announced the introduction of a few new, high-capacity models in its Stealth M-Series and Stealth MXP Bio lines of secure flash drives which feature FIPS 140-2 Level 3-certified on-board hardware AES 256-bit encryption.
The added drives can store up to 64GB of data, are powered by the Bluefly security processor, have a waterproof and dustproof construction, a USB 2.0 interface, and provide advanced manageability and identity capabilities like device recycling, key generation, and digital signatures. The Stealth MXP Bio also boasts biometric security.
The full Stealth M-Series and Stealth MXP Bio offer can be found on MXI's website .
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Nvidia rolls out new OpenGL 4.1-supporting driver :: Posted by THRASHER2
Developers and enthusiasts can now get their hands on Nvidia's second OpenGL 4.1-supporting graphics driver for both Windows (version 259.31) and Linux (v256.38.03). OpenGL 4.1 can only be 'unlocked' on Fermi-based products like the GeForce GTX 400 series the new Quadro cards.
The 259.31/256.38.03 driver is available for download on this page in both 32bit and 64bit flavors to keep everyone happy.
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ECS Black series P55H-AK high-end motherboard closing in :: Posted by THRASHER2
First seen at Computex 2010 in June, ECS' high and mighty P55H-AK motherboard has also been added to the manufacturer's website although there's still no info regarding its release. Part of the Black series, the new board is based on Intel's P55 chipset and targets gamers.
The P55H-AK comes with a dark color theme and features support for LGA 1156 processors and DDR3-2600+ memory, has 15μ gold contacts on the CPU socket and RAM slots, packs an Nvidia NF200 bridge chip and provides three PCI-Express x16 slots enabling 3-way SLI or Quad CrossFireX setups.
The board also includes a PLX PEX 8608 PCIe bridge, two SATA 6.0 Gbps and six SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, two USB 3.0 and two eSATA connectors, dual Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 channel audio, a debug LED, and Power, Reset and Clear CMOS buttons. All in all, this is an interesting offering from ECS, it just needs to reach stores already.
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Xigmatek unveils the Aegir SD128264 CPU cooler :: Posted by THRASHER2
Xigmatek has today officially introduced its newest high-performance CPU cooler, a model which goes by the name of Aegir SD128264 that features a D.L.H.D.T. (Double Layer with Heat-pipe Direct Touch) structure and supports LGA 775/1156/1366 and AM2/AM2+/AM3 processors.
Xigmatek's creation measures 130 (W) x 66.4 (D) x 159 (H) mm, has two 8mm and four 6mm copper heatpipes, and is bundled with one 120mm (20 dBA) long life bearing operating at 1000 to 2200 RPM (rotations per minute), equipped with four white LEDs.
The Aegir SD128264 can be paired up with up to two fans which are mounted with anti-vibration 'rubbers'. Pricing info wasn't provided by we're keeping an eye out for it.
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Zotac intros USB 3.0-equipped H55-ITX WiFi motherboard :: Posted by THRASHER2
Confirming our report last week, Zotac has today announced a new mini-ITX motherboard which is based on the Intel H55 motherboard, the H55-ITX WiFi (H55ITX-C-E). This model is based on the H55ITX-A-E board and adds USB 3.0 support via a Renesas Electronics controller.
In all, the compact board features support for LGA 1156 processors, two DDR3-1333 memory slots, six SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, one PCI-Express x16 slot, built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA, 7.1 channel audio, two USB 3.0 connectors, plus DVI and HDMI outputs.
"We see a trend where gamers are moving towards small form factor systems but want high-end CPUs and graphics cards. With the updated Zotac H55-ITX WiFi (H55ITX-C-E, gamers can build a complete small form factor system with a high-end Intel Core i7 800 series processor and a Zotac GeForce GTX 400-series graphics card," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, Zotac International.
Zotac's H55ITX-C-E is already shipping in China were it costs about $118.
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Motorola Droid 2 finally debuts, to ship on August 12 :: Posted by THRASHER2
Motorola and Verizon Wireless have today officially introduced the Droid 2 smartphone and said it go on pre-sale tomorrow (and ship on August 12) priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year contract.
Pictured below, Droid 2 runs Android 2.2 (spiced up with the Blur UI) and has a slide-out keyboard, a 3.7-inch (854 x 480) multi-touch display, a 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of built-in memory (backed by an 8GB microSDHC card), Flash Player 10.1, 3G mobile hotSpot capabilities, and DLNA connectivity.
"With the new Droid 2, we've taken a big leap forward from the original Droid," said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home Business. "We listened to consumers and are providing an even more robust experience built on Android 2.2 that includes a new keyboard, increased processing power, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 and 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities to send, access and share information even quicker than before."
A limited-edition R2-D2 version of the Droid 2 has also been confirmed and it will be available only online in September.
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OCZ to demonstrate HSDL interface at Flash Memory Summit :: Posted by THRASHER2
The conference, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, is a power packed 3-day event covering the latest topics in flash memory concerning enterprise and consumer applications, embedded applications, market trends, security standards, mobile systems, hybrid drives and much more. OCZ will be demonstrating the breakthrough High Speed Data Link interface on an IBIS 3.5-inch HSDL SSD, which the company claims was developed to completely remove the SATA bottleneck present in modern Intel and AMD platforms. The company expects the new interface standard to be adopted by enthusiast consumers, enterprise datacenters and HPC cloud computing environments.
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Nvidia GF108 pixellized and sized :: Posted by THRASHER2
127mm² die size
After the picture of alleged GF106 GPU that we've seen last week, it was time for the GF108 to share its part of glory.
The chip on the picture is an engineering sample marked as GF108-200-A1 and measures at around 127mm². The pixellized PCB also shows four Hynix branded memory chips. The GF108 should appear in retail sometimes during September, at least according to latest Nvidia plans.
The bigger picture can be found over at Expreview.com.
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New AMD parts listed and coming :: Posted by THRASHER2
Semprons, Athlons, Phenoms, the lot
AMD has started shipping two new no thrills processors, but a couple of more interesting parts are still on the way.
The new Sempron 145 is the fastest Sargas single-core to date, with a 2.8GHz clock and a price tag of around €35.
The Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition is a bit more interesting. It is a Callisto-based dual core clocked at 3.3GHz. It packs 1MB of L1 and 6MB of L3 cache and has an 80W TDP. At 3.3GHz, it’s the fastest AMD dual-core and one of the highest clocked AMD parts in general. It costs €100 and it has an unlocked multiplier.
The Athlon II X3 450 is AMD’s latest triple-core and it seems like a rather good deal. This Rana-based part is clocked at 3.2GHz, it has 1.5MB of L2 cache and no L3 cache whatsoever. It has a 95W TDP and it’s listed at €86 which sounds more than reasonable.
ThereÂ’s also a new six-core on the way. The 1075T is based on the Thuban core, however, itÂ’s not inhabited by smug cats and it won't try to destroy the earth. ItÂ’s clocked at 3.0GHz, has a 125W TDB, but we still donÂ’t have the price.
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Intel launches netbook game development program :: Posted by THRASHER2
Too little, two years too late
Intel has launched a rather interesting and long overdue developer program in cooperation with The Game Creators.
The chipmaker announced a contest for game developers keen to take on the no-thrills netbook platform. Of course, netbooks donÂ’t pack enough muscle to run proper games, at least not current ones. Basically, users could install some old titles and have some fun on the go, but the platform is very limited, mainly due to lackluster graphics performance.
Intel is aiming to change all that nad itÂ’s offering a $5,000 top prize for the best game submitted in the contest, as well as $1,000 prizes for winners in each category. Runners up will win free netbooks, which doesnÂ’t sound like much of an incentive all things considered.
Although the prizes might not seem very generous, Intel apparently isnÂ’t seeking much in the first place. Games should be submitted in zipped form and they should take up no more than 250MB with no install required.
While this is a good step on IntelÂ’s part, we canÂ’t but wonder why the company didnÂ’t launch similar programs some two years ago, when the netbook craze at its peak.
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Nvidia GTX 480 512SP tested :: Posted by THRASHER2
Five percent faster and 204W hungrier
The guys from Expreview.com somehow managed to get their hands on Nvidia's GF100 with all 512 stream processors, or as Nvidia calls them today, CUDA cores. Back when it was announced, the GF100 appeared on the GTX 480 card, but only slightly crippled, with 480 SPs, and it looks like that Expreview.com scored the reason why Nvidia never announced the full 512SP card and probably never will.
Although the numbers seems a bit odd considering that the 512SP card is about five percent faster in average and at the same time has a power consumption of over 200W more under load when compared to the GTX 480. We have no reason not to take those numbers seriously. We are sure that even the guys from Expreview rechecked those scores, but it looks like that the fully enabled GF100 just doesn't make sense.
Despite the large triple-fan cooler running at 92 percent, the card managed to hit 94 degrees Celsius, which is practically insane considering the sheer size of the cooler.
It is still unclear if such a card will ever be available and if Nvidia will ever stand behind such a card, but one thing is clear, it just doesn't make sense. (And it could very easily fall under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. sub.ed.)
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