Wednesday Morning Roundup
The latest happenings from around the web - March 16th, 2011
Systems
- Miika's DIY Silent Aluminum-frame HTPC @ SilentPCReview
- Apple iPad 2 @ Digitaltrends
Video/Monitor
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Debut With Zotac, MSI and Asus @ Hot Hardware
- Nvidia's GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics processor @ Tech Report
- Nvidia GTX 550 Ti @ LAN OC
- MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone-II OC Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews
- The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Tech Report @ TechARP
- MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone OC Video Card @ Hardware Secrets
- Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Graphics Card @ eTeknix
- HIS Multi-View II USB Display Adapter @ RWLabs
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti @ TechReaction
- EVGA GeForce GTX 550Ti FPB Edition DirectX 11 Video Card @ HiTechLegion
- Gainward GTX 550 Ti GS @ Overclockers AU
- nVidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti Announcement @ HardwareSpot
- Gigabyte Geforce GTX 560 Ti (1Gb GDDR5) @ Funkykit
- Logitech HD Webcam C510 @ Testfreaks
Cases/Modding/PSU
- Cooler Master Centurion 5 II Black and Red Edition: First Look @ Pro-Clockers
- Antec Twelve Hundred v3 Case @ XSReviews
- PC Power & Cooling 760W Silencer PSU @ BCCHardware
- Thermaltake Level 10 GT Case @ ThinkComputers
- Chill Innovation CP-520W Modular Power Supply @ Kitguru
- Zalman Z9 Plus Mid-Tower Case @ Bigbruin
Cooling
- Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler @ OCIA
- Titan Hati CPU Cooler @ Technic3D
Storage
- Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB @ SilentPCReview
- Kingwin USI-2535U3 USB 3.0 to SATA HDD Adapter @ Tweaknews
- Sharkoon QuickPort XT USB 3.0 PLUS dock @ XtremeComputing
Other
- GSKill RipjawsX PC3 17000 CL9 Memory @ Ninjalane
- Intel Core i3-2100 vs. AMD Phenom II X2 565 @ SilentPCReview
- Tt eSPORTS Shock Gaming Headset @ Techgage
- Xtrememac Tango TRX Bluetooth iPhone/iPod Dock @ Testfreaks
- MEZZI Traveler Edition Roller Aluminum Black Laptop Case @ MaximumCPU
- SteelSeries Scope Pro Gaming Glasses @ Vortez
- To The Cloud: Windows Live & Remote Access @ ComputingonDemand
- Arctic Cooling M551 gaming laser mouse @ Funkykit
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Download of the Day: SUPER v2011 build 47
Our Download of the Day today is SUPER v2011 build 47.
SUPER is an easy-to-use Multimedia Encoder and Player, requiring only one simple click.
If you need a simple, yet very efficient tool to convert or play any Multimedia file, without reading manuals or spending long hours training, then SUPER is all you need.
SUPER supports any Multimedia file format. SUPER plays files that cannot be played with WMP or even other libavcodec-based players like MPC and VLC. SUPER also plays and saves Internet Media Streams of different protocols (mms://, rtsp://, and http://).
SUPER is the fastest and simplest tool to encode full-length movies to any other format without any time or function limitation. It does NOT require any additional external codecs. They're all built in!
The latest version includes the following changes:
Changes in Version v2011 build 47
- [ADD] MXF format to the 'Add Multimedia File(s)' detection
- [ADD] MTS format to the 'Add Multimedia File(s)' detection
- [ADD] Whole range of FPS when the 'DV Digital Video' is selected
- [FIX] BFrames support when encoding with MEncoder
- [FIX] VOB format to correctly render 16:9 files with .ifo & .bup files
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Deal of the Day: LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59.99 Shipped Free!
Our Deal of the Day today is the Newegg - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59.99 Shipped Free!.
Offer: This great mid tower ATX case by Lian Li typically pushes around $90+ in price. NewEgg has it for just $59.99 shipped free!
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Download Street Fighter IV to Give Aid to Japan
The reccent and tragic events of the 8.9 Japanese Earthquake hit very close to home for revered gaming giant Capcom. Though they have offices in bth Tokyo and Osaka, Capcom reported today that their employees are "safe and well", and that they very much appreciated all of the kind wishes and support in the aftermath of Japan's largest earthquake on record:
Thank you to everyone who has sent inquiries and wished us well during this crisis. We want to reiterate that all of our employees in the Osaka and Toyko regions are safe and well, and we thank everyone for their support.In response to recent events, Capcom will immediately donate 100 million yen to help victims of the earthquake and communities recover from this tragedy. For one week from today, March 15, Street Fighter IV on iPhone will be available for 99cents/115yen, and all sales of the title during this period will be donated to support earthquake relief activities. Capcom will also suspend operations or shorten operating hours as necessary at amusement arcades and other business sites that are located in areas served by Tohoku Electric Power and Tokyo Electric Power. In addition, Capcom will refrain from holding special events. Again, thanks to everyone who has supported Japan during this difficult time, and please help to spread the news about relief efforts.
You hear that people? Download Street Fighter IV RIGHT NOW, not only do you get a great-priced fighting game on your iPhone, you're doing a good thing. Tell your friends, tell your family. You can always delete the app later. Every bit counts though.
On a personal note, I was in a bar in San Francisco, having a lovely evening with some friends, playing pool and drinking large pints of Kronenburg when the entire bar fell silent. With only the muffled audio of the television and the involuntary gasps of the horrified patrons, we watched in horror and solemnity as the tsunami washed relentlessly over Sendai.
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and suffering of those people- of their families. If a whopping $10 and a text message is too much of an effort for you to get involved, then go to your app store and download this game for the price of not even a dollar.
You can download the game for your iPhone here.
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Jabra CRUISER2 Bluetooth Speaker Review
Over the last few years we've seen that talking on your mobile phone while driving is clearly unsafe to the point where you now lose points and get a fine for doing so. Of course, if you use a Bluetooth headset it's not a problem and gives you the ability to answer any phone calls while driving.
The problem with headsets, though, is they're a pain in the butt sometimes. I'm not a big fan of having stuff stuck in my ears, just like most people, and really I only need the ability of a Bluetooth headset when driving. When walking around I'm happy to just hold my phone and talk, plus come on, walking around with Bluetooth headsets went out a few years back.
So what do you do? Well, hopefully you grab yourself the Jabra CRUISER2. We say hopefully because we need to check and see if it's any good first. Looking at the package, we've got a fairly good idea of what we're dealing with.
Inside we've got the CRUISER2 unit along with some paperwork. We've also got a USB charger and an adapter that can make that USB port plug into your standard in-car cigarette lighter. This is a handy little feature as you can charge the device off your PC or in your car, depending on whatever is more convenient.
The CRUISER2 itself is a pretty sleek looking device which is fairly minimalistic looking, but carries with it quite a bit in the way of buttons. On top we've got four main buttons. The big one represents three of them with the middle letting you answer and end calls. To each side of that we've got a volume up and down button and more embedded in the middle of the CRUISER2 we have a mute button.
Also on the front we have a couple of LED lights with symbols that let you know what exactly is going on. We've got an FM Status icon along with Connection, Call status and battery status.
On the side we've got another button that lets you sync the CRUISER2 with your FM radio, a switch that turns the device on and off along with the charging port. Turning the CRUISER2 over, we've got a clip that is used to attach the device in your car.
As you can see, for something that's not too big we've got a fair bit of functionality and you can see everything in a bit more detail in the image above. It's all good and well knowing the buttons, though; now we have to tell what exactly they do and the features the CRUISER2 offers.
The setup process is easy. Once charged you slide the CRUISER2 onto your visor and really no more has to be done than how you would setup a standard Bluetooth device. A further process needs to be taken, though, in the event you want to make use of the "FM" ability. By pressing the "FM" button the CRUISER2 will tell you a radio frequency. What you then do is set that frequency in your car which transfers the audio that would come out of the built in speaker to your cars speaker system.
The feature is mainly beneficial in the event you want to stream music from your phone; for example, an iPhone. With many cars still not offering iPhone / iPod connectivity, the CRUISER2 offers this to you. I really loved this feature as when I bought my car I had neither an iPhone or iPod, so never bothered getting the connectivity option. Of course, these days I regret it a bit having so much storage and music on my iPhone.
Of course, this will transfer all audio, so if you watch something on YouTube via your phone the audio will come out of the car stereo and in the mix of all this if you get a call your music will stop playing and the person calling you will come through the car stereo.
While all this happens you just speak as you normally would and the dual microphone setup in the CRUISER2 makes sure the person on the other end hears you fine. If you don't want to make use of the "FM" ability, you can use the built in CRUISER2 speaker which is loud and clear.
The CRUISER2 is actually really easy to use as it speaks to you. It's able to say names of who's calling, so you don't even have to look at your phone. It tells you when you're connected, on low battery and if the FM channel is synced too. Voice dialing is also supported if your phone offers it, meaning that you're able to make and answer calls without even having to touch your phone.
Battery life is really strong with 14 hours quoted for talk time and 20 days for standby. I've been using it for a few weeks now and haven't had to charge it yet, which is a testament to the battery life. Of course, once you need to, you can bring it in or use the cigarette lighter adapter included.
The CRUISER2 does everything you expect and probably a bit more with the Voice Guidance and FM syncing. I could speak in a normal voice and people on the other end never had an issue hearing me, and I never had an issue hearing them thanks to the quality of the speaker.
Outside of all that, though, the CRUISER2 is just a sleek looking device and placed in your visor it doesn't look stupid. Sure it stands out against non-black visors, but it's not ugly to look at.
If I didn't just feel good enough about how the CRUISER2 was going, my mum asked me about it and after also falling in love with it went out and bought one which brings me onto the price.
Listed at Newegg for $79.99 and in Australia for $99, the CRUISER2 isn't cheap, but it's no more expensive than a good quality Bluetooth headset that doesn't offer as many features. Locally, though, we managed to pick the CRUISER2 up in Australia for only $84 at Dick Smith.
Considering that the cost of a fine for using your phone while driving will probably set you back more than the cost of the CRUISER2, it's going to pay for itself the second you take a call. At the same time you also won't lose any points on your licence which for some is priceless.
There's really no reason not to buy the CRUISER2; it's a great device that works exceptionally well. When you throw in the fact that it's becoming illegal in a lot of states to use your phone while driving, we just see an even larger reason to pick it up.
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Kingston SSDNow V100 256GB Solid State Drive Review
Introduction
Last week we showed you the new Kingston SSDNow V+100 that uses a new Toshiba controller and offers good mainstream performance, but the current price is quite a bit higher than what we wanted to see. Today we're looking at the new Kingston SSDNow V100 with a Toshiba labeled controller designed in cooperation with JMicron. The V100 is Kingston's new budget series that is designed to meet the needs of mainstream users.
Last year we showed the Kingston SSDNow V Series and the new V100 is the updated replacement model. The new V100 is more of an evolutionary upgrade since it uses the same 64MB cache capacity, but the flash has been upgraded to 32nm (shrunk from 43nm). Both the V and V100 are controlled by a controller based on the JM618, so the main changes rest in the NAND flash and firmware.
The original V was rated at 200MB/s read and 160MB/s write, but the new V100 increases those specifications to 250MB/s read and 230MB/s write. Oddly enough, the V100 has higher read and write sequential transfer performance ratings than the V+100, Kingston's higher end model. We'll take a look at the performance of both in our benchmark results charts and put on a clinic that shows why rated speeds are not all you need to know about SSDs.
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Sharkoon External Case for 9.5 and 12.5mm HDDs
Sharkoon External Case for 9.5 and 12.5mm HDDs
Sharkoon QuickStore Portable Pro: Case for 2.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, internally adjustable for 9.5 or 12.5 mm overall height | in Black or Silver, with USB2.0 or USB3.0 interface | with Backup Function (Win) | MSRP 9.99 euros
Sharkoon is expanding its line of external hard drive cases and presents the Pro version of its QuickStore Portable. Both models offer an elegant housing for 2.5 inch SATA hard drives and SSDs. The Pro version now allows more flexibility in the assembly height: Hard drives in both heights of 9.5mm and 12.5mm can be inserted.
With help from the accompanying compensation plate, the internal height of the case is adjustable so that both hard drive formats sit securely and vibration free. Assembly is fast and completely tool free with a few simple steps: The housing frame easily unlocks and slides open.
With the option of either a black or silver brushed metal cover, the Sharkoon QuickStore Portable Pro is also visually impressive. A blue LED illuminates during operation and data transfer. Through Windows a practical Backup function is available, which can be easily installed using the included software.
Besides the color version, users can also select the external interface: Sharkoon offers the QuickStore Portable Pro with either USB2.0 or USB3.0 interfaces. The connector plug of the USB2.0 model folds out from the case frame.
The QuickStore Portable Pro measures 134 x 82 x 18.5 mm (L x W x H) and weighs 80 grams. Shipping includes brief instructions plus a Tool CD with Backup software, detailed PDF instruction manual and depending on the model a USB2.0 Y-cable or a USB3.0 cable.
Product video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWR1l9esUzA
End customers will find the Sharkoon QuickStore Portable Pro available from authorized retailers.
Price:
Sharkoon QuickStore Portable Pro / Black or Silver: MSRP 9.99 euros
Sharkoon QuickStore Portable Pro USB3.0 / Black or Silver: MSRP 16,99 euros
For further questions, to request samples and/or photos, or other information please contact us or go to http://www.sharkoon.com
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QNAP Unveils New Entry-level 4-drive Rack-mounted NAS Server for Workgroup and SMB Customers
QNAP Unveils New Entry-level 4-drive Rack-mounted NAS Server for Workgroup and SMB Customers
New 1U Rack-mounted Model Features Energy-efficient Marvell 1.2GHz CPU and 256MB of DDRII Memory, Delivering High Performance Networked Storage Coupled with a Broad Range of Business-ready Applications.
Taipei, Taiwan, March 2011 - QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class NAS servers today announced expansion of their entry-level Turbo NAS lineup with the addition of the TS-412U rack-mounted NAS server targeted at the fast-growing SMB and workgroup market segments. The TS-412U features 4 SATA hard drives with up to 12TB of total capacity (using 3TB drives, not included) packaged in a compact 1U rack-mounted chassis. The TS-412U supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drives in hot-swappable drive carriers, giving users more flexibility in selecting hard drives for installation. The TS-412U features a Marvell 1.2GHz CPU and 256MB of DDRII memory, providing sustained high performance with low power consumption.
The TS-412U is packed with features more often found on higher-end NAS units including support for single disk, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, or 5+ hot spare with online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration for data redundancy. The TS-412U supports iSCSI target service with Thin Provisioning, dual Gigabit LAN ports with failover and load balancing. The TS-412U also features 4 USB ports (1 front, 3 back panel) and 2 e-SATA ports for expanding the storage capacity or backing up the NAS data.
The TS-412U offers essential business features including cross-platform support for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX environments, centralized backup for all computers attached to the network, recording of surveillance video from IP cameras, and advanced security features such as policy-based IP blocking, Windows Active Directory support, and more. The TS-412U can be configured as an FTP server, file server, print server, and even for encrypted remote replication of another QNAP NAS on the network.
"The TS-412U satisfies the requirements of SMB and workgroup users who desire high performance networked storage with low acquisition cost but won't compromise on reliability and features," said Tony Lu, Product Manager of QNAP Systems, Inc. "The TS-412U offers comprehensive management tools, including scheduled power on/off, email and SMS alert, and detailed event and connection logs for administrators to maintain the server easily."
For more information on the TS-412U, download a spec sheet, or find out where to purchase, please visit: www.qnap.com
TS-412U: http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=194
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Experience the Realism of Total War: Shogunآ™ 2 with AMD Radeonآ™ HD Graphics
Experience the Realism of Total War: Shogunآ™ 2 with AMD Radeonآ™ HD Graphics
The AMD Radeonآ™ HD 6870 with DirectXآ® 11 support and AMD Eyefinity technology enables exhilarating gaming experience in new strategy game
SUNNYVALE, Calif. آ—3/16/2011
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it is enabling the ultimate gaming experience in the much-anticipated Total War: Shogunآ™ 2 strategy game by Segaآ®, using the company's latest graphics cards, such as the AMD Radeonآ™ HD 6870 graphics cards. With second-generation DirectXآ® 11-capable AMD Radeonآ™ graphics cards and AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, gamers will experience the full performance of Shogun 2 including a more realistic, immersive and exhilarating experience than ever before.1 Widely available in retail and e-tail for approximately $200 USD, the AMD Radeon HD 6870 graphics card is a powerful tool in any gamer's arsenal.
"AMD continues to deliver the best possible gaming experience by working closely with Sega to turn PC gaming into a completely immersive and visually stunning experience," said Neal Robison, director, ISV Relationship Management at AMD. "Gamers taking advantage of the incredibly detailed visual effects of Shogun 2 on AMD Radeon graphics cards will experience firsthand the speed and advanced simulation offered by DirectX 11."
"With AMD Radeon graphics cards, we can finally bring our designs to life while bringing gamers closer than ever to reality," said Richard Broadhurst Technical Director of Creative Assembly. "Through AMD, our vision for everything from an expansive battlefield at sunset to the fine details in a suit of armor, are realized in a way that gamers can really appreciate as they plan and fight their way to victory."
The Best Looking Games with Second-generation DirectX 11-capable Technology
- Amazing visual effects for everything including the beautiful scenery in historic Japan to more life-like and personalized Avatars.
- Diffusion depth of field for the same special effects seen in movies to spot enemies both near and far.
- Contact hardening shadows and rendering for more detailed and ultra-realistic shadows.
- Gaussian blur for bloom effects around the sun over the battlefield without interruption in game performance.
- AMD CrossFireآ™ support to help run games at the highest resolution possible with the maximum game settings.2
- Tessellation to smoothly handle greater rendering tasks for enhanced visual effects.
An Immersive Gaming Experience with AMD Eyefinity Technology and Advanced Display Options
- Give yourself the ultimate advantage by using AMD Eyefinity for an expansive, multi-monitor view of the battlefield.
- Command armies and strategically engage the enemy in real-time 3D battles and leverage multiplayer campaigns for 4x4 battles.
- Achieve victory by carrying out successful strategic attacks by keeping tabs on what's going on in the battlefield and closely watching enemy movements.
CPU Scaling with the AMD Fusion Platform
- Designed to give users the best game experience on AMD CPUs as well as the forthcoming AMD Fusion APU for desktops and notebooks.
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Seagate Raises The Bar In Enterprise Storage: Unveils Groundbreaking SSD And HDD Solutions
Seagate Raises The Bar In Enterprise Storage: Unveils Groundbreaking SSD And HDD Solutions
Solutions range from cutting-edge, performance-optimized Pulsarآ® solid state drives, to performance and capacity-balanced Savvioآ® hard drives, to capacity-optimized Constellationآ® hard drives
March 15, 2011 - Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) today announced its latest enterprise solutions designed to deliver storage for the widest range of application environments. Joining the industry's most award-winning enterprise lineup, these solutions include: two new members of the Pulsarآ® Solid State Drive (SSD) family that deliver the ultimate enterprise performance, endurance and reliability; two next-generation Savvioآ® 15K and 10K hard disk drives (HDD) optimized for a balance of high performance and capacity; and the latest Constellationآ® ES.2 3TB HDD for pure capacity-optimized mass storage needs.
"The surge in storage consumption is being driven not only by the growth of content and use within the enterprise, but also by new applications and devices that directly or indirectly consume enterprise storage," said Kurt Richarz, Seagate EVP of Product Line Management. "Seagate's new family of enterprise storage solutions meets the diverse storage needs of these high growth application environments, whether it's fast transactional database servers, bulk storage and archiving, or everything in between."
"When we increase the possibility for storage at any point in the world wide web, we increase the possibility for storage at every point in the world wide web," said John Monroe, a research vice president in Gartner's Data Center Systems group. "Media tablets and other smart handheld devices will serve to generate an even greater need for enormous amounts of both high-capacity and high-speed storage in the cloud, which will in turn require diverse new breeds of storage building blocks to manage this explosive and complex data growth in more efficient, reliable and cost-effective ways."
Pulsar.2 and Pulsar XT.2 - Pure Performance with Enterprise-Class Endurance
The Pulsar.2 SSD is the first MLC-enabled, (up to 800GB) SSD from an enterprise HDD vendor delivering the price/performance, data integrity, and endurance needed for performance-hungry enterprise applications. Unlike other MLC SSDs that have been designed for consumer applications and lack the robust data integrity and endurance feature set required for enterprise applications, the Pulsar.2 SSD has been designed from the ground up for the enterprise. It has the intelligence to automatically detect and correct a multitude of data errors than can occur during normal drive operations to deliver the highest levels of enterprise-class data integrity and endurance. By enabling MLC NAND technology for the enterprise, this drive addresses the market concerns on SSD cost and endurance and will enable adoption of SSDs in the enterprise. The Pulsar.2 supports both native 6Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interfaces.
Seagate Pulsar XT.2 Solid State Drive
The Pulsar XT.2 is a 2.5-inch, SLC-based, native 6Gb/s SAS, up to 400GB enterprise SSD from Seagate, the world leader in enterprise storage. The Pulsar XT.2 SSD delivers the highest levels of consistent performance, data integrity, and drive endurance for the most demanding enterprise environments. The Pulsar XT.2 is the fastest drive in the Seagate portfolio, with sustainable random reads at 48K and writes at 22K IOPS and sequential reads at 360MB/sec and writes at 300MB/sec. The Pulsar XT.2 is optimized for real world, complex, mixed workloads typical of enterprise environments.
Both the Pulsar.2 and Pulsar XT.2 drives leverage Seagate's leadership in meeting enterprise customer expectations in product development, qualification, fulfillment and ongoing support on a worldwide basis. Over 200 man-years of development went into the 2 nd-generation Pulsar SSD products, with enterprise reliability verified by a team with over 1,500 collective years of experience in the storage industry. And with a 0.44% AFR and 2 million hour MTBF rating, the Pulsar XT.2 and Pulsar.2 provide the storage reliability that enterprise data centers can count on. The Pulsar XT.2 is currently shipping to OEMs. Both the Pulsar XT.2 and Pulsar.2 will be generally available to the channel beginning Q2 of this year.
"HP continues to see new opportunities for solid state storage technology as customers increase virtual system workloads, needing higher performance while reducing power requirements," said Jim Ganthier, HP Industry Standard Software and Systems vice president of Marketing. "HP continues to look forward to storage technology advances from Seagate including wider SSD enablement across HP systems and workloads."
Savvio 15K.3 and Savvio 10K.5 - Greater IT Storage Efficiency
- Savvio 15K.3 HDD
Seagate's latest-generation Savvio 2.5-inch small form factor enterprise class HDDs are built to deliver high performance, reliability, and capacity for tier 1, mission-critical server and storage systems. The 2.5-inch enterprise small form factor has transitioned to becoming the form factor of choice over 3.5-inch, with Savvio drives further maximizing data center capabilities without increasing footprint. By unifying an optimal small form factor size with higher performance and greater capacity and use of the latest 6Gb SAS interface, Savvio HDDs ultimately help provide IT data centers with improved storage efficiency.
The Savvio 10K.5 delivers the world's highest capacity in a 2.5-inch mission-critical HDD with up to 900GB, enabling easier and more flexible storage upgrades to create high capacity, high performance systems. As the only 2.5-inch 10K-rpm drive family to provide four capacity points (900GB, 600GB, 450GB, 300GB) on a single platform, and a choice of 6Gb/s SAS or 4Gb Fibre Channel interfaces, the Savvio 10K.5 delivers the scalability and versatility that OEMs, system builders, and end users need.
The Savvio 15K.3 is the highest performing HDD available and is optimized for tier 1 storage applications. With capacities available at 300GB and 146GB, Savvio 15K.3 is well-suited for performance-oriented systems that can remain cost-effective to IT budgets and fit a wide range of applications.
- Savvio 10K.5 HDD
"Dell is looking forward to launching Seagate's new Savvioآ® 2.5 inch form factor hard drives. This will enhance our line of servers and storage systems, which are designed for the cost-conscious IT professional who requires a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability," said Michael Mitoma, executive director of Storage Engineering at Dell. "Dell's range of world-class enterprise server and storage systems using Seagate Savvioآ® HDDs can help drive business needs forward while delivering a great return for our customers' IT investment."
The Savvio 10K.5 and Savvio 15K.3 both deliver a record reliability rating of .44% AFR/2 million hours MTBF and include a 5-year warranty. They also feature Protection Information for enhanced data integrity and a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) option for the protection of data-at-rest. Both Savvio models are currently shipping to OEMs, with channel availability for Savvio 10K.5 beginning Q1 and Savvio 15K.3 to follow in Q2.
Constellation ES.2 -Highest Capacity Enterprise Drive from the Nearline Market Leader
The new Constellation ES.2 HDD packs the highest capacity into an enterprise-class drive, providing the efficiencies demanded by capacity-intensive 24/7 applications, making it ideal for low cost-per-GB highly-valued business storage solutions. With massive 3TB capacities, the Constellation ES.2 HDD powers both server and bulk storage solutions, maximizing the storage footprint by supporting up to 114TB per square foot.
Constellation ES.2 also introduces a new Seagate RAID Rebuildآ™ feature for enterprise HDDs. With large capacity drives comes longer RAID recovery times, but with the new Seagate RAID Rebuild development platform, customers can significantly reduce hours of lost productivity during RAID recoveries.
Seagate Constellation ES.2 3TB HDD
The Constellation ES.2 HDD leverages Seagate's unparalleled expertise in enterprise technology by delivering the highest capacity, fifth-generation 3.5-inch drive at the lowest operating power, helping to maximize energy efficiency in the data center. Building on Seagate's enterprise leadership with its 3 rd generation SAS interface, the Constellation ES.2 also features the SAS-based Protection Information feature for end-to-end data protection, Self-Encrypted Drive (SED) option for protecting data-at-rest, best-in-class Rotational Vibration Feed Forward (RVFF) technology that sustains performance when placed in closely-packed multi-drive system environments, and PowerChoiceآ™ on-demand low power options that keeps drives and systems running cool.
"SGI's customers require systems that can deliver a combination of high I/O performance and highly reliable, dense storage for their technical computing and archive solutions," said Jose Reinoso, vice president of Storage Engineering at SGI. "Seagate's Constellationآ® ES family of HDDs provides this critical combination of storage benefits to maximize our customers' productivity and helps SGI maintain its leadership in delivering world-class systems."
"Capacity-optimized drives are in high demand with our customer base and this category is among the strongest growth and revenue areas for our business," said Steve Ichinaga, senior vice president and general manager of Systems Integration Division at SYNNEX. "Seagate's 3TB Constellationآ® ES will expand our customers' ability to deliver greater value storage for a number of expanded opportunities, including systems built for growing nearline storage and cloud environments."
The Constellation ES.2 is offered in both 6Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) and 6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interfaces. It is currently shipping to OEMs and will be available in the channel Q2 this year.
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Cubitek Turning More Heads With All-Aluminum PC Cases
Cubitek Turning More Heads With All-Aluminum PC Cases
Introducing the Tank Series
March 15, 2011, New Taipei City, Taiwan - Cubitek Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer of uniquely designed computer cases, is pleased to announce the release of the Tank series of PC chassis. The XL-Tank, the HPTX-Tank, and the Mini-Tank are all made with black, hairline-brushed anodized aluminum and able to accept high-end VGA cards, including the ATI Radeonآ™ HD 5970. Painstakingly designed, the Tank series computer chassis are built to give gamers and enthusiasts the silence, functionality, and sexiness of high-end all-aluminum cases at reasonable prices.
XL-Tank
Cooled by a huge 230mm intake fan and three 140mm exhaust fans, Cubitek's super mid-tower XL-Tank has six 3.5" HDD mounts, two 2.5" HDD mounts, and four 5.25" ODD mounts. XL-ATX, CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, or Mini-ITX motherboards are all compatible in the XL-Tank. Maximum CPU cooler height is 190mm. There are eight PCI slots, able to mount VGA cards up to 310mm long, and a support column that keeps long, high-end, VGA cards from bending. There is over 220mm of space for power-supply units to mount at the base of the XL-Tank. Dimensions of Cubitek's XL-Tank computer case stand at 230 x 490 x 525mm (W, H, D). More details and a picture gallery can be found by visiting the Cubitek XL-Tank's Product Page.
HPTX-Tank
This full-tower case was specifically designed for the EVGA SR-2 motherboard. However, it also mounts E-ATX, CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards and has ten PCI slots, able to accept graphics cards as long as 340mm, while preventing bending damage with a VGA support column. A huge 230mm intake fan and three 140mm exhaust fans keep components cool. To give users more flexibility, the location of the two, top-panel fans can be adjusted. Large CPU coolers can also be used with a maximum height of 190mm. Users can mount nine 3.5" HDDs, two 2.5" HDDs and five 5.25" ODDs. There is over 220mm of space for power-supply units to mount at the base of the HPTX-Tank. Dimensions of Cubitek's HPTX-Tank computer case stand at 230 x 600 x 610mm (W, H, D). More details and pictures can be found by visiting the Cubitek HPTX-Tank's Product Page.
Mini-Tank
This is the world's first mini-ITX chassis designed purely for gaming. In addition to mounting a mini-ITX motherboard, this case accepts CPU coolers as high as 160mm and two VGA cards as long as 340mm. One 140mm front-panel intake fan, one top-panel 140mm exhaust fan and one rear-panel 120mm exhaust fan protect components from heat damage. Four 3.5" HDDs, two 2.5" HDDs and two 5.25" ODDs can be mounted in Cubitek's Mini-Tank. P/S2 power-supply units, up to 200mm long, easily mount at the base of the case. The "mini" dimensions and high-end VGA card capabilities of Cubitek's Mini-Tank give users a small case with a big heart. Dimensions of Cubitek's Mini-Tank computer case stand at 256 x 320 x 400mm (W, H, D). More details and pictures can be found by visiting the Cubitek Mini-Tank's Product Page.
All three cases come with two USB 3.0 ports, one e-SATA port, and HD+AC97 audio ports, plus tool-less HDD mounts using thumb-screws and anti-vibration rubber-rings. Air-filters are included in front of the intake fans and rubber-lined holes for LCS can be found on the back of all of these cases. Venting beneath the PSU mounts as well as in the PCI brackets to further enhance airflow can be found as well. Cubitek includes a 5.25" to 3.5" converter, for users who prefer to increase storage, with each case.
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Club 3D Announces GeForce GTX 550 Ti CoolStream OC Edition Graphics Card
Club 3D Announces GeForce GTX 550 Ti CoolStream OC Edition Graphics Card
Club 3D B.V. is pleased to announce the introduction of the next generation gaming video card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550Ti CoolStream OC Edition supports DirectX 11, CUDA, and Nvidia PhysX technologies to provide the best experience on your favorite games with up to 3x the performance of previous generations.
With NVIDIA 3D Vision technology you can now use two Gefore GTX 550Ti CoolStream OC Edition cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration to project across three displays with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technology.
The new card comes equipped with CoolStream Cooling Technology to run your hottest titles without compromising performance. CoolStream features high performance heatpipes and a unique fan blade design to increase performance for your gaming and multimedia experience.
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3DMark Vantage Basic Edition Now Available As Free Download
3DMark Vantage Basic Edition Now Available As Free Download
3DMarkآ® Vantage Basic Edition Now Available As Free Download Update Adds Compatibility for All Display Resolutions
HELSINKI, FINLAND - MARCH 15, 2011 - Futuremarkآ® today released an update for 3DMarkآ® Vantage, the DirectX 10 benchmark for measuring PC gaming performance. The update brings 3DMark Vantage in line with the other Futuremark benchmarks 3DMark 11 for DirectX 11 and 3DMark06 for DirectX 9 by making the Basic Edition available to all as a free download. The Basic Edition allows an unlimited number of benchmark runs without registration or expiry. The update also adds display scaling enabling the benchmark to be used with a much wider range of DirectX 10 compatible notebooks, netbooks and desktop PCs.
3DMark Vantage version 1.1.0
- Trial Edition discontinued
- Basic Edition now free, was previously $6.95
- Added display scaling to all presets: benchmark now scales the output to best fit the display
- GPU physics acceleration is now disabled by default during the CPU tests
- Systeminfo component updated to version 4.0
Product range
- 3DMark Vantage Basic Edition, free download
- 3DMark Vantage Advanced Edition, $19.95
- 3DMark Vantage Professional Edition, $995.00
Special offer available until 10:00 GMT March 21
- Existing Basic Edition owners can upgrade to the Advanced Edition for only $4.95
3DMark Vantage is a performance benchmark for DirectX 10 compatible gaming PCs. It includes two graphics tests, two CPU tests and, in the Advanced Edition, six additional feature tests. Since its release in April 2008 more than 2.8 million results have been submitted to Futuremark's searchable online database. The scores generated by 3DMark Vantage are unaffected by the update to version 1.1.0.
Free download 3DMark Vantage Basic Edition: http://www.3dmark.com/3dmarkvantage
Buy 3DMark Vantage Advanced Edition: http://www.3dmark.com/3dmarkvantage
Become a fan of Futuremark on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Futuremark
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ZOTAC Debuts New Mainstream Graphics Cards
ZOTAC Debuts New Mainstream Graphics Cards
ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world's largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today debuts a pair of new mainstream graphics cards with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti and GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series is designed for maximum performance per watt while delivering an outstanding 3D gaming experience.
Equipped with an ultra-wide 192-bit memory interface paired with lightning-fast GDDR5 memory, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series delivers 70-percent more memory bandwidth than previous generations for an extra performance kick in the latest Microsoft DirectX 11 enabled games and applications. A large 1GB of video memory ensures the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series does not sacrifice performance for visual quality.
"Each new generation of graphics processors enables us to push 3D performance further and add new features. With the new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series we are able to improve performance while keeping power requirements very low for maximum performance-per-watt," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series is optimized for mainstream gamers that demand maximum performance at 1680x1050 resolutions with 4x anti-aliasing for smooth-as-butter frame rates and crystal clear visuals. When more performance is desired, up to two ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series can combine using NVIDIA SLI technology for nearly double the performance.
It's time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti series.
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Lantic release new GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5
Lantic release new GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5
Complying with the raising of production yield of TSMC's 40nm process, video chipset's performance has been improved and NVIDIA accelerate the update rate of its product line. Today Lantic launch its GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5 - the newest addition to the GeForceآ® GTX 500 lineup - for increasing consumers' opportunity of selection.
The Lantic GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5 video card uses the NVIDIA 40nm process GF116 core, equipped with 192 CUDA stream processors and 32 texture units. It supports the DirectX 11 effects specification, Power of 3D Vision and PhysX and full HD hardware decoding technology. Lantic GTX550 Tis core frequency is 1040MHz, stream processor frequency is 1800MHz, and memory frequency is as high as 4400MHz; as for the output, its interface is equipped with the all-round combination of DVI/HDMI, supports dual monitor output, satisfies the displaying need of various types of users.
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Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1024MB 'Golden Sample'
Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample"
Supercharge your PC with amazing performance and more memory bandwidth!
As the leading brand in enthusiastic graphics cards, Gainward proudly launches its Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti series; Gainward GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" and Gainward GTX 550 Ti 1024MB standard, design especially for PC gamers with a competitive price. In a great price/performance segment, GeForce GTX 550 Ti(GF116) inherits the revolutionary technology, Fermi 2.0 architecture; is bound to outshine and convulse its rival, the red camp HD 5770 in every single way. Brand new Gainward GTX 550 Ti is engineered to improve 20% better perf/watt and 28% faster performance than GTS 450.
Every single "Golden Sample" has gone through the same strict burn-in test and is able to deliver spectacular reliability and performance. Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" operates the extreme clock rate and ensures the best stability under aggressive over-clocking. Gainward invents GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" pre-overclocked near 11% from 900MHz to 1,000MHz for all 192 CUDA Cores and from 2,050MHz to whopping 2,200MHz for 1 GB GDDR5 192 bits memory bank, equivalent bandwidth is up to 105.6 GB/sec, which is 83% boosted from standard GTS 450. It is equipped with brand new cover design and capped with Gainward Great 8 cm (GR8) Fan with 11 leaves which has increased 22% air flow to provide superior thermal performance and gaming stability. From its performance segment, Gainward GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" can not only beat HD 5770 at DirectX10 but also outperforms it proudly by 35% at DirectX11. Gainward GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" with amazing gaming performance and a great price tag, offers an outstanding C/P value (Capability over Price), even better than HD 6850. It's without a doubt that Gainward GTX 550 Ti 1024MB "Golden Sample" has the performance, sustainability, and most importantly with a great price tag.
Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti standard edition leverages the same GF116 GPU and incorporates all enhanced features. Capped with GR8, 11 leaves Fan and rugged Japan-made solid-state capacitors, Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1024MB retains excellent thermal performance and great stability under aggressive over-clocking. It leaves lots of head room for exercising over-clocking maneuver by Gainward awarding winning Expertool utility and the over-clocking behavior is rather linear and predictable.
Gainward GTX 550 Ti series has an amazing performance upgrade in SLI configuration, powerful SLI for 1920x1080 gaming which provides excellent smooth FPS and superlative details. It fully adopts all DirectX 11 state of the art technology, providing more than 2.5x the DirectX 11 geometry processing power of competitive solution. From NVIDIAآ® 3D Visionآ™ to Surround multi-monitor gaming, PhysXآ® and the unbeatable power of NVIDIAآ® SLIآ® with Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti series, you know you can enjoy more.
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VIA Launches VIA ART-5450 for In-Vehicle and Fleet Management Applications
VIA Launches VIA ART-5450 for In-Vehicle and Fleet Management Applications
New VIA ART-5450 embedded box PC offers flexible communications array for tomorrow's intelligent fleet logistics applications
Taipei, Taiwan, 15 March 2011 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the launch of its VIA ART-5450 embedded box PC system, designed to offer embedded developers the ideal system platform for today's sophisticated logistics and fleet management applications.
Based on a uniquely compact, fanless and rugged design, the VIA ART-5450 offers a full feature set that includes a range of wireless 3G communications, dual display and advanced power management support, creating a flexible and stable platform for in-vehicle systems that control, monitor and manage commercial vehicles.
"The transition to more elegant and integrated real-time fleet management eco-systems demands increasingly intelligent and networked in-vehicle devices," said Daniel Wu, Vice President, VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. "The VIA ART-5450 matches leading communications features with unrivaled stability, creating the ultimate in-vehicle logistics solution."
Driving the future of In-Vehicle Commercial Device Design
The VIA ART-5450 is based on the modular VIA EITX-3000 Em-ITX board coupled with the new EMIO-3450 expansion module, bringing together a high-performance VIA Nano E Series processor and a wealth of communications options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS and a range of 3G and 3.5G support.
The compact VIA ART-5450 uses a uniquely robust aluminum chassis design that can withstand vibrations of up to 5G and shocks of 50G with a wide operating temperature range of -200C to 700C. Employing a compact flash module for OS installation, the VIA ART-5450 embedded box PC offers easy fanless design implementation, essential for in-vehicle systems.
The VIA ART-5450 also features a flexible power source input of DC 7-36 volts and an optional power management module that allows more sophisticated power management options including power on and power off delay, and software-based power down scheduling for system maintenance and updates.
Featuring a 64-bit 1.0GHz VIA Nano E processor and the VIA VX800 media system processor, the VIA ART-5450 brings performance and energy efficiency together with a full range of features including hardware accelerated HD media playback and multi display support. The VIA ART-5450 supports dual LVDS and VGA display ports, two configurable COM ports and dual Gigabit networking.
The VIA ART-5450 is available now to project customers. More information about the VIA ART-5450 can be by visiting:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=2&id=1430&tabs=1
The VIA EMIO-3450
At the heart of the VIA ART-5450 lie the VIA EMIO-3450 expansion module which integrates with the VIA EITX-3000 Em-ITX board to offer a wealth of wireless communications options. Supporting two Mini-PCIe slots, the VIA EMIO-3450 can integrate a range of 3G modules including HSPA, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS. A SIM card slot is also included. A 20 channel GPRS receiver and a 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi module are also included. The VIA ART-5450 supports up to three antennas.
The VIA EMIO-3450 also supports up to four additional USB ports and provides both UART and GPIO ports and 6 watt audio amplification via three audio jacks.
To learn more about the VIA EMIO-3450 expansion module, please go to:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&id=1450&tabs=1
To learn more about the VIA EITX-3000 Em-ITX board, please visit:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&id=810&tabs=1
Images related to this announcement can be found here:
http://www.viagallery.com/index.php?option=com_flickr4j&Task=sets&Set=72157626117158645&Page=1
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Colorful Announces iGame GTX550 Ti Graphics Card
Colorful Announces iGame GTX550 Ti Graphics Card
After 8 years and 2 months, NVIDIA picked up again the code "Ti" which was first used on GeForce 3 and GeForce 4 series, and used it on GF114 GPU with Fermi architecture. The latest NVIDIA GPU GF116 today was unveiled, and also with the classic code, named GeForce GTX550 Ti.
AS one of the biggest partners with NVIDIA in Asia, Colorful announces iGame series GTX550 Ti at the first time for power uses, called iGame550Ti-1024M D5 Ymir. Just like other iGame Ymir series graphics cards, the iGame550Ti has two different clocks (Dual-BOIS) which are controlled by the button on the card's bracket. In Normal Mode, the card runs at 900MHz/4100MHz (Core/Memory) just as NVIDIA reference design; while after pressing the button, the card will be brought into Turbo Mode, the clock will be boosted to 1000 MHz/4400Mhz (Core/Memory).
iGame550Ti Ymir still uses the Shark-designed cooler, with the twin fans it brings lower noise and higher thermal performance. For the VRM area, it makes use of a 5 phases design, with low thermal MOSFETs and high-c capacitors.
Specifications:
Name: iGame550-1024 D5 Ymir
CUDA CORES: 192
Graphics Clock (Normal/Turbo): 900/1000 (MHz)
Memory Clock (Normal/Turbo): 4100/4400 (MHz)
Memory Capacity: 1024MB
Memory Interface: 192-bit
The iGame550-1024 D5 Ymir is available now in Asia and will be available in Europe later.
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AMD Fusion APUs and AMD Radeonآ™ Graphics Cards Accelerate Internet Explorer 9 Powering Immersive, Next-Generation Web Experiences
AMD Fusion APUs and AMD Radeonآ™ Graphics Cards Accelerate Internet Explorer 9 Powering Immersive, Next-Generation Web Experiences
AMD's unrivaled APUs and discrete graphics technologies work in parallel with Internet Explorer 9 to unlock the full potential of the PC
AUSTIN, Texas آ—3/14/2011
Today at SXSW Interactive, AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced that the new Internet Explorer 9 from Microsoft is accelerated by the AMD Fusion Family of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) and AMD Radeonآ™ graphics cards, helping to deliver the next-generation Web to consumers. AMD Fusion APU based-systems make browsing fast and more like a desktop application experience with exceptional speed of response, vivid graphics and outstanding animation quality.1 The public version of Internet Explorer 9 is available for download from Microsoft now.
"You've heard of the 'best of the best', and by combining Internet Explorer 9 with AMD's incredible computing platforms, we're effectively delivering the 'best of the next," said John Taylor, director of Client Product and Software Marketing, AMD. "Better applications, video playback, gaming and general Web page interactivity will define the next-generation web experience. Through combining our award-winning AMD Radeon graphics cards, or AMD Fusion APUs with DirectXآ®11-capable graphics, with Internet Explorer 9 we're helping users to unlock the full potential of their PC."
"For far too long the web we all enjoy has been relegated to second class status. Compared to the rich, dynamic, and fast experiences we get with native apps, the web today is relatively flat. That changes with Internet Explorer 9," said Ryan Gavin, senior director of Internet Explorer, Microsoft. "A fully hardware accelerated browser, taking advantage of Windows and the latest in PC hardware innovations such as the AMD Fusion Family of APUs and discrete HD graphics solutions, means the web as we know it is about to change. GPU-powered HTML5 in Internet Explorer 9 with AMD Fusion chip technology means web developers have the ability to create fast, immersive and increasingly beautiful web experiences."
AMD-Powered Web Experience
AMD graphics technology combines unique features with incredible performance that results in the best possible experience. AMD addresses every segment of the PC market through AMD CPUs, world-class discrete graphics, and a wide range of PC platforms powered by innovative AMD Fusion APUs.
Because AMD Fusion APUs are designed to enable an HD 2.0 experience and unsurpassed quality in online video and entertainment without sacrificing battery life, PCs powered by APUs are ideal for web browsing with Internet Explorer 9.
Internet Explorer 9 is the latest application to take advantage of AMD's advanced GPU compute technology. A host of multimedia, gaming, and productivity applications also deliver immersive computing experiences and vivid visual entertainment with the help of AMD's superior graphics.
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Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications
Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications
Type-4 and Type-5 SATA DOMs Now Include Write Enable/Write Protect Switch
Fremont, California - March 15, 2011 - Active Media Products, a leading manufacturer of DOMs and small form factor SSDs, announced that two of their low-profile 7-pin SATA DOM (Disk on Module) drive types now feature a write enable/write protect switch, which is useful in many embedded applications to prevent inadvertent deletion of files.
Most embedded computers are optimized to run a single application reliably year after year. Once deployed they are usually expected to operate continuously, maintenance free. DOMs are perfect for such applications because they are very reliable and have outstanding endurance, with a MTBF up to two million hours. The write protection switch improves reliability by allowing embedded system makers to write protect the drive after loading the OS and applications onto it. Write protection adds an extra level of security against viruses, file corruption, or inadvertent file deletion which could cause a failure of the embedded system. This improves field reliability of embedded computers and helps keep maintenance costs to a minimum.
Both Type-4 and Type-5 low-profile SATA DOMs now include a write protection switch. "Our DOM customers will welcome this new feature, which further enhances the reliability of AMP's DOMs for embedded computing applications. AMP will continue to focus development efforts on DOMs and embedded storage solutions," said Active Media Products VP of Sales, Jerry Thomson.
Both types are available now in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. Approximate sample prices are as follows: 8GB models $70, 16GB models $90, 32GB models $160. OEM pricing is negotiable.
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Patriot Memory Unleashes Supersonic Magnum
Patriot Memory Unleashes Supersonic Magnum
New USB 3.0 Supersonic Magnum delivers lightning-fast 200 MB/s read speeds
Taipei, Taiwan - March 15, 2011 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage and enthusiast computer products, today unleashes the Supersonic Magnum -- a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed flash drive that combines lightning-fast performance with massive storage capacities.
The Patriot Supersonic Magnum combines a single-chip native USB 3.0 controller with eight-channels of memory to deliver sequential read and write speeds up to 200MB/s and 110MB/s respectively - beyond the performance capabilities of internal hard drives.
"We continually try to raise the performance bar when it comes to our flash drives. With our new eight-channel memory controller, we are able to reach read and write performance levels previously impossible with external storage," says Les Henry, Patriot Memory's Vice President of Engineering.
A lightweight and durable aluminium enclosure enables the Patriot Supersonic Magnum to survive up to 15Gs of shock for safe transportation of your data with added style.
Expect the Patriot Supersonic Magnum to ship in Q2'2011 in 64GB and 128GB capacities.
General details
آ• Patriot Supersonic Series Magnum
آ• Eight-Channel technology
آ• Blazing-fast performance
آ• 64GB and 128GB capacities
آ• Sequential read speed: Up to 200MB/s
آ• Sequential write speed: Up to 110MB/s
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AVADirect Now Authorized iStarUSA System Builder
AVADirect Now Authorized iStarUSA System Builder
AVADirect has recently obtained an authorized System Builder status with iStarUSA. The enterprise-level corporation has spent the past 20 years paving the way for industrialized OEM products that range in power supplies, rackmount chassis, enclosed cabinets and racks, data storage, and custom power solutions. This is very important for a custom computer builder such as us to provide the ultimate selection of enterprise solutions our clientأ¨le can take advantage of. Server, IG, and HPC systems offered through our website have been enhanced through the engineering of such products manufactured by iStarUSA. It is our mission to specialize and focus on the importance that every system is unique in the way it meets the requirements outlined by its end-user. For that very reason we are excited to be a part of the strong partnership the iStarUSA group has invited us to be a part of.
You can view more information here.
To view all iStarUSA products we offer click iStarUSA products at AVADirect.
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EVERCOOL Transformer CPU Cooler Seriesآ—the silent cooling
EVERCOOL Transformer CPU Cooler Seriesآ—the silent cooling
Taipei, Taiwanآ—2011آ—EVERCOOL Thermal Corp., Ltd. The special feature of Transformer cpu cooler series is the shining silver look that is eye-catching in the various CPU coolers with hard impression. Both Transformer 4 Plus and new launched Transformer 3 provide silent cooling performance.
Three 6mm heat pipes in V shape of Transformer 3 increases the airflow and improves the cooling performance. 12cm PWM fan, which can automatically control the fan speed up to 2200RPM by detecting the CPU temperature, and H.D.T Tech can rapidly take the heat away. Its shock absorption rubber nail design reduces the shake and lowers the noise to provide extremely quiet cooling. Additionally, clips for Intel and AMD are great compatibility.
Another member in Transformer series is Transformer 4 Plus, which won "COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 Design & Innovation Awards", uses four 8mm copper heat pipes and dual PWM fans, and also uses H.D.T Tech to directly take the heat dissipation. The fans with PWM function can automatically control and adjust the fan speed to keep its noise level at 15dBA. Large aluminum fins and fans enhance the convection for CPU and other components to make noiseless and perfect cooling.
Transformer 4 Plus has excellent overclocking and cooling performance, and Transformer 3 has a good C/P value. EVERCOOL Transformer CPU cooler series provide different cooling solutions for users.
The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8gm71iNONE is for EVERCOOL Transformer series.
For more details about EVERCOOL and products, please always welcome to visit: http://www.evercool.com.tw
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