IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 06/12/2012

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 06/12/2012

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Westinghouse to tease 110-inch 4K LED TV at CES Westinghouse are teasing a huge new product for 2013 that we should hear more about in just over a month's time at CES 2013 in Las Vegas. Westinghouse are touting a huge 110-inch 4K LED TV, which is much bigger than the 84-inch sets we still can't afford.

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Westinghouse aren't providing any more details on the set, but have said that there will be more "surprises" in store. So, if the 84-inch 4K TVs weren't impressive enough, or big enough, it looks like Westinghouse have your back with 110 inches. We should see, and report on, this TV at CES 2013 in January. What do you think of this size? You'd need a gigantic room to house it in, but oh boy would it look amazing.

Verizon filed for patent that would allow a DVR to watch, and listen to you in your living room Verizon has just filed a very creepy patent, which is for a DVR that would be capable of recording what happens in your living room. Not just audio, but video, too. Verizon say that the technology could help provide targeted ads for whatever you might be doing in your living room.

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So, if you were jumping around doing Zumba for example, the DVR would provide ads for fitness. If you were sitting down talking to a friend about your latest Johnnie Walker Blue Label, it would serve up ads on alcohol or other related areas. The other problem is that Verizon aren't the only ones who are looking at doing this, or who have already filed patents for this type of creepy DVR tech. Comcast patented a similar technology back in 2008, which recommended content based on people that it recognized in the room, and Google proposed a patent for Google TV that would feature audio and video recorders that would work out how many people were in the room watching TV. Verizon's patent was published just last week, but was filed in May 2011. It gets worse: Verizon provides two examples of the context-sensitive DVR's use in a couple's living room - where sounds of an argument would throw up ads for marriage counselling, while sounds of "cuddling" would provide ads for contraceptives. Creepy. Stalker-y. Wrong.

Nokia selling headquarters, then leasing it back from the buyer Nokia still isn't doing well when it comes to cash. Their new line of Lumia Windows 8 Phones are selling well, but the company is still burning through cash. The company has decided to sell its headquarters in Finland to Exillion for around 170 million euros. Nokia will then lease the property back from the company.

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Timo Ihamuotila, Nokia's CFO:

We had a comprehensive sales process with both Finnish and foreign investors and we are very pleased with this outcome. As we have said before, owning real estate is not part of Nokia's core business and when good opportunities arise we are willing to exit these types of non-core assets. We are naturally continuing to operate in our head office building on a long-term basis.

Nokia is interested in focusing on core parts of its business, which, apparently, doesn't include owning land. The move is one of cost cutting, and in this case, they will be getting an inflow of cash, but will have to pay to lease the property back from the company. There is good news on the horizon, though, as it appears that Windows Phone is picking up steam as a platform.

CoolTT: intelliPaper allows you to add a USB drive to your business card or other paper product There have been a lot of cool advancements in recent years, but one staple of the business world hasn't seen much improvement. I'm talking about the traditional business card, which has remained a staple of business for many years and appears as though it will continue to be around for several more years.

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A company is doing something new with business cards, and paper in general. They have developed technology that allows them to embed a USB flash drive directly into the paper, so now your business card can pass along your contact information, resume, or something else digitally, instead of having to provide a link on the page. They are currently running a funding campaign on Indiegogo, with $645 of their $30,000 funding goal met. It's a really interesting concept and could revolutionize trade shows and advertising. However, right now, the storage capacity of the paper is quite small, only 5.1MB or so, but that is just the starting point.

California requiring app developers to have privacy policy or face $2,500-per-download fine California is after the app developers. They had given app developers one month to get a privacy policy so that they would be in compliance with California law, which requires that all "commercial online services" that gather personal information to have a prominently displayed privacy policy.

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That month is now up and app developers who still do not have a privacy policy will face fines up to $2,500 per download. Not everyone is happy with the policy that California is taking, since they are basically regulating the whole of the internet, however the Association for Competitive Technology is actually for it. ACT executive director Reed Morgan: "We need to follow the law, and look at the upside of the law. [The next generation of mobile apps will] deal with your financial information, your educational information, your health care. Being transparent about your data will win you contracts." If you're an app developer and you haven't produced a privacy policy quite yet, it's really important that you get with it and do so, so that you don't face the massive fines.

Wii U consoles won't have the massive day-one update factory installed until 2013 Anyone who purchased the Wii U at launch or followed the launch via TweakTown or another source should know that users face a large update as soon as they plug their console in. Worse yet, if power is lost during the three-plus hour update, the console can be bricked and will have to be returned to Nintendo.

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Sadly, this is a fact of life that will remain for at least another month. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has said that it will be a few months before the update is factory installed. "Nintendo developers want to make sure that the very best product is available to consumers," Fils-Aime said in the interview. "That creates a dynamic where our developers are working on elements until the very last point possible. That's why the system update was required on Day One - and this is quite similar to what's happened with other consumer electronic products." If you have a slow internet connection, unstable power, or a limited data plan, you might think about holding off on purchasing the Wii U until sometime into 2013 to avoid having to download and install this update.

Samsung Galaxy S III users on AT&T can now pick up Android 4.1 Jelly Bean AT&T has started handing out updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for users with a Samsung Galaxy S III. Unfortunately for most users, the update isn't being handed out in the traditional manner. Instead of coming over-the-air, as most updates have been, AT&T is only handing out the update via the Samsung Kies desktop application.

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This means interested parties will need to plug in their device to their computer and follow the instructions that Samsung has provided here. AT&T Galaxy S III users are just now getting Android 4.1, even though the Nexus 4 is shipping with 4.2. It's now time to play the waiting game again to see how long it will be before Galaxy S III users get Android 4.2.

iPhone 5 seems to be a hot seller in China, China Unicom reported to have seen more than 100,000 pre-orders It's probably a good thing that Apple finally got approval to sell its iPhone in China. China is a booming economy and one of the largest developing markets for mobile gadgets. China Unicom, China's second largest wireless carrier, started accepting reservations for the new iPhone 5 on Monday.

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The device doesn't launch until December 14, and pre-orders have only been accepted for two days, but reports are saying that they have already seen 100,000 pre-orders in the first day alone. The iPhone 4 saw only 50,000 first day pre-orders, so Apple and its investors should be happy about reaching this new market.

GorgeousTT: Anostyle anodizes your iPhone to different colors for the cost of an iPhone Wish Apple offered the iPhone 5 in more colors than just black and white? Well, Anostyle has your back with their new anodization service. Anostyle will take your iPhone 5 and coat it in a variety of colors using the same process that Apple does: anodization. This process is much stronger than painting as the color is in the metal.

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Wow. BGR author Jonathan Geller sent in his iPhone 5 and had the company deck it out in gold--classy. For the small cost of another iPhone, $249 in other words, you can get your iPhone 5 tinted to a different color. An iPad mini can also be done and will set you back $299. I definitely think I will see about getting my iPhone 5 done as this black is just a bit boring and not flashy enough for my tastes. If/when I get it done, I'll report on the quality of the product. Until then, it looks like quite the deal, considering Colorware charges a price in the neighborhood of $850.

John McAfee in Guatemala, planning press conference for tomorrow John McAfee is currently on the run from police, who suspect him as the person who murdered his neighbor. We had previously reported on this issue. Yesterday, McAfee said that he wasn't in Guatemala and that the meta-data on a picture taken by Vice Magazine had been faked. Today, he has come out and recanted that statement.

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Guess what? He actually IS in Guatemala: "I apologize for all of the misdirections over the past few days. It was not easy to exit Belize and required many supporters in many countries. I am in Guatemala and will be meeting with Guatemalan officials this morning. If all goes well I will do a press conference tomorrow." McAfee has said that he plans to provide more information later today, so we'll be vigilant in making sure that it gets disseminated to you all if it is anything of consequence. McAfee went on the run on November 12, 2012, when Belize police said he was a person of interest in the murder of Gregory Viant Faull, his neighbor on Ambergris Caye island.

Sony touts that the PS3 is the number #1 device used for Netflix streaming in the living room Sony is pretty happy with some recent findings by Netflix that place the PlayStation 3 as the number one TV-connected device used for streaming the online video provider's content. Netflix even said that, on occasion, the PlayStation 3 actually surpassed the PC in hours of Netflix enjoyment and made it to number one overall.

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Impressive. Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, had the following to say:

PS3 is our largest TV-connected platform in terms of Netflix viewing, and this year, at times, even surpassed the PC in hours of Netflix enjoyment to become our number one platform overall. PS3 is a natural fit for Netflix in terms of developing and first deploying our most advanced features. We can transparently update our application with new features on a daily basis, and through the free PlayStation Network, people around the world can sign up for Netflix directly from their PS3.

Sony then, in their announcement post, goes on to brag about how all of the improvements that Netflix later debuted on consoles started off on the PlayStation 3. Really, it is just a post with them bragging, but it is interesting that the PS3 has the most subscribers. Maybe people are using the money they would have spent on Xbox Live on a Netflix subscription instead?

AMD shoves Piledriver cores into new Opteron 4300, 3300 series processors Server admins, rejoice. AMD has updated it's Opteron line with more choices that use the updated Bulldozer core, Piledriver. The new Opteron 4300 and 3300 series of processors are destined for the mid-range and entry-level performance segments and give potential customers more choices.

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In total, nine new Opteron processors were unveiled today and their specifications range from a 4-core, 25W part, the 3320E, all the way up to the 4386, an 8-core, 95W part. The highest priced Opteron to be released today is the 4376HE at $501, with most of the parts being under $400. "The Piledriver core architecture shared by the AMD Opteron 4300 and 3300 Series processors provides optimized performance, power and price for today's customer," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, general manager, Server Business Unit, AMD. "These new processors are ideal for cloud providers, web hosts and small- and medium-sized businesses who want to address their space and power constraints. With a simple upgrade, existing customers can obtain more performance and improved energy efficiency and new customers will obtain compelling value and ROI." You can read the full press release and get the full details directly from AMD so that nothing is lost in translation.

Google updates Gmail app for iOS, brings it to version 2.0 with a complete rewrite I awoke to a notification on my iPhone that I had an app available for update. A quick check showed that Google had updated the Gmail app. Unfortunately for me, the app refused to let me update, as you can see in the picture below, so I went over to the Gmail Blog to see what I was missing.

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Once there, I discovered that I was missing quite a lot. The new version of the app has been completely rewritten to be faster, sleeker, and easier to use. This means that Google has completely updated the look and feel, and made various improvements, such as profile pictures showing in messages and infinite scrolling in the message lists.

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Probably one of the largest new features added to the app is the ability to support multiple Gmail accounts. Users can now add up to five Google Accounts in the app and then easily switch between them with a couple of taps. Google says that it's a feature many of you have been waiting for.

Check this out: HP released a printer that also functions as a Wi-Fi hot spot I know, this may seem a bit mundane to most, but it really is the epitome of proliferation of wireless technology. HP has released a new All-In-One printer that is just a bit more all-in-one. By that, I mean that the new HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP--really long name, I know--will scan, print, copy, AND serve as a hotspot, allowing up to 8 people to get wireless internet.

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For now, the printer is only available in India, where it might be a bit more needed due to economic conditions. However, this is something that could easily, and probably will at some point, come to the United States and Europe. "The HP Hotspot is a new All-in-One+1 printer that completely redefines the role a multifunction printer can play in a SOHO or small business environment," Nitin Hiranandani, director of printing for HP India, said in a statement. The printer will set you back 18,306 rupees, which is equivalent to $334. Is this a feature that you would use? Would you like to see a printer like this in the US? Let us know!

NVIDIA GeForce 310.70 drivers released, said to be "an essential upgrade for all...GTX gamers" Extra! Extra! Read all about it! NVIDIA has just released their latest drivers for the GeForce line of graphics cards and you get bet they're proud of themselves. According to NVIDIA, "The culmination of our recent beta releases, these WHQL-candidate drivers improve performance by up to 37% in the year's most popular games..."

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Not to mention, the drivers also "add TXAA support to Call of Duty: Black Ops II and Assassin's Creed III, make Sparse Grid Supersampling easier to use, get your system ready for the latest releases, including Far Cry 3, Hitman: Absolution and Planetside 2, and resolve key issues, like shadow flickering in Assassin's Creed III." It really does sound like NVIDIA has knocked the ball out of the park with these drivers. If you're running any GeForce-branded card, new or older, it definitely appears to be worth your time to upgrade to these latest drivers. You can pick them up from NVIDIA's driver download site.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Parody' shows just how rowdy dwarves can be while drinking The Hobbit will be released in theaters on December 14th and we absolutely can't wait to revisit The Lord of the Rings in an all-new adventure. But it's not going to be all fun and games for everyone in The Hobbit, which is made evident in this parody video which shows just how rough a time Bilbo Baggins is going to have.

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Even before his grand adventure takes place in The Hobbit, Bilbo finds himself in a peculiar situation as Gandalf and a group of dwarves make themselves comfortable at his home. What results is a long night of drinking, drinking and more drinking. Don't worry, future The Hobbit watchers. This video is completely free of any spoilers to the film releasing in two weeks, so you can be sure nothing will be ruined if you watch it. Just make sure you do so with a shot or some other kind of alcoholic beverage around.

RIM BlackBerry 10's new operating system tricks As anticipation grows for the release of BlackBerry's new operating system and accompanying mobile devices in January, analysis of the new features is beginning to pile in. Stocked with a list of game-changers, the new operating system, BlackBerry 10 is garnering support in a variety of circles. Not only has Research in Motion delivered more features that CIOs and IT departments have loved for a long time, but they've been careful to develop some other features that will be sure to capture the attention of the general consumer base. Debates concerning how enterprises should handle the phenomenon of employees wishing to bring their own device to work (BYOD) rage on, but RIM saw this trend coming and have unveiled a new feature in BlackBerry 10 dubbed BlackBerry Balance. According to InfoWorld, "BlackBerry Balance allows users to switch between a personal and an enterprise part of the phone, which are separated down to the file level." This gives IT departments and system administrators unrivaled granularity regarding the separation and security of sensitive data. One example of this is the ability for system admins to prevent work data from being copied to the "personal workspace" on the devices.

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ITpro explains that if a user leaves the company and takes the BlackBerry device, then network administrators will be able to remotely wipe all corporate information from the device without affecting personal data. He projects that this could make BlackBerry 10 desirable in sectors where information is meant to be kept confidential such as healthcare, government, legal and financial verticals. Where BlackBerry really stands out against its competition is the ease in which users can toggle between work and private "modes." All a user needs to do is swipe across the middle of the screen, and press either the "work" or "personal" button. On a device that can be used for both work and play, this feature shines as one of the best implemented in the new BlackBerry 10 OS. Additionally, Balance separates user data down to the file system level, as opposed to being implemented on top of the operating system. Another exciting feature of BlackBerry 10 is a universal inbox feature. Every message, notification, feed and calendar event is gathered in the Hub, and wherever the user is in the workflow, one simple gesture is all they need to access it.

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BlackBerry 10 also received FIPS 140-2 Certification, meaning that U.S. government agencies will be able to deploy BlackBerry 10 smartphones when they are launched in January. According to RIM, this is the first time their devices have received this certification ahead of the devices' launch, which is an exciting breakthrough for a company that has a reputation for delivering devices and technologies well-suited for business application. Whether you love the idea of being able to access work and personal data securely on one device, or appreciate the ability as a business administrator to remotely wipe sensitive data when an employee departs from the organization, BlackBerry 10 has a slew of attractive, new features on the way.

Facebook Messenger for Android taking on SMS with account-less use update The SMS turned 20 years old yesterday, but a number of companies are working on ways to eradicate it for good. Facebook has now thrown its hat into the ring as it has made changes to its Android application that can replace SMS messages for good.

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Facebook announced today its messenger application for Android won't require users to have a Facebook account. Instead, those Facebook-less users will have the option of putting in their name and phone number into the messenger application and they can start using it as their alternate to SMS messages. As of now, the update will only be available in select countries including India, Australia, Indonesia, Venezuela and South Africa, but the new feature will expand to other countries as quickly as possible. iOS users will also need to wait as there's currently no timeline available for when the new updated Facebook messenger application will be available on that platform.

Apple expands iTunes into 56 new countries iTunes 11 was just released a few days ago to the expected joy and displeasure to the majority of its users, but today, Apple has announced it has made its iTunes Store available in 56 additional countries including Russia, India and South Africa.

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Apple's iTunes Store is now available in 155 countries and today's expansion will further secure its dominance in the world of music, television and movies. Pricing in the newly launched countries will vary as a single song's price can range from 15 rubles (48 cents) in Russia to seven rupees (12 cents) in India. Users in the newly launched countries will have access to over 20 million songs to choose from popular artists in their individual countries to international artists. Movies and television series will be available to rent or purchase in Russia, Turkey, India and Indonesia with Apple promising to add more countries soon.

Rockstar teases upcoming GTA: Vice City mobile launch with new screenshots Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be made available on Android & iOS this Thursday and we hope that you are ready to get injected by a dose of the 80s once again as we visit the lovely city of Vice City on our mobile devices. To help whet your appetite, Rockstar has released some new screenshots showcasing improvements they made to the game.

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As you'll see in the screenshots released, Rockstar put a lot of work to make GTA: Vice City look good on Android & iOS. If you played Grand Theft Auto III on your mobile device, then you'll know exactly what to expect when GTA: Vice City is released on Thursday. In the meantime, enjoy these new screenshots as well as Vice City's trailer.

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Ashton Kutcher as Apple CEO Steve Jobs in 'jOBS' promotional photo released Ashton Kutcher playing the role of Steve Jobs in an upcoming film which chronicles the famous entrepreneur's life isn't exactly new news. But today, a new promotional photo was released that shows just how much Kutcher resembles Steve Jobs in the film as he strikes an iconic pose.

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The film, which is titled jOBS, will premiere next month on the final night of the Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Institute not only released the image above, but they also released a synopsis of jOBS: "The true story of one of the greatest entrepreneurs in American history, jOBS chronicles the defining 30 years of Steve Jobs' life. jOBS is a candid, inspiring and personal portrait of the one who saw things differently." We're sure it'll only be a matter of time until jOBS is released to the public shortly after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. Seeing how Steve Jobs passed away on October 5th, 2011, maybe that would be the best time to release jOBS to the public.

Researchers to dig for organisms isolated from the world for over 100,000 years It looks as though some UK researchers are about to get a taste of the real The Thing with their latest adventures in one of the harshest environments on the Earth.

The mission leads them to Lake Ellsworth in the Antarctic in the search for life with Lake Ellsworth being 3km (2 miles) below the glacier. The team will have to drill through the ice before December 12 using a high pressure sterile water jet that needs to be heated to 90 degrees Celcius (194 Fahrenheit) and sterilize the patch of lake with intense ultraviolet light before they even attempt to retrieve a sample. This is all in the mission to find life - and if they do find organisms, it'll be quite the discovery as they've been completely isolated from the outside world for at least 100,000 years according to the team, and most likely - a lot longer. This adventure could help scientists better understand how life evolves on Earth, and even off-planet.

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The mission is complicated, as they'll be drilling the deepest borehole ever made with hot water, and will only have 24 hours to sterilize the lake and collect samples before it refreezes. Incredibly exciting!

Thanks to THQ's humble bundle, company stock soars It was only a month ago that we reported THQ were having financial difficulties, and just a few days ago we told you about the Humble THQ Bundle, which saw some seriously great deals for games.

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Well, since THQ unveiled that deal, their stock prices have seen a huge surge. THQ's shares were $1.07 a piece on November 28, and when the bundle was released on the 29th, shares spiked at $1.60 - an increase of 37.96%. By Friday, the shares slumped back down to $1.45 - but this still represents a huge improvement from $1.07. The bundle saw $3 million raised with 576,117 copies sold and has contributions from THQ executives like Brian Farrell and Jason Rubin. We could see this as a change to the way companies look at selling games, with a 'pay what you like' take on things. It has obviously worked for THQ, let's just hope we see more of this in the future!

Gmail for Android gets updated, includes pinch-to-zoom feature If you've been hovering over your Android-based device and waiting for Google to push out pinch-to-zoom capabilities to one of the best mobile e-mail clients on the market - well, your time has come.

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Google have updated their Gmail app to version 4.2, which is now available to all devices sporting Android 4.0 or higher. The new version of Gmail offers pinch-to-zoom on emails with a single pinch gesture. It also gives users the ability to swipe-to-delete, or swipe-to-archive an email. New additions to the app include "in-app video and photo attachment capability, and larger photo previews, along with a brand-new gallery view for emails with multiple image attachments." All you should have to do is update your Gmail app through the Play store if you haven't already - or if the OS hasn't already automatically updated it like my Nexus 4 did this morning.

Crysis 3 PC requirements unveiled Crysis 3 is only months away, but what sort of PC will you require to run the new crossbow-sporting Crysis 3? Well, Crytek have revealed the minimum, recommended and high performance PC system requirements.

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Crytek's high performance recommendations don't seem all that bad - a single GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon HD 7870. I guess they're not pushing multi-monitor or high frame rates here - we'll definitely be doing our own testing when Crysis 3 is released. Anyway, here is the breakdown: Minimum system operating requirements for PC:

Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8

DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM

Dual core CPU

2GB Memory (3GB on Vista)

Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel): Nvidia GTS 450, Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 Ghz (E6600)

Example 2 (AMD): AMD Radeon HD5770, AMD Athlon64 X2 2.7 Ghz (5200+)

Recommended system requirements for PC:

Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8

DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM

Quad core CPU

4GB Memory

Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel): Nvidia GTX 560, Intel Core i3-530

Example 2 (AMD): AMD Radeon HD5870, AMD Phenom II X2 565

High performance system requirements for PC:

Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8

Latest DirectX 11 graphics card

Latest quad core CPU

8GB Memory

Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel): Nvidia GTX 680, Intel Core i7-2600k

Example 2 (AMD): AMD Radeon HD7970, AMD Bulldozer FX4150

BitFenix Ghost Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction

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As I sit back and try to think of the cases I have seen that are specifically designed with silence of operation in mind, only a handful or less really stick out. Think about that for a minute. Out of all the cases I have seen in my time with TweakTown, there have been maybe ten entries to this segment. To me that leaves a huge gaping hold for manufacturers to delve into, since the trend in all computing seems to be moving away from fast and loud to a more subdued quick yet silent approach. I for one was sold on the value of silence when I was first introduced to Noctua, and ever since, my PCs all run quiet, whether air or water cooled. One manufacturer to step into the huge empty hole is BitFenix with its latest release of cases. Things that come to mind that definitely need to be addressed to make for a successful silent build are based first off the choice of fans. The Spectre Series of fans has always done well here, so BitFenix is already on the right path with its current offerings. Then of course you should also address the places that tend to resonate noise in a typical build, and that is the front of the chassis as the air passes in, and the side panels where vibrations tend to go right through a steel panel. In this design there is the more typical cloth composite materials used on the side panels, but BitFenix was also busy developing the Serenitek Silencing material that backs the front door of this new design. There are plenty more features we are used to from BitFenix as well as some other new offerings not usually seen, but I need to save something for the rest of the review. For now, get yourself situated, because the Ghost mid-tower chassis from BitFenix is well worth your time to have a look at what it has to offer. Even though there were some slight issues with the sample I was sent, I really think the Ghost is a case many buyers will gravitate to for any of their future builds - I just think it is that cool. Continue on through the specifications and packaging images, because I don't think by the time you see this case you will be disagreeing with my last statement. ... Read the rest in your browser!

ioSafe Solo G3 Fireproof and Waterproof External Hard Drive Review

Introduction

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We've all heard Benjamin Franklin's saying so much that the depth of the wisdom rarely has meaning until reflected on in hindsight. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Last month Hurricane Sandy struck a large section of the US East Coast, affecting one of the highest population cities in the world. A high number of homes flooded, some ripped from foundations and carried for long distances. As the storage product editor here at TweakTown, I have to wonder how much data was lost in this tragedy.

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This isn't the first ioSafe product we've reviewed at TweakTown. We've already reviewed the first generation ioSafe Solo, Solo Pro with USB 3.0 and even ioSafe's portable model, Rugged Portable. In our testing ioSafe has a perfect record in product quality and ease of use. ioSafe is back with its third generation Solo, the Solo G3. Let's take a look! ... Read the rest in your browser!

LG EXPANDS L-SERIES RANGE WITH DEBUT OF OPTIMUS L9 The LG Optimus L9 will continue LG's stylish L-Series line-up of smartphones with its Australian debut this week. Following the successful launches of the Optimus L2 Dual SIM, Optimus L3, Optimus L5, and Optimus L7 earlier this year, the Optimus L9 is set to continue the great success of the L-Series range.

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Inheriting LG's premium L-Style design philosophy, the Optimus L9 has a 9.1mm thin body with a slimming metallic streak, and is shaped in a modern square format that provides a comfortable grip, making the most of its slim and stylish design. The large 4.7-inch IPS (In-Plane Switching) display on the Optimus L9 delivers clear and true-to-life images with incredible detail for a heightened viewing experience. The high-density 2,150mAh battery powers the attractive handset, and users will experience innovative built- in features designed to make it delightfully easier and more functional to use. The Optimus L9 was developed to be smarter, and with LG's differentiated User Experience (UX) features such as the QTranslator, the My Style Keypad function, and the increasingly popular QuickMemoTM, this is certainly the case. The QTranslator function translates not only words, but also entire sentences and phrases with a simple scan from over 44 foreign languages. Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, it recognises letters upon scanning with the camera and utilises an electronic dictionary or online translation engine to translate words, sentences, or phrases. The MyStyle Keypad function comfortably adjusts the key formation of the keypad according to whether the user is texting with one hand (right or left-handed) or with two hands, thus providing a more versatile and comfortable user experience. With the inclusion of LG's highly popular QuickMemoTM, the Optimus L9 also lets users capture images, write memos, and share ideas by simply using their fingers to write a message on the screen. This is a perfect solution for those times when you can't seem to find a pen anywhere, or for when you want to have some fun and share captured images along with notes on the images with friends and family. "The Optimus L9 is a great smartphone and will appeal to discerning and extremely style driven consumers that are after a well featured premium handset with Android software," said Lambro Skropidis, General Manager of Marketing, LG Australia. "LG will continue to offer differentiated value throughout our handset range and the Optimus L9 is a fantastic example of the great feature set and technology we can deliver in a compelling price package. Our impressive product line-up will see LG continue to advance its smartphone presence in the Australian market." Key Specifications:

OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Chipset: 1GHz Dual-Core

Main Display: 4.7-inch IPS Display

Memory: 1GB DDR2 (RAM) / 4GB e-MMC

Camera: 8MP rear / VGA front

Battery: 2,150mAh SiO+

Size: 131.9 x 68.2 x 9.1mm / 125g

Colours: Available in Black and White

Others: DLNA, Quick Memo, QTranslator function, My Style Keyboard function

RRP*: $399 for an unlocked handset (outright purchase) Retailers**: Initially at Allphones, Crazy John's, Dick Smith, and Dodo * Post-paid plans will depend on carrier. ** Allphones will be ranging the White handset exclusively. The Black handset will be sold through other selected retailers.

ORIGIN PC OFFICIALLY BRINGS THE EON17-SLX TO THE THIRD DIMENSION THE ULTIMATE IMMERSIVE 3D EXPERIENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW ORIGIN PC announced their latest EON17-SLX custom high-performance gaming laptop is now available in a 3D model with a built in 3D emitter that supports NVIDIA's 3D Vision 2 technology. Right out of the box, the EON17-SLX 3D is bundled with a pair of 3D Vision Wireless Glasses ready to provide the ultimate 3D gaming experience with its incredible stereoscopic 3D graphics on a full HD 17.3" 120Hz LED LCD display. The EON17-SLX 3D also supports up to dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M graphics cards and Intel's 3rd Gen IntelÂ® Core i7 mobile processors with ORIGIN PC's professional overclocking services to deliver the most robust 3D mobile gaming experience.

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EON17-SLX 3D Features:

Supports up to Intel's 3rd generation Intel Core i7 mobile processors
NVIDIA SLI Support: Combine the power of dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M discrete graphic cards for a ground breaking mobile gaming experience in stunning stereoscopic 3D.
NVIDIAÂ® 3D Vision 2 Ready: The EON17-SLX 3D comes bundled with a pair of 3D Vision Wireless Glasses and a built in emitter to deliver the ultimate 3D gaming experience right out of the box.
ORIGIN PC Professional CPU and GPU Overclocking.
Full HD 17.3 inch 120Hz WLED LCD display.
Free Lifetime 24/7 Support: Every ORIGIN PC comes with industry leading Lifetime 24/7 Support based in the United States.

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The EON17-SLX in 3D Starts at: $2193 and can be configured here Quote from ORIGIN PC: "ORIGIN PC is always looking to receive feedback from the community and our customers' have been requesting for the EON17-SLX to be available in stereoscopic 3D." says Kevin Wasielewski, CEO/Co-Founder of ORIGIN PC. "NVIDIA 3D Vision provides the most immersive gaming experience on any ORIGIN PC and with dual GPU's on the EON17-SLX, the graphics are spectacular and literally in your face." For more information on ORIGIN's award winning desktops and laptops,please visit http://www.originpc.com Connect with ORIGIN PC: http://www.twitter.com/originpc http://www.facebook.com/originpc https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112051064460619865632/ http://www.youtube.com/originpc http://www.raptr.com/topic/originpc/wall

Toshiba Introduces 10.5K RPM SlimFITT HDD for Enterprises Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE), Storage Products Division has today announced that the SlimFITT HDD is now available to buy from select distributors across the EMEA region. With 900 GB of capacity and a spindle speed of 10,500 RPM, the drive provides enterprises with a dependable, high speed drive for business critical data. The SlimFITT model of the 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) SAS drive is mounted in a 3.5-inch frame making it ideal for blade and rack mount servers accustomed to larger form factor drives. Its small form factor has the added benefit of lower energy consumption, helping businesses to cut down on energy bills.

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The SlimFITT drive offers a more stable and reliable enterprise drive. It provides a 50% increase in capacity on the previous generation. Not only this, but it delivers an enhanced performance with a 32% increase in sustained transfer rate. The new range of drives is also the first from Toshiba to utilise innovative technologies such as Dual-stage Head Positioning Actuator technology which improves head positioning accuracy by approximately 30% resulting in better overall stability and performance. The new drives are designed to last 24/7 for at least five years with a MTTF (mean team between failures) of 2 million hours compared to only 1.6 million of its competitors. It can easily be implemented into the first tier of any tiered storage system, providing businesses quick access to important company data that needs to be readily available. Martin Larsson, Vice President, Toshiba Electronics Europe, Storage Products Division, said: "Businesses worldwide are faced with a data deluge. In order to manage these huge amounts of data they need storage solutions that provide fast, reliable access to mission critical data. The AL13SE series perfectly balances performance and reliability and uses less power than the traditional 3.5-inch alternatives." Specifications

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AMD Announces Opteron 4300 and 3300 Series Processors AMD today unveiled nine new mid-range and entry-level AMD Opteron 4300 Series and 3300 Series server processors increasing performance per watt versus the previous generation to maximize compute capabilities in power-constrained environments1, while delivering outstanding value to cloud providers and web hosts. The AMD Opteron 3300 Series processors provide enterprise-class features in a low power envelope at a desktop processor price, making it ideal for web hosts and small- and medium-sized businesses.

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The AMD Opteron 4300 Series processors offer up to 15 percent better performance versus the prior generation, based on SPECint benchmark results2. And SPECpower results show up to a 24 percent improvement in performance per watt. As with the AMD Opteron 6300 Series processors, these are socket compatible with the previous generation processor, providing an effortless upgrade path for customers. "The Piledriver core architecture shared by the AMD Opteron 4300 and 3300 Series processors provides optimized performance, power and price for today's customer," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, general manager, Server Business Unit, AMD. "These new processors are ideal for cloud providers, web hosts and small- and medium-sized businesses who want to address their space and power constraints. With a simple upgrade, existing customers can obtain more performance and improved energy efficiency and new customers will obtain compelling value and ROI." Extensive Software Support

Deep and broad software ecosystem support is available for the new processors. Several of the key tools include:
Hypervisors: Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and VMware vSphere;
Operating systems: Microsoft Windows, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Red Hat Enterprise Linux;
Key developer tools: AMD Open64 compilers and AMD Core Math Library, GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, and The Portland Group (PGI) compilers;
Java virtual machine: AMD Aparapi, OpenJDK Project "Sumatra," Oracle JVM and IBM JVM.

Partner Traction Socket, thermal and chipset consistency with previous generation AMD Opteron 4200 and 3200 Series processors allows OEMs to easily carry forward existing server designs and enables end customers to deploy new server hardware within their existing power and cooling infrastructure. Servers based on the new processors are now available from Supermicro as well as the AMD SeaMicro SM15000 platform. Additional server offerings will soon be available from Dell and others. "AMD Opteron processor solutions have provided excellent investment return for our customers," said Brian Payne, executive director of Server Solutions, Dell. "The new 4300 and 3300 Series processors in the AMD-based Dell PowerEdge servers maintain this history and are ideal for web service providers who strive to maximize revenue from their server infrastructure and also for small- and medium-businesses who carefully invest to enable growth." "Supermicro has industry-leading server solutions and motherboards in production supporting AMD Opteron 4300 and 3300 Series processors," said Don Clegg, vice president of Marketing and Business Development at Supermicro. "Working closely with AMD, Supermicro is delivering 1U short-depth SuperServers using the AMD Opteron 4300 and 3300 Series processors, as well as a 3U 12-node MicroCloud optimized for the AMD Opteron 3300 Series processor for hosting and cloud providers. With systems using these new processors and the recently launched AMD Opteron 6300 Series CPU, Supermicro's time-to-market delivery provides customers a full range of Opteron-based solutions that cover extremely cost-sensitive web- and cloud-hosting to high-end HPC applications." Key Facts, Performance and Technical Detail - AMD Opteron 4300 Series Processors

Frequency: Up to 3.4 GHz base frequency and up to 3.8 GHz using AMD Turbo CORE technology for performance boost when applications demand it;
Up to eight cores per socket for scaling on thread-intensive environments;
As little as 35W TDP for power-constrained environments;
AMD-P power management features maximize performance per-watt across workloads while giving IT managers more control over their data center power profiles;
The only x86 processor to support ultra-low voltage 1.25V memory;
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology for near-native performance in virtualized environments and lowest cost per virtual machine (VM);
Two memory channels with up to 1866 MHz memory support;
Supports up to six DIMMs per CPU for up to 192GB memory per processor;
Up to two x16 HyperTransport technology (HT3) links at up to 6.4GT/s per link.

Key Facts, Performance and Technical Detail - AMD Opteron 3300 Series Processors

Frequency: Up to 2.8 GHz base frequency and up to 3.8 GHz using AMD Turbo CORE technology for performance boost when applications demand it;
Up to eight cores per socket for web hosting upsell opportunities;
As little as 25W TDP for power constrained environments;
AMD-P power management features maximize performance-per-watt across workloads while giving IT managers more control over their data center power profiles;
AMD-V technology for low cost virtualization;
Two memory channels with up to 1866 MHz memory support;
Supports up to four DIMMs per CPU for up to 32GB memory per processor;
One x16 HyperTransport technology (HT3) link at up to 5.2GT/s.

For more information, refer to the data sheets of Opteron 4300 series and Opteron 3300 series.

be quiet! Debuts the SilentWings 2 PWM Fans be quiet!, market leader for PC power supplies in Germany for six straight years, is introducing PWM controlled models to complete their existing SilentWings 2 PC case fan lineup. New models will be released in 80, 92, 120 and 140 mm sizes and offer all the unique SilentWings features known from the existing product range such as best-in-class bearings and exchangeable mounting elements. The SilentWings 2 fan from be quiet! has earned high praise from both professional product reviewers and consumers, making it clearly a market favorite. SilentWings 2 uses the most advanced bearing technology on the market called fluid dynamic bearing (FDB). The bearing essentially has the fan float on a cushion of fluid, resulting in extremely low noise levels because there is virtually no friction to create sound. When coupled with the unique aerodynamic fan blade design be quiet! is famous for, SilentWings 2 is virtually inaudible.

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"We are really happy to announce this product is shipping now since we've had so many requests from the marketplace to add this functionality to SilentWings 2. We wanted to make it right, and ensure that the PWM models are true SilentWings 2 through and through." said Scott Richards, Global Brand Director at be quiet!. PWM, short for pulse width modulation, is the preferred standard for those who want their PC case fans always to run at the best ratio between performance and quietness. There is no need for hardware fan controllers since the fan is automatically controlled by the computer BIOS. Silent Wings2 PWM also offers the popular and often copied detachable mounting elements for different scopes of usage. Even the very long expected lifespan of the original SilentWings 2 fans remains unchanged at 300,000 hours. SilentWings 2 PWM will be available in December, including all major sizes, meaning 80, 92, 120 and 140 millimeter. The price starts at 19 Euro up to 23 Euro for the 140 mm version.

AMD and Ubisoft Collaborate to Deliver the Ultimate Far Cry 3 PC Gaming Experience AMD today announced its collaboration with Ubisoft to support the highly anticipated next chapter in the "Far Cry" franchise, "Far Cry 3," launching today in North America. Developed in conjunction with the AMD Gaming Evolved program, "Far Cry 3" is fully optimized for a premium PC gaming experience, harnessing the power of AMD Radeon graphics including native support for AMD Eyefinity and AMD CrossFire technologies, enabling industry-leading multiscreen experiences and high-performance gaming. By working closely together, AMD and Ubisoft have enhanced the "Far Cry 3" experience, allowing gamers to become fully immersed in an epic struggle to survive in one of the most lawless and challenging PC gaming environments to date.

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"AMD and Ubisoft have worked together to make 'Far Cry 3' a state-of-the-art gaming experience on the PC, the world's most powerful gaming platform," said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit, AMD. "The AMD Gaming Evolved program aims to put gamers and developers first, and we're making sure we deliver on our promise. By working with industry-leading developers like Ubisoft, we're not only helping to develop cutting-edge titles, we're also advancing the state of PC graphics for gamers." Gamers can jumpstart their "Far Cry 3" experience - and reap huge savings - by immediately taking advantage of the AMD Radeon Never Settle bundle. With the purchase of an AMD Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition, HD 7800 Series or HD 7900 Series GPU, gamers not only benefit from the award-winning performance of the AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series, they also receive a free download code for "Far Cry 3." This holiday season, AMD is making sure gamers can have it all - the best performance and graphics experience on one of the best PC gaming titles. "Ubisoft is committed to developing industry-leading games that offer non-stop action, gritty storylines and deeply immersive gaming experiences, and the latest addition to the highly acclaimed 'Far Cry' franchise continues that tradition," said Dan Hay, executive producer on "Far Cry 3." "Through this relationship, Ubisoft worked with AMD and its Gaming Evolved program to develop a game that takes full advantage of the outstanding next-generation technologies offered by AMD Radeon graphics, which enable an incredible PC gaming experience." By leveraging native support for AMD Eyefinity technology, "Far Cry 3" helps enable gamers equipped with AMD Radeon graphics to immerse themselves in a gaming environment unlike any other. With AMD Eyefinity technology, a single graphics card can support up to six monitors simultaneously, empowering gamers with the ability to experience the lush, exquisite jungles of "Far Cry 3" in panoramic, ultra-high detail. Gamers can also enable AMD CrossFire technology to harness the power of two or more AMD Radeon GPUs working in parallel for dramatically improved gaming performance. Through the power and performance of the Graphics Core Next architecture, "Far Cry 3" leverages ground-breaking DirectX 11 graphics features to ensure the most visually dynamic and smooth gaming experience. These features include:

Direct3D 11 Deferred Rendering with Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing - Taking advantage of advanced Direct3D 11 features, "Far Cry 3" employs an optimized deferred renderer including tile-based light culling and fully supporting MSAA. The efficient integration of MSAA capability provides upgraded image quality over the post-process anti-aliasing techniques used by other deferred rendering engines;

Ambient Global Illumination System - "Far Cry 3" features an advanced real-time global illumination system capable of computing indirect or reflected lighting, enabling more visually coherent and realistic world rendering. On the PC, this system supports global illumination from dynamic lights in addition to distant light sources such as the sun and the sky;

DirectCompute Accelerated High Definition Ambient Occlusion - "Far Cry 3" implements a new and improved version of HDAO that uses full 3D camera space position data to detect valleys in the scene that should be shaded darker, and attenuates the lighting based on valley angle. In "Far Cry 3" this technique has been significantly improved in both performance and quality relative to previous implementations;

Advanced Skin and Hair Shading Models -The "Far Cry 3" advanced physically-based shading model is combined with approximated sub-surface scattering and rim lighting to render soft, natural-looking skin. Hair shading in "Far Cry 3" also achieves its realism via a special anisotropic lighting model.

Western Digital Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 26 Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the quarter ending December 28, 2012, of $0.25 per share of common stock (the "cash dividend"). The cash dividend will be paid on December 26, 2012, to the company's stockholders of record as of December 14, 2012. On September 13, 2012, the company indicated that beginning in its current fiscal year 2013 it is targeting a return to shareholders of approximately 50 percent of its free cash flow through a mix of cash dividends and share repurchases. The amount of future dividends under the company's dividend policy, and the declaration and payment thereof, will be based upon all relevant factors, including the company's financial position, results of operations, cash flows, capital requirements and restrictions under the company's existing credit agreement, and will be in compliance with applicable law. The Board retains the power to modify, suspend or cancel the company's dividend policy in any manner and at any time as it may deem necessary or appropriate in the future.

Black Diamond III, the First Multi-Sensory Bluetooth Speaker Now Available Acase, in partnership with design company yantouch, announces the availability of Black Diamond III, the compact USB powered Bluetooth speaker that mesmerizes with heart pumping music and a rhythm rocking vibrant lightshow.

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Designed to be the subtle, yet elegant centerpiece on any shelf or desk, the Black Diamond III transforms into a glowing crystal with interchanging colors when powered. Compatible with all Bluetooth devices and also outfitted with an audio plug, the Black Diamond III converts into a programmable multi-color disco orb when the music starts.

The Black Diamond III comes with a remote control to easily adjust volume, lighting effects, brightness and colors, possess an inner storage chamber for the remote and can be interconnected to create the ultimate sound and mood experience. To see the Black Diamond III in action, visit here. "Black Diamond III is the first portable Bluetooth speaker capable of mimicking music beats and rhythms through colors and movement," said Tom Hsieh, Sales and Marketing Manager of Acase. "Although small in size, it delivers room-filling deep bass and powerful sounds found only in larger speakers."

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The Black Diamond III is currently available for $120 MSRP through Amazon.com and at http://www.apluscase.com.tw/. Acase will be showcasing their entire line of consumer solutions, including speakers, keyboards and smartphone accessories at CES 2013 in North Hall, Booth 5835.

PNY Launches M1 Attache Limited Snake Version USB Flash Drive PNY Technologies, considered one of a worldwide leader in Memory and Flash products, proudly welcomes the coming year 2013, the year of Snake (in Chinese calendar), with the new limited USB Flash Drive: PNY M1 Attache Snake version. This Flash Drive includes 3 factors that users should not ignore: beautiful, unique and limited. The PNY M1 Attache snake version features a capless design with unique ink stroke pattern covering the surface, symbolizing a snake in a upscale sleek and rigid metal case. Its housing came with matte finish and offers fingerprints free feature. And also provide the water and shock resistant ideal for your long term use. The snake version is small enough to carry everywhere when attaching in your keychain or an accessory for your necklace. Oppositely, it also big enough to store your must-have data beside you. The device is not as a normal Flash Drive when PNY manufactured limited quantity in the way of "snake".

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Attache maybe iconizes your birth designation and brings your good luck in the coming year. The PNY M1 Attache is available in capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. The drive has a USB 2.0 interface which is backward compatible with older USB ports. PNY is proud to ensure 5-year warranty for the highest quality of this limited Attache. Learn more about PNY's latest flash products here.

Velocity Micro Announces Edge AIO All-in-One PC Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, peripherals, and the remarkable line of Cruz tablets announces the Edge AIO, a stunning 23.6" All-in-One PC. Specifically designed to fit the decor of any kitchen, living room, home office, or bedroom, the Edge AIO is a rare combination of aesthetics and power, and is fully configurable to meet the varying needs of all customers. Configurations start at just $799.

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"The All-in-One PC market is full of uninspired, underpowered hardware that not only offers a sub-par user experience, but doesn't even look good doing it," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "We designed the Edge AIO to be the solution to those low powered, low expectation, chunky looking All-in-Ones." Available in Pearl White, the Edge AIO combines the craftsmanship, performance, and support of an award-winning Velocity Micro desktop with the convenience and efficiency of an All-in-One. The Edge AIO's 23.6" 1080p screen offers nearly 25% more viewing area than the 21" competition. Powered by dual and quad core Intel processors, the Edge AIO is fully customizable to allow customers to decide how much or how little horsepower they need. A thin and lightweight design with brushed aluminum accents gives the Edge AIO a refined look that matches any room's decor. Key Specs include:

23.6" LED 1920 x 1080 screen
Choice of Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
Solid State hard drive options
Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n
High Def video out, USB 3.0, SD card
720p Front Facing webcam
DVD-RW
10/100/1000 LAN

The Edge AIO is designed, assembled, and supported in Richmond, Virginia. For more information or to configure your own stunning Edge AIO, visit http://www.velocitymicro.com/AIO.php.

Eurocom Ships The World's First 8-Core Intel XEON E5-2690 Based 12lbs (5.5kg) Supercomputer Laptop With RAID 10, 64GB Of RAM And High Performance SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M And NVIDIA Quadro K5000M Graphics EUROCOM Panther 4.0 supercomputer laptop delivers unmatched 2D/3D capabilities for heavy duty 3D and 2D applications, like CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), DCC (Digital Content Creation), visualization, and simulation. It is ideal for Engineering on the Go, Rapid Engineering Deployment Teams and for Server on the Go applications.

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The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 provides three levels of functionality due to its customizability and ultra performance specifications.

Ultra Performance Quadro Workstation when equipped with NVIDIA Quadro K5000M graphics with 4 GB of error correcting code DDR5 memory.

12 lbs (5.5kg) All in one Server when equipped with an Intel Xeon E5-2687W, RAID 5 and running operating systems such as Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and VMware ESXi.

High Performance Workstation for CUDA development when equipped with dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M graphics or dual NVIDIA Quadro K5000M graphics.

Core Specifications: The supported processors of the Panther 4.0 delivers exceptional high-def multimedia, multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance. These high-performance CPUs allow users to simultaneously run multiple applications at the same time -- all with increased performance. 1. Chipset: The Panther 4.0 is based on Sandy Bridge-E X79 Express chipset. The Intel X79 express chipset delivers maximum processing power and next generation high speed storage interface. 2. Processor Technology Driving the system is a complete line of 6 core and 8 core Intel Xeon Processors based on the LGA 2011 processor socket.

a. Intel XEON E5-2690; 8 cores, 16 threads; 20MB L3; 8GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;135W; 2.90GHz (up to 3.80GHz)

b. Intel XEON E5-2687W; 8 cores, 16 threads; 20MB L3; 8GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;150W; 3.10GHz (up to 3.80GHz)

c. Intel XEON E5-2680; 8 cores, 16 threads; 20MB L3; 8GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;130W; 2.70GHz (up to 3.50GHz)

d. Intel XEON E5-2670; 8 cores, 16 threads; 20MB L3; 8GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;115W; 2.60GHz (up to 3.30GHz)

e. Intel XEON E5-2650; 8 cores, 16 threads; 20MB L3; 8GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;95W; 2.0GHz (up to 2.80GHz)

f. Intel XEON E5-2640; 6 cores, 12 threads; 15MB L3; 7.2GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;95W; 2.50GHz (up to 3.0GHz)

g. Intel XEON E5-2630; 6 cores, 12 threads; 15MB L3; 7.2GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm;95W; 2.30GHz (up to 2.80GHz)

The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 supports LGA 2011 line of Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i7 Extreme processors

a. Intel Core i7-3970X; 6 cores, 12 threads; 15MB L3, 32 nm, 130W, 3.3 GHz (up to 3.9)

b. Intel Core i7-3960X; 6 cores, 12 threads; 15MB L3; LGA2011; 32nm; 130W; 3.30 GHz (up to 3.90)

c. Intel Core i7-3930K; 6 cores, 12 threads; 12MB L3; 5GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm; 130W; 3.20 GHz (up to 3.80)

d. Intel Core i7-3820; 4 cores, 8 threads;10MB L3; 5GT/s; LGA2011; 32nm; 130W; 3.60GHz (up to 3.90)

3. VGA Technology EUROCOM Panther 4.0 supports two VGA modules via standard MXM 3.0b interface with the ability to support up to 100W per card running in SLI or CrossFireX configurations.

a. NVIDIA Quadro K5000M; 4 GB GDDR5; 1344 CUDA; N14E-Q5; PhysX; OpenGL 4.0; DX11; MXM 3.0b;; w/ 3D Quad Buffering

NVIDIA Quadro K5000M, is manufactured on the 28nm, kepler based GPU architecture from NVIDIA and is the most powerful GPU from NVIDIA, delivering ultra performance. With a massive 4 GB DDR5 of Error-Correcting Code video memory and 256 bit bandwidth, users can display extremely complex scenes and models as well as calculate large datasets with ease, on the go. ECC memory detects and corrects common types of data corruption, offering uncompromised data reliability.

a. NVIDIA Quadro K3000M; 2 GB GDDR5; 576 CUDA; 89.6GB/sec; OpenGL 4.3; MXM 3.0b; 75W w/ 3D Quad-Buffering Support

b. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 4 GB GDDR5; 1344 CUDA; 256-bit; VRAM 1800MHz; GPU 720MHz; Kepler (28nm); MXM 3.0b;100W

4. Memory EUROCOM Panther 4.0 uses quad channel memory, and enables the Panther 4.0 to initially support up to 32GB of DDR3 1600MHz RAM via four 8GB SODIMM 204 pin modules. With such massive amounts of RAM available, the Panther 4.0 becomes a great tool for virtualization and server class environments. The system is capable to support 64GB - this option will be available in the future once memory vendors release their 16GB single SODIMM module design. 5. Storage The Panther 4.0 has support for four Solid State, Hybrid, or Enterprise level drives with RAID 0,1,5,10 capability. With support for up to four 1 terabyte storage drives, the Panther 4.0 is able to offer 4 terabytes of storage. RAID 0,1,5,10 capability gives users the ultimate in performance or redundancy. SSD drives in particular will benefit from the use of the SATA 6Gbp/s standard available on 2 ports, eliminating bottlenecks for the fastest SSD drives. For the most demanding customers Eurocom offers the highest performance Intel and Micron SSDs including the new Intel enterprise SATA 6Gb/s Intel DC S3700 800GB HET MLC SSD. 6. Ports The Panther 4.0 also sports a wide range of connectivity and expansion technologies, such as USB 3.0, Firewire 800, Expresscard 34/54, eSATA, HDMI 1.4a, Display Port 1.2, DVI-I in addition to several others. 7. Communication The Panther 4.0 comes equipped with a plethora of wireless communication and physical communications interfaces, such as built-in 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN (Intel 82579V), Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN. 8. Displays The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 has six choices of 17.3" Full HD 16:9, 1920x1080 displays, with choices of Matte, Glossy and 120Hz matte. The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 is available as a 3D enabled system or a non 3D system, as always Eurocom puts the choice in the hands of the customer. Supporting 3D technology provides users with an immersive 3D experience in games, movies, and any content with built in depth. The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 will also support Quad Buffering 3D technology, via supported NVIDIA Quadro cards to further enhance the capability and professional deployment of the Panther 4.0. 9. Security The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 is an enterprise class system for professionals creating, studying and manipulating sensitive data, because of this security is essential. Eurocom equipped the Panther 4.0 with a Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM), finger print reader and Kensington lock port. 10. Operating Systems The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 supports a variety of different operating systems, from server grade options such as VMware or Microsoft server to Linux based operating systems and Windows 7 and Windows 8. 11. Key Beneficiaries "The EUROCOM Panther 4.0 was specifically designed for calculation intensive tasks such as physical simulations, 3D rendering, ray tracing, molecular modeling, digital cartography, structural analysis, numerical analytics and much more. Wherever mobile, high performance computing needs to take place, the Panther 4.0 will be there" Mark Bialic, Eurocom President.

a. Engineering on the Go

Engineering-On-The-Go, as being defined by Eurocom as "having the ability of performing engineering activities anywhere in the world made available by capable mobile hardware solutions that allows engineers to receive and process feedback while being face-to-face with customers, co-developers, final users and other third parties".

i. Rapid Product Development

ii. CUDA development

iii. Digital Cartography

iv. Structural Analysis

v. Numerical Analytics

vi. Geovisualization

vii. Simulation

b. Server on the Go

Server on the Go, as defined by Eurocom as "having server capability in a mobile form factor, enabling worldwide server deployment, made available by server grade laptop form factors".

i. Network Management

ii. Emergency Relief Organizations

iii. Mobile Training Centers

iv. Application Development

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