A-DATA Introduces First 1M 30-min Waterproof SH93 HDD
A-DATA unveiled today the industrys first ever waterproof and shock resistant portable HDD SH93, a super strong hard disk drive designed specifically for students, road warriors, and sports enthusiastic. The SH93 offers maximum shock tolerance and greatest possible chance of data survival if the storage device is accidentally dropped on the floor or in the water. Capacities are available in 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, and 640GB.
Incorporating rubber-plastic mix and special cushion materials, the SH93 sustains 1M waterproof test for 30 minutes and military standard MIL-STD-810F drop test. The MIL-STD-810 test addresses a broad range of environmental conditions to generate confidence in the overall durability of a system design. With the USB cable cord tucking into the slit that goes around the side of the HDD, the SH93 is beautifully designed with a finish paint in racing car yellow. It is easy for users to conveniently carry around massive documents without the fear of damaging files stored in the HDD in the incident of accidental drop or water spills.
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Microsoft's "bing" not fairing well
After Microsoft relaunched and rebranded its search services in June as 'bing'. It doesn't seem to be fairing as well as some would have hoped.
Two new surveys looking at Internet search engines show Microsoft's massive effort to rebrand and relaunch its 'Bing' portal is facing some growing pains. September's poll from NetApplications found Bing fell to just 3.39 percent of the global search market, trailing the dominant Google and Yahoo. A different survey from StatCounter says Bing received only 3.25 percent of the global search market in September. Bing, formerly Microsoft Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search, debuted in June, taking direct aim at Google by positioning itself as a "decision engine." Ads targeted consumers who are overwhelmed by an allegedly dizzying array of answers from other search engines, claiming Bing is faster at simple searches like booking a flight or finding a restaurant. Nonetheless, Google's stranglehold on search remains dominant. In September, 89.92 percent of all Internet queries worldwide were carried out on Google, according to StatCounter.
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October 2 News from Around the Web
ASUS P7P55D Deluxe LGA1156 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
As Lynnfield processors muscle their way into the market, the number of motherboards available for the platform has grown in leaps and bounds. Unfortunately, many manufacturers are struggling to find ways to differentiate their products from those of the competition. ASUS hopes their P7P55D Deluxe will have enough unique features to make it stand out in a cluttered market.
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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter Announced
Marvell announced today that Seagate is using Marvell Sheeva CPU technology to power the new Seagate FreeAgent DockStar network adapter. The Seagate FreeAgent DockStar network adapter is designed to change the way people control the access and sharing of their content by creating their own personal storage clouds of their documents and multimedia content located within the safe confines of their home.
The Marvell SheevaPlug is designed to make it easy for companies and developers to create applications, services, and devices with a quick turnaround time to market, said Dr. Simon Milner, Vice President and General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, Consumer and Communications Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor. We are delighted to see a major OEM partner, such as Seagate, adopt and roll-out a Plug Computer-based product into retail channels. Marvell introduced the Plug Computing initiative to make high-performance, always on, always connected, and environmentally friendly computing readily available for developers and end users. A Plug Computer is small enough to plug directly into a wall socket and is designed to draw so little power that it can be left on all of the time. Unlike other embedded devices in the home, it contains a gigahertz class processor to offer PC class performance.
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ASUS Unveils TUF Series Motherboard - SABERTOOTH 55i
ASUS today unveils the first in its newly-developed TUF (The Ultimate Force) Series motherboards, the SABERTOOTH 55i - meeting power users heavy computing demands and operating under the harshest conditions. TUF Series motherboards undergo more stringent testing than what most motherboards currently undertake. Solidly constructed and equipped with resilient components that pass demanding military-style testing, the TUF Series triumphs over intense operating conditions to deliver robust performance. The debut SABERTOOTH 55i model, designed around a "Marine Cool" concept, incorporates the Intel P55 chipset and tough features for an especially solid and stable computing platform. The SABERTOOTH 55i is available now at authorized ASUS resellers with an MSRP of $219 USD.
The ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i, equipped with new CeraM!X heat sinks, cools active components exceptionally well even under intense operating conditions. Replacing traditional anti-oxidant compounds with advanced ceramics-based compositioncommonly used in the aerospace industry for heat insulationthe SABERTOOTH 55i dissipates heat rapidly using microfin surface texture. This rough surface offers an expanded area for heat induction into the surrounding air. As a result, more heat is drawn away from the active systemallowing previously unattainable levels of stability.
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Dell Extends Vostro Line with Power Packed Desktop
Today, Dell announced the extension of its Vostro line with the Vostro 430 mini tower desktop. The Vostro 430 is designed to serve the distinctive needs of small and medium business by combining the latest processor technology, discrete graphics and optimized for Microsofts new Windows 7 operating system. The $699 Vostro 430 is for growing businesses that want professional performance and productivity for their the existing and future needs.
The Vostro 430 comes with pre-installed video conferencing software, to help businesses optimize their communications and collaborations costs. The desktop also supports dual display and multi-touch technology and is optimized for Microsofts new Windows 7 operating system1, making touch usage features such as pinch to zoom and tap-and-drag scrolling possible, which enhance productivity and encourage remote collaboration via video conference (an optional touch screen monitor and webcam is required). The Vostro 430 also comes equipped with the latest Intel CoreTM i5 or optional Intel CoreTM i7 processors, and discrete graphics options from NVIDIA and ATI making it an ideal tool for growing businesses seeking a powerful and reliable business desktop. In fact, customers can save time with Intel Core i5-750 by completing intense Excel calculations up to 5 times as fast than their old system with Intel Pentium D 960!2 In addition, the Vostro 430 provides businesses ample room for future growth and can accommodate up to 16GB* of DDR3 SDRAM and up to 1TB* of internal storage.
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PSPgo Arrives
Sony Computer Entertainment announced today the arrival of the all-new PSP on shelves with an RRP of $249.99 (or 249.99). Along with the PSPgo, Sony will be giving away a copy of PSP Gran Turismo when you register your PSPgo on the PlayStation Network.
You only want one piece of kit in your pocket and PSPgo is it. Take your own games, music, photos and movies on the road. PSPgo is entertainment on the go. And with an ever increasing range of services from Skype to the upcoming Digital Comics and the PlayStation Network video delivery service, plus remote access to your PlayStation3 content, it is entertainment without barriers.
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Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise Companion App Now Available
Its time to fight for online dominance in Madden NFL 10, and now you can always be connected to your Online Franchise, even from the road.
The Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise Companion App is now available via the iTunes Store. Check out the latest standings, league news, propose and accept player transactions, set your depth chart and more. Its your Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise at your fingertips - 24/7, 365. With over 200,000 Online Franchises already created, Madden NFL 10 has had the most successful online launch in EA SPORTS history with over 25 million online games played to date. Now is the time to kick off the football season as Madden NFL 10 is the highest rated version in the past 5 years, and Yahoo! Sports proclaims, Madden NFL 10 represents the biggest single-year advancement in years!
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ABS Tigas Super Full Tower Chassis
Since 1990 ABS Computer Technologies has been one of the largest system integrators building high end solutions for customers who need the highest performance machines with the most reliable components. ABS also has a line of components for those who like to build their own systems, and today we look at one of those components, the Tigas super tower chassis.
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