http://www.it-review.net Hardware news & reviews Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:06 GMT en http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Creative_Intros_the_HN_900_and_Aurvana_X_Fi_2_Headphones Creative announced the new Creative HN-900 headphones, which utilize active noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise by up to 85 percent. The Creative HN-900 headphones also feature an in-line microphone and switch for convenient one-click voice communication on the iPhone, and 40 mm Neodymium drivers and gold-plated plugs for outstanding audio playback. Dual-mode usage allows active noise-cancellation for up to 40 hours by a single AAA alkaline battery or in passive mode without power.Creative today also introduced the Aurvana X-Fi 2 Noise-Canceling Headphones, which utilize active noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise by up to 90 percent, and feature X-Fi audio technology for improved sound quality and a virtual surround sound effect that is ideal for watching in-flight entertainment. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:35:49 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_Launches_the_Radeon_HD_7970_DirectCU_II_TOP_Graphics_Card Ushering the finest and most capable graphics card based on new AMD "Tahiti" 28nm GPUs, the ASUS HD 7970 DirectCU II TOP uses a factory-overclocked core and 3 GB of GDDR5. It is cooled by the exclusive DirectCU II, a dual fan thermal design with six copper heatpipes and a large dissipation area that leads to the lowest temperatures and quietest operation of any HD 7970 card.ASUS DIGI+ VRM 12-phase digital power delivery comes to graphics cards improved with Super Alloy Power components, while overclockers are bound to appreciate the inclusion of exclusive VGA Hotwire hardware overvolting and GPU Tweak software tuning. The new cards further support adapter-free AMD Eyefinity 6. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:34:47 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_detailed_a_new_ambidextrous_strategy At its annual Financial Analyst Day, AMD detailed a new “ambidextrous” strategy that builds on the company’s long history of x86 and graphics innovation while embracing other technologies and intellectual property to deliver differentiated products.AMD is adopting an SoC-centric roadmap designed to speed time-to-market, drive sustained execution, and enable the development of more tailored customer solutions. SoC design methodology is advantageous because it is a modular approach to processor design, leveraging best practice tools and microprocessor design flows with the ability to easily re-use IP and design blocks across a range of products. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:27:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Arctic_Unveils_the_MC101_Series_Trinity_Powered_HTPCs Last year, ARCTIC revealed the underlying potential of all-in-one home entertainment centers. Our first notable MC001 entertainment center was successfully launched and remarkably praised by numerous media in USA (CPU, TechPowerUp, TomsHardware, Europe (KitGuru, Madshrimps, ProHardver, PC Tuning, HW Legend, InformaticaEasy, 59 Hardware, Cowcotland) and Canada (Overclockers Online) etc. This year, ARCTIC continues with its spirit of innovation by creating a new generation of powerful home entertainment centers - the MC101 Series which will keep you entertained - always. We design our innovative technologies around you so that you can enjoy more with less effort. In addition to its cost-effective, multi-functional, and high level of accessibility, our MC101 Series deliver fast, compact and feather-light home entertainment solutions that are humbly perfect. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Matrox_Epica_Graphics_Cards_Validated_with_the_Wyse_Z90DE7_Thin_Client Matrox announced its partnership with Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, and the Wyse validation of its Matrox Epica Series graphics cards for the new Wyse Z90DE7 thin client. The Matrox Epica TC20+ dual-monitor and Matrox Epica TC48 quad-monitor add-in boards bring enhanced functionality across a wider range of multi-display configurations to the high-performance Wyse Z90DE7 thin client while maintaining energy efficiency and key thermal requirements. The new co-validated solution provides users with an optimal on-screen workspace experience for unprecedented productivity and workspace real-estate gains in demanding virtual desktop environments. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:25:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_Radeon_HD_7950_Graphics_Added_to_Arsenal_of_Next_Generation_Graphics  AMD announced worldwide availability of the AMD Radeon™ HD 7950 graphics card for desktop computers. This launch brings to market the second graphics card based on the cutting-edge 28nm process technology first introduced with the AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 graphics card – recognized for its excellence in performance with over 150 awards from technology media the world over. Delivering over 2.8 TFLOPs of compute power and up to 2x the performance[i] when two AMD Radeon HD 7950s are combined with AMD CrossFire™ technology2, AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 series graphics cards are intended for gamers who never settle. AMD Radeon™ HD 7950 graphics cards are available from retailers worldwide, with select models starting at USD$449 SEP. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:17:30 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LaCie_Intros_5big_Office_Series_Backup_Solutions_for_Small_Offices LaCie announced the 5big Office Series, its latest five-bay network attached storage solutions. With easy setup, collaboration and total data protection, the 5big Office Series is a solid long-term investment for any small business. They feature the industry-trusted Windows Server operating systems and a powerful Intel Atom processor. The 5big Office, powered by Windows Home Server 2011, is perfect for backing up as many as 10 PCs. The 5big Office+, powered by Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, backs up as many as 25. Get up and running in a flash on either system with a straightforward setup process and a familiar Windows environment. The 5big Office Series helps business groups collaborate like no comparable NAS. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:12:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Mini_PC_with_Intel_Z68_Express_chipset_for_performance_hungry_users Shuttle announces its new top-of-the-range XPC Barebone model SZ68R5.It is the first time a Shuttle Mini-PC integrates Intel’s Z68 high-performance desktop chipset with Smart Response Technology (SSD caching). An SSD is used here to speed up the boot process and to ensure ultra-rapid application startup. Space-saving mSATA-SSDs can be fitted in the corresponding Mini-PCIe slot on the motherboard. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Launches_its_Radeon_HD_7950_Graphics_Card_Lineup MSI officially announces the R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC graphics card built on the latest AMD 28nm Radeon HD7950 GPU with PCI Express Gen 3 support. MSI's exclusive Twin Frozr III thermal design features dual 8cm Propeller Blade fans to achieve up to 10℃ lower GPU temperatures and 13.7dB less noise under full load! MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking software can be used to unleash the core and memory voltage potential providing up to 37.5% overclockability!The R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC uses Military Class III components include Hi-c CAP, Super Ferrite Choke and All Solid capacitors that have passed MIL-STD-810G level testing to deliver the best graphics card performance and quality to gamers. MSI further expands its R7900 with two new products, the R7970-2PMD3GD5/OC and R7950-2PMD3GD5/OC to provide the best choice for gamers. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:40:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SAPPHIRE_Launches_HD_7950_with_Two_Stunning_Models The new SAPPHIRE HD 7950 models are only the second family of graphics cards to incorporate the latest generation of GPU’s from AMD built in a new 28nm process and featuring the new GCN optimised graphics processing architecture. The HD 7950 GPU has a new internal structure with 1792 Stream processors and a 384-bit high speed memory interface with over 264GB/sec memory bandwidth. Two models are being introduced at launch. The standard SAPPHIRE HD 7950 ships with a core clock speed of 810MHz, slightly higher than the reference design, and a dual slot, single fan cooler. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Valve_Intros_Steam_Mobile_App Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the beta release of the Steam application for iOS and Android devices.With the Steam app, gamers around the world may chat with Steam friends, browse community groups and user profiles, view screenshots and user-generated content for their favorite games, read the latest gaming news, stay up to date on unbeatable Steam sales, and more. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:26:18 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Technology_Named_to_UBM_Channel_CRN_Data_Center_100  OCZ announced it has been named to CRN’s 2012 Data Center 100 list. This annual list recognizes technology vendors for powering, supporting and protecting today’s data center services in an environmentally and economically friendly manner, while boosting efficiency and productivity.OCZ Technology Group offers a wide range of high-performance SSD solutions designed and manufactured for client, enterprise, IT, and OEM needs. Solving storage challenges and surpassing economical roadblocks, these innovative products accelerate enterprise applications, not just store data, and deliver superior reliability. With the goal of increasing productivity and reducing total cost of ownership, OCZ's approach to storage can transform a product offering or IT infrastructure unlike any other solution. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:23:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/WD_Previews_Its_Revolutionary_Thunderbolt_Dual_Drive_Storage_System  Western Digital, will demonstrate the ultra-fast data transfer rates of its upcoming My Book® Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show (booth #401). Thunderbolt technology will dramatically improve workflow speed and efficiencies for enthusiasts and professionals dealing with large digital files such as video, audio and still photos.Thunderbolt technology is capable of producing up to 10 gigabits per second[1] of throughput on each of two channels in both directions. Users can experience very fast read/write speeds especially during applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and other intense graphics projects. To put Thunderbolt's speed into perspective, HD media creators will be able to transfer a standard size full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds, or backup an entire year of continuous music (approx. 8,600 hours of music) in roughly 10 minutes. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:05:49 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/PNY_Launches_its_Aesthetic_Range_of_Clip_Attache_USB_Flash_Drives PNY has announced the release of their elegant and stunning range of Clip Attaché USB flash drives. The Clip Attaché serves a dual purpose of an efficient storage device as well as a vanity feature to suit the pace and the trend of the metropolis lifestyle.PNY Clip Attaché is encased in a colorful metallic case illustrated with 4 different floral designs (plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum) inspired by traditional Seiko art and is an effortless blend of modern technology and classic culture. Available in four different colors to choose from it provides a personalized selection of storage accessories. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:35:41 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Intros_the_CM_690_II_Advanced_Black_White_Edition_PC_Case Cooler Master announces the trendy and stylish CM 690 II Advanced Black & White Edition based on the feedback from market.Time tested as a titan among mid-tower cases, the CM 690 II makes it possible to take advantage of excellent airflow and water cooling options to vastly reduce temperatures on system components. The roomy interior space of CM 690 II Advanced Black & White enables users to install up to 10 fans, with enlarged mesh design for superb ventilation. Users can accommodate 120 x 240 mm radiator at the top and bottom for superior cooling performance. It also supports up to 2 radiators for water cooling units, and larger CPU cooler, such as Hyper 612 PWM. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:16:40 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Supermicro_Intros_new_redundant_uninterruptable_power_supply_ Super Micro unveiled its new, innovative, patent pending redundant uninterruptable power supply (UPS) technology providing a cost-effective infrastructure solution for mission-critical server and storage operation. The PWS-1K03B-1R is an industry-first redundant battery backup UPS module contained in the same form factor as a Supermicro redundant AC power supply (76W x 360D x 40.4H mm). This module is hot-swappable and fits Supermicro 1U/2U/3U/4U chassis providing high output power in 1200W/1.5min and 1000W/3min options. These can be implemented in 1+1+1 (2 AC modules + 1 UPS Module), 1+2 (1 AC + 2 UPS @ 2000W) or 2+2 (2 AC + 2 UPS @ 2000W) configurations. For Supermicro’s 1U servers, the PWS-206B-1R (54.5W x 220D x 40H mm) provides UPS protection in 200W/5min and 100W/15min options. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:57:09 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AirLive_intros_the_high_end_2Mpix_outdoor_PTZ_network_camera_OD_2060HD AirLive introduced newest high-end 2Mpix outdoor PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) network camera OD-2060HD. The camera is IP66 rated weather and vandal proof. The video quality of AirLive OD-2060HD is 1080P@30fps, which means it can provide a smoother and more detailed image. It comes 6X bigger resolution compared to a Normal CCTV Camera. One of the most compelling advantages of Mega Pixel surveillance systems is the ability to capture more details in a frame and at the same time not missing any finer details that are useful for license plate identification and human recognition. The new CMOS sensor also provides a smoother and clearer video quality by 30 fps performance; the image will be sharper when compare with older 15fps. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Intros_Enhanced_IOPS_Firmware_for_Octane_Series_SSDs OCZ announced the release of new enhanced IOPS firmware (v1.13) for the Octane SATA 3.0 Series SSDs. The random write performance has been significantly improved, in some capacities over double that of the previous specifications, for users looking to push their SSD performance to new heights. For all Octane SATA 6Gb/s models, the improved IOPS made possible by this new firmware allow for greater transactional performance, especially during small file and random access speeds in everyday computing applications. When compared to the previous revision, random write IOPS performance doubles across nearly all capacities when tested in Iometer 2008: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:48:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Kingmax_Intros_Value_DDR3_2200_MHz_4_GB_Memory_Modules Upon entering 2012, world renowned memory manufacturer KINGMAX has already announced the launching of its latest quad channel DDR3 2200MHz overclocking memory module series. Not only does this series support the Intel X79 series but it also processes 4 times faster than the conventional single channel products. It is certainly the best candidate for overclocking performance and a smooth internet experience.The new series of DDR3 quad channel overclocking module from KINGMAX is designed for optimizing the maximum performance on X79 related motherboard. The main clock rate of this series is set as 1333 MHz, but it is also available in 1600MHz, 2000MHz and 2200MHz. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:14:01 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Universal_Audio_Unveils_Apollo_Audio_Interface_With_Realtime_UAD_Processing Universal Audio is proud to announce Apollo®, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:42:32 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/music/general/AKG_Intros_WMS_40_MINI_2_Dual_wireless_system The latest addition to the successful line of HARMAN’s AKG WMS 40 MINI series now features a dual channel receiver.  The AKG WMS 40 MINI 2 Dual wireless system, launched at Winter NAMM, offers high-definition audio performance, with efficient body pack and cardioid mic transmitters, ensuring advanced, reliable and quality sound for performances.The WMS 40 MINI 2 Dual Package is available in three sets – the Vocal, Instrumental and Mix sets.  The Vocal set features two HT 40 MINI dynamic cardioid microphones and the SR 40 MINI DUAL receiver.  AKG’s Instrumental set includes two PT 40 MINI body packs - the smallest transmitters in its class that lasts up to 30 hours on one AA battery –the SR 40 MINI 2 and two guitar cables, while the Mix set offers one HT 40 MINI, a PT 40 MINI and the SR 40 MINI 2.  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:18:14 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm2011/The_drum_module_you_ve_always_wanted. The DM Dock harnesses the power of your iPad to give you an unlimited selection of sounds, a massive touchscreen for hands-on visual control, and wireless connectivity. This first-of-its-kind drum module builds upon the widely acclaimed design of the Alesis iO Dock, harnessing the tremendous processing power of your iPad or iPad 2 to give you a fully-integrated, stage-ready module with a wide array of professional trigger inputs and audio outputs. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Kingston_Ships_the_SSDNow_V_200_Solid_State_Drives Kingston announced the latest addition to its SSDNow family, the SSDNow V+200. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user.The SSDNow V+200 features the second-generation high-speed SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) SandForce SF-2281 Processor and outstanding sequential read and write speeds of up to 535 MB/s and 480 MB/s. The SSDNow V+200 enables fast system start-up, rapid data access and speedy copying of large files such as videos, presentations and graphics illustrations. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:31:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm/Create_the_tone_you_ve_always_wanted_using_the_power_of_your_iPad The AmpDock harnesses the massive processing power of iPad, allowing you to unleash your ultimate guitar tone. Building upon the design and technology of the widely acclaimed Alesis iO Dock, the AmpDock is the world's first device for guitarists that enables tonal shaping through iPad's processor. The AmpDock fully encloses your iPad or iPad 2 in a rugged and portable device made especially for guitarists and bassists. Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, the AmpDock helps you create "the sound in your head" with real controls and professional inputs and outputs that work with virtually any app, as well as your amp and pedal setup. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:15:37 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm/Motu_debuts_its_first_product_with_Thunderbolt_technology MOTU,Inc. introduced the HDX-SDI with Thunderbolt™ technology, a professional video interface that turns a Thunderbolt technology enabled Mac or PC into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation equipped with all the video and audio I/O needed for professional capture and monitoring.With the plug-and-play ease offered by Thunderbolt Technology connectivity, users can connect any video source to their computer via the HDX-SDI, from SD camcorders to today’s latest HD cameras, then log and capture clips directly into their video editing software, including Final Cut Pro, Media Composer 6, and Premiere Pro. The HDX-SDI supports all standard SD and HD video formats up to and including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p & 1080PsF). Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:32:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm/Studiologic_Intros_Sledge_Synthesizer "The Studiologic Sledge Synthesizer boosts the DSP heart of the latest Waldorf modelling technology, combined with an intuative user interface. Get right into your music instead of reading manuals and learning menu structures.For many synthesizer enthusiasts, it is the particular interaction of the sound engine and user interface that makes a great instrument. A quick look at Sledge shows you the generous set of controls available to interact directly with the sound engine. When you touch the knobs and switches of the front panel, you will instantly be aware of the meticulous attention to detail our engineers have refined, during many decades building the best electronic keyboards. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:58:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm/Casio_is_back_ The XW-P1 is a true performance synthesizer that allows users to create a wide array of sounds from many preset tones, including Solo Synthesizer, Hex Layer, and Drawbar Organ tones, as well as numerous types of internal PCM and Synth waves. The unit is also loaded with a full range of functions that are useful for live performances. Weighing only 5.4 kilograms and with a slimly designed body, the XW-P1 can be powered with dry cell batteries, making it possible to be played in a wide range of live settings—from the stage to the street. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:51:49 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Dell_Intros_Alienware_X51_Desktop_Gaming_PC Dell announced the Alienware X51, its smallest gaming desktop, designed to bring 1080p high-definition 3D PC gaming into the living room and to a more mainstream gaming audience. The versatile design enables customers to achieve high performance computing in virtually any living space with a dual-orientation chassis supporting 7.1 surround-sound audio and an optional Blu-Ray disc drive.Alienware X51 features powerful 2nd generation Intel Core i processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT or optional GTX class graphics cards for intense gaming performance, Wireless-N technology for easy Internet access, HDMI 1.4 for connecting to 3D TVs and watching 3D Blu-ray moviesii, two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer, High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio and GDDR5 graphics memory-the most advanced graphics memory offering available. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:20:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/namm/IK_Multimedia_announces_iKlip_Studio_ IK Multimedia is proud to announce iKlip Studio, the adjustable iPad desktop stand designed specifically for musicians. iKlip Studio holds the iPad firmly on studio desks or other surfaces when using a variety of music and other apps.Apps like synthesizers, beat-pads and other controllers can be played energetically on the multi-touch screen with no risk of the device moving or sliding. Its flexible orientation allows it to tilt its position from a very low-profile angle - ideal for use with apps like mixers, controllers or synthesizers - to near-vertical positioning for use as a reader for scores or tablatures or to place the iPad behind music keyboard controllers. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:47:46 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Logitech_Intros_Next_Generation_of_Webcam_Technology Logitech is introducing the next generation of webcam technology for business with full 1080p HD video, onboard H.264 compression, USB Video Class (UVC) driver-less install and other premium features that enhance enterprise videoconferencing and unified communications.In collaboration with Skype™, Logitech is the first to offer true 1080p videoconferencing at a maximum 30 frames per second for a more life-like experience with fluid motion and vivid colors, overcoming the barrier to acceptance for unified communications (UC) solutions when video quality is too low to keep employees engaged. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:13:12 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Announces_X6_CPU_Cooler_ Cooler Master showcases a tribute to their effort to continually innovate. The X6 CPU Cooler has arrived and is a daring new take on high performance cooling and design.Designed for overclockers and gamers, X6 is adorned in a satin black finish with crimson red fan blades and accents. The heatsink employs a unique honeycomb fin structure to maximize surface area for cooling. This is used in conjunction with an angled base that acts as a means to increase overall airflow throughout the chassis. Clever air duct deployment on the outer shell directs airflow to pass over critical cooling areas. X6 also comes equipped with a high performance PWM controlled fan that can be adjusted via BIOS or OS-based motherboard tuning applications. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:19:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Intros_TPC_812_and_X6_Elite_CPU_Coolers  Cooler Master unveils an industry first in CPU cooling, the TPC 812 CPU Cooler. With the TPC 812, air cooling performance potential reaches new heights. The first ever CPU heatsink to utilize vertical vapor chamber cooling and combine it with heat pipe technology, TPC 812 is prepared to handle the massive heat generated by overclocking and benchmarking. A 100% pure polished copper base combined with improved soldering techniques further increase its thermal transfer capabilities. A special heatsink fin design coupled with an improved fan mounting system and air pressure optimizing design all lend themselves to a collective synergy that makes the TPC 812 best even some all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling units in testing*. The fan improvements and PWM allow the TPC 812 to silently keep temperatures under control. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:08:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SilverStone_Intros_new_Kublai_chassis_series When the first Kublai series chassis was introduced in 2007, it had innovative storage design that was ahead of its time. For the Kublai KL04, SilverStone engineers again looked to raise the bar with a design that can accommodate four 5.25” drive bays, nine 3.5” hard drives, and up to six 2.5” SSDs. This astonishing amount of storage capacity for a mid-tower chassis is unprecedented and comes with no compromise to compatibility. Expansion cards or graphics cards up to 17 inches long can be installed without the need to remove hard drive cage and even with all hard drive bays filled, cards up to 12.8 inches can still be used. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:25:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Silicon_Power_launches_64GB_SDXC_UHS_I_Class10_memory_card In order to respond to the surged market demand of USB3.0 transmission rate and multimedia file storage, leading memory storage brand, SP/Silicon Power today announces the launch the 64GB SDXC UHS-I Class10 memory card that fits the standard specifications of SD3.0.  In addition to its massive capacity, it delivers the read speed of 60 MB/sec and super fast write speed of 35MB/sec making it the perfect combination of high speed and large storage capacity.SDXC UHS-I 64GB Class10 memory card brings absolutely the best of the transmission speed; it is very suitable for audio-visual professions for taking snapshots or continuous video recordings. HD photos, original RAW file or Full HD video can be easily stored. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:35:55 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gigabyte_Intros_the_P2532_Series_Gaming_and_Multimedia_Notebooks Gigabyte announced that three extraordinary new Blu-ray gaming and multimedia notebooks in the P2532 series are now on sale in international markets. The P2532 series features three new configurations that are designed to meet the needs of a variety of users interested in mobile gaming and multimedia."Gigabyte has long been a leader in the gaming motherboard market and we have taken our expertise to design high-end notebooks," said Richard Ma, Senior Executive Vice President of Gigabyte. "With the P2532 series, we have developed a line of premium products that feature exceptional performance, but at an affordable price to achieve the best value for users." Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:26:39 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Toshiba_Intros_Super_Speed_USB_3.0_Compliant_USB_Flash Toshiba will be demonstrating the latest additions to its lineup of flash memory offerings - the TransMemory-EX™ series of USB flash memory products. The new drives are compliant with the new USB 3.0 standards - known as Super Speed USB*1 . Initial storage capacities include a 32GB model and a 64GB model.Utilizing Toshiba's Double Data Rate (DDR) NAND , the new products offer maximum data transfer rates of 220 MB/sec*4 for reading and 94 MB/sec for writing*2 - or 22 times and 18 times faster transfer rates, respectively, when compared with Toshiba's previous models*3 . Additionally, Toshiba achieved this level of performance with low power consumption of 300 mA or less - one of the lowest in the industry. Toshiba's new drives are fully backward-compatible with the USB 2.0 standard. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:44:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_Intros_a_High_End_2_bay_NAS_the_N2800 The N2800 is the successor of the N2200XXX. Keeping the SD card reader and elegant LED design, the N2800 has been tweaked after user’s demands.The N2800 will be one of the first Intel® Atom™ D2700 based NAS! Multimedia-oriented, powerful, silent and well-designed: this NAS is very versatile. Connect it to the TV of the living room to play HD content and/or use it as a backup center for a couple of computers in your small office, possibilities are endless! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:25:34 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_announces_the_debut_of_new_and_exciting_SSD_solution OCZ announces the debut of new and exciting SSD solutions. Using the world’s most popular technology tradeshow as a platform, OCZ's latest SSDs demonstrate a commitment to advancing flash storage technology into greater realms of performance and versatility, further driving adoption in client and enterprise applications. “CES represents a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest storage technology, and highlight next generation cloud-optimized solid state solutions that address today’s enterprise needs,” said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. “Once again we have been able to leverage our increased R&D strength and our understanding of client needs to change the face of solid state storage and deliver innovative new solutions far ahead of our competitors, demonstrating technology leadership across all product categories.” Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:44:05 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Kaspersky_Lab_Wins_Product_of_the_Year_in_AV_Comparatives_Annual_Awards Kaspersky Lab has been awarded ‘Product of the Year’ by the respected independent testing laboratory, AV-Comparatives, based on overall test results from the year 2011. The award is based on the findings of nine different comparative tests of consumer anti-virus solutions conducted over the year, which in Kaspersky Lab’s case means two products - Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security. Significantly, Kaspersky Lab was the only participant to have been awarded the highest grade – Advanced+ – in all nine tests. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:38:29 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Dell_Intros_XPS_13_Ultrabook Dell announced the XPS 13 Ultrabook, a 13.3-inch laptop featuring an edge-to-edge glass display with hardened Gorilla Glass, a full-size backlit keyboard, large glass touchpad with integrated buttons and multi-gestural support, and up to eight hours, fifty-three minutes of battery life. Starting under 3 lbs. and less than a quarter-inch at its thinnest point, the XPS 13 combines performance-oriented thoughtful design with the latest Intel technology, such as Rapid Start and Smart Connect. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:27:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Technology_Acquires_SANRAD_Inc. OCZ announced it has acquired SANRAD Inc., a privately held provider of flash caching and virtualization software and hardware."This transaction is an important step in OCZ's enterprise solid state drive strategy," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology Group. "It significantly enhances the ability for customers to increase datacenter performance and efficiency by putting more virtual machines (VM) on a server without slowing down the VM's ability to access stored data, thus substantially lowering the overall cost of deployment. SANRAD's VXL has the ability to optimize caching strategies based on the application and support for VMware's vMotion, which sets the solution apart from others in the industry, allowing enterprises to finally realize the benefit of running a single unified virtualized environment," concluded Mr. Petersen. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:18:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Laplink_Releases_Free_Windows_8_Testing_Tool Laplink officially released PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant, a free tool that makes testing Windows 8 more efficient and easily allows users to migrate selected programs, files and settings from a Windows 7 PC to a Windows 8 PC.PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant is available now as a free download on Laplink’s website and can be used to perform an unlimited number of migrations at no charge prior to July 2012. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:15:19 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/VIA_Labs_USB_3.0_Active_Optical_Cable_Solution_Demonstrated_at_CES_2012 VIA announced the VIA Labs VO510 5-Gigabit Optical Transceiver which is being showcased at CES 2012. The VIA Labs V0510 Optical Transceiver is used in USB 3.0 Active Optical Cables (AOC) which enables rapid data transfers and high-definition multimedia across distances of over 100 meters. Developed in collaboration with FOCI, PCL, OpTarget and UMEC, USB 3.0 AOC solutions offer exciting new possibilities in the use of USB 3.0 technology.  “This USB 3.0 AOC was designed to be fully compliant with SuperSpeed USB electrical specifications,” said Dr. Janpu Hou, Vice President of FOCI. “We are very pleased to be a partner on this collaboration team. This partnership will accelerate the deployment of breakthrough USB 3.0 technologies and enable new applications for all USB 3.0 developers. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:08:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Launches_Next_Generation_DIY_Home_Theater_PC_Platforms  ZOTAC launches the ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme - a next-generation mini-ITX platform for DIY home theater PC users. The ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme combines the latest energy-efficient Intel Atom™ processor with world-class NVIDIA GeForce graphics processing for superior energy-efficiency and stunning high-definition video playback. The latest generation Intel Atom D2700 CedarTrail processor with dual cores and Intel HyperThreading technology enables the ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme to deliver snappy multitasking responsiveness for everyday computing tasks. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 graphics processor equips the ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme with hardware-accelerated Blu-ray 3D playback capabilities and HDMI 1.4a technology for the ultimate 3D high-definition experience. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:27:47 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_Announces_New_Additions_to_its_PC_Case_Lineup Corsair announced the builder-friendly Obsidian Series 550D ultra-quiet premium case and the compact Carbide Series 300R gaming case.The Obsidian Series 550D offers a revolutionary combination of noise reduction and a wide array of choices for customizing cooling. The rugged steel and brushed aluminum chassis comes with two 120mm intake fans and one 120mm exhaust fan. Additional fan mounting points are provided for up to ten fans total, including locations for dual side-mounted fans for drawing air directly onto GPUs, and top fan mounts spaced for radiator compatibility. Unused hard drive cages can be removed to improve airflow, and Corsair's cable routing system allows wires and cables to be tucked behind the motherboard and out of the airflow path. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:26:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LucidLogix_Develops_Cloud_Gaming_and_Remote_Graphics_Infrastructure LucidLogix announced Virtual Graphics Ware (VGWare), its new cloud graphics software that enables high-performance, AAA-quality gaming on all levels of CE devices. In addition to cloud gaming, VGWare allows for remote graphics rendering that improves the performance of a variety of client/server applications.The Lucid VGWare Cloud based infrastructure is an adaptive client-server remote graphics engine, which consists of massively scalable software that allows multiple concurrent applications, such as games, to run on a remote server in the Cloud or data center. This server is then able to stream these applications to client devices such as tablets, internet ready TVs, smartphones and more. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:22:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Patriot_Announces_Gauntlet_WiFi_Wireless_Network_Attached_Storage Patriot launches its new portable cloud solution the Gauntlet Wifi. Designed for seamless integration with tablets and other popular mobile devices, the Gauntlet Wifi offers superior portability with the ability to connect up to 5 devices for immediate access to stored data on the go.With App support for IOS, Android, and plug and play compatibility with Windows based operating systems, the Gauntlet Wifi will offer one of the most robust and easy to use personal cloud storage solutions. For ultimate portability and streaming on the go, a built in lithium-ion battery will power the Gauntlet Wifi for up to 5 hours of data streaming. Streaming content will be supported in media player applications and IE 6 or higher, Firefox, and Safari. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:18:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Announces_USB_3.0_to_HDMI_Adaptor ZOTAC announces the USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor – the latest addition to its accessory lineup. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor enables users to easily add displays to desktop and notebook systems for increased productivity. Simply plug the ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor into a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and connect a digital display for an instant plug and play experience. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 with 6-channel digital audio for seamless audio and video connectivity with the latest Full HD displays. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:14:53 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_launches_HD_7000_series_graphics_cards MSI announces the world's first graphics cards equipped with the brand new AMD 28nm Radeon HD 7900 GPU, R7970-2PMD3G5, which is built on the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standard. MSI's R7900 series graphics cards are equipped with 3GB of high speed GDDR5 graphics memory, and also come with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility that allows users to adjust the core voltage to increase overclocking potential. MSI's R7900 series also features AMD's exclusive Eyefinity multi-display technology, and combined with support for next-generation DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4a interfaces, stereoscopic 3D capability, and 7.1 channel lossless high quality TrueHD and DTS-HD audio formats, consumers can enjoy the highest quality audio and visual entertainment! MSI's R7900 series graphics cards have also implemented an all-solid capacitor design to guarantee stability even when working under full loads over extended periods of time. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SAPPHIRE_announced_the_Pure_Black_X79N_mainboard SAPPHIRE has just announced a new mainboard developed to support the latest family of CPUs from Intel, the SAPPHIRE Pure Black X79N.The SAPPHIRE Pure Black X79N is a full ATX sized board that supports the latest generation Intel processor family using socket LGA2011. It has 4 DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of quad channel memory, including the latest high speed types.The board is firmly aimed at the enthusiast, with many high end features such as a new SAPPHIRE UEFI BIOS, Dual BIOS switch, status monitor, voltage test pads and thermal monitoring. The multi-channel Digital power management circuitry uses server grade PWM components capable of delivering up to 270W on demand. Hardware monitoring tools and the SAPPHIRE proprietary Mainboard TriXX software allow users to review and adjust a range of system parameters while optimising performance of the CPU. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:38:40 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Toshiba_Intros_New_Accessories_That_Expand_Laptop_Usage Toshiba announced two new accessories that will help consumers and business people expand and optimize how they interact with their laptops. The new dynadock U3.0 universal docking station and 15.6-inch diagonal USB 3.0 Mobile Monitor both easily connect to any Windows-based computer and provide users with access to an additional large display(s).“Toshiba is committed to providing its users with a well-rounded and comprehensive computing experience,” said Paul Collas, director of accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “These new accessories we’re introducing perfectly complement our laptop lineup and customers will soon find these products to be indispensable in their daily lives.” Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:22:37 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Intros_Radeon_HD_7970_Series_Graphics_Cards GIGABYTE  is pleased to introduce the latest GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD graphics cards. The GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD are built with the highly anticipated AMD RadeonTM HD 7970 GPU, which utilizes the latest 4.3 billon transistors on 28nm fabrication process and GDDR5 memory. AMD RadeonTM HD 7970 GPU supports dual advanced programmable tessellation engines, Microsoft DirectX® 11, AMD Eyefinity 2.0 technology, AMD PowerTune technology, AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology, and AMD HD3D technology. With these features, AMD RadeonTM HD 7970 series is proved to provide gamers an impressive experience with non-compromise performance and flawless graphics quality. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:35:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_announces_the_debut_of_new_and_exciting_SSD_solutions OCZ announces the debut of new and exciting SSD solutions. Using the world's most popular technology tradeshow as a platform, OCZ's latest SSDs demonstrate a commitment to advancing flash storage technology into greater realms of performance and versatility, further driving adoption in client and enterprise applications."CES represents a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest storage technology, and highlight next generation cloud-optimized solid state solutions that address today's enterprise needs," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "Once again we have been able to leverage our increased R&D strength and our understanding of client needs to change the face of solid state storage and deliver innovative new solutions far ahead of our competitors, demonstrating technology leadership across all product categories." Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:24:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Intros_a_Trio_of_New_ZBOX_Mini_PCs ZOTAC kicks off the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show with a trio of versatile 2nd-Generation ZBOX mini-PCs for all your computing needs. The new ZOTAC ZBOX ID81, ID80 and AD04 series deliver outstanding energy-efficiency and stunning high-definition video playback in a compact form factor.2nd-Generation ZBOX platform enhancements debuting with the ZBOX ID81, ID80 and AD04 series include an external WiFi antenna for superior wireless reception, integrated Bluetooth 3.0 technology and a bundled Media Remote with USB IR receiver for use with Microsoft Windows Media Center, XBMC and other popular media player applications. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:47:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/VIA_Labs_Unveils_USB2Expressway_Dedicated_Bandwidth_Technology VIA announced its proprietary USB2Expressway Dedicated Bandwidth Technology for USB 3.0 Hubs which dramatically improves USB 2.0 performance when multiple devices are utilized. USB 3.0 Hubs featuring the technology eliminate USB 2.0 bandwidth limitations by providing full, dedicated bandwidth per port, allowing multiple USB 2.0 devices to be connected and operated at their maximum capabilities. USB 2.0 provides 30-40MB/s of actual throughput, and this is shared across all connected devices. When multiple devices such as external hard drives, flash drives, and webcams are connected, they share available bandwidth which results in severely degraded performance. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:19:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Belkin_Introduces_the_Advance_N900_DB_High_Performance_Wireless_Router Belkin unveiled its best-in-class wireless networking solution for maximum speed, range and performance, the Advance N900 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router. With Belkin's exclusive MultiBeam technology, the N900 creates a robust, blazing-fast network that supports an entire household of Wi-Fi devices and media-intensive activities like online gaming and 3D video streaming. The N900 will debut at CES Unveiled on January 8, 2012, and be on display at the Belkin booth #30651 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2012 International CES.Featuring dual-band combined speeds of up to 900 megabits per second, the Advance N900 delivers maximum data speeds on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:56:18 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_and_Marvell_Intros_the_Z_Drive_R5_PCIe_Solid_State_Drive OCZ unveiled the industry's fastest and most versatile PCI Express (PCIe) storage system, the Z-Drive R5. The increased performance, reliability, and endurance of the Z-Drive R5 is designed to take PCIe-based solid state storage to the next level for enterprise environments.The Z-Drive R5 features a jointly developed "Kilimanjaro" OCZ and Marvell native PCIe to NAND flash controller platform, allowing for completely scalable performance and redundancy while eliminating the need for a separate storage controller, thus reducing the cost to deploy high performance solid state storage systems in the data center. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:52:11 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Samsung_Intros_Series_7_Smart_Station_And_1080p_Monitors Samsung introduced the next evolution of its award-winning Central Station, the Series 7 Samsung Smart Station, as well as a redesigned Series 7 HDTV monitor for a whole-home solution. Part HD monitor, part wireless docking station, the second generation Series 7 Smart Station (CB750) builds upon the successes of its predecessor and now integrates with mobile devices in addition to notebook PCs, peripherals, network and AV, providing users with a simple and convenient way to increase productivity.The new Series 7 HDTV monitor (TB750) includes HDTV functionality with a built-in TV tuner and integrated wireless display (WiDi) technology from Intel for added connectivity to the TB750 as well as integrations with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets for added versatility. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:02:20 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Intros_Big_Bang_XPower_II_Motherboard MSI announces the official release of the Big Bang-XPower II, a flagship mainboard based on the Intel® X79 Express chipset! Featuring the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standard and 4-way NVIDIA SLI / AMD CrossFire technology with 8 slots of Quad-Channel memory to achieve extreme performance, the Big Bang-XPower II mainboard also adapts a 22-phase PWM design with Hybrid Digital Power, and incorporates dual 8-pin CPU and single 6-pin VGA power connectors to reach Xtreme Power Design. With the introduction of MIL-STD-810G certified Military Class III components, the Big Bang-XPower II comes equipped with extreme materials such as the Hi-c CAPs for CPU power supply. In terms of extreme overclocking, the Big Bang-XPower II provides PCI-E CeaseFire for easily turning on/off graphics card slots and maximizing overclocking performance. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:51:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gelid_Announces_DarkForce_Gaming_PC_Case GELID Solutions reveals its first tower case of its GAMER product line. This completely black painted 0.7mm steel ATX / Micro-ATX tower case is designed for gamers and includes a long list of features.As thermal specialist GELID Solutions certainly offers solid cooling options for this case and provides locations for up to 8 fans. Two silent 120mm fans (rear and front) come preinstalled with the case. The case even enables to mount a 80mm or 120mm fan with a max. 15mm thickness onto the side panel. The DarkForce supports a 120mm or 240mm radiator at the bottom of the case and offers 8+1 slots for extra connection of peripheral devices. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:39:14 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Intros_The_Cosmos_II_Chassis In its 20th year of service, Cooler Master announced the successor to a world renowned chassis line, the Cosmos II. Incomparable in design and specifications, the Cosmos II comes in as among the first of its type. It is an Ultra Tower; a benchmark for all enclosures that exist and all that follow.Inspired by luxurious supercars, the exterior of the Cosmos II melds aluminum, steel, and mesh into an elegant artistic piece. It utilizes a high-grade aluminum for its primary construction and form. This is supplemented by steel and mesh to add to strength, stability, and overall appeal. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:09:12 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/VIA_Announces_Latest_VB7009_Mini_ITX_Embedded_Board VIA announced the VIA VB7009 embedded Mini-ITX board. Measuring only 17cm x 17cm, the VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX is an extremely flexible embedded board with top class functionality and performance for POS and kiosks.The VIA VB7009 is a cost effective solution offering a broad range of power efficient VIA CPU choices, including the dual core VIA NanoTM X2 processor, providing superior flexibility to match customers’ embedded computing needs. Paired with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX embedded board delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts stunning HD video performance of the most demanding video formats at resolutions of up to 1080p. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:57:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thermaltake_Intros_the_Frio_Extreme_CPU_Cooler Thermaltake will be releasing the long anticipated Frio Extreme CPU air cooler who made its debut earlier this year at the world second largest IT exhibition, Computex Taipei. Frio Extreme is determined to be the highest standard of Frio series that could offer to overclockers and enthusiasts. Thermaltake Frio Extreme made its first appearance in June this year at the Computex Taipei which has surprised the consumers with a maximum cooling capacity of up to 250W. In order to sustain the essence of the name Frio for overclockers and enthusiasts, Frio Extreme is structured with six 6mm high-efficiency copper heat-pipes to speed up heat conductivity, mirror-finished copper base provides an absolute contact to the CPU, dual specialized heat-sink towers enhanced airflow, 0.4mm aluminum fins and a pair of 140mm blue-blade fans allow a rapid thermal dissipation. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:47:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_X79_series_mainboards_reaches_5GHz_under_air_cooling_ After world-leading mainboard manufacturer MSI released its X79 series motherboards, professional media and overclockers have recommended them for their amazing feats of overclocking. Well-known tech review websites including TweakTown in Australia, EXPreview in China and Overclock Zone in Thailand have all used MSI X79 series mainboards under an air-cooling to successfully overclock the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processors up to 5GHz, which is 150% higher compared to the default clock speed! Another professional tech review site in Netherlands, GURU 3D, even tweaked the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor to reach an amazing frequency of 5.2GHz with the MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) mainboard. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:05:45 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Dell_Intros_Alienware_Aurora_3D_Gaming_Desktop_PC Dell has updated their Alienware Aurora desktop computer line with the latest technology for the ultimate PC gaming experience. The new systems come loaded with the new 2nd generation Intel Core i7-3000 series six-core CPUs, factory overclocked and liquid cooled, with the Intel X79 Express Chipset (Dell's first consumer system to offer this chipset), Quad Channel DDR3 memory and the latest SATA technology. Plus dual graphics cards and beyond 1080p gaming with immersive multi-display and 3D HD capabilities allow gamers to experience any game at its best -- as intended by the game developers. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:41:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Intel_Begins_Shipping_New_Intel_Atom_Processors Intel announced the availability of the latest mobile Intel Atom processor-based platform, formerly codenamed “Cedar Trail.” Designed to provide small, compact, on-the-go computing with great battery life at an affordable price, the latest platform adds several new features to netbook computers made popular by students, families, and those looking for light productivity and Internet browsing. These devices will be available in early 2012 from major OEMs including: Acer*, Asus*, HP*, Lenovo*, Samsung*, and Toshiba*.The new design’s dedicated media engine enables full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-Ray content and includes additional digital display and output options including HDMI and DisplayPort. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:14:49 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/CyberpowerPC_Announces_Third_Generation_Fang_III_Desktop_PC_Series CyberpowerPC  is taking no prisoners to close out the year. The company  announced the third generation of its Fang desktop gaming PC series – a meaner, faster, bolder way to experience immersive high definition gaming.The Fang III series, which consists of the Rattler, Viper, Cobra, and top-of-the-line Black Mamba, have been re-armed with an arsenal of powerful new features to conquer all the latest games and give you the performance to dominate your opponents. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:57:38 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Silicon_Power_launches_Luxmini720_with_three_brand_new_colors Inherited from its original fashion essence, the combination of exquisite metallic casing, silk-shine exterior, and perfect circular arc brings out its unique modernistic look, SP/Silicon Power hereby launches 3 brand new colors of LuxMini 720—Peach, Deep Blue and Bronze to represent consumers’ individualities through the language of design.Luxmini 720 is easy to carry and can be used as a decorative accessory suited to the consumers’ own lifestyle such as attaching it to a key chain or a necklace It is available in storage capacities from 4GB to 32GB to meet different user demands. Luxmini 720 allows instant plug and play and is also compliant with the RoHS requirement comforming with the trend of environmental awareness. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:08:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_Launches_the_AMD_Radeon_HD_7970_GPU AMD launched the AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 graphics card for desktop PCs, introducing the world’s fastest single GPU graphics card and the only GPU based on 28nm production technology. With the arrival of the AMD Radeon HD 7970, AMD has unleashed its revolutionary new Graphics Core Next Architecture that enables new levels of gaming and compute capabilities – realizing an improvement of over 150% in performance/sq mm over the prior generation. Engineered with support for PCI Express 3.0 and AMD CrossFire™ technology, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card arrives prepared for the next level of gaming. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:02:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Intros_GT780DX_Gaming_Notebook What makes the GT780DX as the gamers' ultimate weapon? In terms of power, it features the Intel Core i7 quad core CPU and latest NVIDIA's top-end GeForce GTX 570M discrete graphics card with 3 GB of GDDR5 display memory, giving it superior performance, so you can enjoy smooth graphics even when playing the latest games in high resolution. The impressive performance also serves to greatly enhance game realism and make these machines the ultimate weapons for the extreme gamer. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:49:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sharkoon_Intros_T28_Case_for_Long_Graphics_Cards Sharkoon presents another series of cases: Available in three color editions, the Sharkoon T28 offers a lot of space especially for hard drive installation, thankfully due to the removable hard drive cage, and also perfect for extra-long graphic cards.Externally the Sharkoon T28 offers a black body and a rectilinear mesh front design. Power and Reset buttons are elegantly chromed. In regards to the front connectors, Audio In/Out stands ready between three USB2.0 ports and a USB3.0 interface. An acrylic window on the left side panel gives an insight into the interior of the colored mainboard tray. Choose from three color editions: Red, green, and for the first time after numerous customer suggestions, blue. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:04:52 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_Raises_the_Bar_on_Desktop_and_Notebook_A_Series_APUs AMD updated its A-Series line-up of desktop and notebook Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), further improving its top-performing family of dual- and quad-core APUs. Along with speed and performance improvements, AMD Steady Video update make this unique feature more compelling than ever.[1] For desktop users, AMD extends its overclocking pedigree to the APU; for the first time users can tune both x86 and graphics settings in a single processor for boosted performance. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:58:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Club_3D_Intros_GeForce_GTX_570_Battlefiield_3_Limited_Edition Club 3D announces the immediate availability of the GeForce GTX 570 Battlefield 3 Limited Edition, the latest addition to our Battlefield 3 Series. This graphics card brings a new level in price/performance to the enthusiast players looking to stay on top of this game, with full support for NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ and NVIDIA® Surround™ technologies that also provides the graphics horsepower and video bandwith for eye-popping stereoscopic 3D on a single display or spanning across three displays for an immersive gaming environment. With the award winning CoolStream cooling technology Club 3D will ensure that you have the best alternative cooling and stay on top of your game by outperforming standard cooling solutions. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:07:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/What_can_you_do_in_two_secs_SP_SSD_creative_video_contest What you can do in two seconds?  Resume your laptop?  Kiss your beloved? Finish a bottle of beer? SP/Silicon Power gives you the chance to win excellent prizes in two seconds!Leading memory storage brand, SP/Silicon Power announces the attractive event today for the chance to win more than 40 items of prizes, including the hit product of the year, a solid state disk that lets you resume your laptop in merely two seconds, portable hard drives and USB flash drives of the top USB 3.0 transmission interface. From December 19th,2011 to January 31st, 2012, participants only need to create a two to sixty second creative video of any theme, upload it to the SP facebook fan page to enroll for the competition, get votes and get prizes ! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:03:28 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/special/AC_Ryan_Playon_HD2_and_Playon_HD2_mini_review Media players are….. complicated things. They claim they can put heaven and earth on your display (be it a TV set, LCD, plasma, whatever), but often something just doesn't work. Or they have some other annoying habit, like - you have to upgrade the firmware via USB flash drive, not via Internet. Or they just overheat, or their remote controller is … a complete opposite of the term "ergonomic". With so many of them floating around the market, it's difficult to find something that just… works. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:05:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_ships_their_new_line_of_Vengeance_PC_gaming_peripherals Corsair announced immediate retail availability of their new line of Vengeance® PC gaming peripherals.Corsair's new PC gaming peripherals line includes four new HID products: The Vengeance K60 and Vengeance K90 gaming keyboards and the Vengeance M60 and Vengeance M90 laser gaming mice. A key feature of all four of these new Vengeance Series products is the use of an aluminum structure to provide strength and durability, as well as a stunning industrial design. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:49:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ROCCAT_Releases_Taito_Mouse_Pad_in_New_Sizes_and_Heights ROCCAT announced that the legendary ROCCAT™ Taito Shiny Black Gaming  Mousepad now comes in two thicknesses of 3mm and 5mm, as well as in the three sizes of Mini-, Mid- and  King. The introduction of a new thickness allows gamers to select a Taito that best offsets the amount of hand  pressure used during play – which means hours of playing comfort no matter what a  gamer’s style is. The  two heights also let players pick a Taito best suited to their desktop, as each pad provides a form fit on  most playing surfaces, compensating for unevenness on a gamer’s desk and delivering uninterrupted  gliding. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:21:46 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SAPPHIRE_Pure_Black_990FX_supports_latest_AMD_CPUs  SAPPHIRE has just introduced a new mainboard developed to support the latest high performance FX CPU family from AMD, and fully backwards compatible with previous generation AM3 CPUs.The SAPPHIRE Pure Black 990FX is a full ATX sized board making full use of the features of the AMD 990FX and SB950 chipsets. Four dual channel memory sockets are provided, supporting up to 16GB of DDR3 memory with current technology, and capable of supporting up to 32GB when suitable modules become available. There are four USB 3.0 ports (two at the rear and two on a header supported by a high quality front panel kit) as well as eight USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel plus four more on headers. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:10:01 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/New_NVIDIA_CUDA_LLVM_based_Compiler NVIDIA announced that it will provide the source code for the new NVIDIA CUDA LLVM-based compiler to academic researchers and software-tool vendors, enabling them to more easily add GPU support for more programming languages and support CUDA applications on alternative processor architectures.LLVM is a widely-used open source compiler infrastructure with a modular design that makes it easy to add support for new programming languages and processor architectures. It is used for a range of programming requirements by many leading companies, including Adobe, Apple, Cray, Electronic Arts, and others. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:37:34 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Intros_Petrol_Series_SATA_6Gbps_SSDs OCZ launched the Indilinx Everest-based Petrol SSD Series. The Petrol Series enables further adoption of SSDs in cost-sensitive applications, while taking advantage of real world performance and complete feature set of the Indilinx Everest platform."Until today, SSD adoption has been limited to high performance applications due to the high cost of SSDs in relation to slower rotating discs, and we are proud to once again close the gap in pricing without sacrificing durability," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "The new Petrol Series showcases the flexibility of the Indilinx Everest platform and NDurance™ Technology, allowing OCZ to deliver the benefits of SSDs to a wide new set of applications while retaining the superior real world performance and reduced latency that separate Everest-based SSDs from our competitors." Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:53:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Roccat_Gives_Gaming_Engineering_and_Entertainment_to_American_Players Sporting the claim “Get some serious German engineering into your game”, ROCCA announced the US launch of their gaming device line.Already the brand of choice for legions of pro gamers in Europe and Asia, ROCCAT™ intends to fill a void in the crowded US gaming peripherals market by offering products with new, highly-innovative features – devices that take advantage of the some of the world’s most advanced gaming engineering. “Pro gamers in other parts of the world already know what our gear can do,” says René Korte, ROCCAT™ Founder and CEO. “Now’s our chance to share that excitement with American gamers. We’re bringing a bold innovation to the table that sets us far apart from other gaming companies.” Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:45:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Hitachi_Intros_Deskstar_5K4000_Internal_4TB_Hard_Drive_Kit Hitachi announced the 4TB (terabyte) Deskstar 5K4000 Internal Hard Drive Kit with CoolSpin Technology for the DIY upgrade market. The 3.5-inch hard drive with 32MB cache buffer provides an exceptional blend of power efficiency and performance. Providing 33 percent more capacity compared to current 3TB drives, the Deskstar 5K4000 drive features innovative CoolSpin technology, expanding this class of performance-optimized, energy-efficient drives that run cooler and require less power. The CoolSpin technology, along with other Hitachi power management techniques, gives the Deskstar 5K4000 up to a 28 percent idle power savings over Deskstar 7K3000 7,200 RPM drives and an idle acoustic level of only 2.5 bels. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:48:24 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Samsung_Intros_the_Series_5_Ultrabook Samsung Electronics unveiled the Series 5 Ultra, a 'high-performance' ultrabook which will debut in South Korea at the end of this month and will probably (hopefully) reach other markets in early 2012.This new mobile solution makes use of an aluminum chassis, comes in 13.3-inch and 14-inch versions (the 13-inch model is 14.9 mm thick, the 14-inch is 20.9 mm), and features a yet unnamed Intel processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a 500GB/1TB hard drive or a 128GB solid state drive, and 8GB of ExpressCache memory which ensures lower boot and access times (Samsung claims that its machine can come out of sleep mode in under 2 seconds). The 14-inch unit boasts a Radeon HD 7550M discrete graphics card and an optical drive while the 13.3-inch model has to settle for an integrated Intel GPU and no ODD. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:12:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LaCie_Intros_12big_Rack_Storage_Server LaCie announces the 12big Rack Storage Server, a comprehensive network storage solution complete with the software and hardware needed for serious backup or file sharing right out of the box. The 12big Rack Storage Server features the performance of Quad LANs and the power of Windows® Storage Server. With muscular performance and outstanding scalability at a competitive price point, the 12big Rack Storage Server is the perfect solution for corporate backup and file sharing. It is powered by the industry-standard Windows Storage Server 2008 R2, Microsoft's® latest version of the powerful NAS platform. The 12big Rack Storage Server ships with 6Gb/s Nearline SAS disks, which feature redundant path technology that improve I/O results by more than 40%. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:59:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/KINGMAX_Intros_UI_03_Paperclip_Flash_Drives KINGMAX announced the KINGMAX latest model UI-03 in the urban series. What would surprise you when you choose a USB drive? Whenever a new style of flash drives comes to the marketplace, of course we look for speed, capacity and the latest technology, but nowadays we also consider its added values, and where added value is concerned, for most people, it is a case of whether it is attachable or waterproof.KINGMAX latest model UI-03 in the urban series, which really has got the “wow” factor! What is unique is its “paper-clip” design hook, making the UI-03 not simply a storage drive but also a handy USB drive that can also be used to attach pieces of paper together. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:40:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_Announces_Fusion_12_Developer_Summit AMD announced that AMD Fusion ’12 will be held June 11-14, 2012 in Bellevue, Washington. The company’s annual developer summit will return to the Meydenbauer Center and the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.This event will build on the success of AMD Fusion ’11, where more than 700 leaders from industry, academia, and government converged on the forefront of heterogeneous computing. The summit offers an engaging opportunity to learn more about next-generation software development and AMD Fusion System Architecture (FSA), Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) technology, central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) processor technologies, and programming methods using industry-standard application programming interfaces (APIs) such as OpenCL, OpenGL, Microsoft DirectCompute and C++ AMP. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:44:39 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AirLive_intros_intelligent_video_surveillance_recording_software AirLive introduces intelligent video surveillance recording software, Airlive CamPro Professional, which is designed to meet most demands for professional installations. The Professional version greatly enhances the video analysis functions that can be applied to diverse surveillance scenarios.AirLive’s CamPro professional provides intelligent video analytics which employs algorithms and vector partitioning to detect unexpected movement or unusual behaviour that may pose a threat to people, property and infrastructure.  The software filters and interprets data captured by existing IP and CCTV cameras in circumstances where a human observer would struggle to assess developments as they arise.  Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:28:45 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Club_3D_launches_the_ultimate_GTX_560TI_with_2048_MB_GDDR5 Club 3D launches the ultimate GeForce GTX 560TI featuring 2048 MB GDDR5 with the award winning CoolStream technology featuring the ultra efficient dual fan and high performance heatpipe design. This card is the excellent choice for silent, high performance systems and furthermore the perfect upgrade for the latest generation of PC games like Battlefield 3, The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim and Batman: Arkham City! This new card offers a better performance at the nowadays more common 1920 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050 resolution than the standard GeForce GTX 560TI with 1024 MB, remains cooler with the ultra efficient dual fan design versus original 1 fan design and runs out of the box the new Open GL 4.2 standard. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:07:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Deneva_2_SSDs_now_in_Olive_Media_Home_Audio_Servers OCZ Technology announced that the OCZ Deneva 2 SSD Series has been qualified by Olive for integration into its award-winning O4HD and O6HD music servers. The Deneva 2 Series offers superior performance, energy efficiency, and low-noise operation, providing music enthusiasts with the ultimate listening experience without electronic noise and the added benefits of instantaneous access to their audio files."When it comes to the leading brands for HD music solutions, Olive stands out and has successfully redefined what music enthusiasts can expect from digital music by combining analog musicality with digital convenience," said Richard Singh, CSO at OCZ Technology Group. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:24:26 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_Intros_New_High_value_NAS_Series Thecus is releasing a new line of network attached storage that takes on a quickly growing part of the market: high-capacity, high-value storage. The value, or “V”, line, supplement Thecus’s existing full lineup of NAS, by giving users a choice between more value and more power. These new NAS combine the newest line of powerful Intel® processors and Thecus’s potent software to provide a solution that can accommodate a broad spectrum of business and personal storage and computing needs while staying within your budget. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:55:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Predator_Capture_Everything_ MSI Afterburner, the globally acclaimed graphics card overclocking utility, not only includes comprehensive overclocking functions, but also offers gamers the popular Predator video capture function. By programming a simple hot key, gamers can save exciting in-game videos that can then be shared with other players over social media. From now until December 31, gamers can use MSI Predator to express their endless creativity by recording a video and then uploading it to YouTube. Gamers who share their video link on MSI's event page on Facebook will be eligible for the chance to win the MSI WindPad 100W tablet PC and the N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II Gold Limited Edition graphics card. Weekly drawings for the Z68A-GD65 (G3) motherboard and other great prizes will also be held! Hit the hot key now to record your own creative video clips! Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:47:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Samsung_Intros_High_Performance_mSATA_SSDs_for_Ultra_Slim_Notebook_PCs Samsung announced volume production of SSDs (solid state drives) that support the Mini-Serial ATA (mSATA) interface. The drives are designed for use in ultra-slim notebooks such as Ultrabook PCs. “Samsung’s compact mSATA SSDs will provide performance of the highest quality in helping to deliver the advanced ultra-slim PCs that consumers have been wanting,” said Myungho Kim, vice president of memory marketing, Device Solutions, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung plans to continue providing timely delivery of advanced SSD solutions, while preserving its leadership position in the SSD market for notebook PCs.” Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:28:46 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Noctua_intros_new_PWM_fans Enlarging its portfolio of premium quality quiet fans, Noctua announced PWM versions of its renowned NF-P12, NF-B9 and NF-R8 fans. Having received more than hundred awards and recommendations from the international press, the classic NF-P12, NF-B9 and NF-R8 fans helped to found Noctua's reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium grade quiet cooling components. The new PWM versions build on the proven designs and feature Noctua's novel NE-FD1 IC for fully automatic control and ultra-low power consumption. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:18:36 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_Intros_Vengeance_High_Performance_Memory_for_Laptops Corsair announced a line of high-performance memory upgrade kits for power laptop users.Operating at speeds of 1600 MHz and 1866 MHz, the new Vengeance laptop memory upgrade kits are an ideal solution for notebooks equipped with a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. Vengeance laptop memory is designed to be plug-and-play, with no BIOS adjustments needed to instantly take advantage of the faster memory speed. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:11:11 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thermaltake_Intros_MS_I_Snow_Edition_Case Thermaltake has prepared Commander MS-I Snow Edition to take on a gratitude mission of thanking our fans for the support throughout the year of 2011 as well as with a new suit to blend into the snowy battlefield for e-Sports enthusiasts. Thermaltake Commander MS-I has made a huge blast since its first present in July 2011. This winter, with its determination and consistency, Commander MS-I is suited up with a brand-new snow look to move its way through a snowy battlefield. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:40:43 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NZXT_Unleashes_The_HAVIK_120_CPU_Cooler NZXT announced HAVIK 120, a more compact and versatile version of NZXT’s award-winning HAVIK 140. HAVIK 120’s premium materials include a nickel-plated copper base that utilizes four 8mm pipes for efficient heat transfer. The heat is then quickly dissipated (75.8 CFM) out of the chassis through the masterfully engineered, aerodynamic, aluminum fan blades providing intense, yet silent cooling (22dBA) and ensuring the longevity of your components.HAVIK 120’s smaller form factor yields less strain on the motherboard while leaving even more space within the chassis facilitating an impeccably clean build. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:06:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Creative_Announces_HN_900_Noise_Canceling_Headset Creative announced the new Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones, a set of full-size active noise-canceling headphones that can reduce ambient noise by up to 85% and comes with a detachable cable with in-line microphone for voice communication on the iPhone.Shut out the din in the air cabin or make clear voice calls on the iPhone with the Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones. The concealed microphones in the ear-cups pick up surrounding noises and these are electronically negated, effectively reducing the noise by up to 85%. With the absence of unwanted sound, the finely-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers allow details of music or entertainment to be revealed. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:35:26 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SAPPHIRE_Intros_Vid_2X_Display_Expander SAPPHIRE announced the latest addition to its expanding product line. SAPPHIRE Vid-2X is a device that allows two monitors to be connected to a single output on almost any computer system delivering increased display area and enhanced productivity.SAPPHIRE's Vid-2X is a compact stand-alone unit that allows two Full HD DVI monitors to be connected to a single Thunderbolt, DisplayPort or DualLink-DVI output of a laptop or desktop. The device is ideal for computing devices that cannot easily be expanded such as laptops and netbooks as well as for users that are restricted from opening their PCs by warranty or corporate rules – or simply don’t feel comfortable doing it. Two models are offered - one with DisplayPort (Thunderbolt compatible) input and one with DualLink DVI input. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:44:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Launches_N560GTX_448_Twin_Frozr_III_Power_Edition_Graphics_Card Leading global motherboard and graphics card maker MSI announces the release of the N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC and N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition graphics cards. The two graphics cards feature the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti chipset with 448 CUDA cores and 1280MB of 320-bit GDDR5 high-speed graphics memory. The N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition graphics card supports MSI's exclusive Triple Overvoltage and 6+1 Phase PWM design. The greatly improved overclocking potential and stability increases overclocking performance by up to 29%. The acclaimed Twin Frozr III system is used for cooling and features not only twin 8cm Propeller Blade fans for 20% more air flow but also 8mm SuperPipe technology. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:38:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Technology_Launches_Talos_2_Enterprise_SAS_6G_Solid_State_Drive_Series OCZ announces the Talos 2 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) SSD Series, the follow-up to the high performance, high capacity Talos Series previously available only in a 3.5 inch form factor. With capacities up to 1TB now available in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, Talos 2 offers increased I/O performance and scalability in enterprise storage environments. Talos 2 leverages OCZ Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 2.0 technology which implements an intelligent complex command queuing structure with unique queue balancing algorithms to provide exceptional performance. Talos 2 SSDs deliver superior random transactional performance at up to 70,000 4K IOPS and features improved mixed workload (75% read; 25% write) performance with up to 42,000 8K IOPS. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:16:49 GMT