http://www.it-review.net Hardware news & reviews Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:17 GMT en http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/VIA_Intros_Ultra_Compact,_Fanless_VIA_AMOS_3002_System VIA announced the VIA AMOS-3002, an ultra compact, fanless system designed around the tiny VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX board. The VIA AMOS-3002 provides embedded customers with a system that delivers all the latest features and digital media standards required for a diversified range of embedded applications including telematics, in-vehicle control, machine to machine controller (M2M), digital signage and kiosks.Leveraging the digital prowess of the combined 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor and the VIA VX900H media system processor (MSP) on the VIA EPIA-P900 board, the VIA AMOS-3002 offers a powerful, rugged and HD-ready industrial-class PC that combines all the benefits of high performance 64-bit computing in an ultra compact system. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sapphire_Intros_the_Radeon_HD_7770_Vapor_X_OC_Edition Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC Edition is the first card based on the revolutionary new graphics GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD to feature the SAPPHIRE exclusive and world acclaimed Vapor-X cooling technology.The Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC Edition is the first card in this generation to use the Sapphire exclusive implementation of Vapor chamber cooling technology. Previous products with Vapor-X have received world wide acclaim for delivering very efficient cooling that allows the card to run at higher speeds but with very low noise levels. Based on the latest GPU technology from AMD, the Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC Edition has 1 GB of the latest DDR5 memory, and is factory overclocked with core clocks of 1100 MHz and memory clocks of 1300 MHz (5.2 GB/s effective) to deliver excellent performance. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:44:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_upgrades_its_GS_Series_Power_Supplies Corsair announced major upgrades to the GS Series line of high-performance power supply units (PSUs). A new improved design boosts energy efficiency, enabling the new GS Series PSUs to achieve 80 PLUS Bronze certification while also providing quieter, fanless operation at low power loads. The newly enhanced models are available in three wattage models: the GS600, GS700, and GS800.GS Series power supplies are designed for PC builders who want an affordable, reliable, and efficient power supply that offers visually stunning, customizable looks to match their PC. The power supplies feature user-switchable red, white or blue LED lights that can also be turned off if desired. Further customization is possible with swappable color insert rings which are available for purchase from the Corsair website. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:54:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Launches_Geminii_M4_CPU_Cooler Cooler Master, announces a CPU cooler with huge performance packed into a seemingly miniature package. That new compact CPU cooler is the GeminII M4 – a GeminII series cooler.Redefining cooling performance for space restricted environments, GeminII M4 is engineered to maximize cooling with its minimal CPU contact gaps and four extremely efficient direct contact heat pipes that provide excellent heat dissipation. Standing at a mere 59mm / 2.3in tall, it is uniquely suited to thrive in the small spaces afforded to CPU coolers in HTPCs and other slim systems. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:50:40 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SilverStone_Intros_Tower_Fortress_Ft03_mini After releasing the ground breaking Fortress FT03 chassis in 2011, SilverStone engineers took on the challenge of making a smaller version to further increase the appeal of this unique computer form factor. Through intelligent planning and reengineering, the engineers were able to create the FT03-MINI, which improves on the simplistic design of the FT03 while reducing the size by 50%. Using 2.5mm thick, sand-blasted and anodized aluminum outer shells with no cable connectors and vents on all four sides to complement an efficient, organized layout, this chassis helps SilverStone to again set new standards in small form factor computers. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:52 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ROCCAT_Intros_the_Savu_Mid_Size_Hybrid_Gaming_Mouse ROCCAT Studios today announces the release of the Savu – Mid-Size Hybrid Gaming Mouse – a competition device that “fusion welds” an ideal blend of performance and customizable features into a robust, perfectly-balanced, medium-size design. The Savu offers a combination of unprecedented true 4000 DPI optical sensor horsepower, world famous Easy-Shift[+]™ technology allowing for advanced button configuration, and a customizable lighting system delivering 16.8 million colors. What’s more, it’s the world’s first mouse to feature a stats and trophy system – called the ROCCAT Achievements Display, or R.A.D. – something previously known in similar form only in online gaming. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:08:14 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Supermicro_Launches_Widest_Range_of_UP_Server_Platforms Super Micro announces availability of a wide array of single processor (UP) systems and motherboards supporting Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 (Ivy Bridge) processor family. Supermicro’s new platforms boost system performance with upgraded PCI-E 3.0 bus speed and DDR3-1600MHz memory bandwidth. Server solutions include the high-density 3U, 8x node, MicroCloud™ (5037MC-H8TRF) providing cost-effective performance for cloud computing, data center and web hosting. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:59:11 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_intros_NVIDIA_Nsight_Eclipse_Edition NVIDIA today introduced NVIDIA® Nsight™, Eclipse Edition, the world’s first integrated development environment (IDE) for developing GPU accelerated applications on Linux- and Mac OS-based systems.NVIDIA Nsight provides powerful debugging and profiling tools that enable high performance computing (HPC) and graphics developers to fully optimize the performance of CPUs and GPUs. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Lenovo_intros_an_entry_level_workstation_ThinkStation_E31 Lenovo announced the Lenovo ThinkStation E31, an entry-level workstation for professionals requiring a powerful desktop workstation within a PC budget. Offered as a mini-tower or small form factor (SFF) both include choices of the latest speedy Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 along with enhanced memory performance and graphics capabilities."The ThinkStation E31 an ideal choice for small-to-medium businesses or professionals that need more power and performance than they are getting out of their desktop computer," said Robert Herman, director of product and vertical solutions, Workstation Business Unit, Lenovo.  Mon, 14 May 2012 13:52:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ROCCAT_to_Unveil_Groundbreaking_Gear_at_E3_Computex ROCCAT ,is ready to roll out an impressive line-up of new products at E3 in Los Angeles on June 7 and at Computex in Taipei on June 5. High on the list is the ROCCAT™ Kone XTD Max Customization Gaming Mouse – the new incarnation of the legendary ROCCAT™ Kone[+]. Equipped with the latest technological gaming innovations and an 8200 DPI Pro Aim R3 laser sensor – as well as being loaded with the full power of ROCCAT™ software –the Kone XTD is expected to surpass its famous predecessor and claim supremacy in the field of laser gaming mice. The “Next Gen” Kone is expected to hit shelves internationally early October 2012. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:01:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_Kepler_Juggernaut_Rolls_On_With_Launch_of_GeForce_GTX_670 NVIDIA launched the third GPU based on its next-generation Kepler™ graphics architecture, the GeForce® GTX 670, which brings dramatically improved levels of price-performance, power efficiency and whisper-quiet operation for PC gamers, starting at $399 USD.Engineered from the same DNA as the recently announced GTX 680 -- NVIDIA's top-of-the-line, single-GPU -- the GTX 670 packs a mean punch in its lithe 9.5-inch-long frame. It outpaces the closest competitive product in gaming performance by upwards of 45 percent,(1) while consuming approximately 18 percent less power. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:13:08 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Club_3D_Intros_the_Brand_New_GeForce_GTX_670 The Club 3D GeForce GTX 670 is the fastest and most power efficient GPU after the recently introduced GTX 690. But we didn't stop there. GPU Boost dynamically boost clock speed for performance. New FXAA and TXAA modes eliminate jagged edges. And lets you game on three monitors from a single GPU. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:05:04 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Intros_GeForce_GTX_690_Graphics_Cards GIGABYTE introduces the world's fastest graphics cards - GV-N690D5-4GD-B. It combines the innovative new GeForce architecture with raw dual-GPU power to provide truly game-changing performance. GV-N690D5-4GD-B utilizes the latest 28nm fabrication process, GDDR5 memory and 3072 CUDA cores, and supports Microsoft DirectX 11, and PCI-Express 3.0.It not only improves the processing ability but provides gamers a faster, smoother and richer gaming experience. Supporting NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround, 3D Vision, PhysX, and 3-way SLI, GV-N690D5-4GD-B guarantees an ultimate extreme experience. Thu, 10 May 2012 08:46:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_Contributes_CUDA_Compiler_To_Open_Source_Community NVIDIA announced that LLVM, one of the industry's most popular open source compilers, now supports NVIDIA GPUs, dramatically expanding the range of researchers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and programming languages that can take advantage of the benefits of GPU acceleration.LLVM is a widely used open source compiler infrastructure, with a modular design that makes it easy to add support for programming languages and processor architectures. The CUDA® compiler provides C, C++ and Fortran support for accelerating application using the massively parallel NVIDIA® GPUs. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:17:12 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_intros_International_Release_of_the_P2542G_Blu_ray_Gaming_Notebook GIGABYTE, a longtime leader in computer technology and innovation, today announced the international release of the 15.6” P2542G gaming notebook. The P2542G is a premium gaming notebook that packs incredible power into a sleek form factor to give consumers new options for mobile gaming. The P2542G features a powerful 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-Core processor and an impressive NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M GPU with GDDR5 2GB VRAM. The P2542G also has a 1080p Full HD display, Blu-ray Rewritable Drive, THX TruStudio Pro, Intel Rapid Start Technology, either a high-performing 7200rpm HDD or a speedy SSD, HDMI and more. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:32:44 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Thecus_Intros_First_Innovative_NAS_Management_Tablet Thecus is proud to present the first tablet in its lineup, ThecusPAD. With an innovative design, hardware and software, users are offered a powerful tablet that not only can browse the web, access media files and access GPS functions but can also install modules that allows Thecus NAS users to manage their NAS conveniently from their ThecusPAD.Some key features of the stunning ThecusPAD includes a 7” HD display, which is great for watching HD videos and viewing high resolution photos. To add, capacitive touch screen adds a great feel when using the ThecusPAD. Stereo speakers illuminate a clear and crisp sound while playing music from ThecusPAD. Equipped with a micro-HDMI port and Thecus Utility, streaming seamless data from your NAS to your TV does not even require an adapter anymore. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:04:56 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Releases_Firmware_Enhancement_for_Vertex_4_SSDs_and_Intros_64_GB_Model OCZ introduced release candidate firmware v1.4RC, which dramatically improves the performance of its Vertex 4 SATA 3.0 Series SSDs. Most notably, v1.4RC nearly doubles sequential write performance for lower capacity models, significantly boosts sequential read performance at low queue depths, and improves general performance under real-world workloads comprising mixed reads and writes.Despite already achieving breakthrough levels of performance with its flagship Vertex 4, OCZ has taken aggressive strides to further distance itself from the competition and to maintain its undisputed leadership in SSD technology. Compared to Vertex 4's original firmware version v1.3, v1.4RC more than doubles sequential write performance of the 128 GB model and boosts the 256 GB model from 380 MB/s to 465 MB/s. Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:20 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_Embedded_G_Series_Platform_Supports_Windows_Embedded_Compact_7 AMD announced that its AMD Embedded G-Series platform now supports Windows Embedded Compact 7, the next generation of the Windows Embedded CE real-time operating system. Windows Embedded Compact 7, paired with AMD Embedded G-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APU) is optimized to deliver feature-rich applications on small, specialized devices for industries such as medical, retail and industrial automation. This enables board, module and system OEMs, among others, to develop a wide range of applications requiring high performance and integrated graphics processing with minimal size, power and cooling constraints. Mon, 07 May 2012 14:53:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Adobe_Creative_Suite_6_Now_Available Adobe announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 software. The CS6 product line includes powerful new releases of Photoshop®, InDesign®, lllustrator®, Dreamweaver®, Adobe Premiere® Pro, After Effects®, Flash® Professional and other products as well as four suite versions – Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium; Creative Suite 6 Design Standard; Creative Suite 6 Production Premium; and Creative Suite 6 Master Collection. Mon, 07 May 2012 10:10:44 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Fanless_PC_solution_in_36_mm_thin_1_litre_case Shuttle Computer intros the XS36V, its smallest barebone ever.The case of this machine is just 36 mm thin and is a welcome addition to the Shuttle XS35 product family “Slim PC” which has already made a name for itself in the market."The XS36V is aimed at users whose main priorities are minimal operating noise, an extremely small footprint and a wide range of connection options," states Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "Particularly in the areas of automation, control and POI/POS, this rather unconventional model stands out from the crowd with 24/7 continuous operation, WOL, resume-after-power-failure and always-on features and RS-232 interface. Fri, 04 May 2012 08:12:40 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_Launches_its_GeForce_GTX_690_Graphics_Card The ASUS GeForce GTX 690 graphics card debuts 28nm dual-GPU performance, presenting the most powerful card of the generation thus far. It enables gaming with superior speed, smoothness, and detail. Due to smarter fabrication, its power demands are relatively modest for energy-conservative operation. This promotes easier quad-SLI setups with paired ASUS GeForce GTX 690s. ASUS continues to offer gamers the best overclocking experience with the exclusive GPU Tweak utility, which goes well together with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.2, plus technologies such as NVIDIA GPU Boost, advanced anti-aliasing (TXAA/FXAA), and Adaptive Vertical Sync. Fri, 04 May 2012 08:05:56 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_intros_new_Air_Series_line_of_PC_cooling_fans Corsair announced the new Air Series line of PC cooling fans. Unlike most other PC fans in the market, Corsair Air Series fans are offered in airflow and static pressure models, each specifically optimized for specific PC cooling roles.Air Series fans are designed to deliver an extraordinary balance of airflow and low-noise to users who want to upgrade their PCs for quieter operation or higher performance. All feature an advanced hydraulic bearing system and rubber mounts for low-noise and reliability, and include red, white, and blue color rings to allow users to customize the look of their PC. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:26:55 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Mach_Xtreme_Intros_Low_Profile_SATA3_MX_KATANA_6_Gb_s_Series_SSD_Modules Mach Xtreme Technology unveiled the SATA MX-KATANA 6 Gb/s Series SSD modules. Based on an innovative design, the sleek gum stick-sized modules deliver an enhanced mobile computing experience with much faster application loading, ultra-fast data access, shorter boot-ups, and longer battery life of today's and future ultrabooks and netbooks with new type low-profile SATA 3.0 interface. Thu, 03 May 2012 11:27:51 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Dell_Intros_High_Performance_XPS_and_Vostro_Solutions Dell continues to deliver high-performance laptops and desktops for families, multimedia professionals and businesses demanding power and performance for complex tasks and immersive entertainment activities. The XPS 8500 and Vostro 470 desktops are now available with Intel's 3rd generation quad-core processors and the latest discrete graphics on Dell.com for professionals who demand high-performance technology. Additionally, Dell is expanding the laptop line-up with the Inspiron Special Edition series for families who desire enhanced multimedia capabilities. The Inspiron Special Edition 14R and 15R are available today in select countries in Asia. Wed, 02 May 2012 19:33:41 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/DisplayLink_Drives_AOC_22_USB_Powered_HD_Display DisplayLink, a leading provider of technology for virtual graphics and USB-connected computing, today announced the availability of AOC®’s new 22-inch High Definition USB Powered Display (model e2251Fwu). This ultra-slim yet affordable LED monitor receives both power and signal solely through USB connection and offers simple plug-and-play connectivity, making the productivity benefits of dual- and multi-monitor computing available to the masses. The AOC e2251Fwu is equally suitable for business, gaming and entertainment use with its large high definition screen and excellent image quality. Wed, 02 May 2012 19:21:04 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_Intros_the_ASUS_ROG_G75VW_and_G55VW_Notebooks ASUS is excited to launch the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G75VW and G55VW notebooks. Featuring Intel 3rd generation Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M/670M GPUs with up to 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, up to 16 GB of DDR3 DRAM and support for dual hard drives in RAID 0/1 operation, the new G-Series redefines what is possible in a gaming notebook. The dual-fan intelligent thermal technology ensures the system runs cooler, optional Active shutter glasses with NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology in 1080P resolution, a built-in subwoofer and ASUS SonicMaster audio capabilities provides a rich and immersive gaming experience. Tue, 01 May 2012 19:44:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Samsung_Intros_Series_7_Gamer,_the_Ultimate_Gaming_Laptop Samsung announced the Samsung Series 7 Gamer, the ultimate laptop for gaming enthusiasts. Designed with feedback from passionate PC gamers in mind, the Series 7 Gamer features a 17.3-inch full HD LCD display, high quality Dolby Home Theater surround sound, rich NVIDIA GeForce graphics and a 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor, as well as a unique dial that allows users to easily transition between four modes for maximum performance at all times."The Series 7 Gamer offers all the elements of a high-powered gaming machine with the convenience of the mode-changing dial, which enables you to switch off components in order to save power and have a quieter experience when you're using it as a more traditional laptop," said Todd Bouman, vice president of marketing at Samsung Enterprise Business Division. Tue, 01 May 2012 19:24:38 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Sol_GPU_Now_Available_from_Mersive Mersive, a leading provider of visual computing software that creates and manages high performance displays, today announced general availability of Sol GPU, the newest version of the company's flagship Sol product. Designed for displays running a Windows 7, multi-head GPU graphics solution, Sol GPU provides a software-only option in which no external warp/blend hardware is needed resulting in dramatically reduced cost and improved ease of use. Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Modartt_releases_Pianoteq_4 With Pianoteq 4, a new milestone is reached in the piano world, bringing you the best and latest technology of virtual piano software. A thoroughly refined acoustic model is represented by the new astonishing grand piano instrument D4, designed with extreme care, each note being adjusted and voiced up to perfection. Thanks to its extraordinary playability and sonic authenticity, it meets the high demands from live musicians and recording studios. Tue, 01 May 2012 18:50:39 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Club_3D_Intros_Radeon_HD_7870_JokerCard_Graphics_Card Club 3D proudly presents the Club 3D Radeon HD 7870 jokerCard graphics card. With PokerSeries Club 3D offers a new level of special gamecards that delivers the best performance, newest features and best coolers. The jokerCard present our highest demands. Get ready for the future with 28 nm GPU technology, Graphics Core Next Architecture, AMD App Acceleration and support for Ultra HD 4096p resolutions and PCI Express 3.0.If you expect above average performance of your Graphics card, Club 3D CoolStream High Performance Cooling Technology is just the kind of high performance that you have been looking for.  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:35:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Shuttle_intros_first_XPC_Barebone_for_Intel_s_Ivy_Bridge_platform_in_Mini_PC_format Shuttle Computer, is starting delivery of the XPC Barebone SZ77R5 to coincide with the launch of the innovative Intel Z77 Express chipset which it is based on. "The Intel Z77 Express chipset is a further milestone towards the creation of energy-efficient PCs with impressive computing power", states Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "The enormous flexibility in choice of processor also makes the SZ77R5 the first pick for users who are planning to upgrade from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge subsequently." Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:06:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_and_Adobe_Creative_Suite_6_Innovate_with_OpenCL_and_GPU_Acceleration AMD announced a collaboration with Adobe Systems Incorporated to optimize a new set of GPU-accelerated features for Adobe products including the newly announced AdobePhotoshop® CS6. Implementing GPU acceleration and incorporating OpenCL optimization improves the end-user experience by dramatically speeding up critical imaging features and generating real-time results when editing with key tools in Adobe Creative Suite 6.“AMD brings its expertise in GPU and APU compute in the latest release of Adobe Creative Suite,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. “This technology integration allows us to provide creative professionals with exciting new creative options and lightning-fast performance.” Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:46:56 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Silicon_Power_intros_the_Velox_V60,_a_2.5_SSD Silicon Power unveiled Velox V60, a 2.5” consumer solid state disk that combines aesthetic and performance. V60 features a sleek metal body with SATA III interface delivering personal style, speed and quality, taking computing experience to a new level.Unlike a traditional SSD that is rigid and bulky, SP V60 offers a stylish brushed aluminum enclosure in metallic gray. It features a hairline finished cover with a silver embossed diamond cut logo and a body with curved edges. Its minimalist design speaks quality and character; adding style to functionality so consumers will never need to compromise aesthetic for performance. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:29:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Intel_intros_the_quad_core_3rd_generation_Inte_Core_processor_family Intel introduced the quad-core 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family, delivering dramatic visual and performance computing gains for gamers, media enthusiasts and mainstream users alike. Available now in powerful, high-end desktop, laptop and sleek all-in-one (AIO) designs, the new processors are the first chips in the world made using Intel’s 22-nanometer (nm) 3-D tri-Gate transistor technology.The combination of Intel’s cutting-edge 3-D tri-gate transistor technology and architectural enhancements help make possible up to double the 3-D graphics and HD media processing performance compared with Intel’s previous generation of chips. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:08:21 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Acer_Intros_Ivy_Bridge_Based_Desktops Acer's first desktop PCs with the 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors will be available immediately in several configurations ranging in price from $699.99 to $1,199.99. Both Acer and Gateway-branded desktop PCs will be equipped with the new processors. Below are two examples of systems that will be available from retailers this next week.Several models of the Acer Predator AG3620 desktop line will be the first with the new processors. The Acer Predator delivers performance and graphics benefits for power-users who want an advanced PC for entertainment, gaming and digital media. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:51:05 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/PNY_intros_specially_designed_HP_v218g_HP_v228g_USB_flash_drive PNY to commemorate the auspicious lunar dragon year, PNY technologies, world renowned brand in USB devices has debuted its specially designed HP v218g / HP v228g USB flash drive. The limited edition flash drive is the first ever USB drive enveloped in 24 karat gold coating highlighting the taste and identity of the drive as a festive gift ceremony while offering the ultimate in storage of digital files and more. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:04:18 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Intros_GE60_and_GE70_Gaming_Notebooks MSI has received high marks from all quarters for its high-end gaming laptops, including being selected for Innovations Honorees at the CES 2012, the IT industry's equivalent of an Oscar. Now, MSI is introducing the GE60 and GE70—the ultimate in next generation gaming notebooks. They feature Intel's latest quad core processor and new generation NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M discrete graphics card. Specially designed to meet the extreme demands of extreme gamers around the world. These killer notebooks also boast awesome peripherals. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:57:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Logitech_Introduces_New_iPad_Ultrathin_Keyboard_Cover Logitech extends its tablet lineup with its latest keyboard accessory — the Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard Cover — made for the new, third-generation iPad® as well as the iPad 2. Leveraging Logitech's extensive heritage of high quality, reliability and design, this all-in-one solution provides an ultrathin screen protector and built-in keyboard so you can type easily and travel without worry. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:28:48 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Announces_Extreme_II_Power_Supply_Series Cooler Master announces its new, more powerful, Extreme 2 Series of power supplies.Operating on a powerful dual +12V rail system, the Extreme 2 Series makes itself perfectly suited for powering multiple graphics cards and other demanding system components. This is achieved through the inclusion of higher quality components and process improvements that allow for higher wattage and amperage loads that result in increasing each models overall value to our users. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:22:12 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Digital_Storm_Intros_the_Marauder_Line_for_PC_Gamers Digital Storm introduces the Marauder line of high performance gaming PCs with a ground-breaking price. Designed with PC gamers in mind, the Marauder gaming line delivers an incredibly immersive gaming experience while being one of the most affordable gaming PCs ever offered by Digital Storm.Gamers who have endured lag filled game-play with unimpressive low-resolution visuals finally can break free thanks to Digital Storm’s Marauder gaming line, the first gaming PCs built around Corsair’s Vengeance C70 chassis. No longer do gamers have to settle for sub-par performance because of a limited budget thanks to the Marauder’s ground-breaking price. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:37:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/WD_Launches_New_VelociRaptor_Hard_Drives_1TB_Version Western Digital announced it is now shipping the new WD VelociRaptor® 1 TB hard drive, the latest addition to its award-winning drive family, the largest capacity 10,000 RPM hard drive on the market today. Designed for high-performance PCs, Mac® computers and professional workstations that require a balance of high performance and capacity, the WD VelociRaptor drive is a favorite among enthusiasts and creative professionals. The WD VelociRaptor will also come in capacities of 500 GB and 250 GB. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:21:38 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_Intros_the_VG23AH_3D_IPS_Monitor ASUS launches the VG23AH 3D IPS LED Monitor. Designed to be a well-rounded and customized display for entertainment and gaming, the VG23AH features the ASUS All-in 3D technology, providing users with the smart choice when it comes to the ultimate 2D and 3D multimedia.The VG23AH immerses users in a cinematic 3D home theater experience with crisp, clear visuals accompanied by audio from its built-in 3 W stereo speakers. With a wide-view angle IPS display, 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio, and ASUS-exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, the VG23AH delivers a colorful visual experience in Full HD 1080p. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:59:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_and_McAfee_Partner_to_Launch_NAS_Device_with_McAfee_Technology Thecus and McAfee are teaming up to provide protection to NAS devices. Thecus® is the first to bundle McAfee anti-virus software within a NAS to provide customers a trouble-free NAS experience.This partnership sets new standards within the NAS community by recognizing the request of many users seeking virus protection and prevention, Users can rest assured that they’ll be piloting a powerful yet reliable NAS system. This effort also fosters a friendly user experience by offering antivirus protection right out of the box. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:38:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LaCie_intros_eSATA_Hub_Thunderbolt_Series_Peripheral LaCie announced the eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series, which delivers a solution for connecting eSATA hard drives to Thunderbolt-compatible Macs, making them backwards compatible. The eSATA Hub also boosts transfer speeds and even allows users to daisy chain with other Thunderbolt peripherals.Consumers with new Macs who are interested in getting the best possible speeds with their existing multi-interface drives are no longer limited to USB or FireWire connections. In addition, businesses, photographers or other creative professionals that have upgraded their Macs to versions without ExpressCard/34 slots are now able to capitalize on their previous investment in eSATA hard drives. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:21:28 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_TopTower_NAS_Series_Expands_Opportunities Not everyone can possess a rackmount NAS. If you don't have the specific infrastructure, it's not really convenient. However, it's apparent that everyone requires more and more storage space and file sharing! That's why Thecus came out with a brand new tower series with 6, 8 and 10-bay NAS. Each has been designed to be flexible and ideal for specific business network architecture. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:46:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/WD_ships_slim,_energy_efficient_hard_drive_for_ultrabook_devices Western announced it is shipping the WD Scorpio® Blue™ 7 mm hard drive, the latest addition to its mobile hard drive family and the 2.5-inch drive with the lowest power consumption on the market today. Specified to a best-in-class 400Gs shock tolerance, the new single-platter WD Scorpio Blue small form factor hard drives are available in 500 GB and 320 GB capacities and the drives' compatibility with industry-standard 9.5 mm slots make them ideal storage options for mainstream notebooks as well as slimmer notebook and Ultrabook™ devices that require a 7 mm drive height. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:12:52 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AirLive_intros_new_dome_IP_camera_with_night_vision_POE_280HD AirLive, introduced AirLive POE-280HD a 1.3 megapixel dome camera with LEDs and ICR that allows this dome camera to see in the night. On this model there is 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor which allows to achieve the image quality of HD. Recording resolution reaches up to 1280x1024 pixels, four times more resolution than VGA. The camera has a lens 4mm. Camera Airlive POE-280HD is equipped with 18 IR LEDs, so that can record images in total darkness at a distance of 15 m. Removable IR-cut filter allows user to adjust the recording function to the lighting conditions. They ensure that the camera is ideally suited for most of the internal spaces. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:56:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Toshiba_intros_the_gaming_laptop_Qosmio_X875_ Toshiba announced two new high-performance laptops, the Qosmio® X875 and Qosmio X875 3D, designed for enthusiast gamers, media creators and advanced users who demand the most powerful equipment. The laptops are fully equipped with the latest processor technology from Intel® and NVIDIA, providing users with the power and speed required to take on the most demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications with ease. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:51:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Silicon_Power_Intros_32GB_microSDHC_Class_10_Memory_Card Holding your smart phone in one hand, and your digital camera in the other, if you are interested in taking high quality photos or capturing everything you see as your own memory, then you will be familiar with the following mood-killing scenario — “Not Enough Memory” popping up on your screen. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:47:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Intros_Intel_7_Series_Mini_ITX_Mainboards ZOTAC debuts the ZOTAC Intel 7-series powered mainboards for the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core family processors. The new ZOTAC Z77-ITX WiFi and H77-ITX WiFi mainboards pack support for Intel LGA1155 processors into a mini-ITX form factor without sacrificing expansion capabilities.“ZOTAC is the global innovator when it comes to mini-ITX mainboards. We continue to push the performance envelope with mini-ITX to rival much larger systems,” says Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. “The latest Intel Ivy Bridge processors paired with our ZOTAC Intel 7-series mini-ITX mainboards make an unbeatable performance combination without sacrificing energy-efficiency.” Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:33:56 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Kingston_Releases_MobileLite_G3_Card_Reader_With_USB_3.0_Compatibility Kingston announced it has released the third generation of its popular MobileLite portable card reader. MobileLite G3 (Kingston part #: FCR-MLG3) is a compact, multi-functional USB 3.0 card reader that lets users easily transfer digital data, photos, games, music and more stored on memory expansion cards between all kinds of digital devices.MobileLite G3 supports SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/SDHC/SDXC and MSPD. It allows users to carry a single device to store, transfer or read data on any USB 3.0 or 2.0 host device while using a variety of Flash cards for mobile phones, digital cameras, tablets, netbooks, computers, MP3 players and more. MobileLite G3 meets the USB 3.0 specification and SDA 3.01 standard, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:24:20 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Launches_Indilinx_Everest_2_based_Vertex_4_SSD_Series OCZ Technology introduced the Vertex 4 SATA III SSD series featuring the company’s advanced Indilinx Everest 2 controller platform. The Vertex 4 delivers the industry’s highest input/output operations per second (IOPS) performance for SATA-based drives across a wide variety of application workloads making this fourth generation flagship product line ideally suited for demanding computing and workstation environments. It consistently accomplishes superior real world performance over the long term regardless of whether the data streams are in compressed or uncompressed formats. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:40:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NZXT_Intros_New_Lineup_of_High_Performance_Fans NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to introduce an extension of the cooling lineup to include FZ 120 mm and FZ 140 mm fans in both LED and non-LED versions. NZXT's newest fans compliment any performance build with maximum airflow and efficient speeds. Each is crafted with long-life bearings providing enhanced reliability and extending lifespan well beyond the generous 2 year warranty. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:38:44 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_Launches_the_CM_Storm_QuickFire_Pro_Gaming_Keyboard Cooler Master announces the next incarnation of the extremely popular QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, the QuickFire Pro.Featuring a smooth and clean aesthetic, QuickFire Pro includes laser-marked keycaps and a non-glossy matte finish. This is complemented by a set of extra keycaps (includes a key puller) that give the keyboard an extra appeal that draws other gamers in. A response time of 1 ms, in USB mode, offers gamers a necessary consistency to navigate the ever changing landscapes of their video game libraries. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:32:28 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LaCie_professional_5_bay_RAID_server_is_now_available_in_a_diskless_model LaCie announced its professional 5-bay RAID server is now available in a diskless model. Now, users can get all the benefits of the 5big Network 2, designed by Neil Poulton, but with the flexibility to scale their storage and security as they desire - making it an efficient investment for resourceful professionals and small businesses alike. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:27:40 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Mach_Xtreme_intros_improved_MX_JET_ULTRA_Series_2.5_SSD Mach Xtreme announced improved MX-JET ULTRA Series 2.5" SSD for mainstream users. MX-JET ULTRA Series delivers blazing fast, smooth and stutter free performance at an affordable price point.The MX-JET ULTRA Series SSD provides outstanding performance, endurance and power efficiency resulting in exceptional user experience. This series is offering users robust data protection with enhanced hardware BCH ECC engine, StaticDataRefresh technology support and data shaping for higher data reliability. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:13:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/HGST_intros_the_world_s_first_4_TB_enterprise_class_hard_drive HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and now a Western Digital company) introduced the world's first 4 TB enterprise-class hard drive family, the Ultrastar 7K4000.Ushering in a new generation of 512e Advanced Format drives, the Ultrastar 7K4000 family provides space-efficient, high-performance, low-power storage for traditional enterprises as well as for the explosive big data and cloud/Internet markets where storage density, watt-per-gigabyte and cost-per-GB are critical parameters. Hungry for massive storage, cloud and Internet businesses are redefining the datacenter by designing new types of servers and storage architectures to help manage explosive petabyte (PB) growth. Critical to their datacenter infrastructure is the ability to scale and efficiently manage performance, power and storage space to help reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:36:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Digital_Storm_and_EVGA_to_Create_the_Ultimate_PC_Gaming_Experience_at_PAX_East Digital Storm is excited to announce our partnership with EVGA to create a one-of-a-kind experience for gamers at PAX East in Boston, MA during April 6th - 8th.Attendees will be able to compete in a DiRT 3 racing simulator contest at EVGA & Digital Storm's booth (#1156) for a chance to win Digital Storm's newly released flagship high-performance PC, Aventum. Competitors will battle it out on a $30,000 full motion 180˚ view racing simulator, powered by one of Digital Storm's benchmark crushing Aventum systems. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:45:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sparkle_Intros_its_GeForce_GTX_560_SE_Graphics_Card Sparkle announced the launch of GeForce GTX 560 SE graphics card aiming at midrange market. As the most expected superstar product for mainstream market in the first half of this year, this card features a mature 40 nm GF114 GPU, delivering the ultimate next generation gaming experience. The excellent performance not only leads over similar competing products, but also shows no way inferior to GeForce 5 series. Now is the perfect time to upgrade your graphics card at a surprisingly affordable price! Sparkle GTX 560 SE is built with the best quality materials and introduces ultimate fashion and style with simple grandness. The short PCB design allows the card to be installed into small chassis. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:23:43 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gainward_Launches_GeForce_GTX_680_Phantom_edition As the leading brand in enthusiastic graphics market, Gainward, again, introduces its Phantom series for GeForce GTX 680 - Gainward GeForce GTX 680 Phantom. The Gainward GTX 680 Phantom, continue the elegant design of the first generation, delivers much better performance than the previous design. The most important is the Gainward GeForce GTX 680 Phantom comes with factory over-clocked setting - 1150MHz boost clock (1084MHz base clock) and 3150MHz (DDR6300) memory clock. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:12:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/KINGMAX_Launches_the_Latest_Ultra_speed_64GB_SDXC_ProMax_series KINGMAX has recently launched its ultra speed SDXC Pro/SDXC ProMax memory cards. These two memory cards adhere to the latest SD 3.0 standard and boast a read speed up to 55 MB/s and a write speed up to 30 MB/s; a technological breakthrough from the conventional Class 10 specification. The 64 GB SDXC ProMax series offer enhanced reliability and faster transferring speed. Such specification ensures high quality images during high-speed continuous shooting and is the most suitable memory card for HD still images, high-speed motion as well as Full HD 1080P videos.The increasing popularity of digital cameras meant more emphasis is placed on high-resolution pictures, non-stopping continuous shooting and easy photo / videos browsing; therefore, the demand for memory card no longer confines to only high capacity, it has also extended to superior storage performance. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:47:08 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Palit_announced_a_brand_new_JetStream_series_GeForce_GTX_680 Palit announced a brand new Jetstream series at the GeForce GTX 680 The Palit Jetstream series of graphics cards features innovative cooling and an optimized product design to deliver gamers the ultimate gaming experience. As the latest and most powerful GPU in the series, the Palit Jetstream GeForce GTX 680 Jetstream guarantees gamers cutting-edge performance and an explosive new gaming experience. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:10:21 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NZXT_intros_the_Phantom_410_Special_Edition_PC_Case NZXT is proud to introduce new, special edition color options of the widely-acclaimed Phantom 410. Early this year, NZXT polled the facebook community to see what color combinations were most demanded by gamers and enthusiasts, selected the top choices and made them a reality. Phantom 410 is now available in Black with Orange Trim, Black with White Trim, White with Blue Trim, and a surprise Gunmetal black edition with a gunmetal interior and exterior matte finish.Phantom 410 builds off of the legendary qualities of the award-winning case with even more value for every dollar spent. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:20:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_GPUs_Power_Top_Two_Russian_Supercomputers NVIDIA announced that the two most powerful supercomputers in Russia will use NVIDIA® GPUs to address some of the world’s most challenging scientific problems across a broad range of fields.Underscoring the dramatic growth in the adoption of GPU computing across world scientific communities, the new Russia Top 50 supercomputer list released today reveals that the top two systems are accelerated by NVIDIA Tesla® GPUs.  These two supercomputers are housed at Lomonosov Moscow State University, which was recently named a CUDA Center of Excellence, and the Joint Supercomputer Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (JSCC RAS).  Moreover, GPUs are accelerating 12 of the country’s top 50 systems – up from seven just six months ago. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:11:29 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Synology_Launches_RackStation_RS812_and_RS812RP_NAS_Servers Synology announced RackStation RS812+ and RS812RP+, expandable 4-bay rackmount NAS servers bringing high performance, scalability, and reliability to small and medium businesses.“Synology RS812+ and RS812RP+ are built to address the needs of businesses that require high performance and maximum system uptime to run mission-critical applications,” said Peter Chen, Product Manager of Synology Inc. “They ensure business continuity with an array of redundancy and availability features,” added Chen.  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:35:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/hdd/Three_way_OCZ_SSD_shootout Since its introduction, SSD's have been a very hot topic. Offering vast improvements over regular hard drives in terms of performance, be it read or write performance. We also saw quite a few hybrid solutions – varying from Seagate Momentus XT to OCZ's Synapse, every product being good in its own right. But overall, if you take a look at the current state of IT market, there's just one  that's moving forward really fast – SSD's.  Today, we have some  solutions from OCZ so – let's see how did they do on our tests. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:09:56 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Adobe_Photoshop_CS6_Beta_Now_Available_on_Adobe_Labs Adobe Systems announced Adobe Photoshop CS6 beta, a preview of what’s to come in the next release of the industry standard in digital imaging, is available as a free download from Adobe Labs. Customers can download the beta, try out the experience and provide feedback to the product team. Packed with groundbreaking new innovations,featuresand incredible performance enhancements, Photoshop CS6 beta is available for the Mac OS and Microsoft® Windows® platforms. The final release is expected in the first half of 2012.“Photoshop CS6 will be a milestone release that pushes the boundaries of imaging innovation with incredible speed and performance,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:15:24 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/EVGA_Announces_the_EVGA_GeForce_GTX_680_and_EVGA_Precision_X Get to the next level with the EVGA GeForce GTX 680. This card delivers truly game-changing performance that taps into the powerful new GeForce architecture to redefine smooth, seamless, lifelike gaming. It offers brand new, never before seen features that will redefine the way you think about performance graphics cards. Expect more from your graphics card than just state-of-the-art features and technology; get faster, smoother and a richer gaming experience with the EVGA GeForce GTX 680. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:52:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/First_PGI_Compilers_with_Support_for_OpenACC_Now_Available The Portland Group announced immediate availability of the initial release of its PGI Accelerator™ Fortran and C compilers with partial support for the new OpenACC® specification for directive-based programming of  GPUs and accelerators. In the next few months, PGI plans to include additional OpenACC features with full support for the OpenACC 1.0 specifications scheduled for release in June. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:52:41 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Palit_releases_the_game_changing_GeForce_GTX_680_ Palit releases the powerful new Palit GeForce GTX 680 and its delivers more than just state-of-the-art features and technology. It gives you truly game-changing performance that will transform the way you experience all your favorite titles-now and in the future.Armed with 1536-core GPU that clocked at 1006MHz and 2GB of GDDR5 memory at 6GHz, Palit GeForce GTX 680 simply is the world’s fastest Dx11 graphics card. The NVIDIA brand new Kepler architecture which delivers the astonishing DirectX 11 gaming experience that can devastate competing GPUs with ease by offering 40% higher performance than previous generation. And with new NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technology, you can now have the optimized 3D gaming under multi-monitor setting from a single Palit GeForce GTX 680. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:31:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/TP_LINK_expands_high_street_presence_with_specialist_electrical_retailer_Maplin TP-LINK has partnered with Maplin, the UK’s biggest and best specialist retailer of consumer electronics, to stock and retail its range of low cost home connection solutions.The agreement ensures that a huge selection of products including the latest network adapters, range extenders and switches will be available to consumers at affordable prices. As a result of this agreement, high street shoppers will be able to purchase their preferred products at Maplin and ensure their connected accessories from TP-LINK work with the products before they leave the store. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:57:51 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/CM_Storm_Trigger_Gaming_Keyboard_Launched_In_Europe Finally the high-end CM Storm Trigger keyboard will be launched in Europe! The CM Storm Trigger Keyboard is the first keyboard produced by CM Storm for the extreme gamers.The Trigger keyboard offers you the ability to press up to 6 keys simultaneously and utilize five programmable macro keys with profile management. These features give you the possibility to reduce transport and redeployment times by storing profiles and key assignments with 64 KB of onboard memory. Next to this, the multi-media controls allow you to quickly adjust for example audio options to make working with the Trigger even easier. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:05:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Antec_Launches_High_Current_Pro_Platinum_1000_Watt_PSU Antec announces the High Current Pro 1000 Platinum power supply, the first kilowatt-class PSU offered by Antec certified for 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency. Delivering a minimum of 1000 watts of Continuous Power, the HCP-1000 Platinum makes a reliable addition to the enthusiast's or overclocker's PC.The HCP-1000's four +12V rails deliver 40A of output each with low ripple & noise levels and an output ratio of up to 100 percent. Characteristic of Antec's top-line power supplies, this unit delivers stable DC current with all Japanese capacitors and keeps cool with a 135 mm thermally controlled double ball bearing fan. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:36:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/D_Link_Intros_New_Line_of_SmartPro_Switches_for_Medium_Sized_Businesses D-Link launched its DGS-1500 SmartPro switch series, providing the essential features of a managed switch, including Layer 3 functions such as static routing, at a price point accessible to small- and medium-sized businesses. The SmartPro series allows businesses, educational institutes, and security companies to invest in their networks now, without having to worry about the future impact on IT budgets.Historically, small- to medium-sized businesses upgrading their switching environments have had to make a quantum leap in terms of investment and move to a fully managed switch if they required features such as VLANs and Static Routing. In order to provide a more gradual upgrade path, D-Link has introduced the DGS-1500 SmartPro series, allowing businesses to scale their switching infrastructure incrementally at a lower cost. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:30:44 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Releases_AIRE_M77_Must_Have_Optical_Mouse When it comes to a wireless mouse with an in-style design and reasonable price, previously, there had been very few products in the market to choose from. GIGABYTE is excited to introduce a new option for consumers looking for a stylish mouse at a great price, the AIRE M77 Must-Have Wireless Mouse, which satisfies all your basic needs and much more! Just like the latest “It Bag” in the fashion industry, the AIRE M77 is your “It Mouse” that achieves exactly what you want and suits almost every condition. Plus, its ergonomic design and practical function setting will help you enjoy this mouse even more!GIGABYTE introduced the “AIRE” series to stress not only the necessity of great comfort, but also the importance of a fashionable design. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:21:55 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Synology_Intros_DiskStation_DS412_with_Improved_Case_Design Synology announced the latest release in its high-performance 4-bay DiskStation family: the DS412+. The DS412+ is well-suited for business users, offering a good mix of price, performance, and capacity.The new 4-bay server features a brand new case design. The new model allows hot-swap capability. It is Synology's first 4-bay server to add support for USB 3.0. Dual NICs allow for link aggregation or failover, helping users get the most performance and reliability. The DS412+ uses passive cooling on the CPU and adaptive behavior on the dual exhaust fans to increase uptime and remove points of failure. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:42:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/WD_Ships_First_2_TB_Portable_Hard_Drive_With_Next_Gen_My_Passport  Western Digital announced the next generation of its top-selling My Passport® line of portable hard drives, offering consumers a fresh new enclosure design and the first-ever 2 TB capacity in a portable drive. Now available in five popular colors: white, black, silver, blue, and red, with a range of capacities beginning from 500 GB, the new sleeker My Passport portable drives offer digital consumers an appealing array of storage options that reflect their personal style. Additionally, the new My Passport drives offer WD SmartWare™ automatic backup software and WD Security™ for password protection and hardware encryption. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:14:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Lian_Li_Intros_the_automobile_esque_PC_Q15_PC_Q15_Mini_ITX_Chassis Lian-Li announces the automobile-esque PC-Q15. With its space-saving design, the PC-Q15 is an ideal data storage center for the numerous hi-tech mobile devices of the modern mobile consumer.Supporting mini-ITX motherboards, the PC-Q15 with its the rectangular shape and wheel-like stubs resembles a miniature SUV. Not only does this chassis stand out in any environment, but the compact dimensions of (W x H x D) 210 mm x 216 mm x 330 mm (8.27" x 8.50" x 12.99") allows the PC-Q15 to serve as the home central hub for the modern mobile user in any nook or cranny. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:32:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Seagate_achieve_the_milestone_storage_density_of_1_terabit_per_square_inch Seagate has become the first hard drive maker to achieve the milestone storage density of 1 terabit (1 trillion bits) per square inch, producing a demonstration of the technology that promises to double the storage capacity of today's hard drives upon its introduction later this decade and give rise to 3.5-inch hard drives with an extraordinary capacity of up to 60 terabytes over the 10 years that follow. The bits within a square inch of disk space, at the new milestone, far outnumber stars in the Milky Way, which astronomers put between 200 billion and 400 billion. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:26:48 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MSI_Intros_Next_Generation_R7970_Lightning_Graphics_Card MSI announced the release of the MSI R7970 Lightning, the new heir to the throne of Lightning graphics cards. Equipped with AMD's 28 nm Radeon HD 7970 GPU, the MSI R7970 Lightning features an all-new Unlocked Digital Power Architecture that incorporates an Unlocked BIOS, Digital PWM Controller, and Enhanced Power Design to boost overclocking potential to new heights and make overclocking easier than ever.In an industry first, the proprietary "GPU Reactor" power supply module reduces power supply noise and also boosts overclocking stability as well. To keep this beast cool, the MSI R7970 Lightning utilizes the latest Twin Frozr IV Thermal Design equipped with Dust Removal Technology. The dual 10 cm fans with Propeller Blade Technology generate massive airflow for fast heat dissipation while remaining whisper silent. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:37:01 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SAPPHIRE_Intros_HD_7970_Dual_X_OC_Edition SAPPHIRE has just released a new factory overclocked version of its high end graphics card based on the highly acclaimed graphics GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD.The SAPPHIRE HD 7970 OC Edition features SAPPHIRE’s new dual-extractor technology - Dual-X - a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans providing quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load. The HD 7970 from AMD is the most powerful single chip GPU ever built - it has a new internal structure with 32 compute units and a total of 2048 Stream processors. The SAPPHIRE HD 7970 OC Edition ships with a raised core clock speed of 950MHz, and 1425MHz for the memory. Its Dual BIOS switch allows users to select the higher performance settings of 1GHz core and 1450MHz memory, making the fastest card in its class. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:42:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Western_Digital_ships_the_My_Book_Thunderbolt_Duo_  Western Digital is now shipping its first external hard drive with Thunderbolt™ technology – the My Book® Thunderbolt™ Duo dual-drive storage system. The new My Book Thunderbolt Duo provides professionals and Mac® enthusiasts with five primary areas of performance, double-safe data protection and flexibility; ultra-fast data transfer rates for greater work efficiency; a 4 TB/6 TB large-capacity; customized dual-drive storage system with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD options; customer serviceable drives; and dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining multiple My Book Thunderbolt Duo devices or other peripherals.Thunderbolt technology brings a new way to connect high-speed storage devices to any desktop or notebook computer with a Thunderbolt port while delivering unmatched speed for multitasking activities such as, editing video/music, 3D rendering, and completing other high definition graphics-intensive projects. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:30:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Unveils_Radeon_HD_7800_Overclock_Series_Graphics_Cards GIGABYTE Technology Co. LTD., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to present Radeon™ HD 7800 Overclock Series Graphics Card: GV-R787OC-2GD, GV-R785OC-2GD. Built with AMD’s latest 28nm GPU and GDDR5 memory, GIGABYTE makes these cards with higher core clock. Equipped with GIGABYTE’s latest in-house cooling design and adapted with GIGABYTE Ultra Durable materials, GIGABYTE makes sure that Radeon HD 7800 Series is with the best speed of heat dissipation and performance. GIGABYTE Radeon HD 7800 Series also provides a number of innovative features including the latest AMD APP Acceleration, Microsoft DirectX® 11 supported, AMD HD3D, Crossfire™, and PCI-Express 3.0 supported. GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD, GV-R785OC-2GD, guarantee gamers to have the best gaming experience with realistic visuals and fantastic gaming performance! Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:28:51 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LucidLogix_Adds_Support_to_Futuremark_3DMark_benchmarking_software LucidLogix announced that Futuremark's range of 3DMark gaming benchmarks is being updated to detect systems using Lucid's HyperFormance™ and Virtual Vsync ™ performance technologies, which are available in the Virtu™ MVP virtualization software and other Lucid solutions.Futuremark's 3DMark benchmark works by measuring the process of rendering frames of 3D graphics. Lucid's Virtu MVP HyperFormance and Virtual Vsync features are designed to improve responsiveness through the intelligent reduction of redundant rendering tasks. While 3DMark scores may increase when turning on Virtu MVP features, scores from systems with and without MVP technology are not directly comparable because of its effect on the rendering process from CPU to GPU to display. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:22:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/MAINGEAR_Intros_the_Solo_All_In_One_PC MAINGEAR is now adding all-in-one PC solutions to their product offerings. The MAINGEAR Solo 21 All-in-one builds upon MAINGEAR's pedigree of performance, upgradeability, no bloatware, and excellent service and support that they are known for.With more consumers looking for a full-size desktop computer without the hassle of wires and other connections, the MAINGEAR Solo 21 All-in-One provides the freedom of space while still offering the latest technology. Following their trend of fully customizable products, the MAINGEAR Solo 21 is the first fully upgradeable all-in-one today, including the ability to upgrade the motherboard to accommodate future technology advances. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:03:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Synology_Unveils_the_DiskStation_DS112j_NAS_Server Synology launched DiskStation DS112j, the most economical, power-saying and quiet 1-bay NAS server designed to serve as users’ private cloud and multimedia center. "Synology DS112j comes at an entry-level price point, but makes no compromise in the richness of features offered by Synology," said Darren Lin, a product manager of Synology Inc. "It is a gateway to Synology's unique cloud services and applications, making it easy for users to keep their data in sync across all their PC, mobile devices and DS112j, and carry terabytes of multimedia files anywhere," Lin added. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:55:58 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Intros_GeForce_GTX_560_SE ZOTAC announces the GeForce GTX 560 SE. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 SE gives gamers a taste of stunning 1080p gaming on a budget."1080p resolution displays and Microsoft DirectX 11-enabled titles are affordable and become quite popular among gamers. Our new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 SE provides an excellent value for gamers that want to get their feet wet with 1080p and DirectX 11 gaming," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:51:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ioDrive2_Brings_Innovation_and_Efficiency_to_Japan_s_Data_Centers Fusion-io and Tokyo Electron Device today announced the availability of the Fusion ioDrive2 and Fusion ioDrive2 Duo in Japan. The Fusion ioDrive2 products deliver up to 2.4 TB of powerful enterprise flash performance into servers to accelerate applications with an efficient solution that reduces the need to spend valuable energy and resources on legacy storage appliances or ineffective SSDs."Given Japan's well-deserved reputation for being one of the most innovative nations in the world, we are very proud to introduce the ioDrive2 with Tokyo Electron Device to help Japanese companies leverage their most important asset - data," said David Flynn, Fusion-io CEO and Chairman. "Whether in online commerce, social media, financial systems, or ensuring safe, on-schedule transportation systems, data is what powers our world today. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:47:38 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Lian_Li_intros_PC_Q05_A_Slim_Chassis_for_the_Modern_Mobile_PC_Builder Lian-Li announces the PC-Q05. Designed for the Intel DH-61AG Thin Mini-ITX Motherboard, the ultra compact PC-Q05 is ideal for today's mobile consumers who have multiple hand-held devices and want a custom built PC at home for surfing the web, watching movies, and document writing as well as a central storage hub between all your devices.The Intel DH-621AG motherboard gives the Lian Li PC-Q05 the essential connectivity that modern users need for multimedia and computing purposes including: two USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 slots as well as HDMI, DVI, and eSATA connections. This ultra slim chassis is also designed to hold the Intel HTS 1155LP CPU Cooler to keep your system cool in all operations. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:37:19 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NETGEAR_Redefines_Home_and_Small_Business_Storage NETGEAR announced new versions of their ReadyNAS® Duo and ReadyNAS NV+ network attached storage systems. Value-conscious business users and home media enthusiasts may now access data twice as fast as previous generations, pay up to 30% less than similar products, and still receive 24/7 support and a 3 year warranty. A completely updated interface means that in as few as 8 mouse clicks users can create a secure private cloud for storing and accessing their music, photos, videos and documents from anywhere in the world. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:02:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gigabyte_Officially_Launches_GB_AEGT_Whitebox_All_in_One_PC GIGABYTE introduces its latest whitebox All-in-One PC based on the Thin Mini-ITX standard and addressed to channel resellers, VARs and system integrators. Being the biggest screen size (24") in GIGABYTE's All-in-One PC offering, the GB-AEGT aims at establishing its supremacy as the ultimate entertainment All-in-One PC. To do so, it offers the worldwide exclusive ability to receive off-the-shelf double slot desktop graphic cards up to 400W.Gaming on an All-in-One PC won’t be a dream anymore, and to complete this dream the GB-AEGT has a full load of multimedia features detailed below. In addition to these features, the GB-AEGT naturally keeps GIGABYTE homemade modular design and is fully upgradable thanks to an easy access to all the internal components. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:28:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Crucial_Adrenaline_Solid_State_Cache_Solution_Now_Available Crucial announced the immediate availability of the Crucial Adrenaline Solid State Cache Solution for enhancing Windows 7-based PC performance. A simple upgrade that allows users to keep their existing hard drive, Crucial Adrenaline enables PCs to boot up to twice as fast and increases data access speeds by up to eight times. Crucial Adrenaline provides users with the best of both worlds: SSD-like performance with the high capacity of a traditional hard drive, all at an affordable cost. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:22:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Talos_SAS_SSDs_to_be_Deployed_in_Drobo_s_Business_Class_Storage_Systems OCZ  announced that Drobo will utilize the OCZ Talos SAS SSD Series for integration into its B1200i iSCSI SAN solutions for business environments. Drobo, makers of award-winning data storage products for businesses and professionals, has chosen to provide customers with even faster and more robust storage systems by complementing the sophisticated feature set of the B1200i with the superior performance, energy efficiency, and maximum endurance of Talos SSDs. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:03:16 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/DICE_Announces_Three_New_Packs_for_Battlefield_3 The Battlefield army is over 12 Million strong and growing every day as Battlefield 3™ and its first expansion, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand continues to recruit gamers around the world with its dynamic sandbox gameplay and state-of-the-art technology. Today, DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, demonstrates its ongoing commitment to fans by unveiling three new themed digital expansion packs* that will enhance the superior Battlefield experience with fresh and innovative gameplay, new modes, unique environments and more ways to wage all-out-war on the battlefield. Powered by the Frostbite™ 2 engine, the next expansion packs are: Battlefield 3: Close Quarters in June, Battlefield 3: Armored Kill in the fall, and Battlefield 3: End Game in the winter. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:40:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASRock_intros_AMD_MB_Supporting_Lucid_Virtu_Universal_MVP_Technology_ World’s Top3 motherboard maker, ASRock Inc, presented its multidimensional products at CeBIT 2012, including a wide range of motherboard, HTPC and IPC mobo series. For AMD section, the most shining motherboard would be the A75 Pro4/MVP. This is the first AMD motherboard supporting Lucid Virtu Universal MVP™ technology in the world. It allows gamers to take advantage of this new technique and enjoy the amazing performance boost from HyperFormance and Virtual Vsync. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:04:47 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Apple_Launches_New_iPad Apple today introduced the new iPad, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, featuring a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G connects to fast networks worldwide, including AT&T's and Verizon's 4G LTE networks, and still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life while remaining amazingly thin and light. Beginning today, iPad 2 will be offered at an even more affordable price starting at just $399. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:49:05 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Toshiba_Launches_the_Toshiba_Satellite_L_Series_Laptops Toshiba announces the launch of the new Satellite L series - a stylish collection of small, standard and large-screen laptops packed with advanced multimedia features. Combining integrated Blu-ray supporti, high definition screens and next generation graphics, the Satellite L series offers exceptional entertainment possibilities in a robust and elegant chassis - providing the ideal solution of a wide range of users.Each model in the Satellite L series is designed to cater for those looking for a range of multimedia features, with a selection of screen sizes to suit different lifestyles. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:15:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/BioWare_Launches_Mass_Effect_3 The first blockbuster game of 2012 has arrived! Mass Effect™ 3 from BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), is now available at retail stores in North America and will be launching in Europe on March 9. The highly anticipated game has been praised by critics for delivering, deep, interactive storytelling and adrenaline-pumping action on a huge scale. Mass Effect 3 has already received perfect scores from a wide variety of outlets around the world, including MSNBC, Game Informer, USA Today, G4 TV, Eurogamer (UK), The Guardian (UK), Official Xbox Magazine (UK), PlayStation Official Magazine (UK), Eurogamer (IT), Game Reactor (Sweden), Atomic Gamer (AUS) and more. Entertainment Weekly declared that "Mass Effect 3 isn't just one of the videogame events of the year. It's one of the pop-culture events of the year." Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:07:18 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Adobe_Photoshop_Lightroom_4_Now_Available Adobe Systems announced the availability of Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 4 software for Mac OS and Windows. Lightroom is the essential digital photography workflow solution helping amateur and professional photographers quickly import, manage, enhance and showcase their images. First released as a public beta in January 2012, the final version of Lightroom 4 is now available for £86.57 ex VAT for the full version and £49.24 ex VAT for the upgrade, providing an incredible value for photographers. Lightroom 4 introduces refined technology for superior shadow and highlight processing, ability to create photo books, additional local adjustment controls, and enhanced video support. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:17:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZyXEL_Presents_Leading_edge_Internet_Solutions_at_CeBIT_2012 ZyXEL will feature several leading-edge broadband networking architectures and Internet solutions in the 2012 CeBIT, taking place from Mar 6th to 10th in Hannover, Germany. Visitors of the exhibition will find ZyXEL at booth C58 in Hall 13.Featuring high reliability, flexibility, applicability and performance, ZyXEL’s comprehensive Internet products and solutions are built with advanced broadband networking technologies and architectures. In the exhibition, ZyXEL is presenting “Home Smart Home” – an inspiring new architecture developed particularly for telecommunication service providers and carriers. Its robust applicability enables telcos and carriers to develop proprietary, sophisticated and smart home applications and services to meet different customer needs for higher ARPU and customer loyalty. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:57:51 GMT