Hi-Tech Daily News: March 2013

March 29, 2013

BlackBerry Q10 headed to O2 UK

Q10 – BlackBerry’s second new smartphone for 2013 – hasn’t been released anywhere in the world yet. But it’s going to hit the shelves starting next month.

Samsung want to introduce a 8” AMOLED display to fight against the new upcomming NEXUS 7 and iPad mini. Samsung’s new AMOLED tablet will follow-up the Galaxy Tab 7.7, Samsung’s first AMOLED tablet.

InFocus has shown a new all-in-one system that is not quite like its competitors. The new machine has a touchscreen with a diagonal of no less than 55-inch, roughly 140 centimetres. Despite this large surface, the resolution is limited to just 1920x1080 pixels, the same resolution found on modern smartphones.

HABEY USA, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer and an Associate member of the Intel Intelligent Systems Alliance, announces the PRO-6820. This unique fanless system boasts heavy processing power in a rugged & reliable chassis. With 6 Gigabit ethernet ports, this system can perform a variety of different tasks. It is suitable for generic network applications, but due to the powerful CPU and rugged design, it is ideal for outdoor digital video surveillance using network cameras, but of course the applications don't stop there.

D-Link today expanded its line of award-winning Cloud Routers with the availability of the Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router (DIR-850L), offering next-generation wireless speeds for seamless HD video streaming, online gaming and file sharing.

GREEN HOUSE – Waterproof portable DVD player – GH-PDV9DW-WH

A new portable DVD player “GH-PDV9DW-WH” will be out from GREEN HOUSE in late March. It’s IPX7-rated waterproof so it can be used in the bath, kitchen and for outdoor activities.

Intel and Advanced Micro Devices may be the best-known makers of CPUs (central processing units), but they have a lot of competition on the server market, such as Oracle, through its SPARC series.

Starting today, users in the UK can pre-order the Samsung GALAXY S 4 smartphone from all major wireless carriers in the country, in addition to being able to reserve it via third-party retailers.

The market of liquid crystal displays is always ready to welcome a new arrival, so we suppose it is fitting that NEC has a new IPS-based panel to show off as part of its MultiSync series.

There never seem to be too many MultiSync displays on the market. NEC launches a new one every month or so.

Diamond Multimedia today announced the availability of the Biz View 750 (BV750) Low Profile AMD Radeon HD 7750 1G GDDR5 video graphics card, the new addition to BizView Multi Screen Video Cards line. The BV750 is built with award-winning GCN Architecture and the AMD Radeon HD 7750 Series GPU with the industry's first 28nm GPU design and GDDR5 memory. Performance and power-saving are both come to a higher level.

Although it has been delayed a few times, HTC One has finally arrived in the UK. Major carrier Three has it, but only in silver.

According to the carrier, the black version of HTC One will be available on April 30. Those who wish to purchase the silver model now can do so for free with a new 24-month Ultimate Internet 500 plan.

Asus announced the Padfone Infinity last month at MWC 2013, making it the third-generation Padfone product. Now the smartphone-tablet hybrid is available for pre-order in Taiwan, Asus’ home country, where it’s going to hit the shelves starting next month (April) – in two color versions: gray and pink.

Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z is on its way to the UK. Wi-Fi-only versions are expected to become available in mid-April, as we told you one week ago. But if you’re interested in purchasing the 4G LTE capable variant of Sony’s newest Android tablet, you’ll want to read on.

Corsair Adds Dolby Support to Vengeance 2000 Gaming Headset with Driver Update

Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the release of a free software driver update which adds Dolby Headphone 2.0 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx to the Vengeance 2000 wireless gaming headset. The addition of Dolby Headphone to the Vengeance 2000 improves both surround sound quality and game compatibility. The software driver is immediately available for download.

Users in the United States interested in the purchase of a Nokia Lumia 820 smartphone can now grab the device through wireless carrier AT&T at only $0.01 on contract.

As one leading brand in the computer chassis, thermal solution, and power supply unit. Thermaltake continues releasing new Urban S41 mainstream mid-tower, categorized in windowed and non window version, one of the members of Thermaltake latest chassis series – Urban Series. The entire series has a sophisticated and cutting-edge look; designed for users who looks for powerful performance and high expandability but a flamboyantly appearance or more simple and sophisticated look.

If you’re a BlackBerry fan that decided to get yourself a new Z10 smartphone, PowerSkin has announced a new accessory you may be interested in. The company has unveiled what it claims to be the first battery case specifically made for the BlackBerry Z10. We are very familiar with the company’s PowerSkin line of battery cases since we’ve looked at them in the past for other devices such as the iPhone 5.

Even though the Taiwanese handset maker confirmed the launch of its flagship smartphone, the HTC One will be postponed for late March it appears that the company is not able to deliver as promised.

We reported earlier this month some UK- based retailers, including Clove, will receive the first stock of HTC One units on March 26.

The two giants Facebook and Amazon have been rumored to launch their own smartphones for quite some time now, but neither confirmed or denied the accuracy of these rumors.

According to industry supply chain sources, Amazon is working hard to get its first smartphone one the market by the end of Q2 2013.

Apple’s iPhone 5 isn’t the only high-end LTE-capable smartphone that’s coming to T-Mobile USA soon. The Galaxy S4 will be also released by the fourth largest US mobile carrier. Of course, we already knew this would happen. But now T-Mobile has unveiled an exact launch date for the S4: May 1.

Sprint is bringing two Windows Phone 8 devices to its network this summer, from HTC and Samsung. After committing to Windows Phone earlier this year, The Verge understands that Sprint will carry the Samsung Ativ S and an unannounced HTC "Tiara" handset. The Tiara was first unveiled with mid-range specifications and a 4.3-inch WVGA Super LCD2 display.

Genius Introduces GX Gaming SW-G5.1 3500 Surround Speaker System

Genius today is pleased to announce that the first GX Gaming Series 5.1 surround sound speaker system is now available in USA – the SW-G5.1 3500.

This week the folks at Lenovo have revealed the ThinkCentre Edge 62z, an all-in-one machine that allows the user to work in a compact space, have computing power, and only pay a few hundred bucks for the pleasure of it. With the ThinkCentre Edge 62z you’ll be tossing down $549 USD and you’ll be getting an 18.5-inch LCD display with computing guys all in one package. This is your next desktop computer.

Inno3D is thrilled to announce the launch of the iChill GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost, together with the Inno3D GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost. Both the iChill and Inno3D GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost boast an amazing 768 CUDA cores, a 192-bit interface to 2GB of onboard GDDR5 RAM, and boost speeds of 1102MHz and 1033MHz respectively.

GIGABYTE announced a pair of custom-design graphics cards based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost, the N65TBWF2-2GD, which sticks to NVIDIA-reference clock speeds of 980 MHz core, 1033 MHz GPU Boost, and 6008 MHz memory; and the factory-overclocked N65TBOC-2GD, which ships with 1033 MHz core, 1098 MHz GPU Boost, and 6008 MHz memory.

ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today boosts the GeForce GTX 650 Ti series with higher performance and automatic overclocking intelligence. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics card delivers smooth high-quality 1080p gaming at an attractive price point.

MSI kicked off its GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost lineup with two no less than four models, two of which are based on its 100 mm Propeller Blade cooling solution; and two on its Twin Frozr III cooler, which are branded under its Gaming Series.

ASUS today announced the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II, which features an overclocked 1085MHz NVIDIA GTX 650 Ti GPU paired with 2GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit interface. The card offers a combination of DirectX 11.1-compatible power and value, expanding the range of ASUS graphics cards that cater to gamers and DIY enthusiasts.

Following its launch in Japan, Sony is getting ready to launch Xperia Z tablet in Europe. The tablet is set to hit retail stores in May, which means we have pricing information in various markets across Europe. There will be three different version of the tablet; one with Wi-Fi and 16 GB (SGP311E4) or 32 GB (SGP312E4), and one with 16 GB of storage and LTE/4G(SGP321E4).

No big fuss was made about it, but Corsair has upgraded a certain, high-end product collection: the Neutron GTX solid-state drive line.

Today Logitech announced the expansion of its tablet accessories lineup with the introduction of its Logitech® Keyboard Folio and Logitech® Keyboard Folio mini, designed to both safeguard your tablet and touch-screen while complementing it with refined fabrics and new colors to match your personal style.

Nokia’s cheapest Windows Phone 8 device to date is called Lumia 520 globally, but you’ll be able to buy it as the Lumia 521 from T-Mobile USA.

HTC has two new Android smartphones – the Desire P and Desire Q, of which we have first heard a few weeks ago.

Samsung Launches ATIV Smart PC Pro Ultrabook

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd and the 2012 market leader in tablet PCs running Windows 7 or 8 according to IDC,1 today announced the availability of AT&T 4G LTE capability with its ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T, its latest portable Windows 8 PC. In addition, the ultra-sleek Series 9 Premium Ultrabook features a sharper, clearer screen with its LED-backlit 1920x1080 full HD display, presenting up to forty percent more content than a 1600x900 HD+ display.

ASUS today announced the SDRW-08U5S-U external DVD writer, a highly portable optical drive with the thinnest form factor in its class at just 13mm. Its design includes a built-in hidden stand that saves space and reduces clutter while enabling dual-stance horizontal and vertical placement. For data protection, ASUS integrates multiple security measures, with password controls and encryption alongside encoded file name functionality. The SDRW-08U5S-U ships in Mellow Metallic, Dusty Rose, and Bright Berry color options.

Today, Sony Mobile announced the pre-order availability of its Xperia ZL smartphone in the United States through its Sony Store, and confirmed that other retailers would launch it as well in the not too distant future.

According to rumors that spread through multiple Chinese websites this morning, Huawei is already working on a new top of the line device to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy S4.

The Enermax Fulmo series of chassis, including both the Fulmo and Fulmo GT Series, have proven to be favorite solutions for system builders. Much preferred by enthusiasts, as desktop systems have evolved, the Fulmo series is made to be compatible with all aspects of water cooling. With the launch of the new Fulmo ST series Enermax is presenting a new cutting-edge solution.

Here are the first pictures of an MSI-branded GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics card. The card features MSI's Gaming Series branding, a custom board design with Twin Frozr III cooling solution, and what could be a non-reference design PCB.

As a leading brand in the computer chassis, thermal solution, and power supply unit. Thermaltake has released the Urban S31 mainstream mid-tower, one of the members of Thermaltake's newest chassis series – Urban Series. The entire series has a sophisticated and cutting-edge look. With classic edition and windowed edition, Urban S31 is designed for users who look for powerful performance and high expandability but with a more simple and sophisticated look.

Archos announced today that it has launched its GamePad device in the US. After the company missed its promised February launch date, the Android Jelly Bean powered gaming tablet finally goes on sale for $179.

While smartphones are becoming more and more powerful, there are plenty of accessories to make the most of them. When Samsung launched Galaxy S IV, the flagship smartphone has been accompanied with several interesting accessories. One of the most intriguing is the wireless gaming controller.

Seen for the first time a few days ago in some leaked photos showing it next to the big Galaxy S4, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Mini apparently has four different versions.

BlackBerry Z10 now available on AT&T

After a couple of months of Canada and the UK already enjoying their BlackBerry Z10, the device has finally hit the US and is available on AT&T‘s network starting today, making them the first US carrier to make the new phone available to customers. You can now grab the BlackBerry 10-equipped device for $200 after signing a new two-year contract.

The Archos GamePad goes all the way back to early December, when the gaming tablet released in Europe, leaving those in the US still yearning for a gaming-specific tablet with physical tactile buttons. However, after seeing a bit of a delay, the tablet is now finally available in the US for just $179.

Fujifilm has rolled out its second camera for the day, this time introducing the super rugged FinePix XP200, which has a sporty outdoors-centric design that looks tough enough to handle a tumble down a mountain side. Less you be tempted to think this camera is all looks, however, it also boasts a variety of higher-end features, some related to its ruggedness and others offering the various functionality you’d expect from a camera in this range.

Olympus has introduced its new VH-520, a compact digital camera offering full 1080p high-definition recording, as well as a variety of other features. Its slim design and colorful options aside, this unit boasts excellent low-light quality due to iHS technology, which is, as the company points out, often only found in larger cameras at higher price points, making it the VH-520′s most appealing feature.

Stealth.com Inc. (Stealth Computer) a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial rugged computers and peripherals has released a new powerful small form factor PC. The new Stealth Extreme Power model LPC-480 mini PC is Stealth's most powerful small form factor computer to date continuing their history of delivering small high performance computers for demanding applications.

The folks over at Fujifilm have officially launched the company’s new S8400W, a long-zoom camera offering 44x optical zoom, full high-definition video recording, and wireless transfer capabilities. All of these features are wrapped up in a compact prosumer camera body that has a dSLR-like design with the conveniences of a point-and-shoot device. You can check out a gallery of the camera after the jump.

GIGABYTE rolled out a pair of Radeon HD 7790 graphics cards, the GV-R779-1GI, which sticks to AMD reference clock speeds of 1000 MHz core and 6000 MHz memory, and the factory-overclocked GV-R779OC-1GI, featuring 1075 MHz core, and 6400 MHz memory.

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