Hi-Tech Daily News: August 2013

August 29, 2013

Pioneer DDJ-WeGo2 DJ controller aims at DJ noobs

If you’ve ever looked into how much the hardware costs to become a DJ, you may be shocked at how expensive DJ gear can get. Some DJs spend thousands of dollars on single components to help mix their own custom tunes. Pioneer has a new DJ controller aimed squarely at the budding DJ with a limited budget called the DDJ-WeGO2 compact DJ controller.

Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today announced a new addition to the recently released SF-17 Strike Force gaming grade laptop cooler, the SF-15.

In ever-changing consumer electronics environment, electronic products are being designed to be lighter, thinner, and smaller. Cell phones and tablets are becoming smaller and more portable than ever before. This is a trend that has also influenced USB flash drives, which are getting smaller and smaller. The world renowned memory and flash drive manufacturer KINGMAX as a leading manufacturer of COB (chip-on-board) technology promotes a series of superior COB USB 3.0 and 2.0 flash drives. Not only is the size of the flash drive smaller, it is also water and dust proof. In a diverse market place, KINGMAX strives to provide high-quality, multifunctional flash drives to satisfy the demands of all customers.

EIZO Corporation today announced the DuraVision FDF2405W, a 23.5-inch color LCD monitor for displaying satellite images. The DuraVision FDF2405W reduces image lag with its 240 Hz blur reduction function. The monitor converts 120 Hz input signals to 240 Hz, doubling the number of frames for sharper, highly visible images with reduced motion blur that is caused by frame changes. This greatly contributes to eliminating eye fatigue that occurs when viewing scrolling or moving images.

Nokia Lumia 625 is the latest WP smartphone to come out of Nokia. It comes with a 4.7" WVGA IPS display, runs on a dual-core 1.2GHz Krait processor with 512MB RAM, supports LTE connectivity, and packs a 5MP snapper with 1080p video recording. Just like the Lumia 620, the Lumia 625 also offers exchangeable battery covers in different youthful colors.

MSI, the global renowned embedded computing provider, proudly releases the MS-98C7 Mini-ITX embedded board for high-density processing and graphic application markets. The MS-98C7 boosts processing power with the Intel 4th Generation 8 series chipset platform, which CPU performance is rated to be 5 to 15% higher and graphic performance 30% higher than the 3rd generation platform.

BitFenix company has been known for specializing in releasing high quality computer cases at truly affordable prices. Today is premiere of a new model codenamed Shadow. The chassis has a stylish front door, which opens to the left and has sports ventilation holes at the bottom. Under holes you can find special modding back-light, which can be turned to blue, red or just off. On gaming forums some players say that after installing red light glowing from their computer, they started to achieve better results in clan matches. In the end red color raises our blood pressure and gives more power to fight.

Japanese display maker Iiyama rolled out the Pro Lite T2735MSC 27-inch touchscreen monitor. It combines an AMVA (multi-domain vertical alignment) panel made by AU Optronics, with a 10-point multi-touch layer.

Eurocom has added another layer of upgradeability to the 13.3" EUROCOM M3 by adding the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 wireless card to the long list of available customization options. "The EUROCOM M3, super powerful and ultraportable notebook is reaching a new level performance with the introduction of the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 wireless card" Mark Bialic, Eurocom President.

Samsung is going into IFA 2013 with a gargantuan lineup of displays and consumer electronics, two of which are bound to grab eyeballs by the bunch. The first of the two is a 31.5-inch ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels native resolution) PC monitor.

ASUS today announced the MB168 Series Portable USB-powered Monitor, a 15.6-inch companion display designed for laptop and desktop PCs. Both power and video signal are supplied over a single USB 3.0 cable, removing the need to carry a bulky power adapter and video cable.

Huawei has just released the third version of its popular mid-range phone. The Huawei Honor 3, or Glory 3 in some markets, is now available, but so far only in Chinese markets.

Nokia Lumia 1520, previously known as Bandit, is rumored to feature a 6" 1080p display and run on the latest Snapdragon 800 chipset.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 projector offers 1080p and 3-D capability

It wasn’t so long ago that you need to spend some serious money to get a home theater projector that supports full HD resolution and the ability to view 3-D content. Epson has announced a new home theater projector called the PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 that supports full HD resolution and both 2-D and 3-D content.

7-inch tablet with gamepad controls to sell for £249.99

Wikipad has announced that its 7-inch gaming tablet will go on sale in the UK from Sept. 27, priced at £249.99, following the U.S. launch a couple of months back.

Lenovo has trotted out four new all-in-one desktop computers this week that have some very nice available hardware. The quartet of all-in-one desktop computers have some very nice available hardware along with improved cable management and new mounting options. Those new mounting options include Lenovo’s ThinkCenter UltraFlex Stand.

Apple will take its own sweet time with the iWatch. The company doesn't want its first step towards wearable technology to feel rushed-in, and wants Samsung, Sony, LG, and others to slug it out before coming up with a path-breaking device. According to a report by Taiwanese semiconductor industry tracker DigiTimes, iWatch could launch only in the second half of 2014, at least 10 months after Samsung unveils its Galaxy Gear.

Akasa officially launched its Newton V line of cases for Intel NUC platform, which it unveiled at this year's Computex. The all-aluminium cases are available in black, silver, and gold colors, and like most other NUC cases are designed to passively cool the processor and chipset, the two hot components on the platform. Its body panels are chunky and ridged, to double up as heatsinks.

MSI launched its GeForce GTX 780 Lightning flagship graphics card. Built from the ground-up with custom-design PCB and cooling, the card offers performance rivaled only by the more expensive GeForce GTX Titan.

It features out of the box clock speeds of 980 MHz core base, and 1033 MHz GPU Boost, compared to NVIDIA-reference speeds of 863 MHz base, 902 MHz GPU Boost. Memory is untouched at 6.00 GHz. It features 3 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 384-bit wide memory interface.

The GTX 780 Lightning features a 16+3 phase VRM that draws power from two 8-pin PCIe power connectors. An additional GPU Reactor module filters out electrical noise. The VRM uses high-grade chokes, PowIRstage driver-MOSFETs, and DirectFETs from International Rectifier, and tantalum capacitors.

The PCB is cooled by a unique new high-capacity air cooler by MSI, named TriFrozr. It uses large aluminum fin stack, to which heat is conducted by a number of 8 mm-thick heat pipes, which is then ventilated by a trio of fans, each with its own 4-pin connection to the PCB. You can control speeds of individual fans using Afterburner. The PCB also features voltage measurement points.

MSI is asking US $749.99 for the GTX 780 Lightning, a $100 premium over NVIDIA reference design.

Source: Techpowerup.com

Verizon announces the waterproof Kyocera Hydro Elite

Verizon has officially confirmed that it’s going to launch the Kyocera Hydro Elite, a new smartphone that was first spotted a couple of weeks ago.

Genius Releases KB-G265 Gaming Keyboard

Genius is pleased to announced release of the KB-G265 Gaming Keyboard in North America. The KB-G265 is the new and improved version of the KB-G255.

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today announces the release of a new brushed aluminum full tower chassis with a versatile cooling design and removable motherboard tray - PC-A79 - in North America. Capable of supporting HPTX, E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, and Micro-ATX motherboards, this fully aluminum full tower easily contains the latest high-end components, while keeping these components at optimal operating temperatures with its versatile and effective cooling design.

SP/Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions today presents the latest design and extra rugged USB 3.0 portable hard drive - Armor A30. Instead of building with rigid and rectangular edges, A30 incorporates an ergonomically streamline design, allowing users to hold and operate at ease. Topping up with its refreshing colors and ultra-speed transfer rate, the military-grade shockproof A30 suited perfectly for travelers, sport enthusiasts, and businessperson on the go.

This year, IT companies seem to have decided that it's time for zero clients to take off, so they've begun to launch them one after another, each implementing their own concept. ViewSonic launched one the other day, and now Samsung is doing the same.

Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solution, and power supply unit today launched another new member in Chaser Series- Chaser A21 mid-tower gaming chassis. Ever since the introduction of Chaser A31, A41 and A71, Chaser A21 gaming case, continues Thermaltake Chaser spirit designing concept for gamers and enthusiasts which combines maximum performance, cooling and compatibility within a mid-tower package.

Dell today unveiled the newest additions to its secure, manageable and reliable line of commercial PCs: the Latitude 7000 Series Ultrabooks, Latitude 5000 Series and Latitude 3000 Series laptops. With this new suite, Dell balances sophisticated design, quality construction and uncompromised durability to offer businesses of all sizes a wide variety of solutions. The Latitude 7000, 5000, and 3000 Series are available with touch display options, leading the way for business touch devices that enable better interaction with customers, enhanced student engagement, improved patient care, and collaboration among knowledge workers.

Be quiet!, market leader of power supplies in Germany for seven consecutive years*, introduces its brand new "Power Zone" power supplies - the all-round PSU for high performance, gaming, multimedia and multiple GPU system builds. With its massive rail design and silent cooling system, Power Zone is the perfect fit for almost any system.

Xigmatek rolled out Accessor, a new line of front-panel utility consoles that give you accessible USB ports, and multi-format card readers. The series include 5.25-inch Accessor Ultimate and 3.5-inch Accessor Pro variants, which fit into exposed drive bays in your PC case. Both use a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed internal standard header connection to your motherboard; the 5 Gb/s bandwidth is then used to drive downstream USB 3.0, USB 2.0/1.1 ports, and multi-format card readers. Power is drawn from a standard 4-pin Molex connector.

Verizon has finally let the world know when its Moto X will be released. Customers will be able to order the handset online starting August 29, while in-store availability is scheduled for “the coming weeks.”

The BlackBerry Q10 will finally be up for grabs at Sprint starting on August 30. That’s this Friday, and this sure has been a long time coming. The Q10 is already being sold by Verizon and AT&T, and now Sprint is joining in.

GIGABYTE Launches Intel H81 Series Motherboards

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced its latest range of 8 series motherboards based on the new Intel H81 Chipset (PCH) supporting the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors. GIGABYTE Intel H81 series motherboards include ATX and Micro-ATX models, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute best in terms of quality, durability and overall lifespan.

HighPoint, an industry leading Storage HBA and solutions manufacturer, has officially launched its second generation USB 3.0 Storage Dock - the RocketStor 5422.

HighPoint's innovative dual-5Gb/s bay architecture and UAS support deliver an unprecedented level of transfer bandwidth for a USB-based storage solution. The RocketStor 5422 is the industry's fastest dual-bay USB 3.0 storage dock, and is ideal for high-speed 6Gb/s SATA SSD's and 4TB hard drives.

Leaked render outs Sony Xperia Z1 in black, white and purple

Thanks to a wealth of pre-release leaks, there's not much we haven't seen of the Sony Xperia Z1 (or "Honami") at this point. But now there's an official-looking render of the device to confirm what we've been seeing for the past few months -- a phone very similar in design to the older Xperia Z, complete with hefty bezels.

MSI Rolls Out H81-P33 ATX Motherboard

Motherboards in the ATX form-factor, based on entry-level chipsets are a rarity, but one that MSI attempted anyway. The company rolled out its H81-P33 socket LGA1150 motherboard in the 220 x 305 mm ATX form-factor, based on Intel's entry-level H81 Express chipset.

Mach Xtreme Technology Inc., a worldwide leader in top performance, high reliability and user-friendly designed PC components, today unveiled EXPRESS Series PCIe SSD add-on card. The MX-EXPRESS is implementing advanced dual-controller technology and is based on an unique driver-less design.

Canon has introduced two new wireless printers, the PIXMA MG7120 and the PIXMA MG5520. Both printers allow users to access documents in the cloud and print directly from various online services, among them being Photobucket, Picasa, and Dropbox. Both printers are compatible with the new PIXMA Printing Solutions app available for Android and iOS with Cloud Link credentials.

Cooler Master, and its team, will be descending upon Gamescom, a trade fair for video games held annually at the Hoelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Cooler Master booth at Gamescom will be showcasing the long overdue update to Cooler Master Cosmos S case series, the Cosmos SE.

Logitech is proud to announce that a special edition of its popular Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 will be available in white starting this September.

After a seemingly endless wait till its official announcement and another month of wait which followed, the Motorola Moto X is finally available with US carrier AT&T. This is of particularly high interest for prospective Moto X buyers as AT&T exclusively offers the new 'Moto Maker' customization service to all new buyers. Pick up a 16 GB Moto X with a two-year contract for $199.99, while the 32 GB model costs $249.99.

Virgin Mobile USA has started selling the ZTE Reef – its first waterproof smartphone (it is IPX7-certified, thus it resists in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes).

GOODRAM Announces the C Series Solid State Drives

Performance, speed, reliability and last but not least, a decent price are the most sought-after characteristics of every SSD from the user standpoint. Following these criteria, Polish manufacturer of memory modules and SSDs has just launched an all-new lineup for their in-house manufactured SSDs named GOODRAM SSD C Series.

MSI, world-renowned manufacturer of gaming hardware is officially introducing a new 27-inch, All-in-One Gaming PC: AG2712A. The MSI AG2712A features the Intel Core i7 3630QM quad-core processor, AMD's top-of-the-line Radeon™ HD 8970M discrete graphics card, and up to 2GB GDDR5 of graphics memory for the best gaming experience.

Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced at GamesCom its latest audio product, the Razer Kraken 7.1 Surround Sound USB gaming headset. Built off the same platform as the analog Razer Kraken Pro headset, dubbed the most comfortable headset in the world, the Razer Kraken 7.1 USB gaming headset builds on the success of the familiar platform with immersive, customizable 7.1 virtual surround sound and an enhanced digital microphone.

Lenovo has announced a new workstation, the ThinkStation E32 aimed at professionals who need an entry-level system. The ThinkStation E3 has Intel Haswell under the hood, and is being offered with 60-day trials of AutoDesk’s AutoCAD, indicating the type of buyers the company is targeting. The models will go on sale on September 6 starting at $729 USD.

Canon has expanded its PowerShot line of digital cameras with four new models, the PowerShot G16, S120, SX510 HS and the SX170 IS. All four models are powered by DIGIC technology and fall solidly into the compact camera category, with the latter two rolling out in next month, and the first two following a few weeks after that in October.

Many times so far, Samsung has been rumored to be working on a smart watch. Yet this time it looks more and more like it could actually happen. We even have a leaked name for the device: Samsung Galaxy Gear. And recently we heard it would be on the market in late September or early October.

Logitech has announced two new folio products aimed towards iPad Mini owners who want a bit of protection and a mobile keyboard without bidding farewell to the tablet’s thin form factor. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and Folio Protective Case are both aimed at the smaller iPad model, and promise to be both ultrathin and ultralight without compromising in quality.

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio is said to be the company’s lightest and thinnest keyboard folio thus far, featuring a keyboard layout it calls “unique” for easy typing despite being smaller than standard size. There are iOS shortcuts on-board, among them being copy, cut, and paste, with Logitech assuring iPad Mini owners that typing can be performed as quickly as on a traditional keyboard.

And then there’s the folio itself, which Logitech says is both ultralight and ultrathin, designed specifically to complement the design of the iPad Mini. As you can see in the image above, it can be used as a stand, as well, which can be adjusted to multiple positions to facilitate a variety of needs. Logitech doesn’t get into too much detail regarding the materials used for the folio, however.

The company says it uses state-of-the-art materials, and that as such the folio is water resistant and designed to protect from common bumps and scratches and such. The keyboard connects to the slate via Bluetooth. The Keyboard Folio is now available for sale on Logitech’s website for $89.99 USD.

Source: Blog.logitech.com

Nokia 106 and 107 Dual SIM are official, to launch this quarter

Nokia has just unveiled two new featurephones - the Nokia 106 and Nokia 107 Dual SIM. The former features quad-band GSM network support, while the latter is dual-band for both SIM cards. Both are built around a 1.8" 65k-color TFT display and run the Series 30 platform.

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