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LaCie LaPlug

Raluca — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:55:43 +0000

LaCie LaPlug is a simple solution to share any USB hard drive or key over a local network. Moreover, the LaPlug can stream multimedia content and back up multiple computers to one central location and all this functionality can be achieved with USB hard drives a user already owns.

The LaPlug turns any USB hard drive into a network storage device, sharing files wirelessly throughout the home. Simply connect the LaPlug to the network then connect the drive to the LaPlug. Instantly the user has an easy and cost-effective way to make files stored on their USB hard drives more accessible than ever. For ultimate convenience a user can connect a USB printer to the LaPlug and make it wirelessly available to all computers on the network.

Not only does the LaPlug make USB hard drives accessible throughout the home, it even supports remote access. Instead of emailing large files between friends, just give them access to the LaPlug – all they need is an Internet connection. The user can even set up a custom web address, so access to the LaPlug is as easy as typing a URL.

It is easy to access USB drives connected to the LaPlug from any networked equipment that’s UPnP/DLNA-certified, such as the PlayStation®3 or Xbox®360, as well as the LaCie LaCinema Classic HD. If a user has movies on a USB key they can just connect it to the LaPlug then play the movie using the multimedia device on the network. Instantly watch movies from the comfort of your living room even if the LaPlug is located in another part of the house. The LaPlug also plays music files from a USB drive or streams music to computers on the network running iTunes.

The LaPlug offers a convenient way to automatically back up all computers in a household onto one central location. Use the included backup software or Time Machine. Either way, simply configure automatic backups once then rest assured knowing all data is secure. Since the LaPlug supports Wi-Fi, once the computer is configured the user does not need to connect it to the LaPlug in order to initiate backups. It works as soon as the computer is connected to the local network.

The LaCie LaPlug will be available through the LaCie Online Store at the price of $74.99 (VAT included).

Ingenium Tablet

Raluca — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:07:27 +0000

Ingenium 2.3 tablet comes with Android 2.3, WiFi, a 7 inch touch screen, front camera, HDMI output, 4GB internal memory.

Ingenium Tablet technical details

Android 2.3 Tablet
7 Inch Capacitive Touchscreen
Multi-touch
Telechips TCC8803 1.2 GHz Cortex processor and 512MB of RAM
4GB internal memory
Ultra-thin form factor
HDMI
Front facing camera
Pre-loaded with YouTube, MSN, and many more apps
Built-in mic and speaker
Google Android Marketplace lets you download tons of third-party apps and games!

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Motherboard with remote control

Raluca — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:54:25 +0000

ASUS launch the F1A75-I DELUXE, a Mini-ITX motherboard with remote control. Moreover, the wireless USB remote control has a full keyboard for typing on the backside.

ThinkCentre M71

Raluca — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:23:01 +0000

Why in 2011 a vendor wants to launch an all in one desktop? I don’t know but Lenovo just did it. And Levovo claim that ThinkCentre M71 all-in-one (AIO) desktop is designed for large businesses, schools and governments

The M71z (20-inch display) includes choices of second generation Intel Core processors, DDR3 memory, up to 1 TB hard drive storage or a 160 GB SSD.

The ThinkCentre M71z all-in-one desktop will be available starting in October with models starting at approximately $599.

LaCie Porsche USB 3.0

Raluca — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:35:26 +0000

The LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Hard Drive P’9220 comes in 500GB and 1TB capacities. Additionally, a 750GB model will be available exclusively in the worldwide Porsche Design Stores.

The LaCie Porsche Design Desktop Hard Drive P’9230 comes in 1TB and 2TB capacities.

The products will be available through Amazon starting at $104.99.

My dream computer: 2TB of DDR3 memory

Raluca — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:09:54 +0000

Maybe in few years to get a computer whit 2TB DDR3 memory… Now I found Boston Venom 1500-06 but it is a little too expensive for my budget as it is powered by up to 80 Intel Xeon E7-8800 cores and up to 2TB of DDR3 memory using 64 DIMMs .

Hybrid compute support for GPGPU accelerated workloads arrives as standard with the Boston Venom featuring 4 of the NVIDIA’s latest Tesla C2070 GPU processing accelerators that each contain 448 Cuda parallel processing cores and 6GB of RAM, to enable each NVIDIA Tesla C2070 GPU to deliver up to 515 gigaflops of peak double-precision performance thereby enabling application acceleration by up to an extraordinary 10 fold increase compared to using solutions that have been design to use CPU power alone.

Partnering with Boston Limited at ISC 2011 are software vendors Realtime Technology (RTT), specialists in 3D virtualization solutions, who will be showcasing and demonstrating the ray tracing capabilities of the latest version of their renowned 3D visualization package DeltaGen 10.0 on the Boston Venom 1500-06.

Toshiba Thrive in US

Raluca — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:06:24 +0000

The Toshiba Tablet Thrive will be available in mid-July from Amazon.com at $429.994.

Toshiba Thrive is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 and Honeycomb (Android 3.1) and feature a 10.1-inch diagonal high-resolution (1280×800) multi-touch LED backlit widescreen display.

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Copiers

Raluca — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:26:33 +0000

Are you looking for a new copier? Today I have two recommendations for you. First is HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw (Printer with Scanner, Copier & Fax) and second is Epson WorkForce 633 (Wireless 4-in-1 All-in-One)

Print, copy, scan and fax with this compact and affordable multifunction laser printer, which features built-in Ethernet and wireless networking so you can easily share resources with your colleagues.

The HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw features built-in Ethernet and wireless networking and get up to 50 percent energy savings using Instant-on Technology2. This copier HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw has an easy-to-use, intuitive control panel and lets you easily connect directly to PCs, laptops and other USB devices via a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. You can also make a one-sided copy of a two-sided identification card with ID Copy.

With print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute black and first page out as fast as 8.5 seconds, the HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw has a 150-sheet paper tray, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder and supports paper sizes from 3″ x 5″ to 8.5″ x 14″. Scan documents at up to 1200-dpi resolution and take advantage of time-saving scanning features including Scan to E-mail, Scan to Application and Scan to File. The HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw lets you automatically print up to 99 copies and reduce/enlarge your copies by 25%–400%.

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Low budget? If you are looking for a cheap copier, the Epson WorkForce 633 is for you! The Epson C11CB06211 WorkForce 633 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer brings you the world’s fastest speeds in its class and a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

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ChromiumPC

Raluca — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:10:24 +0000

ChromiumPC, a modular computer, is the world’s first desktop computer designed to run Google’s Chrome operating system.

Via 7pcnews

New SAMSUNG USB 3.0 External HDD

Raluca — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:44:37 +0000

Samsung announced three new lines of consumer external hard disk drives, including two new portable drives and a new desktop drive. All of the new drives feature distinctive styling as well as SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interfaces. If you are from other planet, I’ll tell you that USB 3.0 provides data transfer rates of up to 5 gigabits per second, allowing users to transfer a 25-gigabyte high-definition movie in just four minutes, compared with 13 minutes for previous USB 2.0 interface drives.

Samsung’s new portable external drives offer up to 1 terabyte (TB) capacity in a compact, easy-to-transport format with curved sides for a comfortable grip and sleek, Scandinavia-inspired styling. Their wave-like matte finish hides scratches and fingerprints. The new portable drive will be available in four colors; Brown black, Noble beige, Clay orange and Mist gray.

Samsung’s premium portable drives also offer up to 1TB capacity, but add enhanced backup and security software, as well as elegant, high-gloss cases embedded with a multi-layered wave pattern in three jewel-tone colors; Onyx black, Sapphire blue and Coral pink. Their second-generation software offers a feature-rich suite of tools with an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The newly implemented 256-bit Full Disk Encryption provides additional security on a hardware basis. Auto backup software supports both automatic and continuous data backup, so that users’ files are backed up automatically every time they are changed or newly created. SecretZone™ allows users to create a secure virtual drive, and SafetyKey software provides encrypted data backup and password-setting. A convenient USB docking station will be sold separately for both the basic and premium line products, allowing users to easily connect and transfer data to a PC.

Samsung’s new external drives for desktop PCs offer up to 2TB capacity in simple and refined cases, which take their design cues from the portable drive family. Rounded corners give them a slimmer form factor for reduced desktop space, while LED lights at the bottom of the drives indicate their operation status. With 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB storage capacities, the new desktop drives will be available in Brown black and Noble beige.

All three new external storage lines will be available through leading U.S. retailers in April, with pricing to be announced at that time.