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Antec Introduces Super-Premium Line of Power Supplies PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 30 June 2008

Antec, the leading global provider of high-performance computer components for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, has launched the Signature Series, its newest and most advanced family of power supply units. Below, you will find more information.

Antec Introduces Super-Premium Line of Power Supplies

 

The Antec Signature Series offers faster response times, hybrid cable management, high-tech cooling

 

Fremont, CA - June 30, 2008 - Antec, Inc., the leading global brand of high-performance computer components for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, today announced the Signature Series, its newest and most advanced family of power supply units.

 

Available in 850 Watts and 650 Watts, the Signature Series features several cutting-edge innovations that set it above the competition, several of which have never been offered in a consumer power supply. The Signature Series utilizes active DC-to-DC voltage regulation as opposed to the standard passive magnetic amplifier method, providing for shorter transient response times and greater system stability. The Signature Series' transient response times can be as low as 10 microseconds, in contrast to the standard power supply transient times of 1000 microseconds (1 millisecond). In addition, the Signature Series boasts an advanced cooling system with a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan. By adapting its speed to the power output of the unit, a PWM controlled fan can run at speeds as low as 15% of its maximum, as opposed to a traditional fan which can only run at about 40%, thus ensuring the quietest possible operation.

 

All Signature Series power supply units are built to the highest standards of quality, utilizing exceptionally reliable components such as Japanese capacitors and fans. The Signature Series also utilizes a dual power circuit board (PCB) layout to optimize airflow, as well as to allow for heavier and more robust components and reduce electrical noise. Each Signature Series power supply unit boasts a hybrid advanced cable management system to provide optimal power distribution and airflow. Mandatory cables are hardwired to reduce resistance and energy waste, while the peripheral cables can be installed as needed, reducing clutter. Signature Series power supplies pass 80 PLUS®, the highest independently-certified standard in energy efficiency, reducing operating costs and protecting the environment.

In addition, the Signature Series receives the 80 PLUS Bronze distinction for maintaining 82% efficiency at 20% and 100% of rated load and 85% efficiency at 50% of rated load. This is a truly exceptional certification, shared by very few commercial power supplies.

 

"The Signature Series is a truly premium product," said Scott Richards, senior vice president at Antec. "The response capabilities, cooling system and hybrid advanced cable management are perfect for discerning builders looking for the very best. We believe the Signature Series will set bold new standards for quietness and stability."

 

The Signature 650 and Signature 850 are available now and will retail for estimated street prices of $249.00 and $299.00, respectively. Signature Series is available through major retailers, e-tailers and distributors. The PSUs are backed by Antec's Quality 5-Year Warranty for parts and labor. For additional product information and full technical specifications, please visit www.antec.com.

 

About Antec, Inc.

Antec, Inc., is the leading global brand of high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself

(DIY) markets. Founded in 1986, Antec is recognized as a pioneer in these industries and has maintained its position as a worldwide market leader and international provider of efficient, quiet, and reliable products. Antec has also achieved great success in the distribution channel, meeting the demands of quality-conscious system builders, VARs and integrators.

 

Antec's offering of enclosures includes a large range of cases, such as its technically advanced Performance One Series, cost-effective New Solution Series and server grade cases designed for the needs of all workstation and server markets. Antec's products also include front line power supplies such as its TruePower Quattro series, NeoPower series, and EarthWatts, the most environmentally friendly power supply available. PC gamers are an increasingly significant consumer of performance components, and many Antec products are geared toward the gaming demographic, like the Nine Hundred, the premier gamer enclosure. Antec also offers a computing accessories line comprised of many original products, including its patented LED Fans and Notebook Cooling solutions.

 

Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company's products are sold in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Please visit www.antec.com for more information.

 

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Super Talent Bundles Ubuntu Linux with MasterDrive MX PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 30 June 2008

The Ultimate Laptop SSD Now with Free Operating System and OpenOffice

 

San Jose, California – July 1, 2008 – Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, announced today that, for a limited time its line of MasterDrive MX SSDs will include a free CD containing the Ubuntu Desktop Edition Linux operating system and the OpenOffice software suite.

 

With the Ubuntu Desktop Edition, you can surf the web, read email, create documents and spreadsheets, edit images and much more. Ubuntu has a fast and easy graphical installer right on the Desktop CD. Installation typically takes less than 25 minutes. OpenOffice contains a user interface and feature set that is similar to other office suites, and includes all the key desktop applications you need, such as word processor, spreadsheet and presentation.

 

“Bundling an excellent OS plus applications package like Ubuntu helps MasterDrive MX customers get up and running that much faster and easier. This is a great value add that doesn’t increase the cost”, explained Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James. The Ubuntu CD with will be included with every MasterDrive MX shipped from July 1 through September 30, 2008.

 

MasterDrive MX

Description

FTM20GK18H

120GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec

FTM60GK18H

60GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec

FTM30GK18H

30GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec

FTM15GK18H

15GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec

 

Built with MLC NAND Flash, the MasterDrive MX is completely silent, lightweight, uses less power and has far better resistance to shock and vibration than a hard drive, and supports lightning fast read speeds of up to 120MB/sec. MasterDrive MX SSDs are available through NewEgg and NewBiiz.

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Super Talent Technology Corporation, based in San Jose, California, designs and manufactures a full range of DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 memory modules and Flash based storage devices for computers and consumer electronics. An ISO 9001 certified company, Super Talent utilizes its state-of-the-art factory and leading-edge components to produce award winning products with outstanding reliability. Super Talent is an active member of the JEDEC and ONFI standards bodies, and holds over 200 patents in Flash and DRAM technology.

 

Ubuntu is a community developed Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Ubuntu is and will always be free of charge.

Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.

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MasterDrive MX: http://www.supertalent.com/products/ssd_detail.php?type=MasterDrive%20MX

 

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Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/desktopedition

 

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Joe James

Marketing Director

Super Talent Technology

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Motorola and Kodak Redefine the Mobile Imaging Experience with MOTOZINE™ ZN5 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 23 June 2008

   

BEIJING, CHINA — 23 June 2008Motorola (NYSE: MOT), a leader in wireless communications, and Kodak (NYSE: EK), the world’s foremost imaging innovator, today announced MOTOZINE™ ZN5, the first product combining world-class innovation from both companies.  The MOTOZINE ZN5 combines a high-quality phone and camera experience to help content-craving consumers seize inspiration and share the content they create and love with the world.

 

Unveiled today in Beijing at a gallery-inspired event, ZINE ZN5 delivers an easy and immersive mobile imaging experience. ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology. Together, they redefine the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery1 or other web sharing sites,2 pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favorite photos whenever they want.

 

“Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc.  “The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.”

 

Built to Shoot

ZN5 puts image capture first, with a high-resolution landscape screen and one of the fastest click-to-click times available. To launch the camera, simply slide open the Kodak lens cover to transform the phone into an ultra-fast 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory3 and optimized settings for low-light environments. 

 

Built-in KODAK Imaging Technology ensures that every picture taken with ZN5 looks its best. When KODAK Imaging Technology is combined with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, images become brighter and more vivid on the spot.  Multiple capture modes, like multi-shot and panorama, which automatically stitches together continuous shots taken on the horizon line into a single, extended image1, makes taking photos fun.

 

“KODAK Imaging Technology combines Kodak’s unparalleled experience in imaging   science with easy connectivity to the company’s vast portfolio of products and services,” said John Blake, general manager digital capture and imaging devices group, vice president Eastman Kodak Company. “We have redefined the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices.  We have worked closely with Motorola to create a device that not only delivers Kodak-quality pictures, but allows consumers to explore a wide range of options for sharing their photos with friends and family around the world.”

 

Built to Share

With one touch, photos can be viewed right from the home screen; no menus, no searching.  This multimedia device provides a fun, quick and easy way to share favorite photos. Pictures can be uploaded via Gallery Link in one simple click and instantly shared to the KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com)1 to be viewed, stored and shared with friends and family. ShoZu can be used to upload photos to a variety of social networking sites1.  ZN5 comes with KODAK EASYSHARE Software, the world’s most used photo software, making it easy to organize, edit, share, store and find mobile pictures1.  Consumers can transfer pictures to a computer via USB, Wi-Fi1 or Bluetooth® wireless technology4 and print wirelessly on Bluetooth-compatible KODAK All-in-One Printers and at KODAK Picture Kiosks. 

 

Built to Talk

In phone mode, ZN5 features Motorola’s patented CrystalTalkTM technology to help callers hear and be heard, even in noisy environments.  With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), users can connect in more areas around the world2 and enjoy high-speed wireless connections to surf the Web via a full HTML browser2. To complete the communications experience, ZN5 also supports SMS, MMS, IM and personal e-mail2.

 

The MOTOZINE Multimedia Experience

MOTOZINE ZN5 is the first device to carry the MOTOZINE franchise name, Motorola’s new label for its multimedia-optimized devices. For the consumer who thrives on content consumption and creation, products in the ZINE portfolio give them the freedom to shape pop culture, on their terms. 

 

MOTOZINE ZN5 will be first available in China in July 2008 and is expected to roll out around the globe throughout the remainder of the year. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.

 

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

 

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

 

Editor’s Note: Kodak corporate news releases are now offered via RSS feeds. To subscribe, visit www.kodak.com/go/RSS and look for the RSS symbol. In addition, Kodak podcasts are viewable at www.kodak.com/go/podcasts. Our podcasts may be downloaded for viewing on iTunes, Quicktime, or other PC-based media players. Users may also subscribe to Kodak podcasts via the iTunes application if already installed on your computer.  From the iTunes store, type “Kodak podcast” in the search field to view all of our podcast offerings.

 

Kodak, EasyShare and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Kodak.

 

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications.  The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

 
ASUS Unleashes the Latest Intel P45 Chipset Based ROG Motherboard PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 23 June 2008

-- Republic of Gamers Maximus II Formula delivers blazing-fast performance and 3D surround sound for an immersive gaming experience --

FREMONT, CA (June 23, 2008) – ASUS®, worldwide leader in component and notebook design and manufacturing, today releases the ASUS ROG Maximus II Formula motherboard. Based on the Intel P45/ICH10R chipset and featuring an ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX X-Fi sound card, this cutting-edge motherboard equips gamers with the necessary performance and features for the ultimate gaming experience. Available immediately through authorized ASUS North American dealers at an introductory MSRP of $289 USD, the new Maximus II Formula extends the ROG philosophy to deliver ground-breaking performance, uncompromised stability and unique features. 

High-Fidelity Audio with ASUS SupremeFX X-Fi Sound Card
The Republic of Gamers is dedicated to delivering unsurpassed gaming experiences for serious gamers, starting with crystal-clear 3D surround sound. Each Maximus II Formula motherboard comes equipped with a SupremeFX X-Fi sound card that takes full advantage of the ADI 2000B audio codec, the Creative X-Fi suite, CMSS3D and the Crystalizer technologies. SupremeFX X-Fi natively supports the EAX standard to produce top-notch virtual 3D surround sound.  

Boost CPU Performance with CPU Level Up
With CPU Level Up, gamers can overclock the processor with ease, gaining an additional competitive edge. Once in the BIOS, gamers need only select their desired CPU speed and the system does the rest, fine-tuning the processor and running it at the desired speed with uncompromised stability.

Extreme Engine Design for Exceptional Performance
ASUS’ legendary engineering produced the new ROG Extreme Engine – a next-generation multi-phase power design that provides additional overclocking headroom for extreme computing situations. Based on a 16-phase power design for the CPU, 2-phase for memory and 3-phase for the north bridge; the Extreme Engine provides users with additional voltage options in the BIOS. With only the best quality components, Extreme Engine helps dissipate the load among 16 capacitors as opposed to 8, resulting in more stable power distribution to the various components. This in turn results in a more reliable operating environment; while also improving power efficiency up to 96%. In addition, automatic power management technology ensures that less energy is wasted and less heat is produced.

For more information on the new ROG Maximus II Formula motherboard, visit http://usa.asus.com.

About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s revenue for 2007 was $6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100,” and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan.

Press Contacts:
ASUS Computer International (ACI)
Eric Chen
Direct: 510.608.4553 
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Asus annouces the EAH 4850 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 20 June 2008

ASUS Announces Immediate Availability of the new EAH4850 ATI Crossfire-Ready Graphics Cards

-- Enjoy the Best Video Playback and Gaming with the ASUS EAH4850 --

Fremont, California (June 19, 2008) - For enthusiasts who seek the best video performance, ASUS, world-leading producer of quality graphic solutions, today begins shipment of the first video card in the latest ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 series. –The EAH4850/G/HTDI/512M.

HD Gaming/Video with Break-through Efficiency
The ASUS EAH4800 Series brings the power of graphical “supercomputing” to gamers – setting a new standard for visual computing. With the new TeraScale graphics engine, immersive, cinematic gaming experiences will take HD gaming with DirectX 10.1 to a brand new level. With the ASUS EAH4800 Series, users can watch Blu-ray movies and play HD content with incredible visual fidelity and breakthrough efficiency – all without compromising performance. Additionally, integrated 7.1 audio provides a complete multi-channel audio source over a single HDMI cable.

Available immediate through ASUS authorized dealers in North America, the introductory MSRP is $199 USD. For more information on the EAH4850/G/HTDI/512M, go to http://usa.asus.com or http://ca.asus.com.

Specifications

Model

EAH4850/HTDI/512M

Graphics Engine

Radeon HD 4850, 625 MHz

Bus Standard

PCI Express 2.0

Video Memory

512 MB DDR3, 1.986 GHz (993 MHz DDR3)

Memory Interface

256-bit

DVI Max. Resolution

2560 x 1600

D-Sub Output

Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 )

DVI Output

Yes x 2 (DVI-I)

HDTV Output(YPbPr)

YES, via HDTV Out cable

HDCP compliant

Yes

HDMI Output

Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor

Adaptor/Cable Bundled

DVI-to-D-Sub adapter, HDTV-out cable, DVI-to-HDMI adaptor

Dimensions

4.376” x 9”

 

About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100”, and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan.

Press Contact for North America
Eric Chen
Direct: (510) 608-4553
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