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Tuesday 17 March 2015
CFast memory duplicator: Meet the best solution
U-Reach, a data equipment expert, brings competitive, market-leading products and professional solutions for CFast memory duplication and inspection.Widely application of CFast MemoryCFast memory is the future solution for efficient data transfer. Nowadays, it is widely used in embedded systems, POS systems, arcade gaming systems, and automotive systems. With an SATA adapter, CFast memory can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.High-Volume Devices Duplication and InspectionU-Reach is offering the latest, professional CFast duplicator on the market. The U-Reach CFast duplicator can duplicate up to a maximum of 119 CFast memories. Also it enables data transfers at 3.9GB/min for each individual CFast memory with minimal speed transfer loss. New additional inspection functions such as: speed tests, quality tests, read/write tests, and event log report and durability tests are now integrated into the U-Reach CFast duplicator to benefit end-users.Dual Interface Design Creates FlexibilityThe U-Reach CFast duplicator offers CF and CFast quick socket reallocation modules, and this design gives users a wide range of usage. The duplicator provides a wide range of usage spanning from 1-3, 1-7 to 1-119; satisfying all end-users' need.For further understanding about the CFast duplicator, please log onto http://www.ureach-inc.com/U-Reach's CFast memory duplicator can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.
Monday 16 March 2015
ALT MR16 gets UL for testing in enclosed fixtures
Taiwanese high power LED lighting company Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. (ALT) successfully debuted its first MR16 spotlight suitable for enclosed fixtures due to its advanced thermal technology and heat dissipation structure. The product has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification.Commonly LED light bulbs are not recommended to go with enclosed fixtures because the air does not circulate well, which then causes the temperature inside the fixture to rise. This affects the heat dissipation, consequently shortening the bulb's life. Yet, ALTLED MR16 (GX5.3 base) can be placed in enclosed fixtures and passed the test under fully enclosed environment. The temperatures of its solid capacitors and electric power components are within the normal operating range and the light bulbs can last up to 30,000 hours.Traditional 50W halogen lamps have long been the solution as the light source for recessed or enclosed luminaires. However, they are not efficient for they consume a lot of energy and have a rather short lifespan. ALTLED MR16 spotlight, on the other hand, is expected to enhance the quality of light for architectures and landscapes, and can even conserve 85% of energy.ALT's heat sink design concept comes from its affiliated company, Super Micro Computer Inc., the fourth largest computer server distributor in the world. ALT uses pure aluminum cooling fins to dissipate the heat – this design can be seen on every ALT product. Baly Luo, ALT's General Manager, states that ALTLED MR16's heat sink design is created with 48 pieces of pure aluminum fins with accurate and precise calculations. The gaps between the fins are just enough for the air to circulate and achieve the maximum surface area for heat transfer at the same time to reach thermal equilibrium within 30 minutes. Through actual tests, the temperature difference between ALT's aluminum substrate and heat sink is within 2 degrees Celsius whereas other companies' difference in temperature can go up to 18 degrees Celsius. The smaller the temperature difference it is between the substrate and heat sink, the more heat is being successfully conducted; which shows a higher efficiency.ALTLED MR16 Spotlight (GX5.3 base) is suitable for fully enclosed fixtures and is already in mass production today. The various specifications from color temperature and beam angle to CRI and color brightness can all be custom-tailored to the needs of architects, lighting design companies, and even buyers with demands for high quality lighting.About Aeon Lighting TechnologyAeon Lighting Technology (ALT) is a leading high-power LED manufacturer that focuses on precision and quality. ALT has acquired hundreds of patents, including state-of-the-art heat sink technology and has been awarded numerous international awards, including M Technology Award (2009), iF Product Design Award (2010), Red Dot Design Award (2011), and Good Design Award (2012). ALT has also obtained international safety certifications such as Energy Star, DLC, UL, ETL, CE, PSE, C-TICK, LVD, FCC, TUV, etc. ALT's team of designers, engineers and sales strive for perfection and provide premium quality products and service for customers worldwide.For further information, please visit Aeon Lighting http://www.aeonlighting.com/.ALT's MR16 has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display and MacBook Air
Apple has updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with the new Force Touch trackpad, fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Graphics 6100, two times faster flash and longer battery life. Apple also updated the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with fifth-generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, and added up to two times faster flash to the 13-inch MacBook Air.The new trackpad features built-in force sensors that allow users to click anywhere and haptic feedback that provides a responsive and uniform feel. Users can customize the feel of the trackpad by changing the amount of pressure needed to register each click. The Force Touch trackpad also enables a new gesture called Force Click, a click followed by a deeper press, for tasks like pulling up the definition of a word, quickly seeing a map or glancing at a preview of a file.The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display also features fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 3.1GHz, with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 3.4GHz, faster integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100, and flash storage that is up to two times faster, with throughput up to 1.6GBps. In addition, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback.The updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 2.2GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2GHz, integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, delivering up to 20Gbps of transmission speed, twice the bandwidth of the previous generation. The 13-inch MacBook Air also features faster flash storage that is up to two times faster than the previous generation.The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is priced starting at US$1,299 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage; US$1,499 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage; and US$1,799 with a 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 512GB of flash storage.Configure-to-order options for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display include a faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processor up to 3.1GHz, up to 16GB of memory and flash storage up to 1TB.The 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$899, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,099. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$999, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,199.Configure-to-order options for the MacBook Airs include a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory and up to 512GB flash storage.Apple MacBook Air notebookPhoto: CompanyApple 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina notebookPhoto: Company
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Apple unveils new ultra-thin 12-inch MacBook
Apple has unveiled a new MacBook product line with every component having been redesigned to create a Mac that weighs two pounds and is 13.1mm thin, according to the vendor. The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display, a full-size keyboard, the new Force Touch trackpad, a USB-C port for data transfer, video out and charging in a single connector, and a new battery design. The new MacBook is available in three aluminum finishes - gold, silver and gray.Measuring 13.1mm at its thickest point, the new MacBook design is 24% thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air. With a new precision-milled unibody enclosure featuring integrated Wi-Fi antennas and a top case with polished stainless steel Apple logo.The new keyboard is 34% thinner and uses an Apple-designed butterfly mechanism that is 40% thinner than a traditional keyboard scissor mechanism yet four times more stable, the vendor said.The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2,304 by 1,440. With a larger aperture for each pixel, the new Retina display is also efficient and uses 30% less energy than existing Mac notebook Retina displays, while delivering the same level of brightness, Apple said.With no moving parts or vents, the new MacBook was designed to be the first fanless Mac notebook for silent, efficient performance. MacBook features the new fifth-generation Intel Core M processor that runs at 5W and Intel HD Graphics 5300.The new MacBook also features a USB-C port. A new industry standard, USB-C supports higher wattage charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) data transfer and DisplayPort 1.2 all in a single connector that is one-third the size of a traditional USB port.Every new Mac comes with OS X Yosemite, a redesigned and refined version of OS X.The new MacBook will begin shipping on April 10. The MacBook comes with a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,299; and with a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz, 8GB of memory, 512GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,599.Apple new 12-inch ultra-thin MacBookPhoto: Company
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Apple Watch available in 9 countries on April 24
Apple has announced that the Apple Watch will be available on April 24 to customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US.The Apple Watch introduces technologies including the Digital Crown, an innovation to help users scroll, zoom and navigate without obstructing the display. The Retina display with Force Touch on the Apple Watch senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to access relevant controls. The Taptic Engine delivers a gentle tap on the wrist whenever the user receives a notification or message.The Apple Watch keeps time to within 50 milliseconds of the universal time standard (UTC). The Apple Watch can be personalized with watch faces ranging from traditional analog such as the Chronograph face, to the information-rich Modular face, or animated butterflies and jellyfish on the Motion face.The Apple Watch's Activity app provides a simple visual snapshot of users' daily activity with three rings that measure active calories burned, brisk activity and how often users stood up to take a break from sitting during the day.The Apple Watch is available in two different sizes, 38mm and 42mm, and in three collections - Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. Apple Watch Sport features a lightweight anodized aluminum case in silver and gray with a Retina display protected by strengthened Ion-X glass and matching high-performance fluoroelastomer Sport Band in five colors. The Apple Watch collection comes with a choice of three different leather straps, a stainless steel link bracelet and Milanese loop, and a black or white Sport Band. The Apple Watch Edition features cases specially crafted from custom rose or yellow 18K gold alloys developed to be twice as hard as standard gold, a Retina display protected by polished sapphire crystal and a choice of straps and bands with 18K gold clasps, buckles or pins.The Apple Watch delivers up to 18-hour all-day battery life and comes with a unique charging solution that combines Apple's MagSafe technology with inductive charging for a quick connection.Beginning April 10 in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US, the Apple Watch will be available for preview, try-on by appointment at Apple's retail stores, and available for pre-order through the Apple Online Store. On April 24, The Apple Watch will be available online or by reservation in Apple's retail stores and select Apple authorized resellers in China and Japan. Customers who purchase online or in-store from Apple will be offered personal setup to customize and pair the Apple Watch with their iPhones.The Apple Watch is available in three collections, Apple Watch Sport, priced at US$349 and US$399; Apple Watch, available from US$549 to US$1,099; and Apple Watch Edition with prices starting at US$10,000.Apple Watch smartwatchesPhoto: Company
Thursday 5 March 2015
Global Unichip utilizes Cadence analog IP to implement WiGig-enabled SoC on 28nm process
Cadence Design Systems has announced that Global Unichip achieved first-silicon success integrating tri-band analog front-end (AFE) intellectual property (IP) with WiGig (IEEE 802.11ad), enabling integration of digital logic and analog monolithic die in an advanced 28nm complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process. The availability of the silicon-proven Cadence tri-band AFE IP running at 3.5 Giga-samples per second (GS/s) saved GUC's end customer over a year of total development time.The tri-band AFE IP is available for immediate integration and tapeout, according to Cadence.The WiGig specification enables near-field streaming of uncompressed HDTV content and has emerged as a leading innovation to cut the HDMI cord in TV entertainment rooms, as well as flexibly extend the HDTV experience into other venues, Cadence said. Citing ABI Research, Cadence indicated that over 1.5 billion chipsets with 802.11ad will be shipped in 2018.The tri-band AFE IP includes WiGig (802.11ad) and Wi-Fi (802.11n or 802.11ac), and enables the throughput rate of up to 3.5GS/S needed to support uncompressed HDTV video. The AFE IP contains new dual-analog-to-digital converter (ADC), dual-digital-to-analog converter (DAC), phase-locked loop (PLL), oscillator and fast wake-up functions. The IP provides customers the flexibility to build SoCs for applications including Internet of Things (IoT), tablets, PCs, shared workstations, media hubs, network-attached storage (NAS), set-top boxes and digital/HDTVs."The wireless market continues to evolve quickly with demand for higher throughput requirements. We are investing in this emerging area to have the expertise to accelerate our customer's product time to market," said Yawlin Hwang, worldwide sales VP of Global Unichip. "We chose to work with Cadence on this emerging market segment as they not only offered the silicon-proven AFE IP, they also surpassed the performance requirements for the interface."
Thursday 5 March 2015
Benefits of industrial wireless in IP surveillance networks
The benefits of industrial wireless networks in IP surveillance is growing significantly. Wireless technologies can allow digital surveillance video to be easily transmitted in outdoor and remote areas. However, in harsh environments, enterprise wireless networks are unable to satisfy the high demands of connectivity and reliability, therefore, industrial grade wireless network devices are designed to deal with the more demanding requirements found in harsh outdoor environments.Industrial wireless is exceptionally well suited for providing a remote monitoring link to cameras located in an isolated area. Long range industrial wireless is also suitable for linking buildings together in rural areas where installing physical cables such as fiber optics is not cost effective.Today's industrial networks face a set of difficult communication challenges. How to ensure reliable mobile connectivity for vehicles and equipment are critical. The device should not only survive under extreme temperatures but also the constant shock and vibration of mobile applications. Standard networking protocols such as latency, jitter and packet-loss are also of high concern when selecting suitable equipment for IP surveillance systems.Antaira Technologies' wireless networking devices are designed to solve commonly encountered connectivity issues. The constantly increasing rate of traffic causes serious congestion issues in network throughput. Antaira wireless products have a built-in IEEE 802.11n standard to improve bandwidth to 300Mbps, a much faster throughput than the ones found in the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards. With a continued focus on advancements, Antaira Technologies is also looking into the most up to date wireless standards. Wireless features such as the emerging IEEE 802.11ac protocol will increase the maximum available bandwidth to speeds of up to 1.3 gigabits per second.Furthermore, wireless devices have been adopting more advanced security protocols such as WPA2, IEEE 802.11i and IEEE 802.1x to ensure that the privacy of data transmission is protected. The combination of IP surveillance with wireless technology results in a reliable and more secure alternative to hardwired applications and offers the following features:* Eliminating installation costs* Mobile application by applying 3G /4G * Flexible network scalability options* Easy to deploy by using user friendly designed configuration* Supports different modes (AP/Repeater/Router)* Remote monitoring for surveillanceThe advantage of using industrial grade wireless network devices does not only provide resistance for environmental concerns. Industrial grade equipment also offers high bandwidth connections and advanced security options. Both of which are ideal for creating point-to-point connections between locations where traditional hardwiring is not an ideal solution. Industrial grade equipment is the only practical solution in mobile applications; where the constant shock and vibration that is exerted on the equipment would quickly cause failures in commercial equipment that has not been tested or certified for shock and vibration prone environments.The advantages of using a wireless network with IP surveillance systems are endless. According to statistics, Asia has had a tendency to be the leader in the world of security when it comes to the most up to date technologies. Over the next ten years, as reported by Allied Market Research, APAC will see the most growth in the IP surveillance industry with an estimated market size of 57 Billion. With the rapidly growing market, users will encounter a growing number of applications that will require rugged equipment for their applications. This continued expansion of IP surveillance systems in industrial environments will prove the undeniable importance of industrial grade networking equipment.Antaira has offered a full spectrum of product lines that feature reliable Ethernet infrastructures, extended temperature tolerance, and rugged enclosure designs.
Wednesday 4 March 2015
MWC 2015: Acer unveils Liquid Jade Z smarpthone
Acer has announced the Liquid Jade Z featuring an IPS display with the Zero Air Gap technology to help reduce reflections and Corning's Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone also supports 4G LTE (Cat. 4) connectivity and a 64-bit quad-core Mediatek processor.The smartphone is equipped with a voice-activated 13-megapixel rear camera with F1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel F2.2 front camera.The smartphone has several Acer designed innovations such as AcerExtend, which will allow users to take full control of their smartphones via cable or wirelessly using their Windows-based PCs and AcerNAV, a free offline navigation software powered by TomTom and utilizing TripAdvisor POI.The Liquid Jade Z is 7.9mm thin and weighs 110g. The smartphone will become available in March through selected EMEA retailers at a starting price of EUR199 (US$222.23).Acer Liquid Jade Z smartphonePhoto: Company
Wednesday 4 March 2015
GIGABYTE wants to take you to Computex 2015 with the GIGABYTE Z97 - X99 BIG XTU Challenge
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced one of its most rewarding overclocking competition as of yet with the GIGABYTE Z97 - X99 BIG XTU Challenge, its latest contest hosted on HWBOT.org.The GIGABYTE Z97 - X99 BIG XTU Challenge gives the overclocking community a chance to tweak their systems on for a single benchmark, Intel's XTU. By submitting scores to hit a secret target, overclockers cumulate points and run the chance to win not only cash prizes and hardware, but also a trip to Taipei, Taiwan to attend the Computex 2015 IT trade show with GIGABYTE. Skills will be on display on both Z97 and X99 platforms to be able to submit as many scores within a limited window. A lot is on the line; a total of USD $4,000 in cash, 4 GIGABYTE motherboards and an EPIC grand prize!Do you feel up to the challenge? Each of the 4 rounds will have 10 secret target scores which will be revealed only after their submission period. But to guide you, a target range will be announced in advance. Your goal is to submit as many scores within that range during a 3 days period and try to hit the secret score. Participants who hit the secret target score will cumulate a point and have a chance at winning the Grand Prize or cash prize! Good luck to all!For complete contest rules, scoring and more details, please visit the contest page hosted on HWBOT.org:http://oc-esports.io/#!/round/gbt_z97x99_xtuchallenge
Tuesday 3 March 2015
MWC 2015: Intel launches new mobile SoCs, LTE solution
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has announced a series of mobile platforms including the company's new low-cost system-on-chip (SoC) for phones, phablets and tablets, a global LTE solution, new personal computing experiences, and a range of customers for mobile device and network infrastructure offerings.The announcements include the Intel Atom x3 processor series, Intel's first integrated communications SoC solution for the growing value and entry device markets, and the five-mode Intel XMM 7360 LTE Advanced solution, designed for performance and worldwide coverage. In addition, Krzanich highlighted joint efforts with Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson and Huawei to address the demand for new telecommunications, cloud and data center services, improve network efficiencies, and accelerate the industry's move toward a software-defined infrastructure.Krzanich also reiterated that Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users will have the latest anti-malware solution from McAfee VirusScan Mobile technology built into and activated on their devices.Intel introduced the Intel Atom x3 processor series (formerly codenamed SoFIA), Intel's first integrated communications platform for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Combining 64-bit multi-core Intel Atom processors together with 3G or 4G LTE connectivity, the integrated communications SoC combines the applications processor, image sensor processor, graphics, audio, connectivity and power management components in a single system chipset. This integration allows device manufacturers to deliver full-featured tablets, phablets and smartphones at affordable price points for the rapidly growing entry and value market segments.Intel said its is bringing the benefits of integrated Intel architecture and wireless communications to customers, including the China technology ecosystem, with greater velocity. Twenty companies, including Asustek Computer and Jolla, have committed to delivering Intel Atom x3 designs.Rounding out its mobile portfolio that scales from the entry to performance segments, Intel also introduced its first 14nm Intel Atom SoC, the Intel Atom x5 and x7 processor series (formally codenamed Cherry Trail) for next-generation tablets and small-screen 2-in-1s. Offering 64-bit support for Windows and Android, Intel Gen 8 graphics, and an option to pair with next-generation LTE Advanced connectivity, the Intel Atom x5 and x7 processor series will power a range of mainstream to premium devices.Customers, including Acer, Asustek, Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Lenovo and Toshiba, have already committed to deliver devices on this platform. The first devices are expected to be in the market in the first half of this year.Intel also announced its third-generation five-mode, LTE Advanced Category 10 modem. The Intel XMM 7360 supports 3x carrier aggregation and download speeds up to 450Mbps. Its compact size and power efficiency enable the Intel XMM 7360 to accommodate a wide range of form factors, from smartphones and phablets to tablets and PCs. It also expands Intel's portfolio of LTE solutions, giving device manufacturers a competitive option to quickly design and launch LTE devices in various market segments and geographies. At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, the company also demonstrated a pre-5G concept system that combines LTE with 802.11ad to deliver speeds of more than 1Gbps using Intel technology end-to-end.In addition to working with Samsung to help protect Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge devices, Krzanich said Intel Security is also collaborating with LG Electronics to help secure personal data. LG Electronics will make McAfee Mobile Security from Intel Security available on the LG Watch Urbane LTE, delivering anti-theft capabilities that allow the owner to lock, locate and wipe the device, if needed. LG Android device users are already protected with McAfee Mobile Security on their devices.Krzanich announced new customers including Brightstar, Deutsche Telekom and Prestigio for the company's True Key technology, a cross-platform application to address the pain point of passwords by using personal factors like facial identification and fingerprints to make logging in easier and safer. Deutsche Telekom will preinstall the True Key product for its customers in Europe. Prestigio will be one of the first mobile device manufacturers to launch the True Key application in Russia and across Europe, making the application available across all of its Android tablets and smartphones by the end of 2015.Krzanich outlined how Intel is working with industry leaders to transform network infrastructure with standardized hardware and software, and helping to accelerate the industry's move toward a flexible, agile software-defined infrastructure. This enables both telco and cloud service providers to improve network efficiencies and accelerate the delivery of new services and capabilities for consumers and businesses.Alcatel-Lucent introduced its virtual radio access network (vRAN) solution, comprised of a virtualized baseband unit that uses general purpose servers with Intel Xeon processors to enable cost savings and increased network performance. The vRAN will be in customer trials this year and commercially available in 2016.Ericsson announced a new generation of data center platforms for the Ericsson Cloud System that enable telecom and cloud service providers to lower their total cost of ownership (TCO) and realize more flexibility and efficiency in their data centers. The company is using Intel Rack Scale architecture, together with management and orchestration software, to optimize and scale cloud resources across private, public, enterprise and telco cloud domains, enabling improved services agility. Ericsson also announced it is working with Intel Security on mobile security for 4G networks.Huawei and Intel are collaborating to deliver robust cloud solutions that will enable telecommunications service providers to transform their data centers. The companies will develop the next generation of Huawei's FusionSphere based on Intel architecture, and will use the Data Plane Development Kit and Open vSwitch to increase network virtualization performance of FusionSphere. These solutions aim to enhance performance that is optimized to minimize TCO for cloud workloads in a scalable and secure manner.Intel Atom x3 processorPhoto: CompanyIntel XMM 7360 LTE Advanced solutionPhoto: Company