While smaller than many of its competitors, NVIDIA packs a big punch with its Tegra mobile processors. The company has achieved success by paying attention not only to mobile processor performance, but also to how CPUs and GPUs affect system-level features and performance. With each successive generation of the Tegra family, the fabless design house has not only met user expectations, but stimulated desire for even more features in next-generation products. Matt Wuebbling, director of product marketing for the mobile business at NVIDIA, recently spoke about how the mobile processor market is being driven by information mobility and access to information everywhere.Tegra historyTegra first gained popularity when NVIDIA launched its Tegra 2 mobile processor. The landmark processor was the first dual-core mobile processor available in the tablet market. At that time, many people questioned whether NVIDIA, as a new player in the market, could make a dent in the mobile space at all. However, with Android gaining traction in mobile devices, NVIDIA saw the potential of the market and focused on differentiating its products with its GPU DNA and heritage from PCs. This allowed NVIDIA to achieve significant smartphone design wins for the first time in the company's history.To succeed in such a competitive setting, NVIDIA had to show that it could not only differentiate its SOC (system on chip) from other products but also provide its customers and end users with a glimpse into the direction of its future products. The key message NVIDIA delivered to the market at that time was that in addition to bringing the expertise of technology and graphics to its CPU cores, NVIDIA understood that it was the mobile profile that dictated development on its processor platform, and any other added value needed to address innovation on the system level.This system level philosophy was clearly on display when NVIDIA launched Tegra 3 one year later. Although the top line message with Tegra 3 was that it was the first mobile quad-core processor on the market, from the perspective of NVIDIA, it was not just about cranking out more cores. Tegra 3 also featured system-level innovations such as PRISM technology to help lower overall system power, and DirectTouch to improve the touch responsiveness of mobile devices.At that time Google also came out with its first Google-branded Android tablet, the Nexus 7, which was built around the NVIDIA Tegra 3, further validating NVIDIA's processor development strategy.NVIDIA's success in the mobile processor market was also based on its focus on the overall user experience, rather than just benchmarks. For example, with Tegra 3, NVIDIA developed and implemented a memory interface that featured a standard PC interface and DDR3 solution. At that time, mobile chips tended to feature LPDDR2 memory, which boasted low power but was also more expensive. NVIDIA realized that if it could implement a memory solution that was slightly higher in power but offered a significant cost advantage, it could enable some interesting devices that could use the Tegra 3 but at a reduced price compared with competing solutions. NVIDIA realized that for some customers, a strong feature set would be considered as long as there were some considerations given to pricing.To help tablet makers bring a low-cost, premium experience to consumers, NVIDIA also introduced its KAI reference platform. KAI was a recipe that tablet makers could use to design and build low-cost, Tegra 3-powered Android tablets targeted at the $199 USD price point. KAI had some basic ingredients that could be spiced up with some options. Its basics included Tegra 3, a unique memory controller, DirectTouch and PRISM, as well as components integrated from leaders in the tablet ecosystem. The Nexus 7 was also the first tablet based on KAI.Extending its product line through multiple market segmentsTegra 2 and Tegra 3 were focused on high-end superphones and tablets. With Tegra 4, NVIDIA is targeting multiple market segments. Launched in early 2013, Tegra 4 is NVIDIA's first offering of a family of products. The company still has discrete application processors that focus on high-end tablets and smartphones, but it also has a second product family called Tegra 4i, which integrates a modem with a single-chip quad-core processor. This allows NVIDIA to attack the mainstream smartphone market. Tegra 4i-based products are expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2014.Tegra 4 family performanceAs a smaller company in the mobile processor market, NVIDIA has chosen to focus its roadmap and technology in areas and market segments where it can make a substantial difference. As a result, NVIDIA delivers a superphone experience at mainstream price points. The Tegra 4i, for example, competes with solutions at the same price point, while featuring graphics performance that is substantially (three times] faster than that offered by the competition.On the one hand, CPU performance is substantially faster. End users will be able to have 1080p displays because the graphics horsepower in these chips is so significant. They will also be able to get very fast load times for web pages, great gaming and some really amazing camera effects.One camera feature is NVIDIA's Chimera computational photography architecture, which melds CPU, GPU and image sensor processor abilities. The technology allows user to achieve results that cannot be done with an Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy s4. One example of the technology is always-on HDR (high dynamic range). Competing HDR solutions require the processing of multiple exposures, accounting for ghosting and a limited ability to record video because it is hard to capture movement and HDR at the same time. However, with Tegra 4, every photo taken is in HDR. It captures scenes that have bright lights in the background or foreground. And it can take video in HDR, burst photos and photos with flash. With all of these features, pictures overall are substantially better when produced on Tegra 4-based devices.These features won't only be found in high-end tablets and smartphones. NVIDIA expects this technology to get into smartphones at a sub-US$200 level or even sub-US$150 price points.GPU performance of Tegra 4NVIDIA has always been known for its GPU performance, and with Tegra 4, the company does not disappoint. Tegra 4 is about 6x the performance of Tegra 3. With performance gains like that, developers who had never looked at mobile devices before are starting to take it seriously.This is primarily being driven by a level of GPU performance in devices that has never been seen before, with overall performance now approaching console performance. In addition, in the past it took developers a significant amount of work to port their games. Now, using NVIDIA tools, developers can take console-type content and put it on a mobile device without having to do a significant amount of rework.Changing usage models: Tablets becoming more like PCsWhen people first started using tablets, they wanted to access certain applications, mainly web and email, but the key concern was with power consumption. However, as the mobile market has matured, mobile users are now saying they want to do all the same things on tablets that they were doing on notebook PCs.In terms of performance, the Tegra 4 CPU is 2-3x faster than the Tegra 3. That in itself represents some pretty amazing improvement. However, power consumption in mobile devices remains a general concern for all processors. With Tegra 3, NVIDIA introduced an architecture called 4-Plus-1 that features four high-performance cores and one low-power core in the CPU. Tegra 4 is the second generation product with 4-Plus-1 so NVIDIA has implemented more innovation to help fire up CPU cores when needed - for instance when switching tasks, having apps like music intelligently run in the background, or when downloading files to the device on a home network or cloud.Based on ARM architecture, the NVIDIA Tegra 4 can intelligently fire up the cores needed to handle these important tasks, but more importantly making sure those cores are intelligently stopping when those tasks end. One of the advantages ARM architecture has over x86 architecture is the ability to very quickly deliver a lot of performance when needed and then quickly turn off those cores - not necessarily turning off all the cores immediately, but downscaling or down stepping them - when needed.Modem technologyAnother innovation with Tegra 4 is the efficient, software-defined modems - general-purpose modem processors that process algorithms in software. Because they are general-purpose processors, NVIDIA is able to deliver modem chip solutions that are 40% the size of a standard conventional modem. The reason is conventional modems will have to support legacy modem interfaces in different specific hardware blocks but NVIDIA can do that in software. NVIDIA's modem team has shipped 20 million modems on this technology with 95 different carriers around the world, so it's a proven technology and doing very well. One of the things that NVIDIA recently demonstrated is that it could upgrade its modem silicon from category 3 LTE to category 4 LTE on the same silicon, simply by flashing new software to the device. In this way, NVIDIA modems do not need a new tape out of hardware to introduce support for next-generation telecom services.The takeaway is that NVIDIA is able to deliver a very efficient product, so it enables very small chips - about 40% the size of conventional modems. It's also flexible. It allows NVIDIA to not have to spin new chips when it wants to support new network interfaces. The advantage for end users is having new high-performance features in end devices and having it at a compelling price point.The future of TegraThe next chip on NVIDIA's roadmap, a processor that the company has started to briefly talk about, is a chip called Project Logan. Logan is a code name (there is no official name) for a processor that for the first time includes NVIDIA's desktop and notebook GPU capabilities. NVIDIA is basically bringing its Kepler GPU into mobile, meaning DX11, OpenGL 4.3, CUDA-capable GPUs will be available in mobile devices for the first time.According to Wuebbling, this is exactly why NVIDIA is in the mobile processor business. This is what NVIDIA wants to bring to its products - 20 years of GPU technology capabilities that can be leveraged by more people and in more mobile devices. NVIDIA sees the mobile industry experiencing torrid growth and users are always demanding more.People are demanding higher resolution displays and better games. More importantly though, Wuebbling argued that the market doesn't even know what it requires, but it better be prepared to deliver once users realize what they want. Wuebbling pointed out that 10 years ago, if you looked at PC gaming, most users said that graphics can't get any better. Yet every year it gets better.You can see that same dynamic now going on in mobile. According to Wuebbling, we are at the very beginning of what mobile devices can do.NVIDIA Tegra 4

Marching into its 33rd year, COMPUTEX TAIPEI is kicking off on June 4. With New MSI concept, the world-renowned ICT manufacturer MSI will be showcasing its new GAMING series products at Booth L0609, 4th Floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall. Also on display are industry-leading products and the latest technologies. MSI staff on site will present products in full details. Gaming professionals will also demonstrate advanced overclocking tactics to help users unleash their gaming performance. Come visit MSI at COMPUTEX to experience the charms of technological innovation!An annual highlight for Taiwan's electronics industry, COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 draws approximately 1700 exhibitors and over 40000 international buyers. The overall number of domestic and international visitors is projected to exceed 130000. Serving as a great platform for domestic and international manufacturers to launch their new products, COMPUTEX TAIPEI has attracted a great deal of global media attention. As global gaming trends heat up, MSI and the world-renowned gaming champion team FNATIC work hand in hand to create a series of powerful GAMING series products, rendering gamers that extra edge they need to come out on top.This year, MSI's COMPUTEX highlights cover the No. 1 and only Best Choice Golden Awarded motherboard Z87-GD65 GAMING, flagship GTX 700 GAMING series graphics cards, high-performance & ultra-portable GS70 GAMING notebook and the 27-inch AG2712A GAMING All-in-One PC. Also in the lineup are the recently Best Choice Awarded FUNTORO HD MOD system, Z87 XPOWER/ Z87MPOWER overclocking motherboards, top-notch GTX 770 Lightning graphics card, the GK-601 mechanical gaming keyboard built on the Cherry MX Red linear switches, chic and ultra-portable tablets, flicker-free & anti-glare Adora24 AIO PC, and low-power, high-efficiency Haswell based servers.MotherboardThe Z87-GD65 GAMING is the No. 1 and only Best Choice Golden Awarded motherboard. Consolidating the Killer E2205 Game Networking, the Z87-GD65 GAMING automatically prioritizes game traffic to ensure smooth gameplay even in heavily loaded networks. To provide the edge in speed, the OC Genie 4 one-second overclocking technology offers proprietary two-phase overclocking, giving gamers full control over the overclocking level. Featuring the red/black dragon totem, the heat sink has the best heat transfer performance ever. To wrap up, packing extreme performance, immersive audio and superb stability, the Z87-GD65 GAMING has got everything that gamers wish for and is truly gamers' top choice.Particularly designed for overclocking enthusiasts, MSI's overclocking series motherboards have all passed the rigorous OC Certified tests. The Z87 XPOWER features the latest Military Class 4 components, 32-phase digital power design and 4-Way SLI / CrossFire. The Z87 MPOWER MAX and Z87 MPOWER are tailored specifically for hard-core overclockers. Along with the Extreme Tuning Utility, the software features and hardware design make MSI's overclocking motherboards a must-have weapon to break world records.Graphics cardThe GTX 770 GAMING (P/N: N770 TF 2GD5/OC) integrates the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 GPU, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM and PCI Express Gen3 interface. MSI's proprietary Gaming APP tuning utility allows gamers to balance performance with energy-efficiency by quickly switching among gaming, eco and default modes. Airflow Control Technology and dual 10-cm fans together with patented Propeller Blade Technology provide the advanced Twin Frozr IV cooling system with the best heat dissipation ever. In full load, the GTX 770 GAMING's core temperature is as low as 68�J, with a noise level as low as 35dB. The powerful Predator video capture tool makes it easier for gamers to share their combat experiences with one another, definitely the best weapon to help gamers pass through dreadful fights and missions.On display at COMPUTEX, the GTX 770 Lightning and R7970 Lightning BE both employ the exclusive Unlocked Digital Power architecture that integrates Unlocked BIOS, Digital PWM and advanced power design to fully unleash the overclocking performance of the graphics card. The industry-leading, patented GPU Reactor power supply back plate provides high power to the GPU and reduces power supply noise while improving overclocking stability. In addition, both graphics cards adopt the latest Twin Frozr IV thermal design and Military Class components that passed rigorous tests to meet military standards. Collectively, the outstanding features make these graphics cards the top choice for overclocking.NotebookShaking off the bulky image of high-end notebooks, MSI unveils the new-generation Ultra-Gaming notebook GS70. With modern metal chassis, a stunning depth of 2.18 cm and less than 2.6 Kg weight, the GS70 features portability and high performance in one pack. The proprietary Super RAID technology offers ultra-fast read/write performance. Combined with Intel's fourth-gen Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX765M discrete graphics card and dual-fan design, the processor and graphics card score up to 18000 marks in 3DMark Vantage. For ultra-realistic gaming experience, the GS70 integrates the professional SteelSeries gaming keyboard that features backlighting scenarios to ensure virtually error-free keyboard input during gameplay. To facilitate multi-tasking, the Matrix Display function supports video output to multiple displays through HDMI and Mini DisplayPort interface.MSI rolls out the GT60 3K Edition, the world's first 3K HD gaming notebook. The GT60 3K Edition packs 15.6-inch WQHD+ 2880 x 1620p display and supports video output to three displays, expanding the vision for extreme gaming experience and unleashing the stunning graphics powered by NVIDIA GTX780M discrete graphics card and Intel's 4th-gen Core i7-4930MX processor. Besides, consolidating 32GB of memory, Super RAID 2 Triple-SSD architecture and 1TB HDD, the GT60 3K Edition offers blazing fast read/write performance and ultra-large storage. Together with the professional SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Killer DoubleShot network, Audio Boost technology and cinema-grade Dynaudio sound, the GT60 3K Edition is so far MSI's most luxurious gaming notebook ever.All-in-One PCThe AG2712A GAMING All-in-One PC features a 27-inch large display, capable of playing 1920 x 1080p Full HD games and videos. With unparalleled 3D capabilities rendered by the integrated AMD Radeon HD 8970M discrete graphics card, gamers can surely enjoy flawless hours of gameplay. Featuring the latest Windows 8 operating system, the AG2712A's 10-finger touch control allows gamers to enjoy the touch games and apps in Windows 8 Store. Moreover, combined with the eye-friendly, anti-glare display and top-notch THX TruStudio Pro audio, the AG2712A will absolutely impress gamers with visual awe and striking performance.MSI unveils its first ultra-slim 24-inch Adora24 All-in-One PC. The industry first to employ Flicker-Free technology and Anti-Glare display, the Adora24 significantly relieves users' eye strain caused by prolonged computer use. In addition to the chic golden ratio body and just 21mm at its thinnest point, the Adora24 is powered by Intel's 3rd-gen Mobile Core i3/ i5 multi-core processor, top-notch NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M graphics card and supports Optimus technology for incredible energy efficiency. MSI's proprietary Instant Display Technology allows the screen to serve as an independent monitor to connect game consoles like XBOX360 and PS3. The Adora24 embodies the seamless integration of technology into everyday life, bringing forth an easier, more enjoyable computer experience for the whole family.ServerMSI unveils its first Haswell based MS-S0581 & MS-S0891 servers at COMPUTEX. Both systems feature low power consumption, ultra-high efficiency and universal ATX/Mini ITX form factors that fit into various types of chassis for Data Center applications. While introducing cutting-edge technologies, MSI servers and network security solutions also embrace eco-design like low power consumption and low carbon emission. Through eco-design, MSI hopes to do its part in fostering a more sustainable future for all.COMPUTEX InfoDate: Tue. June 4th ~ Sat. June 8th, 2013Venue: 4th Floor, Nangang Exhibition HallBooth No.: L0609MSI's first ultra-slim 24-inch Adora24 All-in-One PCAG2712A, the world's first gaming All-in-One PCMSI GTX 770 Lightning

WD, a Western Digital company and world leader for storage deployed in datacenters, has announced availability of its innovative WD Se line of hard drives, the first designed for scale-out datacenter deployments. Built on an enterprise-grade platform for reliable 24x7x365 datacenter operation, WD Se is tailored to deliver the right combination of performance, reliability and robustness for large-scale replicated environments; mid-sized network attached storage (NAS) deployments; and backup/archiving applications.WD Se is a true enterprise-class drive with the right blend of affordability and capabilities to address the massive growth of semi-structured data, which is accelerating the scale-out of datacenters of all sizes. Now shipping in capacities up to 4TB, the new WD Se hard drives enable customers to balance their data growth challenges in multi-drive enclosures without compromising enterprise-class features."Today's cloud datacenter installations require a cost-effective way to build large-scale storage systems, while maintaining the 24x7 reliability necessary to minimize total cost of ownership," said Richard E Rutledge, senior vice president of WD's datacenter storage business unit. "WD's utilization of vast amounts of manufacturing and engineering data has forced us - like many other companies - to use map-reduce methodologies to effectively analyze our data. The WD Se hard drives are used in our own big datacenter, where we have gained real-world experience with Apache Hadoop."WD Se drives also address the fast-growing SMB to mid-range network-attached storage (NAS) market. The robust enterprise-class design and higher workload capabilities for SMB-focused 6-bay-plus table-top NAS units and rack-mount multi-tenant NAS solutions with up to 24 bays provide NAS integrators a complement to WD Red hard drives for small NAS systems. WD's other datacenter hard drives - WD Xe and WD Re - round out the high-end of the NAS market, offering higher durability and performance for large-scale rack-based NAS systems. Together, WD Se, WD Xe, WD Re and WD Red provide a total portfolio of robust storage devices to match every size and scale of NAS deployment. In addition to undergoing at least 5,000,000 hours of functional and thermal testing and over 20,000,000 hours of additional testing under actual workloads in server and storage systems, WD's Se hard drives feature:- A dual processor for twice the processing power to maximize performance;- Enhanced Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF) technology that includes sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive and correct both linear and rotational vibration in real time;- Dual actuator technology improves head positional accuracy over the data track(s);- StableTrac whereby the motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking during read and write operations delivering a consistent level of performance for applications;- A multi-axis shock sensor automatically detects the subtlest shock events and compensates to protect the data;- RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER) prevents drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common to desktop drives, and;- Dynamic fly height technology where each read-write head's fly height is adjusted in real time for optimum reliability.Price and availabilityWD's Se hard drives, shipping in capacities from 2TB to 4TB, (models: WD2000F9YZ, WD3000F9YZ, and WD4000F9YZ) are available through select distributors and resellers. Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the WD Se hard drives range from US$159.99 to US$309.99. WD's Se drives are covered by a five-year limited warranty. More information about WD's Se enterprise hard drives may be found on the company's website at http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=1050.Please visit WD at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall 4, Booth L0810, Computex 2013.About WDWD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com/.Western Digital Corp, Irvine, California, is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands.WD Se drives address the fast-growing SMB to midrange network-attached storage (NAS) marketWD product photos: http://www.wdbrand.com/Product information: http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=1050Review samples of WD Se may be requested by visiting http://www.wdc.com/en/company/pressroom/eval_request.asp

Gigabyte Technology is showcasing its range of products with Intel's new Haswell platform and Nvidia GeForce series at Computex 2013. The products range from gaming laptops called "Ultrablades" with GTX graphics cards, to business laptops with discrete graphics card that are ultra thin-and-light, Windows 8 tablets for productivity on-the-go, and touchscreen laptops including an Ultrabook and a convertible laptop that works both as a tablet and a laptop.Ultrablade gaming laptops P35K/P34GP35K - The 15.6-inch P35K Ultrablade with the latest fourth-generation Intel Core i7 processor is designed for mobility. Just 21mm thin, weighing 2.2kgs, and with GTX 765M gaming graphics, this machine is geared for gamers and 3D designers alike. Its storage capacity with a quad-storage system supports up to 3TB of space. Users can enjoy DVDs on the Ultrablade with the swappable DVD-ROM/HDD slot on a 1080p FHD IPS display.P34G - The 14-inch P34G Ultrablade with a GTX 760M gaming graphics weighs 1.7 kgs and at 21mm thin is designed for users looking for mobility and powerful performance. It supports up to a 256GB mSATA SSD and a 1TB HDD in its slim and lightweight chassis. It features a 1080p Full HD display. The P34G Ultrablade marks Gigabyte's first foray into the 14-inch gaming laptop segment.Gaming notebooks P25W/P27K GTXP25W - The P25W is a reloaded version of its predecessor - the P2542G. The chrome yellow with silver trim chassis makes a comeback and this time it's more powerful. Equipped with a GTX 770M GDDR5 3GB discrete graphics for gaming and a backlit keyboard, the P25W expands its storage capabilities to install two 256GB mSATA SSDs and 1TB HDD. It also comes with a Blu-ray RW for a 4.1 speaker system. P27K - The P27K carries on where its predecessor left off, delivering better graphics with a GTX 765M DDR5 2GB graphics card, backlit keyboard and upgradeable memory space up to 24GB. With ample storage - 256GB mSATA SSD plus additional 2TB - and Sound Blaster sound quality optimization technology, the P27K comes in two colors - orange and black. Both the P25W and P27K have full HD a 1080p display. The U35F/U24F/U24TU35F - The new U35F with the latest fourth generation Intel Core is geared towards businesspeople. The Gigabyte R&D team designed the U35F with a dedicated GT 750M GPU DDR3 4GB, and a quad-storage system that supports two 512GB mSATA SSDs and two 1TB HDDs. There is the swappable DVD-ROM/HDD slot on a 1080p Full HD display, with Sound Blaster sound quality optimization technology and high quality multimedia with HDMI digitalized interface. U24F - The U24F is designed with a streamline design that is just 1.69kg and a sleek form factor from 18.5-21mm. With the GT 750M discrete graphics designed to deliver the fusion of design and performance, the U24F is able to hold a 256GB mSATA SSD and a 1TB HDD.U24T - The U24T touch-enabled Ultrabook comes with a multi-touch screen, a dedicated GT 750M GPU running games such as Crysis 3, a high-speed 256GB mSATA SSD and a 1TB 2.5-inch HDD in a 20.5mm slim and lightweight body. Designed for power users, this Ultrabook is equipped with I/O ports, such as Ethernet, VGA, and USB ports.Convertible U21MU21M - The slim U21M is 20mm thin, weighs 1.49kgs, and comes with a 180-degree swivel 11.6-inch touchscreen, a high-speed 256GB mSATA SSD and a 1TB 2.5-inch HDD. Multiple I/O ports on the U21M provide various connectivity options for the power user. The convertible laptop U21M is a choice for users looking for both the power of a laptop with the touch capability of a tablet.Detachable tablet Padbook S1185 and Slate S10AS1185 -The 11.6-inch Padbook is a detachable tablet with Windows 8 for work and play, Intel Core processor, Full HD IPS display and capacitive multi-touch screen. The kickstand feature makes for a complete hands-off experience when viewing movies or reading. It also comes with fixed standard VGA & HDMI ports, magnetically attached keyboard kit, multi-directional mouse pointer joystick and mouse buttons.S10A - The first for a Gigabyte tablet, powered by the latest AMD Temash A4-1200, the S10A is a mobile device to enhance and increase mobile productivity. With its full PC features, including Windows 8, a large storage HDD (up to 500GB), and multiple connectivity ports including USB 3.0, the S10A is a tool with 14 hours of productivity for work and play. The S10A also comes with free Office Home 2013 version. The S10A comes with a keyboard kit and an entertainment center with the D1080 multimedia docking station.Laptop for work and play - Q2546N/Q2556NQ2546N/Q2556N - Featuring angular diamond lines in matte black textured finish, the Q series is an affordable device to the wide family of Gigabyte products designed to satisfy needs for work and play. Including a GT 740M GPU, with dual-storage system and Sound Blaster Cinema sound quality optimization technology, it provides faster computing performance for multitasking. The Q2556N provides swappable ODD/HDD slot and also comes equipped with the latest fourth-generation Intel processor. The Q2546N is equipped with the third-generation Intel processor.For more information:Please contact: Hanif Wang +886-2-8978-5345 ext. 515About GigabyteGigabyte Technology, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a leading brand in the IT industry with branch offices located in 24 countries around the world. Founded in 1986, Gigabyte started as a small research and development team and has since taken a position as one of the world's top motherboard manufacturers. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, Gigabyte further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, datacenter servers, networking products, mobile handsets, and home entertainment devices to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Visit http://www.gigabyte.com/ for more information.

Compuware promises to smarter and more cost-efficient servers with fully digitalized power supply!Full digital power supply CPR-1221-5M1While natural resources are being drained slowly, energy costs are rising. With over 10 years of experience in the high-efficiency power supply unit sector, and as one of the industrial leaders in the power supply market, Compuware Technology, showing its promising strength in innovative technology, has launched its full digital power supply unit: the CPR-1221-5M1. At 1280Watt, which exceeds the 80PLUS Platinum standards, the unit boasts the highest energy efficiency of 95%, and the highest performance in power factor and total harmonic distortion in the whole industry. Whether used in cloud computing or IT industrial platforms, it is highly reliable and accurate.The new full digital 1280W module, which is being showcased at Computex 2013, is the result of Compuware's months of developing and testing. Test results show promising results: at maximum power, THD is lower than 10%; the PF rating is close to 1, yet it still exceeds the requirements specified in the 80Plus Platinum standard.Continuously investing in developing highly energy efficient products, Compuware has achieved the 80PLUS Platinum energy efficiency standard for all of its models and digital solutions, allowing users to significantly lower carbon emissions and electricity expenditures. Furthermore, the smart digital structure will also allow IT personnel to monitor server status with ease.The CRP-1221-5M1 is currently being shipped to the North America region, and has been fully tested and certified by the 80Plus organization concerning its reliability and energy efficiency.The benefit of using CRP-1221-5M1 is expected to save millions of dollars in annual electricity use as the power supply needs less energy to provide the same amount of power. It generates less heat, and the air conditioning cost or PUE and the total power consumption can be both significantly lowered.Compuware offers full digital power supply

Knowles Sound Solutions, a leading supplier of miniature speakers and receivers, today announced its latest product aimed at acoustic applications in mobile devices, the Cobra speaker. The new miniature speaker delivers an unparalleled power handling capacity and a silicone membrane enabling exceptional loudness and robustness in mobile sound designs. Knowles also introduced a version of the component for side-porting applications named Cobra Side-fire speaker.The Cobra speaker's 1 Watt power handling capacity enables outstanding loudness in portable consumer devices, such as feature phones, smartphones, tablet computers and various handheld applications where high quality sound is required. With 94 dB maximum sound pressure level the transducer sets new standards for mobile phone speakers in the industry reference dimension of 11x15 mm, performing about 5 dB louder than conventional components in this footprint.The Cobra speaker features Knowles' exclusive silicone membrane with high excursion rates and superior robustness. This advanced membrane technology safeguards a long component lifetime at high power settings and enables sound pressure levels at low frequencies resulting in excellent bass performance.Sound Solutions also introduces the Cobra Side-fire speaker, a side-porting version of the Cobra speaker with a lateral sound outlet already integrated in the cover of the component. This pre-tested and integrated acoustic solution ports out of the side of the mobile device, enabling thinner application heights and a faster time to market for handset OEMs. Consumers benefit from no muffled sound when holding the phone in their hand or when it is lying on a table."With the Cobra speaker we've developed a robust product that has been optimized for the challenging acoustic requirements in the latest generation of portable multimedia devices," said Ursula Wutte, Senior Director Business Segment, Knowles Sound Solutions. "The Cobra speaker provides the best mix of loudness, bass performance and robustness in the market while the Cobra Side-fire speaker is a plug and play acoustic solution that facilitates acoustic designs for device manufacturers".Other key benefits for the Cobra speaker include:- IPx8 waterproof (tested in 1.5 m water for 30 min.) version available- High temperature robustness up to 150°Celsius (302° Fahrenheit)- Triple magnet technology resulting in a reduced magnetic stray field and limited magnetic dust attraction- Impedance of 6 Ohms enables 1 Watt even with standard 2.45 Volt(RMS) chipsets- Pre-loaded springs for mechanical robustness and easy handling- Fully automated manufacturing enabling consistent high quality in large volumes- 100% in-line measurement of all specified acoustical and electrical parametersOther key benefits for the Cobra Side-fire speaker include:- No additional air channels necessary in the acoustic design of the phone- Thinner application heights saving up to 2 mm in side-porting applicationsKnowles Cobra speakerKnowles Cobra Side-fire speakerCONTACT:Alexander TarziKnowles Sound Solutions+43 1 60870 1649alexander.tarzi@knowles.comAbout KnowlesFounded in 1946, Knowles Electronics is the leading global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic and human interface solutions, including hearing aid components, MEMS microphones as well as dynamic speakers and receivers. Providing unique technology expertise and a broad product portfolio Knowles serves the markets for hearing health, mobile communications, consumer electronics, and professional audio. Headquartered in Itasca, USA, Knowles has more than 6,000 employees in 17 locations worldwide. For more information visit the Knowles website at http://www.knowles.com/. Knowles is owned by the Dover Corporation, a multi-billion dollar diversified producer of innovative equipment, specialty systems and value-added services. Visit http://www.dovercorporation.com/ for more information.

Memoright, a leading integrator of solid state drive (SSD) hardware and software, is at Computex 2013 during June 4-8 at the Nangang Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Booth No. K0409a. Memoright, targeting storage devices for mobile applications with its eMMC product line, is showcasing the latest eMMC 4.5 interface M1560 for the handheld device market. As global handheld appliance shipments continue to set new record highs, the low power consumption, miniature size and other innovations of the eMMC line have been gradually adopted by various manufacturers, led by demand for the eMMC. Memoright has put a lot of effort into development of the eMMC line, and with proprietary firmware R&D capabilities, the company now offers eMMC 4.41 and eMMC 4.5 interface eMMC products. The Memoright M1560 supports the latest eMMC4.5 interface standard, BGA 153/169 Ball dual transmission interface, with maximum continuous read/write speeds of up to 80/30 MB/s, and capacity options of 4/8/16/32/64GB. At the same time, the M1560 comes in two sizes -- 11.5 x 13 x 1.0mm or 12 x 16 x 1.2mm to meet demand for the eMMC in smartphones, tablet PCs and other handheld appliances. More information on Memoright eMMC products, including a full range of solid-state hard drive products and services, is available at Memoright's Computex booth and at the Memoright official website http://www.memoright.com/. About Memoright Memoright is one of a leading SSD innovator dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners on developing world-class excellent performance, high reliability, and cost effectiveness SSD products. The design of Memoright SSD is centered around corporate (enterprise and industrial/ military/vehicle) users, who need incredibly fast performance & unique, 100% data integrity. In addition to a standardized range of products, we also deliver customized services to meet our customers' needs. To accommodate supporting our extensive product range and rapid increasing needs all over the world, we have set up R&D and support centers in the US, Europe, Wuhan and Taipei. We have also constructed state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Wuhan with ISO: 9001 certified quality management system. Marketing and PR contact: Charles ChouTel: +886-2-22183789 ext5134 Email: charleschou@memoright.com Asha TsaiTel: +886-2-22183789 ext5110Email: ashatsai@memoright.com Sales contact: Memoright HeadquarterEmail: sales@memoright.com Memoright USAEmail: sales@memoright-usa.com ChinaEmail: salescn@memoright.com

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) is at Computex 2013 at Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F, Booth No. L418, presenting a series of innovative products using their exclusive Durathon Technology to ensure only the highest product quality. It is also showcasing the new L337 Gaming series motherboard for ultimate gaming experience.ECS motherboard: Achieving excellent performanceECS's new series of motherboards use the latest Intel and AMD platforms. ECS Durathon Technology is a brand-new certificate that goes above and beyond industrial standards to guarantee that ECS motherboards will last long. The newly launched L337 series is a gaming motherboard series designed for gamers.The ECS L337 Gaming series motherboardECS AIO (all-in-one) PCs: Enrich your computing desireECS has unveiled a new generation of touch based AIO PCs, the G24, G22 and G20, which feature edge-to-edge touch panels and 10-fingers touch capability that fully support Windows 8. The ECS AIO PCs also come with a series of interchangeable ECS Thin Mini-ITX motherboards in order to fulfill the wide range of applications for various segments. The ECS G24 is the world's first all-in-one PC with Z-Stand design to turn your monitor flat. The new ECS AIO PCs are customizable AIO systems that meet the needs of next-generation desktop computing.ECS notebooks: Redefine thin and portable technologyECS's Ultrabook series, UT40II2, US41, and US46, redefine what an ultra-thin and ultra-portable device should possess: a slim display, a 14-inch, 1366x768 HD resolution touch screen, integrated webcam for video conferencing, 2.5-inch 500GB storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 4.0. ECS also provides a classmate PC with Intel Celeron processor, 10.1-inch touch screen, 1.0M rotating camera, two speaker jacks, 500GB storage including both solid-state and disk-drive options, up to nine hours of battery and Wi-Fi connectivity.ECS tablets: Your best digital friendThe ECS TM105A tablet is a slim and light design with a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 HD touch screen, micro HDMI port, digital microphone and 0.3M front-facing webcam for video chat, powered by Intel's Atom Z2640 (Medfield) processor and Android 4.04. The ECS TM105A tablet features a wide range of connectivity, including 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, as well as Micro SD and Micro USB ports for expandability.Besides all the new products and technologies, ECS will hold the 2013 MODMEN Competition during Computex 2013. The top-5 modders from around the world will come to Taipei and the winner will take home NT$1 million.With 26 years of experience in manufacturing motherboards, ECS strives to develop products tailored to each individual in all walks of life.About ECSThe Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has been a pioneer in designing and manufacturing computer motherboards since 1987. Today, the motherboard maker also designs and manufactures desktop PCs, notebooks, servers, motherboards, video cards, wireless solutions and handheld devices for distributors worldwide. Headquartered in Taiwan with operations in North America, Europe and China, Korea and Japan, ECS also has ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities in China. For more information, please visit ECS at http://www.ecs.com.tw/

Gajah International Pte Ltd (Gajah) announces its achievement in Computex 2013 Design and Innovation Awards. The Singapore-based company with branch offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen was incorporated in 2004 and equipped with a world-class design and product team. Gajah has earned the title as one of the front-runners in the Computex D&I contest after receiving a total of 11 awards - including a gold award this year.Gajah has five core product categories - e-book readers, including the award-winning smartphone case "InkCase"; power banks; tablets; speakers and TV boxes. And Gajah is displaying an array of innovations on handy consumer electronic products with stylish exterior designs at Computex. Visitors' attention will be particularly drawn to the InkCase, a highlight at Gajah's booth during Computex 2013, and other award-winning and creative products.According to Yong Guan Jer, Gajah CEO, the company is positioned as a total solution provider that engages in the design and development of OEM/ODM consumer electronic products, as well as a comprehensive source for e-content management and delivery system. The unique characteristics of Gajah's products embody creative vision and commitment to quality, and the capabilities to customize online platform such as e-bookstore, mediastore, DRM protection etc.The fashionable InkCase, in particular, is designated for smartphone users; a pioneer design that has surpassed the typical phone case shield purpose. InkCase allows consumers to express themselves through customizing a phone case according to their own preferences, read their favorite books, and access their frequently used applications easily. InkCase adopts the easy coupling Bluetooth 4.0 technology to transfer data from smartphones, using an e-paper panel on the back that reflects light like any ordinary paper. But the low power consumption brings efficiency and convenience by offering more comfortable visuals and protection to the eyes in long reading. Apart from several user-friendly features, this multi-functional case panel comes with an electronic ink screen on which users can set their own images according to preferences, take pictures, navigate and display info.Both InkCase modules, BK4038 and BK3501, which have been designed for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and iPhone 5 users respectively, are displayed amongst Gajah's 11 award-winning products, such as the multimedia player, TB2004, which received a Video Memo Gold Award in 2011, followed by Computex D&I 2013 for a second time. This multimedia player has brought a fresh design concept compared to the typical ring-shaped design, and it can be a part of the décor in a sitting room apart from its entertainment features.Gajah International booth is located at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall, Level 4, booth # M1001a.The fashionable iOS and Android compatible InkCase is displayed at Gajah International Booth #M1001a, at Computex 2013

Thermaltake Group will be presenting the entire spectrum of its three brands Thermaltake, Tt eSPORTS, LUXA2 and its e-Sports Team Tt APOLLOS at Computex 2013. More than 100 PC DIY solutions, professional gaming gear and unique, functional mobile accessories and tablet PC peripherals will meet visitors in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall (4th floor, booth number M620) during June 4-8 June, 2013 with a whole range of innovative products. Thermaltake Group will present an e-Sports and digital entertainment festival to worldwide users.At Computex 2013, Thermaltake Group will celebrate the Asia premier together with BMW Designworks USA for the Level 10 M headset. World-class technology and new design ideas with unprecedented aesthetics and e-Sports culture which break beyond conventional boundaries are to be featured by Tt eSPORTS, a division of Thermaltake Group and BMW Designworks USA at the opening ceremony on June 4 at the Computex 2013 show.Moreover, Thermaltake Group has a star-studded lineup of professional gamers. World-known Shoutcasters Nick "Tasteless" Plott and Dan "Artosis" Stemkoski will be in attendance to discuss their up and coming exclusive line of latest gaming peripherals. Famous e-Sports players Aleksey "White-Ra" Krupnyk and Barbie Prime from Korean Prime Team will electrify the event with exhibition matches and other activities.Further information on Thermaltake Group at Computex 2013 can be found online at: http://computex2013.thermaltake.com/Users worldwide can also join Computex 2013 with Thermaltake Group via a global Facebook event. Please follow Thermaltake's Facebook fanpage to get updated information.Thermaltake brands official website and fanpage for more information:Thermaltake: http://www.thermaltake.com/; www.facebook.com/ThermaltakeIncTt eSPORTS: www.ttesports.com/; www.facebook.com/TteSPORTSLUXA2: www.luxa2.com/; www.facebook.com/LUXA2About ThermaltakeThermaltake Technology was established in January 1999 and has been marketing to the world under the "Thermaltake" brand name ever since. Thermaltake products are popular among enthusiasts in the DIY market.About Tt eSPORTSThermaltake is a brand for gaming and DIY in case, cooler, and PSU. Due to the constant requests for keyboards and mice from gamers and end users, Thermaltake decided to create a series of gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets with the Tt eSPORTS brand. By using Tt eSPORTS, Thermaltake wants to extend its product lines into the gaming industry, and provide more "personalized gaming" gears to gamers and enthusiasts worldwide.About LUXA2LUXA2, a division of Thermaltake created in 2009, represents an emerging trend of "individuality" in the world. The core design theory of LUXA2 starts from simple shapes blending with luxury elements.About Tt APOLLOSTt APOLLOS is the professional e-Sports team established by Thermaltake in 2010, and is currently the newest of the five professional e-Sports Teams in TeSL (Taiwan e-Sports League). The SF (Special Force) team of Tt APOLLOS got first place in TeSL's event of SF Online in its first year of establishment.Official site of Tt APOLLOS: http://www.ttapollos.com.tw/About Tt FunTt Fun is an online entertainment media established by Thermaltake in 2012. Tt Fun shares the latest product and event information of Thermaltake Group's four brands.Official site of Tt Fun: http://www.ttfun.com.tw/About "Tt Buy"Thermaltake established Tt Buy, an e-shopping site, in 2012. Tt Buy owns various prime products of Thermaltake, Tt eSPORTS, LUXA2 and Tt APOLLOS.Official site of Tt Buy: http://www.ttbuy.com.tw/Level 10 M headset