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My Movies for Android 1.80 Now in Android Market

Andrew Edney

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Mar 6, 2012

As well as an update to the iPad version of My Movies, Brian has also released version 1.80 of My Movies for Android.

My Movies for Android is the fastest, easiest and most impressive way you have ever kept track of your movie collection. Using our high quality movie database of more than 350,000 titles on DVD and Blu-ray, you quickly get access to a large quantity of details of the titles in your movie collection, including movie trailers, high resolution covers and much, much more.

What’s in this version:

Users with My Movies for WHS 2011 can now connect to the home server and download movies onto the device.
The movie wall view can now be configured to a wooden look.
Various minor adjustments and fixes.

You can find My Movies for Android in Android Market in two editions, My Movies for Android Free and My Movies for Android Pro – the applications are identical with the exception that the free version is limited to maximum 50 titles, and only 10 items in trailers and title release lists.

The Pro version is available for DKK28 (~$5) + VAT in Europe. The free version allows you to fully evaluate the software before buying the pro version – if your collection already contains more than 50 titles, the free version simply only lets you synchronize the first 50.

Click here to open the pro application on Android Market.

Click here to open the free application on Android Market.

My Movies for iPad Free version 1.80 Released

Andrew Edney

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Mar 6, 2012

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Brian has just released an update for My Movies for iPad Free – its now version 1.80.

What is My Movies for iPad?

My Movies for iPad allows you to catalog your entire movie collection (maximum 50 titles in free version) from our high quality online data service containing data for more than 500,000 DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD titles from various countries. If you have one or more titles that is not in our service, you can report it and it will be created within 48 hours by our staff – a service you will not find elsewhere.

My Movies for iPad Free is your chance to evaluate the full feature set of My Movies for iPad Pro. This free version is limited to 50 titles and only 10 items in trailer and release listings, but otherwise contains the full featureset of My Movies for iPad Pro.

You can use My Movies for iPad as a standalone product, or use it as a companion to our My Movies software packages for your desktop computer, allowing you to keep your movie collection synchronized between clients.

My Movies for iPad requires you to create a user account, or log on to an existing My Movies account to be able to use the program. Your collection will follow your user account through our online servers, allowing you to switch between different clients without ever losing your data – we have clients available for iPhone, iPad and Mac OS X. If you log in to an existing My Movies account, your current collection will automatically be synchronized to your phone.
You can within the program activate an online collection website of your movie collection, allowing you to send friends and family a website that allows them to browse your entire collection.

With My Movies for iPad, you can keep track of movies you own, previously have owned, rented or movies you wish to purchase. Never again will you have to purchase or rent a movie twice.

What’s New in Version 1.80

NOTICE! The update will upgrade the internal database, which includes loading more data from the online service, a process that can take a while.

– Users with My Movies for WHS 2011 can now connect to the home server and download movies onto the device.
– The movie wall view can now be configured to a wooden look.
– Watched functionality have been extended to not only have an on/off marking, but lets you track who watched and when.
– The filter functionality have been adjusted to include a quick filter option, as the filter save option added in 1.72 was not always ideal.
– Various minor adjustments and fixes.

Download My Movies for iPad Free from the Apple App Store

StableBit DrivePool Moves to Beta M4 Build 5831

Andrew Edney

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Mar 6, 2012

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There has been another beta build from CoveCube! StableBit development marches on – now its beta M4 build 5831.

Here is how CoveCube describes this application:

Combine all your hard drives into one big storage pool (except the system drive with the OS).
Add and remove drives from the pool at any time without re-partitioning or manually moving folders.
Create duplicated folders on the storage drive pool that are protected against single drive failure. If a drive fails on which a duplicated file was stored, the contents of that file will remain readable even without the drive.
All your data is stored in standard NTFS files. You can always access your files even if the Windows Home Server completely crashes or this add-in can’t be used.

This version’s change log:

1.0.0.5831 ———-

* [D] Proper oplock cancellation support.

* If the user cancels disk removal, abort immediately, even if we’re in the middle of copying a large file

Get More Information About the Beta Here Download Stablebit Drivepool build 5831 here

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Pocket Android Smartphone

Andrew Edney

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Mar 6, 2012

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Samsung Announces the Galaxy Pocket Android Smartphone

Samsung Electronics today announces the latest addition to its Android powered Galaxy portfolio, the Galaxy Pocket. Featuring Android 2.3, this new smartphone offers those on the lookout for a new handset, a stylish portable option.

The Galaxy Pocket’s slim design makes it ideal for use whilst on the move and features a 2.8” display so that content and images can be viewed easily. The device features an upgraded TouchWiz user interface making menu navigation a smooth and efficient experience.

Connecting with others and sharing content is quick and easy thanks to the Galaxy Pocket’s social networking and communication features. Samsung’s ChatON cross-platform communication service connects all phone users into a single community, enabling spontaneous messaging, group chatting and content sharing so customers can stay in touch more easily.

In addition, the Galaxy Pocket’s Social Hub enables owners to see their Instant Messaging, social network and email communications in a single inbox for added convenience when they are travelling to and from work or out shopping.

The Galaxy Pocket offers 3GB of user memory, which can be expanded by a SD memory card up to an additional 32GB, for applications, MP3 files and photos, as well as an in-built FM radio which can be tuned into a favourite station. Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3.6 connectivity mean multimedia content can be downloaded fast and keep owners entertained whilst they’re out and about.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division: “With the Samsung Galaxy Pocket, we are building on the features we know our customers enjoy and get the most out of. This new device adds further breadth to the choice of smartphones we currently offer and provides a smartphone experience for even more customers at an affordable price.”

The Galaxy Pocket will be available in the UK later this year.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Product Specifications:

Network	HSDPA 3.6UMTS 900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Processor	832MHz Processor
Display	2.8” QVGA(240×320) TN LCD
OS	Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
Camera	Main(Rear): 2 Megapixel Fixed Focus Camera
Video	Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 Playback: WVGA@30fps Recording: QVGA@15fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, MID, IMY 3.5mm Ear Jack , Stereo FM Radio with RDS
Value-added Features	Samsung TouchWiz UX
	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies
	Social Hub -Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Google^TMMobile Services – Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google +
	A-GPS
Connectivity	Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Wi-Fi b/g/n
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Memory	3GB User memory microSD (up to 32GB)
Size	103.7 x 57.5 x 12 mm, 97g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 1,200 mAh

How WHS 2011 works in My Movies for iPad, iPhone and Android 1.80

Andrew Edney

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Mar 6, 2012

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How WHS 2011 works in My Movies for iPad, iPhone and Android 1.80

We are big fans of My Movies here at UWHS, and while we are awaiting the iOS and Android updates which should be out today, Brian has posted an article on how WHS 2011 works with My Movies for iPad, iPhone and Android 1.80.

This is what Brian just posted:

Question:

How does the movie download option from My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 function in My Movies for iPad, iPhone and Android?

Answer:
The download function allows your iPad, iPhone or Android to connect to My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 either in-house, or out of the house.

Requirements:

My Movies for iPhone, iPad or Android, running at least version 1.80.

My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011, running at least version 2.11.

Remote Web Access must be enabled on the Windows Home Server, which is done through the Dashboard, the “Server Settings” button, and the “Remote Web Access” link on the left side of the settings screen.

The movies must be pre-converted to MP4 format using the Video Converter function in My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011. You can read more about the video converter here: http://kb.mymovies.dk/KnowledgebaseArticle50053.aspx

A wireless network connection is required to avoid high bandwidth usage on mobile plans. This wireless network can be either on your home network, when connected in-house, or a wireless network in another location when connected out of the house. Be aware that the sizes of the converted videos will require a fast internet connection when connecting to a wireless network out of the house.

Steps:

Follow the below steps to prepare your movies for download from your Windows Home Server 2011 to your mobile device.

Ensure that you are running at least version 1.80 of My Movies for iPhone, iPad or Android. This information is available in the bottom of the applications settings area.
Ensure that you are running at least version 2.11 of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011. This information is available in the dashboard, under the “Add-ins” tab – the version must show 2.1.1.X or higher. Notice! The 2.11 version is currently in Pre Release, but is expected to be available as a final release soon.
Ensure that “Remote Web Access” is enabled on your Windows Home Server. You can find this option in the dashboard, under the “Server settings” button, and the “Remote Web Access” area.
Ensure that you are logged in with the My Movies user account you use on mobile device on the Windows Home Server. You can find this in the dashboard, under the “My Movies” tab, and the “Settings” link in here, on the opening “General” page.
Configure the video converter in My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 to your preferences. You can find this in the dashboard, under the “My Movies” tab, and the “Settings” link here, on the “Video Converter” page. You can configure the video converter to convert either one universal format for both iPad or iPhone, which equals Android devices with high or low resolution screens, or you can configure it to convert one format for iPad, and another for iPhone. If you set the video converter to convert two formats, it is important that the primary format is the highest quality (iPad profile) and the secondary format is the lowest quality (iPhone profile), as this allows the mobile device to pick the higest quality video that the device supports for downloading.
Depending on your preference, you can configure the video converter, to automatically add disc copied with the fully automated disc copier to the video converter queue, or you can select from the disc copier tab, or the monitoring tab to add a movie to the queue manually. You can also in the “Video Converter” tab select to add all movies in your library for conversion. Notice!
The video converter puts a high pressure on the CPU in your server, and conversion on Atom or other low-spec CPU’s servers will take a long time. We recommend to take this into account when purchasing your Windows Home Server.

In My Movies for iPhone, iPad or Android, open the “Settings” page, and click the “Connect to My Movies for WHS 2011” option. You can here provide the IP address of your Windows Home Server on the internal network, or on Android, the name of the server, and you can provide the external address for your server as a secondary option. You can choose to only add or change only the internal or the external address, leaving the other as it is – as an example, depending on your router configuration, you may not be able to connect to the external address of your home server on your internal network. Notice! For users on iPad or iPhone, we recommend configuring a fixed IP adress for your server in your router configuration, avoid that it changes the stores IP address.
Having connected to your Windows Home Server, you will see a “Downloads” tab on your device, which on iPhone or iPad will be hidden behind the “… More” tab icon (you can use the Edit button to drag preferred tabs to the main screen). From the movie details screen, by clicking the “Actions” button, you will now have a “Download” button, which starts the download from the server – the download will be placed under the “Downloads” tab.
Movies downloaded will in the “Actions” button on the movie details page have a “Play” button, or you can click the movie in the list in the “Downloads” section to play it. Be aware that movies on iPhone or iPad is stored in the applications internal memory, and therefore is not available in the “Videos” section on your device, due to access limitations on the platform. Therefore, we recommend that you delete movies that you do not need, to avoid it taking up space on your device.Plans:

The next version of My Movies for iPad and iPhone will contain an option to add items to the video converter, and view the progress of disc copies and video conversions directly a mobile device connected to the Windows Home Server. This option is planned for the Android version as well, but we do not yet know the time frame for Android. The functionality for iPad and iPhone is planned for April 2012.

The download option is currently only available in My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011. Users of My Movies Collection Management and My Movies for Windows Media Center will unfortunately have to wait for My Movies 5 before the functionality will be available in a standard Windows installation, where My Movies 5 will bring both the Video Converter and the download back-end option to the Windows release. It is not planned to add the functionality to My Movies for Windows Home Server V1, which is for future development considered deprecated.

Due to the fact that our software for Mac OS X does not have the fully automated disc copy functionality and video converter functionality available in our Windows Home Server software, the functionality is currently not planned for Mac OS X.
While our priorities have been on bringing a download option that places the movies on the devices prior to playback, we are working on adding direct streaming options as well, allowing the device to stream the movies from the server without the requirement of downloading the file to the device. The reason we found the download option to be of a higher importance is that once the movie is downloaded to the device, you can watch it in locations where a stable network connection is not available, where a direct streaming option often would not function due to internet connection speed or stability.

So watch out later today for the update!

Update for Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac Supports Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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Update for Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac Supports Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Parallels just released an update to Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, which includes experimental support for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and more.

Today Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac was updated to provide experimental support for Windows 8 Consumer Preview , including simple download and automatic installation of Windows 8 via the Parallels New Virtual Machine Wizard. The update also adds experimental support for OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview as both a host and guest.

Now Mac enthusiasts and developers alike (not to mention tech journalists), can safely try Windows 8 Consumer Preview and OS X Mountain Lion in Parallels Desktop 7 virtual machines to protect their Mac from potential mishaps or corruption of important files that can occur with preview versions of software. Additionally, Parallels Mobile users can remotely access and control their Mac as well as its Windows 8 and OS X Mountain Lion virtual machines, applications and files, via their iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

This update comes it at just over 304 MB.

I’ve just updated and it’s running great.

Halo 4 makes an appearance at the Microsoft Spring Showcase

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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Halo 4 makes an appearance at the Microsoft Spring Showcase

Today was the Microsoft Spring Showcase, and during it Microsoft showed off a bit of Halo 4.

Halo 4 is the next blockbuster instalment in the iconic franchise that’s shaped entertainment history and defined a decade of gaming. Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012.

How cool do the screenshots look above!

I want this game and I want it now!!!!

Get an exciting first look at this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, “Halo 4,” through a behind-the-scenes video on HaloWaypoint.com.

Facebook Messenger for Windows Released

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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The Facebook Messenger app for Windows has been released enabling you to chat while you do other things.

Chat while you do other stuff

See and respond to chats right from your desktop. Whether you’re browsing other websites or using another app, you don’t have to click away to stay connected.

Get notified instantly

Find out about new comments, photo tags and more as soon as they happen.

Download Facebook Messenger for Windows from here

Microsoft Flight adds Alaska DLC

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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My friend and fellow MVP Nick Whittome has some news on the first downloadable content (DLC) for Microsoft Flight.

This is what Nick posted:

Microsoft Flight have announced the very very excellent Alaska downloadable content pack that will be available for Microsoft Flight sometime in the future. I have to say that what I saw of this at the Game Studios simply amazed me, and it will amaze you too! The content is over 1.2 Million square miles of amazing scenery, with new missions and new aircraft!!!

Learn more from the Microsoft website

HIS Launch 7870 IceQ X 2GB, the HIS 7870 IceQ 2GB and the HIS 7850 IceQ 2GB Graphics Cards

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Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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HIS Launch 7870 IceQ X 2GB, the HIS 7870 IceQ 2GB and the HIS 7850 IceQ 2GB Graphics Cards

Hightech Information System (HIS) today launched three brand new graphics cards, the HIS 7870 IceQ X 2GB, the HIS 7870 IceQ 2GB and the HIS 7850 IceQ 2GB.

Equipped with the legendary IceQ cooling technology, the cards are up to 26°C cooler than the reference models as well as substantially quieter to create a silent atmosphere.

Additionally all three cards feature innovative overclocking software by HIS – iTurbo. The iTurbo software allows users to control the temperature, speed and power of the GPU, ensuring maximised OC capability and a longer lifespan of the card.

The 7870 IceQ X and the 7870 IceQ feature clock rates of 1000 MHz, offering superb quality for the most demanding games and applications.

Main Features:

Cooling

7870 IceQ X:

Up to 26°C cooler than the reference cooler due to a super large 9.2cm axial fan which is equipped with 2 ball bearings and is extremely durable with a life span of 70,000 hours. 2x 6mm plus 2x 8mm wide heatpipes optimise the cooling performance by removing heat from the core of the GPU.

7870 Ice Q:

Up to 20°C cooler than the reference cooler thanks to the super large 80 x 21.5mm single blower fan which is equipped with 2 ball bearings and is extremely durable with a life span of 50,000 hours! 4 wide heatpipes optimise the cooling performance by removing heat from the core of the GPU and the extra large 35 x 30mm copper heatsink provides a large heat dissipation area. The card also features fan control and fan monitoring, which allows users to read the fan speed & Asic temperature.

7850 IceQ:

IceQ X is significantly cooler than the Reference Cooler. Thanks to the 9.2cm silent fan large amounts of cool air is drawn from the central fan to cool down graphics card directly. 2 wide heatpipes optimise cooling performance by removing heat from the core area, providing ultimate solution for professional gamers and HTCP users.

Quieter

IceQ X is one of the quietest coolers, which means that all three cards are below 28dB. Whether surfing the web, watching movies or gaming, the cards will always remain quiet.

iTurbo

The iTurbo’s Fan Control and Fan Monitoring allow easy adjustment to achieve maximum cooling performance. By using the powerful Overclocking software you can run your card quietly and environmentally friendly. With the smart auto overclocking function, users can experience a performance boost with just one click.

HIS 7870 IceQ X 2GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI/HDMI/2xMini DP

http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-689.shtml

HIS 7870 IceQ 2GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI/HDMI/2xMini DP

http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-684.shtml

HIS 7850 IceQ X 2GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI/HDMI/2xMini DP

http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-690.shtml

Apple Release Mac OS X 10.7.3 Supplemental Update 1.0

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Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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Apple Release Mac OS X 10.7.3 Supplemental Update 1.0

Apple has released what it is calling a Supplemental Update to Mac OS X 10.7.3 which is designed to resolve issues with Time Machine.

This is what Apple say about the update:

This update resolves an issue when restoring a Mac from a Time Machine backup.

This update is recommended for users running 10.7.3 with Time Machine backups.

WHS 2011 Add-in: WebDAV for WHS

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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A new add-in for Windows Home Server 2011 has been released which enables the IIS webdav feature for the server folders.

Microsoft Home Server 2011 Add-in to enable WebDAV access to the server folders.

Features

Installs and configures the IIS WebDAV feature
Choosable alias name for the virtual directory
Folder permissions are granted
HTTPS access only

Learn more and download from here

MyFord Touch Upgrades Ship Today

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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Last year I spent time at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn. One of things I saw was MyFord Touch. Late last year Ford announced upgrades to MyFord Touch and starting this week they are shipping.

Ford is delivering on the promise of the “Upgradeable Car” – more than 300,000 current MyFord Touch owners will be receiving upgrade packages in the mail this week that include a USB flash drive with updated software for at-home installation, all free of charge.

The MyFord Touch upgrade provides an improved user experience based on feedback from owners, dealers and employees and includes simpler graphics and text, faster touch screen response and better phone pairing and compatibility. In addition, Ford continues to migrate MyFord Touch across its product line; the 2013 Ford Taurus and Ford Flex will be the first two of seven new models launching this year with the new system

New features

Ford also took the opportunity to update the performance of the system and add new features for customers to help them keep pace with the fast-moving consumer electronics market.

Faster touch-screen response time, for example, was a key request from owners. Initial testing shows that touch and voice response is at least two times faster than the current system.

Also, the software upgrade includes the following enhancements:

· Improved voice recognition experience powered by Nuance

– Quicker voice recognition upon startup and faster command prompt when the voice button is pushed

– Voice commands used in conjunction with navigation are simplified through elimination of the need to provide street direction, e.g., “Main Street” instead of “North Main Street”

– Music requests are simpler by removing the need to include the additional song, album or artist information often found at the end of a name in (parenthesis) or [brackets]

– Customers can find their favorite sports team in action via new Sirius Game Finder simply by saying a command such as “Tune to Detroit Lions game”

· Tablet device compatibility

– Music and other media content from most popular tablet computers like the Apple iPad can now be accessed through a simple USB connection

· Audible.com audiobook support

– Listen to Audible.com content using voice commands or the easy-to-use touch-screen controls

· Connected navigation powered by TeleNav features new map data by NAVTEQ

– Updated map views are richer and feature more 3D landmarks

– Views of freeway junctions and signs are enhanced through photorealistic screen images

– Smart routing options are provided based on a database of historical traffic patterns

· Phone compatibility

– Automatic Bluetooth^® connection upon vehicle entry has been improved

– Noise and echo cancelation during phone calls has been improved to enhance call quality

· Gracenote^® album cover art database

– Inclusion of the latest music metadata available enhancing the music playback experience

– Improved voice recognition for music search allowing drivers to pinpoint artists with hard-to-pronounce names or nicknames

And a short video showing it as well:

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Icy Dock introduces the MB082SP SSD/HDD Bracket

Andrew Edney

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Mar 5, 2012

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Icy Dock introduces the MB082SP SSD/HDD Bracket

Icy Dock has introduced the MB082SP, the newest product in their SSD/HDD bracket & converter line. Easy installation and Durability is the key to this product, perfect for users that require the best physical protection of their data, with the least amount of hassle of installation.

The MB082SP made of metal and has a matte black finish, eloquently made to protect your SSDs or hard drives, while allowing one to use it in most PC cases. The screw placement is on both the sides and bottom of the bracket, which are of the exact locations of a 3.5” hard drive. The tool-less drive installation creates a simple way to install your SSD/HDD. Once that is done, then install as you would normally do with a 3.5” hard drive. All that is needed is to slide the SSDs or hard drives in and the drives will automatically lock into place and secured by an EZ-Lock mechanism. The EZ-Lock works just like the way you install a battery in a compact digital camera. The EZ-Lock design not only benefits when you first install a drive, but also when you need to replace a failed SSD or hard drive. Unlike other brand’s bracket, you are no longer forced to deal with 12 small tiny screws, with the EZ-Lock system, simply toggle the EZ-Lock, pop up the drive and replace the failed drive in no time. This is perfect for a system that uses RAID. To reduce the amount of vibration in the drives and the case the MB082SP has a built in unique anti-vibration technology for each bay of the device.

For system builders installing drives using the traditional screw mounting method can really slow your production down. The MB082SP features a quick screw less drive installation that cuts assembly time down. System builders, gamers, and DIY users, would benefit greatly from the MB082SP. The heavy duty solid metal construction and the simplicity of the drive installation make protecting and swapping your hard drives as easy as 1 2 3.

Feature:

* EZ-Lock mechanism for tool-less drive installation
* Heavy Duty Full metal construction with matte black finish
* Fits 2 x 2.5” SSD/HDD into one 3.5” device bay
* Compatible with SSD or hard drives up to 9.5mm height
* Anti-Vibration design for improved reliability
* Universally designed screw placement for maximum compatibility

Compatible Drive Type:

2.5″ IDE Hard Drive
2.5” SATA Hard Drive
2.5” SATA Solid State Drive
2.5” IDE Solid State Drive
Fits any 9.5mm height drive

Learn more from the Icy Dock website