Kingston Launches Memory Kits for New Intel Sandy Bridge-E X79 Based Motherboards

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Kingston Launches Memory Kits for New Intel Sandy Bridge-E X79 Based Motherboards

Today Kingston Technology announced new memory kits for Intel’s new Sandy Bridge-E X79 based motherboards as part of their HyperX Genesis range.

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  • HyperX Quad-Channel Memory in Kits of Four and Eight Modules up to 32GB
  • Frequencies up to 2400MHz Allow Fast Performance
  • Intel XMP-Certified for Sandy Bridge-E Processors, X79 Express Chipset

Sunbury-On-Thames — 15th November 2011– Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a range of Kingston HyperX® Genesis memory in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB kits to support the new Intel® Sandy Bridge-E X79 quad-channel processors and X79 Express-based motherboards. Kingston® HyperX Genesis is the perfect solution for enthusiasts who require 4x raw performance increases afforded by quad channel over single channel solutions.

For extreme users who require both the fastest memory and largest capacity, Kingston’s 2400MHz and 2133MHz will soon be available in both 8GB and 16GB kits of four modules. Other HyperX Genesis memory for X79 systems include 1866MHz and 1600MHz frequencies in kits of four and eight, with capacities ranging from 8GB to 32GB. All of Kingston’s HyperX kits have achieved Intel XMP certification and are compatible with the latest X79 motherboards from vendors such as Asus, GIGABYTE, MSI and ASRock.

“Our latest HyperX offerings are specifically made to maximize performance in Intel’s new Core™ i7-3960X or -3930K processors with quad-channel memory support,” said Stephane Rizzetto, EMEA Product Development Manager of DRAM, Kingston®. “HyperX Genesis for the X79 platform will scale new overclocking heights for extreme gamers, benchmarkers, content creators and enthusiasts.”

Kingston HyperX Genesis

Part Number

Capacity and Features

MSRP

 

 

KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX

HyperX Genesis 16GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£190.87

KHX2133C11D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£102.20

KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX

HyperX Genesis 16GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£65.38

KHX1866C9D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£55.61

KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX

HyperX Genesis 32GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 8 ) XMP

£130.75

KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX

HyperX Genesis 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£190.87

KHX1600C9D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£39.07

KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL8 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£53.70

KHX1333C7D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL7 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£39.07

Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone Available Tomorrow

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Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone Available Tomorrow

Nokia reminded us today that the Nokia Lumia 800, will be available to buy from tomorrow.

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Nokia’s new head-turning smartphone brings content to life, with animated tiles that can be customized to offer live updates from a huge selection of sources through to your friends and family; it’s never been faster or easier to connect and share. Including the familiar Nokia elements of music, free navigation and a Carl Zeiss camera its stunning design will be available in black and the vivid colours cyan and magenta.

Optimised for stunning social and Internet performance the Lumia 800 offers one-touch social network access, easy grouping of contacts, integrated communication threads, thousands of great new Apps and Internet Explorer 9.

Key Features:

  • Made from a single piece of injection-moulded polycarbonate, the Nokia Lumia 800 has durability as well as a premium, head-turning design
  • Leading imaging capabilities with Carl Zeiss optics, 8MP camera with autofocus and touch focus capability, high definition 720p video recording with 30FPS and one touch image sharing
  • Nokia Drive and maps delivers a fully-fledged personal navigation device (PND) with free, turn-by-turn navigation and dedicated in-car-user-interface and pedestrian navigation
  • MixRadio, a free, global, mobile music-streaming application that delivers 100s of channels of locally-relevant music
  • 25Gigs of free cloud storage and the ability to work with familiar document formats makes sharing, editing and creating simple and fun.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is available tomorrow and is priced from £26 per month on contract.

Are you thinking of getting one? Let us know!

Happy 40th Birthday to the Intel 4004 Microprocessor

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Happy 40th Birthday to the Intel 4004 Microprocessor

Today is the 40th anniversary of the world’s first commercially available microprocessor from Intel – the Intel 4004.

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On this day 40 years ago, Intel Corporation introduced the world’s first commercially available microprocessor – the Intel® 4004 – triggering the start of the digital revolution. While most people have never seen a microprocessor, devices that contain them have become so integrated into daily life that they have become virtually indispensable.

Microprocessors are the “brains” inside computers, servers, phones, cars, cameras, refrigerators, radios, TVs and many other everyday devices. The proliferation of microprocessors is due in large part to Intel’s relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, a forecast for the pace of silicon technology development that states that roughly every 2 years transistor density of semiconductors will double, while increasing functionality and performance and decreasing costs. It has become the basic business model for the semiconductor industry for more than 40 years.

For example, compared to the Intel 4004, today’s second-generation Intel® Core™ processors are more than 350,000 times the performance and each transistor uses about 5,000 times less energy. In this same time period, the price of a transistor has dropped by a factor of about 50,000.

Future microprocessors developed on Intel’s next-generation 22nm manufacturing process are due in systems starting next year and will deliver even more energy-efficient performance as a result of the company’s breakthrough 3-D Tri-Gate transistors that make use of a new transistor structure. These novel transistors usher in the next era of Moore’s Law and make possible a new generation of innovations across a broad spectrum of devices.

While looking back to see how much things have changed since the microprocessor’s introduction, it’s astounding to think about the future and how this digital revolution will continue at a rapid pace as microprocessor technology continues to evolve.

“The sheer number of advances in the next 40 years will equal or surpass all of the innovative activity that has taken place over the last 10,000 years of human history,” said Justin Rattner, Intel chief technology officer.

Such advances in chip technology are paving the way for an age when computing systems will be aware of what is happening around them, and anticipate people’s needs. This capability is poised to fundamentally change the nature of how people interact with and relate to information devices and the services they provide. Future context-aware devices ranging from PCs and smartphones to automobiles and televisions, will be able to advise people and guide them through their day in a manner more like a personal assistant than a traditional computer.

Philips Launch the ESee Camcorder

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Philips Launch the ESee Camcorder

Perfectly capture every memory wherever your holiday takes you this winter with the Philips ESee camcorder.

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Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, the compact and stylish, Philips ESee camcorder will not only capture priceless video memories in stunning full 1080p HD picture quality – it will also survive the most adventurous of days out. And with an eight megapixel sensor, it takes high quality still photographs too.

The Philips ESee camcorder comes in various vibrant colours including tangerine orange, aqua blue and cherry red and with its small and slim design, you can easily carry it around, hassle free in a pocket. 

Waterproof to 3 metres and shockproof to 1.5 metres, the Philips ESee camcorder is perfect for taking outdoors without having the fear of breakages and lost footage.

Built-in Windows software, allows users to post content to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo at the touch of a button. Alongside dual format recording, it offers both HD and email friendly file formats, so users can share videos with ease.

An advanced compression technique, also allows the HD video format to be saved as smaller files – meaning you can share content faster without any loss of video quality.

Advanced anti-shake technology delivers sharp and steadier videos and images. Other features such as flash, auto-focus, and face and smile detection, ensure that all images captured on the Philips camcorder, still or moving, are of the best and most accurate possible.

Consumers can also directly connect up their ESee camcorder to the TV via the HDMI output to see videos in high definition on a larger scale while an extended 2 hour battery life means you can shoot more footage and don’t have to worry about bringing spare batteries along when you’re out and about.

The Philips ESee camcorder CAM150 has an estimated retail price of £149.99.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Xbox 360 Released Today

Andrew Edney
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Xbox 360 Released Today

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for the Xbox 360 is released today for the 10th anniversary of the release of the original Halo. Has it really been 10 years?

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“Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” is a spectacularly remastered version of the original “Halo” campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. With a bounty of new features including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in “Halo” history reimagined for Xbox LIVE, new challenges and a new story to uncover.

Developed by 343 Industries in collaboration with Saber Interactive and Certain Affinity, “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” immerses you in the landmark campaign and genre-defining multiplayer game that helped revolutionize the first-person shooter genre and sparked one of the most iconic science-fiction universes of all time.

· Stunningly remastered campaign. Relive the award-winning adventure that defined “Halo: Combat Evolved” as one of the best games of the decade with breathtaking next-gen graphics and audio remastered for the Xbox 360. Engage in epic-scale battles against the backdrop of the eponymous “Halo” ringworld, and relive nostalgic memories with the ability to toggle Classic mode to play the original version.

· Online campaign co-op. For the first time, experience the story that started it all with a friend on Xbox LIVE and launch a cooperative assault against the Covenant, whether you live across the street or halfway around the world. [*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.]

· Classic “Halo” multiplayer maps reimagined. Wage battle on six detailed remakes of some of the most beloved “Halo” multiplayer maps of all time, and bring the fight to the Covenant on a stunning and resonant new Firefight map.1 Remastered in the “Halo: Reach” engine and inspired by maps from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” these iconic battlefields reignite the heart-pounding multiplayer action of the original favorites and let you relive epic confrontations like you’ve never experienced them.

Developed in collaboration with Certain Affinity, the new multiplayer maps are included on the “Halo: Anniversary” game disc, which means players will not need to own the original “Halo: Reach” game to play.

· New challenges and enhanced story. Unlock up to 1,000 Achievement points as you clash with online opponents and battle through the campaign, and uncover never-before-revealed backstories told in motion-graphic form that foreshadow new mysteries in the story of “Halo 4.”

We have been playing it for a few days now and it really takes us back! Look out for our review soon.

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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Five: Remote Access

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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Five: Remote Access

This is Part Five of our QNAP TurboNAS Deep Dive series and we look at remote access capabilities. Read on for details!

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In Part One of this series, we told you how to set up the ISCSI target functionality in TurboNAS 3.5. In Part Two, we covered adding users. In Part Three, we covered volume management and SMART data.  In Part Four, we covered cloud backup services.  In Part Five, we go over the remote access capabilities inherent in TurboNAS 3.5.

MyCloudNAS

QNAP offers a service called MyCloudNAS to allow for remote access to data.  Here is how they describe the feature:

What is MyCloudNAS?

The MyCloudNAS service of the QNAP NAS is the best cloud computing solution providing users with great personal cloud experience. It is the ideal storage solution for both home and small business users who want to set up their own cloud storage to access their files on the NAS anytime, anywhere with the Internet.

For Home Users

With the MyCloudNAS service you can upload, download, and stream your digital media from your QNAP NAS anytime for your personal enjoyment or for easy delivery of services to your family and friends. This also includes mobile handsets such as the iPhone, Android, and the iPad through the QMobile app which gives you the freedom to access your digital contents on the go. MyCloudNAS gives users unlimited access to their digital contents so they will never get tired of their picture, movies, and music.

For Small Business

MyCloudNAS will let you enjoy the massive storage volume of your NAS without ever paying a subscription fee. Each QNAP NAS owner can establish the cloud computing environment easily through a guided process by a wizard during the initial setup. The private cloud environment gives users a convenient way to easily access and share their data from the NAS. For example when you travel outside and away from your office, you can access the files stored on the NAS securely from Web File Manager or on any Internet browser. From the Web based manager you can download, upload, and access the files you need. In addition, QNAP provides cloud storage backup to securely protect your data. Your important data can be securely transferred to another remote NAS or even to third party cloud storage service providers. Your irreplaceable data is securely stored at an offsite location establishing another level of protection on to QNAP reliable data protection platform.

Home server owners will be familiar with the model.  QNAP provides the dynamic IP management in this solution, however, and that is a good thing!

Configuration of MyCloudNAS

Like everything else in TurboNAS, MyCloudNAS is configured by completing a wizard.  Let’s begin by clicking on MyCloudNAS Service, and then MyCloudNAS Wizard.

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The wizard starts and gives you the choice of manual or automatic configuration.  Since I want to manage the ports that are used, I opted for Manual here.

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I  opted for a name for the online service.  I won’t check it here as I have already set it up and it’s in use.

KeepVault Release KeepVault v4.11

Andrew Edney
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KeepVault Release KeepVault v4.11

Our friends at KeepVault have been in touch to let us know that their KeepVault software has been updated to version 4.11.

KeepVault

Cross Device Access & Restore
Access and restore the files from any of your protected computers using the ‘Selective Download’ feature in the KeepVault software interface. Previously reserved for KeepVault Pro users only, this feature makes it even easier to recover files to a new computer or share files between any computer on your account.

Daily Status Reports
KeepVault Pro & Business customers can opt-in to receive a daily summary email showing the backup status of each of their computers. Quickly check important backup statistics to ensure your data protection is operating smoothly. The latest version of the KeepVault software is required.

Client Computer Backup/Restore (WHS & SBS Essentials 2011)
We’ve worked closely with Microsoft to enable a special mechanism for backing-up and restoring the Client Computer Backups created by WHS & SBS Essentials 2011. Now you can protect these online simply by selecting the ‘Client Computer Backups’ entry in the KeepVault interface and the software will do the rest.

Fit and Finish
We’ve made numerous other improvements to the software to improve your overall experience. We recommend updating your software to pick up the latest features and improvements.

Download Software Updates
As always, you can download the latest software here: www.keepvault.com/software

Want to Win a NAS box? Well You Can with Intel

Andrew Edney
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Want to Win a NAS box? Well You Can with Intel

Would you like to win a NAS device? Well you can with Intel and you can redefine your network.

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Here are the details of the competition with Intel:

Innovative small-office and home-office users like Ramona, Jason, Ron, Bill, and Stephanie think outside the box. So it’s no surprise they’ve taken NAS beyond storage. With a Network Attached Storage system, you can easily store, protect, access, and organize your files in your own private cloud. And that means home and small business owners like you can act as big as your dreams.

And now you have a chance to win a NAS! We’re giving away four NAS devices to small business owners and home users who best express their need for a storage solution with Intel Inside®. Tell us your story about how a NAS system can help you redefine your network. Then enter for a chance to win.

To enter the competition, either click here or click on any of the Intel banners on our site.

Prizes: Four (4) NAS devices will be awarded at the end of the contest based on the judging. Limit of one prize per winner.

Prizes include: Netgear Ultra 2 Plus (780USD), Thecus N4200 Pro (1400USD), Synology DS712+ (900USD), QNAP TS-239 Pro II+ (880USD), Grand Total (3960USD)

Eligibility: Contest is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada (except the province of Quebec) and runs until December 17th 2011.

Good luck!

Apple Release iTunes Match

Andrew Edney
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Apple Release iTunes Match

Along with iTunes 10.5.1, Apple have finally made available iTunes Match.

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This is how Apple describe iTunes Match:

With iTunes Match, even songs you’ve imported from CDs can be stored in iCloud. And you can play them on any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC — whenever you want and wherever you are, without syncing. iTunes Match is just $24.99 a year.

Here’s how it works: iTunes determines which songs in your collection are available in the iTunes Store. Any music with a match is automatically added to iCloud for you to listen to anytime, on any device. Since there are more than 20 million songs in the iTunes Store, chances are, your music is already in iCloud. And for the few songs that aren’t, iTunes has to upload only what it can’t match. Which is much faster than starting from scratch. Once your music is in iCloud, you can stream and store it to any of your devices. Even better, all the music iTunes matches plays back from iCloud at 256-Kbps AAC DRM-free quality — even if your original copy was of lower quality.

Although don’t all rush to try it tonight as I am getting this message:

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Although I am not convinced that the service is available to us here in the UK as it tells me the price is $24.99!

Have you tried it yet? Let us know what you think…

Apple Releases iTunes Version 10.5.1

Andrew Edney
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Apple Releases iTunes Version 10.5.1

Apple has today released iTunes version 10.5.1.

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What’s new in iTunes 10.5.1

Introducing iTunes Match. Store your entire music library in iCloud, including music you’ve imported from CDs, and enjoy your collection anywhere, anytime, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, computer, or Apple TV.

iTunes 10.5 also included:

• iTunes in the Cloud. iTunes now stores your music and TV purchases in iCloud and makes them available on your devices anywhere, any time, at no additional cost.

• Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your Mac and iOS devices.

• Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music, TV, app, and book purchases again, at no additional cost. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5.

• Wi-Fi Syncing. Automatically sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes any time they’re both on the same Wi-Fi network.

You can download the latest version directly from the Apple website, or at some point today your installed copy of iTunes should tell you there is an update.

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