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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

 

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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

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WHS 2011 Add-in: WebDAV for WHS

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

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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

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MyFord Touch Upgrades Ship Today

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.

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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

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And a short video showing it as well:

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Icy Dock introduces the MB082SP SSD/HDD Bracket

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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.

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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

Arch Linux ARM available for download for Raspberry Pi

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Arch Linux ARM available for download for Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi was finally made available for pre-order last week, and there are already downloads available.

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Arch Linux ARM is based on Arch Linux, which aims for simplicity and full control to the end user. It provides a lightweight base structure that allows you to shape the system to your needs. For this reason, the Arch Linux ARM image for the Raspberry Pi does not come with a graphical user interface, though you can easily install one yourself. Please note that this distribution may not be suitable for beginners.

Arch Linux ARM is on a rolling-release cycle that can be updated daily through small packages instead of huge updates every few months.

Check out the available downloads here

Did you manage to get one order? Let us know! We did and we can’t wait to try it!

Condusiv Technologies Introduces Undelete 10 for File Protection With Instant Recovery

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Condusiv Technologies Introduces Undelete 10 for File Protection With Instant Recovery

Condusiv Technologies today announced the release of Undelete 10, real time data protection and instant data recovery.

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The Server, Professional and Client editions of Undelete let you see the contents of Recovery Bins on remote computers like file servers, allowing IT or users to recover their deleted files across the network with a single click of a button. It’s no longer necessary to search backup tapes or Windows Shadow copies when a user accidentally deletes a file from the server.

Undelete can also restore files previously purged from the Recycle Bin or the Undelete Recovery Bin – even if they were deleted before Undelete was installed

When a file is deleted, it is automatically captured and stored in the Undelete Recovery Bin. Undelete 10 captures all the files the Windows Recycle Bin misses, such as those deleted from shared network folders, deleted from commonly used applications, deleted by the Windows command prompt, or replaced when newer versions of a file are saved. Also, if a file is modified several times between a backup or shadow copy, it will not be saved. With Undelete, these file versions will be saved and are recoverable.

Undelete 10 features

· One-button Search for Recent Files, which allows the user to locate a file deleted within a 24-hour period or one week period with one click.

· New Search Wizard, a single pane view that provides fast and easy way to find a lost file.

· New User Interface for ease of use, quality of experience.

· Undelete 10 Server – Protects server files including those deleted by network clients from a centralized management console.

· Undelete 10 Desktop Client – Allows connected laptops, workstations and VMs to recover their own files from remote Undelete 10 Server recovery bins.

· Undelete 10 Professional – Protects locally stored files and allows files to be recovered from remote Undelete Server recovery bins.

· Undelete 10 Home – Provides comprehensive protection of locally stored files.

Condusiv Undelete 10 “Set it and Forget It” file recovery system runs on all Windows platforms, including those on VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.

Undelete 10 Server, Professional and Home Editions support Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 and Windows 7.

In compliance with corporate governance or governmental regulatory requirements for secure data deletion, Undelete provides an electronic data shedder: SecureDelete 2.0. Using a bit pattern specified by the National Security Agency (NSA) for the Department of Defense, SecureDelete not only deletes a file but overwrites the disk space the file previously occupied making it virtually impossible for anyone to access.

For more information see www.undelete.com

BYOB Podcast Episode 79 Out Now

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BYOB Podcast Episode 79 Out Now

The guys over at the BYOB podcast, including our very own Tim Daleo have just released episode 79.

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Here is what is included in this weeks show:

[box style=”rounded” border=”full”]Tonight we talk Windows 8 and Server 8. We give a first impression of Server 8 and a deeper dive into Windows 8. Now that we have had a couple of days with it we discuss the good and the bad[/box]

As usual you can listen to the show from here.

Diskeeper Corporation is now known as Condusiv Technologies

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Diskeeper Corporation is now known as Condusiv Technologies

Diskeeper Corporation will enter spring 2012 as Condusiv Technologies.

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Today, Monday March 5, the leader in high performance optimization and maintenance software for technology, people and business has changed its name to Condusiv Technologies. The company ceased operating under the name Diskeeper Corporation as of midnight on March 4, 2012.

“Shortly after being appointed CEO of Diskeeper, in September of 2011, I reviewed the core intellectual property and leadership of the company. I realized that I had inherited a very talented team with deep engineering expertise and a passionate desire to develop thought leading high performance software; innovative products that would have extremely positive measurable impact on our customers’ business, economic recovery and macroeconomic growth,” says Jerry Baldwin.

“We are a very different organization today than we were when the company was founded in 1981. Adopting a new name and brand identity is a logical next step in our growth strategy. This change reflects our team’s passion for developing industry leading solutions and partnerships with customers to bring about positive growth and change.” said Jerry Baldwin, new CEO of Condusiv™. “Condusiv expresses what we have become as an organization as well as what we hope to be — a highly focused dynamic leader that transcends the boundaries of traditional solutions with innovative products that rapidly and dramatically improve productivity in technology, people and business”.

“Condusiv is a word that connotes putting emphasis on possibility and future”, says Baldwin…“just as our company focuses on helping its customers extend operation efficiency and equipment longevity to increase productivity today and for tomorrow.”

“Condusiv is a more modern and dynamic expression of the company’s new marketplace position as a leader providing software optimization and performance solutions that can swiftly help to bridge economic recovery with restored economic growth for customers,” stated Baldwin.

John Lake, Vice President Marketing, Condusiv said, “when developing a new brand name for the company, our team was inspired by ideas of bold growth and inventive thinking. We wanted to connect with the reality that global business is changing faster than ever, and select a name wherein customers understood Condusiv is about advantageously helping them make these changes. Condusiv is derived from the word conducive, meaning contributing to making an experience better. The name perfectly describes the company’s focus on helping customers. Condusiv, in its shortened form and unique spelling, also captures the essence of partners who are incredibly technologically innovative in a fast-paced and demanding world.”

The name change follows 31 years of successful business with Fortune 100 to Fortune 1000 companies, but with a new passionate mission to connect customers and partners, technology and people with the benefits of optimized efficient growth, fast thinking and change.

Lake noted, “the firm welcomed its employees back to work after a company launch event with rebranded offices, signage and stationery. On March 5, we will be launching an aggressive global rebranding campaign that will reinforce our new marketplace positioning and introduce the new brand to our clients, recruits and the public at large”.

For more information see: www.condusiv.com

Nokia PureView Camera Technology Coming to Windows Phone

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Nokia PureView Camera Technology Coming to Windows Phone

Nokia’s PureView camera tech is coming to Windows Phone…read on for details.

Nokia recently introduced a Symbian phone with a 41 megapixel camera on board, using a technology called PureView, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.   Well, now today comes the news that this technology is coming to Windows Phone in the near future.  How does a Lumia with a 41 megapixel camera on board sound to you?

Here is what WPCentral has to say about this development:

Remember that insane Symbian cameraphone that was unveiled at this year’s MWC, which blew some of us away? Looks like the PureView camera technology that provided the Nokia 808 with a 41MP shooter has been confirmed to be heading to a Windows Phone near you (check out some of our hands-on coverage to witness what this will mean for consumers).

Nokia’s Jo Harlow validated the speculation that the manufacturer would be brining this technology to the Lumia Windows Phone family in an interview with Finnish newspaper Aamulehti. When queried about when we should expect to see such a device, Harlow replied with (rough translation): “I can’t say precisely when, but it will not take very long.” Windows Phone Apollo (when we’re more than likely to see PureView on Microsoft’s platform) just got that little bit sweeter, no?

That would be a great development for Nokia and for Windows Phone!  We’ll keep you posted on developments.

Hat tip to WPCentral on this story.

Plextor Announce M3 Pro Series SSD with True Speed

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Plextor Announce M3 Pro Series SSD with True Speed

Plextor has announced the launch of the M3 Pro Series Solid State Drive with True Speed technology and a 5 year warranty.

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Expanding on the existing M3 model (reviewed in December last year), the Pro version is able to attribute superior performance to the highly optimised firmware, high grade 24nm Toggle Flash and support for the latest SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III). The latest generation Marvell controller chip delivers consistently high read/write performances – even with data which is not easily compressed.

A 7mm ultra-slim form coupled with accessories and software to make upgrading both ultra-slim notebooks and PC storage a breeze, without having to reinstall software.

The M3 Pro Series drive is engineered with True Speed technology in order to deliver consistently high-level performance even after extended periods of time. This commitment is demonstrated through a market-leading 5 year warranty which ensures high usage users can expect not only superb speeds whilst backing-up and transferring data, but confidence in ongoing reliability and excellent customer service.

M3 Pro Series Key Features:

* 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

* Available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities

* True Speed Technology for sustained performance over time

* Random read and write speeds of 70,000 / 69,000 IOPS

* 7mm Ultra Slim form factor

* Uses server-grade Marvell 88SS9174 controller chip

* Supports SATA III 6Gb/s interface and highest quality Japanese NAND flash

* Boasts lowest average annual failure rate (AFR) across industry

* Unrivalled 5 year on-site warranty and service support

Powered by True Speed technology for sustained performance over time:

Working closely alongside industry-leader Toshiba, Plextor has manufactured the M3 Pro Series drive to use the latest 24nm Toggle NAND flash memory which delivers transmission rates of 133 Mbps – far higher than the standard 40 Mbps offered by traditional SDR technology. Such advanced design ensures the maximum number of read and writes, to increase the reliability and longevity of the M3 Pro Series drive.

The high-speed Toshiba memory has been coupled with the latest generation of Marvell’s server-grade controller which supports the SATA 6Bb/s interface, resulting in a super fast random read/write speed of 70,000/69,000 IOPS and up to 540MB/s and 450MB/s sequential read/write speed, ensuring users have optimum response times when transferring data.

Accelerated technology is supported by a range of exclusive Plextor firmware including the patented Instant Restore (helping to maintain the performance of the drive at the initial levels even after long periods of time), Bad Block Management and Global Wear Management. These components together form part of True Speed, a combined technology which allows Plextor M3 Pro series drive to deliver sustained high performance throughout its lifespan.

Slim form factor and easy upgrades from existing hard drives:

With a 7mm ultra-slim form factor, the 2.5” M3 Pro drive can easily fit into ultra-slim notebooks or (with a 3.5” bracket included) into desktop PCs, allowing a wider range of users to benefit from optimised system performance through upgrading to high-speed storage.

What’s more, the M3 Pro is bundled with a disc cloning utility which makes it quick and simple to upgrade from an existing hard drive. Transferring an exact copy of the drive data eliminates the need to reinstall the Operating System or individual programs and associated data.

Reliability and performance supported by market-leading 5 year warranty:

Plextor has a commitment to reliability which starts with full and thorough factory testing and conditioning of each M3 Pro drive to ensure long-term stability. Each drive goes through rigorous high temperature tests and accelerated usage simulation testing, and this has resulting in Plextor achieving a commendable 0.5% AFR (annual failure rate) for SSDs – the lowest in the industry.

The M3 Pro series SSDs will be available from March 2012, with a choice of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. Pricing to be confirmed.

Watch out for a review soon.

Address Security and Privacy concerns around Kinect with the Pritect Sensor Cover

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Address Security and Privacy concerns around Kinect with the Pritect Sensor Cover

Catalyst Components has launched the Pritect Sensor Cover, the first and only product designed to address security and privacy issues surrounding the Xbox 360 Kinect and Kinect for Windows.

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When the Kinect for Microsoft Xbox 360 launched in 2010 the world was so captivated by this exciting new way to play video games via motion control that it became the Guinness World Record holder for fastest-selling consumer electronic product. With over 18 million sold to date, that’s great news for Microsoft, but questions of in-home security and privacy have continued to plague the platform ever since.

Pritect eliminates view of distracting LED indicator and infrared sensor lights for optimal use in the video display area of any home theater environment.

Pritect has been designed to seamlessly slip on and off and will not harm or damage sensor surface.

Pritect will not alter standard functions such as voice commands or calibration procedures, but simply eliminates the light necessary for the camera to operate.

  • Designed specifically for Xbox 360 Kinect and Kinect for Windows
  • Designed to obstruct Kinect’s camera view when not in use
  • Ensures privacy and security against potential prying eyes
  • Blocks LED and infrared light for home theater environments
  • Protects optical lenses from dust and debris
  • Does NOT interfere with voice command or calibration
  • Easily slips on and off Kinect
  • Conforms to Kinect’s sleek black aesthetic
  • Available at Best Buy, Microcenter, Target and Amazon.com
  • Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
  • Made in the USA
Learn more from the website

Xtreamer Ultra2 Available Now to Pre-order

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Xtreamer Ultra2 Available Now to Pre-order

A few years ago we reviewed the original Xtreamer, and we loved it. Move forward in time and now you can pre-order the Xtreamer Ultra2.

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The Xtreamer Ultra2 is a portable HTPC equipped with 6 USB, eSATA, 4 Gb DDR3 RAM, HDMI, an integral IR remote control and powered by the nVidia ION2 Chip that allows vivid and crisp playback of FULL HD multimedia files. The Xtreamer Ultra2 devices incorporate state-of-the-art technology, commonly used in high-end computing and consumer electronic solutions. The highly refined manufacturing process, timeless engineering and careful quality-control have once again resulted in a product that works out of the box yet embraces the highest long-term aesthetic and commercial value.

The Ultra2 Deluxe

The Xtreamer Ultra 2 Deluxe Edition is a fully assembled Intel based platform that allows you to enjoy a Digital Media Player like experience on an HTPC. It includes everything you might need. It will work out of the box without requiring you to buy or install anything else. It come with a built-in CPU and Geforce 520M GPU, built-in DDR3 4GB RAM, built-in 32 GB SSD, built-in WIFI and BlueTooth as well as HDMI 1.4 cable, USB 3 cable. DVI2HDMI adapter and even a remote control and an AC adapter. For a limited time we will couple this item with a free Mini HTPC wireless keyboard as a free gift The gift worth 30 euro will be given for a limited time and quantity.

This item targets the users who want his new device to work out of the box. We designed the Ultra 2 to behave like a digital media player when all is ready and done for you. The device will allow you to turn it on and enjoy the latest XBMC based in OpenELEC and to install windows 7 on an internal HDD or on the internal SSD (Windows 7 not included).

The Ultra2 Barebone

The Xtreamer Ultra 2 Barebone Edition is a partially assembled platform allowing more customization and lower costs than the Deluxe Ultra 2 system. It includes only the device housing and motherboard with built-in CPU and Geforce, WIFI and BlueTooth and an AC adapter. No DDR3 RAM included, No SSD module, No HDMI 1.4a cable provided. No Remote Control included. No USB 3.0 Cable included. This item will not be available or offered to any of our global partners shops or retailers. It is an online web-shop item only that will be made available in our official online shop for a limited time and quantity.

This item targets the advanced users which demonstrate an advanced technical know how. It requires the purchase of additional components (RAM, Storage, Remote Control, Keyboard, Mouse and an operating system)

Learn more from here

Review of the Avid Dazzle Video Creator HD

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Review of the Avid Dazzle Video Creator HD

Do you have old videos that you would like to convert and watch on your computer? If so, you need something like the Dazzle Video Creator HD from Avid, and here is our review.

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Featuring a high-quality video capture device plus powerful Pinnacle Studio HD v.14 editing software, Dazzle Video Creator HD makes it easy to create movies like a pro. Quickly import videos and photos, then edit scenes and add professional polish with an extensive library of effects, transitions, and soundtrack options.

Share your masterpiece directly on the web with one-click uploading to YouTube, or easily transfer your video to an Apple iPod, Sony PSP, or other device. Thanks to Dazzle Video Creator HD, it’s never been easier to create and share amazing HD videos.

Who are Dazzle?

From their website:

From the most prestigious, award-winning productions, to music and movies made at home, Avid creates the technology that people use to make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world. The shows, commercials, and news programs you watch on TV. The entertaining video and film stories you see on the web and on the big screen. The personal audio and video treasures that people make at home to preserve their favourite moments in life.

Our innovative digital audio and video solutions continue to revolutionize the art of creative storytelling, and have earned us hundreds of awards, including 2 Oscar statuettes, a Grammy, and 14 Emmys.

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

  • Video inputs: Composite video (RCA),S-Video (mini-DIN)
  • Audio inputs: Stereo audio (RCA x2)
  • PC connection: Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Software Specifications

  • Capture from any video source with composite (RCA) or S-Video output

Output Format

  • AVCHD*, DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+Ror DVD+RW, dual layer), S-VCD, Video CD (VCD)
  • Apple® iPod®, Sony® PSP/PS3, Nintendo® Wii, Microsoft® Xbox compatible formats*
  • DV, HDV, AVI, DivX*, RealVideo® 8, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, Flash, 3GP*, WAV, MP3*, QuickTime® (SD format) files
  • Dolby® Digital 2 channel audio

What’s in the Box?

Inside the box is the capture device itself, some manuals and a Studio HD drivers CD.

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A Closer Look

There’s isn’t much to the capture device. There is a USB connector to plug into your computer, and the inputs are on the device itself (Left and Right audio, S-Video input and Composite Video input). You may have dig out your old cables!

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