Noctua intros NH-C12P special edition

Vienna, December 9th 2009 – Noctua today officially introduced its new NH-C12P SE14 premium cooler. Building on the proven basis of the successful NH-C12P, the NH-C12P SE14 now comes with Noctua’s new, already award winning NF-P14 140mm fan for further improved quiet cooling performance and adds support for LGA1156 as well as LGA1366 via the latest SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system.

“Ever since its introduction last year, our NH-C12P has been a very popular choice among customers who seek excellent cooling performance close to our signature NH-U12P series at much lower height”, says Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. “More than 100 awards and recommendations from the international press are a testimony to the NH-C12P’s broad appeal, so we’ve decided to issue a special edition that adds compatibility with the latest Intel sockets and further improves the coolers renowned cooling efficiency by using our new NF-P14 fan.”

Further improving the original NH-C12P’s much acclaimed quiet cooling performance, the NF-P14 is a highly optimised, premium quality 140mm fan with Vortex-Control Notches for superb quietness and outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. Due to the NH-C12P’s top-flow design, two large Airflow-Gaps and the oversize 140mm fan, the cooler doesn’t only ensure excellent CPU cooling but also provides superior airflow for near-socket motherboard components. At a height of only 114mm, the NH-C12P SE14 is ideal for HTPCs or smaller chassis.

Thanks to the addition of the latest SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, the new NH-C12P SE14 supports LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, AM2, AM2+ and AM3, making it compatible with Intel’s latest Core i7 and Core i5 processors. Topped off with Noctua’s pro-grade NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-C12P SE14 forms a complete premium quality package that lends itself to applications that demand both excellent cooling efficiency and lower profile design.

Price and availability
The NH-C12P SE14 will be available shortly at a recommended retail price of EUR 59.90 / USD 69.90.

About Noctua
Designed in Austria, Noctua’s premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and thoroughgoing quality. Having received more than 1000 awards and recommendations from leading hardware websites and magazines, Noctua’s fans and heatsinks are chosen by more than a hundred thousand satisfied customers around the globe.

Further information
Details: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en
Specifications: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en
Photos: http://www.noctua.at/inc/imageviewer.php?item=35&pnr=0

SunbeamTech Airbox Enclosure (Review)

The SunbeamTech Airbox HDD enclosure features both eSATA and USB connections along with a built-in 80mm cooling fan and an aluminum housing to make sure things keep cool. SunbeamTech Airbox is well made and it’s very easy to install your hard drive into, a few screws and you’re done and ready to transfer your files.

In the front is LED bar that will let you know power is on and will indicate HDD activity by blinking slightly.

On the back is where you’ll find the connections for eSATA, USB and power along with the main power switch as well and more ventilation holes. Also on and off switch for fan L.E.D’s.

SunbeamTech Airbox Enclosure (Air flow)

HD temperature test by SunbeamTech

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Specifications:

Color:
Black

Interface:
USB 2.0 & eSATA

Supported drive size:
3.5” SATA I/II

Material:
Aluminum (except the front / back panels and thermal relief holes)

Maximum transfer rate:
eSATA – 3Gbps
USB 2.0 – 480Mbps

Fan Speed:
1600RPM +/- 10%

Front Indicator Light:
Power On – steady blue light
Disk Access – flashing blue light

Power Supply:
100V-240V

Dimensions:
203(L) x 126(W) x 44(H)mm

Supported OS:
Windows 2000(SP4)/ME(SP2)/XP/VISTA
Linux 2.4.1.0 or higher
MAC OS 8.6 or higher

Package Contents:
1. Airbox and Mounting stand x 1
2. USB cable x 1
3. eSATA cable x 1
4. Power adapter x 1
5. Accessory pack x 1 (screws and screws driver)

Pros:
*Easy installation
*Clean Black Aluminum Housing
*Quiet fan
*Active Cooling

Cons:
*None

Overall Ratings:

Buy in now at http://sunbeamtech.com/wheretobuy.html

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Super Talent Launches Co-Branded Toshiba SSDs

SATA-II UltraDrive DX SSDs Include Advanced new Security Features

San Jose, California – October 6, 2009 Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced the new co-branded UltraDrive DX SSDs that offer two levels of security to prevent unauthorized data theft or loss. Co-branded Toshiba, the new UltraDrive DX SSDs will be sold through Super Talent’s North American retail and distribution channel starting this week.

As a first level of security the UltraDrive DX supports password protection with an encrypted password. This blocks malicious hackers from accessing the data stored on the SSD. As a second level of protection the DX incorporates new hardware data randomization technology. Data randomization happens automatically with every write to the drive to prevent unauthorized copying of blocks of data. Both encrypted password protection and data randomization are standard features that do not affect performance.

UltraDrive DX SSDs include sophisticated ECC and wear leveling algorithms for superior reliability and extended endurance. The DX has passed intensive testing with a gamut of hardware and software configurations to ensure unmatched reliability. While the DX was designed primarily for exceptional security and reliability, it is also surprisingly fast, and is specified to support sequential read speeds of up to 230 MB/sec and sequential write speeds of up to 180 MB/sec.

Part Number	Description	Retail Price
FTM64DX25H	64GB UltraDrive DX, MLC Flash	$219
FTM128DX25H	128GB UltraDrive DX, MLC Flash	$439
FTM256DX25H	256GB UltraDrive DX, MLC Flash	$719
FTM512DX25H	512GB UltraDrive DX, MLC Flash	$1649

“As the first Toshiba co-branded SSD on the market, UltraDrive DX features a Toshiba controller and Toshiba’s MLC NAND flash memories.The DX provides best-in-class security and reliability features combined with cutting edge performance in both read and write speeds”, explained Super Talent Director of Marketing, Joe James.

About Super Talent Technology
Super Talent Technology Corporationbased in San Jose, California, designs and manufactures a full range of DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 memory modules and Flash based storage devices for computers and consumer electronics. An ISO 9001 certified company, Super Talent utilizes its state-of-the-art factories and leading-edge components to produce award winning products with outstanding reliability. Super Talent is an active member of the JEDEC and ONFI standards bodies. With over 250 patents, the company was ranked 38^th in the 2008 Wall Street Journal’s Patent Scorecard^TM for the IT industry.

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SunbeamTech’s HDD Docking Station (Review)

By Yosuan Orta
August 24th, 2009

The Sunbeam Tech’s HDD docking station provides up to 480Mbps of data transfer rates for both 2.5” and 3.5” SATA hard drives in a compact. It can be found on newegg for $34 which is a good price range if you consider a simple HDD enclosure will cost you slightly less. This is perfect for backing up multiple computers or even other external drives

Installing was Simple the average person will have no problem, simply connect power to the unit via the provided DC adapter, connect the USB 2.0 data cable, press the power button at the back, and gently insert your choice of SATA hard drive. Upon hard drive insertion, Windows recognizes a mass storage device. sunbeam tech included a a hatch

Courtesy of SunbeamTech

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Specifications:

Dimensions:
132 x 94 x 69 mm

USB 2.0 Transfer:
Rate Up to 480Mbps

Supports:
Window 2000 / XP / VISTA, Linux and MAC

Package Contents:
1. HDD Dock x 1
2. USB Cable x 1
3. eSATA Cable x 1
4. 12V/2A DC Adapter x 1
5. User Manual x 1

Pros:
*Both USB and e-SATA connections
*No Software Required

Cons:
*No form of cooling
*Would be nice to see a SATA to IDE converter

Overall Ratings:

Buy in now at http://sunbeamtech.com/wheretobuy.html

Wireless computer power connections coming

Wireless computer power connections coming

Written by Nick Farrell

Monday, 27 July 2009 09:05

WiTricity brings Tesla’s dream A new system that will allow laptops, mobile phones and televisions to be left unplugged in the home while being recharged, has been unveiled by a US company. WiTricity can send electricity “wirelessly” through the air and can switch on a light bulb or keep a computer running thanks to a new development in physics. The outfit hopes to do away with mountains of disposable batteries and miles of wiring required to charge gizmos and computers. Unlike a Tesla device which has the same vision, energy is largely transferred through magnetic fields without the need for great flashes of lightning. Boffin Marin Soljacic at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, developed the system after he was woken up three nights in a row by his mobile telling him it had a low battery. His theory was to use resonance to make it all happen. Resonance means that when two objects have the same resonant frequency, they exchange energy without having an effect on surrounding objects. WiTricity uses the resonance of low-frequency electromagnetic waves and transfers energy between two magnetic coils. The first coil is placed in a box attached to a home’s electricity mains, and can be embedded in a wall or ceiling. The second coil is attached to a device such as a television or laptop. Electromagnetic waves are transferred between the two coils and the second coil absorbs energy. The Institute of Physics in London confirmed that the technology was safe, as it used a magnetic field that “had no detrimental effects on the human body”. Unfortunately it only works on smaller devices which must be within two metres of a wall that provides wireless power. Later it is hoped that the range can be extended to as much as 30 metres. http://www.fudzilla.com/content/view/14802/1/

VisionTek likely to file bankruptcy

Written by David Stellmack

Friday, 17 July 2009 04:41

Word is they are going under again Our sources are whispering to us that unless some sort of miracle happens quickly and VisionTek gets a rather large infusion of cash, the company is expected to officially announce that they will file for bankruptcy. While the company has yet to confirm anything specific, it is not at all unexpected, as graphics card manufacturers are struggling to make it in these difficult economic conditions; and this has led companies to struggle that have a core business of just selling video cards. VisionTek is not the only video card company that is in difficulty, and from the whispers that we are hearing it might not be the last if these companies are not able to change their business model to sell more than video cards. While the company has yet to confirm anything specific, it is not at all unexpected, as graphics card manufacturers are struggling to make it in these difficult economic conditions; and this has led companies to struggle that have a core business of just selling video cards. VisionTek is not the only video card company that is in difficulty, and from the whispers that we are hearing it might not be the last if these companies are not able to change their business model to sell more than video cards. While VisionTek has not yet officially commented on the possibility, we expect to hear something by early next week according to our sources. http://www.fudzilla.com/content/view/14696/1/

Valve Adds Support for Three-dimensional Novint Falcon Controller

by Nick Breckon

After announcing an agreement nearly one year ago today, Valve has updated its Orange Box games–Team Fortress 2, Half-Life 2, and Portal–to support Novint’s Falcon three-dimensional controller.Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat will also soon receive similar updates.

The $150 Novint Falcon (shown left with optional pistol grip) was released in 2006. The three-dimensional “haptic” device is operated by a small spherical grip connected to three robotic arms.

The device’s motors react to in-game events, with the end result… Read more

Slim PS3 is confirmed

Written by David Stellmack

Will wait for Tokyo Game Show for launch As we expected, the new slim PlayStation 3 has been confirmed by our sources; and again as expected, you can pretty much take to the bank the fact that we will not be seeing Sony launch it at E3. Instead of an E3 launch, Sony will wait for the Tokyo Game Show to launch the latest revision of the PlayStation 3 console. The decision to delay the launch of the new version of the PlayStation 3 has more to do with the fact that Sony has plenty of PlayStation 3 consoles still in the channel and sitting in warehouses. It is necessary to move this inventory before bringing out the new version of the console. It is expected now that once the new slim version of the PlayStation 3 is launched, Sony will cut the price on the PS3; but according to whispers, it could be only a temporary thing as the price decrease might only apply to older versions of the console that are left in inventory. A second reduction could then come toward holiday time on the slim version once the remaining inventory of the older consoles is depleted. Sony is expected to focus on the PlayStation 3 new bundle at E3 that we told you about previously, as well as the new PSP.

SATA 3.0 is now official

Written by Slobodan Simic

The 6Gbps transfer rate The Serial ATA International Organization has finally made the third-generation SATA interface official. It provides maximum transfer speed of 6 Gb/s and comes with many other enhancements as well. The new SATA 3.0 is backwards compatible with all the previous standards. The new enhancements or features, if you like to call them like that, include a new Native Command Queuing (NCQ) streaming command for isochronous data transfers, NCQ Management that optimizes performance by enabling host processing and management of outstanding NCQ commands, improved power management capabilities, a small Low Insertion Force (LIF) connector for 1.8-inch drives, a connector for 7mm optical disk drives for thin and light notebooks, and alignment with the INCITS ATA8-ACS standard. We already saw some draft versions of the standard, and we are quite sure that some manufacturers will show their first SATA 6Gbps devices at Computex.