Pay-TV Set Top Box on target for 40% growth

Global shipments of Pay-TV Set Top Boxes (STBs) are on track to grow by nearly 40% by 2012 according to a new Industry Update Report from Futuresource Consulting. This represents an increase of 38M units, with growth derived from new subscribers and consumers trading up to STBs with Personal Video Recording (PVR) functionality and High Definition (HD) capability.

“Pay-TV operators around the world continue to use STBs to drive digital services, increase ARPU and reduce subscriber churn,” says Carl Hibbert of Futuresource Consulting, “with innovations such as High Definition, PVR, VoD and Home Networking.”

This competitive ‘technology push’ from the Pay-TV industry and the continued importance of content security will maintain the stability of the STB industry for at least the next two to three years, despite the wider availability of TVs with open interfaces like CableCARD and CI+, and increasing trends towards CE product connectivity into Pay-TV networks.

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OCZ Technology Unveils First Fatal1ty Brand DDR2 and DDR3 Memory After Partnership Announcement

Sunnyvale, Calif. - July 18, 2008 - OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and PC components, today announced the first memory modules available in their Fatal1ty Series after the partnership was announced last month. These high-performance memory kits were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series kits are the official memory modules of Championship Gaming Series (CGS), and feature incredible performance to power through the latest PC titles and contribute to the success of professionals and everyday gamers.

“OCZ worked closely with Fatal1ty and his team to design new memory kits that pair perfectly with the top selling motherboards for a superior gaming experience,” commented Alex Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of the OCZ Technology Group. “Fatal1ty knows what it takes to win at the highest level of eSports, and these new kits deliver superior stability and performance to gamers whether you are a professional player on the Championship Gaming Series, or a weekend warrior looking to dominate when playing the latest titles.”

“The launch of Fatal1ty Brand memory is very exciting because I am working with OCZ Technology who makes top quality products,” says Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel. “Fatal1ty Gaming Gear is all about bringing equipment to the highest possible level to improve the gaming experience.”

The first memory kits to be introduced under Fatal1ty Professional Series line include:

OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 EPP-Ready 4GB Kits with CL 5-4-4-18 timings

OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 EPP-Ready 2GB Kits with CL 5-5-5-15 timings

OCZ DDR3 PC3- 10666 2GB/4GB Kits with 9-9-9-26 timings

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• Compact Flash Type I / Compact Flash Type II
• Compact Flash ultra II / Compact Flash Extreme
• Compact Flash Extreme III / Compact Flash HS
• Compact Flash XS-XS / Compact Flash Elite Pro
• Compact Flash Pro / Compact Flash Pro II
• Hitachi Micro Drive / IBM Micro Drive
• MagicStor / Memory Stick
• Memory Stick Pro / Memory Stick Duo
• Memory Stick Pro Duo / Memory Stick MG
• Memory Stick MG Pro / Memory Stick MG Duo
• Memory STick MG Pro Duo / HS Memory Stick MG Pro
• HS Memory Stick MG Pro Duo / HS Memory Stick Pro
• HS Mmmory Stick Pro Duo / Memory Stick ROM
• Memory Stick Select / Memory Stick PRO Ultra II
• Memory Stick PRO Extreme / Memory Stick PRO Extreme III
• Secure Digital Card
• Secure Digital Ultra II / Secure Digital Ultra-X
• Secure Digital Extreme / Secure Digital Extreme III
• Secure Digital Pro / Secure Digital Elite Pro
• Mini SD Card (adapter required) / HS Secure Digital
• HS Mini Secure Digital (adapter required)
• Ultra Speed Secure Digital
• Multimedia Card (MMC) / Multimedia Card II
• HS-MMC / RS-MMC
• Ultra RS MMC / DV-RS MMC
• HS-RS MMC / SmartMedia Card
• SmartMedia RAM / T-Flash (adapter required)
• eXcellent Digital Card

• High speed USB2.0 (1.1)
• High transfer rate up to 480Mbps
• Transfer files between PC and digital device
• Compact deisgn, Lightweight
• Plug and Play for PC playform
• LED Indicator for power and status
• USB Powered
• Low Power consumption, no external power is required
• Access all different cards

24K Gold Plated 8GB Pico USB Drive is World’s Smallest

San Jose, California – July 15, 2008 – Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced the PICO-C Gold, a 24-carat gold plated, water resistant USB drive that weighs less than a nickel (~4.7 grams), is smaller than an SD card, and can store over 2,000 MP3 songs.

Super Talent uses chip-on-board (COB) technology to squeeze 8GB of Flash into an impressively small 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm gold plated steel case. The Pico-C Gold is shock resistant, water resistant, and has up to 200X (30MB/sec) transfer speeds. The Pico-C Gold includes a sturdy gold chain, and looks more like a fashion accessory than a high performance Flash drive.

“Is it the speed, the ruggedness, the water resistance, the incredibly tiny size or the pure elegance that people like most in our Pico-C drive? Who knows? But, this combination of features and style is not offered in any other terrestrial storage device, which makes it a real craze”, commented Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James.

All Super Talent USB drives are backed with a lifetime warranty. The 8GB Pico-C Gold drive, part number STU8GPCG, is available from NewBiiz and NewEgg today for under $40.

Specs: http://www.supertalent.com/products/stt_usb_detail.php?type=Pico

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The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for NAS products to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. Thecus products are evaluated by a Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) certified independent test laboratory. CE Verifications of Compliance are issued in order to apply CE marking on Thecus products. Those verifications are to document that Thecus products meet the relevant requirements, eg, emission and immunity standards.

Thecus 1U4500 series is one of the products that received CE marking (comply with CE standards EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004 and IEC 60950-1:2001). In addition to the CE standards, in February 2008, Thecus contracted a TAF/ Chinese National Laboratory Accreditation (CNLA) certified independent laboratory to conduct the reliability test on 1U4500 to verify its performance under extreme conditions. The test items included shock test, initial random vibration test and extended random vibration test (all International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC, & International Organization for Standardization, ISO, certified). The results indicated that 1U4500 operated normally under unfavorable operating environment. These test results comply with several unique Australian and European qualifications.

Game to Feature Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and New Artists

Rock Band Platform to Encompass More Than 500 Songs by End of 2008

LOS ANGELES, July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) , today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit the song set list for Rock Band(TM) 2, the next evolution of the groundbreaking Rock Band music platform. The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs with over 80 songs on disc plus an additional 20 bonus tracks which will be made available for free download this fall. This builds upon the unparalleled depth and diversity of Rock Band’s original set list and its ever-expanding library of downloadable tracks. Comprised entirely of master recordings from some of rock’s most prolific and untouchable artists, including AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Dylan, Metallica, Pearl Jam and more, Rock Band 2 will deliver the most impressive and largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame ever.

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REDMOND, Wash., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — On the evening of July 12, Yahoo! Inc. released a statement relating to recent discussions involving Yahoo!, Microsoft Corp., and Carl Icahn. Microsoft believes the statement contains inaccuracies that need to be corrected. Among other things, the enhanced proposal for an alternate search transaction that we submitted late Friday was submitted at the request of Yahoo! Chairman Roy Bostock as a result of apparent attempts by Mr. Icahn to have Microsoft and Yahoo! engage on a search transaction on terms Mr. Icahn believed Microsoft would be willing to accept and which Microsoft understands Mr. Icahn had discussed with Yahoo!

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Named Top 20 ‘Cool’ iPhone 3G App, it also wirelessly backs up iPhone contacts and syncs with popular webmail systems and Outlook, for free

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Funambol Inc., the leading provider of Mobile 2.0 messaging software powered by open source, today announced the availability of its new free Funambol plug-in for the iPhone. The Funambol plug-in enables users to easily and freely sync their address book from an older phone to an iPhone 3G over-the-air. It also enables users of the iPhone 3G (as well as original iPhones and iPod Touches that have been upgraded to 2.0) to wirelessly back up their contacts for free, and to easily keep their contacts in sync with popular webmail systems, and email clients such as Outlook and Thunderbird.

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As crowds of tech savvy consumers flocked to Apple stores around the country last week for the release of the new 3G iPhone, some savvy entrepreneurs also got into the action. Freeiphoneswap.com street teams, consisting of sales representatives and models, were strategically placed in cities around the country to offer existing iPhone owners the chance to trade their old iPhone for $200 and the opportunity to upgrade to the new 3G phone for free. The new phones cost as much as $600 when they were first announced but for existing iPhone owners upgrades are available for $200-$300 depending on the model.

Freeiphoneswap.com promises to make obtaining a new 3G phone as easy as 1-2-3. The website will pay consumers $100-$200-$300 depending on the model of iPhone that they presently have, which will in turn allow the consumer to upgrade to the new 3G for free.

“We will take in all working original iPhones and give the consumer, in most cases $200 – which is the cost of the standard upgrade to the new 3G,” said Freeiphoneswap.com spokesman, Sam Hickson.

Freeiphoneswap.com, which is based out of Miami, presently has representatives in 15 locations around New York City, as well as Miami, Atlanta and California to facilitate the transactions and they are working on establishing drop-off points in other cities as well. Consumers can obtain more information or perform the transaction at the website itself www.freeiphoneswap.com or call 1-877-899-7779.

The iPhones that are traded in will be stripped for their essential components, with non-essential parts disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. And the owners of Freeiphoneswap.com will donate 10% of the trade in proceeds to youth educational programs.

NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Who needs endless breadsticks when hot and zesty girls are on the menu? In April, Playboy.com launched a nationwide search for the sexiest “Girls of Olive Garden.” Now, the results are in — and six winners from the eatery’s more than 600 locations have been chosen to pose for an exclusive online pictorial.

Kendra Wilkinson, star of E!’s top-rated “The Girls Next Door,” collaborated with Playboy.com editors to select the models. A huge fan of Olive Garden, Wilkinson notoriously told Italian couturier Roberto Cavalli that Olive Garden is much better than authentic Italian food and lists on her MySpace page “the owner of Olive Garden” as “people she would like to meet.”

The following Olive Garden employees are featured in the Playboy.com pictorial:

  Brook, 28, server:  Idaho Falls, ID

  Allysa, 21, server:  Fort Meyers, FL

  Katie, 22, server:  Greensboro, NC

  Amy, 23, server:  Arcadia, CA

  Sarah, 19, hostess:  San Diego, CA

  Shannon, 22, server:  Panama City, FL

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EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading video game developer BioWare®, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced details of the highly anticipated dark fantasy Role Playing Game Dragon Age™: Origins which will be featured as one of the premier video games at the 2008 E3 Media and Business Summit, July 15-17.

As the spiritual successor to BioWare’s Baldur’s Gate™, one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark and mature story and gameplay.

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Multi-GPU Computing Combined With New CPU Architecture Will Deliver Powerful Visual Computing Platform

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — PC enthusiasts, manufacturers, and developers around the world have a lot to be excited about today with NVIDIA Corporation’s announcement that it will be bringing the power and performance of its SLI(R) multi-GPU technology to Intel’s upcoming line of Bloomfield CPUs. With this winning combination, consumers will have an SLI platform designed for current and future graphics-intensive games and applications; these platforms can be powered by one, two, or even three NVIDIA GeForce(R) GPUs, including the new, award-winning GeForce GTX 280 and GTX 260 GPUs.

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Video Game Retailer Creates Google Lively Room to Announce Giveaway Locations -

WILSONVILLE, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Microsoft’s recent announcement, a price drop on the XBOX 360 game system to $299.00, national video game retailer Game Crazy is giving away 299 XBOX consoles, accessories, games and controllers on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. To find out what retail locations will be participating in the giveaway, consumers and their avatars will have to visit the “Game Crazy Gaming Lounge” in “Lively,” a popular, new virtual world developed by Google (TM).

Game Crazy is one of the first company’s to leverage the virtual life in Lively. The video game retailer created the “Game Crazy Gaming Lounge,” a room where gamers can find out about the 299 XBOX give away, redeem rental coupons and chat with other gamers.

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CUPERTINO, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today announced it sold its one millionth iPhone(TM) 3G on Sunday, just three days after its launch on Friday, July 11. iPhone 3G is now available in 21 countries — Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US — and will go on sale in France on July 17.

“iPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “It took 74 days to sell the first one million original iPhones, so the new iPhone 3G is clearly off to a great start around the world.”

The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G networking that is twice as fast*, built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs over 800 third party applications available through the new App Store. In the US, the new iPhone 3G is priced at just $199 for the 8GB model, and $299 for the 16GB model**.

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

**Requires new two-year AT&T rate plan for qualified customers, sold separately.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh and iPhone are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mythic Entertainment, an Electronic Arts studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the Guild Beta for Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™ (WAR) has begun. Over 10,000 guilds applied and those selected will have the chance to experience the game’s most expansive beta phase yet.

An historic 750,000 applicants have signed up for the opportunity to enter WAR’s closed beta, and the selected guilds will join tens of thousands of new participants as the game enters the final phase of its closed beta test. Guild members, many with long histories playing a multitude of massively multiplayer online games, will test WAR’s recently added Guild and Heraldry features, as well as Public Quests™, new dungeons, Scenarios, user interface updates and more as the MMORPG advances towards its launch later this year.

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BEIJING, July 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ — With Toshiba suspending the production of HD-DVD video disc players (http://www.tootoo.com/buy- DVD_video_disc_players/ ), only Blu-ray Disc remains in the standard 1920¡Á1080 format and became dominant in the disc player and video disc market. However, due to the lack of Blu-ray Disc sources in China’s market, Blu-ray Disc players sold by Sony, Panasonic, and Pioneer attract few buyers in the China market.

This hurdle will soon be cleared. Tootoo.com (http://www.tootoo.com/ ) learned from the Blu-ray Disc Association Press Conference that Shanghai Epic Music Entertainment Company Ltd. will start producing Blu-ray Discs in China’s mainland. The company’s workshop extension project in Shanghai is almost completed. The modified workshop will have 13,000 square meters, and Blu-ray Disc production will commnece in about December this year

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Nothing Gets Closer to the Real Thrill of the Race Track on Xbox 360 this Fall 2008 -

NEW YORK, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Atari (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR) is revving it up with the announcement of the ultra realistic racing video game RACE Pro, scheduled to speed into stores this fall 2008 exclusively for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro brings SimBin’s formidable skill and know-how to Xbox 360 for the very first time this fall.

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience, all powered by Lizard, SimBin’s own physics engine. With precision physics and handling, racers will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker flag. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Putting players in the driving seats of their simulated racing careers, racers will have the opportunity to work their way up the leader boards through intense training and winning key races. RACE Pro has something for everyone, allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced players.

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New LG Chocolate 3 cell phone can download songs free of copy restrictions

IRVINE, Calif., July 11 /PRNewswire/ — It just became easier for southern California customers to discover new music from millions of songs, without breaking the bank as the LG Chocolate(TM) 3 makes its debut today on the nation’s most reliable wireless network. The new flip style music phone is the marquee V CAST Music with Rhapsody device and supports all of the latest features in mobile music technology. Whether a hard core music fan or a casual listener, customers of all music appetites will love the flexibility that 5 million songs gives them to discover new music, listen to old favorites and find just the right song to suit their mood. The LG Chocolate 3 is available in all southern California Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sunday.

Designed to be a powerhouse music player, the LG Chocolate 3 sports a built-in FM transmitter so customers can play music through a car stereo or other stereo system, dual speakers, Bluetooth(R) for wireless stereo sound, and multitasking capabilities while listening to music. An easy-to-use external front navigation wheel and center select key makes music navigation easy, and the option of expandable memory using an 8 GB microSD(TM) card makes it simple to transport thousands of songs while on-the-go.

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OCZ Technology Introduces Elixir Keyboards under the new Alchemy line of Gaming Products

Sunnyvale, Calif.—July 10, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the expansion of its gaming peripherals under a new “Alchemy” line, with the introduction of the Elixir keyboard series for highly advanced functionality in game-play. Featuring a wealth of user-friendly features combined with an ergonomic and sturdy design, the Elixir keyboard will deliver a unique combination of performance and vale to gamers as they blaze through the latest PC titles.

“The new Alchemy line from OCZ is designed to offer gamers quality gaming solutions that deliver both exceptional performance and value,” said Eugene Chang, Product Manager of the OCZ Technology Group. “Just because gamers have a budget doesn’t mean they shouldn’t enjoy premium gaming features, and our first Alchemy solution the Elixir gaming keyboard is designed with quality ergonomics and offers efficient game-play with programmable macro keys.”

The Elixir is a high-quality keyboard featuring the necessary features such as 10 tri-mode programmable macro keys, mode selection, a pop-up menu shortcut, and Windows® Media Players optical controller. The sleek design of the Alchemy Elixir Series will maintain your comfort throughout long gaming sessions with its membrane tactical keys made from 100% rubber-coating for no-slip comfort and ergonomic design. The Elixir also features a USB port for added convenience, along with an extremely reliable lifestyle of 5 million cycles. The Elixir series is compatible with Windows® XP (SP2 or later) and Windows® Vista™.

Elixir keyboards feature a MSRP of $29.99 and are the ultimate accessory for a budget gaming system.

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Following the recent Consumer Home Piracy market research survey carried out by Futuresource Consulting in the USA (sample size 3,613) and the UK (sample size (1,718), I’ve attached the resulting findings for your attention, I do hope this of interest to you. The study follows on from similar research carried out in 2007, so year on year comparisons can be made showing the changing consumer behaviours in home copying.

In particular:

• around one third of all respondents in both countries admitted to making copies of pre-recorded DVDs in the last six months, including many recent blockbuster titles on DVD.
• 18-24 year old males are most likely to copy DVDs
• UK respondents showed a significant increase in copying TV shows on DVD
• If respondents had been unable to make copies of DVDs, 63% in the UK and 77% in the USA said they would have purchased all, some or at least a few of the titles, clearly showing the scale of the lost revenues to the home video industry.

You can read full report in PDF format HERE

-This thing looks really cool!

Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – (July 8, 2008) – Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in covert surveillance, the FlashlightDVR™. This all-in-one portable solution combines a high-powered, working flashlight, color camera and DVR in a durable aluminium alloy case. Easy, one touch operation coupled with a robust feature set makes the portable FlashlightDVR™ an invaluable tool for covert surveillance.

The FlashlightDVR™ can record video either internally, via 128MB flash memory, or externally through an SD card (up to 2GB, sold separately). The DVR utilizes the latest MPEG4 technology which allows for increased video storage capacity. Recorded content can easily be viewed or transferred to a computer by using the flashlight’s USB port. The FlashlightDVR™ allows users to record in low light conditions with Night Vision and record audio in any situation via a built-in microphone.

All of the controls are centralized in the main control area located on the top of the flashlight. Operation is made easy through one touch controls and an easy-to-use menu that is displayed on a LCD screen. The FlashlightDVR™ is powered by either 3 C size batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries; the flashlight features a built-in Ni-MH charger with a 12V input.

“Our customers continually tell us that they are in need of surveillance products that can be easily concealed,” explains Guy Pithie, Swann Communication’s Vice President North America. “The FlashlightDVR™ is just the type of product that will allow anyone to capture surveillance video without raising any suspicion. We believe this product will be embraced by law enforcement, security professional and private investigators. It is also has possibilities to be used on hunting, camping or boating trips in the great outdoors!”

Brand new to the market, the Swann FlashlightDVR™ has a MSRP of $499 and is available at J&R, B&H, Security Cameras Direct, Weber Supply and MC Border Security. Click here to download a detailed spec sheet.

For more information on Swann Communication’s FlashlightDVR™ or to learn about more of Swann Communications products, go to www.swannsecurity.com

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Responding to the Demand for Next-Generation Notebooks, OCZ Introduces DDR3 Laptop Memory for High-End Mobile Systems

Sunnyvale, CA—July 7, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the all-new DDR3 SODIMM modules as its next generation notebook memory to support the impending Intel® Centrino® 2 mobile platform. These latest memory offerings for notebooks help reduce power consumption and increase speed and bandwidth, resulting in a higher performing laptop. As next-generation laptops are introduced in the upcoming weeks, OCZ is prepared to deliver high-performance DDR3 for these advanced gaming and professional systems.

The benefits of DDR3 memory now extends beyond desktop systems to laptops, offering increased frequencies at lower voltage requirements. OCZ’s PC3-8500 and PC3-10666 SODIMM kits support enthusiast-grade performance and bring speeds to notebook systems that were previously unimaginable. Early-adopting gamers and professionals will benefit from the more productive computing experience that the combination of the new Centrino 2 technology and OCZ DDR3 modules can provide.

“The Centrino 2 platform is a logical extension of Intel’s efforts spearheading DDR3 acceptance in the enthusiast segment in the desktop sector,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “From a technical standpoint, DDR3 memory technology is far superior to DDR2, from the higher frequency range resulting in better overall system performance to the energy savings at idle stemming from loss-less termination to the supply-voltage level and resulting in paramount energy savings in the typical notebook usage pattern.”

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London—July 2008—Akasa announced today they are shipping the new OMEGA – professional PC case designed for pro-gaming systems and high performance work stations.

Omega’s distinctive design was created by Akasa’s Hong Kong based industrial design team. This case has been developed from our award winning chassis’s, Mirage and Eclipse.

Akasa is targeting the case at the gaming market and also those who want top performance with thermal efficiency and require low noise levels from the chassis.  Omega is also optimised for watercooling

The Omega case has a solid aluminium front panel with full height mesh ventilation,  a side panel mesh window with option for 2 x 12cm fans for extreme VGA cooling, a top panel mesh window provides a watercooling facility for bay fitting radiators and fixings for 2 x 12cm fans.

A total of six 12cm fans can be installed

The HD I/O side mounted ports include e-SATA and mobo connected IEEE 1394 for full connectivity.

Omega is high engineered for those who need a solid aluminiun case where all panels are thumb screw removable, great for PC enthusiasts who want easy all round access including the slide out stainless steel motherboard tray

Mirage was described as “the coolest case ever” Omega just got cooler.

Product code: AK-BKCSE-05

ARCTIC COOLING has announced the new Accelero TWIN TURBO which is a Superior Cooling Solution for High Performance Graphics Cards.
It is compatible with ATI Radeon HD 4870, 4850 and nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT, 8800GT series.

Product URL: http://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=166
Data sheet: http://www.arctic-cooling.com/downloads/spec_sheet/spec_sheet_AcceleroTwinTurbo.pdf

Superior Cooling Solution for High Performance Graphics Cards

A new dual-fan VGA cooler Accelero TWIN TURBO, adding a multi-compatible high performance merchandise into their reputable VGA cooler product line. With 26°C temperature reduction and 0.6 Sone noise level, the Accelero Twin Turbo is an ideal VGA cooler for enthusiasts to boost overclocking potential to a new horizon.

Main features

• Unmatched cooling performance – up to 120W
• Efficient heat transfer via 4 heatpipes and 30 fins
• Two ultra quiet 80mm fans with low noise impeller
• Patented fan holder eliminates the buzzing sound
• RAM and voltage regulator cooling
• SLi and Crossfire compatible
• Pre-applied MX-2
• Lightweight, transport safe
• 6 year warranty

Unmatched Cooling Performance
Featuring 4 heat pipes, 30 fins and 2 PWM fans, the Accelero TWIN TURBO optimises airflow to 40 CFM, and achieves up to 120 Watt cooling capacity. Together with memory and voltage regulator cooling, this new VGA cooler gives enthusiasts a very promising result – 26°C lower than the nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT stock cooler. With such phenomenal cooling performance, the Accelero TWIN TURBO also maximizes the overclocking potential and extends the service life of your graphics card.