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GIGABYTE Unveils Radeon™ HD 7800 Overclock Series Graphics Cards

28nm GPU plus GIGABYTE cooling design, the best choice for Gamers!
 

Taipei, Taiwan, 14 March, 2012— GIGABYTE Technology Co. LTD., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to present Radeon™ HD 7800 Overclock Series Graphics Card: GV-R787OC-2GD, GV-R785OC-2GD. Built with AMD’s latest 28nm GPU and GDDR5 memory, GIGABYTE makes these cards with higher core clock. Equipped with GIGABYTE’s latest in-house cooling design and adapted with GIGABYTE Ultra Durable materials, GIGABYTE makes sure that Radeon HD 7800 Series is with the best speed of heat dissipation and performance. GIGABYTE Radeon HD 7800 Series also provides a number of innovative features including the latest AMD APP Acceleration, Microsoft DirectX® 11 supported, AMD HD3D, Crossfire™, and PCI-Express 3.0 supported. GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD, GV-R785OC-2GD, guarantee gamers to have the best gaming experience with realistic visuals and fantastic gaming performance!

ASUS HD 7800 TOP Graphics Cards Run Quieter and Cooler with DirectCU II



ASUS HD 7870 TOP and HD 7850 TOP graphics cards, based on 28nm AMD “Pitcairn” GPU technology, deliver a golden median of power, efficiency, and exclusive features. They utilize factory-overclocked cores that run significantly faster than reference. The HD 7870 TOP is 100MHz over, while the HD 7850 clocks at 115MHz faster than stock. Both support extensive overclocking with cool and quiet ASUS DirectCU II thermal architecture. Exclusive GPU Tweak allows for easy access to the considerable power of these cards, while the inclusion of AMD Eyefinity™ multi-screen display, PCI Express 3.0, and DirectX® 11 optimization completes these offerings, which are sure to become highly popular among dedicated gamers and multimedia users. 

ARCHOS G9 Tablets Get Sweeter with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)



ARCHOS G9 Tablets Get Sweeter with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)
Over‐the‐air updates begin rolling out worldwide today

London, UK – 08 March 2012 – ARCHOS, an award‐winning innovator in consumer electronics, has released the latest version of the Android™ platform for its G9 tablet range – Android 4.0.3 also known as “Ice Cream Sandwich.”

PENTAX Announces Availability of New Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS Digital Cameras Tried and true adventure camera series now waterproof to 40 feet and features new backlit 16 MP sensor, 1080p video, and six LED lights for extreme macro photography



Denver, CO (March 12, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION announces today availability of its new Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS digital compact cameras. The new models represent the 13th generation of Optio series cameras, reflecting the timeless legacy of the line. This latest generation of PENTAX adventure cameras are now waterproof up to 40 feet, dustproof, coldproof, crushproof, and shock-resistant. The improved image quality in high-sensitivity shooting situations such as night shooting or in poorly illuminated indoor settings and full 1080p HD movie recording capability add to the cameras’ rugged design and durability.

Sony Brings Pro-level Performance to Mainstream SLR Users with New High-Speed α57 Camera Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology



Advanced Feature Set Includes 12 fps Shooting, Full HD (60p) Video Capture, New Auto Portrait Framing and more

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2012 -- A wider palette of creative options is now accessible to more shooters with the α57 camera, the newest addition to Sony's popular line of A-mount cameras employing Translucent Mirror Technology.

ACER INTRODUCES NEW ULTRA SLIM DISPLAYS



Eco-Friendly High-Definition Widescreen LED Backlit Displays
Provide Stunning Picture Quality for Work or Play

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2012 – Acer America today announced five new ultra slim LED-backlight displays. Available in 20-, 23- or 27-inches and with adjustable tilt bases, their slim profile and sleek contemporary designs are also packed with top-of-the line features and technologies. They're ideal for viewing family photos and videos, watching the latest DVDs/movies or for business applications that require excellent resolution, contrast ratios and graphics performance.

Pentax Announces Availability of Marc Newson-Designed K-01 Digital Camera High-style feature-packed interchangeable lens camera in stores now



Denver, CO (March 12, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION announces the availability of the Marc Newson-designed PENTAX K-01 interchangeable lens camera (ILC). The new mirrorless PENTAX K-01 is now shipping to retailers in the U.S. The      K-01, first announced last month, continues the tradition from a camera manufacturer that is known for pushing camera size, color, durability, and now, design, to the limit.

Xperia sola from Sony – the smartphone with a sense of magic




· Introducing "floating touch" navigation for magic web browsing without touching the screen
· Easily open apps and launch actions in an instant with NFC and Xperia SmartTags
· Reality Display with Mobile Bravia engine and fast capture camera boosted by a powerful dual-core processor

13 March, London, United Kingdom – Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia™ sola* as the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones. Complete with Sony technology, premium entertainment and innovative floating touch™ navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone's settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.

ASUS Showcases its Latest Suite of Innovative Hardware Solutions at CeBIT 2012



ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, brings to CeBIT 2012 a comprehensive suite of innovations designed to cater to the needs of all users.

Acer Debuts the Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 - The industry's first 15", 2-spindle Ultrabook™ with dedicated graphics and an optical drive



The new Aspire Timeline Ultra was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last January; today Acer showcases the new Aspire M3 of the Timeline Ultra family, at the CeBIT tradeshow in Hannover, Germany.

The latest Timeline series is slimmer and lighter than its predecessors (measuring just 20 mm thin), without compromising its state-of-the-art performance. In fact, the new Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 raises the bar by being the first Ultrabook™ with dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® GT640M graphics for enhanced content creation and consumption.

GIGABYTE Presents Marvelous Mobile Computing Innovation at CeBIT 2012

CeBIT, Hannover, Germany – March 6, 2012. GIGABYTE today introduced an extraordinary lineup of computers that are redefining mobility and powerful performance. The U2442V is a sleek and stunning 14'' Ultrabook™ that provides fantastic performance with a 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5/i7 ULV processor, while the U2442N features the same incredible form factor, but has a powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5/i7 standard voltage processor. Both models feature an excellent NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU, which provides remarkable graphics performance for multimedia and games.


Other models to be introduced include the P2542G, which is a 15.6'' powerful gaming notebook with an exciting race car design; and the Q2542N, an excellent 15.6'' mainstream notebook that delivers terrific versatility. Also to be showcased at CeBIT 2012 is the S1081, a 10.1'' powerful business slate; the Booktop™ T1132N, an 11.6'' revolutionary 3-in-1 notebook, tablet and desktop; the Booktop™ M2432, a sleek 14'' notebook that provides desktop graphics performance through its unique docking station; and the AC21, an all-in-one PC that simplifies the desktop experience.


GIGABYTE will be located in Planet Reseller, Hall 15, D19 from March 6th to 10th.

ASUS Reveals Intel® 7 Series-Based Motherboards at 2012 Global Seminars



ASUS has recently hosted a series of global seminars, which provided a stage for several new proprietary technologies, all featured on upcoming ASUS motherboards that use Intel® 7 series chipsets. They include the pioneering Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control for significant performance boosts, ASUS Wi-Fi GO! for future-proof and more convenient entertainment experiences, and Fan Xpert 2, which enables the most customizable fan controls ever offered on a motherboard.

Hasselblad cameras will ship with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4



Following news that Hasselblad H4D medium format cameras will ship with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom from March 12, an update announcement reveals the software will be Adobe’s latest version, Lightroom 4.

Under this agreement, Hasselblad is creating new opportunities for all lovers of medium format photography as well as for aspirational 35mm professionals, advanced amateurs and enthusiasts to perfect, search, process and organize their images in a single solution regardless of their experience or skill level.

Canon U.S.A. Announces New Home Office Printer Powerhouse, The PIXMA MX892 Wireless Office All-In-One



Multiple Connectivity Options Make For Easy Printing of Important Documents When Needed
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 6, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the PIXMA MX892 Wireless1 Office All-In-One (AIO) printer as the flagship model in the award-winning family of Canon PIXMA office printers. Designed with the home office user in mind, this print, copy, scan and fax machine has a variety of connectivity options for easy printing of documents and images from the cloud and other compatible portable devices. The addition of this new model to the Canon PIXMA Office AIO printer lineup helps continue the tradition of providing users with high-quality results and versatility to help increase productivity. 

SIGMA 19mm F2.8 EX DN


The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN.
This high-performance wide angle lens is designed exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras and has the equivalent angle of view as a 38mm (35mm equivalent focal length) on the Micro Four Thirds systems and 28.5mm (35mm equivalent focal length) on the E-mount systems. Three glass mold aspherical lenses allow the lens to be compact and lightweight, and provide excellent correction for distortion and field curvature. The inner focusing system corrects the fluctuation of aberration to maintain image quality regardless of the focusing position. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images. The superior telecentric optical design improves image quality throughout the frame. This lens benefits from a newly developed linear AF motor which moves the lens elements directly without the need for gears or the drive of other mechanical parts. This system ensures accurate and quiet autofocusing, making the lens suitable for video recording as well as still photos. The lens features a rounded 7 blade diaphragm creating an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image. This Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm/7.9in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:7.4.

PANASONIC ANNOUNCES PRICING AND AVAILABILTY FOR 2012 BLU-RAY DISCTM LINEUP

New Models Feature Enhanced VIERA ConnectTM, Smartphone Remote, Improved Super Resolution Processor, Built-In WiFi System and Reduced Power Consumption


SECAUCUS, NJ (February 6, 2012) – Panasonic, a major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray DiscTM format, today announced pricing and availability for an expanded 2012 Blu-ray Disc player lineup featuring four new Full HD 3D models – the DMP-BBT01, DMP-BDT500, DMP-BDT320, DMP-BDT220, and two 2D Blu-ray Disc players – DMP-BD87 and the DMP-BD77. All four of the 3D models include Panasonic’s proprietary VIERA ConnectTM IPTV platform1, while the 2D models feature IP VOD1, a service that offers a targeted selection of sites including Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTubeTM on TV

DIRECTV and Pandora Create Ultimate In-Home Music Destination


DIRECTV Customers Can Now Create Pandora Personalized Radio Stations at No Additional Cost with DIRECTV’s New 1080p HD Guide

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (March 7, 2012) – DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV), one of the world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment services, and Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, are now giving customers unlimited access to personalized radio stations that play only the music they love from the comfort of their homes. Customers can easily search for their favorite artists, songs or musical genres and create personalized radio stations by using DIRECTV’s new 1080p HD Guide, one of the industry’s most intuitive and sophisticated HD on-screen guides.

NCAA MARCH MADNESS LIVE is Available in the Apple App store and Android Market for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship



An expanded suite of products, available across online and mobile platforms, includes live video, game scoring and stats, personal channel lineup features and social media integration

Turner Sports, CBS Sports and the NCAA today announced the availability of NCAA March Madness Live in the Apple App store and Android market [now Google Play]. NCAA March Madness Live, formerly March Madness on Demand, is a suite of live products presented across multiple platforms, including online, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and select Android smartphones over Wi-fi and 3G/4G for $3.99. Fans can download NCAA March Madness Live from the Apple App store today, while the Android app will be available by tournament tip-off.

FUJIFILM NOW SHIPPING LIMITED EDITION FUJIFILM X100 BLACK, INTRODUCED AT CES 2012



Valhalla, N.Y., March 8, 2012 – Following the introduction of the FUJIFILM X100 Black Premium Edition during the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas in January, FUJIFILM North America Corporation today confirmed that the camera is now shipping and available for purchase.

The FUJIFILM X100 Black Premium Edition ($1,699.95 MSRP) is a limited release all black version of the high-end compact FUJIFILM X100 digital camera that is currently available. The X100 Black Premium Edition will come with a genuine leather case, a lens hood, an adapter ring and a protective filter; and will also include a Limited Edition numbered card for product authentication.

Vocre Unveils Live Translated Video Calling Tool; Debuts Private Beta at LAUNCH



Ambitious start-up takes language services market to next level with Vocre 2.0

San Francisco (--March 7, 2012--) At the 5th annual LAUNCH festival today, Vocre debuted the next revolutionary step in its race to automate and innovate the $30b language translation market. Vocre 2.0 takes a gigantic leap into the future, enabling users who speak different languages to communicate with one another using an unprecedented live translation video calling solution.